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Monday, 11 July 2011

Black And Decker Charger - charger, battery charger

B&D Fast Chargers are great. But to avoid disappointment as expressed by some of the reviewers, it's important to note the following:

B&D 18v batteries come in (at least) 3 varieties: 1.2, 1.5, and 2.1 ampere/hours. The 1.2 comes with most tools and has 2 terminals. The 1.5 (comes with some kits) and 2.1 "Silver Extreme" (sold as a "high performance" accessory) have 3 terminals - the third terminal apparently detects over charging.

B&D chargers also come in (at least) 3 varieties:

1) "Dumb" chargers that supply a constant charge current/voltage, i.e., like the charger that comes with most B&D products that has the brick that plugs in the wall and a small piece that slips onto the battery; these have 2 terminals.

2) "Semi-intelligent" 2 stage chargers that supply a constant charge current/voltage for charging, but then drop to a "maintenance charge state". These also have 2 terminals.

3) "Intelligent" fast chargers that charge at a faster rate, can sense overcharging and modify charge current accordingly, and then drop to a "maintenance charge state" once the battery is charged. These chargers have 3 terminals.

The (dumb) charger that comes with most B&D products that has the brick that plugs in the wall and a small piece that slips onto the battery does charge ALL the 18v batteries in about 6 hours - BUT - the manual warns not to leave the battery on the charger or battery life will be diminished (no "maintenance charge state", just constant contiuous current).

Semi-intelligent chargers charge at twice the rate as the "dumb chargers", thereby charging ALL 18v batteries in about 3 hours. These are chargers that come with the 3 piece garden set, dual chargers that come with some combo kits, etc. You can leave the batteries on these chargers "indefinitly" according to B&D.

The "intelligent" fast chargers (single & dual) will charge the 2 terminal 1.2 A/H battery in about 3 hours (same as the semi-intelligent chargers) BUT will charge the 1.5 & 2.1 ampere/hour batteries (with 3 terminals) in about 90 minutes. And, you can also leave the batteries on the fast chargers "indefinitly" according to B&D.

Hope this helps

Rod Black & Decker FSMVC 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Slide Style Battery Charger

I bought this charger based on the product description that says it will work with all B&D 18V slide style batteries. This is not true. It does not work with the 18V slide style batteries that come with certain B&D tool sets such as the Black & Decker #BDC318R-2 3PC 18V Drill Combo Kit. B&D customer support confirmed this false claim. I have no idea what other B&D tools have batteries that it wil not charge, however it does work with the batteries that come with Black & Decker 18-Volt Cordless Electric 12-Inch Grass Hog String Trimmer/Edger #NST2018.

I have several B&D outdoor 18-volt products and the batteries wear out pretty fast. I wanted a charger that would charge one battery as I work with the others. The charge light blinks when it is charging and is steady when the battery if fully charged. The product description states "less than 90 minutes" for a complete charge.

I have charged about a dozen 18V batteries with this charger. The average time from when the battery is first inserted until the blinking charge light goes steady indicating a full charge IS ABOUT 3 HOURS 15 MINUTES.

Since this charger is made for 9.6 volt to 18 volt, I believe the "LESS THAN 90 MINUTES" is referring to the 9.6 volt batteries. The 18 volt batteries take more than twice that long.

The stock black charger than came with the products takes about 6 hours to charge an 18 volt battery, so this charge IS faster -- about twice as fast. But the "less than 90 minutes" statement does not apply to the large 18 volt batteries -- just so you're aware.

Whether it's worth $25 to charge a battery in 3 hours instead of 6, you'll have to decide. For me, I was a little disappointed that the charging takes more than twice as long as what was advertised.

I have a set of 18-volt Black & Decker yard tools (hedge trimmer, line trimmer, and blower) that came with a regular slow charger. By the time I get about 2/3 done with any yard work, all 3 of my batteries are empty. I work through one battery at a time and drop it on the charger as I grab the next one. But the regular charger just can't do it fast enough. So I was thrilled to find the Black and Decker fast charger. It works great! Now when my battery runs out while I'm doing yard work, I stick it on the fast charger and by the time the third one is emptied, the first one is charged again. Hooray!

This 90 minute charger sometimes indicates that it is charging for 6+ hours on a brand new battery. Generally it works fine and does charge my batteries in about an hour but there are those few times that just sits there and just blinks away for hours saying that it is charging. Because of this, I never use it unattended. The batteries that it tried to charge for a long time got pretty hot but probably still well within the safe zone. It just made me nervous enough to only use it while I am home.

This charger is good to have if you need your battery charged fast. Doing a few hours of yard work using 2 batteries, you can recharge the batteries alot better than the one that comes with the product. The light on it let's you know when the charging is done. Am very pleased with this purchase

The charger is described by its manufacturer as being for all black and decker 9.6 - 18 volt batteries, when it is not. The charger does not work with certain newer batteries that have 4 prongs to them, just "older" ones with 3 or 2 prongs. A call to B&D support got me a reply that the charger doesnt work with the 4 prong batteries (which BTW have the same part number no matter how many prongs) and that I should return the item as it doesnt do what its advertised to.

So, if your tools use the 2 and 3 prong batteries, this charger is GREAT. If your tools use the 4 prong batteries, save your time and aggrivation and just charge them with the slow chargers that came with the tools. Beware buying extra battery packs as you cant tell till you get the package open if the batteries have 2, 3 or 4 prongs and the 4 prong ones dont fit into the older tools either! - Rechargeable Batteries - Black And Decker Charger - Battery Charger - Charger'

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Screen Protector - silicone case, nexus

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If you're like me, you're probably concerned about protecting your new Nexus One. I ordered this because it looked like it would provide protection from scratches and might minimize damage if the phone was dropped. Well, I just got this case today and it looks like it will fit that bill quite nicely.

With the N1 being so new, I was skeptical about the quality of any accessories that one might buy at this early stage. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. The fit is good and the cutouts are accurately sized and placed. In addition, it's thick enough so that the elevated camera lens now sits below the level of the case. As an unexpected bonus, I found that the silicone enhances the grip significantly.

Money well spent, even if it's just a short-term solution. Premium Solf Gel Silicone Skin Case for Google Nexus One 1 - Black

The silicone case is smooth and not too tacky so it slides easily into and out of my pocket. The case fits the phone very well, with the exception that on the bottom of the case the hole for the microphone is off center and partially obscured by the case.

I'm very pleased with this case for my new Nexus One. It fits perfectly and has a very pleasant feel, silky without being too slippery. The cutouts are in all the right places and it has raised bumps so you can still hit the unlock button and volume controls. Definitely a good buy for the price.

Pros:

-Makes typing easier

-Protects phone from scratches

-Makes phone a lot less slippery

-Nice feel in the hand

-Actually makes buttons easier to press for me

-Disguises phone (if you don't want everybody to know you have a N1)

-Stopped me from lightly tapping the outside of the screen while holding it so I don't have those inaccuracy problems because of lack of multi-touch

Neutral:

-Seems to block the bottom microphone a bit but people say I still sound crystal clear.

Cons:

-Phone doesn't look as good

-Blocks dock connectors

Should you buy it?

I think so it made my N1 a lot more usable and I feel a lot more comfortable with it now because without it my N1 feels very fragile.

This skin is great, and offers terrific protection for the Nexus One for mere pennies.

The skin is thick enough to protect the phone from normal shocks and scrapes, and even to protect the lens of the camera on the back of the phone, which normally protrudes a few millimeters from the phone's casing. Even so, it does not make the phone ungainly or difficult to fit in a normal pocket.

The holes are accurately cut to allow speakers and microphones to work unimpeded, and the case is easily slipped on and off the phone. It will generally not slip off on its own, although I have had one instance where the top front managed to come free as I jammed the phone into my pants pocket.

There is enough play in the case to allow grit or lint to enter, but if you're vigilant about it, it's very easy to remove once taken off the phone.

Paired with a good screen protector, this case offers peace of mind over a rather expensive phone (more than $500 if purchased outright from Google) at a seriously unbeatable price.

My problem with most cases is they make a small phone turn into a big one -- not the case here. This case keeps the nexus at a small size (of course it gets a little bigger).

It has a very good feel to it, too. I have read some reviews of gaps in the corner/edges -- while this is true, it is not as pronounced of a gap(s) as you may suspect.

Overall, it's a really sleek case and I'm really glad I got it!

This case is the least expensive case for the Nexus One that I've seen. It adequately protects the phone. However, it didn't fit as snugly as it should, and I didn't like how much girth it added. It made the phone look and feel extra thick. If you're willing to spend more for a much nicer case, I highly recommend the BoxWave Google Nexus One Pure Crystal Slip (Smoke Grey) which does a great job of preserving the sleek look of the N1.

This is a good, simple cover. It easily wraps around the Nexus One. I like the texture on the rubber because it doesn't tend to slide around as easily as with my previous hard plastic case. I will say I would like it to fit the phone just a bit more snugly, and it would be nice if the cut out for the headphone jack was a bit bigger. I have quite a few sets of headphones/cables for different applications, I have to take the cover off to use a few of them because the cut out is too small.

This is decent enough case for your nexus one with a couple of caveats:

1. Makes the phone feel really bulky

2. Hides the power button a little bit too much leaving innocent people using your phone wondering how to lock it/turn it off/etc...

3. Taking the case off and on partially is very easy because the case is not very snug on the device. - Silicone - Nexus One - Nexus - Silicone Case'

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Experimental Music - free mp3, ambient

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This is one of the best freebies I've downloaded from Amazon. Most of the tracks are very good, almost hypnotic. The only gripes are "Inch Worm," which I tried listening to 3 times and I just can't get into it. A very strange song. The other may not be a gripe so much as a peculiarity, but "A Pigeon Named Crow" seems a bit out of place, but is a great song in and of itself. It sounds like it was recorded in an intimate poetry coffeehouse setting and is an interesting song. It just seems like it should be on another album. And yes, the album does seem to shift from alternative to a sort of world music as it continues, but if you're willing to go where it leads you may not be disappointed. Overall this is one of Amazon's best samplers and you can't beat the price. Projekt: afar

I've downloaded many freebie albums from Amazon. Most are of ordinary quality, not terrible, but not extraordinary either... destined to be heard maybe once and then forgotten. This one, however, stands out well ahead of the others. It's got just the right balance of being dark, hypnotic, and relaxing. That's what I need to unwind after some days.I will be sure to search the names of the artists on this sampler, and possibly buy some of their albums. So, if the purpose of this free sampler is to get these artists noticed and increase their fan base, consider it a success.

1. When I'm Wrong - Weep == Reminds me of some random 90's drone rock; a nice beat and melody. Gets more catchy as it goes along.

2. Falling Deeper - Makaras Pen == Abrasive. Couldn't last the first 5 seconds , skipped on, will never re-listen.

3. Inch Worm - Black Tape For A Blue Girl == Interesting music and lyrics

4. The Ice King - The Twilight Garden == Meh. More drone/goth crossover retro-ness, skipped on.

5. Wallflower - Lovesliescrushing == long slow discordant drone intro, moving on.

6. A Pigeon Named Crow - Slow acoustic number, lyrics not bad, but nothing special, was about to skip on, but saw there's only 30 seconds left, how bad can they be? turns out it's all meh.

Couldn't make it through the rest, and if your tastes match mine, you probably stopped listening to the album at the second skipped track. This whole album is like some sort of flashback to an early 90's goth night party. Consistent in style, nothing outstanding from the genre.

All were interesting , but not acoustically or emotionally satisfying. I did not even complete listening to most of them. The only redeeming factor is that they were free. I did like the more exotic international flavor of the last 2 selections. - Ambient - Ambient Music - Free Mp3 - 90s'

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organizer - organizer

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The zippered binder is sturdy, but there is hardly any space for coupons. It is more like a planner. The coupon file was plastic and broke during the first use. I guess I'll still be on the lookout for a better product. DayRunner Shopping and Coupon Organizer Wallet

I received it in a timely manner but it is from years ago so much so that the extended calender is out of date. Of course I will make use of it I paid good money for it but it is in no way what I expected and if my life were not so busy I would have returned it for a full refund but as you see it is many weeks after the purchase I even have a chance to respond. Very disappointed and will not buy from this seller ever again. I recommend that if you want to you email first to verify ALL the details of exactly what they are selling. I truly feel I wasted my money because even though I said I would make use of it, I truly have not used either to this point other than the coupon organizer as a single place of storage for the coupons. - Organizer'

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Checkpoint-frie - laptop sleeves, laptop sleeve

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I bought this because I wanted a protective, stretchy, neoprene sleeve for my 15" MacBook Pro, but I also wanted a case that could hold my charger, flashdrives, and other accessories. This seemed like the PERFECT combination of the two, so I gave it a shot and ordered it. I got it quickly, and it hasn't let me down yet.

It's got a very soft, protecting lining in the interior so it won't scratch your computer. I carry around my laptop with a cooling pad shoved in on top of the laptop (there was a little extra room as this can fit 16" screens too) and the case stretches to conform to it. The outside zipper pocket is extremely helpful, I'm so glad I found this case, and It is very stretchy as well. It will conform to any shape of accessories you put in it without permanently stretching it out, it will always return to its original shape and size. My minimum that I have in the outside pocket is my laptop charger, it's extension cord, my wireless mouse, and a flashdrive that fits very handily in the stretchy flashdrive pocket sewn into the inside. I have fit more into the pocket tho, but that is the minimum that is always with me in the case.

It is also very slim-line, and fits wonderfully in my messenger bag and backpack without taking up any unnecessary room like some cases.

I bought it because I wanted a slim sleeve without giving up convenience to carry my accessories and it delivers very well for what it's supposed to do. The only possible way this could get better would be to come in different colors. =] I definitely recommend it. Caselogic PAS-215 15-Inch Macbook Neoprene Sleeve (Black)

A year ago my boyfriend got the Caselogic PAS-13 neoprene sleeve for his 13" Macbook Pro and it was awesome. The fit was perfect, it didn't scratch the laptop's corners, the bag was well-constructed and high quality, and the price was right. So when I finally upgraded my old Dell to a brand new 13" Macbook Pro, I went for the same case. The only problem: Caselogic stopped making the PAS-13 and has replaced it with this case, the PAS-213. Same difference, right? Wrong. I was seriously disappointed with this case. First, the case does not fit the 13" Macbook Pro well at all--it is too big, and the dimensions are wrong for this laptop. The case is a very loose fit on my 13" Macbook Pro, despite claiming to be made for it (believe me, it is not). Second, perhaps because the fit is not good, the zipper on the case is scratching the corners of my new Macbook Pro. Third, the construction is not as high quality; some of the stitches are already coming out after only a couple months of use.

Sadly, Caselogic has replaced what used to be a wonderful product (the PAS-13) which was well-made and fit the 13" Macbook Pro like a glove with the PAS-213, which is a far inferior product. Don't say I didn't warn you!

This fits my Macbook Pro great. Some seem to complain that the zipper will scratch the computer but I don't have that problem. Maybe that could be the case with older models, but this sleeve fits my Spring 2010 13" Macbook Pro perfect. About 1/4" extra space between the computer and the zipper. The small pocket on the front is great for a small portable hard drive or power cord.

I purchased this case for my 17" Macbook Pro (newest model release as of March 17th, 2011). Depending on your preference as to how snug you want your case to fit, I would say that it is a good fit. Not as snug as the Incase, but my MB is not really wiggling around in the case. The padded inseam does a good job of protecting the edges of my MB and the inside is lined with a microfiber material (I think--either way, it is not neoprene and slides nicely). The outside pocket is definitely useful, including the room enough for my charger, external mouse, and a handy little pocket for a thumb-drive. Considering it is less than half of the cost of the Incase (the new "deluxe" case with the pocket), it is well worth the money to protect something you spend so much money on.

It looks nice, it fits my Macbook Pro 15" very nicely, and I'm a fan of the extra pocket to hold my flash drive, external hard drive, and cord. And the price is way better than anywhere else!

Updated 1/2011: I've had this case for a while now, and I've traveled with it a few times. It is still in perfect condition. It's durable and very convenient.

This case was made for older model MacBookPros - I have the newest model (2011) and there is some room to spare around the case. This isn't a big deal, but I had a Tucano case before for my 13" MBP and it fit perfect. Just feels better when it is all nice and snug.

There is ample protection because it is a rather thick case.

The accessories pouch is nice, but not really that useful as if you are using a sleeve, you are probably putting your computer in another bag.

If I had more money I would buy the Tucano. But this case is decent for the price. - Macbook Pro - Laptop Sleeve - Apple - Laptop Sleeves'

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Manfrotto - video, manfrotto

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For the price it's well worth it, but not for every camera. I have quite a few cameras and I first tried setting it up for my EX-F1. The camera is right at the upper edge of it's capacity and found it hard to get the right setting. I was a bit tired and didn't work at it for too long and thought I just screw in this Aiptek 1080P I had sitting in the drawer and Wow! It took just a few tries at the settings and I was gliding around like a pro around the house. I downloaded the video and was amazed (I never thought I can shoot scenes like that). This may be my favorite setup for a while but of course I still love my EX-F1.

I have tried the Merlin Steadicam but returned it after a week of frustration using it for my Sony A1U. Too complicated for a hobbiest like me. It only balanced correctly once (hours of trying and watching the video) and never again, even after writing down all the settings.

Some here said the gimbal was too loose, the screw should be loosened not tightened when in use. I feel the gimbal was as good or better than the Merlin's. As for the price, have you ever purchased video camera accessories? Some look like they were made in the back of someone's garage and charge as they were made and developed in a ISO-9000 manufacturing plant. Not with the Modosteady, they really went all out to develop a great little stabilizer for the consumer venue. Yes, it's not a glidecam or a Merlin that will handle more weight capacity, it's just a great little stabilizer for a small modern camera. This is something you can take anywhere without lugging around an extra suitcase of equipment.

This is the first time reviewing something I purchased on Amazon, but had to on this one since I wasn't expecting this surprise. Manfrotto 585 ModoSteady 3-in-1 Camera/Camcorder Stabilizer and Support System

The Manfrotto Steadycam is a strange beast. In terms of effectiveness, it is on the low end of moderately effective steadycams. But it also comes in at about an eighth of the price of the next model up, the 800 dollar Merlin. By that metric, it's pretty amazing.

The Manfrotto specifically is a handheld gimbal - based stabilizer. It works because you carefully balance the swing arm underneath with whatever camcorder you put on top, so that no matter how you move your hand the camera stays forward and up. Small wrist shakes and other movements are absorbed by the carefully balanced gimbal, keeping your camera steady.

This is not an easy thing to do. It will take about 1/2 hour of configuration your first time to get the counterweights and positions right. Furthermore, shooting with a handheld steadycam is a somewhat different experience, considering you no longer have direct up / down control and left / right drifts with the gimbal. It takes quite a bit of practice to be comfortable shoot with a steadycam, and this one is no exception.

However, the Manfrotto does get high marks for convienience and accessability. Setup is genuinely easy to do (though a level indicator would have been nice), and can happen within about 60 seconds if you know what you're doing. The unit folds up to be about the size of a small camcorder. The plastic, while still plastic, doesn't feel cheap. And the tripod functionality has actually been occasionally useful. The weighting is not heavy enough for cameras above 5 lbs or so, but that is beyond pretty much all consumer-grade cameras.

If you've found that watching your home movies makes you nauseous, and you're interested in spending the time to learn to handle it, the ModoSteady is a good choice. It works pretty well, and you really can't beat the price.

An excellent product for the price. It doesn't match a $3000 hollywood camera "steadycam" set up, but it sure comes close. For my independent filmmaking I will be using it consistantly. Anyone will love it.

I have been wanting a steadicam but didn't want to spend what most cost. I stumbled onto this one and thought for the price it's worth the risk. I have only used it a couple of times, but it works well. I've never had the opportunity to use a Merlin, so I have nothing to compare it to, but it works well if I take the time to balance it. It will take practice to use. I also like that it can be used as a shoulder/chest brace. Worth the money.

I purchased this for the Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) but discovered that the camera is just to heavy to balance on the modosteady. Even after removing the lens, I had still had to pull the battery to get it to stabilize. At that point, the balance was extremely easy to achieve, and I can see where you could get close to Merlin effects in many types of scenes. However, you won't get the same steadicam effect when running or bouncing around since it doesn't have the dual weighting system the Merlin has.

Note: you can place your thumb right below the gimbal to control pan and tilt. - Manfrotto - Video - Camcorder Accessories - Film Making'

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Evo Shift Case

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I just received this case on Friday. I immediately noticed the front part appeared red & the back is more pink. I couldn't get the case to fit properly at first, but I finally forced it. It works. Can move keyboard & everything; however, now the palms of my hands get stained hot pink ! Ok if you don't mind pink palms! HTC EVO Shift 4G (Sprint) Protector Case - rose Pink

I bought this item about three weeks ago, and. It installed pretty easily. It does not seem to fit well, but somehow it stays on. The only issue I had was when I dropped my phone a couple of days ago, the front part busted off. I dropped it on my kitchen floor, which is hardwood. I have had a lot of phone cases and never had one break as quickly and easily.

first off it doesn't even look like the case in the picture. It is really cheap material and had scratches when i got it. When i tried to put it on the back easily fit, but top is way too small and not compatible. DONT GET IT!'

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