Bicycle Accessories - bicycle accessories, cycling

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I love this thing! I wear it on the motorcycle on cool/cold days and it does a great job keeping my neck and chin warm. The reason I didn't rate it at a full 5 stars is that, even for my pinhead, it's pretty tight to pull on. If your head is average to large sized you won't like this neck-warmer. Micro Fleece Neck Warmer-Black W11S28D

Worked as well as I hoped - kept my neck and chin warm, and was tall enough to pull up over my nose and mouth when the wind picked up. My only complaint was that as it got wet from snow the wind would re-freeze it and it got pretty stiff towards the end of the day. At that point it was no longer comfortable to pull up over my nose and mouth, but still kept my neck warm. Not a problem with the product, just something I didn't think about prior.

I bought this for me, but my boyfriend uses it most of the time. We live in Fairbanks, AK where it can get pretty darn cold! Even below -40F and beyond, this thing keeps the cold out on short and long walks! I don't like things touching my neck, but this is very soft, and doesn't give me too many problems. It does it's job very well! Great product.

I have used this neck warmer several times since receiving it. Although it is a little inconvenient to put on since I have to pull it over my head, it stays in place around my neck and keeps my neck, ears, mouth and nose warm as I walk through the cold air. It is not a complete wind block but does keep out 85% of the wind. What does get through is negligible. Since I have long hair it causes A LOT of static discharge when I put it on or take it off. Once it is on it is fine. I only wear it when I have to be out in the cold for a long period of time, otherwise it is not worth the trouble to pull is over my head and put up with the static charge. If it had a zipper or velcrow closure it would make it much easier to use. Because it is just a pull over fleece with no closure, I think I paid a little too much for it compared to others I looked at.

This is a near perfect neck warmer. The 10" x 10" size alloys you to wear it above or below the chin and the elastic bands at the ends will help keep it in place. My only complaint is that it's a little thick, which will hinder breathing. A tip for those who wear neck warmers over the mouth & nose: Place a folded up paper towel over your mouth & nose; it will help to absorb the moisture from your breath and keep the neck warmer dry and ice free.

I purchased one of these for me and one for my son who works outside in the cold. We both love them. The fleece holds in the heat real well. It's like wearing a good scarf without the excess material hanging down from your neck.

Initially i thought the cost was more, but when i started using it i felt that it is worth a product. it can fit to any kind of neck size and keeps you warm all the time. i will recommend this product.

I've never been one for scarves and a baklava is too bulky. I bought this and it's incredible. the last snowstorm we got into the single digits and i was almost hot in wearing this with my normal gear. - Cycling - Neck Gaiter - Neckwarmer - Bicycle Accessories'

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Remote Control - ipod dock system, shelf stereo systems

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I purchased this sleek Panasonic Stereo System primarily to use with my IPOD and the IPhone that I have pre-ordered. I am using it in the kitchen and it takes up very little space on the counter since it is only 3-4 inches deep. For it's size, it produces a rich sound and the clarity of the speakers is superb. It has a full-function remote with buttons for many features that I'm sure I'll never use that others might appreciate. In addition to the remote, there are buttons for the main functions on top of the system that can be easily memorized (by placement) and accessed.



After attaching the AM and FM antennas, the various stations were easy to preset and sounded good. I have yet to play the CD player, however with the IPOD, I don't really plan on using it much. The system can be mounted to the wall if you want to put holes in your walls and have the power chord hanging down from it, however it takes up so little space, I didn't really feel the need.



The system looks high-tech and it sounds great. The bass sounds much better than you would expect given the slimness of the speakers. It has an AUX-In port on the back of it if you have an MP3 player as well. The only minor negative is accessing the IPOD dock. The first thing you need to do is hit the IPOD button which slides the front panel to the right exposing the IPOD dock. Once open, it has a lever that needs to be pushed and then it tilts out toward you for easy removal. While not difficult, it all takes time which I'm a little concerned about when I get my IPhone and I hear it ring. If you leave the IPOD dock open the silver CD portion of the front panel covers more than half of the right speaker and there is a noticable difference in sound.



All in all, I'm very happy with it and when not in use, it just sits there and looks cool! If you are only concerned about the quality of sound, I'd suggest a boom box with larger speakers such as the Sony MHC-EC69i Mini Hi-Fi Shelf System which is much cheaper, has an additional 60 watts and has a deeper bass sound that fills up a room (I have one of these as well).



7/19/10 UPDATE: Received my pre-ordered IPhone 4 and it is not compatible with the dock in the Panasonic. It displays "NODEVICE" despite being snuggly fit into place. Plan B: Buy an IPOD dock and an audio cable and plug it into the AUX port on the back of the unit. Still sounds great! Panasonic SC-HC30 Compact Stereo System

It is a beautiful design, great sound for a little unit, convenient that it plays radio, CD, ipod, etc. and love that it can be wall hung - pretty and discreet for a bedroom.



BUT! I purchased this to replace a CD/clock radio alarm unit, and would have liked to have known that this unit DOES NOT display the time! You can use the remote to display the time, and it will momentarily display the time when you turn it on, but once you've stopped listening, i.e. turned the unit off, there is no time display, which means that you can't use it to see the time in the middle of the night/early morning. This seems like a huge design oversight on the part of Panasonic - most portable models even 20-30 years old routinely display the time.

Also, Panasonics customer service cannot tell me how to turn the alarm OFF if I want to sleep in! This seems like it should be very basic to figure out from the manual, or an easy question to answer for a tech rep, but no....30 minutes on the phone, and then disconnected with no answer. I am a university professor and am fairly adept at reading the english language, and the manual does not contain this basic information. Still deciding whether to return it or not (I purchased it elsewhere). Maybe someone out there has figured it out?

I bought this to replace a JBL OnStage iPod dock speaker that was malfunctioning. Today's bookshelf stereos like this one, that include iPod docks, make it totally unnecessary to buy a unit that can *only* function as a speaker for your iPod. This unit is quite thin--thin enough that it can be mounted on a wall and not look weird. It does include wall mounting hardware. In spite of this, it produces satisfactory sound; output is around 30w per channel. The sleek design is nice, and I especially like the motorized sliding front panel. It slides one way to allow you to insert a cd, and the other way to allow you to plug in your iPod. iPod controls from the remote are intuitive and straightforward. Minus one star for the quirks with the clock and alarm as another reviewer had mentioned. Don't buy this unit to replace your alarm clock.

We were looking for a compact CD/Radio player for our bedroom that also had and Aux. channel for our XM radio unit. After looking all around our small town we came to the conclusion that what we wanted was either priced too high or was not in stock (which happens a lot here) we found this system on Amazon. The company offered a fair price and great shipping. The stereo was shipped right away and when it arrived, we found that the sound quality was excellent. It also comes with a remote and a "sleep" option of 30 minutes or 60 minutes or longer, which is great for the bedroom. It also comes with a wall mount if you want to use it, although it doesn't take up much room on top of a dresser. One other great feature is that the display lights can be dimmed down so if you are bothered by lights in the bedroom, you can turn them way down. (We have an alarm clock that has display lights so bright, even on the "low" setting, that I swear you can see them from outer space.) - Mini-stereo - Panasonic - Ipod Dock System - Shelf Stereo Systems'

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Laptop Holder - laptop fan, laptop cooling pad

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This is one of the few laptop coolers where the fan blows air directly on the computer instead of trying to suck the hot air away from the computer bottom, and it is highly effective! I have tried the Antec, Targus CoolPad (original model), and a couple of others, all of which suck the hot air instead of blowing directly on the computer bottom. Targus recently came out with a newer two-fan, non-suck (ie. direct blow) 4-port USB cooler which also cools great (bought that one too), BUT it sounds like a jet plane taking off. The noise is absolutely intolerable. I exchanged it for another, but the noise was the same. The Belkin F5L001 has one VERY quiet fan blowing directly onto the computer bottom, and does a great job. I have no complaint with the build quality, and the tilt door seems to work fine. One thing that MUST be noted (as a caution) is that if you do not use the built-in tilt stand (a little door that folds down from the cooler body), then the fan air intake will be blocked, thus possibly damaging the fan and/or preventing airflow for cooling. If you use the cooler on a flat surface, you MUST use the tilt stand. If you use it on your lap, use the tilt stand also, or position your legs/clothing in a way to allow good airflow to the fan intake. I was surprised this was not a caution item in the instructions, and I think failure to abide by this caution is probably the reason for some of the failures/complaints in the reviews on this product. I can't comment on the longevity of the cooler, but so far it seems to run in a relaxed fashion, IF you keep the fan intake clear. In summary, I have about $150 worth of various coolers, and the Belkin is the best by far. Whatever you do purchase, make sure it is a blow-cooler (blows air onto the bottom of the PC, rather than a suck type. After all, how do you cool a hot piece of food on your fork, or a hot liquid etc.? I dpn't suck the heat away, I blow it away. Thermal dynamics seems to confirm blowing is the most efficient, and I don't understand how the engineers decided on the suck type. The Belkin is Excellent! Good luck. Belkin F5L001-BLK Laptop Cooling Pad (Black)

I've had this Belkin laptop cooler exactly 3 1/2 months. And from day one until yesterday , it did a reasonable, although not perfect, job of keeping my laptop cooler.



However -



This is a noisy cooler, and, from time to time, the fan has stopped dead. But the real problem came when the port for the connector popped out. It is nowhere to be found, so this cooler must go back to Belkin. Meanwhile, I'm suffering a very hot laptop.



Now I realize that a $30 cooler is not the high-tech equipment that you expect to deliver outstanding performance.



But, really -- 3 1/2 months of use, and then Splat? Even from the least expensive peripheral, I would expect better performance.



On the positive side, the design allows for air circulation by lifting the laptop away from whatever surface you're using. And, when working, it does reduce the heat my laptops produce. So it's not entirely useless.



Two stars!



Update: January 18, 2007



Belkin's replacement cooler arrived today. While I was out the cost of shipping, the replacement itself was provided quickly and at no charge. So far, it is working well. We'll see how long this replacement lasts.



UPDATE: February 3, 2008



The fan on the new cooler has stopped --- dead. So, I've gotten approximately three weeks service from this new one.



Not a good omen.



I will return this one for a new one, but the shipping on these coolers is adding up to more than the actual cost of the product, so this will be my last try. If the third cooler fails, I will ask for a refund.



I really like the design of this cooler, so I am very disappointed that the quality is so poor. Amazon will not allow me to change the stars, but if I could I'd change my rating to one star!

I've had the Belkin laptop stand for about two weeks now, and I've been pleasantly surprised at how effective it has been at channeling the heat away from my laptop. When I opened the box and examined the stand, I thought it looked too flimsy to do any good. Now, I find that I use it all the time. True, the flip-out part does little good and I don't use that, but even when I forget to plug in the fan, this stand still keeps my laptop cooler than before.



My laptop's temperature sensor also tells me that the stand is effective. Prior to getting the stand, the sensor ranged from 44 to 51 degrees (Celsius), depending on what I was doing. With the stand, and with the fan running, the temperature usually stays in the high 30s.



I wish Belkin had recessed the plug and provided a channel for the wire, because I occasionally get it tangled with the laptop power cord. But for the price, it's a good investment. - Laptop Accessories - Notebook Cooler - Laptop Fan - Laptop Cooling Pad'

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Computer Add-ons - monitor cables, computer cables

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No problems, great picture, Easy to use. I hooked it up from my laptop to my (Samsung LCD) TV and have had no problems. It's a long cable so it's great if you want to move around with it. I played some movies off my laptop and the picture was sharp and clear. StarTech.com 25-Feet Coax High Resolution VGA Monitor Cable - HD15 M/M (MXT101MMHQ25)

The VGA cable worked just fine. However, don't forget to order an audio cable as well so you will have sound through the PC. I ordered one later and it was actually much less money than the VGA cable with audio attached.

I bought this cable because of the high reviews it received on amazon. I was going to use it to connect my laptop to my 24" lg lcd monitor. But at 1900x1200 this cable's image reproduction was far worse than the default cable I received with the monitor. There was a slight flickering to the images, and yes I double-checked to make sure the connections were secure.



Also, in the image it shows that there is a ferrite core at each end of the cable. But there is only one ferrite core on one end of the cable that I received. This also makes it worse than the default monitor cable I received which has one on both ends.

I bought this item to hook up my laptop to my HDTV to watch progamming broadcast over the net (netflix, ABC, nbc, cbs, etc etc). All I can say is it does the job quite well. I can watch my programs through my tv along with a audio cable which you can also get through amazon. For the price I paid, I can't complain. I highly recommend removing it and safely storing it between uses to maintain its properly.

I am always struggling to configure technology in my classroom and this affordable 25ft. cable has made it all possible! Now my computer, projector and smart board are all being put to use and all students can see the screen because I'm not confined by short cords.



Highly recommended item, the price is unbelievable compared to Staples etc.

This 25ft Coax SVGA Monitor Cable Hddb15m/hddb15 does a great job. I purchased it to connect my Gateway Lamptop to my 52" Toshiba Flat Television. It it crystal clear. and provides the highest video quality possible. StarTech.com coaxial VGA cables eliminate picture "ghosting" and fuzzy images inherent to non-coaxial cables, and provide superior EMI interference protection by using ferrite cores near the connector ends. The only thing that I don't like is you need another cable for sound.

Ideal for high resolution monitors (1024x768 and above)

Overall it does a FANTASTIC JOB as far as the video is concerned and is a GREAT Price on Amazon! - Monitor Cables - Cable - Computer Cables - Cables'

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Fountain Pen Ink

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I am no expert, this is the ink that came with my Lamy pen, so I am trying it again. Currently I have Noodler's blue on my Lamy Safary, but I do feel Lamy ink was probably better on that pen, for sure more intense color, and the amount of ink for the money is nice. I am currently using this ink on my Hero 329, it has excellent flow, good performance. Just wish I could find ink this pretty in permanent. Lamy Bottled Ink 50ml Blue W/Blotting Paper

The Lamy ink is pefection. Not only do I get the best ink available for my pens but the ink bottle has a roll of blotting paper attached. You can refill your pens anywhere anytime. The ink doesn't fade but if you do happen to get the ink on your hands it will come off with regular soap. I won't be buying any other ink from now on.

I usually get Noodler's Ink, but since I had a Lamy Al-Star, I would gave the official ink a try.



The ink is a bright blue and writes very smoothly. It drys fairly quickly but it will run slightly if it gets wet.



The bottle has a small well at the center which allows for easily drawing out the last of the ink. And the attached blotting paper is perforated so its easy to remove the right amount. One side easily absorbs ink, the other side allows you to hold the paper without getting ink on your fingers.



I'm happy with the purchase, if Lamy had more colors that could match the selection of Noodler's I would think about purchasing them.



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Vessel Faucet

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Great faucet! The lever action is smooth. Easy to wipe clean. I like not having to bend down to turn the water on/off, or get my hands under the flow of water, as this faucet is a foot tall. Very happy with this purchase. If you like the way this looks, and the size is right for your sink, you won't regret buying it. By the way, I put this on a small 18" bathroom vanity and it looks fine, however we did reduce the flow of water to the faucet in order to prevent people from turning it on full blast and overshooting the small sink. Euro Modern Contemporary Bathroom Lavatory Vanity Vessel Sink Faucet Tall Brushed Nickel

I needed a faucet for my vessel sink so i bought this one. It arrived in 20hrs, and it comes very well packaged. Now if you have an older faucet, you will most likely need to replace your valves as these new faucets come with their own set of hoses (and this is for most new ones, name brand and no name) they no longer use the same hoses the older ones did. I replaced them both for $14, besides you might as well replace them if youre going with a new faucet. Installation is easy and it does fit on standard faucet holes. If it doesnt its because you dont have a standard sink or vanity top. The end result is a beautiful faucet that is built like a $200 one. The handle glides very smooth and the finish is perfect. I would highly recommend.

I ordered the Euro Modern Vessel faucet in the brushed nickel finish. It arrive on schedule and was perfect. I had looked in other stores and saw the prices and knew I had to look further. I found this on Amazon and couldn't be happier. 1/2 the price and same quality product.



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Bought two of these faucets for a guest bathroom remodel and have no problems with them at all. They look very nice as well. They do NOT come with a pop-up so you have to be sure to order one for each faucet as well. Still a great deal after buying the pop-ups seperately.

The installation instructions are, well basically non existant. There is just a small, four page pamphlet with photos of six different models of faucets with a cut away of each. It isn't hard to figure out how to install, but one word to assist you, be sure to thread in the two securing screws in the body, without the nuts, before you mount the faucet body. It is also easier to screw in the two supply lines ( included ) before mounting the body. I applied a small amount of vaseline to the rubber rings on the supply lines first to insure that they would seat properly. I also used a small amount of vaseline to the O-ring that mounts under the body, to keep it in place until the body was seated on the countertop.

This faucet arrived looking beautiful and feels heavy and solid.

The brushed nickel finish is pretty.

Husband had no trouble installing it and it works great, does not drip and the lever is smooth as others said.

It is almost exactly like the one they sell at the big box improvement store for 140 dollars... and is just as good of quality!

I was worried about not being able to see this in person before buying, but there were no surprises and it is perfect for our powder room.'

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Sdhc - sd card, 8gb

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Well, it was great while it lasted. Unfortunately, it did not last long.



Like other reviewers, after <20 use cycles the device failed and I got a "lock" error when, in fact, the write-protection lock was not engaged. Oddly, by engaging the lock (i.e. entering read-only mode) I was able to remove the picture files from the card. Obviously, further use in the camera was impossible; I was also unable to reformat the card (either with my camera or with the SD Associations free software [..]).



This card has a high average rating but I would urge customers to consider the number of 1-star ratings due to complete product failure before they purchase this item. Transcend 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6E

Transcend 16 GB SDHC SD Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6E [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

I have 4 of these cards that I use in my Panasonic HMC-150, a professional grade video camera. I've run read/write tests on all of them and they get about 14 MB/s write speeds and 17.5 MB/s read speeds. Never encountered any errors! These cards are the best bang for your buck, and the frustration free packaging is awesome.

I recently ordered this card as an accessory for my Acer Aspire One netbook PC. The card took a little while to ship, about 8 days, but that wasn't a big deal. The card has lots of space, and the read speeds are quite impressive. I mostly use it to run and store portable software, and it does a very good job at that.



My only complaint is that when I first inserted the card into my PC it attempted to install some adware. The program was from a company called RelevantKnowledge, and they gather your information for market research purposes. Luckily my spyware software picked it up immediately,so I was able to delete it. Afterward I formatted the card, and now I'm happy as can be.

This was a great fast card while it worked. I used it several times during one month period, and then it crashed and now Windows says "delayed write failed" everytime I insert it into my SDHC reader (tried diff readers on couple PCs). It is ok to use this card for fast transfer of copies of your data (like play images in digital picture frame), but should not be used as a primary storage for images/video (e.g. used in digital or video camera on a vacation of a lifetime).

This 16GB HC SD card works wonderfully in my digital camera. It arrived fast and the Amazon frustration free packaging is just that - easy to open, less waste to dispose of, and less annoying! What can I say, so far, the card works wonderfully and even Best Buy and other stores don't have SD cards this big yet. They only had 8GB when I looked and they wanted as much as a 16GB here on Amazon.



Like all SD cards, the back side's vertical, blue plastic pieces are delicate. I wouldn't use these, or any SD cards, in a card reader. Just plug your camera into the USB directly to transfer images, much safer for the card.



Great deal!

I bought this memory card for my Canon SD1100is, it works great and at 8MP can hold about 1,900 pictures. If only I would have waited until they came out with the frustration-free packaging for this! That was by far the most annoying part, trying to get into the thing. Do yourself a favor and buy the one with the new packaging! --> Transcend TS8GSDHC6E 8 GB SDHC Card (SD 2.0 SPD Class 6) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] Oh, I should also add that amazon is the best place to buy any kind of memory card. I've compared prices with stores and they're always about twice as much there as on amazon. The money you can save is worth waiting a day or two to get it.

I would not recommend this card for any use where you can't afford to lose data. The card although quite speedy, failed on reading out images and movies on it's third use. The card now shows only 11 GB and the only way I was able to get some of my images back was with a data recovery software which read the low level blocks. I suspect one of the banks on the flash failed taking about a quarter of my images with it.



My experience does not seem to be unique. Unfortunately, I didn't read the other reviews before I placed my order. I have an 8GB Transcend SDHC which has worked flawlessly for over a year, so I thought I could extrapolate form that experience :-(



Hopefully, I'll be able to get my money back. Even if Transcend replaces it, I doubt that I would ever use it out of fear of losing valuable pictures.

I bought two of these to use in my Canon XSi and I ordered both of them with Amazon's frustration-free packaging, which is a wonderful idea. I thought the price was reasonable even though they were more expensive with the new packaging, and they both seem to be good cards. Both worked upon arrival and I formatted and used both without a problem. I was hesitant at first to purchase them because I didn't recognize the brand. I have always purchased memory cards from Kingston and SanDisk. These seem to be fine and they were cheaper than the other brands. - Sd Card - Memory Card - 8gb - Frustration-fre'

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Portable Vehicle Gps - gps, garmin nuvi

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I picked up the Garmin 1350T Refurbished for just over $125 on sale, and what a steal it was. When I got the unit, it was like brand new. The only clue to it being refurbished is the plain white box the unit comes in. Of the several Garmin nuvi's I've had over the years, this one is by far the best having the most responsive touchscreen and fastest OS. It locks on to the satellites much quicker than previous models, the lane assist works great and the lifetime traffic is a must have. I was even able to go to Garmin's website and update the firmware and upgrade to the latest 2011.10 maps.



So far I couldn't be happier with the Garmin 1350T and love the fact I save much $$$ going with the refurbished model. I would highly recommend the 1350T and highly recommend going with the refurbished models to save some cash. Garmin nüvi 1350T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)

The Garmin 1350 is a very decent GPS unit. The touch screen is nicely responsive, and the various features like displaying the posted speed limit on many roads, FM traffic receiver, and lane assist make it a very passable mid-range Garmin. I've read reviews in which users experienced problems with this and other Nuvi units, but I haven't had any myself. Whenever I use it I am perfectly confident I'll end up where I need to go. Also, I bought this unit refurbished and it works like new.

Amazing what this unit does. We were in a 50mph zone passing to a 40mph zone. We wondered when Karen (we nicknamed it Karen after the voice we selected) would update the speed limit display.... Well, just as we went by the 40mpg sign, the update occurred. Scary.... Also, Karen predicted our arrival time from 150 miles away. Due to good traffic flow, we arrived within 1 minute of the prediction. Scary too. Directions were right on.

Pros: 1) Easy to use and great reception. 2) A little extra $ over the regular 1350 and you get the traffic feature which we've already made good use of. 3) Easy to upgrade software/maps online. Garmin gives you one free map upgrade. My unit came loaded with North America 2010.1 and I've upgraded to 2010.2 which is the latest as of this review. 4) Size and shape. This thing is THIN and light about the size of a 3x5 index card and 1/2 inch thick (FYI...USB/power plug in rear). We used the suction mount that came with it to mount it to the dash, no problem. I was going to use a beanbag mount but the suction mount is fine. It's so light that any beanbag mount should also work. 5) easy to see screen. Backlight was fine in the sun.



Cons: non-user replaceable LiIon battery (this is a con with many Garmin units.) Smaller cons that I put in here only because I ran out of space below (basically not a big deal but should be noted): 1) for the $ you pay it should come with a simple protective case. We picked up a simple case for cheap $ locally. 2) No USB cable included - a must to update software/maps, but it's a mini USB connection and the cable I used for my camera worked perfectly. When the unit is connected to a running PC via USB it also charges the unit's battery 3) No instruction manual - only a quick start guide included, but the full manual is online at Garmin's site and is downloadable.



Other Thoughts: I've wanted to buy a GPS unit for my wife for years but we never seemed to have the extra cash for what we consider a luxury item (online map printouts did just fine). Recently we've had several incidents where a GPS would come in handy so we decided it was time. Friends of ours have Nuvis and we liked the design and usage so I knew I wanted to go with one. Looked at several of the new "slimmer line" models from the 1200-1490T. The 1350T seemed to have everything we wanted. Traffic, lane assist, etc without the extras we did not need (Bluetooth, junction view). It was a nice middle of the road version of this line. We're very happy with it. Have had it for under a week and the traffic feature already came in handy with a warning of a problem ahead. If you're looking for a solid unit and can live without bluetooth and junction view, this is a perfect fit. The only big con I could think of was the non-replaceable battery.

I ordered the Garmin nuvi 1350/1350t from Amazon after a lot of looking around. I read Consumer Reports (on line) and the reviews that are on Amazon. I did not need a bluetooth, I have OnStar, but I did want the directions spoken with the names of the streets that I would intersect. I wanted a widescreen gps and a thin overall unit. I understood that the 1350t would pick up traffic snarls, construction and detours. So far I have not found that to work (in Ft. Wayne, IN). A clerk in a Best Buy told me that function only worked in large metropolitan areas like Chicago and New York. The jury is still out on that feature. I find it a bit amusing and a little troublesome that the gps will speak a street name when it is far better known more prominently labeled as a state route. The directions it gives have all been reasonable as opposed to wild goose chases that I have heard about by owners of other brands. In short, I am very pleased with the unit and recommended it to two of my friends who purchased the same model from Amazon and will be traveling on extended trips west--no reports from them yet. If you value the features that appealed to me, you'll like it! - Portable Vehicle Gps - Gps - Garmin Nuvi - Garmin'

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Video Production - lens cap keeper, lens accessories

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When I performed my weekly lens clean up last night, I found one of my lenses had scratches on the barrel and several letters in "Made in Japan" were gone (became "Made in J---n"). I was so angry because I have treated all my lenses so gentle and careful and also the scratched one happens to be my favorite lens! I later found that the reason of these scratches came from the lens cap leash I added several days ago. The metal piece on the leash was not clamped properly. The metal piece touched (and then scratched) the lens barrel when the cap was not caped on the lens and swinging under the lens barrel. I have to add a piece of Teflon tape to cover the metal piece for protection. It works fine after that piece of tape but damage is already there!



I inspected all 5 cap leashes I brought. Two of them (40%!) had clamp problem. So please check the cap leash first before your add it onto your lens. Sakar LCH-R Lens Cap Keeper

I've been using lens-leashes for the last 10 years now and I love them. I find them the most handy add-on when purchasing a new lens as it helps keep your lens-cap with the lens. Before this product, I'd be putting the cap in my pocket and it would either end up full of pocket lint or in my back pocket I'd sit on the darned thing and break them or they'd fall out of my pocket and go missing. This lens-leash saved the day and many times after.



I see some people don't like how it sticks to the lens-cap, saying it does not adhere well. My first thought is this "Did they clean the lens-cap before attaching the 'shoe' end of the leash?" "Did they put it on, then realize it was crooked and then re-apply it straight?" I've put mine on for years on each lens-cap and it has stayed put after all these years of use and sometimes accidental abuse (especially when children tug on them out of curiosity).



One thing I would recommend to do is to simply go to Home Depot. buy some of that double side foam tape found in their paint dept. They sell two kinds, a basic indoor only and an exterior grade foam tape. Opt for the exterior grade and I can guarantee you it won't come off without a whole lot strain and pain. ;)~ If my lens-leashes ever fall off, that'll be my solution, and again, you need to get the old gum off from the old foam-tape (use lighter fluid... it comes in a yellow plastic bottle with blue top. That works best for removing the sticky stuff and cleaning the plastic lens-cap so the new foam tape will adhere awesomely).



I love my lens-leash, I recommend them to ANY photo-fanatic of any age. :)

Cameras owned: Rebel XTi, 7D (both Canon)



I have two cameras and three lenses. Though this is a great product for the price, I think what I would have done and recommend all of you photography enthusiasts out there to do is THIS instead (it might cost more but I think the time saved will be worth it):



Buy a camera lens that has a leash attached. I saw them at Samy's ranging anywhere between $7-$12.



If you have several lenses like me and like to change them out according to what you feel is most effective for you that day, buying this leash will be a hassle. Because you'll want to change lenses and then you have to take the whole darn thing off.



If I had to do it again (and I think I might do this after I acquire more lenses), I would simply buy the lens covers WITH the leashes attached FOR EACH of my cameras. That way I don't have to detach the leash itself.



I would highly recommend NOT putting lens caps in your pocket, purse, bra (lol), etc. because the grease, lint, dust, etc. will get on your cap and therefore on your lens. WHY TAKE THE CHANCE???



And filter lens, everybody. That's the ticket. It's like protecting your eyes against the sun with sunglasses. Buy a cheapie UV lens and avoid the heartache and financial hardship that WILL come your way if you don't listen! - Lens Accessories - Lens Cap Keeper - Lens Accessory - Lens Cap Strap'

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Acer Aspire One Case - acer aspire one case, netbook

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The main problem with this laptop backpack, as with others on the market right now, is the location and design of the laptop sleeve. The laptop should have a compartment unto itself with room for a few accessories and maybe a folder. At the very least, in a backpack with dual "main" compartments, the laptop slot should be in the smaller section either toward the front of the pack or in a crush proof section by itself in the rear. By either method the laptop is not constantly banged by books and other materials as one moves, and it does not bear the weight of the materials when the pack is laid on its flat side. Unfortunately, Targus missed the mark in all these regards. The laptop sleeve is attached to the very BACK of the pack in its LARGEST compartment. So when you put the largest and heaviest items in that section (e.g. text books that don't fit in the other "main" compartment), each time you walk you can feel and hear the items in the large compartment banging against the laptop in its sleeve (in the same compartment) at the very back of the pack. Furthermore, when you lay the pack down on its back, you can just see the weight of the whole pack bearing on the helpless laptop in its sleeve. The sleeve, by the way, has no rigidity, is very thin, and has no closure flap to keep out dust, dirt or paper clips. Other problems include shoulder straps that are too thin on the padding, and not even a single strip of reflective trim on the pack for safety. All in all, Targus -- generally a leader in this field -- has put out a poorly designed, inadequately field-tested, and unjustifiably expensive backpack that will put your laptop at risk. Targus Sport Clamshell Case Designed for 10.2 Inch Netbooks TNC101US (Black)

Targus TNC101US Sport Netbook Case for up to 10.2-Inch Netbooks (Black/Grey) This is a great case for my ASUS Eee PC 1000HE netbook. It is a perfect size and well padded to provide great protection for the contents. Despite its small size, it also has enough room for the power adapter plus cord, a Logitech V450 Nano Mouse, a LiteOn eSAU208-31 Slim Line External DVD Burner and the power adapter and cord for the latter. With some careful packing, I can also include the Targus slimline power inverter and cables in order to use the netbook in my car or plug it into an airline seat on longhaul flights. Only gripe, my case arrived without the advertised padded shoulder strap and with 4 smaller and inadequate carrying straps. Targus responded well to my complaint and quickly sent me a very nice padded strap to replace the missing one. I purchased this Targus case fom DataVis.com but do not bothering to call Datavis if you encounter any problem, they are just an on-seller and will only refer you to Targus, anyway. I can strongly recommend this case from a functionality perspective but it is still too early to comment on its durability although it seems pretty sturdy and I would expect it to last well. It looks attractive too and the black and silver exterior perfectly complements the Asus Netbook it contains. The case is designed to allow you to actually use the netbook while in the case without needing to remove it, if you wish, which is great while flying. Highy satisfied with this purchase and at the advertised price, it is an unbeatable value.

I recently purchased an Acer Aspire One (6 cell version) and ended up spending a surprising amount of time looking for a case for it before tripping across this one. I am happy to report that it is a perfect fit. Moreover, it has a full size external zipper pocket that is roomy enough to hold both the Samsung external optical drive I purchased for the machine and the battery charger without adding any appreciable bulk. The detachable shoulder strap is the option I particularly wanted since I often do not have a free hand when traveling. The only mystery is why Amazon does not list this case among the suggested cases for the ACER machine since it is an excellent choice.

I found this case in Staples. At first I did not like the way it looked, very bulky. Bought it anyway, it was the only netbook case in stock. Fits the new Aspire One with large battery perfectly. There is a lot of padding, straps and room to store additional supplies, etc. I plan to keep the bag now. It is what is.... nice workmanship, nicely put together, I even kind of like the bulk.

I have had the Targus rolling notebook backpack for almost 1 year and use it every week to carry my laptop, work papers, lunch, snacks, etc to the office. I commute by train with 10 to 15 minute walks through suburban and city streets on either end. I've taken it through rain and snow and it still looks new and keeps everything dry. It's taken a lot of abuse over this time but the wheels still roll smoothly and it is easy to get over curbs. Other reviewers mentioned inadequate laptop padding but I've found that my laptop is well padded against normal bumps and jostles. It holds quite a lot and is good for day trips. My only somewhat negative comment is that if you are petite, you will not be able to comfortably use it as a backpack when fully loaded. Larger individuals will not have a problem with the weight when using it as a backpack and pulling it is no trouble regardless of your size. - Asus - Acer Aspire One Case - Targus Netbook Case - Netbook'

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Motorcycle - motorcycle, tool bags

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I like to keep some tools in each vehicle. I hate it when something simple needs to be done and I have to go searching all over for tools. So I get a tool roll and visit Harbor Freight to load it up. I have a "Bucket Boss" tool roll but I think this one is better and it's less expensive. The clasps are easier to use and the construction seems to be at least as good. The little compartments are handy but I don't use them for sockets, there are not enough and they are not ideal size plus it would be hard to get the sockets out. I keep sockets on a little organizer they came with tucked into one of the wide openings in the roll. I have a set of combination wrenches, 3/8 and 1/4 socket set, pliers, screwdriver with a bunch of tips, some extensions, a wobble joint, and a few other things in mine in the back of my bimmer. I have room for more stuff.



The nice thing about tool rolls is they take up a lot less space than a tool box and the tools don't rattle around. Custom LeatherCraft 1173 32-Pocket Socket Tool Roll Pouch

I purchased this tool roll to carry on my motorcycle when I go on longer rides. It works really well. It holds all the tools I would ever need to do on the road repairs and more. It is easily bungeed to my bike, I would recommend it to any rider.

This tool roll up is great for holding a good number of tools. I use it to hold a full set of ratcheting wrenches, a socket wrench and sockets, pliers, and a few other tools to carry in my Pontiac Solstice. It keeps them organized and neat and does not take up much space at all. Solid construction and good utility make for a good product.

I also bought this to carry tools on my Motorcycle. I tend to carry too many tools, and my tool box would barely close any more. I ordered this roll up hoping it would hold the tools, and take up less space than the box. It worked out perfectly. I got all my tools in it, and it rolled up so tight, indeed it took less space. Win-win.



As someone else mentioned, you will be challenged to carry a whole socket set in this. I don't see any way for tools to wiggle out while this is rolled up. I mention that, because reviewers of other brands have mentioned tools falling out of bags. The bag is made of some pretty tough canvas, or canvas like material. Looks like it will last a good long while. Once you roll it up, easily adjustable straps snap shut to hold it. Then you carry it with the built in handle.

Just what I wanted for a portable tool kit for my small car. Plenty of room for the tools I need to carry and the socket pockets work well. Rolls up nicely and secures well with snap buckles. I'm happy with the product. Worth the purchase price.

they fit all sorts of folders to Swiss knives , even the champ , got my nice led flash lights in there , oil in the socket compartment and even a compact sharpener and Swiss diamond sharpener . the pockets range in size from large to tiny , perfect for all sorts of folders . Knife catalog collection dream product . Built like a TANK A Plus Quality and A plus to Amazon .





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Ink Cartridges - smart

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Please do not waste you money. I had to clean my printer, and I had many printed documents that I had to dispose off because of color smearing. These ink cartidges will leak yellow, red and blue laser toner inside your printer. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE RISK THAT I DID. PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT..... Take4Less 4-pack C9700A C9701A C9702A C9703A HP Remanufactured Laser Toner Cartridges for HP Color LJ 1500 2500 (B,C,M,Y) - Smart'

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Travel Power Strip - europe travel, travel power strip

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Bought this for a business trip to Israel. Using this there also required an adapter for the main plug (as the plug this comes with is not the kind used in Israel), but along with the adapter this power strip worked very well. As others have mentioned this is a bit bulky; six separate adapters would definitely be less bulk. But this power strip does allow you to plug in 6 items and only take up one wall outlet, so that's why you would get this. Also you must remember that the power this supplies is still 240V, so you must ensure that all of the things you want to plug into it are 240V compatible. I found that all of the things I wanted to plug into it were indeed both 110 & 240 compatible (laptop, iPad/iPod, cell phone charger). Just check every item beforehand for voltage compatibility and you'll find this to work well... if you can afford the space it will take up in your luggage. VCT USP600 - Worldwide 110V / 220V / 240V Universal Power Strip / Surge Protector with 6 Universal Outlets Window Shutters & Circuit Breaker 15Amp for Use in Any Country

We purchased this item prior to a trip to Italy. We used it with an adapter for the grounded Italian outlet, and were able to charge our camera, 2 cell phones, and GPS with just using one wall outlet. It worked great, and I would highly recommend it!

We took the Universal Power Strip on a trip to France and Germany. It has a US plug, so you need an adapter to use it in Europe. No problem since we had one.

Positives: Cord is long enough for situations where the outlet is difficult to get to. It allowed us to recharge everything at once. (Just make sure your stuff is 220V compliant--most computers, cell phones, cameras, and shavers are.)

Negatives: It has an internal shutter for safety that made it difficult to plug some things in. Items with thick sturdy prongs went in easily, but items with thinner prongs were troublesome. It possible the shutter might loosen up with more use. Also, the thing was a little larger than I expected, bigger than many US power strips because it has to accommodate the European and British prongs.



Not every hotel had a lot of outlets, so I think it was a good purchase.

I'm from Chile and I lived several years in France and Spain: these places use the plug known as "europlug" (two-prong plug). When I moved to the US, it was a nightmare to get adapters for every device I have. Cheapest adapters don't fit plugs perfectly, a small movement is enough to disconnect the device. This power strip makes unnecessary to spend on adapters, all devices are plugged in firmly and securely to the strip, using their original electric outlets. The strip has an US style plug already, then it is not necessary to buy anything else.



The only problem is that polarized US plugs don't fit. And you need to be certain that your devices are 220V-110V compliant, this power strip doesn't convert voltage.

Very satisfied. Tried 3 other suppliers, and none of them had what we were looking for. This power strip has a type B american style plug; and is 220V compliant. I was shipping a system to Thailand (where they use type B with 240V) and couldn't find a power strip they could use - thank goodness this one was available. Supplied as stated, RoHS compliant, CE certified.

A sturdy, well built unit. Has 6 universal input ports. Off-on switch is nice touch.

Although, just a personal desire, I wish the mains cable was much shorter to reduce traveling weight.



Overall, a good unit.

I brought this when I moved to Liberia and am so glad I did!



The plugs work for all shapes - which is good, since everything here seems to have a different plug. It's good with different voltages, also important because there's no standardized electrical voltage.



We have serious problems with electricity surges, shut-offs, etc. - and so far this seems to protect things fine. It's also much more durable than anything I can find here.



Traveling back to US soon and buying another one or two!

This product was exactly what we needed for our trip to South Africa. We were able to charge all our electronic devices wherever we went without worrying about variable power issues. Won't be traveling without it going forward. - Travel - Europe Travel - Power Strip - Travel Power Strip'

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