Thursday, 23 June 2011

Ipod Nano - ipod nano watch band, ipod nano watch


I have decided to review this product, since there are no other reviews worth reading, and since it is actually a fairly good buy. The choice can be difficult, because on average this product is more expensive than the other running docks for your ipod.



Firstly, let me say that I have only had mine for a day. I have the 6th Gen Nano. So, I cannot give any feedback at this stage regarding how this product will wear. I will try to remember to return in a month or two's time and post an update. Also, time from buy to receive was about a week, so I cant identify with the other comment about the lack of shipping.



- The product looks good, and is essentially exactly how it looks in the photo. The Nano fits pretty much perfectly. However, if you have a silicone cover on your nano it will NOT fit.

- It is easy to get the nano in and out, and because of the clip on the nano, when its in, it is secure, and therefore wont fall off the watch. This means its not the kind of "cover" where once its in, its in forever.

- The screen of the nano can be easily rotated to have the clock face, and the menu etc interface in the orientation you desire.

- The headphone jack of the nano points UP YOU ARM when the ipod is docked. I find this to be quite convenient as I use mine for running, and therefore want the cable pointing up my arm

- NB one: The docking platform between the two straps is PLASTIC (not metal). I believe this will have pro's and con's, given that plastic will wear better with the sweat, but may not last as long. Potential concern here. However, the plastic does appear sturdy, so will let you know how it goes.

- The size of the watch strap, and the holes make it possible to fit almost all size arms. I am a fairly big guy, and it fits me comfortably. However, if you have mammoth wrists, you may run into trouble.



Post comments, and I will try to answer them. All in all, a good product that is (imho) freaking cool.



UPDATE: March 10:



I have been using the product for about a month and a half. I used a small file to round the edges of the platic platform onto which the ipod attaches, as they were quite sharp and snagged on sweaters etc. My ipod fits snuggly into the platform, and doesn't move around. The plastic platform still looks good.



The silicone straps dont show any signs of wear yet, and I use my strap principally for running, so the straps receives a lot of sweat. Btw, if you use for running, get yourself a set of these babies: Sennheiser Adidas PMX 680 Sports Earbud Headphone with Volume control & Neckband. They are incredible, and dont move an inch when you run. iWatchz CLRCHR22GRY Q Collection Wrist Strap for iPod Nano 6G

I had always thought that a small mp3 player could always be worn best on the wrist. Clipping it to a band or cuffing it to your bicep wasn't always the most comfortable, secure fit. Obviously, the market wasn't out there for this idea until the 6G Ipod Nano came along. Before, the small size pretty much limited the total song capacity to about two, and there was no option to securely fasten the player to the wrist anyway- they were still too bulky.



This Nano, with its optional clock display-was made for this wristband (and vice versa). I got this watchband as a gift for my wife after getting her the Ipod for Christmas. The fit is tight and secure. The instructions are nonexistent- if you need to adjust the bands to facilitate positioning the Ipod (to not only display correctly but to have the headphone jack positioned correctly as well, you will have to study the pieces and intuit what needs to be done. Not a problem for me- but I am smart:)



In the end, with a little extra effort on my part swapping the bands around- this turned into an appreciated gift. My wife wears the Ipod daily as a watch. All that is needed is to plug in the headphones and the Ipod reverts back to its original purpose- only secured to the wrist (the headphones are positioned to run up inside shirt sleeves, helping to keep the cords from flaying around wildly when working out).



So yes, this is a very good product. No instructions in this case won't merit a mark down because any adjustments are easy to figure out and don't require extra parts/tools to accomplish. Once adjusted (and this may not be necessary for you) this watchband is well-made and obviously manufactured to fit the Ipod securely and attractively. This product complements the Ipod so well I expect Apple will come out with something similar to it, soon.

The part that holds the nano is flimsy and poorly made.



Problem one: very rough edge that hangs out beyond the nano.



Problem two: the whole band depends on one very thin piece of plastic underneath the nano. The piece broke after about 2 months of daily use.



The bad was great and very comfortable, but the piece that holds the nano is terrible. - Iwatch - Ipod Nano Watch Band - Ipod Nano Watch'


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Speaker Systems - portable speakers, blackberry


Quick Review-

Pros: Pound for pound this is the loudest speaker and has best bass response.

Output is an impressive 3.8 watts which is rare in a package this small.

Comes with adapter for use with Sony and Samsung phones as well as a 2.5mm adapter.



Cons: The cable is only 3 inches so it will be right next to the audio source. It's only a problem if you pick up your phone or mp3 player often thereby lifting the speaker as well.



Thank you. iTour-POP Ultra Portable Rechargeable Speaker for iPod, Sansa, Zune, iPhone 4, BlackBerry, HTC EVO, DROID, Samsung Wave, Galaxy S

This tiny thing arrived just before our last trip to Reno and it wound up getting put through the wringer. When we arrived in the room, I unpacked it, plugged it in to my Blackberry and started rockin'. It was that simple. No batteries required. ALL of the music I played, like Zeppelin, Santana, Black Sabbath, etc came through CRYSTAL clear and so loud the neighbors were pounding on the wall. That's no B.S. I also love the Blues, and all of that sounded fine also, the guitars, drums, vocals and bass all come through. The secret to getting full bass reproduction is to place the speaker on top of a table or dresser with a thin top so the vibration causes a bass amplification.

For the price, this one little speaker will provide totally realistic sound reproduction without ANY buzz or static sounds, and it fits in your pants pocket. Unbelievable.

Very pleased with this little speaker. The difference in sound quality going from your blackberry to this is amazing. The speaker actually does sound like it is in stereo. It is also very loud and crisp. The battery stays charged for a long time. I bought this to use at my desk while studying for school and I must say it is perfect.

After seeing and hearing the sound of the I-Tour Pop speaker, I was sold. So much so that I've already ordered 5 of the speakers for all the young adult children in our family for Christmas. I've been surprised at how many uses I've found for it, I've used it with my laptop in the kitchen, and attached to my iphone 4, I've used it in the car, put it on the ledge in the kitchen above the sink and watched movies while doing the dishes, and carried it from room to room while I've listened to Pandora. Its tiny and has really decent sound for something so small. The rechargeable battery is a great feature. Very good value for the money. I am a very pleased customer.

I read all the reviews before buying this product and it definitely does everything it states.

Portable. Exceptional sound for such a small device that fits in the palm of your hand. It packs easily.

I even use it while getting ready for work and take it from room to room. I do have a Bose unit

and can compare the sound truthfully. Great buy.

If did a thorough review of all the rechargeable speakers systems, both the small and the tiny ones. I decided for this model and a X mini II capsule. Both had good reputation and ratings, are rechargeable and seemed to be loud yet with acceptable sounds quality. With so many reviews for the iTour POP I was wondering if these reviews where actually true...well, after trying both, and evaluating how the sounded, I ordered two more iTour-POPs and decided to do away with the X Capsule Mini (while good, it doesn't even score close to the sound of the iTour).



Pros

- Expect to be surprised by the sound quality considering its size

- Hours of music with one charge

- Much better build than the average capsule: more solid that the alternatives

- Sound processing gives some kind of fill effect. Doesn't seem mono at all!

- Not at all expensive

- Easy to transport (no exposed parts that can break)



Cons

- Audio cable seems fragile. I would have preferred an audio input so I could use my own cable.

- Audio cable is really REALLY short (like 6cm or 2 inches)



It really sounds AMAZING for the size. It just seem the right compromise between quality, size, price and build you can find. This unit is not at all a toy, but a seriously sounding device enthusiast, nerds, techies and grandma will love. If don't expect it to compete against your $200 Bose (it won't!!!), but do expect something that sounds rich enough to be pleasant and not only "mini", then this marvel is as good as it gets.



Fede

I purchased this item as a speaker companion for my Motorola Droid phone and absolutely love it. It is small enough to carry in my suitcase when traveling, and powerful enough to project the music in a room.

I was amazed at how well it sounded.I have a plug for my Sansa Clip to charge from a wall plug and it fit this. So I didnt have to recharge it from the computer. The charge lasts for at least 6 hours. It connects to my mp3 just like the earplugs do. The sound did not distort when I has it as loud as it would go on my mp3. I am just very happy with this product. It is great to take with you traveling or use in a room at home. Just what I was looking for. No batteries to worry about. - Portable Speakers - Ipod Speakers - Usb Speakers - Blackberry'


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Digital Audio Cable - toslink, cable


Amazon markets this cable under several different headings. You will notice that there are a large number of sellers mentioned. What I discovered is they are not all sending similar cables but, in fact, the cables sent from different sellers differ dramatically.



The picture of the cable shown is an exact photo of the cable sent to me by Eforcity including end cap straps. I had first ordered a cable without checking and got one from SF Planet which was very thin and fragile looking. I contacted SF Planet and even emailed them a photo of the cable they sent and they said this was the regular cable they always send. They offered to refund my money but I have decided to keep the cable for the reasons cited below.



Out of curiosity I checked all of the reviews that had been written and found a wide divergence in experiences with the cable received by the customer. That made me really curious what was going on so I decided to order a cable from Eforcity to see what it was they were sending. As mentioned above the cable they sent looks just like the photo.



I then began to wonder if there was any audible difference between the Eforcity cable and the SF Planet cable; the biggest question I had was signal attenuation. I set up a test comparing a 1,000 cycle test tone with a Radio Shack sound level meter and set the volume control to generate 80 decibels on the sound level meter with the SF Planet cable installed.



I then left all of the equipment exactly as it was and substituted the Eforcity cable and got exactly the same sound level of 80 decibels with that cable as well. It appears the smaller diameter cable for SF Planet is not causing any signal attenuation.



Both cables plugged in and locked but the lock on the SF Planet cable did not produce as tight a feel as the Eforcity cable; that could vary on the hardware being connected.



Update 7-18-2010



A comment from Radio Guy helped me understand more of the nature of the Toslink cable; he pointed out that there was no problem with attenuation with fiber optic cables. I guess that helps explain the results when I tried my little test on the two cables.



I mentioned to him that I had tried to avoid optical cables in the past because I had read the digital coaxial cable was better and more reliable. This optical cable was a matter of necessity as the Toslink output was the only one available. 6 FT Digital Audio Optical TOSLink Cable Optic 6ft

The picture does not represent the product the vendor sends. The picture looks like the heavier duty Opticla cables that are made by Belkin, Monster, and some other companies. What you get is a thin about 1/8" OD cable. It works, but it does not Click firmly into Optical Digital sockets and is not likely to withstand much stress over time. You get what you pay for. If you want better, I'd suggest the Belkin cable.

Works just fine as I'm getting good sound, but I noticed it doesn't "click in place" as solidly as the version I bought and returned to Radio Shack. Since it works fine, I'm fine paying way less than the $17 RS wanted (and do note this was considerably lower than the $50 ABT wanted).

The item looks nothing like the picture in the ad. The thickness of the wire in the ad looks a lot thicker and better quality and what I received was a cheap material that has a thin flimsy wire with no protection plastic cap that is attached to the wire so you don't lose them.



My item looked nothing like the ad and it's JUNK, never going to buy from this person again.



"Buyer Beware" the product that I purchased and received was nothing like the item that I receive. This is a "Scam" and they sold me and others a cheap product that does not match the image or description of the thickness.



Apparently I'm not the first this has happened to, others have received the same cheap falsely advertised product too.

I just receieved this cable, and one end is actually a TOSlink male end, but the other end is a 3.5 style male! it actually fits 3.5mm females.



I will put up a picture of the ends, so you'll know not to get this and it will prove this cable will not work!

I don't even understand why people would waste money going to best buy to pick up an audio cable, when you can grab one on amazon from 50 different vendors at a bargain price. This is another one of those cables that deliver the same sound quality like the cables at best buy, but without the price tag.

This product works great. It does what it is supposed to do. Why would anyone spend $15 or more for a cable that they could get for about $3 including shipping? It delivers that dolby digital sound from my tv to my surround sound system. That's all I care about. - Toslink - Cable - Optical Audio - Digital Audio'


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Workout Music - waterproof mp3, aquatic mp3 player


Just wanted to pass along to other potential buyers and product researchers, that this MP3 player exceeded all my expectations! It is simple to use and sits snugly on the back of my head clipped onto my goggle strap. The sound is surprising! I mean I really thought that this player would be of cheap quality, but boy was I wrong. I have been looking at other under water MP3 players, but for the money, this one has them all beat. As the other reviewers have mentioned, the only thing that I found to be useless was the "over the ear" retainer clips for each ear bud. These may work for some, but depending on the wearers ear size and shape, it may not fit well. I removed mine and had no problems getting a seal in my ear. Keep in mind that these ear buds are made to stay dry and require a dry ear canal for the buds to work. They make an air tight seal with the rubber ridges on the buds to seal out any water. This may be uncomfortable for some, but it just takes a little getting used to. The sound is incredible once properly fit. Other conduction style models work by transfering the sound through your skull and not through your ear, however when you lift your ear out of the water while taking a breath, the sound drops out, which I think would be rather annoying. When these plugs are in, a small vacuum is pulled in your ear when the seal is made. As I said, this feels weird at first, but you get used to it easily. This vacuum seal almost completely blocks out any other sounds. This is great for listening to the music but may be a problem if someone was trying to call out to you. You will not likely hear them, they seal that well! All in all, I HIGHLY recommend this player to anyone who wants some music or a good beat to swim to. It will make your lap swims fly by. Cheers Speedo AquaBeat Special Edition LZR Racer 2GB MP3 Player

I got this one because of the better reviews compared to the non LZR version, but I believe they are the same, except that the LZR one has 2Gb of memory instead of 1Gb.

Pros: the player is really small and light, it attaches very easily to your goggles and you don't even notice it. The sound quality was good, much better than what I expected. For some reason they sound much better when they are under water (I would not recommend them for running, biking, etc). The earphones are comfortable and very rarely did water leak in and had to stop swimming, dry them and insert them again.

Cons: the player doesn't have a shuffle mode, so you might get tired of the same sequence after a while, and find yourself manually jumping songs as you swim, unless you have the time to order the songs on the mp3 in advance each time you want a different sequence. But, the worse part was that one of the earphones stopped working after four times. Because I liked them while they last, I am tempted to give them another shot and buy another pair.

Btw, as people already noticed, the earclips only cause trouble (at least that was the case for me), so I just removed them.

I swim 1500 meters 3 times a week

I've always wanted an mp3 that could go under water, but never knew of any until I discovered this product

Since I've had my player I've been swimming between 2000 and 2500 meters 4 days a week. My workout is great!

The product got shipped to Montreal within two days. Excellent.

Very easy to set-up. Since you have no screen, it helps to use the Speedo software to make sure your songs play in the order you want them to play.

When I first used the earphones I was disappointed since I was trying to use them with the ear guides that are attached to the actual speakers. Those plastic guides don't help and prevent a proper seal. Once you take them off, you'll be able to push the earplugs in properly to create a proper seal. I recommend using a bathing cap that goes over your ears to keep them in place [...]

Warning: When you pull out the ear buds it happens that the rubber bud will stay in your ear. The first time I freaked out since I couldn't get them out. Since then I've learned to take out the earpiece slowly by moving them up and down to break the seal. I was thinking of gluing the rubber to the earpiece but I'm afraid to block the sound. Just go slowly when you take them out.

Blues works best to me when I'm alone in my lane and rap gets me going when I need to keep up the tempo when sharing the lane. To each is own obviously. Have a great swim!

After water killed two ipods in H2O audio cases, I bought the speedo aquabeat. At first I thought it was great. I swim 6 days a wk so in about 5 months the aquabeat died. It is still under the warranty because I bought it in Feb 2010. I emailed speedo aquabeat customer support they said to send it back and I would get new earphones. Well the earphones were not under the 1 yr warranty, the player was. It took forever but finally I got a phone call from someone w/an accent that I had a hard time understanding, i.e., "press the reset button." After testing the device he sent it to me. I was very glad to have it back even if it had Christian religious songs on it (what if I was another religion?) Anyway, after 5 swims it died again. He called me and told me to press the reset button which was in a hole so you could not even see a button. I followed his instructions. Played the device 2 hrs then charged it. The next day it did not even last a lap. I have written 3 emails asking them to give me a refund or a new one because it is under the warranty. No answer.

Sent it back again a few wks ago. As of 10/13, I have received nothing. I asked them to replace it since they won't do a refund or send me a new one. Their 1 yr warranty on the player means they will send a replacement!



It came back and now I use it when my Lavod MP3 player goes out. It has been working. I still have not deleted the Christian songs...

This is my first waterproof MP3 player so I have nothing to compare it to, but I Love it!!! I did some research on the internet before selecting this one and this one had a lot of good reviews. It sounds great underwater and above water and is so easy to use. It is simple: on, off, forward, backward and volume. You can easily control it without looking. It sits on the back of your head attached to the goggle strap. If you do need to adjust the volume or skip a piece of music you can just reach back and do it while swimming-no need to look. I swim for over an hour almost every day and this MP3 player makes my swim time so much more enjoyable. I love it and would highly recommend it to anyone who spends a lot of time in the water. Oh, I also use it on land sometimes and it works great for that too. - Waterproof Player - Swimming - Waterproof Mp3 - Aquatic Mp3 Player'


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Compact Camera - compact camera, powershot


In short, this is a great camera in a very small package that produces good results! I wanted a small portable camera with HD video capabilities that I could take with me when I did not want to lug around my DSLR (Canon 40D + lenses) and this little gem fits the bill perfectly.



This camera replaced a Canon PowerShot SD780IS (Black) that I returned due to constant audio noise (hum) while recording video. Rather than risk getting another defective SD780IS with the same issue (many seem to report hearing the noise/hum), I decided to upgrade to the latest Canon PowerShot SD1400IS (Black). I am happy to report that this camera has no such issue with audio when video is being recorded.



The picture quality of the SD780IS and SD1400IS is roughly the same and on par with what one should expect from such a small ultra-portable camera. Going from 12MP to 14MP is a wash as the sensor is the same size and results are very similar. I have posted several shots of flowers under the "customer images" section of the Canon PowerShot SD1400IS 14.1 MP (Black) and also uploaded several 100% crops of each image so pixel peepers can see the detail that this camera produces.



Let me be clear, anyone that thinks this camera is going to produce anything close to the quality of a DSLR is fooling himself or herself. There is no way that this small of a package (3.6 x 0.7 x 2.2 inches ; 4.6 ounces) can produce the same image quality as a DSLR. If image quality if paramount, one would be better off considering the Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Digital Camera, but you will lose the HD video capability, some portability and spend more money. When I want extreme quality, I simply take my Canon 40D + lenses with me and shoot in RAW.



The Auto mode is smart and I think there is more happening behind the scenes than one would expect. If one takes the same image (same ISO settings, lighting, shutter etc.) in Auto and then in Program mode, the results are similar, but I think the Auto mode wins nearly every time. I have no way to confirm this, but the Auto mode seems to have different compression algorithms depending on the subject and can produce a less noisy image at higher ISO than Program mode can. Inside shots are good but I wish I could set an ISO range to force the Auto mode not to exceed 400 ISO.



Tip: If you are getting blurry images, remember that the minimum focal length is much less 5cm when at 28mm and significantly more 50cm when zoomed in to 112mm. So, if you are trying to get the camera close to your subject, be sure to gauge your zoom/subject distances properly otherwise your subject will be out of focus. Perhaps this would have helped the 1 star reviewer.



Final items of note:

1. There is no viewfinder and quite honestly, the small viewfinder on the SD780IS was useless so I do not miss having one. The LCD is bright and works great even on bright days.

2. There is no optical zoom while recording video, only digital zoom, so one has to decide on a zoom length before starting to record. This is a non-issue for me as many people overuse zoom and usually would have been better off just recording a static shot rather than making me dizzy with shaky-cam + zooming at the same time.



Bottom line: This is a fantastic pocket camera capable of decent images with HD video recording as a bonus. It is small enough that it will get taken everywhere enabling capturing of all those special moments. I would highly recommend it to anyone, so long as they realize the limitations inherent to ultra compact cameras. I hope this is review is helpful.



Update: I forgot to mention that one should be sure to get no less than a "Class 4" SD card (Class 6 would be even better) to prevent any video recording issues (missed frames etc.)



Update 2: Still loving this camera after six weeks of use, I particularly like HD video capabilities and use it all the time. The .mov video files make for easy import into Apple iMovie for editing and produces great results. At a recent event, I was able to get some very nice pictures in low light without using a flash in AUTO mode. I was really surprised at the quality achieved in such hard shooting conditions. Best results are had by not zooming too much as there is less light available (f-stop changes when zoomed). If you are noticing blurry shots, try to zoom less and get closer to your subject.



Update 3: I just ran across the recent announcement of the Canon PowerShot SD4000IS (Black) 10MP, it was just released and the list price is currently more than the SD1400IS but the new 10MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor looks very promising for decreasing the noise that is common in sub-compact cameras. The SD4000IS also has HD video capabilities with the addition of stereo sound and can be zoomed while recording video along with a new "Super Slow Motion" video function and a faster f/2.0 lens. It will be interesting to see what users think of this new camera in the coming months. I hope this update is helpful. Canon PowerShot SD1400IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Black) - Powershot - Canon Digital Camera - Digital Camera - Compact Camera'


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Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Kindle Covers - kindle 3 cover, leather


I had purchased this because I loved the Targus Truss ereader flip case I purchased for my Nook at Best Buy for almost $40 which had the same flip-style. While the Targus case was beautifully made, it was also larger, heavier and didn't fit the Kindle very well, even though it claimed to fit the Kindle 2, Kindle 3 and the Nook. It did, however, fit my Nook perfectly. Perhaps this was a good thing, because I found that I actually like this one better and it was significantly less expensive!



I love this style of flip case because the cover is designed to flip around to be used as a flat base to stand the reader on rather than using a swing out arm. I like to read in bed, and this allows me to place it on my stomach or chest while still having a relatively stable, flat base which other flip-type cases do not do. You can also fold the cover of the case back on itself so you can hold it in one hand if you prefer.



The case itself is well made, with tight, straight stitching and two VERY tight elastic bands at the bottom corners. It was a little tricky getting the elastic bands across the bottom of my Kindle because they are so snug. No buttons are covered by the elastic and, once you get the Kindle secured, it will not accidentally fall out of the case. There are two leather edge covers at the top corners. When I first got my case, the right one did not seem to fit as well as the left, so I took the Kindle out, manually maneuvered the strap to be the shape I wanted with my fingers by pushing out the edges and drawing the center forward, then reinserted the Kindle into THAT strap first, then the other and it seems to have resolved the fit issue. This doesn't appear to be a flaw, it was just initially creased the wrong way and since leather has a bit of 'memory' it merely required some manual reshaping to fit correctly. The straps are made of soft leather (think 'glove leather') so they are very pliable. Once installed, the Kindle lies tightly against the case, yet I am still able to fit my M-edge book light between the reader and the case.



The leather on the outside is soft and the suede interior will keep your reader scratch free. I also purchased a Decal Girl Matte Finish skin DecalGirl Protective Kindle Skin (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle) Quest (Matte Finish) and it compliments the case perfectly. The wide elastic band that secures the cover to the back to close it is tight enough that there is not fear of it coming loose, yet elastic enough that you don't have to struggle to close it.



The only negative point I can think of is that the case must be open to charge the reader or access the audio port and volume and on/off rocker button at the bottom of the device. I didn't deduct any points for this because that's not a problem for me, but you may want to be aware of this if it's an issue for you.



Final Note: The free LED book light that comes with this is a joke. It's cheaply made and the light is harsh and uneven. I wouldn't let the book light be a factor in your purchase, because you'll just want to purchase another one once you see how hard it is to read by. I can recommend the M-edge Luminator2 M-Edge e-Luminator2 Booklight for Barnes & Noble nook - White only because I own and love it. It IS pricey though, but if you're a night reader, it is a good investment as it is one of the only book lights I've used that provides even lighting.



Edit 12/4/10 -

My husband liked my cover so much that he chose to buy one for his Kindle, too. We now own two and they are the same quality. Acase Vintage Acme Brown Genuine Leather Case with LED light for Amazon Kindle 3 (Latest Generation)

I waited for awhile to buy a case for my Kindle because none of the ones I saw intentionally gave you the ability to stand it up. I like to eat and read, or just not hold it at all depending on how I'm sitting... and this case is perfect for doing anything while reading. It gives you multiple options for the angle of how you want it to stand up. It looks great, it's nice and puffy. After getting used to holding the bare kindle for so long this actually feels much more comfortable.



The only thing is that the leather has a strong smell, not a leather smell but processed/chemical kind of smell.

This case is so amazing. It's really comfortable to hold and I love the soft leather and all the cushioning it has to protect my Kindle. Originally, I'd purchased one of the Amazon leather cases and, after the metal clips caused the machine to reset over and over, I really wanted something lacking in any sort of metal. This fit the bill perfectly. I was tickled as well that the case reminds me of a vintage bowling bag. I've gotten a few compliments on it already, including one person with an iPad hoping they made a case like it for his machine.



The case gives you a little bit of bulk to hold onto while reading your Kindle. Personally, I like this because the Kindle, by itself and in one of the thinner Amazon cases, wasn't very comfortable in my hand. The thinness caused my hand to tense up for some reason (first world problem indeed). Even though the Acase is bulkier, it is definitely not heavier! I really surprised at how little weight this added. And no metal bits! The Kindle is held firmly in by the leather corners and very tight elastic bands - it's very well made.



As other people have said - toss the little light they include. The case alone is completely and utterly worth every penny. The light isn't worth the labor it took to construct it. It would be easy to clip almost any book light onto this case, so if you need one, plan to get it elsewhere. - Leather - Kindle Covers - Acase - Kindle 3 Cover'


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Newsboy Cap - e4hats, driving cap


I purchased this hat to wear out as a more stylish alternative to a baseball cap. It fits the bill perfectly and it couldn't be more comfortable to wear. It compliments just about anything I wear, so it's quickly become my go-to hat when I need a little protection from the sun. I highly recommend this hat! Brixton Men's Brood Hat, Grey Chambray, Medium

Sweet hat. A lot of hats in this style made by other brands look kinda stupid to me, but I'm happy with it. I actually have a small collection of Brixton hats. They know how to make hats right. If you're looking for a driver's cap, get this one.

I love this hat! I love it soo much I bought it again after I lost it in a cab, one drunken night. : Then I come to find that they have another color (Grey)! SO I bought it too, just in case I loose it again... NEVER! The fit is great, I have a big head and lots of hair and it looks fine. The snap in the front allows for a lower fit on the head. Meaning if you unsnap the button on the front, the hat can sit lower on your head. This is useful or situations where your hat my fly off from say a gust of wind... say in a convertible! This is good to keep in mind, it also give it a different look.

I bought this hat so I would have a more professional appearance when I walked into businesses. It's done just that and more. I've even received compliments on my hat. I am going to have to look for more hats like this. - Driving Cap - Hat - E4hats - Hats'


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