Iphone Case - otterbox, iphone case

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I waited anxiously for Otterbox to release this case and ordered mine within minutes of receiving the "Defender Released" e-mail. I received the case on Friday and I must admit, it did not disappoint.



First impressions: The case is of great quality and a lot of detail went into making it compatible with all the OEM "accessories". The holster is among the best I've seen for a phone of this size and works perfectly with the case.



After carrying it for two days (and this is already my 3rd iPhone 4 case - I am rough on my phones): The case is without a doubt the most durable I've seen for the iPhone 4 and lives up to the reputation that Otterbox has built over the years.



Cons: The case does add considerable bulk to the phone and may not be perfect for pocket carriers. It does include a holster which works great and can rotate for vertical or parallel carrying of the phone.





Miscellaneous: I have no complaints really, but I am left to wonder if the silicone "flaps" that cover the earphone and USB plug-ins could have been a little more user-friendly. Sometimes they are frustrating to get back into their proper "closed" position.



Edited one month after using: I am still extremely happy with the case. I have dropped my phones a few times already and though the case is starting to show signs the abuse I have provided it the phone still looks pristine! I opened up the case this morning to clean the phone etc and to my surprise there wasn't much to clean. With cases I've owned in the past I would have a forest of lint, dust etc. that would trap itself between the case and the phone. The Otterbox has minimized that debris!





I am uploading several photos showing the difference between a "bare" iPhone 4 and an iPhone 4 in the Defender case so everyone can get an idea of how much "protection" and in turn "bulk" this case adds to the phone.



Edited to add: Amazon removed my pictures when the placed the phone back in a "pre-order" status, I will re-upload them again once they allow. I'm not sure why they state "pre-order" when it should state "Back-ordered, will deliver in xx to xx weeks", but I digress. OtterBox Defender Case iPhone 4 (Pink and Black, Retail Packaging, Fits AT&T iPhone)

Otterbox defender for my iPhone 3Gs was the best thing I ever did for that phone! It fell into and was completely submerged in a 5 gallon pot of BBQ sauce - and rinsed off with the sprayer in the sink. Phone continued to operate flawlessly!



As soon as I bought iPhone 4 - I immediately ordered an otterbox case for it. It took over a month to arrive and when it finally did - I could immediately tell it did not offer the same amount of protection as the Otterbox for the 3Gs.



I'm constantly fighting the rubber covering -- if I pull it out of my pocket I have to push it back into place all the way around the phone.



The screen protector is better -- the bubbles are gone from the previous version. I like that.



The flaps that cover the charger port and headphone jack suck! They never stay in place and to get them to lock down is a pain. Debris can easily infiltrate into the case through these openings. I find that I have to take the phone completely out of the case and clean the phone and the case more often than I ever did with the other phone/otterbox.



Maybe they were just in a hurry to get a case that would fit the quick arrival of iPhone4. I hope the case is revamped and the thought is completed. I really need and want the kind of protection and rugged durability that the other case provided for 3Gs.



Regardless of what I hate about this case, it's still the BEST case that you can put on the new iPhone 4 if you're hard on your phone. Just wish it was better...

**** 02/12 update: I bought an AT&T case to get one fast at a discount and it works fine until the price drops on the universal case. The Verizon silent mode button is partially covered so if you use silent mode a lot and have big fingers, you might want to wait or buy from the manufacturer. The headphone jack doesn't align quite right with my Verizon phone, but just open the silicone port. And now this is a genuine five star review. I really like this case. It is sturdy and protective, looks stylish, feels comfortably grippy and it was easy to install the phone. Box directions are minimal but Otterbox has a simple video that takes you through it. *****



I just called Otterbox and a very nice lady in Customer Service says they have a universal design ready to fit both AT&T and Verizon phones, to be released 02/10/11. I suppose Amazon will have these as well. Hope they do all the same colors.



Important to know because the Verizon iPhone has some ports and controls in a slightly different place than its AT&T sister and this case would not fit both phones.



Just thought you should know. Glad I did some research before I bought this one. Yes, I know this isn't a real review but not everyone reads comments. At least I'm not one of those tiresome people who posts a one star review because something went wrong with the shipping. - Otterbox - Iphone Case - Otterbox Defender - Iphone 4'

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Desk Accessories - desk accessories, charger

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Its cute but you need to get a power cord to go with it, and you will probably want one that is a surge suppressor. The problem is, most of those are just slightly too long to fit in this! I found this one on Amazon that is inexpensive and short enough; you will probably want to buy it at the same time.

http://www.amazon.com/Inland-3883-6-Outlet-1-Mode-SurgeGuard/dp/B0009RKAVI/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1280197911&sr=8-27 Kikkerland OR08-W Grass Charging Station, White

I had been considering buying this since I saw it on ThinkGeek. I love the look and concept, its elegant and simple. Then I realized there was no plug included. Paying 25 dollars for a white box with artificial grass is a bad buy. Supply the user with a built in 3-5 ac or usb hub at the bottom and I would happily spend double the asking price. Why buy something that will only work if you purchase another... seems backward.

Maybe I had grand ideas for what this "charging station" was going to be. Don't get me wrong, it is cute and funky, but it's definitely no more high tech than, literally, a plastic box with fake grass. The grass sits atop a grid that allows you to store and neatly keep the actual chargers for your various items beneath it. The white plastic box then just has a hole in the back that you have to feed a power cord (not included) through. Please note that you will need to buy a power cord separately. In order to charge your device and rest it in the grass, you have to poke your charger through the fake grass and connect.



I am not unhappy with this because I still think that it's a fun desk piece; I just don't know if it was worth the price because it's extremely rudimentary. I cannot imagine that this cost more than 10 cents to make, but you're paying for the ingenuity I suppose. I would give it higher stars if it came with the electric plug in the bottom to plug all of your device chargers into.

I really liked that this was/is different than all the other charging stations out there. Definitely not an eye sore like the other ones on the market. Problem is, just like a another person said "it's a plastic box, with plastic grass". You have to buy a surge protector in order to hook up all your chargers and reduce the clutter. As for the actual craftsmanship; deifnitely not worth the thirty bucks I paid. I think with some glue and a trip to the local craft store I could make something much better. And so could you.

Very effective and versatile charging station. I tried three other devices with little cradles or places to put charging devices and was constantly frustrated with the lack of flexibility and how sloppy they looked because you still had cords dangling out of the thing.



I used a basic extension cord that has 3 plugs on it from my local hardware store that cost about $3. I added two multiplug adapters giving me more plug spaces. The device has a versatile, cavernous space in the bottom to accommodate all the adapters. It's much simpler than using a powerstrip. If you prefer a power strip, you need a relatively short one.



The only criticism is I would prefer a base that was a little heavier and more robust. Maybe a little texture to it rather than the bland plastic finish. - Charger - Iphone - Desk Accessories - Grass'

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Black & Decker - VersaPak Gold Battery! I like using B&D VersaPak Tools for light duty hobby activities in my laboratory. The interchangeability is a handy feature. I have used many batteries including B&D VersaPak Gold and Silver. The GOLD Batteries due last longer than the Silvers. In my opinion, 60% is stretching it. Depending on cycles to include complete discharge, amount of use and other factors, 40-50% would be more accurate. The GOLD Batteries are not as impacted by the "memory" fade that the silvers are. For the same price or up to a couple dollars more per battery, the GOLD Batteries are a better buy. Black & Decker VP110 VersaPak Gold 3.6-Volt 1-1/5-Amp Hour NiMH Gold Battery

It's at least also almost always true

This GOLD edition *almost* lasts 60% longer [actually about 40% on a very good day]. But the real kick is the gain in power. Yes, I said power.



More Power, grunt grunt. . .snort, err, d'oh!

I never would have believed it but hearing, listening, and watching my somewhat meek 3.6v VersaPak line of B&D battery-operated cleaning tools suddenly get a whole new attitude when I dropped these puppies in should impress just about anyone, just a little. There is definately a power boost but as to ascertaining what percentage would require far more spare time and testing equipment than even *I* have available. Suffice to say most won't be too disappointed as it's a real kick. I certainly wasn't.



A real kick in the pants

The price for the standard 3.6v VersaPak cells is bad enough, but these "Gold" editions are typically DOUBLE!



Is it worth it?

This is a tough one really as some folks will just as happily opt for updating their tool line rather than getting "bigger" batteries as B&D's VersaPak line has long past the average "lifespan" typically associated with rechargeable tool series. This was very true but to an even greater extent in *power* tools: when fix-it guys, home pros[?] and tradesman alike were recently caught up in a voltage frenzy among manufacturers. Cordless power tools climbed upwards rapidly but very incrementally from 9.6v to 24v in a single 12-month timeframe, making the $$$ cordless tool "kit" you just purchased obsolete even before you finished wading through the vast sea of disgruntled home improvement customers at the local depot's check-out lines. I'm sure I'm not the only consumer who owns more than one dubious rechargeable flashlight: the requisite cordless kit tool "bonus".



But is it really worth it?

Many rechargeable *cleaning tool* series have improved as well, albeit more more slowly. B&D's VersaPak tool line was ONE OF THE FIRST rechargeable battery "systems" out there[long before Ryobi and most others jumped on board with the exception of Makita's 7.2v system [[Milwaukee's single "pro"sumer or trade-level under 3volt entry at the time [read "not a system"] was a great little cordless stick screwdriver which I believe were seen being introduced on or about the same era]]. Yes, I said era. It's been that long. . .



BTW, with only minor improvement[the charger was updated], Milwaukee's stick driver is still being offered [and accepted] today, decades after its introduction and a glorious testament to what's possible when great design meets great execution.



And your point?

Anyway, my point being is it's a personal choice on whether one should breathe new life in their very dated VersaPak collection or not. If you are one of those who decide to do so and you have more than one VersaPak device or at least one B&D device requiring two batts, you may wish to look into buying these in BULK from a *trusted* source[you did read "trusted", yes?], as these bulk packs offer a much better deal and in quantanties that are still realistic for the home consumer.



A good rule-of-thumb for rechargeable batteries is to always have at least one spare swap-out available so your job isn't interrupted and to prevent rapid cycling.



One word of caution

Ok, more than one word: DON'T MIX THESE WITH STANDARD VersaPak [black/silver] batteries, either in twin-pack tools OR dual chargers, but especially the latter. Just don't. . .ever



And now one word of advice

Ok, more than one word as well, but this advice is totally free and worth every penny! Heat is the great destroyer of rechargeable batts, rapidly humbling far more robust batts than these. The great thing about having some extras around means that you won't be dropping just-drained and very warm batteries into your charger or your just-charged very warm batteries into your device as either of these practices will assure your tired tools a very brief reprieve.



Bottom line

Now that I've switched to the GOLD version, I would never go back to black(and silver;o).





AX~

My original battery for my electric screwdriver time had come to an end. I purchased this VersaPak Gold Battery and after a short charge was driving screws to buid a desk. I don't recall the orginal battery ever having this amount of power or being able to hold the charge as long.

I've been using my VersaPak tools for several years now. The VersaPak Gold battery holds its charge longer and the life of the battery is longer than the regular VersaPak battery. I have been quite satisfied with the Gold's performance. as well as the VersaPak tools, ideal for light duty houssehold fixes.

A few reviews read that the GOLD is delivering better power and a longer charge.

While the charge does seem to last longer, I haven't experienced more actual power in my screwdriver.



For the extra time, though, I'd take the GOLD anytime rather than to have to recharge more often.

I am in love with Versapak and have several appliances and tools that use these batteries. There is just one problem: the regular ones don't have much capacity and have a VERY short life. The Gold ones are much better but a little more expensive. In my opinion, they are well worth the extra price. It's really too bad that Black and Decker overprices the batteries os much.'

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Horror Fiction - gothic horror, occult

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This is an interesting and fun story that tried to cram in a ton of explanations and speculations in the last 15 pages of the book. The story's protagonist is an 11-year old boy named Timmy, who along with his friend encounters a horrific child at a local lake that he ends up calling The Turtle Boy. Timmy has unknowingly come upon a secret involving the boy and his neighborhood, and the story unfolds as Timmy's actions force the secret of the Turtle Boy back into the open.



It's really hard not to give away spoilers here as this is a novella. But the story builds up slowly and then at the end you get slammed with the answers, and even more than you were expecting or needing. I think some of this could have been spread out through the story rather than crammed in at the end. It felt like there was a narrator telling you what just happened, like we really needed all that explanation. *shrug* Regardless, this was a very entertaining story, effortless to read, and left the reader wanting more, which the author helps with by leaving open speculation about his father. This story is easily recommended. The Turtle Boy (The Timmy Quinn Series (Book One))

The Turtle Boy meanders like a lazy summer afternoon that soon turns itself inside out. With frightening speed that warm afternoon is ripped away to reveal a night sky, razor shredded by lightening. Images back-lit, sickening and unexpected crawl off the pages and carve their way under your skin like so many demonic chiggers.



This story was awesomely disturbing. The beginning had a bit of a To Kill a Mockingbird/Stand By Me vibe. The pacing was perfect as this creepy little tale whipped itself into a horrifying frenzy. The images jump out, stick there and simmer, brewing `til you try to sleep. Buckle up, Skippy, the nightmares are going to be intense.

I read recently a review in which the reviewer compared THE TURTLE BOY favorably to such classics as Stephen King's "The Body" (from DIFFERENT SEASONS--filmed as STAND BY ME) and Robert R. McCammon's BOYS LIFE. After reading this novella, I have to agree. At turns heartwarming, terrifying and funny, this creepy little story will get under your skin and stay there. It may also serve to remind you of your youth and when you first realized magic can end.



Highly recommended.

The Turtle boy sounds like a sweet innocent story about a boy and his turtle right? Wrong!! Sure the story starts out innocent enough, two young boys playing outside while on summer vacation, just a lazy day trying to figure out what to do. That is until they decide to make their way to the pond, and that is where it begins to get a little disturbing. Once they meet the turtle boy their lives will change forever!



This book was such a great intro to Kealan Patrick Burke and his work. I am of course planning on reading the rest of the series, and anything else I can get my hands on by this author. This book isn't going to hit you over the head with graphic violence and gore, but is instead geared for those who appreciate the subtle eerie nuances that can make for an interestingly creepy read. There was a point in the book towards the end when something was revealed (not going to say what beside that it involved a single flicker of lightning) where my mouth literally fell open. For anyone who is debating on whether or not to read this book, stop debating and READ THIS BOOK!



I received a complimentary copy of this book in order to review it.

I read The Turtle Boy when it was first published...and eagerly awaited the sequels. Each one was better than the last as the character of Timothy develops, discovers and matures. Kealan builds the suspense and brings alive the horror without all the gore.



I'm re-reading them all as a treat to myself... and I rarely read a book through a second time! If you haven't yet discovered Kealan Patrick Burke and his fantastical way with words, then it's about time you do!

This is an absolutely addictive story of childhood and abuse. The way it unwraps will remind you of a Ray Bradbury story. The words paint memories of summertime during childhood while sucking the reader into past and present murders.



I got so attached to the main character that I can't wait to read the next Timmy Quinn book. Did you like "The 6th Sense"? If the answer is 'yes', then you will certainly want to read this story.

i really liked this book , although it was short i liked the creepiness factor of it. it had some surprising twists to it.

it definitly kept my attention through the entire story, great little book highly recommended reading.

I must admit the second biggest reason that I got this book was because it was free, but I have to say it great. The langue is stunning and the story compelling and creepy. I know that one person didn't like it because they didn't seem to get that this is a ghost story. If you are the kind of person that has been ruined by instant gratification, buckets of gore, and are a fan of the Saw movies then don't waste your time. But if you have imagination and are looking for something more than your typical vamp book then this is for you.

The only problem that I had with it was that it's too short, I wouldn't event call it a novella. It's not even a terribly long short story, but I will definitely get the next in the series, I'll event pay for it!

I read this book years ago when it first came out in hard cover. It is really good and intriguing. It introduces you to a character who pops up in several more books. The author is good at creating a scene in one's mind while reading the book so that you feel a deep connection to the action and really care about the characters. Read this book for less than a buck you won't be sorry and you will find a new author that you will love! - Gothic Horror - Horror - Occult - Suspense'

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Droid X - screen protectors, android

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I bought this 2-pack of screen protectors based on the reviews here. When I got my Droid X from Verizon I picked up some of their screen protectors to hold me over. The Verizon ones were more opaque and only covered the display area of the screen, not the surrounding surfaces.



The Seidio protector was easy to install and covers the entire face of my Droid X thus offering more protection. The Seidio protectors are also crystal clear and make the display really pop. Unfortunately, they produce a ton of glare and are way more susceptible to fingerprints and smudging. Keep that in mind when buying these. Seidio Ultimate Screen Guard for Motorola DROID X - 2 Pack

This review will probably be a bit biased since I had a terrible experience with the Amzer screen protector I just replaced. For a quick background, the Amzer cost about the same ($5 for one protector) but was a complete pain to put on. There is a film which covers the outside face of the Amzer protector that was difficult to peel off after installation, and caused the other side to lift, little pieces of dust/lint in the air stick to it, and tons of bubbles from the film not sticking properly. After trying to get rid of the stuck dust (without success) and reinstalling, more bubbles appeared at the edges where the protector no longer wanted to stick to the screen. I gave up after about 10 mins.



I was afraid the Seidio would be as difficult. During install, I missed ONE piece of dust on the screen and was afraid of another permanent bubble, but since that side is not sticky the way the Amzer was (I assume, I didn't touch it) I lifted the film and the dust fell right off! My second try took about 20 seconds. And NO bubbles. Edges come very close to fitting the phone perfectly (also better than the Amzer), decent fingerprint resistance, no distortion of screen (that I can discern, at least), and good tactile feel (if the edges matched perfectly, I wouldn't be able to tell that the screen is there). I do wish the included wiping cloth were a little better at removing fingerprints (it takes several more swipes than the Amzer), although it still certainly does the job.

The Droid X is my first cell phone, and this is my first screen protector - so I can't compare this to other products. That said, I'm very happy with this product.



Application was pretty easy. Once I got the screen peeled back from the sheet it comes on and placed properly, the rest went smoothly. This comes with a microfiber cloth to clean off the Droid X screen and help remove all lint and dust, and it also comes with an applicator card (basically a plastic card the size of a credit card) to smooth it out and remove bubbles. For me, those both worked great. I think that I had one or two bubbles after putting on the screen, and the card helped me remove those easily.



This screen protector is just slightly undersized (about 1 mm in height and half that in width), which is a good thing unless you are able to get the placement perfect when you start applying it. While it won't cover 100% of the screen, it comes close and should cover every part that you'll touch.



I got experience using the bare Droid X screen for about two weeks while I waited for this product. Here are my thoughts between the bare screen and one with this on:

- With this screen applied, I actually think that it feels better to use - I'm sure that's completely personal preference.

- It seems a bit more difficult to wipe this protector clean of finger prints and oil, but it's not bad at all.

- Off-axis viewing of the screen seems slightly degraded with the protector on. Honestly, though, I'd have to remove the protector to verify that. It was just one of my first impressions, so I wanted to state it here.



Having this protector makes me less stressed that I'll scratch the screen, and I'm very happy with the quality of it and how little it changed the overall view of the screen. For the price, I highly recommend it.

Over the years, I've used Invisible Shield to protect my cell phones and other gadgets that have screens. While it did a great job at protecting, it sucked when it came to clarity and friction. It has a slightly murky "orange peel" look to it and it also added noticeable friction to dragging your finger across the touchscreens. When I got my Droid X, I went looking for another brand and decided to try Seidio after all the good reviews. WOW, what a difference! It is thinner, crystal clear and has no friction problems at all. In fact, I really can't even tell it's there.



It also was much faster and easier to apply than Invisible Shield, which required a messy spray. All I did was take about three packets of my eyeglass cleaning wipes. One to wipe down my desk of dust, one to wipe the existing finger smudges and a third for a final dust wipe of the screen. I just then peeled away and folded back about 3/4 of the screen protector backing. Starting with the bottom, I applied the protector to the screen and it immediately adhered with it's static cling magic. It was easy to peel off and reapply to get it perfectly aligned. Once I had it applied halfway up the screen and I was satisfied with the alignment, I pulled off the last 1/4 of the backing and finished the application. I then used the squeegee to rub out the minor bubbles near the edges. Easy-peazy and it clings nice and tight to the screen with no adhesive.



It may not be as strong and protective as Invisible Shield, but I'm not that rough with my gear. I just wanted something that will protect the screen from minor scuffs and scratches and this will easily do that. And unlike Invisible Shield, it's truly invisible. Best of all, this was a two-pack so I have a spare, all for almost half the cost of one Invisible Shield!



UPDATE: After 3 months of use, I got a few very small scratches on it. They are noticeable, but not significant enough yet to replace it with the second one from my 2-pack. The scratches were from my own carelessness, but I wasn't overly careless. I just wanted to let you know that they do scratch easier than the Invisible Shields. It's still worth it for their clarity and feel, so I'm keeping my rating at 5 stars. - Android - Invisible Shield - Screen Protectors - Screen Protector'

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Light and effective. It does its job as well as I could have hoped. Not a single jam that was not obviously my fault. I have spent several times the cost of this tool looking for a stapler that would do what this one does as well as it does. Why the enthusiasm? Well, most staplers not meant for construction site abuse are not very good. This one is.A word of caution. This is not, nor was it ever intended to be, a construction stapler. The staples it is designed to use are not big enough nor thick enough to be of much use for construction site purposes. This is a professional grade upholstery stapler. Porter-Cable US58 1/4-Inch to 5/8-Inch 22-Gauge C-Crown Upholstery Stapler

This gun is very comparable to other industrial upholstery staplers in features, design and quality, but it is considerably less expensive.



Since this is an upholstery stapler you can get staples from any upholstery supply shop. A hardware store will not carry them. When you go to your local upholstery supply shop ask for staples compatible with Empire 7, BeA 71, Bostitch BA71, JK 670, Rainco 7, or Senco C series staplers. Amazon's price for replacement staples is good considering they are galvanized, but you can get liquor finish staples cheaper at your local store. Many will carry stainless steel staples as well.



This stapler does not come with a case because it is an industrial tool. Upholstery shops do not bother putting their tools in boxes at the end of the day. Also upholstery shops don't make a lot of saw dust, at least not in the fabric part of the shop. For those using this stapler in a general purpose shop, a case would be nice but, as mentioned, one is not provided. The parts list mentions an optionally available case which can be purchased from your local factory service center for less than ten bucks.

I bought this stapler to re-cover the vinyl pillions and seats on my boat. And, approximately 8,000 staples later, I can say with certainty that it is definitely the ideal tool for any type of upholstery work. It's light, easy to hold, has an extended nose to get into tight spaces, and is powerful enough to completely sink the staple through several layers of fabric, even into hardwood. It's also extremely easy to re-load, and I've never experienced any type of jam or mis-fire. Construction is typical Porter-Cable (my personal favorite brand), meaning it appears to be built super tough--I expect it to last a lifetime.So then, why only 4 stars? Unlike any other pneumatic 'nail gun' I've seen, this stapler does not have a safety tipped nose. Usually, the nose has to be pressed against something in order for the trigger to be functional. But, with this one, there is no safety tip--you just pull the trigger and it starts firing. Add to that the fact that the trigger is very sensitive, and you have a potential safety hazard.. In normal operation, these two things make it easier to get the job done, but at too high of a cost to safety (in my opinion). You might be guessing that I am trying to blame the tool for a goof up, and you'd be right. I ended up shooting myself in the index finger with this stapler. It was not a major ordeal, it just hurt for a few days, but I realize now that normal nail guns have those safety tips for a good reason. Buy the stapler, but be careful!

This Porter Cable upholstery stapler is as comfortable to use, as it is to buy; great price point. I did buy it with the intention of using it for attaching fabric to seat bottoms, and I have some early French provincial furniture that will need reupholstering. What I found was that it is usable for a lot of other things as well. I make cabinetry. In order to transport the finish pieces, I use the single sided corrugated cardboard, which is inexpensive to wrap it. These staples work great to attach the cardboard to the back seam of the cabinet. This stapler will take up to 5/8" staples. I didn't find them here at Amazon so I bought up to the 1/2" size. They are wider than the narrow crown staples. The stapler fires well without any misfires since I have been using it. It doesn't have a safety plunge mechanism, as do the finish nailers. That enables you to get into tight corners whereas the tip is a lot smaller. The only downside is that it does not come with a case, and I did not find staples for it available locally. All in all it is a very nice tool. Highly recommended.

I bought this stapler with the intention of using it to hang faced insulation. I wasn't sure if it would do the job or not but I figured I'd give it a shot. I was not disappointed. It has worked flawlessly through several thousand staples. As others have mentioned, the staples are not very thick, even smaller than standard T-50 staples, but for something like insulation where it's going to be covered up anyways, the staples work just fine. Plus, because they are thinner, it means more staples per strip and thus fewer reloads. The extended nose made it easy to get into tight corners that other staplers wouldn't have been able to. A bump-fire trigger would have made it even better, but I guess since it is technically an upholstery stapler that probably wouldn't make much sense. The only downfall I can see is that I couldn't find staples for it at any local hardware store, had to order them from here. With free shipping, though, that wasn't a big deal.

This upholstery stapler is very responsive and it works very well. It is very light, and yet its construction is very solid. The only thing missing is a hard case (which is optional). Do not forget to buy staples, because it does not ship with any. Great for all upholstery jobs. You will not be disappointed.

Nice stapler. Very easy to use, compact and heavy duty. No depth adjustment collar or thumbscrew to fiddle with, just change your air pressure setting and keep on going. Securing thick, heavyweight upholstery material onto hard wood furniture frames repetitively is a breeze.

Assuming that you already own a small portable compressor, and don't mind dealing with the air hose, I personally feel that the US58 is a better and much less expensive alternative to a true professional grade electric upholstery stapler and with only minimal care, will probably last much longer.

For some reason, there is no carrying case included with this stapler. I was able to purchase one though, through the Dewalt/Porter-Cable service net website for about eleven dollars plus freight [Part #891602]. It is just a small case similar to the one that came with my PIN-100 pinner, but it definitely makes it much easier to transport and store this tool along with maybe a dozen or so assorted sizes of staple strips.

The B&C Eagle staples that are sold here on Amazon are good quality, but I find that the Porter-Cable brand staples sold elsewhere are every bit as good and are also less than half the price for the same ten thousand count boxes.

Overall, I really like this PC stapler and have no problem recommending it to anyone who is looking to purchase this type of tool.'

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Walkie Talkies - gmrs-frs two-way radios, 2 way radio

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This product working very good and sounds very clear for me. For my experience I found these two Midland and Uniden brands are best over all other brands: easy to use, battery last longer, and voice sound better. My battery life last longer on this brand name in compare to AudioVox, Motorola and Cobra brand. I like very much...and I bought a pair and then 2 months later bought another pair of (Midland GXT1050VP4 36-Mile 50-Channel) with higher mile range. So check it out and buy it whenever the price is right low. Thank you for reading. Midland LXT114 22-Channel 18-Mile FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

This is a initial review of the Midland LXT114 [pair].

I just picked these up over the 4th of July sale Ace Hardware had. Originally selling of $14. each, they had on special with a $10. rebate by mail check each. So for a final investment I thought I could not go wrong for $4. each! They are a bit larger that the pair of Uniden [5 yrs. old] GMR 325-2's that I already own. They take the same batteries AAA x 3 as the older ones. The clip seems nice and sturdy, the battery covers are a bit tricky to get off but I'm hoping they loosen a bit with age. One nice thing is that the pre-programmed channels [22] all have freq's that match the Unidens, I was not expecting this & very happy. So now I have four radios that work togather for a total investment of about $25!!! We mostly use on family/friend outings. Hoping these are better on battery use than the Unidens, we will see. FYI the screen is NOT backlit like the photo shows. It is a light grey [unlit] with bold black numbers. Not especially helpful in low-light/night situations. I will post additional comments as we use further.

The radios work just fine for a short distance. The vox , auto talk works on voice activation, but be careful what you say and remember it is on, because phone rings , talking on the phone, dog barking or any other slight noise will activate it. Tried these up to 5 miles in the country setting and would not work, but if you are closer they work just fine.

The sound quality of these midland two way radios is not as good as some other radios that I have used. I had a spare motorola two way on hand and by comparison the sound quality of the motorola was much clearer. The midland radios have a sort of white noise that I did not hear from the motorola. I am not saying the there was no background noise with the motorola but rather the noise was much softer and less distracting. The voice quality of the midland suffers because of that white noise hissing.



I did not test the range so I can't comment on that.

This radios don't work as good as they're advertise. As a matter of fact they don't even come close.

The manufacturer says that if you are in a flat area with no obstructions, that they can reach up to 18 miles. Well

I live in the country wich is the best place to test these because there's no interference and a quarter of a mile was all

I got from them. I bought these to keep in touch with my kids in a cruise and that was even worse.

If we weren't in the same floor we couldn't copy each other. - 2 Way Radio - 2-way Radio - 2 Way Radios - Gmrs-frs Two-way Radios'

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Camera Hand Strap - strap, camera grip

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I use my 30D very often. I never felt a need to buy the accessory battery grip, as it added weight, and made the package larger, while the standard battery offers plenty of capacity.



That changed when I used a 30D with the battery grip, and hand strap installed. You need the battery grip in order to mount the hand strap, and the difference in grip feel, and hand fatigue is incredible. With the grip/strap combo installed, I can "one hand" the camera in secure fashion all day long, and feel far more secure than with the standard body sporting a neck strap.



I resisted the additional size of the battery grip since day one, but since the hand strap will only work if the battery grip is installed, I bought it, and have no regrets. The combination is unbeatable for utility and comfort. Canon 2344A001 E1 Hand Strap for Eos Rebel Series

You can use this strap without having the battery grip attached by purchasing the Opteka hand grip since it includes a plate that screws to the bottom with a slot to thread the cord. This is what I have done as I prefer the Canon strap to the Opteka strap. Currently the Opteka strap on Amazon is only about $8, well worth it in my opinion to use this awesome strap instead when you don't need the battery grip.

I'm using the Canon 20D with the BG-E2 battery grip (a must in order to utilize this hand-strap) and this is a very nice accessory to have. It not only gives me a much better sense of security with my shooting, but it is very comfortable. Sometimes I use it as a padding for my palm instead of use it as a strap. It's just a GREAT product. Definitely suggest getting it if you have the BG-E2 (or any other) grip attached.

The strap is a good strap, it makes the camera handle a lot easier and feel more stable. It's tricky to figure out how to attach the strap to the camera. It requires the optional battery grip (which I have). I wrote Canon about attaching the strap, they told me to contact the retailer so I wrote Adorama Camera, they told me to contact Canon. I thought either should have helped me with this issue and was disappointed with both of their answers. I figured it out - I think - at least it's on there and feels secure. - Canon - Camera Grip - Photography - Strap'

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Power Strip Extension Cord

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I work in the IT industry, so every time people move offices they come to me for a power strip. I buy these power strips regularly because:



1. They have seemed to protect adequately for surges

2. They are very compact

3. They are cheap!!!!

4. The big one-- the power switch is on the side where the power cable exits the strip. This has a big advantage.



You'd be amazed how many times people, cleaning crews or others accidentally flip the power switch on a power strip that may be under the edge of a desk or in an area that can get bumped but isn't easily seen. That also causes problems because people don't understand why their stuff isn't working. Having the switch on the side dramatically reduces the frequency with which I get calls because "stuff stopped working"... No one ever expects the simple answer and always assume a device has gone bad, etc.



The color fits in with your average office creme color, and unless you are going to get a power squid or UPS I wouldn't spend more on a power strip than the cost of this. Belkin 6-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector

I needed this for my bedside table, for my alarm clocks, cell phone charger, lamp, etc. It is perfect for little things like that. The cord is very short but for what I need to use it for that is okay. I wouldn't use it for anything other than something small like that.



The main downside to it is that it doesn't have a flatter plug. Several surge protectors have that now so it fits closer to the wall, and since this will be going in behind my bed I would've preferred that. That is why it lost a star. Otherwise, it suited my needs perfectly.

This spike bar is awesome and the color is very nice in my opinion. It comes with a warranty protecting all your devices plugged into the product. if your devices get damaged from a shock while plugged in the spike bar then the company will replace it up to a certain dollar amount which i think is $10,000.

This power strip contains a plain and simple design, not much features but does it job under a desk, the slim design fits well in tight space. However there is no light to indicate if the strip is on or not. Overall the build quality seems to be adequate for home or small office use.

Nothing special about this surge protector, but that shouldn't be taken as a negative. This is a solid surge protector at a great price. It provides everything you would expect in a surge protector in this price range. It looks good too. I have every reason to expect this last a long time.'

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Food Containers - cooler bag, picnic basket

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This tote is perfect for when you need a cooler without looking like you are carrying a cooler. Indispensable for specialty grocery shopping in cities via public transport. Tall narrow profile keeps things nicely stacked together and is less awkward to carry, especially for petites.



What this tote has:

* Main section is lined in thick white waterproof plastic not foil.

* Main section has a drawstring closure, that leaves a small gap the circumference of a small french bread.

* Spacious top zippered-pocket inside of the handle safe for wallet and valuables.

* Large exterior zippered-pocket can hold magazines comfortably, or slide in a Tovolo Bamboo Outdoor Wine Table

* Short exterior pocket (no closure) perfect for shopping lists, cutting board, packet of wetwipes, packet of paper napkins.

* 2 short side-pockets with velcro closure for small items (calculator, Zelco Mangia 3 Piece Set, shopping lists, extra baggies Envirosax Reusable Bag - Flora #5, more napkins)



I have used this tote for grocery runs via the NYC subway, the Toronto subway, the Hong Kong MTR and even in Paris. For looks and ease of maneuvering, it beats regular coolers hands down. This gives you the freedom to stop and have a coffee, gelato or buy a bottle of wine without worrying that the meat and cheeses you just bought will spoil in the heat or be embarrassed by sitting in a cafe with a big cooler at your feet.



I have also used this tote as a Picnic Bag for four, holding Tovolo Bamboo Outdoor Wine Table, 4 tall round takeout containers, stick of french bread, 2 Cryopak Flexible Ice Blanket 16.5 x 11.66-Inch (6 Pack), 4 Zelco Mangia 3 Piece Set, Bambu Bamboo Veneerware Plate 9", Set of 8, cutting board, napkins, wetwipes, tablecloth. It is also an excellent Bento Box bag for the family. It can hold 2 Thermos Nissan 48 Ounce Wide Mouth Stainless Steel Lunch Tote comfortably along with space for additional snacks, utensils and tablecloth in the main compartment. I carry the wine bottle separately in another wine bag : Wine Sack Wine duffel with carry strap and corkscrew Olive Green-120, or I use this tote to carry 3 bottles of wine with Vacu Vin Rapid Ice Guy Buffet Café De Flore Wine Cooler



Cons:

* White plastic lining instead of foil. Foil insulates better.

* Heavy for a softsided cooler. However it is very sturdy, has durable hardware and holds a lot of weight. (Not that you would want to schlep heavy items via public transport)

* Drawstring closure doesn't close completely because the white plastic lining goes all the way up and is too thick to pull shut. Better to "un-draw" the string and simply fold over the top.

* The tote is tall and skinny so it obviously won't stand up by itself on uneven ground.



While this tote is not big enough to buy huge amounts of groceries [no Costco, no frozen pizzas], it is big enough for specialty shopping, European markets and a moderate 4 person picnic. I use it almost daily for a variety of activities and have bought extras for friends as gifts. Picnic Time Activo Insulated Tote with Waterproof Lining, Orange

I bought this for a friend who is basically living in a hospital ICU waiting room, and will be for quite some time. Hospital commissary food is fine, and in this hospital seems to be better than many, but for someone who is already looking at 6-figures of medical bills, paying for sustaining meals while sitting with a spouse is not feasible. This bag, filled with various sizes of Fit and Fresh food containers (the kind that are both microwavable and freezable, and each has a reusable ice pack that snaps inside the lid) makes a perfect "Provisions Bag" for those long stretches away from home on a budget Between the insullation of the tote bag and the freezer pack in the Fit and Fresh containers -- food stays fresh without a fridge for 15 hours, easily. -- And it still looks like a regular tote bag, without all the bulk and bother of a cooler chest, or the expense of paying for meals out.

I actually hate this bag, but in all fairness, it is not a terrible, so I gave it three stars. Here's my breakdown:



I bought it despite other reviews about the drawstring closure. I have other insulated bags with drawstring closures that work fine. However, this one completely frustrates me. It takes a lot of effort to achieve a closure that doesn't leave a gaping hole at the top. (I am a female with small hands and normal upper body strength.) The bag essentially has two strings coming out of each of two grommeted holes, for a total of four strings. I have to pull one at a time, alternating across the four strings, in order to achieve anything close to a tight closure. It drives me nuts, and even doing this, I am left with a gap that compromises the insulative properties of the bag.



The vinyl lining is sewn in only at the top, which I would normally consider a plus, because you can pull it out from the bottom and wipe it down. However, it is so hard to get back into position on this bag, that it is hardly worth the effort.



On the plus side, the size is definitely nice. On days where I can't make it home for lunch or dinner, I can easily fit two meals in it, plus beverages. It is nice for toting wine to a picnic (or wherever), and as another user has noted, it is a decent insulated grocery bag.



The bottom line is that it does have some good features, but I end up under-utilizing it because of the negatives. It gets a lot of closet time! I would not buy it again. - Cooler Bag - Lunch Bag - Picnic Basket - Picnic Time'

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Walkie Talkie - walkie talkie, midland

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The radios by themselves are good, but be careful to read the fine print. The first time I went to use the radios one of them didn't have a full charge on it. No problem, I just used AA batteries. Then we realized we could barely hear each other through the headphones even with the radios turned to max volume. I thought it might be the headphones, but they were very loud when plugged into a friend's radio made by a different company. Midland blamed it on the headphones anyway, but they were not covered under the warranty. So I didn't use the radios again for a few months until we went on another trip and I made sure to place the radio on the charger a day early this time so it would have ample time to charge. Same problem one radio didn't take but half a charge. I contacted Midland on Friday explaining my situation, they got back to me on Wednesday to say there was probably an issue with the battery pack (No duh). I emailed back around 10:30 am and said I figured that much, but how do I correct it. They got back to me on Thursday night saying I needed to buy another battery pack because they are not covered under the warranty either. So what is covered? Turns out not much, not the headphones, not the battery packs, not the charger, not the adapter and not even the antennas. In short if all you need is just the radios and there isn't a problem with them, the radios are OK, but heaven help you if there is a problem with them. It will take forever for someone to tell you that's not covered under the warranty. That large 3 year warranty logo needs to include an even larger asterisk. Radios get 5 stars, everything else including the warranty and service gets 1 star for an average of 3 stars. If I need to buy all new accessories to replace all these defective ones I just bought, maybe I should consider a different brand radio. Midland GXT1000VP4 36-Mile 50-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Black/Silver)

In the past I have taken walkie talkies to the State Fair and they were unusable because of all the chattering going on. I brought the Midland GXT1000VP4 radios to the fair and randomly selected a channel and privacy setting. They worked perfectly. Not one other person broadcasted on the same channel (200,000 people in attendance). We could hear each other crystal clear. You either get a crystal clear signal or no signal at all with these radios; there is never any static. They lasted the whole day on one charge and the battery indicator still read full.

The only complaint that I have is when putting them on the charger, it takes a bit of menuvering to get the charge light to go on...and I have had it go off after about 15 minutes before. In that case I reseated the one radio again and the light stayed on for the whole charging period.

I recently purchased these radios after our 2-year old Motorolas were stolen. We use the radios exclusively for RVing (communicating between driver and spotter when maneuvering). The audio on these radios is MUCH better than the previous Motorolas. Menu functions seem to be a bit more intuitive as well.

The only negative I have found is "range", or lack thereof. Midland advertises 36 miles. (Yeah, I know, that's on a straight shot with nothing in between, but how many of us really use them under those conditions!) In the real world we were able to transmit about 1 mile.

I knew this limitation going in, so I wasn't disappointed.



The radios work well for our purposes.

The Midland GTX 1000VP4's work great and are easy to use. I have used them for many hours at a time. The low battery indicator comes on long before they quit working. The published range is very optimistic. But it is the best of this class I have used. I took back 2 different Cobras that didn't work well before buying the Midland radios.

i bought this radio to talk to my family when we are out in the wood. The fact it says it works upto 36 miles, that is only if you are in Desert with no blocking mountain or building. however, in the city this radio worked upto 3 miles.

I love the fact that you can use Alkaline batteries or rechargeable. You never need to buy battery. It comes with rechargeable stand which can even charge your AA recahargable batterries beside its own included battery. It has alot of futures. Over all it is nice collection for those who like to go outdoor activity. advertise 36 miles, where it should say 6 miles.

A great two-way radio for direct or simplex communication for campers, hikers or anyone that requires short distance conversation less than two miles. Remember that the distance marketed by Midland and any 22 channels or greater radios is applicable only when you can see the person 10 miles away without any objects including trees or shrubs in between. Unless you are in a flat desert or ocean, you will not get the range as advertised.

One way to obtain longer distance with a UHF radio is by raising its height. If one of the user is at higher altitude such as hills, tall rocks or building, both can communicate at farther distance.

Don't forget to obtain an FCC license to operate on the GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies for channel 1-7, and 15-22. These frequencies can operate up to 5 watt and you will be sharing the same frequencies with other GMRS users. It is illegal to operate these frequencies without a license though many operate the radios without knowing that you can receive a hefty fine. The license is very easy to obtain through FCC website for Universal Licensing System (ULS)[...].

The license is for 5 years [...]. No test is required for GMRS but you can operate on any of the GMRS frequencies for your entire family under one license. That is your parents, childrens and any close member of the family.

My son is using the Midland GXT1000 when he is at the mall or at the playground with mommy. I can inline skate in the same park and communicate with him at any time. It's a great tool and less complicated than a cell phone. - Walkie Talkie - Two-way Family Service Radio - 2 Way Radio - Midland'

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Does Not Work - splitter, recommended

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Works great. This splitter does exactly what it is supposed to do. That is split one hdmi source to two displays. Please keep in mind that the displays aren't meant to be on at the same time with this splitter. If you need both monitors on at the same time then you'll most likely need a splitter that can amplify the signal as well. I am using this on my receiver that only has one hdmi out to split to both my 50" Plasma and my 100" projector. I do not ever have both on at the same time so this works perfectly. This is by far the least expensive splitter for this application I have come across. Most others are double or triple the cost. Again, know that you are buying. Cables Unlimited Premium 12-inch HDMI Cable Splitter (PCM-2275)

Dan J. Holloway "DJ Dan" review below is incorrect. This is splitter cable. You can only connect one input device (i.e. DVD player,cable box or satellite receiver) to two output device(i.e. TV or projector).You can't connect two input device (i.e. DVD player,cable box or satellite receiver) to one output device(i.e. TV or projector)



If you need sopmething to split two input devices you will need to buy an HDMI switch.



Get the facts straight and don't blame a cable for something you did not do the research on!

!Important!: Due to the current state of the technology, results using HDMI and DVI splitters can be mixed. Especially passive splitters which rely on the individual devices ability to negotiate a 3 way handshake. The problem is not all devices are programmed to deal with this properly and will sometimes default to a HDCP error state. To put it simply, some devices will consider the splitting of a signal to be a copyright violation, which could result in only one display being shown at a time or the blocking of content altogether. This type of situation is considered to be a device compatibility issue and can not be fixed short of a firmware update by the individual device manufacturers. Before purchasing this splitter, please be advised that we have no control over nor are we responsible for compatibility issues (including HDCP issues).

Plainly, this doesn't work. I wanted to split the signal from a TiVo to 2 screens. When this splitter was used, I received picture, but no sound. Also, the picture was poor quality with snow on BOTH screens.



What is needed is a powered/amplified HDMI splitter. I purchased one of these and it works just fine.



Don't waste your money on a easy quick fix..... I did, learn from me.

This product is ok. The problem is not the product but the description of the product.



It does however work if you know what you're doing, or if by chance all your products are the right version of HDMI. I however have lots of different versions of HDMI products. For example I have some monster HDMI cables that are version 1.3a cat2 and some that are still version 1.0. this device works with all my products that are of version 1.0 but it doesn't work with anything that is 1.3a or higher. Because HDMI is still relatively new and has not been standardized yet it may or may not work with all your HDMI products. The product does however only work as a splitter and not a switcher. I am returning this for a 1.3a splitter. I bought this one because I like its design more than that of the 1.3a switchers that seem to use a power supply and an extra HDMI cable. I give it a 10 for design and a 2 for compatibility. (really have to have things just right to get it to work.)



To sum things up for the less technical person. If you bought all your HDMI products a long time ago or buy cheap you are probably safe, but if you have mixed and matched (cheap/expensive, new/really old) then this product is less likely to work for you.

Not sure if the other reviewer "Nando" actually tried using this particular splitter??

This splitter is useless. You purchase a splitter because you need to send the output to two displays (in my case a TV and a Projector). However, with this splitter, the picture results in some snow when using 480i/480p/720p/1080i sources (such as directv or comcast). And using the splitter results in no video at all with 1080p sources such as PS3 Blu-Ray. Audio output from all sources functioned properly, but without proper video output, this device is non-functional. Solution: I removed the splitter from my configuration (my HDMI cables are not the problem).

I'm searching for another splitter.

This product acts more like a SWITCH than a BRIDGE. This is not clear in the instructions.



You can reliably use one TV or the other. You cannot use both TVs at the same time. It switches by sensing power to the TVs.



Note this is not for switching between two sources. It is for switching between two TVs.

This works exactly as advertised and I highly recommend it. I have two OUTPUT devices, a projector and a plasma TV. I want the signal from my HDMI switching receiver to go to BOTH. I plug this splitter in and then each device into it and now have the same exact high quality HD signal on both displays. I have tried more expensive splitters on eBay that require a power supply and they don't work as well as this. Kudos Cables Unlimited and Amazon.com. Great Product!!! I have no idea what everyone is complaining about. - Splitter - Hdmi Cable Splitter - Hdmi - Recommended'

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Camera Batteries - camera batteries, olympus digital camera

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I bought this battery for my Olympus e410. I'm currently using it for the first time, but my impression is that it works longer than the far more expensive Olympus original (perhaps because the rated capacity is considerably higher).



9/25/09: Several months of use confirms my original impression about this battery outlasting the original Olympus one; since I'm now using two Olympus DSLR bodies [I added a 450] I just purchased two more of these batteries. Maximal Power DB OLY BLS-1 Replacement Battery for Olympus Digital Camera/Camcorder (Black)

I purchased this battery as a back up for the original that came with my Olympus E-P1 camera. I just returned from a 2-week vacation and the battery performed well. While the battery lasts as much as the original, hence my satisfaction with the product, I am worried that it does not fit properly in the battery compartment. In particular, it seems to be a bit longer and the latch that should keep the battery in place and allow to close the battery compartment is not capable of holding the battery in place. Therefore when you place the battery in the compartment, the battery sticks out a bit and you have to force the battery down with the battery compartment lid.. hence my worries that it will eventually brake or damage my battery compartment lid by the force that I have to exert to close the lid.

I bought a 2-lens kit Olympus EPL-1 locally (Philippines) a month ago and it came with the original battery, of course. An original battery in the Philippines costs around P3,000 (a little over USD60)! And since I find it unreasonably expensive, I opted to look for the generic type as a back-up, which is practically non-existent yet in my country. Then I visited this site, saw this cheap version with pretty good reviews. I asked a friend from Pennsylvania to purchase it for me since she'll be visiting the country in less than a weeks time. And so, that's the story. Now for the review.



> Built: as if the original, if not for the label

> Fit: again, as if the original... PERFECT!

> Charging time: around 2 hours, just about 15-20 minutes longer than the original (maybe because it has a higher power rating at 1800 mAh)

> Duration per charge: AMAZING! I was already shooting more than 300 shots (with IS1 on, and occasional fill-in, and two 3-min vids) and the battery indicator was still in the half-way mark! I was still able to capture around 80 more shots before the camera shutdown. I thought I was using the original battery, only to be amazed upon removal from the compartment! It was a hectic day so I didn't remember what brand was in the compartment, LOL! It was just its first time use after initial complete charging compared to the original battery which gave me only around 250 on it's initial charge. After a few more cycles, it seems that the generic was outlasting the original by about 80-100 shots per charge! GOOD THING I ASKED MY FRIEND TO GET ME TWO OF THIS MAXIMAL POWER BLS-1!!! :D



One more thing, I experienced some episodes when the EPL-1's LCD would go blank, and the camera becoming unresponsive until after reboot, and the ISO & WB would go back to the default (both auto). I thought I was using the generic battery. Again, I was WRONG! It happened again on several occasions (re-charged on separate dates as well), but the LCD black-out NEVER happened with the MP BLS-1. Luckily, after the camera firmware update v1.1, the problem didn't happen anymore with the original battery.

Very good replacement battery. And the price is amazing. The capacity of these batteries is higher than the original so they last longer. Won't hesitate to buy some more if in the long run it doesn't create any problems with my camera. So far, none yet.

Fits my Olympus E-PL1 perfectly - no issues with fitting in the battery compartment. Not sure yet if it lasts longer than the original battery, but is at least comparable. Really cheap for an alternate battery!

My wife and I are avid photographers, and own 3 Olympus cameras: an E-450, an E-620 and a PEN EPL-1. All 3 use the same battery, and as much as we use the cameras, we needed spare batteries. One look at the Olympus website showed that the original was 59.99 which was a bit more than I was really ready to shell out, so I started looking for third party items. When I found these on Amazon my first reaction was "must be junk", but I decided to read the reviews anyway and was amazed at how consistently good they were. At the price I could afford to buy one for each camera and I had the Amazon return policy to back me up, I had nothing to lose. Some of the reviews said that they didn't fit properly, so I got out the micrometers and measured the originals and the 3 new ones, they were all very close. I put all 3 batteries in all 3 cameras and they fit like a glove. I do not suggest that others did not have problems, but the 3 I received were perfect. We then charged them and used them in all 3 cameras, the results were wonderful, we cannot tell the difference other than that they last as long or longer than the 59.99 originals. We will be looking at this companies replacements for other electronics we have in the future. At this price, they are a STEAL, we highly recommend them to anyone. - Camera Batteries - Olympus - Olympus Digital Camera - E-p1'

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