Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Folder Accessories - smead, folders


I'm the kind of teacher who may lug a set of papers from school to home and back two times before they get corrected and graded, and needed a better way to keep them neat and organized- I love these because they have also saved several sets pristine even after an unfortunate incident involving a travel mug in my work bag. These are great! Inexpensive, transparent, colored, and sturdy. Now a staple. Smead 89501 Campus.org Poly Color Envelopes - 5 Pack, Assorted Colors

I liked them so much, I ordered a 2nd set. They do come in a 5 pack, in the variety of colors shown. They hold your standard letter sized papers, documents, etc...They do expand reasonably and are extremely functional. I wouldn't use them for everyday as much as I would for storing and organizing important papers (tax stuff, car stuff, etc..). I like that the poly material is of fair quality and transparent. And consider you get 5 for $3.50 with free shipping. That's not bad.

I purchased these on sale for storing insurance and other papers by calendar year. The string that is used to secure the flap is of good quality, I appreciate the see through aspect and variety of colors. Recommend.

These envelopes are great, except for one thing. The product description gives 2 inches as the expansion size, when it is actually 1 1/4 inches. Other than that, they are sturdy and useful for any number of things. They keep things clean and organized. Being transparent is a definite plus - you know exactly what each envelope contains without having to label them or open them and you can use the colors as a coding system.

i love these folders, very colorful, def a huge plus they are see through! however, this product got a four star from me because the material is flimsy, very thin feeling. i have been handling them delicately just in case they may rip, but otherwise very good and esp. for the price they're going for, it's worth it.

love the ease of these envelopes, also since they are in different colors I can sort my personal bills from important legal docs to company use etc. It can hold lot of documents/papers. The cost is very reasonable -- didn't find anything like this at staples or office depot.

Bought this as I have to carry different document for weeks in the backpack. These envelopes helps to keep my backpack organized.



Few months since I bought it, so far its working great. Good value for money at dollar 3.5.



Mar/2010: I will be ordering another set it is very useful.

These folders are absolutely perfect! Being self-employed, I have to keep track of all of the documents I can concerning taxes. These folders will hold an entire year's worth of financial documents with no problem, and since they're transparent, I can easily see what year the documents are from. Then when tax time comes along, there's no hunting for misplaced utility bills. I just hand a folder to the guy who does my taxes and everything is there in one nice, neat package.



The material these things are made out of is very thin plastic. They seem to be fairly sturdy, however, and not easily torn to bits.



This is a great buy if you want to stay organized.

I love these envelopes. They make it so much easier to keep things organized. I can get all related papers together and make related notes on a sheet of paper and put them all in the envelope. I can then read the notes through the envelope without having to remove everything else. I just love these and I'm getting myself more.

I needed something to qualify for free shipping and I knew I would need some of these envelopes in the near future. The price is unbeatable and the quality is very good. These are not flimsy and will not rip. Of course, I've seen better quality but at higher prices. For about eighty cents a folder, this is a great value. You can load these up with documents, letters, etc. and they will hold. I like how the colors are transparent so you can easily distinguish the contents.



Great buy, very happy. - Folders - File - Smead - Project Folders'


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Sling Bag - sling bag


The picture is deceiving.. this backpack is very small and the opening of the top zipper.. (the deepest pocket) is not really large enough to easily reach in.. My hands are not huge.. but i can barely get my hand in far enough to reach to the bottom. The phone case thingy on the side will not fit an iPhone.. :) i didnt really think it would but i was kinda hoping the elastic would make it work.. but its just too small.

The leather is very soft and so far seems high quality. Lambskin Leather Triangular Backpack Sling Purse w/ Cell Phone Case

Just used this purse yesterday for the first time while being a tourist in San Diego. Loved it! It carried everything I needed it to while leaving me hands free. The weight of my water bottle was comfortably on my back instead of on my shoulder. Very happy with my purchase. Plus we got caught in rain and had to make a run for the car, which was easy to do with this purse.

I used this backpack purse for about two weeks without problems. Then at the airport I zippered it and the zipper pull continued up and out of the zipper and off the purse. Interesting side opening and not a top opening.

I'd consider this purse a bit small for my personal use, but my kids who are anti-purse loved this backpack sling purse. When the package arrived both grabbed their purses and happily said "thank you" before filling them up with their assorted goodies. Both ride their bicycles as their primary mode of transportation, and both loved using this purse as it stayed in place when riding their bikes. Like I said they don't carry much in their purses but they were able to tuck in their "personal items" and a cell phone. What more do you need?



Recommend.

I don't know how the seller is able to provide a bag of this quality for the price. It really does appear to be made of lambskin, and the workmanship is perfectly adequate. I would never have believed that you could get a lambskin pack for under $30, and if I hadn't seen the other reviewers' comments, I wouldn't have chanced it. So I want to add my voice to theirs: what they're showing in the photo and describing in the product info is actually true. My only complaint was the way the bag smelled coming out of the packaging -- it gave off an odd aroma at first, but once it aired out, the odor was no longer perceptible. - Sling Bag'


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Impact Driver - milwaukee m18


I went from an older Snap-On cordless impact to the Milwaukee and have no regrets. Several people I work with have the Craftsman Lith-Ion Impact and they were very impressed with the Milwaukee as well. 450 ft.lb. vs 300 ft.lbs in that case and for not that much more money. Its a great addition to my tool box! Milwaukee 2663-22 18-Volt M18 1/2-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring

I have always trusted the Milwaukee brand tools but this one is the best !! I used to have a corded Milwaukee impact with 300 ft-lbs, never had trouble with it, and sold it for almost what I paid for it. On a full charge I went over to my buddies garage to test it out and impresed everyone. First off everyone wanted to play with it, then I changed 2 tires on a Bobcat (the reagular one couldnt even budge the lugs), did a 4 wheel rotation on a van, even striped down a whole truck transmission, and still had two bars left on the battery !!! I definetly would recomend this tool to anyone. The first time you use it to change a tire on the freeway, it has paid for itself !! Milwaukee has a great reputation, awsome waranty, and even has parts available if needed !! Dont buy some China piece of crap likle Kobalt (Kobalt dosent even make the parts to fix the tools !!) buy from an American company !!

Good tool will get almost all lugs loose still not great with the long bolts on benz/bmw....still getting out the long breaker bar for some..overall good tool much better then my dewalt 18v I had previously....

I was a skeptic at first and thought the best you could get had to be a air-based tool but how wrong I was.



I ended purchasing the Milwaukee 2663-22 18-Volt M18 1/2-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring from Amazon. This little baby was more than capable and a very good contender against any air tool out there. With this tool I was able to rip off the old suspension and install my RC 4.5" X-Series lift kit, pull off all my tires lug nuts, remove and replace all the nuts on transfer car twice without ever having to switch over to the second, included, battery.



Simply amazing! This tool has really changed my opinion of what the newer batteries are capable of. All you skeptics might want to have a second look.

Recently got the 2663-22 Mil 1/2 drive impact wrench. They say everything's a compromise, but I think I made the best choice. It was down to the 2663, the Snap-On 6855 1/2 gun & the Matco MCL18IWVS 1/2 gun.



I reluctantly ruled out Snap-On, only because they STILL have only a few tools that use a lithium Ion battery. I finally ruled out Matco, since, for the price of their 1/2 gun kit, I could get the 2663 kit AND The Mil 2664 3/4 drive bare tool impact--& have $100 left over! I know advertised torque ratings are sometimes exaggerated, but I emailed Milwaukee's tech people regarding how they rate the torque on their guns. They said they stay away from "breakaway" torque testing since the results of that kind of test are too capricious to trust. They only measure stall torque. Very refreshing to hear this. I feel the 3/4" Milwaukee gun is probably stronger than the Matco gun, but I can't get them side by side to compare. The Mil 3/4 gun is shorter than the Matco 1/2 gun, & you can get individual parts for most Milwaukee products. Plus that 5 year Milwaukee warranty. Matco's warranty for their cordless guns are 1 year per my local Matco dealer.



Anyway, I haven't come across a lug nut or fastener that the 2663 hasn't been able to easily remove. Today I put 4 tires on a Ford F350 Super Duty P-U.



So far I love this gun! No air hose to trip over! - Milwaukee M18'


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Kindle Accessory - ebook reader, battery


Pros -

Charges the Kindle quickly (although this is more a property of the Kindle itself)

It's white - this helps to differentiate it from the brazillions of other charging devices cluttering my life.



Cons -

Metal pin is fragile - don't put too much force on the connection pin to the Kindle. It's easy to snap off and not as easy to repair. Hence - me writing this review of a replacement charger in the first place...



Summary -

It's a no frills charger, and it does ithe job well. Amazon 1st Generation Kindle Replacement Power Adapter

The Kindle Power Adapter works just as it should, charges the unit without a problem. I appreciate the way they positioned the prongs on the unit, so it works sideways giving it a low profile and allowing me to plug in to an extension cord or a regular outlet that may already have a few 'fat' adapter on it. This is a space-saver , especially if one has many gadgets.

Myself you can't go wrong with ordering the original adapter for the Kindle. Yes, there are others out on the market, but for a home AC adapter, this is what I think is best. It's the one that Amazon makes, has a long cord and you know you're getting the right product. Yes, they were on backorder but now they're in. I ordered an two extra to keep on hand for those "just in case" scenes.

I needed an extra charger for my Kindle, and so purchased this one, which is a twin to the one that came with the Kindle in the first place. What can I say? It works, and it's convenient to be able to recharge the Kindle's batteries at the office as well as at home.

Nice and compact unit. I love the small size and white color. I hate those other big, black power supplies many other devices use. Amazon, like Apple, did it right. Nice job Amazon !!!



I bought this so I have one for my office to keep my Kindle always charged and ready to go.



Juice it up baby !

I purchased my Kindle in October and I am all ready having to replace the power adapter. It is very fragile. I love the Kindle, but having to put out $17.00 more for an additional adapter makes me unhappy. Since it is so fragile, it should be less expensive or given to owners of the Kindle for free.



P.S. There are none in stock now, so I have to wait.



Not Happy

I use my Kindle several hours a day, every day. I got tired of being at work and realizing that I had let the battery run down. My bad. Now I keep one adapter in my backpack and the other in my kitchen. I never worry about running out of juice in the middle of a great book no matter what time of day or where I am. And for the price, this is one very worth-it investment.

This product works fine. Unlike some rechargers I have dealt with, the connection is solid and doesn't become loose with time. My only warning is that be careful that you do not accidentally step on the cord (which is a pretty good length) when you pick up the Kindle. Twice, I have done this and pulled the little wire out of the connection, forcing me to buy two replacements (so far).

Although my beloved Kindle holds its charge well, sometimes I discover that I've allowed its battery to lapse when I'm somewhere other than at home.



I now own a spare battery. Problems of the sort I just described are history. But .. to charge the spare it's necessary to remove the Kindle's battery (it has little wires and a miniature connector) and replace it with the uncharged spare. This isn't something one would want to do any more frequently than necessary. If you folks at Kindle read these comments, please consider, on your next rev power adapter, a special connector for charging spare batteries. And while you're at it, how about adding a little pocket on your next rev Kindle cover to hold that battery spare.



The power adapter deserves 5 stars, but I'll withhold that 5th star until the day arrives when I can charge my spare battery without having to remove the back of my Kindle. - Battery - Kindle Accessory - Travel Charger - Ebook Reader'


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Tuesday, 23 September 2008

Fishing


The reel casts smooth and with great distance. The mag feature keeps the dreaded backlash in check. Great reel for anyone wanting to learn to cast a conventional.

I confidently use this and other Abu Garcia reels to fish the mid atlantic surf. I am hooked for live on Abu saltwater reels! Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 CT MAG HS Baitcast Reel

Well done once again to Amazon for their excellent service. The reel arrived in a jiffy, well packaged and exactly what I ordered.



The reel itself was everything I expected it to be. I have other Abu products and this one is no different. Good, smooth action and no doubt durable. 'Typical Swedish quality' I said to myself. Imagine my surprise when I looked under the reel and saw 'Made in China'. Ah, well; it looks like everything in made in China these days. I would imagine the Swedes would oversee the quality control though.



Good package in all. I'm happy.'


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I Would Recommend It - excercise equipment, wrist weights


I use these on my wrists while playing wii tennis and am now getting a real workout while I play! It was difficult to get used to at first; but now I can't play without them. They're very well made; sturdy and well priced.



Highly recommended! Wii Ankle Or Wrist Weights

I'm very happy with these weights, they aren't too light or too heavy. It's a great addition to the wii for exercises. I don't see why regular weights wouldn't work though, if you could get them cheaper. There really isn't anything that makes these specific to the wii that I've seen.

I knew in advance that these were labeled "Wii" but were in no way different from other weights. I still got them because they had good reviews and were reasonably priced.



Unfortunately, I must have very skinny arms, because even when they are pulled as tight as possible, they slide up and down my arms. I am going to have to get wrist warmers or something to wear under them, to prevent chafing.



If you are on the small side, these might be an annoyance for you.

Kind of a goofy concept, but I actually got these to wear while playing video games. The wrist weights strap on securely and fit comfortably while allow you to use your hands, finger, arms, and wrists. I sweat under them, but I think that's going to happen with anything like this. I position the gap down, and the weights hang comfortably over my wrists - I don't even have to tighten the strap too tight. Note this product seems to be filed under video games, so while submitting this review, the systems ask me to rank the product with stars, and then to rank how 'fun is this game,' also in stars. Weights are not fun.

These are nice ankle and wrist weights, though I will look for something a bit heavier for my ankles to really increase the workout from stepping. I have average size wrists for a woman, and they are a tiny bit loose when pulled tight but still fine to use for cardio boxing on the Wii. They definitely increase the workout from boxing! For small wrists, they may not be tight enough, even when pulled very tight. I found them too heavy to wear comfortably for Wii tennis or table tennis. - Micro Wrist Weights - Wrist Weights - Weights - Excercise Equipment'


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Best Of The Best - skin care, cleansers


I was looking for something like this but I didn't want to spend $200 on the other brand when I wasn't sure it would work. For $30 I can take a bit of a chance. I have been using this brush since Christmas Eve and I am amazed at how much better my skin looks. At 56, zits and clogged pores that just dodn't want to go away are pretty much on the mend. Imbedded black heads have disappeared. I wouldn't use this more than once a day because it tends to dry out my skin. Hydrate after you use this. In short, I'm really glad I bought this cleaning system. A little instruction about how often to change the brush head would be nice, but I can live without it. Olay Professional Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System

I am mid 20s and have very congested but dry/sensitive skin. No matter how many face cleansers I would use, I would get out of the shower and still my face would have make up and not feel or look clean. I became more and more interested in the clarisonic mia brush (the cheapest model) but that week I saw an ad for this Olay brush. WOW. my skin has not felt so smooth before in my life. my skin is still problematic but I do not experience the awful flakiness that perpetuated my problem skin! when i use my witch hazel toner, there is NO make up or grime in my cotton cosmetic pad. If you want a deap clean, this is for you. I was surprised the brushes are not crazy expensive, but there is no detail on how often they suggest you to replace them. I'll use my own judgement on that. Love that I can leave this in the shower and not worry about it possibly getting wet or having any place where I need to plug it in. Great value if you think about the amount we ladies spend on face products. I love the sample cleanser in the box, a little goes a long way. I may think about purchasing that when it is empty.

I just started using this for a week now. I have normal to dry skin and everytime I use it (which is every other day because I don't want to over-exfoliate) my skin ends up so smooth. My husband even noticed how smooth and radiant my face looked after using the brush with the exfoliation facewash. It makes my moisturizer work even better and harder than it would normally. I exfoliate right before going to bed. My face feels so clean and soft I can't say enough good things about this product! And for those who don't know how often to change the brush-head, the box says every 3 months or so based on the wear and tear of the brush. Spend the money and buy this product, it is cheaper than the competitor but works just as well!

Was given this for xmas so I have only used it since xmas day. My skin is fresher and clean! I was looking for something like this without spending a ton of money. Well hubby managed to find this for me. It is battery operated which is a HUGE plus because I have found that rechargeable ones just start losing their charging power. Don't know how long this will last, that remains to be seen. But so far LOVE IT! My skin does too:)

I started using the Pro-X Cleansing System about two weeks ago. My complexion looks better already. My pores are smaller, my skin brighter and smoother and my makeup looks smoother. I am very pleased with this product for the price. I haven't used the higher prices systems that people talk about but this system serves my purposes.

I've been lusting for the Clarisonic for awhile now but $150 was way out of my budget for skincare. I am a college student in my really early 20's and I bought the olay cleansing tool for several reasons: 1. I wanted to begin my preventative care early on, 2. I wanted to rid my T-zone of blackheads and 3. it's really affordable.



My opinion:

I've used the machine for 3 days now and I feel like it has really made a difference in the texture and cleanliness of my skin. My skin immediately felt smoother and free of dead cell debris and my moisturizer absorbed a lot faster and better upon application. In buying Olay's machine, I was really really hoping that it would be the solution to my blackhead conundrum!! I've been plagued with blackheads for as long as I can remember and it's just been a chronic and STRESSFUL concern of mine. In the past, I tried many products that claimed to dissolve blackheads but nothing worked. After using Olay's cleansing system, I could tell that some of my blackheads have already disappeared after only 3 days of use. Furthermore, I could also see that much of the gunk that has been clogged deep in my pores of are also surfacing. I've been having a much easier time extracting my blackheads with a blackhead extractor thanks to Olay's cleansing system.



Overall I would really recommend this product to anyone. Now it's not a magic bullet. I didn't wake up the next day having amazing skin but the subtle improvements in the texture of my skin was enough for me to say that buying this product was well worth it! Many of us often overlook the simple step of washing our face, when little do we know it can make all the difference. There is no way our own hands are capable of achieving what a machine can do. For $30 bucks, Olay cleansing system is a great investment. - Cleansers - Micro-dermabras - Face Brush - Skin Care'


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