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I don't know if you have done a lot of shopping for a quality all leather belt lately but they are expensive. Yes you can find belts for this price but most are NOT all leather even though they might look like it. I know since I have 2 of them now that are starting to fall apart in just 4 or 5 months. I do have a quality dress belt that I paid over double the price of this one, but it has lasted for quite a few years now with hardly any sign of wear.



This is a all leather belt, I could not find any indication that it is not. It's extremely attractive for casual wear and looks like it will last quite a while. The buckle is fairly heavy with a pewter finish and well made. The belt felt a bit stiff at first, but seems to be softening up the more I wear it. Although it is all leather " probably cow hide " it is not as soft and attractive as some of the leather used on the expensive or designer belts that are out there.



This belt had a treatment called oil tanning or chamoising , where stiffer leather is infused with various oils to soften it. The early Indians used this type of treatment for the clothes they wore to make them soft and wearable. You can feel the oily texture on this belt, but fortunately nothing has come off to stain my clothes.



Amazons photo is deceiving as to the color of the belt and the buckle. After you finish reading this review and hopefully give me a thumbs up on it, go to the product page and check out my photo under customer images. That is the actual color of the Belt and buckle.



Also the width of the belt is wrong. They have it at 40 MM wide when it is actually closer to 38 MM which translates into 1 1/2 inches wide. I don't know why they cant give us this in inches to start with. Who the heck knows or even wants to know what a MM " Millimeter " is. I had to look it up.



As to the stated length:: My belt is 4 inches longer than the actual stated waist size, enough to go through the two loops with a inch or two to spare. The fit for me could not be any better.



When I first bought it I thought the name Columbia indicated it was possibly made in South America, but no it's just the company name. This belt is made in " You guessed it " CHINA.



I hope I don't have to eat my words of praise for this belt 6 or 8 months down the road. I guess time will tell. I'll keep you posted if anything goes bad on this belt.



I recently purchased this Columbia Men's 32mm Oil Tan Guatemalan Belt which is thinner " 1 1/4 in wide " and a little dressier. This is also an excellent belt. Please check out my review on it, Thanx Columbia Men's 40mm Oil Tan Leather Edge Belt,Brown,36

I had to buy this belt in a larger size and was pleased with its quality and durability. The leather is thick (to hold in my husband's gut), the buckle seems sturdy, and the finish on the leather makes it appear high quality. Recommend.

The belt that I received is a very nice belt but as far as the color goes it doesn't look anything like the picture, and if I had known this before hand I wouldn't have purchased it. The belt is actually quite a bit darker and not at all shiny. I only wish Amazon was selling a belt that actually looks like the one in this picture; then again they might be if the other advertised belts' pictures are off as much as this one is.

I bought this for my boyfriend as a gift. As a size 42, it was a little over the normal 40 he wears, but I got it just to be safe. It's a good quality belt for a good price but even the 42 barely fit. I would recommend getting a couple sizes bigger. Maybe it stretches a little over time, but I'd still order a size or 2 up.

This is a nice casual belt for jeans. It oiled finish makes it look older than it is... which is ok if that look is what you want. If it gets too beat up looking, just wipe it with mineral oil (like horse tack) to clean it up a little and bring back the original look.'

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2-line Corded-cordless Phone - 2 line phone, panasonic cordless phone

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I needed to replace my old Panasonic 5.8 phone system. The old handsets had been dropped too many times, battery life had dropped to nothing and none of the replacement batteries were worthwhile.



Onto this product, however.



Reading the other reviews I was afraid that my GSM phone was going to cause it to drop calls. Fortunately that was NOT the case. I've had my GSM Moto Razor sitting next to the base and next to a handset and had no drop (some static, but no drops) when receiving a call.



The range is fantastic. Areas of my house where my phone used to lose connectivity are clear as a bell with the new phone.



A really pleasant surprise is the battery. Demonstrating some unheard of common sense the new device uses 2 AAA rechargeable batteries instead of a proprietary battery pack.



Summary:

Pros:

Good clarity

Great range

AAA rechargeable batteries

Corded handset on the base



Cons:

none so far... Panasonic DECT 6.0 2-Line Black Corded Cordless Phone with Two Handsets (KX-TG9392T)

This phone is a decent choice for a 2-line cordless phone. The corded base station is a nice plus and sound quality is excellent. Range is pretty good too.



However, for me, the negatives of this phone were a deal-beaker. The phonebook has no speed dial numbers and it takes multiple keystrokes to get into the menu to look up numbers to dial. Likewise, accessing the caller ID log takes multiple keystrokes to see the log. Both should be single key access from the idle mode.



The voicemail indicator is via text on the screen, not the light on the top of the phone so I often missed seeing waiting messages. It also seemed the VM detect was flakey as I often had messages and the phone did not display them.



The ringer sounds and volumes are poor. I use this in a office environment and the softest ringer is quite loud and there is only one normal electronic ring sound (bad design for a 2-line phone!)



Finally the biggest problem of all - the cordless handsets will randomly go "dead". After speaking about this with Panasonic they told me there may be a problem with iPhones interfering with the handsets and making them go dead. They said there were other reports on the internet of this being a problem but had not concluded their study. Since I'm an iPhone user, I guess I won't be a Panasonic phone user.

I own the KX-TG6502 2-line and 5.8GHz handsets. I first replaced them with the Philips dect 2-line SE6591B/17, which although a beautiful looker, was a tough sell for my workgroup because of the menus and feature set. I returned it to Amazon and bought the DECT version of the Panasonic to increase range and decrease AM bleed from a local broadcast tower.



In response to a previous poster who said the range on this Panasonic is not as good as its 5.8G counterpart, I found that the KX-TG3932T range was improved for the first week of ownership. I thought we'd solved range issues by upgrading, and although calls sounded fine at my end, the other party heard intermittent stuttered and garbled speech. Within a few days of ownership both handsets started to display erratic behavior. Callers said we sounded underwater with or without speakerphone. It wasn't subject to the same interference from a nearby AM transmitter as the 5.8GHz version, but something was interfering with it...I don't own an iPhone but we use two UMA Blackberrys that may have been the culprits. It seemed to come and go with atmospherics or other unknown variables. With this model I sat at my desk next to the base and several callers said they couldn't understand me...that's when I said send this one back, the Philips was a much better sound.



In Philips vs. Panasonic 2-Line DECT the differences are: adding a contact to the Philips syncs both handsets, whereas the Panasonic takes more steps. The Philips range is hands down better and more crystal clear. Both are very similar, yet I like the feel of the panasonic better. the volume on the 5.8 Panasonic and the Philips DECT were both better than this model, plus this should have the sync-to-address-book usb cable function that other panasonic models have offered.



Physically I like the decreased weight of the handset, the great sound, and the superior ergonomics, but your mileage may vary. Once I passed 30-40 feet and a couple walls it was worse than the 5.8 version. Though it lacks some advanced features like talking caller ID, color display, or custom rings, it is a good replacement for 5.8GHz technology...just not for our setup. I hope the next version is better.

I purchased the base station and 4 additional cordless phones from Amazon this past summer. I selected this model because we have two lines coming into our home; the first line is for family and the second line for business.



The good news is that the audio quality is excellent, the range is impressive (work perfectly over our 5 acre hobby farm), and they go for weeks without recharging, the intercom function works well, and they could not have been easier to setup.



The bad news is base station and the cordless phones selection of assignable ring tones do not match, at all. You also have to program them into each phone one at a time. If someone changes their phone number and you want their ring tone to follow them, you must edit their profile on every cordless.



Another problem is when the phone rings at night, the numbers light up, but the answer button does not, and it is small and hard to sense by touch, making it necessary to turn on the light, which does not go over well with ones mate.



This product is not ready for market, and definitely NOT what I would expect from a heretofore well respected company like Panasonic.



I would have sent them back had I not mistakenly recycled their boxes. - Panasonic Cordless Phone - Dect Phone - 2 Line Phone - 2-line Cordless Phone'

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Ipad Screen Protector - screen protector, ipad

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As an iTouch owner, I had used a clear screen protector with generally good results, although there were a very few bubbles that weren't really a distraction once the device was in use.



I had pre-ordered an iPad on the first day that they became available to order and knew that with the much larger screen, I would definitely need a screen protector.



My iPad arrived today (April 3rd) and I immediately attempted to install one of the three "Premium Crystal Clear Screen Protectors" as son as I removed the iPad from its box.



The method of installation was basically the same as for the iTouch screen protector that I had previously used. First you peel off one side of the backing with a tab. You then place the screen onto the iPad screen, trying to do so without leaving a lot of bubbles. I tried as best I could to align the screen hole over the iPad button and then slowly applied the rest of the screen moving from bottom to top. Unfortunately after applying the screen and then removing the outside of the clear screen with the other tab, I was left with a LOT of bubbles.



Hoping to do better I repeated the process using the second of the supplied screens. My efforts the second time were a bit better in terms of a smaller amount of bubbles, but then I noticed a piece of yellow lint that had been left by the supplied yellow cleaning cloth that I had used to wipe the iPad screen. When I tried to remove the lint with the cloth and replaced the clear screen back onto the iPad screen, there was a noticeable smudge.



I was now down to the last of the three supplied screens and repeated the process again except this time I discovered that when applying the clear screen to the iPad screen DIAGONALLY starting from the bottom and moving toward the top, you can do so leaving almost no bubbles at all. You will also need to be make certain that the sides of the clear screen and the iPad screen are aligned exactly or you will be left with a long bubble down most of one side.



After going through all of this trial and error, I was finally able to have a clear screen in acceptable condition with only a few bubbles. I only hope that readers of this review will learn from my own initial difficulties and not have to use all three of the supplied screens before arriving at a satisfactory result. 3 Pack of Premium Crystal Clear Screen Protectors for Apple iPad

This product works great once you figure out how it works.



At first glance it looks like 2 pieces stuck together that you have to pull apart.

It then appears that you should apply the thin one to your iPad. wrong.



The thicker side still has an invisible piece stuck to it.



You apply the thicker piece smoothly over your ipad and then squeeze out the few bubbles you see.

rub the whole face now to get the invisible layer to stick.



You then Peel Off the thick piece and you will see that another layer is present on your iPad.



This would have been nice to include as instructions but no instructions came with the product.

I would say that is pretty rude considering you cannot even see the piece that will be used.



So I bought the pack of 3 and got my last one to work. I figured it out on #2, #3 was perfect.

I've read most of the reviews for this product and it seems like the complaints revolve around installation. I too went through two before setting the last one down perfectly with virtually no bubbles. Start at the top and make sure the paper tab lettering is facing the iPad. Pull slowly from underneath and you will see that it lays is self down virtually with no bubbles. I just purchased a second set so I have them ready for when I damage the one I just installed.

I've applied this type of screen protector in the past (on my iPod Touch, Nintendo DS / DSi, and my PSP). Using the tips below, I was able to apply this LCD screen protector 99% bubble free. I was actually pleasantly surprised I was able to do this since it was by far the largest screen protector I've ever applied.



The instructions that come with the package are not very helpful. Below are mine. Hope they help.



INSTRUCTIONS / TIPS

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1) CLEAN the surface of your iPad. Use a microfiber cloth and even use a compressed air can if you want to be sure. Position yourself or a light so that you would be able to see ANY specs. Any leftover specs will raise the screen protector and will give you a bubble that you CANNOT remove. Keep the iPad's screen OFF so you have a better chance of seeing any specks.



2) First remove the plastic envelope/pouch that directly contains the screen protector.



3) Without removing and of the backing, place the screen protector with the hole over the iPad's circle button. Now you know exactly how much leeway you will have.

Also make sure that the circle is popped out of the screen protector.



4) Find something flexible and semi-rigid to push away the air bubbles. You WILL be getting air bubbles as you apply the screen protector. The trick will be to remove them as you apply the screen protector. With smaller screen protectors, I've used credit cards. But in this case, the screen is bigger. I've found that the plastic Staples cards you get in the mail (the ones that the size of postcards) are very helpful for this task. Your second choice may be a credit card or the very thin, plastic window of a cheap picture frame. Whatever you use, make sure it has a sizable straight edge and no sharp corners (You don't want to puncture the screen protector).



6) Peel away a corner of the backing (The side labeled #1). Don't peel the whole backing off. You'll need to touch the backing in order to reposition the screen protector if necessary.



7) Continue to peel the backing but keep it minimal. You want just enough so that you can position the hole over the circle button. If you don't get it the 1st time, remove from the iPad's surface as little as possible and try again. Be careful to avoid getting any dust on the iPad's screen at this time. This is why it's good to keep as much backing on as possible.



8) After you have adequately centered the hole around the circle button, begin to slowly peel the Side 1 Backing while you use your flexible card to push away any air bubbles. Push the bubbles to the EDGE of the screen protector. If there are bubbles that are difficult to get rid of and if you're certain that's it just a bubble and not caused by specks, then you can gently remove as much backing as needed from the iPad's screen and try again. TAKE YOUR TIME.



9) Hopefully you've managed to attach the screen protector with minimal bubbles. Continue to push away as many bubbles as possible.



10) Now you need to peel of Side 2 Backing. But since the screen protector is already attached to your iPad screen, you will need to be VERY careful and slow. It's possible that the quick removal of Side 2 Backing can lift the screen protector off of the iPad screen and cause air bubbles. If there are air bubbles, use the flexible card to push away any air bubbles.



That's it, you're done. Sit back and treat yourself to a new app.



CONCLUSION

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I liked the fact that it includes 3 screen protectors. I was able to succeed with my first one but it's nice to know that there are backups.



I didn't like the minimal instructions with the package (and the Engrish spellings). This item is very cheap. If it were more expensive, I would expect to get a flexible plastic card for getting rid of the air bubbles.



The screen protector itself has a slightly oily residue. When your iPad is off, you can see it. The residue is not visible when the iPad is turned on. - Screen Protector - Screen Protectors - Ipad Accessory - Ipad'

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Musicians Friend - home recording, stand

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What's not to like? These mic clips are heavy duty plastic and they were inexpensive. I've used them for quite some time now and even after crushing falls onto the concrete they're still going strong. Like I said, inexpensive and heavy duty. Two of my all time favorite attributes. I recommend them highly. Musician's Gear Heavy Duty Basic Mic Clip

Not happy with the sellers description or the product. The description says "Heavy Duty" which makes you assume that it's a regular hard plastic Mic Clip, but it's not. IT'S RUBBER!!! It sucks. Used it a couple times and it's hard to slide the mic in and I can see after a couple more uses how it's probably going to need to be taped because the swivel will become very loos cause the rubber will wear down quickly, and flex. IT'S FLEXIBLE!!! Who uses Flexible Mic Clips?!!! Make sure you don't buy this and get a hard plastic clip instead.

This is a very great clip! and it is also surprisingly cheap!!! its plastic and seems very durable! you can make it a little tighter by tightening the screws on the side and it makes it stay in place easier. over all, great clip.

The clip is solid and strong.



A word of caution, it barely fits the fatter "Band Hero" microphones. We got it to work, but a slightly larger clip would work better. Most standard mics are narrower than these game mics, so it shouldn't be an issue for those.



I can't vouch for "Rock Band" microphones.

It was a very fast shipment. The clip feels sturdy and not cheaply made, but the only problem I had was it does not hold none of my microphones (which was totally my fault because I should have check the description carefully). Please make sure that you have a thin body frame mic before purchasing this clip. - Home Recording - Audio - Stand - Musicians Friend'

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Att Dect 6 Cordless Phone - dect cordless phones

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Set up is easy, all units have great sound quality-- does not sound like you are in a tunnel like some units. Good range of use-- I have the main unit on main floor and another unit downstairs in the basement (40-50 ft away and downstairs) and the downstairs unit works just the same as the main unit standing right next to it-- great sound quality. No interference noted from any other electrical equipment. I am very satisfied with the units. Also, Amazon's was the lowest price I could find for the same units anywhere. Arrived in 3-4 days. Very satisfied overall. AT&T DECT 6.0 White/Grey Digital 3-Handset Answering System (EL52309)

For the price, this is a decent phone that doesn't interfere with my wireless router.



My biggest two problems with it:



(1) When you press MUTE there's a very small indicator in the display; it's too hard to see, so it's clumsy if you're not sure whether or not mute is on.



(2) There's no port for a headphone. The normal audio is so-so and the speaker audio surprisingly good, but I might not have bought this phone had a realized it didn't have a headphone port (because I like to be hand-free with headphones).



Other than that, it's certainly a decent phone, and well worth what I paid for it. It is strange that it doesn't have a speed dial, but the directory feature is easy enough to use. Even without looking at the display, you can just push the DIR button the appropriate number of times (say, 1=Police, 2=Fire) and press the Phone button to place a call.

Good phones, well constructed, decent sound, full feature set, fair price. I'm very satisfied.



And the best part? THEY DON'T LOOK LIKE SOME CHEAP KNOCKOFF CELL PHONE, unlike every other landline phone currently on the market. For one, they're not black/grey -- because who wants a black phone hanging on their white wall? (And seriously, what happened to product design in this market segment? The designs are atrocious.)



My only complaint would be the lack of a clock battery, requiring a re-set of the internal clock anytime the power goes out. Seems an unnecessary oversight.

Maybe AT&T sent me a device that had already been rejected, but this phone, nicely reviewed by others, is a dud and I look forward to replacing it. Despite all the usual features it has poor sound quality which is what you most need in a phone, right?

Simple to hook up, simple to use. Never read the directions, the phone is self explanatory. Absolutely Love this phone. It took me a long time to get the phone I wanted. It had to be an AT&T, have at least three phones, an answering machine, speakerphone, and had to be white. I did not want a silver or black phone. This phone had everything I wanted and works great too !!!

This phone is inexpensive and poorly constructed. Inaddition the company that markets thru Amazon makes it difficult to return. I return the product and it cost me a total of shipping both ways plus another charge I did not understand cost about $28. To me it make sense to go to stores where you can pick up the phone and

check it out.

I was thinking of getting this model (on Ebay) at at an incredibly inexpensive price.

However, after calling AT&T to inquire about "speed dialing"... "THERE IS NO SPEED DIALING" on any AT&T 6.0 digital phones!

Speed dialing for frequently called numbers can usually be set for numbers 1-9 on the key pad.

The phone was intended for my 83 year old mother... any older person needs speed dial in an emergency and these phones do not have it!



Ridiculous to pay money for a phone with no speed dialing function/s. - Dect Cordless Phones'

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Yoga Accessories

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I recently read about this product in a magazine, and ordered it since I liked the idea of using a product to clean my yoga mat that was designed specifically for that purpose. The 8-ounce size is a really large bottle, and just a few sprays on each side of my mat and some wipes with a paper towel leave it smelling and looking fresh and clean. I can easily see this bottle lasting at least eight or nine months, even if I use this a few times a week.



I also ordered this in the "Soothing Citrus" scent, and was surprised that it didn't really smell like citrus at all. The list of ingredients should have warned me that the bergamot, frankincense, and patchouli oils would not give this a citrus-y scent, and those three smells were definitely the dominant ones. If you're sensitive to strong smells like I am, however, you should find that the smell dissipates really quickly after you spray it on and wipe it off. I didn't notice the smell at all after about a minute.



Overall, great product!



UPDATED ON 10/5/10: Just wanted to add that I've been using this to clean my exercise equipment (spin bike, boxing bag, etc.), and it works great for that purpose, too! Manduka Mat Renew Yoga Mat Spray, 8-Ounce Bottle (Energizing Gingergrass)

I am in love with my Manduka mat! It is durable, sticky, reliable, and just works! I wanted to invest in a cleaning product and this one is made for the mat. I have enjoyed using it and while a bit expensive, it is good to know I am taking care of my Manduka....If you don't want to buy this exact brand, I am sure you can find comparable brands for cleaning your mat, which is the most important thing!!

I bought this when purchasing the Manduka mat. I have used it a few times to help get the 'slick' feeling off the new mat, as well as to clean it. It dries quickly, doesn't leave a residue, and has a great smell!

I practice Power Yoga that causes so much sweating during the class that mat towel is requirement to avoid slippage. Even with mat towel, mat cleansing after practice is definitely recommended. When I started purchasing towels Manduka was one of the brands I stuck with. Soon enough, I wanted to treat my yoga mat(s) with good cleaning solution, so when I came across Manduka brand yoga mat cleanser, I could not pass it on. Great news is that Manduka stands by its brand reputation. I bought cleanser with lemongrass smell and it cleans my mat wonderfully while leaving a pleasant fragrance that lasts. I am sure I have found the right brand of cleanser for my yoga mats (I definitely have more than one!). Seller shipped product quickly.

I bought this product as upkeep for my Manduka Pro. It leaves a very light fragrance on the mat - barely noticeable, really. It cleans well after a typical Anusara class. I practice in the park once a week, and I just clean my mat in the shower afterward. I'm not sure why they would market this as a mat "renew(er)." The thing I dislike about the Pro is the slick surface when it's new. Don't worry, this spray does NOT renew the Pro's slick surface.

I use this spray each time I finish up my fitness work, whether I've done yoga, plyometrics, etc.

I spray this on, wipe it down, and let it dry with the mat flat for about a half hour [I have an exercise room at home, so I have this luxury] and then roll my mat up and store it.

This spray imparts a nice, clean fragrance and helps to clean my mat, so it is ready for the next session.

This spray works great on my manduka mat. Pleasant scent, but very faint and doesn't last, which is a plus for me. Spray on and wipe off, easy, not messy. I would highly recommend this spray mat cleaner.'

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Training Suit - training suit, sweat suit

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I just recieved this product two days ago and it has already ripped at the knee(The entire seam ripped). I do not workout hard so I know it was not from the way I workout. I was very disappointed with this product. I would of just went to wal-mart and spent 7 dollars less for a sauna suit that will last a little longer. Altus Athletic Thermal Training Suit (Large/X-Large)

This is a great fit and it hasnt torn so easily. It was worth buying. I was skeptical of buying at first after looking at the reviews but I decided to try it out anyway since my current suit is ripped apart.

No complaints so far but I am only doing cardio in this suit and lifting small weights.

I had this for less than two weeks when it tore at the right knee. If you only want a sauna suit for one week, this is the one to buy, but if you want one to last longer than 7 days, my suggestion is to look else where, pay a higher price for a more quality product.



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