Preschoolers - kids, kids gift

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I should start out by saying that I am a physical therapist working in a skilled nursing facility. I recently had a patient that had a hard time with the nurses bell, so I decided to try these out.



I love how easy these are to use - turn the on switch and push the yellow button to talk. The clarity is great (although I have only used these in shorter distances- about 350 feet or less). The battery life has been good as well. And, while I hate to admit it, my little boy got a hold of these and dropped them several times before I got to him with no ill effects on the walkie talkie.



I would definetly get these again, for kids and grown ups alike. LEGO Walkie Talkies

My 5 year old really wanted a set of Walkie Talkies, a friend of ours researched and bought these for there son and raved about them when I asked. My son has had them for 3 months now and loves playing with them. They have very good reception and sounds quality. We live on 3/4 of an acre and he can be inside while dad is outside being 'spied' on. These are SO much better than what I remember walkie talkies being just 20 years ago. (Man I sound old!)

My 6 year old son got these for Christmas. Her also got a different set and these (Playmobil ones) are by far the best. They are easy to use, and the reception is great. I read that many walkie talkies are not good because you can't understand what the other person says. These do not have that problem, they work very well. My son loves them, and I am buying a set for his friend who loves them as well.

After extensive research online I decided on this particular model for my 5 year old grandkid. About to put it in my cart, I checked the reviews on Amazon and lo and behold: thanks to the reviewer who alerted me to the fact that Toys R Us had it for half the price charged here. I checked their website and found that it was, indeed, available in the TRU store right up the block. I ran right over and found the LAST ONE.

Amazon, as the other reviewer stated: shame on you!

My 9 year old wanted these so badly, they were sold out everywhere and I finally managed to get ahold of them here. They were fun for about a week and then went the way of many a toy, just sitting collecting dust. Not the best toy walki talkies out there, the reception is about 1/2 of what they claim. The legos are stickers and peal off easy. If I had it to do over I think i would have purchased something better as far as reception and less focus on what they look like.

I just ordered two sets of these one as a gift 2 days ago and 1 today for my self. My friends children have these and I observed them playing with them. They seemed to work very well, and where quite clear even at a distance of over a block. The nice thing about these is they only have one channel and one knob for on/off and volume so they are easy to operate for younger children. Of course if someone else has a Lego Walkie Talkie close by, that could be a problem with only one channel.



I decided to order these as a gift for my Grandchildren, but Amazons price was sky high. Toys-r-Us and Wal-mart was half the price but they where out of stock. I waited and Amazons price came down drastically 2 days ago, so I bought them for my grandchildren.



Today I checked and Amazons price went down even more, even less than Toys-R-Us or Wal-Mart. I decided to buy a set for my wife an I to use when we go to a mall or big box store. We often get separated and have a hard time finding each other again. I am hoping by using these they will solve that problem.



These are the highest rated of all the toy Walkie Talkies on Amazon so I'm assuming they are the best. Merry Christmas to All.



CAUTION ***** In the last 2 weeks I have seen Amazons Price on this as high as $42 and as low as $19.54. Today alone I have seen the price change 3 times.

It was $39 earlier than went to $19.54 " where fortunately I bought it " and now 2 hours later it's $ 37.77. --- AMAZON get your act together.



Update 12/29 ::; Looks like the price finally stabilized at $24 for the last 4 days after Christmas.::: PS; I tried the ones I ordered and they work great for a toy. My wife and I went into a large Super Wal-Mart and we where able to communicate with each other fairly well although there was some static. I would assume this came from the florescent lighting or the refrigeration units. These should be more than sufficient for younger children.

I bought these for my 8 and 6 year old sons. We've tried others but could hear nothing but static. These are great. Easy to use, crystal clear reception. They even work great when one child is outside and the other is inside. Totally worth the money!!! - Kids - 2-way Radio - Walkie Talkies - Kids Gift'

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Photography - camera grip, photography equipment

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Cotton Carrier makes top of the line equipment. It's that simple. My first purchase was of the "Camera Carrying System" and was so happy with it that I got the "Lens Carrying Bag". I, very briefly, considered taking off one star due to the cost of the hand strap, but, hey, in this instance you do get what you pay for. All Cotton Carrier equipment is made well and perfectly engineered for the purpose intended. The "Hand Strap" is no exception. It's easy to install, made of quality material and works better than I expected. This company has obviously given considerable thought and planning with regard to quality and I truly couldn't be more pleased with how everything works and how photography, in the field, has become more pleasurable. Cotton Carrier Hand Strap

After carrying cameras for 40 years using the traditional neck strap, I wasn't sure if the hand strap would be a suitable replacement, because we all worry about dropping our camera. I bought the hand strap along with the Cotton Carrier chest carry and find it much better than having the strap around your neck. The hand strap gives you a secure hold on your camera and a lot of flexibility to take a shot. When putting the camera on a tripod, the neck strap always gets in the way; the hand strap doesn't. I won't be going back to my neck strap.

Hand Strap DOES NOT come with a camera hub as stated in the description. DBroth basically stated after several days of email messages that it was my fault for thinking "with hub" meant it came with a hub. Offered to refund me $6 of the $39 I paid for a $10 strap with a useless spacer washer.

It's not that this is a "bad" product, i just don't like it. I attached it to my Canon EOS 50D. In order to use it you apparently have to either attach it to an L-shaped tripod bracket or use the included foam piece attached under either your own tripod plate or under the Cotton Carrier vest mount. i think i would potentially like this more if i was using the L-shaped bracket, but since the included foam was flexible the camera didn't feel as snug on my hand as i would've liked. If i got it as snug as i wanted then it was hard to get it on or off without adjusting it, plus it was hard to get my fingers to the controls. If i had it loose enough to get on and off easily and access controls, then it wasn't snug on my hand. i ultimately ended up not using it.

This hand strap is easy to install and very comfortable.



With regard to the overall Cotton Carrier system ...



The Cotton Carrier system is without a doubt the VERY best way to carry your camera when engaged in active pursuits. I have tried several and am delighted to have found this product!



I am usually carrying a Canon 5D, Mark II with a 100-400m, "L" lens and another "L" lens of some sort. The weight of the camera and lens is quite heavy, but this system distributes the weight so effectively that it is no burden at all.



I recently used it hiking/rock climbing in the Lake Tahoe area with WONDERFUL results.

Then, last week I used it while pheasant hunting in MN. It was awesome. I was able to "sling" my shotgun and use the camera without any problem.



The Cotton Carrier is very well made and durable. The system works exactly as advertised. I've now purchased another for Christmas for a friend.



You will NOT be disappointed! - Hand Strap - Photography Equipment - Photography - Camera Grip'

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Power Protection - surge protection, belkin

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I had a power surge in my house. The only thing items that got damaged were the ones on this surge protector. It made loud pops, smoked, and arced until I unplugged it. I called file a claim but the policy is such that



1) you only get reimbursed for the value you could resell your damaged products before the damage occurred

2) you have to go to a repair store (lugging your tv and electronics) and pay the repair store to give you a quote ($40 fee) just to have a chance at a refund

3) you have to pay to mail back your surge protector

4) Belkin may request you to mail your damaged devices for them to check at your own cost (seriously, mail my dead tv?!?)



After multiple phone calls with Belkin (whose customer service is polite), I've come to the following conclusions. This is a scam. The $5 surge protectors did their job. My laptops were fine. The expensive surge protector made a mess, let my equipment get toasted and resulted in a lot of hassle that didn't even help me get a replacement tv.



I wouldn't recommend this to an enemy! Belkin BE112230-08 12-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Telephone and Coaxial Protection

There are a lot of reviews on this product, but I had to add mine. After lightning struck a tree next to our house, our neighbors suffered several appliance failures, including a blown TV. Ours, including our computer survived (plugged into one of these). More amazingly, the outlet this was plugged into blew out of the wall, frying the protector, the TV lost its color for 3 days, but then popped back in and we are still using it. Our electrician says, he's never seen anything like it, but he's recommending this surge protector now.

Good, clean design and layout. Flexible enough to accommodate up to 6 power bricks without blocking the other outlets (4 on the wide face, 2 more on the ends of the narrow face). A "Not Grounded" warning light is a great feature that provides additional peace of mind.



I mounted it on the underside of my desk to get all the wires off the floor. The thoughtful design extends to the keyhole for screw mounting which gives you the option of forward or sideways engagement. It works even better when upside down because the cables hang down instead of draping over.



On the quality side, the on/off switch feels flimsy, and 3 prong, grounded plugs take some effort to pull back out. Belkin probably figured these actions aren't frequent enough to warrant complaint, i.e. most people just plug in, switch on, and forget about it for the next three years, and cost reduced these components to keep the price down. It's a good compromise. I'm very pleased with the product and the price!

I had a lightning strike near my house which wiped out my router, network switch, and motherboard-based network adapter. I had a UPS so assumed I was safe but it looks like I got a voltage spike on my cable tv line which then spread from the router to my ethernet cable. Now, my cable, ethernet, and power connectors are all protected should such a thing ever happen again! Plus, the wide spacing of the outside outlets on this Belkin surge protector allow me to connect all my network gear, two computers and monitors, and my entertainment center. I did considerable research before selecting this surge supressor and am very satisfied.

For this item, BE112234-10, the box has these Technical Specifications:



Continuous Duty Electrical Rating:

125V/15A/60Hz/1875W



Maximum Energy Dissipation:

4156 Joules

H-N: 2052 Joules

H-G: 972 Joules

N-G: 972 Joules

Phone Line: 160J

Joule is a measurement o fenergy a surge protector component can absorb. A higher joule rating reflects higher-quality surge protection and longer product life.



Maximum Spike Current:

216,000A

H-N: 120,000A

H-G: 48,000A

N-G: 48,000A

Maximum spike current is measured by amperage. Higher amperage rating reflects greater absorption capacity against lightning or sudden dramatic power spikes.



UL Clamping Voltage (3-Line):

UL 1449 330V



Response Time: <1 Nanosecond

A rating of <1 nanosecond indicates a response time to prevent disturbances before harming equipment is less than 1 billionth of a second.



EMI/RFI Noise Filtration:

150kHz~100Mhz up to 75 dB Reduction

Electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference causes AC-line contamination that leads to computer lockups, audio video interference, and data loss. The greater the decibel reduction across a wider frequency range, the greater the clean protection.



Product Features (on the back of the box):

-Includes Belkin Lifetime Product Warranty

-Features detachable clip to help you manage and hide multiple cables

-Offers secure wall-mount option for added convenience

-Protects electronics such as telephones and DSL/cable lines

-Provides 1-in, 1-out coaxial-cable protection for your home-theater equipment

-Features 1-in, 1-out RJ45 ports to protect your Ethernet connections - Power Protection - Belkin - Surge Protection - Power Strip'

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Soft Cooler - cooler bag, boating

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WE ALREADY HAD ONE COOLER BAG. WE NEED ANOTHER BECAUSE WE WANTED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SUMMER FROZEN FOODS AND MEAT SALES AT SUPERMARKETS AND COSTCO. ONE BAG WORKED OUT GREAT FOR THE LAST FOUR YEARS. TWO WORK REALLY GREAT FOR OUR NEEDS NOW. High Density Insulation Giant Flexible Beach Cooler Bag

Great for transporting cold or frozen foods from grocery store or on day trips and vacations. This is a bit larger than the California Innovations one of similar design. Prefer this larger size. Padded shoulder straps are nice as well.

This is A great cooler bag for all A cooler shoud be. It keepes cool things cold and frozen things frozen. It will hold A lot of stuff{ not up to 12 gallons I do not think}. I think it will hold maybe 3 or A little better. I could not be happer with this cooler

I'M CERTAIN THIS IS THE SAME MANUFACTURER WHO PRODUCED A RED BAG THAT I BOUGHT AT TRADER JOE'S FOR ABOUT $3.99 A FEW YEARS AGO, BUT THIS ONE IS BIGGER AND HAS A DIFFERENT LOGO. THAT SAID, @ $19.99 IT IS JUST OVER PRICED. THOUGH IT IS LARGE, THE BOTTOM IS NARROW SO NOT TOTALLY IDEAL FOR GROCERIES BUT OK. THIS BAG CAME IN BLAND TAN WITH BROWN TRIM. - Cooler Bag - Boating - Soft Cooler - Beach Tote'

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Injinji Toe Socks For Runners

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Boss Orange socks are great in my book. They're beautifully made (this style is made in Turkey), soft, and extremely comfortable. Curt socks are a casual ankle sock with a padded sole for extra comfort. The fabric is a blend (80% cotton, 19% polyamid (nylon), and 1% elastine)that combines comfort and excellent moisture management.



Fit is excellent (I'm 12/13 US & 46 Euro), and the cuffs have just enough elastic. I have these in white, gray, & black. All have tasteful orange detailing. Boss Orange socks are on the expensive side, but they are tough to beat and I think they are worth it. Highly recommended. HUGO BOSS Men's Curt Ankle Sock, Navy, One Size'

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Region Free Dvd Player - multi-region dvd, 1080p

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I will only buy region free DVD players. This is super easy to use, weighs next to nothing, and doesn't take up much space in my cabinet. I plays DVD's from Germany, the U.S. and just ordered a DVD from Amazon UK. I have a few DVD's that are slightly scratched and haven't had any skipping with this player like I did with my older player. If you ever think you might be purchasing a DVD outside of the U.S. this is the economical player for you. PIONEER DV-220V-K 1080p HDMI UPSCALING REGION FREE DVD PLAYER w/ USB Input

I have several region "0" DVDs which will NOT play on my older Toshiba DVD player plus a few region 2 which won't. After reading the reviews on this product I purchased it from World Wide Distributors. It arrived in 2 days complete with an HDMI cable (you DON'T need to buy it separately if purchasing from this company) which is of no use to me as I have a SONY WEGA TV, before HD days. Simply pluggged the included red-white-yellow leads into the player and the TV, powered it up, and immediately without any adjusting it played a region 0 which would not play on the Toshiba player, a region 1 of course played fine, and then a region 2 played as well. A friend has a recent model player from another company, much more expensive, in which you must enter a variety of codes to make it play the various regions. Not so with the Pioneer - insert the DVD and the player figures out what to do to make it play. It will also play my photo CDs - a nice bonus. What more could you ask for in this price range! Fantastic, highly recommended!

I bought this to play .avi / divx files and the upscaling feature is incredibly good for the price. My old player would show the pixels if the file was of a lower quality but this player delivers a high quality version.





I did a lot of research before buying this unit and it paid off.





Spare yourself some time and go with this one if you are looking for an inexpensive multi-media dvd player.







My wife also likes the easy to use remote control.

I picked up this dvd player to replace a used region free dvd player, and i was not dissapointed. I picked up this pioneer region free 1080p dvd player for the price of a new xbox360 or ps3 game, 60$ brand new and i absolutely love it. I use to watch my dvds on my ps3 but since I have purchased this dvd player its all i use for 1080p upscaling. Basically If you need a player that plays dvds from all around the world and you want them to look great on your hdtv do yourself a favor and pick this dvd player up.

There are actually 2 different models of this Pioneer DVD Player, it's a bit confusion, but let me try and clarify...



There's the DV-220V-K (US Version) and the DV-220KV-K (European/Asia Version) aka "K" Version. Please note, the extra "K" in the second model stands for Karaoke and will come with a microphone Jack and echo effects knob in the front for optional karaoke. For whatever reason they are both listed as just the DV-220V-K on the title page, but if you double check on the product details & model number below, the region free one should indicate DV-220"K"V-K.



Here's where it gets a bit technical...



Some of the "K" versions from Europe (Region 2) were originally designed to handle 220v-240v (this is not what you want for use in the US). But most "K" Versions from Asia like Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia or Singapore should indicate on the back of the unit that it will handle voltages ranging from 110v-240v just like most laptop adapters do, making them more suitable for international usage. The K Versions comes standard with a European/Asia Pin type Power Cord, but the sellers should give you a U.S. Prong adapter Plug to fit into U.S. Socket Outlets, because it was not originally intended for the USA. Also note, The US version (Region 1) can only handle 110V.



Tech Bonus...



The "K" Version also has a twin wave laser pick up system,(which reduces noise and increases the units durability, since 1 laser is dedicated to playing CDs and the other laser is dedicated to playing just DVDs) and it's the only "TRUE" Region Free Player, because it has the Dual system Playback ability to handle both NTSC (USA Dvds) and PAL (European & Asia Dvds) disc formats. The US Version can only handle NTSC, but not PAL format.



This would explain why some buyers who purchased the player and got the US Region Free version, complained that it wouldn't play some of their discs, b/c it's probably a PAL formatted disc and you need a region free that handles both NTSC& PAL, so be sure to check the seller's note to make sure you're getting the region free K Version, aka DV-220"K"V-K.

I brought this DVD player after reading all the good reviews but no one wrote about the USB port supporting the portable hard disk....but i decided to go for this DVD player.



When i get this DVD player i directly tried to play the movies from my portable Western Digital 320GB hard disk(FAT32) and for my surprise it recognized my hard disk and played AVI file movies which i downloaded.



I liked this DVD player a lot the video quality is good,supports external hard disk,it played my scratched DVD....thats more then enough for me :)

Other reviewers have discussed the more technical aspects of this DVD player, so I'll confine myself to the following:



Why buy an all region player? Because there are many good movies that are not available in Region 1, or in NTSC format. It's as simple as that. And this player has features that many do not:



1) When you press PAUSE or PLAY, this is indicated on the screen for a few seconds; then the indicator disappears, so it doesn't interfere with the picture.



2) The keys of the remote are of the soft touch type, making it easy to use.



3) You can advance or reverse the picture one frame at a time.



4) The display button shows time elapsed and time remaining for the entire movie and for each chapter. And it's easy to read.



5) The slow motion feature can be set to run at 1/2 speed, or 1/4, or 1/8, or 1/16 -- forward or reverse.



6) In addition, the Pioneer has the standard options of variable fast forward and jumping to the next chapter.



My only reservation is that the times are given in MM:SS, not H:MM:SS. So if you see 112:43 it means 1:52:43. Once you get used to this you can enjoy playing DVDs from anywhere in the world, on a quality player, at a price that's a bargain. Highly recommended. - Dvd Player - 1080p - Multi-region Dvd - Region Free Dvd Player'

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Cleat Nailer - hardwood floor nailer, pneumatic floor nailer

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The 2" cleats were great floor nailing down the bamboo flooring the we had. We could not be happier. We had no problem with the cleats going in straight and feeding throught the nailer. The porter Cable nailer is also an awesome piece of equipment. I would reconmend it to all. The price of the cleats was very fair and reasonable. Bostitch FLN-200 2-Inch Flooring L-Nail, 1000-Per Box

As to quality---they are nails. Good nails. But buy them through Amazon. They cost nearly twice as much in the home-center type stores. And the smaller hardware stores often do not carry flooring fastners. I am using these in a Ramsond floor nail gun and they work fine.

I used these to secure down 3/4" thick Bruce Oak hardwood floors, they penetrate the flooring and the 3/4" subfloor with approx. 1/4" protruding below the subfloor. They hold very tight which is perfect. No complaints with these nails.

I used these nails to install 3/4" maple & brazilian cherry hardwood floors at my house. I've used about 1.5 boxes so far and no jams. Only one nail was bent and didn't go through the cherry. That happened to be the last nail in the nailer so I think that's more of a problem of the nailer instead of the nail. Now I put a new row of nails in before it runs out in the nailer. No bent nails had happened since then and it also protect the nailer from dry firing.

Great product.

It's cheaper at amazon than my local HomeDepot.

I used these nails to install a tongue and groove pine floor. As far as a nail goes they are pretty typical. I guess one way to evaluate them would be to say that they didn't jam my nail gun, which is something that frequently happens with my air stapler and some types of staples. The floor is about 6 months old and the nails seem to be holding fine.

Bought these Bostitch nails at the same time I bought the Bostitch Pneumatic floor nailer on Amazon. Nails came very quickly but nailer never came. Lots of excuses from Amazon and CSN but never got the nailer. Notified price of nails went down after order came. Price of Bostitch nailer went up $300. Can not say as to how they work as I have no way of using them without a nailer. Looks like the best use for them might be a paper weight. Amazon has went down a little bit in my eyes as they did not respond to what I thought was a "Bait and Switch" scheme. Just a lot of different excuses from Amazon and CSN.

This is by far the best price I have seen for these nails. I did have to return the first shipment because it wasn't packaged properly and the nail strips were all broke apart, but they paid for return postage and shipped a new box out right away. - Hardwood Flooring Nailer - Hardwood Floor Nailer - Fasteners - Pneumatic Floor Nailer'

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Arts And Crafts - crafts, pocket guide

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This is a handy booklet to keep in your flyfishing equipment. The leader info is excellent though I found the diapgrams to tie a few of the noes a little confusing. My major beef isthat it is described as a "streamside guide" it should then come with a waterproof case or something to protect the pages. I use a small ziplock bag to keep mine dry Guide to Fly Fishing Knots: A Basic Streamside Guide for Fly Fishing Knots, Tippets, and Leader Formulas

great reference for a great price. I've been learning how to fly fish and it's extremely valuable for a person who never learned how to tie knots. It's broken down into line backing, backing to line, line to leader, leader to tippet, tippet to fly. very specific and very easy...

Last summer i introduced my wife to fly fishing. I decided she needed a guide to knots. I chose this one. She is using it. but i found myself consulting it from time to time so i got myself one as well.

This pocket booklet has all the necessary fishing knots and angler will need in the field. It also has good diagrams on how to tie each knot. I will put this booklet in my fishing box or vest and carry it in the field all the time. It is not too big and not too small, but just the right size to put into a zip-lock bag. - Fly Tying - Pocket Guide - Crafts - Fishing'

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Oil Filters

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This is a good filter, however it is identical to K&N's oil filters with two exceptions: K&N has a 1" nut at the end to ease removal without special tools, and the colour: K&N is white, Mobil 1 is black. These filters are made in the same factory, have identical factory "dot matrix ink" printing on them for their codes. The reviews for K&N filters are usually great, so there's no reason not to give this filter anything different. I have used this filter on my 2009 Subaru Forester, but I prefer the K&N's easy removal one inch nut for my car, as it's too difficult to get any other kind of tool in the tight spot where the filter's located.

So, if the nut is needed to help remove the filter, go with K&N, if not, it's your choice. Mobil 1 M1-108 Extended Performance Oil Filter, Pack of 2

Had been using this filter on my 2009 WRX until I noticed during my most recent oil change that the filter was defective. Looking inside the filter there are small louvers which the oil has to travel through. On my filter I noticed that the louvers were not thoroughly punctured which would cause the oil to not pass through effectively. I will not be using this filter again due to poor manufacturing quality. Also the Subaru WRX requires a filter with the correct bypass pressure which only the factory filter provides.

I use these with Mobil 1 synthetic extended performance. Those are what I have used for my car for the past 5 years and have put 60k miles on my car with no break downs yet. The only time my car has broken down was the transmission LITERALLY exploded while cruising on the interstate. I have an 03 Nissan Maxima 3.5L w/ automatic transmission. I only change my oil once a year with these. No I'm not crazy. 3k miles between oil changes is out dated with newer oils. The bonus is that the oil and filter cost about $50 dollars and I save a lot of time over changing it 4 times a year. Add up the costs of the traditional oil and filters and it will probably come to about $50 dollars a year but I have less down time with my car and superior engine protection. Another bonus is the environmental factor which is nice but the money for benefit and time ratio is the main reason I use these. I recommend for any car with low miles you plan on keeping. 200k miles is my goal for my car.'

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Iphone 3gs Screen Protector - iphone 3gs, phonedevil

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Up until now I haven't used a screen protector for my iphone 3GS since the screen is glass, but I decided to pick one up after using one with a matte finish. I just liked the way it felt and the fact that it reduced the finger smudges. I did a little research and decided to go with this one...and I'm glad I did. The fit and finish is great. For the most part it's the same size as the iphone screen so it shouldn't interfere with any cases. I'm using the CaseCrown two-piece case that covers the silver edge of the phone and it does not interfere with the screen protector.



A few things:

1. Before applying, make sure your screen is clean, free of smudges and lint.

2. Hold the edges of the protector as you apply it so you don't get any finger prints on the sticky side. I'm not sure if they would show or not due to the matte finish, but it doesn't hurt.

3. I started applying the protector around the home button on the iphone so it would be centered. Then I went up from there.



I would recommend buying two protectors in case you mess up the first one (for the price, it's a no brainer). Somehow a piece of red lint ended up in the middle of the screen. Not a huge deal and I can only really see it if I look for it, but still...



Highly recommended! PhoneDevil Magic Screen protector: Matte Clear (anti-glare) edition - For Apple iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS (2 x screen protectors)

Well like everyone else has already stated, these are very good screen protectors.

Very easy to apply.

We ordered 4 of the Matte Clear (anti-glare) ones and we are glad we did, the anti glare is nice plus it has a silky smooth finish that works great with the Iphone's touch screen.

They installed perfectly and look like it is the way the Iphone came from the factory, in fact this is how they SHOULD have come from the factory with these perfect anti glare screen protectors already on them.

Don't even think about getting any other screen protector these are easily the best.

Utilized just about every screen protector on the market, but have to say nothing comes close to the quality of this product. Easy to apply and not an air bubble to be found. Seeing is beliving, so do yourself a favor and pick one up, you won't be dissappointed.

I wanted oh-so-badly for this to be the ultimate screen protector. It seemed to have everything I want: matte finish, easy to apply, excellent protection and--from what I gathered from reading other reviews--excellent customer service. Positives: it arrived quickly, went on easily (I used their advice of using a bit of clear tape to remove any lint that appeared on the screen), and looked great. Negatives: I use the (fantastic) InCase Sider case to protect my iPhone, and its tight fit caused the PhoneDevil screen protector to lift from the edges and bubble. I emailed customer service at PhoneDevil and they got back to me within hours to say they were aware of the problem, and recommending I try a different case. They also said they'd send me some replacement screen protectors, so when I got a new case I'd have a fresh PhoneDevil protector to apply. Can't ask for better service than that. Okay, back to the negatives: After having the phone in my pocket for ONE day, the screen protector is full of deep scratches. Yes, it was in my pocket with my keys--but I had previously used an InvisibleShield screen protector for TWO years without a single scratch on the protector. I replaced the InvisibleShield only because I was looking for a matte screen protector. Now, after a week with the PhoneDevil screen protector, it looks terrible. While it certainly protected my phone from scratches, the protector itself is prone to deep, ugly gouges. Now I'm back to the InvisibleShield (which is much easier to apply with their new install kit) and I'm pleased as can be. I like to demo the InvisibleShied's virtues to people by scraping the front of my iPhone with a fork and showing off that it's unscathed. Can't do that with a PhoneDevil. Customer Service: A+. Product: C.

I applied this protector to a iPhone 3g and the privacy one to my 3Gs. I love the silky feel to this one on the screen, makes sliding super smooth and was easily applied. I have been through a few screen protectors on both and these just feel alot better and the construction on it felt stronger. Also, PhoneDevil has GREAT customer service!

Don't waste your time or money on this. I guess it is better than some products or nothing at all. However, I just applied this screen protector and would consider it sub-par to the Power Support brand (Apple Store product) that cost a few dollars more. Bubbles and dust means poor application. It barely remains attached to the phone. The Power Support brand comes with dust removal tape and applies without air bubbles. I would return this product tomorrow if I didn't need something for a pending trip to protect the phone. I have already ordered the Power Support screen protector and will replace this one as soon as it arrives.



!!!!UPDATE!!! I have removed this crappy screen protector just after 5 minutes. Air bubbles kept forming even after being removed. I applied the 2nd protector that was in the package and it too did the same thing. Air bubble kept forming and could not be removed. I have downgraded to one star but would give zero if possible. It will be returned to Amazon. - Iphone 3gs - Iphone Screen Protection - Phonedevil - Iphone 3g Screen Protector'

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First and foremost, Kindle is an exceptional product. That being said, the battery provided for it, is not. After less than three months of moderate use, the battery that came with the Kindle went from working great to flat dead. I would definitely recommend that you buy at least one extra battery to have around just in case you find yourself inconvenienced by this poor product. Fortunately for us, the pricing on this battery is fairly low. Hopefully, the manufacturer is looking into this and will be providing better batteries down the road. {ssintrepid} Amazon Kindle Replacement Battery (for 1st Generation Kindle)

My battery is dead after only 3 months as well. Based on the comments I have read others are having the same issue. Is Amazon looking into this? Are they going to make good on the replacement batteries for customers who have this problem? It's a shame, the device is great. I hope they don't let this issue overshadow the device's good points. Take a lesson from Apple when the iPod had battery issues when it first came out. FIX IT!

I don't consider having a swappable battery a feature - as much as a common sense engineering decision. I can understand to some small extent why the iPod doesn't - as they are shooting for extreme size reduction. However even in their case - it was a mistake.



The issue with the Kindle battery is that they die too fast - I'm getting 3-4 months before the battery fails to hold a charge - I just ordered two more because my last one after charging all night held the charge for almost 15 minutes - not useful.



I suspect this is either very poor quality control in the Chinese made battery or a design flaw in the charging circuit. In any case Amazon really needs to look into this.

I love my Kindle and use it almost every day. However, after 3 months, my battery just died. I expected it to last longer. Luckily I had a spare. I was reading and the text froze. None of the buttons worked. When I turned off the device the page I was reading stayed on. It did not go away until I took out the old battery. I love my kindle but it looks like I need to have spares all the time.

I have a ton of products with Lithium Ion batteries, but I don't think I've ever seen one die quite this fast. 3 months, and maybe 20-25 recharge cycles and I'm down to an hour or less of battery life.

While I love my Kindle, the original battery that came with it only lasted a mere three months (and not real heavy usage) and is now dead and won't recharge. And now I see Amazon is sold out of replacements!

I bought a replacement battery and it may prove useful BUT a longer lived battery is badly needed. When I connect to download, I can see the charge decreasing while I wait! Otherwise, in the course of ordinary reading I don't get much more than 4 hours (estimated) . The replacemant battery performs the same way. A longer cord on the charger would be helpful.

It was only two months before my battery would not hold a charge for more than a day. I would charge the battery and then when I went to turn it on later in the day, it would show only about one third full, then last only an hour. Very frustrating! This device was too expensive to have such a basic problem like this. When buying the Kindle, you must buy a backup battery! The reader is awesome--the battery--not so much.'

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I bought this drive because the capacity was right and Toshiba has a fairly good track record. The main problem with it so far (<8 hrs in) is that the connector continually falls out of the drive end while I'm transferring files.This is my first experience with USB-3 and it may just be a weakness of the mini-socket spec, but its making me livid. I probably won't send this back, but I wouldn't recommend a friend buy one either. Toshiba Canvio Plus 1 TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive E05A100PBU3XS (Black)

BAD USB CABLE DESIGN



Do these people not test their own stuff or what? Anyone using these drives more than a few times will know the cable is crap and will not connect half the time and disconnects sometimes while using. It is that poorly designed... I have the old model and had no issues at all.. now they come out with a new model with a crappy cable. Doesn't matter how good/nice the drive is if you can't use it half the time.



I hope these reviews are a wake up call to the company to actually test their product before going to production.

a few things on this hard drive:



* we're disappointed with the usb3.0 - it works fine with a 3.0 port on our newer computer, but we can't play movies off of the hard drive through a 2.0 port on our older computer without having issues



* it's extremely touchy - moving it even a little while connected will cause the connection at the hard drive to separate and therefore interrupt your data flow.

If you have a USB3.0 port on your desktop or laptop, this is a great upgrade at almost the same price as the usb2 version.

I am getting 95MB/sec transfer speeds for this model vs. 35MB/sec for the canvio-usb2.0.

I bought this 1TB Canvio to back up my hard drive. I like the fact that it is portable (requires no power other than the USB computer connection), it is very compact, and it's USB3. The drive runs silently and there is a light on the top front that lights when in use. I have had absolutely no problem with the USB cable (loose connection) issue that other reviewrs have mentioned. My USB fits snuggly into the drive and the computer, so a non-issue. Installed the software but will probably un-install it. The software is OK if you want to use an automatic backup scheduling but for me I just do it manually. File transferes are reasonably fast even at USB2 speeds. Can't comment on USB3, don't have one yet.



My only complaint is the length of the USB cable; only about a foot long. Not a big deal but it could have been longer. If you need something longer Toshiba has made sure that you can't just pull one out of your cable box, the connection on the Canvio end is proprietary.



Very Satisfied!

I needed a large portable drive and this Toshiba Canvio 1 TB 3.0 Plus has been great so far. I am using it primarily with an older Dell laptop which has only USB 2.0 ports, but wanted a drive that hopefully will be somewhat future-proof. As such I cannot comment as to USB 3.0 speeds. So far USB 2.0 speeds are no slower than other external drives I own.



I also did not need the preloaded backup software, which I burned to CD (in case I change my mind) then deleted. Again I cannot comment on the software's usefulness.



PROS:

- Lots of disk space (at least for now).

- Works perfectly with all USB 2.0 ports I have tried so far (two different laptops, one desktop - all 2.0).

- Small, compact and light.

- Quiet.

- Backup software easily removable.



CONS:

- A bit pricey (though not excessively so versus the similar 1 TB Toshiba USB 2.0 model).

- The 18 inch cable is thicker (0.25 inch) and stiffer than those on other drives I own.

- Not a big fan of the glossy, fingerprint-magnet finish on the case top and bottom.



Overall, I am very satisfied and would buy it again.

I'm very disappointed with this product. The cable USB port keeps disconnecting every time I move my laptop. I hate it. I need a new and improved USB port that does not disconnect, or a full refund so I can go out and buy an HP external drive.

I bought this hard drive even though it didn't have any reviews because the previous version of the product had high marks. My only concern was that it was formatted in NTFS and all my versions of windows do not format fat32 anymore(only exfat). Why is this important, As a DJ, I use all sorts of equipment that require the hard drive to be FAT32. Let me tell you, although the description doesn't state it supports FAT32, it does. I used a free third party format/partition software from cnet downloads and formatted the drive without partitioning the drive and using the entire terabyte. I have a mac(yes I could have used it to format fat32, but I didn't need any extra encoding on it why...keep reading) and it read the drive, the audio files, and video files. I also use Denon CDJ(dn-s3700's) turntables that will only read the classic FAT32 format(hence why I've been stuck on this FAT32 world) and they read this hard without any issues.



I would like to highlight the USB cable and how it connects to the hard drive. This is the first time I've seen such a connector and it looks proprietary, meaning if you need to buy a longer cable you might have problems finding it. Regardless of that, I like this new connector. When I plug the cable to the drive, it feels secure. This is important because if you move a lot in your environment, the last thing you want is the cable to come loose and deal with the hassle of reconnecting...not to mention restarting your data transfer. Most people wouldn't worry about this, but when you're DJ'ing any interuption like that means no music, no video, no nothing. My last hard drive(western digital) had a flaw, a slight bump on the table and the cable loosened enough to where I couldn't read the data(poor design by WD and very unreliable drive. Will not mention model).



The hard drive enclosure looks sturdy and not too bright like other hard drives, although in my case, more lighting is better since most of the time I'm working in dark places and welcome any light available. I'm not going to knock this a star because of this though, since this is a personal preference.



Enjoy your drive. - Usb 3 - Portable Hard Drive - 1tb - External Hard Drive'

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The swim fins are as advertised EXCEPT on the sizing. My 6 year old wears a size 1 1/2 shoe, which should put her squarely in the middle of the Small/Medium size, but when I bought them, she could not even begin to get her foot in them. We returned them for a size large and they work fine, but consider that when you are choosing a size!! Speedo Begin to Swim Kid's Swim Fins, Pink, Small/Medium

My 3 year old wanted a pair of flippers and these are GREAT. Comfortable and well priced... he doesn't know how to really use them yet, but they are the only flippers that I found that really fit his feet and stay on (he is a size 10) and are comfortable. I think they are great. I was afraid they would be too small based on some of the reviews, but they are perfect - even fit his 5 year old friend who has larger feet. No complaints.

My 6yr old can pull them on and I easily tighten the velcro strap. Would fit for a year or two, but sadly we've used them 3 times and already the fabric is pulling away in about 5 places. Just from walking in a public pool in 3 feet of water the bottoms are all frayed... had them about 2 weeks.

They'd be great if you never ever touched anything but water with them... but not realistic for kids.

These started cracking the SECOND DAY my daughter wore these. So why five stars. My three year old daughter learned to swim with these in about two weeks!!! That is a skill she would have with her for LIFE.



The pictures someone posted, of them cracking at the bottom, are pretty accurate. That's how ours went too.



But even with them falling apart we did use them through the whole summer.



If not for this problem they work very well. If I had to do it all over again, I would still buy them.



UPDATE: DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT ANYMORE. THERE IS A BETTER PRODUCT NOW IN THE MARKET Finis Fishtail Baby Fins (Blue)

Finis Fishtail Junior Fins (Yellow)

These flippers appear to be a perfect aid for kids. Unfortunately the sole of these flippers comes apart with very little wear (2 weeks). Email was sent in the first instance but no response received. Recomend caution.

I gave these to my niece for her sixth birthday on Saturday and when I went swimming with her on Tuesday I was sad to see the neoprene covering was already coming loose at the seams and had ripped in several places. Not sure they'll last more than another week before they completely fall apart. Don't know if it's because they're poor quality or because it's a bad design idea - maybe fins weren't meant to be covered in neoprene. I do agree with the other reviewers as to the sizing. They run small. If you want fins that will stand up to a full summer's play I would not go with these.'

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