Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Pretty good for the price) 『This coffee grinder is small, convenient, and, most importantly, inexpensive.
However, it does not grind very evenly and although I clean it fairly regularly per instructions, it produces an odd smell, almost like burning coffee.
I would recommend it to individuals just starting to grind their own coffee or looking for convenient travel-sized units (it does require an outlet, however), but not to more experienced coffee drinkers or those looking for high quality.』
(A very quiet and efficient coffe grinder) 『My husband likes freshly ground coffee every morning...at 5:00 when I'm still asleep. I hated his last one because I could hear it thru a closed door...upstairs. The Krups is very quiet and does a quick job.』
(Great Spice Grinder) 『I bought this for grinding spices. The price is good, with free shipping, and the grinding compartment seems superior to my old Cuisinart. With my old grinder, the mostly plastic blade disintegrated after limited use. Nothing worse then ground plastic in your food. As with every grinder I've used, for coffee or spices, there's a static buildup and the grounds prefer to stay in the grounds compartment. Not really sure how to prevent that. A paint brush type of tool helps to remove all of the contents, but some do tend to remain. As such, I would not use a grinder for both spices and coffee. The blade seems to be mostly metal, which hopefully translates to an extended blade life.』
(Glad I Bought This Instead Of An Expensive Grinder!) 『I was very close to buying one of those expensive grinders but I chose to give this one a try first. This gives my coffee beans a perfect grind. The grinds look just like what you expect from one of those pricey professional grinders. No difference at all! At $20 this was a steal!』
(It's designed for coffee, but I use it for other things.) 『I got this product for grinding dried hot peppers from my garden. It does a great job in grinding the peppers down to almost a "sand" form, which I can use as an ingredient in my home made chili sauce, meat rubs, etc.』 『A leader and innovator in small appliance and kitchenware design for more than 150 years, Krups products are now valued all over the globe for their performance, reliability, and beauty. Brew the freshest possible coffee (or grind nuts and spices) with Krups Fast Touch coffee grinder. It features a powerful pulse-action motor that grinds beans from coarse to fine in seconds. Its sleek design has a 3-ounce capacity that yields up to 15 cups of coffee at a time. Model# 203.』
price:$2.04
Lifetime Brands
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Wish I'd ordered more) 『This pot is even better than described. It came with 4 forks, and a candle. It is a great gift for a family. Just add melting chocolate, wrap, and Voila! I ordered 2. Wish I had ordered more. (The price has gone up since I ordered.)』
(come with 4 little fondue forks) 『It actually comes with 4 tinny fondue forks. For people just want to have fun that should be enough! so...don't "have to" buy a extra set of forks.』
(Beautiful) 『Is so beautiful and amazing. Now I'm going to make fondue all the weekends. The size is perfect for 4 persons.』
(Beware of fake reviews. Deceptive item description.) 『How can this be considered a "fondue maker" if it doesn't even melt chocolate?!?
The tea-light candle keeps it warm? Give me a break.
I have to wonder if these reviews are legit. How can it be "5 stars" with the hassle of melting chocolate separately (not fun to clean up, right?)
For $5, it may be worth it as a candy dish, but not as a "fondue warmer".』
(Cute!) 『This fondue pot is really cute! Its just the perfect size for only a few people, and you don't need very much fondue in it to make it deep enough to dip. Make sure to stir it often like the directions say, or else it will burn. You can also take it off the stand and use it as a candy dish! I have two of these and I adore them.』 『Hershey's silver Kiss-shaped dessert fondue maker. Heat your favorite dessert fondue dip - chocolate, caramel and more - in this Kiss-shaped fondue maker. Perfect for entertaining and bringing friends and family together.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Baffled by bad reviews) 『We love our coffee maker. This model is rated VERY highly by Consumer Reports, which was enough to convince me to spend the dough for it. No problems, easy to use, always reliable. And the coffee is hot and delicious. It does take time to adjust to this machine. For example, if you follow their recommendations for the amount of coffee, it can come out a little weak. So, you know, just add more coffee. If you think the beeping is too loud, or you don't like the auto shut-off, then you can turn that stuff off. Most of the complaints I've seen from other reviewers are simple to fix, non-problems.... IF you read the instructions. Seems lots of folks with rage issues are hatin' on this coffee maker. My advice to them is as follows: --read the manual --learn some yoga. This is a great little machine, and I wouldn't have any other. If you're not a sociopath and you are willing to take an hour out of your day to learn how to have great coffee for the next five to ten years of your life, you'll be thrilled with this machine.』
(Cuisanart Coffee Maker) 『Well designed, sturdily made, easy operation....a perfect replacement to our old machine that died a natural death.』
(In the End, It's About the Coffee) 『This machine replaced a still perfectly functional Black and Decker Smart Brew Plus, in its day a Consumer Reports best buy. The Cuisinart was top rated by the magazine in its December 2009 issue.
The Black and Decker makes a decent cup of coffee, and is easy to work with. With an easy to use carafe, an exterior water level indicator, and very intuitive controls, it was a pleasure to work with.
By comparison, the Cusinart has its problems. Water level can be eyeballed if you look over the top and toward the back of the machine. Below 8 cups the indicators fade away into darkness. The Black and Decker machine and carafe has indicators that took coffee absorption into account, the Cuisinart doesn't.
Both are programmable, but the Cuisinart adds hot plate temperature controls (you want medium, unless you add lots of cold milk), and a small brew feature. The Black and Decker turns its plate off after two hours, the Cuisinart's is programmable. The Black and Decker has an easy to read clock; the Cuisinart's requires squinting. The Black and Decker is cheap; the Cuisinart isn't.
In the end, the Cuisinart makes a better cup of coffee. In small batches, the Cuisinart makes a much better cup of coffee. I've used a lot of coffee makers over the years from Braun, Krups, Mr. Coffee and the aforementioned Black and Decker, and none matched the brew this unit produces. In the end, I'll put up with a few quirks for a good cup of french roast.
One final note: I compared the two units by using the Black and Decker carafe to measure water. Cuisinart uses a smaller cup size definition than Black and Decker, but with equal amounts of water, the Cuisinart still produced a stronger, smoother brew. I suspect it heats the water hotter.』
(Makes great tasting coffee) 『Bought this for my wife and she loves it. I chose this coffe machine because it is highly rated. We have been using it daily for several months and it makes great tasting coffee. A little more effort to clean than using disposable filters, but after getting used to it we don't mind at all. Using the wire mesh filter is better for the environment and it makes the coffee taste better(paper filters absorb oils from the coffee). We leave the top open for a few hours after use to let it dry. The clock and program brew options are nice to have, as well as the carbon, though not critical. The only downside is when filling the tank, it is a little tough to see how much water you are putting in. You have to look down from the top of the maker and if there is not enough light, it's very tough to tell how much water you put in. If it had a side indicator of water level that would be more conevnient. That is why I am giving 4 instead of 5 stars.』
(Works good untill it fails) 『Have had two units fail in less than a year each. When the three year warrantee expires will not waste money again on this product. It does work well when it is working,though.』 『Stay in bed ten minutes longer - the coffee will brew itself! Cuisinart's sleek coffee maker delivers a bold, aromatic brew whenever you want it, maximizing flavor with its with a two brewing cycles and variable temperature control Three-year limited warranty. Model DCC-1200.』
price:$0.99
Interscope Records
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Streamlined stinging) 『At this point Sting was maintaining enough of a musical diversity to hold mild interest but had fused so many elements into more accessible and yes, dumbed-down compositional approach that it's no surprise it was what finally made him popular again.』
(a singular touch of grace) 『Despite criticism that it is eclectic to the point of distraction (sometimes expressed as `Has Sting run out of ideas?'), BRAND NEW DAY contains several of the finest songs of the entire final decade of the twentieth century. Sting being Sting, you wade through a couple of dry stretches on this album as on almost any of its level. Yet the gems are gorgeous, enduring glimpses of brilliance. The album's opening track, `A Thousand Years', may be the most splendidly lush love song to be performed in twenty years. Pulsing, obsessed with a love whose mathematics defy infinity, Sting in this profound statement of amour knows only one thing: I still love you.
No one creates a new sound like Sting. Among the not always convincing concoctions on a CD that gyrates like the stock market in a very insecure moment, storms forward `Desert Rose'. Sting and Algerian singer Cheb Mami, supported by enthralling orchestration, pull off a profoundly moving piece that must have seemed unlikely to Sting's minders when he unveiled the concept. The lyrics are as evocative as the music itself:
I dream of rain I dream of gardens in the desert sand I wake in vain I dream of love as time runs through my hand
I dream of fire Those dreams that tie two hearts that will never die And near the flames The shadows play in the shape of the man's desire
This desert rose Whose shadow bears the secret promise This desert flower No sweet perfume that would torture you more than this
And now she turns This way she moves in the logic of all my dreams This fire burns I realize that nothing's as it seems
I dream of rain I dream of gardens in the desert sand I wake in vain I dream of love as time runs through my hand
I dream of rain I lift my gaze to empty skies above I close my eyes The rare perfume is the sweet intoxication of love
I dream of rain I dream of gardens in the desert sand I wake in vain I dream of love as time runs through my hand
Sweet desert rose Whose shadow bears the secret promise This desert flower No sweet perfume that would torture you more than this
Sweet desert rose This memory of hidden hearts and souls This desert flower This rare perfume is the sweet intoxication of love
It is a marvel that Sting can sing with his tongue as firmly planted in cheek as `Big Lie Small World' requires. Yet this tune, too, is vintage Sting: funny, cerebral, and self-deprecating all at once, punishing himself for a foolishly lost love and awash in a world of bigger, wealthier Alpha-males ready to harvest the affections of the woman who used once to be by his side
The aptly named `Ghost Story' is a mesmerizing tale of regret, of love handed over too soon to lawyers who know nothing of nourishing such a child. One wishes, in the face of such poetic and musical mastery, to start life over again, to stay as far from this song's conclusion as a human being can know how.
These are high points on an album that begs to be owned and turned over in the hand, held up to the light, from time to time contemplated for the treasure that is in it.
If BRAND NEW DAY signals that Sting has lost his way, then let's follow him off into the bush, for the path has grown cold, unpromising, still.』
(Technical perspective) 『I am a Sting fan, and I am not a professional critic. However, I am a musician and a music student, and I wanted to offer a statement from that perspective.
"Big Lie Small World" has nine beats per measure. The ending (and the entirety of the original version) of "Fill Her Up" is in 7/8. Though not on most albums, "The End of the Game" is in 6/4, or some duple equivalent.
The rest of Sting's career is full of odd time signatures - "Love Is Stronger Than Justice" is in 7; "I Was Brought to My Senses" is in 7; "Seven Days" Is in 5; "Straight To My Heart" is in 7.
What was the last song you heard that wasn't in 4/4? Every once in a while, someone may write a waltz, but when it comes to rhythmic structure, the music on the radio is unfortunately the same. It used to be that when I would speak to my musician friends about music, I would ask them if they could play in a time signature other than 4/4. A vast majority could not!
Just imagine if popular music was limited to songs written in a major key, and songs in minor keys were too dreary to listen to. Or, imagine that all chord changes had to occur directly on the beat without syncopation, or else it would sound jumpy and erratic. Worse yet, imagine that electric guitar, bass, and drums were the only popular instruments. What would music be worth listening to?
There is no end to the stylistic elements that can be incorporated into musical composition. The critic on the main page said that the odd time signatures "prevent the songs from grooving." This is a typical opinion, and unfortunately so. But for once, it is refreshing to hear a contemporary artist who isn't limited to common time.』
(Sting) 『I have 2 copies of this cd. One for home and one for the car. it's the best!!!!』
(Wonderful complexity and depth....) 『Sting continues to press against creative boundaries into new places, with his seemingly effortless marrying of music and vocals.』 『There is a difference between being an inspired musician and an informed musician. Sting is the latter. As always, he surrounds himself with ultratalented artists: this time around Stevie Wonder, Branford Marsalis, James Taylor, guitarist Dominic Miller, and the prince of rai Cheb Mami, fill the roster.Brand New Dayexhibits about as many musical styles as there are tracks, all encased in dense, meticulous production. The album begins promisingly. "A Thousand Years" pulses atop a lush, two-note foundation. "A Desert Rose" folds trilling Algerian pop into trip-hop. Melodic, late-night jazz ballads dominate the middle portion of the collection. But Sting's preoccupation with odd-numbered time signatures prevents the songs from grooving, while the choruses are yawns. "Fill Her Up" (no, not "Fill 'Er Up"), a country tune, represents Sting at his most self-indulgent. Listening to one of the wealthiest musicians in pop singing "Got no money to invest / Got no prospect / Or education / I was lucky to get the job at this gas station" requires a heroic suspension of disbelief. The song morphs into this gospel number where Sting and a supporting chorus chant "You gotta fill 'er up with Jesus! / You gotta fill her up with life!" Who knew unleaded could be so rousing?--Beth Massa』
price:$0.01
Tie
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Deja Intend To?) 『Probably my least favorite of all their albums... but that's not saying much. This album rocks. The band takes a little getting used to, but they grow on you...and grow....and grow』
(Brand New - Deja Entendu. Unique is the word.) 『Before you write this band off as another pop-punk, three chord act, allow me to slap you. Because you clearly have not listened to this album. This is NOT like Brand New's first album, "Your Favorite Weapon", but instead makes dynamic changes in musical style and lyrically shifts to much more mature themes. It will immediately catch your ear with it's second track, "Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades", which features a riffing bassline and spoken lyrics concerning the anxiety of a young man's first time. As you venture further into the album, each song offers something different, and absolutely no two songs sound alike. There is nothing else out there today this unique in my opinion. The songs also all transition extremely well into eachother, and it works well as all the songs seems like a story all mashed into one. Now that I really think about it, this album is like riding a roller coaster. It's non stop, and you have no idea what's coming next.
Song by song review:
1. Tatou: The opening track is only about a minute and a half long, but I like the dark, slow, contemplative guitar line. It sets the stage well for the rest of the album.
2. Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades: Translates to "Thus Passes the glory of the World." in French. As mentioned above, this song's bassline is absolutely great. Picks up fast after the somewhat slow opener. Bound to be a favorite among listeners.
3. I Will Play My Game Beneath The Spin Light: A song that starts off acoustic but eventually builds into a crescendo of guitars. Another great song lyrically, and a catchy chorus.
4. Okay I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don't: One of my favorites, just an incredibly unique song. Very intricate musically, and again, you just have to love this band's lyrical style.
5. The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows: Brand New's first single from Deja Entendu. A great, great song that just flat out rocks. Probably the most straightforward song, of course excellent lyrically. The bridge and the opening guitar riff is genius.
6. The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot: Ahhh, here we are. This is my favorite song on the album, and my favorite Brand New song overall. Again, starts off acoustic, and then builds slowly. The way the vocals are sung in this is beautiful. The song is full of emotion, and the bridge part with the dual vocals gives me chills. The music goes so well with the vocals. The soft electric guitar lick during the second verse in between the vocals is simply beautiful, and the lyrics are heart breaking. "You are the smell before rain, you are the blood in my veins..." I love this song.
7. Jaws Theme Swimming: I'm going out on a limb here and saying that this is the most unique song on the album. And that's saying something with how different this entire CD is. The jazz like guitar and bass riff in the verses is truly excellent, as are the lyrics, and the ending bassline deserves many accolades. Another one of my favorite songs from this album.
8. Me vs. Maradona vs. Elvis: Starts off slowly, with the vocals being almost whispered into the mic, then after two verses of that, breaks into distorted guitar with a nice riff melody. Great lyrics again. The main melody in the verses is very emotionally moving.
9. Guernica: A song written about the lead singer's grandfather's battle with cancer. To be honest, was never one of my favorites on the album, but as the time goes by I find myself listening to it more and more. Of course, is has great, touching lyrics. But I feel musically it doesn't live up to the rest of the songs.
10. Good To Know That If I Ever Need Attention All I Have To Do Is Die: Yes, it's a crazy title, but there's a story behind it. Will I explain it now? No, don't feel like it. But this song is excellent. Great, mellow guitar opening, lyrically it's about the straglehold record companies try to put on bands. Longest song on the album, 7 minutes to be exact. Great catchy guitar riff in the bridge, and another lyrical masterpiece.
11. Play Crack The Sky: A completely acoustic piece, just guitar and vocals. Towards the end duel vocals come in. To me, this is a song that would go well over a montage of pictures and memories from your life, and when your old you look back on them and hear this song. Like Guernica however, this song took me a little bit to get into. I do really like the way it ends, though.
There is also a bonus track called "Flying At Tree Level". I don't think it's on the original version of this CD, but I'm sure you can find it online somewhere. It's a great, catchy song. A bit more standard than the ones on the album, but good nonetheless.
And that's that. One of my favorite albums of all time. Virtually flawless. I never get sick of this album, either. It just always stays fresh because the songs are so unique. Again, if you haven't heard this album, please do yourself a favor and get it. It doesn't matter when kind of music you listen to, I guarantee this will catch your ear.』
(I only give 5 to cds that I think are near perfect.) 『This is one of my favorite cd's of all time. First time I heard, meh it was okay. But, after I heard "Sic transit gloria..Glory fades" a few times, I was hooked. Then I noticed how well the songs flowed together and how awesome they were. It may have to grow on you, but it rocks. I come back to listen to this cd alot. I would say tracks 2 thru 7 is what makes this cd so great. You don't have to skip any tracks.』
(Good Album) 『I like emo punk rock and hadn't heard of Brand New until recently. I bought this based on a recommendation from a friend. I like listening to it. It is unique but easy to get in to. This group is more lyrical than I expected from a young band which adds to the CD. Many groups like this can play and scream but the lyrics are weak. Brand New has that element of being clever writers as well. I would recommend this if you like Jack's Mannequin, New Found Glory, Angels&Airwaves, etc.』
(Still New to Me) 『I bought the album when it was first released and it continues to be one of my favorite albums ever even in 2008. Whether you're happy, sad or just drunk this album is fun to sing your lungs out to. Every song is a punch in the face.』 『While anything but novel, the follow-up to Brand New's emo-punk-blast debutYour Favorite Weaponfeatures unexpected touches and wisps of maturity.YFWwas all about the rage and misery of young, explosive love, presented with Weezer-like hooks.Deja Entenduisn't really over it yet; lead singer Jesse Lacey still sounds damaged and full of self-loathing on mopey, post-Smiths pop like "The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot." But amidst the Jimmy Eat World choruses are experiments with sudden dynamic shifts and style (like Lacey channeling Adam Duritz for "Play Crack The Sky"), along with ruminations about the misery of cancer ("Guernica"). IfDeja Entendusounds like the work of musicians discovering their talents, it's also about learning that desperate heartache isn't just about girls who don't call back.--Matthew Cooke』
price:$1.51
Lyric Street
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A Brand New Year CD by SheDaisy) 『If you are looking for a change of pace in Christmas music - get this CD - it is wonderful! It has so many different and unique Christmas songs - I listened to it non-stop throughout the holiday season. It gets 10 stars in my book.』
(A Phenomenal Christmas CD) 『I had never heard of SheDaisy when I picked up this CD. Well what a revelation! The song arrangements are the most creative, unique and interesting I have heard -- great vocal melodies, harmonies and counter-melodies. The "classic" Christmas songs are all given refreshing new treatment (just because it says "Jingle Bells" doesn't mean you know what it will sound like), and the new self-penned tunes are also wonderful. This is what a good Christmas CD should be -- an artists' unique stamp on the songs of the season, and an introduction of new songs into the mix as well. A CD of which you won't quickly tire!』
(Great Christmas cd!) 『I love this cd - one of the best Christmas cds one can buy. Great arrangements on classics and the SheDaisy girls have fantastic voices.』
(Great holiday music) 『This is a different take on the same old christmas carols that everyone redoes every year with some new stuff thrown in. All in all, its a great album to put you in the holiday mood.』
(Best and newest Christmas mix I've heard !!!) 『This CD is Amazing. Every song has a twist and is so creatively done. The harmonies are unbelievable!!!! The song's just make you want to get up and dance!!! For people who love music and want to hear something new and exciting, I so recommend buying this CD. My husband even loves it(which is a TOTAL shocker) and he likes mostly 80's metal, 90's alternative and today's Pop&Rock like: Daughtry, Maroon 5 and the Killers etc.... So When he likes it, it's usually pretty good! My kids love it too!!! It is so fun!!!! This seriously is one the best and newest Christmas CD's I found to date! I am even buying another copy just so I have a spare! Merry Christmas everyone!!!』 『The award for the most original Christmas album for 2000 goes hands down to the three Osborn sisters--Kristyn, Kelsi, and Kassidy--of Shedaisy for their ambitious pop-rock mini-masterpieceBrand New Year. Exemplary rewrites, rearrangements, and rewired standards such as "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," "Sleigh Ride," and others may tug at your holiday heartstrings for a whole other set of reasons. Add a handful of memorable and sometimes mesmerizing originals and rediscovered gems such as "Christmas Children" from the 1969 musicalScroogeand you've got a record that, at times, almost tries too hard to be too innovative, arty, and occasionally even Beatles-inspired (check that dense harmony and musical interplay/production on "Tinseltown" and the breathtaking arrangement of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/Carol of the Bells"). Still, this is an immensely gratifying album even with its slight misses: creative, sometimes caustic, playful, and always full of changes that demand your attention. You won't be disappointed; its rewards for those who stay tuned are many (including a ghost track of a stirring a cappella arrangement at the end). Wow!--Martin Keller』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Need a DVD) 『Will they put the Seekers on a DVD? I no longer have a VHS.』
(Quick Delivery and Excellant Shape) 『 Quick apology for delayed review, but very grateful for immediate shipping and handling compared to numerous other purchased items.
Thanks Again,
W.K.R.』
(a fine mini-series,but suffers from being a bridge between the third and fourth novel) 『i give this fine mini-series 4 stars because this one was used to set up the rest of the series but for reasons unknown they stoped after this one. philip kent is now an old man(and now played by martin millner)and his son's are now the focus of the series. randolph mantooth is quite good as the oldest son who must do things for himself.his trek west with wife and new child is the focus of the first part and we get to see how hard the way really was and leaves us with very powerful images of the life and death daily life of our andercesters. the second part follows kent's two grandchildren as they fight for their part of the american dream. very well done,and i hope to see the other books turned into mini-series someday.』
(where are the other stories in the series) 『i saw this one when it first came on t.v. and i liked it very much. the story of the kents moves to the next generation as philip's son take off for the west and finds a way is hard and full of many hardships. it gives this movie some powerful moments as we see what our forfathers went through to settle this wild land. i'm giving this 4 stars because is looks and feels like what it is ,just the set up for the rest of the novels to be filmed,so you are left hanging as to what happens next. for reasons i never understood they stoped after this one and made no more. maybe some day some one will do the rest of the story of the family kent.』
(The Seekers) 『I love this movie. Saw it about 15 years ago on television and thought it was a great t.v. movie. Have been looking for it for some time. Can't wait to watch it again!!!』
price:$24.95
Human Kinetics
Usually ships in 4 to 6 weeks 『Coaching young wrestlers can be very rewarding, but for volunteer and novice coaches it can also be more than a little intimidating. Fortunately, the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) knows what it takes to help you succeed. Thousands of youth wrestling coaches have used the Coaching Youth Wrestling book to achieve success. Now, the Coaching Youth Wrestling Video will show you how to use the games approach in practice, replacing the boredom of drills with fun and engaging games that focus on situations wrestlers face in matches. Through these games, your wrestlers learn 11 essential tactics and techniques that will help them gain an edge over their opponents. The games are designed for optimal learning, fun, and motivation—and theyâll help you take your wrestlers to the next level. The Coaching Youth Wrestling Video was produced by ASEP in cooperation with USA Wrestling. It features an introduction by Tom Brands, a 1996 Olympic freestyle gold medalist who is now in his 10th season as an assistant wrestling coach at the University of Iowa. Brands was a four-time All-American at Iowa, garnering three NCAA titles during his collegiate career. The Coaching Youth Wrestling Video is part of ASEPâs Coaching Youth Sports video series, which accompanies the popular and highly acclaimed Coaching Youth Sports books. This video, along with the companion Coaching Youth Wrestling book, will help you build your confidence as you learn how to effectively teach essential wrestling techniques andtactics to your wrestlers. The Coaching Youth Wrestling video is now available for download at Zipidee.com. 』
price:$9.49
Universal Studios
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Fun and educational) 『The kids love it, I love it, and the movie attempts to teach responsibility. Also has a great ending (generally lacking from movies these days). It's a great family movie.
The only con that I saw is that the nanny describes herself as a "government nanny" (referring to her employment agency). This sounds too much like big government. Very scary and just in time for Halloween.』
(Fabulous film and a visual delight) 『This movie has it all: wonderful script, endearing kid actors doing a great job, dry English wit, sight gags galore, and outstanding set design and costumes. Mrs. Quickly's knick-knack strewn parlor is one of the greatest sets I've ever seen in any movie. Too bad the camera couldn't have lingered there a little longer. Very big laughs in our house when the measles medicine was going down. All in all, a triumph for Ms. Thompson.』
(Great family movie) 『When I went to WalMart, they were no longer carrying this movie. Thank you, Amazon, for having such a good selection of products to choose from. This is a delightful movie for kids and adults.』
(Excellent product and service) 『After watching the movie, Nanny PcPhee on TV and being thoroughly delighted with it, I went to the computer and ordered the DVD from Amazon and had it shipped to my four year old great granddaughter. Her dad e-mailed to tell me that the family had just watched it and were also delighted! It is a visual feast; outrageously colorful, beyond adorable baby scenes, surprising physical changes in a few of the characters throughout the course of events....and an exquisitely beautiful finale.』
(Love Nanny Mcphee...) 『So I'm super excited a new movie is coming out called "Nanny Mcphee and The Big Bang" March 2010. : )』 『MR CEDRIC BROWN HAS JUST LOST HIS WIFE&IS NOW LEFT WITH HIS SEVEN CHILDREN WHO MISBEHAVE SO MUCH THAT ALL THE NANNIES HAVE RUN AWAY. NOW HE IS TOLD BY A MYSTERIOUS VOICE THAT HE SHOULD GET NANNY MCPHEE WHO IS A MAGICAL WOMAN WITH SPECIAL POWERS.』 『With hairy warts, a stern-looking unibrow and one extremely protruding buck-tooth,Nanny McPheeis a wonderfully comedic substitute forMary Poppinsin this entertaining family fantasy. By loosely adapting Christianna Brand'sNurse Matildachildren's books of the 1960s, Oscar®-winning screenwriter Emma Thompson (Sense and Sensibility) has also given herself the plum role of Nanny McPhee, who can tame even the most unruly children with a tap of her magic walking stick. Her latest challenge is the bratty brood of a recent widower Mr. Brown (Colin Firth), who's under pressure to find a new wife or lose his much-needed allowance from wealthy Aunt Adelaide (a tailor-made role for Angela Lansbury). His love for scullery maid Evangeline (Kelly Macdonald) remains unspoken as he wincingly woos the eagerly merry widow Mrs. Quickly (Celia Imrie), but Brown's raucous rugrats have a plan to make things right, especially after they've come under the benevolent influence of Nanny McPhee, whose peculiar brand of discipline works wonders for everyone involved. Both quintessentially British and universally appealing, this wildly colorful comedy (thanks to a bold palette of costume and production design) was capably directed by Kirk Jones, whose appreciation for comic actors was equally apparent in his critically acclaimed 1998 comedyWaking Ned Devine. With just a hint of darkness to offset the whimsy,Nanny McPheeoffers a splendid match of director, cast and material, guaranteed to pleaseWallace&Gromitfans and anyone else with a taste for British zaniness.--Jeff Shannon』
price:$7.19
Warner Home Video
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (cahill us marshall) 『good movie with john wayne. a western with a little different twist to the conventional western. wayne is estranged from his sons who of course get into trouble involved in a robbery. good cast』
(Dull in the Saddle) 『Another tired John Wayne vehicle from the 1970s, with the Duke going through the motions in a typical Western melodrama. Director Andrew V. McLaglen shows little enthusiasm for the preachy script while underusing a fine array of character actors. The opening scene falls painfully flat in its attempt to emulate Clint Eastwood's "Dirty Harry." Sorry to say, but "Cahill" looks like a made-for-TV movie that somehow acquired a major box-office star.』
(Western with plenty of parental advice) 『Cahill is a somewhat different Western than most of John Wayne's film. Cahill tries to tackle a pretty serious topic - what happens when a father is not involved in raising his boys. Pretty heavy stuff for a Western. In this case - the film does a decent job pulling it off. Because of his neglect, or perhaps inspired by it, Cahill's sons participate in a bank robbery. The Duke spends the rest of the movie trying to find the culprits.
There are some good action scenes in the film, and George Kennedy is excellent as the main bad guy. If you like John Wayne movies with a somewhat serious theme, then you will enjoy this one. It reminds a little bit of the Cowboys.』
(Cahill) 『This is a great entertaining movie. If you are a John Wayne fan this is a must.』
(Quality Duke western from tail end of career) 『Late in his career, John Wayne did a handful of westerns that while not classics, were and are always reliable entertainment for his fans. Cahill US Marshal is one of those westerns, almost like comfort food in movie form. JD Cahill is a tough as nails US Marshal who always get his prey and isn't afraid to go up against a gang all by himself. But returning home after a long time on the trail, Cahill finds out the local bank has been robbed, but there's no tracks anywhere in or out of the town that the robbers left. As he begins to investigate, Cahill begins to wonder exactly what's going on and who's involved. At the same time, the Marshal is trying to reconnect with his sons who since his wife died have almost raised themselves. Nothing too different here, but it's a quality western with some good action and beautiful locations around Durango. The town location from The Train Robbers has been expanded to a much bigger town. All in all, a worthwhile pick for John Wayne fans and westerns in general.
The Duke stars as U.S. Marshal J.D. Cahill, the peace officer trying to right a wrong with his sons while also bringing a gang of four bank robbers to justice. John Wayne late in his career was still a great presence, and his role here as a bigger than life US Marshal doesn't disappoint. Gary Grimes is good as Cahill's 17-year old son, Danny, who angry at his father for not being around gets caught up in the wrong crowd, bringing his 13-year old brother, Billy Joe (Clay O'Brien), into the mix as well. Neville Brand has some good moments as Lightfoot, a half-breed Comanche who tracks for Cahill and serves as a sidekick of sorts. George Kennedy may be remembered as a great character actor who played sidekicks and supporting roles, but he's very good here as the villian, Fraser, the gang leader who knocks off the bank with some special help. Morgan Paull as Struther and Dan Vadis as Brownie are members of the gang. With a Wayne western, there's got to be some stock company appearances and there's a plenty, including Paul Fix, Harry Carey JR, Royal Dano, Denver Pyle, Hank Worden, and Chuck Roberson to round out the cast.
Along with a very nice looking widescreen presentation, the DVD offers some pretty cool features, including a director commentary from Andrew V. McLaglen, a director who worked with Wayne many times in the actor's later years. Also added on is an 8-minute featurette, The Man Behind the Star, about peace officers in the west and how the movie portrays them, a trailer, some cast and crew info, and a little recap of Wayne's later westerns. So overall, this isn't a classic western like The Searchers or Liberty Valance, but Cahill US Marshal is an enjoyable western from Duke's later years that fans will like. Check out Cahill US Marshal!』 『Lawman J.D. Cahill can stand alone against a bad-guy army. But as a widower father he's on insecure footing raising two sons. Particularly when he suspects his boys are involved in a bank robbery - and two killings. Filmed on location in the high desert of Durango New Mexico Cahill: United States Marshal offers a hearty helping of the stoic charisma that made John Wayne a lomg-time box-office champion. Summer of '42 discovery Gary Grimes - as Cahill's rebelllious older son - joins a cast of tough-guy favorites (Neville Brand Denver Pyle Harry Carey Jr. and George Kennedy) and such other Hollywood greats as Marie Windsor and Jackie Coogan in a deft blend of trigger-fast action and heroic sentiment.Running Time: 103 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: WESTERN/MISC. Rating: PG UPC: 085391158585 Manufacturer No: 115858』 『After the late-career high ofTrue Grit, onlyThe CowboysandThe Shootistescaped the curse of half-baked scripts, recycled material, and lackadaisical filmmaking that characterized John Wayne's last half-dozen years in movies.Cahillis no exception, but it's more energetic thanThe UndefeatedandChisum(likewise nominally directed by Andrew V. McLaglen), with a certain Gothic tinge. Also, the theme of a dedicated professional who lets his job keep him from being part of his children's lives appears to have had some relevance for the producer-star. Marshal Cahill's two sons (Summer of '42's Gary Grimes and the preteen Clay O'Brien) are so unhinged by paternal "negligence" that they get caught up in a twisted bank-robbery scheme with a very bad guy, a veritable bogeyman (George Kennedy). Cahill has to sort his familial crisis and several outlaw crews, with the assistance of a sardonic half-breed scout (Neville Brand) who teases him mightily.--Richard T. Jameson』
price:$23.99
Universal Studios
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Northern Exposure Season One and Two) 『I loved the show when it was on TV and now I can sit and enjoy it all over again. Really funny episodes that brings back memories.』
(Northern Exposure season 1 and 2) 『I only just started watching first disk of Season 1 but I did enjoy it so far. The DVD's arrive in a timely manner and were as described.』
(A Great Show) 『The show is a very charming story about a New York doctor sent to a small town in Alaska to work for two years to pay off loans. The town is thrilled to have a doctor, the doctor who thought he was going to be in Anchorage is not so pleased. So how to make the doctor happy? How to treat patients with no equipment? The interesting story develops with the town residents trying to live their lives and go forward while their doctor is waiting until he can leave. Strangely enough, everyone gets used to each other and begins to enjoy their lives as best as possible. I have to admire how well plowed the streets are in this town and how sunny it is most of the time. I wonder where it was really filmed. Still a nice show that I missed the first time around.』
(Northern Exposure) 『Take it from me, a sympathetic survivor/refugee from the affluent WASP suburb of Detroit--Grosse Pointe, Michigan--the Northern Exposure character Maggie O'Connel is dead-on accurate. The six-season series is nothing less than a spiritual experience, IF you take the time for repeated viewings. The subtly related sub-plots of each episode require repeated viewings to fully appreciate. My kudos to the writers, directors, and actors of Northern Exposure for creating one of the greatest works of art of the 20th Century.』
(Watching this series again is like renewing a great friendship.) 『I always enjoyed this series&now that the prices have come down, I bought the first 4 seasons. So glad I did. What a great cast that was assembled&they all fit their characters. I had never seen the pilot episode&it filled in a lot of holes. It was nice to see Maurice let his macho guard down&show some real emotions. I have had no problems with the quality of the discs or the music that was changed(?). It's such a fun show to watch. So glad I bought them. It sure makes one upbeat in these down times.』 『Joel Fleishman is fresh out of medical college and fresh out of luck. Failing to read the fine print in his scholarship conditions he finds he has no choice but to move to the remote and somewhat eccentric town of Cicely in the wilds of Alaska. Once there he is welcomed by the peculiar locals who are not keen to see him go most especially Maurice Minnifield the ex-NASA astronaut. Despite Joel's adamant denials one gets the impression that he enjoys life in Cicely more than he admits.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES&SEQUELS UPC: 025192655425 Manufacturer No: 26554』 『Northern Exposure - The Complete First Season Whether it's a snowy nude sprint down Main Street, the mysterious appearance of a long-lost relative, or the improbable death of yet another of Maggie's boyfriends, life's never dull in the remote hamlet of Cicely, Alaska. Colorful characters and quirky plots propelledNorthern Exposureinto the hearts of millions of viewers, earning the CBS "dramedy" series seven Emmy awards between its 1990 debut and its demise six seasons later. In season 1, we meet Dr. Joel Fleischman (Rob Morrow), an urban New York yuppie who consents to four years of rural servitude after Alaska pays his medical-school tuition. Joel's fish-out-of-water adventures drive the show, but it's the quirky ensemble of characters--Chris, the DJ/philosopher (John Corbett), Holling, the bartender (John Cullum), Maurice, the town patriarch (Barry Corbin), Ed, the filmmaker (Darren E. Burrows), and Maggie, the bush pilot (Janine Turner), among others--that keeps the series consistently entertaining. The town develops its own offbeat personality as well, a Mayberry-meets-Twin-Peaks blend of Native mysticism, Aurora Borealis-induced dreams, unlikely tales of long-lost family members, and rumors of a Bigfoot-like creature known simply as "Adam."Northern Exposureprovides a utopian escape--a place where life is interesting but never dangerous, everyone's insightful, the mystical becomes real, and nobody's burdened with a mundane 9-to-6 desk job. Cicely is a delightful place to visit, even if it's only for an hour at a time. A mid-season replacement, season 1 consists of just eight episodes on two DVDs. Each episode includes 5-10 minutes of outtakes and deleted scenes.--Shane Burnett
Northern Exposure - The Complete Second Season The colorful cast of characters from Cicely, Alaska, returns for a new set of adventures inNorthern Exposure: The Complete Second Season. While much of the first season was devoted to establishing the plot, each of the seven episodes in season 2 helps us to know the offbeat ensemble of Cicely residents a little better. Dr. Joel Fleischman (Rob Morrow), the New York urbanite stationed in small-town Alaska to pay off his medical-school tuition, still complains constantly about his assignment, but it's clear the town's growing on him when he passes up an opportunity to return home (if only temporarily). We learn from town patriarch Maurice (Barry Corbin) that retired astronauts have groupies, and when a beautiful woman steals the voice of DJ "Chris in the Morning" (John Corbett), it's no huge surprise when the long-deceased spirit of "One Who Waits" provides Chris with an ancient Indian cure.
But it's the chemistry between Joel and Maggie (Janine Turner) that really makes the series sizzle. The season is book-ended by a pair of breakups that leave first Joel, and then Maggie single, clearing the way for the romance to come in later seasons. The season includes "Spring Break," one of the best-loved episodes from the series. With the impending arrival of spring, libidos run amok, a wave of petty crime hits the town, and the men in town blow off steam au naturale in the annual "Running of the Bulls."
Season 2's packaging and extras are virtually identical to those from season 1. The two-disc set comes sheathed in a collectible mini zippered nylon "parka," and each episode includes deleted scenes and bloopers. There are no retrospectives or interviews with cast and crew, and no printed materials accompany the discs.--Shane Burnett』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Good, but not a real strong chocolate taste) 『I enjoy Better n Butter peanut butter (tastes more like a mix of caramel and peanut butter vs. real peanut butter) so decided to try the chocolate. I like it, but the flavor is not too strong which is why I give it 4 stars. I can eat the regular peanut butter flavor right out of the jar as a treat but the chocolate does not hold up to that same level of tastiness for me. The texture is nice, at room temperature is like cake icing, very spreadable.』
(Excellent Product) 『I eat Better N Peanut Butter on a regular basis, and the combo of their product with chocolate is delicious!! Especially on a bagel.』
(Chocolate peanut butter - Heaven!!) 『I am on weight watchers and this was a heavenly find. Chocolat peanut butter and you can eat out of the jar and not use up too many points, it taste great on bread, graham crackers (makes great graham crackers sandwiches) let it soften up a bit and put on ice cream. A wonderful product!』
(Peanut Butter Review) 『It's absolutely delicious!!! I love both chocolate and peanut butter. I attend Weight Watchers, and the points are very low for this product.』 『Better 'n Peanut Butter® Chocolate is the newest all-natural product from Wonder Natural Foods. It's unique blend of chocolate and peanut butter can be used in all the ways that you now use regular peanut butter. Instead of 16 grams of fat per (32 gram) serving, Better 'n Peanut Butter delivers less than 3 grams of fat per serving and qualifies as a low fat food by USFDA standards. Better'n Peanut Butter Chocolate is truly a one of a kind peanut spread that is rich and creamy with a great chocolate flavor and has 85% less fat and 40% fewer calories than regular peanut butter. It's the only low fat, low calorie, diet chocolate spread of it's kind and it's really delicious. Ingredients: Peanuts (as de-fatted peanut flour, peanut butter and natural peanut oils), tapioca syrup, rice syrup, vegetable glycerin, dehydrated cane juice, cocoa, chocolate, natural colors and flavors, salt, calcium carbonate, lecithin,tocopherol (vitamin E), sodium ascorbate (vitamin C). Contains peanuts. This product can only be shipped within the U.S. and U.S. Territories.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Perfect) 『I've found that tonic water makes all of the difference in a gin&tonic and Fever Tree is the one for me. One bottle combined with about 2 ounces of Tanqueray's Ten gin over ice might make the most perfect drink I've ever had. The bitter is perfectly balanced with citrus and the right amount of sweet. I don't have anywhere local to pick up Fever Tree so the availability of it by the case is also fantastic.』
(Best tonic) 『Tastes nothing like Canada Dry or Schweppes. This stuff can be very refreshing by itself. Bitterness is countered by citrus notes. Incredibly effervescent !!! Go for it!』
(Amazing tonic water, bad price) 『Very good tonic water, uses less sugar instead of crappy artificial sweeteners, to make a perfect balance.Locally at what is the most expensive liquor store, a 4 pack is about $5.00. This price sucks.』 『The award winning Fever-Tree range is made with the finest and most authentic natural ingredients available: subtle botanical flavours, natural juices, soft spring water, cane sugar, and for the tonic waters and bitter lemon the highest quality quinine from the original chinchona trees (fever-trees). Fever-Tree mixers are presented in glass bottles and are highly carbonated to deliver the drinks' delicate botanical aromas and ensure premium freshness and fizz. By blending fabulous botanical oils with spring water and the highest quality quinine from the fever tree, we have created a delicious, natural tonic with a uniquely clean and refreshing taste and aroma.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great taste for nearly fat free PB) 『I love this PB when I want a snack without the heavy feeling of regular peanut butter. The nutrients are still in there.』
(Great!) 『This is a great low cal, low sodium substitute for peanut butter! I love Jif. It is my all time favorite. But this brand is highly recommended by Hungry Girl. Love her! The only reservation I have buying it online through Amazon is the price. Wow! I found it at Trader Joe's for $3.99. Seems like a bargain now. Amazon should adjust the price for buying in bulk.』
(Peanut Butter Cups Without the Chocolate) 『This is an alternative to peanut butter for people on restricted diets or just plain watching calories. It is sweeter than peanut butter, much like the peanut butter in Peanut Butter cups. I found it satisfactory as an ingredient swap for peanut butter. I purchased this right from the company and was pleased with the turnaround time.』
(Tastes better with jam or jelly) 『I can't eat this on its own, because I can't get past the fact that it's not real peanut butter. (I also don't like other food substitutes, like soy milk, tofu, etc.) I love peanut butter. But if you eat Better'n Peanut Butter with a lot of jam or jelly, then it tastes pretty much like a normal PB&J. I still prefer the real thing though...but this is OK since I'm trying to cut down on fat content. I just wish it weren't so sweet.』
(Try it!) 『I couldn't disagree more with the negative review this has been given. I thought it was very good! It does have a bit of a different taste, slightly like molasses, I thought; but the peanut flavor is there. I didn't find it to be runny at all. Maybe the earlier reviewer hadn't refrigerated it. (It must be refrigerated after opening as there are no added preservatives.) I have stayed away from PB for years because of the fat content and calories- now I can have it again! (And, no, I don't work for the company, either!) I find it to be very satisfying even without the extra calories and fat. So I would urge others to judge for themselves. If you need to limit your calorie and fat intake you just might want to give this a shot. I'm sure glad I did!』 『Better 'n Peanut Butter® is the all-natural product of the Wonder Natural Foods Corporation that can be used in all the ways that you now use regular peanut butter, but instead of 16 grams of fat per (32 gram) serving, Better 'n Peanut Butter delivers less than 3 grams of fat per serving and qualifies as a low fat food by USFDA standards. Low Sodium Better 'n Peanut Butter® has just 95 mgs. of Sodium per serving. Better 'n Peanut Butter® is an All Natural, delicious peanut butter spread with 85% less fat and 40% less calories than regular peanut butter. Ingredients: Peanuts (as de-fatted peanut flour andnatural peanut butter), tapioca syrup, pure water, dehydrated cane juice, rice syrup, vegetable glycerin, soy flour, salt, tapioca starch, natural flavors, paprika&annatto, calcium carbonate, lecithin, vitamins e&c (antioxidants).』
price:$6.38
Wiley
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great Ideas) 『I have several of SAndra Lee's cookbooks and find them all great. The Semi-Homemade Money-Saving Slow Cooking book fits its title. I find it so handy in making meals while I am busy with other things and am still able to present a nurishing, economical meal. This is so important during this particular economic time. Sandra has proved to be a great help with her ideas.』
(Easy&Yummy!) 『Wow, this cookbook is fabulous! one good recipe after another that are easy&delicious. I love using my crockpot but this makes the prep even easier and the result is ohhh so good! 』 『
Product Description
Saving time and money never tasted so good!
Why slave over a hot stove when slow cookers are a great way to cut your kitchen time-and meal budget-without sacrificing taste. Fill your slow cooker with simple ingredients, turn it on, and relax as it does the work for you and fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. Sandra Lee, host of the Emmy-nominated "Semi-Homemade Cooking" on Food Network has added "Sandra's Money Saving Meals" to her television line-up, and her new book, Sandra Lee'sSemi-Homemade Money Saving Slow Cookingprovides plenty of affordable options that taste like they were made from scratch.
Slow cooking is a great way to turn inexpensive, overlooked cuts of meat into tender, juicy main courses with minimal effort. You will be amazed to learn what you can create in a slow cooker. There is traditional slow cooker fare like chilis, soups, and stews, but the book also includes party foods like Adobo Wings and Red Hot Curry Ribs, before moving on to desserts like Red Velvet and Chocolate Coconut Cake and Caramel Marshmallow Brownies. Plus, there are tons of creative ideas inside, including Crocked Penne with Black Olives and Mushrooms or Beefy Baked Ziti.
Offers quick, easy, and affordable dinner options for every taste
As always, these recipes follow Sandra Lee's popular Semi-Homemade philosophy using seventy percent ready-made products and thirty percent fresh ingredients
Semi-Homemade Money Saving Slow Cookinglets you use the ingredients you have at hand and turn them into creative, unforgettable meals the whole family will love.
Delicious dinner ideas for every night of the week that taste like they're made from scratch.
If you have a family or a full-time job, you know what a chore it can be to come up with new ideas for family dinners five nights a week. InSemi-Homemade Weeknight Wonders,Food Network star andNew York Timesbestselling author Sandra Lee helps solve the question of what to cook from Monday through Friday with a wealth of ideas that save time using her patented Semi-Homemade combination of fresh and ready-made ingredients.
In each chapter,Semi-Homemade Weeknight Wondersprovides entrees and side dishes that can be combined for a complete meal in minutes. Plus, the book includes recipes for appetizers, daytime snacks, and delicious desserts that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
A comfort food section offers quick and easy recipes for hearty classics
Celebrates America's melting pot with new Italian, Asian, Mexican, and other international recipes
Sassy Southern-style cuisine and Midwest classics
Fresh seafood recipes that anyone can make from coast to coast
TV tray snacks and finger foods
Family dinners should be fun and relaxing, not stressful. Sandra Lee has revolutionized how people think of "homemade."Semi-Homemade Weeknight Wonderscontinues to make mealtimes quick and easy-and will have the family asking for more.
price:$7.99
Da Capo Lifelong Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Indispensable!) 『This book and the main book (The New Glucose Revolution: The Authoritative Guide to the Glycemic Index) are essentials for anyone living with and striving to manage diabetes.』
(The New Glucose Revolution) 『When I get ready to purchase a product, I always look to Amazon.Com first to check prices. This purchase was no different. The book was as expected, shipping was fast, and the price was good. I would recommend this product.』
(A mixed bag) 『I was very excited when I ordered this book. However, I was disappointed when I read it. Almost half the book is a repeat of information in the author's other book on the GI. Next, I would estimate 50% of the foods in the book are not available in the United States. Presumably they are foods available in Australia where the author is from. It would have been nice to know this in advance. I'm not sure I would buy this again.』
(Very disappointing) 『This book is very disappointing. I bought it in order to help myself make better choices for meals and snacks, and to also make better choices for my kids' snacks. First of all, it appears to be an advertisement for "President's Choice" line of foods, which have tons of listings in almost every food category, and I have never even heard of them. After a little web research I found that those foods are Canadian, which helps explain why I had not heard of them. This also may explain why I haven't heard of many of the brands listed in the book. And something like "Balance Bars," which are highly distributed everywhere, aren't even listed! How on earth Balance Bars aren't listed in this book boggles my mind. That's my, and many, kids' snack of choice and I have no idea if it is helping them or hurting them. Perhaps this book is just a rehash of an old version of the book? The yogurt section has 35 Yoplait yogurt listings, 10 Nestle yogurt listings, and only 3 generic listings. Is this an ad for Yoplait yogurt? Why would you need 35 Yoplait yogurt listings??? It makes one think that they just wanted to fill up some pages to make it appear they did research. Again, overall this book is very disappointing and unusable for me. I wasted my money.』
(The GI Bible) 『Dr. Jennie Brand Miller has been good with Glycemic Index information for a long time; she still is. This book is exactly what I have needed to keep a short rein on my Type II Diabetes. Good book, good marketing by Amazon. Many thanks』 『
Whether youâre grocery shopping, planning dinner, eating out, or meeting with your nutritionist or dietitian, the fourth annual edition of theShopperâs Guide to GI Values 2009âprevious editions of which have sold more than 140,000 copiesâis a must for everyone seeking healthier eating habits. Newly revised and updated, the convenient, at-a-glance tables make this the one necessary guide for people following the glycemic index (GI) for health conditions such asdiabetes, heart disease, or PCOS; to lose weight; or to improve their overall well-being and fitness.Shopperâs Guideis the only annually updated book of GI values, featuring more than 1,200 foods and their GI values and comprehensive nutritional data for calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, fiber, and sodium.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (FS2004 Has Landed on the Runway of Success!) 『This is an excellent buy for any flight fanatic, simulation lover, or pilot-in-training ready for the ride of their life. Takeoff and land at any airport across the globe with several neat views, GPS systems, air traffic control systems, and much more. You can choose from a decent batch of aircraft and even change the flight number, tail number, airline, and sometimes variation.
Fly ANYWHERE in the world and use the alternate key in flight to access toolbars to pick realism settings, reset weather, and mani- pulate other things.
From the "Create Flight" tab you can create your very own flight and choose all the settings. You can also select from scores of pre-made flights with descriptions from the "Select Flight" tab.
With flight lessons made with a real flight instructor, many electronic manuals, multiplayer sessions, and much more goodness, why not buy this wonderful game? It's definately worth it!』 『As Real As It Gets - Experience the excitement oftrains on your PCProduct InformationTake the realism and excitement of flying to anew level with Flight Simulator 2002. Building on two decades of expertise theFlight Simulator team worked with aviation experts to create exciting newplanes dramatic effects and detailed landscapes - all so real that you'll swearyou're in the cockpit.A highly realistic aviation simulation-the best-selling PC flight simulationever produced. FS2002 introduces many exciting features including interactiveair traffic control (ATC) and auto-generated scenery plus challenging newaircraft and stunning visual enhancements that truly make Flight Simulator 2002"As real as it gets."Product Features12 AircraftFlight Simulator 2002 includes a wide variety of aircraft for you to fly-from anew Cessna 172S single-engine trainer and a Caravan floatplane to the Boeing747-400 jumbo jet. You can splash down in a lake hover in the Bell 206BJetRanger III helicopter or practice aerobatics in the Extra 300S.New Aircraft In FS 2002 Edition Cessna 208 Caravan on Amphibious Floats Boeing 747-400 Cessna 172S Skyhawk SPFavorites from Previous Versions Boeing 777-300 Boeing 737-400 Cessna 182S Skylane Bell 206B JetRanger III helicopter Learjet 45 business jet Cessna Skylane RG Extra 300S-Patty Wagstaff's aerobatic airplane Sopwith Camel Schweizer 2-32 sailplaneKeyFeatures IncludeInteractive Air Traffic Control (ATC). Ask for takeoff clearance. Getvectors for an instrument approach. Hear other traffic as you fly. ATC adds anew dimension to Flight Simulator.AutoGen Scenery: As you fly above cities towns farmland and dramaticlandscapes Flight Simulator adds buildings and vegetation appropriate to theterrain below. Office buildings factories homes farmhouses and treessmoothly blend in at the horizon and fill the entire area with detail that addsunprecedented depth and reality to Flight Simulator.Crowded Skies: While the auto-generated 3D object』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A beautiful, detailed world you wish you could visit) 『Syberia is a rich adventure game for people who enjoy the immersion of Myst-like worlds, but don't enjoy wandering aimlessly from scene to beautiful scene unsure of what their supposed to do.
The visuals are stunning and I was often jealous that I couldn't actual visit some of these locales myself. As with most games of this genre, you can only interact with the environment if it relates to your task.
The characters are 3D renders, so how good they look depends on your opinion on the state of 3d gaming animation. I prefer the hand-drawn 2D cel animation look like Curse of Monkey Island or The Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror, or even The Last Express. The benefits of 3D are all on the programmers side, and I find it harder to"relate"to robotic characters (which is ironic in this game) as easily as to cartoony characters. Granted, the characters look excellent in the cutscenes. Don't get me wrong, though: Microîds has done a fabulous job with their characters, and they are magnificent when compared to the rest of the 3D field.
The music is appropriately evocative and never got on my nerves either. Controls allow you to turn it down if it seems too overwhelming. The voice acting is also well done and generally well above average. Kate Walker, the protagonist, has a pleasing voice that never gets irritating, which often happens in games.
And for a change, the protagonist has an arc in the story! The go-there-do-that story of the game is interesting and fleshed out extraordinarily well, but the game-makers have taken the extra step of giving the protagonist a personal growth arc. Wow. That hardly happens in adventure stories, let alone adventure games.
Gameplay is on the easy side: I finished the game in under 13 hours and only got a bit stuck once. You always know what you're next goal is; there are always people around to tell you what you need to know or what to do next. Objects you need for tasks are always just lying around in obvious places; there's no need to pixel hunt or solve complicated logic puzzles just to get a key. One goal follows from the next, so you can never do something out of order, or leave one place before you've completed every task for that locale. Very straight-forward. If you're looking for mind-melting puzzles, this isn't the place to find them. The tasks in this game are about the level of difficulty you'd expect for the purpose of the story.
I love logic problems and complicated puzzles, but it never bothered me that these were missing from this game. The joy and appeal of Syberia is about the integration of the wondrous graphics, multi-layered story-line, and fleshed out characters. Frankly, I wish there were more games that did this as well as Syberia.
And three final words: Patch, patch, patch! If you experience glitches, be sure to download the patch from the Syberia II website under Updates. There are also good troubleshooting tips at the Adventure Company website: I had rendering glitches and freezes that went away when I followed some of the tips outlined there.
This is a great adventure game more in line with The Last Express or Grim Fandango than Myst or Monkey Island. Highly recommended for people who enjoy being immersed in a stunningly gorgeous world without having to labour through meaningless puzzles.』
(Stunning graphics, but some really annoying features) 『First I should note that I bought this game at bargain price, and this is the only reason it got 3 stars, it is definitely worth a look at this price. It is short, I finished it in one day, the puzzles are not that challenging but the story is quirky and intriguing and the graphics are truly striking. The ending left me feeling a bit let down as there was really no conclusion to the story line, this is perhaps to make you wait anxiously for the next instalment, but did it work? No, not really, I might pick up Syberia 2 but only when it comes down in price-there are a few problems with the first one that just turn me off buying the second. I am not talking about certain technical glitches in the program (which can mostly be easily fixed with patches-necessary if you have a newer computer) but gameplay issues; most annoying of which is the clunky and unnatural dialogue that will sometimes put you to sleep, not to mention the incessant and mostly pointless cell-phone call interruptions. None of this is really bad enough to make you not enjoy the experience but it is unfortunate because with better scripting to go along with the graphics, a bit more length and a more satisfying conclusion this could have been a fantastic game.』
(Mega-Mega-Big-Star!) 『This game is exteremly good!! It's quickly becomeing one of my favorites! I orginally found it discountied and took it home to try thinking that it would be just a nice diversion, but surprisenly, this game ruled! The graphic are in-depth and detailed, though the body dimensions need some work, the only thing that they need to improve upon is whenever a button is pressed when someone is talking, that person keeps on talking but the other person goes on with the next line of dialoge. So if the lines are really short, there could be several people talking at once. This can be truely annoying. But this does not detter me from my quest of aquiring the second Syberia. I highly recomend this game if your are into puzzles with the human component! And if you like Laura Corft you will like this game, though the controls are easier to use and its more based on character interaction, still try-it!』 タイトル『 Monty Python's Complete Waste of Time >
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price:$1.16
7th Level
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Pythonizer) 『It works with Windows XP. You can put it on someone's computer and it randomly plays fart and belch noizes as they type. You can set it so that it makes a noize with each keystroke or entirely random.
price:$27.04
Omron
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great Pedometer!) 『This little gadget is easy&fun to use. I've had other inexpensive pedometers in the past that were not that accurate&have gotten rid of them after using this one. This was recommended by a friend; he had great results with it. We often walk together&compare each other's steps. Although his stride is different than mine, the units are accurate because we've programmed them to coordinate to our individual needs. It's not hard to do. The other thing that makes this better than others is the fact that you can track your progress on the computer after easily setting up the software. I love it!』
(Failed after 8 weeks) 『I don't know who raves about this defective unit but mine died after 8 weeks. And their customer service is worse than their equipment. 10 days to answer one email Never again Omron!! Jody Byrne
P.S. Moron is the amagram of Omron which is what you must think we are!!』
(Love this Pedometer) 『I love the way I can sync to the computer and have a visual of my steps every day. It helps to challenge me to move more.』
(One for me and one each for my three sisters) 『I love this pedometer. I bought mine in April (2009) and so far have walked 728 miles...WOW ! I've also lost 11 lbs doing nothing else but walking. I also bought one for my sister, she lives across country, and each day we compare our steps. After she raved about it to my other sisters, they bought two more. Now all four of us tally our steps and report, each of us all wear it everyday and everywhere. The downloading to the computer is really simple, and the graphs are great for motivating and keeping track of your steps. Setting the options allows you to set your goals, I love to get the smiley faces when I reach and exceed my targets. I started with very conservative expectations, and when I could see I was routinely meeting and beating my goals, I adjusted them a little higher. I like to see the number of miles I've walked and the aerobic minutes, my sisters love to see the calories and the fat grams they are burning, even while they are out shopping at the mall! It's great for getting you moving, I've know when my sisters call, that while they are on the phone they are walking around the house just so they can clock more steps. I would (and do) recommend this pedometer to everyone.』
(Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer) 『Most accurate pedometer I have run across. Easy to program and use. I would highly recommend the Omron HJ-720ITC.』 『Dual accelerometer sensor allows pedometer to be placed horizontally or vertically accurately counts every step separately counts aerobic steps calculates distance calculates calories and fat grams burned 7 day display memory 41 days stored in memory resets at midnight automatically; includes clock battery and Omron Healthcare Management Software to track your progress.』 『The Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer is an advanced, high-tech pedometer that--thanks to unique dual sensor technology--can be carried in your pocket or bag. Now you can just drop your pedometer in your purse to find out how much exercise you get in a typical day of work, errands, and other tasks. Of course, you can also attach it to your belt like a traditional pedometer.
The device's large, easy-to-read LCD display can separately display aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously, so you always have the information you need right in front of you. Meanwhile, a seven day history lets you review a full week of exercise, and there's also a 42-day memory for uploading past workouts to your PC. The device resets at midnight automatically so it's ready to go every morning. Of course, the device can also function as a handy and highly accurate clock. It also comes with a detachable belt holder and security strap so it's always close at hand.
The HJ-720ITC is powered by a replaceable lithium battery (CR2032) that will last six months when used for walking 10,000 steps a day. The pedometer also includes PC software for Windows 2000 or XP, which keeps track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly progress.
The included Omron Health Management Software provides a steps graph that lets you see how your values are trending over time. View larger.
View pedometer and blood pressure data together (via a split screen) on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. View larger.
Omron Health Management Software Take your health to the next level with the included Omron Health Management Software. This PC software provides a blood pressure and pulse graph that lets you see how your values are trending over time. A morning/evening comparison graph tracks your morning and evening systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate. You can also view your most common values and identify variations by time frame with the frequency distribution graph. The software is simple to use, and it supports multiple users. With just one click, you can download data via the HJ-720ITC's USB connection and see graphically displayed measurements on your computer screen in seconds.
Compare Omron Pedometers
HJ-150
HJ-151
HJ-112
HJ-720ITC
Measurement
Steps
Steps
Moderate steps and minutes
Calories
Distance
Steps
Aerobic steps and minutes
Calories
Distance
Steps
Aerobic steps and minutes
Calories
Distance
Product Placement
Clip to belt
Clip to belt
Pocket, bag or clip to belt
Pocket, bag or clip to belt
History
7 days
7 days
7 days
7 days (displayed) 42 days (in memory)
Warranty
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
Batteries
3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)
3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)
3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)
3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)
Estimated Battery Life
Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)
Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)
Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)
Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)
Time of Day Display
Omron Health Management Software
Q&A - Pedometers
Does it matter where the pedometer is placed or attached? The HJ-150 and 151 Pedometer must be positioned correctly. Attach the unit to your belt or to the top of your waistband. The unit must be horizontal to the ground in order for the unit to function correctly. The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer can also be placed in your pocket or purse. What's the accuracy rate of Omron Pedometers? The precision of the step counting is within +/- 5%. What are moderate steps? At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise is recommended each day. The HJ-151 Pedometer separately displays the steps and minutes walked at a moderate pace. What are aerobic steps? The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer separately displays aerobic steps and minutes that start counting after 10 minutes of continuous walking with more than 60 steps a minute. How does the PC software work? The HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer includes PC software for Windows 2000 or XP. It keeps track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly progress.
price:$30.44
Omron
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great Product Great Price) 『Great value Comfortable (Also, Large range of adjustment for fit, maybe 1" more than Timex on wrist) Simple to use Simple Data (time/date/alarm, stopwatch, current heart rate, min\max alarm) NO history or data logging.
Most of the time when you only spend $30 on something you think it's going to be poorly made and feel like no one put any time or effort into the design. This product although very simple has a nice look. Your wife won't let you wear it to church but it isn't distracting. Also the buttons have nice travel and a soft push, think opposite of the original Timex Ironman. The wrist band is generous, I normally can't wear sport watches because my wrists are to big but this one has room to spare, also rare for $30. The transmitter is simple plastic on the front 12" and then an adjustable elastic band, again I'm a big guy and this would fit someone bigger. The battery on the chest strap is easy to get to and the watch would need jeweler's screwdriver. Just got it today so I don't know about battery life. The watch seems to know when it isn't moving and stops update HR this is a plus because it will save batteries.』
(works maybe 60% of the time) 『shakey, shakey, shakey, reading all over the place, then for extended periods of time it stops all together. how do i get my money back?????????????』
(wonderful tool for the gym) 『This is a great tool for use in the gym. I use it during spin class and it keeps me on track. Easy to use. Comfortable. Nice way to keep on pace.
Have since started using it during other exercise, such as stairmaster and biking. It has helped me to get to know my body better and it's a great way to see how much healthier my heart has gotten, getting back to "resting" pulse quicker and quicker each time.』
(great price, kind of BIG...caution to the small-boned!) 『The GOOD:
* amazingly low price. other heart rate monitors seemed quite pricey and i did not know if i really needed one. this is a great monitor for the first-time user
* works with gym electronic bikes and treadmills. the heart rate automatically displays in front of you on your machine. cool!
* watch depicted heart rates are analogous to the treadmill/bike machine's heart rate readings
The BAD:
* well, unless i read the instructions wrong, it seems like you can only go one direction when programming things into the watch. for example, if you want to put in a maximum heart rate, you have to keep pushing the up button until you peak 220, then keep going through the low numbers until you reach your target max heart rate. a little bit of a pain.
* if you are small-boned, it is a tad big. i feel like it is more of a man's watch but i still use it anyways. i have to have the watch flipped so the facing is against the bottom of my wrist to keep it comfortable. the manual says the chest strap can go to 22" as the smallest setting. let's just say, i'm on the smallest setting and i have not lost the weight i want to yet. overall, this product appears to be made for larger people but works for the tiny if you are on a budget
* i don't use conductive gel. sometimes the heart rate monitor loses grip and does not read onto my watch. it just says "0". but, once i work up a sweat, it works quite well. nothing to worry about.
The UGLY:
* nothing yet. i have only been using it for 1 week. i think it's a great buy 』
(simple&effective) 『All I wanted was a heart rate monitor and a watch. Because I didn't want all the extra fancy feature, I was worried I would have to purchase a piece of junk that would die after a year. However, I am very happy with this simple, inexpensive item. It's exactly what I wanted and looks and feels like a quality item.』 『Accurate Heart Rate Readings Instantly Displayed On Watch Receiver While Wearing Transmitter Alarm Option To Indicate High&Low Personal Heart Rate Limits Mounting Bracket Included To Allow Watch Receiver To Be Displayed On Most Treadmills&Bicycles Adjustable Transmitter Strip Fits Torso 12" - 44" For Added Comfort Water Resistant Watch&Transmitter Approximately To 30 M Stopwatch Function, Time/day Display, Backlight&Storage Case』 『The Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor is easy to program and a cinch to wear with a ventilated watch band. Knowing your heart rate is important because if you're working outtoohard, your activity can actually become counter productive and strain or damage muscles.
Monitor your heart rate with Omron's HR-100C. View larger.
To achieve an effective workout, no matter what the aerobic activity, you must maintain your heart rate at a proper level for a minimum of 20 minutes. In general, the proper level falls between 65 percent-85 percent of your maximum heart rate. To ensure you don't drop above or below your proper level, the HR-100C is built with an alarm option that indicates low and high heart rates.
Omron includes a chest transmitter belt with the wristwatch-style monitor. This transmitter sends data to the receiver on your wrist at a distance up to 98 feet (30 meters). The HR-100C is built with a backlight function for exercising after nightfall, and it also displays time of day and a daily reminder alarm feature. Also included is a mounting bracket that makes it easy to attach the watch receiver to most treadmills and bicycles and a soft, zippered storage case.
What's in the Box HR-100C hear rate monitor, chest transmitter, mounting bracket, and zippered storage case.
Compare Omron Fitness Monitors
HB-400
HB-500
HBF-306
HR-100
Measurement
Body fat percentage
Body mass index
Weight
Body fat percentage
Visceral fat level
Skeletal muscle percentage
Resting metabolism
Body mass index
Weight
Body fat percentage
Body mass index
Heart rate and pulse
Product Placement
Flat level floor
Flat level floor
Hold in front of body
Watch on wrist Transmitter around chest
Memory
4 person profile with previous reading
4 person profile 1/7/30/90 day(s) memory
9 person profile
None
Warranty
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
Batteries
4 "AA" (included)
4 "AA" (included)
2 "AA" (included)
2 CR2032 3 volt (included)
Estimated Battery Life
Approx. 1 year (when used four times a day)
Approx. 1 year (when used four times a day)
Approx. 1 year (when used four times a day)
Approx. 1 year (varies depending on storage and use)
Q&A - Fitness Monitors
What is the Bioelectrical Impedance Method? Bioelectrical Impedance (BI) is considered one of the most accurate and accessible methods of screening body fat. Muscles, blood vessels and bones are body tissues having a high water content that conduct electricity easily. Body fat is tissue that has little electric conductivity. The monitor sends an extremely weak electrical current through your body to determine the amount of fat tissue. The weak electrical current is not felt while operating the Body Fat Analyzer. The monitor is calculated by a formula that includes five factors; electric resistance, height, weight, age and gender. What is visceral fat? Visceral fat is located around the organs. Too much visceral fat is thought to be closely linked to increased level of fat in the bloodstream, which can lead to common conditions such as high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Sedentary life style causes excess visceral fat, and exercise can reduce it quicker than subcutaneous fat (fat located under skin). What is resting metabolism? Resting metabolism is the energy to maintain vital functions and it counts 60 to 70% of total energy consumption. Knowing your resting metabolism can help your dietplan. If you can increase daily activity while keeping food intake at resting metabolism level, you can lose weight. What is skeletal muscle? Skeletal muscle is muscle attached to the bones that is used to move the body. If you do weight loss without exercise, you may lose skeletal muscle. Skeletal muscle is important to maintain your resting metabolism as well as your functionality. Monitoring skeletal muscle during weight loss is key to avoid weight rebound in the future.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Excellent Item) 『I really like this product. I think it works really well and was impressed with the fact that I received it quickly.』
(NOT THE SAME!) 『Last year a friend introduced this product to me and it was fantastic! Well I took the product for about 5 months off and on and lost a total of 25lbs....with a little exercising. Well this summer i ordered the product and it did nothing at all, so i tried ordering another box to see if it was something wrong, but i purchased 2 boxes and nothing has happened....in fact i gained a few pounds and that's with exercising. Last year I took them and with little efforts of eating right and exercising and lost, this year I took them with more efforts of eating better and exercising and nothing....I don't know what happened or where the product went wrong but now im looking for something else to take...maybe the product will work for someone else but not me or maybe i got too immune to them i don't know but either way i never had side effects like i normally do with diet pills and that's why i wanted to keep taking them but unfortunately they r not for me anymore.』
(maybe real can't tell for suree.) 『like the title says, 2 orders, 2 diffrent bottles, sometimes seems like it works, sometimes not. Would not buy again.』
(Very Nice Product) 『I never thought it would do much to help my diet and I am very pleased to report it helped a lot.』
(First time something worked.......) 『I was about 155lb for the last two years after I had my daughter. I was so desperate to try anything so I can be who I was before I had my child. I spent over $1,000 on diet pills/exercises equipment. I had a cousin that was taking two day diet and lost a tremendous amount of weight. She suggests that I give it a try because she was the same weight I was a couple months ago and she lost over 20 lbs within the first month. I then went ahead and bought some. I had to admit that I wasn't sure it wasn't going to work just like the other pills I have brought in the past. In the first week, I notice I was losing about one to two pounds a day. By the time I knew it I lost 30lbs in less than two months. I am so happy that I did buy the pills because I felt sexier and I can shop in the stores that I used to. I highly recommended this to anyone who wants to lose over 20lbs.』 『An exclusive ingredient in the 2 Day Diet prevents the digestion of dietary fat, hence reducing its absorption by the body after sometime of consumption, body parts prone to fat accumulation (belly, arms, thighsand buttocks) could see dramatic benefits.』
price:Too low to display
Hewlett Packard
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Excellent quality for a low price!) 『This HP laser printer comes with high quality printing at a very reasonable price. It has a small footprint and is easy to set up and use. It is is a little noisy, but who cares! It offers great quality, low cost, and virtually no maintenance (except for replacing the toner once-in-a-while)!』
(Great Printer) 『I bought this last black friday of 2008 I think this is a great printer for people who dont need color and very good quality, quite and fresh print』
(Works ok, but it is loud and slow.) 『The printer replaced another HP Lasrjet. This one does the work, but it clunks every time you print a page. It is much slower than the previous one also. It will work for what I need it to, but I definitely don't feel like I can't live without it.』
(Good Design and Value for Home Printing Needs) 『After years of depending on inkjet printers for simple documents to photos, I was tired of watching the expiration date on the ink cartridges. Having re-assessed my printing needs, I realized I should have switched to a laser printer even before.
Of course prices were a factor in terms of ink and toner replacement as well as the unit itself. Not these days.
PROS: - HP LaserJet P1006 has an attractive price point going for below $100 - Combined ink and toner in one. No need to purchase two accessories for printing as HP combined it in one. - Because it's dry ink to start with, there is an infinite ink life which is perfect for people who don't print as often anymore and just need a printer that's ready when called for after a long dormant rest. - For a laser printer, this is a very compact unit that can fit in more spaces than ever before where it was once impossible for laser printers - Design. Modern and professional looking silver and dark grey scheme with round, smooth edges. - Relatively quiet. I was expecting a blatantly loud printing start up, but HP has managed to make this very decent and perfect for a home environment. - Compared to the basic P1005, this P1006 has (a) more memory, (b) a bit faster printing speed, (c) extra slot for envelope printing - I have to quote HP but it prints "bold, crisp text and sharper images". It really does!
CONS: - HP became more cheap to ensure you replace the ink cartridges sooner because the included "starter" cartridge is only half the original supply at 750 pages versus 1,500. - At this day and age, wireless and network printing should be an option that can be built into the unit versus having to buy an external product that needs it's own power supply. - USB cable. How much does it cost to provide a cable to ensure trouble-free printing right out of the box without having to assess if the old cable has a tear. - No auto-off feature that should shut itself if not used for at least 5 minutes to reduce phantom power. It only goes into powersave mode which still draws 3 watts just waiting for the next print which could be days or even months.
WIRELESS PRINTING CONNECTION VIA APPLE AIRPORT EXTREME DUAL MODE. Since day one of installation, the printer was connected to an Apple Airport Extreme Dual Mode router. As for printing wireless with a Mac computer, there has been no problem passing the documents to the router. I simply installed the latest driver from the HP site and simply added the printer.
Not surprisingly for an Apple product, I did have problems printing wireless via a Sony Vaio laptop running Windows Vista despite downloading the latest drivers as well as Bonjour (which I've had no problems printing with the same set up under an older HP printer). Then after having given up, I decided to try again and it did print. Nothing changed except maybe one of those Windows Vista software updates down the line. HP drivers and Apple Bonjour software version were all the same. I won't be surprised if it wouldn't print suddenly one of these days again as I've read online with other people's experiences.
I do have to point out that direct connection via USB to either Mac or Windows computer hasn't given me any problems when test printing. So if you plant a direct connection, then wireless printing wouldn't be an issue.
OVERALL:
I love the look of the printer and the print quality it provides for the cost of actually having a relatively itsy bitsy laser printer.
I'm not a fan of the half-value sampler ink cartridge. I'm not a fan of the replacement cartridge cost which doesn't surprise me why re-manufactured and third-party replacements are available. If this concerns HP, then they should simply lower the price so they have repeat customers.
For home printing needs that don't need everyday printing and require long life ink cartridge, I wouldn't hesitate recommending it at all.』
(Don't buy to print shipping labels / barcodes) 『I purchased this laser printer so that I could print high quality shipping labels and barcodes for my home business. My old inkjet wasn't producing barcodes that could be easliy scanned, so I figured a laser would solve my probem. Big mistake. The print quality looks fine hot off the printer.. the problem is the ink flakes off the paper (or label) when applying it to a box ready for shipment. I tried several types of paper / labels with the same results.』 『Looking for a laser printer with performance and visual appeal on a budget? The HP LaserJet P1006 Printer with HP spherical toner and an intelligent cartridge is affordable, compact, and stylish, yet provides fast speeds and high-end features at your desk.』
price:$51.96
Memtek
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (re-ordering more of these) 『DVD-R brands rarely stick out in my mind. I usually go for something cheap then forget about it, and throw away any defects. This product was so error-free that, when it came time to restock, I definitely wanted to re-order the same brand. And yet this package is still one of the cheapest per disc of any available on Amazon.』
(Nice improvement in redesign of discs) 『I've always been sceptical of low reviews based failure rate. I've used Memorex discs on three or four occasions (by that, I mean that I've purchased three or four 100 Pack Spindles -- I buy what is cheapest either on Amazon or at my local Staples). I have found none of the problems with failure that some other reviewers have noted. I am not saying that they haven't had those problems. I can only assert that I have not had the same experience.
I have, however, had some complaints with Memorex discs in the past. I do not bother to make labels for the discs that I burn -- I don't want to spend the money either on the printer ink or for labels. I write on the discs using DVD markers. Until recently Memorex's discs were all silver, but covered with a number of irritating dots. You could write over them, but the surfaces weren't as marker-friendly as other discs, like those made by TDK or Sony. So, my only complaint against Memorex has disappeared.
This may, however, only be academic. Amazon is now producing its own brand of blank DVDs. I've been extremely happy with both the DVD+R and DVD-R discs that Amazon now makes. And their prices so far have been below $20 for a 100 Pack Spindle. If Amazon maintains those prices I'm unlikely to buy anything other than Amazon discs in the future. But if Amazon raises its prices and if Memorex puts its disc on sale, I would definitely feel comfortable buying them in the future.』
(Verbatim is better) 『If you have money to throw away then Memorex is for you. For reliability use Verbatim.』
(No Coasters) 『I've used most of the stack up and have had no failures. These are good discs and easy to write on with a sharpe.』
(Don't work at all on my old Panasonics E85H, DMR-EH50,-55) 『Tried the new Verbatim discs because the price had gone down to around 23 bucks and they were getting rave reviews. Didn't work too well on my old Panasonics (see review there) so (quickly)ordered these (usually have used Memorex 16x -R for quite a while). I was happy to see these had come down to about the same price (up again now to what? 30 bucks so maybe they work now?) Unfortunately the ones I received (two 100 disc spindles)(8/6/09) have a red tinted dye layer as opposed to the blue tinted ones I was getting consistantly when I ordered these ... and I haven't been able to get these to work AT ALL in the panys (though I believe they work in the newer Philips machine) I either get a "can't read disc" message or the machines seem to read them, 4409meg size, etc. and then completely bomb-out when I try to dub a edited tv show to the disc causing a full blown "selfcheck" etc. The Panasonics may be having some problem - maybe a bad TVGuide system "update"(?) or something? But if so, it affected all three generations of machines I have here and it coincides with these different discs so...hard to know. The apparent lack of consistancey in brand name discs though is a bit maddening to me, "Memorex" or "Verbatim" seems completely worthless as an indicator of qualitly anymore...Buyer beware. These probably work fine in newer dvd drives in computers? Though don't quote me. It sure would be nice to know that a specific 16x -R disc from a certain brand would actually work with my machines consistantly not suddenly be a completely different look and cause malfunctions etc. Really like the almost blank surface easy to read my writing on them too bad I can't record any shows to the media though. Hey Panasonic! How about a new updated version of the DMR-EH50 (it seems to have the best tuner)that does double layer dvd discs (and possibly a version with Bluray capability in addition?) and and a bigger Hard drive and maybe a digital tuner too (but keep that analog tuner for my analog cable please!)and a nice long warranty. Just putting it out there...』 『The DVD-R 4.7GB 100 pack is used with DVD Recordable Drives that support DVD-R/RW blank media and certain DVD-RAM Recordable Drives that incorporate DVD-R as a write once solution.』
price:$3.00
Memorex
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Wow, this thing really works!) 『I don't usually write reviews, but this product worked so well I was compelled to share my experience. Last week I settled in to watch a Netflix and discovered my DVD player had stopped working. I tried repeatedly to insert the DVD and it would immediately eject. I tried to load my DVD player about 100 times with a variety of DVDs and found the player simply would not acknowledge or read my DVDs. So I decided to do a little online research and came across this Memorex CD/DVD Laser Lens Cleaner. Figured for $10 it was worth trying out. After all, that's much less expensive than a repair shop or a new player. Long story short: it worked! The whole process took all of 10 minutes and now my DVD player is working perfectly. Very glad I decided to try this product.』
(Don't waste your money!) 『Never worked. Have tried on several computers, and none will recognize it as a CD. Buy another brand, don't waste your time or money.』
(Is My CD Player Too Far Gone ?) 『When i try to play a CD, my '97 Acura is rejecting CD's and responding with a code that says "PEO" 95% of the time, or more. I don't know if that means a dirty lens or not, but i figured this was worth a try. After dozens of attempts, i got the cleaner to work two or three times, but there was no change in the playability of the unit, so i returned the product. Since then i have bought a disk that says it is especially for cleaning automotive CD players. i thought heat perhaps is more of an issue with car CD players, so i got one, and i have had no more luck with it than i did with the Memorex. Usually the player will reject the disk, but i did get the cleaning cycle to run a half dozen times. However, there is no change in playback - usually a CD is rejected. So i wonder if the lens problem (if that's what it is) is actually an alignment problem, or perhaps a cleaning problem that is too far along for a disk cleaning system to work. The dealership wants $475 to pull the CD player and fix it. These disks are DEFINITELY the thing to try before turning to options like THAT ! Good luck !』
(Worthless!) 『I have a Toshiba SD-1800 DVD player, and at first it was able to play the first and second track of the Memorex disk, but then it stopped functioning and my player won't read it anymore. I tried to select track 13, which is supposed to be the cleaning track, but it doesn't appear to have done anything, since my player still freezes intermittently whenever it plays disks.』
(Don't Buy...Poor Performance!!!) 『Money not well spent. Bought to clean lens on Samsung DVD player and just showed pic, no audio. Didn't clean lens. Went to Best Buy and bought Maxell Thunderon Brush System and it worked like a charm.』 『Memorex is the No. 1 brand in digital media worldwide, offering a wide portfolio of solutions for storing data, photo, audio and video formats. Memorex' product portfolio includes high-quality products at competitive prices, thus reflecting the company's philosophy to provide innovative concepts on fast-growing market sectors.』 『Specially designed to remove dust from a CD and DVD player's lens, this laser lens cleaner contains six brushes to gently remove dust and dirt from your disc players' lens, and seven sound optimization tools for use with audio setup and designed to optimize the sound quality of your stereo system.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Works as advertized) 『You'd think that something as thin as this wouldn't keep you warm, but in March 2009 I was in Kansas City, MO for a conference. I had this as a base layer and wore a good windbreaker on top of it, some thick gloves to protect my hands, and reflective toque. It was 18 degrees F at 5am and I went for a run in KC from my hotel to the Liberty Memorial and back, total of 3.4 miles. This, along with my Under Armour Cold Gear Action Legging Mens, kept me warm.
If you run in cold weather, anywhere from 55 degrees to about 18 degrees, and you have a solid windbreaker, gloves, a nice warm hat, and this as a base layer, you'll be fine.』
(Just what I wanted) 『My husband ordered this from amazon due to the lack of variety at our local sports store. It came in quickly and was exactly what he was wanting!』
(Cold Gear Longsleeve Mock) 『I gave this product 3 stars for one reason: the color is NOT what I ordered. I ordered PURPLE; I received what looks like an odd navy blue. The whole purpose for ordering purple was to match a team uniform. Although the UA tag had a purple strip to indicate the shirt was purple, it was not. I'm guessing it was a factory second because of the color. I will choose another vendor -- UA directly -- to ensure I receive the color I expect.』
(Just what I needed!) 『I have been looking for a top to run in near freezing temps, so I gave this a try. I have used it a few times in temps in the high 20's and was very comfortable, which I just couldn't believe. Only once when it was cold and windy did I have to put on a light wind breaker. I also have the Cold Gear Hood which is the perfect companion to this item. The snug fit was a little strange at first but you get used to it immediately, and even standing around a bit after a run I was able to stay relatively warm. Can't recommend enough. Note: Great in temperatures up to 50 degrees, got a bit warm for me after that.』
(under armor) 『Recd in time for Christmas. under armor was greatly appreciated by recipient. All family members now own one of these, Great for hunting and tailgating.』 『Coldgear Mock Turtleneck... Coldgear moisture transport and core temperature regulation, delivered in a compression fit to keep you going strong as the mercury drops. Double-sided Coldgear technology starts at the soft inner layer, channeling moisture to the outer layer, where rapid evaporation takes over. You stay dryer, warmer, longer. State Color and Size. Order ONLINE Today! Please Note: Brown color may vary slightly from photo. AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: Coldgear Mock Turtleneck in Hardwoods Green - word search in our Store for 'Coldgear'. Coldgear Mock Turtleneck』 『It started with a simple plan to make a superior T-shirt. A shirt that provided compression and wicked perspiration off your skin rather than absorb it. A shirt that worked with your body to regulate temperature and enhance performance. Founded in 1996 by former University of Maryland football player Kevin Plank,
Under Armour is the originator of performance apparel - gear engineered to keep athletes cool, dry, and light throughout the course of a game, practice, or workout. The technology behind Under Armour's diverse product assortment for men, women, and youth is complex, but the program for reaping the benefits is simple: wear HeatGear when it's hot, ColdGear when it's cold, and AllSeasonGear between the extremes. Under Armour's mission is to make all athletes better through passion, science, and the relentless pursuit of innovation. Every Under Armour product is doing something for you; it's making you better.