Saturday, 19 March 2011

Chainsaw Sharpeners - tools


For the price this is the best chain saw sharpener that I have found. I have tried the others that are the same price or cheaper, and believe me when I say that they belong in the trash. You would be better off hand sharpening if you choose something less. Item# 193020 from Northertool has the features that you see from the spendy models but not the cost. It comes with 3 grinding stones to allow many different types of chains to be sharpened. Angle #'s are on the base for consistent transfer from one side of your chain to the other. Overall this model is not made cheep, it is made to last and that is what I needed. Northern Industrial Bench- or Wall-Mount Saw Chain Sharpener

The Northern Industrial Bench or Wall Mount Saw Chain Sharpener is a great way to sharpen chains It is well build and reliable very happy with unit so far it is very easy to use after a little practice you will enjoy razor sharp chains everytime.

I have read about the cheap sharpeners out there and decided to get the better one. I went with this northern tool one due to the feedback from others. It is not by no means a cheaply made product. It setup quickly and sharpens very nice. Instaed of mounting it to a bench or wall I mounted it to a 4 x 4 and then I hold the 4 x 4 in my vise. Easy to mount and dismount and I can store it away from the needed bench area. It also is at a perfect height higher in the vise. I would recomend this to others and stay away from any other sharpeners under $120. Great product Northern!! Thanks.

Received the chainsaw sharpener in good condition beleive it to be a very good product. Only negatives 1) manual is worthless 2) Amazon state order over $100 ship free yet $25 shipping was charged to my credit card. 3) There doesn't appear to any way to contact Amazon.com --no customer service. I've ordered previously from Amazon and was satisfied with the products and service.

J MacD.

Do you own a chainsaw?



Do you use it more than once per year?



Then you need this tool. I put off buying a sharpener for 15 years. I have fought with dull chains because the chainsaw guy is closed today, or he hasn't gotten to my chains yet. This tool solves those problems. It is well built, easy to use, sharpens a chain in 5 minutes once you get used to the settings for your chains. The best part is no more dull chains. I expect this sharpener to pay for itself just by the amount of aggravation it saves me in one year, never mind the actual cost of sharpening chains.



I use my chainsaw daily, cut 15-20 cords of wood per year and I'm kicking myself for not buying this sooner.



If you need better directions, peruse the directions for the stihl chainsaw sharpener usg. It is not exactly the same but the idea is the same [...]

I bought this as a Christmas present for my brother up in New Hampshire. It works well but has alot of vibration to it when the handle is in the up postition. It seems to be in the blade. We tried a new blade but it still vibrates. When the handle is pulled down the vibration stops. It does not seem to affect the quality of the sharpening of the chain.

I have a Northern Tool near so I went to look at this item. There is no comparison between this all metal tool and the much more expensive Oregon models I also looked at. This sharpener is the best by far. Luckily this item was on sale in the store and I have been using it for about a month. The instructions are sketchy but once you figure out the machine it is fairly simple. Use the right wheel, and seting the two angle/s is simple. The offset table is a little difficult as it is not marked with degrees and the instructions don't clarify it. Basicly the center notch is 0 and either side is 10 degrees. It seems most (of my) blades use the 10 degree offset. You have to rock the table to get the setting. I really like this tool but better instructions would make getting started easier.

Mary did not order the machine, but I (Larry) ordered the machine and it is comparable to an Oregon machine. It is easy to use and the set up was easy to acomplish.

I recommended it, to an equipment rental store. - Tools'


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Bicycle Brake Pads - pads, brake pads


I'm not an expert, but I've been impressed with these pads. My only past experience has been with cheaper no-name pads (usually whatever the local bike shop was selling at the time), but these are markedly better. My commuter bike (an older mountain bike) has crappy steel rims, so squeal has always been a problem, but these pads are noticeably quieter than the pads I've used in the past. They still make a bit of noise, but nothing obnoxious. They grip excellently and it only takes a gentle pull with two fingers on my V-brakes to make a quick, controlled stop. Of course, the performance isn't very good when they're wet, especially with my steel rims, but the channels seem to clear the water out pretty well and after a couple stops the performance improves noticeably.



I can't really comment on the life, but over the last few months I've been using them, they seem to wear about like average pads. They definitely don't wear as fast as some of the soft-compound road pads that Kool Stop makes.



Overall, I've been pleased with these pads. They are a bit more expensive than your basic pads, but if you really are after better performance, you can't go wrong. Kool Stop MTN Mountain Bicycle Brake Shoes (Threaded, Salmon)

My bike came with 'cheepo' Tektro V-Brakes and the pads wore out in one month of wet riding. I got these pads for the front wheel, in dual compound, and have ridden all summer in wet grass, muddy trails, and rainy commutes and they work consistently, no matter what condition. I've noticed much more braking power compared to the stock pads, and my tires usually run out of traction before my brakes start to fade. They also don't mar you're rims and tires with black stuff - none at all. No more brake grinding and rim wear either, just strong, smooth, clean braking all the time.



The only problems I've had are; my fork/wheels are very low-end, so occasionally, under hard braking the brakes shutter a little, making the front end shake. Also have occasional brake squeal, neither of these problems affects braking at all.



These pads do change the handling on the bike, have occasionally been tricky to use when I was getting used to them. They have tremendous braking power in the wet, and during straight line braking, on wet streets; I've locked up the front wheel and nearly crashed, but luckily was able to release the brakes and regain control, before I rode through a busy intersection. I've also slid out the front end going diagonally down a slightly wet grass hill when I foolishly grabbed the brakes hard.



Bottom line these are an exceptional product, and if you're considering upgrading to disc brakes, for the added power, modulation and wet performance, do try these pads first, they will change you're mind.

I installed these pads about six months ago. they do not seem to have any sort of bionic special stopping power to me. they work about as well as any other set I have had. I am happy with them for working ever time I need them and think they will last at least a long at any other set of pads.

These are nice break pads. I like the oversized look and the splash of color. They're longer than average so didn't fit inside my narrow front fork, but I was able to switch them around backwards (replace right with left) and they still work great.



Another reviewer commented that the curvature might be a bit much for 700c wheels. To my eyes they look just about right, so I wouldn't worry too much about that.



My old pads were Tektro P453's and these brake noticeably better without any squealing so far. Great product.

These have tremendous stopping power, and I have a commute in a very rainy place on a 7-10 percent downgrade, so I need good brakes. I've put them only on the back of my old hybrid commuter bike, waiting for my old front ones to wear out. They are much better than the pads that came with my Shimano V-brakes, and since they're not made of that black compound (I got the all-salmon ones), they do not make a mess on my rims and tires from the brake dust like my old ones. The first time I rode with them, I locked up my rear wheel on a steep hill from the braking force; I never could do that with my old brake pads. One really nice touch is that the side of the pad towards the back of the bike is mitered at an angle, so it actually "squeegees" any gunk built up on the rim (since that's the direction the rim is traveling towards the brake, if you think about it.) That, unfortunately DOES dirty up the outside of the pad itself (where you see the words "Kool Stop"), but better on the pad than the rim, right? My local bike shop did say they wear down faster than the black compound; I haven't had 'em long enough to determine that, but if I stop more efficiently, fine by me.



A superior product.

I but the Kool Stop mountain bike salmon brake shoes on a Schwinn cruised that I had put a 2 stoke engine on. The bike came equipped with coaster brakes and I felt I wanted a caliper back up brake set. The original brakes that came on the caliper brakes were not much more then nothing. At first I just ordered one pair for the front to see if they were any better then the original brakes. They made a vast improvement so I replaced the back brakes also. I would highly recommend these brake shoes They are well worth the money. - Bicycle Brake Pads - Pads - Kool Stop - Brake Pads'


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Duel Fuel Lantern


This is a handy stove to have for power outages or car camping. You'll find the #21 mantles nearly everywhere. A bonus is the dual-fuel capability, although if you're smart you'll use Coleman fuel unless you are forced into a situation where you have to use regular unleaded gasoline (don't use premium gas!). You can switch this lantern over to a 'regular' naphtha lantern by using an alternative generator if desired. This dual-fuel unit is a good match for the Coleman dual-fuel Sportster 533 - between the two you'll not only be covered for lighting and cooking, but also color-coordinated (if you're a lumberjack and you're OK)!



:-) Coleman Premium Dual-Fuel Lantern

I Purchased this gasoline / white-gas fueled lantern last month. This item uses gas from YOUR vehicle's tank (Get a $3 hose and squeeze pump from hardware stores). I always have gasoline in my truck when I go camping, but get frustrated of storing and looking for white-gas.



The Lantern puts out the same power and sound as a propane-powered Lantern. It uses the same mantles, too. And, NO! There is no gas smell...

My parents had an old Coleman 'Pump' lantern. As I remember it had only a single mantle and didn't give off a very brilliant light, and being a youngster I always considered it a REAL PAIN to pump up the pressure...and that was usually my assigned duty. I did it, though, but when I got older and had my own family I bought a propane lantern...the Coleman NorthStar. It was great, but now that I am really, really old I hate carting around those expensive metal propane bottles that are ALWAYS in the way.



I don't know why, but I was attracted to this Coleman double mantle, dual fuel model lantern. Quickly adding up the cost of gas these days and comparing that against the cost of the 16.4 oz propane bottles, I decided that pumping wasn't all that difficult after all, and I seem to have a lot more time to do that than I used to have as a kid. In my area unleaded regular gasoline is about one tenth the cost of an equivalent amount of bottled propane. Please don't yell at me and call me cheap...I'm just more conservative now (hate to give up a penny I don't have to).



The lantern works perfectly, the light is very bright and can be adjusted down to gently subtle. One tankful of gasoline lasts about two long evenings, and the pump even gives me a little exercise. Get one...you'll enjoy it, and throw away the propane guzzler. (I also mothballed my propane two-burner stove and went for the Coleman two-burner, dual fuel stove; WITH A PUMP...!!!

This is a sturdy little lantern that produces a lot of light.Produces 861 lumens on high.It use 2 coleman mantle #21(easily available).Uses coleman fuel or gasoline.needs about 20-25 pump strokes at the beginning and runs for a long time.Does not need frequent pumping in between.Heating up the generator prior to lighting up the mantle prevents the flaring of the lantern at startup.The lamp gets quite hot so caution is advised.A reflector(not included) can be used with the lantern to direct the light where you want to and inhibits the light shining into your eyes.makes a slight hissing noise but not a big deal.An economical alternative to propane and expensive battery consuming led lanterns.Simple yet effective.

I am so glad I saved the $30 bucks and went with this lantern over the more expensive, 1000 lumen version. I almost think the 1000 lumens would be overkill now! Works exactly as it should, casts great light, and the dual fuel means we can use the Coleman fuel with it which lasts so much longer than propane lanterns which saves us money.'


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Ipod Speakers - portable speaker, mp3 speakers


I've happily ended the long search for a pocketable speaker system for my mp3 player. The iLuv iSp100 is perfect for this use - compact, fairly inexpensive, self-contained with its own micro plug. Runs on 3 AAA batteries so you don't drain your mp3 player. The speakers come with a drawstring pouch and are just the right size for pack or pocket.



The sound? First I tried Glenn Gould playing the Goldberg Variations, and found a nice range of sound - solid midrange and definitely not tinny at the high end. For contrast, I played a couple of rocking numbers by George Thorogood. Jacked to nearly full volume, the speakers produced an ample high-quality sound that belied their size and price.



Highly Recommended! I'm going to tell everyone I know about these amazing little speakers. iLuv iSP100BLK Mini Portable Speaker for MP3 Players and iPod (Black)

I have bought 5 other mini speakers, hoping there was good sound in a small package. From $4 to $24, every one of them was all treble with little midrange and NO bass. When I got this iLuv, I was expecting yet another tweeter-type speaker, but was AMAZED how much bass was coming out of this little unit. I grabbed some pocket radios with 2' speakers for comparison... NOT EVEN CLOSE! I'm sure there are some larger portable speakers that 'may' have more bass, but if you want small AND bass.... check out one of these. Almost NO distortion either!!! Rechargeable batteries work fine too!!! You won't be sorry.

I read a lot of reviews before selecting these little speakers and even though people wrote how great the sound was for their size, I was still skeptical. Well, the sound is just as good as described. It's clear and not tinny at all. My one complaint is that it's far too easy to accidentally turn the speakers on. The little 'on' bar sticks out so it can get pushed in with very little pressure. If the switch went back and forth as opposed to in and out as this one does, it would be much better. Overall, if you're looking for small size and quality sound, these are fantastic.

Bought this speaker based on reviews from Amazon. I wanted soemthing compact that I could travel with and listen to my iPod in bed without the earphones digging in my ears. I purchased this back in November and LOVED it. Simple, sleak, decent enough sound for something small and I definitely intended to travel with it. Put it in a drawer by my nightstand and when I pulled it out again last night to use it, found that the on/off switch was broken. The contact has somehow gone bad and it will not stay on --press the button and it immediately goes off again. It's not the batteries and I definitely didn't abuse it! Quality control definitely NOT working on this one. Now I have to see if either Amazon or the manufacturer will replace it. What a hassle.

I love this product, works great and the sound is amazing. Just becareful cause sometime when it is in your carry on or purse the on button gets hit and then you might find yourself with some dead batteries. But love it none the less.

Goods: Convenient to carry, decent sound volume (*although not as good as you may see in other reviews), built in volume control and good sound dispersion, good cable management design *They look good too.

Bads: Bass not much better than some other portable speaker systems (even cheaper ones) like iSymphony iPod W-Speaker and not even close to my old Logitech mm22 Portable Speakers for iPod - Portable speakerswhich are the best sounding portable speakers i own.



Sound Volume is good but not the best. Tested and compared to both speakers above and a couple other older sets I have (Hi-Tex portable speakers and some RadioShack clamshell like portable speakers i can't find online anymore) they all sound louder. Sound didn't show distortion even at the highest volume. I must say the other tested speakers are not as easy to carry as the iLuv though.

Tested all of them with a Sansa e280 mp3 player and while the iLuv speakers provided a little bit more bass than the iSymphony, the high frequency was noticeably less clear and crisp, even while leaning the iLuv so the speakers faced directly to me.

Now, this would be my wishlist for future models: 1. Option to use AC power or at least USB power. 2. an improved power switch (its location and sensitiveness can cause accidentally draining battery power, specially with the soft carry bag.) 2. improve sound clarity.

I would recommend these speakers to anyone who wants decent sound but the main issue is portability. If you can handle a slightly bigger package I would suggest the iSymphony with a slightly better overall sound and power adapter. If the main concern is Sound Quality, go for a model with twin speakers like the Logitech mm22 or others. BTW, if you want bass, might be interested in these: X-Mini II Capsule Speaker(which have a rechargeable battery too) or the Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit Ultraportable Speaker for MP3 Players (Silver)



UPDATE AFTER A FEW WEEKS:

I'm really getting frustrated after wasting 4 sets of batteries because of the placement/design of the power button. I am now using an old car stereo case to carry the speakers trying to prevent accidental power switch toggle, but it adds bulk. Will probably switch back to my old Logitech speakers... - Mp3 Speakers - Ipod Speakers - Bass - Portable Speaker'


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Friday, 18 March 2011

Strapless Bra - bra, lingerie


You can spend more on a strapless--but you don't need to. I'm so glad I bought this bra because I can finally wear skinny strap tank tops and all of those other cute summer shirts without worrying about my bra. It has a great minimizing effect and is fairly comfortable. I bought a band size smaller than I usually do, and it's a perfect fit. "MARILYN" Go2 Bra by Lipo in a Box Strapless Nude 36D

I've never been able to wear halter dresses or anything strapless because I'm a 34DD. Finally I can. The silicone strips and thick band really help to lift the girls and keep them put. I would recommend this product to any woman frustrated by having to wear thick sleeves to hide her bra!

To be completely honest, I really had planned to NOT post a review about my undergarments but then I decided to suck it up and post a review to help other ladies in my predicament. I mean, I relied on reviews to buy it so it was only fair to give back, right??



For starters, I purchased this bra in size 36C back in June of 2010. It had been EONS since I had owned a strapless bra. Like pre-nursing, pre-baby, pre-pregnancy type of eons ago. I'm now 39 and well, after 2 pregnancies and nursing 2 babies, the girls are now middle aged women. I immediately washed it when I received it but unfortunately was horribly disappointed when I tried it on because it didn't look like I had hoped it would. So into my lingerie drawer this Marilyn Go2 Bra went and slept for about 9 months and was forgotten about until I came across this adorable dress that I fell in love with but struggled with my bra straps. I had an AHA! Moment when I thought that I'd give Marilyn one last try before I gave her up to Goodwill. LUCKY for Marilyn, I decided to try the bra on in a different way. For you ladies who have nursed your babies and are familiar with having 'middle aged women' vs 'girls' like we did when we were younger, I HIGHLY suggest trying it on this way:



I secured the hooks in the back like I normally would but then I BENT OVER like at a 90 degree angle and repositioned the 'ladies' as I was bent over vs adjusting them while standing straight up and VIOLA!!! It was like they had a new facelift!! I loved it, they loved it, we were one big happy family!



Pros about this bra:

Granted, I've now only worn it TWICE and will update to let you know if the grippy gel like slip resistance 'stuff' still works after wearing it over the summer but as of now, this is the BEST strapless bra that I have had so far (I'm talking even better than my perky girlie days) that has NOT slipped AT ALL. The ladies are secure and snug and literally stayed in the same exact position that I put them in.



YES - although the bra has (2? 3?) layers, it is UNLINED...so there is no foamy cushion or padding to create cleavage if that's what you are looking for, adding an extra cupsize OR even preventing well, nippleage if there is a chill in the air. There IS an underwire and as of now, I DO believe that this helps tremendously in helping to give them a lift (the wire in combination with the gel like 'grip' substance INSIDE the edges of the bra that prevent it from slipping).



The ONLY downside that I can tell so far (besides being somewhat of a thin fabric in the nipple area) is that the WIRES go all the way up the edges where the armpits are.

***Keep in mind that I MAY have a wrong size for me but for the 2 times that I wore this, that dang wire has KILLED the area under my arms. I didn't notice it at first but as the day wore on, my ARMS were actually getting sore in that area that it was rubbing against. It bugged me but I loved the bra so much I ignored my arms whining about them being irritated. By the 2nd day that I wore it, I was well aware what was causing the irritation and I when I woke up the next morning - even after removing the bra overnight, I felt like I had slight burns under my arms where they rubbed while they swung while walking or rested against my body.



I DO however like how the ladies look SO MUCH in them and LOVE having a strapless bra that I don't have to readjust or pull up that I'm going to order a different color in the next size up and see if that makes a difference. If it does, I'll change my review to stress the importance of ordering the correct size to avoid your arms being poked and prodded. If the next size rubs my arms wrong, then I'll update my review and will note at the top that I have downgraded my star rating on this item to a 2 or 3 depending on how bad it is. I mean, it's all great that it doesn't fall down or move but I mean, I can't be in pain while wearing it now can I?? IF I can just get the wires not to poke my arms while wearing it, I think this would be good summer bra. I would never wear it in the winter due to the fabric being so thin. I'm onto a search for a thicker / padded strapless bra that stays up and is comfortable so if anyone knows of any, please share!!

I have a very hard time buying bras and especially strapless bras. I wear a size 36DD bra and a size 5 in pansts. So it is extremely hard finding a bra that fits. I usually get my bras from Lane Bryant and Victoria Secret, but I needed a good strapless bra. I ordered this bra in a 34DDD because I wanted a tighter band and didn't want to take chances on having to send the bra back because it wouldn't fit. Trust me for every woman that is a size D or above this is the strapless bra for you. I put the bra on convinced it wouldn't work but it did. I jumped up and down and bent over and my girls didn't move at all. Don't worry about this bra sliding down either. Everything stays in place. This is the best strapless bra ever.

I love this bra! I am sooooo happy that I paid attention to the reviews. This bra does exactly as everyone says...I am a 36dd and I hate, hate, hate strapless bras...I have spent hundreds of dollars on them and they all sucked! Until...I received the Marilyn Underology bra!! I wish I could return every useless strapless I own and buy as many of these bras with the return money...I love this bra that much. I can wear this bra with or without a strapless top...it holds me firmly in place and has good support.If you have a large breast cup..this bra is definitely for youl. - Lingerie - Underwire Bra - Bra - Bras'


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16gb Flash Drive


I have been a Cruzer user for the past 3 years and, yes, I like and use U3 software. I own a 4 Gb Cruzer and decided to buy the 16 Gb to get some additional space.

Even if you use U3, or like the Cruzer, the 16 Gb version is not a great buy. It works perfect and comes with additional U3 software, but it is terribly slow.

I was appalled at the slow speed of the new drive, so I made three experiments to compare it rigorously with my former 4 Gb drive:

(1) Copying a 291 Mb RAR file from the hard-drive to the Cruzer

(2) Copying a combination of 8 main folders (with multiple sub-folders and files in them) totaling 307 Mb from the hard-drive to the Cruzer

(3) Deleting both the RAR file and the 8 folder structure from the Cruzer drive.



Here are the results:

Cruzer 4 Gb: RAR - 37 s, Folders - 1:02, Delete - 13 s

Cruzer 16 Gb: RAR - 1:06 min, Folders - 1:57 min, Delete - 27 s



So.. basically twice as slow as the 4 Gb drive, which is a pain when using the drive daily. It is up to you. All I can say is that I am currently back to using the 4 Gb Cruzer and using the 16 Gb as backup. SanDisk Cruzer 16 GB Cruzer USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ36-016G-A11

I have had this device for over a month now and I have filled it over 65% already and have had no issues with speed or compatability. Worked on all platforms. I did remove the U3 SW as I prefer to use Portable Apps. I will break down the review as such:



Compatibility: I have used it on Win XP, Win Vista, Mac OS X and Windows 2000. No issues at all.



Speed: I copied 8 GB worth of data on the very first day. With write speeds around 15+ MB/s - it performed as expected. Its not the fastest but it is adequate for 99% of users.



Durability: Well, I didn't think I could say much about this except that it has worked fine daily for the last month or so. I will add that this little device did survive a full wash and dry cycle and still is chugging along. I think that speaks volumes about its durability. I know its a SSD so it should be expected to survive such things - but you don't believe it until you see/experience it.



Asthetics: It is very compact. It has an orange light that flashes when it is in action. The USB connector retracts. Simple, nothing fancy though it does have a nice look to it - what more can you ask for?



Price: This is certainly not the cheapest 16GB drive out there but with the SanDisk name behind it, it certainly is a value buy. Another plus.



I would highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a fast, widely compatible, durable and value USB drive that has enough space for anything you would want to put on it.



So in short- Buy It!

This product works great as a storage device for the Xbox 360. It meets all of the requirements for the 360 and performs perfectly! I have half of it set aside for my Xbox and use the other half for personal files and my PS3 save data backups as well!



There are only a couple of drawbacks. The first is the very tiny spot on the back for attaching a keychain (actually, I couldn't get a keychain to fit and instead put a cell phone lanyard with a keychain on the end on it). The second drawback is that when you have the device plugged into something there is a very bright, annoying pulsing light that emanates from the top. This can be very distracting when trying to watch Netflix movies from your Xbox.

16 gig, slide out type is great, no cap to lose. But it came with a "special" U3 program on it that I had to research on google to remove. It was not hard. A remover program was on the drive. But it took me an hour to figure all this hout.

Then it took me more time to figure out how to format this drive for NTFS since this is the best way to store files larger than 4g (like video files.) A youtube vid and google showed me how. Typical of windows this is not straightforward -- it takes a bit of looking to find the right piece of Windows that can format this drive (on XP). My regular way with Disk Management did not work.

Did not come with a cord or ring that would allow you to attach it to something.

Worked fine, I stored a 13 gig file. Did not try it on a Mac.

Got this flash drive to add some more space to my 20 GB XBox 360. Works great and I moved some downloadable content and even installed games from the actual disk just like the hard drive install. Helped with Mass Effect 2 since it uses 2 disks and I almost never play games off the disk anymore.

I purchased this Cruzer, having owned both a Cruzer Titanium and a Cruzer Micro. The Titanium and Micro are a bit more expensive (a difference of several dollars), but in my opinion they're worth the premium. Both the Cruzer Titanium and the Cruzer Micro are faster than this one. The Titanium is maybe twice as fast, while the Micro has a smaller speed advantage. In any case, Windows seems to agree: when you insert a USB drive into a computer running Windows Vista or Windows 7, it automatically does a test to determine whether the drive is fast enough for the ReadyBoost feature. Windows 7 determined that while the Titanium and the Micro were fast enough but this Cruzer was not.



The build quality on the Micro and especially the Titanium are definitely superior. The plastic on the Micro and the "liquid metal" finish on the Titanium are of a visibly higher quality. This Cruzer looks and feels cheap by comparison. The sliding mechanism on mine also failed less than a week into use, so that it's now quite difficult to extend the USB connector out of the retracted position. The Micro and Titanium have been fine after months, even years of use.



In terms of functionality, they're all the same, and they all come with U3 which can be removed.



Finally, though I did not factor this into the rating (since it's well outside what the manufacturer designed them for), I ended up leaving a Cruzer and a Cruzer Micro in the pocket of a pair of pants that ended up in the washer. I got them out before there was too much soaking, but they were both wet when I took them out. The cheap Cruzer worked right away but the Cruzer Micro did not. Several hours later, though, this had reversed: the cheap Cruzer no longer worked but the Cruzer Micro worked fine, and they have stayed that way. Might not mean anything, or might be some indication of relative quality.



Anyway, the bottom line is that you get what you pay for. I suggest that anyone looking at this drive consider paying a few dollars more for a Micro or Titanium.'


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Gaming Headset - g330, headset


The Logitech Gaming Headset arrived on a cold day in january. All was lost as I was being murdered in killzone 2 and COD. Package contained adaptor and headphones. I pulled them out tweaked them with my ps3 and bang ready for action. Now to list the good stuff,



Pros:

Lightweight

Very Comfortable (Have worn them for 5 to 6 hour mark for 4 to 5 days without issue)

Wouldn't reccommend them for anything above 24 hours as you need to get a life and go do something else.

Sound Quality (I can hear A$$%#les sneak up on me now. I can hear what people say clearly.)

Adaptor for PC

Color (I like Red and if you don't then your not smart. Just kidding gees.)

Easy of use



Cons:

Wasn't sure it was working at first but that's my problem trying to figure out how to use with ps3.

Not Bluetooth (But I never have to charge it.)

Has to use 1 usb port

Sensitive mic (don't fart too loud, that will get you fragged.)

Having to actually hear people act like retards online now.

Price is a little steep.



I love these headphones more than my wolf t-shirt that brought me riches. Logitech Gaming Headset G330 (Black)

The Logitech Gaming Headset G330 is very lightweight and comfortable. Even after 8-10 hours of continuous use my ears and head are not achy or sore from the headset. I have been told the microphone is much clearer than my previous headset, which was another Logitech Behind-the-Ear headset.



The velco strap is useful to get the cord off the floor and out of the way of chair wheels. The microphone rotation is incredible. It can be placed at mouth level or rotate up and back behind the ear. This feature makes it easy to get the mic out of the way when you just use the headset as headphones. The mute button is easy to use and doesn't give the feedback my previous model did.



Bottom line..is it worth the money? Absolutely!!! Especially if you spend any amount of time wearing a headset. This model will make it seem like you aren't wearing anything. - Headset - G330 - Logitech - Headphones'


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