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Buying this projector was one of the best deals I have ever gotten. High resolution even in a decent amount of light. 2000 lumens is the truth and keep in mind that is the same as a professional high quality projector. You can hook up cable television, rca component, and hdmi all at the same time. This is just like having an extremely light weight and mini big screen tv. I didnt expect this projector to be so advanced. Read every input just fine and even has a fast enough input speed to play all your video games. For this price you are buying a projector worth twice the amount. Also just as a plus I received it one day in advance of the earliest estimated delivery date. Another great thing is that it comes with every cable you need to go ahead and hook up all your electronics. Advanced HD Port ready LCD Projector,1080i Resolution HDMI input,Playstation, Xbox, DVD, cable/satellite tv

This thing works GREAT!!!



Easy Set Up took some getting used too. you Must project from the center in order for it to work! also it is Easy to adjust but it takes some patience to get the perfect picture!



Over all Great!! would buy it again, It comes with an extra Bulb!!

I purchased this projtor based on the mostly positive reviews. First of all please note that this is NOT a HD projector. It simply accepts HD signals via HDMI for example and the video signals are being downsized to VGA picture quality. Furthermore, the colors are completely off. I was debating with myself if it's worth it to send it back and get another projector and asked friends who were over and the verdict was that this hurts their eyes. Do your research and be aware of these factors. If you want a better picture, then simply go with a name brand.

This projector has been a solid investment for me. The multiple inputs allow me to connect satellite, Xbox, computer and even an RCA-input device. (currently the satellite feed is not working, but there is a possibility that this is due to a bad cable). The picture quality is excellent (but a bit washed out in the daytime, so cover your windows), the sound that I route through it and back out to my speakers (there is an on-board speaker that does a decent job) is great. The fan is a little loud at times, but the sound from whatever video source I have connected usually drowns it out.



And on top of all that, the projector shipped from China to my front door in Ohio in under 2 days!



Overall, this product has been a joy to own.

My 50" Widescreen 1080i Rear Projection Television finally bit the dust. Since I recently purchased an LCD T.V. for another room, it was not an option to purchase another one here. I did a lot of research into projectors and decided to give this one a try. I found video's of this unit being played online as well as numerous reviews. The price is what caught my eye initially. After doing the research on some of the higher end models I could see that the replacement bulb on those models were extremely expensive. The great thing with this unit is they include one extra bulb. Additional bulbs are inexpensive compared to others. Also included are all the cables needed for hook up including an HDMI one. I thought with the extra bulb and all the cables needed it was a great overall value.

I had medium expectations on the quality as I was unsure on what to really expect. Out of the box I plugged in a standard DVD player and projected onto a white wall. The picture was amazing. I think 100" would be the maximum before getting too pixilated. I played around a bit between the 70"-80" range. I then put up a white sheet on the wall. The picture was much clearer, image sharper, and colors more vivid. I then decided to bite the bullet on a wall mounted projector screen. I purchased a 70"x70". Once I got it mounted it was night and day versus the white sheet on the wall. I hooked up my Blu-Ray player and now I was truly impressed.

The unit is used mostly for gaming purposes and those nights where you want the movie theater experience. To date I have not had any problems with the unit. I ended up buying a bracket and mounting it to the ceiling.

The only negative experience is the sound of the fans. Negative in the sense you have to get used to them and I can tell you that you forget about them once you start playing or have a movie on. I have a 7.1 audio system hooked up so for me it is easy to get past the initial start up.

The whole set up of projector, projector screen, and wall mount came to $298. That is far less than an LCD/DLP replacement and was exactly what I was looking for!

This equipment does not work as the seller describes it, the control does not work, it is of poor quality, a function only works when connected to a computer, the signal does not work with TV, video and audire no HDM, the equipment is of poor quality , lost the money. request a refund of my money and asked me to do some tests with the remote computer does not work, do not recommend it to anyone.

The resolution wasn't I expected. Title says 1080i, but I tested it out for the first time,it only says 720i and I couldn't make it any better. I had an HDMI cord plugged in and it still do anything. Overall, its an okay projector, nothing special.

I mostly use the projector for video games, but it's decent for movies as well. It's no Epson, and it lacks in the 'options' department, but for a little over $200, I can't complain. I currently have it projecting a 90" screen, and it looks good at that size.'

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Sharpener - electric, pencil

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We've had this sharpener since April of last year, (purchased it off E-Bay.

It's a nice and handy little sharpener, and it does the job quite well.

It's a bit on the loud side, but then again, it's electric, so what do you expect.

it seems quite durable though.

It has fallen off my nightstand two or three times, and it still runs and sharpens perfectly.

One issue, though, that I'd like to adress, is that ever since shortly after Boston pencil sharpeners became X-ACTOs, many of the models which are powered by a transformer have been boxed with an incorrect or slightly incorrect voltage one.

While it's not an extremely major flaw of many of these types of sharpeners, it is something that I'd like to put out there.

If your sharpener seems to be running a bit slow and not sharpening as good, chances are, it came with a 6, instead of 12 volt transformer, and many of these sharpeners are 12 volt units.

And while it is a simple fix, just hunt up a 12 volt and correct miliapereage transformer, many owners of these sharpeners are not aware that this is perhaps why their machine isn't running as optimum as expected.

But all in all, if you can find this unit cheap enough, and can deal with the transformer issue, this is a nice little choice, if you don't need a heavy or continuous duty machine. X-ACTO Standup Mini Electric Sharpener, Mini Vertical - Silver (1724)

This baby REALLY puts a sharp point on your pencil. Perfect for drafting or home use, but I'm a little nervous about some of my more problematic students having a pencil this sharp... ;)



It's held up well in my classroom for months now, so should be quite the performer in home or office.

Hey, this is a good sharpener! With one little push of the pencil it puts a fine point on the pencil and the taper is very even. What more can you ask for?



Well, some dummie will probably complain that it is no good for colored pencils or crayons (or eyebrow pencils) because it chews them all up. DAH.

As of the first day of owning this, I've sharpened a lot of pencils and am very happy with this sharpener. I am perturbed, though, that Amazon sent me a USED one. It looks all banged up on the outside and has someone else's pencil shavings inside it. What were they thinking? :(

This is a nice little sharpener. Doesn't take up a lot of space. "Top loading" is nice, because you don't have to clear off what's in front of it to sharpen your pencil.



The shaving well is pretty big, and it is very easy to take off the cover and empty it out. In the product photo, the removable well cover is the whole dark plastic (approximate) square on the front. The cover to the well is see-through, so you can also tell when the well is getting full.



This sharpener is not as noisy as our other electric sharpener. But it is also not as strong. You cannot jam your pencil into the X-ACTO Standup Mine Electric Sharpener, you need to be a little gentler than with a full-sized sharpener. For this reason, this sharpener may not be the best choice if you've got young children using it.



It is very nice, however, for my daughter in her dorm room. Compact, easy to use, easy to clean.

This is my first electric sharpener. But I think it is very powerful, easy, very quick and convenient to use. We prepared 24 pencils in several minutes without a problem.

Do not forget to close tank tightly to make it work.

I had doubts (as always) but decided to try it anyway.. and I'm glad I did. The sharpener is relatively quiet (not library-quiet though), rather compact, does the job well, takes 3-4 seconds per pencil to sharpen from new condition. I'm very careful with what my kids touch as far as equipment, but I let me 6 y.o. try sharpener and she was very excited to go through the entire box of pencils for school in a matter of minutes. I definitelly recommend it for home use. - Electric - Personal - Pencil - Light'

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Planer Knives - jointers, jointer knives

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I purchased this item a couple of weeks ago and used it to set the knifes on my Minimax combo jointer, planner. I'm not ranking this item very high because although it is usable, it is also very cheaply made. The dial in calibrations are more eye candy than functional indicators of feeler block adjustments. You will be wise to use a piece of metal the same thickness of your blade height to set the feeler block height with.

Here is how I accomplished an accurate adjustment of the two jigs.

1 - take a piece of flat metal the thickness of the height your blades from the planner head. (Refer to the specs on your planner for that dimension)

2 - place the metal on your jointer table or a flat metal surface.

3 - set your first jig on the table so that the feeler block magnet is above the metal. Make sure that your locating magnet blocks are resting flat on the table and the magnets are secure.

4 - the piece of metal should be attracted to the feeler block magnet but turn the turncap till the metal with the feeler block magnet make contact with the table (Make sure that the clamp bolt is loose before performing this step)

5 - Once the feeler block and piece of metal are tight against the table tighten the clamp bolt.

6 - Remove the jig from the table and the metal piece from the jig.

7 - Using the same piece of metal repeat these steps. Now you can setup your knifes.

Please note that the photo for this product is also incorrect. The jig is not for the jointer tables, it is for the cutter head. Make sure that when you set your knifes that they are set on the cutter head with the locating magnet blocks flat against the head. Then adjust your table after the knifes are set with the jig (if you are setting up a jointer). You perform the table adjustment using a straight edge and a dial indicator. This jig was not designed for that purpose.

I don't know how long these will last, but the parts for building your own jig are there, if the plastic body of the jig ever breaks down. If you have the money, I would invest in a better set. MLCS 9397 Jointer Planer Knife Setting Jig

I purchased this product without reviewing the jointer manual. I saw this product and purchased it because it seemed to me, after looking at the alternatives on the market, this was the best. While a did not actually use this product when it came, it did seem to me to be a well made product that certainly would set your blades correctly. It turns out that my jointer had springs under the knives and came with a simple device for pushing the blades in while it kept them at the right height making the purchased product unnecessary. - Jointers - Planer Knives - Jointer Knives - Planer'

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Tomtom Gps - mp3, maps

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I bought this to replace my 2-year-old TomTom XL 340S, mainly because I wanted lifetime map updates which were not available when I bought my XL. I hooked both units up in my car and drove around for an hour to compare them. A couple obvious differences are that the VIA units are slightly thinner and lighter than the XL series, and the VIAs have a slightly better screen, although honestly I could barely tell the difference. Diagonal lines are a little less jaggy on the VIA if you look closely, but the increased resolution does not make much difference. The font size is slightly different as well. The font for the current street is a little larger on the VIA, but the font for the next street to turn onto is slightly smaller, which you can see in the screen image on this site. The street name is green and white and meant to look like a highway sign. The fonts were perfectly fine on my XL, and they are fine on the VIA as well. One thing that they changed, and I think this is new for the VIA line, is that when you are approaching your destination it will tell you if it's on the right or the left. With previous generation TomToms you could see which side of the street your destination was on by looking at the screen, but it didn't announce it audibly. It's a slight improvement, but not a big deal in my opinion.

As far as navigation, the two units were pretty similar when giving directions. I noticed that in some places the Lane Guidance screen would kick in on the XL while it did not on the VIA. I think they have tweaked the software a little after realizing that there were times when Lane Guidance was coming on when it wasn't really needed. Also, I noticed at one exit that the XL said to exit and "go straight on," (although the screen showed a left turn with an arrow) when in fact it should have said exit and turn left. The XL got it wrong, the VIA got it right. Again, that was probably just the result of improvements that have been made to the software in the last two years. Also, the XL would say "take the exit toward Erie, PA" (spoken as "pa" as in "papa"), whereas the VIA just said take the exit toward Erie, and didn't mention the state. It's kind of pointless to say the state in that instance, so just saying a city and leaving it at that is fine.

And now for the best feature. The reason I would not consider any other brand of PND right now is because TomTom is the only brand with the excellent EasyPort Mount. I only use my PND when I travel by air and then rent a vehicle. In my opinion, having the mount built-in to the unit is great. It is much easier to pack and carry than it would otherwise be with a mount that is a separate piece of hardware. I've had no problems with the EasyPort Mounts on both of my TomToms. They work great!

I didn't want the traffic or Bluetooth options, so I went with the "M" instead of the "TM" and the 1405 instead of the 1435.

Overall this is a great PND. I highly recommend it to anyone who takes along a PND for use in rental cars. The EasyPort Mount is excellent and makes for a compact and easy to transport device, and TomTom is the only company that offers it. TomTom VIA 1405M 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps

I just bought this a few weeks ago and sent it back within 3 days. Why?



1. Lifetime maps code was invalid at the TOMTOM WEB SITE. I called customer support and they wanted me to scan and send the UPC, The original packing slip, and the plakard with the original activation code before they would do anything. Woa, stop! This was a BRAND NEW PURCHASE with a bad code in THEIR database. I expect a solution and service, not suspicion and hoops to jump through. Customer Service gets 1 star because I don't want anyone to think I skipped it.



2. Nothing in the POI db. I tried it a few times as is and it didn't even find simple things like older restaurants.



3. Wouldn't find satellites until I plotted a route. I wanted to know where I was 1st, kinda handy to have that info when out of town.



4. The VIA won't synch to the full client on the desktop. This acts more like a rushed to production BETA.



AVOID! Get the Garmin instead. not enough letters in the word "sucked" to properly emphasize the suckiness of this product.

I recently purchased the TomTom Via 1405, 4.3 inch GPS unit as an upgrade to a 2007 vintage TomTom One, Third Edition. I was planning an extensive road trip through Canada and wanted something a bit newer, faster and bigger. I also wanted the "lifetime map updates" which are a popular, inexpensive addition at the time of purchase now-a-days. The purchase through Amazon was a piece of cake - as usual.



Some impressions - the unit is light, well put together and starts up fast. However, I noticed right away that even with the screen brightness turned all the way up, this unit is noticeably dimmer than the old TomTom One. On the dash, in the right lighting, it is very difficult to see. I never had that problem with the old unit. Second - the power plug has changed from the widely available, familiar "Mini-USB" to the less available "Micro-USB". Also, the port is in a recessed hole, making some aftermarket charge cables difficult if not impossible to use. The included non-coiled Micro USB power cord is quite long. My dash mount is about 15 inches from my cigarette lighter plug so I have about 3 feet of extra cable to deal with. I have tried two different coiled, shorter Micro USB 12v power cables but neither have worked properly with the unit. One I had to shave down quite a bit to get a proper fit but it still would not work right. On the old TomTom One, you could use just about any Mini USB cable to power it.



Another annoyance is that the unit, when mounted on the dash (not hanging from the window) causes the "L" ended stock cable to point up in the air before making a 180 degree turn to drop down to the cigarette plug.



The new mount is totally built into the back of the unit. My experience is that the rubber suction cup gives up it's grip long before the unit quits working. I am making it a point to un-stick the mount every time I park the car for more than a few minutes. It does not look like this suction cup will be easy to replace. The mount itself seem to hold well on a clean surface although it does not place the unit very far from the windshield. Any radical angle causes the side of the frame to touch the glass.



The Via units also use a new software interface to connect with TomTom for updates, etc. I do not like it compared to the older TomTom Home software. The new interface is a connection to a web page. It does not allow for remote operation of the unit, like the old TomTom Home did and it is confusing to install updates, initialize your map subscriptions, etc. It took me several tries to get my lifetime map subscription up and running and it felt like I happened on the solution by accident. Thinking back, I can't remember what I did to get it to happen but after several attempts, it just worked all of a sudden.



For those who are familiar with the older TomTom units, the new interface is nice. It now shows street and POI's in proper style - no more all lower case names, etc. The map routing is quick and easy to understand. A frequent route I take is now listed correctly the first try in lieu of the custom routing I used to have to invoke to get it to work on the One series. The POI database is up to date for the most part and quick & easy to operate. Complicated interchanges are now displayed in a clear, temporary display which give very precise lane guidance, etc.



All in all - I still like the TomTom units. I was quite surprised at some of the steps backward I feel the new units have taken however. I think TomTom has to work on the software interface and would like to see the Via units incorporated into the older TomTom Home stand alone software package... - Mp3 - Maps - Gps - Large Screen'

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American Song Book - american song book, gershwin

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Gershwin buffs, run, don't walk to get this book. Pollack has written the definitive study of both "The Life" and "The Work," as per his two fat sections.



Pollack's book is, for one, the first Gershwin bio that takes advantage of the discovery of mountains of original orchestra parts for Golden Age musical theatre scores in a Secaucus warehouse in the early eighties. As such, Pollack analyzes Gershwin's theatre scores closely just as classical music scholars can attend to Mozart or Haydn's works.



Earlier bios could only address the scores largely on the basis of the songs from each score that happened to be published as sheet music, with only a handful of the scores then existing as full piano-vocal scores or as latter-day abridged and heavily adapted recordings. But over the past two decades, most of Gershwin's significant scores have been recorded in full from the discovered materials, such that via these recordings as well as examining the original materials himself, Pollack can address the work as it was presented when it was new, i.e. chorus numbers, character songs not published as sheets, incidental music, etc. Given that musicals constituted the bulk of Gershwin's output in his short life, this alone makes Pollack's book invaluable.



In addition, some Gershwin bios have been written by people focused on pulling him down, devoted to revealing him as an undereducated, boorish parvenu (i.e. the ones by Charles Schwartz and Joan Peyser). Pollack's sleuthing and interviews conclusively demonstrate that these evaluations were incorrect: Gershwin pursued serious musical training throughout his life, it shows in his work, and socially, he was a beloved, charming person who was deeply mourned at his death.



Pollack has truly done his homework, such that just about any question one might have about Gershwin is exhaustively answered. For each show he chronicles not only the score and its critical reception in New York, but also its London and even Australian versions if there were any, all of the revivals across the US, and its recordings -- and he does this even starting with the obscure early efforts. He is equally thorough re Gershwin's concert music.



It should be said that those seeking further engagement with the raison d'etre of Joan Peyser's THE MEMORY OF ALL THAT, the story that Gershwin fathered a love child with a chorus girl and paid him and his mother off to keep it quiet, will not be satisfied. Pollack briefly addresses objections to that thesis from some quarters since Peyser's book was published -- but, in my view, neglects the rather damning facts that 1) said love child looks exactly like Gershwin and 2)was supported in his claim to have made regular visits to Gershwin's apartment by none other than Gershwin's valet. As such, one must consult various sources pre- and post-Peyser to come to conclusions about that issue. One suspects that Pollack, having been granted interviews from surviving keepers of the Gershwin flame, opted on that particular subject to step around giving offense. He is not to be faulted for this.



It should also be said, however, that inevitably of a work so dazzlingly complete, this book is not one most people would want to read from front to back. It is, in its way, a reference book set in prose. There are times when Pollack seems almost obsessive -- such as bringing vast study to bear upon locating the purchase by Gershwin's parents of a piano in precisely late 1910, or letting us know (based on a chance message from abroad) that OH, KAY played in translation in Sweden, or informing us via close examination of the original arrangement of RHAPSODY IN BLUE -- not later arrangements, but the original one, mind you -- that one player doubled on bass and tuba.



But this degree of obsession is what real scholarship is, and though for most it will be a book to jump around in than to read page for page, Pollack has given us an authoritative masterpiece. I am in awe of the man, and happy to have this one on my shelves forever. George Gershwin: His Life and Work

We usually apply the term genius to the subject of a biography. With the writing of Howard Pollack, one can also apply that term to the biographer.



When I first heard that Pollack was at work on a biography of Gershwin, I was saddened to think that he would be devoting his time to someone who had been the subject of so many biographies. I thought, what else was there to be said about Gershwin, but when I recalled the balanced and thoroughly considered approach he brought to his biography of Copland, I was curious to read what he would write. Not only was I not disappointed, I was overwhelmed.



Pollack does not question the actions of his subjects, he reports and tells a story, leaving the reader to make his or her own judgements. There is no attempt to sensationalize anything as he lets the facts speak for themselves. Pollack treats his subjects with the greatest respect without losing sight of their humanity. He brings great dignity to his writing and to his subjects.



His use of the language is transparent. You are never slowed down by his words. When he writes about music, Pollack has a remarkable ability to engage both the musician and non-musician alike. As with his volume on Copland, you sense he knows the music so well that he can intuit what the composer intended with each new work. He seeks out so much of the related material one would think he has devoted his entire life to the study of his subjects. You are aware of the detail, but not overwhelmed or encumbered by it.



I found the quotes from Michael Feinstein to be very informative. Feinstein, is not only the great exponent of popular music of the tradition of Gershwin, Kern, Berlin, et al; he is also one of the most informed in the music of that period. The time Feinstein spent as Ira Gershwin's assistant lends credibility to his perspective and recollections, and adds great insight to both the humanity and the music of Gershwin.



This volume is as close to an encapsulation of Gershwin's life and works as one could hope to find in words. - Musical Theater - Gershwin - Biography - American Song Book'

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Velvet Underground - john cale, lou reed

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I felt compelled to write this review after reading some of the negative reviews about this compilation. There are better books on the Velvets available (e.g., Uptight!), yet this volume is indispensable to anyone seriously interested in the Velvets and how they were perceived by their contemporaries. They are now, and forever will be, well known as cutting-edge, avant-garde artists who helped shape a unique sound in the rock and roll arena. But when the Velvets first hit the scene, not everyone "got it." And that is what this book documents. This is an exhaustive reprint of almost all the known writings about the VU, in chronological order, from '65 - '71. Peppered throughout are photos of concert posters, press releases, etc., as well as a well-researched discography of all known songs from the period (though such lists are always subject to debate among fanatics), and a handy index. Heylin is a fantastic writer, particularly his stuff on Dylan and Reed/Velvets. He plays the role as the editor of this book -- not the author -- and in this role contributes an interesting and enjoyable introduction. If you are looking for the definitive biography of the band, check out Uptight! If you already know and love the Velvets, check out this volume and see what the press were saying about them at the time. It's amazing what time does to perceptions. All Yesterdays' Parties: The Velvet Underground in Print, 1966-1971

all yesterday's papers _ clinton heylin



what more can be said about the velvet underground, that has not been already been written? Well, since my own point of view, very little or nothing, unless lou, john or mo decide to publish their own memoirs on the matter, which seems quite improbable. So meanwhile, here comes clinton heylin & decides to recompile most of what was written about them during their heydays. Long before they became a myth, at a time when they really stood for what they were, a simple n.y. city rock & roll band. So take a trip in time, be able to read & try to feel how it was first time around, when the velvet underground were pushing boundaries that most of the today bands have their backs to.

By clinton heylin i strongly recommend -bootleg! the rise & fall of the secret industry & from the velvets to the void-oids (the book that inspired please kill me)

This book is a thorough collection of press releases during the time of The Velvet Underground's years with Lou Reed. It's interesting to see the style and progress of rock journalism over that period. Not a lot of new information for Velvet fans, but interesting reading. - Lou Reed - Maureen Tucker - Doug Yule - John Cale'

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Nexus One Case - n1, otterbox

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This is, hands down, the best case you can buy for your Nexus One.



I've used other inferior cases and they can't even compare to this one.



Otterbox, in case you're not familiar with them, are a high-grade manufacturer of durable and waterproof cases for electronics, similar to Pelican. Their products are extremely high quality and extremely durable.



Features:



- All buttons accessible while in the case through the rubber overlays

- Protects even the buttons (rubber overlays as seen in the pictures)

- The back of the phone is protected by a hard shell, while the top and bottom (frequent impact points) are protected by soft silicone with a matte finish which does not attract skin oil, dust or lint.

- Comes with a screen protector included (use optionally if you have an existing screen protector from Zagg like I do)

- "Flaps" open to access the headphone jack and the Micro-USB jack, protecting them from dust and debris when closed



This case is fantastic - it feels nice and solid in your hand and fits absolutely flush with all parts of the Nexus One, preventing slippage and "poor fit" symptoms of other cases. Otterbox Commuter Case for HTC Google Nexus One

I love this case on my Nexus One. It is easy to remove if needed to access the battery and memory and sim card if needed. Very sturdy case with enough grip to keep the phone in your hand while on the move. Their is a soft touch silicone skin with padded corners and a hard plastic backing that goes on top in the back for more support. Also includes a screen protector that is easy to apply if you follow instructions.

I have just finished applying this cover onto my Nexus One and yes it is all that you've heard and more. It feels sturdy, the rubber is thick and does not leave gaps or cracks between the phone and the rubber case. On top of that the hard plastic keeps everything tight and the rubber from stretching so it's always nice and fit. There are "flaps" covers to cover your headphone jack and micro usb port, these covers snap in and don't come out randomly. All ports and microphones are accessible. So is the camera. Product gets 5/5



Shipping 4/5



The shipping and processing speed are so-so. I did NOT do expedited shipping or next-day so i expected 5-7 days. . .it took more than a week. I ordered another product the day after i ordered this and received that product before this. Be patient it's well worth the wait.



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This case is hands down the best case for Nexus One. It feels sturdy on grip but not heavy at all.

The only con I would say is that the front part of the rubber case seems a little thin especially where it covers the light sensor and the led charge status indicator, which has a high possibility to be torn off. Future buyers should consider this part.

Since receiving this product, the fit has always been loose at the top along the face. I at first thought that this was because I hadn't fastened the hard case properly, but after repeatedly refitting, it became apparent that it was never a proper fit to begin with. Shortly thereafter the case got a small tear next to the light sensor. The tear itself isn't a big deal, but the lift at the top of the phone is. It's not just aestheticly displeasing, but it limits the overall protection that the case should provide. All in all, the case still provides robust protection for my Nexus One, but the loose fit would certainly be a deal breaker had I known before hand.

This cover seems protective. However, I don't like the fact that the phone remains slippery. You can't sit your phone on a smooth counter because a slight tap and it will slide across the surface and land on the floor. I want something that makes it less likely I will drop the phone. This is the first most important feature. This case is protective, but it does not do much to prevent you from dropping the phone in the first place.



There is a much cheaper simple rubber adornment for the phone that I like much better. I owned that for a while till I dropped my phone and broke the screen. I went with this because I wanted more screen protection. I don't think this offers much more. It has a piece of plastic that gets stuck to the screen as scratch protection. But in all the time using my phone (about 1.5 years) without that protection, I never scratched it. I may end up selling this for change on ebay. Then I'll try the next model up. I hope that model offers more protection or at least a non-slippery grip.

The silicone sleeve fits well enough. However, the hard plastic shell doesn't protect any of the common impact points and doesn't prevent the silicone sleeve from sticking in pockets.



Do not use the cloth included. It has lint from the serrated trim, which leaves small balls of lint under the screen protector. The net effect are tiny yellow threads beneath the screen protector.



You'd be best off just buying the Otterbox silicone sleeve, rather than the upgrade (Commuter Case). - N1 - Nexus One - Otterbox - Google'

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otterbox Nexus One Case - n1, otterbox