Jewelry Findings - earring, jewelry findings

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These are not as good as the backs that originally come with your earrings. As another reviewer said, some--not all--of these little things tend to be on the loose side and can slip off of the earrings you're wearing. But you get so darned many of them that you can toss the half of them away that are too loose and still have plenty for all your earrings. They're so inexpensive, get 2 sets and you should be good to go for years and years. Earring Backs Medium 3mm Safety for Fish Hook Translucent Stoppers Protectors (Qty=100)

This find excited me because I have lots of hook earrings and only a couple of these plastic backs. I had to hunt for the plastic things every day to switch and swap. Now I have enough for every pair and it saves a lot of time in the mornings. They were not expensive and came in a bag that will last a while. I would recomend these to anyone that has lots of hook earrings.

I bought a pair of fishhook earrings on Amazon that both came out within an hour of me putting them in. Luckily, I found both of them. I decided not to wear them again until I had a solution to help them stay on and these are it. The earrings stay put. The backs do not slide unless I slide them. Thanks for a great product!

Can't feel them, can't see them, easy to use, and enough in the package to share with a friend in need. I keep a couple of these in my wallet. I haven't lost an earring since I ordered these! Can't beat the value.

When I think of the earrings that have gone missing because I didn't have these saftey backs... How I wish I had these before.



This is a nice big bag of them for a little money -- think of it as an insurance policy on all your fish hook earrings!



Sooo worth buying!

Simple product. Larger in overall girth than the ones I was buying here locally but the part that strongs onto the earring wire is same size as usual. The outside is ribbed and I can hold it easier. I would buy these again.

I lose hook earrings all the time, and desperately need to use this type of backing to keep my earrings in my ears. I was a little worried about ordering these online. I was hoping to touch them first and see what the texture would be like. I know that sounds weird, but I own some backings like this which have an opening that is too narrow and too rigid (hard plastic) to accomodate the stems of most of my hook earrings. So, until I bought these, a lot of my earrings were just sitting around.



No more!



These earring backings are fantastic! They grab on to the stems tightly, but the plastic or rubber is flexible enough to accomodate thicker earring stems too. I have not yet found a pair of earrings they won't fit with. What a relief, and all for $1.50 plus shipping. Nice!



Also, Beadaholique sent them along super-quickly.

The first time I saw these I really did have one of those, 'now how did I not know about these?' moments. Super handy, my friends all want some too. The only downer is now I'm thinking of all those earrings that i wouldn't have lost if I had known about these before....

I love fish hook earrings, they just look so nice, but they tend to fall off if the hook is not long enough. These little protectors are the perfect answer. I used to look for earrings just to get a few of these to keep in my jewelry box. I do not have to buy junk earrings anymore just to get these protectors, they are the perfect thing to have to keep your earring on, you cannot see them when you have your earrings on.

The price could not be better.

I've always loved having safety back for my earrings, they've kept me from losing many a favorite. The trouble was, I couldn't find them anywhere, and had to keep switching the few I had from one pair of earrings to the next.



I'm very pleased at the opportunity to buy these in bulk at a reasonable price. - Earring - Jewelry Making - Jewelry Findings - Earring Backs'

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Polishers - concrete, polishers

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We purchased this tool and the pads in order to finish our DIY concrete countertops. We used the Cheng products for pretty much everything else.

The good: It was the least expensive wet polisher we could find. We have ground nearly 40 linear feet of countertop through all 8 passes without a problem. Even without the motor heating noticably, despite the fact it bogs if you put too much pressure on the head. The supplied pads are tougher than you might guess and only the 50 grit (which has been engaged on the concrete surface for about 40 hours - we were grinding pretty deep) shows any wear at all, but even it looks as though it could grind at least 2 more sets of tops as big as ours.

The Bad: The water feed system is pretty much crap. The "valve" does not allow much in the way of fine adjustment. There is not quite completely off, more than you probably want, and fully on - all within about 3 degrees of rotation from the stop. The parts are thin and cheap. We have had to completely replace the hose attachment that came with the tool. It brust 4 times before the remainder became too small to cut back. The brass nut that is supposed to keep the feed tube elbow cracked and then broke off. The Switch is rather awkward to operate too. Finally, the velcro separated from the pad, and I had to glue it back down with some tougher adhesive.

The Ugly: Yes, it is double insulated and has a GFCI attached, but you really need to wear rubber gloves when you operate it. The GFCI is not sensitive enough to actaully pop the circuit when a stray current (which emanate from the switch and the hose connection) gives your bare hand the occasional, disconcerting, buzz.



Within all the above limitations, and if you don't mind the occasional soaking when the hose bursts, or zap through your hand, or small repair job to get it going again - it did do the job. Since we aren't very likely to need the tool again... well, ever... and since we could not locate one to rent in our area, it gets a good rating despite it's issues. I wouldn't recommend this tool if you are planning to get into the business, but for a 1 shot DIY, it didn't suck. SECCO WV5GRIN 5-Inch Wet Polisher Kit

I had the same problems with the water connection. Went to the hardware store and bought the cheapest 3/8" air line, a set of quick disconnects and a 3/8" pipe to 3/4" garden hose fitting. Cost me $22.00 but now I have a very flexible, 25' hose that does not leak under any water pressure. Would have paid the extra $22.00 and rate the grinder with 5 stars if the company had supplied the setup at their cost, but now the local hardware store made a couple bucks and I have a tool that works just fine.

This is a nicely built grinder that comes with a assortment of grinding pads. The problem people have with the water feed line can be easily solved by getting a piece of 1/2" ID clear tygon tubing with reinforcing. Make it about 8-10ft. long so it will flex easily when you're using the grinder. And you don't need a lot of water for effective grinding. Turn the hose on so that you get just a trickle of water sufficient to flush. More pressure doesn't make it work better. If you do these things you'll find that this grinder is quite effective. Probably not the best choice for high production work but more for the semi-pro doing custom work.

Overall I am very satisfied with this polisher.I am working on an outdoor kitchen and my pour was 30 days old when I received the polisher, I was concerned with how the pads would hold up and was surprised after a half an hour to 45 min of grinding the pad looked like it had just came out of the box. While the water connector is poorly designed it functions pretty well once you turn the water pressure down to a slow stream, which is all the water you need to keep the pads cool anyway. If your not afraid to get wet to save a little money this polisher gets the job done.

Purchased this kit to do first time concrete countertops. I purchased it based on reviews and price. As noted in some of the reviews, the waterfeed system is very cheap and leaks at fitting consistantly which did prove frustrating. Spent about $30 on new parts at Home Depot to rebuild this part of the tool and now have a very satisfactory tool / system. Considering the original price it was worth the hassel of the modification. If this is not something you are willing to do you may want to look elsewhere.

I thought this worked great! well worth the money...I did have to go over the counters more than once and I would not call it glass when it was done...but very smooth. Not issues at all with the water connection...it was fixed on the updated model and I called the company for assistance on how to use and they told me to use very little water...the less water the better the shine! I love this product!

Have not used the grinder yet but was dissapointed that no where in the specifications was it mentioned that the grinder operates on 110V. I live in Australia and the voltage from the wall is 240V. Now, I have to fork our another $113 to buy a step down transformer.



Looking forward to use the grinder though, as soon as I get the transformer.

At 1/3 the cost of comparable product, this wet polisher has proven to be very effective in a variety of stone and concrete DIY projects. The water line is a little tricky to attach properly and should be improved to accommodate individuals who lack common sense. The tools price and performance makes it a great value for the money and a helpful service department and full warranty makes this kit a winner for me. - Polishers - Concrete'

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Accessories - usb audio interface, usb sound card

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I bought this so I didn't have to open up the PC and put in yet another AV card. I was a bit skeptical that something so small could work, but it did and it continues to work a month in. The sound quality is excellent, especially on medical dictations where doctors, residents and physician's assistants speak so softly even at full volume. It is a godsend. The Soundlbaster also pointed up another problem; my earphones needed to be replaced.



With the new earphones and the Soundblaster, I am back in business and don't have to strain to hear any more. Makes a big difference in my work and my income. Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Go! Pro USB Audio System with THX SB1290

The audio jack on my netbook stopped working, so I was looking for a usb sound card as a quick, cheap fix. This one worked okay. I don't think there was any improvement in sound quality over my netbook's original sound card, but it was definitely louder (which was nice because the volume wasn't so great with headphones before). However, there were some problems with hissing, stuttering, and delayed sound. The delayed sound was a particular problem because I use a screenreader because of vision problems and the sound delays made the screenreader almost useless. But the delay was not really noticeable at all with most other programs, like for playing music or audio files. I also thought this usb sound card came with too much unnecessary software. Maybe the software would be useful for someone who's actually doing sound editing or something, but it's a lot of software to install if all you need is more volume or a way to bypass a broken audio jack. In the end, I ended up buying the Turtle Beach Amigo II, which installs very quickly and doesn't come with any additional software. And most importantly, it doesn't have the problems with the hissing or delayed sound.

I got this around new yaer, size of the device is really ideal, and setup was easy. But I got big back ground niose when I use it with my laptop, so I gave it to my friend which he didn't sense the niose that much.

I got this because one place I play is huge and the sound system is somewhat "challenging." If you take the time to really understand how the various features of the Soundblaster X-FI products really work together, you'll get a better result than you ever imagined. I now use it everywhere I play - wish I had picked up on this when it first came out!



Use the "Crystalizer" to counteract the effects of MP3 compression - The "Dialogue Plus" to bring vocals forward and improve clarity - The "Equalizer" to set up the balance for all your venues and save them for future use. Add to this a heap of other effects and you have a winner.

Best decision I made for very little money. No negatives at all.

Great product. I'm giving it 5 stars because I'm rating it on what it is and what it does. It is a USB soundcard. It doesn't offer any audiophile qualities such as a better headphone amp, or SPDIF connections. It is a plain and simple headphone or 2.1 audio enhancer. The THX (Creative) Crystalizer is pretty cool, it only boosts certain frequencies and basically brightens the mix a bit. The THX Surround effect is also pretty cool to simulate 5 speaker systems. The Speaker effect essentially adds a bit of bass to your speakers in case you don't have a sub woofer and you can adjust your crossover as necessary if you have a 2.1 system. I'm really impressed with the product though. I am still using my on-board Realtek chip for SPDIF coax to my receiver, but for my Plantronic GameCons and Sennheiser HD428's I love this thing. Its funny I used to have a SoundBlaster 2 ZS and have "downgraded" to a $40 stereo card. I would recommend this to people who have noticeable crappy on-board audio and want the EAX 5.0, THX TruStudio PC, and Crystalizer effects.

The distortion produced by this sound card is audible even over music playing. i am extremely disappointed with this product, will not buy from creative again. this card was not defective, just junk. poor shielding from internal devices, its picked up and amplified its own digital noise. last time i had something that sounded like this it was a cheap MP3 player i spent 10 bucks on at walgreens. - External Sound Card - Usb Sound Card - Usb Audio - Usb Audio Interface'

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Door Handles

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Nice lock. Good looks and easy to install.(If old lock installed correctly)Bought this to replace old lock that had worn out. Installed in about an hour but that included fixing a bad installation previouly. Recomend and would buy again. Master Lock BAO0103 Ball Keyed Entry Door Knob, Polished Brass

What's not to like? This is a well built door knob and lock. It comes with easy-to-follow instructions and a couple of adapters to use for non-standard doors (you probably won't need the adapters). If you're just replacing an old knob, this is a cinch to install. If you're installing an entry door from scratch, more work, of course, will be required but again, the instructions are comprehensive. The polished brass finish makes the door knob look expensive. Add free shipping to this deal and Amazon, as usual, saves me from having to go to the home improvement store.

I installed a set of these locks on my tenants apartment's door and they failed within two months. I installed a second one after the first one failed and that failed as well. Why do people sell crap? I think I will go back to brand names for quality in the long run because these cheap products arent worth the headache.

I ordered two of these locks (two different orders) for two different tenant doors, only to find out after installing both locksets that the keys and locks were identical. I called Master Lock and was told how highly unlikely was the possibility of this happening.



Contacted Amazon and they promptly sent a replacement. I was surprised to open the package and find that they had sent two more locksets, ironically both with matching keys. Fortunately, it was a different key pattern so I replaced one of the originals and sent back the two I didn't need. Something of a hassle because if I wanted identical keys, I would have ordered the lockset pair which is offered with that specifically stated in the description.

4 Stars because of the duplicate key issue and the fact that, as others have noted, the instructions are not particularly useful. I've installed plenty of locks over the years and although this was changing out one 2 3/8" lockset for another, it still required chiseling and modification to the door and doorjamb.

The product arrived fast...and it was very easy to install although I do say this being aware that it took me about 30 minutes to figure out how to adjust the knob correctly...but that is my own fault for being so oblivious. If you pay attention correctly and if you're a beginner like me--read some directions--than you'll be just fine.



Amazon, once again has proven to be a very reliable company! =D

Took me over an hour to install this puppy, and it still isn't right.

It'll do until I have a locksmith check it out in the future, when

I have other knobs or locks that need work. I'm fairly good

at DIY projects, but not with with knob set. Knob on the inside

only works when I turn it to the left; from the outside,

have to turn the knob to the right.

I truly am not handy. I share my condo off and on with my college age son and wanted to lock-off my bed/bath while I travel so he and his friends didn't make themselves too much at home. This fits the bill perfectly. The trick was getting the old knob assembly off. I Google searched for how to remove the old door knob. I searched "how to remove an old door knob." I found it; there's a little button at the base of the knob I had to push in and never would have figured this out. After that, it took less than 10 minutes to install, including removing and replacing the latch assembly that I installed upside down the first time.'

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Photo Printer - multifunction printer, canon

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So got this printer for the wife for Christmas. Great printer slick has everything I need in a printer...... Except and endless supply of ink. I literally printed of 2 photos and test papers and a passport application. I looked at the ink levels and the yellow and cyan are running REALLY low for that amount of printing.



I will say that the photos are FANTASTIC and even went as far as to buy the great quality paper. The printer pictures are SUPER clear and great quality.



The wireless capabilities makes it easy for me to place this where ever I want and not have to take up space around my desk. Did find I had to remove the back plate for it to feed paper correctly from the back feeder.



All in all a good printer but waiting to see what the ink costs will be. I will keep you updated. Canon PIXMA MG6120 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One Printer (4503B002)

Canon has done such an amazing job with this printer, not only performance wise, but also on quality, design and ease of use. I used to own a Canon MP500, but later needed a wireless printer. I was recommended to get an HP because of their good reputation, larger ink cartridges, and lower cost to maintain - which to an extent was true, ink on the HP lasted me about 6-months compered to the MP500's 3-4 months, and the HP ink also cost less. In reality, who cares how much the ink cost, when the HP was the noisiest thing in my office, slower than snail-mail (exaggerating), and it printed the most horrible images and documents. ...or maybe it was just me since I had already experienced what Canon was capable of.



I am really happy I purchased the Canon MG6120. Within the last month, I've purchased a MacBook Air, iMac, Time Capsule and HP Media Server, and all I can say is that I really don't care about those gadgets, I'm simply super excited about my printer purchase - it is by far the best printer I have ever used - it't print quality is on par with the thousand dollar printers my company purchases for media services.



Installation was a breeze, it's just a matter of unpacking the printer, removing all the wrap on it, aligning the print heads, and using it's cool mini LCD to input my wireless network info. Once that's done, simply insert the driver CD into the computer and follow the on-screen instructions (pretty much just click "next" over and over after telling it it's a wireless setup. The only thing that I found a bit annoying was that I had to install using the CD on all 3 of my computers, where on the HP I just had to install one one computer, and after than all the other computers could find it on the network. I might be missing something, so it might be my fault and not Canon's - I'm no network expert. I have been able to get Canon app to work from the iPad; it's only good for pictures though.



Those of you needing high print quality will not be one bit disappointed with this printer. The scanner also works really well, I've already used it to send scans to my computer, and to make photo copies. After creating a photocopy, several people had issues trying to determine which was the original document, which did have an actual pen-written signature.

I needed to replace the printer I was using since I enter photo shows and submit photos to a stock agency I needed excellant results. After shopping around for along time I decided to purchase the Pixma. I was not disappointed. I am now getting top quality prints, lab quality. The only quirk I noticed was that until you break the printer in, you tend to use more ink; but after replacing the cartridges once, that has settled down to normal usage. Great product Canon.

This printer prints great...no problem with quality, connectivity, etc. BUT WOW....a few pages and you're buying $70.00 worth of ink in little ink tanks that have LED's built into them--totally unnecessary. This replaced my previous PIXMA printer which actually did pretty good on ink. These tiny little cartridges essentially evaporate within a few pages. So go buy 6 of them? RIGHT!!! Don't be fooled!! Buy something else!! - Wireless Printer - Canon - Photo Printer - Multifunction Printer'

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Garmin Nuvi 1350t - garmin, widescreen gps

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I like this gps, which was purchased (refurbished) through Amazon. I received this gps about two weeks ago and tested it last week on an 800 plus mile drive from Temecula,CA, to Felton,CA. I was unable to distinguish this gps from a new one, in appearance or in performance. The only reason for 4 stars rather than 5, was I was unable to have the lady "directeur" repeat instructions at will, which I was able to do with my previous Garmin. . The repeatability is not only good company, but important to this WW II veteran with noise damaged hearing. If there is a way to have her recite on request, I would appreciate the information. Thank you.

Jules Darras



P.S. Any and all comments are welcome and requested, please. JD Garmin nüvi 1350 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)

I bought a refurbished Garmin 1350 from Amazon after reading about a number of problems people had with it shutting down and rebooting for no reason and losing the signal. I figured the refurbished model would be working correctly, which it is and it saved at least $50 off the price of a new item. Not bad. I have used this item for only a week on a number of short and long trips and it works great. I also purchased the friction mount which also works great, a slip case, a USB cable and a 96 cent A/C charger which was a bargin. The first thing after charging it to see if it worked, which it did, was to register the unit and download the new maps, which took about two hours. Addresses that I had tried to program before the download, that weren't there, were there after the download was installed. Now I knew the unit was working. The only probem is that it doesn't always give a turn that you expect it should show and gives you some other route to your final destination. However, when you turn onto the best road, from previous experience, it recomputes the route for you as you would normally take. Also, it doesn't show stores at the local shopping centers and malls for some reason, even though they have been there for many years. It would be nice if you could touch a road on the map with your finger to change your direction before you made that turn, much like changing your route on a Google Map. I guess no GPS allows this? The real test will come when I drive down to Tampa, FL in the near future. That was the main reason for buying this unit. If any problems come up on this trip I'll submit another review. In the meantime, you can't go wrong with a refurbished 1350 at such a low price.



Additional Review Update at 09/11/10: Some other information you might need: I did a Google Map for a new route from Atlantic City Airport to avoid the Garden State Parkway traffic going North on Labor Day. I found out that I could download the map into the 1350, but found out this doesn't work. All the download does is to give your starting and ending locations to the unit. The route is not stored at all, thereby giving you all kinds of "misdirections" to your final destination. A copy of the Google map and directions saved me from sitting in 15 miles of stop and go traffic on the Parkway on Labor Day. Don't bother with a Google Map download into your Garmin. Just print out the Google directions and follow them instead of the Garmin directions.



You would think that the unit would store a route that you always take instead of giving directions that you don't want to take. Again this is not the case. The unit continues to give "misdirections" and will constantly recalculate directions base on your turns. Garmin should change the processor program so it includes a learning mode. Maybe they can delete ten of the languages in the unit that you don't need in order to free up memory for a learning mode. I hate to see what happens on a really long trip where I have no clue regarding what roads to take. I guess a good backup is to print a set of Google Map directions to backup your Garmin route. So far the unit has worked well and I have not experienced any of the problems mentioned by those who purchased this unit previously. It looks like the "refurbishing" corrected the problems. Other than the annoying "misdiretions" I would not hesitate to reccommend this unit to those seeking to buy their first GPS device.

I tried to research the various GPS auto units and chose the Garmin nuvi 1350. Mainly because of the features I wanted and Garmin's reputation. So far I've not been disappointed. I had no problem buying a refurbished unit along with the three year warranty. The routing to my house is not the best but then we live in a rural area. In a strange location/city we will have to rely on the Garmin's directions. The 1350 has been easy to learn and use right out of the box. If you need the complete owners manual it's on line ready to download. I've emailed Garmin tech support several times and they have always answered within 2-3 days. Anyhow, I'm satisfied and would buy a 1350 again. - Garmin Nuvi - Garmin - Portable Vehicle Gps - Widescreen Gps'

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Electronics - apple, wireless

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I am not an Apple Afficianodo. I don't wear jeans and black turtlenecks in reverence to Steve Jobs. I don't hang out at the Apple Store and covet becoming a "genius"; however, I have to give credit where credit is due. The last few products Apple has brought out - the iPod, iPhone, iPad - have been incredible and changed the consumer electronics and media / software landscape. Apple TV is now positioned to do the same, but it will take some more time to fully realize the potential of this device.



Apple TV effectively allows you to stream whatever is on your iTunes to your TV and home theater system. Moreover, it has built in support for Netflix, You Tube and a few other internet based media content providers. The picture quality and performance for these services are worth the price of admission. There is significant potential to advance the platform - just give it some time.



System Overview: My Apple TV is plugged into a 60 inch Samsung 1080p LED HDTV via HDMI (video) and a Yamaha Home Theater Receiver via Toslink optical cable (audio). I have AT&T Uverse with their 802.11g Residential Gateway (combination of DSL modem and wireless router) with their Elite DSL service (6 MB per second). iTunes runs on a Dell Desktop with 4GB of memory, Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 500 GB Hard Drive operating on Windows Vista (64 bit) and secured with Norton 360 (firewall, antivirus, etc.). The network handles the Desktop, 2 iPhones, a Blackberry, an iPad, the Apple TV, 4 Laptops, a wireless Printer and a networked wired printer. The Computer / Residential Gateway are in the Den and the TV / Home Theater / Apple TV are in the family room. The two rooms are about 100 feet apart and are separated by five walls.



Set Up: Easy as pie. It took five minutes to plug in the HDMI cable, the optical cable, the power outlet and then adding it to the wireless network. Sharing iTunes from my desktop to Apple TV took another 20 minutes, since I had to download the new version of iTunes and restart my computer and Apple TV. Apple really makes it easy - I didn't have to make any adjustments to my firewall settings to share iTunes on the desktop with Apple TV. I also downloaded the Apple Remote on my iPhone and iPad, which took another 5 minutes.



User Interface: Apple's secret sauce is the simplicity of their products. Apple TV is no different. The menu is very simple - Movies, TV, Internet, Computer and Settings. Movies and TV are for renting content directly from iTunes within Apple TV. Internet gives you access to Netflix, You Tube, etc. Computer gives you access to iTunes on your computer. Settings allows you to change the various Apple TV options. The remote control is Apple's usual model of minimalist efficiency, with a menu button, a play / pause button and an iPod like controller. The supplied remote works well with Apple TV, but is a bit cumbersome when one has to enter data (e.g., e-mail addresses, search on YouTube or Netflix). A much better solution is downloading Apple Remote on your iPhone or iPad. It basically turns the iPhone or iPad into a big touch pad that allows you to use gestures to control the Apple TV (e.g., swipe left, swipe right, double click, etc.). Moreover, it automatically provides a keyboard when one is asked for text input (e.g., for search). Apple remote is free on the App Store.



Netflix Streaming / Video Quality: Setting up Netflix was quick - basically just enter your e-mail address / password and you're ready to go. I watched some TV from BBC, a foreign flick and Iron Man. Each program loaded quickly - less than 30 seconds. Picture quality was good to great, depending on the source material. Picture quality was comparable to DVD for SD material(perhaps slightly better), but slightly less sharp than upconverted DVD or blue-ray. HD Programming looked like the HD on-demand programming through uVerse. There was enough of a buffer that there was no jittering, pixelation or stuttering on the streaming to the TV. Sound quality on the stream was good - I don't think they stream in 5.1, so the video stream doesn't leverage the subwoofer. Considering that I'm running a heavily taxed wireless system on 802.11g with a 100 foot distance between Apple TV and the Gateway, the picture quality and streaming performance are impressive. Having this quality of Netflix compatibility is worth the price of admission by itself.



iTunes Streaming: I streamed some music from my Playlists from the Computer. Sound quality is good, but not great. My Yamaha CD Player sounds better, but it can only hold 5 cds. Having access to my entire library is very useful, so you lose sound quality but gain convenience. iTunes streams not only the music, but also the cover art. After a few minutes, Apple TV switches into screensaver mode and starts transmitting pictures to the TV along with the music. I also streamed some videos from my computer and the streaming was again flawless. One of the issues with Apple TV is that it only supports the Apple video standards, i.e., MP4. I had some DIVX files that I converted over to MP4 by using DVD Fab and imported them into iTunes. So if you have a library of AVI, Divx, Xvid, etc., this will require conversion of those files in order to stream from your computer.



iTunes from within Apple TV: There is access to an iTunes store within Apple TV as well. They have a different pricing structure, in that TV shows and movies are available for rent only. They have a limited number of titles at this point - primarily BBC, ABC (since Steve Jobs sits on their Board) and Fox. CBS and NBC are not on Apple TV. Movie selection is decent - they have all the latest movies. The Apple TV selection can be easily increased by just downloading the content you want from iTunes on your desktop and then streaming it to Apple TV.



YouTube Streaming: Surprisingly good. The HQ / HD You Tube pieces look remarkably crisp on the TV. The older content that was meant to watch on a small window on your computer looked a little pixelated, but acceptable.



Apple has built a great platform with a lot of potential. With what is available right now - Apple TV is a pretty impressive value at $99. It is worth it just for the Netflix streaming and integration with iTunes. Since Apple TV is actually built on the same hardware (at least the processing chip) as the iPhone and iPad and has the same operating system, I wouldn't be surprised if there are "apps" that will eventually make it to Apple TV to further enhance Apple TV (e.g., ABC Streaming, Games, Amazon on Demand, etc.). There is supposed to be an upgrade to the operating system with a new version of Airplay that comes out in November, 2010. This will allow you to stream from an iPad or iPod to the Apple TV as well.



I looked at other streaming devices (e.g., Roku, using my Panasonic Blue Ray for Netflix, etc.) and none of them had the simplicity and reliabilty that the Apple TV offers. The Wi Fi "stick" for my Blue Ray player is $80 anyway and the Netflix integration isn't anywhere nearly as robust as Apple TV. UVerse also has music and picture streaming built in using Microsoft Media Center - however, it required some network configuration and it crashes quite often. I didn't purchase a Roku, but a friend of mine has had a number of issues with streaming performance. At under $100, the Apple TV is competitively priced with other streaming options. Now just bring on the "apps".



Update on 4/1/11:



I've had the Apple TV for a few months now and I still really like it. Apple has introduced Airplay, which is worth mentioning as it has potential to be a gamechanger technology. Moreover, there has been significant activity on the "jailbreaking" front for the Apple TV.



Airplay is Apple's system of transmitting video / audio wirelessly between compatible devices. Apple TV, the iPhone and iPad are all Airplay compatible. This has proven to be particularly useful feature as I can stream videos from my iPad to the Apple TV and have them appear on my TV. For example, I may have a digital copy of a movie on my iPad (perhaps purchased through iTunes or came with a DVD purchase). Through Airplay, I can transmit the movie directly from my iPad to the Apple TV and watch the movie on my TV. Similarly, if a friend has an iPhone and we want to listen to their latest music selection, we can stream their music from their iPhone directly to my stereo system through Airplay. The real gamechanger for Airplay is streaming video from websites onto my Apple TV so I can watch them on my TV. For example, I could be on the TED website and they have a video from a TED conference. I can stream the video directly to my Apple TV and watch the video on my TV's 60 inch screen instead of the iPad's 10 inch screen. Several websites have already incorporated Airplay compatibility into their videos, such as CNN and TED. I think Airplay is going to have an interesting adoption cycle - traditional media companies (e.g., TV Networks) probably won't endorse Airplay since it goes against their business model. Other websites that rely on video for traffic (e.g., adult sites, news sites, blogs, etc.) will probably adopt Airplay to gain more traction with consumers.



According to Wikipedia, jailbreaking refers to "a process that allows devices running Apple's iOS operating system to gain full access to unlock all features of the said operating system, thereby removing limitations imposed by Apple". Once jailbroken, iOS users are able to load and run applications that are not available on the App Store. Jailbreaking a device is not illegal, much to Apple's chagrin; however, it could void one's warranty. I'm not going into how to jailbreak and Apple TV - just google "jailbreak Apple TV" for instructions. Since the Apple TV has been jailbroken, there have been some applications that have been launched to provide more robust usage of Apple TV. The Couch Surfer application is basically a web browser for Apple TV. Additionally, there are applications that allow Apple TV to play formats other than Apple approved formats, such as DIVX and others. I haven't jailbroken my Apple TV; however, one should be aware of what options are available for this device. Apple TV MC572LL/A (2010) - Apple - Wireless - Streaming - Netflix'

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Dog Balls - dog ball, dog balls

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These are my dog's favorite balls. He seems to destroy every other kind of toy and ball. Chuck it balls are very durrable and fun for him to play with. The glow ball works great in the yard at night. I can hardly see the dog but I can follow the ball. Chuckit! Fetch Medley Balls Medium 2.5-inch, 3 pack

My lab goes crazy over these and she likes to chew them a bit but no marks left yet and I know it will last since I've bought other chuck it balls and they have lasted years if not left out in the sun for those years. The whistler ball is real neat cause she will track it from launch til catch even if it is thrown really high instead of just waiting to hear the bounce. These other 2 balls have 2 holes built into the sides which I think will help them from having a tear from most dogs. Soft to catch and better for the teeth. Would buy again if needed.

I'm completely happy with this product... well, my dog is, but I'm glad I purchased. The balls are very resistant and are funny to play with. My dog prefers the orange ball, but the florescent ball is great for a night fun time!



I fully recommend buying this product!

I would buy all three again if I needed to in order to get the glow in the dark one, it is my dogs favorite ball out of all of them, even when its not dark and I give her a choice she will chose the glow in the dark one. I thought dogs were color blind how does she know? My dog chews through every ball especially tennis balls but these balls she chews on for hours and there is no damage. They are great but I am not sure which one makes a noise because I cannot hear a thing, its okay though because the glow in the dark ball makes it worth it. I turn the lights off in the bedroom and pick it up and make it do circles she loves it. It is very bouncy for the back yard as well, I wish we had grass back there though. lol

I was shocked how much chewing these chuckit balls can take without ever getting damaged. These are perfect for any dog that is OCD about chewing or playing, they will last forever. Both of my dogs cant stop chewing or playing with them.

I was pretty disappointed as I had hoped to use the whistle ball for my ADD dog and the glow ball at night. The whistle ball barely makes a sound when tossed. The glow ball doesn't stay glowing very long and gets really slippery making it hard for the dog to hold on to.



I'd return it except I've already used it to test it out.

Tengo un Staffordshire Bull Terrier de 2 años y realmente AMA estas pelotas. Su favorita es la Whistler (es más blanda para morder y para jugar solo) pero la Rebounce es perfecta para lanzar en el parque ya que es más dura y la entrega más rápido que las demás. También tenemos las de 3" pero las de 2.5" tienen el tamaño perfecto y caben mejor en los bolsillos. Además estas pelotas con indestructibles, después de casi un año las pelotas tienen a lo mucho algunos arañazos pero se mantienen practicamente intactas. Altamente recomedable para perros y dueños activos.

The glow in the dark ball is the one my dogs get the most use out of. Both of my dogs will happily retrieve it and they never have any trouble seeing it when it is dark outside. I just take a torch with me when I go to the park, and the ball will glow pretty well after just a few seconds under the torch a few times as they are playing fetch.



Both of my dogs also loved the whistling ball, but one of them took off into the water at the dog park with the ball and it sunk in the water and I couldn't find it. So don't take the ball near water if your dog has a tendency to take themselves for a swim!



The rubber ball seems well-made and my dogs also like this ball too. - Dog Toys - Chuck It - Dog Ball - Dog Balls'

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Meditation - gaiam, exercise

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This is a great yoga mat, especially given the price. It's attractive, it's comfy, and it's sticky. If you've been doing yoga on the floor (as I used to do), or if your mat is a little worn, I really recommend this mat. A good mat increases your strength and flexibility by allowing you to stretch further.



As for the smell others have commented on with these mats, yes, it smells a little plastic-y when you first unwrap it. But that goes away quickly. And, I'm not saying it smells like roses and cookies or anything, but it's really not that bad. I can only smell it when doing floor stretches close to the mat, and it just smells like a kind of "new car" smell--it's not offensive.



I have had a Gaiam mat for over a year, and I just bought this one as a replacement because my old one is getting worn after VERY consistent use for a year. I think that's a great value for about twenty bucks. Gaiam Bloom Printed Yoga Mat (Fuchsia)

I've been a yoga teacher for a few years and have used several Gaiam mats during that time. They are all good quality mats and hold up well, even under daily use. For a mid-priced mat, this is a good choice. Be aware that the color of this mat really is fushia as described, it looks a little more purple on my computer screen but when it arrived it the color was definitely fushia.

Did not like the color of the mat. I also felt it was kind of slippery. I read somewhere that you should was the mat with mild detergent first. The color just wasnt giving me a good Aura. I sold it to someone after the first class. - Yoga - Exercise - Gaiam - Mat'

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Walkie Talkie - 2-way radios, 2 way radios

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We purchased these Midland radios for our manufacturing plant. Bought 4 of them on the same day. The radios are just as described and works well in a concrete

building going thru numerous walls. Would certainly recommend and re-purchase this product. Midland LXT490VP3 26-Mile 36-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

Got these for paintball / airsoft in the woods. Good clarity. Haven't tested the limits of the range. The battery packs that came with it are NiMH which is perfect for me and my partial charge behaviors. Also the fact you can swap in regular batteries if needed was a good selling point for me. The beeps are annoying but they can be turned off (essential when sneaking around in the bushes).



Please note it really only has 22 channels like all FRS/GMRS radios. The additional 14 channels they boast are just preset sub-channels (privacy codes).



Great but for the price.

This radios are great. First thing that on the FRS channel i managed to get around 2 miles in the city comparing that uniden 26 miles radios game me not even half of that. Radios really nice, small in the hand, am gonna be using them for paintball. Only thing i dont like is little pain in the butt weather channel thing. Otherwise these are the best. I had motorolla, few unidens, i had trisquare....So far midland is on the top shelf.

Picked up these radios along with the Midland AVPH3 security-style headsets before hitting the slopes of Tahoe for some skiing/snowboarding. The radios functioned better than I was expecting, carrying the signal from one side of the mountain to the other in "Low" signal power. We paired up with others in our group who were using Motorola radios (just put them on the same channel and sub-channel). Also, I recommend those AVPH3 headsets (already reviewed), and would recommend them to pair with these radios if you need your hands free (think sporting activities).



Likes:

-Size; these guys are small enough to throw in a pocket

-Removable clips; for our needs, we removed the belt clips so they had a lower profile and slipped into pockets better

-Range of features; turned off "Roger beep" because it was getting annoying on the slopes. Also liked the VOX sensitivity settings

-Fairly intuitive menus once you've taken a moment to go through what each means in the booklet

-Distance/range; I don't think we ever switched over to GMRS, yet still had pretty clear transmissions across different parts of the mountains

-Ease of use; turn them on, match up the channels and sub-channels (or "privacy codes") and they work. Simple as that.

-Rechargeable batteries OR AAA batteries; Love that I don't have to buy new batteries all the time because of the rechargeable pack that comes with these radios, yet can throw 4x AAA batteries in each if the rechargeable batteries die.



Dislikes:

-So far, few dislikes!

-Rechargeable battery was decent, not great (as mentioned by others), but the battery level indicator gave no warning before the batteries totally died. Power said full toward the end of the first day on the slopes, then suddenly died. Turning the power back on would give 30 seconds of juice, still showing full power, then died.

-Wish there were rubber seals over the optional headset jacks (weather seals)



Overall, so far I'm quite happy with these, and the price is great. Can't wait to try them out while on long bike rides or playing paintball. Actively seeking out new uses for these because I love them!

I am an electrical contractor. I use these to keep in contact with employess whike working at various job site. Will transmit through cement walls, building floors, ect. They work great, and are easy to opperate.

These are great radios for the price. the FRS picked up about 1.5 miles in wooded flat areas and about 1 mile when the two radios were in valleys separated by one hill ( hill elevation is 900 ft, valley floor at 500 ft). I bought four and sent one out to the 1.5 mile marker and 3 at home base. The only issue was radio hopping at home base where one of the three would pick up a piece of the conversation, and the other two would pick up other pieces of the conversation. In other words, in a six word sentence one would get two of the words, stop, the next would get the next two words, stop, and the third would get the rest of the sentence. The home base radios were about 15 feet apart. I don't think this is a problem had we separated those three but we didn't work on the distance of separation needed to stop the hopping. Also, you can only use channels 8-14 (maybe 8-15...can't remember) without paying the expensive FCC charge. Also the advertised NOAA weather is only available on the GMRS channels. I thought we might have one frequency available on the FRS but you couldn't pick-up anything. This is why I gave it a 4 star instead of 5. I believe the advertising of 26 mile is misleading (even for GMRS) but it appears all the radio manu's do it.

this product is beautiful in size,color,wight.but if you need a 2 way radio with real high millage don't buy it, because it doesn't give you that millage in the neighbor hood(less than 1/3 a mile), but it is good with clear sound in small areas.the delivery was great, amazon delivered it at time exactly.

It is no better than my friend's 5 year's old Motorola (3 miles) device when we went to ski on Colorado Mountains. The battery drains fast enough so I must charge it every night. (8 hours stands by, less than 15 min talk time.) - 2-way Radio - 2 Way Radios - Bad - 2-way Radios'

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Video Glasses - 240hz, 3d movies

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A parital reason I decided to go with Sony for my new HD3dTV was the performance of the the 3d shutter glasses and their comfort. Glasses are not really the correct terms as these are more like goggles that will fit over a pair of regular glasses. They are totaly enclosed and shut out most light from the tops and sides. They do dim the picture a bit but most 3dTV's compensate for this by getting much brighter in 3d mode. They work well with in the the range they are intended. If you tilt your head more than 10 degrees of so either left or right the 3d effect is lost. Opperation is simple with a single button to push on and off. They're semi adjustable for those with smaller heads but if you have small children like me then you will need to get the BR50's which are narrower lighter and more like a regular pair of glasses. Part of what I enjoyed was the fact that they do block most ambient light from all but in front. They are fairly hefty and you will start to feel their wieght right about the time the credits role in a two hour movie, but then I don't normally wear glasses and I start to feel that way after two hours in a pair of sunshades, YMMV. Unlike the Panasonics and Samsungs glasses I tried, you can still opperate a laptop or anything else with them on and not get a lot of flicker. The other brands tended to cause every other light source to flicker except for the TV's which only flickered when the glasses were out of sync. The Sony's sync very qucikly and don't reset during bright parts of the movie ala the Panasonics. They could be lighter but frankly they feel quite sturdy and not nearly as fragile FEELING as other brands I've tried. They are battery powered by a standard CR2032 watch battery and last for about 80 hours of viewing. If you watched a 2 hour 3d movie every night, plus a football game every week they'd last just over a month. That was a concern for me until I did the math. The Sony sell for about $100 vs the other brand reacharbles which go for $150. With batteries selling for about $8 for a pack of 10 it would take 4 years of watching at that rate to see any savings on the rechargables. Overall they work well though I wished they came with a hard case instead a velvet pouch. Sony TDG-BR100 Adult Size 3D Active Glasses, Black

3d Glasses work great.

Sounds like most of the bad reviews are user error.

I do wish Sony would just integrate their transmitter with their 3d TVs.

I install 3d TVs all the time for a Home Theater company.

I personally think Sony has the best 3d. Samsung and Panasonic are great to.

Don't even mess with Mitsubishi, too many compatibility issues.

As for the Sony glasses, I think they are the most durable.

Love my Sony 55NX810.

As for a Blu-Ray player, just get a Playstation. It updates automatically, 3d games are awesome, Gran Turismo 3d is out of this world.

When I first connected the 3D transmitter to the TV and tried watching a 3D Blu-ray, I encountered a few break-ups of the 3D experience. It was then that I discovered I had the transmitter pointing toward the TV and not toward me. Once that was corrected, the break-ups stopped. I'm actually surprised they managed to work as well as they did before I discovered my problem.



The glasses shut-off automatically only when there is no 3D signal. That's done to save batteries. As long as you're watching a 3D feature, the glasses continue operating without any problems at all.

We ordered the 3D starter kit from Sony which included two pairs of these glasses; we have now used them for 3D viewing for a few weeks now.



My first impression was they were heavy and tight on my head; I discovered later that the frames temples can be adjusted to better fit each individual wearer very easily. Now they fit much better and are reasonably comfortable. My wife needs glasses to watch the TV and these 3D glasses fit over her other glasses very nicely.



I believe that the glasses must be turned on by pressing a small switch on the right side; as one reviewer has pointed out the glasses turn themselves off after 5 minutes with no 3D signal from the transmitter. The soft case is a little tight but the glasses can be worked in with some care.



As an audio/video hobbyist I have often found myself on the cutting edge of technology (occasionally known as the bleeding edge). The question now is how will this technology progress; will it die on the vine or blossom into something very special. I cannot answer that question at this time but must acknowledge that I have been encouraged by the promotional disc sent to me by Sony, "3D World."



This was sent because I purchased a Sony HDTV and has some very remarkable footage on it. The most exciting to me was a video of a football game; the depth of field was the best I have ever seen anywhere. One could look at the action in the foreground and see sharp images in motion; but then look at the people standing on the far side of the field and see clear sharp images in the distance as well. This was far and away the most realistic use of 3D I have ever seen and it was all actual footage, not animation.



The reason I mention this is that it encourages me to think about what might be done in the future as engineering and production expertise develops and improves. This is new technology and I have often experienced the progression in quality as experience enhances the results. I have seen a few other 3D films but none have even come close to the quality shown in this promotional disc!



If the industry as a whole can begin to incorporate the improvements shown in this disc, the world of 3D reproduction for the home is going to be a very exciting place. Having purchased a 3D TV and all of the required accessories, I truly hope this happens!



In the meantime prices will probably come down if the technology takes off; if you're willing to take the chance, the 3D experience right now is entertaining and filled with hope. - 3d Movies - 240hz - Bravia - Video Glasses'

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Netbook Mouse - laser mouse, laptop mouse

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I actually bought this elsewhere, got a nice price on it. I would never consider a long-receiver USB-type wireless mouse for a laptop. I can just see them getting hooked and broken over and over, so it was important to have a tiny receiver like this. I admit I've not tested the range. I have not tested the battery life (only a few days old). However, this thing's receiver is awesome; I know it will not break due to its small stature.



The mouse itself was found fine on Windows Start 7 and also XP Home edition on two computers. It's a bit more sensitive than my older USB plug in mouse so I pulled down the pointer speed in control panel.



I generally dislike mouses/mice (?) of this shape as it is stub-nosed and quite tall. That is my main complaint about it but I knew that going in so I cannot ding it a star and it is otherwise a large enough mouse not to frustrate my hands--it is not a tiny, pitiful "laptop"-sized mouse.



It has a button on the bottom to turn it off. If left on the red tracking light underneath is constantly shining, but I intend never to turn it off as I think that light pulls very little power (I hope) and it ensures quick wake ups. Wakeup time is about a second if the mouse has been left for a while--this won't bother you. Responsively it seems fine. I've not tried it with gaming. I hear that USB-based wireless mouses are a touch faster than bluetooth, for what it's worth.



It takes a single AA battery (comes with a duracell), which means replacements should be most readily available and an AA vs AAA or 2XAAA ensures decent battery life without spending any kind of real money on battery replacements. I imagine it would work with a rechargeable nimh but I have not tried it.



As I will use this mouse every day, if I do not come in to update this review in the future you can rest assured that I either got run over by a truck or the mouse continues to work as stated.



EDIT: Feb 9/10. The battery died on this a couple of days go, so with pretty regular use (3-4 hours/day) and never turning the thing off it got about 6 weeks, which I think is certainly acceptable. Logitech M305 Wireless Mouse (Silver)

I have only had this 1 hr., but it's great so far. I have tested it on three different computers (3 yr. old Dell Insipron w/ Vista, 2 yr. old Dell Inspiron w/ Vista and new Acer netbook w/ XP. Just plug and play with all three. Gotta love the tiny USB receiver (can't break off). The size is on the smallish side but seems fine for me and the wife. It works on our shiney wood desk and jeans; haven't tested anything else. It worked from about 4 ft. with the receiver on the the far side of the computer. (If I am any further than that I can't see the screen anyway; heck who am I kidding, I couldn't see the screen from there.)



I looked at the Microsoft 4000 which is a little bigger and feels a little nicer to me, but I got the M305 because I'm cheap and it was on sale for $10 less.



Update 3/1/10: Still works great. We took a three week trip with the laptop and it was really convenient to just leave the receiver in place when packing up the laptop.

I own three of the Logitech M305 wireless mouse...One in each laptop...I just leave the very tiny USB transmitter in the USB port of the laptop..It is so small, it will not move around in the port like the longer transmitters..This mouse has an easy off an on switch...They are available with cool graphics too...They are compatible with XP Vista and 7 and you can use them on jeans, a blanket, or really any surface with NO sluggish drag...I love this product***** UPDATE....I JUST BOUGHT THE NEWEST MACBOOK PRO...THEY WANTED $100 DOLLARS FOR THEIR MOUSE...I PLUGGED THIS BAD BOY IN AND IT WORKS JUST FINE FOR $15.00

Pros:



1. Easy set up. Turn on machine, Insert battery (included), plug in receiver, turn on and go.

2. Comes with one AA battery, tiny USB receiver and instructions in English.

3. Slider on the bottom opens front casing to insert battery, similar to the V220, except that the battery direction is much more clearly marked.

4. Easy on/off slider also on bottom.

5. Handy storage space for receiver inside battery compartment.

6. Small and portable

7. Wicked cool pattern, matching wireless K250 keyboard.

8. Indicator light for low battery situations.



Cons:



1. May be a bit small for large hands

2. Pretty basic in functions (but has everything most people will ever need)

3. Receiver is NOT a unifying receiver.

4. Battery cover a little tricky to remove without practice.



Summary:



A compact, basic, portable, easy to set-up wireless mouse ideal for laptops. Combines the size and design of the V220 mouse and the USB storage compartment of the VX Nano Laser mouse.





Addendum:



This is billed as being paired with the Wireless Keyboard K250, so I'm reviewing them as a matched twosome.



Pros:



1. They make a handsome couple



Cons:



1. They don't get along and are headed for divorce court, because they don't have a unifying receiver in common.



Notes:



After driving myself crazy for a few minutes, and downloading unnecessary software, I discovered that the M305 mouse does not have what it takes to work with the unifying receiver, and therefore you'll need to plug in BOTH receivers to make the mouse and keyboard work.



Apparently you'll need the M705, Performance Mouse MX or Anywhere Mouse MX if you prefer having only one receiver for both mouse and keyboard.









Amanda Richards, July 17, 2010

I have been using Logitech products for quite a number of years now and have yet to be in the least dissatisfied with any item. This mouse, the Logitech M305 Wireless Mouse is no different. It does precisely the job I paid for it.

This is a workhorse. There is nothing particular fancy about it; it simply works the way it is suppose to work, and works well.



The design fits my hand perfectly and is quite comfortable. The plug-in nano-receiver is quite small. I use this particular mouse on my lap top; the one I travel with and do my work on the job with. The nano-receiver is plugged into the SBU port (I am currently using a Dell Inspiration which is several years old) and that is where it stays. I need not worry about removing it constantly. As the receiver is quite small, there is little to no chance of it being broken or accidently chipped off despite the fact that my lap top takes quite a beating.



This mouse uses a single AA Battery. I have been using this since last December 2009 pretty constantly and have had only one need for a battery change. I always carry a couple of extra AA Batteries with me as I despise using the computers touch pad for the type of work I do.



The scroll function works quite well but if you are looking for the superfast scroll feature you need to look at another model. I personally don't need or want that particular feature. I have tried using this mouse on just about every surface you can imagine from desk top, to my leg, to the floor and everything between. It always works and works smoothly



Please do take note. This is not a high tech mouse of the sort a serious gamer would be happy with. I handle the ones my grandsons have on their computers and they are in a world of their own with adjustable weight, high speed this and that's and to be quite frank, I am sort of afraid to touch the things for fear of having my hand either being evaporated or transported into another dimension. No, this is a work horse of a mouse with limited features; which is precisely what I needed and wanted.



Set up was absolutely nothing. No programs were needed, not down loads were needed. You just plug in the little bitty chip thing and you are ready to go.



The price here is quite easy on the pocket, something I loved about it, and you actually get quite a bit for your money, something which is becoming quite rare now days.



I have absolutely nothing to complain about in reference to this product.



Don Blankenship

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htc inspire case - htc inspire case

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This is a great case with all the normal Seido Innocase II perks; soft touch coating, felt lining, and perfect fit. The only real drawback is that the power button is at a weird angle and this case doesn't make it any easier to push down. There's almost no space between the earpiece speaker grille and the power button so the button sits right against the plastic, and while this isn't really Seido's fault I do think it could have been engineered better. It's only a minor gripe though, since I've already gotten used to it and it's not a big deal.



The pros far outweigh the cons on this case. It's sleek, feels great in the hand, and will keep your phone from getting scuffed up if you happen to drop it. It also lets you set it on a desk without it resting on the camera protrusion, and on its face without the glass touching anything. It does add some bulk, but nothing you can't get used to quickly.



I highly recommend it, despite my minor gripes. Seidio SURFACE Case for HTC Inspire 4G/Desire HD (Black)

This Seidio case is felt lined hard plastic case with a rubberized coating. The contact points fit snugly around the HTC Inspire with some extra buffer between the case and the shell for what I assume is shock buffering. The case is a two piece that snaps together and will not be easily removed (a good thing). When I tried to take the phone out of the case, I had to lift the latch point by pinching the sides and pushing at the latch base before I was able to pull the bottom off. The felt, the fit and the angle pulled the phone SIM/SD cover off with it. As such, it is unlikely that this case will accidentally fall off your phone.



The case does add a little bulk to this already larger than average phone, but the extra space is put to good use to protect the camera lens and to minimize accidentally pressing the volume rocker (something I would constantly do while trying to type in landscape orientation). Unlike the previous reviewer, I had no problem with the power button cutout. It does appear to be designed for easier access from the back of the phone, which is how you would normally do it if you were holding the phone in your hand. However it only takes a little more effort to press the power button from the front.



Overall, I am well satisfied with this case and the only improvement I can think of is if they made a full rubber version for better shock absorption.

This is a really great case for the HTC Inspire. It is a slim design that does not add much bulk. It wraps around the corners of my Inspire, providing protection all around. It's not easy to get off and fits securely. I love the feel of the outside, a smooth rubber, which enhances my grip. There is also felt lining the inside, providing extra protection.

This case just came in, and the case is awesome, very smooth surface. I like the fact that it has a soft interior fuzzy material inside to protect the case of the actual phone. I definately would recommend this product. I also looked at the other two reviews, the button is not hard to reach because of the case, no flaws , power button is easy to reach and press.

This is a nice case.



It reminds me of the incase Slider I have on my iPhone 3GS, in look and feel and the way the case installs on the phone. In fact, holding my HTC Inspire in my new Seidio Innocase feels almost exactly like holding my beloved iPhone 3GS in the Slider, except my HTC Inspire, with its luciously vibrant, big-a$$ed 4.3" screen, feels a bit larger.



Before getting the Seidio Innocase I had an inexpensive TPU case I bought on eBay for eight bucks. This was actually a decent case, except it didn't provide ANY protection for the camera and the TPU seemed a little slippery.



The Seidio Innocase is a little wider than my TPU case, but not much; holding the phone with the new case feels about the same as far as size is concerned.



The Seidio Innocase has the same feel as my incase Slider, a nice hard plastic feel with a little bit of fuzziness to it. Weird but true. I like the feel of this case. It has a good "grip".



Like any decent case, this Seidio has a small lip that protects your screen when you set your phone facedown on a surface. The lip is not terribly high (is about the same as my TPU case) and doesn't get in the way of using the screen.



The button cutouts are OK. For the power button you will need to get right on top of the button and push down. With my TPU case I could hold my finger at an angle and it was a little easier. I'm sure I'll get used to the new angle.



For the volume rocker, the Seidio cutout provides a nice index for placing your finger so you know when your on the rocker. This makes it easy to adjust the volume when your phone is in a pocket. My TPU case was the same way.



The cutouts on the bottom and back are fine, no problems there.



The two piece case design (just like my incase Slider) works OK. Installation is a snap....literally. The phone slides in and the bottom snaps right on.



Removing the case...well, I don't recommend removing the case but when you do, follow these steps:

1. Sit down over a soft surface.

2. Press down on the BOTTOM part of the case, in the middle, right by the seam between the two case parts.

3. Pull the TOP part of the case away from the BOTTOM of the case.

4. Hide your astonishment when the SIM card cover on your phone stays inside the bottom part of the Seidio case and you are suddenly holding a Darth Vaderish looking HTC Inspire in your hand.



The bottom cover for my Inspire didn't want to come out of the bottom half of the Seidio, so I just reinstalled both at the same time.



The only things I don't like about the Seidio Innocase are:

1. The color is a LOT darker than the promotional photos. In the photos, the case almost looks red, but sitting here on my desk it's definitely a burgundy. A very dark burgundy. I like red. Oh, well.



2. The camera isn't protected nearly as well as I'd been led to believe. From the bottom of the phone up to the bottom of the camera, the back of the case protrudes past the camera, but from the top of the camera up to the top of the case the back of the case is recessed and the camera protudes just slightly past the case.



If your phone is laying flat on its back on a surface the camera is safe, but if the phone is tilted slight up, the camera "might" touch on whatever surface you are tilting against.



Protection for the camera was one of the big selling points for me and I'm a little peeved that the case is recessed above the camera, but I think it will be workable.



All in all I'm happy with this case. Having no case scares the heck out of me. My TPU case was OK, but didn't protect the camera at all and was a little slippery.



My Seidio Innocase II Surface Case is a keeper and will be protecting my phone until something better comes along (think BRIGHT red with more protection for the camera!) - Htc Inspire Case'

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