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If you're looking for a 3D internet connected TV, then this is the one to buy. This TV is probably the best overall value out there right now. Picture is incredible and sound is adequate. By "adequate" I mean that the sound is good enough if this is a TV for your room. If this is a TV is for a family or entertainment room, you may want to buy external speakers just to improve the overall quality of sound.



The internet connectivity and available apps is really nice. If you are a Netflix or Hulu+ user, this will be extremely convenient. There is plenty of apps for sports updates too.



3D is a really nice touch to the TV. I've tried a few things in 3D and can say that you really will get a solid 3D experience from this TV. However you can't be sitting anywhere you want to. The manual comes with a diagram of "optimal 3D viewing". From certain side angles you won't get the 3D viewing.



The only major issue I've had with this TV is when using a PS3 to play video games. Ghosting (motion blur) can be an issue as well as awkward pixelations and lag when viewing in 1080p. Vizio support was more than helpful with this. They recommended changing the output settings on my PS3 which ended up fixing the problem for the most part.



Overall I highly recommend this TV for anyone who is looking for the most advanced TV tech available, while still being able to afford it.



**UPDATE 5/14/11: PS3 Settings to Reduce Ghosting and Eliminate Lag**



After playing with a ton of combinations of settings I found the following PS3 settings to work best while gaming in 2D. These settings were based on MLB 11: The Show because that particular game had the worst ghosting issues out of my games. Other games, may not need these settings. The TV settings listed below are absolutely necessary to have. It will eliminate any lag that you might experience.



PS3 Settings:

--Go to 'Video Settings' and set '1080p 24HzOutput (HDMI)' to OFF.

--Go to 'Display Settings' and change 'Video Output Settings' to 720p. To change this setting you have to choose 'Manual' when it prompts you to choose.

--The only other setting (which I'm not positive I actually changed or if this setting was default) was in 'Game Settings'. I have 'PS Smoothing' set to OFF.



TV Settings:

--TV Settings: Hit 'Menu' on your TV Remote and go to 'Settings'. Make sure the 'Input Source' is set to whatever input your PS3 is using. Go to 'Game Mode' and choose 'ON'. This eliminates all lag while gaming which was a huge problem initially. VIZIO 32 Inch Class Theater 3D LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps

The impressive thing about the Vizio E3D320VX is the way it is packed and the attention to detail. They give you a full sized Phillips screw driver to install the base, and eight stainless bolts when you need only six. The remote batteries are Mitsubishi alkaline, not some cheap "heavy duty" items. Both the panel and the glasses come with Vizio supplied cleaning cloths.



The TV is easy to set up, and the remote has a rubberized alphanumeric keyboard on the back side, making data entry easy. The two supplied 3D glasses are of the passive, polarized variety, with the premium one contoured and the basic one flat. (However you might want to liberate a pair of Real D 3D glasses from the movie theater if you wear glasses. Both of these bend in at the temples to hug your face. The Real D 3D glasses accommodate glasses better.)



The 3D and 2D pictures are both great as is the TV off-air picture using a Terk HD digital antenna here in the NYC area. The 3D (using a Panasonic 3D player) is bright and truly 3D. (The TV indicates with a dialog box that it has detected a 3D source and asks if you want to switch to 3D.)



It has a built-in wireless Wi-Fi receiver (not an expensive extra like my Panasonic plasma) and is easy to connect using the alphanumeric keyboard on the remote.



I am still exploring the various extras. But things look good so far!



ADDED 5/21/11:



A recent Samsung ad tells the difference between the active 3D TVs that they sell (both LCD and plasma) versus passive 3D TVs like this Vizio (and some LG models). Yes, they are correct that there is a minor "venetian blind effect" (light horizontal bars), particularly on white block text, but it is not really visible when you are watching a movie. (In truth, each eye is seeing a 1920x540 image simultaneously on a passive TV whereas each eye sees a 1920x1080 image with active glasses (in succession, one eye at a time, as the L and R lenses switch on and off).) But, with the convenience and cost of passive glasses ("free" at the movies), and the cost of the Vizio TV itself, the Vizio passive "Theater 3D" is very, VERY nice if not absolutely perfect.



ADDED 5/30/11:



I've watched Avatar 3D, How to Train Your Dragon 3D, and Megamind 3D on the Vizio and enjoyed every minute.



This Vizio TV has RCA audio out whereas many panel TVs do not. (They have only optical audio out.) I output the sound to a pair of Audioengine 2 - PC multimedia speakers - 30 Watt (total) - 2-way - satin black and an Audioengine AS8 - Subwoofer - 125 Watt - black in the bedroom without a receiver, so the RCA-out audio is a necessity.



Reflecting on the CONS in another review: (1) Yes, the boot-up is slow for a solid-state device, but may have to do with the fluorescent lighting panel behind the screen rather than the LCD screen itself. (2) I do not get any buzzing at all. (3) The compact remote is a plus to me. The small buttons are no problem if you are used to the keyboard on an iphone. The rubberized alpha-numeric keyboard on the back is a plus as are the direct-connect Netflix labeled button (and others) on the front of the remote.



Keep in mind this is a $500 3D set.



ADDED 8/13/11:



This passive 3D TV does not seem to work in conversion mode with the newer players that convert 2D -> 3D, specifically the Panasonic 310. The 2D and 3D images are perfect, but the 2D -> 3D conversion results in a flickering image that is 3D but hard on the eyes. The same 310 works well in conversion mode on my 600Hz Panasonic plasma. Perhaps the problem is that the 32" Vizio is 60Hz. In any case there is an apparent incompatibility problem. If I learn how to prevent the flickering I will report back. - 32 Inch'

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I ordered this thermal suit based on the previous review which was saying it's a real wetsuit and was very disappointed- it is very thin, probably 0.1 mm compared to normally 2 mm for really thermal wetsuit. It is really a good quality item, well manufactured, looks great just like the picture, probably with a little thermal protection, we did not try it in the water because it was about 10 times thinner that the one we had before. I think it does provide UV protection as advertised and a little bit thermal protection, but the previous 5* review was very misleading to me. The manufacturer never claimed it was a wetsuit- that is why it is not called one. Speedo Kid's UV Thermal Suit, Pink, 6-6X

We have had our 2 yr old in swim class since summer and we are now in the fall class and they had reduced the water temp a lot!. Since the start of the fall swim our daughter has pretty much cried the whole time due to the water being soo cold and all she wanted to do was get out. We did some internet searching for toddler wet suits and came across this one even though it only had 4 reviews with only 1 being a bad review. We took a chance and ordered last week Thursday and got it by Friday. We ordered a 3T and it fit perfect!. On Tuesday 10/5/10, we went to swim class, and it worked! Our daughter enjoyed swim class again..yea! There were a couple of other kids in the pool with teeth chattering and some whining but not our daughter, she was soo happy! I would recommend this and I did to some of the parents at swim class last night.

I bought two of these speedo suits in pink for my girls 2.5 and 4.5. I got them in size 6-6x although I should probably have gotten my younger one a size 4T. I was looking for a size 5T but they don't have any so I got her the size up thinking that the 4T would be too small. This said, they both wore their suits on a trip to a water park where I knew the water temperature would be rather cold. The water was too cold for ME but THEY were fine. Also, because of the UV50 protection, I didn't have to worry about sunscreen...



I absolutely love this suit. It fits well, it is comfortable and has kept my daughters warm. I also love the bright pink color. It made it easy for me to spot them in the crowd. We plan to use them for their swimming lessons at the local pool.



I highly recommend it!

I am happy with the fit. It is not as tight as a wet suit and doesn't provide the same warmth as an actual wetsuet, but for the purpose of keeping my boys warm in the pool for swim practice or lessons it has been great. One of my boys doesn't like something tight around his neck so the crew neck with a zipper in the front is perfect for him

i wrote this review in July 2009...



"The suit is wonderful.



Pros: sporty, easy to get in/out, keeps my boy warm in/out of the pool even on a warm July day. I noticed a few wimpering/shivering kids around me, but we were happy.



Cons: smells like neoprene. Sizing worked out well for us, but could be a bit tricky. Customer service told us to get a 3T.



My boy is 2 years 8 months old, 37" tall, 36 pounds and wears 3T shirts, 2T pants. Based on Amazon reviews and the weight recommendation of Speedo, we bought the 4T. The suit is a little wide around the thighs and belly, but otherwise everything fits and works well. I figure this gives us some room to grow into."





AND NOW HERE IS A 2 YEAR UPDATE:

LOVE THIS SUIT! So now my boy is 3 years and 8 months, 46" tall and 46 pounds. He wears size 5 shirts and pants. The suit remains in very good shape. The suit still fits my boy serviceably. Yes, the shoulders and neck-line hang a little bit low, the thigh cuffs sit a little high on his mid-thigh. But it fits ok overall, and my boy still enjoys wearing it. One thing - he does put on a thin rash guard as an 'undershirt' for a bit of extra warmth (and he'll last for hour long pool sessions). We could probably make it through another summer, but I'm going to order the next size up and wait to pass this one along to his younger brother.

Received item in a reasonable time, in new condition and as described!

My son is 5 1/2 years old, I purchased a size 6-6X and it was a good fit.

Wasn't tight against the body like most people might wear it but wasn't loose, just about right. The quality was great and the colors were awesome. Thanks!

Though the swim lessons were at an indoor pool, my daughter stated she was very cold swimming in the pool. I wasn't sure if I wanted to purchase a wet suit or this "Thermal" suit for her. The differences were in the thickness and price tag. I picked the Thermal suit because I read it's more flexible than the wet suit. I didn't want the suit to restrain her movements during her lessons. I am happy to report the suit did its job. And because the water in the outdoor pools can get very cold, I will also be using it during the summer months.

Love this thermal suit. My 8 year old son is on swim team in AZ and this suit is perfect for him. It keeps him warm while he swims during practice and his swim meets. If it wasn't for this thermal suit he would have had to give up swimming during the winter season. The suit is well made and easy to wear while swimming laps because it's not that thick. I would highly recommend this thermal suit.

Traje muito legal e atendeu nossas expectativas. Temos uma menina de 5 anos e compramos o tamanho 6x, o que ficou um pouco folgadinha, porém como ela é magrinha, tudo bem. Ela agora está fazendo as aulas de natação muito mais concentrada, pois antes ela ficava só tremendo muito... e olha que moramos no nordeste do Brasil, onde a temperatura média é por volta de 25 Celsius. Para lugares mais frios, recomendo uma roupa mais grossa como outras anunciadas aqui na Amazon. - Child Wetsuit - Thermal - Uv Protection - Wetsuits'

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** Warning, Warning **

if your expecting this to be some big and exciting app with lots of features and comparisons; don't bother. This is a real basic app that allows you to select which version of the same ad you like better.



This app will not allow you to manage or change ads on your device. Also, this does not allow you to vote on new screen savers for you Non- special offers Kindle. Maybe this might stir up some possibilities for the future.



Since you are voting on and ad that will be coming soon, you'll be getting a heads up on the new deals coming down the pipe.



A no bells and whistles app that does 1 simple thing. It does take a couple of seconds for the images to load, but that's because it's downloading the images. Obviously, it has to get the new advertisements somehow.



I think the app should incorporate a display of votes so we can see which is more popular and which might actually win. Maybe also a voting option for what special offers people would like to see in the future. Amazon AdMash

This Kindle app is probably of interest only to owners of the Kindle SO (Kindle with Special Offers). The app shows two competing ads for the same promotion, and you vote which one you like best, or you can vote Neither, giving neither one a vote of confidence. There is no option to vote Both. The Next and Previous page buttons move you through the ads, and the 5-way controller is used to vote.



Ads shown are both from Amazon and from outside advertisers (such Oil of Olay). You can see multiple ad duets per session, and when you reach the end you can start again. Sometimes there are more than two ads per promotion, so in subsequent sessions you get different match ups. It's like playoffs for Kindle ads? :-)



Pressing the HOME button at any time takes you out of the AdMash. The MENU button is not used, pressing it does nothing.



One perhaps extra benefit is that you may be able to see what promotions are coming up in the future before they launch. The apps shown include an up to 20% off HDTVs and 50% off lighted Kindle covers.



The app for what it is gets 4 stars, it is simple and straightforward.



So why the three stars? Because you can only give feedback on competing ads for the same promotion. You cannot vote on competing promotions. When they initially announced this Kindle app, I thought you would be able to vote on competing promotions. So if more people wanted to see gadgets (or beauty products, or Kindle accessories, etc) featured as Kindle SO promotions, their voting feedback would send that instruction to Amazon's deal makers.



This app is free to get, but realistically I doubt people who are not a Kindle SO owners would be interested in it.

the new, cheaper Kindle for $114 has ads for screensavers. It's no big deal. My husband bought one - it was cheaper and the same thing - just has ads. It has paid off so far as we were able to get a $20 Kindle card for $10 from a 1 day ad. This app is for people who have the ad-enabled Kindle and want to rate the ads they receive so you can vote for more "deals". Good idea.

I have a Kindle SO so I am the customer this is aimed at. I like getting preview of upcoming offers; I know to hold off on buying something if I can preview the ad. The app is called ADmash so logically it's going to be about advertisments.



The only thing I would like to add is a "Both" option, Currently there is A, Neither, B Doesn't happen often but occassionly I do like both screensavers.



There hasn't been any ad I thought was truly hideous, boring or odd maybe, but not hideous. It's a fun little app that I go thru twice a week and have fun with.

I would much rather have these ads in lieu of the pictures of famous authors on the screen-saver! They do not intrude into the Kindle reading experience in my opinion. I know this review is based on this app and not the new Kindle released with ads.

Two choices and you vote for the ad that you like. Takes less than 1 minute to complete 5 ads. I enjoyed it for the fact I have a little voice and to see potential new offers. Not sure what the one star reviewers are moaning about. I was not expecting a rocket science approach. Wish all voting was this simple and easy!

Yes, this lets you vote on what you want to be shown on the "Sleep" screen. It does not let you vote on the bottom of the Home munu. Also, you have to use Wi-Fi to use this «Game»; you can not use 3G or anything other then Wi-Fi to use the «Game.» There are only a few adds you can choose from at the time. You can get new adds from Amazon. The good things are that you can have some fun. The last thing I have to say: this app is fun.

@Cheyenne2u: It's MUCH better to have ads on your Kindle than pictures of creepy dead authors. You are lucky, all the non-SO people would like ads a lot.

And, in defense of AdMash and the ads, at least you get to vote on the ads wheras with the default screensavers there is no choice and the best ones are the butterflies and the ones with the descriptions of Kindle on them. Seriouly, who wants a picture of Emily Dickinson on their screen? I don't mean that I don't like her work, but the picture creeps me out.

Anyway, I don't thnk people should accuse AdMash for the screensavers, that's all. Gave it four stars because that's what I think about it. - Stupid - Kindle Active Content - Free - I Own It'

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This is a review I posted in February 2009 (this product is listed in two places on Amazon): "Nothing compares to Amy; I love this challenge as much as I love ASC1 and ASC2. I was a little frustrated when I first attempted it, because I had trouble with the box turn in combo 2; I'm glad I kept at it because this workout makes me feel fantastic. This is especially true during those times when I've fallen off my diet plan; ASC3 is a super calorie burner. I was doing this twice a week, but I'm adding some new Patrick G. videos for variety, until Amy hopefully finishes ASC4. This is definitely an advanced workout and one that stays in my rotation." I still love this workout; I feel even better doing it since I started using kettlebells this year as my primary method of strength training. It makes my step routines fly by! Amy indicates she won't be completing ASC4 until next year, but this video has tremendous staying power. Advanced Step Challenge 3 with Amy Bento

She's very good - enthusiastic and likeable. Music has a good beat too. Took me while to get the moves (I still can't do the reverse stomp, double stomp or whatever) - I'm very uncoordinated - that's why I do step at home and not at the gym :) I skip the power-ups - I'm 42 - are you kidding? Don't have that much energy. Highly recommend.

It had been a while since I had taken a step class but I wanted to get back into it. I purchased another step dvd but it was too basic and I quickly got bored of it. I decided to try Amy's workout and I'm glad I did. What a great workout! It took me a while to learn the routine. Even after going through the previews, I still had to pause and rewind over and over again. But my persistance paid off. It is so much fun! She has five different routines and several mixes, so you'll never get bored. If you already know the basics, you should be able to catch on pretty quickly.

Amy Bento is my favorite fitness instructor for home workouts. I don't like this workout as much as ASC1, but it's good. I feel the choreography is more difficult to learn which is OK with patience. I wish it was slightly simpler on combo 2 is all. I do recommend it to people who like challenging choreography, and the premixes are nice to have for variety and workout length. I wish this feature was available in ASC1.

Great workout! I love the preview moves, it helps a lot. The warm up could have been better but I have another video of hers and that has a good warm up so I use that one. It has two(2)15 minute Ab workouts which I enjoy. If you like step work outs this one is great. Amy Bento's #2 video is just as good too.

Was very excited to get this DVD, until I tried it....I have been doing advanced step aerobics for 20+ years and I was totally lost in this!!!! A few of the moves were broken down, but there were many more that should have been explained in much more detail.

Amy goes through each combo several times so you really get a chance to get the hang of it. I just fudge it until I get the moves down which is a source of much entertainment for my husband who loves to watch me fumble around! It isn't so hard it's impossible, but you definitely have to be an experienced stepper and in excellent shape to do this workout.

Another fun step workout from Amy. Great music, fun moves, what more can you want from a workout? For advanced or intermediate fitness levels. It takes a few times to get the moves down but once down, the workout is so much fun!

As a long long time home video junkie, I am always looking for a new exciting challenge. Amy's video certainly is that. Her energy is unbelievable and I am more than jealous of her stamina and endurance. It is nice to be challenged not just by the intensity but also by the moves, but perhaps with a bit too much challenge on the moves. My main complaint in this video is the poor step training preview to the moves. This is the first video I have ever had to try to train myself on the moves after failing miserably the first run through. I am still struggling in keeping up and often get too frustrated when I can't get the moves down, though I have only tried twice now. If I ever do learn the moves, I will feel very accomplished. This video is only for the very coordinated and advanced stepper. - Amy Bento - Fitness - Aerobics - Advanced'

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I haven't bought these yet (so ignore the rating...will rate when I receive them), but was having a hard time finding a sizing chart. With so many comments about sizing difficulties, I figured I needed one before purchase. On the speedo.com site I couldn't find a chart for the Biofuse fins. I finally found a sizing chart on [...] and have no idea as to its accuracy. However, I thought it would be worth posting here:



Speedo Biofuse Fins run quite small with regards to their sizing chart. If you are on the upper end of any size, we recommend sizing up to the next greater size.



XXS - Men's 3-4 Women's 5-5.5

XS - Men's 5-6 Women's 6-7.5

S - Men's 7-8 Women's 8-9.5

M - Men's 8-9 Women's 10-10.5

L - Men's 10-11 Women's 11-13

XL - Men's 11-12

XXL - Men's 12-13 Speedo Biofuse Training Fin, Large (10-11)

I bought these fins after using 2 pairs of Zoomers. The Zoomers left my feet blistered, even after I tried a different size and using socks under them. These Speedo Fins fit really well and I feel the same level of exertion as I did with the Zoomers. I've only used them about 6 times so far, for about 4000 yards total, but I'm very satisfied with them.

Several people have indicated that these fins are undersized. This is an understatement. I finally received a pair that seems to fit. As I write this review I am wearing the new pair of fins just received in the mail. Even though they are two sizes over my normal size, they are still slightly tight but reasonably comfortable. With this in mind, I am not writing about the swimming efficiency of the fins, but about their sizing.



My shoe size is normally a 10.5 men. Based on a similar Speedo training fin product this is roughly a large. Unless, I missed something I couldn't find an adequate sizing for the fins on this site. Taking the advice of other reviews, I ordered an XL. They arrived. It was like Cinderella's shoe on everyone else. The lack of fit was obvious. They didn't fit. I sent them back.



As a footnote, be careful what you check as the reason for return. If it is Amazon.com's fault, they will pay for shipping. Totally improper sizing in my humble estimation is their fault. After checking the correct box indicating why I was returning the item, Amazon.com finally agreed we me that it was there fault and paid for the return. (Be forewarned when you check your box).



I reordered an XXL. They arrived today. They fit. As I write this review, my feet are still comfortable in the fins. The lessons learned are as follows....



1. A men's 10.5 shoe size is normally a "L" but is an XXL size in these fins. Use this as a reference for your shoe size.



2. My guess is that if your shoe size is an 11.5 or 12 or greater, you might want to forget about these fins and search for something else. XXL is the largest size.



3. The sizing on the actual fin indicates the following information: XXL is US size 12-13. Wrong!

I am currently a masters swimmer and former competitive swimmer in my youth. I have the "no kick gene", and always am looking for tools to help strengthen my kick. Over the last couple years I have used Zoomer's (red and blue) and TYR split fins. The Speedo Biofuse worked my legs, calves, much harder than any of those others. I have yet to see if it has helped drop my times in a meet, but they are helping my kick in practice. They fit my flat feet well, but I found the sizing to be small small, so size up to get a decent fit. I also believe it is good to "rotate" training aids, like fins and paddles, to get optimum effect and help avoid boredom. These fins deserve a rotation in the swim bag if you are more than just a casual swimmer.

These are great fins for adding to your pool workout. I've been using them for a few weeks now.



Caution: sizes run small. I usually wear an 11.5 in most boots and shoes (Nike 12). I ordered the XXL fins that report to be for size 12-13, and my toes stick out the end of these fins. If Speedo offered a XXXL, I'd be inclined to return these for a switch. Since they don't, I just deal with my Fred Flinstone-looking feet sticking out of the front of the fins.

I wear a 13 in regular shoes. For whatever reason, Speedo seems to have left us bigger footed folk out of the design loop for this one. Perhaps they feel that our feet are big enough to serve as fins? Not sure. But, if you have big feet, DON'T BOTHER. Check out the Speedo speed training fin instead, at least it comes in larger sizes.

I've worn the Speedo Biofuse fins just a couple of times now, both in the ocean and in the pool, and I've noticed a considerable difference in the leg workout compared to the snorkling fins I used previously. I feel it both in the thighs and the calfs, as opposed to just the thighs, where I felt it with other fins. I ordered up one size based on other reviews I had read (normally wear a size 8 shoe, and ordered the large, size 10-11 fin), and though they're slightly loose, they stay on just fine and are comfortable. I don't think I would have fit in the smaller size.

So far, I'm really happy with them, and they're easier to fit in a backpack or in my panniers if I'm on foot or bike.

I was hesitant to purchase these at first, because it's almost impossible to find information on women's sizing. I'm a shoe size 8-1/2, so I decided to get the small ones (based on feedback on another review). Turns out the small fins are just right for me, and I enjoy using them very much. The only downside - I wish you could get them in another color combination than grey/green for the small ones.'

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The main reason I purchased this item was for its numerous illustrations. Just about every page has a full color picture of clothes. From a glance I can tell just how long a blazer should be. Or perhaps how long a sweater's sleeves should fall when wearing it over top of a collared shirt.



I use this book as a reference manual on how clothes should fit. Need to buy a new tuxedo? Turn to the formal wear section and read up! It also gives you a few basic ideas on how to wear things. For instance, how to match a shirt and tie with jeans and a blazer. It won't tell you exactly how to wear things but just offer you guidelines with some great pictures.



For the $20 this book costs you get a free 1 year subscription to Details Magazine ($10 value) along w/ a ton of up to date information (Published October of 2007) so it's definitely worth it. Details Men's Style Manual: The Ultimate Guide for Making Your Clothes Work for You

This book should become standard issue for every man after college, if not high school. While style and fashion is a very personal and very individual process, it pays to understand men's clothing.



Chapters are broken down by article of clothing, from shirts, pants, jeans and polos to coats, gloves, hats and leather, everything is covered. And it is all explained in a very direct, excuse me ladies, but man's kind of way, like reading a car manual - almost. It is as good a read all the way through as it is a quick reference guide. In fact, it's as a reference guide that this book really shines. When dressing for any occasion, a quick flip through the book can help you choose the appropriate attire for any event, while feeling both confident in your look and comfortable in your attire.



All in all, men and the women who shop for men's clothing should check this out - especially if you want to start filling your closet with a wardrobe that is ready for anything. Great job, Details.

Covers the basics very well, and gives quite a few ideas on how to change things up. Also includes a card for a free year (or year extention) to a Details subscription. Worth the money.



EDIT: Just went back through parts of the book again, and forgot to mention one key item. There are several points in the book where they suggest a new way/item to try, with 3 different levels of "difficulty", for example, wearing a sport coat with a tie, then a sport coat with jeans, etc. Something I hadn't seen mentioned before, even in their mag, and it's a great idea.

Like most other guys, I'm an imbecile when it comes to fashion. Luckily, I realized this recently and started trying to correct the problem. The Details Manual is a book I picked up, seeing that ratings-wise, it was the best selection. I'm really impressed with it. The book contains guides and models on what should be a mans closet; it touches on most subjects regarding a mans wardrobe options: Jeans, Shirts, Blazers, Suits, etc. The book gives you the basic parts of clothes, and how they should fit. I'll use the first chapter (shirts) as an example; first is shirt basics (parts of the shirt: cuffs, collars, etc.), it goes on to shirt options giving a few examples of decently nice shirts, after examples it tells you the characteristics of a perfect fit like how it should feel like when sitting down, from here it goes to collar types, dressing options, a kind of challenge for the chapter (challenges are on every chapter), and finally ends with the don'ts of shirts (EX. Don't unbutton your shirt too far, and it tells you why). I don't really agree with the person who said this book is for 20 to 30 year olds, I think this is a great, standard manual so to speak, for a man at any age, thats my opinion though.

I recently made a resolution to stop dressing like I'm in college and to start dressing my age, so I picked this book up on recommendation of a friend. The best thing about this book are the excellent photos showing different outfits. I passed up buying some of the "classic" style guides that didn't have good photos. Not all of their recommendations are "me", but it has been very helpful in establishing a good baseline for beginning to build a wardrobe.

As something of a men's fashion neophyte, I bought this book on the recommendation of several friends. It delivers exactly what it promises. It explains the basic articles of clothing a man might own or wear to various functions; what the various qualities denote; how to determine when it's worth it to splurge or not; mini-interviews with famed clothing designers about their personal stylistics; and much more, including a free one-year subscription to Details magazine.



The book is written very much like a manual, but the writing style is more of the energetic, upbeat style one would expect to find in Details magazine. I would definitely recommend this to anyone else who is clueless about fashion and trying to change that.

I found this book to be helpful. It presents different types of clothes (shirt, pants, jacket, tie, etc.) and gives examples, when each might be appropriate, and how to combine them with other things to make outfits. It's not a very in-depth book, though. There's not as much as I would like on why something looks good vs. something else doesn't. There's also not a lot on dressing different body types or how to disguise some things while drawing the eye to others. It's a good beginning book.

The best part of this book is the visual support for each style suggestion. Not of all of the advice is mind-blowing; I have been keeping up on my men's style mags for about two years and I could have written 80% of this book. The other 20%, however, is thought provoking--especially the sections on three levels of difficulty with a "look" (such as white pants). If you enjoy reading Details/Esquire/GQ, then I would anticipate that you will enjoy having this condensed reference. As noted in other reviews, this book aims to cover everything from trendy to timeless, so if you already know that you want to look like Cary Grant or Andre 3000, then you may want to find a more tailored book. - Clothing - Men - Style - Fashion'

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I purchased this as a tool for my daughter in law to learn how to do tapestry weaving. The size and structure are perfect for learning the different techniques; its portability is excellent. Overall, it works beautifully for my objectives.



It will function quite nicely for anyone wanting to learn standard weaving techniques on a budget. It also would be a good product for making handwoven placemats and other items for use in the home. Harrisville Designs Style B Laploom

I used to make wall hangings as a child with homemade looms. I recently met someone who weaves huge items and after seeing photos of her work my interest in weaving was renewed. I like the simplicity of these looms but do have some comments. Firstly, the frame is wood with plastic pegs. A screw in each corner holds the frame together but mine is a bit loose. I may need to tighten later. Instruction booklet is well written, read all the way through before starting because there are tips later on in the booklet. Parents please note that every other row you must insert a second flat shed stick into the loom. It's not complicated, just takes time so be aware if your child may not have patience to do this.

My only complaint is I ordered the bigger size B loom and in the photo on Amazon it showed yarn in orange, yellow and reds so I bought a refill yarn kit called Sierra because it was black and red and I thought it would be nice to have both but when my loom arrived I see the size B comes with the black and red yarn and the smaller sized A has the oranges. So now I'll have two black and red items :( I don't know where the photo came from but it should be corrected!

The manufacturers website shows the correct colors but I didn't go there until after I got my loom. I would also recommend spending $10 more to get the Wonderloom. It helps push the yarn down evenly.

This loom is a good size for making place mats. - Kids Crafts - Loom'

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