Bluetooth Mouse - microsoft, mouse

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I've had this mouse for a couple of weeks and am very satisfied with it. There was no software installation. I simply plugged the wireless receiver into an available USB port, put a "AA" size battery in the mouse, and turned on the computer. The mouse started working just as Windows XP finished loading.



It may be a little small for really large hands, but it fits my hand (medium-size male) perfectly with my palm resting on a mouse pad for comfort. In fact, it feels better than most I've had in the past (desktop or laptop). And the mouse fits into a side packet of a laptop case very nicely. As others have pointed out, the USB receiver fits into the bottom of the mouse when traveling.



The buttons are shapped well, as are the rubber side grips. The two large buttons feel solid, but the center scroll button is a little noisy and doesn't feel as well made. But, that center button works as well as the other two.



Since I've only had it a couple of weeks, I don't know how long the "AA" battery will last yet. However, I'm using my laptop mainly as a desktop, used many hours each day, and the original battery is still going strong. To insert the battery, press the silver button directly below the "Microsoft" logo and the top pops off (the release button is designed to look decorative). At that point, one will immediately see the battery holder.



The wireless feature works flawlessly. In fact, if one had really good eyes, one could operate the computer from the other side of a room. Yes, I've actually tried that, with the mouse moving the cursor around the screen with no problems.



I just read one of the other reviews where a lag was mentioned. I've seen nothing of this. In fact, after reading that review, I sat here moving the mouse slowly, quickly, tiny movements, short movements, long movements, and so on, with no noticeable lag. The cursor moves exactly as the mouse moves.



All in all, I think anyone would be satisfied with this mouse.



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UPDATE: I wrote the above in February 2005 and have continued to use the mouse since (now Aug 2006). It is still performing well and the battery mentioned in the review above lasted through about 2.5 months of routine everyday use. I have since purchased a second mouse for my desktop computer, which is also working fine after about four months. The following is in response to issues raised by other reviewers.



To Edwin A. Pell III (New York), the mouse fits identically in either a left or right hand. To reverse the buttons, open the "Mouse" control panel and select "other pointing devices" in the drop-down menu listing your laptop's touchpad.



Again, to anyone wanting to ADJUST MOUSE SETTINGS, use the "other pointing devices" selection in the "Mouse" control panel.



To A. Mazakov (Fairfax, VA), the mouse is not sealed shut. The screws are located under the four black adhesive feet on the bottom of the mouse. Pry the feet off with a knife and stick them back on when finished with your modification.



To Denis Dolgachev (Ann Arbor, MI), you do not have to disconnect the mouse each night. The mouse enters a battery saving mode when no movement is detected for some time, allowing batteries to last upwards of two to three months (depending on usage) with a continous connection. In other words, you really only need to disconnect the mouse when you want to move or store the computer.



Those mentioning lags, delays, or choppy movement should check the "Mouse" control panel settings or for things interfering with USB devices. When setup and operating properly, there is no latency behavior whatsoever with this mouse. Movements are fine and precise. The only normal delay is in the split second when the mouse recovers from the battery saving mode after periods of inactivity. Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - Slate

I'm a computer junkie, i have to admit that I fall for every gadget and gimmick that comes along when it comes to computer hardware. This was no exception. I recently picked up a new laptop and thought i'd compliment it with a new mouse. Whilst shopping, I noticed this little fellow on sale and thought what a great idea... the usb transmitter snaps in to the bottom of the mouse (also shuts it off so its not burning up the battery). Unfortunately the store that I spotted it at had sold out! I asked the clerk and he said the things were flyin off the shelves. Figured it must be worth a look so I went a few doors down to a competitor and found one.



Great thing about buying hardware from the evil empire (Microsoft), is that it pretty much all works without downloading new drivers. Plugged the USB transmitter in, snapped the included single AA battery in the mouse (its located under the top cover btw if you dont like reading instructions like me), and it fired to life. Nice smooth tracking, worked on all surfaces i tested except for the actual screen of my laptop.. hehe



All I cared about was to have an ultra-portable mouse that was wireless and worked well. I got the great bonus of, good price, easy to install, great function, perfect compatability. If it had two tumb buttons for fwd/back on web browsing, i'd write microsoft a thank you letter.

My second wireless optical moue after Logitech 931152-0403 Cordless Optical Mouse. Much better than the Logitech mouse as it lighter and "soft"buttons.



Highly recommended for laptops. Even though it has a "connect" button, never had to use it. Just plug and play installation. No need to download/install drivers. Used it with Win 2000 and Win XP.



Pros ::



* Solid responsive mouse

* Soft buttons

* Cordless so no tangled wires around you

* Optical so can be used on ( just about ) any surface

* Small USB receiver

* * Used it, without any issues, with my wireless internet connection

* Easy to replace batteries

* Single AA battery



Cons ::



* Might be small for a person with large hands &/or long fingers

* NO carrying case. Even though the adapter fits *in* the mouse. It could help to have a carrying case as well.

* Not aware of any way to program the "buttons" ( for "left handed" persons ) - Microsoft Wireless Mouse - Laptop Mouse - Microsoft - Mouse'

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looking at this product with the pictures that the creator used doesnt let you see what this sign is really made of. the sign itself cost me $14.99 plus $5.58 shipping & handling for a total of $20.57 and yes thats the price for standard shipping but after waiting for like 8 days i finally received the sign, and on the upper right hand side of the big envelope it read $1.22 US postage First-class what did they do with the remaing $4.36 anyways the sign looked like a joke, it was a print out!!! from a printer that needed black ink because you can see all the other colors had to band together to create a fake black. the sheet that had the camera print out was kind of flimsy so two of those sheets were used and they sandwiched a thin foam like thing in between the two flimsy sheets. the only good thing about this was that i did get the three free decals for windows or what not, but there was a big problem on how they work... they can only be stuck on the outside so if anyone decides to tear them down well they CAN, and in the las vegas heat they are wrinkling up and the corners keep becoming lose. i gave it 3 stars because im keeping them just to see how long they last. im not asking for my money back or anything like that, im just here to let some that want to purchase see what kind of "sign" this really is.

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I found this sign to be a bit stern for a daycare, but was unable to find anything I liked better. It wasn't that expensive, so I went ahead and purchased.



The sign itself is a fairly thick plastic, but could easily be ripped if not careful (or if vandalized).



Ultimately, we found some more pleasant signs elsewhere that simply said "Smile, you are on camera". Much more appropriate for a daycare.



The stickers, however, work very nicely on some of the around the way enterances.

This is a decent product that does what it's supposed to do. Stickers are pretty durable and sign is sturdy. Only problem I had was that my sign was bent when it arrived as it is packed in an envelope when it should be packed in cardboard or something more sturdy to protect it. I was able to bend it to it's original shape and all is well.

Plastic material seems solid, color is good, the graphic is a little 'loud' but overall I am happy with the sign. It came with 3 window decals that are scaled down duplicates of the sign. I've had this for about a month; At my house it will be in the line of direct Hawaiian sunlight from 8am to about 11am so I'm interested to see how it stands up'

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50 Inch - plasma, panasonic 50 inch plasma

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I ordered this from Amazon for $694 and I got $10 off with a coupon I had plus the shipping was free and they brought it right up into my apartment so all I had to do was install it. The install is very simple just screw it into the stand, plug in all the wires and then there is an automated setup process so you just pick your options along the way.



The stand feels very secure, it's a big black platform about 2'x1.5' with steal rods that go up inside the TV and screw in, there are 3 screws in each rod that connect it to the platform and 2 in each that connect it to the TV. I was able to do all that by myself but just barely and I'm a pretty big guy so considering the size and weight of the TV it should be at least a 2 man job.



If you get the version with the built in Ethernet adapter you can connect to your Netflix, Pandora, Napster and a number of other sites to watch or listen to whatever you want.



Then of course the inputs, 2 HDMI, an SD Card reader, 1xRCA and 1xRCAHD, of course read the specs carefully because there are different versions of this same TV (i.e. one version with an Ethernet adapter and 1 without and there might be one that is also 3D ready but it might be more expensive then the one I'm reviewing)



The color and picture are beautiful, I play a lot of video games so picture quality was important to me, if you're a gamer this TV is for you. I play halo on Xbox 360 and one of my biggest issues was ghosting (when you look around too quickly and everything blurs) with this TV that issue is almost completely taken care of, there is still some blur but it's extremely mild.



As for the picture quality being 720p...well there a lot of people who will say a lot of stuff when it comes to the differences between 720p, 1080p, 720i and 1080i and I can only speak from experience but I do have a 23" computer monitor that is 1080p and I tried to play the same things on there that I did on the TV (and I have a very good computer with a high end graphics card) and yes I know it isn't a perfect test but it's the best I could do and from what I could tell there was very little difference. So in my opinion for the size, quality and price it's a very good deal.



The only real problem with it that I've noticed so far is that if you get too close things look...grainy almost like you can see black spots everywhere on it however if you are even 1ft away you can't see them at all and considering it's 50" I hope you're sitting at least 1ft away lol. Panasonic VIERA TC-P50X3 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

This is my 2nd Panasonic plasma display and the quality of the picture is absolutely great. This TV gets 4 stars because the display has a glossy finish and not a matte finish. This matters in any room that has windows or lamps. You'll see the reflection of these light sources on the TV screen. Honestly I have no idea why anyone would want a glossy screen over a matte screen.



This is a 720p resolution TV, which is why the price seems low for a 50 inch TV. 1080p sounds great but in reality most folks are not watching _true_ 1080p content. Even with a lot of bluray content, the original content was a lower resolution (often DVD 480p) and it was simply rescanned into 1080p for the bluray disk. If you really want a 1080p TV, go for it of course. There is some true 1080p content out there and it looks great if you have a 1080p TV.

I purchased the P50X3 over a month ago so now I can give a fair review. Overall, for the price of the TV and size (50'), you can't get much better then this. I own another Panasonic Plasma (400U) and to compare picture quality, pretty much on par. The fact its 720p really makes no difference IMO. I play Blu Ray movies and unless you are completely picky about minute subtle differences, you really can't tell a difference. I have not yet had a chance to hook up this TV to my network for use with Netflix, but I have used my laptop with Netflix via HDMI and the quality of video is decent. My only "issues" with the TV is there is a slight glare I can notice at times. However, this is somewhat dependent on the location of my TV in the room with light and windows. My other "knock" is the sound quality compared to my other older Panasonic. My 400U Panasonic had amazing sound and I was hoping for similar sound with this TV. Now, I'm not saying the sound is bad, but it doesn't compare to my older model. It is still good (7 out of 10) versus (10 out of 10) of the other. In conclusion, if you are looking for a large HDTV for under $800, I would recommend this TV.

Thanks Amazon, for doing such a great job with my most recent purchase. I had never bought anything so large and costly by mail before, but now I'm a believer! Fast free delivery and outstanding price. The TV works fantastic and all my friends were quite impressed with how flawless this order was filled and delivered. The picture quality is very good and the TV looks well built. Lots of features that are on more expensive models are on this model as well. I'm a very satisfied customer and I wont hesitate next time I'm looking for a large item and I want the best deal in town.

TV was as described. Original one came with a broken screen however delivery crew repackaged and shipped back to amazon at no charge. Received a refund and reordered. Second TV came and works great!

My toddler loves >and I mean LOVES< watching all his HD pre-school shows on this big screen. The colors are very bright, the image sharp and the sound is superb. It has a media menu that I found to be very useful considering that I enjoy listening to Pandora radio, watching movies on Netflix and so forth I dont even need my computer to access all these pages I can sign up directly from my TV without the need of extra cables whatsoever :) Very nice!

I purchased my set in June, 2011 it's the beginning of September now and my set has worked for maybe three weeks altogether.



I had a TIVO HD connected to HDMI 1 and my computer to HDMI 2. These were the same connections that I used successfully on a Sony TV for three years. I worked fine for two weeks and then it stopped. I called Panasonic Service and they sent out a repair crew (from Tampa..a 200 mile round trip instead of using a local repair firm) and they told me that the main board had burned out. They said that Panasonic would send the replacement board to me and when I got it to call them and they would come back to install it...which they did.



One week later the main board burned out again. Now Panasonic has the nerve to tell me that it is my TIVO unit that is burning out the boards. They say that it is very common for any cable box or satellite receiver to burn out HDMI sockets. They said that they would replace the board this time but my warranty would be void after that. I was told to call a local repair company for service. The new company came and picked up my set to repair. They called me a week later and told me that Panasonic had changed their mind and would not pay for the repair and if I wanted it done it would cost me almost $400. I told them not to do the repair and they said that I still owed them $60. I will pay them the $60 just for the satisfaction on taking a hammer to that piece of junk.



In the mean time I had hooked up a 32" Sanyo that I moved from our kitchen with the same connections and again they worked fine. They are still working fine today. The problem is NOT with my TIVO unit. The problem is with the Panasonic set...and with Panasonic employees.



My advice....stay away from Panasonic products. Their customer service sucks!!! - 720p - Hdtv - Panasonic 50 Inch Plasma - Plasma'

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There are many nice things about this product but I would not recommend it if:



- you do not have a drain lever on your faucet, it just slides off

- your bathroom is even remotely susceptible to mildew. Ours is, and the rubber inside Flo seemed to breed it instantly like nothing else. This wouldn't be an enormous problem - except Flo did not clean at all, even with Tilex and taking it apart to go at all its nooks with a toothbrush. Soaking it on the window ledge in near 100% bleach for 6 hours seems to be the only thing that worked. Sort of strange for a product designed to be used in a wet environment. Boon Inc. Flo Water Deflector, Faucet Cover With Bubble Bath Dispenser Watermelon

First the bad : we have a standard Moen tub faucet. The Flo doesn't *quite* sit right on the faucet, so we have to play with it a bit to get all the water to go down the slope, rather than out the back of the Flo. But it's not really a big deal, just takes a bit of adjusting.



The good : My daughter (11 months old) loves to play with the water coming from the faucet. The Flo allows her to sit a little further back (thus sparing me stress every time she gets a little tippy!), and she also really delights in the waterfall effect. When she gets older, I think the bubble bath dispenser will be more appreciated.



Speaking of which, other reviewers have mentioned the bubble bath leaking out -- I have seen a few drops in the "scoop" under the faucet, but nothing major. It's been on a week, and I've yet to need to refill it.



I haven't had any problems with mess with this either. Even when I didn't have it adjusted just right and water was washing backwards under the faucet, it didn't go everywhere, it just ran down the tub side (INSIDE the tub).



If it wasn't for the slightly finicky adjustment necessary, I'd have given this 5 stars!

If this would fit my oversized faucet, I'd be giving it all 5 stars! I think it's a great product, and my kids loved it...while I had the patience to hold it onto our faucet. Unfortunately, that grew old rather quickly, and now it's in the box awaiting our move to a new house--hopefully one with a more modern and dainty bathtub faucet. Go to the Boon Inc website, and you can find info on the faucet type that the Flo will fit. They have a new design that will fit more narrow faucets more tightly now (tighter spring); unfortunately that doesn't help me...



I gave it 4 stars because it's not entirely the fault of the product that it doesn't fit MY faucet.

The Boon Flo didn't fit right on my tub faucet so I bought some silicon tape (which does not leave a sticky residue) and went around the faucet over and over until it created a donut like shape around the faucet. Then I placed the Boon Flo on the tape. It worked during my testing so I'm hoping it will work permanently.

This is a really neat device that slips over your tub faucet to create a waterfall effect! It is good for rinsing out shampoo in the tub, and it's just plain fun, my daughter (age 6) thinks it's delightful. BUT on the first use it slid down and fell off of the faucet within seconds. Our tub faucet is an average-sized rectangular Delta, nothing unusual. We've rigged it with some rubber bands, which works. But it would be much improved with some kind of clamp to secure it, or way to tighten it on.

Would be a 5-star rating, but it doesn't fit perfectly on our faucet. It slides back when you try to push the bubble-bath button, but overall we're pleased with it. It's great for keeping the little ones from bumping their heads on the sharp faucet and all the rubber duckie faucet covers we had tried wouldn't fit. Would buy again.

I liked this faucet cover, but I recently had to throw it away. For a disposable product, I think it is overpriced.

CONS:

-This spout cover it IMPOSSIBLE to clean. I even tried putting it in the dishwasher and it came out looking just as gross as it went in. Disgusting mold grows in every crack and crevice and it won't come off.

-The "soap dispenser" is pathetic. It never worked quite right, I thought it was unnecessary (really, how hard is it to dump in some bubble bath?) and it leaked. I was not that disturbed by it until after I quit using it. The flap on the top would come open on it's own and water would get inside and get trapped in there. Then, at bath time, old gross water would leak out on me or my son. Ew.

-While this cover did fit on my faucet (no pull up for the shower) it was very easy for my son to pull off which he frequently delighted in doing. If you want this cover for safety against bumps and bruises, this is not the best feature.

-Overpriced for the frequency with which this item would have to be replaced to keep it clean.



PROS:

-I did like the deflector feature of this spout, which produced a nice "waterfall" effect in our tub and made shampoo rinsing with no cup and clean water easy. My son also liked to play in the waterfall.

-This cover stayed out of the way of the other handles in our tub.



Overall, I would not buy this product again.

Like most other reviewers, I found that this cover did not fit all faucets. It fit in my home just fine, though it was a little loose, and my daughter easily pulled it off. But it didn't fit over the faucet at my parents home, and it is not a particularly large faucet. That's only a 50% batting average for me.



But when it does fit, it provides a beautiful cascade of water which my husband, myself, and my daughter loves. And you can leave it on at all times, rather than other protective faucet covers which must be removed for filling the tub and placed back on. And because of the unusual shape, my daughter thrilled in pulling it off the faucet and bringing it into the living room to play with for the first few weeks we had it.



I love the concept of the bubble bath dispenser, but our pediatrician has strongly advised against bubble baths for girls as the soap dries out the skin and has been known to cause urinary tract infections or skin irritations in the genital areas. Just a tip for any other parents of little girls out there.



UPDATE 4 MONTHS LATER: Steer clear of this product. I regret that Amazon does not let me edit the original star rating, but this does not deserve any more than one star. How can a product that is DESIGNED to get wet not be mold-resistant? I had this sitting on my faucet for the last few months, I took it off one day on a whim and there is black mold growing inside. I dumped it in a bucket of bleach solution and used a grout scrubber to try to get it off to no avail. And it doesn't even come apart, so even if the scrubbing helped, I couldn't get into all sorts of crevices. These ppl need to go back to product research. - Baby - Bath - Bathing - Bath Safety'

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I have owned and used almost every grease gun available over the years. I own and operate heavy machinery and have to grease dozens of fittings daily. This alemite cordless gun is by far the best way to do it. The 14 volt last a long time. The long 36" hose is very handy. But most importantly the gun does not air lock! You pull the trigger and grease comes out. Super quality and construction. I also shopped this pretty hard and amazon was the best best price by far. I found the same gun selling for a hundred dollars more other places. Alemite 14.4 Volt Cordless Grease Gun #585-B

I work on heavy equipment and own a 14 and 18 volt lincoln grease gun and this gun will run circles around both of them. I always thought lincoln had the best but in this case the Alemite wins hands down.'

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I am simply amazed at what people consider quality. If you look at most of these reviews they are basing the quality of these knives if they have rusted. One even called it cheap because it rusted.



Folks, these are forged knives made from 420 steel. You can only go up one more step in quality and retain the same hardness without using exotic metal processes. Low quality cutlery is generally made out of grades like 409 and 430.



Here's how it works. The sharpest knife is made out of high carbon steel. High carbon steel is the hardest and therefore also keeps its sharp edge longer. The more carbon in steel the more it is going to rust. Something with a lot of carbon is a standard metal shop file... the type of file that you use to sharpen you garden tools. Leave it out in the rain and you'll have more rust than you ever imagined. Most likely that same file is the hardest (and highest tempered) metal you'll ever hold in your hands.



To prevent rust you add chromium. The more you add the less it will rust. Once you add over 13% chromium you are legal to say you have "stainless steel." The only problem with adding chromium is the steel can not be tempered as hard. Chromium also adds "gumminess" (relative to hard steel) which makes sharpening difficult because it is like trying to sharpen chewed bubble gum. IOW, under a microscope you'd see little pieces that extend to the left and right instead to a fine point. You know, like the bubble gum stuck to the bottom of your shoes in a parking lot.



420 steel keeps the chromium level as close to 13% as possible. Why? So the steel can be hardened. Hardness is measured on a scale called the Rockwell Hardness scale. This steel can go up to a RC56 hardness. Henckels FourStar only goes up to a RC58.



Some Damascus knives go up to RC60 but they can cost upwards of $1,200 per set. They also tell you to "hand wash only." Why? Simply so they won't rust since you'll quickly get them dried after hand washing.



Some of the finest butchering knives are made by Sheffield and have been making knives since the Middle Ages. They really became popular starting around the 1600's. For butchers they have two types of knives; hardened carbon steel and if you are one not to take care of your knives they will sell you the same model in 420 stainless steel. Six steak knives will cost you about $350.00 if you can't afford the butcher's knife.



I lost my fine Henckels in a divorce and replaced them with a less expensive model of Henckels. I was disappointed that they were not rusting in the dishwasher. What that meant to me was the steel isn't as hard as my old Henckels.



But yes, if you want to spend a lot more and get Henckels they may not rust quite as much and they will be a harder knife. That's because you move into a much more expensive stainless steel that contains molybdenum and vanadium. You will also get a sticker that tells you to hand wash. If you ever watch professional cooks you'll see that they have a dish towel tucked at their waist. They will use this repeatedly to wipe their knives. Why? So food will not stick to the knives, dry and make a rust spot.



I will never 'hand wash' a knife unless I plan on using it in a few moments. I don't care what they say about not using a dishwasher. It is so very, very easy to remove rust from knives. Just use your Comet. I like to use Bar Keepers Friend. It does the same as Comet but designed to remove rust and shine stainless steel. A couple of wipes gets rid of the stain or rust.



Don't forget this is Stain Less, not never-stain, never-rust. Ginsu 14-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, with Black Block

I bought these knives(the steak knives), because I am left handed and most knives are serrated only on one side - so cutting is really unsafe - the knife cuts to one side. These are serrated on both sides and cut straight. Very sharp though - take care. I love them. Sleek design and I've received so many compliments on them. Much better than more expensive knives I've tried (and had to donate to charity). Wonderful!

These knives are amazing for the price. you can't beat it! they are sturdy, cut amazingly well, never need to be sharpened and i haven't had any problems with rust! I never put them in the dishwasher because i know that they would probably start to rust. its so easy just to hand wash them. Nothing will stick the to blade so its an easy rinse wipe and your done!! For anyone looking to buy great knives but don't want to spend a lot of dough, this is the buy for sure!

I've owned this set for a few months now, replacing a cheaper set of Farberware, and am highly-satisfied. They are attractive, well-made, have a nice heft, and continue to cut well without sharpening (which is one of the primary reasons I purchased them). Though dishwasher-safe, I have chosen to wash them by hand to both preserve the edge and eliminate any possibility of corrosion. Another tip I picked up is to place the knives in the block upside-down, so that you're not pulling the blade across wood every time you remove them. I don't do this with all of them, as it didn't look very aesthetic, but do with the three in the middle (utility knives) which get used the most. A very nice set, well worth the money, just what I was looking for.

I wasn't so sure about the "As seen on TV" name of Ginsu. I was worried that I would be getting flimsy, light weight knives, boy was I mistaken!! These knives have a nice heavy weight to them, and are not flimsy at all. They are very sharp right out of the box...I even have a cut on my finger to prove it! I am very satisfied with the look of this set, and have used them in the dishwasher without a problem. I have learned from other knives that if you use a little scouring powder such as Bon-Ami on spotted knives they will clean right up. I've not had to do that with this set yet. I am very pleased with this set, and couldn't imagine having knives that were any sharper! - Stainless Steel - Knife Set - Knife - Knife Set With Block'

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I've been wearing leggings for years, and am alway looking for something that's comfortable and will withstand the test of time. Don't know yet if these leggings will last (since I just got them), but they appear to be well-made. As other reviewers point out, these leggings are on the thin (material) side, but I actually like that. I'm thinking I can wear these through more seasons, not just winter. One thing that surprised me, though, was the shipping cost. While the leggings are a great deal at at less than 10 bucks each, the shipping cost (to my home in Ohio) was $7.95. Womens Cotton Spandex Leggings by Athletica in Black, Medium

I bought my leggings from Lands End for years, but they recently stopped carrying them. It has been very difficult to find a replacement anywhere, until I tried these out of desperation. They are a very suitable replacement at about 1/3 the price.



I wore a medium from Lands End and the medium size of this product fits perfectly. These are longer than the Lands End leggings and that's good for me. These have 2% less spandex, but have plenty of stretch and recovery. These are not as heavy, but look great and appear to be just as durable.



I'm giving these the top rating because the value is good. At this price I can order in large quantities and always have nice leggings at hand.

Made in America. Priced right. Perfect thickness and tight fit. Excellent for working out, yoga, pilates, around the house or even for layering. They are basic but they are not cheaply made or lacking quality.



cons: I wish the color selection was better and that they made complementing tank tops, sports bras, shorts or calf length pants.

A friend once told me that being a tall is worse than being a petite because I can always shorten pants, but you cannot make extra fabric to lengthen hems that fall above one's ankles? Well I can recommend these leggings for those fabric challenged tall gals.



I usually buy a small, even though I have a slightly stocky build--okay, let's face it my waist is about three-quarters-of-an-inch long. So not only would the standard sized legging in a medium be long at the ankle, but the top portion would fit me like those grandpa pants that seem to be swallowing the torso.



The small in these fit me fine from waist to crotch, but there is plenty of fabric to spare in the leg length. So I would say that a medium would be perfect for a medium tall.



I wish the fabric were thicker like the leggings I have found in the past. However, since it is hard to find any leggings at all these days, at ten bucks a pair, I will hang onto these leggings, and wear them into the ground until they are relegated to painting pants.

I just bought these, have worn and washed once. So far so good. they are a little light weight, but I got them to wear under long tops, sweaters and skirts, so that is fine. they fit very nice. I have a problem with things being too short from waist to crotch, these fit. They are also long enough in the leg. I am happy with them and hope they hold up for a long time!

Great value for the price: they fit well, wear well, and are a steal at around $10. I would give these 5 stars if they were a little thicker, although they are thick enough and elastic enough to hide any dimples and wiggles.



THE FIT:

Nice and long in the leg (I am 5'4" with a 30" inseam and I can pull them down under my heels if I want). These fall below the waist, which isn't my preference, but I knew that from the picture when I bought them.



LONG WEARING

I have owned these leggings in black for nearly a year now, and they are still in great shape and unfaded after months of my wearing them while exercising and crawling on the floor after my kids. They also show no signs of shrinkage after drying in the dryer.

Though these pants aren't the warmest for cold weather by themselves, they are great for layering and hopefully summer wear. The material is not too thick and not too thin, and it fits comfortably - not tight at all. The waistband is very snug, and the shipping was very fast... most likely the reason for the high shipping and handling costs.'

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Invicta Watches - watches, invicta

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When I purchased this watch I thought I might be disappointed when it arrived. I love being wrong sometimes. It arrived quickly and it was all I had hoped for and more. It is rather large, but it fits very well. And it is a watch that seems to get a lot of attention. It keeps great time and it was a great buy. Just don't tell your Yuppie friends what you paid for it. Invicta Men's 6620 II Collection Chronograph Stainless Steel Silver Dial Watch

I bought this watch because of price, ratings, and looks. While not a Corduba, Reserve, or Subaqua, I am totally happy with this purchase. These along with the Russian dive watches I have purchased have all been excellent products. The dial size is perfect on this watch, not small but not super large either like the Russians. I will continue to browse Invicta when adding to my collection due to my past experiences with the Invicta line.

The simple and elegant face makes this watch a real stunner. I have two other Invictas, both with over sized faces and wanted some thing a little more understated. The 6620 is just the right size for daily wear.



I love the day indicator and date windows.



I could not be happier with this watch.

I purchased this watch as a gift for my son. He's a big guy so needs a big watch. He's a mechanical engineering student and this watch fits the engineer image. He was thrilled when he opened the package and said it is exactly what he wants. I was impressed with the ordering & shipping process. The item arrived quickly and all cross border (US - Canada) fees were dealt with efficiently. Amazon even credited my account when the tariff was reduced. Thank you!

I purchased this watch for my fiancé on June 10th, and it just arrive today (June 15th). Needless to say, this was shipped in such a swift manner and I did not even request the quicker delivery service. The watch itself is GORGEOUS, absolutely gorgeous. When I opened the box I was taken aback. The picture is no comparison to what this watch looks like in person. It is definitely a big watch -- the dial sits so wonderfully large and beautiful. I could not wait to give this to my fiancé and he absolutely loved it. He even stated that it was the best present he has ever received and that the watch was amazing. Personally, I fell in love with it, and for the price how could you say no? It was a little big for his wrist but he was so excited about it that he immediately wanted to get it resized (which took only about two minutes and cost less than $10). I had absolutely no complaints about the watch -- it is perfect all around. If you're thinking about buying this watch...STOP THINKING! Buy it! You will not be disappointed. I will definitely be purchasing more Invicta watches in the future.

I bought this watch a couple of month ago,it's still running perfectly.it's really a nice item,the design and the price.I think that this watch will last longer than my previous ones.the minor inconvenience is that the bracelet loses its beauty everytime it is scratched.But I definitely recommend this one.two thumbs up

The picture in the website looks great and I thought this is it. When it arrived, different story!

Pros:

1. Looks well made (manufacturing quality is great!)

2. affordable price for what it is worth

3. Arrived on time as promised and well packed

4. Tachymeter! great addition..



Cons:

1. Can't clearly read the hands

2. Date is too small to read

3. The three smaller chronograph dials are too reflective and so I can't see anything in normal light. May be under outside sunlight it may be readable, but within the house, either under artificial or natural light, I can't clearly see anything in this watch because the surfaces are very reflective and there is no color difference between the hands and the background.

4. Night time the hands don't glow at all. I expect this from every watch (should be able to see the time even in darkness), and this one doesn't glow.

I can't use this as a watch first (before using it as chronograph or tachymeter or whatever...)



I have bought Invicta watches in the past and I am very impressed with their quality and price, but I will not buy this particular one.

I purchased this watch a few weeks ago. It caught my eye while I was looking at the 'Invicta' watches (I was doing some Christmas shoping and watches are on my giving list) Being the watch whore that I am I could not resist this one (6220).

The look of it is very 'Understated'. It is 'Plain and simple'. 'Elegant' These are the things others have said after examining this watch while I was wearing it. followed by 'what store did you buy it from?' And the look of shock when I tell them the price I paid.

I love the watch. I have receved quite a number of compliments over it, And the price was to die for.

Mind you, I have only owned it for a few weeks, I may be singing a different tune in a few months.(Yah...Right)

This is a very nice watch...specially for the price. The watch is big, and has a nice weight to it, but that is my favorite this about it. The braclet is very nice and comfortable. While the date is rather small, you can clearly see the date. Although the dail and the rest of the watch seem to blend, you can see the numbers because they are finished in a nice polished steel that will contras the brushed dail.



The back of the watch reads "Swiss Parts Chronograph." Looks to be made with Swiss parts, but maybe assembled elsewhere. The SWISS MADE lettering is not on the bottom of the dail.



Overall, I am pleased with this watch. This is my first Invicta, but certainly not my last.

As an avid collector of Invicta watches, I was more than pleased when I received this watch. It is much more beautiful than the photo suggested. It's an impressive watch that looks much more expensive than the extremely reasonable price at Amazon. It's so good-looking that it's hard not to look at it while you're wearing it. - Automatic Movement - Chronograph - Invicta - Watches'

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Sharpie King Size

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I have used Sharpie markers for a few years, and I'd not change. I have it brought from the US to Rio de Janeiro because I think it is worth it.

I use it in my textile printing plant to write service data on the polyethilene packaging. Sharpie King Size Permanent Marker, 12 Black Markers(15001)

If you were buying these individually, you'd be lucky to get 3 or 4 for the price of this 12 pack. Buy in bulk and save, yeah baby! The King Size sharpies are bigger than the good old smaller size sharpies, but don't let the King Size name fool you. These are not crazy big, just bigger than normal.'

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Keyless Entry - keyless deadbolt, schlage

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For years we have been using a key pad activated deadbolt for front doors in our various homes - no keys to lose or give to various family members - only four digit codes. Up until now, all of the key pad units we have installed, extend and retract the deadbolt using a small battery powered electric motor.



This issue we've encountered is when the batteries become weak, the motor (in some cases) does not have enough power to retract the bolt and we must revert to another entrance to get into our home. Although these unit allow one to use a key to override the electronics, we never seem to have the key "on us" when it's needed. Fortunately we have a keypad on our garage door and that serves as an alternative entrance when this occurs. These deadbolt retraction failures have been occurring more and more often even with fresh batteries. I suspect the motor is or has worn out.



With this in mind, I shopped the market for an electronically activated dead bolt with manual bolt action. In other words, instead of a motor extending and retracting the deadbolt, one would use a lever or knob to perform this function. The keypad (electronic segment of the unit) would serve to activate the manual knob or lever. I found the Schlage BE365VCAM619 Camelot Deadbolt Keypad, Satin Nickel on Amazon at an extremely reasonable price and it has all of the features I wanted - electronic key pad activation, manual extension and retraction of the deadbolt upon activation.



The unit arrived yesterday and after a few problems with the unit being confused as to whether the bolt was retracted or extended (my fault), the unit works perfectly. Note, I already had a deadbolt lockset on the door, so it was a simple process of removing the old, and installing the new.



It's an extremely high quality unit without the cheap plastic casing my prior unit had on the inside casing. It's all metal. Changing or adding key pad codes (combinations) is relatively easy. One must enter the units six digit master code (don't lose this code, keep it in a place that you can go to each time you wish to change the codes - Using a permanent marker, I wrote it on the inside of the lock), and then enter your personal four digit code. We use two codes however the unit can store many codes. You may want to add a temporary code to let a service technician into your home, then delete that code when the work is completed.



One feature I like is the lighted key pad which our old unit did not have. If we forget to turn on the porch light, by simply pressing the "schlage" button at the top of the keypad, the keys light up.



Here's the basic operation.



When you're leaving the house, close the door, press the "schlage" button, wait for the click, then extend the deadbolt. You'll hear a confirmation click confirming that the locking knob/lever has been disengaged from the deadbolt after the deadbolt has been extended.



When you arrive home, simply enter your four digit code, you'll hear a click, then manually retract the deadbolt and enter the home. I you wish to use the keypad light; simply press the "schlage" button to light it up. Obviously this is not needed during daylight hours.



Basically the nine volt battery is operating the keypad, a knob/level engagement solenoid and the keypad back light and should last for hundreds and hundreds cycles.



Bottom Line - I highly recommend this high quality unit. Schlage BE365VCAM619 Camelot Keypad Deadbolt, Satin Nickel

I have had the brass version of this deadbolt for bout a year and I love it. It is th best one that I have come across (and yes - the most expensive - but you get what you pay for). It is eye-catching rather than an eye-sore. Be careful, some of the cheaper competitor's models have a plastic back that is very unappealing for a main door. The unit is smaller than many by requiring only a 9 volt battery because it does not lock/unlock the deadbolt for you. You do it manually.



Pros:

1) Appealing design (front and back - no plastic)

2) Smaller than most (due to use of 9v battery)

3) Keypad lights up when you touch it for nighttime entry

4) Never get locked out. Give the neighbor a temporary code to get in.



Cons:

1) Pricey ut you get what you pay for

I installed one of these for a client and it seems to be a good product as all the reviewers say. What no one has talked about however is the standard Shlage key that can also be used to open the lock. It seems to me that this would allow the possibility of using a "bump key" to open it. One of the benefits of digital locks is their immunity to bumping. If you want the keypad just for convenience, that is fine. Just remember that any lock that can be "bumped" provides zero security.

We were consistently running into problems with the number of house keys we had given out to: contractors, landscapers and house cleaners. At some point there's no way to track who's coming and going into your house and whether or not they left the keys.

This little gadget eliminates the issue. I can now program the lock with one-time or multiple use codes unique to each individual coming to my house. It installs as easy as any other deadbolt and programming new codes takes about 10 seconds. This has quickly become my favorite new gadget.

I purchased the Schlage electronic deadbolt to allow entry into our house in case I didn't have a key with me. It works very well. Only drawback that I see is that it needs to be placed on a solid door without a glass panel as the lock has a lever on the inside that operates the deadbolt. There is no option for key locking from the inside, only the lever. Locks only keep honest people out, so it's better to have a deadbolt that is key lockable from both sides if you have an exterior door with glass panels. No need making it easier for a thief to get in than is necessary. - Electronic Lock - Keyless - Schlage - Keyless Deadbolt'

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Easy To Use - cd labels, cd label

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Although it is stated plainly on the front of each package of labels (Will not life or peel), these labels do lift, I'm guessing from the movement of air created as a disc spins inside any machine, causing the edge of labels to lift. If your disc sits inside a drawer or a front cover can be lifted to insert or remove a disc, there is less problem. If your disc is inserted into a slot (car CD players or my Bose system) and that edge lifts, it will be near impossible to eject the CD. Such was my problem; I had to have someone remove the front panel in our van, retrieve the discs from the player, only to find that not being able to eject the affected disc had also damaged the drop down mechanism as each of six discs was to play. I called Avery Dennison at one time, spoke to someone in, perhaps, India; "Oh, no, we've had no reported problems." Instead they sent me a package of the CD labels. I wrote to the company, received two additional packages of labels in response to my letter. So, after a new disc player was installed in our van, I packed all unused lables, the unopened packages of labels, the applicator and any receipts I could find, including for installation and purchase of a new disc player, copied all of those receipts, and sent them back to the company. I'll be waiting to see just what action, if any, they take. There is a new program, LightScribe, for labeling discs that works with the same mechanism used to burn CDs. This sounds preferable to affixing any labels in the future Avery 8960 Matte Full Face CD Label (White)

I expect quality products and I was not disappointed with Avery's cd labels. The full face allows for more room on the label for creativity. The labels are easy to remove from their backing and place on cd's. I am very pleased with this product.

These labels are thin and flimsy and tear easily. Moreover, they are not precise. They fit loosely on a standard labeling machine's small spindle, and the result is a sloppy looking, off-center label. To add insult to injury, Avery has a template on the Website for the 8960 label, but the actual label sheet directs you to use either of two template numbers, neither of which is 8960. I checked the Avery site, and the numbers are for templates that have nothing to do with this label.



Neato labels are more substantial and precise. Unfortunately, Neato doesn't make the "full" DVD label with the small hole, so I guess the only solution is to go back to their CD-style big hole label.

So the labels work, and I have used them successfully. But you'd better be really careful. The little white tabs that you use to handle the label during the application process do not tear off cleanly, so no matter how careful I am I always end up with some little paper shreddies sticking out of my label on both sides. So, I pick the big ones out with tweezers and stick the others down.



So far so good, but this certainly can't be the last word in this sort of product. I think once I use up these labels I'll look at other products.

Compared to other labels (Memorex) these seem extremely thin and flimsy. They're also a pain to peel off after they're printed. But the worst part - if you print one of the two lables, use the one you printed, then try to use the same template for another printout, BE CAREFUL!! When it went through my printer some of the sticky parts of the template shredded around parts of my printer, mainly in the paper feed and I had to perform SURGERY to get all the tiny pieces out. My printer still isn't the same, I couldn't get all the glue off some of the rollers. I highly recommend AGAINST this product!!!

The Avery 8660 Matte Full Face Labels are the only label I use for Music CDs and Home Movie DVDs. I Would like to see them in a gloss for photos, but will live with these until they do. This is the only label I can find that has a small hole.

These Avery labels work great on blank dvds and cds. They come with two blank circles per page and print fine. You can get the software from the avery website to make the labels (pretty simple.) I especially like these labels better than any others because the label also covers the inner ring around the center whole of the dvd which most other labels don't. These labels also have a tab to easily peel them off. I can put them on dvds/cds with no problem just by carefully lining up the holes (no other special spindle or device needed.) I recommend these over any other labels - good price too and I saved on shipping by buying more than one item from the vendor. Vendor shipped quickly too.

I'm not a big user of CD/DVD labels (I use about 4 labels/week), but these are the best I've found. I haven't "lost" a single label or disc due to its failure to adhere smoothly to the disc surface, which is a problem I've had with every other label brand. I use an applicator from another, non-Avery vendor. The key for me is to use the entire label and place it onto the disc using just the applicator spindle.

I make a lot of DVDs and purchased these to make covers awhile back. They worked very, very well so I've just continued to buy them. Not a lot to say on this outside of the fact that they work, they have never bunched up, they stick really well and stay stuck. If they bunch it it could be because of the way they're being put on. They work perfectly for me. If they didn't I wouldn't purchase them again.



The only other labels I'd consider would be something more waterproof, although nothing has ever spilled on these. Or a shiny label. - Cd Label - Media Labels - Dvd Labels - Cd Labels'

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Portable Speakers - portable speakers, outdoor wireless speakers

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Works right out of the box. Hooked it up to my cable box inside the house, applied power, extended antenna. Installed batteries (8 C cells.)Pressed the on button. It does thump twice. Once on turn on then again when base comes on. It lights up blue so you can find it in the dark. Large volume knob on top. Water repellent. There are no treble or base controls. However it has very good balanced natural sound. The sound is great AND LOUD! No distortion, or static. I walked it 80ft to the far end of my property and still worked fine. The inside unit is light weight. The outside unit with batteries is a good weight and won't blow away in the wind. I use it on my swim spa. It gets splashed but still keeps working. I have run it for 2 hours on batteries and it never distorted. Don't know how long the batteries last. It doe come with a 12v supply for the outside and inside units. Or both will operate on batteries. Avtek NXG Technology Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker System

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! I have been waiting for this for 3 years. I tried rock speakers for my backyard,terrible I've tried other products and nothing worked until now. This system is perfect for outdoors. Nice sound bass, treble and just down right good sound the music does not fade or go in or out it's stays perfect . The sound is incredible. I have playing my iPod for the last 3 hours and i am in aw! Thank you nag you have ma life complete now, lol! Nothing like a man and his music relaxing in the backyard. Trust me you Will not be disappointed purchasing can't wait till tonight when blue light on the speakers will give a nice abidance in my yard.

Mediocre is probably the best word to describe everything about this item, but on the plus side it is a lot cheaper than it's competitors.



When plugged directly into a sound source the speaker quality is pretty average. When you use it with the wireless FM transmitter the sound quality gets worse. With a little tweaking of the volume and equalization from the transmitting source you can improve the sound quality some but it will never be as clear as if it were directly plugged in. Don't expect to be able to crank it loud, the bass makes it sound awful.



If you want a quiet little speaker for out on the deck and don't plan on moving it much, this will probably work. If you want to be able to use it for loud parties or frequently move it and use multiple audio sources, then I would plan on spending more money for something of better quality.

Ok....so first off understand that this is not a pair of speakers...it is one speaker along with a single transmitter. The two together make up the pair as it's listed.



That said a pair really isn't necessary as the volume and sound of the one is more than adequate. Now if you are one of those people who are looking for premium sound at a bargin price then you are looking in the wrong place. If you are looking for decent sound at a decent price then this will work just fine for you.



The set up is way easy and operating the system is even easier. I have mine on my deck which is 10 x 15 and I can easily hear it no matter where I sit, in fact I can hear it clearly any where in my yard (which isn't exactly small) to the furtherest point and that's having the volume only half way up with my AC unit running.



I am powering it using the AC adapter so I can't say how well it performs on batteries but I can imagine it performs just as well.



So lastly, if you are looking for a wireless speaker for entertaining a deck/patio party you will enjoy this...if you are looking to entertain/impress the entire neighborhood like those people who ride around in those rolling entertainment centers they call cars then look elsewhere.



Oh and make sure you don't have your volume up too high on your music source as the sound will be crappy. Turn the source volume down and use the volume control on the speaker itself.

Pros: Good buy for the money. This unit has good sound quality and is easy to move around. It is very versatile with AC/DC functionality for both the transmitter and speakers.

Cons: The volume is adaquate for close distances but is not loud enough to cover a very large area.

This speaker is wonderful for the money. I looked all around what type of system to put out by my pool, and decided to give this a try versus going with the looka like rock speakers etc. My wife was soooo happy with this, and said it was the best present I gave her. It was easy to hookup and works great in conjunction with Pandora online radio. After all our friends saw it, I have had to order one for each of them! You can not adjust bass setting or treble settings, but if you are that picky go spend a few hundred on something nicer.

I really don't know how to start this,all too often we find it very easy to complain. However in this case I must tell you the service provided by (AV House and Nick) has been exceptional. I had a problem with this item and it's been corrected within hours. Definitely a good place to deal with, as they know how to provide customer service. J.A.Avena

To the point:



1. Portability, with good distance.



2. Steady sound and attractive.



Incorporate this with your Internet radio and your good to GO... (if you have a "portable" internet radio, you can charge it from the transmitter via USB and your radio will just keep on playing )))



I so enjoy being able to be outside around the house doing stuff, wash my car, and listen to non-stop music or a talk show of my choice.



But if you want good HiFi quality, this is not for you.



For the price I paid $37, I'm more than pleased for how it serves my purpose.



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Microsoft Keyboard - microsoft, keyboard

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The Microsoft Sidewinder X4 keyboard is a fantastic keyboard and so far the best keyboard I have ever owned.



Pros:

- The keyboard has an amazing blood red back light and looks really good in the dark. You can choose from three different lighting settings as well as turn it off.

- There are six macro keys and you can program them to any key combination you want using either the included Microsoft Intellitype software or by pressing the record button for on-the-fly programming. There are also three different profiles to separately store the macros for the buttons allowing for 6x3 = 18 different macros.

- Keys feel good to type on and keyboard can be inclined using latches on the back.

- Anti-Ghosting technology. I haven't tested pressing 26 keys at once (cause I only have ten fingers lol) but this keyboard certainly lives up to its promise of registering 10+ keys at once.



Cons:

- Hand rest cannot be removed but I have no problem with that. It actually feels comfortable to both game as well as type on.

- Media keys only work for Windows Media Player which is what I primarily use. This may annoy those who rely on a different default media player.



Conclusion: The Sidewinder X4 is awesome. I highly recommend it to both gamers and those looking for a really good keyboard. Microsoft SideWinder X4 Keyboard

I work in a dark room at night, while my spouse sleeps. Occasionally I need to hit a letter, function, number or some special key like "[". Being the poor typist that I am, this usually requires either trial and error or worse turning the light on enough for me to read the keys. The older I get, the more light is required to actually see the keys.



My search was for a well built backlit keyboard to help prevent my need for any other light source. There is another model the Microsoft Sidewinder X6 that seemed interesting, however on a search this model was available for pre-order and seemed interesting.



My need is not as a gamer, just a sometimes past bedtime typer. This keyboard comes with software from Microsoft and on the USB cable over the USB connector there is a piece of cardboard that says to install the software CD first. When opening the box, the CD wasn't noticed by me. However it was there. It installs Microsoft Intellitype. Which seems to do something for my PC, what I have no idea.



After software install on Windows XP, my old keyboard was unplugged and this new keyboard was put in. It has worked out very well. The color is a solid red, and it is easy on the eyes. This is an extended 102 / 103 key keyboard (it has some extra keys). There is a non-detachable numeric pad. There is also a non-detachable hand rest.



While the hand rest is comfortable, it would have been nice to have it removable. Space is an issue in the area of my keyboard, and the hand rest uses about 1/3 of the keyboard surface area.



The black for most of the keyboard is glossy, the hand rest is matte and has a textured feel. All keys are lit, with the exception of the space bar. The space bar isn't hard to find even in the dark as its a large area flanked by lit keys.



Only the tops of the keys glow, there is no light leakage on the sides of the keys or on the base of the keyboard. A choice of color would have been nice. Red isn't bad, I'd have preferred blue.



Some keyboards have a key to orient your hand for touch typists (usually a physical bump on the letter "J" if I recall correctly). This allows you to orient yourself to the QWERTY keyboard without looking. Unfortunately all keys are the same, and you must learn by use which key is where.



This keyboard is a bit louder than other keyboards. I do not much care for the noise. During long periods of typing, my thumbs seem to get a bit sensitive to the space bar. Overall when typing longish posts (like this review) my fingers get more tired on this keyboard than on my very old basic dell keyboard.



There are 6 keys labeled S1-S6 along the left side. Additionally there is a menu key on the lower right of the main keyboard close to the space bar. These are non-standard keys. What the S keys do I have no idea, the menu key seems to work like the right click button. Unfortunately hitting it a 2nd time doesn't undo the right click (it doesn't take down the menu).



There are also multi-media keys, for play / pause, skip fast forward, sound up and sound down also mute. There is a key that changes a light from one of 3 positions, I suspect its related to the game capability of this keyboard. There is also a key to set the light intensity. There are 3 levels of light plus and off, you change from one to the other by repeatedly hitting the light button. A final non-standard button is the calculator button, which launches the Microsoft calculator.



Overall it is a well made keyboard, a detachable hand rest would have been nice. My hope is over time the sensitivity to the space bar will decrease. Most of the extra keys are useless to me. I do really appreciate how well lit this is, and how there seems to be no bleed through of light between the keys.



I'm happy. Amazon sold this at a lower price than it is listed at today. Today it is listed at $59.99, my price was $45.10. For $45.10 this was a very good purchase in my opinion. With any luck as this device becomes a bit more mature the price will settle down.

Can't say I've noticed some of the problems that ElectroDragon mentioned (but I also don't use a KVM switch). I've only had the keyboard for a couple days but I'll list the pros and cons that I've noticed so far as a student and FPS fan.



Pros:



1.) Keys feel great while gaming/casual typing. Now key feel preference is very person specific, I know people who love mechanical keys and hate "laptop style" keyboards and vice versa. Personally I like the feel of the keys, it's a perfect middle ground for me between typing out the occasional paper and casual gaming. It does feel a bit better while gaming than if you're purely looking to type up novels, but overall I prefer it to the Logitech DiNovo Edge I had previously (laptop style keys, which was quieter but mushier). The keys feel solid even when pressing down on edges or corners, the fluid motion is the same no matter where on the key you hit.



2.) Simplicity/Design. Great keyboard that has everything I want and not all the wild non-sense that I don't (My old Logitech Elite seemed to believe I needed 10 media and email keys). Looks good too, nice clean lines and edges. With a nice weight to it, this keyboard appears to have excellent build quality. Time will tell of course (3 Year warranty though whooo!).



3.) Terminator color backlight. Can't say I see any pinkness in the backlighting. With all the lights on in the room it does look more orange than red (But then why would I need backlit keys), but at night with minimal light it looks killer. Terminator red.



4.) Software. I was wary about the software after reading some initial reviews, but so far haven't had any problems. It is simple and does the job. Doesn't even have to run in the background like Logitech software does. Just open the utility, set your settings, close it and you're good to go.



5.) Misc. The addition of a calculator button is handy; really wish I had this while taking my Accounting and Finance classes (Balance sheets and excel arrrrghhh). Textured wrist pad: prefer this to the slick or metal ones I've had in the past, feels better under my palm. The 26key Anti-Ghosting function is nifty (this requires the software fyi) but not the reason I bought they keyboard initially. Even while playing MW2 or BFBC2 I've never run into ghosting problems with my other keyboards so that wasn't really a prerequisite but is obviously nice to have.



Cons:



1.) OMG fingerprints. Pretty minimal gripe but I'm not sure why keyboard makers insist on having shiny keyboards....my DiNovo was the same way. Looks cool out of the box I guess, but after about an hour or two you'll easily start to build up a nice collection of fingerprints. Would really prefer to have the whole thing in flat black!



2.) Wrist-pad. It isn't removable. Not a big deal since I wouldn't take it off if I could, but some people might not like that decision by Microsoft.



3.) Macro-keys mess with my mind a bit. Being used to a normal keyboard, the macros keys to the left have thrown off my mind a little bit. In my peripheral vision (like in 40yo virgin) my mind thinks the macro keys are the: TAB, CAPS, and SHIFT column at times. So today I've found myself being shifted over occasionally while I being typing. Probably just take getting used to but figure I'd mention it.



4.) WMP key. Now truthfully, I never use these media keys. Out of habit I almost always open programs and applications without keyboard shortcuts. This keyboard/software however only allows Windows Media Player to open by default when you hit it. Sort of dumb, but continues the Microsoft tradition of: favoring their programs over anything the customer might want to assign.



So that's all I can think of right now. Certainly nothing glaringly bad about this keyboard in anyway, but it also won't blow your mind. If you're looking for a great gaming keyboard that feels perfectly fine to also type on, then get the X4. Plus the backlight is something different than the usual Blue or White you'll normally see. You might find the features of the X6 to be a bit over the top too. Does what I want perfectly and I'm happy with that! - Microsoft - Keyboard - Gaming Keyboard - Microsoft Keyboard'

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