Skullcandy - ipod, earbuds

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Note: These have an excellent, no-hassle warranty. Skullcandy will replace them for any reason, whenever - just go to their website, register your product, and fill out the warranty form.



Firstly, I want to mention a few important tidbits that I think you should know.



1. Pay attention to the L and R on these earbuds, which can be hard to see. Do not reverse them, as doing so can affect fit and sound quality.



2. Don't assume you know which gel size will fit you best; make sure you try on all 3 gel sizes that come with these, as using the wrong size can dramatically decrease sound quality and comfort. For myself, I automatically went with the smallest size because my ears are small, but those made the earbuds sound like cheap garbage. It wasn't until I tried the next size up did I get the full quality of sound that these are designed for. So pay attention to this, since it really matters.



3. These have a straight plug, not an L-shaped plug. So you will need to be extra careful as a straight-plug design increases the amount of pressure both on the plug, and the headphone jack of your player. This leads to frayed wires or a loosening of the headphone jack, or both, which ultimately lead to the classic problem of only one side having sound.



4. The cord is long - measures approximately 4 feet, 5 inches.



5. Burn-in works with these. Slightly.





Now, as for the build quality - I'm impressed. They are not cheaply made ear-buds, despite their low price. The wires are nice and solid, and feel very well made - not flimsy or plastic-y. The silicone gels (tips that go in your ear) are very soft and pliable, and even have the Skullcandy logo engraved on them. Nice touch.



They feel good, too. Really good. Both the material, and the way they fit my annoyingly small ears. And they don't fall out constantly, although I do sometimes get the sensation that it's getting sucked into my left ear.



And yes, these come with 3 different size gels.



Sound is great. These handle bass extremely well for mid-tier earbuds, and highs aren't so shrill and piercing as with other comparable brands. Some of this really depends on your player, too. Even between iPods, sound quality does differ.



As far as functionality goes, I find I am able to run with these with no problem. The wires do not get tangled, and you can easily adjust the split in them with an attached slider (that has 'Skullcandy' written on it in the corresponding colour), which I find very convenient. I do not hear this thumping sound that others claim to hear from wire-movement, so I can't confirm that.



The only things I dislike are the straight plug, and the lack of a case. Otherwise, I am thoroughly impressed with Skullcandy. The craftsmanship, the quality of sound, and all the little extras that Skullcandy does that really lets you know that they are paying attention, and that they care about their products and end-users.



Worth every penny. Skullcandy INK'd Earbuds S2INCZ-040 (Pink)

Purchased the headphones about a week ago and I'm very pleased. I previously had the JVC Marshmallows and loved those headphones, but one of the earbud sleeves came off and the new JVC's are designed differently so I decided to give these a try. They produce very clear sound with solid bass. I was also surprised by the fit on the silicon caps that come with these. I have a difficult time finding silicon caps that will stay in my ear so I usually stick to foam, but these headphones came with three different sizes of caps and the smallest size fits and stays in without a problem. I will also say that I bought the Comply Foam Tips recently and am currently using those on these headphones (since I already had them) but once these wear out then I will stick with the silicon tips that came with these headphones because they will probably last longer. All in all, great purchase!

I purchased my Skullcandy Ink'd ear buds almost two years ago, and now that I need to lay them to rest I thought I would write a review on them.



First off, don't think that they are cheaply made because mine broke. From what I have been reading, two years is a good deal of time to have working headphones, especially at the low price of under 20 bucks! If I have to say, I provably contributed to the heavy wear of the jack that plugs into my computer (it is in the front of my laptop, so when the computer slides close to my lap the jack gets pinched).



Construction:

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Being my first pair of non-stock earphones, I don't really have much to say in terms of construction, but as previously mentioned they lasted a helluva long time, so that should carry some weight. Speaking of weight, these buds feel light, but not so much that they feel cheap. Even after a couple of years the wires are intact, and I have had no problems with them up until a couple days ago (one ear bud stopped working, probably due to abuse). The only problem I would say has carried any weight in this department has to be the the fact that the rubber coated wires make a noticable sound through the buds when tapped or rustled (almost sounds like a heartbeat). This could probably be fixed with some comply foam tips instead of the stock silicone ones.



Sound Quality:

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I listen to a variety of music genres through these things, and I can safely say that the sound quality is great across the spectrum. Anything from the highs and mids from classical to the deep undulating bass from dub-step can be heard clearly. They might not hold in a battle against some $100+ buds, but for this price they are awesome.



All in all, I am rating the Ink'd buds a 4/5, only because of the sound producing wires (see 'Construction'). If I could give it a 4.5 I would. - Earphones - Ipod Accessories - Ipod - Earbuds'

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Greek Mythology - ps3 exclusive, ps3 game

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Thanks for reading my first review here on Amazon. I normally don't review stuff like this online but I can't get this game out of my head. I've had my jaw hit the floor more times in the first couple hours than I've ever had in an entire game before. When people describe this game as epic, they are not just using some cliche word everyone on the internet throws around. The cover of God of War 3 should be in the dictionary next to the word.



First, I highly suggest anyone new to the series to go ahead and pick up the God of War Collection. It is some of the best the PS2 has to offer for only $30. It will bring you up to date on the story and help you get aquainted with the combat system so you can jump right into part 3 no problem. This brings me to my next point, difficulty. I'm hearing the term "button-masher" thrown around quite a lot in regards to this game and while this might be true for the easy and normal difficulties, it couldn't be further from the truth on Titan (hard) mode. Having beaten the two previous games recently, I started GoW3 on Titan difficutly. There is no way you can spam the same combos and expect to make it anywhere. For those familiar with the previous instances of God of War, or for you hack-n-slash pros out there, I highly suggest starting off on Titan mode. This will provide a much greater challenge and get you ready to play on Chaos mode after you've unlocked it.



For the most part, the gameplay remains unchanged from the previous titles. If it ain't broke don't fix it right? However, there are a few differences that greatly enhance the experiece. For starters, the QTEs now put the button prompts in relation to their location on the controller (triangle appears at the top of the screen, X on the bottom ect.). This allows the player to view whatever violent act Kratos is performing at the time without having the button prompt cover it all. Another great change is the ability to switch weapons on the fly, mid combo. This allows for a lot of creativiy to be used in how you dispatch each enemy. Lastly, one of my favorite additions to the combat system is the combat grapple. Kratos will fling both blades into an enemy and pull himself towards them. This greatly increases combo variety and makes it easier to string together lots and lots of hits.



When it comes to presentation in video games, God of War 3 takes the cake. You can tell a lot of work was put into making the game look amazing. I must have spent the first 10 minutes just staring at how detailed Kratos looks. The boss battles and level design redefine what scale is in games today. Some people might be put off by the fixed camera, but this allows the directors of the game to give you breathtaking views and truly show off all the hard work they put into making this one of the most visually pleasing experiences you will ever have. All the trailers and screens you could watch won't hold a candle to how this game looks live on a nice 1080p TV set.



In closing, God of War 3 is one of most amazing experiences you can find in gaming today. Other games might have a little more depth to their combat systems, but none of them put together the entire package of gameplay, graphics, sound, story, and overall fun. If you've been on the edge about picking up a PS3, let Kratos make that decision for you. Do yourself a favor and BUY this game!!! God of War III

If you don't then you will be missing out on, easily, one of GREATEST games of all time! I thought I was blown away by Uncharted 2. I was but I am even more so with God Of War 3. Unbelievably, God Of War 3 floored me from the 30 minute opening sequence to the mind blowing finale. How did Sony Santa Monica pull this off? The SCALE of this game will boggle the mind and make your jaw hit the floor! When I first played the demo some 3 months ago I was in awe. After having played through every luscious drop of GOW 3 I am spellbound beyond belief. If I could only use one word to describe this game: EPIC! Remember the old home arcade system Neo Geo and SNK's motto for it "Bigger, Badder, Better"? This applies to GOW 3 in spades.



Upon first sight of GOW 3 you'll notice that the high def graphics are probably the best, on any system anywhere, computer gaming rigs included. Sony really tapped into the "true" power of the PS3 with this one. Some of the things I saw in this game is making me think it was all a dream because it just isn't possible in games, right? Wrong. Seeing the gigantic titans filling up the whole screen in perfect graphical splendor, on a 50 in. plasma, all the while Kratos is scaling it, and fighting a boss(Poseidon) on it, is completely amazing. Gamers, this is what we live for! The detail of not just the titans, the environments, and the Ghost of Sparta himself, but the minor enemies, such as the skeleton warriors, is astonishing. And seeing 15 or so of these skeleton warriors pile on Kratos and then seeing him violently power them off is unbelievably cool and empowering. It almost makes you feel like a god! The sheer power you feel controlling Kratos and watching him annihilate everything in his path in the name of vengeance will cast a spell over you.



The combat control is much the same as before, if not better. In other words, the control is flawless and if ain't broke don't fix it philosphy applies here. There are timed button presses for the boss battles(quick timed events). And bosses there will be. Some of them are absolutely enormous, such as Hades. Dealing death to the bosses is quite a sight. Impale them. Check! Rip off body parts. Check! Let blood and guts flow like a river. Check! This is one of the goriest and most violently graphic games I've seen. EVER! Kratos can still have sex in GOW 3! Always a welcome addition. Even one scene with a goddess! I think what might impress me most besides the scale of the game, is the number of enemies that can be on screen at one time. At times, there had to be close to 50 or more on screen. That is incredible considering it's running at 60 FPS the entire time with no slowdown. All of that even when there are cyclopses and minotaurs on the same screen, along with a titan in the background. Ridiculously amazing!



The story, sadly, was the most disappointing part of the game. It seemed a bit convoluted; like too much was going on with too many different characters. The story is not bad mind you and it`s easy to follow, it just feels like it's taking a major backseat to everything else. Still, it takes nothing away from the greatness of GOW 3. The puzzles in the game are challenging without being overly so and some of them very clever and ingenious. More than a few I was a bit stumped by. All in all it took me about 10 to 12 hours to roll through this masterpiece. I don't really remember how long it took me to go through each of the first two, so I can't compare length. While a bit short, for my taste, it was still one hell of a magnificent ride! The camera still can't be controlled by the player, but that has never bothered me and I think it was put to even better use this time around. It seems the angles and various shots are Hollywoodesque, if that makes any sense.



Weapons! The Cestus easily steals the show of the several new ones that you'll earn. The Cestus is completely WICKED! The combo moves are spectacular and more so than ever before and you can now swap weapons on the D-pad in the middle of one. When surrounded by a bunch of baddies and knowing you have different button options to pound the pulp out of them is especially gratifying. The use of the bow and arrow is easy and very useful. Very cool shooting the harpies with it and grabbing on to them to further your progress across chasms or to the top of places well out of your reach. I like the fact that now the bow quickly recharges after each use. I love being able to pick up enemies and charge with them, using them as a battering ram on other baddies. Completely awesome! Controlling the cyclops is amazing as well; swinging him around and pulping your enemies is gleefully sadistic. It must be experienced! You level up your health and magic much the same way as the two previous GOW's via feathers, stones, and now, minotaur horns.



The music is excellent! But hasn't the music always been excellent in the series? The voice acting IMHO is top notch. Seems even better than before. The action and pace of the game are relentless. Something new(and amazing) and unique is always happening to keep you glued to the screen; even if it happens only once. There is so much more I could go on talking about with this stunning, amazing, and breathtaking game known as God Of War 3, but I`d be here for a while and then you`d be bored;)



I don't care what genre of games you like or whether or not you even like GOW 3 type games, this is a game that absolutely MUST be experienced. I won't say this is my favorite game of all time, but it's right there at the top with Uncharted 2, Modern Warfare 2, Metal Gear 4, and Resident Evil 4. I don't care if you have to get an extra job(gulp), rob a convenient store(gasp) or steal if off your friend(yeah!) you have got to get this SOON! I've been playing games for 30+ years(since the days of Colecovision) and I've never been this AMAZED by a game! There is so much diversity, so much to see, so much so tightly packed in such a spectacular game that it will make you wonder how they pulled it oof. Folks, the next generation of gaming has arrived and I am stunned, blown away, mesmerized and spellbound by what Sony Santa Monica created. My hat goes off to them for they are a TRULY talented team! Kudos of accolades go to Stig Asmussen for his brilliant direction of this game and for making it so much more than I thought possible.



This seems to be the end of this GOW saga and I hope we'll see more of Kratos in the future, because this is only a scratch on the video game surface of the great things the future could hold for the Ghost of Sparta. I am truly moved!



It's a 10/10 experience!



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SIDE NOTE(or bottom note) - I'm not sure why this game was released earlier than it's scheduled March 16th release date. I had originally preordered GOW 3 on Amazon, but after I found I could get it nearly a week earlier on eBay I cancelled my Amazon pre-order. Not that I'm complaining about any of that. The same thing happened with Modern Warfare 2. I'd like to know how people are getting these games so early. The guy I bought my copy from on eBay said he'd had his copies since March 6th,. He wouldn't elaborate as to where he got them. I received mine on March 11th. I had to pay and arm and a leg for it, but it was worth every dime. - Ps3 Game - God Of War - Kratos - Ps3 Exclusive'

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Drywall Saw - stanley hand tools, hand tool

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I have a 40 year old house that I have been doing a bit of work on - including adding outlets and wiring for data ports among other things. I picked this little wall board saw to help in these efforts and I am truly impreressed with its performance. The teeth cut VERY agressively, which is a huge plus when you have a lot of holes to cut. I am also very pleased with the comfort of the handle and the fact that the blade is rigid enough to "jab" it through drywall without having to drill a starter hole.



All in all this saw is a great performer and worth every penny. Stanley 20-556 6-Inch FatMax Jab Saw

I don't remember exactly what project I bought this saw for, but i've been using it quite a bit in my back yard! The teeth are great and it saws quickly. I have been trying to plant a lot lately and i have too many roots in my back yard from the previous owner. I just stick this saw in the ground (of course knowing there aren't any pipes in the area!) and saw on through the pesky roots...I have used this saw more than my other hand saws for other odd projects as well. Comfortable and a great tool - even after using this saw on ALL KINDS of stuff, teeth are still running strong...

As a contractor for 15+ years, I've owned a number of drywall saws. While they're inherently "low-tech" devices, this Stanley stands out... Sharp tip, 2 rows of serrated teeth, and the back of the handle doesn't destroy your palm when you try to get the blade started... My $0.02.



I've owned a few of these, and many others including Kobalt brand, Greenlee, etc. Klein is the only one that compares (it's basically the same design but costs more). I'll stick with the Stanley...

I love stanley products and this saw is great and sharp and no sheath!! My old husky that this replaced came with a sheath so I just used that but I can't believe stanley would sell this without one. That's just makes no sense to me.

I was creating a couple of openings for new electrical sockets in my home; I had started them by drilling smaller holes around the area I needed to saw out, and though I was using a fairly sharp drill bit, it was quite a task to drill all the way through the 2-layer, 1" thick drywall I was up against. Enter Fat Max... and I mean that literally. That little sucker tore through that drywall like it was French bread, and I was done with both openings in less than five minutes, with much less effort than I expected it to be. This is my first experience using a saw like this, and its ease of use is already giving me more ideas for home improvement. My landlord will just have to deal with it.....

I've been using this saw for the past few months and love it!



It's great for punching small holes as well as cutting large sections of drywall. It also works well at cutting plastic gang boxes (don't ask... the people who built my condo apparently didn't understand the concept of 90 degree angles).



If you need to do any drywall work, get this saw. You won't regret it!

This isn't much of a big deal in tools. When I started making holes in the walls of our house my wife was freaking out! :) I just told her not to worry, and they would be covered. In the end this tool did the job, and did it well. My wife was also happy in the end as well. - Hand Tool - Handsaws - Stanley Hand Tools - Drywall'

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Great Machine - affordable, schwinn 431

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***Update 12/21/2007***

Well, I've had this machine for about two weeks now and it works great. I am completely satisfied with this purchase. I was a little concerned about shipping, but mine came in perfect condition. Like others, it took me little under 3 hours to put it together. If you can put a screw in and follow directions, you'll be able to put this together. The machine is so smooth and quiet. It's no problem for others in the room to watch TV at the same time. After a week, I started to notice a clicking sound and it turned out I had tightened the screw that connects the handle bar to the foot pedal bar too tight. Loosening it a little fixed the problem.



***Original review***



- I should start by saying I just bought the Schwinn 431 from Amazon, but haven't received it yet so my total usage of it is only the 15 minutes or so I spent trying a demo model at a store. However, I spent a lot of time demoing various brands and some of my research may help you decide what's best for you. My price point was also under $1000. You can definitely find better, but you'll pay for it. First, just some general things I found while demoing ellipticals.



* Machines with the wheel in the front seemed to have a better, more natural feeling movement than those in the rear.

* Stride length of 18" worked best for me (I'm 5'5"). Some low end models had 16" stride, but I found this to be too short. Others had 20" or 21" but these were too big for me.

* I don't think you'd want to buy an elliptical for less than $500. They're just too cheap feeling.



I narrowed my search to three brands, based on the reviews I read on Amazon and also on a website that has lots of reviews of treadmills and ellipticals ("treadmill sensei").



Horizon

Most chain stores carry the Horizon brand. I looked at two models: Horizon Ex56 (Horizon EX55 seems to be the older model) and Horizon EX66. These two are basically the same, with the EX66 just having a few more bells and whistles (i.e. more programs, etc.). I believe the internal mechanisms to be pretty much the same. These were well sized to fit into my smaller house. $600-$800. Overall, these seemed like a nice machine, and I almost bought the ex56, as I didn't think the extra $200 really gave me much more. The EX66 does look a bit more sleek and has 2 extra support legs that could provide better stability.



Sole

I wanted to try the Sole 25, but the store I looked at only had the next model up, the 35. These machines are a bit pricier, actually the 25 was "on sale" for $999 with a MSRP of $1999 (I don't think anyone every pays the MSRP though) and the 35 is more. Both have a 20" stride length, and this was just too big for me. For a taller person, this might be fine. The machine itself is bigger and I would have a harder time fitting it into my house. In general, the motion was very smooth. This seems like a well built machine if you have the space and money. Sole seems to have a pretty good warranty too.



Schwinn

I didn't expect Schwinn to make ellipticals. Actually, they don't. This brand falls under the Nautilus brand, which also makes bowflex, nautilus and stairmaster. I looked at the 430 and 431, (431 seems to be the later model and has more bells and whistles, like more programs, a fan and rubber pads on the foot pedals instead of just hard plastic ones on the 430, a bigger cup holder!). Consumer reports actually recommended the 418. The model numbering is strange, the 418 and 438 go together, and the 430 and 431 are similar. The 431 is smaller in size, about the same as the Horizon EX56. The price for the 430 is $600 and the 431 $800. I ended up going with the 431 (there is a promotion going on for a $100 gift card so that brings the price closer). In general both the 430 and 431 felt the same, except the rubber pads on the pedals did feel nicer with better grip for your shoes. This machine actually feels better than the horizon line due to the 25lb flywheel, vs. only 14lbs for the Horizon. This really makes the stride feel smoother. This machine also felt more solid than Horizon. The only problem with this brand is that it was hard to find a demo machine. Another potential drawback is the warranty, which is 15 year frame, 1 year parts, and 6 months labor.



Your best bet is to actually get on the machine and try them out before you buy! Good Luck! Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer

I just bought one of these from a local "Play It Again Sports" location and I must say I'm impressed with the sturdy manufacturing. (I'd recommend you ask your local store for a price. I saved $100 over Amazon's price!) It has a very smooth ride and feels very sturdy even when I ride it at a quick rate. I'm 215 lbs and I have it set up on Berber carpet and it still feels very sturdy!



The assembly took me about 2 hours and it wasn't very difficult. Schwinn (er, Nautilus) did a good job of packing all of the nuts and washers in a very organized way where there is no doubt what is what. The instructions were very easy to follow and didn't require any tools other than the ones included in the box.



I'm very happy with this unit. It has a wonderful selection of 20 different programs built in and has 16 levels of resistance as well. The heart rate monitor is well placed and seems to work well for me. The lack of a chest strap compatibility feature wasn't a big deal for me since I don't use a chest strap and have never liked them, but be aware of this short-coming if that option matters to you.



Overall, I think this is a good deal and a solid machine. Now I just need to start getting up and using it every morning!

I bought this machine to workout at home because I tend to keep strange hours and the idea of going to the gym is not appealing to me. The package was delivered by ABF Freight in perfect condition (as in no damage, the box itself was extremely filthy) but I opened it and put it together with no issues. I really like the way this machine looks and feels. I had an elliptical machine about 7 years ago that I had bought from Sears that wasn't near the quality of this machine. After assembly, I turned the machine on and it prompted me to select a program. I selected the program and when the machine went to kick on the motor/resistance, an message appeared on the screen. E-2. What does this mean? There is no troubleshooting section in the manual. After an online search of other Schwinn fitness equipment, I found out that E-2 is a pretty significant problem which involves changing the console and/or motor or who knows what else. I have emailed Schwinn/Nautilus regarding the error but have yet to receive a response. I think that I am mechanically adept enough to put this machine together but I don't know how to feel about the fact that I may have to replace the motor. I don't know if I'm that talented. I wish there was an easy fix and I hope they tell me there is one. I really like this machine and I would just like it to function. I will update with future news.



Update March 21

Sorry, It took so long to get this updated but I hadn't had a chance to devote time to this problem until now. So Schwinn/Nautilus emailed me and told me to check the wiring connection which I did and still did not fix the problem. So I called the customer service number and spoke with a very nice representative who sent out new wires and a new motor and told me a repair person would phone within a few a days. So the repair person called and scheduled the maintenance and he came and put the new parts on but he discovered an additional problem, which was the resistance wheel magnet, even when fully placed against the wheel created zero resistance. So he had to move and adjust the magnet wheel thing and said that he replaced all the parts that they sent but that the magnet thing was probably the problem the whole time because he said he could hear the motor whirring away when he initially checked it out. So, I think I was just unfortunate enough to get a defect in my machine but the Schwinn/Nautilus people were very nice and effective and my machine works great now. :) - Schwinn - Schwinn 431 - Affordable - Sturdy'

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Netbook Sleeve - case, carrying cases

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The design is very cute and it seems like it will do a good job protecting my netbook from everyday bouncing around in my school bag. However, it only JUST fits the Asus EEE PC 1005HA. It is a VERY tight fit and I am scared the zippers will scratch the side of the netbook. Technically, this is a 10.1 inch netbook, which may explain why it doesn't fit in this sleeve designed for 7-10 inch netbooks. If there was an extra 1/2 inch of space, I would be more satisfied. So if you have a 10.1 inch netbook, you should look elsewhere for a better fitting sleeve. Built E-LS10-MDT Sleeve for 10-Inch Laptops (Micro Dot)

This is just a great little laptop sleeve. I bought it for my Dell 9" Mini. I wish it was just a teeny bit smaller so it really snugged up to the laptop, but it really is a good fit. Built products are just amazingly well made for the price. The MicroDot pattern is great. Overall very very happy!!

Computer Used: I bought this item for my HP Mini 1000 10.2" screen netbook. This computer is very compact for a 10" mini so take that into consideration when reading this review.



Fit: When you first see it, it looks as if it's not going to fit because it's so small, but to my surprise, it fit just right. There isn't any distance between the edge of the netbook and the zipper when closed and there is no play inside... it stays snug. This is probably due to the shape of the sleeve, a feature dedicated to that purpose according to their website. A friend of mine tried it on her Dell Mini 9 and liked it. She decided to get one also.



Protection: The main reason I decided to buy this item was because I had stopped by a computer store beforehand where they had this same sleeve but for laptops 13" and up... I felt the protective cushion and was impressed. In terms of thickness, it felt far superior to any other sleeve I had tried. Unfortunately, the thickness on this version (10") doesn't seem to be as substantial as the one I saw in the store (it could be just me). That was a letdown, which is why I took away a star in this review.



Price: The Amazon price, including their shipping, makes it the best place to buy this item... better than the Built NY website or any other place for that matter.



Conclusion: For now it seems to work fine. It obviously protects against scratches and, as far as sleeves go, does a good job of cushioning the computer when inside a bag or whatever you carry it in. For serious protection, you would have to look into a carrying case with that shock absorbing air cushion. The carrying cases with the memory foam seem to be a bit cushier as well. All in all, probably one of the best sleeves out there. My only concern is that the website mentions that the sleeve will stretch to fit any sized netbook within the range it was designed for. I hope this doesn't mean that it will gradually stretch and become loose.

I bought this a few weeks ago for my snazzy new Dell mini 10. I decided to go with this particular model over the one with handles because I mostly need a case to protect my laptop when I throw it in my bag. It's perfect for this. I wanted to add my 2 cents to those who have the same model, and are looking for the best sleeve for it.



Pros

- perfect size/fit for the Dell Mini 10. Haven't thrown the charger in yet, but it looks like it will fit, if snugly.

- the laptop slides in and out easily, while still fitting snugly in the sleeve. No cumbersome process to get it in and out.

- it's purple! Someone else's (disappointed) review said this and it actually motivated me to get this design. My mini is purple.

- The Micro Dot design wasn't my favorite on the screen, but there aren't that many designs available in the 10 inch size. But "in person," with the purple background and details, it's fun and vibrant, and has really grown on me.

- good price for a neoprene sleeve of this size -- one of the best prices I found. Also available with Prime shipping, which was a must for me, and (admittedly) limited my choices.



Cons

- the only foreseeable con is the ties on the zipper seem slightly flimsy. I'm worried about them tearing with time, but that's kind of par for the course.

- if you want a lot of extra storage with your sleeve, this doesn't really offer it. I debated between this one and one with a pocket for the adapter, etc. but my mini gets enough battery power that I decided I didn't need it.

Look at the picture carefully; this only unzips along the short side. That works fine for me, but thought you should know.



Fits my thickest 10.1" netbook with a fat battery pack just fine - this "fatter" netbook won't fit some sleeves. That's good.



The "corner bumpers" don't add much if any extra protection; but they don't detract from protection either.



Overall a well made, decently priced netbook sleeve.



And ya gotta have one for your unpadded bags, right? Or if you have to put your netbook in an inspection tray through security.



I'd buy another.... - Sleeve - Netbook - Case - Carrying Cases'

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This little gem is sounds great, all my friends say I sound crystal clear and so far has been standing up to all the abuse my big head has given it. For the price they are offering it is a steal and a half. Gamestop is selling used mics for $10. My only nit-pick is it's really tight for my big head so if any of you fellow big heads want this mic then do what I do. Over night leave it on an arm rest or something about the size of a head to keep it stretched out. Trust me it will make your ear feel much better. :) Headset headphone for XBOX 360 XBOX360 LIVE with Microphone

First of all you can't beat the price of this headset, I ended up buying 2 of them. Build quality is pretty cheap and it bugs me that the foam piece that goes on the end of the mic always falls off but I just took it off all together. Headset works great I like to play Call of duty and battlefield alot and I can hear everyone perfectly. I say if you don't want to invest a whole lot and you want to be able to communicate on Xbox Live then get this, even if you decide you don't really like it your not out a whole lot.

Ordered this headset to replace the one that came with our xbox. Works great, sound is very clear and headset material seems sturdy. This was a christmas gift for my son and well worth it. I was worried after reading other reviews but this is a great product.

I ordered two of these items for my boys who are x-box live fanatics! The product arrived earlier than expected and in pristine condition. My boys love them and unlike the headsets that originally came with the x-box, so far they haven't been broken.



It's actually funny to see my oldest son walking through the house with it on, talking to his friends. I still can't get over that one!



Great product. Even greater price!



I highly recommend.

I mean.... You can't beat the price on this. Came on time.



Its a pretty good item. But when you first get it feels like you have to "break it in" Because it doesn't fit on my head unless its on the highest size. It is very sung at first, but its a fits good and I like it. Another Flaw it that mic wire itself (The part that you bend to make it so the part you speak into isn't right up on your face.) At the base of it it already started to tear as in the rubber part is ripping. ANOTHER flaw is that the mic repeats sometimes and I can hear what I just said. It is breakable. Be careful.



4 out of 5! Thanks!

I bought this mic solely based on it's price. And I got what I paid for. It doesn't fit like the Microsoft branded headset. It's way to tight and I have a pretty small head. I would often forget I was wearing the Microsoft headset it was so comfortable and unobtrusive. The sound quality is really good and people say they can hear me well. I don't use the headset too often so that's why I cheaped out and bought the generic one. Overall, gets the job done, just not comfortably.

Works great for the money, not very comfortable right on top of your ear nor wearing it for hours on end. But the sound and mic work great, no echo as long as the other ppl dont have their speakers maxed out. - Accessories - Xbox 360 Accessories - Xbox Live - Headset'

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So far I am loving this machine. One HUGE note: follow the directions that came with it, not the ones on the Cablevision website. The directions that came with it, made the installation very quick and easy. It is correct that it only adds 62 hours of HD time to your DVR, but still this is a VAST improvement to the limited space the DVR uses now with most channels being in HD. I highly recommend this item. Apricorn DVR Expander II 500 GB Cable and Dish Network Dual eSATA / USB 2.0 Interface DVR Expansion System ADVRE2-500, Black 500 GB

I've got a Scientific Atlanta 8300HD DVR through Cox in Tucson. They recently made the change to that Passport Echo software that removes a number of features the old software used to have. One of those features is checking how much space is left on the drive. Stupid. Just plain stupid... (Note, slowly most of the features have returned except for the ability to record to a DVD recorder while watching other programs. March 1, 2011)



I had already been running out of space before the so called upgrade and of course the only DVR expander that most reviews state works properly with the Scientific Atlanta 8300HD is the Western Digital 500Gb My DVR Expander. Of course that size has been discontinued. Some have reported that the 1Tb version works, but I didn't want to risk it. I saw some reviews of this one with the users stating it worked fine. No negative reviews, so I went ahead and bought it.



I've had the Apricorn unit for several weeks now and can recommend it wholeheartedly! If you have a Scientific Atlanta 8300HD DVR and need more space, you shouldn't hesitate. Buy this one right now. Installation was quick and painless. It was active and ready to go within a few minutes of me taking it out of its box.



My only regret is that I hadn't got it sooner.

Needed more recording space as existing Cablevision/Optimum Scientific Atlanta 8300HD DVR was extremely limited as most of their programming is now HD (around 20 hours). Would have prefered larger 1 GB expansion drive, but as a Cablevision customer, decided to use "tested" 500 GB model. Powered off both DVR and HD and connected with included eSata cable. Powered up DVR, then HD and a screen for formatting HD popped up on TV. Minutes later, free recording space jumped from less than 10% to more than 80%. No discernable sound in TV room while operating. Has tested successfully under load i.e. started watching show that was still being recorded (time shift) while another separate show was also being recorded. There were no pixel freezes in either the current show or the one viewed a day later. Nicely design and is well constructed. Continues to work fine after 2 weeks. Our teenage uses to watch recorded shows daily with no problems.

Five stars if it works, 0 stars if it doesn't. This product information states that the 500 GB DVR records 125 hours in HD. This is not true. It records 62 hours HD. Go to [...] to verify this information. And, make sure it is compatible with your cable company. I bought a former model of the Apricorn DVR Expander and at first it was fine, then, it lost all the shows that we had recorded. I had purchased a larger capacity storage unit and this may be the reason the shows were lost, however it was not stated that it was not compatible to my cable company. Cablevision is only compatible with the 500GB. Not good as it was the beginning of the new fall lineup and we lost all the shows.

I ordered the Apricorn DVR Expander was greatly impressed with how easy it was to set-up and use. I would recommend this item to anyone looking to expand their recording capacity on the Scientific Atlanta 8300.

I'm so happy I got this. I was really hooked on recording my favorites every day (Rachel Maddow and Last Word!) and was running out of space fast. It's such a pleasure to know that I can pretty much record freely without having to give up something I wanted to save.

The transition was seamless - I didn't unplug my cable box at first so Cablevision set me on the right path and the whole thing took less than 10 minutes, including waiting time. Truly a breeze.

It's one of those gadgets that you'll thank again and again For relatively little money it will give you a lot of pleasure. Enjoy!

I had the original 500GB Apricorn. It worked flawlessly for years until my TV service person somehow broke it (while linked to my SA 8300HD, the SA was stuck in countdown mode). I called Apricorn, they said ship it back and we'll send you a new one, no charge. I now have my new Xpander. I was very happy with the experience.

Got this to increase memory of my DVR. We were only able to keep and record about 12 shows in HD before we purchased this product. Now we can record three times as much. Easy to set up and works great. Highly recommend.'

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Light Weght Poncho

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This is exactly what it says on the package - "Emergency Poncho". Do not expect to pay a dollar or two and get a London Fog raincoat!



The poncho is made of thin plastic, about the thickness of a decent plastic disposable dropcloth that you'd use for painting. Mine are orange, but I'm not sure they're available in other colours (I would've preferred clear, or blue, perhaps). I believe they are meant for single-use only, and are not meant for manhandling or extreme activity.



It was easy to use and put on, and has a built-in hood (the hood has no drawstring, but I didn't expect on at this price). The poncho comes in a small, thin packet that is very easy to take along anywhere. It is a "one-size-fits-all" thing, and fit my 6', 200+ lb companion just fine. Not sure how it would go on someone who's 350 lbs, but would be perfectly fine for the "average" adult.



I bought these because I was going to Stonehenge and the English weather can be rather unpredictable. As it turned out, it did rain - and I was fully prepared! Thanks to this little poncho, which took up nearly no space in my handbag, I was able to stay out there and take lots of pictures while others could not do so without ending up cold, wet, and miserable.



For the price, it is certainly worth grabbing some of these for travel if there's a chance of rain, because it's better than carrying an unused umbrella or jacket around all day, should the rain hold off. I've now got a couple in the glove compartment of my car, too, just in case. I also use one when I have to work outside in the yard when it's raining.



I would not hesitate to buy these again, when I run out. Emergency Poncho, Emergency Rain Gear, Weather Protection, Emergency Zone® Brand

The forecast for my trip to Walt Disney World called for rain and thunderstorms so I bought some emergency ponchos. When I first arrived I felt dumb because I saw all these people wearing Disney Ponchos and I thought at first I wasted my money, but actually turns out these emergency ponchos are pretty awesome.



They are extremely light and small to carry around before you take them out of their packaging. So they don't take up much space before you need them. Also they are extremely cheap (I bought 8 for 99 cents each) so they are disposable, which is nice. You use it for a day (if you even need it) then at the end of the day rather than drying it out or trying to re-pack it, you just toss it and carry around a new package the next day (if you need it). Also I was worried at first these ponchos would be small. I'm 5'9 and 220 lbs. It fit fine, and even over myself AND my camelbak. Also as a poncho, it works. it keeps you dry and the hood is nice.



Here's my only negatives with these ponchos. The hood isn't nice though when it's windy because it doesn't stay on your head. maybe wearing a baseball cap would help. Also the ponchos are extremely thin like paper thin. So although it keeps you dry, if the rain is cold, you're going to feel cold and wet, even though you're not actually getting wet. And lastly one of my eight ponchos the sleeve opening basically was open all the way to the bottom. So I had to tie the poncho at the end so it wouldn't blow completely open.



Anyway considering I paid about $12-13 after shipping for 8 disposable ponchos as opposed to the $10-15 for a poncho I'd have to hang dry every night and figure out how to repack every morning. I think it was money well spent. I actually ended up with a few extras from our trip which stores nicely in my car's glove compartment for true emergencies.



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I picked up a couple of these for a recent trip to Central America. They were easy to pack and didn't take up a lot of room. They're easy to carry along, in a purse or pocket, not matter where you are going.



These are cheap plastic. They are meant to be disposed of after wearing. I would not recommend this product for somebody who is in need of a good poncho again and again. Instead, you should look into something a bit thicker. If you're planning a trip where you aren't sure you'll need rain protection and want something small that will help you stay dry, these will work great.

I carried one of these in my back pocket at Disney. It's the perfect size for portability, it fit in the back pocket of my jeans nicely. Worked great. Just toss it when your done. I'm buying some more for my next trip.



update: I just realized the price jumped to 3.99. These used to be .99 cents. For a buck they were great, not sure they're worth 3.99. They did work great, but great for .99 cents -- you could just toss them when your done since they were only a buck.

Bought two of these and two children ones for a trip to Disney World. They didn't take up much room in the bag we took to the park and they kept us nice and dry on the second day when it rained. After they dried out I even folded them back up and put them back in the bags. Took up a little more room when they were refolded but not much and defiantly better then having to carry around rain coats.

These rain ponchos worked perfectly for our Disneyworld trip. They are very small and lightweight to carry, and open up big enough to reach to the knees and elbows of a 6 foot man. They are made of very thin plastic, so they won't hold up more than a day or so, but they are cheap enough to be disposable at the end of the day.



These are too big for children. Get the Children's Emergency Poncho for them ( Children's Emergency Poncho, Weather Protection, Rain Gear )

After the rain your shoulders will be dry and your hair sopping wet.

This is absolutely a disaster if there is the slightest breeze. The head covering needs to be held to keep it from sliding off.

A dry cleaner bag would do a better job and be less expensive.'

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