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"The complete integration of the DB2 database with the IBM i operating system is a major advantage of the SAP solution. With DB2 on i, there's literally nothing to do! We don't have to mess around with table spaces and optimization as we would with other databases. This helps to keep our operational costs low. " - Joel Kienlen, Infrastructure Manager, Knauf
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Knauf is a multinational manufacturer of building materials and construction systems. In total, the company employs 23,000 people across more than 150 production sites in 40 countries. Its Wolfgantzen site in France acts as the headquarters for Knauf la Rhénane operations, and also controls the group's global activities across injection molding and molded parts. The data center in Wolfgantzen, one of the most important for the group, supports 700 SAP users worldwide on SAP ERP.
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With growing business operations on three continents and users in multiple time zones to support, Knauf needed to ensure round-the-clock availability for its business-critical SAP applications. The existing dual-site IT infrastructure enabled the company to fail over production systems from the primary to the backup site but with a delay of at least three hours. Knauf wanted to reduce the potential downtime for planned or unplanned outages to less than one hour.
Knauf upgraded from two IBM System i5 570 servers to two IBM Power 560 servers based on IBM POWER6 technology, and mirrored the internal disks on the IBM Power 560 servers using IBM iCluster technology for operational resilience. The entire SAP software solution – basis, IBM DB2 databases and applications – runs on the IBM Power Systems platform, while auxiliary business applications run on IBM BladeCenter servers.
Moving to the IBM Power 560 servers with IBM POWER6 processors has cut response times for SAP users to just 50 percent of the previous level, enabling greater efficiency, productivity and business responsiveness. The solution has significantly reduced infrastructure complexity and costs. IBM iCluster technology provides real-time replication of SAP data from the production to the backup environment, and enables Knauf to fail over within just 30 minutes.
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Established in 1932, Knauf is a multinational manufacturer of building materials and construction systems. In total, the company employs 23,000 people across more than 150 production sites in 40 countries, generating more than EUR 5 billion in annual turnover. Its Wolfgantzen site in France acts as the headquarters for Knauf la Rhénane operations, and also controls the group's global activities across injection molding and molded parts. The data center in Wolfgantzen, one of the most important for the group, supports 700 SAP users worldwide on SAP ERP.
Knauf is continuing to expand its international footprint, opening new production and sales sites across the world. For the Wolfgantzen site, the requirement to support a growing number of operations across three continents translated into a higher demand for availability for the business-critical SAP applications. With hundreds of users across multiple different time zones to support, there was a significantly smaller window for planned downtime and much less tolerance for unplanned downtime. For example, in some countries in which Knauf operates, Sunday is a normal working day - making it impractical to schedule system updates or application enhancements on what would be a non-working day in France.
Seeking simplification
The existing dual-site IT infrastructure enabled the company to fail over production systems from the primary to the backup site, but enforced a delay of at least three hours while the systems were restarted. Knauf needed to reduce the potential downtime for planned or unplanned outages, and set a target failover time of less than one hour.
Joel Kienlen, Infrastructure Manager, comments: "In finding a new solution that would reduce potential downtime, we also wanted to get more processing power and faster response times for our SAP applications, even while using less energy. In addition, we wanted a simplified infrastructure that would be easier and less costly to operate."
The existing Knauf infrastructure at Wolfgantzen was based on two IBM System i5 570 servers with IBM POWER5 processors, running IBM i5/OS. The production environment for the SAP applications was running entirely on an i5 570 with 12 active processors, while the backup/disaster recovery machine - located in a second data center - had eight active processors. Data storage was handled on two mirrored IBM System Storage DS8100 devices, one in each data center, with an IBM tape library in the secondary site for data archive. The company also has an IBM BladeCenter solution with an IBM System Storage DS4800 in each of the two sites, running "bolt-on" applications that supplement the SAP systems, covering functions such as fax, Electronic Data Interchange and transportation management. This secondary environment was not within the scope of the planned upgrade.
High-speed failover
Convinced by the long-term roadmap for IBM i and IBM Power Systems, Knauf elected to replace its existing i5 570 servers with two new IBM Power 560 servers with IBM POWER6 processors (12 activated out of a total of 16 on the production server, and two activated out of 16 on the backup/DR machine).
The major change for us was the ability to go from two servers and two storage arrays to just two servers," says Joel Kienlen. "By moving entirely to internal disks in the IBM Power 560 servers, we were able to make the storage architecture technically simpler and more elegant. What's more, the new mirroring technology based on iCluster enables us to recover our production systems much faster - typically within just 30 minutes."
With iCluster on the IBM Power 560 servers, Knauf can replicate SAP data in real time, and no longer needs to spend time and effort configuring the backup server to take over in the event of downtime on the production server.
Says Joel Kienlen, "iCluster provides a perfect fit with SAP software, enabling us to fail over production faster and more easily in the event of any kind of problem or to allow us to perform routine maintenance on the production server. We now have better assurance of high availability for our SAP environment, helping to keep important business systems available for our 700 SAP users worldwide."
He adds, "The quality of the POWER6 technology was an important factor in our decision, as was the strength of our relationship with IBM, who provide a very attentive service. Of course, we did not really consider any alternatives to the IBM i operating system. We have been using it for a number of years now, building up valuable internal skills and experience, and we find it to be a very stable platform with limited requirements for maintenance."
The combination of newer, faster POWER6 processors, operating system enhancements and the move to internal disks has delivered a significant boost in performance: response times for SAP applications have been cut in half.
Global consistency
Knauf has been running SAP ERP applications on the IBM i platform for almost ten years, using a broad scope of functionality across sales and distribution management, production, finance and accounting, controlling, warehouse management, materials management and project planning
Prior to using SAP, the company had relied on a variety of internally developed systems, also running on IBM i. As the company grew internationally, it became clear that the cost of adapting these home-grown applications to meet local needs in multiple different countries would be prohibitively expensive and time-consuming. Says Joel Kienlen, "Choosing SAP ERP meant we could quickly roll out our existing business process flows and best practices regardless of the country, language or local legal framework. That's not something you can realistically do with an internal solution - after all, our core business is not software development!"
With SAP ERP, Knauf can deploy standardized systems and processes in each new country in which it operates, speeding time to market and reducing costs. Equally, the use of a single, global ERP solution makes it fast and easy for senior management to access consolidated financial figures.
More important, a common set of templates and tools for managing all business processes ensures consistency and efficiency across Knauf's global operations. Employees can share information, knowledge and best practices more easily, and customers can be sure of the same high standards of service wherever they choose to engage with Knauf.
Hands-off solution
To further assure high availability for its business-critical SAP environment, Knauf signed a new Enhanced Technical Support contract with IBM Global Technology Services, providing comprehensive maintenance and technical support across IBM hardware and software. IBM Global Technology Services provides regular firmware updates to avoid compatibility issues, and provides a highly responsive service, delivering support within 30 minutes of an issue being raised.
Says Joel Kienlen, "The technical support from IBM is good both for preventing future problems and curing existing ones. The IBM team are highly skilled people and provide a good level of service. In general terms, we're very satisfied with the new IBM Power Systems environment; availability and performance were already high on the servers we replaced. The new POWER6 servers build on that, giving us more processing power and better response times with the same security and reliability we have always had from
IBM i."
He adds: "The complete integration of the DB2 database with the IBM i operating system is a major advantage of the SAP solution. With DB2 on i, there's literally nothing to do! We don't have to mess around with table spaces and optimization as we would with other databases. This helps to keep our operational costs low."
Smooth, efficient, cost-effective
The move to SAP applications on IBM Power 560 servers with iCluster has created a simpler and more manageable infrastructure at Knauf. In particular, the increased technical simplicity will translate into lower long-term operational costs and reduced demands on technicians. With SAP ERP running on software-replicated IBM Power Systems servers, Knauf has a highly reliable, high-performing yet low-cost platform for consistent global business operations. What's more, the solution enabled it to remove a costly tier of storage from its infrastructure, for significant long-term reductions in both capital and operational expenditure.
Joel Kienlen concludes: "The adoption of POWER6 technology and iCluster ran very smoothly, and we are pleased with the performance and efficiency of the IBM Power 560 servers for the SAP applications. The increased performance for our SAP users on IBM i is a significant benefit, and the greater speed and ease of moving to the backup server gives us greater assurance of business continuity."
Products and services used
IBM products and services that were used in this case study.
Power 560 Express, Power Systems, Power Systems running i
IBM iCluster for i, IBM i, DB2 for i5/OS
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IBM i
GTS Technical Support Services: Hardware Maintenance, GTS Technical Support Services: Software Support, IBM-SAP Alliance
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In June Human Rights Watch (HRW) [advocacy website] demanded [JURIST report] that the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan [official website] publicly disclose the reason for bringing new charges against a group of labor activists and an oil worker who participated in the December unrest. The committee charged them with "calling for the forcible overthrow of the constitutional order." Earlier that month a court in the country sentenced [JURIST report] 13 out of 37 defendants to between three and seven years of imprisonment for their participation in the December unrest. Sixteen of the remaining defendants faced conditional sentences [BBC report] while five defendants were given amnesty and three were acquitted. During the trial, relatives of defendants threw bottles at the judge, claiming that the defendants were subject to torture during the investigation. Five police officers were sentenced for abuse of power for using excessive force and violence against defendants. Officials, however, claim that they acted out of self-defense. Kazakhstan has been criticized for its failure to comply with international human rights standards. In April, 47 individuals were sentenced [JURIST report] to 15 years imprisonment for their involvement in terrorist attacks and financing extremist activities. However, the trial and information pertaining to it were not entirely accessible to the public, and the lack of transparency has raised concerns of possible human rights violations. In October, Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev [official website, in Kazakh; BBC profile] signed [JURIST report] into law a bill dissolving religious organizations and requiring re-registration. This new bill and its endorsement by the president drew a number of criticisms that the law unnecessarily limits the freedom of religion. The president's signing came after the country's parliament approved [JURIST report] the bill few weeks earlier. In April of last year, the president also fired [JURIST report] six supreme court justices for corruption.
The investor plaintiffs in the case maintain that BOA is liable to investors for billions of dollars in repurchase claims as a result of the alleged breaches, and that the BOA misled investors about the magnitude of repurchase claims BOA faced, and so the shareholders claim they were misled into purchasing BOA stock in 2009 and 2010. In 2009 the US Treasury Department [official website] issued a series of rules to restrict executive compensation [JURIST report] for firms that had accepted special assistance from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) [text]. As such, BOA executives had a strong motivation to repay the $45 billion in federal bailout funds the bank had borrowed, but they could not raise capital through issuance of BOA stock because BOA had already issued all the shares of common stock authorized under its certificate of incorporation. Instead BOA offered Common Equivalent Securities, which would convert into BOA common stock upon shareholder approval of an amendment to BOA's certificate of incorporation. While the amendment was approved and the securities converted to BOA stock, the plaintiffs claim executives concealed BOA's reliance on MERS and its exposure to billions of dollars in repurchase claims to ensure the offering's success, enabling repayment of the TARP funds and freeing the company from the federally imposed executive pay restrictions. In December BOA reached a $315 million settlement of claims brought by investors alleging they were misled with respect to mortgage-backed investments, and a $335 million settlement [JURIST reports] with the Department of Justice, relating to discriminatory lending practices. In June 2011 BOA announced an $8.5 billion settlement [JURIST report] agreement arising from claims that it had sold bad securities that contributed to the housing market collapse.
Russia has been criticized recently for controversial legislation. The Duma on Wednesday approved [JURIST report] the third reading of a controversial Internet regulation bill. The online encyclopedia Wikipedia had shut down its site [JURIST report] on Tuesday in a one-day protest of the legislation, which it said in an article "may become the basis for real censorship on the internet." In June Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law [JURIST report] a controversial bill which greatly increases penalties for protesters who violate demonstration regulations. In May prominent Russian gay rights activist Nikolai Alekeyev became the first to be convicted [JURIST report] under a St. Petersburg city ordinance that prohibits the spreading "homosexual propaganda" to minors. People who oppose the new law, which was introduced in November and signed into law [JURIST reports] in April, claim it will prevent gay rights groups from being able to assemble in public.
Tymoshenko is currently facing additional charges of tax evasion. On Tuesday, a Ukrainian court ruled that the tax evasion trial would be delayed [JURIST report] until July 23 due to Tymoshenko's inability to attend for health reasons. The court had previously postponed a hearing [JURIST report] in that trial and ordered Tymoshenko to be seen by a court-appointed doctor in June after she again failed to appear in court due to health concerns. Tymoshenko is reportedly suffering from a spinal condition which causes her debilitating pain. Earlier that month, the ECHR ended an investigation [JURIST report] into the health care conditions of Tymoshenko, finding that the Ukrainian government provided her with adequate care. She previously alleged that prison guards were beating her [press release, in Ukrainian], and refused to be treated [JURIST report] by prison doctors for back problems, believing they were under the direction of political rival President Viktor Yanukovych. Tymoshenko has already been sentenced to seven years in prison on corruption charges. Ukrainian prosecutors have also indicated that she will face charges [JURIST report] in a 1996 contract killing.
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Europe's permanent bailout fund will succeed the temporary European Financial Stability Facility [Bloomberg report], which was used to provide emergency loans to Ireland and Portugal and a second bailout to Greece. This week German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble [official profile, in German] defended the €500 billion (US $632 billion) ESM [materials, PDF] before the country's Federal Constitutional Court [official website, in German], warning [JURIST report] that a court decision postponing signing the pact could lead to significant loss of confidence in the euro area and larger financial instability beyond German markets. The court announced last week that it would hear the challenge to the ESM [JURIST report], at the same time advising German President Joachim Gauck [BBC profile] to refrain from signing the legislation until the challenge to the ESM is reviewed and decided.
Iraq's human rights record has continued to face criticism, even after the dictatorship that marked persistent violence in Iraq ended. In May the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) [official website] reported [JURIST report; text, PDF] that Iraq's human rights situation remains fragile. One of the areas that has been identified is the weakness in rule of law and in administration of due process and fair trials. UNAMI discovered that most of the detainees who were accused of being members of the Ba'ath Party [BBC backgrounder; JURIST news archive] and being involved in terrorist activities are without legal representation. Moreover, it was reported that most of them were subject to threats, abuse and mistreatment. Earlier in May HRW reported that mass arrests and incommunicado detentions [JURIST report] continue in Baghdad's prison that was planned to be closed. In 2011, UNAMI and the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) [official website] reported that human rights violations continue [JURIST report] in several regions of Iraq. Law enforcement and the judiciary system has remained weak while torture and abuse of detainees persisted within prison walls. Similar findings were made several months earlier by Amnesty International [advocacy website] in its report [text, PDF] revealing that governmental authorities shot and killed protesters [JURIST report] while detaining and torturing political activists. In 2010, it also reported [JURIST report] on the government's unlawful arrests and tortures against thousands of detainees.
Mladic's trial has been making slow progress after being postponed numerous times. On Monday the ICTY resumed [JURIST report] the trial with the testimony of witness Elvedin Pasic, who was a juvenile at the time of the Bosnian civil war [JURIST news archive] in the 1990s. Last month the ICTY postponed the trial after suspending proceedings [JURIST reports] due to an error in disclosing documents to the defense lawyers. The trial had been already postponed indefinitely [JURIST report] in May due to allegations of prosecutorial misconduct related to evidence disclosure. Judge Alphons Orie adjourned the trial to allow the defense lawyers more time to consider the evidence the prosecution will present. Earlier that month, chief prosecutor of the ICTY had told reporters that he believes Mladic is mentally and physically fit to stand trial [JURIST report]. The ICTY had ordered [JURIST report] a medical examination for Mladic after he missed a hearing before the court a week earlier. His first appearance [JURIST report] before the ICTY was in June of last year when he contested charges against him while simultaneously asking for more time to review them. A day after, during his second appearance [JURIST report], Mladic refused to enter a plea without lawyers of his choice representing him and he was removed from the court for disrupting the proceedings.
Despite the success of a peaceful presidential election, Egypt has faced continued political turmoil since the overthrow of former president Hosni Mubarak last year. Last week, Morsi issued a decree appointing a fact-finding committee to investigate the deaths of protesters [JURIST report] in last year's demonstrations. A court in June struck down [JURIST report] a government decree that restored broad arrest powers to Egyptian military officials. Last week, a former candidate in Egypt's presidential election and several non-government organizations filed a lawsuit challenging Egypt's interim constitution [JURIST report], alleging it gives the Egyptian military unlimited power. Days before it's dissolution, the Egyptian parliament elected a new constitutional council after lawmakers finally reached an agreement [JURIST reports] on the political composition of the council. Egypt's Supreme Administrative Court in April effectively suspended [JURIST report] the work of the 100-member council responsible for drafting the country's new constitution after ruling in favor of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the formation of the panel.
The country's judiciary has been in conflict with the executive branch since political leaders have rejected the court's order to investigate into the president's alleged corruption practices. The court had ordered [JURIST report] the new prime minister in late June to investigate the corruption allegations against the president. Ashraf, however, has argued that president is immune from prosecution under the country's constitution. The court in response claimed that no one is above the law and thus, the investigation against the president should proceed. During the same month, a Pakistani court ordered [JURIST report] the arrest of Makhdoom Shahabuddin [BBC profile], a former health minister from Punjab Province and the nominee for the country's then-vacant prime minister position for allegations that he was involved in irregularities in the amount of the controlled drug Ephedrine circulating within the country during his tenure as health minister. The arrest order was issued the same day the president nominated Shahabuddin to fill the position of former prime minister Gilani who was disqualified two days earlier from being a member of Parliament since his April contempt conviction [JURIST reports]. He was convicted of contempt because he refused to open an investigation against the president.
This is the latest development in the ongoing reproductive rights controversy [JURIST backgrounder]. Last week, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt appealed a ruling [JURIST report] by a district court judge that held that an abortion ultrasound bill is unconstitutional. Earlier last month, Louisiana Governor Bob Jindal signed a bill increasing abortion restrictions in the state [JURIST report]. In May, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a bill allowing pharmacists to refuse to dispense drugs [JURIST report] that they "reasonably believe" might result in the termination of a pregnancy. Earlier that month, a judge for the District Court of Oklahoma County ruled [JURIST report] that a law restricting how doctors may use abortion-inducing drugs to treat patients was a violation of the Oklahoma Constitution. In April, the Arizona House of Representatives approved a bill that bans abortions after 20 weeks [JURIST report] into a pregnancy, with an exception carved out only for medical emergencies. In March, Utah passed a law requiring a woman seeking an abortion to wait 72 hours [JURIST report] prior to obtaining the procedure.
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"This bread is chock full of cheesy goodness. Your children will gobble it down."
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1 3/4 cups water
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup molasses
2 tablespoons shortening
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 cup whole wheat flour
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 pound processed American cheese, cubed
I wasn't able to work anywhere near the listed amount of flour into this dough, so I think my loaves were smaller than they should have been. I used 1/2 lb of mild cheddar instead of American cheese and garlic butter as my shortening. Tastes great! The cornmeal mixture boils rapidly and spits, so be careful!
I did not care for this recipe. I made this for Christmas eve dinner and was very diappointed. The molasses in the bread tasted awful. I would recommend making the bread without the sweet molasses
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I just made this bread. I was curious to see how the molasses would turn out and affect the flavor. It was great. It came out with a FANTASTIC crunchy/chewy crust like you usually only find in artisan bread or with a steam machine. I used shredded cheddar jack cheese instead of processed cheese, and just kneaded it in. Make sure to let the dough rest after adding the whole wheat flour. (Whole wheat flour absorbs more water more slowly, so if you don't let it rest, you knead too much white flour in and it turns out dry.) I also added two teaspoons of minced garlic into the cornmeal mix. Fantastic.
this bread is beyond 'so good'...mmmm!
Bread was excellent and easy to make. Lots of cheese throughout and the molasses gave it a good flavor.
I think this is going to be great, it's in the oven now, through I made a couple of substitutions =). I added rosemary, black pepper, and a hint of turmeric. I subbed cojack cubes for american, used olive oil for my fat, added whole wheat flour with a little cracked wheat instead of corn meal, and I also used sucanat instead of molasses. My additions were also unmeasured, but other than that I think we have the same bread =), and it's going to be great! =)
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Thread: Human immortality
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Re: Human immortality
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Re: Human immortality
That was an interesting story.
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22-05-2013, 21:29 #53
Re: Human immortality
It is. It's short, witty and intelligent. Well most of Terry Pratchett's stuff is witty and intelligent fortunately.
I enjoy reading it out loud which I did to a friend of mine who doesn't read. He liked it too.
Feeling particularly rotten at the moment, I wonder why people want to bother with immortality. I rather they came up with a cure or some sort of medicin that would make my condition more bearable - I'm not the only one suffering from unexplainable but real physical pain in abdomen, stomach, and digestive issues without anything showing up in medical tests.
The research should focus on making our mortal lives more liveable. We suffer enough as it is without being immortal.
24-05-2013, 11:03 #54
Re: Human immortality
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So True, Lobsters are Immortal and look what that gets them.
24-05-2013, 14:30 #55
Re: Human immortality
Your immortal lobster peeked my curiosity.
Appearantly there are "biological immortal" beings in our world (which can divide cells indefinetally without shortening their telomeres!)
Real life examples include: Hydra and Planarian Flatworms.
There are other forms of immortality:
- "Turritopsis nutricula", a type of jellyfish which transforms it's cells into others rather than renewing cells.
- "Tardigrades", the infamous water bears, which are virtually indestructable.
Currently, researches are still in progress of finding out why the telomeres don't shorten in those animals (which would allow for unlimited cell division in humans), what keeps lobsters "young" even at old age (which would be nice to rejuvenate old people and prevent the rest of us from getting wrinkly) and personally, I'd love the see them add the invulnerability of the Water Bear while they're at it
24-05-2013, 14:37 #56
Re: Human immortality
That wikipedia link says lobsters get more fertile (read: randy) as they get older. That's just what we need.
24-05-2013, 14:55 #57
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Immortality will not be achieved during the lifespan of my enemies.
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Jacket is warm and has helped me through several rain storms.There are many big pockets on the jacket, which allow you to hold a lot of items. All in all, this is the perfect jacket for going through all weather types.
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I own a full service Car Wash, I have always been looking for the best jacket for warmth and for waterproofness. I love the north Face apex Jacket. I always wished they had a hood for it, Finally I found this jacket. The water will hit the jacket and all i do is shake and the water beads off. Im outside for 9 hours in 7 to 15 degree weather. Now I also am wearing under armor. Thermal and a light fleace underneath. I can wear this jacket over this. And have no issue. This is a great jacket.
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The jacket is very comfortable and warm great buy . I would recommnd it to any one . Nice light weight jacket a must have . llllllllllllllllllllllllll
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February 08, 2011
I work in Manhattan and got this jacket to commute to work and keep me dry. It's very windy down at the tipo of the city near the water and this Jacket serves the purpose to the T!
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April 30, 2011
I love it perfect fit and the fabric is water resistant. Its lightwieght and easy to store in your backpack. I would use this in all types of weather here in the northwest.
Pros: Build quality, Ease of use, Great valuePoor cool wind protection
December 29, 2010
I like the jacket but in 50 degree and lower + wind I still feel cool. Even in cool weather with little wind I need to wear another layer + a long sleeve shirt to keep warm. I do not understand why the product doesn't keep me warmer or block the wind better? It seems that the tecnology and cost would provide a better product. As for the fit it needs more room in the armpits. I would recommend this product for the style, weight and the hood. But wear it as a shell over fleece.
January 05, 2013
This jacket is great. You can wear it in the middle of winter and feel warm even though it's lightweight. The only issue like all North Face jackets is they are slightly short if you are over 6 feet tall. I couldn't be happier with my purchase for how much quality is built into the jacket.
Pros: Great design, Build quality, Lasts forever, Performance, Great valueExactly what I expected
January 04, 2011
Very pleased. Gift for my grandson. High quality; met all my expectations. Good value.
Nice jacket but...
May 07, 2011
Overall the Android Hoodie is a nice, well made jacket. I was caught in a rain shower and the jacket was basically waterproof. It seems a little thicker than the Apex Bionic so warmer. My only complaint is that the fit is a little tight around the waist. I'm 5'7", 150 lbs, and normally a North Face size small fits perfectly with a little room for layering underneath. Not the case with the Android Hoodie. I guess this jacket has an athletic fit but is not indicated in the description? With just a t-shirt on underneath its fine but tight fit with anything bulky like a sweater on underneath. The jacket fit perfectly everywhere else though.
Pros: Build quality, PerformanceGReat JAcket
December 29, 2010
Bought for son at college. He loves the jacket. We got it for him for a present and had to get a smaller size. Return and exchange was easy
Nice coat!
December 24, 2010
Lightweight, warm, stylish, nice fit. Pretty much perfect. Versatile winter coat that can be used straight or for skiing/snowboarding.
Durable and windblock
March 26, 2011
Awesome jacket, fit for everyday uses and perfect for unexpected weather. Cons, sleeve design to long for short people like me and length of the jacket is a little bit short compare to others.
Rugged and useful softshell...
March 01, 2011
I think the idea of a softshell with a hood is a great idea. I like the Apex softshell material as opposed to other, less durable softshells. I have yet to test this jacket in heavy rainfall, but it has met all expectations in a cold, snowy MN winter thus far.
A Hidden Gem...
March 11, 2012
I was happily surprised by the versatility with this jacket. It is hooded and the hood is not oversized whatsoever. The jacket itself is windproof and H2O resistant as well. If you are looking for something light but versatile, this jacket is for you. My only "beef" with the jacket is that it runs a size smaller...unlike all North Face products. So, order a size up...especially is you plan on layering under it.
Pros: Great design, Build quality, Performance, Ease of use, Great value, Cons: Cost, undersizedGreat Jacket!
November 15, 2011
I love the fabric of this jacket. It's light and comfortable. The fleece added warmth. I also find the Velcro adjustable cuffs to be unique. This jacket is perfect for fall days. It blocks out the wind and the rain, will keep you dry.
Pros: Great design, Build quality, Performance, Ease of use, Great value, Cons: run a bit small order a size up.Quality Jacket
April 08, 2011
Jacket is perfect for spring/fall weather. Not too light, not too heavy. Water resistant with a hood and holds up against stiff winds. Very satisfied with this product.
Happy with Purchase
February 07, 2011
I love the jacket. The fit is nice, on the bigger side, but great for layering. I really like the material. It's great at keeping me warm, but not too heavy. This is my first North Face purchase, but won't be my last. I see why it's so popular.
Quality, but runs small....
March 08, 2011
This jacket will shield you from wind and rain. It's stylish and well constructed. Sizing runs small, so order a size larger than usual. The quality of the jacket would make it suitable for snowy weather.
Excellent soft shell
March 14, 2012
This is an excellent soft shell. Took it sking this past week and worked out perfect. A bit of a tight fit but still able to squeeze in a layer for the colder day. On the warmer day I wished there were vents but once on the chair riding up, it kepts me warm when the breeze kicked up. Another thing I would liked to have is a media port either through the side pockets or the arm pocket so I can route my headphones. A small snip should take care of that.
Pros: Great design, Build quality, Performancei <3 this hoodie
January 11, 2011
Everyone in my school was getting a north face. I thought it was just a trend that would come and go. I decided to buy the android hoodie after i went to the north face store, near where i live, and tried on the bionic jacket. One of the sales person said the android was just like the bionic, but i couldn't get it because they ran out. Loved the material and so i HAD to buy it since i don't have any jackets like the android.
great jacket
March 27, 2011
I first purchased an XL,but the sleeves were too long. Contacted Altrec and the return process was simple, and very helpful. I just received the large, and the fit was perfect.
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