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Monday 28 February 2011

Dog Magazine - magazine, dog magazine

Bark is not a how-to-care-for-your-dog magazine. It's a magazine about living with dogs. It has fascinating articles about the lives of dogs and people with dogs. It has history of dogs and poems about dogs and interviews with dog trainers and sheep herders and canine rescue squads ... If you want the latest pet grooming tricks, you won't find it here, but if you want insight into what dogs mean to people and what people mean to dogs, this is your magazine. Charming, touching, smart and simply wonderful. The Bark

The Bark is by far the greatest magazine for dog lovers ever printed! Insightful articles, essay, stories, and artwork keep you waiting eagerly for the next issue. They cover health, training, home decorating, entrepreneurs, absolutely everything! And maybe most importantly, the Bark does not cater to breeders or exploiters. Instead of advertisements for kennels, they promote shelters and spay/neuter programs. No AKC elitists here! Every dog counts. And if you are looking for the lastest and greatest pet products, their advertisers have the most original and unusual things to be found anywhere. This magazine focuses on human relationships with the dogs that share our world, housepets to service dogs. When each new issue arrives (and there aren't enough!) we make popcorn for ourselves and for our dogs and the we all hit the couch for the entire evening. If you have one dog, no dog, or many, this is the quintessential reading for any person who has ever loved a canine!

I am a new subscriber, have received two issues so far. This is a fascinating magazine, beautifully laid out, and well written. In the first issue I received (which I have now read almost cover-to-cover, something I Never do with magazines), there were articles about Dog rescue in Asia, the science of the historical relationship between Dogs and their humans, emotional vignettes about the love between Dogs and humans and so much more.

I like the reviewer who likened this magazine to the New Yorker about Dogs. The first issue was chock-full of everything from useful tips to weepy stories to fascinating science.

I made an effort to cancel all of my magazine subscriptions recently, simply because I do not have the time to read them all. This one will remain. In fact, I may start archiving this magazine-it is that good! All of our guests inevitable pick up the magazine, drawn by the crisp graphics, and retained by a healthy variety of reading.

Obviously, I am a fan. I have barely started the second issue, but from skimming the articles, I have full faith that I will not be disappointed.

Subscribe and enjoy!

This is an extremely "well rounded" magazine! I thoroughly enjoy every issue. Bark covers all issues concerning dogs. From articles on veterinary issues, understanding your dogs behaviour, dog gear....and outstanding well written short stories and articles written by people about their dogs and how they have impacted their lives. Very enjoyable reading....from cover to cover.

I highly recommend Bark. If you get your "paws" on your first copy, you will definitely look forward to the next.

This magazine is a nice alternative to Dog Fancy or purebred-centered publications. It contains rescue-related stories and gives mutts equal time. The writers are witty and interesting, and there aren't terrible breeder ads in the back. A good choice for those of us that spay/neuter our dogs and aren't involved in showing.

I can't wait to open each issue of The Bark when it arrives; it never fails to inspire. My dog is part of my family, and The Bark reflects that way of life. Life with my dog. Unlike other dog magazines, The Bark doesn't tell me how to train my dog or what type of dog food I should buy; instead I find articles written by those who share their lives with dogs, and who have something to say about it to readers who live with dogs. If you don't live with a dog, you might after you read The Bark!

I have been a loyal subscriber almost since the beginning, and I cannot believe how this publication just keeps getting better. It's lush to look at, a pleasure to read and packed from cover to cover with information that delights, informs and entertains. Even the ads are nifty.

If you have a dog and a brain, you have to have The Bark.

I think everyone will agree that there are tons of dog magazines out there but this one really stands out from the rest. The articles are about a wide range of interests and present different views on things. Anyone with an interest in dogs would really enjoy this. Some o;f the articles are a little more in depth and scientific than others that may just be simply informative or for fun. There are things that really make you think, about the world we're living in or the newest technology that is being developed to tell us new things about things we THOUGHT we knew.

Smart, fair, funny and informative. I often refer to this periodical as the NPR for dog lovers. Actually you can see that many times contributors are people from NPR. Our dogs are our family and we enjoy them very much. I read this magazine from cover to cover. I have given many gifts subscriptions!

I have been subscribing to The Bark for many many years now and it's a joy to receive this magazine! Customer service has never been a problem and as long as they keep up the quality of the magazine and customer service I foresee The Bark Magazine being around for a very long time. Thank you Bark for providing a quality dog magazine! - Magazine - Dog Culture - Animal Stories - Dog Magazine'

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Drywall Saw - drywall, stanley hand tools

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I have a 40 year old house that I have been doing a bit of work on - including adding outlets and wiring for data ports among other things. I picked this little wall board saw to help in these efforts and I am truly impreressed with its performance. The teeth cut VERY agressively, which is a huge plus when you have a lot of holes to cut. I am also very pleased with the comfort of the handle and the fact that the blade is rigid enough to "jab" it through drywall without having to drill a starter hole.

All in all this saw is a great performer and worth every penny. Stanley 20-556 6-Inch FatMax Jab Saw

I don't remember exactly what project I bought this saw for, but i've been using it quite a bit in my back yard! The teeth are great and it saws quickly. I have been trying to plant a lot lately and i have too many roots in my back yard from the previous owner. I just stick this saw in the ground (of course knowing there aren't any pipes in the area!) and saw on through the pesky roots...I have used this saw more than my other hand saws for other odd projects as well. Comfortable and a great tool - even after using this saw on ALL KINDS of stuff, teeth are still running strong...

As a contractor for 15+ years, I've owned a number of drywall saws. While they're inherently "low-tech" devices, this Stanley stands out... Sharp tip, 2 rows of serrated teeth, and the back of the handle doesn't destroy your palm when you try to get the blade started... My $0.02.

I've owned a few of these, and many others including Kobalt brand, Greenlee, etc. Klein is the only one that compares (it's basically the same design but costs more). I'll stick with the Stanley...

I love stanley products and this saw is great and sharp and no sheath!! My old husky that this replaced came with a sheath so I just used that but I can't believe stanley would sell this without one. That's just makes no sense to me.

I was creating a couple of openings for new electrical sockets in my home; I had started them by drilling smaller holes around the area I needed to saw out, and though I was using a fairly sharp drill bit, it was quite a task to drill all the way through the 2-layer, 1" thick drywall I was up against. Enter Fat Max... and I mean that literally. That little sucker tore through that drywall like it was French bread, and I was done with both openings in less than five minutes, with much less effort than I expected it to be. This is my first experience using a saw like this, and its ease of use is already giving me more ideas for home improvement. My landlord will just have to deal with it.....

I've been using this saw for the past few months and love it!

It's great for punching small holes as well as cutting large sections of drywall. It also works well at cutting plastic gang boxes (don't ask... the people who built my condo apparently didn't understand the concept of 90 degree angles).

If you need to do any drywall work, get this saw. You won't regret it!

This isn't much of a big deal in tools. When I started making holes in the walls of our house my wife was freaking out! :) I just told her not to worry, and they would be covered. In the end this tool did the job, and did it well. My wife was also happy in the end as well. - Drywall - Handsaws - Hand Tool - Stanley Hand Tools'

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Power Scrubber - scrubber, bathroom scrubber

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I have used the Black & Decker Scum buster for years. I like these little power scrubbers better because:

1. It's smaller and more portable than the Scum buster.

2. It performs the same as the Scum buster, so if I can get the same cleaning power in a small handheld device, I will pick that anytime.

3. The Scum buster uses those proprietary Ni-Cad cylindrical batteries. Those are a specialized battery that you have to buy at Sears or the hardware store and they are expensive.

This power scrubber uses four AA batteries. We all have those around the house. Moreover, I use Sanyo eneloop rechargeable batteries which means I am never out of power.

4. What I really like is that this power scrubber is small, light and easy to use. You don't get tired using it. The huge Scum Buster eventually gets tiresome to use and it's awkward to handle.

5. B & D designed the Power Scrubber to spin fast and powerful enough to really scrub things, like pots and pans, tile, etc. But it does not spin so fast to where it would shoot water, cleanser, or whatever all over the place. It's speed is perfect for keeping the cleaning material in the pad and on the surface you are scrubbing.

6. This is perfect for its intended uses, scrubbing the sink, things in the sink and the shower/tub. I even used it on my tires!

7. Bonus Tip: I find it works quite well when applying medium pressure to the scrubber. It's powerful enough that when applying pressure it does not stall, it simply scrubs harder, which is what I want in a device like this.

8. And I like that it can stay submerged up to ten minutes (per the owner's manual). That means you can leave it in the sink with the water running without worrying about it shorting out.

Bonus Tip: In fact, the owner's manual says that if water does get into the battery compartment you only have to stop using it and let it dry out over night. How cool is that, not having to worry about water damaging the unit.

All in all a great device. It has saved me a lot of work in the kitchen. Black & Decker PKS160 Power Scrubber

I LOVE THIS ITEM....IT REALLY MAKES CLEAN UP'S A SNAP. I PURCHASED ADDITIONAL BRUSHES, PADS ETC., SO I CAN CLEAN BATHROOMS AS WELL AS THE KITCHEN BY JUST SWITCHING THE BRUSHES OR PADS. I JUST LEAVE THE ATTACHMENTS IN EACH ROOM.

I bought this for my wife to assist in cleaning the sinks, etc. It enables her to do it more efficiently because she does not have the strength in her hands, wrist, and arm to facilitate the job. She likes it and it saves a lot of time in cleaning.

I do admit to having fantasies about a motorized scrubber that would magically blast away all the hard water stains in my bathroom and kitchen. The Black & Decker Power Scrubber did not fulfill these. It did, however, make cleaning much easier after I had surgery on my shoulder.

The scrubber will do roughly about as good of a job as regular elbow grease. In some cases it has been very handy for getting corners or areas that are difficult to scrub. In other cases, I find I need to just use a scrubby sponge and do it myself.

This product would be awesome for someone with arthritis or who is physically inhibited. As mentioned, is also good for places that may be uncomfortable to get at, like the bathtub floor.

The scrubbing pad fits onto the device with velcro. I was a little suspicious that it would not hold, but it hasn't come off yet. The batteries are holding up pretty well. I am still on my first set. The rotation is not super fast but good. It doesn't slow down too much when putting pressure on it.

Black and Decker is such a good company, but I was not pleased with the power scrubber. Not powerful and not a good scrubber. And the pads wear out very quickly and are very expensive to replace. A motorized toothbrush works better.

I have had this scrubber for a long time and love it! I was surprised so many reviewers felt the power was inadequate because mine has been great, and I can be very particular about design. So, I wonder if the tool has been changed, since it was originally produced.

Mine cleans some areas better than I can, AND when it comes to a really disgusting area, I feel so much better having my hand farther away, so this area actually gets cleaned better and more often (like the part of a sink that goes down to the garbage disposal - yuck!). This may not be relevant to many, but for those of us w/ a weak stomach, it is a Godsend!

As I have aged, this scrubber allows me to clean quickly and efficiently, when I would otherwise, have been too achy.

Because this tool has a variety of attachments available, I get more "cleaning mileage" w/ fewer individual tools.

This scrubber is so helpful that I have one for every sink in the house, and an additional one for odd cleaning jobs, elsewhere!

The Black & Decker Power Scrubber is a fairly good value in that it does what is expected at a reasonable price. It enables those who need or want to save some "elbow grease" in scrubbing pans etc. We have a glass top stove that constantly needs to be cleaned with a special product that removes grease and other cooking splatters and leaves the surface with a shine. The Power Scrubber with one of the scrubbing attachments works extremely well on this type of job. Scrubbing pots and pans is much easier with the Power Scrubber than hand cleaning. Batteries last a reasonable amount of time unless you press upon the Scrubber with a high degree of force over a long period of time. If you hear the motor laboring, it means that you are using battery power at a level that will result in sooner replacement.

Conversely, I find it almost comical that our society has produced, and is using, such a labor saving device when all it takes is some muscular movement to accomplish the same result. There are some people who would benefit much more from this device because of arthritis or other ailment or injury. In this case the Power Scrubber is almost necessary. Fortunately my wife and I, though advancing in years, do not have such a need yet. We just use the device to make cleaning pots and pans easier and less mundane. - Scrubber - Cleaning - Cleaning Tools - Bathroom Scrubber'

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Ankle Weights

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I wear these around the house all day long (I am a 62 year old female)...walking, up and down the stairs, doing leg lifts side to side and back kicks, front kicks. My legs are more toned and finally strong (I had really weak legs). When I go out without the weights on my ankles, I can walk forever! Well worth the price. One hint: if the weight beads become hard and hurt your ankles, just take a small hammer and "pound" the beads lightly to loosen them. Sometimes the beads meld together and harden, but easily soften after "mushing" them. I have had these for months and they still are like new. No wear and tear at all! My daughter used them to train for months before she entered "Tough Mudders". Highly recommend! Reebok Adjustable Ankle Weight (10-Pounds)

I bought these because they were Reebok. But unfortunately having a big brand name is not a guarantee of quality. The fabric began to rub through after less than one week of use. In addition, the iron filings used for weight seemed to have been magnetized, and would congeal into hard painful mass.

I really dislike how the velcro is on these weights. The way the velcro is makes them perpetually slide off your ankle on one part of the weight. I don't understand why they wouldn't have made the velcro extend just a little further. Maybe they aren't designed for people with smaller legs. They are very big and VERY bulky. I bought them to wear under the legs of my pants while at work so I could get toned up while walking back and forth in my busy job. But I can't wear them discreetly under my pants at all, and even if you remove one/some of the weights (a nice enough feature) they are STILL too big to fit under your pants. I'm talking Hulk huge. But they are good quality. I'd also have liked if the weights had some sort of buffer so they weren't rubbing on your ankle bone but I suppose that would make them even bulkier. It's got to be a trade-off for a larger amount of weight, I suppose. The biggest issue IMO is the stupid velcro straps! They won't secure to part of the weight.

Well they're approximately 5 pounds each and they attach to your ankles with the straps, that's what is advertised. At first when I felt the material on the weights inside I didn't know if it would hold up for extended usage so I wrapped the weight pouches with a few layers of duct tape, no more worries there

I got these today hoping to take my work-out to the next level and I couldn't even wear them for more than 20 Minutes. They HURT so much! The sand bags feel like wearing a bear trap around my legs. Very, very uncomfortable. I will be returning them.

This is gotta be one of the nicer comfortable ankle weights out there. I've used the blue plastiky ankle weights at the rec and must say these are more comfy around your ankles.

The sand bags was a bit difficult to takeout/putin so -1 star. Not sure how often one needs to do this. Otherwise, the straps and cloth material are very nice.

I live on the fourth floor of my dormitory, and we don't have an elevator. It's hard to maintain a regular exercise schedule at university, and the ankle weights are great for getting a little bit of a workout by just putting them on and going through my daily routine!

I really like that the weights themselves are sandbags, so they form to the shape of your ankle after a few steps, and that they're easy to put on and take off. The only thing I would warn other potential buyers about is that they do take some getting used to, and if you don't wear them with socks, they tend to chafe. Also, be careful when wearing them -- if you use these weights correctly, they'll be great, but if you don't pay attention to how they change the way you move and work to correct it, you can do some serious damage to your knees. The added momentum when stepping forward can hyper-extend the knee and lead to repetitive-motion injuries.

As long as you're careful, though, and use these correctly, they're great. Two thumbs up.

I bought these years ago...used to use them quite a bit, just now fished them out of the closet again. Mine came from a Big 5 store.

They're pretty versatile...yeah, you can use them on your ankles but I've used them rolled up as hand weights, and, if you put them together, you can put them around your waist which doesn't tone anything in particular, but still makes you work harder if you're doing squats and lunges.

Really useful and I haven't seen a great many better solutions.

The biggest issues I have with wearing them often are that they get uncomfortable..it would be nice if there was some gel padding but there's not...just a fabric with sandbags which form hard spots. They especially hurt over the ankle bones. The fabric is rough too (some synthetic like what they make gym bags out of) and if you don't wear socks it can chaff.

Finally, I don't think I have super small ankles (female in my 20s), but I generally use them with all the sandbags. It's a good thing too or they'd fall off. Even at the "tightest" setting, they still tend to slip down. Only my sneakers really hold them up. If I'm barefoot (around the apartment) they'll scrape the ground like socks that won't stay up.

These are well made and do the job. However there are two things I don't like about them. They are adjustable, but not enough. When the product description says "adjustable from 1-5 lbs" I assumed that meant I would have the option for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 pounds. Unfortunately there are only 4 weights of 1.25 lbs each. For a small amount of weight overall, jumping up by 1.25 lbs is a lot. Now that I have these and have tried them, not only would 1 lb increments be better, but I think I'd prefer 1/2 lb increments.

My other issue with them is that the weights are bags of sand, and if you frequently need to adjust the weight (I do in every workout), it's a bit too difficult to stuff bags of sand in and out because they take a bit of manhandling to coax in. It's not that bad, but too much fuss in the middle of a workout when you're trying not to have much of a break. I think a metal weight would slide in and out much easier. So.... now that I've tried these I'd really prefer metal weights in 1/2 lb increments. I'd return these but I'm worried the return shipping will be so high because it's 10 lbs total that it won't be worth it.'

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Notebook Backpack - laptop backpack, economical

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Yes, it fits the largest 17.3" laptops!

I've had this backpack for over a couple of weeks now and I love it. I like the sleek, non-bulky profile, it's about as professonal looking pack you're going to find, and the gray strip isn't as light or stand out as much as the pictures make it look like.

SIZE: I labored over whether to get this one or the 17" V7 Professional Laptop Bag for around the same price because the dimensions on that pack read slightly bigger (depending on which source you're getting the dimensions from) and I was concerned my Dell 17R (n7110) 17.3" laptop might not fit since the dimensions of the computer are slightly larger than what the literature says will fit in the padded laptop compartment, but it fits perfectly and even has about an inch to spare on top. A relative has the HP G71 17.3" and that fits perfectly too, so I wouldn't worry about whether your particular 17" will be too big for it.

COMPARTMENTS:I recently started tutoring college students and found myself carting my 17" laptop everywhere, so when I bought a new one a few weeks ago to replace my aging one, I decided I really needed a pack for it and it has a surprising amount of room. It has 4 compartments. One specifically padded for the computer; one behind that for files, a couple of books or whatever. (I can fit 14" legal pads in there no problem along with a text book that I might be using to teach one of my students); the 3rd outer compartment is for wires, chargers, etc. , and then there I is one small wallet/cell phone size compartment on the very outside.

QUALITY: The pack seems to be very well made including the zippers. They are not as heavy duty as you're going to see on good luggage, but they are perfect for this pack. I've had cheap zippers on packs that have broken, but these are of much better quality than those. The loop handle on top also seems plenty sturdy and well sewn, and I have no fear of picking the pack up this way. And I don't know how to explain it, but it makes the computer feel light when you're carrying it and is very comfortable. The padding between your back and the pack is especially good. Is the rest of the padding made so you can really bang it around with the computer inside? No. Someone complained that they were worried it didn't have enough padding if they dropped their pack or when it fell off a table. Seriously? If you're that rough on a laptop, then you need a big padded suitcase for it. Ha! Is it fine if you bump it against things? Yes. This morning I tried to fit my travel coffee mug into the mesh compartment and it was a tight fit, but it fit.

CONS: If I had any small complaint, it's that this outer compartment isn't set up to organize things as much as I expected from the pictures. It's basically just another rather large compartment (which is nice), but has only three small compartments up pretty high that are about 4" deep, and that's it for organizational slots. They are fine for a pair of glasses, a couple of pens, etc. but nothing more.

All in all, great pack and perfect for my needs. I think it's a steal for the price and quality. I can't see how this pack won't last for years. Case Logic VNB-217 Value 17-Inch Laptop Backpack (Black)

As a commuter student, I originally purchased the seemingly most spacious backpack I could find (namely, adidas Murdock Backpack to carry all the things I need for the day). However, after that backpack ripped and my back aches continuously worsened, I decided it was time for a new investment.

This backpack easily holds everything I needed to put in my old one including:

- 17in, 8lb laptop

- ~ 3 textbooks, a binder, folders

- Misc. items (pens, pencils, hand lotion, sunglasses, food, laptop charger, headphones, wallet, umbrella, gloves, etc.)

I have no idea how it all fits so well with room to spare in such a small looking backpack, but I think it's fantastic. Also, it feels like half the weight on my back despite having all the same items in it. With just the laptop and nothing else in it, it feels like there is nothing in it at all. Looks like it's pretty sturdily made too, and I don't see ripping from weight being a problem.

Furthermore, I feel I no longer look like a total tool with a backpack twice the size of myself. ;) In fact, the thin, sleek design and quality of material of this bag are actually quite nice. I highly recommend it.

great, I've been looking for a nice slim backpack to carry my laptop, binders, folders, portable hard drive, card readers, etc.

The part I like most is that it's not ugly. I really appreciate the subtle, clean, design as well as the material used. I don't foresee this wearing much, but I still plan to buy a couple extra so I can use this model for life. Padding is very adequate. After 2 month's daily use, I haven't noticed a thing I'm not happy with.

AND for the price, I imagine the 1 reason not to get this is for size requirement reasons. Great product

I needed something to lug to work and back with a bit more space than my briefcase. Although I see plenty of adults on the street with backpacks these days, I wasn't sure if it was kosher yet in the corporate world. I bought this one mainly on it's looks: I think its clean, subdued styling looks more mature than most packs.

I've been hauling this to work every day for a week now, and it hasn't raised any eyebrows yet, so I feel its lived up to my expectations. It seems fairly well made. I'm not sure how well it'd hold up to heavy usage, but for the kind of light loads I carry, I expect this to last a fairly long time.

The main body is split into two compartments. The one closest to your back is a padded compartment for a laptop. The other is a larger compartment that is big enough to fit my massive 60 oz thermos and a few items to the side of it, though only just. - Laptop Backpack - Notebook Backpack - Economical - Case Logic'

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Swiffer Max Cloth Refills

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I have been using the Max Swiffer for several years and love it. The only problem is finding the refills. I finally ordered online even though more expensive and ordered six boxes so I won't run out for awhile. The swiffer is wide and picks up animal hair beautifully along with the dust we get here in Arizona. I have Travertine floors and can't use most things so this is a life saver. Swiffer Max Refill Cloths for Swiffer/Max Sweeper, 16/Box, 6 Boxes/Carton (PAG37109CT)

I have searched most stores around here for the swiffer max and came up

with 0. so I ordered them on line. It was easy! I tried to go through

the online sales and found one that was a lot less expensive and ordered

4 boxes so that I won't run out for a while. They arrived at the house

in just a few days and I am delighted. No more running around and I probably saved money on the order.'

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Klipsch Image S4 - in-ear, earphones

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CNET recently released their top 5 choices for best earbuds under $100 and so I figured since I already had the V-Moda Vibes (in need of replacing... the 4th broken pair of em) I would buy two other pairs (Klipsch IMAGE S4 In-Ear Enhanced Bass Noise-Isolating Headphone,Ultimate Ears SuperFi 3 Studio Noise Isolating Earphones (Black))and compare the three. CNET had the S4's at the top and after two weeks of solid use I couldn't agree more. Klipsch's buds seem to trump the other two in every way. The S4's cord doesn't conduct sound from rubbing like the Vibes, and isn't perma-kinked like the Ultimate Ears. The S4's are as stylish as the Vibe's though seem to be almost as durable as the rugged Ultimate Ears buds. As far as the sound goes the S4's have slightly tighter bass than the bass heavy (which I like) Vibes and more crisp highs than the Ultimate Ears. So here's the break down in my opinion.

V-MODA Vibe Earbuds - Flashback Chrome

Bass 8.5

Mids 7

High 7

Comfort 9

Durability 5 (one year warranty)

Klipsch IMAGE S4 In-Ear Enhanced Bass Noise-Isolating Headphone

Bass 9.5

Mids 9

Highs 9

Comfort 9

Durability 8? (two year warranty)

Ultimate Ears SuperFi 3 Studio Noise Isolating Earphones (Black)

Bass 6

Mids 8

Highs 8

Comfort 6

Durability 9 Klipsch IMAGE S4 In-Ear Enhanced Bass Noise-Isolating Headphones

For starters I'm going to address several key observations that need to be considered when looking at the Klipsch IMAGE S4 earphones and then tackle my "listening experience".

First: These earphones, from my experience, are possibly one of the best values in electronics today. Not just IEM, not just headphones...all electronics. Does that mean they are THE BEST in ear monitors on the market? No. But they are very, very, very good overall and outstanding once price is factored in. Based just on sound quality, comfort and features, the S4 is a 4 star item...based on that and price it's more than a 5 star. I keep seeing reviews where people are saying these are overrated because they don't stack up against model x, y, z and when you check prices on x, y, z they are four and five times the price of these. Would you expect a $20,000 car to stack up against an $80,000 car? No. But if you found a $20,000 car that stacked up against a $50,000 or $60,000 car you'd be thrilled, right? That's the S4, which is easily the best in ear monitor for under $200. That said, there are a multitude of personal preferences when it comes to earphones and the S4 may or may not meet those preferences as I will discuss later.

Second: Do NOT send these back or be upset with the sound of the S4 if you have not done burn in. For those not familiar with what this is, it means playing music through the earphones at approximately 25% to 50% above your normal listening volume (not while you are listening to them of course) for anywhere from 50 to 80 hours BEFORE using them normally. With dynamic earphones like these it is even more important and the S4 in particular seems to require it; out of the box, my pair sounded tinny with no bass and I was pretty annoyed by that (as have been some others in reviews on this site). However, after doing just 50 hours of burn in, they sound incredible.

Third: Fit will be a problem for some and even those its not a problem for due to size issues, it will be a problem because you have wear these differently than other "normal" earphones. The included eargels are, in my opinion, overly small. Even the large eargel seems a tad undersized and the small double flange and small normal (which seems more like a medium) just fall out. It's not like I have huge ears either as with most earphones there is usually an included size that is too big for me so, while I am able to get a seal with the large, I find it disconcerting that I feel like it might fall out. I attribute this to the patented design and the fact that they need to be inserted not straight in like normal earbuds, but at an upward angle; I am going to order the large double flanged eargels from Klipsch in the future in the hope it will help lock them in, but I am a little frustrated that I have to pony up another $13; they really should have included another $5 or $10 in eargels like they do on their Custom 2.

Listening Impressions:

The S4 is incredibly balanced, which seems to both win it fans and alienate others as it doesn't bias any one aspect of the listening experience; it reproduces the mix of the music as it was done in the studio. If you like large amounts of artificial bass, the S4 is NOT for you as its about realistic reproduction which means, if the track wasn't mixed with a lot of bass or doesn't have any, you won't hear any. Otherwise, if bass is part of the track mix it is plenty powerful.

Instrument definition is outstanding; you can hear the separate percussion instruments and multiple guitar lines. When someone slides their finger up a chord or a singer inhales before a high note, you can hear it. I'm amazed but what I am hearing in my music that I never knew was there before-entire parts and nuances to songs were totally missing with other headphones. Plus, you can HEAR quiet parts...especially at the ends of songs as they fade out. Some reviews speak to the harshness of the upper range with these...but I don't hear it. Maybe I'm just not attuned to that as much, but all I know is that nothing about the music I hear coming out of S4 is "harsh" in any way shape or form.

I listen to a wide variety of music: Classical (Mozart), Jazz (Pat Metheny), Bluegrass and Country (Alison Kraus, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, etc), Classic Rock (Eagles, U2, Boston), Rock (Nickelback, Vertical Horizon, 3 Doors Down, Daughtry) so I can speak to what the S4 is able to do across multiple spectrums of music. While it shines across the board, I feel the S4 is at its best (insofar as sounding MUCH better than the competition) on more complex music. I listened to Tim McGraw's Southern Voice album and Brad Paisley's American Saturday Night album back to back with Nickelback's All the Right Reasons album and Daughtry's Leave this Town album and with the former two, the detailed and intricate instrumentation jumps out of the S4 into your ears in a way I've never heard before. With the latter two, the sound quality is certainly better than others I've listened to...but its not like the "hearing the music for the first time" of the other albums because the musical arrangements are pretty simple and singular (just a lot of guitar, drums and bass all smashed together).

Finally, for a few final recommendations if you choose to purchase the S4:

The tin they come in is a little goofy. If you really want to fit the earphones in it, you have to pull out the padding that is inside or you will crush them. It's compact and its sturdy (more so than an unreinforced zippered case would be) so that is excellent, but its like they needed to make it bigger but didn't out of fear that it would be too bulky.

There have been a multitude of comments about the wires on these in that they seem thin. I agree...they seem a little thin; emphasis on little. Its not like they are the size of fishing line--they're just not fat. I will say this though...the wires, while thin, seem very sturdy. They don't bend in your hand like other lower tier wires do so I don't think breakage will be an issue if you treat them well (as you should if you are paying this much for earphones). Plus the wires are long enough without being too long so that they get tangled in everything. One last thing with the wires: they are really tightly wound in the package and, due to the sturdy material they are made of, they take awhile to naturally straighten out. I would advise you hang them from a safe place at night for a week to hasten that process along.

Finally, though this is not directly related to the earphones themselves, I feel the need to throw out some advice with regards to music quality and the S4. The S4 was specifically engineered for compressed music and it works well with it (whereas higher end phones like even the Klipsch Custom 2 make compressed music loss more evident)...BUT: please, PLEASE, if you have large amounts of music compressed BELOW 160 MP3 or 128 AAC, don't buy these-you are wasting your money. You will not be able to experience the fullness these provide with compressions that high and, in some cases, I found the S4 picked up artifacts in highly compressed music that ruined the listening experience. I had a lot of compressions in my music collection, but when I go these, I re ripped everything I had on CD to 196 AAC with VBR and it's a HUGE difference over 128 MP3 (and a pretty good difference over 128 AAC). I still have a mix of 128 AAC, 160 MP3...but the collection is 80% 196 AAC.

In the end, if you are primarily a compressed music listener (MP3, M4A player, iPod etc) who wants more clarity and definition in your music and you have (or can have) less compressed music files, then the Klipsch IMAGE S4 is, bar none, the best value in ear (and possibly the best value in any headphone) phone on the market today. I would recommend it above ANY other currently retailing under $200 today. - Klipsch S4 - Earphones - In-ear - Earbuds'

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Kodak Easyshare 5300 - inkjet printer ink, all in one printer

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Tried non Kodak ink; and had problems in our Kodak all in one printer. Price one of the more reasonable Ink cartridge's on the market. High quality low price what more do you want. Also very satisfied with the Kodak all in one printer. Kodak Black Ink Cartridge 10B (1163641)

The Kodak Printer came in a few days, was easy to install and I have been very pleased. I have not had it long enough to evaluate the savings with the cheaper ink but I think this will prove to be an added asset. It is a little noisy but this does not bother me. I bought it for home use and do not do a lot of printing but wanted a printer that was better than what I had and particularly, used the less expensive ink. The quality of the photos is excellent - it is hard to tell the original from the copy!!!

I no longer cringe when I see that "low-ink" warning. Thanks to Kodak I can now afford to let my 6 year old daughter print out just about whatever she wants. It is also now worth printing out coupons for groceries...so I not only save money on ink, but now I can take advantage of saving money by printing out coupons! Yay, it's not often you get a product with a win-win!

I hate OEM inks. Even these super savers are ridiculously expensive for what they are. Here we have some black ink. It comes out black. It doesn't last long enough, but none of them do. It's less expensive than other brands, but still WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY overpriced! It's not particularly dark, and it isn't immune to clogging if it's not used frequently, but it is better than the knock off brands you can buy for 1/3rd the price and then deal with the frustration of constant clogs and going through 10 cleaning cycles in order to use them. Printer ink is a necessary evil if you want to print your own photos. If you just need color prints get rid of your inkjet and get a color laser (research cost per print before you buy). If you just need black and white- man forget this nonsense and get a old brother laser with $10 toner that lasts 5000 prints and prints at great quality and hyper speed. If you're using this in an office environment that gets a lot of use- you're in the wrong place and you need someone who knows more than you to help you find the right place. There must be a special place in the afterlife where we all get to flog the OEM ink cartridge manufacturers for the evil pricing schemes. Good luck everyone. - Kodak Easyshare 5300 - Ink Cartridge - All In One Printer - Inkjet Printer Ink'

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Hands Free - adapter, hands free

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This product does not work. I thought I would try it, since it seemed like a great idea. Either the other person cannot hear me, or they hear their own voice very loudly as an echo right after they speak. I tried it on several phones.

When you call the 877# to contact them for a return guess what? No one is every available to take your call - surprise! You have to email them to even get a response. Will let you know how the return procedure goes (if they bother to respond to my email request for a return). Headset Buddy Adapter: 2.5mm Headset to RJ9/RJ10 Phone Jack, 2.5mm to RJ9 Adapter, Not RJ11

I was really excited to receive this product, but was instantly sorry I ordered it due to the fact that it is unusable. Even with out a headphone plugged in, there is a slap back echo for the person on the other line. I tried it on different phones and used different headsets and there was no change.

By the time you factor in shipping, this adapter costs $20. I was expecting a higher quality product and was greatly disappointed.

Ordered 2 of these to test our old 2.5mm headsets with our new phone system that requires RJ9 headset connections. no problems whatsoever....so much cheaper to order these adapters than ordering the amplifiers and headsets from plantronics just for this new phone system.

was skeptical until they got here...now ordering at least 30 more.

I recently picked up this item much in the fashion of the other reviewers. I have an Aastra 6755i desk phone at work. I have been excited (and still am!) to get a headset at a reasonable price that will help me accomplish my goal of being a little bit more productive during the work week.

The Headset Buddy was a total let down.

Like the other reviewers, I could only HEAR but not be HEARD (my teachers in high school would have loved this!) I purchased a Plantronics mono headset to use with the Headset Buddy (Model M214C) and it was a total bust. My excitement turned into disappointment pretty quick.

I'm an optimistic guy, and I figured there were 5 negative reviews and 2 positive at my time of purchase. I thought I might be in the "positive review" club. Needless to say, I have learned my lesson. I would respectfully recommend that you look at another option before TRYING this one. Call your phones manufacturer and find out what they have that will be compatible for SURE. At this point, Ive tied up too much of my valuable time dealing with this mess. I would have much rather paid the extra cash for something that actually MEETS MY NEEDS!

I got 2 of these that a colleague also ordered. His worked, my two didn't, and we use the same office phones. Headset Buddy had no answers and just gave me my money back. That didn't help, since I then had a useless headset and amp. So I had to actually rewire this thing to get it to work. I think the vendor switched what they supply for this part number between the time my colleague and I bought it. Stay away.

The product works fine for a 2.5mm headset. I was intially worried that the cord would be too loose and disconnect, but I have had this product for about 2 months now without any issues. I have had no complaints from the other end about poor sound quality, and I have had no issues as well.

I used this cord with the Plantronics M210C (Only $10) and a Shoretel 230 phone and have no problems with the cord whatsoever.

I ordered one of these in order to have hands free conversations and to do dictations from any regular phone. I replaced the handset with this jack and a headset. The sound was good but no one could hear me speaking. - Mike H. - Adapter - Hands Free'

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Home Office - printer cable, belkin

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Psst... A little secret - part # F3U133-06 is now a Belkin Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) cable and is backwards compatible with USB 1.x devices. This makes the price that Amazon.com offers even more amazing (thanks Amazon)! Purchase this for most USB devices (1.x or 2.0) and if you ever upgrade to a 2.0 device later you won't have to buy an additional cable. You also get the exceptional quality of a Belkin product, so you know it will work the first time. Belkin F3U133-06 Pro Series Hi-Speed USB Cable (Six-Feet)

Best Buy wants (dollar amount) plus tax for this exact cable. The ONLY difference in the Belkin USB cable at the Best Buy store is the "24K gold-plated connectors and contacts for optimum conductivity" which I assure you will NOT be measurable or noticeable with a six foot USB cable anyway. They have consumers at their mercy and know that people buying a printer or other USB device need that cable today and don't want to wait to order it by mail.That said, thank God for Amazon.com and Amazon's customer reviews!! I have saved a bundle and avoided a LOT of frustration due to reader's valuable comments on products rather than relying on the more biased commercial reviews.

I had to buy a printer cable for my Epson 890. When I priced around, this could not be beat. WILL NOT WORK WITH PARALLEL PORT ONLY COMPUTERS For the person that had a previous review, this is a cable that will only work on a printer that has a USB outlet. This is not for printers that are strictly parallel port hook ups. ENDS FOR PRINTER AND COMPUTER DIFFERENT The USB end that is for the printer if you look in the photo, is the small end to the left. It is only about 3/16" wide and shorter than that. The USB end for the computer is the big end to the right in the picture(about 3/8" wide and shorter than that). MANY USB PRINTERS HAVE BOTH USB AND PARALLEL PORT CONNECTIONS Many USB printers have both a parallel port cable connection as well. That is one of those huge flat type ones (roughly 2" wide). This may sound simple for all you computer experts out there, but with the plentitude of this type of cable or that, it can get very confusing.Great buy.

The product description doesn't state this, but this is a USB 2.0 cable meaning you get access to all the extra speed USB 2.0 offers. It's also backward compatible with USB 1.0. The cable is dark grey (it matches the 2004 model Dells nicely), very sturdy, and has a great solid connection when plugged in. The price is low, the quality is not. This is an excellent value.

I do not really know what to say about this item except that it is a cable. Yep it is!!! :o)However, when I bought my printer, I didn't know the USB cable didn't come with it (Mister salesperson at Sears didn't feel obligated to tell me I guess!!), so I had to find one. After looking around I found out that Belkin was the most famous and reliable brand for computer cables, and others... Brand doesn't make a big difference for me usually, but as far as electronics are concerned I want to be able to get the best, so I went for Belkin... The Belkin website didn't really offer the best price (I wouldn't have thought so!!). However, Amazon did!!I've had the cable for about 2 months... I actually forgot about it because I never had any problems with it. The connection between the printer and my computer was done right away, without ANY problems.I would definitely go for Belkin again if I needed to.

Okay, since most of the printers don't come with cables any longer, you always need to purchase one separately. A "regular" printer cable can cost around $20 and it can be difficult to plug and unplug correctly without breaking one or more of those tiny prongs. So a USB cable is a great solution. It costs less and it's easy to plug and unplug, especially if your computer has front-mounted USB ports. I bought this one for my new HP LaserJet 1012 Printer and it works just fine. For this price, it's a great bargain.

This is a good USB cable. It is compatible with both USB 1.0 and 2.0 ports. It is long enough to give great flexibility with arraging whatever it needs to be connected to. The price is extremely good (even though amazon.com changes it every now and then) for this cable. It is way more expensive in stores. And getting a Belkin product for such a low price is excellent. This is totally worth the money, and is a great buy if you need a USB cable.

ok i bought this cable a month before i bought my new Canon S820 printer. I just got the printer today but need to let it sit for a day before opening it because the 7 degree temp. when ever you buy computer & componets they should be at room temputure before using. Now belkin is a well respected name in computer cables so just price counted. One important fact others failed to point out is that this cable is UBS 2.0 - 1.0 ready. Make sure anything USB you buy from cable to hubs are usb 2.0 because all new computers are usb 2.0. A USB 2.0 cable & hub can be used on USB 1.0-1.1 but not vice versia. YOu can't use a USB 1.0 cable to hook up to a USB 2.0 device. The speed is much different.

I had tried a cheaper cable for my UBS connection but it didn't work for me so I thought I'd give this one a try. I found this brand to work especially well for me. I bought a new printer to use exclusively for photos and I still wanted to use my other printer for everything else. I needed a UBS cable and this one worked perfectly. I would recommend it for anyone needing a UBS connection.

This is an exceptional buy for under seven dollars! (this currently retails between $20 - $25 at local electronic stores) Although you can buy generic for a few dollars cheaper, you are guaranteed quality and a lifetime warranty through Belkin.Now to the product - This is a 6' USB 2.0 (A plug/B plug) device cable. It is both Windows and Macintosh compatible. I found 6' to be an adequate length for the reach from the device(e.g. printer, scanner, etc) to the back of the computer/hub. They do have longer cables available though. Note that your device must have USB support(as most now do). However, the device doesn't have to be USB2.0 as the cable is backward compatible. - Printer Cable - Belkin - Usb - Cable'

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Geocaching - geocaching, pen

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I have had one of these for a little over a year now and it has been quite handy. I wanted a pen just to keep on my keychain for a long time but couldn't find a good one, until I saw this one. It looked a little big for what I originally wanted but really ended up being fine.

The pen is of high quality construction, although I don't go hiking with it or anything. The cap stays very firmly in place (it has to, that is what the key ring goes through). The pen has never come out of the cap on its own in my pocket or anything. I don't use the caribeaner or the string that came with it so no comment on those, I just threw them away.

The writing with this is very smooth and it writes on those slick receipts from restaurants that some pens have trouble on, and on ones with some grease on it. Also it writes on various other surfaces I have tried it on without problems.

As another reviewer said, the pen itself can become unscrewed. I had it happen to me once not long after I got it, I took my keys out of my pocket and the pen was very loose. I just tightened it back up, and every once in a while check just to make sure it's still tightly screwed on there. If you check it when you first get it, and then again every month or so depending on how much you carry it around, you should be just fine.

Also, the pen including cap is 3 and 7/8 inches.

Overall a very excellent pen! Fisher Space Pen, Trekker Space Pen, Matte Black (SC725B)

As an avid geocacher, I needed a writing instrument that would handle any logbook, regardless of its condition, and regardless of what rock I was crouched under or tree I was hanging from. I've *never* missed a find because I couldn't sign the log, even one that was covered in tree sap!

Being a geocacher, I wanted a handy pen that would write in all situations encountered in this sport/hobby; i.e. wet, dirty, crumpled paper, etc. Daughter gave me this pen for Christmas which I had on my wishlist. The pen performed well in needed conditions hooked onto a accompanying lanyard BUT it had the unfortunate habit of unscrewing itself where a refill could be inserted as I hiked. I was constantly having to check and tighten the the pen to keep it from coming apart. And, finally, last week when searching for a particularly stubbornly hidden cache, I did not notice until I arrived home that the pen had come apart and the writing part of it was gone. Rather expensive pen to last only 2 months!

Like all fisher space, this is a fantastic pen. I mainly bought this because i was tired of losing pens, So i bought this one to conveniently hook up to my keychain.

I currently use and still recommend the bullet variety 400BCL(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ZQB4M).

+ This one, (the Trekker) comes with a nice grip and

+ love the keyring to clip on to my key-chain

- It's a pretty short or small pen.So when you being to write,if the space between the tip of your thumb and the seating position on the top of your wrist is more, this pen can be difficult to write with. In the case of the bullet, if you plug the cap at the bottom of the pen, the effective length increases, so this issue is avoided there

+ Otherwise, in terms of build and writing this pen as great as every other fisher space.

So if you have large palms in general, you should probably go with the bullet variety.

I used the included keyring on this pen to permanently mount the pen cap to my wallet (a Maxpedition Micro cordura wallet). I threaded the keyring through the cordura, and now the pen lies attached in the center of the bifold wallet, becoming something of a "hinge" in the middle that the wallet wraps around. I absolutely love it.

This pen is always there in my wallet, my emergency pen. Like alot of people these days, I use my iPhone (Blackberry/Droid) as a substitute pen, and have little use for pens these days. Prior to getting this pen I would occasionally throw a pen in a pocket when needed and usually have their caps come off and ruin my shirt or pant! Or go through the laundry and ruin several shirts and pants! I tried carrying an expensive pen in my pocket in an attempt to be cultured and cool, but lost it in less than a week. None of these things are issues anymore. I don't lose the spacepen because the pen cap is permanently attached to the wallet. I don't set the pen or wallet down in usage, I reattach the pen and put the wallet away when done. And I've yet to "wash" my wallet accidentally. Win.. Win.. Win!

I am very happy to have purchased this pen and recommend this setup to anyone with a similar wallet or pen problems!

I started out with this on my keychain, and it was helpful. I recently however hooked the keychain on the pen to a 3x5 spiral bound notebook and the whole thing lives in my pants pocket. It's really handy for capturing your to-do list as it changes. I have had no problems with the pen separating from the cap. Then again, I keep it attached to things that live in my pocket rather than leaving it hanging out where it can fall out.

It's small enough that I don't notice it in my pocket, but big enough that small notes are comfortable to write.

I often find myself needing a pen, and wanted one for my keyring or wallet, which I always carry. I couldn't find a pen that looked feasible for my wallet, so I initially bought this for about $15. As other reviewers have said, it's of high quality construction, and includes a handy neck string and carabiner, but which I didn't need.

The lid comes with a small keyring attached. I first removed this and tried to put the lid directly onto my own keyring in order to shorten its length in my pocket and hanging down from the ignition when I drive, but no go--the hole is simply too small for my keyring to fit. So I had to live with the extra couple centimeters.

It felt a little short in my hand for writing with, but since its purpose was to be compact, I got used to that.

As others experienced, I also found it coming unscrewed several times, approximately once a week, in my pocket. I wasn't able to solve that problem, though, due to another issue.

I lost the pen within three weeks; it took a good deal of force to snap the barrel into the lid, and I must not have snapped it in completely on that occasion. So I bought a box of Pentel BK91MNC-C Pentel Mini R.S.V.P. Stick Ballpoint Pen, Translucent Brl, Blue Ink, Med Pt, Box of 12 for $9. They're even longer, and the end comes unscrewed too, but I solved that with Scotch tape. These don't snap any more tightly than most pens, but in six months I've never lost one because of a loose lid.

If anyone finds a better keyring pen, post a comment!

Pros:

* high quality, durable pen

* various attachment options

* looks and feels good

Cons:

* comes unscrewed

* extra-tight lid is hard to snap in (that's how I lost it)

* too short to write comfortably

* doesn't write smoothly compared to other ball points

If you need a highly durable pen or one for use in extreme circumstances, this is probably great. For a keyring pen in everyday circumstances, I haven't bought one again. - Pen - Geocaching - Space Pen'

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Lg - wireless network

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These glasses serve a purpose. The make 3D movies, 3D.

When I put them on, I see 3D images. So they work!

Also, I wear glasses, as does my son. They fit nicely above the prescription glasses, so that's a plus!

Each pair also comes with a cleaning cloth to help keep them clean.

I have about 12 pair. LG AG-F210 Cinema 3D Glasses for 2011 LG 3D LED HDTVs (2-Pack)

Nice and light, and still work great. I'd like them to have a little better "build". They feel a little cheap but they are only $15 and I got 10 pairs free with my new LG 3D TV. There are 2 sets of glasses in each box.

Glasses work well using LG's 2D to 3D conversion. Still haven't used with a native 3D video, but looking forward to it when I get a 3D player (I'll update when I do-around Thanksgiving or Christmas I expect). They are light and comfortable and a great price so that many friends can come over and enjoy the experience together, Thanks LG!

When 3D tv's first started to show up in stores, I was not impressed mainly because one had to wear active glasses to enjoy the 3D experience. These glasses run on rechargeable batteries, and cost over fifty dollars. Anyone watching had to be inline with the infrared beam emitted from the tv, if you turn away the glasses go dark, very annoying. So when I heard about LG's passive 3D technology, I ran to the store. I was amazed by the 3D picture, and very happy that the glasses were polarized just like the ones you get in movie theaters. These LG cinema glasses are light weight and very comfortable. They come two in a box with a pouch to store them in, and a cleaning cloth. Most importantly is the cost, for the same money you can have 10 pairs of polarized glasses to one pair of active glasses.

Pros. Light weight-inexpensive-no battery- no flicker

Cons. None - Wireless Network'

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