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Friday 18 December 2009

Flying Toy - helicopter, fun

This is an awesome micro heli. It is durable, neat to fly (flight time ~6-8 min.),and has cool blinking blue/red lights when turned on! This micro heli (like a lot of micro heli's out there)requires constant trim adjustment for straight flight. Trim adjustments makes this heli a bit of a challenge to fly ,but once this skill is mastered it is a lot of fun (for me, if there is not a little challenge to it than where is the fun). I purchased this toy because I thought it would be a cool hobby my boy and I could enjoy together. I was right (where hooked),and have now purchased a Syma "big" S022 Chinook. We are having a blast with both heli's. I would highly recomend this item to anyone curious about RC heli's. This little heli is low priced, a little challenging, and a lot of fun! A great first step into the RC heli hobby. For anyone who wants to know, I purchased my heli (and all my rc vehicles) from Xheli (an Amazon seller). They are pretty awesome, ship fast, and have alway done right by me. Cheers! Syma S018 Aurora Mini 3-Channel Infrared RC Helicopter ---NEW!

This is a decent copter for the price (I paid about $20). The biggest problem is trying to hover without spinning. Adjusting the trim to correct this almost never works to get it to hover without any spinning. In contrast, the twice as expensive S107 is amazingly stable and a better flyer, but for the price I paid for this AirWolf, I can't complain much. Fortunately one can learn the quirks of this thing and fly it decently. By always going forward - straight, left, or right, the spinning can be controlled much better.

Also interesting to note, my 3.5 year old is a decent flyer of this aircraft... he only needs some assistance with getting it charged and with the trim control.

I also wish it had USB charging like the S107.

i have bought many (5 or 6)different helicopters and this

one is my favorite.It has a mini propeller in the back

facing up so you can do forwards, backwards, up, down, right left

and a joystick controller.its also the cheapest price you will find.

this is the one to buy.

I'm. From costa rica. My brother and I buy 2 syma s018. It's a perfect toy I'm crashed like 100 times a day an it's like new. Really I'm very happy because when the syma s022 crashed ones no work anymore I love amazon and Xheli. Company. Fly in perfect stability. Love that. Bye

Syma does a great job of bringing these flying machines into your hands at very affordable prices. The helicopter requires a line of sight to control it due to the infra-red control emitter.

Fine tuning the flight controls so you can get a perfect hover is somewhat difficult due to its light weight and powerful little motor. As compared to the Syma S107, this Airwolf (model S0180 still has a few issues and I would recommend the metal framed S107 over this model.

But still lots of fun an most kids will still enjoy flying. Be aware that most all model helis have li-po (lithium polymer) batteries which may stop working over time, especially when not performing proper charge cycles and need replacement. The battery is easy to replace and available on Amazon.com, just make sure you fully charge it before its initial use.

For a first time rc helicopter, this product is great. It has been the cheapest of it's kind that i have seen ($17 from 3rd party seller). For the cost, it is pretty fun to play around with and learn how to control an rc helicopter. the airhogz rc helis are twice as expensive and seem to get destroyed more easily. this toy is not super strong though. upon first flight, a tail fin got bent. fortunately it is only for decoration. i can see this toy only lasting a a dozen or so major crashes. the controller is bulky and feels cheaply made and requires an astonishing 6 AA batteries. i think a higher quality toy could get away with fewer batteries. also, the controller is infrared so a line-of-sight is required to keep her flying.

Great radio controlled model especially for the price. Hard to get used to the controls but for the average teen should not be a problem. If you take it outdoors you may loose control due to limitations with range. Once the controls are mastered it is a great toy to operate indoors. Can not beat it for the price!

I wanted a gift which will keep my 3yr old nephew exciting all the time while using this product. Well, this product is not for a 3 yr old child but I will operate it. The only problem is that it revolves while in flight, the vernier adjustment knob is there for adjustment but its of not much use. Also I was hoping that I would be able to charge through normal plug or at least through USB but using 6 AA batteries is hectic. Overall its fun for good price.

The Helicopters with "No Gyroscope" spin in circles and no amount of trim adjusting worked to enjoy playing with this toy....

To cheap to send back, postage cost more than this toy.

I don't believe the 4 or 5 star reviews, as I have flown many copters and the only ones worth having have the gyroscope technology.

This broke the first day and will be a spare parts copter.

ALSO the dumb idea to put little-and I mean little "non-moving wheels" ...come on, it always fell over upon even the most gentle landing.

Check out the syma S107's with GYRO! Worth every penny. - Helicopter - Flying Toy - Remote Control Helicopter - Fun'

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Mini-hdmi Cable - hdmi cable, hdmi cables

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Not a lot to say: it's a cable, it works well with my Droid X and my Samsung TV.

Note that by default, the Droid X only shows Videos and Pictures over HDMI, but there's a "Real HDMI" app that allows any app to be shown on your TV. Fosmon HDMI to Micro HDMI Cable (5 Feet)

Got this cable for my HTC Evo. Have been using it with my new Vizio 37" HDTV and have been very impressed. The cable itself feels well made, the connection is snug, output seems perfect. Its a good length but not too long or short. Price was very reasonable. If you have a phone with micro HDMI out this cable should work well.

I've had my phone for some time now, and I was hesitant to buy this specific accessory at first, simply because I didn't think I would use it all that much. Then I came across this cable, and for the price at the time, I thought, "why not?". Soon after getting it, I set it up for a test run. As expected, it does what it's supposed to do: display video (with audio) from your Evo to your TV via HDMI.

When you plug it in, your phone recognizes the HDMI cable and asks you to adjust output settings, etc. At first, I thought this would display everything my Evo was displaying simultaneously onto my TV (much like a laptop connected to a projector), but that is not the case. Only "video" (i.e, video you've recorded, media files, youtube, etc.) will show once you choose to play them from your phone. Now that was a user misunderstanding on my part, and to no fault of the cable. I just wanted to make that clear for anyone that may be purchasing this with that goal in mind.

As far as the video quality you get on your TV, it depends entirely on the video quality of the source. I've looked up HD videos on youtube and had them display on my phone very nicely, but when relayed to the TV, I can't say they're anything spectacular. Of course this can also depend on your TV. (I've read that some TV's are incompatible with the HTC Evo's output so it may not display at all. I am using a Mitsu 65" DLP and picture quality on most video's are acceptable.)

Bottom line: This cable works as it should for the setup I had. Just make sure you check that both devices are compatible for use with microHDMI to HDMI output and input.

Works. I connected my Droid X to my Sharp 46" and the first port it didn't recognize but the second one worked fine. I'm not sure if it was the cable of my phone, but in any case, it works as expected. Construction of the cable is fine and it is indeed 5 feet long as reported. I would order this again.

I just got my cable and hooked it up to my Samsung HDTV input and I have installed Act 1 video player app on my phone and it played the movie just fine. Just a little info: I have installed Handbrake on my laptop and I compress my movies on it then I connect the USB from my laptop to my EVO and mount it as a hard drive and transfer the compressed movie from my computer to the video folder on the EVO and there you go, you have your movies on the go. FYI: I purchased a 16gig microsd card because I also have my music on my phone as well for when I work out or just on the go. Hope this was helpful. - Htc Evo 4g - Mini Hdmi Cable - Hdmi Cable - Hdmi Cables'

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Law Enforcement

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This is a well made belt. However, it is a duty belt, and as such it is too wide for normal use. The webbing is 2" in width and the buckle is 2 3/8". This is a great product, just be aware it is a heavy duty duty belt, not just a heavy duty belt. UTG Heavy Duty Web Belt - Black

What more needs to be said? A sturdy, functional, heavy duty web belt for a decent low price. For me, it provides the fundamental framework for my camera belt rig. For you it might support tools or a sidearm along with a few spare mags. Whatever you choose to hang on it, the only way you'll hold more is with a full LBE rig.

I sent off for the Leaper belt because the company claims it fits up to a 55 waist. I have a 48 waist and when I tried it on, the belt was not even close, even with adjustments on both sides. The product is of good quality, but putting it through belt-loops, over pants, and still have a good fit. Will not happen, even though it saids it will.

I have a 50 watt light that mounts on my video camera. It's powered by a cumbersome battery pack which provides enough juice for about an hour of illumination. I have two of these brick-sized lead sinkers. Each came with a belt loop but no belt. The UTG belt is substantial enough to support the combined weight of both batteries comfortably on my hips, and comes with a quick release clasp. It's the ideal solution.

This product is not all what it says it is. It is sort of flimsy. It is an okay belt for what I am doing as a corrections officer but expected something much heavier than what I got.

On the flip side I did receive it extremely fast. It was here in a couple days and I even ordered it around a holiday.

First off, the most important thing you need to know is that, as other reviews mentioned, this is a very tall, thick belt, and WILL NOT fit thru the loops on most pants.

It looks like its designed as a duty belt. Its fully velcro lined on the inside (loop, not hook), so you can either get a velcro 'inner' belt on your pants that has the hooks on the outside, and wear this belt outside your pants as a true duty belt, or you can find pants that have extra tall loops designed for duty belts.

It fits in both my Propper brand, and Dickies brand EMS pants, perfectly.

Since its very very long, for adjusting to a large amount of waist sizes, it for those of you who are skinny, it might be doubled back pretty far, I simply had a tailor cut about 8 inches off, and adjust the location of the velcro hooks, now it fits my 34 inch waist with about 4-6 inches of adjustment left in case i get fat again.

Very strong belt, appears to be very good quality, and supports everything on my belt without sagging.

I'm going to order a second one, and keep one threaded thru each pair of duty pants full time, since its plastic and fabric, it can stay on during the wash cycle.'

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Heel Cushions - heel cushions

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The halo heel is way, way out in front of Dr. Scholls for any heel issues. I've used them for both a serious Achilles strain and a bruised heel and been impressed both times. The best part about the design is that they resist sliding, and even when they do, the donut shape maintains a comfortable base for your heel. Other inserts slide and cause irritation, especially when running or playing basketball. I'm a repeat customer and never plan on buying anything else. ProFoot Halo Heel, Men's Fits All, 1 pair (Pack of 4)

Bruised my heel after jumping down and landing hard on it, lots of pain and could barely walk on my left foot for about 2-3 weeks. These worked better than any gel insert or gel heel that I tried (and I tried a bunch). I was able to walk with less discomfort and was noticeably better after about 4 days walking on these. If you have a bruised heel these are a must!

The best heel pad ever - bar none. They stay in place, provide real confort, AND add about 1/2 inch to your height! I don't know if they are still manufactured but I've bought a supply large enough to last the rest of my life. - Heel Cushions'

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Kindle Popular Classics - fiction classics, kindle popular classics

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You know all those 'classic' novels you read in high school? How many of them do you actually remember? Well, if Jane Eyre was one of those long-forgotten books, pick up a copy. To read it as an adult is a joy: it's a sweeping, disturbing, intense, thrilling, very romantic gothic love story, written in the voice of a very intense, almost claustrophobically self-aware young heroine. Jane is no Ophelia - she's a complicated, remarkable character, and a very strong female character in a genre that usually draws women as beautiful victims at best.

There's something for everyone in this book: Windswept castles, difficult and neurotic family members, dark secrets about tragic former lovers, good triumphing over evil, all that good juicy stuff that makes a great romantic story. What elevates Jane Eyre is Bronte's remarkable style & skill and her sharp and complex characterizations.

Trust me on this: If you don't remember it from your teens, you should give it a try now. Here is one novel that more than lives up to it's 'classic' status. Jane Eyre (Movie Tie-in Edition) (Vintage Classics)

I first read "Jane Eyre" in eighth grade and have read it every few years since. It is one of my favorite novels, and so much more than a gothic romance to me, although that's how I probably would have defined it at age 13. I have always been struck, haunted in a way, by the characters - Jane and Mr. Rochester. They take on new depth every time I meet them...and their's is a love story for the ages.

Charlotte Bronte's first published novel, and her most noted work, is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story. Jane is plain, poor, alone and unprotected, but due to her fierce independence and strong will she grows and is able to defy society's expectations of her. This is definitely feminist literature, published in 1847, way before the beginning of any feminist movement. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the novel has had such a wide following since it first came on the market. It is also one of the first gothic romances published and defines the genre.

Jane Eyre, who is our narrator, was born into a poor family. Her parents died when she was a small child and the little girl was sent to live with her Uncle and Aunt Reed at Gateshead. Jane's Uncle truly cared for her and showed his affection openly, but Mrs. Reed seemed to hate the orphan, and neglected her while she pampered and spoiled her own children. This unfair treatment emphasized Jane's status as an unwanted outsider. She was often punished harshly. On one occasion her nasty cousin Jack picked a fight with her. Jane tried to defend herself and was locked in the terrifying "Red Room" as a result. Jane's Uncle Reed had died in this room a little while before, and Mrs. Reed knew how frightened she was of the chamber. Since Jane is the narrator, the reader is given a first-hand impression of the child's feelings, her heightened emotional state at being imprisoned. Indeed, she seems almost like an hysterical child, filled with terror and rage. She repeatedly calls her condition in life "unjust" and is filled with bitterness. Looking into the mirror Jane sees a distorted image of herself. She views her reflection and sees a "strange little figure," or "tiny phantom." Jane has not learned yet to subordinate her passions to her reason. Her passions still erupt unchecked. Her isolation in the Red Room is a presentiment of her later isolation from almost every society and community. This powerful, beautifully written scene never fails to move me.

Mrs. Reed decided to send Jane away to the Lowood School, a poor institution run by Mr. Brocklehurst, who believed that suffering made grand people. All the children there were neglected, except to receive harsh punishment when any mistake was made. At Lowood, Jane met Helen Burns, a young woman a little older than Jane, who guided her with vision, light and love for the rest of her life. Jane's need for love was so great. It really becomes obvious in this first friendship. Helen later died from fever, in Jane's arms. Her illness and death could have been avoided if more attention had been paid to the youths. Jane stayed at Lowood for ten years, eight as a student and two as a teacher. Tired and depressed by her surroundings, Jane applied for the position of governess and found employment at Thornfield. The mansion is owned by a gentleman named Edward Fairfax Rochester. Her job there was to teach his ward, an adorable little French girl, Adele. Over a long period the moody, inscrutable Rochester confides in Jane and she in him. The two form an unlikely friendship and eventually fall in love. Again, Jane's need for love comes to the fore, as does her passionate nature. She blooms. A dark, gothic figure, Rochester also has a heart filled with the hope of true love and future happiness with Jane. Ironically, he has brought all his misery, past and future, on himself.

All is not as it seems at Thornfield. There is a strange, ominous woman servant, Grace Poole, who lives and works in an attic room. She keeps to herself and is rarely seen. From the first, however, Jane has sensed bizarre happenings at night, when everyone is asleep .There are wild cries along with violent attempts on Rochester's life by a seemingly unknown person. Jane wonders why no one investigates Mrs. Poole. Then a strange man visits Thornfield and mysteriously disappears with Mr. Rochester. Late that night Jane is asked to sit with the man while the lord of the house seeks a doctor's help. The man has been seriously wounded and is weak from loss of blood. He leaves by coach, in a sorry state, first thing in the morning. Jane's questions are not answered directly. This visit will have dire consequences on all involved. An explosive secret revealed will destroy all the joyful plans that Jane and Rochester have made. Jane, once more will face poverty and isolation.

Charlotte Bronte's heroine Jane Eyre, may not have been graced with beauty or money, but she had a spirit of fire and was filled with integrity and a sense of independence - character traits that never waned in spite of all the oppression she encountered in life. Ms. Bronte brings to the fore in "Jane Eyre" such issues as: the relations between men and women in the mid-19 century, women's equality, the treatment of children and of women, religious faith and hypocrisy (and the difference between the two), the realization of selfhood, and the nature of love and passion. This is a powerhouse of a novel filled with romance, mystery and passions. It is at once startlingly fresh and a portrait of the times. Ms. Bronte will make your heart beat faster, your pulse race and your eyes fill with tears. The Best!!

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Decorating Ideas - decorating ideas, interior design

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Of the many shelter magazines I subscribe to, this has to be in the top three. This magazine is a huge improvement over what it was even a few years ago. A good mix of freshened up traditional, fun, and not-too-concretey modern interiors. Not as funky as Domino, often more current and fun than Veranda and Southern Accents. More traditional (and liveable) than Dwell, and way less beige than uninspirational Architectural Digest. Less old-world than World of Interiors. House Beautiful features interiors you'd actually want to live in. House Beautiful (1-year auto-renewal)

I just received my first two issues yesterday. This magazine is page after page of advertisements. The thing that really bugs me about that is - companys run the same advertisements in the same magazines again and again so two issues are virtually the magazine since there are very few articles.

For some reason even the articles in this magazine get lost because they have the same look as their ads. One article was suppose to be tips from over 125 top designers - what it really was - 125 designers listed with addresses and phone #s and a couple of tips on each page of that section.

I'm really disappointed. For a GREAT magazine, try Southern Living. For a REALLY GOOD magazine, try Better Homes and Gardens.

This magazine is a good source of inspiration ... however, unless you are a professional interior designer, there is a strong likelihood that you will find this magazine intimidating, as I do ... still, the photos are wonderful.

This magazine comes with lots of advertisements - 70% or more. Plus, articles (less than 15 articles in every issue) in the magazines are not very useful. I subscribed the magazine because it is inexpensive and it is rated high by other subscribers. Now I realize I made a mistake.

I love House Beautiful! It gives so many wonderful ideas. This is a collection of ecclectic styles, patterns, and methods that will suit anyone's taste. And these ideas aren't hard to follow. With the smallest effort, anyone can follow the look they have in the magazine.

House Beautiful has as much quality to offer the reader as many magazines that are at a higher price range; thick glossy pages, superb photography, and for those who need some inspiration for home and garden improvements, a plethora of useful design ideas.I just received my September 2003 issue, and some of the contents are: The interior: A nice "How to" page, with solutions that will fit your pocketbook, and make your home interesting; "Designer Challenge", a new series where experts tackle "problem areas"; a long article on "The Next Wave", profiling twentyfive up-and-coming designers who are "rising stars from coast to coast"; an in-depth look at 4 gorgeous homes: A sparse but elegant Edwardian house in Dallas, a plantation-style house in Georgia, a classic home in the Georgetown area of Washington, D.C., and my favorite, a minimalist, lavishly comfortable duplex in Miami, Florida. The exterior: "Art Imitating Nature", a Phoenix Arizona garden that uses native plants in a way that blends into the architecture. Food: "Fruit Under Fire", a luscious collection of recipes for grilled fruit, with close-up illustrations that are enough to stir up the appetite.Every issue will spark some ideas on how to enhance your surroundings, how to buy on a budget, how to experiment by mixing styles, and much more. I enjoy every issue, and think House Beautiful is one of the best magazine values on the market.

As a potential interior designer, I find that this magazine is both realistic and elegant in the articles it provides for the professional and for the hobbiest. I have a subscription and I find that studying the designers, the styles and the themes I have learned so much about the work of a designer. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys color, fabrics or just pictures of beautifully designed rooms and interiors.

While I love the publication, please watch out for Hearst Magazine scams. I received a renewal invoice/letter regarding another Hearst publication, Popular Mechanics which I have never read, ordered, or received. [...]

When I emailed Hearst (there is no phone number for customer service) to let them know that I did not order this publication, they sent the following reply: "We have received your renewal order. When payment of [...] is received, service will continue through 12 issues."

I'm not sure what part of "I did not order this magazine and do not want this magazine" they did not understand. Terrible company and it is unfortunate that they take advantage of their customers in this way.

Hearst is the worst.

I have subcribed to House Beautiful for over 20 years, and find they consistantly showcase the most beautiful rooms year after year. They have a good mix of styles and decorators. I have seen a great improvement since Stephen Drucker has taken the helm as Editor in Chief. I love their new features: Color, Instant Room, You Do The Match, Weekend Shopper, and Ask the Barefoot Contessa. I am going to have to find more storage for the back issues I keep for reference. I only wish I could award this magazine more stars!

I got this magazine and "Dwell" after buying a new-to-me house and needing ideas. What a contrast! This magazine has lots of useful ideas: most of the furniture is not outrageously expensive, and for many of the paint jobs they give you the details on the paint so you could walk into the paint store and buy exactly the same paint they used. I actually prefer the aesthetics of "Dwell" (mid-century modern is my heroin) but their ideas are completely unachievable, expensive, and vague. HB is a refreshing contrast. I've already applied some of their ideas to my own home. - Interior Design - Decorating Ideas'

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Training Aid - exercise, heart monitor watch

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I purchased this watch to replace an older Polar heart rate monitor with dead batteries in the chest strap and the monitor. The design of that product required me to send both units in for replacement by a Polar service center. The cost was nearly as much as the cost of this timex heart rate monitor.

I am so pleased with this product. The instructon manual was clearly written and easy to understand. There are just enough functions for me without loading the product up with things I will never use. That makes using it simple and I can remember how to use it without having to refresh my memory by repeatedly rereading the manual.

The monitor is an excellent watch when not using the heart rate features. Best of all I can change the batteries myself when the time comes without sending the thing off in the mail to a service center.

On top of all that the price was reasonable. This is one of those few purchases that exceeded my expectations because everything that it does, it does a little bit better than I had hoped for. Timex T5J031 Unisex Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch

I bought this HRM to help me as I began a training program, and decided on this one rather than a Polar monitor because it was cheaper and because it was a Timex. It was easy to use out of the box (I ran later that day); I set the time and after fiddling a little with the buttons I was able to use the timer and HRM functions.

The chest strap is snug and comfortable; the watch is unisex but for women with tiny wrists it might be a bit too loose; I myself wear it the tightest possible setting.

Aesthetically it looks great. It's not something that I personally would go around wearing all the time, but it's easy to read and the buttons are easy to use. The indigo is not ideal for when I'm running on the street in the evening since it lights up the numbers rather than the whole face of the watch, but this is a tiny issue.

Overall, fantastic product, and I'm so glad that something this well-featured is availiable at such a competitive price from Timex.

1. The product does everything that it claims to do.

2. The watch looks nice enough to wear all the time as your main watch.

3. The strap that needs to be used to send your heart beats is comfortable.

4. You can learn the HRM quickly if you fool around with it a little bit. If you are a computer nerd, you will learn it in less that one hour.

5. The only thing negative is that it uses batteries like crazy. I have to use a new battery every week and that costs $5. There is no shut off botton on the transmitter so it is constantly on and the battery drains.

Good.

1.Improved elastic band and toggle lock.

2.Coded digital transmitter, reduces interference,

(May not work with gym machines as most of these still are analogue receivers.)

3. Transmitter battery can be changed by user, costs $ 2.00

4. Watch battery can be changed at Sears Jewellery, less than $ 15.00

Bad.

1.Gimmicky. Too many modes. Just about figured it out.

2.The booklet describes all functions first and HRM set up last.

3. If above XL male, the HRM strap may be short, loose elasticity due over stretch.

Timex T5G971, which I lost, is better because:-

1.Simple On/Off switch to start recording also handles the audio alerts.

2.Recall and Recovery buttons at 7 o' clock and 5 o'clock positions. Self explanatory functions.

3.T56971 shows current BPM, records time of activity, max/min pulse, average pulse, time in zone, recovery rate, cals burnt, corrected for age, weight, gender.

I recommend T5G971, also it is analogue, costs $ 20 less, have used for 18 months, being non digital transmitter, works with most gym machines as of today.

This is an elementary and reliable heart rate monitor. It is easy to use and durable. I have used it since February and now routinely wear it for all exercise. The watch has a stop watch, lap timer, alarm, hrm, calorie counter, max/min/ and average heart rate counter and tracks where you are in desired heart rate zone. This is a terrific product --works well and does just what it is supposed to do. I'd recommend buying a spare battery for the chest transmitter; it wore out after about 50 hours of exercise use.

I recently purchased the Timex T5J031 heart rate monitor from Amazon.com to replace a Polar unit that cost twice as much as the T5J031. In every respect the T5J031 is as good as or better than the Polar unit that I had for 2 years. The T5J031 records your minimum heart rate, maximum heart rate, your average heart rate, the time spent in your predetermined training zone, calories burned, and also your recovery heart rate taken 2 minutes after ending your excercise session. Another great function is the ability to easily change the digital display on the watch to one of 7 different display combinations. The heart sensor strap is very soft and comfortable and easily adjusts to different lengths. I have a 48" chest and the heart sensor unit fits with no problem. All-in-all I couldn't be more satisfied with this unit especially for the price. Also, the buying process through Amazon.com was excellent as usual, with delivery at my house 6 days after ordering it.

After researching several HR writst monitors, I decided on the T5J031 for the following reasons: (1) the face is large enough to read without straining while exercising, (2) it's lightweight, (3) it has many features, and alerts when moving into/out of the different burn levels, (4) my everyday watch broke, and this monitor is also a watch, (5) the price was not outrageous, and (6) it's made by Timex. I am very satisfied with the purchase.

After owning 2 polar hrms, I opted for the Timex because of the ability to change the battery in the watch and the chest strap myself. My polar was out of warranty (M61) and about 7 years old. Most likely the cost of repair was nearly the price of a new watch. Anyways.

So the timex. I've used it now about 4 times. I found the set-up somewhat clunky, first of all, and for it to track heart rate, the watch must be in "chrono" mode which i personally find unnecessary. I don't understand why this has to be the case. Furthermore, the calorie expenditure estimate seems quite exaggerated. Sure, i would like to believe i burned 553 calories in 51 minutes, but i was on the elliptical, so i doubt it. Unlike my polar, the Timex does not ask for sex or age, just weight, further decreasing the accuracy of the calorie estimate.

There is often a discrepancy in the bpm between what the exercise machine says and what the watch says. Thus, in the case of this hrm, it is probably optimal for people who do not do their cardio on exercise machines with hr sensors. Thinking it would better deal with such interference was one of the reasons I purchased this digital model over an analog hrm. oh well.

Also, I have to get used to the chest strap again, the 2 pieces, vs. the snapping polar model that was more user friendly. It is also less sensitive and sometimes take 10 minutes to get a reading.

Despite my criticisms, I will most likely keep this hrm and deal with the issues. Maybe it is because i don't want to pay $[...] to ship it back? Perhaps over time I will like this watch better. Seeing my heart rate is motivating enough to keep me going, I suppose. - Exercise - Heart Monitor Watch - Fitness - Heart Rate Monitor Watch'

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Mens Leather - belts, mens leather

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I'm a 32 inch waist in just about everything and when I ordered I read that it said to go one size up (which I did, to 34)

Except when I got it it literally can go in one or two buckle holes before i feel like i'm in pain.

I think they way they size it is that 32 means it will touch tip-to-tip around a 32 in waist. Definitely go up 2-3 sizes when ordering.

Also, the leather is extremely rough and takes a very long time to form/bend. Danbury Men's 1 1/2" Basic Bridle Leather Work Belt,Black,34

This belt is a bit thinner than I expected, but it is nice otherwise. The grain is smooth and color consistent. Buckle feels a little cheap, but looks good and does the job. Good value for the money- went ahead and bought one in black too. I usually buy 34-36" waist in pants and the 38" belt is perfect. It cinches on the third hole, which gives just enough extra length to put the end through the loop on the belt and pants without being too long.

I purchased this belt to wear my "hippy" jeans - notice I didn't say "hippie"! I'm female and even though it's a men's belt, the size (34) and style are perfect as just a basic brown belt. After a few weeks of wear, it's softened up a bit and isn't quite as stiff as it was on day-1. Good value for the money.

Great simple, clean, strong belt, well done. I saw recommendations in "sizing" help and some reviewers say get 1, 2 or 3 sizes larger than what you need, and this is (currently) not correct, I ordered one 1 size larger (34), and the incorrect size (36) arrived and it was 2 sizes too large. Ordered a 32", perfect. The measurements are exact.

Finally!I tried ordering a few months back only to be sold out,now I have it.It's exactly what I wanted,and where I live I can't find one like it.When I was looking for one,I read reviews and this one had the criteria I want mine to have.I needed one for holding knife and machete sheaths,and durability is top priority with a close second going to appearance when it's not being used as a sheath holder.With the leather care products Amazon hooked me up with,this belt will last me awhile before I need to think about a replacement.I've always chose ones two sizes bigger to accomodate thicker setups like multiple pants.As always,thank you Amazon for the big help in this department. - Belts - Belt - Carhartt - Mens Leather'

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Stainless Steel - necklace, gift idea

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i just got the necklace's today i love them! they are prefect except for the fact that the key doesnt quite fit the heart. i cant wait to give my fiance the key christmas morning! I LOVE IT! THANK YOU! <3 :D Key To My Heart Necklace Set In Silver

The idea and concept is very cute, but both pendants are OVERLY big. The heart is about the size of a half dollar, which I wouldn't wear on my neck. But I am currently using the necklace on my rear-view mirror and so is my boyfriend.

Too big and tacky for my liking. Additionally, the chain for my necklace broke, so I can't wear it anymore. I tried fixing it with a safety pin, which only added on to the tackiness. Since I don't wear my necklace anymore, my boyfriend finds no need to wear the key anymore. Sweet gesture and a very cute idea, but the product quality is very poor. - Stainless Steel - Gift Idea - Necklace - Valentines Day'

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Christi Taylor - dvd, step aerobics

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This workout to me is a party in a box, to seasoned Christi fans that might sound totally lame but I have a ball with this workout. Christi Taylor is known for her dancy, spinny and twirly choreography which is not for clutzes like me. She has quite a variety of step and hi-lo aerobics videos for those who crave complex moves, but this is her first video directed to those new to her work or beginner/intermediate steppers in general. There is a 20 minute step segment and 20 minute hi-lo segment. Both are a lot of fun, and somedays when I am only up to 20 minutes of cardio, I will pop this in my player and end up doing all of it because it's so much fun.

You begin with a warmup consisting of grapevines, step taps, heel digs and plenty of squats & calf lifts to warm up your legs. Then it's on to the step section, Christi teaches 4 combinations, one at a time and will run through them several times. This may not appeal to all as some may think it's repetitive, and maybe it is but it doesn't bother me. The moves in this segment are simple but not too basic, keeping things interesting. You will see basic steps, arabesques, rocking horses, lunges, scoops on and off the step, knee lifts, up-tap side, mambos or pivots, L-steps, V-steps, corner knees, repeaters, turn steps and turn shuffles. There are also simple assorted arm movements that go with each step.

If you feel like more the hi-lo segment is next which is as just as fun. Again there are four combinations which Christi will teach one at a time, then run through them all several times. The moves that are seen here are step touches, single & double hamstring curls, hip shakes, grapevines, scoops, mambos, side taps, walk up knee ups, pony snaps, double knees, more mambos, step taps, tap down/back, shuffle ball change, and heel taps again all with assorted arm movements for each.

After all that fun, it's time for the cooldown. Pretty simple, just some step touches, marches and grapevines along with some stretches.

I am really glad that Christi made this video, it is one of my favorite aerobic videos, Christi is a great instructor, she cues very well and is a great choreographer. Unfortunately most of her other videos are too complex for me but I have this one to enjoy and I do. Christi also selects great music, the music in this video is among the best that I have heard in any of my workout videos. She also includes a feature called MoveMaster, which goes over all the steps, some may find this handy.

Overall, I give this one 5 stars. Highly recommended for beginner/intermediates looking for a fun step/hi-lo workout. Christi Taylor: Mission Possible Step & Aerobic Workout

I really like this DVD.

It starts with a 8 minute warm-up on the floor. Next is a 20 minute step routine with not too difficult choreography. It's not easy and I did sweat after 3 or 4 minutes. After this is a Hi/Lo 20 session on the floor. Again, the choreography is not difficult, but you will sweat. The cuing is fantastic and the music is interesing (not crazy about the Shut-Up song, but that's at the end). You'll end with a fun on the floor cool down.

As always, I appreciate Christi's cueing, routines, and length of aerobic session. A+

Once again - another great Christi workout. This one was extremely easy to master. I went through the entire workout the first time and was pretty much able to follow all of Christi's instruction. The choreography is pretty simple, but the workout is as intense as you want it to be. For those of you who have been discouraged by her more complicated workouts - give this one a try. I think you will be happy with it.

Teedums wrote a great description of the whole workout, so I'm just going to say that this is so much fun(!), and that the Move Master helped me get the hang of all the steps at a slow pace so that I never felt lost once I moved on to the workout.

I have this and Jane Fonda's Complete Workout. I think Mission possible is the perfect next step up in intensity, while still keeping a few of the same steps and the great cueing. I'm so glad I bought this one.

(I watched a clip first on collagevideo.com before buying. Great way to see for yourself.)

I got this DVD for the step workout when I outgrew beginner workouts and wanted something a bit more challenging. It was perfect for that intermediate level, gets the heart rate up, a lot of fun, great music to sing along with, but not too twirly in choreography. I did the hi/lo floor workout for the first time recently and it was a LOT of fun (but I don't know why she calls it multi impact, there were no modifications, they were all doing the same impact). But I really liked it, in any case. The floor workout was easier to learn, but that's probably because I have much more experience with floor than step, but it was faced paced and my heart rate was really up the whole time, she just kept moving and moving, it was a blast!!

The workout was ok. This is the first Christi Taylor workout I have done so I am not used to her particular style. I would not recommend this dvd for beginners since they do not explain the moves during the workout, it gets a bit confusing. They do have a separate segment that explains each move, which is good but it would be helpful to have some more explanation during the workout.

Being over 50 and trying to lose weight is hard. I got this video as the next step after the beginners one of Debra Mazda and find that I have managed to keep up, although I am finding the it a little harder to concentrate on the arms as well but I guess once my fitness improves I will be right. I recommend this DVD to anyone who wants to start out it is fun and very easy to follow.

First, let me say that I'm 43 & can finish the workout... after having quit smoking just 5 mos ago (a 10+ year habit) & not working out AT ALL during my thirties. So, if I can do it, anyone can. Let me just say this: If you're looking for quick fix, this is not it, and don't invest in this DVD if you don't have the time to commit to learn & get good at the workouts.

That said, once I was finally convinced that someone had not actually set out to create a method of slow torture specifically designed to make my life miserable, I really got into the exercises. This DVD will make you WORK & you will feel it - but IT WON'T BE OVERWHELMING.

So, here's what I did.

I knew immediately that I wouldn't get any of the routines the first time around. So, I continued w/ my regular workout so that I was still on schedule. Then I sat through the entire Christi DVD once. After that, I actually walked the workouts - nothing strenuous, just a light walk-through to get used to the steps so that I could get used to the routine. I continued my regular workout for a couple more nights while doing the light walk-through's w/ Christi in between so that I could move between both workouts seamlessly. Again, it does take a little time to get all the moves - & trust me, it WILL take time to fully get the routines because they are both continuous 20-minute routines. But I found her cuing to be very good &, even better, she's FUN. I found myself smiling a lot throughout the routines. And it helps that she's got a little instructional section to explain some of the moves. - Fitness - Aerobics - Dvd - Step Aerobics'

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Black Cat - science fiction, black cat

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Well, it certainly didn't take Kentaro Yabuki long to introduce the villain of "Black Cat."

In fact, the second volume of this quirky, action-packed manga is pretty much devoted to the new villain, Creed, and his newly acquired compatriots. But Yabuki doesn't neglect his hero -- we find out some of what changed Train from a Chronos assassin into the laid-back sweeper he is today, as well as his relationship to Creed.

While Train causes explosive mayhem in Torneo's mansion, Sven goes on to convince Eve that Torneo doesn't own her, and that she can live freely if she wants. But as Torneo tries to threaten Train, he makes the mistake of mentioning Creed -- driving Train into a rage. Rinslet finishes off their attack on the compound by blowing up the nanomachine lab.

But then Rinslet is kidnapped by a mysterious blond man -- and a Tao master corners Train, telling him that if he wants her to live, he'll come meet Creed. Memories of the past trouble Train, as he faces off against an old friend-turned enemy -- and discovers that Creed has new powers and a new, malevolent agenda. To defeat him (and get revenge) Train will p[ut his life on the line...

Whoo. Well, "Black Cat Volume 2" sets up plenty of material for the rest of the series -- it introduces Eve as a new member of the sweeper team, as well as a cast of powerful villains. Let's just say that Creed and his chi-manipulating amigos make Torneo look like a very tiny fish. Creed's big crazy eyes alone are scary -- even after having part of his torso explode, he's still got a big, freaky grin and wild eyes.

We also get to see more of Train's darker side, such as when he terrifies a bunch of goons just by staring insanely at them. And there are some brief flashbacks of Saya, a fellow "stray cat" who changed Creed's life -- as well as the not-so-subtle hunts that Creed murdered her to keep Train from leaving Chronos. It's amazing our hero isn't a total basket case.

And Yabuki crafts some brilliant action scenes, with Train having to dodge an extendible chi sword that he can't even see -- and what he sacrifices in the fight is pretty horrific, as is his dive out of a skyscraper. And when THAT dies down, Yabuki gives us a glimpse of Creed's pals -- including a girl who can make people combust by kissing them.

But there are some cute moments too, like Sven introducing Eve to the outside world, and Eve cheerfully slicing his soda pop can in half. In fact, the whole Eve-Sven thing is pretty adorable. And Rinslet provides a few funny moments near the end, especially when Train spins in with a giant grin, saying, "Train Hartnett... HAS ARRIVED!"

The second volume of "Black Cat" is a dark jumble of comedy, tragedy, and some very nasty action scenes -- a brilliant introduction to our antagonists. And the story ain't over... Black Cat, Vol. 2 (Black Cat (Viz)) (v. 2) - Action - Fantasy - Black Cat - Science Fiction'

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Skin Care - tmobile, mytouch 4g

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Fits very well on the MyTouch4g phone, and looks very handsome. The buttons line up well, which I found particularly helpful with the power/standby button which I found to be a little too sensitive without a skin. Very easy to grip and pleasing to the hand. I also liked that it would stick to smooth surfaces (like a desktop) but would slide on cloth surfaces (like the inside of your phone case). Good product and thumbs up all around. Amzer Luxe Argyle High Gloss TPU Soft Gel Skin Case for HTC mytouch 4G - Smoke Grey

After reading the reviews, I purchased this case and was pretty happy with the results. It fit perfectly into place with no forcing. It has a nice finish and feel to it. I've had previous phones with silicone cases and while those are nice, you run into a problem with friction and lint if you put your phone in your pocket. Not so with this case. There was only one problem I noticed right off the bat though. A lot of times I use a leftover Blackberry charger for a spare when I'm upstairs and because the standard charger with the USB is so short. The problem is that the plug on the Blackberry is too big for the window over the charging port of the case. Easy fix though. Took out an Exactoblade and carefully cut a little extra space out. Problem solved. I would highly recommend this case. With only one minor problem, it's a great case for the money.

This is a cool case visually. Slick rubbery feel so it grips to your hands unlike another cheap case that i bought that wouldn't stay snapped shut on the corner and couldn't really grip it. I highly recommend this case for your Mytouch 4g.

I honestly could not ask for a better case! It keeps the screen open so you don't have to fight to press the P or the Q. MOST IMPORTANTLY, I have dropped my phone many times from my hip to concrete a little over 3 feet, several times and all my phone does is bounce like a football and is working as smoothly as first day when I pick it pack up. I had one of those plastic coveralls before, but this is sooooo much better, wouldn't trade it at all, unless for something better haha!

I saw all the great reviews on this and decided to give this case a try in place of a case I bought from T-Mobile. This is much better - better fit, better feel, better quality. The grey argyle is a nice touch. Highly recommended case.

This case fits great and does a good job at protecting the phone from scratches and minor bumps and bruises. I don't think it would protect the phone from a long fall, but I purchased it just to protect it from normal day-to-day wear and tear. After I had used the case on my phone for a few days I bought another one (the pink one) for my wife, and she loves it as well.

Good quality and well built, it's a perfect match for mytouch 4G.

Gives you a good grip to the phone and protects from drops, without this cover a 4 ft drop had resulted the back cover and battery fall apart from the phone.

The case fits perfectly on my phone and looks great. It does not make my phone look bulky like a lot of other cases tend to. Much better quality than the soft case my husband bought from the store when he got his phone. - Htc - Tmobile - Mytouch 4g - My Touch Mytouch 4g Tmobile'

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I Recommend It - portable game system, excellent

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Firstly I'd like to say I'm a 43 year old mom. I got into gaming several years ago and my kids and I have a lot of fun with the Nintendo DS. We have had the original DS, DS Lites, DSi's, and now the DSi XL. I got an XL for myself. My son has many GBA games so he doesn't want one (because the DSi XL cannot play any GBA - Gameboy Advance- games) and my daughter thought it was too big to be portable. She likes something that fits easily into a backpack or jacket pocket. Although I think the XL could I'd probably agree if you are going for portability then the regular DSi should do you just fine. The reason I chose the XL is because I play primarily at home and I play a lot of puzzle games. Someimes these types of games are hard to see, especially the seek and find. I'm hoping this larger sized one helps that.

Even though I knew it was larger it is LARGER than I thought. That's a good thing because it is almost more like a PDA or something as far as size. Nice and substantial. It is also heavier than I anticipated. This is the only thing I'm a little concerned with as I like to play laying in bed at night and sometimes I'll play for a couple of hours. I would not want my hand getting extra tired holding the unit up. Additionally it is not as easy to hold this one handed and put the stylus in the other. It might be a fine line but it doesn't quite feel as comfortable as the DSi in that regard. It feels similar to how the PSP would feel if you held it one handed. Slightly off balance. Edited to Add: Played for 2 hours last night. Although it took a while I did find a comfortable position to hold the XL. It is not as comfortable for extended periods as the regular DSi but it did not get too heavy and my arms did not get sore. I'm quite relieved!

The top part actually has an audible click when you open up the unit. The DSi did not have this click although one of our DS Lite units did. The regular DSi opened smoothly without any catches--this one does not. There is definitely a click. The hinge looks strong enough. We lost one DS Lite to the hinge crack issue so I'm glad to see these hinges look sturdy. The other thing regarding the hinges is that the top piece moves a little when you move the unit. It is not super floppy but it does move when the unit does. I tested it against the DSi and the DS Lite and it took more effort to make those cover or top pieces move. It may be the weight itself which causes this. I will be keeping an eye on my hinges though just to be sure.

It connected right up to my internet with no problems. I went into the DSi shop and I didn't notice any difference between the XL and my regular DSi. Flawless. I must say, though, that I HATE that I could not take my DSi games with me to this upgrade (Nintendo is so far behind the ball on this and it is one of few complaints I have of Nintendo). Lame Nintendo. Seriously lame!

I got the bronze. It has a nearly black top and the inside is black. The bronze is only on the bottom and sides and it is definitely bronze. From the pictures online it looks more chocolate brown but it is not. I wavered back and forth with this and burgundy. I have not seen the burgundy out of the box but suspect it looks gorgeous. The glossy top looks like an overcoat similar to what is put on cars and trucks. Not like how the DS Lite covers were (although in two tone color this one is nearly exactly the same as the DS Lite Crimson or Blue with the colors in the same places and black in the same places except for the top because this one has the bronze color around the edges and the DS Lite's had the crimson or blue).

It does not feel "matte" on the bottom.It has a slightly grainy feel--not sure how to describe it. Kind of like how the non shiny cover of my printer feels. I remember when I got the DSi it almost seemed grainy and powdery. Not so with the XL.

Overall I'm very happy with the color-its classy!

Screen: This was my big worry. So far those worries are fairly groundless. I've tested out several types of games and in most apsects it is absolutely as good as the regular DSi. For the most part I get no pixelation or stretching and I definitely haven't noticed any ghosting or lines. While I was playing Bejeweled Twist I did notice that the gems were not as crisp as they are on the regular DSi. For me it was noticable but not bothersome. They were not blurry just a little more fuzzy than normal.

Edited to Add: I've tried several additional games and haven't noticed any issues except on games like Lunar Knights which already had a more pixelated look even on my DS Lite and regular DSi. Just slightly more noticable here but again not enough to impact. If I wasn't such a video game addict I likely wouldn't notice but I play every day.

My original DSi had several problems (Nintendo sent me a replacement)-this one has none of them. The battery cover does not "cave" in like my DSi and the insert window around the touch screen is solid--no light shows through. This XL feels as if it is a much higher quality console.

I've played with the regular stylus and the bigger pen type stylus. Either is fine but I prefer the regular stylus. The pen stylus might be good for someone who likes to hold the stylus like a pen but it is not a make or break for me.

The other functions (camera and the settings) worked well. No problems encountered. The charger looks to be the same as the regular DSi and this unit fits fine in my G Pak organizer. Edited to Add: Sound--it is actually slightly better sounding than the regular DSi. It feels as if it almost has a deeper sound. More like surround type sound. Also if you have a regular DSi there is a point when you are adjusting sound where it goes from quieter to regular and almost seems like it skips a step. The XL does not do this -- the sound progression is very good. I put in my Dragon Quest V as the music is very majestic and it felt more like it was enveloping me in the sound than a regular DSi (tested it with my daughters).

Overall I'm very happy and will update with the weight issue if it becomes a problem. Other than that I'm excited to go play my games and see them on the big screen! Nintendo DSi XL - Midnight Blue - Portable Game System - Nintendo Dsi - Handheld - Excellent'

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