Sunday, 5 April 2009

Door Hardware - door lock, home security


The quality of these items is indisputable; they are durable and hotel-grade door locks. However, I was extremely disappointed to find that these are NOT for doors with an elevated molding. My back door has a pretty thick (3/4ths of an inch) molding around it and this item will not properly fit doors as such. Both the door and the wall must be flat and at an even surface with each other. National Hardware V804 Door Security Guard, Antique Brass

We were at our wit's end with our, um, "spirited" toddler opening the basement door & trying to sneak into the basement. We didn't want to add a deadbolt; but we had to find something other than those crappy doorknob covers to keep him away from the stairs.



This door guard works great! The door can only be opened a few inches, and it's not as industrial looking as a chain or sliding lock. And the antique brass finish blends nicely with our woodwork and doorknobs/hinges.



It only took a few minutes to put up, and the quality is fantastic. Now, if I could only get the little busybody to sit still for more than 3.2 seconds, I'd be a happy momma!

As a previous reviewer mentioned, this thing will not work unless the door and the frame are exactly flush. Costs too much to return (I'd get back a 1.20 if I paid the 5.20 shipping to return), otherwise feels like a quality product.

I really like this door guard and the colors are a great match for most door equipment. HOWEVER, the screws they include, while color-matched, are so soft that they strip even when installed properly. So, make sure you do it by hand and with a perfectly sized philips head or else... Really should do three stars for that, but it was oterwise solid.

Agree with other reviewers: quality product, but doesn't work with raised molding



Pros:

+++ Sturdy, well-machined all-metal design

+++ Smooth action

+++ Fairly simple to install (though see my notes)



Cons:

--- Screws too small

--- Isn't well designed for raised molding



Like others I discovered challenges with our raised molding -- thus one rating star deduction for lack of clarity about that in the product description. Also, I needed to substitute my own 3" screws for the part that mounted on the door frame -- really, the small screws provided were laughably insufficient. I managed to make it all work, but had some challenges during installation -- I was just barely able to get things properly aligned (lock components, screws, et al).



Bottom line: Solid high-quality product better suited for flat surfaces -- NOT doors with raised molding

If you install this security guard properly, you will never have to argue with your spouse again about those ridiculous door-knob cages that make actually opening the door impossible. We have installed one of these guards on the front door, back door, and on an interior door where tools are kept in the house. Until our toddler learns to climb, these gadgets are a god-send for keeping him contained and from having him walk out into the street.



One of the guards we got seemed to come apart too easily and this was frustrating because some components of it are riveted, but in retrospect we think it broke because we installed it a bit unevenly.



This is the best thing we've found for keeping doors shut and our toddler indoors and out of trouble.

I installed this very easily, and it works very well. The price is affordable, but my biggest complaint is that the screws were TERRIBLE! I nearly stripped about half the screws until I decided to go to the hardware store and pick up some better quality screws. Be careful installing this with the cheap screws, you may end up with stripped screws in your door.

not much to note here, just a lock for under $10. it works, but after a few slam from tryna open it while it locked, one pin fell out, but it still works as a lock. just not for a high security area clearly - Baby Safety - Door Hardware - Home Security - Door Lock'


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Flat Front - khakis, dockers


I am pleased with the quality of the pants, but was disappointed that they did not have cuffs. The Web site indicated that pants through waist size 44 had cuffs. I ordered size 44, but the pants did not have cuffs. Savane Men's Pleated Deep Dye Twill Pant,Black,38W 34L

I have purchased Savane trousers in the past and have always had good luck with durability and comfort. Recently I have not been able to find the brand locally and was glad to find them online. Very good value for money.

Nice pants. Good wrinkle resistance. Good fade resistance. But seem cut large. I ended up having to have them altered. They were too long and almost too big in the waste. They are an inch longer and an inch bigger in the waist than my old pair of Savannes with the same size(32x30). Crotch is too long as well. They are fairly heavyweight material and pick up lint, fuzz etc. pretty easily. I would buy them again but only if I try them on first to verify the fit.

I got two pairs of these pants, one Kaiki and one black. They fit great, look good (my wife loves them on me!)... but, I have a huge issue with the black pair. THEY'RE A LINT MAGNET. Everything attaches itself to this fabric and I have to constantly use a lint brush or I'm full of anything I happen to walk by. Had I known this prior to making my order, I never would have ordered the black pair. I don't seem to have the same trouble with the Kaiki. Nice pants... but.....

I got these pants for my husband's birthday. They were to replace Dockers that were faded. I was so happy to find the right size for him. 32x34. (It is really hard to find that length in such a small waist.) They were quite a bit cheaper than Dockers, which I have had the problem of fading. They looked nice when I opened them, Nice dark rich color. I was a little worried he might not like them because they were not Dockers. He really likes the way they feel on and look. I like the fact they come out of the dryer ready to wear. They look pressed without it!!!! I'm hopeful the bottem won't show wear as other reviews suggested. I also like the fact I can usually go to Amazon and find just about anything I am looking for at a deceit price and shipping. I hate to "go" shopping. - Expandable Waist - Flat Front - Dockers - Khakis'


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Kindle Devices - e-reader, kindle devices


$100 dollars wasted. The card is not a Home Depot card, it's a Home Depot card retailed by [...]. They have tricky rules, the purchaser has to activate the card (the recipient can't they say) before giving as a gift. The card I gave can't be activated because the recipient pulled off a sticker that had that activation code. Giftcardmall's customer service on the phone are terrible and they won't activate it. They don't care...they want me to activate it online or they can't help. Their online site can't help either unless you have the code from the sticker.



Basically, buy this card if you don't mind throwing away the money. The Home Depot Traditional Gift Card

I ordered this gift card on 11/29/10. Today is 12/20/10, nearly a month later, and the gift card still has not arrived. I ordered it as a Christmas gift, but seeing as how Christmas is in 5 days, I highly doubt I'll actually get to give this gift.



I've contacted Gift Card Mall twice now. Both responses that I received were identical and did not address my question. I was told that UPS had a tracking error, which is why I was unable to view tracking information for my item. That's fine. But shouldn't the seller be able to tell me why the delivery estimate was 12/6 - 12/9, and here it is, 11 days after the latest estimated delivery date, and still no gift card?



Long story short, I will never purchase another item from this seller again. I chose to purchase it through Amazon so I could use my store card, but in the future, I'll just go to the actual store myself and pay cash.

I've read reviews about this product, people have had problems with activation & such, but I ordered 3 and they came pre-activated. NO EXTRA WORK ON MY PART. Received it in the mail and the document said, "Card is Activated". Took it to Home Depot & used it just like cash, I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS whatsoever. Subsequently I've purchased 3 more cards, just makes things easier, I know what I need, I have the cards I don't need to bring the wallet etc. Quick, easy & efficient. I had ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS when I checked out. When I first got the card I read the reviews & thought maybe I'd have a problem, so I brought the paper the card came attached with it in the envelope, but had no need for it. I told the woman, "I have a gift card", she replied, "that's no problem". So quick and efficient. I've read some of the revies about problems with activation etc, but it seems Home depot realized there was a problem, dealt with it & now the cards come pre-activated. The perfect gift for anyone moving into a new apartment or house or dorm. Paint, anything, so many options. I'll be purchasing more. Furthermore, I don't know which Home Depot are shopping at but the one here in mid-town Manhattan, NYC, is phenomenal. Everyone 'knows there products & area' they're assigned to, courteous friendly and knowledgeable is the feeling I came away with. Great card and so, so, so many options. I was like a kid in a candy store, I wanted to buy everything. LOL.. If only I had that kind of money.

I hope people stop shopping here this is the worst place to shop the people you talk to don't know what they are talking about the managers are useless and rude overall worst place not to mention the cheap products they sell. LOWE'S is way much better and from what I heard they even treat their employees better way to go Home Crappy Depot. - Ebook - E-reader - Gift Card - Kindle Devices'


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Saturday, 4 April 2009

Laptop Speakers - laptop speakers, portable speakers


Let me preface this by saying two things. One: I almost never write reviews on products I buy. Two: I take my music seriously. I use a pair of $1,600.00 professional studio monitors for my desktop speakers.



Now the review. I needed something portable for a new 15.6" HP laptop. The reviews on this were good so I figured it was worth a try. I wasn't expecting much given the small size, USB power source, and low price.



When I fired this up for the first time, my jaw was on the floor! This thing is ridiculously good. Obviously, it doesn't output much mid or low base, but above that this thing is great! It puts out enough volume that I had to turn it down slightly in a 10' x 12' room. The sound is what I would expect from something costing hundreds of dollars, not $60.00. This thing has "air", it has a flat sounding frequency response, it's just amazing.



To the reviewers who are complaining that the price is high, I say: You've got to be kidding! For the sound quality it produces, this thing is stupid cheap.



I can't recommend this unit highly enough. Logitech USB Laptop Speaker Z305

Not much of a rave: "It's okay." For fifty bucks, I expected more, especially with the descriptions Logitech has on Amazon's page:

"360-degree room filling sound" this does not have (and I haven't used it in a particularly large room). It sounds like the speaker is behind the laptop, and I'm not sure what size room Logitech might be referring to. The bathroom in an airplane perhaps?



I bought this for listening to Netflix and certainly did not expect more than a louder speaker, hoped for better because of the glowing reviews here, but I was tempted to send it back after my first movie listening experience was less than satisfying. The volume was too low at about two feet away, and no, I am not deaf. I gave the speaker another chance with a higher budget film, and it was better, but still merely better than my built-ins. Did I get a lemon? Everyone else is raving about this speaker!



I am not sending it back, as it's a nifty design for travel and does a decent enough job, though I find the lack of volume a disappointment. The sound quality is okay, but nothing to rave about. I didn't expect better than okay for fifty dollars, but I certainly expected more than what I got. Maybe folks ought to tone down their positivity when discovering something merely better than their built-ins. My MacBook's speakers are tinny and quiet, but I'd call the Z305 a "twenty buck improvement."

I just received the Logitech Z305 speaker today, and I am very happy with it. So much so, that I think it may be the best and only portable USB powered laptop speaker to get. What follows is my review and comparison of the 3 USB powered speakers I now have:



1. The first USB powered speaker I purchased was the Altec Lansing iML237USB ORBIT:



Altec Lansing iML237USB ORBIT, Ultra Portable USB-Powered Speaker



I was pleased with the sound quality of the Altec Lansing ORBIT. And at about $23 including shipping, you probably cannot get a better sounding USB powered speaker for the money.



2. But after a while, I wanted the convenience of having a USB powered speaker that I could attach onto the laptop. So, I asked for and received the Logitech Z205 for Christmas which cost about $46 including shipping:



Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205



with A Lightweight, Clip-on Design and USB Stereo Sound, This Smart Speaker Is A



The Logitech Z205 was indeed convenient as it clipped on top of the laptop. But although it sounded appreciably better than the built-in speakers on any of my laptops and netbooks, I was nonetheless underwhelmed by the sound quality. The Altec Lansing ORBIT at half the price sounded much better.



3. So then I read the CNET review of the more expensive Logitech Z305 which also clips on top of the laptop. CNET basically concluded that the Z305 corrected the sonic deficiencies it had found in the Z205 and was worth the extra $10 - $20. Based on this review, I ended up ordering the Z305 from Amazon for $49.99 including shipping -- which meant that it was only $4 more than the Z205. I received it today and could not be more pleased. It sounds great -- easily the best of the 3 USB powered speakers I now have -- with decent bass, a nice open sound and good stereo separation. I would actually characterize the sound as "high fidelity". With its high sound quality and clip-on convenience, I think it's probably the best and only USB powered speaker one should get.



CONCLUSIONS: If you want good sound quality for little money, get the Altec Lansing ORBIT for $23. If you want high sound quality and clip-on convenience, get the Logitech Z305 for $50. Given these two outstanding speaker choices, I wouldn't even consider getting the Logitech Z205 for $46. - Soundbar - Usb Speakers - Laptop Speakers - Portable Speakers'


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Chainsaw Sharpeners - easy to use


The instructions were a little challenging, but when you get this thing figured out, it works well. Now that I know how to use it, I will use it regularly to keep my chains sharp. I heat my home with wood and this is a lot easier than using a file. Ken Buffalo Tools ECSS Electric Chainsaw Sharpener

Wow! This machine does a great job! Considering how little I had to invest in this sharpener, it has saved me a ton to time and money. No more dropping off chains at the shop for sharpening. Now I can charge my buddies! Very satisfied.

I am an older lady that likes to work in the woods with a chainsaw, and have always dreading hitting a rock or dirt, dulling my saw. When my husband was alive, it wasn't a problem, as he could sharpen it for me, but I have tried to sharpen my own in the past, but never could do it right. I just purchased this sharpener, and sharpened my chain for the first time today. It took me awhile, but after getting the "hang of it", it was absolutely wonderful. It took very little time and does a wonderful job. This will save me time, money and frustration to say the least. I couldn't be happier with a product.

As stated in previous reviews, the instructions for this sharpener aren't very clear. However, once you become familiar with its operation, this sharpener really works well. Easy to use and gets great results. Very affordable price and solidly constructed. Highly recommended.

This is rather long. But I do feel it is well worth the read.



Just as some of the others, I found the instructions leaving me wondering. Also, the pictures of the various examples in the directions are very small. You will need a magnifying glass to see those pictures.



But once you get the hang of using this device, it is a breeze.



Here are a few tips:



(1) there is a second component of this machine that has numbers on a dial. These numbers represent various angles to sharpen your chain.



The specific angle you set this to will be found in the literature that comes with your chain. For example, I have a Poulan Chain Saw. I use Oregon, S56 chains. The literature that comes with it tells me the angle for sharpening the teeth is 30 degrees. So, that is the number I rotate this component to and set it.



(2) you will have to sharpen each tooth in the chain. This machine does not automatically pull the chain through and sharpen each one. If some of you were thinking the sharpening was automatic welcome to the club. I thought so also. No question, this is quite tedious work. But when you have finished you will have a very sharp chain that cuts just as if it were new.



So, after sharpening one tooth, you will have to manually pull the chain to enable the next tooth to be in position to be sharpened. In moving from one tooth to the next, you will notice the next tooth is

on the other side of the chain, across from the previous one. So, in order to sharpen the next tooth, you will have to rotate the wheel in the other direction to the same corresponding angle number on the wheel in order for the grinder to be in proper position to sharpen that tooth.



You will know where to position the tooth because you will want the grinding disc to come down, just butting up with that tooth. Don't worry. You will see how this is all done, once you sharpen a couple of teeth. The only problem I thought I had was to somehow mark my beginning point with the first tooth, so I would know when I had sharpened all of them.



This is what I thought, anyway. However, that was not the case at all.



You will know when you have reached the last tooth to sharpen because you will see the polished, fresh metal on each tooth you have sharpened, as opposed to the dull finish of an unsharpened tooth.



(3) the direction you put the chain in the slot that holds it while the teeth are being sharpened is in the opposite the direction the chain goes on the chain saw. At least, I think I am correct on this.



(4) if you are going to attach to a table, make certain your chain will hang freely underneath and be able to be manually rotated.



I decided to bolt my chain saw sharpener to a cinder block, instead of a table or vise. Then I put 4 more cinder block underneath it, so it would be appropriate height. Or put the cinder block on a table.



This worked out quite well. Only thing was I had to find about a 4 inch to 4.5 inch bolt long enough to go through the foot of this device and the cinder block, on the front of the device.



I used regular toilet seat bolts for the other two bolts for the back.



The 4 inch to 4.5 inch bolt has to have the same head as the original bolt. You will see why this is, when you take a look at the original bolt that comes with it. You will have to loosen two Phillips screws to

get to that bolt.



If you are going to use a cinder block to attach the sharpener, as I did, you will have to knock out a portion of the cinder block with a cold chisel, so the chain will hang such that it will be able to be

manually moved through the holder.



Now, my chain saw sharpener is portable. All I have to do is get my 2 wheel, push truck and I can take it any where I want where there is electricity.



(5) when you press the button on the machine for it to start sharpening, I believe you want the grinding wheel to just touch the angle of the tooth. This will produce a few sparks.



It doesn't take much to sharpen each tooth. Hold the handle down, until there are no more sparks. This will indicate that tooth has been sufficiently sharpened.



Wow! This machine really sharpens! I just used it. It really works!



No more taking my chain saw to a shop for them to charge me $15, just to do something I can do myself.



This sharpener is going to save me a lot of money and time. And for the money it was definitely a very good buy.



Whenever it comes time to purchase new chains, I will keep a record of how long they last from now on, using my new sharpener.



Really happy I bought this.



Hope I have helped someone with my thoughts.



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Steve Miller - steve miller, funny


I found this book quite fun It looks like a sour-grape review here. The author has some laugh-out-loud comments and seems to be frank, and fair.



Admittedly, I am a film buff, so a book like this is very entertaining indeed. And, unlike many of the other in this theme, touches on some of the modern bad films.



One of the funniest parts of the book is a "They Really Said It" section. The author pulls out a line, or lines, and you can tell, even in the "context" of some off-base plot, the words are just wrong.



If you have a love of film, or know someone who does, this is fabulous! I am getting a couple for people I know. There's several areas that will interest different kinds of enthusiasts, which makes it a great gift. 150 Movies You Should Die Before You See

I'm not certain what traumatic childhood event is required but there are some of us who grow up with a decided love for bad cinema. The more inept and inconceivable it is the more relished and appreciated it is. For these strange souls, and I count myself among them, a pinnacle moment is starting at the screen and wondering how a million dollars and a years hard work could have resulted in a scene so inept that the purely rational mind boggles, threatens to run away, and insists you do something more productive with your limited time on earth. When its contortions are finished you are left with a special kind of laughter and pure joy that takes you back to your childhood innocence.



Like a man with an alien symbiont implanted in his brain, those of us who share this strange affliction are motivated to dig through the refuse of Hollywood find these pestilent treasures and then share them with as many unsuspecting victims as we can find. Steve Miller, a kindred soul, has done exactly this with "150 movies you should die before you see".



The book is most akin to a field guide, giving you a brief overview of each film in little informational tidbits. Each begins with the principle credits, a paragraph of plot summary, a description of "why it sucks", a one to 5 thumbs down rating, "crappies" awards for notable badness, a sample of bad dialog, a couple of little known facts about the film or its principles, and finally a trivia question pertaining to the film in some way. All this is done in about one and a half to two pages and is sometimes accompanied by the movie poster or a still from the film.



Steve Miller is good at concise writing, giving you a feel for each movie in a quick paragraph or two and highlighting what it holds in store for the prospective viewer. The only problem with this brief format is it is difficult for the author to really delve into the horrible grandeur of any given picture and build to a comic crescendo. Miller must either gloss over the highlights or hit us hard and fast with unexplored adjectives leaving you wondering if they were truly deserved or not. More time with the authors thoughts as to why it sucks would have led to a more entertaining read I think. As it stands, to taste the full foulness of any given offering you will have to endure it first hand or do further research in the writings of other brave souls.



I found myself most drawn to the two trivia portion of each overview and had most of my "Wow, that's amazing," moments while reading those and testing my trivia knowledge. Here the format seemed to prompt the author to dig deeper as where in the summary and review sections it seemed to only hold him back.



The films are organized into chapters which serve to break up the book and each section briefly explains the criteria under which the films were selected for it. The justifications vary from the film subject, to where it was made, to the budgets lavished on these turkeys. Honestly I found the organization a bit confusing with two chapters dedicated to big budget duds and a final chapter reserved for the worst of the worst but featuring films that would fit well into the other headings. They do a good job breaking the book into readable chunks but aren't so useful to zoom in on what you want to find.



The scope of films selected is one of the book's strong selling points. Unlike many chroniclers of bad film, Miller chooses as many modern clunkers as he does relics of the distant past giving you a broad overview off all that bad cinema has to offer. He should also be credited for trying to reach beyond his own personal criteria for badness and taking an objective look at what repulses people from cinema. Many bad movie buffs have a sweet tooth for the offensive and outrageous but Miller acknowledges these as faults for the general viewer. As a result, he includes a few films considered cult classics by many as well as films that clearly are intentionaly well crafted weirdness that just goes too far for the mundane movie goer.



Some reviewers are wont to object loudly when Miller skewers one of their sacred cows and explains "why it sucks" but Miller goes out of his way to explain his choices and notes in the forward that among this collection are some of his all time favorite films. It takes some humility to recognize the bad in what you hold most dear and I salute him for that... even if he is totally wrong about Kung Fu Hustle. ;)



All in all the book brought me great enjoyment as an fan of the genre of terrible film by taking me on a tour of bad cinema I'd only heard of in whispers and rumor. It is like a great hall with mysterious doors promising many forbidden pleasures and it is a great place to start on a bad film odyssey. If you want to expand your horizons in bad film, 150 movies you should die before you see is perhaps the best available modern guide.

I received a copy from a friend as a gift. The chapters titles were funny on there own. The authors reviews of the movies kept me laughing and groaning. While some of these titles I haven't seen, his satire and humor made me want to check them out. Everyone has there own favorite bad movies including this writer.

I liked how each entry had a "Why it sucked", favorite quote, single entry quiz and tidbits of other random trivia. My favorite was chapter 15 "Test your stamina!"

I groaned at the movie titles alone... I can't wait to try to sit through one of these un-recommended movies



I've got this book sitting with my coffee table book collection and every time I have people over it's the first coffee table book they reach for now. - Steve Miller - Fun - Funny'


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Iphone 4 - iphone, elago


I got this recently for my iphone 4, because it looked good in the web page. This is a piece of junk and not worth more than a dollar ! Do not buy this product as it scratches the phone and dirt gets accumulated because of the porous pattern. Buy the MiniSuit iPhone 4 Skin Case (chrome/gray/smoked...) instead. elago S4 BREATHE Case for AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4 (Black)

I have bought about 11 different cases, iSkin, Belkin, Apple Bumper, Incase, you name it. This is by far my favorite and the one I have been using the last couple of weeks.

While many others provide better shock protection, this one is the slimmest and sharpest.

It definitely goes well with iPhone 4 design and slickness. Its design also allows effective heat dissipation, which is key on a compact phone like this.

It looks very elegant. I would recommend to use it with a very slim back screen protector (not provided). at least, that is how I use it. I have the Power Support anti-glare for the front screen and a cheap film protector for the back that came with another case.

Once every other week, I remove the case and wipe it to remove the dust - no a big deal.

BTW: customer service at Elago is outstanding. There was an error on my order and, first they replied within 20 minutes to my email, and took care of the problem in no time. I will definitely buy the case in silver, as well.

Summary:

Pros:

-Look and feel: slim, perfect cuts, no sharp edges

-Packaging: little is more. Just one clear bag for the case, the case and... nothing else.

Cons:

-Shock protection: very little, if any. Being fair, my daughter has dropped my phone a couple of times, nothing big, and no even an scratch.

-No screen protectors (front or back) which in most cases are cheap and you end up buying a quality one somewhere else anyways.



For this price, just go ahead and get it.

Bought this case while waiting for my free case from Apple. It showed up promptly, and fits well, looks beautiful in the phone, however, it isn't well made. I managed to chip the case while on my phone in my pocket on the 3rd day I used it. Case hasn't chipped any more since, yet, and is still functional, the backing on the case is exceptional, as it is very easy to hold, without being either too sticky, or too smooth. All in all, I like the case, but it having chipped just when I placed my un-adorned hand into my pocket will prevent me from purchasing a similar product from Elago.

GOOD:

1. This is a beautiful case. My favorite design of any iPhone 4 cases I have seen.



BAD:

1. Durability. I do not care about protection as much as beautiful design and execution which is why I purchased this case. The issue however, is that this case cracks along the edge that holds the phone in. This makes for jagged edges, snagging on clothes and an inability for the case to stay on the phone. I have purchase 2 of these cases and the first one lasted 3 weeks and the second one only 2 days!



2. Customer service. I emailed Elago after the first one broke hoping they could help me out. I never heard from them. I sent another email 1 week later and nothing. I decided it wasn't worth my time since it was only a few dollars and ordered another. That one failed in 2 days. I emailed them again and nothing. I really love the design but the quality of this one is flawed. I would NOT buy unless you are looking for a disposable case.

The Breath case for the iPhone 4 is just what I was looking for...almost. The look is good, very sharp. The texture of the material is also excellent. This will not slip from your hands. The downside? It does not always want to stay on the phone. The nature of the design means that it will have slight problems staying on the body of the phone. All round good case, very good looking, but not perfect.

I've now gone through 2 of these cases, just to make sure I did not get a defective one. Both times the case chipped around the edges by the front of the phone. The phone was never dropped, just simply placed in a front pocket.



Overall it had a nice feel/grip while being lightweight and stylish. However, since it cannot stand up to daily use, I would highly recommend another product.

This case is one of the best looking cases for the iPhone 4 in my opinion. I've tried 4 or 5 other styles and they just didn't look as good as this one. Feels great in the hand as well. It leaves the side buttons wide open and is thin enough to fit in my docking station which is not supposed to work with a phone case. It also has a thin lip above the level of the front glass, so if you lay the phone face down it's protected.



I live in the desert where it can be pretty dusty, and I've only had to remove the case once every month to wipe out any dust that's collected below.



I've had no problems whatsoever with scratching. I double checked after reading the reviewer who complained of scratching and all of the edges of the phone were scratch free after having used it for 3 months.

I have purchased a number of different cases/bumpers (Apple) for my iPhone 4. This one I have kept on the longest and have been using day after day.



Some of the others started to show wear within days. Others didn't feel 'right.'



This one is great. It has little holes all over which help the phone keep cool when it gets warm.



So far so good.



The one thing I don't like about any of the cases I have purchased so far is that you can't put the phone in the Apple dock with them on. Not the case's fault. Just an observation.



All in all I like this case and it does a good job. Feels good to hold and is lasting more than some others i have used. Has a nice lip to help protect the screen when you lay the phone down screen side down. - Iphone 4 - Iphone - Elago - Breathe'


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