Guy Low Price Electronic: 20 Aug 2010

Friday 20 August 2010

Sauna The Pounds Off - fitness, weight loss

I purchased this item a few weeks ago. First time when I put it on I realized that because you start sweating quite quickly, the pants start sticking to your skin and any wrong body movement can cause the pants to split. So, I came out with my own solution for the sticky pants. I am wearing underneath another pair of Everlast yoga pants, good enough to absorb the sweat and not make the sauna pants stick to your skin. It works great. I even sweat when I am just watching TV. This suit is not made for very hard work out, but you can easily walk or jog or even do your house chores in it. No sudden squats though, if you need to sit down pull the pants up a little bit. It says 'one size fits all'. I am size 8 and I think it can easily fit up to size 12 or perhaps even a 14. Everlast for Her Sauna Suit (One Size Fits All)

Prior to purchasing this sauna suit, I read about people having problems with the pants tearing. I haven't had a problem with that at all. It could have to do with the "one-size-fits-all" - how's that supposed to work? We're all different sizes. I'm a size 4, but I've been other sizes. I think it could probably fit up to a size 8 comfortably.

Well, what I thought would be a nice investment in a sauna suit turned into money down the drain. Or maybe I missed the warning-"Don't do squats in this suit". Yes, I did a few squats in it and POW the whole back of my pants blew out. The suit is sort of air tight, so it fills up with air and when you bend down, you either get balloon pants or a blow out like I did. The good news is that it worked like a dream the first night I used it but it was hard to clean. You have to turn it inside out and wipe it down with a towel, then soap and water, and a towel again. If you are in a hury this suit will never do.

I read the other reviews about the fact that the pants split so easily, but I did not take the advice. I am a size 8. When I put on the pants, I thought these are huge and I have nothing to worry about. I walked on my treadmill and really sweat. I was thinking that I must have really burned up a ton of calories. I was wearing a pair of cotton exercise pants under the sauna pants and so I did not notice that the entire back was torn open. I did not bend or make any sudden movements. I can't understand if this is a known problem, why can't Everlast make something that actually last. I would rather spend more money and be able to use the product over and over. Unfortunately this sauna suit is already headed for a landfill. It really bothers me that it will last in the landfill for years and that it was on my body for one hour.

This suit is fantastic. I've had it a while using the dance simulation games and I sweat so much the dance pads become slippery so I have to stop. I haven't had an issue with tearing and I guess the only one's who have that problem are those who do sudden movements or stretches that would cause an obvious tear being that this material is like a 12-ply garbage bag.

I was so excited to start using my sauna suit I couldn't wait. I lost water of 2 lbs in 2wks after for wears. Love this suit!

I have one observation...the more sweat/liquid in the suit the more it leaks, liquid thens to dip from the wrist area. I recommend wearing T-shirt to help absorb some of the sweat.

Am a 180 6ft all I got to say is I haven't ship back a product so fast in my life! As soon as I open the package I have my doubts but soon my doubts were confirmed, The Fabric fells cheap and I was afraid I was going to tear it, I re-package it and sent it back and ordered another from a trustier source I think this should be called a medium size sauna suite

It was ok for me in that it helped me to lose water weight very quickly in one or two hours but then I would gain in all back in 2-3 days as I drunk fluids. To me this is wasteful in money and time. I don't know what benefit a person could get from losing water weight for one or two days. It gives you a false achievement in my book.

The suit says one size fits all but it didn't fit in fact I suppose it was one size fits petite. I know I'm chunky however one size fits all is what it should be if not please indicate one size fits most. - Weight Loss - Fitness - Sauna The Pounds Off - Sweat'

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29 Inch Inseam - wrinkle resistant, expandable waist

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My gosh I've been searching for these pants since I bought a pair back in 2008 while in college. And you know what?! I still have the pair I bought back then! I love the waistbands because my weight tends to fluctuate every now and then. They make an excellent business attire. Savane Men's Select Edition Flat Front Gaberdine Dress Pant,Taupe,36W 32L

I do not like to recommend a product unless I have given it plenty of use.These pants are stylish and comfortable.I wear them to town and to church.The expandable waistband makes it nice for a person whose weight tends to fluctuate.There are no problems with the quality of this product.Shipment from Amazon is always timely and arrive in excellent condition - 29 Inch Inseam - Expandable Waist - Wrinkle Resistant - Pleated'

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Blu-ray 3d - christmas, 3d blu-ray

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My fiance and I both loved this movie when it was released and we still do. When we heard it was coming out on Blu Ray and on top of that 3-D we were beyond excited. Well that excitment was crushed when we got home, put it on and were almost given instant headaches from the old school red and blue 3-d glasses and the fact that no matter how hard we tried to see it, it just was nowhere near 3-d quality. We sat there contemplating whether or not it was just us or if the 3-d aspect of it sucked that bad and we came to the conclusion that it was definately the latter. So after a half hour of trying hard to like it we switched it to 2-d (thank god for blu ray for having that option) and saw how in 1080p it was almost 3-d itself.

Needless to say the very next day I went back to the store I purchased it from and changed it for the regular blu ray version (which was $5 cheaper than the 3-d version and totally worth the purchase, 5 stars for that version.) It was very sad that it did not work out because such an amazing holiday movie with such great animation would be a no brainer to have as 3-d but unfortunately it just is not worth the headache and strain. The Polar Express (Single Disc Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray Combo)

When people go into a movie theatre they expect to be entertained. Audiences want to be scared, amused, curious, sad, and hopefull. Believe it or not, this film provides all of those elements and then some. I've read the comments by people who gave passed this film on as either "too scary to children" or "just plain boring with no plot" And I agree with several people who have responded to such comments.

This film isn't going to give you instant gratification halfway through. If you don't have two hours to spare then you aren't going to understand what this movie is about. Sure the plot was invisible at times, but I don't think the point of the movie was to have the audience follow a plot. The point was to reveal or in some cases remind people of the simplistic faith or child like view we once had in our lives.

Think of the characters themselves and what they represent. Hero Boy reminds us of people who are caught in between faith and doubt. Do we trust what we cannot see? Who is to say? Hero Girl shows the stronger side of faith and believing in what is not readily seen to the human eye. Childlke faith personified into a little girl. Lonely Boy represent those who doubt because they haven't truly experienced the joys of life or have had tragedies happen to them from an early age so they learn to only trust themselves, but that ends up leaving them...lonely. Then are those who are the Know-It-All character who claim to take everything at face value (much like the critics and cynics of this film). They want to know it all because what they don't know scares them.

I'm 21 years old and I haven't had nearly enough experiences in life, but I can say that I had been so busy growing up that I had forgotten that there was a part of me that was once simple, happy and appreciated the joys of just believing that things were true. That is until life makes you grow up and tries to distort your beliefs (much like HoboMan in this film).

When I first saw this movie my eyes widened with every new frame. It was the first time since my childhood that I can remember sitting in the audience with my mouth open and my eyes stretched out as far as they can be. I was stunned, by the artistry and complexity of the story. I was a kid again for two hours. It was like an old friend who I hadn't seen in a long time came back to visit. It was an amazing film.

It's a train ride, a leap of faith, a test of the human spirit. It's a ride and like the movie says: "It's not about where the train takes you, what matters is that you get on." THAT, my friend, is what this movie is about. Not being entertained by slapstick humor or satirical sarcasm, but remembering that part of you that resembles the kids in the movie. Believe.

Bravo on a fantastic film.

I will admit, 2 years ago I purchased The Polar Express 3D with the red and blue glasses.... it about made me sick when I watched it. The colors made me dizzy and the picture was heavily distorted. This on the other hand was a breath of fresh air! The 3D quality on this blu-ray disc is absolutely superb with minimum "ghosting". One stand out scene in particular is portrayed on the front cover of the Blu-Ray case, the train skating on the ice. The 3D effects are so fantastic here that I had to play it over a few times. Its enough to make you say WOW. Also, the entire North Pole scene is absolutely beautiful especially the zoom outs showing the large Christmas tree and all the kids and elves surrounding it.

I would highly recommend this to anyone with a 3D television! The picture is stunning and the 3D effects are breathtaking! The world of Blu-Ray 3D is growing, and this one definitely stands as one of the top 3D releases so far!

This movie was superb in many ways. The story is excellent and the movies great for children and adults of all ages to remember the innocence of youth and recognize the milestones we have all passed growing up. But now on to the real essence of this review: the 3D quality.

The 3D is VERY GOOD...in fact it's great on so many levels. The colors are vibrant and vivid and not washed out like many have complained happens when watching movies in 3D from dark glasses. Also, the picture quality was top notch in HD even while wearing glasses. The surround sound effects and audio couldn't be any more realistic and complementative of the video. The 3D was spectacular guys. Many scenes had things popping right out at you (which i love) and the depth was deep and realistic. I actually felt like I was in the movie. I have an 82 inch 3DTV so that helps but a crappy 3D movie is a crappy 3D movie no matter what screen you watch it on and crappy this was not. The 3D on this film will make any television pop and sizzle and truly brings out the power of your new 3DTV to your family and friends.

Overall watch The Polar Express is a wonderful holiday experience anyone should have the opportunity to enjoy and if you're looking for a good 3D movie then this is a must buy as you will not be dissapointed. Furthermore I experienced no ghosting at all while watching but that could be due to my televisions technology compared to plasma, LED, and LCD. Pick up a copy for yourself. You won't regret it. - Family Films - 3d - Christmas - 3d Blu-ray'

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International - cooking, horror

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In 1971 I met my gourmet mentor in Kentland Indiana and at that time, she introduced me to "Vincent" -- the wonderful cookbook she acquired some time earlier. It was truly "love at first bite". Her favorite dish was "Coq au Vin Rouge a L'Avergnate" which is the gourmet/French name for their Chicken in Red Wine. Truly an awesome dish! So many family favorites -- "Paella Good Friend", "Luchow's German Pancakes", pfannkuchen, "Poularde Pavillon" (chicken in champagne sauce) and the blender Hollandaisse sauce. All of the recipes I've used out of this cookbook, and they have been many, are precise as to ingredients and measurements, and all of the necessary steps are spelled out for the more novice cook. From the moment I was introduced to "Vinnie" (as my family refers to him today), my love for gourmet cooking has grown and expanded. When I'm looking for a recipe to really impress dinner guests, it's always Vinnie that I choose from. He & I have been together since December of 1971 when Santa bought him for me. I wouldn't trade that experience, the adventure in gourmet dining that we've enjoyed for all these years, for anything. I've given so many copies of this book to my dearest friends, to young brides -- it's truly a gift that keeps on giving! Enjoy!! A Treasury of Great Recipes

I first borrowed this book from a friend in college. The recipes range from moderate to time-consuming in difficulty(especially when you're limited to a convection oven and a couple of hot plates) but everything was clearly explained step by step. I tried several recipes(and wrote them down) before returning the book. They all came out both delicious and impressive. The "Chicken in Champagne Sauce" and "Boccone Dolci(Sweet Mouthful)" are alone worth the search. I look forward to being able to put it on my shelf with my other cookbook "staples" and try many more of the recipes. This belongs next to my "Joy of Cooking" and the Silver Palate books.

We received an original copy of this cookbook, first printed in the 1960's, when a friend cleared out her cookbook collection. We cannot recommend this book highly enough! Not only is it entertaining reading, with glimpses of some of the world's finest restaurants, but the recipes themselves -- while challenging and top caliber -- are clearly written, with easy to follow directions. It is hard to find a cookbook that describes preparing a dish with fresh truffles in the manner of a French chef, but yet is not intimidating -- this is that book!

I have been collecting cookbooks for nearly forty years (I was 18 when I started) and of the over 800 books that I have collected, Vincent and Mary Price's A Treasury of Great Recipes is easily number one. It is not only a great recipe book, it is beautifully pictorial and delightfully anecdotal. I have given at least two dozen of them as gifts when they were available.

My parents gave us this cookbook in 1965 and it's still on my kitchen shelf. Vincent Price was the king of horror and it was such a surprise to find that he was a genial man with a nice wife and that they were "foodies" before the term was invented. The cookbook takes us to Europe, Mexico and the U.S., with recipes from famous restaurants abroad. Then we are invited to the Price's gournet kitchen with advice from A to Z: how to make a Bloody Mary and fold a napkin along with cooking special hot dogs and making brown sauce.

Over the years we have particularly enjoyed the recipe for Colcannon, Caesar salad, and Blue Cheese Salad Dressing which I make all the time. The Yorkshire pudding is excellent.

I recommend this book to anyone who is into the history of food, from when we went from Campbell's mushroom soup casseroles (hey, some are still good) to a serious respect for various cuisines and fresh ingredients.

This is a book with some of the best recipes in the World collected by an amateur Chef who could easily be a Profesional Chef. As a Master Chef and a Certified Chef de Cuisine I have used many of the recipes in the book with the most wonderful results. The satisfaction by my clients has been overwelming andmost satisfactory. Many of my clients have commented that they did not have the special dinner since they were in the restaurant they visited many years ago.I lost my copy and would love to get it again.Eddy Consenheim, CCC. MCFA.

This is a book that you want to read from front cover to back page. The recipes are easy to follow and gives you an idea of how the "elite people" ate, but yet most are not out of reach to fix in your kitchen.

I've had my copy of this book since the 1970's. Its recipes are superb and not beyond the capabilities of a good cook. My favorite is the Fetuccine alla Buranella on page 103-104, an absolutely decadent exploration of pasta and seafood. This is one book emminently worth the price. And along with stupendous recipes are fun descriptions of the restaurants that originated the dishes as well as menus, complete with prices. At Sardi's you could get a steak for $4.85!

My parents received this book in 1965 with the purchase of a refrigerator in Boulder, Colorado. Since then it has become a staple of meals in my family. Our traditional Christmas dinner is, Roast Beef and Yourkshire Pudding (pgs. 156-157). Can't possibly beat it! I am fortunate to have received an issue from my parents in 1975 for Christmas. I hope amazon.com can locate at least three issues that I can give to my brothers and sister. Truely a treasure known as "The Bible" in a family of gourmets.

One of the reasons this has become a classic is not merely the recipes. This book captures an entire lifestyle -- the Kennedy-era, globe-trotting, Pan Am, waiters in bow ties, gourmet lifestyle.

This is a Mad Men book.

Everything about this book screams "gracious dining." The Prices in their kitchen with gleaming copper pots. The reproductions of pages from vintage menus. The word "Luncheon." The two-color pen and ink illustrations. The padded leatherette binding with two silk bookmarks.

This is not to say that the Prices are snobbish. They're cultured. The scope and level of detail in this book is loving and extraordinary. - Gourmet - Cooking - Horror - International'

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Attachments - rotary tool accessories, tools

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This attachment came with my 400 XPR. My first impression, when I saw it and put it on the XPR, was that this thing is going to be a pain to control.

But one incident completely changed my mind.

I have a house that was built in the 50's and the doors and the door knobs are all from the time that the house was built.

A few of the inside door knobs quit working properly so I went and got some new knobs.

The standard door knobs now have different depths and diameters than the originals on my doors.

I had my choice; buy all new doors and knobs or break out this Dremel MultiSaw attachment and go crazy.

Man does this thing work great!!!

It got around in those doors like a hot knife through melted butter.

It uses blades for most standard jigsaws, so I had other blades around.

This thing saved me the cost of buying all new doors for my house. I recut three dorr knob holes and the latch holes in a matter of 20 minutes and installed the new knobs in 10 more.

If you don't have this for your XPR, get it!! Dremel MS400 MultiSaw Attachment

Nothing in the Amazon listing warned me of this.

The box and front of the owner manual say "For use with Dremel 400 Series XPR."

Page 5 of the manual says "For use with Dremel 400 Series XPR Rotary tool only."

(Subsequent models 4000 and 8200 are also compatible.)

Reviewer "Osama I. J. Deir" says it works with his Dremel 395 series tool, and I was able to attach and run it with mine. But 2 gray plastic tabs at the saw's connection point prevent it from seating well.

Ironically, you could use your Dremel to grind off the tabs and get a better connection to your non-XPR Dremel tool.

But I am returning my MultiSaw because Dremel is telling me in multiple ways that it's not a good idea. Maybe it's overload issue...who knows?

Nice that Amazon returns are super easy.

I was very disappointed in this tool. I bought it to cut out a 12" x 6" panel in 1/4" thick fiberglass with 1/16" aluminum on one surface. Since it used standard jig saw blades, I figured it would be up to the task.

The primary reason I used this item rather than a jig saw is that I had a restricted area where the jig saw would not fit.

It made it about half way through the job when it quit working. When I disassembled it, I found it had nylon (or perhaps simply plastic) gears, which were rounded smooth. The manual does caution against running the tool too fast, and I did heed that, but its supposed to be able to cut through 1 1/2" material, so I figured it should have worked for my application. But at any rate, for almost $30, it should have metal gears.

Unless you are cutting thin or soft material, get something heftier, like a pneumatic saw.

This Dremel attachment makes an easy job out of those hard to reach places where a regular jig saw could not go. It being able to take most blades is a very big help.

Keep on with the great attachments!

I bought this from a local Lowe's when I bought my XPR400 Dremel tool. I was building a guitar amp cabinet actually and just wanted something to make a few straight cuts in some smaller sections of plywood. This seemed adequate based off it's list of features and claimed abilities. I didn't expect it to do as well as a powered jigsaw for example but figured that it would do well enough for my limited needs. I also needed to make 4 rounded corner cuts and since it claimed to be able to do this that convinced me to try it.

The piece assembled easily and with no fuss. It started up and functions like it should mechanically. The problem is that it just lacks the needed amount of power to perform to the standard it claims. I turned it up to it's maximum and it wouldn't even get a quarter of an inch into the plywood before the dremel would start to overheat and slow down. I let it do this twice, the second time it slowed down almost to a stop and the whole unit felt VERY hot to the touch. I decided not to risk it after that as I didn't want to damage the dremel. I was very careful to not cover up the air vents on either piece. I held it with both hands as directed and the wood was very securely clamped down. I also proceeded slowly and tried to let the tool do the work, it would never grab and cut on it's own though. Plywood is not a hard wood and should not be difficult to cut with a jigsaw attachment.

I ended up just going back to Lowe's and buying a powered jigsaw. It cut the plywood like butter, was able to do the rounded corners like I needed and was not that much more expensive than this unit in the store.

The dremel tool works great for it's intended uses, I even used the dremel to smooth out the rounded corners I cut with the jigsaw. This attachment however is very lacking. It may perform well with very thin sheets of wood or metal or perhaps with something like particle board or drywall. I decided to keep it despite the lack of performance because I do have to cut drywall occasionally and so this may come in handy. I will try it out next time to see if it has any uses at all.

I decided to give it two stars because the tool may work well for lighter duty uses that I haven't tried it with yet, but it's definitely not able to do what the packaging information claims. Unless you need something for small projects with light materials save your money and just buy a powered jigsaw, you probably won't have to pay that much more than you would for this!

I was skeptical whether this would be any good but got it as part of the XPR kit and was pleasantly surprised that it actually works quite well. No, it is not a replacement for a full size jigsaw or reciprocating saw if you are doing large amounts of work, but it is quite handy for small jobs or small spaces.

I bought a second flex shaft so that I could attach the multisaw to the end of the shaft and fit it in even smaller spaces, I used gorilla tape to attach them since the shaft end is not threaded. It works great and makes the saw much easier to handle.

I also use the saw as a makeshift detail sander, I got a long carbide jigsaw blade for cutting glass (less flexible than standard blade) and dulled the blade teeth using the dremel with a diamond burr. Then I just wrap the blade with sandpaper and clamp it using small binder clips (or carpet tape if the spot is really tight). This has saved me from spending a fortune on the EZ lock finishing abrasive wheels which work well but wear out very quickly. I was on the verge of spending $400 on a Fein multimaster and while looking at its profile sanding attachment I got the idea to try this. Works better than any detail sander I have seen other than the multimaster which is amazing but way overpriced. I use the 3M sandblaster sandpaper which is backed with a rubber web, its expensive but lasts forever and the rubber backing keeps it from sliding off. - Attachments - Rotary Tool Accessories - Tools - Dremel Xpr'

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Bathroom Faucet- Non Metal

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Looking for new faucets for a bathroom renovation, we saw these in brushed nickel.. thrilled at the price we ordered 2! I guess if I was looking for plastic faucets these would have been great... just didn't think they would hold up to boys using them.. I would never have bought these if I knew they were all plastic! I did return them and no problems... quick and easy! LDR 952 46405BN Exquisite Dual Tulip Handle Gooseneck Swing Spout Bathroom Faucet With Pop-Up, Brushed Nickel

if i had this to do all over again i would definitely not purchase,,, its a dinky cheap piece of plastic and the handle leaks but for the most part it works,,, i just didnt realize it would be so cheap,,, you get what you pay for

This is a sharp looking faucet that works well and was easy to install. Cleans easy and hope to avoid metal rust or water film that ruins most metal faucets in a few years time. I like the fact that the neck swivels left or right- just enough to get it out of the way when washing face or brushing teeth. We bought it as a temporary fix before we can remodel the bath, but it looks nice enough to keep as a permanent fixture! Can't beat the price!'

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Multipurpose Tool - gift idea, multipurpose tool

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I like this knife. It's a more affordable version than the original Swiss Army Climber which is one of my favorite knives out there.

All of the tools on this knife are good. The knife is sturdy and sharp. I've gotten good use out of the bottle opener and the scissors. Corkscrew is helpful, as well.

Is it as nice as the original Climber Economy? No. It's got a plastic or nylon handle which makes it lighter but less cool in my opinion. But is it worth $15? Definitely Victorinox Swiss Army Climber II Pocket Knife

This version of the fabled Swiss Army knife adds a number of useful tools to the basic portfolio of large blade, can opener, bottle opener and awl. With this substantial (yet still pocketable) knife, we now have an additional small blade (GREAT for opening packages), a small pair of scissors, tiny tweezers, a toothpick (how sanitary!) and a corkscrew (a lifesaver for forgetful picnic-ers). The matte finish red plastic grips offer a secure hold.

While this knife is a bit heavy for everyday toting, it's a welcome companion on a hike. Durable and sturdily constructed, I give it a thumbs up.

I had to order this to replace the identical knife that I have owned for 7 years: airport security had to confiscate and destroy it when I accidentally left it in my laptop bag.

The Climber II knife is the knife I carry with me every day: even in the office, it always comes in handy. The can opener has a knack for staying sharp, the scissors often trim stray threads, and the long blade is just the thing for peeling a piece of fruit at lunch. I've also used the leather punch to add holes to my belt (thank you, regular exercise!), the corkscrew easily opens a wine bottle, and the bottle opener and screwdrivers get regular use. What's impressed me the most is the durability of the Victorinox steel: I've put all sorts of stress and leverage on the parts and have yet to break one, even prying loose the lid of an old stuck paint can.

Some quick tips for you:

1) Periodically clean out your knife: carefully open all parts, blow dust out, clean pocket lint, etc. Check the screw holding the scissors and tighen it.

2) Oil the knife: if it starts to get hard to pull out the parts, a drop of 3-in-1 oil at each end and in the middle (for the leather punch/hook handle) works wonders. Let the oil soak in, wipe up the excess, and don't put it back into your pocket until you've had a chance to work the parts back and forth a few times (to get the oil into the hinges) and then let it sit out on a cloth to pick up leftover leakage.

3) Sharpen with care: you should seldom have to sharpen the can opener, but the rest will need periodic sharpening. Think carefully about which angle you apply the whetstone to the scissors: you don't want to have the scissor blades abraded further apart from each other.

Do these things a couple of times a year and this knife will last you forever.

I am pleased with the knife. It has the same blade/tool selection as the super tinker, with one exception, the phillips screwdriver is replaced with a cork screw. However it does not have the "signature" smoothe red plastic housing with a metal "swiss army" insignia. Instead the case is a textured red plastic with a stamped-painted insignia. I miss the phillips screwdriver blade... instead this one has a cork screw. Other than that the knive itself is the usual excellent victoronox swiss army quality. I have carried the "super tinker" for several years and it is like my right hand.

[...]But true to the great brand of Victorinox, this knife is made in Switzerland with the consistent quality Victorinox has produced for over a 100 years. It also comes with a lifetime guarantee against defects. Thanks Victorinox for not letting me down. We need to count on at least one brand to remain consistent with it's quality standards.

For the price, this is a great knife. The blade and tool selection is good. Some may think that the knife is borderline too heavy to carry everyday, but I think it is OK.

The biggest disappointment with this knife for me is that it does not have the finish that I am used to seeing on a Swiss Army knife. Instead of the smooth red plastic with the inlay Swiss Army insignia, this knife's case is a textured red plastic with a stamped insignia. In my opinion, it feels and looks cheaper that what I have come to expect from Victorinox.

Overall, the casing is of little concern to me. What's inside is most important, and this knife offers a lot for the money.

I have had one since I was 12. Recently lost my at Orlando International Airport (forgot to put it in the checked luggage). This is almost the same as the one I lost. The only thing different is the texture and color of the red part (what would you call that, the handle?). It is rougher and slightly darker than the one that I owned. Still the same great knife.

This knife was purchased for my better half once his went missing after being in use 20 + years. True to say a boyscout is lost without his pocketknife but, from the moment he wrapped his hand around it it was like a long lost friend. Aside the weight difference he is very happy and I have not found a gift in years so simple thats gives so much pleasure. Thank you

Rather than recapitulate what other reviewers have mentioned, I'll emphasize two specific points: one, that this knife, with its small size, sturdy construction, useful toolset, stainless materials, and ridiculously low price point, is an unbelievably good value for an everyday-use tool; and two, that it came with both blades literally razor sharp--shaving sharp. This isn't a knife with soul or character to speak of (for that, go to a Laguiole or an Opinel), but its actual day-to-day use value is off the charts.

Edit 03/22/2011: Am very disappointed to have just had to replace this knife. The one previously reviewed now lies somewhere in the filth of Lake Michigan -- don't ask. I didn't get the same model though. For considerably more money I got the Victorinox Compact, which scraps the awl (used it only for cleaning my fingernails, which, really.) and small knife blade (sure, you could delegate tasks between two knife blades in various clever ways [I at first used the large, e.g., for crude tasks and the small for precise; then I tried reserving the large only for edibles; then I tried using the small blade only for work that would preserve its shaving-sharp edge so I'd always have a shaving-sharp edge; etc.; but I eventually decided that keeping both blades clean and sharp, which you ought to do anyway, makes it unnecessary to have two of them -- though with that said, if I still had two, my current policy would be to reserve one blade for anything involving adhesive, which is pretty much the bane of my existence--even more than the muck of Lake Michigan]) but combines the can opener and cap lifter into one tool, leaving you with an appreciably smaller and lighter pocket knife (two layers instead of three) that has blade, scissors, can opener/cap lifter, corkscrew (used by me probably as much or more than anything else on the knife), and hook (completely useless as a hook, but featuring in this case a minimally-useful nail file on its spine, which my Climber II didn't have) and retains the tweezers and toothpick, but adds a wee screwdriver (presumably useful for eyeglasses or similar?), needle, and, way usefully, a ball point pen. If you're even a little enterprising and have an internet connection and $5 you can teach yourself to replace the scales (handles) of the Climber II with ones that include a ball point pen, but you're still stuck with a three-layer pocket knife that unnecessarily divides can opening / cap lifting into two tools (and the combo tool works just as well, believe me; I use it all the time for both tasks) and includes the only-dubiously-useful small blade. For my money (literally) (and despite the inexplicable fact that it costs nearly twice as much, which, murky lakes nothwithstanding, what's an extra $12 divided into the lifetime of the knife?), the Compact is a better bet. Reckon I'll let you know in another 3 years. - Victorinox - Pocket Knife - Gift Idea - Multipurpose Tool'

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Black Gel Lg Optimus V Case - optimus lg gel cas

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This is so awesome, it fits the lg optimus V from virgin perfectly, the only down side is you have to remove the case just to charge it as the hole in the bottom was not cut big enough, no big deal, it slips easily on and off.

This makes the phone non-slip, and it bounces so I feel my phone is a lot more protected. Black Gel Skin Case for LG Optimus S (LS670) Sprint - Optimus Lg Gel Cas'

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Sunglasses - sunglasses

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These are good for a larger face. People will not know that they are protective unless you mention it. The foam cushion backing is interesting, you could take a hit in the face and the glasses will press the foam against your face, maybe bouncers should wear these.

I'm using them as cheap shades, nobody knows the difference. Body Glove 90407 V-Line+ Dual-Lens High Impact Safety Glasses, Black Frame, Smoke Lens

As sunglasses these things are pretty nice. The build quality is impressive and I know they'll hold up fine in my work van center console. They're also very comfortable due to the fact that they're lined with soft gripping foam that also works to keep them from slipping around. Bonus points for style. I deducted one star because the protection is slightly lacking around the bottom and sides, a problem solved by larger lenses.

These glasses look good and are comfortable, once you remove the foam cushion inside. The foam is supposed to help seal off you're eye to keep anything from getting in it, but it's just bulky and uncomfortable. It pulls off easily, but it's a little more involved getting the glue off. Once that's out of the way you have a good looking pair of safety glasses.

Purchased these for my boyfriend who works as a longshoreman on the docks. They are comfortable and I like that they offer a high range of UV, UVB protection for him, are safety glasses so if he gets smacked in the face with something, there's less chance of him losing an eye then with other shades, scratch resistant and the padding inside makes it so the plastic doesn't dig into his face when he slides them on under his helmet. They also came in a really nice bag that he ties to his pack or belt loop so they don't get crushed in his pack.

Cons: They fog up a good bit in the humidity present at the pier. He wishes they were a little darker to cut back on the sun going into his eyes more, but they have a good level of visibility I would be worried he would lose with darker glasses - no good in a dangerous job. Good price, super saver shipping, and do offer a decent bit of protection so four stars. - Sunglasses'

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Odor Eliminator - odor eliminator, dr scholls

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These work well but unlike other shoeinserts they come in a size 12 not thirteen. So if your over a size 12 your out of luck with this insert. I have them in my size 13 boots but any larger and this would be very uncomfortable. Dr. Scholl's Odor-X Odor Fighting Insoles, 1-Pair Packages (Pack of 4)

-These insoles provide just a little bit of comfort cush, but not support so don't expect that.

-The printed guide on the bottom of the sole that allows you to cut them to size is slightly inaccurate. I would cut the line which is a size or 2 bigger than your actual shoe size, and then cut edges and corners necessary to fitting your particular kind of shoe.

-The odor fighting ability of these is pretty good. My main problem was getting rid of that smell females tend to get from wearing nylons and shoes at work all day, and this got the job done. With regular nylon washing and these insoles my shoes and feet remained odor free for about 2 months before replacing the insoles.

Overall, for the value and efficiency I will buy these insoles again. I have also turned 2 other females co-workers onto these insoles who also like them.

I hope this was helpful.

These are a MUST have for anyone with a shoe odor problem. I tried shoe powders and they didn't get the job done. I also tried pure baking soda, but bacteria feed off corn starch products so that made any slight case of athletes feet worse! I tried other odor insoles and they only lasted a few days. I was at a loss as too what to do and the shoe odor was becoming a social problem.

Then I found Dr. Scholl's odor insoles. I tried them and figured they would fail like everything else. To my surprise these things have been wonderful. I have had ZERO problems with odor since putting them in my shoes. Maybe now I can keep a pair of tennis shoes longer than a month without having to throw them out. Give these a try and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.*******

I did do a few other things that seemed to help. 1) I started buying thin canvas tennis shoes to allow my feet to breath 2) I bought 2-3 pairs of shoes that I wear on a regularly and rotate wearing them so they get a chance to dry out COMPLETELY before wearing them again. 3) Our bodies toxins are released throught sweat glands in the feet and can cause odor, so I did a full metal detox from my health food store. Those 3 things in combination with Dr. Scholl's inserts have totally stopped the problem. HIGHLY recommend!!

UPDATE::: I think the metal detox was the real secret to my cure but I still wear the Dr. Scholl's inserts. You may have to replace them with new ones every month or two for really bad problems. But nothing else on the market can touch these inserts for removing odor problems. I give this product 5-stars all the way!

Confined in the combined leather, rubber, and nylon contraptions we collectively call "shoes", our feet do not air out until the shoes are removed. As a result, our feet sweat, and in time, that sweat promotes bacterial growth, and this produces the characteristic odor of "smelly" feet. In order to get rid of the odor, either one gets rid of the bacteria, which is virtually impossible, or one eliminates the sweat, or chemically treats the sweat. Dr. Scholl's Odor-X uses a sweat absorbing layer to wick off excess moisture, and then beneath this layer is a thin layer of activated carbon which deodorizes the moisture. Activated charcoal is carbon. Carbon is a natural filter that absorbs all sorts of impurities. It continues working until all the carbon is inactivated. Thus, these odor-x inserts will continue to render your feet and shoes odorless until the carbon is depleted. Depending on how much one's feet sweat determines how long the inserts are effective. Generally, in my experience, the inserts have to be replaced perhaps 3-4 times a year. This not only prolongs the life of your shoes, it also promotes a healthier foot/skin, and of course odor is neutralized too.

The inserts come in pairs (this pack has 4 pairs), and each is trimmed with a scissors to fit inside the shoes. A maximum size of a mens' size 12 is possible with these inserts. The inserts are not very thick, thus, one hardly notices them. However, if your shoes are tight to begin with, the added thickness may cause an uncomfortable tight fit.

All of my shoes have these inserts. When I take off my shoes at a guest's house, I no longer worry about my "stinking" feet.

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These inserts are not bad, but they don't last as long as I would have expected them (meaning don't protect from odor for a long time). And they stick to your shoes which makes it a little bit hard to remove - they leave sticky bits behind. Not very pretty looking, but works for boots.

I can't believe how well these work. I had used powdered foot sprays before but they never did anything. These eliminated ALL odor from my shoes and feet.

I used them on a pair of older Adidas shoes that I had to stop wearing because after an hour of wearing them I could smell the odor when walking around. By the end of the first day almost all the odor was gone. By the end of wearing them the second day there was no odor at all.

I was a little worried that these would bunch up or slide around but they stay put just fine.

Very highly recommended!

I don't review things usually, but I simply had to review these! Before my review, I should point out: as another reviewer said, if you have bigger feet, you might be out of luck. But I'm a size 11.5 and had no problem.

To the point: these things work like a charm. I routinely "powerwalk" several miles around Manhattan at about 4.5mph for pleasure and to get where I'm going fast...and as the weather got above freezing, my feet and shoes started to get stinky after such walks. I read positive reviews of these insoles, went and bought some, and they're unbelievable. Tonight I walked ~5 miles at a very fast pace and was delighted to arrive at home with zero foot (or shoe) odor. I have no idea how long they'll last, but I'll continue buying them. Highly recommended. - Dr Scholls - Insoles - Odor Eliminator'

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Laptop Backpack - computer, laptop bag

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I was (and still am) looking for a stylish, sleek, leather laptop bag that I can wear as a backpack since I take the bus and walk to work. I find that over the shoulder bags tend to put to much strain on just one shoulder, so am opting for a business type backpack. From the picture this bag looks sleek and stylish. When I actually got it, its huge! It's clunky, forget about getting anything out of it quickly, like money, wallet, phone, id...anything. There are no exterior (quick to access) pockets. This means you have to actually take it off, turn it around, undo the outside clasp, then open the akward, tall pockets in the bag, while making sure nothing else falls out. Simply put, I hate it! This bag might be what other people are looking for, but for me it's simply too big and cumbersome. On top of everything else, the backpack straps are connected to the bag with metal loops on an extended flap. This causes the bag to hang away from your back. If you're ever on the bus, busy city streets, or busy conference centers, you will definitely be hitting people with this bag. To recap...I hate it! Mobile Edge MEBPWX Komen Paris Backpack Black

When I purchased this backpack for my laptop, I was unsure whether it would accommodate my lap top. The dimensions on the page said that it would fit up to a 15" screen lap top. Well I have Dell Inspiron with a 17" screen, and it fits. It is snug, but it works. It has three separate compartments; for your laptop, files and miscellaneous items, and all of you adaptors and things that you use along with your computer. There is also a make-up bag attached also. The bag appears to be sewn together well. The straps are comfortable and the pink and black is so cute. Overall, I have no complaints. I love it.

I'm a longtime laptop user, and I've never had a bag that was so roomy and stylish. Its also very comfortable to wear on your back, which many laptop bags are not. Its also very durable and well constructed. I have a macbook, and it fits nicely and protects the computer very well.

And it LOOKS good :)

Shipping was fast and traceable online. Bought this product for my girlfriend and she loves it. She had always complained about her shoulders when carrying her notebook computer because of the weight. This backpack has many compartments and lots of padding. Plenty room for all her books, pens and cell phone along with computer parts. I highly recommend this product and it was a pleasure buying from pc connection thru amazon.com.

I have had my Mobile Edge backpack for almost two years now. I am just finishing law school, and needed a large bag to hold my laptop and a book or two. I also wanted something that wasn't unattractive. This back is big, and boxy, but is attractive enough that I have received a few compliments on it. However, that's about all. The straps on the back are attached with a weak material (seems like nylon covered in leather or some leather like material) and I am now just waiting for them to break. The zipper on the laptop compartment randomly refused to unzip, and is now not functioning. The area that zips at the top of the laptop compartment has no padding or protection, so if your bag falls over, the laptop could be easily damaged. The bag is huge on the outside, but never held more than my laptop and one book. I would assume something as large as this would hold more. Although there are quite a few interior compartments that I do like, you have to unbuckle the flap, unzip, and dig in. Nothing's easily accessible or convenient.

I was surprised how large this was when I opened the box. However, I can fit my 15" laptop and several files inside. It has slots for your PDA or cell phone, and I carry my wallet in there as well. It is very comfortable to carry, too, and I have gotten multiple compliments. The only downside that I can see is having to open/close the flap each time you want your phone or PDA while traveling. I have taken to leaving it unclasped while I am stationary. The front flap is leather.

I love this backpack. It has enough room to carry my laptop, cords, a few notebooks, pens and other small ancillary items like my iPod and cell phone, etc. It's not huge, though, so you can't carry a ton of stuff, which is good for the back, but it works and it is so dang cute, too.

This is my favorite backpack. It's cute AND functional. It doesn't feel like you are carrying all the weight that you actually are. The compartment for the laptop is very well padded and when i am not carrying my laptop with me i can fit my flute in there as well. The front compartment is very functional and has pockets for cords and my phone, keys, wallet, palm pilot, etc. One of the best things i bought for college! I look forward to using it daily very much!

I received this backpack from my mother in law as a Xmas gift 3 years ago and I have loved it ever since. Now I am looking to replace it and can't find anything near it in style or function.

I travel with a laptop all over the world and I have learned the hard way not to carry shoulder bags. When you're humping it through Heathrow, you'll understand what I mean: It's got to roll or be a backpack. I get compliments on this bag wherever I go. One woman in Atlanta actually gasped when I turned around and she saw my bag, exclaiming " Great bag - where did you get it?"

It is very roomy if needed as it expands when you add more to it. It also makes a great foot rest on airplanes under the seat in front of you, so you can lift your legs a bit on those international flights. Lastly, when you get caught with 3 bags (suitcase, purse and laptop), I've found most of my hand bags will fit into the middle compartment, at least as long as it takes to get on the plane! - Laptop Backpack - Laptop - Laptop Bag - Computer'

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These pants are great for hiking, plenty of pockets, I like the drawstrings on the ankles which pull the pants up above my boots. The material is thin for warm weather. I haven't used the zip off leg feature yet but I am sure I will as the weather warms. Columbia Women's Silver Ridge Stretch Convertible Pant,Fossil,10

It is listed as womens extended sizes being available. I ordered 2X of these pants, waited 22 days for their arrival, then opened a pair of womens size 2 pants. I called the seller and he stated no there was no extended sizes available for those pants. Very disappointing to have waited that long for nothing.'

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Portable Hard Drive - laptop hard drive, hard drive

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Read the 5 pages of support issues on this drive in Seagate's forums or the 30+ pages in Apple's forums (and note: this isn't an issue exclusive to Apple systems)... or read the reviews at Newegg... this drive has MAJOR reliability issues.

Don't believe all these 5 star reviews from people who reviewed the drive the day they installed it. It will run great when you first put it in.

But 15-60 days in you will start hearing clunking noises. Your system will start freezing for a second or two here or there. The drive's load cycle count will start to skyrocket (to the point that even under "normal" use the drive will fail within a year by Seagate's own numbers). If you're really unlucky, the drive will suddenly die.

Don't play russian roulette with your data. Don't fall for this drive's relatively low price or nice specs.

The most important spec in a hard drive is reliability. This one sucks. Seagate Momentus 7200 750 GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16 MB Cache 2.5 Inch Internal Notebook Hard Drive -Bare Drive ST9750420AS

I am not going to say there is something wrong with these drives, because at the end of the day I'm only one guy with a bad experience. I'll just offer my review here so that people get a full perspective. I have had two of these fail on me in a row, failing offline SMART tests. When it was working, the drive was very fast and quiet, though, so I can certainly understand the high marks people give these drives when they work.

I think it is fair to say that Seagate is really running these at the ragged edge of what is possible. While the transfer rates can approach 90 Mb/s at the edge of the platter, according to a few quick tests I ran, the transfer rate fluctuates greatly, and the drive shows a pretty constant stream of software-corrected (ECC) errors. In other words, you're not losing data, but the data coming off the drive is on the border of what is readable, such that the drive needs to rely on error correction and/or rereads (hence the fluctuating speeds) to get the data off. I base these conclusions on the fact that tests of data on the inside of the platter (which has much less speed) are much more reliable (albeit slower).

If you do decide to get one of these, do yourself a favor and backup (which you should do anyways, because all hard drives are subject to fail at any time).

This particular drive was housed in my mid-2009 MacBook Pro, purchased directly from Apple and customized (3.06GHz processor, 500GB hard drive). I purchased the system on August 06, 2009.

On February 02, 2010, the hard drive suffered a complete failure. I was not informed what model of drive was in the system at the time of purchase, but when the Apple Store returned the failed drive to me so that I could try to extract data from it, I learned that it was this particular Seagate model. (And they replaced it with the EXACT SAME DRIVE. Meaning that I have to purchase a new drive of my own out of pocket, from a manufacturer of hard drives that hasn't ended up with critical drive failures every single time I have used one. And unfortunately, 7200RPM 500GB drives are not common.)

I cannot stress enough that you DO NOT PURCHASE THIS HARD DRIVE. It has known reliability issues and numerous reports of complete failures, and there is very little chance that any data recovery will be possible -- not even in prohibitively expensive clean room recovery situations. The drive frequently fails within six months of use. I currently have the failed drive in an enclosure and hooked up to a PC running Kernel for Macintosh in the hope of possibly recovering a tiny bit of data, but it's not looking good. If recovery fails absolutely, I will be opening the drive to examine the disk for known, common damage indicators (such as the 'death ring' around the spindle).

Tomorrow, I will be going out and purchasing a new drive to install myself. I will not have this happen again. Do not let positive reviews and excuses about this being a 'rare failure' lure you into purchasing this shoddy piece of equipment, known to be defective but still being distributed! This is one of the most unreliable hard drives I have ever had the displeasure of using. I have had bad luck in general with Seagate drives, even on external disks that are not being taxed by running an OS.

Reliability is key in a hard drive, and this drive does not measure up in the least. If you need a larger hard drive like I do, or at least one that spins at 7200RPM for those of us who run software that requires frequent data access, I recommend purchasing a lower capacity 7200RPM drive from another manufacturer (Hitachi and Western Digital have yet to fail me), plus a second internal drive and a separate enclosure to use as additional portable storage.

We can, of course, wait for Seagate to release a firmware update that fixes the problems with this drive. However, after months of silence on the matter, it's clear that they're as reliable as this hard drive is -- not at all. Do what you have to do to avoid buying this unit, and if you get a new notebook computer, make sure the FIRST thing you do is check what model hard drive you have. If it's this one, scrap it ASAP and buy something that actually works. Notebook hard drives are cheap. Data recovery (with no guarantee of success) is not, and neither is your data itself. Protect it. Back up regularly, and don't buy Seagate.

I bought this drive a few months ago and about a week after installed it started to make a noise that sounds like a bunch of marbles are loose inside my MacMini. It also makes beeping noises here and there...The noises are starting to become more prevalent so I went to Seagates site to have it swapped out...they want to charge me 19.99 in order to send me out one first so that way there isn't any down time...What a crock!...I wouldn't recommend getting this drive or any Seagate product...They obviously know they have problem with their drives because they are charging you 19.99 to have it replaced in a timely fashion..Should have bought a HITACHI!!!! - Hard Drive - Laptop Hard Drive - Laptop - 7200 Rpm'

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