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most of the reviewers so far seem to have issues with the controls but to be perfectly honest I had no issues with the controls at all. the graphics and music is pretty good and the storyline isn't bad. Overall it looks like a solid and fun game. I am a gamer so maybe i just adapted to the controls easier because of that but I've played games with far worse. It is definitely a game worth checking out. ILLUSIA

this game looks great its slightly hindered by wonky controls but its manageable. the opening series of cut scenes is egregiously long but you can skip it.works very well on my tmob nexus s. 2.3.4I like it personally its like maple story. but the text is rather smallsmall

The game is great and love that its xperia optimized. But I think when using the xperias controls the touchscreen controls should go away, a button for jumping and the ability to map your skills to the buttons.

it is impossible to control. I couldn't get past the tutorial. they should figure out how to make it easier to jump... that is the worst part. I would love to play it .. reminds me of Zelda.. u love Zelda!

I've actually be playing this for awhile, and I can say for sure that this game is absolutely fun. Sure the controls could be better, and I've had points where my character would go crazy running back and forth, but once I got use to them it was fine. The controls are the only reason this isn't getting five stars from me.

I had purchased this game months ago before it was the free app, and I give it 5 stars for a few reasons; As with all the gamevil titles this game is good looking but also runs pretty good on my older device (Huawei Ascend), the gameplay is pretty deep for a game on the phone and we'll worth $.99 and defiantly worth getting for free.

It's a Role Playing Platformer with high qualty graphics, good music. So far it is fun!Xperia Play controls work, although I wish there was a jump button instead of pressing up to jump.The touchscreen controls on the other hand are laggy, they dont respond right away.

The controls need a lot of work. When double jumping, the game stops registering your finger on the arrows, so diagonal jumps are frustrating.There are modal dialog boxes with an ok button which does nothing, but which go away when you touch anywhere else on the screen.Also, lots of long sequences where you do nothing but click through conversations.At least it was free.

controls: on my samsung epic, its easier then making a cake. for full touch screen phones, jumping can be a big pain. all and all 4 of 5 on controls.graphics: the graphics are beautiful, exspecially for a phone. equipment changes the look of your chracter and that is always fun. runs very smooth on my phone with NO LAG what so ever. graphics get a 5 out of 5.many say the turtorial is annoying to get through, took me maybe 2 minutes to finish. when you start playing he actual game: you cant put your phone down to stop. i downladed the game for free, but well worth the $0.99 price tag. A must have for RPG fans!story line: i skip through alot of it, but the main story could be much much worse then it is. what i dont like are some of the "lazy" responces there are when talking to NPC's (non-player characters) in the game. the story revieves a 4 out of 5. - Action Movie - Shia Labeouf - I Own It - Adventure'

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Unless you really need the updated maps, I would not upgrade from Streets and Trips 2007.

* The 2008 version is the first one with a product key that needs to be registered. I assume this means I can no longer sell or give away the old version when I buy the new one. So I won't be upgrading every year anymore.

* After I did the install, it corrupted a dll that Money 2007 uses. I had to reinstall Money to get it working again. Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008 [OLD VERSION]

I've used S&T for many years, updating every year or two as useful new features were added. I updated to the 2008 version to get updated maps. After a lengthy install process, I found that MS had "updated" my street address out of existence. I live along a major road in Essex County in a substantial NJ Township with a 20K+ population and my street address and those of my neighbors had always shown up in prior versions of S&T. S&T 2008 not only elminated my street address but all street addresses on nearby major roads (i.e. those appearing in yellow). Other street addresses are shown. I did not have the time and inclination to see if this problem exists for street addresses in other areas of NJ or in other states. This fault in mapping street addresses makes this program untrustworthy and, essentially, useless.



When I called MS Technical support to see if I'd missed an option that would enable it to show street addresses on major roads, I was told that there was no such option and that another company provided the mapping technology and that I could provide map feedback about the error. He offered a refund but I will be able to return it to the place I bought it.



At this point, I've removed this new software garbage from my machine and reinstalled the old version. Now that Google Earth and other free mapping software exists and good GPS devices are readily available at decent prices, the need to pay for updated versions of S&T, especially dismally executed updates like this inexcusible 2008 version, makes no sense.

Having purchased the latest release of Streets and Trips for each of the past seven years, I have been generally quite happy with the product. Streets and Trips 2008 is a very slight improvement over the 2007 version with updated map data. As with previous versions, I am happy with the speed and accuracy of the product and still somewhat disappointed there is no real-time map data updating or dynamic point-of-interest data available for purchase.



To evaluate the merits of the product like this, it is very important to understand that the actual data for the maps is not created by Microsoft. It would be foolish to fault them for the lack of a new street or an incorrectly marked highway exist. Map data creation and refinement is a multi-billion dollar industry provided by companies like Chicago-based Navteq, which recently was acquired by Nokia for $8 billion dollars. These companies create the data, often with initial information from the government, refine it, and then sell it to other entities like Microsoft, Garmin and Ford.



People often ask why would one pay for map software when web-based applications are provided by services like Mapquest for free. The answer is that there are several reasons to consider this product over "free" alternatives. These include:



1) SPEED ....

Streets and Trips is incredibly fast and does not require an Internet connection. This is great for road warriors who are on the go and need to determine their destination in airports and on airplanes.



2) FLEXIBILITY...

Streets and Trips allows you to change cosmetic items like font size and map style. Maps can also be saved as files for future access and modification. So, even if you need to map a local trip like a home shopping outing, you can map out your travels in granular detail. As you research your house hunting treks, your saved map can be updated with your new finds. Additionally, you can draw on top of the map and various notations.



3) NO ADVERTISEMENTS & WASTED INK...

Unlike Mapquest, there is no extraneous information on printed maps. You can control what appears on the paper.



4) POWER USER FUNCTIONALITY...

Streets and Trips contains features found on sophisticated logistics software. For example, there is a route optimization function that identifies the most efficient route based on a collection of stops. Also, you can adjust the estimated driving speed for different segment based on your particular knowledge of the roads (i.e. slower for rush hour). Oddly, Microsoft took away specific driving speeds in mph for different types of roads starting in 2007, which I feel was a huge mistake. Rather, there are sliders that say "slower-average-faster".



But there are downsides...



While there is some there is connectivity with the outside world in this version of Streets and Trips, it is limited. Basically, it does provide updated construction information over the Internet for free. In the "connected services" version of Streets and Trips, you can obtain traffic and gas price information through a MSN direct, which obtains data through an FM receiver. Such connectivity is for navigation on the go. Yet, this doesn't make any sense as Streets and Trips can't be safely used as an in-vehicle navigation device. Even on a PDA or ultramobile PC, the proper touchscreen interface is not available. Moreover, there are so many well-designed PND (personal navigation devices) such as Dash's networked PND (i.e. the PND actually uploads the subscriber's speed and location), that Microsoft has no hope of competing in this market.



So, where does this leave Streets and Trips 2008? It is about halfway to where it needs to be. I am sure the concept of dynamically updated map and point-of-interest data hasn't escaped Microsoft engineers. The question still remains as to how they can provide this valuable information at price point where the average consumer will pay for it. - Maps - Directions - Navigation Drving Directions - Cartography'

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Star Trek fans, I'm sure, will argue for decades over which of the Trek TV series was the best. But as a stand-alone Sci-Fi TV series, this one was the best I had ever seen. Just to let you know where I'm coming from, my other favorites include Blake's 7, Doctor Who, the original Star Trek series, and most of the Next Generation Series (post 1989).Deep Space Nine had it all. It was the first Star Trek series to be produced after Gene Rodenbury passed away, and I think he would have been very proud. The series had a grand story arc from the very first episode. It increased the number of primary characters over that of 'The Next Generation.' It featured more female characters in commanding roles (most notably, Major Kira). It mirrored the post Cold War politics and instability of the Balkins / Slovakia / Eastern Europe, with its setup of the dimming Cardassian Empire and the newly-freed Bajorians. It also addressed the legacy of empires past. One only needs to see the bond between Chief O'Brien (ethnic Irish) and Doctor Bashir (ethnic Indian) to identify echoes of the British empire.And let's not forget France, or for that matter, Casablanca! Deep Space Nine was a dense series. It had action, drama, romance, and a series-long homage to the classic film, Casablanca. It could have been called, "Everyone comes to Quarks." Quark is no Rick Blaine, but he does own a bar. And Odo is a very good redux of Captain Louis Renault. Add to that the familiar story of the spy-turned-tailor in the likeable character of Garak (the only Cardassian aboar DS9). In any case, it added a depth of romance and humor to the series. Furthermore, DS9 took advantage of a grand opportunity to further develop the Bajorians, Ferengi, and Cardassians as major players in the Star Trek universe. And it should be mentioned that although Rick Berman and company downplayed early rumors that the series would be "bleak" and "much darker" than the 'Next Generation' series, it was still a very different Star Trek. The cinematography, set design, and music might have looked and sounded a lot like The Next Generation, but this Trek had a much more realistic storyline, with very powerful and often dark themes. This Trek had the highest body count of any previous or future series. Every major planet in the storyline - Earth, Bajor, Cardassia, and Qonos/Klingon are all devastated by major military attacks sooner or later in the series (with one of them nearly being destroyed altogether). DS9 (the station) itself was originally built as a Cardiassian prison, where countless Bajorians toiled and died. So although this series is part of the same glossy world as TNG, the themes and scenarios are much more realistic. This series was about suvival against the odds, and I think it pulled it off wonderfully. This was a grand series about the struggle to survive and build trust among different races and worlds. And being a Star Trek series, it was also about management - how to manage people, build teams, and solve problems on the fly. I think any engineer, mechanic, or IT professional would love the new Star Trek shows, including this one for it's never-ending theme of problem solving and the demonstration of leadership skills.But above all, a series can't work unless the characters are well-developed, and the story flows at a steady pace. And that's where DS9 excelled. In my opinion, 'The Next Generation' became a great series only when a solid story arc was established, and the crew of the Enterprise-D had acquired multiple missions to deal with the Romulans and fight the Borg. I assume, that could only be done when the future of the series was secured (thanks to strong ratings in syndication). DS9 hit the ground running when it premiered in early 1993, thanks, of course, to the success of TNG. It's characters were very well thought-out (most of them had solid backgrounds and personal interests established from the start), and only grew in depth as the series progressed. And the story arc was emphasized with some of the greatest season-ending cliffhangers I've ever seen. It is quite possible that the finale of the 1999 series (I think it was '99) when both Garak and Worf lost their love interests during an attack on DS9, was as dramatic and powerful as anything I had seen on other well-written drama series such as Homicide or Six Feet Under. In fact, Homicide was the only other TV show I watched between 1993 and 2000.It could be years before all 7 seasons of DS9 are released on DVD. But let's hope Season #1 is released soon. And then the journey can begin again. This was one for the ages for Trekers and non-Trekers alike. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 1

Late in the fifth season of Star Trek The Next Generation, the producers decided to embark in a new direction with a new, darker and even more character rich show. Having made that decision, they came up with Deep Space Nine, which turned into one of the best of all of the series. What made this series even more intriguing and enriching was its many contrasts to the way in which the other shows were produced. In Gene Roddenberry's vision of the twenty third and later twenty fourth century's human condition, life was not exactly a paradise yet much of the strife and hardships that we contend with today are eliminated. In the other series, there aren't many examples of conflict between the characters however, in DS9 there are plenty of opportunities for conflict between the Starfleet and Bajoran personnel or any other variety of alien species. In Deep Space Nine we're introduced to Starfleet personnel who are asked to command a space station built and formerly run by Cardassians who had been occupying Bajor for sixty years and in many ways, quite brutally! Now that the Cardassians have decided to move out, the Bajorans aren't quite prepared to operate the station and are only in the beginning stages of rebuilding their world.In many ways, this series unfortunately wasn't received as well as Star Trek The Next Generation, Star Trek Voyager or even today's Enterprise. Often referred to as the "red headed" stepchild of the franchise, DS9 didn't initially receive the critical acclaim or the fan support it so richly deserved.Some character introductions:Commander Benjamin Sisko, played brilliantly by Avery Brooks is a man of strong convictions and possessed of a superb leadership quality. In the beginning of "Emissary," Commander Sisko is still plagued by the death of his wife at the hands of the Borg at Wolf 359. He is raising his son Jake by himself, as a widower. He initially felt at the time he received the assignment that he didn't want the position and that he didn't wish to stay in Starfleet. Upon meeting Captain Picard and the stoic Bajoran people his desire to resign grows even greater. Upon his discovery of the wormhole and the aliens within serve to change his mind as they help him to finally recover from the anguish he'd been living in since the death of his wife. He accepts his role as the commander of Deep Space Nine and quite reluctantly accepts the Bajorans belief that he is the prophesized Emissary.Major Kira Nerys, played perfectly by Nana Visitor is the Commander Sisko's choice as his first officer on DS9. She grew up under the terrible conditions of the Cardassian occupation. At an early age she joined the Bajoran resistance as a freedom fighter. Her character is one of great interest and intrigue as she learns to deal with situations from a leadership/political manner rather than always taking up arms. The role was initially to have been Ro Laren/Michelle Forbes from STNG, which probably would've been alright but thank goodness she turned it down as Nana Visitor did an outstanding job with the Kira Nerys role.Chief Miles Edward O'Brien, continuing in his role from TNG, Colm Meaney performs admirably when his character accepts a promotion/transfer to DS9. Coming along with him, but somewhat reluctantly, is his wife Keiko. No longer used in the background as transporter chief, the character stands out in many different aspects, from the dramatic to the comedic.Lieutenant Jadzia Dax, the ever beautiful Terry Farrell steps into the role of a joined Trill. Trill are a symbiotic species, meaning that while the woman is twenty eight, the "worm" in her abdomen is another life form that has been joined with other Trill several times before. Notably, Dax's last joining was with Curzon who had been mentor and friend to Benjamin Sisko. Playing the science officer, Jadzia is a brilliant and quite alluring character that enhances the show greatly.Lieutenant Julian Bashir, played perfectly by Alexander Siddig. Dr. Bashir is fresh out of the Academy and on his first assignment. He is a brilliant doctor and also serves well in the role of the "ladies" man. Of course, in a later season we learn where a lot of his intelligence comes from.Chief of Security Odo who is played beautifully by Rene Auberjonois. Odo is a shapeshifter or as we later find out, a changeling. Odo is a being possessed with a strong conviction for justice and a great need for privacy in his own affairs. The banter between him and Quark is perfect and very reminiscent of those between another pair on the Original Series.Quark - The Ferengi that runs the stations drinking establishment. In good keeping with Ferengi tradition, he is in on nearly every illicit and illegal activity that happens on the station. The character is wonderful in every way conceivable, from the comedic stand point to the dramatic; Armin Shimerman's performance is brilliant and irreplaceable.Garak, the Cardassian tailor/spy that was left behind when the Cardassians withdrew from Deep Space Nine is played superbly by Andrew Robinson. While only making one appearance in this first season, the former agent of the Obsidian Order does well to secure many recurring roles in episodes/seasons to come. He is, to date, one of the most intriguing characters of the entire genre.I highly recommend this DVD set and the other seasons to come, as it is worth every penny! {ssintrepid}Episode listing:EmissaryPast PrologueA Man AloneBabelCaptive PursuitQ-LessDaxThe PassengerMove Along HomeThe NagusVortexBattle LinesThe StorytellerProgressIf Wishes Were HorsesThe ForsakenDramatis PersonaeDuetIn the Hand of the ProphetsSpecial Features:Deep Space Nine: A Bold BeginningCrew Dossier: Kira NerysMichael Westmore's Aliens: Season OneSecrets of Quark's BarDeep Space Nine SketchbookAlien Artifacts: Season OneA photo gallerySeveral "hidden" interviews with cast members - Fire - Ebook Reader - Android - Amazon Kindle Fire'

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Kenneth Branagh: star, director and producer of a slew of Shakespearean movie productions, including the gorgeous "Much Ado About Nothing."



But one of his most imposing films was a sumptuous adaptation of "Hamlet" -- and after making it, a burned-out Branagh made a movie about the travails of putting on a play. "A Midwinter's Tale" is a witty, slightly frenetic comedy that keeps its tongue in cheek, even as it pays homage to the theatre and its people.



A struggling actor has decided to fulfill a dream by putting on a production of Shakespeare's "Hamlet." However, the budget is very low, the location is in the middle of a rather cultureless rural town, and the actors are... kind of weird. Among them: a health freak, an avant-garde set designer, a gay man who insists on playing "Dirty Gertie," and a nearsighted women who auditions with a bad Debbie Harry impression.



But all weirdness aside, they trundle off to the country and begins rehearsals, but everything is going wrong -- they're in danger of being kicked out, the cast is depressed, the tickets aren't selling and their lead is suddenly offered the role of a lifetime. But somehow they have to pull their peculiar little production together and make it work...



"A Midwinter's Tale" is a very bare-bones production -- few actors, few sets, black-and-white film and simple camerawork. What makes this fantastic is the combination of high humor and slapstick, amusingly crazy people and poignant moments (such as Nina explaining why she doesn't want her eyes fixed).



Branagh handles the writing beautifully, whether it's funny ("I'm here to play the QUEEN") or passionate (Joe monologuing about why life is worth living). And though the comedy occasionally dips into slapstick, it's witty and crammed with hilarious jokes (the nearsighted Nina rushing across the stage to throw herself into her costar's arms, missing him completely).



And the characterizations are excetional -- no matter how silly or eccentric the characters are, they are depicted as real, good-hearted people with their own sorrows and passions. Richard Briars and Nicholas Farrell are as good in this movie as they are in Branagh's other movies, and there are well-rounded turns from Joan Collins, Jennifer Saunders, Julia Sawalha and Celia Imrie. And Michael Maloney is very solid as a slightly frenetic actor who just wants to put on Hamlet, no matter what.



"A Midwinter's Tale" is one of those unique little comedies that not enough people have seen -- an ode to Shakespeare and the trials of the theater. All-around delightful. A Midwinter's Tale

This is one of my favorite films of all time - I'm a theatre person, and a one-time 'gloomy dane' - and I've been waiting for the film to be released on DVD for over 10 years. Of all of the crap that gets released on DVD, including stuff they dredge up and digitize from days long gone by, I don't know why it's taken so long, and still this is just the movie, slapped onto a DVD. As grateful as I am, and however many times I will still put this in and watch it, the thing that keeps me from giving this a 5 star review is that the DVD release has NO features, and really not even a title screen sequence.



But if what you're looking for is a review of the film: This is a hilarious and at times heartfelt backstage comedy, expertly written and directed, and brilliantly performed. The pace of the film is breakneck, and for some of us Americans, the British slang can be a little tough to pick up on the first viewing. But it is absolutely worth repeat viewings - it gets richer every time I watch it.

This is the perfect movie to watch along with Branagh's Hamlet. It spoofs that movie, while using many of the same actors, and that makes the story of these actors even funnier!

When I wasn't feeling well a few years ago, I'd have Hamlet days, watching those 2 movies, along with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. It may not sound like fun to some people, but each movie explains a little more about the others. And by the time you get to A Midwinter's Tale, it is a hysterical take on that classic story. Fun, for a Shakespear fan!!!

This is a delightful film which we have lent to so many of our friends we needed an extra copy. For those who love Shakespeare and the theatre and have a sense of humor, it offers a treat. Doing Hamlet in the middle of the winter in a small town church in England is a challenge the actors undertake despite all of their various quirks. Joan Collins is wonderful as an actor's dubious agent. Richard Briers gives one of his best performances. All the foibles of an acting company are spoofed as is the bard, but all with humor and respect. You will laugh and feel good at the same time.

Kenneth Branagh made this little gem of a film partly as a way of cleaning the deck after he'd flopped with MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN, partly as a gearing-up for his film version of the original five-hour HAMLET, and mainly as a way of paying tribute to all of the thespians, young and old, who ply their craft on big stages and small in the hopes of getting their big breaks or, at the very least, getting by and having some substance (not to mention money) come of it. The scenario is right out of a 1930s screwball comedy; a young out-of-work actor gets together a rag-tag acting troupe with ambitions of performing HAMLET in a small, vacant church in a tiny English village on New Years Eve. Of course there's no wage and no accomodations (other than the church itself doubling as a dorm), but there is a cast and crew each having their own unique characteristics (wait 'til you see who's playing Gertrude, Hamlet's mother!) and lots of high hopes. Despite a few moments that fall flat, Branagh's love-letter to stage acting is sweet, very funny and proof that often a low budget can be sucessfully offset by the commitment and care of everyone involved...whether on the stage or on the screen. A winner. - Hamlet - Kenneth Branagh - Black Comedy - Christmas'

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I build decks for a living and this is my second 1/4 inch Dewalt Impact Driver. I didn't think I could love a tool more than my first impact driver. Was I wrong! This is absolutely the greatest tool made for people who drive a lot of screws. There is virtually no hand torque compared to using a regular drill-driver, the impact mechanism does all the work for you. Second, the small size and lightweight won't wear out your arm from a day of driving hundreds of screws. The Nano battery is so light that when I first picked one up, I thought it must be a dislay dummy battery. Dewalt claims this battery has the same work rating as the NiCad battery but it sure seems to last much longer to me. If you drive lots and lots of screws, or just want a very lightweight driver, give this tool serious consideration. Yeah it is pricey, but for dedicated screw driving it can't be beat.



Some people have complained about the shutdown feature on the Nano battery. The battery shuts down when it reaches a certain discharge level to protect it from being drained too far, which is evidently not good for a lithium battery. I happen to love this feature for a couple reasons. One, it delivers nearly full power right up to shutdown. And as I stated above, this battery seems to last much longer than my NiCad batteries. By shutting down, it makes me avoid something we all do with NiCad when they run down, using the drill like a screwdriver to drive those last couple screws before changing the battery. This practice is very hard on the driver motor. Second, I believe this feature will result in longer battery life with more charge cycles because I will be charging the battery at the same level each time. One of the reasons for premature NiCad battery failure is inconsistent charging cycles, i.e. charging it when half dead one time and completely dead the next.



As for the fit of the new battery on older tools, who cares what it looks like? I don't want Dewalt making a battery bigger and heavier just for cosmetic reasons. I am glad this new Nano battery is more compact. I use my tools daily and size matters, the smaller and lighter the better. DEWALT DC827KL 18-Volt 1/4-inch Lithium Ion Impact Driver Kit with NANO Technology

this is a great tool made better. It will out drive and drill any of my regular drills with power to spare. This new Nano tech tool is even better due to the bright light that lights up the work. I used it the other day hanging some undercab lights and the bright light made finding the mounting hole a breeze. I gave my older model to my son because I liked this one so much better. The new lithium batteries sure made the weight easier to lug around. I can't say much about how long they last but I will be replacing my old ones with these new ones as they wear out!

I've been comparing this driver against the Milwaukee 2650, the Makita BTD141, the Ridged R8823, the Bosch 23618 Impactor and other drivers. All these drivers are excellent tools and I'd be happy with any of them.



To my amazement, one of the fastest drivers during my brief testing was the lightest weight driver which was the Dewalt DC827KL. This driver only weighed 2 pounds 2 ounces without a battery on my scale. And even though this driver specs out at 1,330in-lbs of torque (less than some of the other tools), it had no trouble breaking loose nuts torqued down well beyond this torque limit. And this driver is blazing FAST!



Just because a tool is rated at a given torque spec doesn't mean you'll have that much torque available at the bit or at all RPM's. The engineers behind this tool have done an incredible job of putting the torque to work to maximize its throughput because this tool out-drove all the other tools I tested it against in terms of speed.



And the battery technology behind the nano batteries from A123 systems is second to none. These nano batteries may not have the most amp hours when compared to some competing products, but amp hours don't tell the whole story. It's just a measure of capacity and doesn't tell you how much amperage can be dumped at a given instant or how long it can sustain dumping that much amperage, or how much capacity is lost after 1,000 charges or how much capacity is lost after a given period of time, etc, etc, etc. These nano-phosphate batteries from A123 systems that are used by Dewalt clearly stand above the other lithium ion chemistries currently being used by other cordless power-tool companies for several reasons including...



* They can provide much more amperage than other chemistries (Lithium Manganese, etc). When the tool needs its juice to drive hard as its being used under heavy load, these nano-phosphate batteries can supply a greater amount of sustained amperage to the components that need it where as other Lithium Ion battery chemistries such as from Moli Energy (Lithium Manganese) can't give the tool as much sustained amperage as the nano-phosphate batteries can. And this is one of the reasons why Dewalts tools work so well with these new nano-phosphate batteries.



* These nano-phosphate batteries have a much flatter self-discharge rate over time. In other words, you will not lose much capacity with these batteries compared to the batteries used by other cordless power tool companies.



* They offer a much higher cycle life when compared to the batteries used by other cordless power tool companies. If you're also a techno-geek, then look at the technical data (especially the charts) from the different battery manufactures that are being used in various cordless power tools and it will truly be an eye opening experience. These nano-phosphate batteries can be charged a heck of a lot more times than the other brands of batteries and they lose a heck of a lot less capacity over time and cycles than the other brands of lithium ion batteries. For instance, at a discharge rate of about 3 amps at 25c, the Lithium Manganese based batteries lose about 23% of their rated capacity after 300 cycles. But Dewalt's nano-phosphate based batteries from A123 systems only lose about 12% of their capacity after 1,000 cycles!



* And then there are issues regarding safety, durability, damage from overcharging, etc. And the nano-phosphate battery stands on top again as a safer battery technology in terms of storage, fire, etc, and it can withstand overcharging better than other chemistries which have been known to burst into flames due to issues with cell imbalance / overcharging.



Dewalt's nano-phosphate battery might not have as much amp hour capacity as other brands of batteries, but it sure does have some serious advantages that allows their tools to perform very well under load and with good value to the people who put these tools to serious heavy duty work on a daily basis. These new nano-phosphate batteries will bring new life to your older tools and the newer tools designed around these batteries will perform better than ever.



The DC827KL sure is a great driver, but it wouldn't be as good without the nano-phosphate battery. It would be interesting to see how Milwaukee's new 2650 or another brand of impact driver would perform with this battery technology. But Dewalt has it and it's a must have for the professional who earns his paycheck from using his tools. - Dewalt - 18v - Battery Packs - Lithium-ion'

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Bought this for my husband for Christmas. It was shipped before the deadline. I was very happy with the way it looks and the NFL packaging. I was thinking that it was going to be heavier though. After seeing this I'm going to get the in laws one for their teams. I would definatly recommend this for anyone. NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Garden Gnomes

I had given gnomes to a group of friends as gifts. One had an unfortunate incident and broke so I order 1 addition to replace. I ordered the one pictured, which had a fatter face and orange feet. Instead, I received a totally different gnome with a thinner face, grey feet, and it was SIGNIFICANTLY smaller and lighter. I am extremely disappointed that the item I received is NOT what is pictured.

product showed up broken and you can tell it was broke before they shipped it because there were no pieces any where in the box. plus its so poorly made when we were setting it in our garden into soft dirt part of the foot broke off. the shell is so paper thin. only good thing is the accuracy of the seahawks logo.

Although I was hoping it would be bigger and made of plaster it wasn't. For some reason none of the reviews I saw or the description told me how tall it is. It is about fourteen inches tall or so. and plastic. But it is very cool to have. I like it.

Adorable gnome, one item I can guarantee a lot of Steelers fans don't own YET. When I saw the gnome I had to have it to add to my collection of Steelers stuff. The detail on the little guy is great. I agree with the other reviewers, if he was just a little bigger. I've received a lot of compliments on how unique and cute he is. Right now he hangs out on my kitchen bar. But, when football season rolls around he'll be sitting next to me on the couch as we root for our black and gold! - Steelers - Gnomes - Gardening - Pittsburgh'

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I love these glasses! For one, when I bought the VIZIO E3D420VX 42 Inch Class Theater 3D LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps, it came with 2 pairs of glasses--this pair and a "standard" pair. This pair (which, when it came with my TV, is called the premium pair) just fit great and feel extremely comfortable. They're plenty big for those of us who wear prescription glasses, and I mean big in a good way. They go over your glasses nearly perfectly so (unlike realD theater glasses) you can rarely physically tell that you've got 2 pairs of glasses on. And when you're not wearing prescription glasses, they feel fine too. In fact they're so light that when just wearing the 3D glasses it doesn't feel like you're wearing anything at all.



Second, I love that I can take these to the theater so I don't have to wear the realD glasses--which are always too tight and stiff to comfortably wear over my prescription glasses. I took these Vizio glasses when I went to see Pirates 4 and they worked PERFECTLY.



I'll be buying a couple sets of these for friends and family, which seems insane because I could probably buy 3 sets of these for LESS than the Active shutter glasses! Hah! I haven't tried active shutter glasses, and I don't think I'd want to based on what I've heard. Maybe active-shutter are full HD but honestly, the (passive) theater 3D by Vizio doesn't seem any less HD than a typical Blu Ray. So far I've watched the following 3D movies with these glasses on the TV I linked, and they look full HD (even if they aren't technically at full HD): Avatar and Tangled [which are the best], Tron Legacy, Bolt, Drive Angry [a lot better than I imagined in 3D], Piranha [horrible 3D conversion but still looked crystal clear], Despicable Me, and Green Hornet. My grandparents were amazed, saying "wow!" and "oh my gosh, this is so cool!" over and over again. They're in their 70s!!



I'm pretty convince that even when glasses-free 3D comes out, I'll still be pleased with this current setup--at least until I can afford the glasses-free. These glasses are a lot less bothersome than I had originally anticipated.



Let's say that you're reading this, thinking about getting a Vizio Theater 3D TV. Maybe you're on the fence, maybe you aren't convinced, maybe you're unsure of the tech. My advice: don't be, it looks amazing! But even if you decide against the TV, get these glasses if you tend to see lots of 3D movies at the cinema. You'll be happier than wearing those annoying, pinching 3D realD glasses. Vizio XPG202 Theater 3D™ Eyewear –(Pack of 2)

These glasses look like regular sunglasses, the disign is very nice and they are lightweight and confortable to wear. The 3D on the 65" Vizio XVT3D650SV is incredible, the best i have seen in any 3D TV. This two-pack comes with two convenient microfiber bags. Excellent value package!!!!

hey the life is not perfect, of course this tecnology is not full HD but this tipe dont kill your eyes, and you realy can enjoy 3D. no more headaches. no more a 10 pounds glasses, no more 170$ dollars.

I wanted to experience a 3d movie without the added faults found in "free" glassed given out at theaters and these surpass satisfaction. I actually went to see Thor in 3D and almost walked out due to the glasses that I used that were free. Later that night I bought the Vizio from Amazon and have been very pleased. I take my new glasses all the time and I never have to worry about glare and scratches. Highly recommend.

After buying a Vizio television, I was delighted to find these Vizio 3D glasses. I read the reviews and decided this would be an affordable option for our grandchildren to watch 3D movies.



After spending two hours with tech support with Vizio, one specialist finally told me that these glasses only work with one of the Vizio televisions. I had to return the glasses and order rechargeable, much more expensive glasses for the 3D movies.



Look very carefully before ordering these. Most Vizio televisions require the more expensive glasses. - Animation - Disney - Cgi - Blu-ray'

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