Guitar Construction - guitar, guitar making

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This book (and its companion volume II) is outstanding. The author has a no-nonsense style of writing that is entertaining, concise, and extremely useful. He explains what works, what doesn't, and why. Very good information on making your own tools and on how to do a better job with less work. His motivation is to share information, not to sell product. I have other books on the subject which are good and very useful, these two volumes are far and away the best. The Acoustic Guitar: Adjustment, Care, Maintenance and Repair (Volume I)

What can one say about Don Teeter. Don's experience really shines through in this book.

If you are looking for an excellent acoustic guitar repair manual then this is a great choice.

The writing and examples are very clear and easy to follow. I have a number of other repair books

that seem outdated on some items. But Don Teeter's book is a timeless collection of repair how-tos

and jig making to make things easier.

I believe you will find this book invaluable.

Fairly easy and simple to follow. Provides enough guidance for the average person to perform minor repairs at home. If you have the right tools and work area, the book will aid you in completing more involved repairs. It will not make you a luthier, but it can save you money.. if ued correctly.. on some of the simplier repair task.

I can provide only a brief review as my time is limited. In a nutshell this is a book that any Luthier would benefit from. It is obvious that Mr. Teeter is a very precise craftsman whom does not take shortcuts. The information presented is the correct way to do whatever needs to be done. I would have to consider this the best of the books on lutherie that I own.

In my opinion this book and the volume naturally 2 represent a guide to face the reparation of the guitar and at the same time to have the necessary notions to be of assistance to whom will purchase' our new tools.

All it takes is building a tool it says Cumpiano, but it also needs to be able to repair it.

Then a good guide to integrate the know how of whom wants to build a guitar.

Excellent the section of the jigs and tools that allows to save many money. - Guitar Construction - Guitar Building - Guitar Making - Guitar'

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Gps Carrying Case - garmin nuvi 780, garmin nuvi case

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There are two types of GPS carrying cases out there. There are small, light, clip-to-your-belt cases that are good for carrying your unit when you leave the car for a while, and don't want to leave your GPS behind to tempt thieves. But it's also nice to have a safe and sturdy place to store your GPS between trips. This just might work for you.



I use the case to hold my NUVI and a spare power cord. The cigarette lighter adapter on my main cord self-destructed once, and since then I've always carried a spare with me. The main power cord I leave attached to my beanbag-like "Garmin portable friction mount" (a must-have item for NUVIs, much better than a suction cup on your windshield), and just wind it a couple of times around the base. The friction mount, and this case, stack up nicely on a shelf until I need them, and then I have only two things to grab and take with me.



One reviewer mentioned the suction cup mount won't fit inside the case along with the NUVI and power cord. I threw mine away, so I can't say either way. If you are still using the suction cup, and want to stow it with your GPS, this case probably isn't for you. But if you use the friction mount, and want to bring a spare power cord handy, this works great. HDCSXL: Extra Large Hard Shell Case For Garmin, TomTom, Mio GPS with 4.3" Screen

Case is hard shell for protection. The photo appears to show what looks like a Garmin Nuvi to me with the adaptor and dash mount tucked neatly in the pocket of the case. Forget it. There is probably enough room for it all, but unless your dash mount folds flat it does not fit as shown. Even removing the GPS clip from the swivel ball mount, you are still left with the rigid ball arm and base that simply does not fit as shown. If you try and use the storage pocket, you simply cannot close the case as the suction base presses on the unit. Can you make it fit? Sure, by sticking the suction base along side the GPS unit itself and not using the pocket as shown and somewhat forcing the case closed. Don't know about other makes, but I do not recommend whatsoever for Garmin Nuvi.

While this is a great protective case and will keep your Nuvi fairly safe, the photo used to promote the item is misleading. I like the unit but I have a Garmin Nuvi 765 and just a s the previous poster wrote the windshield mount will not fit in the case properly. The mount has a rigid ball as part of the mount and that is the piece that will not safely fit in this case. Yes you can force it but that is taking a chance that if you drop the case it will press upon your screen and possibly damage it. Otherwise it's an excellent case and will allow you to store most of the other components you need to take store. The area you see in the photo with the net mesh is where you store the accessory items. Good solid material and well manufactured, strong zipper. I give it 3 stars more if the photo was changed.



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This case was exactly what I was looking for. I have a 4.3" TomTom plus the power cord and traffic antenna. Everything fit nice and snug. The case does come with an insert that is intended to cradle the gps but I had to take it out to fit everything in. The insert would perhaps come in handy if I had a smaller gps unit. Overall I would recommend this product.

I bought this case for my TomTom 340 XL after much deliberation and reading a lot of reviews. It holds the TomTom perfectly and seems to cradle it protectively in the soft foamy indentations for it. My cord with the traffic unit fits in the mesh pocket inside the case. So both my TomTom and the cord that it needs to use it fit nicely inside this case!

I bought this for my tom tom with 4.3" screen. There is JUST enough room for the mount, power cord and unit to fit snugly in the case even with the little removable insert. Nice sturdy case for the price which was one of the lowest prices I could find.

I have a Garmin Nuvi 780 (4.3" screen) and it fits fine. The case has plenty of space, though doesn't fit all the cords and accessories (picture may be deceiving; depends on model/size of cords/type of mount). This case will comfortably hold the GPS, USB cable, plus other small accessories. It does not hold the window mount (suction cup) or power adapter (my model) without cramming.



The case is tough, but not a true 'hard shell'. The zipper and stitching are fine. With the removable inner padding/cradle the GPS unit will be thoroughly protected. The inner mesh pocket is good, but not stitched straight across. The shell itself is not padded on the inside.



My main gripe is that there is not a second elastic band to hold the GPS in its side of the case. This means that when you open the case the GPS could fall out. So what I've done is move the inner padding into the mesh pocket and place the GPS unit in there, but now this means the accessories won't be held in place on the other side.



Overall it is still a good product, especially for the low price. Other cases I've seen have only enough space for the GPS unit alone. I wanted some additional space, so this case works for me. There's enough space you could have two units in the one case. - Garmin Nuvi Case - Gps Carrying Case - Garmin Nuvi 780 - Case'

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Iphone Fm Transmitter - ipod accessories, fm transmitter

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I am extremely surprised to find out people are actually happy with this thing! To say it's cheap is an understatement. It is made completely out of very cheap plastic, very cheesy that is almost like a toy out of a cereal box (and that's no exaggeration!). But that aside, the important thing was if it worked.



I bought this in a package deal with other accessories (cases, cig lighter chargers, charging adapters, etc), but mainly wanted it for the FM transmitter. I put the needed batteries in and programmed the channels in and then set it down to plug in my ipod. It then 'blanked out' and I had to reprogram it all over again.



So I tried it with the car lighter adapter and it was worse! Every time you even touch it, it would blank out.....I couldn't even get a channel programmed before it would blank out again, so it was impossible to even plug my ipod in it to try it!



So the most stable way to use it was to put the batteries back it. Again, I kept having problems with it blanking out, but did finally get to use it and the quality was pretty good, but having it constantly blanking out almost renders it useless!!



Yes, the price is cheap............but the quality is VERY,VERY POOR and what good is it if it's almost completely useless!! I would recommend spending even just a few bucks more to spare yourself a LOT of frustration and try a different one that is actually useable. Apple iPod iPhone Accessories. Apple Fm Transmitter Car Kit and Car Charger with LCD display for Ipod 3rd, 4th, 5th Generation, Mini, Photo, U2, Nano, Video, Classic, Touch. (Colors May Vary)

This is a great transmitter for the money. I only paid about $6 for it and it works perfectly. I can use it throughout the house. You can use it with anything with a headphone jack and choose any station to play on. Don't buy the expensive transmitters unless you want something specifically made for iPod.

I purchased this device for an iPod Touch and a car without an auxiliary jack or USB port. The price is the best out there but there is a certain amount of truth to that bit about getting what you pay for. The sound is rather muffled so that I am turning up the iPod as high as it can go and I'm still towards the high end of the stereo. I have yet to see volume control on the device itself that I suppose could correct the problem. As one other review mentioned, there are no directions in the package.



It works better than what I had before (nothing) but for someone who is really looking for quality sound as the end result, you need another device.

First, as far as I can tell, the USB port on this transmitter does NOT charge a device (at least not my iPod Touch).



While the adjustability of FM stations (in .1 increments 87.5 - 108.0) is a great feature, a couple design errors prevent this transmitter from being amazing. After I wrote the vendor I purchased from, they send me another. Comparing the two leads me to believe that the same issues probably plague most of the units.



The cigarette lighter adapter included did not fit snugly on the first unit I received. Any minor jostling or moving the device would cause it to lose power. The second unit has a somewhat better fit, making the car adapter usable. While batteries are an option, they are drained quite quickly (within a day or two) while the unit is off. Having 10 present stations is a nice feature, but the stations are not remembered if batteries are removed or the cable is unplugged.



As a transmitter, it works fine. The huge range of adjustability means that it is easy to find a (relatively) open FM channel. Plugging in a USB cable led to substantial distortion on the second unit I received.



Conclusion? For significantly less than other transmitters, this one may provide a great value if you are willing to put up with some quirks (and if having a useless USB port doesn't bother you).

I paid virtually nothing for this FM transmitter, and I got what i paid for. When it's working, it works well (see below). On some long road trips, i've discovered that the transmitter was actually strong enough to overpower local radio stations--a big bonus! I have had no problems at all using this in big cities with lots of radio clutter. The cord from the transmitter to the headphone jack is a few inches shorter than I would've liked, but you can make it work.



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The transmitter works 98% of the time. But 1% of the time it "purrs" at you, and 1% of the time it violently (and loudly) "hiccups." The "purring" isn't too disturbing, but the "hiccups" can be quite jarring in the middle of a song. If i had to do it over again, i would get a different transmitter.

Love Love Love this. I live in a fairly big southern city and I have no problems with this. Works like a charm you just have to play with the volume a little bit to get it to sound the best. For someone who likes almost all types of music and doesn't go around thumping base but likes it reasonably loud in your car this is for you. If you want to blare rap music or something else with heavy base you probably won't like it. My friend paid $100 for a label and mine works just as good. - Ipod Accessory - Ipod Accessories - Iphone Fm Transmitter - Fm Transmitter'

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Interactive - interactive, wii

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I bought this item for my in-laws. They love to play the wii bowling when they are over our house. They originally wanted to buy a wii but not worth the money to them because they only like the bowling game. We bought this as an alternative for them. I just got it today and decided to test it out with my husband before we give it to them as a christmas gift. Set up was easy, add batteries, plug and play!!! No problems with the remote sync. We tested all the games and they were fun. I think my father-in-law will like the bowling game alot. I did press the sync button on the console by mistake thinking it was the power button and needed to re-sync the remote. I followed the instructions on the back of the console and had no problems. Overall, very easy, great for kids and adults. I would purchase again. Jakks Pacific Ultimotion Swing Zone Sports Motion Controller Video Game

This is actually a fun toy. I've played with it for a few days now, and I'm actually pretty pleased with it given the price. No, it's not a Wii. It's a toy that costs about 1/10th of a Wii. So no direct comparisons should be made. And with that said, this game unit still has some really fun game play. It's meant to be a toy, not a serious gaming platform.



I've read a few complaints about syncing the remote with the base unit. It's quite easy, and I've not had a single problem. The complainers either were using old batteries or so technologically inept that the touch-tone phone is still a new concept for them. Turn the base unit "on"; Press "A" on the remote. Done!



All the (5) sporting games are fun, and they're all quite unique from each other. (1) Golf: The course is a bit boring--but the wind strength and direction make it interesting. (2) Bowling. (What can I say? It's bowling! But there is "bumper bowling" for the wee-ones.) (3) Tennis. (One player.) Probably my least favorite, because I stink at it (4) Home-Run Derby. (5) Football: (A game of accuracy, as you throw a football through moving targets.)



Set-up was easy. My "gripes" (word used loosely) is that the sound is only mono (not stereo), and there's only one remote (so there's no head-to-head game play). But with that said--these guys had to cut costs somewhere, so I see these offenses as passable. Buy a "Y" RCA splitter, and tell the kids to share. (Some games have 2-player mode, others do not.)



For the money (approximately 1/10th of a Wii), this is a great little purchase. It's great for occasional use, and for non-serious gamers. And considering how many other parents I know who have Wii's on shelves (unused) collecting dust--this is a great niche product that's perfect for a lot of people.

I bought this for my 63 year old father to play with his 9 and 12 yr old grandkids. For that purpose, it is great. Most games had a short learning curve, you could pick it up quickly. I visited this past weekend and my arm is still sore from how much we played it (note, you do not have to go wild with a product like this, you can simply flick your wrist and you will get as good or even better results than swinging away...but what fun is that?!?) Keep in mind this is not a Wii, and shouldn't be compared to it. Review of the games:



Bowling. 1-2 players. Regular or with bumpers. 10 frames. Little learning curve. I list this first because it was, by a wide margin, the most played in our household. The bowling game offers a good level playing field. No matter your real world talent, anyone can win a game of Jakks bowling, which makes it perfect to play with younger kids or your wife =) Lots of fun.



Golf. 1-2 players. 9 holes at a time. Medium learning curve. Golf was fun, nothing overly impressive, but about what I would have expected. Sand and water traps, par 3-5. Pretty fun, and even the kids can pull off 300+ yard drives.



Baseball. 1-2 players. Low to medium learning curve. Home run derby only, 10 pitches per player per game. This game is all about timing. There isn't much to it, but it manages to stay fun. Pitcher throws the ball, you swing. 10 times. Player with the most total home run footage wins. This is the game that gave me a sore shoulder for 2 days.



Football. 1-2 players. Target practice only, think of the QB challenge. Higher learning curve. You throw footballs at moving targets and get points depending on how far away the target is and how close the the bulls eye you get. Hit the guy running track and you get 500 pts and an extra throw. This game has a learning curve, and you will need to play it a number of times to get good at it. Also make sure to wear the strap on this one! After telling everyone the horrors of what could happen if you don't, I didn't and threw the ball right into the wall (thank goodness it wasn't the window or tv). While I enjoyed this game, no one else really liked it in the house.



Tennis. 1 player only. The worst of the games. Pretty difficult to actually beat the computer opponent. No one in the house played tennis after trying it once. I took a number of stabs at it, if you want to play a good tennis game you will have to spring for a Wii.



Thats it, buy and enjoy! - Recommended - Wii - Interactive - Toys'

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Herbal Remedies - herbal remedies, organic cooking

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This book is absolutely awesome. The recipes are simple (and great at that!), she gives a lot of background info on each of the ingredients. Being a licensed cosmetologist myself, I can tell you that she really knows her stuff (she is a licensed esthetician). I have been making my own bath and body products for a few years (using pre-made bases from suppliers) but just decided to introduce a completely organic line of products and I think this is the best book that I have read so far on the subject and highly recommend it. Great for beginners or those who have been doing this a while. Organic Body Care Recipes

I LOVE this book!! Not only are there tons of cosmetic concoctions (ranging from creamy body butters & lotions to herbal hair conditioners & foot soaks), but there are also thorough descriptions of different hair & skin types that each recipe will benefit. It even has a section on edible body potions that you may want to try on your "honey" (think sensual love-making). The best part is that each recipe gives you just enough to yield about 1 to 2 applications. That way, you can decide which ones you like and which ones you don't before you make large batches of it. All the ingredients are easy to find (there is an appendix on where to buy / order) and the author even gives us a comprehensive list of the different properties of herbs, oils, essential oils, etc. that you can use in these recipes. I've made & tried three so far (coconut body butter, rosemary hair rinse, & orange sugar scrub) and have found each one to be great. I can't wait to experiment with the rest of them!

I purchased this book primarily because I am interested in making my own lotion, preferably with safe/natural/eco-friendly ingredients. I don't necessarily want to market it, like another reviewer, but I would like to make lotion that is somewhat professional/sophisticated. After a quick Google search, I had learned that lotions tend to include water-based ingredients, oil-based ingredients, an emulsifier (which ensures that the water and oil ingredients stay mixed together), and some kind of preservative. I bought this book thinking that it might go into a bit more detail about basic lotion formulas (ratios of ingredients to each other), or at least provide some recipes that I could learn from.



As it turns out, I had already learned more about lotion-making from my Google search than I learned from this entire book. Of the five body moisturizer recipes, four are basically oil-based, with essential oils added. There is nothing wrong with using oil to moisturize the skin -- but I find it can be inconvenient (insofar as absorption may be slower than with lighter lotions, and you're more likely to get oil on clothing or sheets). Additionally, oil-based moisturizers will probably not appeal to those with problem skin. The author's fifth body moisturizer recipe does include water in addition to oils, and uses beeswax and lanolin as emulsifiers. The recipe does not include a preservative, however, which means (as the author states): "No refrigeration is required if used within 30 days. If refrigerated, please use within 3 to 6 months. (Refrigeration may change the texture of the product, but potency will not be affected.)" Since this recipe yields 2 1/3 cups of moisturizer, and I'm not likely to use it all in 30 days -- and I don't enjoy cold lotion -- this recipe is of limited use for me.



There are also five face moisturizer recipes. One of them is basically water and glycerin, and another is oil-based. The other three recipes each call for a trio of emulsifiers: beeswax, lanolin, and borax. I'm a newbie to the world of cosmetics ingredients, but my understanding is that borax is considered by some to be an unsafe ingredient. (A good reference is cosmeticsdatabase.com.) My guess is that the author has a good reason for using borax, and the reason is probably that borax (it appears) may be safe in small amounts -- though possibly not for infants. What perplexes me, though, is that the author offers no explanation or discussion on this topic.



As mentioned by other reviewers, some of these recipes are extremely (absurdly?) simple. Examples include the Aloe Vera Toner (ingredients: "pure aloe vera juice or gel, commercially bottled or from fresh-picked leaf"), the Tangerine Toner (ingredients: 1/2 cup witch hazel and 10 drops tangerine essential oil), and the Yogurt Exfoliating and Bleaching Mask (ingredients: 1 tablespoon plain yogurt). I don't know about you, but I'm not sure those should count toward the "175 Homemade Herbal Formulas" in this book. As useful as they may be, I'm more inclined to call those "tips."



I don't mean to sound too harsh in my review of this book. I think that, depending on your needs, this book may be perfectly fine. Many of the recipes look to have interesting combinations of oils and essential oils, and I'm guessing many of the finished products smell like heaven. I'm mainly trying to present my perspective on the book, relative to my own goals -- and hopefully it will be relevant to people with similar interests. But again, if you are more looking for recipes for casual use, you might really like it.



One final note -- as I've indicated above, the author calls for animal products in some of her recipes. This is fine, but I was disappointed that she didn't offer animal-friendly alternatives. (In her entry for beeswax, she does mention vegetable emulsifying wax as an alternative, but then says, "but this wax has been refined and does not have the same alluring qualities as beeswax. Always try to find the real thing!") For dairy products, the author makes no mention of looking for organic versions -- i.e., from cows raised on healthy diets, without use of rBST or prophylactic antibiotics. She also makes no mention of the fact that cows contribute significantly to the greenhouse effect (deforestation, water use, methane emissions, etc.). I was surprised by this only because I think there is a lot of overlap between people interested in organic products, and those interested in animal-friendly and eco-friendly products. - Herbal Remedies - Organic Cooking - Healthy Living - Health'

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Headphone Accessories

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I already have two "no name" inline volume controls, but I needed another. This Koss unit was no more expensive from Amazon than another "no name" from an electronics store, and I've been a big fan of Koss since the late 70s, so I bought it.



First, what it IS and ISN'T. This is a volume control, but NOT an amplifier. It will make your MP3 player, etc., quieter, but NOT louder. If your source is too quiet, look for a headphone amplifier.



When I used to listen to a cassette walkman it was easy to turn down the volume when I needed to. The volume control was a thumbwheel right on the player. I have several MP3 players now, and they all have hi-tech context sensitive controls. This means (for me, anyway) that I have to look at the screen to make sure the button or slide control is set for volume. This control solves that problem. Set the player for a volume slightly on the loud side and use the inline control to get comfortable sound. If you need to lower the volume (to talk to someone, for instance) you can use the volume control without taking your player out of your pocket.



This model has a three foot cord between the player and the volume control. This is nice if your player has an FM tuner -- MP3 players use the headphone cord as an FM antenna. My generic ones were only about 8 inches long and the FM reception suffered.



The control has a clip on it, so you can wear your player safely in a padded pouch on your belt and clip the volume control to your chest pocket.



A few reviewers have noted that lowering the volume attenuates high frequencies. I tried using the EQ settings on my player (I was also using Koss PortaPro headphones). When I had Bass Boost EQ settings I did notice some high frequency attenuation in both the Koss and generic inline volume controls; when the EQ was turned off I didn't notice as much high frequency attenuation, but the sound was very "flat." Anyway, I don't think I would have noticed it if other reviewers hadn't pointed it out.



An inline volume control is very handy for portable MP3 players, etc., and this unit is well thought out, and works great. Koss VC20 Volume Control

This is a surprisingly useful gadget, as it serves as an extension cord and volume control. The extension cord aspect adds about 3 feet to your headphone, which gives me a lot more room to move when I am listening to music on my computer. The volume control is handy when using a portable player because you can change the volume without jostling the player.

This is something you probably won't fully appreciate until you've had one for a while and then lose it. You may not need a headphone extension cord with an inline volume control. But once you get used to having one, you'll find the convenience and functionality are habit forming. The one I lost was in daily use for 3 or 4 years and continued to work well.

I use this on my computer. Yeah, there's software volume controls - but they require dropping out of whatever you're doing to set, and differ from program to program. It's far more convenient to be able to reach over and make a little adjustment without effecting what you're working on. Also, the sound quality isn't effected - I used to plug my headphones into a set of speakers to do the same thing, but it resulted in static and noise that degraded the music; this volume control retains the clarity of the music.

I had purchased a volume control at Radio Shack that worked reasonably well -- for about two months, when it broke. So I was looking for something of a bit higher quality. Good reviews here convinced me that this Koss product was just what I needed. Sadly, this is not for anyone who is even remotely an audiophile. When you turn the volume down it dramatically attenuates the high end, so music sounds not just quieter but also has a much narrower dynamic range. This item would probably last much longer than the cheap Radio Shack control, but the sound quality is completely unacceptable. So why do many people on Amazon give it high marks? I have no idea, unless they are listening to books on tape or something else that requires only low audio quality.

I purchased this item with a new pair of headphones for my wife and I to use with our laptop. The Koss volume control does exactly what it's supposed to and is a handy convenience to adjust volume quickly and easily. I didn't notice any signal degradation as a result of having the volume control plugged in-line with the headphones. If you need a little extra cord length then that would be an added benefit. My wife absolutely loves the convenience but I've concluded I could just as easily live without it.



Should you buy it? Just answer three questions and you'll have your final answer. 1) Would you prefer a little extra cord length? 2) In everyday headphone use, do you find yourself frequently adjusting the volume? 3) Do you have the extra cash to burn?



My wife answered yes to all three while I answered no. Did we keep it? You know what they say, happy wife, happy life. :)'

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12x Optical Zoom - hd video, digital camera

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This is a very fun compact camera. I don't believe they upgraded the sensor from previous Powershot cameras so the picture quality isn't a miracle or anything. What is really cool about the sx 210 is the zoom lens. I get shots with this camera that just wouldn't have been possible with my old Elf. There is such a huge difference between using the true optical zoom on this or the digital zoom of my old camera. In that way, there is sort of an increase in picture quality because I can get in close on my subject and not have to crop my pictures and lose resolution later.



The video function is also a plus. The sound from the stereo mic is decent and, again, the zoom lens really comes into play in terms of the shots you can get. I've shot videos of my kids on stage, clear across a large hall, and really come up with some nice clips.



I haven't used the manual settings on this camera as much as I thought I would. I've found it difficult to focus accurately or quickly enough with the little wheel. I play with it sometimes for macro shots and such but, primarily, I've used the automatic function to good effect. Someone who wants to spend the time and play with the various functions and gimmicks will probably enjoy this quite a bit. I tend to have my hands full these days and it has been very useful as a point and shoot, enhanced significantly by the ability to zoom in close.



The pop-up flash takes some getting used to but over time I've come to like that feature. There are a lot of times I don't want the flash to fire and it's nice to be able to just snap it shut or hold it shut as you turn on the camera. It becomes second nature eventually. Canon PowerShot SX210IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 14x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)

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People have already written excellent reviews for the black version of this camera and, obviously, everything applies to the Gold version as well. I will summarize my own experience with the camera and update the review as I learn more. Feel free to ask any questions.



I am a hobbyist and own a Canon DSLR with some high end lenses and accessories. It's a great setup, but because of its size and weight I rarely have it with me. I got sick of missed opportunities and knew I needed a pocket camera to take with me everywhere.

I've owned a Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) previously and thought it was great, which is why I considered getting the Canon PowerShot SX120IS 10MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Images Stabilized Zoom and 3-inch LCD this time. However, it's not pocketable, so I've also considered the amazing Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-inch LCD, Panasonic DMC-LX3 10.1MP Digital Camera with 24mm Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black), and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1/H 10MP "Exmor R" CMOS Digital Camera with 3-inch Touch-Screen LCD (Grey). These are all great on their own, but lack the zoom, and Sony also lacks manual modes. When I finally saw an SX210 at a local store, I almost bought it on the spot. It's pocketable yet boasts 14x optical zoom and all the benefits of the SX120 plus more!



Color: The Gold color is actually quite pleasant. It isn't the "bling" bright yellow gold as it might appear on pictures. It's a softer champagne-like gold that I personally love. It's perfect if you want something unique, yet not obnoxious. I was excited that Canon provides a color choice for this camera.



Size: The SX210 isn't as tiny as some Elphs or other manufacturer's (like Sony) pocket cams, yet it's borderline pocketable and quite light. I can put it in the back pocket of fitted jeans comfortably, although I definitely recommend a pouch (it won't fit into my back pocket with a pouch though).



Design: Nothing special about the design, but it looks classy and serious. Looks much more substantial than the somewhat plasticky SX1XX line. There aren't many buttons, but it's enough for easy and fast operation. If you've used Canon point and shoots before, you'll find the interface familiar, although it looks more sleek and refined than the slightly outdated SX110 interface.

The control (not the mode) dial is actually not physically labeled. BUT when the camera is on, touching the control dial slightly will display the functions of the buttons. Touch the left side of the dial and it will highlight the function for the left button and bring up a brief description. This allows for a dynamic arrangement of functions in various modes and although it took a little getting used to, I'm a big fan.

The mode dial is way too stiff for my liking and requires two fingers to operate. At least it won't change accidentally...

The flash position did startle me at first, but now I don't mind it at all. Yes, your finger is over the flash and it tries to pop up when you turn the camera on. However, the finger will suppress the flash popping up, and most of the time you don't want flash up anyway. So it's strange, but it works out in the end.



Screen: I would prefer a regular aspect ratio screen to the wide one on the SX210. It's catered towards HD video, but I use it more for pictures, so with the black borders around pictures it effectively becomes a 2.5" screen. But it's a minor drawback and the screen is gorgeous otherwise. It's much more accurate in terms of colors and exposure than the Sony TX1 screen I've tried.

There isn't much of a bezel around it, so I'd recommend a screen protector. (Don't use those film ones, use a stiff glass or plastic one. There are many available on amazon and ebay - you don't need a specifically SX210 one, just get one big enough and cut it to size. What I did is get a screen protector from a local Verizon store - they have nice stiff ones for the touchscreen phones like Droid and cost only $12 for 3 of them. When the protector is on, it looks exactly like the screen without a protector, which cannot be said about those film ones).



Operation: It's not the fastest camera around and the zoom is a little slow, although smooth. I've found it to be just fine for everyday shooting and the smooth zooming works great on videos (with other cams I'd often overshoot). As I said, the interface is in line with most Canon's point and shoots.



Image quality: Canon rarely disappoints in this aspect. The images are perfectly sharp (unlike the Sony TX1) and the colors are vivid yet accurate (unlike some Panasonic and Sony cameras). At lowest ISOs and regular conditions, the quality rivals some DLSRs. As in many point and shoots, noise becomes visible starting at ISO 400, but that's the price you pay for a 14x optical zoom. Low light pictures are not as good as the lead cameras' such as the S90, but they're not any worse than most point and shoots and are just fine for printing.



Lens: The lens is in line with most point and shoots today (f/3.1 to f/5.9). The zoom is very smooth (and you can control the speed), although a little slow. 14x is amazing and image stabilization works great. No noticeable distortion.



Flash: Nothing special, average for point and shoots. Good exposure. In auto mode, the camera does a great job trying to balance the background and foreground when using flash. Careful though, it might crank the ISO up to keep detail in the background when you shoot in low light.



Video: HD and normal video is great. The same awesome image quality as in picture mode. Videos look crisp and colors are great. The auto focus performs perfectly, works very quickly, and is very accurate even for moving subjects.

Many cameras won't allow you to zoom while taking videos, but this isn't a problem with the SX210. Since the camera is so small, camera shake is inevitable, so I would avoid zooming in too much if you're not using a tripod or a monopod. Audio is fine. Stereo audio sounds great on paper, but I don't hear much difference. Note that HD video eats memory cards in no time, so if you're just taping for web or the like, just change it to normal quality.

The dedicated video button is very useful to have! Can't tell you how many times I forgot to get into or out of video mode with other cameras. It still has a video mode, it just makes it faster and easier to shoot video on the go.



Features: This camera is pretty impressive in terms of features, both the serious ones such as manual modes and the more gimmicky features you see in lots of newer point and shoots cameras today. Here is a summary.

-Auto and Easy modes: intelligent scene recognition works great most of the time. Even I use Auto often instead of manual modes as it is very reliable.

-Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program modes: godsend for point and shoots. You might not think you need them now, but if you start learning about photography more, you'll be glad you have them!

-Scene modes: All the general ones like sports and portrait, as well as cool unique ones such as:

-Smart shutter: camera automatically takes the picture when either a smile is detected, a new face is detected, or 2 seconds after a wink is detected. All of these are customizable and work just as described! Very useful for self portraits and such. As a backup, the camera fires after about 15 seconds even if it didn't detect anything, so no missed shots because it didn't recognize a face.

-Low light: Lowers resolution to improve quality. Sets ISO is pretty high. Nothing amazing, but good results.

-Color Accent and Swap: Canon's favorite - isolate a color (with the rest in black and white), or swap two colors)

-Fisheye effect: Look at sample fish eye images online. Just a fun effect. You can control amount of distortion.

-Miniature effect: Nothing like a true tilt-shift, but gets decent results. Blurs parts of image to make an illusion of a miniature. Customizable.

-Stitch assist: helps taking panoramas

-My Colors: tinker with colors - can add/subtract saturation or accent reds/greens/blues, can lighten/darken skin tones, etc. Great settings I use a lot.

-White Balance: learn to use custom white balance - it's quite painless and yields amazing accuracy in white balance. Use an opaque white object or a white wall to fill the frame, just press a button, and the white balance is set perfectly.

-Exposure Compensation for flash and for general exposure



Battery: I loved how the SX120 uses AAs (long lasting and easily available), so I was a little skeptical about the SX210. But I wasn't disappointed - the battery started getting low only after a week of moderate usage including many videos. Replacement batteries are very cheap ($5 off-brand).





Other:



Something else unique about this camera is it recognizes SDXC memory cards - the successor to the SDHC cards that will surely become popular soon. They allow for bigger read/write speeds and capacities of 64GB and more.



As with any new gadget, I recommend reading almost the entire manual. I have quite a bit of experience in cameras, and yet I always find something new or peculiar in the manuals. For example, you can press and hold the Disp button and it will bring up the brightness to 100%. Do it again to go back to your custom brightness setting. This is great if you keep the brightness down to save battery, yet need it up when it's bright and you're outdoors. Beats going through menus any day!

If you press and hold the center button (Func/Set), the camera will bring up a clock. To do the same from when the camera is off, press the center button and while holding it, press the power button.



What I would've liked from other cams incorporated into the SX210:

-Faster operation and zoom.

-Better low light performance.

-Faster lens (f/2 would be great at wide end).

-Better macro mode. I miss the SX110's ability to focus at 1cm for gorgeous pictures. SX210 focuses at a comparatively disappointing 5cm.

Gimmicks:

-Capacitive touch screen for focus points and faster operation.

-GPS sensor for geotagging, since this camera is so perfect for travel.

-WiFi - to upload pictures onto the web or even onto smartphones on the go.



Conclusion:

This one is definitely a keeper for me and it will never leave my side, even when I have my DSLR with me!

The pros outweigh the cons and this camera definitely beats the competition. The price is right too and will definitely come down soon.



Sorry for the very long review, but I am very excited about this find and I hope this helps. Feel free to ask any questions.



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UPDATE 5/3/2010



Re: LENS SHADOW ISSUE from other reviews (A copy of my reply in the discussion of the black version of the camera):



Stephen (top review author of the black SX210), AAAA (another owner of the SX210), and myself have all had a frustrating experience with J. Collins. I would not take his reviews into account, as they can be quite misleading. Unfortunately, he does not respond well to logic either. Please instead read about other people's experiences with the camera and ask any other questions you might have from knowledgeable and logical people such as Stephen.



From my experience with DSLRs, many point and shoots, and the SX210 itself, the flash shadow issue is MINOR. It is certainly true that the LENS CAN CAST SHADOWS, but:

1) As Stephen said, this is INHERENT to many cameras, even top of the line professional ones. It's physics. (Also, forget about using macro mode with flash, NO camera is going to give you even lighting).

2) The shadows ONLY appear when there is something within about 1m of the camera on the right side of the frame.

3) The shadows CAN BE ELIMINATED easily if you zoom in a little (and stand back to get the same composition if needed).

4) ASK YOURSELF: how many times have you taken shots that required flash and which had a subject in the right side of the frame that was closer than 1m to the camera? Look through old pictures to see whether you have indeed been in this situation. If so, ask yourself whether you'd be okay with either cropping the picture or zooming in a little.

5) If you find yourself in situations described above often and are not okay with the solutions, then LOOK FOR A DIFFERENT CAMERA. Obviously, a camera with an internal lens will work best. Be prepared to sacrifice optical zoom.

6) If this is a minor issue to you (it's not even an issue to me personally) and if you're reading this, you'll probably love this camera as it is one of the best all-around point and shoots around.





Re: Battery life

I'm waiting for some official review with controlled testing to see whether it is really that much worse than AAs. I don't notice a difference myself even though I owned an AA camera, but I don't shoot consistently enough to be sure. The battery life has been fine so far and the batteries are as cheap as rechargeable AAs. Also, it is worth noting that this same battery has been used in other cameras. Although power consumption obviously varies from device to device, it is worth checking out the reviews of other cameras with the same battery. I'll try to research that myself as well.



I'll update if I learn more. - Hd Video - Digital Camera - Point And Shoot - Powershot'

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I have chosen this sharp pencil after a vigilantly careful 3-4 hour session in a department store.

I went into several stores and compared all the mechanical pencils they had at that time.

I took 10+ pencils for a ride (CDT, Cross, Faber Castell, Mitsubishi Kuru Toga, Ohto Promecha, Parker, Pelikan, Pilot, Pentel Graph Limited 1000, Rotring, Staedtler 885, Zebra Tect 2way etc. ).





For whatever reasons drawing with the Graphgear 1000 just feels right the very moment you take this pen into your hand.



When I made my decision I decided for the feature I REALLY need for a long term relationship. ;-)



While the "obvious" feature would certainly include the visual design you will be surprised to find out how much more there is to it, as I will elaborate below.





Hard factors:



1) Heavy usage of hand and/or rheumatoid arthritis:



If you or a good friend happen to play guitar daily for many hours and take notes at the same time or are unfortunate enough to already have rheumatoid arthritis in your hands, then this is "The pencil you don't want to leave the house without". I am not talking about the reliability itself but about how comfortable it is to use. This pen allows you to do more with much less effort !!



2) You can hide the sharp and sensitive penfront inside the pen.

While this may not be an obvious advantage, consider that you may accidently drop it once during its lifecycle.



The fact that the pens tip is hidden on the inside does not only protect your investment itself it also somewhat lessens the likelyhood of an actual damage to your other inventory, your expensive new shirt - or worse an injury to a family members eye (kids) etc.



I can not stress enough that this first feature alone is the one that is selling the pen for me. I tried many things to avoid that our almost 4 year old is taking my pencils. The "hidden" lead is a cool feature, so the kids dont play with the pens (because they are unusable).





3) The metal case is robust enough to handle when its dropped on the floor and makes sure the pen is still usable after it.



4) The pen has an adjustable lead type indicator for users that tend to forget what lead they filled it with last time, which is also handy if you own several of those.



5) Best Price-Performance value on the market. You will be hard pressed to find another pen that provides similar or even more quality for less.



This pencil easily beats any current competitions products that are priced at even ten times the price !!





Soft factors:



6) The overall visual design is nice and the pen is very slim which makes it look elegant.

(one exception is that the clip could be designed more elegant)



7) The feeling that comes with it when you draw and when you hold it is amazing. F.e while other pencils have a certain resistance on the media this one "glides" over it.





Summary:



Pentels Graphgear 1000 has many appealing points. In a super short summary, "IT JUST FEELS RIGHT".



Users with heavy daily drawing activity by hand and/or rheumatoid arthritis will be sold on the sole fact that they can do more with less efforts.

Or in other words it avoids stress to your hand and - more important - the likelyhood of an accident.



The Graphgear 1000 has also unmatched "real" advantages over the competition that protect your "investment".

I am well aware that other pens have features like adjustment of the length of the outcoming lead or automatically pushing out the lead when shaking etc.



But when you want to have a pencil that has all the features you MUST have and provides you with a suberb support than the choice becomes amazingly clear.

The Pentel Graphgear 1000 is a tough, reliable lifestyle partner that lets you feel that you are the one in charge !!

It also does easily pay for itself over and over by the time others have replaced their counterparts.



So if you are looking for a serious long term relationship than you have just found your partner ;-) Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil, 0.5mm Lead Size, Brushed Metal Barrel, 1 Each (PG1015A)

This is a great product in almost every way with one important exception: the clip. The clip on this pencil is used to retract the metal tip of the pencil so if you have it in your pocket or your pencil bag you don't stick yourself reaching in. You do this by pushing the top of the clip which raises the bottom of the clip which is essentially 'holding' the metal tip in place for drawing, so it retracts. But if you are using the clip regularly to clip it onto your pocket or whatever else, it becomes loose, and the bottom of the clip will no longer hold the tip in place without forcing the clip into the hole. Really, it's pretty annoying. And at a certain point, holding it in place won't even work.



I own 8 of these pencils, in the .3 .5 and .7 variety, and it has been a problem with all of them. So it definitely isn't one faulty pencil I am having issues with. I think you are better off dropping your money on a super promecha, it's more expensive but if you care enough about your pencil to spend so much on a Graph Gear 1000 you probably don't mind spending the extra cash on a better product. It's also a much better looking pencil aesthetically.



Hope this helps someone who likes to keep their pencils clipped inside the pocket of their pants shirt or bag. - Pencil - Pentel - Drafting - Mechanical Pencils'

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I've read all the bad press on this item but it's mostly by those wanting desktop performance in a handheld. First as the other reviewer said it is mainly an ereader meaning it won't do Adobe Photoshop CS5. It's a little weighty at 19oz but most books I read tend to be heavy as well. The web surfing is perfectly fine if the wifi connection is a good one. The screen resolution and color is better than most tablets at this price and size, 800x600. I do a lot of photography and just love that I can set it in the stand on a shelf or table and watch a slide show or just display my latest to friends. Just load your jpegs on an SD card and put it in the card slot. If you have a wifi network at home make sure the SSID, that is the name of your network, is set to broadcast the Pandigital won't be able to connect if it is hidden. It's a great piece of equipment just make sure you have the latest firmware installed to get the most out of it. After doing the calibration using my finger on the screen works fine. Had a Kindle but the Pandigital is years beyond except for the 3G connection (always need a wifi connection to access the Web). I would recommend this item. Pandigital Novel - eBook reader - Android - 1 GB - 7" color TFT ( 600 x 800 ) - touchscreen - white

This is not an ipad. Out of the box wifi works well, nice color screen. Email (imap used but pop also works) allows multiple accounts. Also comes with a nice card game.

Books read well, and I can read at night, which I cannot do nicely with the Kindle. Set up for Barnes and Noble. Note for those who are adventurous you can hack it to support the Android market.



So, it is a nice reader that can do web and email. If you have Kohls charge you can sometimes get 30% off and $20 in coupons, so it is very reasonable.

I was fairly impressed, it worked pretty well overall. My biggest complaint was it was rather heavy for reading in bed (not terrible and could be corrected with a proper case). As an ereader, it works well, the page turns were smooth and it does have the options for font size and night reading and that type of thing. Wifi works reasonably well, but it does drop sometimes for no apparent reason and then will come back...minor annoyance. Downloading books from BN pretty seamless and easy. Touch screen is fine if you use the tip of your finger or fingernail...it takes a bit of getting used to, but once you figure it out, it pretty simple. The keyboard is a bit trickier, I found myself typing the wrong letters frequently, I think a stylus is the way to go with the keyboard. The web browser works pretty well - it's not super fast, but it's not bad. Battery life isn't great, it takes about 4 hours to charge and you get about 2 hours or less out of it, depending on what you're doing, you might be able to eek out more with just reading and no wifi. The bars went down pretty quick when I was setting it up and playing around with it. I didn't test the videos or mp3.



Ultimately I returned it though....not because it was bad, but because I decided I'm not an ereader person, I like "regular" books and I decided to just go for a straight up android tablet instead, that might be a litle lighter and play you tube and flash. If you want a reader to lightly surf the web this is perfect.

Finding the Pandigital Novel sub-forum on the Slatedroid forum turned my PDN into a powerhouse. Members there upload their hacks (revised firmware) that completely make this e-reader shine! They also post links to apps that can be added to the PDN that make in into WAY more than just an e-reader. Mine can now run Kindle, Nook, Kobo and other e-readers, has a ton of apps, great games and includes a very nice web browser, plus you can add you email accounts and access Android market, if you're into that. Bottom line, it becomes more of an Android tablet than an e-reader.



I use Calibre (Google it) on my desktop computer to keep my library and sync with the PDN (similar to iTunes and iPods). I can't say enough how GREAT the 2 work together. There are numerous websites with FREE e-books available for download, so you aren't stuck with B&N, Amazon Kindle, Borders, etc.



You do need to have your wireless router broadcast its SSID when you set up your PDN for wireless, but once you've done that and the PDN hooks up, you can switch back to hidden for your SSID, if that's your preference.



I didn't buy mine from Amazon, but I give it 5 stars!

Pandigital has actually released a firmware update to make these just an android tablet. The black ones have a matte screen, are lighter, but less responsive to touch. The white models are completely different hardware, Samsung processor, better touch screen, but heavier and slightly larger.



Pandigital supports Android 1.6 for both models, white and black.



If you want to fully hack it with custom firmware, only the white one is fully supported up to Android 2.0, and installs google marketplace, which you can use to make this a Kindle! You can read all your Kindle stuff, plus search the web, watch movies, load pics, etc, etc. Web browser is nice.



One downside, if you are going to use this as a tablet, remember its only a 500MHZ processor and a 600x800 screen, so it's no iPad killer, but it sure makes a great book reader! - Affordable Ebook Reader - Android Tablet - Pandigital - Ebook'

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Purchased this for a Nuvi 1490LMT GPS that has a 5" screen.

When opening it, it's obvious that it doesn't even begin to fit.

This case should work for any 4" screen, but don't bother if you need it to fit a 5". Black Pouch Case Cover For Garmin Nuvi 1390T 1450 1490T

This is a really nice case. If only it fit the Garmin 1450 GPS as claimed, I'd give it 5 stars. Unfortunately, it does NOT fit my 1450, so I'm having to return it. If your GPS has a 4.3" screen, you're likely fine with this case, but I'd double-check before trying it on a 5".



Update: I found another better (though more costly) case tonight at the local Best Buy: A SwissTech (Wenger) Alpha Double GPS case. Not only does the SwissTech case hold the Garmin 1450 in one zippered compartment, it also holds the 1450's car charger/traffic cable in a second zippered compartment. Sadly, that case was not available from Amazon today.'

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There are three choices for everio...



VF808- Very small, but only lasts around 1 hr.

VF815- Not to big, lasts around 2.5 hrs.

VF823- Lasts between 3.5-4 hrs...., but it very big for this samll camcorder...



In muy opinion, get two 815 for long recordings. JVC BN-VF815U 1460-mAh Rechargeable Data Battery for JVC MiniDV and Everio Camcorders

This battery is definitely bigger than the battery my camcorder came with but it does the job. I have all three batteries: BN-VF808, BN-VF815, and the BN-VF823. This (the VF815) is the happy medium. You have to sacrifice the size and compactness to get the battery life you need. In my opinion, just get 2 of the medium batteries.



Also, I suggest getting the charger so you will always have the second battery ready to go.

I've been using this extra battery for more than 2 weeks and it's definitely replaced use of the original battery (half the capacity of this model). The only downside to using this is that it isn't as flush with my MG330 JVC Everio camcorder, but I've got nicely-sized hands and the battery doesn't have any impact on how I hold the camera.



I recommend this model (medium) out of the 3 capacities available (small, medium, large).

The VF815US is just the right size for your JVC camcorder it allows for 3.5 hours of filming while naot adding excessive weight to the camcorder. I was able to accutally allow the battery to operate for the full 3.5 hours while filming a class trip to a village and was able to create two DVD's with over 135 minutes on them. - Camcorder Battery - Camcorder Batteries - Camcorder - Jvc'

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Considering Samsung's own website states that it had "quick charging technology", I expected at least an output of 950ma like the other more popular Motorola car charger.



I like to stream Pandora through my phone's Bluetooth and occasionally use the GPS as well, so I'd like to have a charger that can handle that as well as top off my battery. Unfortunately, this product doesn't fit that bill. At 700ma, its certainly enough if you just want to occasionally charge your phone, but definitely not for heavy usage.



I'd get the cheaper, sexier and more powerful to boot Motorola charger on Amazon. Theres absolutely no reason to get this charger over that one unless you absolutely have to have Samsung written on your charger. Samsung CAD300UBEB/STD Standard Car Power Charger

Works just like it should. Haven't had a single issue, and has the thinner plug for recessed USB port on the Samsung Captivate. If you need a car charger for your Galaxy S phone, this is the one to get.

As most have said about this item, it sure beats paying 30-40 bucks for the Sprint one. I just got the item today and after a twenty minute charge in my car, I am glad to say it never stopped charging. But I guess that should go without saying since this is a genuine Samsung product. Highly recommend anyone in need of a car charger for their Samsung Epic to buy this one. As a matter of fact I'm sure this will even work for the HTC Evo since my gf and I use the same home charger for our phones.

This charger works fantastic with my Samsung Vibrant. Oddly enough, unlike other chargers I've had on which the power light is on when the charger is receiving power from the lighter, this one does not turn on until power is getting to the phone. Works great and fits into the armrest socket in my vehicle. - Galaxy S - Samsung - Car Charger - Car Chargers'

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My wife is a teacher. She loves loves loves the colors and the design of these markers.



However, they do not last near as long as Sharpies do. She makes a lot of hand done posters for her room. She wanted to use these since they would greatly expand the color choices from the Sharpie staples. But she goes through 2 complete Bic markers until they are used up to fill in the same space 1 Sharpie can do the job in.



They are perfect for scrap booking, drawing, and other light use, but not the heavy duty use some people need. BIC Mark-It Color Collection Permanent Marker, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 36 Markers

I purchased Bic permanent markers to replace my worn Sharpies that were a few years old. I only use them to write on my calendar so they do not get abused, and since I color code and have to write small, it is important to me that they work well. I should have spent the extra few dollars and purchased the Sharpie markers. A few of the markers were falling apart (when you opened the cap, the actual marker opened as well exposing the ink well or cushion). After writing with the markers a few times, the point did not stay sharp or write as fine point. Since I have to write small and legibly for all to be able to read in calendar boxes, this is important. Stay with Sharpies. They are a much better product.

I was a bit concerned after reading reviews about this product as compared to more pricey brands. I bought these for a school project (I am a teacher), so I knew kids would be using them and heavily. Pleased to say that the quality was fine regarding how long the ink lasted. I think these were perfect considering what I paid for them. We used them to decorate ornaments made of tin, and the colors were bright and worked well! About 60 kids used the 90 markers I bought, so to me that was a success. Glad I didn't spend the money and buy Sharpie brand!

I use permanent markers fairly frequently, and the reason I prefer these to other brands is that once dry, they don't seem to smudge or wipe off smooth surfaces as easily and they come in a bunch of colors. Yes, they can dry out a bit quicker than Sharpies, but they usually cost a bit less and come in a lot more colors. They also don't smell as strong.

These have worked on every surface I've tried them on so far. Plastic dominoes, fabric, paper and metal water bottles. On the metal water bottles, I was able to clean it off fairly easily using nail polish remover. Great craft option.

I've used a bunch of their sets. My favorite is the 36 marker set.

First I must say Bic Mark-It's fine tip markers are far superior to Sharpies. While I love Sharpies range of colors, I HATE using them because of their lack of archivalness, within a couple of years they begin fading and often get a ugly hue effect around the colors. Whereas Bic Mark-Its have an almost identical color scheme but are made with an acid free formula. I use these in my visual journals. If archivalness is important to you go with Bic. I must say though I do not like Bic Mark-It's Extra fine point. I bought two six packs and there were two dried out. On the other hand I have recent bought two 36 counts and one 24 count of the fine points and have had no issues with dried out markers with the fine points. I stocked up during a deal and opened each pack and tested each marker. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT and truly hope they are around for a long time!

Great markers at a much better price than any of the stores I looked in. Amazing selection of beautiful bold colors. "Fine point" is good for some writing and drawing, but still a bit too broad and bleedy for delicate projects. Because of this and the absence of any really light colors (even the light colors come out pretty dark on paper), I am still searching for a set with finer points and some paler colors. Still, I feel this is a good set to round out a larger marker collection.'

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