Sunday 17 July 2011

Stainless Steel - invicta watch, invicta


It could well be a little bit early to write a review as I've only had the watch for a short time, but I don't mind sharing my experience.

First of all about the delivery service: It was extremely fast and accurate. I received my watch four working days from ordering it. That's not too bad, if you think about it, as I a live in New Zealand. I should also mention, although you'd expect this to be a bare minimum, that I also got WHAT I ordered. That doesn't always seem to be the case.

The watch itself is a very nice-looking piece, probably more attractive in life than on the photo, it does not look like a cheap look-alike. As for it's performance: It does indeed gain time, but not more than a couple of seconds a day, it seems to add up to about half-a-minute in a fortnight. Personally, I can live with that. From what I know this is quite tolerable for an automatic...

It also feels sturdy and well-constructed, I haven't had any quality issues with it.

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30 October 2009

Nothing really changed.

The watch still looks and feels great, no issues at all. Running a bit ahead of time shortly changed to (and stayed at) running approx. 1-2 minute/month behind. Again, I don't think that's too bad. If I wanted something very precise I would buy a quartz, in which case I may lose it if changing the battery is done by some moron - as it happened to me before.

So altogether: Having had it for a year-and-a-half now, I still recommend it to anyone who wants a good-looking reliable watch and doesn't mind adjusting it every now and then. Invicta Men's 9094 Pro Diver Collection Automatic Watch

The Invicta 9094 pro diver watch looks like $5,000 of watch hanging on my wrist. It's nothing short of stunning in saphire blue.

It's a tough watch and good for people who have outdoor jobs or peform dynamic tasks like engineering test work.

The stainless steel bracelet gleams and the watch keeps good time. The bezel also turns easily enough. It is not a "coin edge" like Rolex uses, but "scalloped" like an Omega. That means the wearer cannot turn it from the side like a radio knob. You have to use your thumbs and press down slightly to move it like a wheel, which, of course, it is. There have been some complaints by other reviewers about the Invicta bezels not turning well, but the three Invicta dive watches I've purchased turn with ease after a little use and practice.

To recap: Absolutely stunning looking watch at an affordable price. People will notice it and it works well as a tough watch to stand up in extreme environments.

This watch is very nice looking and has a solid feel to it. So far its keeping very accurate time. It is a bit chunky so if you have overly small wrists it may be a little bit big but I have smaller wrists (6.75 inches) and I can get by wearing it. Three negatives, it is a hair puller and the edges could be a bit smoother and the clasp is impossible to open for me unless I use something sharp to POP it open. I have fingernails and it's still difficult to open. Overall a great watch for the money and the packaging is beautiful.



EDIT- on a side note do NOT expect good service from Invicta. They do not answer emails (do a search, they are known for ignoring emails). Once the sale is made they could care less so be prepared. The kool-aid drinking Invicta lovers either A. had to never deal with them on a service issue or B. are so brainwashed they look the other way. I sent them over 10 emails over a 2 month period and not ONE reply. I am not alone. These companies that do not reply to email should just get rid of their email system. ShopNbc also has a special email address for Invicta customers and same thing, no responses whatsoever. I had to email Citizen twice and both times I got a response in less than an hour. From now on I will only by from companies who respond to a customer. Just a forewarning.

Bought an automatic Invicta pro-diver from Shop NBC and it arrived with the Crown broken. I sent it back and got a refund. I then decided to give Invicta another shot. I purchased this watch and it looks very nice. The band is a bit noisy and the clasp is very cheap. It gains a few minutes a day for some reason, this happens even if I take it off for a 12 hour plus period of time. I searched the web for tools for sizing of the band and decided to make my own from an old mini- screwdriver, a grinder and a vise. It was suposed to have the Invicta polishing cloth in the package, it did not. As far as the watch being a great value, I don't really think so. I think they are mass produced junk. People compare them to Rolex and Tag all of the time. Well, I own both of these watches, and let me tell you.......it is nothing.....and I mean nothing like either a Tag or a Rolex. Save your money, get a real watch.Bill Wild Willy)12-17-09-UpdateWatch is still working, and gaining time each day. The band/clasp that rests on my desk at work is very scratched and starting to look like an old watch. The front and the crystal are like new. Must be a very low grade stainless used on the band, but, I suppose I knew that based on the sound it makes.01-7-10 - Watch is working great, I like it more the more I wear it. It may gain time, but my Rolex loses time at about the same rate, which drives me nuts. It has turend out to be a pretty rugged watch..... I am changing my views on Invicta.10-3-11-Update

I have encountered a new problem this past year. The watch pins keep breaking and the watch keeps falling off. Each time I go to the jewler store and get new ones only to las a few days. I need to find some heavy duty pins, watch is too heavy for the pins it came with origionally. And all the new ones I get are even worse. Watch still gains a couple of min a day time which I dial back. No scratches on crystal yet, pretty durable. You get what you pay for. - 9094 - Invicta Watch - Automatic Movement - Invicta'


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Lg 37lh40 1080p - 37 inch, hdtv


This model replaces LG's mid-range offerings from the past two years which are currently being sold or cleared out at the various retailers. I did a lot of research between brands and models, and am convinced that this is currently the best combination of price/performance/features. Sale prices are more than $100 less than the older models, too.



Size: 37" TVs aren't as commonly stocked in stores, but I think it's a great size with a bigger picture than 32" without many more $$$. 40" or 42" were just too big for me to use and usually entailed a significant price jump.



Picture: The picture is fantastic, and the Picture Wizard tutorial helps get the colors set to something pleasing in short order. Viewing at an angle is superb, and was a differentiating factor from the Sony EX series. The Sonys washed out considerably with only a small change in viewing angle. I was tempted by LEDs but found the reflectiveness of their screens too distracting. I also looked into the 120 Hz models but, in my humble opinion, found them to be much ado about nothing. I like to watch action sports and have found everything to be crystal clear at 60 Hz. Side by side in the store I found the LG and comparable Samsung to be nearly identical.



Sound: I was prepared for the worst after reading scores of reviews saying that the sound out of this grade of speakers was terrible. I've been delighted with the output and the "surround" enhancement was good enough to be disconcerting (only because I wasn't expecting it). There are 5 sound modes in addition to custom; I haven't reached an opinion yet about these being a positive or negative. I see no need to get external speakers at this point.



[as an aside, I found one station for which the sound was out of sync with the picture. I'm connected via HDMI to a FiOS HD box. I'm not enough of a techie to know the cause for this, but all the stations that are my regulars are fine. It was PetHD that was out of sync.]



Features: There are ample inputs, including USB, but to date I've only used the HDMI. Unless you are looking for cutting edge Internet connectivity and are willing to pay for it, this has everything you need. I personally don't see the world of TV moving to 3D anytime soon, if at all, and certainly the current offerings aren't ready for prime time. For a 60 Hz, 1080p LCD TV there wasn't anything better that I found (that was worth the extra money).



Bottom Line: Great picture, great price. I was surprised that I got mine at Sears (of all places) for a price that blew everyone else away. I usually order from amazon with Prime shipping, but until last week their price wasn't competitive. My research told me that the prices on all these sets are in constant flux and the best price this week won't be at the same place next week. LG 37LD450 37-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV

For the price, this LCD is phenomenal. I went to the local best buy looking for something to mount in the dining room so I can watch the news in the morning among other TV shows. After looking at all the 32s, 37s and 40s. This one stood above the rest. I have a Samsung LN46A650 and in my opinion, it was their best line of TVs and I'm glad I don't have to pick from their subpar line of TVs now. I've seen clarity, rich colors 1080p etc etc etc. The LG is comparable to a TV that was 3 times its price.



Let me explain. You really have to literally take look all of the quailties of a TV in order to make an educated and smart purchase. Don't buy a sony becuase it's a sony. Don't buy a TV of the same size that's more expensive because somewhere in our upbringing we wer taught, expensive = better. Not the case. When looking for a TV, look at how choppy fast motion is. Do you see background pixelation around the central image? (like a fast moving car, a football player, etc.) Can you see inconsistencies in the back lighting? Are blacks rich while the rest of the picture is vibrant? (not bright, vibrant)Does the picture look grainy or are the textures smooth? Try not to get caught up in the technical aspects of the TV if you don't know what they mean. They'll just make you *think* one TV is better than the other. Look at the TV and let your eyes decide.



After comparing several models in a similar size range, and taking cost into account, this TV wins hands down. At the store, you have to try to remove the factor of the factory settings becuse stores don't take the time to optimize *each and every* TV. Most TVs nowadays have more customization than you can shake a stick at. Gone are the basic color, tint, brightness settings. Now it's gamma, RGB, temperature and so on. Most TVs have the ability to be tuned the way you want it and it's because of this that it is so important to focus in on the mentioned above items. This LG shows a wonderful smooth picture that isn't grainy, doesn't show pixelation and colors are rich and lifelike, not plasticy and bright. Yes the Samsung of the same size is just as good, but the extra $200 it cost isn't. Go and literally take a look at your local store and look for the things I mentioned above an you'll see that this is a great Tv. - 120hz - Hdtv - 1080p - 37 Inch'


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Portable Vehicle Gps


I have this unit for 10 days now and overall I am very happy with it. For its mainstream feature, navigation, it is excellent. I had a Garmin 350 before this which I loved but it was stolen from my car. I had a Magellan after that which was crap. The price on this unit was great ($247 - Amazon).



I chose it over the 1390T because I opted to not get bluetooth. It is the only difference between the units. I felt the bluetooth quality would be poor based on other reviews of bluetooth in general on GPS units. The main reason was in the way most people use bluetooth. In a typical day I am in and out of my car often. I always need my bluetooth immediately in case I get a call. I don't always need my GPS. And since my previous unit was stolen, and theft of these units is a big problem everywhere, I keep the unit hidden or sometimes remove it from the car. So if you are like me but you get this unit for bluetooth, you will need to stop and mount your gps everytime you get in the car whether you need it or not, just to have blue tooth capability. If you forget and the cell phone rings, you have no bluetooth. So I purchased a separate bluetooth speaker phone from Jabra (very good unit# which is always attached to my visor, pretty good quality, and always there when I need it. I saved about $75 by opting for the 1350T over the 1390T.



A few minor disappointments. The Lane Assist feature works great but is not available everywhere. I used it around NYC and it was helpful. I drove through Pennsylvania and upstate NY and it was not available. Marketing material hypes this feature but they neglect to tell you this one point. But when it is available, it is a great feature. That brings me to traffic. Same story here. I was driving through PA and hit a 1 hour traffic jam. No warnings from the traffic feature because it was not available in that area. When I got to the Scranton, PA area the traffic alerts started working. It alerted me of a major traffic jam ahead and it even rerouted my trip automatically. The reroute would have been a significant addition in miles but would be worth it to avoid the traffic, right? I decided to ignore the re-route just to test the unit to see if the alert was accurate and I was willing to endure the traffic. As I drove my original route, no traffic anywhere. So had I listened to the traffic alert, I would have driven 50 miles out of my way for nothing. Bottom line is, don't let the traffic feature be a deal breaker for the unit you choose. But then again, I got the 1350T for about the same price as the 1350 #same unit without traffic). Updating the map was more difficult than it should have been. I consider myself a very technical person with computers and gadgets but the map update did not go smoothly and took me several tries. I could see where many people will have difficulty with this if they attempt to update the map. Garmin nĂ¼vi 1300 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator

I've used this GPS for several weeks now and when it is fully charged it is absolutely great. The voice is loud and clear, the maps are accurate and detailed. It acquires satellites quickly, even in less than optimal circumstances with trees overhead or tall buildings nearby. It is easy to program and the onscreen menus are convenient. It is thin and reasonably light and portable and the screen is big. But it has one major problem: the cigarette-lighter charging system does not supply enough current to charge the GPS while it is turned on. It is unbelievable that Garmin would allow their unit to be sold under these conditions.



When I received the unit I completely charged the battery (by connecting it to my computer using a USB cable which Garmin does not supply, but I happened to have one anyway). Then I used it in my car, always plugged into the cigarette lighter. It turns on automatically whenever you start the car, and it turns off automatically when the ignition switch is turned off. However, over this two week period the battery slowly discharged (without my knowledge) until it reached a point where the unit would no longer turn on, even when plugged in to the car charger. Assuming the unit was defective, I called Garmin and (after 20 minutes on hold) learned that the car charger is not up to the task, and that the GPS will slowly lose its charge when it is turned on, even if you have it connected to the cigarette lighter adapter. I believe this means that if you have a long drive, perhaps 8 hours or more, then the unit may not even remain operational throughout the full trip. Other people have made similar complaints about some of the other Garmin GPS units.



The tech support people explained how to recover from the low battery situation: you do a "soft reset" which simply involves holding down the on/off button for 10 seconds. Then the unit will turn on, but the battery will need recharging. I was told to do this by connecting it to my computer using a USB cable, which Garmin does not supply with the GPS (fortunately I already had one), but I assume you could do the same by connecting it to the car charger and making certain that the unit is turned off while it is charging.



What a shame that Garmin has produced a superior product with a fatal defect. I will keep mine for now, but I'm going to investigate other charging solutions. Perhaps after reading this review, the wizards at Garmin will redesign the charging system for this GPS.



Update (Aug 1/09): I discovered the reason for these charging issues: In the User's Manual, under "Troubleshooting", Garmin states that the Nuvi will not charge if it is in direct sunlight or if the temperature is more than 113 degrees F (45 deg C). Since I had my unit attached to the windshield, and since I only drive during midday, it is always in sunlight. This charging rule applies to many other models as well; for any given model you can download the manual from Garmin, turn to the Troubleshooting section, and see whether or not they describe a similar charging rule. (The rule is meant to avoid overheating the battery: lithium batteries can occasionally catch fire if they are severely overcharged or overheated.) I think this explains why some people have encountered charging problems and others have not: it depends on whether or not the unit is always in direct sunlight while you are driving. Some people use the friction mount and their Garmin sits on the console. Others drive later in the day or at night.'


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Photography - webcams, webcam


I bought two of these cameras on clearance at $6 each from a hardware department-store. At that price, I'd say they're okay; but I'd use a better-quality camera where image quality is more important or the room is sunny (my two cameras are overly light-sensitive; I have to draw the blinds to get a good picture).



These two cameras installed automatically for me today on two Windows XP computers. The plug & play installation on the second computer failed on the first attempt, but (after unplugging it from a USB hub on the computer monitor and plugging into a USB port on the back of the computer case) succeeded on the second attempt. After a successful installation, the camera was listed in the Windows Device Manager under "Imaging Devices" as "USB Video Device #2".



The PC Camera 1.1 software that came with these cameras provides only a basic webcam interface (no drivers). Windows provides the drivers, and freeware like ManyCam provides a much better interface, plus effects like text over video. NPL 85491 3MP USB 2.0 Smart Webcam w Built-in Mic

I bought this product in hopes of using it to keep in touch with some friends overseas. It is not skype or AIM compatable, and it took forever to get the software to launch. Once the software did launch, I could not get picture. I decided to return it because I could not get picture, and it did not work with the programs I intended to use it for.

We bought two of these cameras for use with Skype on two winXP PCs and are very happy with them. Negative reviews for this camera are without merit and are due to inability to get it running on a particular computer.

The camera has an attractive and even stylish design. The clamp is very reliable and convenient for the use with a notebook. Installation of software was fast and easy.

High light-sensitivity of this camera is a huge plus. I normally use Skype in the evening and don't have much light in my room. My previous camera couldn't handle it. This camera produces a decent picture with minimal light even with Leds off. Don't expect a huge effect from the Leds as they effective only from a rather short distance, but they are still useful. Unlike in some models of cameras with Leds staying on all the time this camera has a manual on/off switch. Press a button in the back to turn light on/off.

Quality of the picture is rather good for the price. Naturally it will depend on your lighting conditions but can be improved by adjusting brightness, contrast, hue, gamma, white balance, saturation and even backlight compensation. This can be done from within Skype. Go to Tools-Options-Video Settings: on the right side of the screen, in the box "select Webcam" - make sure "USB video device" is selected. Click on Webcam Settings button under the picture and make adjustments.

Quality of sound is sufficient for communication but not as good as with a headset.



If your picture is upside down - your camera is upside down. Rotate it inside the clamp so when the camera faces you the Leds are located on the right side. If you have a sound or video issues you need to look into previous installations on your computer and how it is configured. If you had other webcam drivers installed better to uninstall them. If you use virtual webcams like MagicCamera, Skype will not pick up your new camera automatically. You need to tell it to use a "USB video device" in video settings. Make sure you microphone plug is plugged, and plugged where it belongs.

Considering the design, good quality of video and price, and cannot give this camera rating less then 5, please don't blame me if you cannot get it to run.

My wife picked up two of these on clearance at a local home improvement store. One camera installed instantly on a Win7 PC and I was able to run it with Skype. It has medium quality video, however the mic gets a lot of feedback if you reach for the camera to adjust it. The clip may be reversible, but I've not figured it out yet, else if you clip it to the screen the image is upside down.



I've also been trying to install this on a WinXP PC for the past two hours w/o any luck and stumbled across this page while searching for a driver for this UNKNOWN DEVICE.



The software that comes with camera doesn't have much to offer. Sadly the instructions say to install the program first, but the program says to install the camera first. - Cheap - Bad - Webcams - Webcam'


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Media Storage - dvd, cd


These are quite simply white paper ungummed envelopes with a clear window, appropriate for storing and protecting any CDs and DVDs you have laying around, or for replacing those bulky plastic jewel cases for more efficient storage.



We had a number of piles of DVDs and data CDs cluttering our house when we were producing backups--these plus a "CD vault" (essentially deep CD-sized drawers) helped us immensely in cleaning up the clutter. CD DVD White Paper Sleeves with Clear Window 1000 Pack

I've ordered disc protectors before and received the wrong product. This was exactly what I was looking for. These are wax paper envelopes the same size as a CD/DVD. They have a round, clear plastic window on the front, and a small flap on the back that fits into a small round slit to keep the envelope closed. Perfect as a cheap way to store or ship CDs or DVDs. Just beware of the shipping price. I didn't really want fast shipping for this product, and I didn't really need to pay *more* in shipping than the product itself. I would have preferred spending $10 or even $5 on shipping. But, the seller was reliable and the product arrived quickly, so no big deal.

PROS

- Inexpensive

- Creased, but not folded (depends on your perspective)



CONS

- A little bit thin (85 Gram)

- Creased, but not folded (depends on your perspective)



I bought the 85 Gram version of the cd sleeves instead of the 80 Gram (current default. The 85 Gram it is still a bit thinner than I expected and thinner than the sleeves I've used in the past. They are definitely usable, but if I had the opportunity to pay a few dollars more for a thicker sleeve like 100 Gram I probably would.



To put this in perspective - Please keep in mind that my previous purchased paper cd/dvd sleeves were approximately $10 for only 100 and this was $20 for 1,000.

This product provides an excellent value for the money. However, I relied on a review that stated the envelopes had a "small flap on the back that fits into a small round slit to keep the envelope closed." This turned out not to be case--the envelopes close with a plain flap (as shown in the picture) and without any slit in the envelope. At this price, though, it may have been expecting too much to have that particular closure mechanism. In any case, I rated them 4 stars instead of 5 simply because they are less sturdy than the envelopes I have used in the past.

The price is unbeatable. I had to pay $10 for 250 at BJ's Wholesale Club. Each bundle (of 50??) is individually wrapped in clear plastic. Yes, the paper could be a little thicker, but it has consistent quality and gets the job done. - Envelopes - Dvd - Sleeves - Cd'


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Yoga Mat - yoga mat, yoga mats


i bought this mat and used it on some extreme yoga: outdoors in the sand and tire flipping, and it worked great. the smell is like any other brand new plastic. as for it loosing its grip after the sand session all i needed to do was wash it with soap and water and it regained its grip. i had to leave this mat behind to a friend because i was moving but here i am buying exactly the same one again. the design is great to fit my personality. Gaiam Prosperity Yoga Mat (Gray Peony)

I love the design, and I get tons of compliments on it. Unfortunately, it's still pretty slippery after about a month of use. As much as I love this mat, I would only recommend it for lighter workouts.



I'm editing this review to add that it has also become discolored after only about three months of use. It really shows wear fast -- next time, I'll be buying a darker mat.

I am half and half about the mat I received. It was sticky, doesn't slide around and its a very pleasing coloration to look at. I love the fact that it is very ecologically friendly. I am half n half on the thickness of the mat, I got too used to having a thicker mat compared to a thinner one.



Butttt What I was disappointed with was the print of the actual Peony design - it didn't line up with the edges of the mat what so ever. And it looked a bit messy like they just plopped it down on the mat :/



Honestly I do not think I am going to buy this particular mat again.

I'm unsure of what strange smell some folks talk about or what is mentioned on the instructions paper that comes w/ it? It seems to smell just fine, sort of like a new carpet or the interior of a new car.

However for those who are still concerned about the "new smell" the product comes w/ an instruction paper that tells you how to get rid of it.

Ironically it's not all that different than how to be-rid the new car smell.

This product works perfectly fine & quite big actually. Maybe that's because this is my 1st yoga mat ever. Lol! I like this product & encourage others to get this too.

I used it for the 1st time this past Wednesday at the free yoga class in the park by the bay.

Very nice & the one I ordered not only came from Gaiam Co. but it also matched the yoga bag I got for it too!

This is an excellent product for beginners & for experts!

I use to own this mat and put it through a LOT of use, at least 3-5x a week of yoga classes (all sorts, vinyasa/ashtanga/bikram). It did fairly well -wasn't slippery, I didn't slide much and for most poses the thickness of the cushion was enough. It also wasn't too heavy so it's a good portable mat to have if you plan on bringing it with you for classes right before/after work. However after about half a year of heavy usage for me, the mat did start to slowly deteriorate and crumble at certain areas where the hands and feet are in contact usually (it might be from your nails grazing on it). Still usable but it just doesn't look very nice when small holes on the mat where pieces crumbled off starts to appear.



It's a really great looking mat though, I loved the subtle gray color and large peony pattern -it was very pleasant to practice yoga on. If you're planning to use it on a light to medium basis, then I think this would be a great mat for the price. However, if you're a regular yogi who will be relying on your mat a good few times a week, then I'd suggest a different mat to invest in since you spend so much of your time on it!

I like the girly design, and am unsure about the "smell" some people comment about. Mine didn't smell bad. Purchased this with Rodney Yee's Yoga for Beginners (for which you need no other props besides the mat) and am perfectly satisfied. The mat is thick enough that it doesn't hurt your ankles to sit indian style.Rodney Yee's Yoga for Beginners - Yoga Mats - Yoga - Yoga Mat - Yoga Accessories'


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Trading Card Sleeves - coupon organizer, trading cards


I'm very happy I purchased these 3 ring binder 9 pocket inserts. I purchased two sets of 25 since the price was right. I use mine for organizing and holding my coupons in a 3 ring binder. Works GREAT! 25 Ultra Pro 9 Pocket Page Protectors Fits 3-Ring Binder for Baseball and Other Sports Cards!

Although it was not my idea (wishing to give credit where credit is due), these Ultra Pro 9 Pocket Page Protectors DO WORK GREAT for organized, time-saving coupon storage. Becoming an "organized" coupon user enabled me to recoup the price of the page protectors in less than 1 month. ALSO VERY HANDY for storing all those gift cards and restaurant coupons you and your family accumulate in 1 easy-to-access ring binder.

I got these sleeves to go in my son's new baseball album, and they are so much nicer than any other I have ever used. The cards slide right in and the sleeve pockets do not separate even with a goodly amount of tugging. Other brands of sleeves will peel apart with the slightest provocation. The sleeves are super clear, and thick and not cheap feeling. Each pocket will fit two or three collector cards, but for baseball cards we just fit in one per pocket so that my son can read the stats on the back without having to remove (and ruin) his 20-year-old baseball cards. The cards do not fall out, yet are easy to remove if you want to. This would make good storage for business cards, as well.



I wish somebody would make photo album sleeves with this kind of quality.

I am actually using this product as coupon organizer inside a notebook . They work great and I am totally happy with my purchase . A great product, great price and fast shipping. What more can a person ask for?

The Ultra Pro Page Protector is a wonderful product. With thin sleeves that accommodate two cards back to back, it's ideal for storing and displaying collectors playing, baseball, or magic cards. I also use it to hold business cards that I've collected. They aren't expensive and keep your collectibles looking great!

I ordered extra pages for my grandson's Pokemon trading card binder. Unfortunately for me, the binder does not accept extra pages; nevertheless, the pages are of excellent quality, and I will keep them for future use once the binder is full and we need to move the collection to a standard 3 ring binder.

The pockets began separating as soon as we began putting in the cards. At first I thought my son was stretching them out too far, but they were doing it to me too. These are very flimsy and very poor quality. I will not be purchasing this brand of protectors again.

The seller was good, and the shipping was very timely. They need to get a better product though. - Binder - Coupon Organizer - Sleeves - Trading Cards'


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Sony Walkman Dfj041cd - sony walkman dfj041cd, cd player


This is one of the best CD players I've used. I listen to a lot of Books on Tape and this player picks up exactly where you leave off even if you stop it to do something else for awhile. It's fairly good about playing scratched CDs and has not jumped while I have been working out in the yard or walking with it. The ear phones are OK but get bit irritating after wearing them for a time. If you are looking for a good CD portable player without the radio, this is it. It is pretty light on battery use also. Sony DEJ011 CD Walkman« Portable CD Player

When I first began listening to CDs with this Sony player I was not impressed with the sound as it lacked presence and clarity. I played with some of the functions, such as the Mega bass boost, which resulted in too much bass, then I tried using the AVLS automatic volume limiter - a function I have no use for.

I found my answer through a careful read of the instructions regarding "G" protection, which is an anti-skip function that when turned on (G-on), and which is how my unit was set from the factory, the sound quality is just ok. You can improve the sound quality greatly by following these steps to disable G protection: With the unit turned off, press and hold down the fast forward button, then press the play button while looking at the display window. As you continue to hold down the fast foward button, press and release the play button and every time you do you will see the display readout cycle from G-off to G-on to G-off..etc. If you leave it on "G-off" you will benefit from the best sound this unit can produce. I'm using Grado SR-60i headphones, and the sound (in a quiet room) is simply astounding.

I bought this to while away the 40 minute bus ride to work. It's a great little machine. Simple and straightforward, compact and easy to operate. The battery life is good. I'm at about hour 10 and still going strong. Actually the battery insertion is not the easiest, and the earphones that come with it are not very good; mine were broken on the second day (mysteriously, a wire poked through the earpiece) so make sure you have your own. But as I said the player works great, and the battery life is good. As for the battery insertion - actually the battery removal, take the innermost battery out first.

The motor on this thing burned out at 120 days. As it is out of its 90 day warranty (all but useless anyway), I now have a $30 piece of junk. This player has been treated with TLC, no drops, no bangs, no thumps, no mistreatment of any kind.



If you purchase this player, please listen to your motor. If it is giving off audible noises (it should be almost dead silent) so that you need to have the player further away from you just so the noise doesn't degrade the music, you are hearing the motor burn out. If you are within the warranty period, I suggest you return it immediately. Don't wait for the end.



On start up, if the unit does any searching at all to find the first track, or gives you a "no disk" message, you are looking at a failing player. It should just kick to the first track and play.



The earphones are pretty useless for me. They are "in ear" and if they don't fit, you'll quickly be looking for a new set. That's a questionable investment given the low manufacturing quality of the player.



The track programming is very limited. It works only in numeric sequence, i. e. track 1, 2, 3, etc. You cannot program say, tracks 3, 1, 2. Also the programming act itself is clumsy and difficult to get right.



The player just feels flimsy and cheap. I don't have any better suggestions, but this thing is not a first choice. Unfortunately cd players seem to be dieing off under the mp3 deluge.

Pro:

- anti-skid really works here. No skid of any kind,

- battery saver big time,

- internal battery compartment, won't fall out by accident (goes well with anti-skid)

- remembers where it left off! If I open the cover and close and restart, it starts from where it left off!



Neutral:

- sound quality is ok, no better or worth than my $300 Yamaha or my $9.99 generic brand player from Target. The trick is the headphone. I only listen with Grado SR325 or SR125. Any CD play sounds equally fantastic. It's all in the disk, all in the headphone jack. You just need the right headphone to bring it out to your ears.



Con:

- buttons too small and hard to decipher, display is TINY and almost impossible to read. Doesn't come with AC power converter. But for $30 at Target, I shall withdraw my complaint and give it a 5-star rating instead.





Save your bucks for a pair of great the Grado headphone set. It's not the player. BTW, only reason I returned the $9.99 one and got the Sony instead is that the generic brand player doesn't have anti-skd and any slight touch will make it play from the very beginning - too annoying. - Portable Cd - Sony Walkman Dfj041cd - Cd Player - Personal Cd Player'


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The vest was great , although i had to wait a bit to receive it, ( around 1-2 weeks) it arrived on the date that i needed it for. Great condition, comfy , and great fit, its slightly smaller than normal vests so you should order 1 size higher than what you think you need. aside from that it was a great purchase, worth the price which is excellent as well .



P.S. the tie was perfect for any color i wore aside from the vest. Men's WHITE Dress Vest and NeckTie Set for Suit or Tuxedo Medium

We had looked many places for a white vest for my son to wear to a wedding. There were none to be found in retail stores. We found this one for much less money and ordered it. It arrived before the expected delivery date. Very nice fabric and the price was right. Color and size were right on. Some reviews mentioned that it was not a true white, but ours definitely is. Very happy with the product.

This vest and tie combination is exactly what we were looking for! We were very nervous about ordering this because of a few of the reviews...first of all...the vest and tie is a very true white! second...it fits great. The material is thin, but it is great and breathable. the stictching is great! It was shipped in half the time it was even promised. It is the perfect vest set for our up coming wedding. Not to mention the price was great!!!! Thanks so much!'


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Battery Charger - battery charger, automotive


Some years back, I began using deep cycle AGM batteries in a few of my vehicles. Why use such expensive batteries that need specially regulated chargers? Well, let's just say you already know if you've ever had a standard lead-acid battery die and leak acid that ate the battery compartment and fender wall away of a stored vehicle (I had a brand new battery do this to one of my cars in less than six months storage) - or you might know if you don't keep the batteries pulled out of stored vehicles.



Recently, I found one of my expensive AGM batteries to be severely discharged (at 20% charge) from disuse. Normally this would not be a problem as I have always owned an industrial battery charger over the last 40 years that will quicky build a battery or boost start even an 18-wheel tractor. I've had the current one since the late 1970's and it (a NAPA charger) still runs flawlessly - although it will soon need a new AC power cord due to worn insulation.



Okay, therein lies the hidden problem that made me need a new charger. Most chargers including my old NAPA were/are not designed for properly charging newer type batteries such as deep cycle AGM and gelled types. Using the wrong charger on an AGM or gelled type battery can quickly destroy them. These newer battery types require voltage limiting system regulation as they recharge. The old wet-cell un-sealed lead acid batteries are much more forgiving when it comes to higher charging voltages and amperage rates.



While my older charger was able to place a regulated 10 Amp charge rate at under the specified maximum voltage rate for an AGM battery, the best it could charge my Odyssey batteries was 80% - before the voltage began to gradually creep up over the recommended AGM type maximum of 15 volts (an even lower voltage is required for gelled types). Sure, I could have just used the vehicle charging system as its voltage is regulated below 15 volts, but that would have meant many hours driving time - not very cost effective at the price of gas today. Plus, my vehicles with AGM batteries are antiques and show vehicles I don't want to drive far.



Using my old charger to bring back that one AGM battery to only 80% was a royal pain in the rear, as I had to monitor the voltage as the battery charged - and it took hours of watching for it to safely build the Odyssey battery back to 80%. The ten ampere charge rate stayed at around 14.5 volts until it neared 80% - where it then began climbing above 15 volts if I didn't remove the charger. Any higher an ampere rate using this older charger would have resulted in an AGM battery destroying voltage of 18 volts on the old charger's 12 volt battery ampere switch positions. Oh, and for those wondering, I kid you not as my old industrial charger has always been a loud unit due to it's large internal fan. My ears were ringing from sitting there nearby with it running.



After spending a weekend day of that, I decided it was time to wait for the arrival of this new charger I had already decided I needed and ordered from the Amazon store. Okay, I read the manual before and after purchase - pretty much standard stuff except you need to always connect the AC power cord after first connecting the charge cables, and to disconnect the AC power cord before removing the charging cables. It doesn't have a manual on/off switch. As they say on the DirecTV commercial, the rest was a "no-brainer".



I have a few years of electrical engineering experience (okay, many more than a few), so I decided to test a few things when I began using the Schumacher SC-10030A. First, I turned the vehicle headlights on for ten seconds to reduce any surface charge on the Odyssey battery I wanted to charge, and used an Amprobe digital meter to find the battery voltage was more or less stable at 12.54 volts - just above 75%. I then connected the SC-10030A battery cables, and noted it showed 12.5 volts on its display after connecting the unit AC power cord. The display can also be changed by a simple left button press to show the approximate percentage of charge according to voltage. The center switch button controls battery type (default is AGM). The right hand button controls amperage per battery size, and the 100 Amp boost start. I pressed it once to get to the large battery setting (12-30 Amp automatic operation), from the default small battery setting (low 2 Amp amperage setting).



After connecting the SC-10030A, I checked it several times as it charged the AGM battery. The fan gives a low whine and comes on and off automatically as the unit heats and cools. There is nothing loud about this by any stretch of the imagination - the fan on a 500 watt computer power supply is about the same. Once the unit read 13.5 volts for a short time, it soon cycled out of the automatic variable ampere charge rate and went into maintain mode. Using my digital amprobe again, I watched the amps of the maintain charge as they fluctuated from .17 to .28. That's an average of less than a quarter of an amp in maintain mode, and definitely not anything that could damage any AGM battery. An hour later, I looked again and saw those maintain mode amps were fluctuating from .15 to .22 Amps. Seeing these figures, I would have no problem leaving this charger connected and un-attended for a day or two - as I know it would only build a battery back to its full remaining capacity (all batteries permanently lose capacity over time).



The case on this unit is hard plastic and fairly thick. The case handle has a nice strong feel and the charger appears sturdy. I found the cables were completely adequate but, while sturdy, the battery clamp handles are cheaply insulated and not what I would call heavy duty - unlike the clamps on my old professional NAPA charger which can easily take the abuse of a truck driving over them. Still, they appear to be completely adequate for a charger of this unit's capabilities. Looking at the size of this unit out of the box, I was actually surprised to find it had more weight than I expected looking at it. I also saw the cable storage on the back of the unit was adequate as well. The LED display and other LEDs on the unit are also bright and easily seen. Overall, I'm quite pleased with this SC-10030A. Provided with reasonable care, I see no reason this unit shouldn't work reliably for many years. It does exactly what Schumacher has represented it to do, and the five year warranty reinforces how much faith they have in this product. One thing, follow the instruction manual - especially if you intend to use it for boost starting.



At my age, there's yet another reason I like this charger so well other than its easy operation. It only weighs a little over 10 lbs. My old NAPA charger probably weighs 75 lbs. - hard to move even if it is on wheels. One other notable thing - this charger is about half the price of the comparable Odyssey recommended Odyssey charger also sold at Amazon. It has fewer features than the SC-10030A. It still makes sense to save a dollar where it counts - especially when you get a much better product for the price!



Now - on to the de-sulfate mode!



The Shumacher SC 10030A has a de-sulfation mode, but it is not continuous. Any interruption of power or unit settings will switch off this automatic mode as it only comes on by the sensing ability of the unit. Once a battery has a fairly good charge, this unit will not "sense" the need for further de-sulfation, and it then goes directly from "charge mode" into "maintain mode" - skipping "desulfation mode". De-sulfation mode is noted by a flashing yellow "charging" LED instead of it staying solid during normal charging. Just don't expect to see it very often at all. De-sulfation mode can run up to 10 hours - just don't interupt it or it probably won't re-initialize. BatteryMinder has better solutions for desulfation if you are more interested in this recovery type feature. The BatteryMinder 12151 and 12117 do full-time desulfation and can be left connected indefinitely to a good battery - they also recover battery capacity very well.



CAUTION:



Do not operate loads such as car stereo equipment, etc., with this charger connected in "maintain mode". This charger will see the load and incorrectly raise voltages above 16 volts - even while using the AGM or GEL settings. Chargers are not designed to power equipment even with a battery in the circuit.



Update 5/20/2011:



While I have used the unit a number of times now with zero problems, I noticed the fan became very loud when I used the charger to check a battery this evening. I decided to remove the four Phillips head screws that attach the cover to the rest of the unit - and I took a look inside. It was nice to see the large copper wound transformer up close, but I noticed a few of the attached wires were out of place - one had been pinched (a blue one) between the cover and the top of the transfomer core, and some of the others (attached by female spade connector fittings to the transformer spade terminals) were interfering with the handle movement inside the case. This was an easy fix, but I was also surprised to notice several other of the female spade connection fittings were excessively loose on their transformer spade terminals. I simply crimped the female connectors gently with a pair of pliers and re-attached them to their spade terminal on the transformer, as there was no obvious damage or coloration that any type of heating would have caused - that might have loosened them. My conclusion was the unit obviously had these terminals loose from the factory and they just hadn't caused any problem - as yet. I also found it odd that the simple wiring position changes, I made, hadn't been made at the factory to eliminate any future use problem - as it only required a single gentle looping in each of two of the wires, and slightly bending/positioning others out of the way of the handle area.



I couldn't see anything wrong with the tiny fan, but I used a white silicone spray and lubed it as best I could inside its bearing area - after having removed it from the upper case. I couldn't help but notice the three screws holding it seemed overly tight (a fourth was noticeably absent - but not present anywhere inside the case or in the factory box I keep my unit stored in), and I wondered why the fourth was obviously missing from the factory. I reinstalled the fan and lightly tightened the three screws evenly (no danger of the these screws coming out). I also made sure not to overtighten the four case screws at reassembly.



Once back together, I hooked the charger back up to the battery and plugged the power cord in. The fan was now back to its normal quieter self and the handle now slides in and extends out without any interference - and yes, the unit performed just as well as always. I couldn't say if all units get assembled this shoddy from the factory, but it wouldn't hurt to carefully check inside if your fan suddenly gets louder for no reason - or if the handle appears to be interferred with by something inside the case. While in there I would also gently wiggle the transformer connections and carefully tighten any female spades that appear excessively loose. I'm sure I just added years to the life of my unit, but I shouldn't have needed to do these things on what is a brand new unit.



The unit does most everything well as it should - and I could have simply returned it for repair. But, it was easier for me to just do this correctly myself than shipping it off and waiting for its return. Who knows, some of the same small problems might still have existed after being sent back and returned. I mean, it did come that way from the factory. Anyway, my look inside showed me the components look well designed for the price - and opening the case isn't difficult. Schumacher SC-10030A SpeedCharge Automatic Charger and Maintainer - Automotive - Battery Charger'


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Plantronics - wireless headset, wireless headphones


This is a very specific review to help others figure out if this product will fill a specific need. I couldn't find this info when I was making my purchasing decision so I'm leaving this review to help others.



In my case I purchased these headphones specifically for use with a desktop computer to use with skype and general music listening. The idea was to use these for 8 hours a day to listen to music and take 10-30 phone calls that come in on skype a day. This has worked great forever with plantronics wired headsets but I would like to be free of the wires.



What the specs and the other reviews I have seen don't point out is a very important design element in this headset, this headset doesn't support Multipoint. Which means The 903+ is essentially two discrete products in one. First there is a Mono Headset that provides mono sound through both ear pieces and has dual microphones. Second there is an excellent Stereo Headphone that has no Microphone function.



These two modes are completely separate. At any given time only the Headset function or the Headphone function can be active but not both. Therefore there is no way to combine the microphone and the stereo audio function. This has two implications: (1) You can't pair the headset with a phone; and the headphones with a separate physical media player at the same time. (2) Any device you connect can only actively be using either the headphone or the headset but not both at the same time. A single physical device would have to switch modes on the fly to use both.



On a cellphone with the latest bluetooth profiles these two modes will work great; you can listen to music in full stereo and when a call comes in the headphones mode shuts down and the headset function fires up. You need the latest in cellphone but it does work nicely.



However if you want to use them with desktop computer, then you can in practice use them only in a single fixed mode. They are either going to be just bluetooth stereo headphones or a bluetooth headset. Desktop computers aren't expecting the dual mode device and will see the headset as two separate devices at the audio layer and there will be no indication to the computer that both can't be used at the same time. So the computer will try to access both simultaneously if you are playing music and try to take a phone call. The net result is conflicts and lockups.



Until desktop bluetooth functions catch up with cellphones; or plantronics adds multipoint to this family of head sets; you will need to look else where if you want a dual mode bluetooth headset/headphone for your desktop computer. Plantronics BackBeat 903+ Headset

Also own a Backbeat 906. When I decided to buy a second headset, I chose this 903+ without second thoughts even though there wasn't any price discounts for this newly released product. The sound quality, when listening to stereo music, is excellent.



A new and neat feature is that, after you turn on this headset, a female voice announces/whispers to you the approximate operating time left so that you know when you may need to charge the headset. The 906 instead uses LED light pattern (blink 1, 2, or 3 times) to indicate approximate battery life.



update: the microphone volume seems to be too weak. you may want to get a traditional headset for making calls. The 906 doesn't have this problem (but picks up much more background noise than the 903+, which has great noise-cancelling feature).

In short: Great headphones, I'll keep buying this model until I find a pair that works.



I had received the original 903s for Christmas and I loved them. They fell out of the car one night after getting home from the gym and were run over the next morning, so I decided to pick up the 903+s. It is difficult to lift, do cardio, yoga, and plyo in the gym while tethered to a phone, and having headphones with a connecter or mic in the line tend to be a nuisance while running, so wireless is the perfect solution.



So, I received my 903+s in the mail and headed out to the gym that night. I was stoked that the headphones had their own battery display on the iPhone, like the Apple Bluetooth headset does, and that play/pause skip forward/back and all the other functions seemed to work properly. Towards the end of my workout, after about an hour and a half of use, the Voice Control feature on my iPhone started engaging itself. First I thought I had hit some button on the headphones by mistake. A few minutes later it happened again. And again. I assumed my iPhone had an issue, so I restarted and performed basic troubleshooting. It kept happening. I finished my workout and headed home.



I set my headphones and iPhone down on my bedside table, and Voice Control continued to enable itself. I took the headphones out and plugged them into the charger and hoped that it would be better the next day.



I headed to the gym the next day, only to discover that the headphones wouldn't turn on at all. I did a quick search online to see if there were any known issues or quick fixes. Turns out, according to the Plantronics forums, that these headphones tend to start having problems, if not outright dying, after very little use. Bummer. So I returned that pair and am currently waiting for a new pair.



The fit is good enough, the sound is good (don't forget that they have their own audio level control), and they're handy as a Bluetooth headset. I would give five stars if they didn't have this QC issue; after exhaustive research, these seem to be the best on the market. When they work, they're perfect.



Excited for my next pair! - Wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - Wireless Headset - Plantronics'


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Let me start out by saying that I'm currently 56 years old and everything I know about video game consoles can fit on a fingernail clipping. A couple of years ago, my companion bought me a PS2, because she had recalled my mentioning in passing (after seeing advertisements for some pretty interesting sci-fi-themed games) that I was curious about what's going on in that medium. The game technology seemed to have progressed light years since I last paid attention, sometime in the late 80s, early 90s, which went something like this: you start out with some objective, and then the game play steadily quickens until you eventually lose against the computer. It was very dull. After she bought me the PS2, the only game I bought was Grand Tourismo 4 (she had given me with the console itself Superman Returns, but I didn't like it), with which I relaxed by racing the realistically rendered cars around some impressively detailed tracks, but never getting into the more sophisticated levels of the game. Then about four months ago, my son lent me Resident Evil 4. Of course, you gamers know this was a benchmark in game development, and can understand why I became completely immersed in it. It was truly a creepy experience. You weren't just WATCHING a horror movie; you were IN it. Here I was, at my age, suddenly finding myself lost for literally hours a day -- one weekend, twenty hours straight; my body ached -- then thinking about the game when I wasn't playing it, looking forward to the moment I could resume the story. After I beat it, I went through it three more times. Then I bought God of War II, quite by accident (I selected it for the price, a mere $20), unaware that this, too, was a hit game, and another benchmark. The graphics were so good, so stunning, so grand and sweeping, I played it six times. Again, hours seemed like minutes; I'd simply lose time. I was now addicted, and taking into account how good a PS2 was, I figured that the PS3 -- with its Blu-ray technology -- had to be out-of-this-world incredible. Four weeks ago, I bought this PS3 slim, and it has given me enjoyment that made it worth every penny, and then some.



I can't speak to the technical specifications of the PS3, or how it compares to other consoles. I'm writing instead to other middle-aged customers who might have stumbled on this page, perhaps shopping for some young relative -- son or daughter; niece or nephew; or grandchild -- to suggest that you should consider buying one of these babies for yourself. This is one powerful piece of entertainment technology. Not only does it exceed my expectations as a game console, it's also a BD player, and using the WiFi connection, it permits access to the PlayStation Store, for free demos and exclusive content; plus BD live material, and downloading movies and TV episodes; and you can import your CDs to the PS3's hard drive, to create playlists or just randomize the tracks for playback. It's become a virtual media center for me.



And the game play? Oh, man. The PS3 advances even further the features that make gaming so addictive. To those of you who snuff that it's a juvenile waste of time, I suggest you ask yourself, is it any different from watching sitcoms or reality TV? A video game requires you to REACT, to THINK, to ANALYZE. That is NOT overstating the stimulative benefits. While they are in fact merely games, game-play itself is a complete immersion in an experience, while requiring good hand-eye coordination and some mental agility. All the games I've played so far included puzzles as part of the story, and it's a very satisfying feeling when you finally solve a particularly challenging one.



If the middle-aged shopper I'm imagining I'm writing to is inclined to wonder if all that tapping on those buttons in specific patterns is difficult to learn, this is my honest answer: At first, yes, it is. But eventually your fingers learn what button is where, and it becomes second nature, like typing. To those even older, it's recommended by doctors that as you age, you need new stimuli to keep your acuity. You won't find a more fun way to do so than this. Ignore your previous misconception that video games are for teenagers. An article in USA TODAY from 2004 stated that ". . . the average age of game players was 29 and the average age of buyers was 36, with men making up 59% of the playing audience." So you can add about five years to those figures, making the average age of video game BUYERS about 40. I have spent untold hours on my PS3, and connected to my 47" HDTV, it's the ultimate entertainment. The graphics are sharp and clear, movement of characters is realistic, making it even easier to get totally engaged in the environments. I just finished Batman: Arkham Asylum, a great game with easily mastered moves, some tough puzzles, and a very dark, decayed ambiance.



True gamers who are reading this are probably chuckling right now, because this is all pretty much a no-duh to them. Well, let me offer a hardy THANK YOU for supporting the industry with enough of your dollars to permit it to advance as an entertainment medium in such awesome bounds. This is the next step toward the future of the ultimate video game experience. Oh, what will the technology deliver? A virtual reality, perhaps?

_________________________________________ PlayStation 3 120 GB - Blu-ray - Ps3 Slim - Video Games - Sony'


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My son needed a cord to run X-Box Live. After looking at the cords that were specifically indicated for X-Box, I decided to just find a cord that was of the type needed. I found this very long blue cord that works great, and it's half the price of the other "X-Box" cords. Don't waste your money on those other cords. Buy this one. It reaches easily from my son's room to the computer in our office area. RiteAV - Cat5e Network Ethernet Cable - Blue - 50 ft.

Arrived in a timely manner, great price. The only negative I have is the outer casing for the wire is not very durable. Just don't try to close a door over it or it may cut into the casing, silly me...

I bought this for my computer to get the fastest speed possible for my connection to the Internet. I found this works really good for my modem which is 35 feet away. It allows me to watch High Definition Video from Amazon and Netflix and works really well. I will be buying another one when the time is right!!

I needed a ethernet cable for my PS3 after using the 50 foot 35.00 cable i bought at BestBuy for my new computer, because going wireless is ok at best when your playing a multiplayer shooter. I seen the cheap price and that most of the reveiws were pretty good for this cable.

So i decided to try one. The cable works great. My PS3 does not lag at all while playing online. This cable works as good as the 35.00 dollar 50 foot cable that i bought from bestbuy and cost alot less.

The onley 2 things that the more expensive cable has over this cheaper cable is, the more expensive cable has a thicker outer covering,

and the more expensive cables covering is not as stiff.

If you need a cable to connect your game system or computer to your router or modem, give this one a try.

For the price you cant go wrong.

I bought this cable for my dorm room. I was skeptical it wouldn't work since it was such a low price, but it does! I've had no problems with it. Works great, and is flexible to get around tight corners.

Bought this cable for the bargain. It works O.K., but both end tabs snapped off immediately without any pressure being applied. We have a laptop and have to position the computer carefully before using. We lose our connection constantly. Now we have to buy another cable. Needless to say, it won't be this one.'


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