Disc Storage - cd, media

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The price was good, but the paper is a bit thinner than the slightly more expensive sleeves I had been buying. While I am not dissatisfied with the product, I probably would buy a slightly heavier brand next time. MaxellBlank Media, CD/DVD Paper Sleeve 100

I have used the Colombian brand of DVD/CD sleeves for years but finding them has become difficult so I opted to try the Maxell brand. They do the job but are a little thinner paper quality than the Colombian brand.

These Maxel sleeves are a good value and do what they are supposed to do: protect CDs and DVDs from dust and scratches. I only have a need to buy a few boxes a year, but these Maxel sleeves hold up well and do the job: they are the product I buy repeatedly from Amazon. Good product, convenient ship to my door, good value, no complaints.

I should have listened to the other reviewers who said the paper quality was too thin. I thought it wouldn't matter much to me, but it does. This paper is very cheap, not even worth the $6.00. I know it's just a paper sleeve, but you can find better quality for cheaper. - Cd Storage - Sleeves - Media - Cd'

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Running Headphones - sport headphones, earphones

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Worth it!! I've been waiting for this item to come out on the market. I've gone through about 5-6 pairs of different headsets. Earbuds would ALWAYS fall out after the first 2 steps of running. I think I may have a small ear canal? I then tried ones that wrap around your ear. That was okay but then after long runs they would start to get uncomfortable and hurt also the cord would snag if I turned my head.

This headset was a Very well thought out design. It uses 1 cord not 2 like alot of headphones out there. The cord is short maybe 18 inches long. This is nice because you don't have to worry about a cable flopping around when you run. It also comes with an extension cable that connects to make it longer if you want and has a volume adjuster attached if you need to change the volume on the fly. It fits very well and is very comfortable. I don't feel it when I run. The sound quality is a huge bonus. I'm happy with this purchase and I know there are alot of runners out there that have the same problem I had. I hope this review helps. Sennheiser PMX 680 Sports Earbud Headphone with Volume control & Neckband

I had originally tried a pair of the Senheiser PMX80 headphones and they fit so terrible I had to return them. They were way too tight and gave me a headache. Other people said the same thing. These PMX 680's are a vast improvement in every way. They fit better, sound better, and look better. To clarify, these are not Adidas headphones, but are Senheiser with an Adidas branding.



The sound quality is great with strong base and crisp highs. They sound far better than your average headphone and light years better than crummy ipod buds. The fit is perfect and they are very lightweight. They are comfortable for long listening yet firm enough to stay put for vigorous runs. I wore them for over an hour the other day and they never moved and I hardly knew they were there. This is finally the perfect set of quality sounding headphones for exercising.



They come with a short cord for armband iPod players, and an extension cord with volume control if you want to pocket your player. The cord is strong and stays flexible even in cold weather. A couple things I should mention. While these are perfectly suited for aerobic type exercising, they don't work well for other types. Because of the neckband they will get pushed out of your ears if you lay back on anything, like a bench or exercise machine. Also, they will not fit with a snug beanie cap for running outside in cool weather, nor can I wear them under my snowboard helmet.



All in all these are fantastic headphones for what they are intended for, and are a vast improvement over previous Senheiser neckband headphones.

The first thing I want to comment on is the build quality. I have to assume people getting these headphones are probably running or working out with them. I have never had a pair of headphones that fit comfortably while running. Ear buds fall out (I swear my right ear is misshapen and pushes earbuds out), around the head headphones are uncomfortable and the earpads get hot and sweaty, and even a cheap set of earbuds I bought that are like the PMX680 and wrap around the ear didn't fit right and had a tendancy to fall out frequently.



The PMX680 is about as good as I can imagine for wearing while running. The headphones fit in the ear and do not budge, even if you give the cord a decent tug. The headphones themselves are made of flexible and light plastic that can probably take a pretty good beating but is fairly unobtrusive. The earbuds sit just outside of the ear canal and are made of a sticky (through friction) silicone like substance, but come with optional foam pads which I choose to use. The earbuds can cause some discomfort, they are a little tight in the ear canal and put a fair amount of pressure on it. I don't mind much because it isn't noticeable once I start running and even when I'm at work using the headphones at my desk it isn't much of an issue. The cord seems like its very sturdy at the connection sites to the headphones and the plug. I can't imagine it wearing out like other pairs of headphones have. The extension cord itself is also sturdy but the volume adjuster isn't terribly useful and feels a little cheap, however I wouldn't consider it a very important feature. The headphones come with a clip to pin the cord to your shirt and prevent it from pulling when you move, the extension cable also has a clip on the volume adjuster as well. Both of these can be handy.



The reason I give these headphones a 3 is the price and sound quality prevent it from earning a higher score. For $60 I expected better sound from them. The stock "premium" headphones that came from my zune sound better than these. The bass is nice and surprisingly punchy for earbuds, however the mids and high end sound weak and a little muffled. The sound quality is comparable, maybe a little better than an average pair of $20-$30 over ear headphones off the shelf at a Target or Best Buy (which are overpriced headphones to begin with).



In spite of the disappointing sound quality I'm happy with the purchase. The PMX680 should last me forever and sound quality isn't my number 1 concern when I'm running anyway. I just don't think they should be priced at $60. I expect more from Sennheiser based on the brand's reputation and other headphones I've had from them. - Sennheiser - Headphones - Sport Headphones - Earphones'

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Dvi Cable - dvi to hdmi cable, eforcity

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Works as advertised. One of the best prices for an HDMI cable.



Do NOT pay the crazy $70 to $150 for HDMI cables at the retail stores. These cables are EXACTLY the same.

In fact these cables even have an RF Choke on both ends of the cable.



I purchases the following cables from this company:



HDMI to DVI to connect...

iMac 20" Intel CoreDuo 2.0 GHz computer to my

Sharp Aquos LC46D62U 46" 1080p LCD HDTV. The picture quality is excellent.





HDMI to HDMI to connect...

Sony PS3 to my

Sharp Aquos LC46D62U 46" 1080p LCD HDTV. The picture quality is excellent. Eforcity Black 6FT /2 Meter HDMI Male to DVI Male Cable

If you need to connect your computer with DVI to an HDTV via HDMI use this cable.



I have my 37" vizio connect to my PC , DVI plugs to my computer, HDMI side plugs to my TV.



With a wireless keyboard and mouse, the surfing experience is awesome.



Judging from previous review if you have new devices like PS3 or DVD player with HDMI output you can output to a DVI LCD monitor but chances are you would just output to your large screen HDTV.

Bought this to connect my PS3 HDMI to my Samsung HDTV DVI input.

It was very inexpensive, and works great. The connectors

were not the smoothest to insert on the DVI end, but a little

wiggling got them seated, and the resultant picture is perfect.

Plain and simple, hooked up my computer up to the big LG lcd tv. Simple and it worked. Had to of course adjust the settings on the card and the zoom aspect settings on the tv but that is to be expected with this type of connection. Quick delivery and great price. Picture looks great, vibrant colors, makes it all sorts of fun to watch movies off the computer. So if you need this cable this one does the job.

and eforcity is also a good thing, They've never let me down in anyway, they rock!

As another reviewer has found, the DVI end is manufactured to questionable standards. Mine took more than a little wiggling, it needed a flathead screwdriver to straightened it into more of a box. But at the price, a little flaw is no big deal and the video quality was unaffected.

Bought this cable thinking I got a bargain on a cheap dvi to hdmi cable for my macbook pro and panasonic lcd hdtv but it didn't work. Tried it on all the hdmi ports and got nothing. My macbook's screen kept flashing blue as if it was trying to connect to an external monitor but no picture was showing up on my tv. I've read others with macs saying the cable worked and others said it didn't. Guess I was one of the unlucky ones.

What can i say, I bought one of these cables several months ago to hook up my DVI laptop to my tv HDMI input. I liked it so much, I purchased a second one for my other television. It works exactly as you expect. Construction quality is great, picture quality is great. I don't think the higher priced ones will do any better (though I have not tried). I liked this cable enough to come back and leave some positive feedback so others can benefit.

I was able to use the cable to output full 1080p to a Dell S2309w 23 inch monitor from both my laptop computer and a Sony playstation 3. I am also able to view Blu-Ray disks at full 1080p from the ps3 so that proves it can handle HDCP. Great price on this item, why pay much more for other cables when this cable does it all? This cable is a DVI-D dual link 24 pin cable (as opposed to a single link 19 pins). The cable packaging says "DVI-M" which confused me -I'm not sure what DVI-M means but since it worked perfectly for all my uses I am extremely pleased with this product. The price is unbeatable. - Dvi Cable - Dvi To Hdmi Cable - Hdmi Cable - Eforcity'

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Excellent Product - easy to use, inversion table

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This is my first inversion table, so I do not know how others are designed or operate. I purchased this one based on the sturdy look of the table, as I am about 210lbs (and 5'11").

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I have no disc between my 1st vertebrae and my pelvis. I had built an inversion table in my old house, but it was fastened to the beams in the basement, so I needed a portable unit.



My Criteria: Support my weight easily, Fold for easy storage, easy to operate for my family members.



Very sturdy and quality construction. It uses 1 1/2" steel tube and the welds look great. The hand rails are nicely padded and very well attached. The balance of the table in operation is great.



Easy to assemble. It took me nearly as long to unpack and unwrap all the parts as it did to put it together.

I'd say assembly was about an hour from unopened box to finish. The hardware is laid out in a nice blister pack with the steps labeled on the pack (though one step did not match the instructions, but this is minor).

The tools included worked very well. You may need a second set of hands to help fasten the table to the swing arms.



In use: a lot of other reviews for other tables talk about the pressure on the feet. This is somewhat of an item with this table as well. This one does have the U-shaped cups at the back of the ankles which seem to work pretty well. The padding on the front bar is quite good. When in use your feet seem to be allowed to form a partial "en-point" (think: Ballet) which is OK, but seems it could be better. I do not know if other tables keep your feet "square" when in use, or if this is common. (Of course you have to remember, your feet and ankles are NOT used to this sort of thing!)



I ended up wrapping some towels around the front bar; combined with socks and shoes this makes the pressure on the feet entirely tolerable.



This combined with keeping the table at about a 45 deg angle (instead of full inversion) allows me to hang for ten minutes or more. Plus I can rest my arms in the handrails in this position.



The height adjustment is geared more towards balance than where your head ends up. I set the height for mine at 5'11" and it balances me excellently. I can raise my arms and immediately begin to upright. Changing the setting for a shorter person allows me to attempt sit-ups, and can use the hand rails to upright. My head does end up hanging off the end of the table somewhat, about at the base of the skull. This may be an issue for some folks. I'm fine with it. The padding of the table is adequate, but not "cushy". There is no headrest cushion or anything like that.



The table folds up very easily with the pull of a pin. It is a bit heavy to move around, but this is because it is a sturdy, well built table. The handrails offer excellent handles for maneuvering the table around.



Gripes: (all of which are minor, but here they are) When moving the table around in the folded position, it wants to unfold. a latch or strap would be very handy.



It did have a small tear in the edge of the pad. I think this occurred in shipping, as there were a few small splinters on the underlying plywood. I cannot see this as a QC oversight from the factory. Note that I have yet to notice this spot again since I have starting using it.



It would be nice if the lock pin had a lanyard or something, as I never know what to do with the pin when the unit is folded. I can tie it with some string I suppose.



There is no indexing for the table position. It uses an adjustable strap, which works fine, just not as convenient. I suppose if you are willing to pay more, you can get this on a table. I'm just fine with it as is.



I'm giving this table 5 stars as I think it is an excellent table for the money. I am quite surprised I can get a table of this quality for the price (about $120). I've used this table about 9 sessions so far, and I can already tell something is different. The pain is not as precise and seems to be abating.

If you can overlook the minor quirks, this table should serve reliably for years. Ironman LX300 Inversion Therapy Table

After much research,I opted for the Ironman LX300(1)Because of the name (I have an elliptical that I have been using for 5 days a week for years & (2) The price.I wasn't dissapointed the structure is sound.Assembly was extremely simple,between 20-30 minutes on my own.Not much more to say really.It did the job better than I could have dreamed.I had used an inversion table once at a friends.The ankle straps really hurt me.Not with the Ironman.A pleasure,very comfortable.

Easy to set-up (took ~20 minutes), very sturdy and easy to use. The height and leg adjustments are easy to change, the padded backboard is very comfortable and moving from upright to inversion and back is very easy with the nicely padded handles. And, most importantly, my back feels great after a couple weeks of use.



The only thing I suggest is using your own wrenches for assembly if you can, the ones provided work but seemed just a little off-sized so they created some knuckle busting moments until I grabbed my own crescent wrench. - Easy To Use - Back Pain Relief - Comfortable - Inversion Table'

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Htc Thunderbolt

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Shiny plastic black case fits very well and sleek. Outer case fits pretty good and feels good in hand. Nice non slip rubber. I would highly recommend this iten and price very resonable compared to whats in big box stores. USA Gear Rugged Impact-Absorbing 2-in-1 Protective Dual Layer Case for Verizon HTC Thunderbolt ** Includes Accessory Bag

This case feels durable and seems like it would protect against falls. There is a plastic case that goes around your phone first, then there is a rubber outer case that goes on top of that It seems like there will be some kind of shock aborption in the event of any drops. The design/style is pretty nice too.

I absolutely love this case. I initially bought this item as a backup but my first choice was cute and a total flop. Typically, I gravitate toward things that are frilly and girly...and pink. This is certainly none of thse things but I wouldn't trade it for anything else. It's complete protection for my Thunderbolt. I thought it would be too bulky, but it's not and it has an aesthetic appeal that I don't quite get. Translation: I thought it would be ugly... (I like all things pretty) but I really like the way it looks while it does an awesome job of protecting my phone. I am 100% satisfied and would recommend this to anyone, especially anyine who is hard on phones.

I bought a flimsy hard cover prior to this one that when dropped it would pop open. I hated that and got this one. So far there haven't been any major drops, but the cover has held up to regular drops quite nicely.

rushing to get a cool cover for my new thunderbolt and searching every website, i found this one. great grip, has a hard cover under the heavy rubber cover. one thing it needs (for me) is a belt clip for a quick way to hook the phone on me and also clip it into my $1.oo bracket on my dashboard. well made. this also solved the the problem of activating the stupid google search button.

I ordered this product expecting a knock-off Otterbox style case. I didn't expect the quality to be overly high but what you receive is frankly piss poor. Firstly the product came opened and used leading me to believe it was returned and the reasons for that quickly became very obvious. The product feels extremely cheap and shoddy. The case material catches extremely easily within my pants pocket and also gathered an extreme amount of lint when I placed it in my pocket just to test the case. When removing the case for a return it was near impossible to remove the snap on clip case. It's nice that it was tightly on and all but considering that it goes inside the rubber outer covering making me use a knife to slowly over five or six minutes remove the case without damaging it seems overly drastic. Good luck swapping batteries easily with this case. All in all an awful product. For the price buy either a case directly from Verizon or find another product on Amazon. While most of those cases are no gems of quality either they are far beyond this cases build quality. If this products falls into a $5-$8 range perhaps it'd deserve a higher rating and be more reflective upon what you should expect to get.'

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Iphone Car Mount - cell phone holder, automotive

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Installed a few days ago. Grips phone well, in various positions. Releases easily (one button). Careful w/ mounting hooks. They are thin (to fit into vent slats) and have to be bowed when removed (to disengage hook). Just be careful and take your time. Installed, seems solid. Design allows for lots of vent/dash designs. For the price, don't think you can go wrong. Luxmo universal car vent or dash mount phone holder with adjustable grip

I like the way it attaches to the vent or dash. I prefer the vent mount. The base of the holder should be larger so that the cell phone can rest securely in the holder. You have to pinch the adjustable sides very tightly or the phone will fall out. This could be eliminated with a larger base.

I've had this device for my Samsung SCH-a870 phone for a few months now, but recently 1 of the tabs broke off making it useless.

When it wasn't broken it sorta did its job. It didn't fit as snug as i had hoped and have had multiple times where the part that attached to the phone would come loose.

I tried other universal cell phone holders that either damaged the vent louvers or would not stay attached. This was the only one I found to stay in place and firmly hold my cell phone or ipod. My wife liked it so much I had to buy another one for me.

Unfortunately the device did not adapt to my vent, so I had to use the supplied adhesive. It did not hold, even though I thoroughly cleaned the area of adhesion.

The phone is held well by the holder, though, but the whole setup keeps falling off where it is attached to my dash, because of the poor adhesive.

I tried the peel-and-stick mount first (after of course, cleaning the site really well). It stayed for a few days, then fell off after a few bumps in the roads, so now I use it on the vents which works just fine. What more do you want for 5 bucks? - Car Mounts - Automotive - Cell Phone Holder - Car Mount'

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Cards - cardstock, cards

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I've been looking for just plain cards to embellish. This comes closest to being something that an embelishment can be added to without crumpling. Although the weight is fairly decent the color is not ivory, it is sort of a muted yellow. I will order from these folks again, but will see what they have in white. 50 Blank Greeting Cards & Envelopes 5x7 A7 Ivory

the envelopes are very flimsy and the ivory is yellow. very disapointed i bought them to make sets of photo cards for gifts and they were not usable. i went to a local print shop. i paid twice the money and got three times the value.

It took a number of returns to Amazon website before this product was available for sale. I had previously purchased the white version of the blank cards, which were consistently available.



I found the weight of the card itself to be excellent for my purpose, which is to make photo cards. The envelopes were of lesser weight, but I do not think that the lesser weight will be a problem in the long run. I have purchased blank Ivory cards from at least two other vendors, and the color of "Ivory" has been fairly different overall, with the Darice product being more yellow, but not unattractively so.



The only complaint I have is that the plastic wrapping for the envelops was very tight and resulted in many of the envelopes being turned up at one of the narrow sides. I have tried to use weights to straighten them out, and whether that works is yet to be seen.



I do have one real irritation with either Amazon or the dealer. The price for the Ivory cards was approximately $2.00 more than for the white, and after I purchased three packs of Ivory cards, within a day or so, the price went up another dollar. I know this is business, but it was disheartening to see business principles applied so quickly.

These are BUTTERCUP not Ivory, if you plan to print an image on them it they may not be suitable. I had planned on printing a photo on them but got around the problem by printing the image on photo paper and getting the kids to "volunteer" pasting them onto the cars. Looks great, the envelopes are decent too.



Worth the money if you don't mind the color!

I bought these cards to draw holiday flowers on them with colored pencils. The smooth surface does really work well with color pencils. Very satisfied with my purchase. I will definitely buy these again!

These cards are a decent value for the price, but I agree with other reviews that the ivory color is not very nice. It's kind of yellow, and doesn't really look good with any embellishment I've tried yet. - Cardstock - Cards - Paper'

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Body Ball - ball, exercise

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At 5'1", this stability ball is perfect for my height Although the photo shows the ball to be a silvery color, mine is actually a pearly white, which I prefer. Working out with the ball is fun, so it makes it seem much easier. My abs and arms really felt it the next day. Valeo Body Ball (55 cm)

I orgianlly ordered the white ball withut realizing that it was meant for people shorter than I am (5' 9"). The Amazon page for it never mentioned that different balls were for different height users. When the ball arrived the sizing was made clear on the box. So I returned it and ordered this ball (Blue, 65CM) which is meant for my height. Having used balls in my health club, but without ever noticing their size, I was surprised at how large 65 cm was. When properly inflated this ball is too large for me; many of the exercises one does with these balls require wrapping the legs around the ball, which is difficult when it is too large. On the Amazon order page for this (blue) ball and the larger (red) ball, the size/height relationship is stated, and I do fall into the range of this 65 cm ball. But it is simply too large--a fact you can't realize until you inflate it.

I love this exercise ball. I am a small person and the size is perfect for me. This ball would be a great addition to any fitness routine because you can tailor your routine to your level. I especially enjoy giving my abs a workout with this ball!

This ball works great. I am 5'4" and this ball is perfect for me. I have had it for a few months and I use it a lot. It's white and surprisingly shows no signs of dirt or hard use. The rubber surface keeps you in position on the ball. A great buy.

I love the body ball. I bought it for a specific purpose but if you aren't sure how to incorporate the body ball into your workout, it comes with a few exercises you can try. It was also reletively cheap.

Excellent exercise aid. Very durable and priced well. Previously, I had a 65 cm ball which was too large for me. Now that I have the correct size I find that I can perform core strenghtening excercises without back pain.

When I took it out of the box, besides its extremely strong chemical odor, I noticed it seemed to have some kind of wet substance all over it that rubbed off on my hands when I touched it (the consistency of lotion). I have no idea what it was. On the plus side, it comes with a measuring tape to let you know when it is inflated enough. However, the pump that comes with it was extremely labor intensive and a lot of pumping didn't accomplish much. The smell and the wet feel of the plastic was enough for me. I'm going to buy another higher quality brand. I guess you get what you pay for! - Ball - Stability Ball - Body Ball - Exercise'

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Canon G10 - g10, camera accessories

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First, I hate proprietary batteries and expensive ones in particular. However, this battery is different. Yes, it's expensive. But it lasts a long time without recharging. I always shoot with the screen on so I am using it to its full potential. I've never run the battery down--I've shot 500-600 photos a day and it's never run down.



I probably shouldn't have even bought an extra battery, but I now rotate batteries and I always have a safety net if needed. I purchased it because I was going on vacation and wanted to make sure I would only need to charge once/day. I take lots of photos and did not want to be without a battery.



If you need an extra one (be sure you do), this is worth the price. Canon NB-7L Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for Canon G10 & G11 Digital Cameras (Retail Package)

A real Canon NB-7L is expensive but performs well and includes built in safety features to protect your investment in the G10 as well as your own safety. In my opinion that's worth five stars. Less expensive third party branded batteries may provide the same or similar performance and safety.



The concern is that when you buy a Canon branded battery from auction sites or marketplaces with unbelievably low prices, even if they are described as used, you may put your camera at risk. I purchased one such questionable battery and even comparing it side by side with the genuine Canon battery that came with my camera, cosmetic differences were very difficult to find.



I determined it to be what I believe is a fake by weighing it and comparing the weight with known good batteries. The genuine Canon battery that came with my camera weighs 48.3 grams, a second genuine Canon battery purchased from well respected professional photo dealer in original Canon tamperproof packaging weighs 48.2 grams. The bargain Canon battery weighed in at 39.6 grams. The weight difference indicates that something is missing from the fake, either the cells are lower capacity or the safety protection circuits were left out. Check out the Canon site or do a search for "fake Canon battery" to learn more about it.



The seller was quick to refund my full payment when I returned the battery and told me that he buys from liquidators so he believed the battery to be genuine. He has a good reputation and based on his handling of the issue, I believe him to be a good seller.



I made a similar weight comparison with my larger BP-511A batteries for my Canon 40D. Two genuine Canon batteries weighed around 79 grams each and a well respected third party branded battery weighed 76.5 grams. Close enough since they came from different manufacturers that I have no concerns about quality of the well performing third party battery and use it as a back-up in my DSLR.



Has anyone weighed the good third party branded batteries? That would be interesting information.

This battery is one of the best li-ion batteries I have ever come across. As a camera salesman, I have been able to see and use just about every camera li-ion battery out there. I own the G10 and I use it daily. This battery lasts an extremely long time on a charge and has a very slow discharge rate when sitting on a shelf. It is true that it will hold only so many charges but thats true with any rechargeable battery. The only catch is that this is one of canon's most expensive batteries. It is a good price on Amazon but expect to pay $70+ at electronic and camera retailers. It may be pricy but worth the money!

This battery works great, but I also bought the 'off brand' battery available here on Amazon. For me, that other battery works EVERY BIT as good as this battery at a FRACTION of the cost... and for the cost of the other one you can't really go wrong at least trying it first.

If you're in the market for an extra battery for your Canon camera, I'd highly suggest going with a name brand battery rather than a generic. Today's batteries typically include some additional electronics and technology for monitoring charge levels.

Not fond of the fact that my Canon G10 must use this expensive battery, but wow, does it go forever on a single charge. On a recent 10-day vacation, shooting approximately 200 pictures per day, I only had to recharge it once, and that was toward the end of the trip. I also appreciate the plug-in recharger; it's small and simple. If I must be tied to a proprietary battery, I'm glad it's this one.

I used this battery for a week in temperatures ranging from 20 to 40 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. Even fully charged, the cold caused the battery to lose about 25% of its charge, however I was still able to take more than 250 photographs before having to switch to my backup battery. I was impressed.

Brand-spanking new Canon G12 and first order of business was a backup battery... considering local stores didn't even carry the OEM battery (I was impatient!) a few clicks lead me to trusty Amazon and this listing. I was a bit hesitant but then read the reviews, so I purchased this one. Visually, this battery is identical to the one packaged with my G12, down to every last icon and marking on the casing. Performance-wise, this battery also seems identical to the original, lasting for hundreds of RAW shots with flash and zooming. I have drained and recharged this battery several times and performance has not changed. Highly recommended. Only gripe--mine arrived in a thin, plastic, shrink-wrapped sleeve, not in a Canon blister pack. - Camera Batteries - Battery - Camera Accessories - G10'

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Usb Printer Cable - usb cables, usb cable

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I am not sure why anyone would buy ANY cable from a box store. The stores will put the cable in a pretty box and then charge you 5X the price you could buy them on Amazon. The Mediabridge USB Printer cable is a perfect example - it works great and offers all of the performance of the MUCH more expensive cables that are offered at the retail stores. Mediabridge offers gold plated connection that work great I am using a set on my printer!



Final Verdict - I would recommend never buying any type of cable at a box store - there is money to saved!



5 Stars Mediabridge - Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable (6 Feet)

I use a Canon classImage printer which didn't come with a printer cable, so I ordered this one online seeing as it was very inexpensive and Amazon Prime gave me free shipping. The printer cable came very quickly and worked perfectly with my printer. No complaints!

These cables by Mediabridge are realistically priced and quality made. When you look at at stores like Best Buy and see what they charge for cables, you realize the tremendous markup. Have used 3 different cables from them-HDMI, coaxial and printer cable- all worth the price.

I ordered this cable as a replacement for my HP Photosmart Printer. It arrived in very secure packaging and it perfect condition. The length is great and it connected to my computer perfectly. The cable seems pretty sturdy and it does it's job well. I chose the 2 day shipping and it actually arrived in 1 day so I was very pleased at how fast I got it.

This isn't the only Mediabridge cable I have ever purchased. I also bought the Mediabridge HDMI cable, and I am completely satisfied with their quality construction. Mediabridge is giving Belkin a run for their money. Can you believe that similar cables are $20 at Walmart? Note to Self: Buy all your cables on Amazon, and you'll save a fortune! - Usb Cables - Usb Cable - Usb - Printer Cable'

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Yamaha Receiver - satellite speaker stands, speaker stands

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I purchased these stands with a new Harmon Kardon surround sound system. At the same time I purchased a set of stands made by Atlantic Atlantic Satellite 77305018 2 Speaker Stands (Black) since I wasn't sure which set would work better.



The Atlantic stands are superb, with multiple mounting options, and a heavy stable iron cast base. They also offer multiple brackets, double-sided tape, and various nuts and bolts for different applications.



The Amazon stands have a much lighter steel base, with a design that isn't very stable on carpet, allowing the speaker to "droop" forward like a wilted flower. Another problem is the clasp that holds up the telescoping portion of the base. It is nothing more than a thin piece of plastic that doesn't inspire much confidence that it will hold up your speakers. In fact, one of the stands didn't hold up at all. The Atlantic stands, on the other hand have a very robust and easy to use telescoping bracket.



The Amazon stand has a crude plastic housing on top that doesn't fit particularly well and pops off easily. The Atlantic stand offers a neat and tidy method to route and hide the wire so you can't see it. The Amazon stand does not offer a way to easily hide the wire in the stand itself - the telescoping portion has such a small diameter that getting a 16 gauge wire through would be difficult - although I didn't try it so I don't know for sure.



I really like Amazon Basics products in general. I have many of their HDMI and other cables, which are excellent quality. However, these stands appear to have been made by the lowest cost manufacturer that Amazon could find in China. I highly recommend the Atlantic stands instead. Check the prices, when I purchased both sets the pricing was very similar - around thirty bucks per set.



EDIT: Another reviewer mentioned the weight of the speakers as they relate to these stands. I have to agree with this assessment. My Harmon Kardon speakers do seem to weigh a good amount even though they are considered small in size. These stands may be adequate for smaller lightweight speakers. I still feel that they are cheaply made and don't offer many mounting options. There are better stands available for a similar price. AmazonBasics Satellite Speaker Stands (Pair) (Black)

First question you should ask yourself before making a decision on these stands: How much did your speakers cost and what are they worth to you?



If your speakers weigh about a pound each, these could be the stands for you. I thought I'd give these a shot since they have Amazon's brand on them but the Harmon Kardon speakers I recently bought weren't the best match for these stands. They weigh just about 2 pounds each and are really unstable on these stands. That is, on the stands that survived the assembly process.



Things you should be aware of before you make a purchase decision.



- The included mounting option uses a "keyhole" mounting solution. Only. That's it. If your speakers have threaded mounts (mine don't) you'll have to supply your own machine screw. If your speakers mount on the bottom or don't have a keyhole, you may be out of options.

- The shaft bolts onto a plate on the base that's attached by two small tack welds. These are *very* delicate welds. I broke one simply mounting the speaker. The leverage from working on top of the stand shaft was enough to snap one of the welds. The second weld didn't last very long after that and I watched in horror as my brand new speaker went crashing to the ground. Luckily, there wasn't any visible damage to the glossy finish.

- When bolting the shaft to the base, you only have the strength of your grip on the shaft while torquing down the nut underneath. It's near impossible to get the nut reasonably tight as the shaft just wants to spin under your grasp.



The routing of speaker wire is pretty straightforward and easy. You thread the wire in from the bottom and up through the stand's shaft. Then there's an exit hole on the back of the cover where you'd have a little speaker wire showing before reaching the terminals. On the base, however, you have to pay attention to how the wire exits. Not really that big of a deal.



Aesthetically, these stands look really nice. And the kink in the shaft is great to keep the center of your (small) speakers centered. I'd have preferred not to have the "Amazon Basics" logo printed on the base, but that's a personal preference. The bases have a decent weight to them but I wouldn't trust them with a speaker that weighed more than a pound.



After breaking one of the stands, I decided it wasn't worth risking my expensive new speaker system. I ran to a local electronics shop and bought stands that were more than 2x the price of these and they're much more stable.



Bottom line: If you have a "home theater in a box" system that has small and lightweight satellites, then these will probably serve you well at a very, very competitive price. But if you have speakers that have any value or heft (or both) to them, keep looking and get yourself a more stable set of stands. - Satellite Speaker Stands - Speaker Stands - Surround - Speaker Stand'

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We have a very (very) handicapped son and were barely able to squeeze him into size 6. We hesitated to move up to "depends" because of the cost. The new size 7 is a lifesaver for us!



I saw the other reviews, but we've had no problems with leaks or with the tabs.



From some of the reviews, sounds like these might not be a great fit for large toddlers, but for a 55 pound six-year-old, they're perfect!



Thank you, Pampers!

Great size diapers for my kid, nowadays they grow bigger than our past generations, so this N°7 are ideal for this matter.

For those that say it's the same size as 6, I have to tell you I do notice the diference between 6 and 7.

Thank goodness Pampers makes Cruisers in Size 7 and thank you Amazon for being smart enough to carry the elusive size! Our 16 month toddler has always been big for his age and as his size 6 diapers were starting to get snug, I thought I'd be forced to go switch to pull ups. I'm so glad I found them on Amazon because no one else seems to carry them. Pampers Cruisers are extremely thin with a non-irritating liner and regardless of your little one's size, they fit like a glove. Perfect for a little one on the go.



Pampers Cruisers are the best diapers on the market!

My son is not 41 pounds yet, but he does not fit in size 6 diapers anymore. I guess it's because he is chunkier than he should be for his height. I am so glad that Pampers invented size 7 just as my son started needing them. Now I don't have to buy medical diapers for him. My son is severely disabled, and I need to buy diapers for him until he is 3 years old. Then the insurance will cover them. Thanks, Pampers, for making size 7. I only wish I could get them in any store!



I think the Pampers work great. My son hasn't had a leaky Pamper yet, and believe me, my son has a tendency to have leaky diapers from time to time.

We used and enjoyed Dry Max technology on sizes 1, 1-2 and 2-3. When we switched to #4 the diapers leaked all the time; at least twice per night the baby would be completely wet. The diaper seemed to stay unused. We switched back to leftover 2-3 size with no leaking and hefty load in the morning. It seems that Pampers did not faithfully implemented DryMax on size 4 despite the claim. I will not recommend.

Our son just turned three and is not yet potty-trained. He's also off the charts for height so when Pampers came out with this product, it was fantastic for him! Hopefully, we won't need diapers for much longer.

The size 7 Pampers is not that much bigger than the size 6, just less diapers in the package. Half the time my son wakes in the morning with one of the tabs torn and the diaper hanging.

I won't buy these again. - Pampers - Diaper - Cruisers - Dry Max'

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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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

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

LED: TCL37DT30, TCL32DT30, and TCL42D30

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



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



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



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

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