Guy Low Price Electronic: 20 Sept 2009

Sunday 20 September 2009

Portable Table Saw - dado blade set, dado set

This Dado throat plate did not fit my Ridgid Professional Table Saw R4512 although it said it would. Center to center the holes are off 3/16th of an inch. Too close to drill a new hole and too far off to make it fit. Don't waist your money. I'd give it zero stars but it won't let me. DADO THROAT PLATE (21806) RYOBI - RIDGID 0134010313

The throat plate does exactly what it says. The holes lined up well. As another reviewer said, basic, but does its job. My only complaint is that though the opening is 7/8", it would not allow a 3/4" cut on my ryobi saw. I have a stacked dado set that will cut to almost an 1". So I am going to have to expand the opening myself, or make a throat plate from something else. - Dado Blade Set - Woodworking - Dado Blade - Dado Set'

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Panasonic Plasma - viera, 3d

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I am the ecstatic owner of a Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock, so when it came time to move up to a 42" set for the living room (and move the 32" to the bedroom to replace the 27" tube TV), I mostly confined my search to Panasonic. I had considered the previous version of this unit (TC-P42S2) because it was highly rated on Amazon, as well as slightly less expensive, but I decided to take a chance on the newer model--even though it's so new that it has no ratings or reviews. (As of 3/27/11, however, this unit is less expensive.)

I ordered this TV on a Saturday and received it via delivery truck on Wednesday. Setup was painless (it is pretty heavy, though). I was pleasantly surprised to see that it supports Internet connectivity (although it wasn't something I was looking for, the concept has really grown on me), but less pleasantly surprised to learn that the wireless dongle (Panasonic DY-WL10 Wireless LAN Adapter for select Panasonic Viera HDTVs and Blu-Ray Disc Players) is another $99. For that much, I think I'll run a LAN cable. [I did; see below. Also see the comments for another wireless alternative.] I'm using the three HDMI ports for my Verizon FIOS set top box, Apple TV 2, and JVC XVBP11 Blu-ray Player. A set of RCA audio/video inputs takes care of my Pioneer laserdisc player. (Yeah, I'm old school.) I don't foresee using the SD card slot for anything but firmware updates, but I like having USB ports so we can watch our Flip movies in full HD glory--once I learn how to do it, that is.

I was very happy with my LCD TV even in the middle of the day; maybe that's why I never realized just how bright our living room is. The first time I tried to watch this TV from the couch, the reflection from the skylight was terrible. Around noon, the glare was nearly unbearable.

In late afternoon/full dark, this TV looks fantastic. It's so good, in fact, that I couldn't tear myself away from 2 Fast 2 Furious, which says a lot. The problem is that I do most of my viewing during the day, so I'm not sure that it's going to work for me in the long run. I'll have to give it a few more days. The preset color modes aren't perfect, but they're fairly accurate right out of the box. Both Netflix and iTunes movies streamed over the Apple TV look great. When I have some time I'll run Video Essentials to get the levels dialed in.

The speakers are adequate at low volumes, and there are separate bass and treble adjustments, but at normal volumes, certain low frequencies rattle the cabinet. It was particularly bad while I was watching Inception, but my wife even noticed it during "Top Chef." I know I'll eventually have to upgrade my 15-year-old Sony receiver (it has only RCA input, and the TV has only digital audio output), but it's a little irritating that I have to do it just to watch TV without annoying rattles. If the sound quality were better, I would be happy to give this TV a full 5-star rating. (If it were just about the picture, I would.) Additionally, I need to jack up the volume when I use my Blu-ray player--a problem I also have with my 32" TV. I suspect that the player's audio output level is lower than the DVR and Apple TV. NOTE: After the first few days of viewing, the rattles disappeared. Also, I wired up the DVR box and the BD player to the receiver, so I have big sound when I want it (unless I'm using the ATV).

One feature I will never use is called C.A.T.S., which adjusts the TV's brightness according to the room's light level. Evidently it's set to On in Standard picture mode, which I discovered by accident. After exploring the settings, I found it and turned it off. I want my TV to stay at a consistent brightness level no matter what the room light is doing. (I'll bet this is why the picture looked so bad at high noon. We'll see.)

So all things considered, am I happy with my purchase? Yes. The detail and clarity blow my mind. I'll test it with some more Blu-ray movies over the next few weeks and see how it performs during the day, but I think we have a winner. Welcome to the family.

Update 3/19/11: I ran a 50-foot ethernet cable (BluCables 50 ft CAT 5e LAN Network Ethernet Cable 350MHz) from my Verizon FIOS router to the TV. I wasn't able to connect automatically; after a few failed and frustrating attempts that made me consider buying the dongle, I manually input the network settings for the TV (the trick was finding and assigning an unused IP address) and bingo. Bonus: firmware updates over the 'net. I might move the Apple TV to the 32" in the bedroom, but the Viera Cast selections are limited. Netflix is essential and Amazon VOD is nice to have, but I really want Hulu. I'm still very pleased with the TV; my only minor gripe is the amount of heat it puts out. (I understand that this gets better. I hope so.)

Update 3/25/11: For those of you who, like me, are interested in getting Hulu via Viera Cast, I received this from Panasonic: "Thank you for your inquiry. This Model TCP42S30 includes a feature called EASY IPTV. Easy IPTV includes and is limited to: Netflix, Pandora Internet Radio, Cinema Now, Facebook, Napster, & Amazon Video On Demand. Hulu is an application featured in Viera Connect which this TV does not have. The TVs that have Viera Connect & Hulu capabilities are:

PLASMA: TCP65VT30, TCP55VT30, TCP65GT30, TCP60GT30, TCP55GT30, TCP50GT30, TCP65ST30, TCP60ST30, TCP55ST30, TCP50ST30, TCP46ST30, and TCP42ST30.

LED: TCL37DT30, TCL32DT30, and TCL42D30

[Some models are not available yet and are still awaiting release in Late Spring / Early Summer 2011]"

Why there would be a difference between models, I have no idea. But there you go.

Update 4/14/11: I moved the Apple TV into the bedroom with the 32" TV and have been using Viera Cast to watch Netflix movies. I haven't noticed a single stutter so far. Picture quality appears to be the same as with the ATV. My only gripe is that there's no search feature, and the recommendations in each category are limited in number. The best way around this, I've found, is to use my computer to put movies into my Watch Instantly queue and move them to the top. I also replaced my BD player with an all-region JVC XV-BP10 so I can watch my Region 2 Godzilla movies. ("Godzilla vs. Megalon" didn't look this good in the theater!)

Update 7/10/11: I hate to say this, but I wish I'd gone with an LCD TV instead. This thing puts out so much heat it's like a radiator, which is no fun when you have no AC and it's already 80 degrees in the house. And I would really prefer a brighter screen. But at this point, I'll just have to live with it. Could be worse, you know? Panasonic VIERA TC-P42S30 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV - 3d - 3-d - Viera - 1080p'

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Iphone Speakers - iphone speakers, ipod dock system

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This speaker set really sounds great. I am an audiophile who would usually go the extra $$ for the best sounding unit (i.e. the Bose Sound Docks or something comparable) but you can only spend so much on peripherals. FYI, I checked out the various dock options on Amazon.com. I've heard the JBL On-Stage at a friend's house and liked it, but I was concerned about all the feedback in the reviews about that unit's volume control issues. Speaker sound is all about personal preference and hearing those speakers in the environment where they will be played. I went with the Klipsch for 3 reasons - the company is known for making high-end tower speakers, the unit includes an "S" video jack for showing videos and podcasts on my TV and the reviews here and elsewhere were positive. I normally wouldn't buy speakers without hearing them first, but I relied on the reviews and the company's reputation - and besides, the pricing was good and I could always return the speakers if they didn't sound great in my house.

I received the unit and unpacked it in my bedroom, where it will ultimately be used. It was super-simple to setup - indeed the instruction manual is only 3-4 pages of large type. I put my iPod on the unit and fired it up. The sound that came forth was crisp, clean and impressive. Frankly, not to knock Bose, but the sound was about as good as the sound from my Bose Wave Radio which cost more than 3X what the Klipsch cost. The sound is excellent with lusty base, crisp treble and superb midrange. I have played a variety of music and have been continually impressed with the sound reproduction. Pop, Hip Hop, Classical, Jazz - you name it, this Klipsch really delivers. And it fills my moderate-sized bedroom with music without any trace or distortion and it sounds very natural. I haven't used the S-Video hook up to view videos yet, but I'm sure it will work well also. In my opinion, this is the best unit at the $150 price point - it will not disappoint!

Here are my overall pros and cons for the Klipsch:

Pros:

-> Attractive form factor and reasonably small foot print

-> Easy to set up

-> Sound quality is excellent - at all ends of the musical spectrum

-> Price is very reasonable

-> Fills the room with clear, crisp music at any volume level - sounds great on low or played loud

-> Has video connection for movies and podcasts - many other speaker sets don't have this feature

Cons:

-> The volume buttons on the unit itself don't have a smooth positive feel - they are stiff in their operation

-> A screen like that of the Altec Lansing would be nice so that you could see the volume level and other key operating statistics of the unit

Bottom Line: If you appreciate good sound reproduction, this is the unit for you!!! Take it home and try it - you can return it if you don't like the sound. But trust me, you'll love it!!!! Klipsch iGroove SXT Speaker System for iPhone and iPod (Black)

Here's the quick. The Klipsch is quite good but not quite great. I performed my own side-by-side comparison of the Klipsch iGroove SXT ($149) to the Bose SoundDock Portable ($359).

Bose

* Richer, deeper more robust sound. Truly is impressive.

* Touch volume buttons easier to push (vs. Klipsch mechanical buttons take a little force).

* Cord transformer part of the plug plus the cord can smartly be partially hidden in the transformer to let out only the amount of cord you want (vs. Klipsch transformer in the middle of the cord that clutters the countertop). Advantage Bose.

* Achieves louder volume (though Klipsch is pretty good too).

* Heavier unit, presumably a reflection of larger speaker magnets. (Both units have essentially the same countertop footprint but the Bose is taller.)

Klipsch

* Very good sound, but just not as impressive as the Bose.

* Exchangable docking port for various MP3 players (though the one-size-fits-all on the Bose works fine for my iPhone).

* Accepts the iPhone without a warning. (Annoyance of the Bose: it displays a warning message that it's not compatible with the iPhone even though it actually is.)

* Price.

Bottom Line:

If you have $149 to spend, buy the Klipsch and you'll be happy. If you have $359 to spend, buy the Bose and you'll be very happy.

If you know Klipsch like I know Klipsch, then you, of course, should not be surprised at the great sound. The bass is not exactly earth shaking, but with the type of music I'm currently listening to (Jazz, New Age, Alternative), it suits my bedroom just fine. I'm definitely hearing a wider range of sounds than before. The system itself is pretty small (a lot smaller than I expected) but with the nice sound coming out, I'm glad it's a space saver.

My main concern is the docking connector. When you dock the Ipod/Iphone, it is only held up by a small connector; your Ipod/Iphone is not thick enough to lean up against the wall of the slot for support. Therefore, when you use your Ipod/Iphone, it definitely jiggles and will eventually loosen the connector. My easy solution: I folded a piece of tissue for support! :-)

(Also, the volume switches on the speakers are hard to push, but the remote solves this concern.)

Hopefully the next edition of the iGroove will address this problem, but until then, I'm enjoying this Klipsch immensely. - Klipsch - Iphone Speakers - Ipod Dock - Ipod Dock System'

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Phenom Ii X6 - computer, ddr3

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All four cores unlocked easily (provided your board/BIOS support this). Keep in mind that at 4 cores watts/consumption goes up to around 94W if you have a board that limits CPU wattage. Also, at 4 cores turbo boost only gets you 3.5Ghz, not the 3.8 in dual core. Not to fear, for an 80W CPU it is neck and neck with the 125+ crowd. Not sure how far you'd want to OC it though...if you look at the thermal sheet...[...]

Definitely an awesome deal. AMD Phenom II X2 560 Processor, Black Edition (HDZ560WFGMBOX)

I have never attempted overclocking before, but, with this processor I have unlocked cores and overclocked the whole computer. I have four cores running stable at just under 4.0 GHz. I am sure that the machine will do better with more tweaking and more learning curve for me. All because of this processor.

Microcenter offered a Gigabyte DDR3 Motherboard with this thing for $15 after rebate, added a 500GB Seagate 7.2K drive and $30 worth or Patriot 1333mhz memory and a $17 case and had a kick a55 rig for about $265.

Gigabyte MB can unlock cores, didn't work for me, but must apps can't do anything with the extra 2 cores anyway unless you run expensive multi core capable apps.

great product, for the price, fast shipping, easy to over clockd default speed, 3.30mhz, i oc it to 3.8 stock cooler and fan, love it, i highly recommand, it's faster then my other one that came with the system, thx - Computer - Ddr3 - Am3 - Phenom Ii X6'

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Dry Erase Boards - magnetic dry erase board, dry erase boards

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The product is as advertised. It's a basic 11x14 dry erase board. It includes magnetic and double-sided tape mounting options, which is nice since it's a pain to get something that isn't mountable out-of-the-box. The included dry erase marker is a fine-tip, and will probably need to be replaced quickly with regular use. There is no board eraser included. My only complaint is that the marker leaves dark traces after erasing, so you'll need to clean the board often. This size is good for quick notes and lists for placement in smaller areas like narrow walls and refrigerators. Board Dudes 11 x 14-Inch Metalix Magnetic Dry Erase Board, Colors May Vary (45000UA-4)

You can see the quality as soon as you pull the dry erase board out of the box. We ordered ours more than two months ago and it continues to work perfectly. Our board is mounted on the refrigerator door and we use it for shopping lists, errands and to-do lists.

We can go a couple weeks between cleanings. Like all dry erase boards, eventually you will need to clean the surface to remove ghost lines.

The product is a great value for the price. We are thinking about buying a couple more before Christmas for our sons' room.

In summary, excellent quality and price; what more can you ask for in a dry erase board? Rating: Five stars.

Great size for kids working on math problems.

Save LOTS of paper.

Can be easily taken to anywhere (even school).

After I bought them for my kids, and they take it to school, the teachers have asked every student to get one too. Everyone saves paper.

Great for students.

I have this board on the outside of my door at school, and I love it! It's a good size, seems sturdy, and it gets the job done just fine. I was not a huge fan of the mounting materials provided, though. I ended up buying some 3M command strips and using those instead, which worked perfectly but it wasn't ideal. I had hoped the mounting materials provided would be adequate but for sticking to the outside of a dorm door, not so much.

Doubts I had & the answers for it:

Quality of magnet - Pretty good

Quality of board - Good

Quality of marker - Not bad

Quality of silver metal - Fancy (not useful for me)

How the board is been used personally:

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- Keep track of the vegetables, fruits bought and the order to use them

- Keep track of left over dishes

- Keep track of coupons and their expiration date

- Keep track of groceries/essential items to be bought

- Keep track of bills to be paid

Fits perfectly on fridge. Marker works great, magnets small but useable.

Previous reviewers stated it didn't fit right and that you should put foam pieces between board and magnets.......it came with the foam pieces!!!!!

All in all, just what I was looking for!

Our 2 boards are warped and don't lay flat, so when they are on the fridge if we put pressure on a corner that isn't laying flat against the fridge the whole board flies off the fridge and falls the the floor. Very annoying. - Whiteboard - Dry Erase Board - Magnetic Dry Erase Board - Dry Erase Boards'

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Raw Food

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These are not the full size bars. Instead, these are small snack size pieces of your favorite Raw flavors, for a mid-afternoon snack, or to stave of hunger between meals. The thick chocolate flavor mimics something worth feeling guilty over, but thankfully at 100 calories each, its a healthy snack. The low GI of these bars is great for loosing weight and fighting hunger, and there are no refined sugars, no hydrogenation, and they are vegan and raw. You can't ask for a better snack! I would have a hard time using the full size bars for portion control, but these work perfectly. As to the flavor, check the reviews of the full Raw bars, everyone has their favorites and they are not for all people, especially those used to crunchy granola bars. Raw Rev 100, 4-Flavor Variety Pack, 100 Calorie Organic Live Food Bar, 0.8-Ounce Bars (Pack of 24)

The good:

1) surprisingly filling

2) good flavor

4) love the "fun" sized packages

The bad

1) texture is oddly greasy

2) cocoa powder has been processed with alkali, which greatly reduces antioxidant capacity

I prefer Larabar on the whole (better texture, better flavor, no alkali), but I do like the portion size on this item. Perfect to take the edge off your hunger without ruining your appetite when it's mealtime.

The yellow (cashew and agave nector) are my favorite. This batch was the freshest I've received of any of these bars and I've bought several flavors of the big size but am sick of it before eating the entire thing. These are perfect. I took a star off for the oiliness..why on earth all the oil?? It makes them so fattening and leaves oily fingers! :( Otherwise a healthier snack and these fit nicely in a pocket. :)

I gotta shake my head at the reviewer who gave these smaller bars one star specifically because they are smaller - that's just illogical since the whole point is that they ARE smaller for people who don't always want a full-size bar. I LOVE this smaller size!!! Now when I get that inevitable urge to eat something rich and chocolate-y but somewhat healthy, I can grab one of these 100 calorie bars and take the edge off instead of wolfing down the 270 calorie bar. Like many other reviewers, I'm not thrilled with the serious amount of oiliness some of the flavors have, but that one little quibble is overwhelmingly overridden with the yummy rich taste, handy size and general healthiness of this product. I'll be buying many more of these little bars.

The flavors of this variety pack are quite good. I was looking for a nut-based bar with not too much sweetener as the Larabar-style of including dates as the first ingredient is just too overwhelming. These bars provide a good bit of nutty crunch without a ton of sugar. However, these bars use agave nectar, which is basically pure fructose. Several studies have shown that agave nectar is pretty bad for your metabolism: [...].

Finally, I wish these bars weren't so darn oily! The packaging should do something to keep the nut oil inside the wrapper.

On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being deep fried snickers and 1 being liver, I'd say these are a solid 6.5, would eat again. They feel a little oily and the texture could be better, but all in all tasty and habit forming.

These snack size are perfect for throwing in the purse to have when hunger hits on the go. I agree with another reviewer who says the 'regular' size bars are too big! My daughter (6 years old) LOVES these. After school she often asks, "Mom, can I have a Raw Revolution?"....which gives it an automatic 5 star rating in our house. Even my husband who tends to favor a less delicate and more MEATy snack eats these. Try them!

We really like these bars, and they are 100 calories which is nice. We are hearing now that agave is not good for you, and not really raw, so that is a concern, but for now we will keep getting them as they are really yummy and a good substitution for candy bars.'

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Dell Laptop Battery - laptop batteries, replacement battery

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Be sure to get the "RoHs" battery featured here. I purchased a 9 cell battery from another seller at about the same time as this 9 cell battery. This one holds a 3 hour 40 minute (plus time to spare) charge (I tested with media player playing the first half the time and a backup running the second half - no idle time) and the other barely gets past 2 hours. HUGE difference. Also the other battery gets warm - not this one. Nice! I highly recommend this product.

As for the seller, the shipping time was fast and the price is decent, esp for what you're getting (it's like two thirds cheaper than buying direct from Dell if I'm not mistaken).

One one of the best buys I've made over the past 12 months. Kudos! 9 cell Battery For Dell Inspiron 1525 1526 series replace RN873 GP952 M911 X284G series Ac Laptop Notebook Main Battery

The first gotcha was that this battery is quite a bit bigger that the one it replaced (RN 873) but it fit the slot fine. Just stick out and down a little.

Second gotcha was absolutely no directions which should be not problem but...Apparently Dell uses a Smart Power system which has thousands of complaints on the internet.

Anyway, I powered down, installed battery and powered up. Power options said 63%. OK so far. 12 hours later still 63%....Uh Oh.

Long story (about 7 hours of Internetting, calling, attempted BIOS flashes etc) developed many horror stories about LIon batteries and Dell power adapter. The dreaded "unknown device" syndrome.

Here's how Dell recommended a reset. First, power down and remove battery. Second, unplug AC Power adapter from computer AND wall. Third-Wait till green light goes out. In my case, went and got coffee and watch a show.

Fourth - plug adapter into wall and computer and power up WITHOUT the battery installed.

After boot up, insert the battery.

It worked?!!?!

I bought this battery to replace the worn-out battery on my 2-year-old Inspiron 1525, which is battery model M911G. The one I received didn't fit the computer and it didnt look like the battery pictured above. Return was easy through Amazon, but disappointed that the battery didn't fit. Possibly my mistake, as the product description says it fits M911 (but doesn't say M911G).

For those that are confused about the physical size of the replacement battery; this is an extended size battery. There is the standard size that is flush with your laptop when inserted, and there are the extended sizes that protrude out approximately one inch from the back of your laptop. You will find this same protrusion on any extended size battery you buy directly from Dell. It will stick out the back a little, and that is normal. The standard size is a six cell battery and will give you a shorter run time on a charge. This is a nine cell battery, and this is how they get more run time out of the battery... it's bigger ;)

Considering the same size battery from Dell costs $179; I would say paying $39 is a bargain (price I paid at time of purchase). It would still be a bargain even if it lasts only half as long.

You can save yourself some headaches though on having to replace your battery more often than necessary:

- If you generally have your laptop plugged in and the battery is sitting there fully charged all the time, unplug it and let the battery run down a bit (about 40%) and then remove it. Your laptop will function just fine without the battery. When you need to use the battery, put it back in, let it charge up a bit, and use it.

I can't give this product a five star rating as I haven't had it for an extended period of time. I received it, plugged it in, discharged it, charged it up to full and it shows about 6.5 hours of run time with the backlight on the LCD at dim. Ran it down to 40% and put it away for storage. I'll come back and edit this review a few months down the road.

[EDIT - Addition - Jan 31, 2011]

Well, a few months down the road has passed by. First, a little background info so you can relate my usage to what I am saying. I am a full time tech college student, I drive a small fifteen minutes both ways to campus, and I attend class four days out of the week. I have the computer on pretty much the whole time as that is where I store my notes, take my notes, and do some of my homework. I use the the battery fairly frequently. With all that use my battery still reads 6.5 hours. Not sure if it is reading right or not, but it does hold a charge through all my classes down to about the 15-20% mark at worst (depending on usage). I do keep the battery on power saver settings while in school; display dimness turned all the way down, display turns off in 3 minutes, goes to sleep in fifteen minutes, WiFi turned off unless I need to look something up. I do occasionally turn the display brightness up, but turn it back down after. Do realize that the more you are demanding out of your laptop, it will shorten how long your battery will be running, I am pretty much using it for Office 2007. I remove the battery on the weekends as I can run it off the power cord at home.

I have been pretty satisfied with the battery, so much that when my wife's laptop had her battery kick the bucket I went and ordered one for her also (she has the same brand/model laptop as I do). I would buy this battery again and am changing my rating for it to a five star.

I bought this battery to replace my m911g battery for my dell inspiron 1525. I was a little scared that it would not work since there was a report or two stating it was not compatable with the m911g battery. I took a leap of faith and bought it, the free amazon prime 2 day shipping had it in my hands the next day, and if it did not work I knew amazon would make returning the battery super easy. So I put the battery in the laptop plugged it in over night as per the instructions and booted it up this morning. Decent preformance out of the 9 cell battery, about 3 hours on normal usage so far. Per the instructions I ran the battery all the way down from the first charge and recharged it. Its now running only on battery after the second charge and it has been going for about an hour and a half now and still has 70% left. Granted I'm not doing much on it but still decent run time.

I'd say if your looking for a replacement battery for your inspiron 1525 or simliar take a chance on this battery. So far I've been plesantly suprised. Is it as great of a battery as a Dell branded 9 cell....maybe...maybe not. But to get 3 hours out of it is pretty good. Even if this battery only lasts 10 months I can afford to buy 4 more before speanding the same amount I'd spend on 1 dell 9 cell battery. If I buy 2 of these and get 2 yeras out of them by then its time to just replace the laptop at that point.

If my expereince changes I'll report back..but for now I'd say give it a shot.

* UPDATE 11/28/2010*

This little battery is still running great for me. No problems at all using this battery since buying it. I would strongly suggest this to anyone with an Inspirion 1525. It is recognized properly by windows and charges with no issues. I can use it for all of 3 hours browsing the internet with no issues. Buy this now.

*UPDATE 2/17/2011*

Battery still working great. No problems at all. Still getting about 3 hours of use out of a full charge. Still would recommmend. - Laptop Batteries - Dell Battery - Replacement Battery - Laptop Battery'

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Flashlight - light, worklight

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The Milwaukee 2735-20 M18 LED worklight is handy to use and provides a bright, but not glaring, light. The M18 battery gives it a secure base and the ability to aim the head vertically is very useful. A little pricey, but well worth the cost. Milwaukee 2735-20 M18 LED Worklight

This is a well designed light, which I find useful in many situations. It can light up a small area of the desk in front of me, or it can light up a wall 20 feet away. With the adjustable head and the rear pull-out hanger it's easy to get light where you need it. Very little drain on the battery. Highly recommended.

Ok, this is a LOT of money for a flashlight, but the fact I can use my Milwaukee batteries on it, and it uses very little power, is super bright, and can contort itself into any useable position in any situation, makes it well worth the money. Since's it LED based, there should never be an occasion to need to replace the "bulb". Sorry Edison!

This flashlight works great, runs cool. I used it for plumbing under a sink, plenty of light, not quite a flood light but it has good beam spread. It ran 3+ hours and then I used the battery in the drill with no apparent end of charge. LED's should last almost forever so you never have to replace the bulb.

I have couple of other LED flashlights to compare it to and the 160 lumen output seem fair.

We have some other brands of work lights like this but, this is the brightest by far! If you have some M18 tools and batteries you need to buy this light. I know it is a little spendy, so you are going to have to buck up and spend a few more bucks. You won't be disappointed. After you use this light once you will never want to buy a old style incandescent light again.

The Milwaukee 2735-20 M18 LED worklight is great for anyone who owns the corresponding 18V drill or other tool. The primary benefit being that you get an 18V flashlight. I have found drill battery powered flashlights to be indispensable during power outages and of course for mundane lighting tasks around the house and garage. The only down side to this light is that it lacks range. It provides near light in the area of 20-30 feet, but anything beyond that distance and the light disperses too much.

This is the brightest light I have ever used ! It light up my whole back yard at night like daylight. I have been using it about a month on and off every night, and the battery indicator still has not budged!

The light uses 1 LED bulb. It looks small, but it puts out a lot of light. It stays cool to the touch, and seems to last a long time without draining the M18 batteries. It's a good work light, and has a handy pop-out hook so you can hook it into your pocket (or on a belt) for a minute while your hands are full. It balances nicely and the head of the flashlight stays at the angle that you put it at. - Flashlight - Light - Worklight'

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Finish Nailers - finish nailers, finish nailer

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I bought this gun sight unseen (usually I go "touch" tools at the H--- D---- first, but they didn't have one) and am so far very pleased. When I took it out of the box, the first thing I noticed was how light it is. It's amazing. Here's my comments:- The nail magazine is plastic and the housing is magnesium making this thing feel like a toy in your hand. I'm still a little skeptical about the plastic magazine and wonder if it would withstand the daily pounding of professional use (I'm only a heavy duty homeowner).The good:- The oil free engine is fantastic. No oil on your work and no need to remember to oil it.- Easy to use and maintain.- Pretty much jam free (I've shot plenty of nails through it already).- VERY light.The bad:- Only shoots Stanley nails (PC and Senco shoot a different type of nail). Not a problem as I see it - [One home improvement store] sells them in boxes of 5000 (PC sells their nails in boxes of 1000).- Plastic magazine - Not sure how long it will last. Bostitch N62FNK-2 15-Gauge 1-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch Angled Finish Nailer

I have been shopping for a 15 or 16 gauge finish nailer for about six months. This Bostitch is the only 15 gauge angled nailer that I have found to be priced in the straight 16 gauge price range.This is the best 15 gauge gun at any price. Just hold this gun in your hand and you will be convinced that you can't buy a better gun, period.I had narrowed my choices down to the Bostitch, Porter-Cable and the new DeWalt.The PC was nice, the price was right and I have had great success with my PC 18 gauge brad nailer, but the 15 gauge PC was way too heavy. Almost twice the weight of the Bostitch.The DeWalt fit my small hands like a glove, was very light weight and within my budget (if I stayed with the straight nailer vs the angled model). However, I shyed away from the DeWalt models because the contact trip assembly had too many bends which didn't seem to operate as smoothly as the PC and Bostitch. The display model at a local hardware store already looked like it was on the verge of having problems. I'm not hard on my tools, but one nasty bump, or a fall off of the workbench and you might be out of business.Finally the Bostitch!At less than 4 lbs. it's the lightest in it's class, yet still packs the biggest punch of them all! 400 in./lbs. It only weighs about 1 lb. more than by Porter-Cable brad nailer.The finish and quality are second to none. It just plain ol' feels good in your hand. It's balanced so well it feels like an extension of your hand.I am on a major budget (per the wife), but this gun is definitely worth every penny of the MSRP of $.... So why is it selling for only $...? Either A) it's a "typo", or B) Amazon and/or Bostitch has gone loco. Whatever the reason, my advice is buy this nailer before they discover that they are practically giving it away. I'm sure this gun will be the standard by which all other finish nailers will be measured against. You will not regret this purchase!"TEN Stars....Final answer"!

From the sound of these reviews, the gun seems to work pretty good for homeowners & such. I've been a carpenter for 40 years. I've been using finish nailers for about 20 years. My last nail gun was a Duo-fast. I finally retired it recently, after 17+ years of service. Since the local lumber yard carries Bostich nails, I went with Bostich. I've had the gun 18 months & the piston rod has broken 3 times. Replacing it myself still cost me $35.00 a pop. Anybody who has trimmed a door or window or installed baseboard, knows it's immpossible not to hit a screw head or sheetrock nail once in a while. Well, everytime I hit one, the piston rod breaks. It breaks in the exact same spot. It appears to made of cast aluminum or something, instead of hardened or stainless steel. I like the gun & am thinking about getting somebody to manufacture a functional rod for me, since Bostich doesn't know how.

I am in the process of remodeling my "old" house. The walls are plaster which have become very brittle and delicate over the years. Hammering to install new molding was out of the question. I needed a gun that was light, powerful, easy to operate, and didn't require oiling so as not to make a mess in my home.I purchased the Bostitch N62FNK-2 nailer (my first nailer) based on the customer reviews and manufacturer information. This gun is absolutely amazing! It delivered everything I wanted in a nailer. I saved money because I didn't damage any of the existing plaster walls, all nails held firmly the first shot...hammering would have been a nightmare!! I was a little apprehensive about using a nail gun since I had never owned one before. It was so easy and so fast!! My only improvement idea would be that the manufacturer offer variety nail packs, so you don't have to buy such large quantities of only one size nail... BUT... Have No fear...Go for it...perhaps the best tool I have ever owned!

I just bought this as my first nailer. Overall, it's great. The design, operation, and fact that it's oil-less make it super simple to use. My first trim project would have taken forever if I had to nail it by hand, thankfully I didn't, I had the Bostitch N62!The only reason I didn't give it 5-stars is I was dissappointed to find that you can only buy FN-style nails in quantities suitable for contractors. Bostitch needs to get with the times and realize that air tools are not just for the trades, but serious enthusiasts as well. The competition is ahead of the game in this respect.

Wow! This nailer is so light I thought it was fake! Despite the lightweight, it packs a serious punch. Oak over oak is no problem. The store even said it would drive through concrete. It smokes my Senco tools. It is so much lighter, and so much more powerful. I used to have 12 Senco's but now I am going to switch all the crew over to this nailer.

I am a cabinet maker, and have been for more then 20 years, I bought a new bostitch T-36 finish nailer in 1983, to this day that gun has never failed to work, it has never been to a shop for repairs, of any kind. And I am very demanding of my tools, but I also take real good care of them and I do all of my own maintenance on my tools. I bought the new N62FNK-2 a few months ago because of carpo tunnel in my hands, and I needed a lighter gun to work with. All I can say is it is the best finish nailer to date that I have ever used, some of the things I really like about the N62 is it has low recoil in my hands when I shoot a nail, and the weight of the gun, and the balance, it's just perfect. when I'm shooting face frames on cabinet boxes the rubber nose really helps to stabilize the gun. I also like the power that it has, I can shoot a 2 1/2" nail thru 2 1/4" of solid oak and counter sink it a 1/6" at only 80lbs of air, and at a low counter sink setting using a 25' hose, so just think what you could do at 100lbs of air and a heavy counter sink setting, big oak crown mouldings, casings, it's endless what you could do. And for those who say they can't find an asortment of nails for the N62, I can tell you I have not had any problem finding and buying 1" all the way up to 2 1/2" nails for my gun. For me, it's the only finish nailer to have, and over the years I have used alot of different finish nailers out there, because most of my friends are contractors to. So I will keep my T-36 for shop backup, but with my new N62FNK I don't think I will ever need to use it. Thank you bostitch, you have done real good with this one. - Finish Nailers - Finish - Nail Gun - Finish Nailer'

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Invicta Russian Divers Watch - invicta russian divers watch, casual watch

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This watch is my 4th Invicta in my collection. I have to say that I am very impressed with this watch's value. It is an oversized watch that is stylish and looks much more expessive than it is. It is not a giant/heavy watch like some other Invictas, but is just right on my 6'2" frame. The color of the watch band is more of a tan than it is an orange as it appears in the picture. Also I was very impressed with the speed at which I recieved this watch from Jomashop. Overall I would highly recomend this watch. Invicta II Black Dial Leather Bracelet Mens Watch 0787

I received the watch with low expectations considering this was my first invicta watch. I was totally impressed! The quality of the watch was excellent, quick shipping time, and isnt too bulky on my wrist (I'm 6'4 so it fits well). The strap in the picture is more orange than it actually is in real life. Overall I would definitely recommend this watch to others.

My son bought this watch for his dad as a birthday gift and was surprised at how large it was when it arrived.

From the picture you cannot tell that the face is so big. It's also pretty heavy so think about that if you

decide to order it. But, it's very nice looking and you'll get lots of comments about it!

I received the watch only two days after being notified it had been shipped. Great job on delivery by Jomashop. The date I received the watch was the18th of the month, but while the time on the dial was correct, the 0787's date display indicated the 13th.

The strap is not true to the orange hue of the picture, it is more of a tan shade than orange. The contrast from white stitching is a nice touch, but strap is more barely-adequate than top notch, and doesn't enhance the appearance of the watch. Leather (but is it leather, or just the lining is?) doesn't feel rich and textured to the touch. There appears to be more grain in the strap of the official picture than in the actual retail watch. Fortunately, the watch band can easily be upgraded by online specialized vendors. Also, strap width is advertised at 22mm; however I measured it at 26mm.

The dual crown is a fun touch, making the watch unique. Watch movement is absolutely quiet.

Even though it is not the largest Invicta size (I believe it actually is on the smaller side for the brand), this timepiece is still an oversized watch, and while I knew the measurements beforehand, the impressive dimensions were a bit of a shock when I wore it the first time.

Overall the 0787's stainless steel case expresses a feel of quality without being heavy. The sides are polished for "mirror" effect. Numbers on the watch are large and the black dial definitely has a look reminiscent of old European diving watches like the Panerai MM.

I created an account on Invicta's website and was expecting, as mentioned by other Invicta reviewers, that the additional 4-year period would be automatically added to the 1-year standard warranty. However the extended warranty option was not provided at any time during registration. On the other hand, along with the watch came a warranty card that states that the extended warranty comes with a fee, $65 for the 0787 - which pretty much defeats the purpose of getting a warranty since it costs the same as the watch itself. I would have rate the 0787 with 5 stars if it weren't for the warranty issue and the very average strap.

UPDATE 9/17/2011:

After a few days wearing the watch, I started noticing a "halo" around the dial. Caused by condensation or other I'm not sure. Sent the watch back to Jomashop. Didn't hear back for two weeks, then got the watch back - not fixed. Asked refund from Amazon but was told I couldn't get one because watch had been worn. If you don't buy directly form Amazon you are not protected the same way. This ended up being a terrible shopping experience because of the product itself which became defective only a few days after purchase, and because of the way it was serviced by Jomashop. Now I have to send watch to Invicta for warranty repair, which means I have to pick up shipping costs - for a brand new watch! I updated my rating to one star because (1) Invicta has a quality problem with this watch and (2) by choosing dealers not willing to do the right thing (replacement/refund) Invicta has made me lose all excitement for their product. In addition, I will never buy a product of this type again if it is not directly sold by Amazon. - Invicta - Casual Watch - Russian Diver - Invicta Russian Divers Watch'

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Bamboo Fun - wacom, bamboo

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I ordered this case to go along with my Wacom Bamboo medium tablet. This case is the same material one of my other laptop cases is made out of. It looks and feels like neoprene on first touch, but the material is dense and if you push your fingers into it, you'll leave an impression for a few minutes. If you just hit the case without putting continued pressure on it, the material stays hard.

I expected the case to be formfitting to the tablet and to not have much room around it similar to a sleeve. The is not the case here. The sleeve is slightly larger and leaves for space inside of it once the tablet is in place. This really isn't that bad because I can also put a notebook pad of paper behind the tablet, or keep print outs, drawings, etc in there as well. There is a little piece of neoprene for the pen to stay in which is nice as well as a little squishy plastic logo piece that also acts as a holder for the extra pen-tips. The only down side here, and why I gave the unit four instead of five stars, is that there is no specific place to hold the little pen-tip-remover tool or the tablet's cord. I expected a small loop or something to put the cord in similar to the pen's loop. Currently, my cord is just floating around on the back of my tablet in the case until I figure out a better management system for it.

Overall, the case is great. It holds and protects the tablet and looks really nice. I highly recommend it for this tablet. I didn't keep my old bamboo tablet in a case, and now it's all scratched up (though it works fine, it's just kind of ugly now) and I don't want that to happen to this unit. be.ez 100860 LA robe Sleeve for Wacom Bamboo 2 Medium (Black/Wasabi)

I love this case for my Wacom Bamboo Fun (Medium). The colors are so complimentary (black and neon green inside) and this case really fits the bamboo fun (medium) excellently! I wish it were roughly $10 cheaper; if it was, I probably would've bought 2! It's sturdy and protects my tablet nicely. I wish that they added a slot to hold the USB plug so that it doesn't flail around in the case and lightly scratch my tablet, but I can maneuver the cable around so that it's stationary inside.

This case is perfect. It stores the Bamboo touch perfectly and the pen too. I take this to school to use on the computers there for Photoshop class. When I am done I pack it up and go home. When I am not using it I slide it into the sleeve while it is still plugged in just to keep the dust off the Bamboo. It's high density foam is a great cushion for the delicate bamboo. It's also pretty slick looking.

I bought this as a gift to go with a Bamboo fun I bought for my boyfriend for his birthday. I do have to say the case is excellent (and fun to squish thee memory foam it is made of - haha!). It even has a place for the pen. My only two issues with the case are the price (it is a little pricey for it being a sleeve rather than a hard case) and the fact that there is no place to keep the replacement nubs for the pen or the USB cord (you have to just shove the cord into the case and hope for the best. Aside from those inconveniences, it really is a great case and so far seems to be doing its job!

the protection offered by this case is pretty good, however i would prefer it to have some sort of compartment or other method for wire management for the Bamboo's USB cable. I'm afraid over time the cable dangling in the case may scratch the Bamboo.

It is a little big for the tablet, but this actually helps me because i can store sketches too.

Material is strange. I think it isn't neoprene, and it is like a memory foam but a little harder.

Colors are great. - Sleeve - Bamboo - Wacom - Bamboo Fun'

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