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Erik "Erik"
[ 16, 16 ]
Don't bother spending the money for Quicken 2005. Intuit seems more interested in getting money for upgrades than fixing the bugs in the program. If you have to spend money you'd be better off saving it for your inevitable calls to Quicken support for your existing version of the software.
1
Quicken 2004 with little added and all the same bugs.
1,093,651,200
08 28, 2004
A1DMVNB3A02CL6
B0002MQ7JE
Erik "Erik"
[ 0, 0 ]
This music is artfully performed, with interesting lyrics, woven through energetically performed harmonies. The musicianship is amazing, blending perfectly with the vocals to set the mood of each song. Many of the songs are energetic, and all of them are poignant. The only weak points of this album are a few places where the vocals are strained. This is one of the best CD's I've purchased recently.
4
You won't be disappointed
1,133,222,400
11 29, 2005
A1DMVNB3A02CL6
B000BP2YLC
Erik "Erik"
[ 16, 16 ]
After struggling with other routers that had firmware bugs and hardware problems, the Zyxel X-550 impresses me with its reliability. Not only that, but it has some features that I haven't found in very many routers. Manual configuration of routing table entries and named schedules are just two examples. The named schedules can be used to control when content filtering, port mapping, and other functions are activated. You only have to enter a time period once and give it a name to use everywhere else.The router supports the most advanced encryption options, including WPA PSK with either TKIP or AES. It also supports negotiation of TKIP versus AES, and WPA versus WPA2. That makes it support a wide range of wireless clients, taking advantage of their maximum capabilities.Security is no problem for this router. It supports MAC filtering, and can disable SSID broadcasts to further secure the wireless network. It has very flexible content filtering to block unwanted sites. The stateful firewall shows all ports in stealth mode with "SheildsUp".The wireless coverage is also impressive. I had no problems with signal quality, where other routers failed to reach in my house.The port triggering and forwarding all work as advertised, including port 113 (IDENTD) which has caused me problems with nearly every other router. I have not found any firmware bugs.The firmware keeps running, with no reboots or strage errors. The wireless is just as flawless. The communication speed is great, including opening new connections through the stateful firewall.There are features for prioritizing some packets for gaming and other applications. There are also features to support things like NetMeeting, which require special handling.The status log has options to send it via e-mail, and options to enable just the items you want in the log.There are so many features I haven't mentioned it's worth downloading the manual from the Zyxel site if you're thinking about buying this.
5
Solid router with great features
1,149,984,000
06 11, 2006
A1DMVNB3A02CL6
B000GF9IF2
Erik "Erik"
[ 2, 7 ]
I've had the kindle for over a year now, and the biggest problem is the quality and price of E-books.In many cases it is more expensive to buy Kindle books than to buy the paperback versions. That is especially true of trilogies that are often packaged as a less expensive set of paperbacks. The kindle versions of these books can be more expensive if they have to be purchased separately.I had thought that I would recover the cost of the Kindle through savings on the books, but that has not proven to be the case. Using the Kindle to read books has been more expensive than just buying the paperback books. It's even more expensive if one considers the slight resale value of used books.The editing of most E-Books is atrocious. Many of the E-Books appear to be optically scanned from the printed copy with no editing or proofreading. That results in many missing letters and words or misspelled words.Most E-books are missing the convenience features of the Kindle such as a table of contents and searching. It's a bit disingenuous of Amazon to claim those features for the Kindle when they seem to do nothing to enforce the availability of them in E-Books. The same is true of editing. There seems to be no review of book quality before E-Books are accepted for sale.I am also disappointed in the copy protection restrictions of the E-Books. I often switch between reading on my PC and the Kindle, and I usually have to delete books from one to read them on the other. That makes E-Books a lot less convenient for me, especially when they contain web links that I want to explore after reading chapters on the Kindle. Why can't Amazon use the same protection key for my PC Kindle and real Kindle? I would be happy if Amazon enforced using one or the other, but not both at the same time. Instead they have totally different keys, and books must be removed from one to be read on the other.The firmware in the Kindle has seen little improvement since I bought it. Music playing and Web browsing are still very inconvenient. I had hoped to see some effort by Amazon to keep improving the firmware features.Entering numbers is awkward because of the lack of numeric keys. Even having a "num lock" button would be better than scrolling through a list of numbers. Surely some keys could be dual function, like the shift key provides for capitals.The power switch is a bit difficult to operate but seems to be holding up fine.The text display quality is excellent, making the Kindle a very good choice for those who do a lot of reading. If you can live with the extra expense of using the Kindle and ignore the editing issues, it is a convenient alternative to books.The battery life is excellent if the wireless is turned off. It would be helpful if there was a wireless button, or a timer to turn off the wireless when it hasn't been used for a while.The Kindle is sturdy enough, but the directional buttons seem to be getting a bit flaky as it has been aging. The buttons are very small, and I have trouble hitting them correctly even with my relatively slender fingers.
3
The problem is the E-Books
1,370,995,200
06 12, 2013
A1DMVNB3A02CL6
B000NTM9SY
Erik "Erik"
[ 0, 0 ]
I got the Syba SD-SA2PEX-2E card because my ASUS motherboard has been incompatible with a lot of external SATA drives. Operation with the ASUS SATA ports was intermittent and drives would either not be recognized or would report I/O errors.So far every eSATA drive that I have tried works perfectly with the Syba SD-SA2PEX-2E. The PC board is well manufactured and I have not had any problems with the card. I use the card with Windows 7 64-bit, Windows XP and Linux 64-bit. If you're looking for an inexpensive, fast eSATA controller card with great drive compatibility, this is the one to buy.
5
Great eSATA compatibility
1,348,963,200
09 30, 2012
A1DMVNB3A02CL6
B0013FDLM0
Erik "Erik"
[ 75, 75 ]
If you're looking for a Linux dial-up modem, this is the one to get. It's truly a hardware modem and uses the USB communications device standard. Linux detects the device using the standard USB communication driver and it woks with "pppd" and KDE KPPP.If you're looking for a Windows modem this is still a great modem but you can get less expensive software modems. One advantage for Windows users is the bundled BVRP Phone Tools fax, terminal and phone book software. I've used this software with other US Robotics modems and it works great on all versions of Windows from Windows 2000 through Windows 7. Please be aware that it only works with the US Robotics modem and not other modems you may have installed. Since the modem is a true hardware modem it won't use as much of the computer's processing to communicate over dial-up. It's also less likely to cause operating system problems and crashes since it doesn't use a special OS service or driver.The modem is light, small and well constructed. It comes with a decently long phone cord including a ferrite donut to cut down on radio interference. It works fine with any phone cable but the phone cable may affect nearby radio devices without the ferrite donut. I haven't had any problems with any phone cord.There is a small green power light and a small phone communication light to show what the modem is doing. I thought those were a nice feature since I could tell immediately when the OS detected the modem (the power light came on). I also could tell when the modem was communicating because the data light would blink.As I mentioned the software included is BVRP Classic Phone Tools for Windows. It has a CD with drivers and software, including a "README" file for Linux users. If you're having trouble figuring out the Linux device name, look at the Linux README on the CD.A printed manual is included, but it doesn't have a lot of information. There's just enough to get the modem installed and working so you need to read the Phone Tools documentation. The printed manual is in multiple languages and that makes it seem like it has more than it actually does.It may not be obvious but this modem also can send and receive faxes. The Phone Tools software for Windows has a fax capture driver that will let nearly any program print a document to the fax. Phone Tools gives you a chance to add a cover page and review the document before you send it. My only complaint about the print to fax driver is that you have to print all the pages using the same program. You can't add more pages to a fax after creating it. I've had to resort to pasting multiple pages into word documents or merging Acrobat documents so that I can make everything into one fax. Considering what the software does for the price it's a great program.The modem does get warm after a while but not even enough to be uncomfortable to hold in your hand. I haven't had any problems with long-term operation and it communicates as fast as the phone line quality allows. The best part is that it doesn't have any noticeable effect on the speed of the computer and doesn't require any special software.My only complaint about the modem is the price, but it isn't exorbitant compared to other true hardware modems for PCI or PCMCIA. Since it uses USB it is much more compatible with any computer, from a desktop to a netbook. Almost everything has a USB port and most operating systems support the USB communications device standard. Even though it's not cheap this modem will be useful for a long time, even with the inevitable computer technology changes. A PCMCIA or Expresscard modem might not be compatible with older or newer laptops and is no more convenient to plug in and use.For Linux, you only need to buy one of these modems and connect it to whatever computer you happen to be using. Linux HAL detects it and you can use it immediately after plugging it in. You don't have to reboot or type in shell commands. If you're hesitating about the price, consider that it will save you time on every Linux computer where you need to use dial-up. The software modems included with most computers (especially laptops) are hard to get working and may stop working when you install newer versions of Linux. Also the software modem drivers tend to require undesirable kernel options such as no preemption in order to work. You have none of those issues with this little modem because it uses no extra software on Linux.The bottom line is that this modem is worth every penny in spite of the rather high price. Amazon super-saver shipping takes a bit of the sting out of the price.
5
Great Little True Hardware Modem
1,252,713,600
09 12, 2009
A1DMVNB3A02CL6
B001987OHO
Erik "Erik"
[ 0, 0 ]
I previously owned the ZyXEL X-550 router that I loved. The X-550N is a giant step backward for ZyXEL. The firmware on the X-550N lacks some basic features that I've come to love on the X-550. The firmware was obviously written by a completely different group of programmers who gave no thought to keeping important features of other ZyXEL products.What's missing?DHCP static IP table limited to 8 entriesNo name/description for DHCP static IP entriesNo name/description for MAC filter table entriesPort triggering does not support a list of trigger ports (only range)No advanced wireless settings to control b/g operation (RTS, beacon, power)No way to force WAN reconnect (except reboot)I know that many routers lack the above features, but that was the only reason for me buying a ZyXEL router again. My X-550 has great features in the firmware. The X-550N has nothing to distinguish it from other consumer routers, except a higher price. Based on the reliability of my X-550 (it failed twice in 5 years) I have to wonder if the X-550N will be any more reliable.There are some other annoying things about the router's firmware. The menu's are seriously confusing, even to me. I'm a programmer and write network communication software. My impression is that the firmware was "dumbed-down" by someone who doesn't even understand network basics. Making any configuration changes is horribly slow. I click the buttons and then wonder if somehow the button click got lost. Eventually the router comes back with a status message at the bottom of the page. The message is obviously necessary only because the response is so slow. There is a setting for "Advanced" configuration mode, yet every time I log into the router it displays a page where I have to click on "Wizard", "Basic" or "Advanced" configuration mode. I don't see the point of the setting because it doesn't bypass the extra page. The extra page and mouse click is annoying when logging in to change settings. The router logon page does not allow the password to be saved, unlike most web logon pages. Other routers do allow that with my same Firefox or Internet Explorer browsers. My old X-550 router didn't remember the password either.So far the router has proven to be compatible with all three of my existing wireless G devices.What's good about the X-550N router? So far the actual routing seems to be as fast as my old ZyXEL router, and perhaps faster. It's an acceptable basic N router.Is it worth the price? You decide. I got it on sale. I hope that ZyXEL's professional routers have better firmware.If you think that my review is unfairly negative, keep in mind that I'm comparing the X-550N to my previous ZyXEL product and other wireless N routers. ZyXEL can do much better, and other router manufacturers have done better.The firmware has not been changed since August, 2010, Release 3.60(BFD.4)D0. I don't expect ZyXEL to make any improvements to the product, and it's doubtful how many more bug fix releases will be done.
2
Horrible Firmware with limited features
1,309,651,200
07 3, 2011
A1DMVNB3A02CL6
B001CJQGM4
Erik "Erik"
[ 2, 2 ]
My problem with Nero 9 is that their support does not fix known bugs. They won't say if or when they will fix bugs. The last release was in December 2008. My guess is that we should all now wait for Nero 10 because it seems that no further work is being done on Nero 9.The bug that I reported over three months ago is in the Cover Designer. When I try to align objects and select either horizontal or vertical alignment it always aligns the objects both horizontally and vertically. In essence it piles them all on top of each other. After reporting the bug and inquiring several times all I get is "We're sorry we don't know when this will be fixed". I'm assuming that it never will be fixed. I don't plan on buying Nero 10 if it's ever released. Nero 9 was obviously not tested well and there seems to be no commitment to fixing problems in a timely fashion.
1
Bugs not being corrected
1,240,963,200
04 29, 2009
A1DMVNB3A02CL6
B001D1TEIE
Erik "Erik"
[ 3, 3 ]
I've been using Quicken since the DOS version and since Quicken 2000 it seems to have been getting worse and worse. My biggest complaint is that I'm forced to upgrade about every two years and suffer through new bugs when no significant functionality has been added to the program.Quicken 2009 does nothing to solve my previous complaints to Quicken over the years. I have made suggestions and reported bugs. No suggestions have been done and some but not all bugs have been fixed. Often bugs get fixed in the next year's release if it's at all near and never get fixed in the current year's program.The good:Quicken is loaded with features and does a decent job of finding previously entered transactions or information for fields. That does make entering data quick in the normal register.Quicken does update security prices and has a usable investments feature.The reports in Quicken are relatively flexible and I can usually get the data that I want if not the exact report format that I want.The import and export data formats are complete and supported by many other programs and web sites.There is a 60-day money back guarantee. I will give Quicken credit for that although there really aren't any serious alternatives to Quicken. If you return it you have to give up the features that you do like in Quicken.The bad:Users are forced to upgrade just to subscribe for downloading investment data. There is no option to keep previous versions and still download investment data. Each new version introduces bugs, and sometimes known bugs still haven't been fixed from the previous version.The handling of the edit boxes, drop down lists and anything other than the register is horrible. Fonts are small, list boxes are way too narrow and chop of most of the text unless one uses short abbreviations.Even if one has a wide screen high resolution monitor most things except the actual register can't be re-sized.Fonts can't be changed for anything except the register.If you have bad eyesight, Quicken might not be for you.In Quicken 2009 there is no way to schedule investment transactions. A bug reported in August last year prevents that from being done. Since Quicken is at the R5 release I would have expected that bug (a simple grayed out dialog control) to be corrected. Even if it is a complicated problem to fix it's a major feature of the program that doesn't work and it has been many months since Quicken was made aware of it.Entering investment transactions is strange and confusing. I'm always finding myself starting up the Windows calculator program because there are no links to the Quicken calculator for many of the data entry boxes. When Quicken automatically recalculates amounts you have no choice but to let it do that right then and there. It does that on every change of ANY field used in the calculation and afterward it ignores the next mouse click, leaving the mouse in drag mode. This has been a bug in the investment register since 2006. I have to click the Enter / Done button twice if Quicken recalculates the amounts and I have to click the mouse somewhere continue data entry.The use of the Tab and Shift Tab keys works some places and not others. The paycheck form is the worst example where it works for some boxes but not others.To be honest I would not buy Quicken if there was any other program that did the things that do work in Quicken. It's a mediocre product with very little competition. Most of the problems in Quicken have to do with the user interface and the user interface seems to get worse every year.If you don't need to track investment prices daily, and don't need the flexible reporting features then other programs are more user friendly than Quicken. So I say, "Buy Quicken 2009 if you must but beware of bugs". If you don't need to upgrade or buy Quicken then take a serious look at alternatives or wait until the next release. Perhaps it will be better but I'm not making any bets.
2
The only thing new is the bugs
1,238,198,400
03 28, 2009
A1DMVNB3A02CL6
B001M4JFS6
Erik "Erik"
[ 0, 0 ]
It's April 4 and I just found out that my up to date TurboTax software does not print the supporting details for my Schedule K1. I have supporting details because the program has no form to calculate debt basis for a loan to an S Corp. I manually entered a supporting details page. Now I find that I can't print nor save a PDF copy of the details. What is the point of having tax preparation software if it only partially handles the forms that it claims to support?TurboTax has asked me twice to file a state return in my state that has no income tax. It seems there is time to put in ads but no time to fix bugs.I've been using TurboTax for many years, but I'm planning to use something else next year. Not only is TurboTax expensive, but what one pays for no longer works properly. I'm stuck with Quicken but TurboTax is a choice every year.The IRS forms can now be downloaded in Acrobat format to fill in. Although they don't perform calculations that might be better than wasting time and money on the partial record keeping by TurboTax.
2
Worse Every Year
1,333,497,600
04 4, 2012
A1DMVNB3A02CL6
B004GJ6FI2
Erik "Erik"
[ 0, 0 ]
First, let me say that I would have rated this product with 5 stars, except for a purely cosmetic difference from the HP battery that it replaces. The only noticeable difference is that the bottom surface of the HP battery is grainy to match the bottom of the laptop, while the Anker battery is smooth on the bottom. Since that is on the underside of the laptop, it can only be seen when the laptop is turned upside down. It seems an acceptable compromise to get a less expensive replacement battery. If you must have the same textured finish on the underside of the battery then you may want to get an HP battery. I have not confirmed that HP replacement batteries have a textured finish, but the Anker battery does not.The battery was packaged well and included detailed instructions for charging along with an 18 month warranty. So far, through three complete charging cycles, the battery has performed equally to a new HP battery. The Anker battery lasts about two hours and takes around two hours (or less to fully charge). The connector and specifications for the Anker battery appear identical to the HP battery. The battery also weighs approximately the same as the HP battery.The real test will be how well the battery performs after 6 months. I do not frequently run my laptop on the battery so I am not the best test subject for the product. So far I am very pleased with the Anker battery.My exact laptop model is HP Pavilion DV9999US. Since the laptop is already quite heavy, I decided to not get one of the 12-cell batteries that would have protruded from the bottom and added weight to the laptop.
4
Good inexpensive replacement laptop battery
1,396,137,600
03 30, 2014
A1DMVNB3A02CL6
B005FIWTHO
Erik "Erik"
[ 5, 5 ]
I am a programmer who sometimes does Windows programming, although I have not written anything on the scale of Quicken. I have done enough programming to know what is possible given the resources of Intuit and the amount of time Quicken has been developed. I use quicken for tracking my bank account, credit card transactions and investments. I also keep track of some personal assets and liabilities.I was basically happy with Quicken 98 and Quicken 2000, but recent versions have been little more than a tweaking (or breaking) of the existing user interface and features. Every three years I have updated out of necessity because my investment updates stop working. Every time I ask Quicken the same question and receive the same answer. The only way to "subscribe" to the investment update service is to buy the current version of the program.Quicken 2012 is noticeably slower than Quicken 2010, and more difficult to use because of the menu rearrangement and renaming of traditional buttons. For example "Enter" is now "Save". Some people obviously like the changes, but they hardly justify the price of a completely new version.Still glaringly absent from the program is any way to adjust the font size of non-register text, or the size of the other display elements. As displays increase in resolution, the dots-per-inch scaling of Quicken has not been changed, nor has the user been given any option to set that. I am now 51 years old and I am finding things more difficult to see in Quicken. If you have vision problems, Quicken may not be for you. Yes, I know all the tricks for changing the DPI of the Windows desktop, but Vista and Windows 7 allowed programs to be "DPI aware", so why isn't Quicken? Windows 8 could be a real problem for Quicken because it departs even more radically from the traditional 96 DPI scaling. I don't recommend buying Quicken 2012 with any expectation of using it on Windows 8 and later.The investment register still behaves completely different from the other registers, and appears to be grafted onto the program as an afterthought. For example, if I change the date sorting order, the dialog jumps to the oldest date, no matter which order I choose, or which item I had selected. Entering the price, shares and total price of a stock transaction requires me to click or press enter twice. Once to re-calculate something I already entered (of the three) and another to actually enter the data in the register.The file name dialogs still do not remember previous folder paths well, and the reports annoyingly insist on tacking a 1, 2, 3, etc. on the end of report names. The features that have been added to the program over the years, all use a slightly different style of dialog boxes and options, making a complex process for navigating through the program. Some things require going through three or four menus or buttons. A great example of that is updating the price history of a stock.In short, it seems that nothing but cosmetic changes have been made, and all the previous shortcomings have remained. I notice that the "one-step-update" still takes three mouse clicks to perform. When I check the box for "Show this dialog only if there is an error", the extra dialog box still always displays when there is no error.I stopped trying to report bugs to Intuit a long time ago. Either they won't or can't fix the bugs that have been in multiple versions of the program. The few times that I have called Intuit support about Quicken have been a waste of time. Intuit has fixed some bugs, obviously, but those seem to be only the most severe and those that don't require any serious investment of time without financial gain. The fixed bugs are usually those introduced in the latest year's version rather than less serious bugs that have been around for a long time.I can't comment much about bugs in the 2012 version because I haven't encountered any new ones yet. There are probably some long known bugs that I just ignore out of habit and don't notice anymore. Based on my past experience with Quicken I waited until well into 2012 to buy the 2012 version. I made the mistake of upgrading early last time, and the first four releases of that version were plagued with bugs. You can investigate the budgeting complaints about Quicken 2012 and decide for yourself about those. I don't use budgeting in Quicken because it has never been that great.If you aren't using Quicken yet, I encourage you to look at other programs. Quicken does some things that other programs can't, but the other programs may be a better choice when you don't need those extra features. Also, be prepared for bugs and limitations that may hamper those extra features now or in the future. Quicken has a poor track record with bugs, and the forced upgrade every three years means that one can't avoid all the new bugs.I like a lot of what is in Quicken, but I haven't seen any major improvements in the program since around the turn of the century. If you are expecting a program that will continually be improved, Quicken is not the one. Quicken changes very little, but has a few new colors or rearranged menus every year along with a few new bugs. As possible alternatives to Quicken I recommend Ace Money and Money Dance. If budgeting is your primary concern then You Need A Budget is worth a look too.A bug I've just discovered is that one can't search for "WriteChk" in the action field of the investment register. If you have check writing you can't find all the checks written from your investment account. The search always reports that nothing has been found. Other actions such as Buy or Sell seem to be found properly.
2
Slower and more awkward to use
1,336,348,800
05 7, 2012
A1DMVNB3A02CL6
B007S1VR56
Erik "Erik"
[ 17, 21 ]
I was looking for a basic MP3 player and phone. I currently own a Samsung Juke that I love. I got the phone because of the memory capacity and touch screen for scrolling through songs.The touch screen misses half my finger presses and won't even get through the touch calibration function most of the time. However, it always produces the click sound even when it ignores the finger press. That leads one to believe that it worked, when it didn't.The Bluetooth only works when it feels like working. It often just says it can't connect. The same Bluetooth devices work flawlessly with my old phone. The Bluetooth range is only about 2 to 3 feet when it does work. Playing music through Bluetooth makes the music player lock up until the Bluetooth device is turned off.The music player stops whenever a call is received (normal for basic phones). However it also stops when one turns on or off Bluetooth, or does anything else. Leaving the music player screen immediately stops playback. The music player does not remember even the last song that was playing, nor where it was playing in the song. It doesn't pause the music when doing something else, it just cancels the entire music playlist. There is no equalizer, and there are no settings for bass, treble, or balance. The sound quality of music (through stereo headphones) is excellent.Call volume is good, but the sound is robotic, like it is using a low sample rate or dropping samples.The text messaging features seem to work OK, though I don't use them much. The keyboard works well, though the keys are hard to read. Since they have multiple functions, the lettering is small for the symbols and special functions. I also discovered there is no way to enter a "W" in a phone number when using the keyboard. I had to close the keyboard and press the touch screen while entering a phone number.The phone book insists on having a default number for each contact. You can have it prompt for call versus text on pressing a contact, but not which phone number to call. It is necessary to go through the address book to select a phone number. The shortcuts always dial the default number! The voice-mail contact only supports one number and is impossible to delete.Icons cannot be added or deleted on the second icon screen. They can be moved around. That is annoying if you don't want some of the features, like My Verizon that are easy to accidentally press. Depending on your plan, one accidental touch can cost a few dollars for Internet access fees.One can add shortcut icons to a shortcut menu, or the initial desktop screen. There are no additional icons provided for contacts except the default. Pressing on a contact will either call the default number or bring up a choice of call, e-mail, or text. There is no function to arrange or line up icons.The desktop animations are good, but there is a choice of only three.The menus are inconsistent about whether they have a back button or one has to use the disconnect call button to go back. I found myself bouncing between the screen and the disconnect button.The phone is very slippery. A case is absolutely necessary to avoid dropping the phone a lot. The charging cord is rather short (4 feet). USB functions work OK, but there is a long delay before the memory is detected on the computer unless you configure it through the menus. The device starts in CD mode, then switches to either storage or modem. The modem is basically useless since Verizon doesn't support that.The flash slot is inside the phone underneath the back cover. The back cover must be removed to remove or install the flash. If you plan to change the flash card frequently that could be a problem, especially having to use a case around the phone. If you plan to leave the flash in all the time, then it is ideal.In summary, the features in the phone would be good for the price if they worked reliably and were well designed. Unfortunately the features do not work well, and are not well designed. Although there are a lot of features, they are each very limited.
2
Poorly Designed Software
1,345,248,000
08 18, 2012
A1DMVNB3A02CL6
B00GQYKHRU
Erik "Erik"
[ 1, 1 ]
I bought these ear pads for the G930 separately (see my review if you want). I later bought the ear pads and headband for the G930 together. The ear pads work fine and are close to the originals in density and texture. So far the ear pads are working out as a great replacement for the worn out original G930 pads.This headband is nothing like the original part on the G930 headset. Also, though the replacement headband has two Velcro loop strips sewed on, there are no Velcro hook strips provided with the headband. The Velcro hook strips have to be purchased separately for about $2 to $8 depending on what you buy. If you buy strips with weak (or no) adhesive be prepared to do some gluing.I have not tried to attach the headband yet. It is obvious that the headband will be difficult to attach and probably will not stay attached very well. The original headband is narrower, softer, thicker, curved, and crimped between the plastic pieces of the headphones. The replacement headband is flat, stiff, and not as thickly padded. It is too large and the edges are too thick to crimp between the plastic pieces.To be fair, I have not found a way to take apart the plastic parts of the headset to install a new headband. Even if I could find an exact replacement I'm not sure if it could be installed. The plastic appears to have been fused together during manufacturing. If anyone knows how to take apart the plastic or remove the headband pad, I would appreciate comments posted to this review.My plan is to wait until my headband deteriorates further. It has a single crack in the middle, but is otherwise OK. The few annoying black foam granules that leak out are tolerable for now. I bought a 1-inch wide, 5-inch long Velcro hook strip with very strong adhesive. I hope that will keep the replacement headband attached when I use it. It is obvious that I will have to butcher the existing headband and remove it completely before I can attach this replacement band. I'll post more when I actually attempt this feat.I haven't found a better replacement headband or ear pads. Decide if you want to spend the time gluing Velcro onto your headphones and spend the extra money on the Velcro. If your headband is in decent shape or you don't want to mess with it, just buy the replacement ear pads. With the G930 sometimes selling for $90 or less it may make more sense to buy a new set of headphones.
3
Ear Pads OK, Problematic Headband
1,397,865,600
04 19, 2014
A1DMVNB3A02CL6
B00H5ISK48
Erik "Erik"
[ 1, 1 ]
If you're looking at this product, consider buying the version from ANBANA that comes with a replacement head band. I regretted that I only ordered the ear pads and the price was nearly the same.I'm not sure why someone thought that the ear pads blocked less sound than the original Logitech pads. I haven't noticed a difference so far. The foam seems to be just as dense and the "pleather" material is very similar. I would have trouble telling the two apart if it wasn't for the cracked "pleather" on the headband of my second G930 headset.The ANBANA ear pads were easy to install and rugged enough that I did not damage them while stretching them over the plastic groove in the headset. They look and feel similar to the original ear pads and are the correct size. It will be a while before I can say if they last as long (or longer) than the original pads. So far they are undamaged after a few uses with my metal glasses frame rubbing on the surface just like the original pads.If you're reading this review, just make sure that you are buying the pads made by ANBANA, since I've noticed that Amazon reviews sometimes get moved onto similar products that are made by a different manufacturer.
5
Good replacement for G930 Ear Pads
1,396,137,600
03 30, 2014
A1DMVNJXFKCNVS
B0002LLWZY
Daryl Lackey
[ 0, 0 ]
Worked great. Very simple and to the point. Definitely a money saver. Doesn't over heat the circuit board. Easy to use.
4
Just as advertised.
1,388,880,000
01 5, 2014
A1DMVNJXFKCNVS
B0002ZPNXW
Daryl Lackey
[ 0, 0 ]
Keeps the sound in the car. Also adds a little more bass. A definite upgrade. Makes the 4 -way speakers shine even more.
5
Great addition
1,388,880,000
01 5, 2014
A1DMVNJXFKCNVS
B00A0LUG30
Daryl Lackey
[ 1, 1 ]
Oh the joy of clarity..... So nice, works awesome. Crisp and clear on all levels. If I could only get more in the little space I have.
5
Sweet, Sweet, music
1,388,880,000
01 5, 2014
A1DMVNJXFKCNVS
B00CDD525A
Daryl Lackey
[ 1, 1 ]
Works great. Bright without being too bulky. Excellent quality and great service. would recommend this to any professional or amateurtechnician.
5
Outstanding
1,388,707,200
01 3, 2014
A1DMVNZ16E0E4
0007489234
Akash
[ 0, 2 ]
Becuz this book is asum !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!And this is the best buk of the series till now!!!!!!!!!!!!I want 2 have super powers like darquess!1
5
The Last Stand Of Dead Men makes me want 2 be one of the dead men!!
1,383,955,200
11 9, 2013
A1DMVOGLMRFCPJ
B00BU984DK
Jill Gomez
[ 0, 0 ]
I had seen the documentary before. It is a strong message clearly explained. It weaves between information and personal stories.
5
It is a message that needs attention. I am buying seeral and giving them to friends.
1,379,116,800
09 14, 2013
A1DMVOLL87H0E
014312448X
Elias Gutierrez C.
[ 0, 0 ]
Fun to readHighly recommended!Clear, Understanding and Worrisome.What is it going to happen next?Could the banks always win?
5
A MUST !
1,398,124,800
04 22, 2014
A1DMVONRYGNGVU
0962833010
One love
[ 0, 0 ]
I must say that I am enjoying this book. I am still in the process of reading it. This book does have a lots of good points and suggestions. However, there are so many typos that it is becoming quite of a barrier to get through the true meaning of what the book is trying to tell me.Things like "do we really need crease" and "black hair should be moisturized every clay". And the list goes on its very quite distracting. I'm sorry but whoever her editor is needs to be fired. I do appreciate her no-nonsense common sense approach to the matter of black hair care. And I can truly say that I have learned a great deal more a about hair care. I'm sorry to say but if she put as much effort in to making sure that her book was published properly and she does in taking care of her hair then this would've been an all-around excellent read.
3
Lost in translation!!!!
1,353,024,000
11 16, 2012
A1DMVPV025EYZ2
1937715027
John Kavouris
[ 5, 5 ]
Excellent book with great information for the everyday triathlete. Does a great job explaining engineering concepts in simple terms. If you think you need to buy top of the line triathlon gear, reading this book first will save you a lot of money.
5
Excellent Information
1,380,758,400
10 3, 2013
A1DMVQ4Z3WDHGE
0983611203
Suzanne Vince
[ 1, 1 ]
I originally downloaded this book to use as research for a book I'm writing, and found myself delightfully entertained in the process. I so appreciate Patricia's openness and willingness to share her experience and think that this should be required reading for anyone considering becoming a sister. Patricia does far more than describe the actual process of becoming a nun, she shares the actual expeirence of it (good and bad).In many respects, this is a coming-of-age story, and it's loaded with good laughs and poignant moments as she deals with the silent struggle waging it's own war inside of her. I admire the courage it must have taken to finally share her internal struggle with her friends who pushed her to examine the desires of her heart thoughtfully and honestly. And I loved the shopping excursion with Maureen!Thank you, Patricia, for writing this wonderful book.
5
The Red Skirt Memoirs of an Ex Nun
1,349,740,800
10 9, 2012
A1DMVQ4Z3WDHGE
B00D03VUAI
Suzanne Vince
[ 0, 0 ]
Dead girl in a Green Dress by Loucinda McGary is a fun, suspense-filled story with plenty of heat set in a great setting (Mackinac Island). A real page turner!
4
Quick read, well-told story in a great locale
1,373,932,800
07 16, 2013
A1DMVQ4Z3WDHGE
B00JAZU5YW
Suzanne Vince
[ 1, 1 ]
In this sexy, dark thriller, tenacious crime-solver Philipa “Flip” Morland meets mild-mannered Professor Jeremy Burk, and together they hunt for a brutal serial killer who murders his victims while listening to Mozart. Filled with sexual tension and plenty of action. McGary’s best book to date!
5
The Streets of San Francisco Meets Mozart
1,398,211,200
04 23, 2014
A1DMVQ889RBLWO
B003TW77KC
IowaGuy
[ 0, 0 ]
Have an iPhone 4s and it worked great. Can't beat it especially for the cheap price tag too! I got one for myself and a friend. No complaints.
5
Car Charger
1,344,211,200
08 6, 2012
A1DMVQJ8DX3HYN
B006UUMUM0
CK
[ 0, 0 ]
This product is what you are looking for if you need a pump that isn't going to break the bank. I have an older model Medela but it is only a single pump and I wanted to save time by getting a double pump. The MiPump is about one-third the price of a Medela, plus the hands-free bra that is basically free in this combo makes it the best value out there.Pros: The tote bag and small size of the pump is awesome, making it really convenient and portable. The option of battery and plug-in is also great- I will be traveling soon and having both options will make it really easy. The best part of the deal though, is the hands-free bra. It works great and just makes the whole pumping session so much more convenient when you can actually multi-task a little bit.Cons: I do not prefer the soft flexi breast shields. They aren't as comfortable to me as the Medela hard shields, probably because the hard shields come in different sizes to choose from. I read some reviews that said the MiPump 'hurts' and I really think it is due to the flexi-shields. The suction also seems somewhat weak compared to the Medela, however, i was still able to get the amount I expected, and not using the highest level, so it worked just fine for me. The description says the pump is quiet, but it really isn't. I can't really list it as a con though because I doubt any pump, no matter what the price, will be quiet.For women who have no problems pumping, I think this is the best value out there. Even though I don't think it's the most comfortable, it does what it is supposed to.
4
not the most comfortable, but great value
1,336,089,600
05 4, 2012
A1DMVQRK37AX15
1452537313
Healthwise Foodie
[ 0, 0 ]
This is a wonderful book about one woman's reflection on love, life and loss. She touches on growing up in San Francisco, dealing with adversity, family, pets, music, theater, doctors and hospitals. The author makes a thoughtful tribute to her mother from who she learned to love from the heart and continue loving and living without fear. The drawings were provided by her granddaughter distinguishes such a personal touch. As I am dealing with an elderly parent who is struggling with health, finances and family issues. This is the perfect short and sweet gift for that someone who needs a little guidance on how to continue living life to one's fullest from the heart.
5
From the heart
1,319,241,600
10 22, 2011
A1DMVQRK37AX15
1466243368
Healthwise Foodie
[ 0, 0 ]
This book has very good information for animals using essential oils as a alternative. Look forward to reading the expanded reference.
4
Good resource
1,378,598,400
09 8, 2013
A1DMVQRK37AX15
B0013K3RM4
Healthwise Foodie
[ 0, 0 ]
Love the green mask. Nice to periodically clean the toxins off. Leaves face fresh, nice, smooth and clean. Good buy.
5
Wonderful green mask
1,389,398,400
01 11, 2014
A1DMVQRK37AX15
B004FQQ5BS
Healthwise Foodie
[ 0, 0 ]
I choice this pillow because I listen to mediation CDs or downloads from You Tube to help me sleep. It is a wonderful sleep aid. Highly recommend it.
5
Great sleep aid!
1,389,398,400
01 11, 2014
A1DMVQRK37AX15
B00D66E8P8
Healthwise Foodie
[ 0, 0 ]
Great information with references? Very good for someone new to using essential oils and learning its benefits. A great buy.
5
Good for essential oil newbies
1,389,398,400
01 11, 2014
A1DMVR2UK5JUQJ
B005TWTR8U
Mohammad Jamil
[ 0, 0 ]
its good ,but finishing is so so,i will do recommend this product to my friends.this battery works but discharges quickly.
3
laptop battery
1,390,089,600
01 19, 2014
A1DMVRW32DTOZ0
0425255700
Pen Name
[ 2, 18 ]
Another wonderful book from laurell. She always writes the best books if it wasn't for her I wouldn't of started reading after I got out of high school.
5
outstanding
1,394,928,000
03 16, 2014
A1DMVRW32DTOZ0
1589233735
Pen Name
[ 0, 0 ]
excelent book really helped me out and very easy to understand gun and bullet ratio aswell as the inviroment and how to study it
5
hunting
1,377,648,000
08 28, 2013
A1DMVS1RCU8ZL
B000YB7T04
Amelia Arredondo Glez
[ 0, 0 ]
Great Quality!
5
Five Stars
1,404,345,600
07 3, 2014
A1DMVS1RCU8ZL
B001WM73P0
Amelia Arredondo Glez
[ 1, 1 ]
Great range and a lot of options, also it worked with my old motorolas without issues.
5
Great!
1,404,345,600
07 3, 2014
A1DMVS1RCU8ZL
B004GKLT4G
Amelia Arredondo Glez
[ 0, 0 ]
This NAS solved a lot of things in my house. I watch a lot of movies, so I always use PLEX, the seamless integration with my LG TV is great! even the subtitles works (.srt separate file), and the audio is never downmix, i got full dolby digital 5.1.Surveillance Station works great with my 2 cameras, an old Vivotek and an usb webcam (there's a driver to plug the webcam directly to synology's usb port).I backup regularly my 2 laptops, windows 7 and OSX with no issues.I'm using also music station with my cellphone on the go.The only issue i got was with the power supply, but it was replaced quickly on warranty.
5
the seamless integration with my LG TV is great! even the subtitles works (
1,404,345,600
07 3, 2014
A1DMVS1RCU8ZL
B0069S2LPO
Amelia Arredondo Glez
[ 0, 0 ]
Love it! Top notch quality and very useful with the think tank belt. I occasionally shot at events and don't like to have various cameras hanging, so i choose to switch lens, once you get used to it's very fast, would recommend to all my fellow photographers.
5
Very useful
1,405,036,800
07 11, 2014
A1DMVS1RCU8ZL
B00E1NQ3DU
Amelia Arredondo Glez
[ 0, 0 ]
Compact and sturdy, I flew OTB once and this light received the impact with no problem.
5
Five Stars
1,404,345,600
07 3, 2014
A1DMVS1RCU8ZL
B00E1NQ6T6
Amelia Arredondo Glez
[ 0, 0 ]
Battery last forever! Very bright
5
Five Stars
1,405,036,800
07 11, 2014
A1DMVS1RCU8ZL
B00GM5JGK2
Amelia Arredondo Glez
[ 0, 0 ]
This case is exactly i what i need. The material is sturdy but flexible, i have accidentaly dropped my phone and no harm was done. Love it!
5
Great!
1,405,036,800
07 11, 2014
A1DMVS2TD26B90
0062736345
Alaine Martin
[ 0, 0 ]
I do nursing home music ministry with sign language. This book is so helpful. The residents enjoy the Christian songs and are excited to learn sign language with the songs.
5
American Sign Language
1,361,145,600
02 18, 2013
A1DMVS48KHPZKY
0441001378
Timothy Hodges
[ 1, 6 ]
When I first read this book, i had checked it out of the library. I liked it so much i decided that I had to buy it. It has some great stories. Some aren't exactly what you might expect but that makes they even better. A must read for all comic readers and sci-fi fans.
4
Great Book with some exceptional stories
976,492,800
12 11, 2000
A1DMVS6B4XFEHU
0768428424
RP McMurphy
[ 2, 7 ]
Can't add much to what's already been waxed, but do agree with the negative contingency. This book is hyperbole and more or less either a Prosthelytizing tool or a way to spread hatred and xenophobia. Well done Mr. Roth...or is that Rothchild!
1
HEED THE WARNING!
1,269,993,600
03 31, 2010
A1DMVS6B4XFEHU
B003A4IFGY
RP McMurphy
[ 1, 9 ]
Without question, Tom petty is truly a monolithic rock icon with a body of work that will stand up to the test of time. He has had great albums and not so great albums, but he has always put his heart and soul into everything, usually taking his time thru the recording process. This album was supposed to be departure from his norm in that it was a true 'live' in the studio process, which sometimes yields a more natural feel to the overall energy of the music. Well, having listened to it a couple times, and trust me, i'm not through with it...it plays out like TP sitting in the studio with a really good, muscular bar band. The songs are occasionally opened up in formulaic fashion, and none of the songs resonate in the expected TP fashion. I will never stop following this man, but i do feel that this particular time up at bat makes was a misstep and hopefully this next attempt will be given the time it deserves.
3
Mediocre at best!
1,277,164,800
06 22, 2010
A1DMVS6B4XFEHU
B004NB0NNG
RP McMurphy
[ 1, 1 ]
Beautiful picture...Great price...and all you need to transform your viewing experience to a SCREENING experience. You might have to tweak the pix slightly to tone down the electric, overly bright nature of LED, but it's all about options and you have plenty of them in the accessible user-friendly settings. This set should definitely be a worthy consideration.
5
Stunning!
1,308,873,600
06 24, 2011
A1DMVS6B4XFEHU
B008KOEXNS
RP McMurphy
[ 0, 0 ]
sounds beautiful as ever...even warmer than the original release. Only caveat being that the vinyl could have been a heavier pressing and the sleeve design could have been a sturdier gate-fold type. Either way...a welcome re-entry to the analogue world. The music speaks for itself...and does it ever speak!
4
AT LAST!
1,386,892,800
12 13, 2013
A1DMVS6B4XFEHU
B00JGJRJ64
RP McMurphy
[ 0, 0 ]
Well made, quality rubber balls from a company that cares! Check out their web site while you're at it...they have good tips. Also realize that the easy part is over. Now that you have a high quality trigger point release tool, it's time to get the 'balls' on the wall and start releasing that tension! Highly Recommended!
5
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE!
1,403,740,800
06 26, 2014
A1DMVS6KI8W2Z
B000EGSGL0
Lodi Mosaics
[ 0, 0 ]
The Dutch Oven is made in China which would not be a challenge if it were not for the fact that the lid is not as tightly fitting as it should be. I am comparing this with my 12 inch Lodge oven. I needed this monster for a rib cook off where my main oven would not be large enough. After my first test meal, the lid issue was not really a problem. The other suggestion I would have is a larger gage wire handle. It seems that the handle might not hold a full oven when lifted. All in all, for the money this unit should work out fine.
3
12 QT Dutch Oven for competition
1,338,249,600
05 29, 2012
A1DMVSHYHQ5582
1603583629
Caroline Dedmon
[ 1, 2 ]
Very informative and great for beginners as well as experienced beekeepers. I use it for reference material. Bees are important to our food sources!
5
Excellent
1,368,144,000
05 10, 2013
A1DMVSIT0BU881
B000NBGCH6
A. Bohannon
[ 0, 0 ]
These filters do exactly what they say they do: Catch a lot of tar without adversely effecting the taste of my cigarettes. The only taste-change I noticed with unfiltered Lucky Strikes is that the smoke is a little less sharp with the filter than it is without, while still maintaining the sharp kick and full flavor one gets from an otherwise unfiltered cigarette, which is a definite plus in my book. Moreover, the filter is small and fairly elegantly designed, so it's a bit harder for anyone you happen to be smoking with to notice that you're wussing out on your otherwise totally manly man cigarettes. The cigarette also seats firmly so you don't have to worry about it falling out if you turn it at a sharp angle.The only drawback is that, being entirely plastic, one has to be careful not to smoke to the point where the ember is inside of the filter, as I don't imagine a mouth full of hot plastic gasses is very good tasting or healthy. Of course, that's only an issue with unfiltered cigarettes, so if one is using these with a filtered there's no issue. I'd probably go for one of the permanent filters if I intended on consistently smoking unfiltereds, however.
4
A perfect stealthy filter
1,318,118,400
10 9, 2011
A1DMVSIT0BU881
B001OGLFI0
A. Bohannon
[ 2, 2 ]
This suit is very comfortable, looks good, and is fantastic for the price. The cut is slightly larger and longer than the same size on other suits sold by New Era Factory Outlet, though the waist of the pants seems a bit smaller than other similarly sized pants. The only complaint I have is that, as the blend is poly/rayon, it wrinkles easier than I'd like. Otherwise it's more than worth what it sells for, and I'd heartily recommend it to anyone in need of a great suit on a tiny budget.
4
Fantastic for the price
1,333,670,400
04 6, 2012
A1DMVSJE4T341Q
1573922056
"maruca_x"
[ 4, 33 ]
I just couldn't stop reading this book, by the more I read I discovered more secret wishes in my soal, you just gotta love it.
3
you just gotta love it
990,403,200
05 21, 2001
A1DMVSM6BN8IPS
B008EO263I
Amazon Customer
[ 0, 0 ]
This is a nice screen protetor and the warranty is really awsome. the only thing was that the shipping was bad when i got it the box was smashed up but the products were fine.
4
Awesome
1,377,475,200
08 26, 2013
A1DMVSM6BN8IPS
B008IEGSGU
Amazon Customer
[ 0, 0 ]
Its a case nothing to special but i do like how its cheep and has a warranty other than thats its just a case works fine
4
Its a case
1,377,475,200
08 26, 2013
A1DMVSM6BN8IPS
B00DN0AVN0
Amazon Customer
[ 0, 9 ]
I would give it five stars but i havent got to use it so i dont know how if it works but the idea is really cool
4
So cool
1,377,475,200
08 26, 2013
A1DMVT53AI2T06
B000Q31IVG
misslips
[ 0, 0 ]
I was looking for an everyday face cream. this one is good, but i like oil of olay better, but this is a great product.
5
Great Prodcut
1,379,462,400
09 18, 2013
A1DMVT53AI2T06
B000XQLUXC
misslips
[ 0, 0 ]
I bought this because a friend recommended this to me, i used once or twice. i like it, but not for everyday. Would buy again, once it runs out. great product.
5
Great Product
1,379,462,400
09 18, 2013
A1DMVT53AI2T06
B002UJGK1C
misslips
[ 0, 0 ]
I love this thermos. Its great for Boy / or Girl. My 10 year old loves it.Glad I ordered this on Amazon.
5
Great Product
1,379,462,400
09 18, 2013
A1DMVT53AI2T06
B00318CLTG
misslips
[ 0, 0 ]
I bought this for my 1 year old, and I love how easy it is to travel and clean. Def would buy more !!!
5
Great Product
1,379,462,400
09 18, 2013
A1DMVT53AI2T06
B0074BU27O
misslips
[ 0, 0 ]
love it my son loves new pencils, and loves the hunger games, perfect combo gift !!!!! glad i bought it
5
hunger games gift
1,360,281,600
02 8, 2013
A1DMVT53AI2T06
B00AZAADKM
misslips
[ 1, 1 ]
Comfortable for my ten year old, he loves this, loves the color and sneaker, so happy i bought these !!! BIG BIRTHDAY HIT
5
Great sneaker
1,370,995,200
06 12, 2013
A1DMVT53AI2T06
B00D9IA5KK
misslips
[ 1, 2 ]
THIS IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CHAIN. IM SO HAPPY I BOUGHT THIS ! I BOUGHT THIS AS A GRADUATION PRESENT FOR MY 10 YEAR OLD SON, AND HE IS GOING TO LOVE THIS !!!!!!!
5
SO BEAUTIFUL !
1,401,235,200
05 28, 2014
A1DMVT53AI2T06
B00DV8MKBK
misslips
[ 0, 0 ]
This case fits beautifully on the Samsung Active. nice and sleek. IM very happy with the purchase & price!!!Thank you.
5
Love this case. Its a must buy!!!
1,381,968,000
10 17, 2013
A1DMVTJQEULASZ
1928928161
Cheryl
[ 0, 0 ]
Totally moving. I felt I was actually visiting these places. I loved the strong family bonds and ties. Thank you.
4
Daughters of the River Huong
1,390,953,600
01 29, 2014
A1DMVTMIGGLWDG
0152045600
Rachel Urias
[ 0, 0 ]
I love this book. I never really liked reading But for my middle School pre ap reading This was a choice and i was Not dissapointed
5
Wow
1,377,302,400
08 24, 2013
A1DMVTO2M18FUP
0689707266
Anjali Rao
[ 5, 5 ]
This is a great book - not only are the recipes superb and quite distinctive, but Madhur Jaffrey writes about the food with such passion and feeling that it just makes you want to cook. When she describes a dish as one "I love with a passion" you can be sure that it will not disappoint. For cooks trying out Indian food for the first time, following her recipes precisely can almost guarantee an Indian meal that will earn rave reviews from friends and family.
5
A fantastic introduction to Indian cooking
1,013,299,200
02 10, 2002
A1DMVTQFZD4FK3
B003QACKJK
Bryan
[ 0, 0 ]
I have purchased this bulb twice. The first lasted 9 months, and the other just died after about 10 months. Sure it's cheap, and I could stock more than one for no downtime - but frequently replacing bulbs is a nagging reminder for a TV I have otherwise been quite happy with over the years.This is best recommended for a non-primary TV, or a replacement to sweeten the deal when you inevitably sell the DLP secondhand.Anything beyond that, you get what you pay for.
3
Low price, but short life
1,360,540,800
02 11, 2013
A1DMVTQFZD4FK3
B007WTAJTO
Bryan
[ 0, 0 ]
So far so good when using it in my Hero 3:BE. I haven't had any corruption or data writing hangups, even when using high framerate video modes with ProTune (high bitrate) on.This is a great bang for the buck card.
5
For my GoPro Hero 3: Black Edition
1,360,540,800
02 11, 2013
A1DMVTQTG70ICV
B00I0WIUHK
deeya
[ 1, 1 ]
Loose slots. Bright and colorful. I'm a fan of anything Egypt, and this game was great. I also love the fact that there are several opportunities for bonus games.
5
Bright and exciting
1,395,532,800
03 23, 2014
A1DMVU4BXQYLRW
B0013CLTJ0
K. S. Heise "ILLTRYANYGUMONCE"
[ 4, 4 ]
The aftertaste of this gum is soooo bad and it took till the next day to go away. It reminds me of the Ginger Dressing that comes on the salad you get at a Sushi place. Don't recommend this gum at all.
1
Icky! Aftertaste!!
1,209,600,000
05 1, 2008
A1DMVU5U3YU5SP
0809572842
Kevin Strickland "5trick"
[ 22, 29 ]
Very rarely does a concept alone sell me on a book of unknown quality written by an author I've never heard of before, yet I tracked this book down based entirely on the idea of this novel.It starts out with some promise, as the narrative slowly weaves an exposition cleverly blending technical information about the world and its inhabitants with a growing drama between the main characters. From the first chapter, I wanted to get to know the characters better; to find out the secrets behind Loharri's motivations and see what makes Mattie tick.Unfortunately, the story never quite evolves to that point, settling for some halfhearted political rhetoric halfway through the book, culminating in a seemingly rushed and abrupt ending that tries too hard to pull off a last-minute moment of dramatic significance. I was an art major; I know it when I see it.It almost telegraphs a thought pattern:"Here's a colorful and diverse world of alchemy and science, teetering on the edge of conflict, populated by a number of interesting character archetypes. Let's set them in motion and see what happens. Oh wait, I don't actually know what happens. Well, let's introduce some random cardboard characters and dabble in some bland, mildly erotic scenes with all the flavor and appeal of day-old oatmeal. Nope, that didn't work. how about a sudden war, which will see all those formerly complex and fascinating characters reduced to window dressing for the last half of the novel? Sure, why not...but I don't know how to end it! Oh, pizza's here -- uh...THE END. Wait, that's not dramatic enough. THE END -- OR IS IT. Yeah, much better. Mmm, pepperoni."I really felt let down by "The Alchemy of Stone," not just because I had high hopes due to the genre and initially promising concept, but because the storyline really feels aimless, especially after expending so much effort endearing the reader to the protagonists. The characters really did get all dressed up with nowhere to go; the character-driven story wanders, it gets lost, it peters out, and eventually gives up. It deserved better.On a side note: The underlying character and plot structure of this novel struck me as eerily similar to "Perdido Street Station" by China Mieville. It practically mirrors many of the social patterns among the protagonists, except that PSS is a bit darker and urban; more nightmarish than the cookie cutter victorian-style setting in "Alchemy of Stone." Plus it has an ending. I would definitely recommend that book over this one, as it is much more savory: rich Italian cuisine to Sedia's Chef Boyardee.
2
A great idea, but very poorly executed.
1,224,979,200
10 26, 2008
A1DMVU5U3YU5SP
B00009KF12
Kevin Strickland "5trick"
[ 26, 27 ]
I ordered a refurbished (reconditioned) COF-900 cuisinart coffeemaker, and I must say that I was appalled at the condition it was in.Not only was the item shipped in its own original flimsy cuisinart box, (with an amazon shipping label slapped on the side) but it was also entirely unpadded. After opening the box, I discovered the only protection was a covering of thin foam film, presumably to prevent scratches to the coffeemaker; it certainly wouldn't be substantial enough to protect it from shipping damage. This may have been the fault of the 'free shipping' I opted for, I can't know for sure.I don't know if it was the shipping, or if it was in this condition to begin with, but my coffeemaker itself is covered in little scratches and dings. I can't read the 'water gauge' on the side for all the scuff marks! It looks very much like something I could have picked up at a secondhand store or yard sale, instead of a "factory reconditioned item".The item itself is a very nice coffeemaker, with very sturdy construction and a lot of nice features. It seems to work fine so far, (the key term being 'so far') but I am extremely disappointed in its appearance. I am almost tempted to return it, but I'm unwilling to pay the extra ten dollars on the gamble that they might send me back another one in worse physical shape.So as they say, you pays your money, you takes your chances. For a discontinued coffeemaker 1/4 of its original price, don't be too surprised if your 'factory reconditioned' coffeemaker is far, far less than 'factory perfect.'
2
A good coffee maker, but remember: Refurbished = Used.
1,057,708,800
07 9, 2003
A1DMVU5U3YU5SP
B0002MHF22
Kevin Strickland "5trick"
[ 10, 14 ]
This switchbox, while feature-rich and versatile, is composed of frighteningly cheap metal and plastic. The black (or silver) version is very sharp in appearance, and goes well with most A/V home electronics in style and form factor. However, the plastic feels noticably poor quality, and the actual action of the individual switches feels weak and requires significant force to function.The front panel features cleverly removable panels, allowing the owner to reclassify each switch according to its function. These panels are also unfortunately made of very cheap plastic, and break easily if removed more than once or twice. Spares are included, but the labels are not interchangeable, which may result in confusion with the very function designed to alleviate it.At actual retail prices, this device feels far too overpriced for the quality control and materials involved, but it is a more than competent switching device, even supporting S-video, component video, digital audio, and ethernet switching.The most important thing to note is that this device is marked 'Discontinued' by the manufacturer, Pelican Accessories, and they will no longer repair or replace any parts on these devices.
2
Decent Technology in a Cheap Facade
1,147,219,200
05 10, 2006
A1DMVU5U3YU5SP
B000C4EFV4
Kevin Strickland "5trick"
[ 5, 5 ]
I was overjoyed to finally track down the Metro 3013 Rice Cooker again, after searching for it online and in stores with no luck. It's hands-down the most routinely used piece of cookware in my kitchen, as it is surprisingly versatile, easy to clean, and puts up with plenty of abuse.After I first moved out of my parents' house many years ago, one of my bachelorette neighbors gave me this exact cooker as a welcome gift, with the assurance that it would be my best friend in the kitchen...and she was right. I used mine repeatedly since the day I got it, for almost everything I could imagine cooking. It finally cracked and broke last year, after a decade of heavy service. Not bad for a <10$ plastic rice cooker, and certainly deserving of a repeat purchase.Allow me to elaborate: This thing is the lazy bachelor/dorm kiddies' best friend.First: It's two SOLID pieces of plastic that lock together. No hinges to break, no removable parts to lose, no little pieces to meticulously disassemble and scrub. You fill it, lock it, cook it, open it, eat it, wash it. It's even dishwasher safe.Second: You can cook pretty much anything in it, with ridiculously simple recipes, and it comes out perfect every time. Of course it cooks rice -- plain white rice (long or short grain) brown rice, curry rice, saffron rice, jasmine rice -- but that's just the tip of the iceberg.Using box dinners, you can easily make almost any taste your heart desires in minutes. Just pour the contents in and stick it in the microwave. It makes delicious red beans and rice, jambalaya, ramen noodles, spaghetti, cheese and macaroni, steamed veggies, instant mashed potatoes, soups, stews, chili, oatmeal and grits -- pretty much any prepackaged dish you can pour in; powdered, frozen, or otherwise.It may take a bit of experimentation at first, to learn what works best in your particular wattage microwave, but if you've got a newer model with a "sensor cook" function, you're golden. Let me give you an example of a simple recipe I cook fairly often:-1 cup frozen vegetables-1 cup short grain rice-2 cups water-1 frozen chicken breastCombine all of this in the Metro cooker, stick in the microwave, press "Sensor Cook: Rice" (or microwave for ~20 minutes on high) and come back when it's done. That's it. That's seriously all there is to it. When it finishes, add whatever sauce you prefer -- tomato, barbecue, soy, hot, teriyaki -- and there you have it. Instant delicious meals on the cheap, with almost no work.And it's wonderfully versatile. Want to use Pork instead? Chicken stock? Marinade? Egg? Spam? Frozen meatballs? The only limit to this little item is your imagination and your willingness to experiment.
5
Absolutely the best one-shot microwave cooker!
1,233,100,800
01 28, 2009
A1DMVU5U3YU5SP
B000J41VDM
Kevin Strickland "5trick"
[ 11, 18 ]
This stuff is expensive, and hardly worth it. Half of each bottle of novus 1, 2 and 3, two of their little 'polish mates,' and an hour of my time couldn't take out a few minor, already almost invisible scratches on my GBA. The end result, after all the polishing, buffing, and repeating?No discernable difference whatsoever.I wasted half of this stuff I could have gotten the same result with windex and a paper towel, for all the good it did. Extremely disappointing. I went out of my way to get the Novus polish, (and basically wasted 20$ on this useless junk,) since all of the reviews I read claimed it was this miraculous, magical product... Don't believe it for a second.
1
Don't be fooled.
1,172,620,800
02 28, 2007
A1DMVU5U3YU5SP
B002VPUNKE
Kevin Strickland "5trick"
[ 2, 4 ]
Avoid buying this product (and the accompanying Virgin Mobile service it's married to) if you possibly can.The modem itself is predictably cheap plastic, with the onboard LED shining through all the cracks. The requisite connection management software is buggy, intrusive, and forces Virgin Mobile website popup windows on each connect attempt. But the real issue is that the service is laughable.I would be willing to forgive a lot of flaws in the device if the service were better, but Virgin Mobile is perfectly happy to take your money and provide inferior service. The signal area alone is hit-or-miss, and since VM users basically third-class customers piggybacking on Sprint's network, you'll never get the best connection priority.Even on a good day my connections are unpredictable and unreliable. The speed is truthfully closer to dial-up than broadband, even under the best possible conditions. It claims to be EVDO Rev.A, but it often drops to 1xRTT, even with ~90db signal. >30KBps is unusual, ~15KBps is more common, but none of that matters when the connection frequently freezes or drops entirely. Truth be told, I don't mind slow speeds as long as it is consistent, but this product cannot even provide that.When this product line launched, Virgin Mobile offered "unlimited usage," but quickly backpedaled on this, repeatedly lowering the cap and decreasing the throughput while increasing the prices. Right now, the best you can hope for is a $50 monthly package which offers "Full speed" for the first 5GB of transfers, followed by severe throttling after that, in which case you'll be hovering around 56K modem speeds (if you're lucky.)I've been using this device for over a year, as cellular internet is the only option where I currently live, so I have unfortunately funneled over $700 directly into Virgin Mobile's coffers in exchange for this headache. It's true that not many (of any) cellular providers offer truly unlimited cellular broadband, but infinite usage doesn't matter when the quality is this bad. For the price and the effectively broken usage cap, you might as well go with 5GB capped Verizon or some other mobile broadband that actually WORKS.
1
More like Mobile Dial-Up!
1,322,438,400
11 28, 2011
A1DMVU5U3YU5SP
B006A2NLJO
Kevin Strickland "5trick"
[ 6, 7 ]
In case it's not readily obvious from the stock photo, this is NOT in fact the "8-1/2" tall", "mysterious blade expert from the most recent release in the "Shining" series." It's a tiny silicone xenomorph-head-shaped ice tray. Amazon has known it's the wrong item for almost 6 months and has done nothing to fix the listing.There's a serious disconnect between the employees who maintain Amazon's catalog, the employees who fill orders in the warehouse, and the employees working the customer service department. I won't recount the entire saga of Amazon's incompetence here, but I've brought this mistake to their attention many times and been reassured (at least 3 times via form letter) that the mistake would be fixed. But they clearly still have not, even after multiple people, myself included, ordered it and received the wrong thing.So I'm done trying to get them to take responsibility, and I'm simply warning anyone who is confused about the item description -- if you order this product expecting a bargain Shining Hearts Lorna statue, you will end up having to ship back a misrepresented rubber phallus cozy. I wonder: How many paid return shipping labels does Amazon have to cough up before they will fix a simple catalog misprint?
1
Wrong item listed, and Amazon won't fix it.
1,350,345,600
10 16, 2012
A1DMVU5U3YU5SP
B0079F29FS
Kevin Strickland "5trick"
[ 1, 1 ]
Bootleg, Knockoff, however you want to say it, this item is a fake. There are many counterfeit figmas out there; they are poorly made and usually shipped from China. The sellers use photos of the real thing, then send a cheap bootleg in its place.It's obvious from the phrase: "Chinese Version, but in good quality" that this is a fake and they're paying lip service with a flimsy disclaimer. They may also try to say "Color differences due to monitor/camera" or some other such excuses for the low quality of the item.Ebay is already crawling with these dishonest sellers, passing off shoddy, illegal copies as the real thing. Please do your homework and don't fall for this scam!
1
Cheap Figmas "From China" = Bootlegs
1,336,867,200
05 13, 2012
A1DMVU5U3YU5SP
B00BK3FA7O
Kevin Strickland "5trick"
[ 2, 4 ]
This is a perfect example of why D-arts are looked upon as inferior to Figma or Revoltech. The engineering is sound, the ambition is there, but the quality just doesn't measure up, especially for this price.The biggest issue is the paint applications; they're rough and uneven, with smudges and fingerprints and sloppy spots present all over both figures. The seams where parts are glued together have sizable gaps in them, and the figure I received in-hand looks almost like a cheap bootleg of the toy shown in the promo photos. The articulation on Bass is well thought-out and implemented, but it can't make up for the underwhelming production values. It's unfortunate, especially considering Bandai also makes Figuarts and Robot Spirits, which are both excellent toy lines.Unless you're a diehard fan of the Megaman universe, I can't recommend a figure this disappointing for that absurd price.
2
Poorly painted, cheaply made, way overpriced.
1,378,252,800
09 4, 2013
A1DMVUEBEETB10
B003XJG7Q6
Nora D.
[ 0, 0 ]
The brush served my purpose. I didn't buy it for the intended purpose but it's a keeper! This review site is ridiculous in REQUIRING a certain number of words, after asking for a review.
4
A Keeper
1,393,027,200
02 22, 2014
A1DMVUEBEETB10
B008ANYYKQ
Nora D.
[ 2, 2 ]
I bought this as a gift for my daughter. It is even prettier than shown. I love it and I know that she will, too.
5
Beautiful Piece
1,396,483,200
04 3, 2014
A1DMVUN40M8U0D
B00HPP3QD6
Lisa LeBreton
[ 1, 1 ]
The phone is great, it did take a few days to get use to it. It takes awesome pictures they come out nice and clear. The only thing that worries me is the charger. I've emailed Motorola several times since i received my phone. The charger gets extremely HOT after being plugged in only 15-20 minutes, so i unplug it for a hour then plug it back in i do that till phone is charged. Is charger faulty?
5
Charger over heating
1,404,086,400
06 30, 2014
A1DMVV29HAMJRG
B001MA0QY2
M. Dub
[ 1, 1 ]
I had bought this flat iron in september, and I don't know if I dropped it (probably) or what, but one of the plates got a huge crack in it. I was really bummed out since this is one of the only heat products that manages to curl my aesthetically coarse looking, but actually pretty fine hair. It doesn't curl curl it like some prom/wedding hairdo, but I can get waves in. It also, obviously, does a great job of straightening my hair so it is super flat, and it feels nice - not dry. Anyway, to send it to HSI and get it repaired would have cost more than just buying a new one, so I bought a new one. The shipping was faster the first time I bought this, but still awfully fast for this one (both were purchased from blue novelties). Obviously if one of the plates cracks again, I'll know it's a product issue, but for now this is a great flat iron, especially for the price. My other flat iron is the much bigger chi, which was about triple the price of this one, and I use this one more.
5
great flat iron
1,367,020,800
04 27, 2013
A1DMVVDHQ4PPAP
B000006ZOS
David L. Perry, Jr.
[ 0, 0 ]
Rich, shimmering textures; innovative musicality; penetrating rhythms; evocative, stimulating imagery - all the features of the best of Tangerine Dream are present in this work. Among their best.
5
Rich, shimmering textures
1,264,377,600
01 25, 2010
A1DMVWI0TLCKG5
0006547265
Amy A. Monsen "doglover"
[ 0, 0 ]
This book is a HUGE disappointment. The characters were totally unbelievable. The horses were more real than the people. I kept waiting for it to get better and before I knew it...I was done. LAME ending. Don't waste your precious reading time with this one. IF you liked Jane Smiley's Thousand Acres, you will hate Barn Blind. YUK!
2
What a BOMB!
1,304,985,600
05 10, 2011
A1DMVWI0TLCKG5
0061230901
Amy A. Monsen "doglover"
[ 0, 0 ]
Guardian of Lies...is Steve Martini trying to be Vince Flynn....and....failing miserably. Gone is the subtle humor that is one of his strong points. The story line is so far fetched.....just OUT OF THE PARK dumb. No courtroom drama. Female characters who just swoon and have no dimension...what the heck? Liquida will be back!! Not for me he won't; I don't plan on buying his last two books. Don't waste your time on this novel....just go read Vince Flynn or a good REACHER book by Lee Childs.
2
Not up to par....
1,312,761,600
08 8, 2011
A1DMVWI0TLCKG5
0156347245
Amy A. Monsen "doglover"
[ 2, 2 ]
I picked up this book at a yard sale...out of curiosity. It was a super read. Lots of history and vibrant characters. If you like historical fiction, especially dealing with the First Americans...you will love this book. I could actually FEEL the cold the characters felt. Very well written. Enjoy!
5
You can feel the cold!
1,273,190,400
05 7, 2010
A1DMVWI0TLCKG5
0316058599
Amy A. Monsen "doglover"
[ 0, 2 ]
Honestly, I am shocked by all the positive reviews! The main, lame character has so many epiphanies...that the book was anti-climactic at best. Pure fantasy....which is OK...but it was DUMB fantasy. Glad I bought it at a thrift store because it was only worth the quarter I spent.
2
Weak book....
1,324,857,600
12 26, 2011
A1DMVWI0TLCKG5
0316314234
Amy A. Monsen "doglover"
[ 0, 0 ]
This book stinks. I kept on reading...thinking it would get better. NOT! All 3 stories are not separate. They are one continuous ton of drivel about some of the most self-absorbed rich idiots I have ever wasted my time reading about. This softcover was a discarded library book....now I know why it was discarded.There was only one interesting character and she was not fully developed. Really....it is a total waste of time. DO NOT BUY!
1
YUK!
1,284,249,600
09 12, 2010
A1DMVWI0TLCKG5
037584340X
Amy A. Monsen "doglover"
[ 0, 0 ]
Fun fun book. Kids are fascinated with their bellys...and this book will take it to another level. There is a standing joke in our home, cause my 2 yr old grandson was looking for his balloon and went up to my husband, who has a big belly....and thought Papa had the balloon in his shirt. So....the book is for Papa to read to the grandkids. Just having fun and this book filled the bill.
5
Simple book with fun pictures.
1,384,387,200
11 14, 2013
A1DMVWI0TLCKG5
0385517831
Amy A. Monsen "doglover"
[ 0, 0 ]
This is a very interesting plot, but in the end...it is non-sensical. Totally anti-climactic. I am just glad that I only paid 50 cents at a book sale...that's about all it's worth.
2
Grisham is loosing it....
1,268,006,400
03 8, 2010
A1DMVWI0TLCKG5
0394551206
Amy A. Monsen "doglover"
[ 6, 14 ]
I am an avid reader and have read most all of Jane Smiley's books. I picked this book up at a library book sale for 50 cents...and that's a good thing, because it sure wasn't worth much more to me. I could NOT get past the similar and way too frequent names of the characters. The writing style is almost biblical...in it's lack of readability. I can surely understand someone with a Nordic background liking this book, and spending the time getting past it's pittfalls. Also....three cheers to the folks that used it as background for their trip to Greenland. As for the casual, or even serious reader......find something else and don't waste your money.
2
Didn't make it.....
1,268,611,200
03 15, 2010
A1DMVWI0TLCKG5
0811863972
Amy A. Monsen "doglover"
[ 0, 0 ]
I purchased this book about 2 years ago from Amazon. One of THE best purchases I have ever made. Not only do I enjoy listening to the songs...but my grandchildren (1 1/2 to 5) ALWAYS ask for it when they come to visit. I have taken them outside and we watch for the corresponding bird and listen to it's song. Many times, we just sit on the couch and my little guy (3) loves to sit on my lap and scare himself silly listening to the hawk and the owl. Then we listen to all the others. The battery life is excellent...I have replaced it only once, and we use the book a lot. I purchased the other book, that is much larger, but there are so many numbers, that it takes forever to navigate through them all to get to the one you want.The pictures are quite good, yet the information is limited. It's the songs that you buy it for though. I am going to get one for my daughter, to listen with her 2 little ones.
5
My Grands and I LOVE this book!
1,379,635,200
09 20, 2013
A1DMVWI0TLCKG5
0916179605
Amy A. Monsen "doglover"
[ 0, 0 ]
This basic book has wonderful information about the Saguaro Cactus that is easy for ANYONE to read. It is not highly scientific....yet delivers lots of information that is readily digestable. The pictures are SUPERB! In fact, it is mostly pictures. I have shared this book with many of our fellow RVers in Arizona and all have enjoyed it.
5
You will LOVE this book.
1,231,459,200
01 9, 2009
A1DMVWI0TLCKG5
1400034361
Amy A. Monsen "doglover"
[ 3, 12 ]
Like one of the reveiwers here....I read the first story, and was so disturbed by the, cruelty that I almost put the book down. But I didn't...yet I wish I had. I give this author an A for style and prose, but a big F for heart and soul. It is horrifying to me that so many of you think that this book is so earthshatteringly good. It's a sad reflection on the lack of humanity today, in ourselves as a people. The author's cruel writing makes me feel that she could actually be capable of such cruelty. And most of you are eating it up.....shame.
1
Positive reviews here are a sad commentary on our world.
1,340,150,400
06 20, 2012
A1DMVWI0TLCKG5
B00004YTJP
Amy A. Monsen "doglover"
[ 0, 0 ]
I don't get where people are complaining about the holes. The picture clearly shows these holes on the top, and the verbal description states that there are holes. I purchased this item to go on our Intex pool. We have the type that does not blow up...it has a rigid framework...like PVC. This cover worked fine...a bit snug, but fine. It is a heavy rubber and YES...there are holes on the top. We are in an arid area that rarely gets rain during the summer, so filling with rainwater is a non-issue for us. We leave an inflated rubber tube in the pool...in the center...to hold the cover OFF of the water. I was amazed at the quality for the cost. Even if we only use it for a year!!! Well worth the $10 or $12 dollars. Pretty easy to put on and as for the cord rotting as one review mentioning. I actually can't imagine that happening....but even if it did....it's so snug that it really is not needed.9/3 UPDATE...OK...this cover has been in place for the bulk of the heat/summer. We have taken it off and on probably 50 times. It still fits well. We did get a tear in it...don't know how it happened, but a few pieces of duct tape and good as new. For $13 it is a great buy. Even if you replace it yearly....$13? This item is exposed to a very hot dry climate here in the Sierras of Central Calif. Still supple and strong.
5
Heavy material....great for the money!
1,371,686,400
06 20, 2013