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Apple 5th Generation 8GB iPod Nano - Black (MC031LL/A)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
 Fantastic upgrade to an already great product, November 1, 2009
I started my iPod ownership with a 16GB iPod Nano 4th Generation. Having never owned an iPod before, I was surprised how much I came to love this little thing.
In the middle of September, I was gifted a brand new iPod 5th Generation. Here's what's new...
1. Screen is about 1/4 inch longer
2. Pedometer feature
3. FM radio tuner (headphones act as the antenna)
4. Built-in speaker for music playback (acceptable, not great quality)
5. Video camera with ability to add video effects
I've owned the new one for a little over a month now, and it has become a constant companion. It's great to have a mini video camera on hand at all times, and I've found all kinds of excuses to listen to new music. The FM radio tuner is a nice addition, though the controls through the click-wheel will take some getting used to. A nice feature of the tuner is the ability to tag a song you're listening to in order to look it up on iTunes later.
All in all, a nice package. Worthwhile to upgrade your existing Nano, and a great entry for the first-time iPod owner.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
For back pain sufferers, this is a welcome relief., April 29, 2009
I suffer from a herniated disk, and my boss (excellent dude he is) ordered this chair to help alleviate some of my pain.
There is some light assembly required. Provided you played with Lego's as a kid, you'll have no problem putting this together. It even came with the tool needed to screw the bolts in. I took me and the über Boss 5 minutes to assemble.
It looks unusual but is very comfortable. Provided you adjust it correctly, you will be forced to sit in a correct position. You will feel the difference within a day or two.
My only complaint is that I wish the knee pad were wider. As it is the pad is only about 18 inches wide, and I have a tendancy to sit with my knees splayed out.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
 A good phone with a weird quirk..., March 2, 2009
I bought this set a couple months back and overall, I've been pleased with them. They're lightweight, compact, good sound and a reasonable speakerphone via the handset. I like that the second phone doesn't require it's own phone line, so that really opened up where I could set it up.
The quirk is that every now and then, when a call is coming in, I'll go to pick up the handset and see that the display says "Searching". Apparently it's searching for a signal. This lasts about 3 or 4 seconds, then it acquires the signal and can be answered like normal.
With that in mind, and with 20/20 hindsight, I'd probably not buy these again. But I've got them now and they work, even though they have minds of their own on occasion. I'll need another phone for a home office, and I'll look at another brand for that one.
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Very comfortable fit, March 2, 2009
Well, my trusted Jabra BT2010 went for a ride in the washing machine and stopped working. (While I gave that one a good review, if it had survived a water soaking and 1100rpm spin cycle, I'd be über-impressed.) So off to Target I went to pick up another inexpensive Bluetooth headset.
Pairing with the phone was a cinch, no problem at all. The fit on this thing is FAR BETTER than it was with the above mentioned headset. The earpiece is a little smaller and actually sits inside the ear canal. And the ear loop, which is a little larger and more visually obtrusive than other models (I don't really care, I'm not out to make a fashion statement), holds this thing firmly in place and can swing to accommodate left or right handed wearing. I've found no need to readjust the fit after I put it in.
The sound quality is good, so long as the phone is on the same side of your body as the earpiece. If you wear the set in the right ear but keep the phone in your left pocket, you're going to get a lot of static. Easily overcome though.
It has independent volume controls and a multi-function button that turns it on and off, picks up or ends a call, redials the last number, or activates the voice dialing.
I'm very pleased with this one. I just need to remember to take it out of my pockets and keep it out of the washing machine.
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Jabra BT2010 Bluetooth Headset - Black
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Very nice headset to start off with, February 19, 2009
After having used the Jabra BT2040, this one was a vast improvement. Better sound, seperate volume controls that augment those of the handheld, and a lighter weight.
Still a little odd fitting in my ear though. I found myself adjusting it a lot. Jabra uses some pretty large ear-buds.
The only real gripe I can come up with is that the plastic skin is really thin and soft. I tend to take the headset off when I'm not driving as I don't need (nor am I important or self-absorbed enough) to wear this thing in the grocery store. I just toss it in my pocket along with my keys and cell phone. The cell phone fared well against the keys, but the headset looks like it got sand-blasted.
Worth the price. Good sound, ok fit, easy to pair with the phone.
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Virgin Mobile Flare Pay-As-You-Go Cell Phone by LG
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Great value for infrequent cell phone users, February 18, 2009
For thirty bucks, this phone is hard to beat. A nice, compact size, Bluetooth capable, good sound quality, and it doesn't have the "toy-ish" look and feel of some cell phones in this price range.
The first few days left me very unimpressed with the battery life, but it does improve greatly after a few charge/discharge cycles. My phone can now go for about three to four days without charging and minimal use.
These "Pay as you go" phones are best suited to those who infrequently need a cell phone and don't want to be locked into a contracted service plan. If you're a cell phone warrior, you're better off getting into a service plan with a larger provider.
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Jabra Bluetooth Headset - BT2040
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Good sound quality, but..., February 18, 2009
I bought this as my first Bluetooth headset to see if I'd really have much need for it. It paired up with the phone without issue, has decent sound quality, and people reported that they were able to hear me just fine.
There is no volume control on the headset itself, just a single multi-function button that allows you to turn it on and off, redial the last number, activate voice dialing, or discontinue a call.
For the price, it's hard to beat. However, you'd quickly blow enough money on batteries to justify spending about ten dollars more for a model with rechargable batteries.
And since this one uses a single AAAA battery (which despite what some have said, aren't that hard to find), it does weigh a little more. I found myself readjusting the headset frequently due to it sagging in my ear.
Overall, not a bad headset. But for convenience sake, spend a little extra and get one with a built-in rechargable battery.
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