price:$3.99
Accu Sharp
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The sharpest tool in the box!) 『Great product. Inexpensive, easy to use, lightweight, durable. What more can you ask for?』
(A great tool for quick sharpening of inexpensive knifes) 『This sharpener quickly shaves off bits of metal from the knife's cutting edge, so it is great for your cheaper knives. If you have expensive knives, like Global, that should get more tlc, this is not likely your best option. I use it to keep my other knives sharp, depending on frequency of use. I find that I use it weekly for my most used knives. I think it is a great tool for the price. Use it on a dry knife away from food and wash off the metal shavings immediately to avoid eating them. I find I use this way more than the tedious sharpening stone.』
(worth getting) 『we borrowed this sharpener from our son, and it did such a great job on our knives, that we ordered one for ourselves. i have not personally used this sharpener but it looks easy to use.』
(AccShap Sharpener) 『Haven't had any problem with the product. Easy to use; I had sharpen few knives, and it seems to work well. It's safe to use.』
(Brilliant Tool!) 『I had no idea my knives were so dull until I used this bad-boy on them; they are SCARY sharp now after spending all of 6 minutes going through my small collection! Really nothing more to say...buy it!』 『Finally, a Knife Sharpener anyone can use! No more messy oils or stones. In about 10 seconds, sharpen knives, (even serrated knives), cleavers, axes, machetes, and many other cutting tools. The large ergonomic handle fits either hand safely and securely. The full length finger guard protects your fingers. Sharpening blades are Diamond Honed Tungsten Carbide for years of reliable use. AccuSharp Knife Sharpeners will not rust and can be cleaned with soap and water or in the dishwasher. Replacement sharpening blades are available. Sportsmen, Cooks, Craftsmen, Gardeners, and many more, all need the easy-to-use, affordable AccuSharp line of knife and tool sharpeners.』 『Versatile and easy enough for anyone to use safely, the AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener lets you quickly sharpen a wide variety of bladed tools, from straight and serrated knives to cleavers and axes. Its unique, ergonomic design guards your fingers while a dependable, diamond-honed tungsten carbide blade puts a precision edge on your tools.
The AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener offers:
Speed, safety, and precision
A full-length finger guard
An ergonomic handle for right- or left-handed sharpening
5 to 10 years of use between blade changes
The tough, tungsten carbide blades are reversible and replaceable. View larger.
This sharpener can even handle serrated knives, making it a perfect pick for kitchens. View larger.
This verstile AccuSharp sharpener is also ideal for sportsmen and craftspeople. View larger.
Versatile, User-Friendly Design A sharp blade makes it easier to get work done quickly and safely. The innovative AccuSharp Knife Sharpener lets you sharpen most blades in around ten seconds. Sharpening is oil- and mess-free, and it doesn't require guessing at angles or handling rough, awkward stones. This sharpener's easy-to-use design makes it a great tool to have on hand in professional and personal kitchens, as well as an easy choice for hunters, fishermen and women, gardeners, and craftspeople.
Featuring a unique, ergonomic handle, the AccuSharp fits neatly in either hand to accommodate both right- and left-handed users, and it includes a full-length guard that protects your fingers throughout the sharpening process.
Fast, Effective Sharpening To get started sharpening, you simply place your knife on a table or counter top with the cutting edge up. Hold the knife handle securely with one hand. Then let the "V" notch on the sharpener straddle the blade, and use your thumb to apply light pressure as you draw the AccuSharp down past the point of the blade.
When you first use the AccuSharp on a blade, several passes may be required to make sure that your knife's cutting angle conforms to the AccuSharp angle. But once that angle is achieved the first time, it should take just two or three brief passes to put a sharp edge back on your knife--which means that sharpening fits into your busy schedule instead of interfering with it.
Dependable, Long-Lasting Construction To deliver years of reliable use, AccuSharp sharpening blades are crafted from diamond-honed tungsten carbide, one of the hardest known materials. And because even the toughest industrial-quality blades eventually begin to show wear, AccuSharp's unique design allows you to reverse the blade to double its life span. Most users report an average of five to 10 years between blade replacements, which means that it's easy to ensure that your sharpener will be ready to go when you need it.
AccuSharp Knife Sharpeners will not rust, and they can be cleaned easily with soap and water or in your dishwasher.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Excellent product- be careful where you order from) 『I recently ordered this product -it was listed by one company that evening. I paid the $129-as most reviews were very favorable for this product. Upon ordering it mentioned there was a back order and would arrive until mid December. Fine! To my surprise it arrived 2 days later. Wow!- The machine is great! and I am not one to get excited about cleaning devices! But it works (so far) like a dream- we used it in several rooms and were amazed at the ease of use along with overall cleaning abilities. Love the ability to swivel around items -not bulky at all. And not flimsy at all. So easy to use and the results are great. No streaking on our sealed wood floors and great for tile and vinyl floors as well-Just LOVE it! No puddling- And I'm taking the advise of another user and getting some extra kitchen towels to use as extra floorcloths down the road- I tried one of ours out and it works with this unit- just pay attention to the towel design-use something similar to what comes with product! WORD OF WARNING -this item list around somewhere in the $70's I learned after when almost leaving feedback for the seller and noted others were selling the item for a huge difference than I paid. While I love this machine-and highly recommend it - Be cautious about who you are ordering from- There is no reason to price gouge if the item in most places is on back order, $68-90 is what I have been seeing now, after I purchased mine- and that is a very fair price- it's worth the wait -believe me. And a side note- I did contact the seller to inquire about the huge difference in his price and what is being offered now- basically he feels it's ok to price gouge- So-Can't praise this item enough-well built- But be more sensible than me- and pay a more reasonable price- the wait will be worth it- You won't be sorry!』
(Not that impressed) 『I just received my Enviro Steamer and at this point I'm just not that impressed.
The unit seems sturdy. The cord is just over 19 feet long (not 25 feet as stated on Eureka's website). I had to keep unplugging and replugging as I moved through the house. Since I couldn't leave it sitting on the floor when I did this, I either had to keep the tray with me, or hold it off the ground with one hand while replugging with the other.
My floor was not filthy, so I wasn't expecting miracles. I had read that people used this on laminate floors and it left it without the streaks left by swiffer type products. I used it on my laminate floors and it did leave streaks. I will try with distilled water to see if this makes any difference.
I also used on marble floors. I'm not sure what had been put on them by the previous owners, so I tested in a small area. It smeared the previous mop-n-glo type product and left it looking worse than before, so I will not use it here again.
If using the distilled water as suggested by a previous reviewer eliminates the streaks left on my laminate floors, then I will update this review. Otherwise, the product is not for me and I will be returning.』
(Disappointed with my purchase) 『Eureka Enviro Steamer I bought my Enviro Steam about two months ago after reading the excellent reviews on Amazon and some other sites. I was previously using a Shark steam mop and I really liked it. It was compact, easy to use and did a good job. But it seemed to have a malfunction - it would short our electric fuses, and I always had to flip the switches. Annoying, very annoying. So, to the worldwide web I went looking for recommendations on "the best" steam mop. As usual, I came away more confused than when I started. There are so many opinions out there and what one person loves, the next person hates. So it's pretty hard to figure out what's what. Nonetheless, I was pretty impressed with what I read about the Enviro Steam, and decided to go with that. I wasn't entirely delighted with it, right from the beginning. But I wanted to give it some time to grow on me. I've had it for about two months now, so I think it's time to add my two cents here. And all I can say is that I'm still not crazy about it. Here's why:
- Some people like the fact that there is constant steam. I was used to my Shark, which only steams while it's you push down on the handle. I could leave it aside for a while, still plugged in, if I got side-tracked with another chore with no harm done. I can't do that with the Enviro Steam, or it makes a mess. - Somebody said that the Enviro Steam heats to a really high heat. This sounded great for a really good clean on a floor where we have a crawling baby. But I don't find it to be the case. In my bare or stockinged feet, if I step on the floor immediately after cleaning it, it's warm but not hot. - Some people said that the Enviro Steam leaves the floor wet. I really didn't think this meant it would be very wet, I just thought it meant "not completely dry". But no. It means wet, very wet in my case. On parts of my tile floor there are literally pools of water left behind, especially in the grout. And it seems to have been getting worse over time. I have to go over it with a dry cloth after cleaning it.
In short, I wish I'd replaced my Shark with another Shark. I'd say I'm on the low end of neutral in my opinion of the Enviro Steam.』
(Works for me.) 『I started looking for a steam mop since I'm so sensitive to chemicals. I have very little hard floor space to clean, but purchased this item after a wonderful word of mouth review from a friend of mine. Her house has nearly 1200 square feet of tile on the first floor and she cleans it to a shine with this steam mop. She has had it for 3 years as well. Besides the lack of availability for more of the waffle type cleaning pads, I am satisfied with the performance. The pads are not "sopping wet" as other reviewers have posted. They do get wetter the dirtier they are; I attribute this to the lack of air flow. The floor is left a little wet, but dries within a few minutes. I usually have to use both of the cleansing pads in my kitchen for one time over. I can see how well the steamer cleans off even the most stuck on food. I imagine this would work beautifully in a bathroom as well (My bathroom is small enough that I use a clorox wipe). Down side: I still have to wipe up around the edges and corners to pick up a little bit of leftovers.』
(Does ok, but I had hoped for better) 『I bought this, my first experience with steam mops, based on the positive reviews here, and I am honestly on-the-fence about my purchase satisfaction. My primary use is for the tile in my kitchen (and possibly for two bathrooms). It only takes about five minutes for the unit to get hot enough to produce steam, which is nice. And the steam gets hot enough to make the floor tiles hot if you leave it in place for a minute, which is good for getting off the stuck-on messes associated with kitchen spills. The unit steams and cleans well when the pads are dry/first used, but once the pads get wet from the steam, which is only after about 10 minutes of cleaning, then it's water water everywhere! I think I am going to look into buying extra pads. The unit comes with two, which I swap out mid-clean, but I need more than that just to cover my 14x14 kitchen floor without leaving the tiles soaking wet from a wet pad, and then having to go over them with an old towel. I was hoping I could steam a larger area without the watery mess, hence only three stars in my review.』 『As clean as it gets. Clean and sanitize hard surface floors with this powerful steamer mop. The lightweight mop packs a powerful punch
Environmentally Safe, No Chemicals Required
6.5 Amps / 800Watts
Cleaning Width 12.5 in
25 Foot Cord
Cleans and sanitize hard floor surfaces with steam.
Cleans floors in a single step and dries in minutesEasy to use; light indicates when you need to add water
Adjustable handle with cord wrap.
Unique square shaped base reaches corners.
Easy release holders make it easy to change the "magic cloth".
BONUS!
Accessory Pack includes an extra 'magic cloth', measuring cup and funnel.
US Warranty: 1 year limited warranty on defects in materials and workmanship.Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor』
price:$4.20
Hoover
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great product at a great price) 『Insane price. Works as expected. Sucks hard....reallly hard. Feels cheaply made, which is nice because it's light to lift. Would buy again.』
(Good service) 『Haven't had to replace the belt yet, but delivery was on time and the price was right』
(Good) 『It had lot more suction than I would have imagined for this price range. Works well.』
(What a deal!) 『This is the best deal you will find anywhere on these filters! One reviewer complained that they are a tighter fit than the original filters but this is actually a good thing, not a negative. Shipping is always prompt. If you love find a great deal buy these filters.』
(It works as advertised.) 『The belt was easy to install, as I've done it countless times. It was properly sized and worked as advertised.』 『2 Pack, Hoover Wind Tunnel Agitator Belt, Fits All Wind Tunnel Uprights Except Self Propelled Models, Part #38528033.』
price:$28.49
Jim Henson Company
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Quality Analysis -- (Packaging)) 『Here is how I would rate this product:
For anyone who purchased the previous Complete Series which was released in 2008, you know how horrible it was arranged and packaged. Most people who ordered the old version received it in shambles. The discs were scattered throughout the box and many people reported scratched or damaged discs.
The packaging for this new product is much better. Each season is packaged in its own rigid plastic case (same style as most DVDs come in). Each case has an individual cardboard sleeve, and all 4 seasons fit into a simple cardboard cover.
I purchased my copy off a store shelf (I didn't have it shipped). At the store, there were 3 copies on the shelf, and unfortunately, all three copies "rattled" when I tipped them over, which indicated to me that there were probably loose discs inside. I chose the copy which had the smallest "rattle" to it. When I opened the product, I found that Seasons 1 and 2 were packaged with a foam cushion which prevented them from moving around. Seasons 3 and 4 had no cushion, and 3 of these discs had come loose. There was no damage to any of the discs.
I found the packaging to be satisfactory, but if I needed to buy a 2nd copy, I would most likely purchase it from a store where I can "shake" the product before buying.
In regard to extra features, I personally will not rate this. I don't usually watch the extras, nor do I care about the table of contents and other inserts that come with these kinds of products. I was only sharing my experience with the packaging of the product. I hope this information is helpful to anyone who may be hesitant after the horrible quality of the 2008 product.』
(Fraggle Rock Fan) 『Just received the Fraggle Rock Complete Series Collection. It is superb. The colors, the sound, it is just like the original series broadcasts so many years ago. I will cherish this collection for a long time. Brings back wonderful memories when my kids were young. Great value. Much better than most of the stuff on tv for kids now, just my opinion, though. I thought I had bought the complete collection a few years back. It was a rip off. The episodes had been copied off of the tv and the quality sucked big time. The episodes only played half of the time. Should have known better. This is the real deal, though. Lots of extras too. Hope other people enjoy this collection as much as I do.』 『Celebrate the FRAGGLE ROCK series with the stories, music and memories that have kept fans rockin’ in the ultimate FRAGGLE ROCK COMPLETE SERIES COLLECTION! Starring all your favorite Jim Henson charactersâ Red, Mokey, Wembley, Gobo, and Boober â joined by tiny diligent Doozers and giant Gorgs in one fantastical subterranean world that was awarded five International Emmy® Awards and has continued to be adored by millions of fans worldwide! Dance your cares away with the fully loaded collectible set containing all 96 episodes and 100 original songs of the award-winning series! The Complete Series Collection is a fan favorite with over 47 hours of content on an impressive 20 discs, including over eight hours of bonus features. So save your worries for another day and let the Fragglestake you to a place far away....』
price:$3.00
NCircle Entertainment
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A must have!!) 『My 8 month old is in love with SID. No matter how much of a mood he is in; I just press play and his eyes light up with happiness and he smiles and giggles throughout.....
My family couldn't survive without SID.
Thanks SID
』
(Love the Sid the Science Kid series) 『Love the Sid the Science Kid series, totally exceeds expectations, makes science fun for me and my daughter!』
(Now I Know What Turns a Banana Brown) 『I tell you the more I am getting to know "Sid" the more that this little guy is growing on me.
I love the characters, I love the concept and I love the fact that Sid and his friends clearly and easily explain the scientific dynamics on how things change.
I am sure if you are a parent you have heard the "How does..." and "Why does..." questions a million times. With my twins I get questions thrown at me at a double rate.
Sid the Science Kid is a perfect video for little ones and entertaining enough to keep grown ups listening as well.
With 115 minutes of video and four episodes: My Mushy Banana, My Shrinking Shoes, My Ice Pops and The Perfect Pancake...you not only receive entertainment but a wonderful start on teaching your children to love science.
I hated the annual science fair at school during my elementary years but if there were cartoons like "Sid the Science Kid - Change Happens" there may have been a lot of change in my views of science. I must be honest and say that I wasn't really sure what makes a Banana turn brown until I saw this video. I know sad, huh? But hey, now I know and so do the twins! Seems like Sid is doing his job! Sid the Science Kid: Change Happens』
(One of the Best of Sid the Science Kid) 『[...] This DVD contains the episode: My mushy banana, My Shrinking Shoes, My Ice Pops, and The Perfect Pancake.
Sid the Science Kid wants to know why things have to change. Why does his yellow banana turn brown? How come his shoes are shrinking? What made his ice pop melt and just how does Grandma know how to make a pancake this is not too squishy or burnt? Sid and his friends work together to discover the efects of time, temperature and the environment with the help of some revealing experiments and songs.
My three year old boy and 5 year old girl love Sid, and prefer this collection "Change Happens" over the other just released collection The Bug Club. The rotten banana episode is a particular favorite, with the kids talking about "decay" the whole day long. This DVD is almost two hours long (115 minutes) but if you act now you will get a bonus DVD disk containing an additional 2 hours of content (134 minutes).
Early purchasers will also an additional DVD called Front Row Fun starring an additional episode of Sid (on our disk we got the episode Why do we need Charts) as well as episodes of WorldWorld, Dive Olly Dive!, Hermie and Friends, Pocoyo and Hopla. This is a real bargain for the price. A super show produced by Jim Henson's studio and directed by his son Brian Henson. Highly recommended.』
(Great, great show) 『OK, the DVD hasn't come out yet, but the show has been on PBS for the last season, and my 4 year old LOVES it. This show does a great job of explaining things in a fun (and parents, a non-annoying!) way. My son knows all about germs and decay and all kinds of fun things that don't come up in daily conversation. Terrific job of making an educational show that is completely fun, too.』 『Studio: Ncircle Entertainment Release Date: 07/17/2009』
price:$2.00
Mountain Apple Company
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Dissappointed) 『Don't know why this guy was so lauded. I purchased two cd's of his and they are not inspirational or fun to listen to at all. Plus, he is so big that you can hear his labored breathing on some of his tracks. Tried listening twice to each cd - what a waste of money. And the songs are blah.......』
(Almost Heaven) 『I have several IZ CDs -- I recommend Facing Future as his best. IZ died in 1997 at age 38 from respiratory distress and heart problems associated with a genetic illness that caused him to gain massive weight. His voice is Hawaiian. His syntax is Hawaiian. His thinking is Hawaiian. He plays the Ukelele well and has a voice from heaven. Many people first heard him when watching the closing scene of "Fifty Dates." Who can sing that heavenly they thought and became fans of Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole. I discovered IZ brousing about You Tube. Years ago I went to college in Maui, before IZ was born. His singing brings me back home. IZ said he was not afraid of death - as Hawaiians have one foot on both sides anyway. If you let him, he comes back now and then. Enjoy.』
(IZ CD) 『Arrived in excellent NEW condition. Also arrived before the date promised. Thank you for great service.』
(IZ - Can anthing more be said? Use when only the best will do!) 『This CD will take you over the rainbow! My feeble attempt to even tell you how good this CD is - will not even come close. You have to hear it yourself. Don't pass this CD up!
Jonathan Galente』
(only reason) 『I bought this cd because I loved the rendition of Over the Rainbow...love it...the rest of the music is not to my liking but did not know for sure if I would like any other songs...so I did purchase with that in mind but wanted the CD anyway..』 『The artist behindFacing Future, the top-selling Hawaiian album of all time, the late Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole was possessed of a voice so sweet, so tender, and so lovely that it continues to deeply stir those who hear it long after he died. Lovingly assembled and notated by producer Jon de Mello,Alone in IZ Worldis comprised of both alternate versions of Kamakawio'ole's best-loved songs as well as tracks never before heard by the public. The latter category includes versions of "Hanohano No Na Cowboy," the playfully incomplete opening on "Mona Lisa," and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," on which IZ takes a rare turn at harmonizing with himself. In light of his premature passing, devastatingly beautiful alternate cuts of "Starting All Over Again" and "In This Life" are especially poignant. And "Over the Rainbow"--IZ's renditions were heard inMeet Joe BlackandFinding Forrester--may never again sound so pure.--Paige La Grone』 『new songs * enhanced arrangements * unplugged performances * on a cd-rom featuring photo gallery, bio, national and local press coverage, IZ sightings, screen saver and catalog』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (I want to marry Fritz!) 『Actually, he's a little young for me now, and I'm already married...but I used to want to marry him. And I would still love to live like that! Another good movie to pull-out when you just want to watch something bright and happy :o)』
(MMM...) 『This movie is expensive, since it is an old movie the price is a little bit high. It is a good movie for a 5 or 6 year old.』
(fantastic) 『i was very pleased with my dvd and the time it took to get to me. the cost was great and brand new too! i couldn't be happier』
(Swiss Family Robinson) 『Swiss Family Robinson is a fantastic family movie, something you don't see very often anymore. Everyone young or old will enjoy this film immensely. Highly recommend. Even my 20 year old daughter loves this movie.』
(One of Disney's all time best films!!!) 『This is it the original Swiss Family Robinson from 1960! This great 2 DVD package from the Vault Disney Collection is spectacular!!! Includes a beautiful anamorpic widscreen transfer of the film a "boatload" of great supplimental material!!! I remember watching this on TV w/ my famliy ions ago,never knowing that the TV version was chopping almost 50% of the picture,now w/ this wonderful dvd,one can it in all it's widescreen glory,the way it was meant to be seen!!! I'm pretty sure a Blu Ray version will evenually be released,til then,we have this wonderful edition to emjoy!!!』 『The Disney touch is all over this grand, colorful version of the Johann Wyss adventure of a European family set off for the new world of New Guinea. The film opens on a ship jostled and torn by a raging storm while a family struggles to make it through alive. Tossed into a reef near a deserted tropical island, father John Mills takes charge and the family soon turns their island prison into a veritable paradise. Their multilevel tree house, built in record time, is complete with running water and a working pipe organ scavenged from the ship, while their grand yard is abloom in English roses. As a tale of hardship and pioneer pluck, the tale is pure fantasy, but as entertainment it's energetic and appealing. The island is impossibly populated by ostriches, zebras, lions, and elephants, a private zoo that delights the youngest boy and offers plenty of comic relief. The two older brothers discover even wilder life when they rescue the prisoner of oriental pirates (led by hard-bitten Sessue Hayakawa). There's little real danger anywhere in the film--even the climactic battle with the pirates is a cartoonish affair, with coconut bombs and nonlethal booby traps, until the final desperate, deadly moments. Hardly a faithful adaptation of the novel, but a lush, beautifully photographed film and an entertaining adventure safe for all ages. Dorothy McGuire costars as the proper, worry-prone mother. (Ages 5 and older)--Sean Axmaker』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Is this a dagger?) 『Can "Macbeth" be in better hands than those of Sir Ian McKellan and Dame Judi Dench? This is something of a bare bones production from the Royal Shakespeare Company with little background scenery and staging. However, we do get some fine acting (including John Woodvine as Banquo) and lovers of the bard cannot complain. If you love Shakespeare, you must have this DVD.』
(Perhaps I'm just not an intellectual...) 『...but I have loved and read Shakespeare for fifty years. I did so want to love this movie, and based on the two principals, I was thrilled to find and purchase it! Oh, Goody, I thought! Celebrated Ian McKellen and "Chubby little Judy Dench" How I adore watching them! And it STANK. It was so nothing---so absolutely nothing---I was not in any way moved throughout the production except to stifle my gag reflexes each time the cast's apparent obsession with drooling was indulged. And finally, I was moved to turn off the set a few minutes after MacDuff's pretty chicken and its dam were snuffed. I didn't CARE that they were snuffed---they were stupid, uncaring, lifeless and boring. I really, really hated this production. Hated it. Boring, Boring, Boring. You'd think, given the parts, that the whole could not have been BORING---but it is. Imagine MacBeth performed by the worst community theatre group you've ever been subjected to, but they are all tanked up on valium. No, that's too entertaining. You CAN'T imagine it. Don't try. Steer clear.』
(The definitive "Macbeth.") 『I saw this production onstage in London in the warehouse where it was produced by Trevor Nunn in the 1970's. Nunn had been trying for years to get "Macbeth" right, but kept missing the mark till this one. It is shattering. Once you've experienced Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth, none other will ever do. This petite woman's enormous power is all-encompassing, and Ian McKellan is equally fine in the title role. All the supporting players are stunning as this was a true ensemble production, and many have gone on to have major film careers. If you want a Macbeth, this is THE one to get.』
(Horrible. Most Disappointing.) 『I have never seen a worse movie in my life. If I could give it a negative rating, I would. I realize this movie was a stripped down version of the play, but this is one play that should never have been stripped down. I was constantly jarred by the lack of background, the darkness and poor lighting, and the use of 20th Century attire. It made the play ludicrous. Skip this version of the play, and for a truly enjoyable Shakespearean experience, watch Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in "The Taming of the Shrew."』
(Beautiful genuine Shakespeare production) 『I am glad that the old production of Macbeth by McKellen, Drench is now available also on DvD. It is a genuine Shakespeare interpretation with all the tragedy, poetry and humor as only Shakespeare could put it into a drama.』 『Two of England's greatest actors, Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench, electrify in this lean, stripped-down production of Shakespeare's darkest tragedy. In the wake of a battle, the Scottish warrior Macbeth (McKellen,Gods and Monsters,Lord of the Rings) receives a prophecy from a trio of witches: He shall be king. When fate doesn't unfold quickly enough, Macbeth and his even more ambitious wife (Dench,Shakespeare in Love,Iris) decide to give it a push. McKellen sweats anxiously and oozes a creeping lust for power, while Dench is hypnotically vicious from her first moment. For audiences used to their film careers, this grand pair will seem young as pups (this TV movie is from 1979, adapted from an acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company production)--but that only gives them an added edge of sex and vigor. Extras include the older McKellen thoughtfully commenting on the play and this classic production.--Bret Fetzer』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Hubby pleaser) 『Great flick. Easy for you to watch with the hubby while he appreciates the gift!!!』
(Soap Opera of Pre-civil War) 『North and South is about two friends, who attend and graduate from West Point. One friend is from the South and the other from the North. The Abolitionist were preaching about the evils of slavery, the brutality of the slave owners, and the inevitiblity of machines.
North and South is filled with action, carnage, tragedy, sorrow, joy, marriages, obligations, jealousy, true love, and passion. This is probably the best work for Patrick Swayze. Swayze acting and character were likely and complex, filled with emotion, anger, confidence, love, romance, and empathy.
"Gone with the wind" is a boring epic, in comparison too, "North and South". North and South ranks among great Civil War movies, such as, "Gods and Generals" and "Gettysburg".
South Carolina repulsion of Union law and confederacy too succeed from the Union sets the stage for the drama. The war with Mexico for Texas one campaign. The soap opera of family tradegy ends to the first Civil war battle.
Tradegy at Harpers Ferry is painful. Virgal's prediction of blood happens as her husband is shot and killed. Billie and Brent marry. Whoredoms, backstabbing, betrayal, incest, abortion, infidelity, and adultery are source of embarrassment and degeneration of the chastity Mount Royal and Resolute Southern women. Pride hardens the heart of the Southern way of life - believing slaves were property and must be controlled by torture. Gentlemen rules reign supreme and honor maintained by dueling. Slave labour will endure because the North misunderstands - Uncle Toms cabin would end that. The machine would produce great wealth for Mount Royal but not free the slaves on the plantation even though one of the agreements was "no slaves". The darkeness of slavery will not dispel immediately and hundreds of years of oppression can not be lifted with sacrifice. The destruction of the South seems speedily as they push five other states into succession. Brother against brother, friend against friend, and north against south.』
(Incredible, as good if not better than Gone With The Wind!) 『Incredible, as good if not better than Gone With The Wind! Stunning set design, incredible costumes and Oscar worthy acting, this stunning portrayal of the Civil War and the lives of the Hazzards and the Maines will take you in and capture your attention. You won't want to leave until you have seen the entire trilogy! This hidden gem is a must see for most of the family (it's a little racy and bloody for the under 16 crowd in my opinion). Men and women will love this movie, make a weekend of it!』
(Well made but not exactly Revisionist History) 『Plenty of talent on hand. Swazee comes off best in here as Southern fighting for his land (and later country), but badly stereo- typed rest of cast (except for Leslie Ann Down), especially Alley, Carradine and many blacks (how about the Buckwheat meets Fred Williamson act by Forrest Whitaker?!) hurts overall production. Beautifully filmed and edited like the sorry Broke Back Mountain, but wastes too much time inputting the Pro- ducer (especially Dave Wolper, I'm told...) ideas. Yes, there are several redeeming (white and black Southerns in here; especi- ally Washington and Sally Reemus) but there never was any guy named Bent who tried to "off" CSA Pres. Jeff Davis, who is played very well by Lloyd Bridges(, who comes off much better than small-faced Hal Holbrook as Lincoln). Also, where are the blacks that fought for the Confederacy?! There where 100, 000 more than fought for the Yanks during the war between the states. Also, no mention of white or Indian indentured servants! Oh well, that's Hollyweird for ya, Y'all! Long live the South! But go to atlanticbullionandcoin dotcom for the real South, in DVDs and videos!』
(Nice soap opera) 『I liked the mini series. Acting is good. Scenery lovely. Costuming is superb. Gives the viewer a real feel for the place and time.
Unfortunately there are some things I don't care for. Both sides, if there's a character in one family there is another in the other just like that person. Some of the relationships are somewhat stale. The main villein is really two dimensional.
Both the southern main character and his northern counterpart fall in love with women socially unacceptable to their society. The northerner falls in love with and marries an irish catholic lass. The southerner falls in love with a girl who turns out to be the daughter of a harlot and an Octeroon (One african great grandparent). I would have prefurred something more open since history reveals there were quite a few gentle relationships between southern white men and women of african decent which would spare the audience this soap opera stuff.
Great scenerey. Wonderful scenes. Wonderful authentic costuming. Just pathetic as sopa operas are.』
price:$8.50
Crane Movie Company
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (FOREVER STRONG) 『Well actually I ordered this movie via NETFLEX. So I went online to order the movie from Amazon I chosen Amazon cuz I usually ordered books this one my first time ordering a movie. This movie is not only heartwarming but just the messages it send to children in sports or yound adults., I have both. I also know kids that gotten in troubled but somehow their lives are turned around by sports., not only does it teach you the game but also real life., like you don't always win and sometimes you lose ugly but you get up and go at it again. I LOVE THIS MOVIE and I've told other Mothers and Fathers about it.』
(A Superb Values Movie, No Rugby Experience Required) 『USA Rugby partnered well with this film's producers and distributors when it opened, and a lot of rugby clubs held screenings all over the country as fundraisers; I went to the TC Williams Rugby showing in Alexandria, Virginia. Unfortunately, this film was packaged as, and consequently was received by the American movie-going public as "the rugby movie." So unfortunately it didn't do well, and was out of theaters quickly. That's too bad, as this is not a rugby movie. It's a movie about values and ethics, honesty and integrity, honor and respect, about family and team, and ultimately about growth, redemption, and the transformative power of making a genuine effort, set in the context of rugby.
This is an excellent family film, and even better for just dads and sons to watch together. For the non-rugby viewers: it doesn't matter if you don't know a thing about rugby. For the ruggers: you'll love a well-crafted movie on teamwork, with accurate portrayals of our game.
This movie is not about rugby; it's about teaching young men the value of teamwork, camaraderie, and that everyone benefits when you become part of something bigger than yourself. This movie is about sacrifice, honor, integrity, and the power of working as a group toward a shared goal. Highland Rugby is the unstoppable juggernaut of American U-19 rugby not because they work harder, but because every single young man in that organization works for the betterment of the team, and not for himself. In this environment, winning becomes merely a by-product.
Synopsis: A talented yet vain high school rugby star ends up in juvie after a DUI. The angry and arrogant hard case is brought into the Highland rugby program and slowly learns the power of teamwork, selflessness, and becoming part of something bigger, which makes him a better man, and a winner.
Comparisons to Remember the Titans and Friday Night Lights are in order, the only difference here being that the sport is unfamiliar rugby. No matter; if you or your kids come out of it wanting to see what rugby is all about, all the better. If you are a rugger, then you will recognize the joy in teamwork you've come to love, enjoy the accurate action sequences, and will be happy to see the game treated very well, with very little modification to make it palatable to the rugby-ignorant greater public.
Alcohol and drugs are very clearly portrayed negatively throughout the film, and by the end our hero/former party-boy makes positive choices, on his own and for the right reasons. That being said, this film is not Disney-sweet or preachy, and also shows that these rugby players are not choir boys. They are very serious hard-chargers who know how to have fun, but fun that is legal and does not bring shame to themselves, their team or their families.
Refreshingly, the film does not shy away from the fact that rugby is an intense, full-contact sport and that top-level play is a rough environment. There are lots of bruises, and a bit of blood. One player gets a gnarly bloody nose, which he wipes off with grass. One scene, taking things a bit too far I think, showed a medic pulling a tooth from a gash on a player's forehead. Now, I've seen this injury myself, more than once, so it's legit, but showing it in the movie is not a good way to get kids--and more importantly their protective parents--to come out to learn and play rugby.
The rugby play is excellent, very well represented and accurate. There are a few very well done action sequences with the camera integrated into the action, with good accompanying sound, which is very much like being involved in actual play. The match play-by-play integrates well to explain what is happening. The referee reactions are also completely in keeping with the game, such as when the ref sends our boy off with a red card early in the movie, and when an opponent receives a yellow card near the end.
There are some powerful dramatic moments in this film, definitely not maudlin or syrupy, and yes, they did get this 28-years-playing lock forward's eyes to water.
As a youth rugby coach, I wish there were a way I could legally make dozens of copies of this film and hand one out to every single one of my players. No, this movie will not teach them how to play rugby, but if it teaches them about honesty and integrity, and the power of effort and teamwork, then most of my job as coach is already done.
Here's my suggestion to readers/buyers: buy a copy, and when you're done with it, give it to a friend, and ask them to pass it on. I've already done this; let's get this movie moving through the community. Let's get kids excited about rugby, and whether they play or not, let's get kids to realize the power of ethical behavior, and how it can have immediate and real benefits for them and those around them.
Bottom line: This is a straightforward bad-boy teen redemption tale, with a predictable plot line. You know where it's going to end up, and basically how it's going to get there. But the characters and story are powerful, and they deliver a very well crafted message of respect, integrity and teamwork, without beating you over the head with the overused Hollywood Message Mallet. All of this takes place in the context of a real-life high school rugby success story.』
(Great Movie) 『This is an awesome movie. I've watched it like over 20 times. I like Sean Faris as an actor and when i learned he was doin a movie about Rugby..i was hooked...people should get this movie...very good..very good lessons in this film..i give it two thumbs up』
(Best Sports Movie and I'm a Football fan) 『Being a Football guy, I watched this movie to not only to watch it, but learn how they play rugby. The Coach in the movie has the best point of views of making team and family. This movie not only is intense the whole way, but life learning and has many moments where it makes you bite down on your lip to hold back them tears. This movie is phenomenal, greatest ever, the best, I loved this movie more than any sports movie ever. This movie is as great as Remember the Titans if you look at both of their point of views about life and family/brotherhood.
I would recommend you watch this movie and keep it on your shelf or in your DVD player permanently.
Best movie ever, 20/10 stars!』
(Learning to Overcome) 『Our family skipped over this video when it first came out thinking it was just another sports video. We rented it later and my family loved it. Our two boys (ages 10&14) watched it several times. I bought our first copy for our family, then 3 more copies for several families that would also benefit from it. They have also enjoyed it.
The lessons taught extend beyond sports. The movie is not preachy. The acting was above what I expected. And the plot/character development was enjoyable to watch. Anyone, 10 and older, who wants to learn about making better choices in life should watch this movie. I imagine that you will also like the movie if you are a Rugby fan.
Bill Buxton』 『A troubled young rugby player is given the choice between jail or playing for a rival team coached by a man known for building not only championship teams, but championship boys. Based on a true story, Forever Strong offers stand up and cheer sports drama combined with the consequences of a strong ethical code to achieve victory on and off the field』
price:$19.96
National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Too bad it's over!!T) 『Too bad this great tv sitcom is over.you can watch it over and over again.it never gets old.Seinfeld and Co. will be missed.Funny Episodes will humor you in this great Season 9 DVD Pack!』
(Very pleased.) 『Product arrived several days after purchase. Seller kept me informed of the shipping process. Product arrived in good shape as advertised. I was very satisfied.』
(great tv series) 『seinfeld is one great show, this was the final season its really funny, it didnt end that well though』
(The Last Season of Seinfeld in context.) 『I had been really harsh on Seinfeld after Larry David left the series in series 7. Gone was the authenticity of the early episodes like The Chinese Restaurant and the mixture of dark themes with the trivial like The Trip and in its place was a complete farce.
So why have I given this DVD release four stars? Because the extra features completely put this season into context. The direction of season 9 into complete zaniness was absolutely intentional by Jerry Seinfeld who was leading the creative process in the last two seasons. When you hear the creative crew give their explanations about the escape from realism throughout this season you understand as a fan that a lot of experimentation was going on at the production side of the series.
The intention was to deconstruct and play around with a world that we had all grown to love over the course of the series - by which the end of the series we discover that the four people that we had loved, admired and even some us aspired to be were complete jerks and it is probably a dark criticism on humanity that we could relate to these people in the first place. Ho-hum!
Watching the series and all the detailed, well constructed episodes of season 9 in this context really made me appreciate all the hard work that went into these final moments and it still pretty powerful watching those last episodes. (And for those that might find the ending too mean spirited to constitute an ending, there's always that Greenday song to relive sentimental nostalgic memories.)
VERY GOOD! (But don't pay full price)』
(Done...) 『by the 9th and final season, pretty much all the magic was gone. it had become an obnoxious charicature of itself. the fact that people give it five stars is highly suspect. and the final episode was embarrassing...
- cRAIG』 『No Description Available. Genre:Television Rating:NR Release Date:6-NOV-2007 Media Type:DVD』 『Seinfeld's final season seems to take its cue from a little piece of "showmanship" advice that Jerry offers to the hapless George (Jason Alexander) in the episode "The Burning": "When you hit that high note, say goodnight and walk off." In television, as in comedy, timing is everything, and that's whatSeinfeld, No. 1 in the ratings, did. The show thatTV Guidewould later rank the greatest of all time, left the stage, perhaps not at the top of its game, but at least on its own terms. To the end, Jerry, George, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), and Kramer (Michael Richards) remain true to the show's misanthropic muse. In the episode "The Merv Griffin Show," Jerry induces sleep in his new girlfriend so he can have his way with her retro toy collection. In "The Apology," George relentlessly badgers an old acquaintance (James Spader) now in AA, for a Step Nine apology over a long-ago insult. At one point, Elaine resumes her on again-off again relationship with Puddy (Patrick Warburton) because she needs a bureau moved. In the end, it all comes crumbling down for the so-called "New York Four" when they are put on trial in a Massachusetts courtroom for violating a Good Samaritan Law after not coming to the aid of an obese carjack victim. A parade of lack-of-character witnesses spanning the series' near-decade-long run, from Mabel Choate, the Marble Rye Lady, to Babu and the Soup Nazi testify how they were "abused, wronged, deceived, and betrayed" by Jerry and company. Anyone expecting Seinfeld or Larry David to apologize for this bitter, and not at all sweet, finale, can just stuff those sorrys in a sack, mister. In "The Last Lap," a bonus featurette about Seinfeld's decision to end the series despite unprecedented offers from NBC brass to continue, they acknowledge the episode's "mixed reaction," but remain defiant. As Alexander notes, nothing could have lived up to the massive hype the episode received.
Seinfeld's ninth does not quite leave audiences wanting more. While there are several great episodes, including "The Butter Shave," "The Betrayal," "The Cartoon," and "The Maid," the season is loaded with what George might call "gaffes," including a series nadir, "Puerto Rican Day," which in these PC times, drew enough protest to hinder its rebroadcast. The writing this season is more outrageous (see "The Merv Griffin Show," in which Kramer salvages a discarded talk-show set and installs it in his apartment), but there are enough inspired bits of silliness (fleeting season-opening mustaches in "The Butter Shave," a live-action re-creation of the classic arcade game in "The Frogger," and Jerry's silly voice in "The Voice") to keepSeinfeld's legacy intact. As an added bit of showmanship, this set contains bountiful extras, perhaps the most interesting being a chronological re-edit of the backwards episode, "The Betrayal."Season 9may not winSeinfeldany new fans, but this DVD set is a Festivus for the rest of us.--Donald Liebenson』
price:$149.99
National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (DVD Collection) 『I am very impressed with the service that Amazon.com provides. I ordered my Friends DVD Collection and received it here in Japan in 7 days. The DVD Collection of Friends speaks for itself - everyone should own it! I will continue to shop with Amazon!』
(Very pleased!) 『Shipping was fast, the DVD''s were all in place and have had no problem with skipping or messing up play. Great product, great price, great service.』
(Relieved and happy with purchase) 『While I read many good reviews here prior to making my purchase, I was initially worried when I also read many negative reviews here mentioning poor product packaging, product arriving in poor shape, product missing the episode-guide booklet, episodes not in chronological order (?), missing discs, and damaged discs that would not play properly among other problems (one review mentioned a disc where the laugh track was audible but dialogue was not?!). I went ahead and ordered thinking I would inspect it right away and return it if it was flawed in any way ($134.99 is a GREAT price although I guess I just missed an all-time low price of $114.99). Not only did I receive the product promptly (less than 48 hours after the order went through). It arrived in perfect condition. I immediately tested all 40 discs (playing the start of random episodes on each disc) and I found NO PROBLEMS (by the way, the episodes ARE in chronological order and each disc DOES have a main menu which makes it very easy to go to any specific episode). I sympathize with those who received a damaged or incomplete product. I, for one, am very happy with my purchase. Not only am I satisfied with the product. Amazon.com's price, free shipping option, and speedy delivery time met my expectations as well.』
(Great Item) 『Great series, great DVDs (excellent condition), great booklet, great box, great package. What could I say more? $114.99, that's a steal, that's the best deal of the year. Thank you Amazon. Anyway, the DVDs were in perfect condition. The booklet is unbelievable (great quality).』
(Friends - The Complete Series Collection) 『The entire fifth season was missing. No problem, I can purchase one season. There was a CD missing from the fourth season. And a CD missing from the sixth season. In order to have a complete set of the first six seasons, I will have to purchase three years!』 『Complete collection of all ten seasons of the television program about six friends living in New York. Genre:Television Rating:NR Release Date:14-NOV-2006 Media Type:DVD』 『A sitcom behemoth of the last 10 years,Friendsshot out of the gate in 1994 with snappy writing and an attractive cast. The exploits of sensitive paleontologist Ross Geller (David Schwimmer), his obsessive-compulsive sister Monica Geller (Courteney Cox); Monica's roommate Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), a spoiled rich girl trying to live on her own; earthy aromatherapist/masseuse Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow); and Monica's neighbors across the hall-- sarcastic Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) and his dim-bulb roommate Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) became a nationwide obsession, a pop-culture icon (remember "The Rachel" haircut?) and a top Nielsen hit for its entire run.
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The first two seasons were mostly centered on the on-off saga of Ross and Rachel, and while their relationship remained a strong presence through romantic rivals and even a baby, the other characters eventually moved from sideshow players into a shared comedic lead. ButFriendswas not without its heart. Most of the cast had dysfunctional relationships with their parents and went through loss, divorce, marriage, parenthood, and love triangles. The emotional pregnancies of Rachel (by Ross) and Phoebe (surrogate to her half-brother's triplets) won the actresses Emmy Awards, and Joey's tender feelings for Rachel in Season 8 won LeBlanc, the most improved actor in the series, a nomination.
Most sitcoms run out of ideas by the fifth season, butFriendsgave itself a refreshing jolt the minute Monica and Chandler wound up in bed together. Their budding romance was not only the one of the funniest arcs of the series, but one of the most sentimental, as they planned a wedding, struggled to have a child and eventually turned to adoption. By seasons seven and on, the characters had each "grown up" from young singletons to thirtysomethings finding permanence in their careers and love lives but never losing the laughs.
Just friends? See our guide to who kissed whom onFriends.
Friendsfeatured a parade of celebrity guests, but unlikeWill&Grace, it actually utilized most of the stars as more than cameos: The sextet's parents were all brilliantly cast, particularly Kathleen Turner as Chandler's drag-queen father and Teri Garr as Phoebe's dizzy mom. Everyone from George Clooney to Sean Penn to Julia Roberts to Bruce Willis has appeared on the sitcom, and Tom Selleck certainly enjoyed a career resuscitation after his recurring role as Monica's older man.
But no star power ever penetrated the bond between the six stars, and their unmatchable chemistry worked for 10 seasons. Even if the show is on reruns daily, this boxed set ofFriendsremains watchable over and over again--even if that theme song grates on your nerves.
Standout episodes include The One With All The Poker (Season 1), The One With The Birth (1), The One With the Prom Video (2), The One With the Flashback (3), The One Where Monica and Richard are Just Friends (3), The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break (3), The One With the Embryos (4), The One With All the Wedding Dresses (4), The One With the Thanksgiving Flashbacks (5), The One Where Everybody Finds Out (5), The One Where Ross Got High (6), The One With the Videotape (8), The One With the Rumor (8), The One With the Male Nanny (9), The One With Rachel's Other Sister (9), The One With Ross' Tan (10), and The One Where the Stripper Cries (10).--Ellen A. Kim
They'll Be There For You
Friends 'Til the End: The Official Celebration of All Ten Years (book)
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Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (So Smooth!) 『I get my hair colored about every 4-6 months. I always have my hairdresser flat iron it after coloring. Everytime I would notice this AMAZING smell (wait until you smell this stuff!) and after she flat ironed- my hair would be staright as a board and SILKY smooth. I finally asked her what the product was (after almost 2 years) and ordered it last week. This product is amazing. NOTHING gets my hair as straight or silky after flat ironing! A must have for flat irons and worth the price!』
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(Farouk CHI Silk Infusion 12oz) 『Works great on long hair, makes my hair shine and have a very healthy look, especially when used with flat iron or curling iron.』
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Canon Office Products
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Best Damned Scanner Ever!) 『Over the years I have been continually disappointed by every scanner I have used. They were slow. The software was a hassle. The sheet size of the output never matched the input -- I mean who needs an 8.5 x 11.41 sheet anyway! Now my life has changed. I might be more willing to part with a bodily organ or two than my new CanoScan 8800. As an architect I needed a way to easily convert pen and ink sketches into electronic documents. The ease of using the CanoScan allows me to treat pen and paper as an essential computer-based drawing tool. Previous scanners were too cumbersome to dash off a quick hand sketch and email to contractor in the field. Not now. It's almost as easy as passing it to the next desk. JPGs, PDFs - easy. Black and white, color, grayscale - easy. No surprises. Works right every time.』
(Scanner for older slide collection) 『Went on line, read many of the reviews, most very positive. Scanner arrived quickly. Easy to hook-up and install. Slides were in boxes for 20-30 years still came out almost perfect. I am scanning over 1200 slides. The only thing wrong, I just wish scanning time were a little quicker, but I have worked out a routine in between scanning. Great Product. Thanks.』
(Canon Canoscan 880F) 『I purchased this scanner to capture my family's 35mm slides. It captures 4 at a time and the software allows me to clean up the images. This is a much better scanner than slide scanners available for that purpose. I would recommend this to anyone needing to capture thier family's old 35mm slides plus it also is a very good scanner of photos and even documents. It is much more quire than most and very easy to use. Canon makes a good product and the price is very reasonable.』
(Canon CanoScan 8800F - Kudos) 『I purchased the Canon scanner for a family project to document over 200 color slides taken by my father between 1940 and 1972. The quality of the scanner output was beyond my expectations. The scanner works equally well on film strips and on photos. Definitely one of my best computer add-on purchases. 』
(Easy and good) 『If you want to finally get your old pictures or negatives out of boxes and onto your computer, this is a great scanner to do it with. Use them as wallpaper, send them to old friends to remember how you looked, let your kids see what you looked like in a pre-digital age.
This scanner makes it easy to scan your pictures and negatives. The previous reviewers who rated this product highly are correct, and I will summarize those points in a quick format because it works for me. - Easy to install (Windows 7) - Began scanning old 35mm color negatives immediately - Software automatically identifies the negatives when using the holder and scans them in. You don't have to worry about cropping each negative from a pre-scan. I love that!
As other reviewers point out, the disappointments are related to the film, not the scanner: - It's reasonably quick to put the negatives into the holder, but scanning takes time regardless of the scanner. - Picture quality on the negatives isn't what we're used to today. Even at 4800dpi they're blurry compared to digital photos. I went back to 2400dpi for a faster scan time. - I started with 30-year-old negatives and they're pretty beat up after many moves and being stored in old boxes. No miracles. - Negatives get scratched and the photos dim with age. Either way this scanner will do its best to recover the picture and give you basic tools to clean it up. - You can use software to improve the pictures, but that depends on your skill with that software. I haven't tried the bundled software because I have a *lot* of negatives to scan and I'll play with it later. It's just great to have the pictures again, scratches and all.
Bring your life back from the attic or basement - you can do it with this scanner.
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The CanoScan 8800F includes a compact 10.7-by-18.9-by-4-inch design and weighs 9.2 pounds. This flatbed, color, and monochrome scanner is compatible with Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Mac OSX 10.2.8 through 10.4.x. It includes a CD-ROM with printer driver, setup software, and user's guide, Adobe Photoshop Elements, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, MP Navigator EX, NewSoft Presto! PageManager (Windows only), and ScanSoft OmniPage SE. In addition, the manufacturer offers a 1-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box CanoScan 8800F color scanner, AC adapter, Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM, cross sell sheet, quick start guide, setup software and user's guide CD-ROM, warranty card, film guides (35-millimeter negative/positive, 35-millimeter negative/positive mounted slides, 120 roll film strip), power cord, and USB cable.』
price:$0.02
Canon Office Products
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Ink Hog) 『I do very little B/W printing and almost no color. I am shocked at how fast the ink gets used up. I'm sure this has to be the self cleaning it does because it certainly isn't from the one or so documents I print/week. This printer is a complete rip off when you need to keep buying ink just so it can clean itself. I've had other ink jets that are not like this.』
(I love my new printer and the ink is just so vibrant!!!) 『I purchased a new printer and got my ink off Amazon. I just love the vibrant colors. It is 100% better than what I used to use.』
(Lasts a REALLY long time!) 『I picked up a Canon MP620 as a new all-in-one for my printing needs at college. I prefer having paper in my hands to read assignments; it's easier to read than a computer screen and it gives me the ability to highlight important points. My Epson Stylus CX6000 wasn't getting the job done; the ink "ran out" too fast.
After printing about 350 pages or so in a month's worth of mostly black and white printing (yeah, it's a lot!), the Canon MP620 started to complain about running out of the PGI-220 ink. I rushed to buy this cartridge, fearing that I might run out of ink before it arrived. Well, it "ran out" soon after I got the cartridge. And... it's still printing just fine.
A great thing about the printer this ink cartridge runs on: you have the option to keep printing even after the cartridge's microchip estimates that the ink has run out. My old Epson printer did not give me that option, even though I knew ink was still left inside. 100 pages after "running out," the old cartridge is still running strong; I haven't even opened the replacement yet!
Long story short, you're definitely getting more out of your cartridge here than the microchip tells you. Just keep printing until it no longer prints! It's safe to say that you can get at least 500 pages out of this black cartridge, easy! The price you pay is nothing compared to the mileage you get out of this cartridge. Great value!』
(Never have a problem with cannon ink its the best) 『Cannon ink is the best, never have a problem with it easy to install and easy to use. Cannon is the best ink to buy for cannon products, I wouldnt mind if it was a little cheaper then they are but well worth the money.』
(CANON MP620 ALL IN ONE PRINTER/SCANNER/COPIER) 『So far I love this printer. The pictures I print absolutely look ever bit as good as going to Walmart. I love the fact that I don't have to waste ink. Each color has it's own seperate cartridge. As I watch the ink levels decrease at a much different rate, I can see how much I wasted by having the all in one color cartridge on my old printer. On this printer you only replace one color at a time. This printer is very easy to use. I had no trouble learning how to use it. I like the fact that the paper is hidden underneath and the door opens automatically whenever you print. It also has a paper holder in the back of the printer that you lift up and position to hold photo paper so you don't have to remove the regular paper. I like that. I also like the fact that it has a card reader built in and I can print pictures right from the camera card. Don't need to go through the computer. I am so glad I read the reviews and checked it out in comsumer reports. This printer had the best rating. It is tops for the money.』 『Exceptional Quality, Remarkable Durability. Large capacity pigment ink tank for superior text quality. Individual ink tank system increases efficiency.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Exactly what it is.) 『I use this card for my Canon DSLR. It's transfer speeds are good and storage capacity for my photos is well... 16GB's! Roughly about 1,000 RAW image files. Great card, made my the best. Recommended.』
(One of the best on the market.) 『One of the best on the market; as usual. I had experience with many SanDisk products and they never failed on me.』
(brand matters, and this is a good one) 『There's more to an SDHC card than capacity and speed. Brand does matter, and this is a good one. Read the bad reviews of some of the other brands' SDHC cards and you'll see that a certain percentage of customers report that their card simply stopped working after one or a few uses. SanDisk is not the only good brand; I've had only good experiences with my Kingston 4GB class 4 SDHC card. I had two off-brand 32GB class 6 cards that both failed on about their second use, so I read the reviews and chose this SanDisk 16GB class 4 (still fast enough for the highest bitrate setting on my Canon HF200). At the rist of beating a dead horse, it works perfectly after several uses.』
(Very Good) 『I highly recommend this memory card. It records stills and videos as good or better than any SDHC card I've ever used. Highly Recommended.』
(SanDisk SDHC Class 4 16GB - Reliable) 『Although a Class 4, it works reliably in every mode of my Panasonic GH1 (which include 17mbps AVCHD in 1080/24p and 720/60p, in addition to MJPG 720/30p). I am also able to max out the camera's still taking ability in JPEG mode, RAW I can manually rapid fire about 6 photos before the card slows the camera down.
Class 6 is "required" by Panasonic for the video mode, but this card in real world speeds exceeds the data rate that this camera pushes out. From my experiance, this card is just as reliable for a third of the price of a class 6 (or class 10 as SanDisk has now).』 『SanDisks Ultra II is the high performance digital memory solution for the serious photographers. This family of outstanding flash cards provides the durability and high speed quality needed for advanced amateur photographers and photo enthusiasts. SanDisks award winning technology solidifies the strength of the Ultra II family of high performance flash cards.』
price:$16.88
Nikon
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Handy for the quick moment) 『A must have for anyone that want to have a shake free picture and also self picture or for that one person that needs to be away from the camera but need to release the picture.. Good buy』
(You need it!) 『If you have D80,D60,D40 or D90 it is an essential part. I use it and I love it.』
(A Must Have For Tripod/Long Exposure Work) 『I bought this specifically for my D90 and immediately gave it a workout in low light cathedral interiors. It performed beautifully. I've also used it for family photos (that include me). Using this remote you can easily do fun things, i.e. multiple exposures with you in several locations within the same photo. I've read that the range is 15 feet but I haven't tested that and it has not presented any issues to date for me. It does not come with a manual but it's use is pretty straightforward. I Googled the device to get answers regarding questions I had. Happy Shooting!Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D80&D90 Digital SLR Cameras』
(Good and convenient) 『I have a Nikon D40 and this little remote works well. Setting up to use (follow camera manual instructions for remote camera use) is really easy and you basically just aim and fire for the shot. It was worth the money for the convenience of taking shots with a remote. It's small so make sure you keep it safe in it's little case so it doesn't get lost. My only complaint is that I feel like I have to aim right at the camera sometimes or the remote won't work. Of course, you don't want your arm pointing at the camera as you take the shot so there are some adjustments you have to make when you're taking a pic, like holding the remote behind your back and angling yourself in a certain way so it looks natural.』
(Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D80&D90 Digital Cameras) 『Convenient and easy to use, however I was a bit disappointed that it doesn't autofocus, otherwise it's a perfect gadget to have for self-portrait artists.』 『Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (excellent for the money) 『I have little ear canals and these were comfortable for hours at a time. The sound was great and I loved the offset so they could hang around my neck when I took them out. Cord was a bit flimsy and broke after some admittedly heavy trauma, but I think it would have broken under much less stress.』
(Great noise isolation!) 『I bought these headphones mainly for their noise isolation capabilities. The original ipod headphones are terrible for listening on airplanes (I have to turn the volume up to dangerous levels to overcome the engine noise). These headphones are leaps and bounds better! They dampen the engine noise enough that I can use these headphones at normal volumes on an airplane. The sound quality also seems very nice, although I've never been too picky with my headphones.
My only complaint is that I hate the cord design! -- the two ear pieces have different cord lengths to their join point. The idea is that you can keep your mp3 player on one side of your body (in a pocket, for example) and the cord will naturally fall to that side (since one ear piece will be "closer" to the mp3 player). This design is very inconvenient, however, since you might not always want to keep your mp3 player on that side of your body. It's totally unnatural feeling, and I would never buy another pair of headphones like this. I would much rather have even distances to the ear pieces.
Despite the poor cord design, I find the headphones sound very good and work very well to isolate from background noise. The price seems quite reasonable compared to other products in this category, too.』
(These are FANTASTIC, I aleady owned these for 2 years) 『The previous pair I owned were put through workouts at the gym, taken into the sauna, stuffed into my backpack for flights, caught on the stairs and pulled out of my ears as I ran up the stairs, and have never ever failed. The bass is deep, the buds fit all ear canals as they come with every size and Sennheiser is a high quality headphone maker so you cannot possibly go wrong there either.
The cons... well, with these, there really aren't any I have found... they are PERFECT for iPods, and honestly, I bought several because I'm afraid I won't be able to find these again and over the years I've tried so many and either returned them or given em away. People who have tried these swear by them...
Oh and best of all, they block out noise, they block out the airline sound, they allow you to actually listen to movies on your laptop, the cord is long enough to put a splitter on your laptop and two people watch a movie. We use two of these earbuds with a splitter and have plenty of cord to move around even when we get a "complimentary" upgrade with our frequent flier miles to first class...If you've had the uncomfortable occasion to share a movie with someone with headphones and a short cord, you know how frustrating that can be!
So I hope this has been helpful, the sound, that is most important, look at the stats, I'm a media junkie, I have a Apple Macbook Pro, sounds great, I have a Android (Google phone) works great..., I have an iPod, sounds fantastic, and the pc, it sounds great there too.. My absolute favorite is my ipod mini though... that is where I prefer because these are light and the iPod works best with it.』
(Legit, but flawed) 『I like these headphone overall, the price point is fantastic but they have their flaws. I'd say you get what you pay for with these.
After seeing that these were Amazon's best selling headphones and reading the reviews I was very excited to buy these. However, when I first used them I was left thoroughly unimpressed. Over time, these have gradually grown on me and I am less disappointed. They are undoubtedly solid for sitting and casual listening and the sound quality is great. However my primary use for them is jogging. It took a while to find a good fit in the earbuds, but even now that I have a solid fit I find I have to constantly readjust them while running. Worst of all is the quality of the sound while running. Frankly it is unacceptable. The wind whistles through them and the cable noise is very loud. But I will accept blame for that choice, these are not supposed to be used for athletic activities anyway I assume.
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(Pretty Good With Treble Booster EQ Setting) 『I like these okay. Think I paid around 10 bucks for these. With that being said, I feel I've gotten my money's worth, but I do have a couple complaints. I've paid 10 dollars for ear buds in the past that I've liked more.
1. On my iPod, these only sound clear with the EQ set to Treble Booster. If not set to treble booster, the bass with sound really bad, no matter the volume.
2. The cord length is a tad too short. Another 6 inches to a foot would have been great.
3. The ergonomic design of the cord still bothers me. I've gotten used to wearing the chord behind my head, which is fine when I'm at the gym, but when I'm at home I like to have the chord in front of me.』 『For the money, this earphone is the best way to upgrade the sound from your iPod or MP3 player. The earphones that came with your player may not be up to what you expect. All users of MP3 players and iPods, get ready to upgrade your sound and style with the Sennheiser CX300 earphones. Upgrading earphones is the best way to customize the sound to what you want to hear. The Sennheiser CX300 provides accurate tones for tunes throughout the dynamic frequency range. With a 112dB Sound Pressure Level, you can lock out background noise and revel in the pleasure of listening to your music. And Sennheiser has been and is on the forefront of delivering great sound from audio systems great and small. Elevate your listening to transcendental pleasure with the Sennheiser CX300 earphones. Sennheiser is the acknowledged world leader in headphone-transducer technology. These CX 300 headphones are Sennheiser's leading introduction to in-ear-canal earphones. The CX 300 model is ideal for use with portable MP3, CD, MD, DVD players and many other portable devices with 3.5mm headphone sockets. Soft Silicone-Rubber Ear adapters in three different sizes are included to ensure a perfect fit, high wearing comfort and an excellent attenuation of ambient noise. Get away from the daily noise and surround yourself with private audio. The CX300 is the best partner for your player, your ears, and you. Dynamic Transducer Carrying Pouch Sennheiser 2 year warranty Color - Black』
price:$520.00
Garmin
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (not bad.. but) 『the only complaint I have so far is that i can't enter a zip code instead of a city name. I have found several times that the name of the place I am going is not the name on the GPS and if I could just enter the zip code I could save several steps. My old GPS had the option of entering the city name or the zipcode and this was very helpfull at times』
(Garmin nuvi 780) 『This is the second GPS unit I have owned. After reading countless reviews on many products I selected this one since it was lower cost due to its out of production status, but had the features I wanted; text to speech, blue tooth for hands free phone,live traffic information, and a reputation for quick start-up finding all the satellites it needs to navigate. Garmin also has a good reputation. How does it work? Well, the start-up time is affected by how long ago the last time you used it and if your position has changed much since then. In general it is satisfactory on that score. At first, the text to speech was weak, but a downloaded update improved it to the point I am satisfied. I have not tried the live update feature yet as I am waiting for a long trip to test it. The sensitivity to the gps satellites is great. This unit works inside my house which helps when I am doing planning. I also like the MP3 storage [sandisk card]. I am able to load several hours of music to this device. That said the fm transmitter is poor in my car, a Honda minivan. I can use it if I plug a 3rd party device [Radio Shack] that works from the earphone jack on the Garmin that does the fm transmitter work. This will make it possible for the Garmin unit to interrupt my music playback with navigation instructions. My experience with Garmin tech support has been good so far. After you go through the phone maze and the waiting you get an American English speaking person who, in my experience is informed and patient. There is not much of that available these days. The only improvements I would want to see is: 1. Being able to organize "favorites" into folders and 2. Having computer software that allows you to plan trips and upload them to the unit.』
(Fabulous invention.) 『OUTSTANDING. Why oh why did I not open the box and start using this device sooner?? I'm having vision trouble (temporary) and the GPS totally saved me today. It's intuitive, easy to use and I love it. I have a SC430 Lexus with a built-in GPS system and this Garmin GPS is so much easier to use..』
(garmin 780 nuvi) 『it's great, had one of the first gps devices from 5 years ago this one is far superior, love it , ez to use, works great』
(It works fine) 『This is our 1st GPS, we never thought we needed one to get around. well, it came in just a few days, I charged it up before any use, then used it without the cord, the battery life was about 2.5 hours, the blue tooth worked fine and was easy to set up and use.Its big and easy to see and read, We used the vacum thing to stick it to the windsheild, we may want to buy one of dash mounts soon, we are very happy with the speed at witch it loads up, finds the sat, and refreshes, , The refresh rate surprised me and pleased me, over all, we are very happy with this GARMIN NUVI 780. The only down side, (if its a down side,) is the price, we did not want to spend that amount of money for a GPS. but feel we are getting our monies worth.』 『The nüvi 780 adds enhanced MSN direct content to the multi-destination routing and "Where Am I?" features and gorgeous widescreen display of other nüvi 700s to create a superior navigation device for business as well as casual drivers. As with all nüvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellitelock of an integrated high-sensitivity receiver, a slim, pocket-sized design with a gorgeous display, an easy, intuitive interface, and detailed NAVTEQ maps for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico with more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest. All of the 700-series navigators also feature a rich array of features including spoken directions in real street names, integrated traffic receivers, MP3 player and photo viewer, and an FM transmitter that will play voice prompts, MP3s, audio books, and more, directly through your vehicle's stereo system.
Garmin's nüvis pack top of the line features into a slim form factor.
Enhanced MSN Direct Content (9-month free subscription) An integrated receiver allows you to access enhanced dynamic content from the MSN Direct service. Check the weather, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, get enhanced movie listings, stock information, news and local events when you travel with your unit. Even plan trips from the convenience of your computer, via Windows Live Local, and wirelessly send custom to your nüvi.
Free 9 month trial subscription to MSN Direct services, activation instructions provided
MSN Direct Traffic Receiver included in the box
Extended MSN Direct service subscriptions available for purchase: 12 months for $49.95 + tax (visit MSN for further details)
Multi-Destination Routing
Wider screen lets you see more of what's around. Compare these actual size views of a 3-inch (diagonal) screen and a 4.3-inch diagonal widescreen
This lets you enter several spots into the device (day care - supermarket-cleaners - office - day care, for example) and it will plot the fastest route. And once you've found the best router, the "Route Planning" feature lets you save up to 10 different routes, Garmin touts the feature for providing, "the most efficient route for errands, deliveries and sales calls." The feature also makes this an instant essential accessory for anyone who shops garage sales (you know what we're talking about).
A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map.
Where Am I? Where's My Car? The nüvi 700 series is the first to answer two common questions: "Where am I?" and "Where’s my car?"
At any time, with a single tap of the screen, drivers can display their exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and gas stations. And to help drivers find their car in an unfamiliar spot or vast parking lot, the nüvis in the 700 series automatically mark the position in which they were last removed from the mount.
See Better, See More The super-bright, 4.3-inch (diagonal) touchscreen display gives is anti-glare for ease of viewing during the day and automatically changes its color profile for easy viewing at night or in dim light. It offers 2d or 3D perspective views.
The widescreen format gives you 70% more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push.
First Rate Map Data The nüvi 780 is preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This map database features nearly six million points of interest (POIs), including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. Garmin gets its map data from NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping.
Hands-Free Calling In more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. The nüvi 780's Bluetooth capability, microphone and speaker lets match it to any bluetooth-capable phone to make hands-free mobile phone calls. Simply dial the phone number with the nüvi's touch screen keypad to make a call on a compatible phone. To answer an incoming call, just tap the screen and speak into the built-in microphone. Making and taking calls on the road has never been easier, or safer. In addition, Garmin makes it a breeze to look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or even tap into your cell phone's call history log. Garmin Lock Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location
Easy To Use Interface Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip.
Beyond Navigation
Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer.
A handy MP3 player lets you play songs stored on SD memory cards.
nüvi accepts custom points of interest (POIs).View larger.
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 780 features travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, MP3 player, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphicsto show your location on the map.
This device is compatible with optional content plug-ins available via SD card, such as the Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nüvi for your travel needs.
Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POI’s) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras.
Trick Your GPS Ride
Custom vehicle icons let you ride in style, at least inside your GPS. See more icon option
Like all nüvis, the 780 supports configurable vehicle icons. These fun, customized car-shaped icons come in a variety of colors to add a personal touch to your vehicle's position on the map.
With this GPS system on board you'll be prepared to steer clear of traffic with the integrated FM TMC traffic receiver. The nüvi is designed to receive alerts about traffic tie-ups and road construction that might lie ahead on your route. All you have to do is simply touch the screen to view traffic details and you'll be ready to detour around any problem area. And if you end up missing a turn, or you're forced into a detour that is not relayed through the traffic receiver, the nüvi's sophisticated automatic routing will get you back on track in no time.
What's in the Box nüvi 780, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America*, MSN Direct receiver with integrated vehicle power cable, 9 months free MSN Direct service*, Vehicle suction cup mount*, USB cable, Dashboard disc, Quick start manual
Notes
Optional software for language translation, detailed travel guides, and savings programs allow you to customize your nüvi to fit your travel needs
The FM transmitter feature is only available in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
Like most USB Mass Storage Devices, the nüvi is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.
Notice: MSN Direct service will be available only until January 1, 2012. Activate a subscription between November 19, 2009, and March 31, 2010, and receive 9 months of MSN Direct service for free.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Bad taste, not pretty) 『I got these as a gift for my mom, who is an avid tea drinker. The blooms opened and were not nearly as pretty as I thought they'd be. They looked more like seaweed. The taste was terrible, granted, I only tried the jasmine, maybe the green tea is better.』
(Tastes alright, presentation not as colorful as hoped.) 『The tea tastes decent (I have tried the jasmine so far), but I wasn't as thrilled by the presentation. I was expecting a breathtaking and colorful bloom. Instead, I poured the water over the tea ball, and it just floated lazily to the top. As the hot water soaked in, the bland colored tea leaves slowly opened and revealed...a wad of more bland colored tea leaves in the middle. It eventually sunk to the bottom and sat there looking like a hunk of pond weeds. The only color whatsoever was a few tiny pink petals that floated on the top of the water. Someone walked into the room and asked (with a trace of disgust), "What is that? A sea anemone?"
So, if you just want to drink a delicate tea, these would be fine. But don't expect to the wowed by the blooming action.』
(Great product and service) 『The tea arrived quickly and beautifully packaged. It was perfect for a gift, and I kept some for myself. It is absolutely delicious. I will definitely order again. The price is much better than most others I've found.』
(Tasty and economical!!!) 『I fell in love with flowering green teas from our local tea shoppe, but I was very dismayed with the price ($4/ball!!!).
I was elated to find this listing since it amounts to about $1.50 per tea ball and it tastes great, better than what we get at the fancy store. It has a light delicate flavor that doesn't get bitter at all! You can make five pots of tea without degradation of flavor or any increase in bitterness.
Highly recommended!』 『10 individual blooming tea - 5 Jasmine and 5 Green, offer you an opportunity to try both. Fine jasmine scented tea leaves are hand tied around the base of a Red Globe Amaranth flower. As the tea steeps the leaves gently open and "bloom" into a lovely flower. The other, are fine spring picked tea leaves, hand tied into delicate balls. As the tea steeps the leaves gently open to reveal a string of tiny jasmine flowers. The infusion tastes of a soft nutty green tea flavor with no hint of jasmine.These are a great alternative or compliment to wine at a dinner party. Serve in a wine glass to inspire conversation. Keep adding water to enjoy a fine flavor throughout the entire meal.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (wild hibiscus flowers) 『These Wild Hibiscus Flowers make an impressive statement in cocktails, especially champagne. In addition, the flowers are edible and yummy!!!! You can even float them in sparkling apple cider or bubbling water for those non-alcoholic drinkers, as well as the kids. Great way to spark conversation among your guests. They make a wonderful hostess gift as well.』 『Hand picked, cleaned and packed, Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup are 100% natural and sustainably farmed in Australia. These flowers have a sweet raspberry-rhubarb flavor and are crimson in color. Made from only wild hibiscus flowers, cane cugar and water, the entire flower is edible and makes a stunning presentation in a glass of champagne or martini. Also, the flowers and syrup are heat stable and will not change color or texture when used in cooking applications. The possibilities for this item are endless!』