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Sunday, 7 March 2010

Canon Printer Ink - canon printer ink, printer ink

Just an FYI; the ink set shown here (CLI-8BK, CLI-8M, CLI-8C, and CLI-8Y) also match what's needed in the Canon PIXMA MP530, save for the Canon PGI-5BK 2PK (sold separately). (As of this writing, the MP530 is not listed in the compatible printer list, though the MP500 is. Considering how confusing all this typically gets, I thought I'd mention it.)

Price is great; even better if you're with Amazon Prime (free 2-day shipping and inexpensive overnight shipping). Canon CLI-8 4-Color Multipack Ink Tanks in Retail Packaging

To correct an earlier reviewer, the bundling of these inks IS APPROPRIATE. I have a Canon Pixma MP830 and it uses the 4 CLI-8 cartridges along with the 5PGBK. You do not have to buy the bundle if your particular printer does not use the 5PGBK. Anyway, I checked all the major suppliers for genuine Canon cartridges (versus compatibles) and Amazon's price beats them all, especially with free shipping and no sales tax.

[Bordering on the ridiculous: 6/08 and Amazon is selling this 4-color pack for two dollars less than the 3-color (which omits Black 8). I've already accumulated 5 spare Black 8s from previous 4-pack purchases.]

I've discovered that the inconvenience may outweigh the few dollars saved by purchasing the combination pack. My Cyan and Magenta cartridges lasted only 4 weeks and 6 weeks respectively while the others are still going. Purchasing more combination packs would have resulted in a backlog of unused ink. You might order the package now and then (I wish it included Black 5 ink), but given the staggered depletion of ink cartridges, it frequently makes more sense to order the single cartridge. Moreover, the combination of Amazon's one-click ordering and no-postage Prime membershp makes it no less practical for the consumer to order individual cartridges as they expire (though I'm sure Amazon prefers to send out large quantities in the same order).

Before you install new ink cartridges, let the old ones completely run out, let the software indicator turn red. Otherwise Canon's software will not recognize that the tanks have been replaced and will continue to indicate your out of ink.

One reviewer suggested this bundle includes a PGBK ink tank, but it doesn't. (That would have been a screaming deal!) So if you own the PIXMA MP800R, you need to buy the PGI-5BK ink tank in addition to this bundle. Otherwise, this is a good deal. Even though I used "free" shipping from Amazon, they arrived in about 4 days.

Just wanted let people be aware that there appears to be a batch of these ink tanks where Canon has the wrong chip on the ink tank. This is causing the following error: "U071 - More than one ink tank of the following color is installed." I contacted Canon and they wanted $$$ to troubleshoot and would not send me a new ink tank. Also I bought the ink tanks from Amazon over 30 days ago and could not get a refund. I've used these before and didn't have a problem. But I would recommend that you try your ink tanks immediately so that you can still get a refund if there is a problem.

ALL printers eat ink and that's a fact. This bundle does not include the big black ink tank. Know that anywhere you go (office supply, whatever) this is how it's packaged by Canon. I have checked all the local office retail outlets and these babies run $15-$20 more plus gas and aggravation. I personally like the convenience of being able to get the colors separately rather than in one cartridge as was the case with my old printer (if you use one color more than the rest, the whole cartridge is shot). This is practical for me, and those that print in limited color ranges in large quantities (I do alot of brochures, biz cards, etc).

If you're printing alot of photos (high ink saturation) you will fly through cartridges like crazy no matter the brand. I don't so mine last longer than usual. I have also purchased an ink saving software that has helped tremendously with savings.....you may want to consider that. The initial investment has paid for itself many times over. My prints still look great regardless.

I appreciate the way Canon divides the ink because I've tossed too many cartridges not only because of using one color more, but also because of error messages because of taking the cartridge out to "reset" the machine. Oh well, my old Dell printer deserves to be launched off a 12 story building!

Anyhow, consider software to save your ink if you print alot for biz purposes like me. Also, consider what you are saving by printing your own photos versus traditional photo processing and you might change your mind. Fact of the matter is, printers eat ink...and to the person who compares these small cartridges to a huge laser toner tank I can only say "get real"! Laser printers are much more expensive to operate, and are not practical for everyone.

I have been very happy with my Canon Pixma printers. I currently have one in my office and one at my home office. I bought my office machine last summer. Then, this past winter, when my HP printer at my home office died, I replaced it with a Canon, as well. I've broken off my long term relationship with HP and have never looked back. Not once. While I recognize this is not a review about the printers, the fact remains that the printers are worthless without the ink. One thing I like about the Canon pixma ink cartridges is that they are priced significantly lower than the cartridges I purchased for my HP. The reason is simple: Instead of one color ink cartridge, there are 3 color cartridges. When the yellow runs out, simply replace the yellow. In the long run, this ends up being a lot more economical. Additionally, the print head is installed in the printer itself, not in the individual print cartridges, which also saves money. The CLI-8 4-pack is the best way to purchase these cartridges and I have not found a lower price than that offered at Amazon.com. I hate running out of ink, so I keep a couple packages on hand. When I am running low, I place an order online. Shipping and handling are free, there is no sales tax, and the price can't be beat. And yes, I am thrilled with the print quality of my Pixmas. I'm a Realtor. I print MLS sheets, letters, marketing materials, glossy brochures, and even post cards in limited quantity. I am particular about the quality of print and have been more than satisfied with the cartridges and printers. Only once did I have a problem with an ink cartridge. I kept receiving an error message telling me that the wrong tank was in the printer. I kept taking it out and putting it back in, turning the printer off, then on again. (Did the hokey pokey and I turned myself around....) Finally called Canon only to find out that the print cartridge was defective. They sent me a new one, so I can't really complain. Canon printers and ink ROCK! - Ink Cartridge - Canon Printer Ink - Canon - Printer Ink'

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Cover Up Consealer - consealer, cover up consealer

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Light shows up orange against my very pale skin, and looks cakey and dry even when I moisturize and only apply a little. Not good coverage on red spots and pimples, even when you layer it on, you can still see the red through the orange.

I don't get why this product is so highly rated here, but on Makeupalley it's rated very poorly. Maybelline Pure Concealer, Light #610

I agree with the other reviewers. I love this product and the pencil size is perfect.

Like the other reviewers, I can no longer find this in my local stores and don't know

why they stopped carrying this product. But Thank Heavens for Amazon.

Please don't stop carrying this item - Consealer - Cover Up Consealer'

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Power Tools - cordless tools, impact

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I have been using a 14.4 dewalt xrp cordless screw/gun for the past 5 years and have had GREAT success with it. The original two batteries keep on ticking no problems at all plus the tool has taken heavy abuse (dropped, banged, etc. For drilling, the tool is great, can go through 1/4" plate steel no problem. For driving screws, lag bolts it gets the job done no problem but I have always had an interest in impact drivers. I have never used one before(air or cordless) so I figured I would give it a whirl. I am VERY loyal to brands. The screwgun was my first dewalt purchase and since then i have bought everything dewalt(router, table saw, angle grinder, circular saw, jigsaw.

So I brought the impact driver home, gave the batteries a full charge then let er rip on some 3" drywall screws. I was blown away. You blink, its in. I used to have to lean on the cordless screw gun to drive drywall screws.

Moved up to lag screws (5/16ths 3" inch no predrill) the dewalt laughed, no problem at all.

Moved up to taking nuts off 1/2 bolts that were touqed to 80ft/lbs, no problem.

My only regret is that I didnt purchase this tool earlier. Also, using both the impact driver and the drill together saves a TON of time not having the change bits.

I would pay $500 for this tool if I had to. DEWALT DC825KA 18-Volt Compact Impact Driver

This driver works well but gets EXTREMELY hot during extended use. It reached close to 130-135 degrees at the top of the grip and on the back of the motor housing not to mention the gear housing was hotter. The battery needs to cool for an hour before the charger will begin to charge. The driver needs a better cooling fan if it's to be used for more than 1/2 hour at a time. For intermittent use it would be fine. The forward/reverse switch could use a more positive detend and or more throw.

I had one of these for a few weeks but I returned it and purchased a Dewalt 18v drill/hammerdrill (DC925KA). The problem isn't with the tool itself, that is why I gave it 5 stars. As fas a a small bodied cordless impact driver goes, this thing is awesome. Very well balanced and ever so light for an 18v tool. My thoughts are this is best suited for assembly or maybe taking things apart. Not for drilling holes. The downside, it is an impact driver, not a drill. The drills have speed controls and torque settings. The impact does not. Well, in a sense I guess they do but they are controlled thru the trigger, not a physical switch or dial. I had purchased the 3/8 inch keyless chuck for the impact and it worked nicely also. Once again though, this impact driver is not a drill. It does not have the features of a drill because it is a different type of tool. I was told that if I bought the impact I would never want another drill. Well, I proved that wrong. The drill is bigger and heavier BUT, it will handle a 1/2 inch drill bit. The impact and keyless chuck will not. It is 3/8" as I stated earlier. They say the batteries last way longer on the impact driver. I do not know if this is true. When I returned the impact and told the store manager why he agreed with me. He has the same impact but he also has a drill. His words were "It really is hard if this is all you have". Being that I am using this as a home owner type of tool and not on a job site I need something that is more universal than the impact. As I said though, if you need an impact driver, this thing is awesome. If I ever have the need for an impact this will be the one I go for, no question about it. Oh, one last thing. You cannot use this tool for lugnuts on your car. Once they are broken loose you can take them off with it and then run them back on with it. Any breaking loose and tightening MUST be done with a larger torque wrench or a lug wrench. Just figured I would throw that in as I have read some reviews where people were complaining because it wouldn't work for that appliaction.

This impact works much better than Dewalt's previous model, also it is much more comfortable to use. It has a good deal of power for driving screws, I haven't tried drilling with it as I have a regular 18 volt drill for that. A previous reviewer said that the one he got has a great deal of runout, mine does not share that quality with his, I have no problem driving any kind of screw, except flat blade screws. I bought this mostly for driving screws into metal and it works great even better with the new nano batteries. I would reccomend this tool to any one who drive alot of fastners, especially if they drive larger fastners.

This dewalt 18v has plenty of power. I love the light, the size, and most all of the features. The only complaint I have is that it has an ozoney burnt smell when you use it, but it seems to lighten slightly the more i use it. I called dewalt corporation and they informed me it would go away over time. Can't wait! Over all I love the driver love the driver.

I have the 18 volt drill, which works very well, but is a bit larger and can't get into tight spaces, like betweeen rafters. This is perfect as a replacement for a right-angled drill. I also used it to fasten decking, which is ideal for that job. I can't wait to use it with my socket set. Great item!

Unlike my Ryobi the LED lights up to full brightness with a slight trigger pull before the motor powers up, and its much more compact. While it comes with Ni-Cad it can be upgraded to Li-ion any time, it can use ether battery

I have owned two of the regular duty impact drivers and have used them extensively. One of them is about worn out, so I tried the heavy duty model. I am very pleased and would definitely buy another one when I need it. I made the plunge and all of my cordless tools are DeWalt 18 volt. I really appreciate the interchangeable batteries. If you are debating on buying the heavy duty or standard duty impact driver, this is a recommendation for the heavy duty. The noticeable differences are the led light that turns on when the trigger is pressed and the smaller size. - Drill - Dewalt - Cordless Tools - Impact'

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Caftans For Women

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The material of this Kaftan is so soft...and light. The wide sash is loads of fun wrapped around your head. I purchased the Mustard Brown, and I'll definitely get another one in a different color. I wear it around the house and also to the store. If you're a Kaftan sort of woman, I highly recommend this. If you've never worn one, you'll be hooked the moment you put it on. One Size Traditional Kaftan Caftan - Many Colors Available (Chocolate Brown)

I was a little hesitant to order this caftan, because I am a Plus Size woman and "One Size" is notoriously one of the biggest lies in the garment industry. But this caftan fits, it's comfortable, and it washes well. What more can you ask? I purchased both the copper and the navy, and when I can budget for it, I'm going to get another color. I'll probably change my mind about the color several times before I order it, though!

I have purchased several of these over the past few years.

They are great for around the house summer wear, also for winter in the house with a light sweater, I found.

The material IS thin. You will need a slip if you are in the sunshine.

Or, a long wrap works well.

I would prefer to find a material not as thin, the seller once had solid color cotton caftans listed, but alas no more.

Fabric care is easy. I throw them in the machine, on a rinse only cycle, they can be hung up to dry or dried on "delicate" setting.

Color does not run or fade if washed in cold water.

For the price a good buy. I would suggest buying at least 2 to save on postage.

I bought one of these kaftans for something light and cool to wear on summer evenings. I liked it so much, I bought two more! They're wonderfully cool and airy, yet the rayon doesn't wrinkle and is super-easy to clean.

I order this Traditional Kaftan in purple for my sister who has past and always want to be buried in this type of african wear it was very pretty and the seller was very nice by making sure it got here on time I order at the last minute because I didn't see that color or type no where in stores my only promblem with this is that it's a little on the thin size but very beautiful I am greatful to the seller for his act of kindness thank you and yes I will be ordering again. Thank you Jackie'

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Iphone 4 Screen Protector - iphone 4, iphone

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These screen protectors definitely fall into the 'you get what you pay for' category.

Strike 1:

The screen protectors are *not* precisely cut. After several re-applications to ensure I was installing it correctly, there's still a micro-seam on one side that 'overhangs' the screen. Thinking I had a dud, I tried screen protector #2 from the 3-pack, only to find it worse than the first. This overhang creates an inability for the screen protector to properly seal - leaving a vertical stripe of non-seated protector film down the face of the iPhone 4.

Strike 2:

After scuttling #1 & #2 screen protectors, I tried #3. This one fit the best of the bunch, but was still clearly ill-cut. However, it had some surface bloom patterns (not air bubbles beneath the surface, but actual blotches of discoloration) that wouldn't wipe away - they're 'in' the plastic film. Sigh.

Strike 3:

No cutout for the front-facing camera. While I don't have any plans of using the FaceTime feature anytime soon, its omission from the design scheme, as well as the poor engineering noted above, makes it abundantly clear that quality control wasn't a priority (or consideration) in far-flung China.

Save yourself a few clams and skip these, fellow iPhone 4 owners. Wait for the Otterbox cases. Fosmon Transparent Clear Screen Protector for iPhone 4 4G HD with Lint Cleaning Cloth - 3 Pack

This film is not cut to the size that it need to be. It is the correct size of the iPhone 4 screen but the manufacturer clearly did not test it on the real iPhone 4. The film is maybe 0.5mm too big and the microscopic plastic layer on the edges does not allow for it to touch the glass on the edges. Hard to explain, but it looks great all around, except the round edges where it's not touching the glass.

To manufacturer:

1. Keep the packaging

2. Keep the same price

3. Remeasure the GLASS surface, not the overall front surface, because that plastic band screw things up for cover.

Then it will be great.

I felt compelled to review after seeing so many 1-star reviews for this product.

This thing fits the iPhone 4 perfectly. Maybe some of these other reviewers were applying it on an older model. The quality is definitely higher than that of the generic ones you see for $1-2 shipped from Hong Kong. The second peel off skin is usually the same on both sides of China made LCD protectors (which lifts the freshly applied skin off and allows dust in or bubbles to form) but this one has the very thin film as the second coating which is easy to remove and boasts it's overall superior material construction.

I have no idea what an earlier reviewer was talking about when he said the surface is uneven.. maybe he got a different order or his was subjected to heat. This is a great deal on amazon. Screen protectors are annoyingly difficult to apply, in general, and justifiably receive low reviews, but bashing this particular product for being low quality is unwarranted. For the extremely low price, the quality is paramount. I got mine on with just one tiny speck of trapped dust, on the second try, and that's fine for me.

Always remember to buy more than 1 screen protector because it's hard to do correctly the first (or even second) time!

I purchased this screen cover with a few hesitations after reading the poor reviews. But I figured for the price, it was worth a shot. I have been pleasantly surprised! The covers fit perfectly and stay put. I have a protective case for my iPhone 4 and the screen cover works perfectly with the case. Also, the screen cover has a hole cut out for the camera on the screen side of the phone - very nice! It is important that if you are using a case you line the cover up perfectly with the face of the phone or you will get a small bubble in one corner. Follow the directions carefully and you will have a bubble free screen protector. I love it and just ordered 3 more to keep on hand for the future! My guess is that the negative reviews are from poor application and not following the directions. I will say, that having never used or applied a screen protector before, I ended up using all 3 (I kept getting lint caught under it or put it on crooked). There's a learning curve to applying it right, but once I figured out what I was doing, it gave me a nice, smooth, protected surface. I couldn't be happier with these screen protectors!

I have used this brand of product before, and was very pleased with them. Installation is very easy, and the finished product looks very clean and sharp. The new display looks great. The reason that I gave this product a poor rating is that they did not make a cut out for the front facing camera. The film goes right over top of the camera hole. I doubt that Face Time will look very good now.

DO NOT BUY FOR I4. THE ONES I RECEIVED LOOK NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURE DISPLAYED. THE PRODUCT IS A RECTANGLE THAT IS WIDER THAN THE PHONE BY ABOUT AN 1/8TH OF AN INCH AND SHORTER BY ABOUT A QUARTER OF AN INCH. NO CUT OUT FOR HOME BUTTON, CAMERA OR EAR HOLE. POOR PRODUCT. GLAD IT ONLY COST 72 CENTS. I WILL GLADLY PAY MORE MONEY FOR SOMETHING THAT FITS. THIS IS CRAP.

Ok, the product cost me $.78 for 5 protectors and was sent in a envelope with a $.44 first class stamp, meaning somewhere in that $.34 difference there was production cost and profit. Go figure. After a month, I'm still on my first protector with no signs of wear.

I was wary of buying this item due to the large amount of negative reviews but after searching around, most of the screen protectors had negative reviews and this was the cheapest so I figured, "Whats 75 cents lost?" Now I can safely say Im glad I ordered this product! As long as you dust it off with the fiber cloths included in the package you will have a smooth application of the screen protector. You honestly cannot even tell its there! People were complaining that it didn't fit the front facing camera when in reality it fits it perfectly! The screen protector doesnt cover the front facing camera in any way. It is cute precisely and fits around everything accurately.PLEASE BUY THIS PRODUCT! - Iphone - Iphone 4 - Invisible Shield - Screen Protector'

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Replacement Blades - wetshaving, razor

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I give this blade 3 stars because it does an OK job, and is certainly better than some blades out there. And for some shavers, it is an excellent blade, so if this is your go-to blade don't be put off by my comments. But the truth is, there are a few other blades out there that will work better in your Merkur razor than the stock Merkur blade. Blades such as Personnas, Derbys (also sold on Amazon), Gillettes, and Feathers will generally do a better job in a Merkur. I only post this info because I own several Merkurs and have never found the Merkur blade to yield a good shave. YMMV, of course. Merkur Double Edge Razor Blades, Box of 10

Excellent blades that retain a sharp edge for many shaves. Although not recommended, I have gotten 50+shaves out of 1 blade. The closeness of the shave far outshines multi-blade systems and cuts out ingrown hairs with ease.

Do a search for Derby blades on amazon.com. You will find 100 for less than $20. The blades are of equal quality. I fell for these by purchasing a bundle. You will save money by getting the Derby blades.

Mekur makes a really great blade. While I have to change blades every three days I have yet to find a bad one in any of the packages. The price is higher than some of the other blades but you are paying for quality.

Hey guys, I bounce between a Dovo straight razor and an ancient Gilette safety razor. The Gilette is fed nothing but these Merkur blades and it gives me a great shave. Use anything less and you'll swear you shaved with a rusty steak knife!

I just used these blades for the first time after switching from cartridges to a de safety razor. They are a good baseline blade. Personally I think they do a great job. Much better than the cartridge razors now days. Gave me the best shave of my life.

I'm really happy i went to shaving with this "method" using the old style razor. It's more fun for me. It's hyped up a lot, but rationally though it's nice to have this kind of quality even if it's old school. These blades are pretty straight forwrd and definitely cheap compared to newer style razor blades.

I believe you can use these for a while, if you keep them dry and free of debris after shaving.

These blades seem to stay sharp for countles shaves. Even when I am in a rush, I get a close shave without having to go back over a spot. You can buy a box of razors for $1, or these, which actually are cheaper since they last for many, many shaves. I hate switching out a blade half way through a shave, with these ones I don't have that problem. I like the old school style of shaving; the new three blade razors are fine, but not for me.

I bought these when I first purchased my saftey razor. I have since purchased one of the sample packs that include several brands of blades and have found some that work better (for a more reasonable price). I would recommend going that route instead of spending your money on one brand. - Razor - Replacement Blades - Shaving - Wetshaving'

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Rotary Tool Accessories

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This set of 20 bits costs less than one high-quality diamond bit from other sources, and the bits did the job for which they were purchased.

Used them to drill two 1/8 inch diameter holes in non-tempered window glass. This must be done slowly to avoid overheating and possibly fracturing the glass. Used several different bits to change shapes in the hope of making it go faster. When done, the holes were fine and all of the bits still seemed to have their abrasive surfaces.

I've read elsewhere that a high-quality diamond bit will last for perhaps three holes like these, and that it takes about two minutes to make one hole. Well, it took about 30 minutes per hole, but more than half of that time was spent pausing to let the glass and bit cool off. Since all of the bits still have diamond grit on them, it seems likely that they'll be able to make several more holes before wearing out.

NOTE: Tempered glass probably will shatter if drilled. This window didn't have a "tempered" logo in the corner and looked normal when viewed through polarized sunglasses. Pro-Quality 20-Piece Diamond-Point Bit Set for Rotary Tool - Glass, Stone, Ceramic

These generic diamond point bits work great on my dremel rotary tool and the price for 20 of them is cheaper than buying 1 bit of the dremel brand. I use them for engraving on glass and they have been great.

One of these diamond tipped bits will run you between $8.00 - $10.00 at any retail or hardware store. This set has every bit for any project you could think of and the power to handle almost any material. It is definately worth the money. Works great on glass, metal, and stone.

I am very very satisfied.

The drill bits worked fine on soft materials such as seashells as long as I didn't put too much pressure on the bit. But on harder materials such as ceramic or stone, the diamond coating wore off very quickly, rendering the bit useless. And yes, I did use lubricant.

These bits were purchased primarily for drilling sea glass for jewelry making. Since this was my first attempt at such a project, I didn't want to spend a lot of money experimenting.

I'm still trying these out, but so far, so good. I like having the variety to play with. I am using these with a Dremel and they work great. I have no complaints.'

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