Guy Low Price Electronic: 28 May 2010

Friday 28 May 2010

Razor Blade - wiper blades, razor blade

The concept of wiper blades that leech Rain-X is brilliant. They clipped right onto our Corolla, we wiped down the windshield with the activator wipe and let them run for 3 minutes (per the directions). We then went out into the Seattle rain and watched and the water beaded up and rolled off the windshield. You barely even need to use the wipers. My one negative is that I wasn't entirely happy with how they handled snow. Since the snow isn't as wet the windshield wipers squeak and stick to the windshield a bit when trying to get powdery snow off. It did it just fine, I just hate that sound. Rain-X Repel Premium Bracketless Wiper Blade - 24"

These were exactly what I expected for the first 2 months. Now, just out of the return period, they need replaced. Both wipers only clear a portion of the windshield. The drivers side leaves a football size patch directly in front of my face. It is hard to see, even in a very light rain. I bought a similar wiper blade made by Bosch several years ago. I still have those blades on another vehicle, and the work almost as good as the day I installed them. Both vehicles are the same, the only difference is the wiper.

I would not recommend these.

These blades started streaking two days after I first installed them. One month later they are so bad that when it is raining heavy, I have to pull over on the road so I can see. I feel really bad I wasted so much money on these. Next time I'm going to try and find another brand. Other blade brands I've bought at a much cheaper price have lasted between 6-12 months.

I used the Rain X website to install these on my Volkswagen Eos, after the originals started streaking. After reading the instructions carefully and looking over the adapters I can tell you with confidence these simply do not work on a Volkswagen Eos. I saw another review for a Jetta, and the wipers are the same I'm sure.

I'm giving this 1 star because both the Rain X website, and this page said they fit. And they are lying. Looks like I'm off to order the crumby stock ones again.

I got these to replace my usual traditional blades for the summer and rubber coated blades for the winter months - to keep the snow and ice from making the summer blades useless. it's nice to have one set of blades.

These blades do a great job in the rain, and the snow too, until the ends that clip the whole thing together fell off, nearly letting the whole item come apart. Luckily it stuck together under the pressure from the arm and i got where i was going.

Also, the clip that connects the blade assembly to the wiper arm, this also came apart a few times while i was cleaning snow off of the car. so there i am with gloves off blowing on the connector to get snow out, and trying to get it to click back together. the blades i replaced these with have a diffferent style of arm connector, hoepfully it holds up better.

I replaced them with the new teflon SHIELD blades, which are also suitable for any weather, but aren't held together with the flimsy clips that RAIN-X and other beam-style blade manufacturers use.

This is one of the first wiper blades I have found that actually works great on my 2005 Equinox LT. I took the time to clean my windshield, then use the preparation wipe before installing a set of these. I have had them for a few weeks and they are still working great. I live in Pennsylvania, and we have lots of bad weather, lots of salt in the winter, etc. So far, I really recommend these! The price is steep but I think the quality more than makes up for it. Installation for my vehicle took minutes!

The Rain X wipers worked very well with My 2010 Hyundai Sonata and 2010Kia Optima. Installation for each wiper was done in less than 3 minutes from removing the old one to snapping bon the one.

The blades clean the windscreen smoothly and the rain runs off the windscreen perfectly.

I live in upstate NY and got sucker punched by the early snow storms this year. Like everyone else in the area I ran out last minute to get winter blades. These were the only blades left claiming to be winter ready. I got a 22' and a 24' for my eclipse. The 24' broke one day in. Wal-Mart was awesome with taking it back and helping me out, but two days latter the 22' also broke. I wrote rain-x and they never responded. These things are double the price of other blades and made with half quality plastic products. They cant deal with cold weather and the company they are made by doesn't believe in customer service. DO NOT BUY! - Razor Blade - Wiper Blades'

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Iphone Replacement Glass - apple, glass

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As said above by the other buyer this item isn't a level one install. I placed a white sheet on the kitchen table and drew diagrams with a sharpie as I took each piece apart. In total there were twenty-six screws. The product arrived five days earlier then scheduled. The tool kit is also a must have especially since the screw drivers are magnetic. From start to finish I was able to replace my LCD unit in about two hours, after having to retake it apart noticing I didn't allow for enough ribbon slack to connect the display. As stated above be sure to lay everything out neatly, as there are many small items to lose. Once installed I powered it on, and looked just like the day I received it brand new! Good quality product! Apple Iphone 4 Touch Screen Digitizer + LCD Assembly + Repair Tool Kit

This is a difficult installation. There are several videos instructing how to disasemble, but the parts are very small. Received my replacement screen today and finished the install a few minutes ago. Took me about 30 minutes to disassemble/reassemble with replacement screen. Make sure that you purchase this screen with the digitizer AND LCD... some retailers are trying to peddle just the digitizer. Just the digitizer is a scam! Repeat, buy the LCD with digitizer like the one sold on this page, if you want to replace your damaged Iphone 4 screen.

I expected that this item would be as described, particularly from a "Fulfilled by Amazon' retailer. However, the listing--which clearly states that it includes the screen with digitizer, the 7 piece toolkit, and the microfiber cloth--came only with the screen/ digitizer. There was no toolkit. I contacted the seller, who said they couldn't help me as it was Fulfilled by Amazon. Amazon couldn't help as it was a third party product. I returned it for a refund and ordered another at the suggestions of the seller--but guess what the second package was also missing? Yep, toolkit and cloth.

I now see the slew of bad reviews on this item, which is CLEARLY a mislisting that Amazon should do something about considering the litany of bad reviews. Of course, the caveat emptor reviews didn't show up on the product page because they weren't considered "the most useful." Codswollop. I have been a loyal Amazon shopper for years and this is to date the worst experience I have had.

In the interest of full disclosure, the screen did work fine once replaced, but the toolkit would have made it immensely easier, and I hate being lied to by a seller about the items included in a listing.

I'm not really used to working with tiny screws, but I took my iphone apart and replaced the broken screen with ease. The 7 piece tool kit really helped out. Especially the magnetic tip on the phillips screw driver. Screen works, feels and looks great! A+ Qulaity!!!

These seller was rather incompetent at giving me a good (and correct) iPhone 4 front panel assembly. There are three reasons why I will give this product 1/5 stars. :

1. The screen was not oleophobic. Side-by-side comparisons of an original iPhone 4 glass shows that this replacement screen gives significantly more friction than the original glass.

2. The screen had a thickness that was greater than my original iPhone 4 Screen (at&t). It would be fair to warn the the end user about the fact that this could be for the Verizon iPhone so that we may return it upon finding out that it was the wrong piece (because we know that the Verizon iPhone is a little thicker)

3. The screen had a defective stream of off-colored pixels. They're barely noticeable, but will show up on a dark background by giving a small "rainbow" of pixels effect.

I challenge anyone and reproduce my claims, and I'd like an explanation for my purchase.

So far I can't be sure how the actual replacement screen is -

The 7 tools included apparently don't allow you to remove the screws required to begin the replacement process. I need a pentalobe tool for step one - why isn't this included? Or at least noted in the description so you can order that in addition?

The lack of a list of tools included (and those actually needed) is ridiculous.

I mistakingly ordered this product for my Verizon iPhone, please note that the kit is only made for the AT&T version. Itwas completely my fault, but the company gave me a full refund and they acted very professional throughout the entire process. Thus the five star rating. (the product looked like it would have worked great if it was meant for my phone)

It is a great option if you do not want to pay another $200.00 for a refurb replacement. I would like to see the part to be less expensive. I purchased it for $129.00 and it worked like a charm!!!

It is definitely not for 1st and 2nd level techs as you can easily break or bend other internal parts of the phone. You have to be very detail oriented and will have to write down instructions as you are dismantling your phone, it will make it much easier in putting it back together. Keep a tab of all the parts and screws as you progress. There are tons of how to videos on youtube.

You will definitely loose any warranty on the device, so if you think it is not worth it and your phone is still not up for an upgrade, then you should not proceed with this option in case something breaks.

Firstly it arrived quick and works great, good as new. For the iPhone 4 you need to buy the LCD and digitiser together so thanks to the other reviewers for pointing this out, as it's easy to buy something that won't work. I am very happy with the product and I have no issues with the display, crisp and clear. As others have said this isn't a straightforward install. I wouldn't say it's very hard (great Zeetron videos on YouTube) but you have to have a lot of patience and be organised. It is time consuming more than anything and you need to take your time to get it right.

I was tempted to give it only 4 stars as I needed to buy an additional screwdriver to open the two bottom screws "Pentalobe Screwdriver Size TS1 for iPhone 4" to remove the cover but this popped up right away on Amazon when I ordered and it was only a few bucks (again thanks to other reviewers for pointing this out). Seller should correct this but the rest of the tools were spot on. But sticking with 5 stars as overall I'm very happy with the product, the price was great and it really should be about the LCD and digitiser. The tools were a bonus. - Apple - Glass - Screen - Iphone'

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Phone Charging Organizer

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I was looking for a realiable USB cables for charging my iPhone 4. What caught my eye is the black color of the USB & the wall charger. I love that the cable is six feet, that's great length without being to long. I've bought a few black USB cables from icable and that worked every time. I use one to travel with to put it to the test, and I'm not dissapoonted, still works great. So I decide to get the black wall charger with the cord and it works great, also I get the items in about two days, that makes it even better. I will definitely buy future items for my iPhone 4 from icable. USB Wall Charger +6FT BLACK LONG Cable Charging Cable for ALL iPhone iPad iPod iTouch with Cable Organizer

This cable is large enough for using at home, office or in the car with a car adapter. The material looks a little bit cheap.

TOO BAD it just work for charging and not sync with iTunes :(

Item came fast.'

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Pre-kindergarte - wooden toys, pre-kindergarte

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I recently bought this toy for grandchildren, ages 3 and younger, for when they are at my house.

Previous reviews complained that the shapes of numbers 5 and 6 might be confusing, and so I avoided this purchase for a while. BUT, the one I bought is NEW and the 5 is the pentagon shape and the 6 is the hexagon shape, so that is no longer a concern. Look at the picture of the product above - today the picture I am looking at on this page shows the correct shapes for 5 and 6, so it appears that Melissa and Doug have corrected this problem! If you were to purchase an older or used version of this clock be aware that it may have the wrong shapes - but the newest ones I would presume are correct. Mine is.

I rate this toy 5-star. It is certainly not a bells and whistles toy, no noises, no lights. Thank goodness. But I think there is a lot of value in this toy.

This is a concrete hands-on way for children to begin learning about not only clocks, but also shapes, order of numbers, and more, depending on the age and stage of the child. It is a toy that can grow with a child, one to be taken out and used for a while, then as interest wanes, put it away for a while, and then bring it out later for a child to explore at a different stage.

Please keep in mind that children will probably get more value out of any toy, where a parent, grandparent, teacher, sibling, babysitter, etc. first sits down and talks with the child about the toy and maybe models how the child might use the toy. Then expect them to try using it for different things - like stacking, or pretending that one piece or another is food for a doll, or whatever - and that is OK too - keep in mind kids learn in different ways than we might expect. (Of course keep an eye on younger children to make sure they are not putting pieces in their own mouths, pretending it is their own food!)

There is obvious shape-matching value for younger children.

A child might take the shapes outside of the "puzzle" and line them up - in numeric order, or just to compare shapes, colors or whatever.

With an older child, you might introduce time-telling vocabulary, in relationship to where the clock hands are. Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Clock

This is a fairly attractive clock. We've had it around for the past couple of years and it's seen a fair amount of play. I had bought it hoping it would be acknowledged as a clock, perhaps used as a learning tool of sorts, but neither of my children have ever played with it this way. Instead they remove the pieces, scatter them about, sometimes (rarely) use it as a puzzle, but mostly they just like those small brightly-colored wooden pieces. Which is a shame. The pieces are rapidly losing paint, and Melissa and Doug just isn't a company I trust enough to have their paint chips floating around in my children's environment. Their toys are made in China, and they've already had a recall in Canada for excessive barium in toys. I didn't even know toys could have excessive barium until I read about that recall.

That's not my only gripe.

When I bought this clock, I assumed it was wooden. But when you remove the pieces, it is clear that the material the base is made of is MDF, you can see the unfinished MDF inside the holes. Later, when the pieces begin to lose paint, you find that they too, not surprisingly, are made of MDF. So my first gripe with this puzzle is one I have with a great number of Melissa and Doug products: They advertise a wooden toy, and it's deceptive marketing.

Okay, so Melissa and Doug fudged a little on their description. What might have been wood once upon a time is now thinly pressed layers of sawdust and resin, but it was wood in a previous life, and that still counts, right? It's intentionally deceptive marketing, but does any of that really matter in the practical sense?

I think it does.

Medium density fiberboard (MDF) is nasty stuff. Containing a higher resin-to-wood ration than any other pressed wood product, MDF emits VOCs for at least a few months after manufacture and emits urea formaldehyde for the duration of its life. I doubt there have been any studies on using pressed wood for a child's toy that may be mouthed and is nonetheless handled frequently and in close proximity to their faces during day-to-day play. There have been studies suggesting urea formaldehyde is a suspected carcinogen; others show that incidences of leukemia and lymphoma increase through prolonged exposure of VOCs in the indoor environment.

Bottom line, most MDF is not something you want in your home in any form, and it's probably not the best thing to make a child's toy out of. There are ways to manufacture MDF which use resins that do not contain formaldehyde which are supposed to be environmentally friendly. I contacted Melissa and Doug to find out if they use these formaldehyde-free resins in their MDF. They've got really friendly customer service, but no one available could provide me with that information. I was told they'd get back to me. I'm still waiting.

In the meantime, I think I'll just stick with the old adage: You get what you pay for.

For three times the cost of this clock, you can buy a very similar one that *is* made of wood (not MDF, not particle board, not plywood) in the USA: Hickory Dickory Dock Clock. If I had it to do over, I would do exactly that. It doesn't have the fantastic range of colors, but I guess it just depends on your priorities. I want a safer toy, one I feel good about my kids playing with. I want a toy without MDF, heavy metals, and other toxic substances. I don't feel confident this Melissa and Doug clock fits the bill.

First off, we are incredibly big fans of Melissa and Doug toys. Many of their great products have found a home in our house for years. We had very high hopes for this clock, and perhaps it is partly our fault for waiting until our son was almost 4 to introduce it to him. We truly wanted this as a teaching time toy, as he already knows his numbers and shapes. We had two problems, first, the hands do not stay in the clock face. I'm not sure if this is a universal design or if it's a fluke on ours. Also, when I try and hold the clock face vertical or almost vertical for demonstrating to our son, all the puzzle numbers fall out easily. Little things, but those are the issues my family had. As such, it became just a puzzle of sorts, which lost my son's attention after about 1 minute. - Shapes - Clock - Pre-kindergarte - Wooden Toys'

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Mens Yoga Clothing - yoga mats, yoga

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Perfect size for average mat (would definitely fit a thick one) and even a average size towel. Front pocket big enough to hold phone and some cash. I love the front attachment - perfect for keys. Material softer than expected - nice!

I use it when I ride my bike to yoga class. The strap is adjustable, and it doesn't slide around on my shoulders.

My only complaint is that the green looks much brighter on line. It's not really a grass green - more on the khaki side. I like the bag enough to make peace with that.

Also perfect for guys or anyone tired of the whole lotus blossom look that seems to dominate yoga style. prAna Unisex Yoga Mat Holder, Black, One Size

I've got a plump prAna yoga mat, so I needed a bag that was big enough for the mat to fit inside easily (in other words, no straining and stuffing). And I wanted something without much of a design. This bag ticks both those boxes. It's also large enough for a modest-sized towel to slide in along with the mat. On the outside, it has a velco-flapped pocket to hold things like gym passes, a plastic clip for other parcels to be attached to it, and a carrying strap. A good value for the money--I'm very happy with it.

I use this bag to transport my Jade Harmony yoga mat. It's perfect. Adjustable shoulder strap makes carrying on bike or moto very easy. Has a pocket for keys, wallet, etc... Looks great and is pretty well made.

Highly recommended.

I must have spent about two days searching both online and offline stores (all over Amazon, Google Shopping, Paragon, Lulu Lemon etc) for a yoga mat bag and I have to say I am very happy with this choice. First of all, the color is lovely, understated but still has character. I feel like my mat can breathe (it could stand a little more mesh to let air go through the mat but by loosely rolling my mat, the bottom mesh works fine, my mat doesn't stink or anything) and best of all there is room for my Aurorae Classic Yoga Mats - Ultra Thick, Extra Long with Rising Moon Focal point Icon, Illuminating Colors, Eco Safe, Free from Phthalates and Latex which is extra long and thick AND a water bottle AND a towel. I'm sure I could fit more in there if I tried. The carrying strap can be adjusted around 5-6 inches depending if you want it just over one shoulder or around both of them. The strap isn't amazing but it works fine. I just love this thing, it has everything I want from a mat bag.

*Note; I've only had it for a few weeks so I don't know how long it will last but it feels well-made so I think there's a few years to it. - Yoga Accessories - Yoga Bags - Yoga - Yoga Mats'

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Platforms - bc footwear, platforms

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These clog boots are great looking and amazingly comfortable. I was concerned they would feel hard (I have never worn clogs) but they don't and are very stable to walk in. I replaced the laces with olive green grosgrain ribbon for a different look. swedish hasbeens Women's 455 Boot,Creamy White,9 M US - Bc Footwear - Clog - Swedish Hasbeens - Platforms'

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Retractable Cable - optical mouse, retractable cable

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It's very compact but very well sides and I have big hands. The quality is pretty good, feels sturdy and nice punch with the buttons. The mouse wheel is great, it's actually the same size as those on full sized mouse so there is no problem using it. The retractable cords are also very well made.

Highly recommended. Belkin USB Mobile Retractable Mouse (Black)

The mouse is very compact. But it feels well built and really tracks well on all the surfaces I have tried. I had a less well built mouse before that did not track as well on certain surfaces. I am happy with this purchase.

I have this mouse in pink from Target.

I think I'm in love with it to an almost inappropriate extent; it handles well, the retractable feature is easy and handy and the size is perfect to pop it in my shoulder bag when I'm on the go.

But I'm going to have to agree with some other reviews- the clicker is loud!

The mouse works great but it only lasted 30 days. I read another review that stated the same thing. :-( At first i thought it was an isolated incident but this is my 4th mouse. THIS PRODUCT IS COMPLETE GARBAGE!

I had this mouse 108 days as a backup. During that time it was stored in a desk drawer and brought out for use with my Netbook about four times. On the fifth time it worked fine. I walked away from the machine for a few hours and returned to find it's little red light out. That was it. Game over. Junk.

I've had a Kensington retractable mouse for two years that has travels every day in a backpack and been all over the country. It still works. I'll replace this backup mouse with another Kensington.

Nice little mouse, but I have had two now, and neither has lasted a year. Before it goes down completely, it starts stuttering... have to move it twice to get it going. My 2nd just stopped working after maybe 7 months.

loved the mouse, but had it only a short time and it stopped working. i couldn't figure out why, then i discovered the little pads on the bottom were missing. I don't know if or where i can buy more, but i only have 2 out of four. so i put one at the top and another at the bottom and lo and behold -- it works again.

if anyone knows if these are sold separately anywhere please respond...

This Belkin mouse it pretty cool for its size! Im a college student and I needed a small yet usable mice to go along with my Toshiba Satellite A505 laptop. I did not want to spend too much money on the mouse because it would be only used for a laptop, i could have paid about $10-12 more for a larger full mouse. But for the price its good quality and really good for college kids and for a traveling person. The retractable cord is ideal for a traveling person and for a college student as myself who is always having to unplug things from her laptop on the desk to take it to class. The scroll wheel is nice for a mouse this size. Optical sensor mainly used to indicate that the mouse it on. Mouse is great on all surfaces pretty much...the track ball moves very well. I love the fact that there is no SOFTWARE to install. Overall great, I would definitely buy another one. - Optical Mouse - Netbook Mouse - Mini Mouse - Retractable Cable'

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Tim Allen - animation, disney

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I took my Niece to see it and expected it to begood but I was not prepared for what followed. What a terrific movie.Woody and Buz have worked through the problems that existed between them in the first Toy Story and have become the best of friends. I laughed throughout the movie. What humor, I loved the scene where Mrs. Potato Head is packing Mr. Potato Head for his trip to save Woody and she packs his angry eyes "just in case". The depth of the personalities, the humor and thoughtfulness of each of the characters makes me feel as though these are real people. I have put this movie on my list of "All Time Favorites" My Niece is 5 and I am 47 and we both loved it. I am eagerly waiting for it to be available for home viewing so I can own my own copy. Hats off to Disney and Pixar for a job well done. Toy Story 2 (Two-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo w/ Blu-ray Packaging)

My wife and kids (11 and13) actually kind of dragged me to see this one in the theater. Boy was I happy that they did! Toy Story 2 is really a great movie that had us all laughing a lot. It also provides for some very emotional moments (Jessie's song remembering her time as a favorite toy, among others). Many of the jokes refer to the first Toy Story, so it really helps if you know that one. What I personally liked best, though, has become a great "habit" with Pixar: The end trailors where the "stars" get to be their "own self": Here especially "Tour Guide Barbie" was a blast!Enjoy... I can't wait for it to come out on DVD to once again enjoy the great graphics AND sound effects that so impressed me in the theater last week!

For those who missed out on the earlier two dvd releases of "toy story 2" have a reason to cheer now! Their patience seems to have paid off. Thanks to buena vista, All new special edition of pixar's superbly crafted, highly entertaining masterpiece will be available on dec26.

This being the first ever two disc release of the film, most of the special features available on the toy box and the single disc release will be here. Of course, there'll be quite a few new features as well alongwith a DTS track, a pixar dvd first(also available on the recently released 2 disc set of toy story 1 dvd).

As usual, first disc will contain the main feature which has been digitally remastered using higher bitrate with picture direct from pixar's digital source. Two audio tracks will be available on the disc, dolby digital 5.1 EX and DTS 5.1 ES. There will also be a commentary track for the enthusiast, featuring John Lasseter and his creative team including Lee Unkrich, Ash Brannon and Andrew Stanton. Sneak peak of pixar's highly anticipated film "cars" will be the only other feature on this disc.

Disc2 of the set overflows with new and already seen features.

1. outakes

2. coolest toy featurette

3. all new game "which toy are you?"

4. "ponkikies" featuring woody, buzz and jessie

5. music medley "riders in the sky"

6. all new making of toy story2, featuring all the creative team behind the movie. Get an insight on how it was conceived and brought to life!

7. deleted scenes

8. john lasseter's profile

9. design galleries and storyboards of the sequence "woody's nightmare" and "jessie's song" with multi angle feature.

10. separate production segment featuring -

Designing Woody's Past

Making Woody's Roundup

Production Tour

Production Progression

Early Animation Tests

Special Effects

International Scene

11. publicity,character interviews,trailers, tv spots.....and more!!

It is being said that this will be a limited release. So grab this definitive edition dvd release of a classic as soon as its available. Trust me, you cant go wrong with this one!!!

It is rare for a sequel to surpass the original movie artistically as well as commercially. One of those rare sequels is "Toy Story 2". I didn't think it was possible for Disney and Pixar to create a sequel as good as the first "Toy Story" but they did. "Toy Story 2" is that rare treasure.

In "Toy Story 2" Woody is stolen by Al, the toy collector who plans on selling his collection of Woody and the Round Up Gang to a Japanese toy collector. With Woody kidnapped, Buzz Lightyear, Ham, Slink, Mr. Potato Head, and Rex sets off to find their kidnapped companion. There are three new characters in the movie, Stinky Pete (voiced by Kelsey Grammar), Jessie (Joan Cusack), and Bullseye the horse. The writing and animation is superb. I really enjoyed the scenes with Woody, Jessie, Stinky Pete, and Bullseye. One of my personal scenes is when the toy collector calls in the old man to fix Woody's arm. The details in the animation is amazing and very realistic. I also loved the scenes when Jessie reminisces about her former owner Emily. It was very poignant without coming off as drippy. Sarah McLachlan's song added a melancholy feel to the scenes. Another great moment in the film was when Buzz and the gang were in the toy store looking for Al, the toy collector.

"Toy Story 2" is one of my favorite Disney/Pixar collaborations. This is a film that can be enjoyed by all ages. It is also one of the best films ever, animated or not. The writing in this film is simply too good to ignore. I still enjoy watching this movie to this very day and not get tired of it.

In this sequel to Toy Story, Woody (Tom Hanks) begins to fear that his usefulness as a toy is coming to end. When Woody is stolen, Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) organizes a rescue. While our erstwhile heroes are seeking Woody out, Woody finds out the truth about himself; it seems that in the `50s he was the star of a hit show - Woody's Round-up. Given a choice between returning to his owner (and facing the end of his usefulness), or staying with the Round-up gang and living forever in a toy museum, Woody is torn. Simultaneously, the rescue team is facing peril after peril, culminating in the ultimate confrontation - Buzz Lightyear versus the evil Emperor Zurg! [Color, created in 1999, with a running time of 92 minutes.]This movie is outstanding, and even better than the original! The darkness that shaded the original (Sid) is missing in this one, and the minor sadness is quickly replaced with adventure and hilarity. As an added bonus, the VHS includes the original Pixar cartoon Luxo Jr. and a set of outtakes (both originally seen in the theatre version), plus a video of the Riders in the Sky singing the Woody's Round-up Medley.The movie is entertaining and lighthearted, the soundtrack is entertaining, and the action is spellbinding. This is a great movie for all ages. I can't recommend it enough. - Pixar - Animation - Disney - Toy Story'

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Power Meter - microsoft, energy-saving devices

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This is a great way to bring the "Prius Effect" into your house... you can totally geek out, annoy your children, and alienate your spouse by watching a graph of your energy consumption while pointing at the culprit disapprovingly.

Or perhaps, you could put an "Energy Jar" in the center of the living room where you can collect funds for your next trip to Disneyland or start that fund to buy everyone extra sweaters and blankets as you crank down the thermostat during the winter.

The basic utility of the device is to show you when energy is getting used and potentially identify areas to improve. If you see something happening at 3AM every night, but everyone's asleep and it's winter, perhaps your irrigation system is still running (even though the water is turned off).

A tip: anything with an "analog" clock or timer is chewing up energy. My front-loading washer eats energy while doing nothing (there may be a solenoid holding a door lock open). My microwave eats almost as much energy as my laptop just telling me the time. How you "solve" those problems will definitely depend on how popular you'd like to be in your house.

Depending on your energy "rate structure", you may be able to identify ways to stay out of certain "zones" where things cost more. I live in a place with "Tiered" rates. When you exceed one level, the price per kWhr goes up. So, peak use doesn't matter as much as reducing the "base load" of the house.

I was able to identify a hundred watts of power vampires (and maybe more) in surprising locations, and verify their effect with this setup. By turning those things off, I might stay out of the next higher energy rate tier. If you live in a "time of use" rate area, you might use the data differently.

The point is - with this setup, your data is WAY BETTER than the power company's data - in that, you can see it every few seconds and it's pretty accurate. But, I wouldn't try arguing your bill with it...

This unit works with both the Black and Decker (Black & Decker EM100B Energy Saver Series Power Monitor) and BlueLine Power Cost Monitor sensors.

Note that this unit is also now compatible with Google PowerMeter, but I still prefer Microsoft Hohm. You can't seem to use both at once.

Also, and this is important, this unit absolutely REQUIRES 802.11b wireless support on your router. Some new routers do NOT support "Mixed Mode" (e.g. 802.11b/g, a/b/g, b/g/n etc.) connection. If yours does not, you will be stuck using 802.11b for your network.

The setup was fairly straightforward. When I installed the software, it found a new version of the firmware for the unit and installed it without issue.

One thing to note is that the instructions tell you to "Hold the Reset button until the light stays RED" on the unit in order to get it to pair with your sensor that's out on the power meter.

Don't do that. If you hold the reset button too long, it will erase all the programming you just did on it.

It appears to me that the unit is ready to pair as soon as you disconnect it from the computer and move it to where you'll be "installing" it (near the power meter). The light blinks red and amber at that point. Pressing the reset button didn't change the blinking pattern, and pressing the button on the sensor outside on the power meter immediately paired the WiFi device to the power meter sensor.

One thing to note is that this unit has a very informative web page inside it. It will tell you things about the current link status of your connection to Microsoft Hohm or Google Power Meter, the battery level in your power meter sensor, and the signal strength of that connection.

The device's web page also automatically refreshes the data more quickly than the Hohm site. But it will ONLY SHOW YOU DATA IF YOU USE A SECURE WIFI NETWORK. They warn you about this in the package. But it's just a helpful reminder in case you don't use at least WEP security. Some people scratch their heads when they see a blank page, but Hohm has their data somehow.

I chose to assign the device a FIXED IP address on my router so that I could always get to that web page. If you use DHCP, the Hohm connection will be fine, but your device might drift around your network when your router resets itself. You can fix a DHCP address in your router or in the device setup. Doing it in the router may require re-doing the device setup just because of how your router behaves, so I'd recommend doing it in the device setup.

The device seemed to survive a power outage, and Hohm reconnected as soon as the power came back on.

So, now that you can see all your data, go out and hunt for power vampires! Blue Line Innovations BLI 31100 PowerCost Monitor WiFi Gateway

It does the job, but can sure be annoying to get configured. The fact that it is only 802.11b and flakey with some newer routers is also a pain - but I've managed to make it work with my gear (mostly). I found going with a static IP setup to be the best route. I think overall it's probably about $50 overpriced. - Energy - Energy-saving Devices - Electric Consumption - Microsoft'

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Adjustable - spri, weight training

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These are the best ankle weights i have owned in terms of durability and comfort. Most ankle weights are too loose, causing them to slip and put pressure on your ankle bones, or when you do tighten them, do not allow blood flow to your feet, making them "fall asleep". These weights have very comfortable inner lining, and are flexible enough to allow blood flow.

It is always a good idea to wear some additional padding when using heavy ankle weights, so neoprene ankle supports are highly recommended to go with these or any ankle weights. When i wear these with my ankle braces, i can barely feel them on my ankles (aside from the fact that they are heavy, of course). These weights are among the least expensive, and best, ankle weights i have ever used. SPRI PL-AW10R 10lb. Pro Line Ankle Weight

I've been searching FOREVER for a decent set of leg weights that weigh over 5 pounds. These have little velcro pouches that you can open & close to vary the weights.

Each pouch holds 2 weights, giving you a great deal of varible weight combo's that are uniformly distributed around your ankle.

That said, now let me tell you what could be improved with them! I am 5'5" tall and weigh 110 pounds,(VERY "FIT") but have a "large" frame, my shoe is size 9 1/2, however the velcro wraps on these weights & the weights themselves will not fit TIGHTLY around my ankles unless I overlap the material they are sewn on.If the weight sections & materials to wrap them around your ankles was about an inch or so LESS, they would better fit a wider range of people. But perhaps these were designed solely with Men in mind! Also as to the little velcro closures, my son who is 15 wanted to give them a try running, & each time he took off the weights literally FLEW OUT, everywhere!! Luckily we found them all. Sooo...... IF you want a set for running, these are NOT for you!

But I use them every other day (leg day) & other than having to overlap them to get them snug, they work just great! I also have never bothered adjusting the weights in them, too much of a bother! I would just rather do all the reps I can at that weight, than fiddle with all the little pouches! Now if they just had some HEAVIER ones! Hmmmmm??? Hint ...Hint...

These are the first ankle/wrist weights I have had in 20 years. These are specifically for your ankles though. I am big guy so for me these are great and fit well on my ankles and I can wear them on my wrists since they are big enough and if not doing anything too crazy as being they are large they could fall or fly off of my wrists.

They are very flexible with your movements and adjustable in that you can take weight out them. The weights are small little rods in individual velcro pouches and thus you can make them less than 5lbs each which is great if you have other family members using them and are not up to a 5lb weight. It may sound like nothing but if you have not worked out with leg or arm weights you can really get a workout from a wide array of exercises.

They seem very well made and durable and easy to clean as needed with just some soap and water on a sponge if you they get dirty and I would suggest wearing them over thick socks or as another reviewer mentioned some neoprene ankle sleeves. Like the ones might use when working out for support of the ankle.

Lastly if you don't like them or they are not what you expected or needed you usually have 30 days via Amazon's return policy or most vendors as well, but of course check out return policy b4 ordering.

5/1/10 update (overdue):

I did hear from the manufacturer who acknowledged, indicated intent to correct (and apparently did) the perception that there are two weights (when there is only one).

Further, they sent me an additional one at no charge (after having offered to refund my money, shipping, etc.).

The only reason I do not give the product a 5 Star rating is a lack of history in use: so far, quite pleased...but the project related to winter camping was accomplished and though due for another intensive hike, the weights haven't been used otherwise. My sense is that they are quality and I hope that they hold up well over time.

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Can't really refer to the overall quality of the product but beware that the presentation (including with the Amazon.com picture on the website) seems to suggest 2 weights (1 for each ankle).

There is ONLY ONE weight for ONE ankle.

Preparing for a winter camping trip (ankle weights on while at the gym recreates - and prepares my ancient legs - for the weight of boots/skis/snowshoes), I spent some time shopping for the numerous options online. Fatigued by the time I got to the reviews of this item (with all prior options being 2 weights), I missed the negative customer review caution.

Now reviewing the text, it does suggest one weight..and the picture shows the model only wearing one weight - with a weight on the floor in front (and the other picture shows two weights). This would appear to be intentionally mis-leading on the part of the manufacturer which leads me to consider returning them - if the shipping wasn't so damn expensive. Definitely WON'T be buying any other products from that company.

In retrospect, @ [...] for one ankle weight, it would have been more cost-effective (and timely) to have bought a reportedly poorer quality product - @ least there would have been 2 of them! & I could buy replacements and still be ahead of the game!

these are some solid ankle weights. the only problem is if you are trying to run really fast or use them on a bike the weights may shoot out the top because they are only secured with velcro that doesn't stick very tightly

Keep in mind that there's only ONE weight, not two. So if you want one for each ankle, you need to buy two.

I ordered mine from Amazon, and the weights themselves were not as described. On the outside of the box, it says it has 10 one-pound weights, one for each slot in the strap. The actual product had 18 half-pound weights, and each slot in the strap held two. But one of the slots was empty, meaning I was missing a whole pound. I measured the total weight of the product on my digital scale, and it came out to less than 10 pounds. The weights themselves appear quite cheap and don't seem to be completely even. They are poorly-crafted pieces of metal that look like they were spray-painted black. One of the bars even had a piece of newspaper stuck to it (in this "new" product).

I'm sure the product works great. I just received mine and haven't tried it out, yet. The strap itself is very well made. I was just disappointed with the quality of the bars (especially that some were missing). - Spri - Weight Training - Strength Training - Adjustable'

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Cordless Impact Driver - impact driver, 12v

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I love this tool. There are so many great things and so few bad. Let's start with the great.

It's small. It has a nice weight to it. It has a quality build. It's both fast and powerful. It has a little LED on the front to illuminate your workarea. And of course it uses lithium batteries, which are far superior to the NiCd batteries you would get in 18v tools. That's the basics. I will delve more into this later. Now onto the bad.

The only bad thing about this drill is that there is no where to store your extra bits on the drill. Most larger drills have something for that. This one doesn't. Other than that, this tool is definitely louder than normal, non-impact drivers. But that's the price you pay for power.

I suppose the lack of a chuck is a negative. However, it's also a positive because it's far easier to switch bits using the bit-holder on this tool. But if you have legacy drill bits, you will need to either go get new drill bits that have a hex on the end, or you will need to buy the chuck attachment, which is probably a good idea anyway. Having a chuck vs having a hex bit-holder is really a matter of preference, so that's up to you.

This tool comes with few accessories. You get a hard plastic case with plenty of additional compartments for additional components. You get 2 batteries and a quality charger. A word about the charger... I was pleasantly surprised with the charger for this tool. Other drills I have owned give you a very generic charger. This tool comes with a charger that has some intelligence built-in as well as dual indicators that tell you what's going on with the charging. For example, it will blink when it notices the battery is too hot. It will then wait until it's the correct temperature to continue charging. This is a very nice feature that will prolong the life of your batteries (because they're expensive).

Other than those (mandatory) accessories, you get 2 bits -- a Philips head and a flat head. That's it.

As I said, this driver is both fast and powerful. It's fast enough to use it as a drill, and it's powerful enough to cause a screw to strip the wood you're screwing it into, so be careful. The impact mechanism is fantastic. It provides increased torque while also almost completely eliminating the possibility of cam-out (when the bit pops out of the screw and strips it a little bit). Compared to other drivers in its class, this one is much faster, and the impact mechanism gives it tremendous power.

The size and weight make it possible to hold the little guy under your armpit when not using it. Plus, the handle is very comfortable and the batteries are easily removed.

This really is a fantastic tool. I own a Skil 18v driver as well (paid $100 for it). That one uses NiCd batteries that need to constantly be on the charger (and cost $45 a piece). Those batteries have the worst shelf life. They will be dead by morning if you leave them there sitting overnight off the charger. Plus, they take 3-6 hours to charge. The batteries on this tool have excellent shelf life, excellent usage life and charge in 30 minutes. That's incredible. Plus, they have a 2 year warranty. Absolutely fantastic. I really couldn't ask for more.

Compared to other drivers in it's class, I have used a Rigid 12v lithium with a chuck and a Ryobi 12v with the bit-holder. Both of those were fine tools, but didn't compare in speed or power to this Milwaukee. But this Milwaukee is slightly more expensive probably do to the impact mechanism, which as far as I'm concerned is a must-have after having used this tool.

A note about the ~850lb torque specification. Another reviewer has complained that this is inaccurate. He is both right and wrong. Because this is an impact drill, whatever the device used to measure torque would probably register ~850lb maximum, but it comes in bursts. It's not constant because of the impact mechanism. I'm not exactly sure what the term for this phenomenon is in physics, but it has to do with friction. A still body must overcome some threshold of friction in order to begin moving. But a moving body experiences less friction. It's like when your tires spin out. So, when a screw binds up in the wood, much of the energy of the impact is lost overcoming the greater force of friction needed to begin the screw moving again. Because of that, the actual "effective torque" of this tool is probably lower than the ~850lb in the spec. But if the screw doesn't bind up, it will drive in like butter.

UPDATE: There was a free tool rebate offer that went along with this drill at the time I ordered it. It said 8-10 weeks for delivery. Well I received it within 2 weeks. That's very impressive for a rebate offer. Way to go Milwaukee! You guys are awesome.

Also, my dad, a professional contractor, is very impressed with the 12-volt impact driver as well. Milwaukee 2450-22 12-volt Impact Driver Kit

This is a very high quality tool with extremely good battery life. Good light suty tool, not as powerful as a 3/8" cordless impact, but very lighweight. Overall I use the tool everyday in the shop as a Volvo Technician and am satisfied with the performance and value.

Few things grind my gears like a negative review for a tool in which the reviewer describes using a tool INCORRECTLY ea: I read a review (or two) where the person descibes using this with a forstner bit & another with spade bits. This is a 12v impactor it's not meant for boring, nor is an 18V model, it is predominantly a "fastening" tool, not so much drilling, much less boring holes. Yes as an impactor it has high torque but only in short bursts when it's impacting, for boring, a "continuous" torque tool is in order (drill/driver, hammer drill, hole hawg etc) It's "beefy" heavy (that's a good thing). It has a built in, trigger activated battery gauge & LED light. Other 12v impact drivers have higher RPMs, advertise more torque, are more compact, have a better work light, but none combines all of those things like this tool. It's superiority is seen when tapping light metal, or smaller lags. Upgrade the battery to a Milwaukee "XC" M12 battery and the competition is toast. The kit: Tool, tough plastic case with plenty of space for glasses, gloves, bits & attachments, 2 standard M12 batteries + charger. As usual I have to mention the Milwaukee 5 year tool warranty. - Cordless - Impact Driver - Milwaukee - 12v'

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Unlike all telescopic rods, this one is a sensitive enough to be fished with. It has a decent quality, and the only warning I have for the future buyers is to assemble it tightly, otherwise it may fall apart during a strong cast. It happened to me once, but I was lucky having strong braided line, so I did not lose a fallen piece in the river. After I snugged it in more tightly, I never had a problem with it. When disassembled, it fits in the smallest backpack. The clear case is a bit tight, but it is needed to protect it from other objects in your backpack, and I also use rubber rings to secure pieces together.

The rod is strong enough to pull several pounds fish (or piece of wood, if you are less lucky) with some precautions.

Overall, you can't find better rod for the price! Don't buy those telescopic rods - you would not feel a single bite! Shakespeare Medium Action Travel Mate Spinning Rod (6-Feet 6-Inch)

I owned an older version of this rod for several years and had purchased a different make and model for my wife to backpacking. After two years of disappointment, I sought out the Shakespeare and to my delight it the same design as the one I have loved and fished with for serveral years. It has great action, easily assembled and for those who like to get away from the rest of the fishing public to find the good spots, this is a great rod to have along.

I have used this rod for many years. I pack it right in the bottom of my tackle box. So it's ready to go any where any time, long as it's Rocky Mountain beaver ponds fishing for brook and rainbow trout.

A common misconception about these rods, that I often hear from friends and family, is that these sectional rods often come apart when casting, well that has not been the case for me. I have never had a problem casting with this rod, or any other problems with it for that matter. But the part I love the most is being able to pack it down into my tackle box with very little effort.

I recently purchased two of these rods for a Wilderness Expedition to Manitoba, Canada with a Boy Scout troop. We traveled by canoe and the fact that this rod could be taken apart and put in a backpack was great. It was perfect for the type fishing that we did (Walleye, Northern Pike, and Small Mouth bass). I landed several large fish and was very pleased with the performance of this rod. This was probably the best gear purchase that I made! There were others in our party that tried to fish with smaller packable equipment but it didn't hold up to the environment or the size fish that we were after. I would strongly recommend this product for most any Wilderness Expedition.

Only drawback is the packaging that it is shipped in is not enough protection if packed and handled roughly (air travel/backpack in canoe). I made my own carrying case out of a 2.5" rigid cardboard mailing tube that I cut to length with a good wrapping of duct tape to protect from coming apart if it got wet and had no problems.

This rod packs easily into a carry-on when travelling. I use it when I travel to any coastal water as I love to surf fish. Packing this rod, a reel and some basic surf fishing tackle takes up minimal space. For travelling purposes, the rod action is quite acceptable. Good fishing!

this is the ideal pole for someone who travels. The only drawback might be that it might loosens up on a cast. I found the solution in using some electrical tape. The pole is responsive and stiff enough to feel a nibble.

Good rod. A little too much flex for my taste but good nonetheless. My only issue is that with all the pieces, if you don't periodically push the pieces back together, they come apart after several casts. This isn't an issue if you use the rod for bobber fishing or fishing off the bottom where you won't be casting repeatedly. Overall, I'm happy with this purchase.

I would rate the rod, itself, with 4-5 stars (considering the price), it is actually pretty stout and well built. However, the "case" that it comes in, is pathetic. I assumed that the case would provide some protection because the rod was designed for hiking, etc. But, it is extremely flimsy plastic, only good for a dust cover at best. It will not protect the eyes of the pole what-so-ever if you try to throw it in a pack. Still, with all that aside, it isn't a big deal to make a rod holder out of pvc, or buy one even, and for the money, you can't go wrong.

I'm going to the carribean and they rent fishing gear for 40 a day. This rod and a reel is all you need! I looked at tons of review threads and if somebody had a successful fish catch with the equipment I bought it- And like $15 is not hard to part with for a travel rod. Put it together and feels just as solid as a two piece does. - Fishing Rod - Travel Rod - Rod - Fishing Gear'

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