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Ultra Headlamp
Out of Stock Product Number: 19795
Ultra-powerful and ergonomic headlamp designed for intense activities such as treks and running. The Petzl Ultra offers ultra-powerful, regulated lighting (350 lumens) and a wide and intense beam that will last for the entire activity. Designed for action, the Ultra is held securely on the head. The Ultra is extremely reliable: in all weather conditions, with long burn-times, the power level is easily verified. The Ultra's accessories allow the headlamp to adapt to the user's needs. Most notably, the optional extension cord allows the battery pack to be disconnected from the headband to reduce the weight carried on the head.
- 350 lumens
- Constant lighting level, automatically switches to reserve power mode
- New generation power LEDs
- Excellent fit on the head: compact design, flexible head mount stabilizing plate
- Compact light body
- High-output rechargeable battery pack (Lithium Ion 2000 mAh): large capacity
- Easy to use: choice of lighting level with intuitive dial
- Lighting duration of 1h30 in maximum mode, plus 30 minutes in reserve power mode
- Test button for rechargeable battery with battery level indicator
- Durable construction and storm resistant
- Bulb does not need to be replaced
- Lamp and rechargeable batteries are guaranteed for 3 years
- Three lighting levels: maximum, optimum, economic, to adapt the light to the activity
- Light body can be tilted vertically to change light direction
- Modular design adapts to the situation to maximize burn time or minimize the weight
- Burn time is doubled with the high-output, large capacity ACCU 4 ULTRA rechargeable battery pack (optional E55400)
- Reflective sticker for battery pack
Gender: Unisex
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Vendor ProductId: E52AC
Review ProductId: 19795
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- Low battery life
Best Uses
- Day trip
Comments about Petzl Ultra Headlamp:
I thought the Petzl Ultra would be the best headlamp I could buy but I am not at all happy with it. I've purchased 3 more batteries in the 2.5 years I've had my Ultra and none of the batteries will last more than 40 minutes (in the 2nd position) including my newest battery. [$] for the Ultra and another [$] for batteries and I have a head lamp that can't be used for an hour long trail run so I'm about $800.00 out and I have to get another brand of headlamp for my hour long trail run.Some of the batteries just go dead in use – no warning blinks – just total dark. Try running as fast as you can on a trail and they have your headlamp go totally out on you without warning. Heaven forbid someone actually go caving with one of theseScott SodervickBluffton IndianaFelkers.goe[@]
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Owl's Well That Ends Well
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Owl's Well That Ends Well | |
Season №: | 1 |
Season episode №: | 24 |
Overall episode №: | 24 |
Original airdate: | April 22, 2011 |
Written by: | Cindy Morrow |
Storyboard: | Mike West & Sherann Johnson[1] |
Featured characters: | Owlowiscious |
See also | |
transcript • gallery • allusions animation errors • statistics • speculation | |
Episode guide | |
Previous The Cutie Mark Chronicles | Next Party of One |
Episode writer Cindy Morrow stated that the working title for the episode was Hoo Goes There.[2]
Prologue: the number one assistant
The episode opens at the Golden Oak Library with Twilight Sparkle and Spike preparing for a picnic for the centennial meteor shower. They gather stargazing equipment and pack snacks. Twilight compliments Spike for being such a reliable assistant; the compliment pleases him so much, he gets her to say it twice more. On the way out, Twilight remembers that she owns a relevant book on astronomy and asks Spike to fetch it. When he picks it up, the dust makes him sneeze fire, accidentally burning the book pages. He hides the book to avoid telling Twilight about it and lies instead, saying that someone might have borrowed it.Twilight believes him and they, along with their friends, set up a picnic on a hill under a starry sky. Rarity gives Spike a bow tie laden with jewels. The ponies enjoy the meteor shower and the food, but Spike falls asleep in the punch bowl.
The owl
Twilight Sparkle tucks Spike into bed and starts writing her findings on the meteor shower. Hearing a tap on the balcony door, she looks but finds no one there. She is interrupted by another noise and a shadow that flies past the window. She opens the window to investigate, but a gust of wind blows her report out of another window. While she bemoans the fact that it would normally be Spike's task to retrieve the scroll, an owl comes in through the window, hoots at her, and drops the scroll onto her table. Twilight thanks the owl and invites it to keep her company while she works.Spike meets Owlowiscious
The next morning, Spike wakes up in a panic, immediately noticing that he overslept. He rushes down to apologize to Twilight and make up for lost time, but she informs him that everything has already been taken care of by their "new junior assistant," Owlowiscious. Spike tries to befriend Owlowiscious, but the latter only says, "Hoo." Spike suspects that this new assistant is "after [his] job," and warns the owl that he will be keeping a close eye on it.- "That bird is out for my job. He wants to be number one. I'll prove to Twilight that I deserve to be number one. Not Freaky Feathers over there."
- — Spike
Later that day while reading a book about owls, Spike overhears a conversation of Twilight's friends outside the library. Fluttershy is fascinated by the bird, and much to Spike's dismay, Rarity gives Owlowiscious another one of her bejeweled bow ties. Seeing him take off in a huff, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy suspect Spike feels jealous, or even threatened, of the newcomer. Later, Spike tries to assist Twilight as usual, but Owlowiscious is always one step ahead of him. In one case, Spike asks around all over Ponyville to find a new quill pen, before finally managing to take a feather from a chicken. When he returns, he sees that Twilight already has a new quill: one of Owlowiscious' feathers. In a huff, Spike announces he will now do all the chores the owl hasn't finished yet, but falls asleep in exhaustion almost immediately.
He is woken up in the next scene: Owlowiscious has found the charred astronomy book, and Twilight is very upset that Spike lied to her. He storms out of the library, proclaiming that he intends to get even with the bird.While outside, he sees a mouse scurry away and remembers that owls eat mice. He leaves the scene, only to return in a villainous disguise. He sneaks into Rarity's boutique, takes Opalescence's toy mouse, and ventures back into the library, where he intends to make a mess using the now-destroyed toy, pillow feathers, and ketchup, hoping that the owl would get blamed. But before he can finish, Twilight catches him in the act. Twilight says once more how disappointed she is and how "this is NOT the Spike I know and love." Spike then runs away to the Everfree Forest with a bindle over his shoulder.
Running away
Hungry, cold, and wet from a sudden rainstorm, Spike finds shelter inside a nearby cave, where he first discovers a trove of gems and then the apparent owner of these gems: a giant green dragon who is upset that Spike has been eating some of the jewels. Spike tries to reason with the dragon, citing their relation in species, but the dragon is not placated and attacks. Just as he is being cornered, Owlowiscious and Twilight arrive. With the owl's guidance, they rescue Spike and distract and outmaneuver the adult dragon before escaping into the forest. Twilight later explains that she was very worried when he disappeared, and that they followed the tracks Spike's ketchup-covered feet made.Twilight assures him that she only spent her time with Owlowiscious because he was awake during the night-time and because Spike is still too young to stay up late. Spike apologizes to the two for being so jealous, and Twilight apologizes in return for not being sensitive enough to Spike's feelings.
Back at the library, rather than write her usual report, Twilight convinces Spike that he should do it. He starts to do so, but falls asleep before he can finish the report. Owlowiscious hoots, which Twilight initially mistakes for a question, and in the final shot, the owl turns its head 180 degrees and winks at the camera.
- For more quotes, see the episode's transcript.
- Rainbow Dash: I wish I had somepony to do whatever I told them.
- Scootaloo: Ooh! Ooh! Me! Me! Me! I'll do whatever you want, Rainbow Dash!
- Rainbow Dash: Oh, yeah, pipsqueak? How about taking out the trash?
- Scootaloo: Yes ma'am!
- Spike: Gosh. You guys are embarrassing me. Stop it. Twilight, your turn.
- Twilight Sparkle: Spike, that's enough.
- Spike: Right, that's enough.
- Pinkie Pie: Mmm. Wow! These cookies are deeleesh!
- Twilight Sparkle: Spike made them. Speaking of, Spike, can you bring us some punch? Spike?
- Spike: [snore]
- Twilight Sparkle: [commenting on Spike sleeping in a punch bowl] Aww, he's worked himself to the bone.
- Pinkie Pie: And now the punch has been... Spiked!
- Spike: [snores]
- Twilight Sparkle: [giggles] Sweet dreams number one assistant.
- Spike: Uhh, hi there. I'm Spike. I'm sure Twilight has told you all about me.
- Owlowiscious: Hoo?
- Spike: Uhh, Spike. You know, assistant number one?
- Owlowiscious: Hoo?
- Spike: I'm Spike! And who are you? WHAT are you?
- Owlowiscious: Hoo.
- Spike: Who?
- Owlowiscious: Hoo!
- Spike: I thought your name was Owlowiscious!
- Owlowiscious: Hoo?
- Spike: Ok, Who, Owlowiscious, whatever! I'm Spike, okay?
- Owlowiscious: Hoo?
- Spike: But the store is called "Quills and Sofas"! You only sell two things!
- Davenport: Sorry, junior. All outta quills until Monday... Need a sofa?
- Spike: Ever seen a dragon sneeze?
- Twilight Sparkle: I've heard a dragon lie.
- Spike: You set me up! Well, two can play that game!
- Owlowiscious: Hoo?
- Spike: Not who! TWO!
- Spike: Owlowiscious is out to take my place, I just know it! I've gotta stop him. But how? [mouse squeaking] Ah... Muahahaha!
- Dragon: (To Spike) What are you doing in MY cave, and why are you eating MY gems?
- Twilight Sparkle: [catches her breath] Spike. We were so worried about you. I was so worried about you. Why did you run away?
- Spike: I thought you didn't need me anymore. And that you didn't love me anymore.
- Twilight Sparkle: Spike. Sure, I was disappointed, but you are my number one assistant! And friend. And you always will be. It's just that sometimes I need some help at night. I can't ask you to stay up late. You're a baby dragon and you need your rest. Owls are nocturnal. So I asked Owlowiscious to help. But not to take your place. No one could ever replace you, Spike. Not even when you are being a jealous numbskull.
- ↑ Raven Molisee's DeviantArt journal (2012-02-23). Retrieved on 2012 February 23.
- ↑ " Cindy Morrow on Twitter (2013-03-14). Retrieved on 2013 March 14.
Episodes, films, and animated shorts |
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic — season one | |||
Episode 1 Friendship is Magic, part 1 | Episode 2 Friendship is Magic, part 2 | Episode 3 The Ticket Master | Episode 4 Applebuck Season |
Episode 5 Griffon the Brush Off | Episode 6 Boast Busters | Episode 7 Dragonshy | Episode 8 Look Before You Sleep |
Episode 9 Bridle Gossip | Episode 10 Swarm of the Century | Episode 11 Winter Wrap Up | Episode 12 Call of the Cutie |
Episode 13 Fall Weather Friends | Episode 14 Suited For Success | Episode 15 Feeling Pinkie Keen | Episode 16 Sonic Rainboom |
Episode 17 Stare Master | Episode 18 The Show Stoppers | Episode 19 A Dog and Pony Show | Episode 20 Green Isn't Your Color |
Episode 21 Over a Barrel | Episode 22 A Bird in the Hoof | Episode 23 The Cutie Mark Chronicles | Episode 24 Owl's Well That Ends Well |
Episode 25 Party of One | Episode 26 The Best Night Ever |
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic — season two | |||
Episode 1 The Return of Harmony Part 1 | Episode 2 The Return of Harmony Part 2 | Episode 3 Lesson Zero | Episode 4 Luna Eclipsed |
Episode 5 Sisterhooves Social | Episode 6 The Cutie Pox | Episode 7 May the Best Pet Win! | Episode 8 The Mysterious Mare Do Well |
Episode 9 Sweet and Elite | Episode 10 Secret of My Excess | Episode 11 Hearth's Warming Eve | Episode 12 Family Appreciation Day |
Episode 13 Baby Cakes | Episode 14 The Last Roundup | Episode 15 The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 | Episode 16 Read It and Weep |
Episode 17 Hearts and Hooves Day | Episode 18 A Friend in Deed | Episode 19 Putting Your Hoof Down | Episode 20 It's About Time |
Episode 21 Dragon Quest | Episode 22 Hurricane Fluttershy | Episode 23 Ponyville Confidential | Episode 24 MMMystery on the Friendship Express |
Episode 25 A Canterlot Wedding - Part 1 | Episode 26 A Canterlot Wedding - Part 2 |
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic — season three | |||
Episode 1 The Crystal Empire - Part 1 | Episode 2 The Crystal Empire - Part 2 | Episode 3 Too Many Pinkie Pies | Episode 4 One Bad Apple |
Episode 5 Magic Duel | Episode 6 Sleepless in Ponyville | Episode 7 Wonderbolts Academy | Episode 8 Apple Family Reunion |
Episode 9 Spike at Your Service | Episode 10 Keep Calm and Flutter On | Episode 11 Just for Sidekicks | Episode 12 Games Ponies Play |
Episode 13 Magical Mystery Cure |
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic — season four | |||
Episode 1 Princess Twilight Sparkle - Part 1 | Episode 2 Princess Twilight Sparkle - Part 2 | Episode 3 Castle Mane-ia | Episode 4 Daring Don't |
Episode 5 Flight to the Finish | Episode 6 Power Ponies | Episode 7 Bats! | Episode 8 Rarity Takes Manehattan |
Episode 9 Pinkie Apple Pie | Episode 10 Rainbow Falls | Episode 11 Three's A Crowd | Episode 12 Pinkie Pride |
Episode 13 Simple Ways | Episode 14 Filli Vanilli | Episode 15 Twilight Time | Episode 16 It Ain't Easy Being Breezies |
Episode 17 Somepony to Watch Over Me | Episode 18 Maud Pie | Episode 19 For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils | Episode 20 Leap of Faith |
Episode 21 Testing Testing 1, 2, 3 | Episode 22 Trade Ya! | Episode 23 Inspiration Manifestation | Episode 24 Equestria Games |
Episode 25 Twilight's Kingdom - Part 1 | Episode 26 Twilight's Kingdom - Part 2 |
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic — season five | |||
Episode 1 The Cutie Map - Part 1 | Episode 2 The Cutie Map - Part 2 | Episode 3 Castle Sweet Castle | Episode 4 Bloom & Gloom |
Episode 5 Tanks for the Memories | Episode 6 Appleoosa's Most Wanted | Episode 7 Make New Friends But Keep Discord | Episode 8 The Lost Treasure of Griffonstone |
Episode 9 | Episode 10 | Episode 11 | Episode 12 |
Episode 13 | Episode 14 | Episode 15 | Episode 16 |
Episode 17 | Episode 18 | Episode 19 | Episode 20 |
Episode 21 | Episode 22 | Episode 23 | Episode 24 |
Episode 25 | Episode 26 |
My Little Pony Equestria Girls — films and shorts | ||
My Little Pony Equestria Girls | Rainbow Rocks animated shorts | My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks |


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Front View larger Polk Audio FXi A6 Dipole/bipole surround speakers (White) Item #: 107FXIA6W 22 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $499.99 pair Shop all Surround (Rear) Speakers Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff.
by Loren Barstow The Polk FXi A6 surround speakers combine top-notch home theater performance with flexible placement options. These cleverly designed rear-channel speakers feature two tweeters aimed 45° from each other, for an ideal mix of direct and indirect sound. Dipole/bipole operation for flexible placement A dipole/bipole switch lets you position the FXi A6s on the rear or side walls of your home theater room you'll get great results either way. If you place them behind your listening postion, set them to bipole mode for distinct, directional sound. Or set them to dipole mode for side placement, and they'll create a more diffuse soundfield for convincing wraparound effects. A high-tech approach to accurate sound Polk carefully designed the drivers using laser testing to help identify and eliminate resonance points. The acoustically inert MDF cabinets fight internal vibrations that can compromise performance. It all adds up to enveloping surround sound that fully immerses you in the movie action. Got wire? Most speakers don't include any. Learn about choosing and installing speaker wire at the Crutchfield Learning Center. Shop our selection of speaker wire. Product Highlights:bass-reflex (ported) designfrequency response 55-26,000 Hz (-3dB)handles 20-150 wattstwo 1" silk/polymer tweeters6-1/2" Dynamic Balance® polymer composite woofer8-ohm impedancesensitivity 88 dBdipole/bipole switch5-way binding post terminalsvoice-matched to Polk's RTi tower and bookshelf speakers and CSi center channel speakers13-5/16"W x 14-3/4"H x 8-15/16"Dwarranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guaranteePriced per pair
Surround sound Written By Will, Versailles ky on Monday, March 23, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Added these to polk tsi 500 fronts and c20 center channel. They replaced tsi 300 I was using for surround speakers and they definitely made a big difference in watching movies. I think they blend well with the tsi series and are ok with music as well.
Polk FXi A6 Written By Plummit, Northern Minnesota on Sunday, January 18, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These are being used as surrounds in my setup. The direct/ reflecting design works very well due to the close proximity of the back wall of the room giving a feeling of true rear speakers in a surround setup. Pros: Wall hanging capable. Excellent performers. Beautiful looks. Very affordable considering the capabilities. Cons: Not available in Cherry.
Great suroud speaker Written By Kastle, Utah on Saturday, May 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers are a great addition to my home theatre setup Pros: Great sound Cons: none
Polk Speakers Written By Murali, Aurora, IL on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Amazing service by very knowledgeable Technical team. I was able to place the order over phone and get a good discount on their open box items. They back their warranty and are an authorized dealer for POLK Audio
Fantastic Written By sgurley, St. Louis on Sunday, March 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very impressed with these speaksers, the packaging, the sound... wish they were a bit smaller but oh well.
Great Polk Speakers Written By Andre, Las Vegas, NV on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The speaker are excellent. the look of the speakers are good. The sound Quality is outstanding. I have been a big fan of Polk speakers for many years. Pros: Great sound, they are flexible for rear surround speakers and they look great. the price is not to bad.. Cons: None
Great Surround Speakers Written By ChrisD, Laredo, TX on Wednesday, February 05, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sounding surround speakers. Purchased these 7 months ago for our new house we were building and finally have them hooked up and they sound great Pros: Great overall surround speakers. Cons: Maybe the size if you don't have the proper size room for them.
Truly INSPECT your speakers!!! Written By Mariano, SATX, San Antonio on Monday, December 23, 2013 Let me make it clear! The 1 star is not for the speakers, its for Crutchfield's warehouse manager who sent me used speakers instead of a new pair. However, their customer service gets a 5 star as well as the spkrs. Truly inspect your spkrs. After several clues while unpacking my spkrs I saw a rusted screw holding the wall mount plate on the back of one of the spkrs. I was very upset I received a used pair of high priced spkrs but after talking to customer service, he rectified the matter very quickly and apologized for the error. In my opinion it wasn't his fault & should not have had to apologize for the person that sent them to me in the first place. Now for the spkrs. As most people have stated previously...they are quite large and they do a great job of enveloping the listener. Always wait for the sales like I did. I was using Polk bookshelf spks and I thought they sounded better than the Bose cubes which I had used for years. Then last year I went to an Xmas party and these Polk A6 were hanging from the ceiling and they sounded clean and again "enveloping." Hence the research bagan began between the bookshelf & the A6. Therefore after a year of reading and going back four more times to listen to the A6 and patiently waiting for a sale I bought a pair here at Crutchfield. They are so enveloping that my wife noticed that I hadn't turned up the volume on my receiver like I was doing previously. Best of luck! Pros: Movies are more fun to watch! Even my wife likes them! Cons: Make sure you get a new pair if that's what you ordered!
Polk Audio FXi A6 Written By Troy, Longview, TX on Thursday, September 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have these as surrounds only 5.1 setup. My fronts are the RTi A3's, and my center is the CSi A6. Sub is the DSW Pro 550wi. All together, this system sound incredible. These surround pull the system together so that you're truly immersed into the movie. Should of bought these a long time ago Pros: Sounds awesome Voice matches the Polk RTi and CSi speakers perfectly Aesthetically pleasing Cons: None
Great speakers Written By Christina C., Kissimmee, Fl. on Sunday, August 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great speakers. I bought these on sale. Fantastic price. My advise to everyone is to continuously look at items you are interested in. You never know from one day to another...On top of that.. When these speakers went on sale they discounted the rti9's I had bought a couple of weeks earlier. One very quick phone call and the difference was credited to my card. Doesn't get any better then this. Than you Crutchfield. Pros: Crutchfield is a great company to deal with ..My seventh set of Polk speakers. Love their sound. Cons: None what so ever
Great surrounds Written By DJSM, WI on Monday, July 08, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is my first time with Polk speakers and happy with the results. These are part of a whole system upgrade replacing Klipsch speakers which already sounded great. For small surround speakers they handle music good and fill in movie sound very well. I am only running rear surrounds and the sound field foils the room. Watched a variety of movies and hear background dialog that was never clear before. These do a great job all around. Pros: Everything Cons: Musical limitations due to size
Surround Speakers Written By Rick L, St Petersburg,Fl on Friday, June 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Wall placement was a snap. The sound quality is truely exceptional. I would reccomend to anyone looking for a good surround speaker. Pros: Qualitity, ease of use, Graet value Cons: None
Polk surround speakers Written By Naresh, Aurora il on Sunday, April 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent surround speakers. I had Bose 101 before and these are significantly better for movie watching as well as listening to music in surround modes. Cons: None
Amazing rear speakers Written By garyg1, Mullica Hill, NJ on Monday, March 11, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I finally matched my Polk Audio 5.1 system with these rear speakers and they are great. Although they are a little big and I had to mount them on the walls, but it is well worth it. Pros: Great for movies, especially blue ray Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers and The Pacific. That's the closest to combat I ever want to get and these speakers get as close to the sound that I think any system can get at this time. Cons: Little big.
Polk Audio FXi A6 Written By C, Durham, NC on Thursday, September 08, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent speakers! I purchaced these these bad boys last year to replace an older but also good sounding rear speakers. Has performed well beyond all expectation.
Great sound+Great price= Great Buy! Written By Damon, Schertz, TX on Saturday, November 06, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have been building my theater one component at a time. I researched surround speakers for several weeks before settling on these. They arrived at my home in perfect condition and were super easy to hang. They sound fantastic in my dedicated home theater. They are big.... but I kind of like that. It really ads to the "theater" feel that I am hoping to achieve. They are a great sound at a great price. You won't be disappointed with these speakers... at least I wasn't!
Best surrounds for the money! Written By Brian, Boardman, OH on Tuesday, October 05, 2010 I have had these speakers for 1 year. I listen primarily to BD and DVD movies and HD cable broadcast on the speakers. I enjoy them so much that I am going to purchase another pair and keep them boxed for future integration into my system when 7.1 surround technology begins to become prevailent on BD movie soundtracks.
Smaller Written By Michael, Indiana on Friday, June 04, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I wish they were smaller, but they are incredible surround speakers. DTS music concerts sound like you are there
Very Satisfied Written By Anonymous, Houston, TX on Friday, November 13, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have these speakers mounted as surrounds to the left and right of me. They have a very enveloping sound and make it hard to pin point where the sound is coming from. Great product and very nice looking.
Polk Audio Speakers Rock! Written By William, Lunenburg, MA on Monday, May 18, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought these speakers and I think these are the best sounding speakers for surround sound home theatre for the side walls on the market. Well worth the money.
Consider this non-traditional use Written By IGO, Las Vegas on Sunday, December 14, 2008 These would be a 5+ if I were using them in a traditional surround application. As it were, those in the same bind consider this application... I love home theatre but my focus is on music. I listen to SACD (Super Audio CDs) in a bi-amped 5.1 system configuration. Often times a 5.1 channel SACD audio mix can be quite wonderful, so, incomes the FXi A6. I had a very musical set of Polk RT7 bookshelf speakers serving as my surrounds for years, a wonderful sounding set of speakers but they took too much real-estate and were too directional for home theatre. I replaced them with the FXi A6 surrounds only I compromised a traditional installation by mounting these only just barely over my head and with the low frequency drivers facing into my listening position. Even with the speaker's large drivers facing me, these speakers are much less directional than the bookshelf speakers were. Great for home theatre. Not as great for music. Being a full frequency/twin driver and a largish surround, they are as musical (inclined to playback audiophile grade SACD surround) as you could ever expect of a wall mounted surround speaker to be. I am more and more pleased by the minute with the FXi 6A's performance in this application though they could never replace, musically, a pair of quality built full range speakers set on stands and out from the wall. Then again, no floor standing bookshelf speaker could touch these bad boys in a home theatre surround arrangement.
Amazing Sound Written By Larry, Cincinnati, Ohio on Monday, April 28, 2008 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am replacing an 18-year-old 5.1 system and decided to seriously upgrade the surround speakers! Wow, what a nice sounding product that is beautiful to look at. When my friends walk in and see these speakers, they stop in their tracks. They really do give my room the feel of a proper theater. I have a dedicated 2,850 cubic foot theater room and added a complete 7.0 system from Polk (I already had a new 12" 350WRMS Sub). A tower speaker was ruled out due to the WAF (Wife Appreciation Factor) and the built in 15' wide entertainment center. I paired these speakers with the CSiA6 center speaker, RtiA3 front speakers and RTiA1 back surround speakers. The sound field produced is amazing for clarity and balance and with a proper AVR & HD player; the Wife & I are never going to the Cinema again! Whether you are watching a concert HD Disc or Hollywood movie, the sound is so accurate and believable to what you are watching. These speakers produce an experience with sound that I have never heard before. The Sub takes care of the LFE and that allows the rest of system to work the mids and highs to perfection. The sound is warm, inviting and immerses the listener. I can now listen to HD movies at higher SPL without any discomfort (at certain frequencies) that bothered me with the old system. This system will easily support me for another 18 years (Sorry Crutchfield!)


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GRAND JUNCTION - The National Weather Service is warning residents in western Colorado that a powerful winter storm is headed their way.
Forecasters issued a winter weather advisory Thursday in advance of the storm, which they say could be powerful and cold.
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This is awesome! Finally, a way to easily encrypt a hard drive. I have been waiting for this for a while.
Phoronix: A New, Easy To Use Disk Formatter For GNOME
GParted is an excellent GNOME program for editing partitions, changing file-systems, and performing related disk tasks. However, GParted is not exactly the ideal program for new Linux users to familiarize themselves with if all they want to do is format a USB drive or external storage device. Fortunately, a new GNOME utility has come about that supersedes GFloppy and is designed to be a simple yet powerful disk formatting utility. In this article we are taking an introductory look at GNOME Format.
This is awesome! Finally, a way to easily encrypt a hard drive. I have been waiting for this for a while.
Wow -- this is absolutely amazing. Just the other day I had a user who was needing to format their Flash Drive, and I quickly realized there was no easy way to do this, and I wasn't about to try and show them how to use GParted.
This too is perfect for that.
Is someone making a .deb for this?
The makers of this new formatting utility should use DeviceKit, which is supersedes HAL and is developed by Red Hat.
Getdeb.net will have one whenever this is reasonably stable.
I may be dumb, but what exactly is the problem with GParted? It gives you a list of all disks. It displays existing partitions for the selected disk. Finally, it gives you a couple of buttons ("new partition", "delete partition", "resize partition" etc). Inspect the disks, select the one you want and click "new partition" - what's complicated about that?
I fail to see how the new tool is any easier to use. It contains a couple of nice features (volume names and encryption), but wouldn't it better to add these in GParted? In fact, the new tool seems to lack the visual represantation of existing partitions, which is *criminal* (it makes it all too easy to delete / format the wrong partition if you have two identical disks).
@BlackStar: the usability improvement over GParted is clearly visible in the way both apps are designed. And it wouldn't be better to add tihs to GParted, because the two apps are made for different use cases. You don't just combine use cases together.
Well a simple script that uses sfdisk + mkfs would be able to do the same without any mouse click But of course a gui is better for beginners.


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Audie Award Nominee, Romance, 2013
Daughter of a cold, controlling mother and an anonymous donor, studious, obedient Elizabeth finally let loose one night, drinking too much at a nightclub and allowing a strange man's seductive Russian accent to lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive. The events that followed changed her life forever.
Twelve years later, the woman now known as Abigail Lowery lives alone on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance programmer, she works at home designing sophisticated security systems. Her own security is supplemented by a fierce dog and an assortment of firearms. She keeps to herself, saying little, revealing nothing. Unfortunately, that seems to be the quickest way to get attention in a tiny southern town.
The mystery of Abigail Lowery intrigues local police chief Brooks Gleason, on both a personal and a professional level. Her sharp, logical mind, her secretive nature, her unromantic viewpoints leave him fascinated but frustrated. He suspects that Abigail needs protection from something, even if he doesn't know what - and that her elaborate defenses hide a story that must be revealed.
Accustomed to two-bit troublemakers, Gleason is about to walk into the sights of very powerful and dangerous men. And Abigail Lowery, who has built a life based on security and self-control, is at risk of losing both.
©2012 Nora Roberts (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
"Classic Nora - Outstanding!!!!"
This is one of the best single titles from Nora ever....I was engrossed within the first 10 minutes - couldn't turn it off - listened straight through to the end. My idea of a perfect book is when the last couple of paragraphs are read/heard - you give that sigh of satisfaction from reading/hearing a great book! I highly recommend this one...
"So Relieved That I LOVED The Witness"
I have really struggled with the last few mainstream Nora Roberts novels. I just could not identify with the heroine of "Chasing Fire", I didn't even really like her, and the book seemed more about the life of a smoke-jumper than about the relationships in the story. "The Search" and "Black Hills" seemed more like information dumps on search and rescue dogs and wildlife shelters, respectively. Their plots seemed secondary to Nora telling us how much research she had done on these topics. Normally I pre-order a Nora hardback and download the audio the day of release. After three strikes in a row, I decided to stick to the audio and wait for the paperback if it still seems worth it.
I was SO RELIEVED to find that I really loved The Witness. The reader perfectly portrayed the genius teenager. We could feel her longing to be a normal teenager instead of forced into performing at a prodigy level by her overly controlling mother. Her one episode of defiance has serious, life-altering consequences and this is realistically reflected in the woman she becomes in the second part of the book. I remember some of the stupid, stupid things I did as an underage kid; I could really empathize with both her actions as a teenager and the way they shaped her adult character. Her high IQ also made the character very interesting as it really impacted the way she analyzes the world and people around her; she struggles with being overly literal and she is aware of her social awkwardness. I really LIKED this character and enjoyed seeing her growth.
The characters in the small tourist town in the Ozarks are an enjoyable, eccentric mix. There are many sub-plots with differing lengths of story arc which adds a lot of interest, so there is more than just the one line of suspense from Liz's past. This added depth to the adult portion of her story and I enjoyed that.
My only complaint is that the suspense part of the story had too short an ending. I wanted an epilogue that described the outcome of her last actions against her enemies, it was unsatisfying to just assume how things ended in those areas. I wanted some of the villains' detailed reactions in the ending of the story, the same way we had their reactions and thoughts in the earlier part of the story. It would have been more balanced.
Still, I have already listened to the story again, so that is the best recommendation of all!
I've been an avid reader since I was a child. I love different types of writing styles and I am never afraid to try new authors.
"A great book"
Over the last few years I have forgotten what made me fall in love with Nora Roberts books 15 years ago. This book reminds me of why I love her books. Abigail is a survivor and I really fell in love with her strength. Brooks was an amazing perfect match for Abigail. Strong enough to let Abigail be strong and not let it diminish him. This is one of her best books.
"Now, this Book needs to become a series!"
I haven't enjoyed a book so much in a long time. The main character, Elizabeth/Abigail, is delightful. I am a total geek and I often live like a hermit, although it is more difficult now that I'm married... But, I am familiar with the social dysfunction of this character. You really don't need a super high IQ, be a programmer or high tech to be someone with limited social skills, but it does seem to follow. Elizabeth was raised in a dysfunctional home, she suffers a traumatic experience and must survive alone without any support other than her own wits. Her inability to communicate is endearing, she is honest and sincere in her attempts to keep up her walls. When she falls in love, we are taken away with her like a leaf floating in a stream, the current is fast, slow, she hits a few edies and gets slammed into a rock or two.
I haven't read Nora Roberts for awhile, the reviews have been enough to keep me away. I admit I wasn't expecting a good read but the character resonated with me. I am very satisfied and hope Nora Roberts doesn't shy away from a trilogy or even a series, she has a real winner here. This community of characters contain endless possibilities for future books.
I already miss the characters and will listen again today. I often enjoy books by listening more than a few times, some are just a familiar listen while restless or gardening or yes, programming! But I rarely start listening, days after the first listen!
A mom, a wife, a friend, a happy ending addict, an audiobook junkie, a wine lover and geek wanna -be. I'm constantly looking to be blown away.
The only reason I'm not giving this book 5 stars all around is because I like a little more heat in my readings/listens, but wow! I'm so glad I gave Nora Roberts another shot. I loved the heroine in this book!
After having been raised by "Mommie Dearest" and at 16-years-old becoming the solo witness that could bring down the Russian Mafia, it was a trip to see her emotional growth, survivable and finally her triumph.
Don't get me wrong, there's romance, a very sweet romance; the hero was just the perfect supportive (loved him too) character for Liz and the story.
Julia Whelan was amazing!! Fantastic narration! Her portrayal of 16-year-old Liz's was right on target, and equally fantastic was her interpretation of 28-years-old Abigail.
Her command of the different accents and voices was impressive and a tremendous show of her talent.
Excellent performance.
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"Roberts version of Dragon Tattoo protagonist"
Since the "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo",strong intelligent tech/geek women have been the female protagonist do jour.... I guess it's no surprise that Roberts has her own entry...in the form of Lizzy ( aka Abagail), a young woman with Mensa level intelligence who, as a teen,accidentally connects with the Russian mob, goes into witness protection, escapes the bad guys and is on the run from everyone for a decade.` etc etc etc.
This same type of woman shows up in "The Informationist ",( Audibles listeners choice award) and "The Breach" a sci-fi trilogy with similar female lead. Each of these 4 female protagonists is quite similar, they all have amazing computer programming and hacking abilities, are Chuck Norris with martial arts and Jack Reacher with knowledge of firepower . I wonder how many more versions of this clone will appear in novels to come......
The plot and character development are much improved over what Roberts has been phoning in the past several years--I've been picking them up at the used book store and have read just one book of the last 2 trilogy series due to negative reviews and personal experience with the initial book. I'm pleased that she put more effort into this book.
Roberts knows her readers, and knows what they want so even though this lead character is slightly different than her usual-still her writing remains the same. This time it's a more w take charge female protagonist and equally strong male protagonist who wants to take care of his little woman and bad guys who have chased after Lizzy (Abagail) since she was 17.
And while loyal readers will enjoy the better quality over the past couple of works, still this is a definite rip off of the Dragon Tattoo (minus the tattoo) main character. Still the writing is tight and crisp and plot is not quite predictable. It held my interest more than the last 2 trilogies did and worth the credit for those of us who appreciate Roberts when she's writing well.
Julia Whelan gives a very nice reading of the novel, bringing it to life and doing a good job of male characters voices...not overly dramatic or soapy.
All in all an above average listen to typical Roberts writing and plot.
"not great, not terrible"
yes because every now and then, Nora Roberts produces an excellent one - but this was not one of them, in my view
This is one of Nora's average books, not great, not terrible.
it is similar to her other books in that she exaggerates how terrible one parent is (the heroine's mom) and how wonderful the other family is (the hero's parents and sisters).
It has an interesting plot outside of the romance itself, but it feels incomplete somehow.
The first few chapters are very well written (about the heroine in her teens) but the hero does not appear until much later and then their relationship develops quite fast. I actually dozed off in the middle of their first bedroom scene!!
This is better than some of her latest work (The Search, the last 3 books in the Bride Quartet) but nowhere near her very best work (e.g. The Chesapeake Bay saga, Montana Sky, the Stanislaski brothers and sisters)
first time I listen to her. She is quite good - though her portrayal of Abigail made her sound a little bit cold/boring, I think it made sense for her character
"A superb addition to an excellent body of work!"
I love Nora Roberts' work. She really excels in character development, and that is probably my favorite part of any book. In this one, she writes a very different kind of leading lady. Liz is a highly intelligent, literal-minded young lady with very little "real world" experience. She reminds me a bit of the TV version of Temperance Brennan, but in a very extreme way. She's so literal that it's funny. A very enjoyable read!
So much to learn, and so little time to sit down and read. Thanks Audible.
"An enjoyable story to listen to"
I REALLY enjoyed this book. It was an extremely well written story. I was reluctant to buy this book because I thought Roberts was only an author of romance books, but this was a great story with a lot of drama that kept pulling me through.
I also loved the narrator, Julia Whelan. I first heard her in Gone Girl, where I thought she was amazing as well.
I would highly recommend this book.
avid reader
This book is quite a step up from Nora's last couple of trilogies and is worthy of her reputation. The story is original, the characters are well-developed and likable, and its nicely balanced with humor and heat. The narrator would not have been my first choice (Susan Ericksen would have rocked it!) but she did an adequate enough job that it didn't detract from the enjoyment of the story. Thanks, Nora, for giving the people (your fans) what they want!
"Pulls you in."
The is the first time I have read Nora Roberts and was unsure what to expect. The story pulled me in from the beginning and I was hooked. I love the way the main character grew and developed throughout the story in a way that feels as if you really know her. Beautifully read by Julia Whelan - a great modern crime story where good prevails.
"Classic Nora Roberts"
I have to admit that I am a Nora Roberts fan so I always enjoy her books. This is one of the best so far and the plot has some unexpected twists and turns. It does take longer than usual to set up the background for the heroine but it all makes sense and adds some depth to the story. Very good narration makes the setting and the story come alive. I would recommend this to existing fans and it would also make a great introduction to Nora Roberts' contemporary romance style.
"Excellent and enthralling read"
I bought this as something to listen to on the sun lounger by the pool but it is so much better than my usual holiday lstening / reading! It moves from thriller to romance with a good twist to the story at the end. Highly recommended
"Couldn't stop listening"
I could easily imagine what the author was describing. And I wanted to not to stop following the story until Iwas through. A bit predictable love story development. The man is so dreamy and honest and good and in love straight away. Oh well we all need some doze of hope. And the main character obviously deserves a good family. Being a native Russian speaker, must say - Russian words that are used are accurate and the pronunciation is very clear and understandable.
Would certainly recommend to a fan of this genre.
"The Witness Nora Roberts"
I really enjoyed this book the main character is very endearing and likeable and right from the start you care and worry about her. It is well narrated as Julia Whelan has a very pleasant voice to listen to. It leaves you guessing what will happen right until the end and I would definitely recommend this book.
"Very Good"
If you want an easy read this book is for you. Enjoyable and believable.
"A good story-great narration"
This is not a book I would usually buy or read. But I really enjoyed its steady pace and it was a good book from the start
"From suspense into romance"
The first half of The Witness is so thrilling that the five stars seem self evident. But then the novel develops into a rather bleak romance without even a chill. A great pity, but this blend of romance and thriller seems to be the new hallmark to Nora Roberts
"Enjoyed this, just remove the "erbs"
Really quite enjoyed this, first time I have read a Nora Roberts, very well read. Good story, really got into it, just found the descriptions of the couple of sexual encounters totally unnecessary for the book, as was the long descriptions of what she was cooking and what she was cooking with, especially the number of times "erbs seemed to be used, not sure when the "h" disappeared from this word. Would definately read another
"Fabulous read"
Love the jd robb series and this was just as good. Human interest with suspense thrown in.
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Foaming Wolf
Location: A1067 - Road between Fakenham and Norwich Type: Werewolf Date / Time: 2006 Further Comments: A driver on the way back from the cinema in Norwich encountered a large black wolf eating a carcass along this road. The creature was described as standing around a metre at the withers, with yellow eyes and black matted hair. The driver slowed and the wolf briefly looked up before continuing to eat. The witness continued home, shaken.
Shaggy Creature
Location: A1075 - Between Thetford and East Wretham, half a mile from the level crossing Type: Cryptozoology Date / Time: June 1986, and 22 December 2007 Further Comments: Driving towards Thetford from the direction of Watton, this witness spotted a large, long haired creature coloured greyish white. It had small ears, a long snout, large eyes, and stood on four legs. The witness drove past the beast three times in total, in order to take a good look at it; on the third pass the creature rose up on its hind legs, taking an almost human form, and stood between six to eight feet tall. The driver quickly returned home, only returning two days later to look at the area again - the creature had gone, but there were tracks at the site suggesting something had been dragged. Another witness, a similar creature in December 2007, but said it was more grey in colour with black patches.
Male Silhouette
Location: A11 - Road from Norwich, heading towards London Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: Between 06:00h - 07:00h, January and February Further Comments: On two occasions, a DJ returning to London encountered a lone figure on the road. On the first encounter during a light snow shower, the driver swerved to avoid the silhouette of a man in hat, though the figure vanished as the driver neared. A similar event happened again the following month, although the snow was replaced by mist.
Burge's Pooling Blood
Location: Acle - Bridge Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: 07 April (Reoccurring) Further Comments: Josiah Burge was murdered by a man seeking revenge for the death of his sister. Josiah's blood is now reported to pool at the location on the day of the fatal attack. The stories state that Burge's ghost appeared only once - returning to kill his murderer.
Middle Aged Man
Location: Acle - Heading west into Acle from Halvergate turnoff Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: 30 March 2009 Further Comments: Passing the turn off to Halvergate towards Acle, a driver watched as a middle aged man walked out into the middle of the road (from the right hand side) in the path of their car. The figure turned to look at the driver, and the car passed straight through him. The area is traditionally known to be haunted by a horse and cart.
Heard 's Lantern
Location: Alderfen Broad - Marshland between Alderfen and Neatishead, known as Heard's Holde Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: Weather Dependent: Misty nights. Event occurred pre 1890s Further Comments: The ghost of Heard, a man who was drowned after committing heinous crimes, would wave his lantern on misty evenings, trying to lure the unwary into the marshes. The phantom was finally trapped in a bottle by three men reading scripture and a boy with two pigeons which distracted the spirit.
Shadowy Forms
Location: Ashmanaugh - Council house along Church Lane Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: 2000s Further Comments: This house is haunted by a female form that has been heard talking and seen only fleetingly.
Magic Oak Tree
Location: Ashwellthorpe - Ashwellthorp Hall Type: Legend Date / Time: 16th Century Further Comments: In an act of Christmas kindness, Sir Thomas Knyvet welcomed a stranger into his home. The visitor used a magic acorn to grow a huge oak tree in the great hall in front of his Christmas guests. They cropped down the tree, but were unable to move it - the stranger had to summon two goslings who picked the tree up for them and took it into the grounds.
Large Feline
Location: Attleborough - A11, near Attleborough Type: ABC Date / Time: February 1996 Further Comments: A large unknown cat was seen by both motorists and a policeman.
White Lady
Location: Aylmerton - Circular Hollows (local name Shrieking Pits) Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: 1700s onwards Further Comments: The White Lady has been observed looking into each pit, crying out in pity. Her origin is unknown, but could be one created by local smugglers. The sound of the screams heard in the pits, though local custom blames the wright of the woman, many reason to be the wind.
Phantom Coach
Location: Aylsham - Bridge Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: 19 May (Reoccurring) Further Comments: A ghostly coach and four passes over this bridge once a year. It is said to be driven by a headless Sir Thomas Boleyn, and is one of eleven bridges that he passes over on the night of his daughter Anne's execution.
Location: Baconsthorpe - Baconsthorpe Castle Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: Unknown Further Comments: The former soldier who still patrols the battlements is blamed for the stones that are occasionally thrown into the moat, breaking the normally still waters.
Henrietta Nelson
Location: Banningham - Rectory Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: Late twentieth century Further Comments: The ghost of Henrietta Nelson accompanied her portrait, and when the painting was moved here by Bryan Hall, Miss Nelson came along. The face of the painting was said to change, sometimes changing from happy to sad in a matter of moments. The portrait is now back at Yaxley Hall.
Location: Barford - Watton Road, between Barford and Kimberly Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: 01 September 2013, 01:15h Further Comments: A driver had to swerve to avoid three figures standing in the road. One wore a long red cloak, while the other two were dressed as eighteenth century footmen, The figures paid no attention to the car. The driver later contacted nearby Kimberly Hall to see if they had a fancy dress event on that evening - they had not.
Big Cat
Location: Barnham - Barnham Common Type: ABC Date / Time: 19 April 1985 Further Comments: An unidentified large cat was seen in the woods in the area.
Beautiful Face in the Lake
Location: Barton Turf - Barton Broad Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: Unknown Further Comments: Accidentally killed by her father (or so the story goes), the woman in question intended to run away with a knight. Her spirit haunts the water, and is said to be a blessing to any who see her face.
Woman with Red Hair sitting by the Fire
Location: Barton Turf - Rectory Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: Unknown Further Comments: Only appearing if the chair is placed by a fire, the red headed woman is believed to have burned to death in an abbey fire.
Miss Nelson
Location: Barton Turf - Rectory Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: 1850s onwards Further Comments: The ghost of Miss Nelson is reported to accompany her portrait. Once haunting Cobb Hall, Yaxley, the ghost moved to Barton Turf when the painting was bought by the current owner. The painting was stolen in 1995 - the ghost vanished with it...
Blue Lights Dance
Location: Bawberg - Bawberg Church Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: 30 May (Reoccurring) Further Comments: Blue lights are said to appear and dance over the church well.
Digging Devil
Location: Beechamwell - Hangour Hill Type: Legend - Old Nick Date / Time: Hill still present Further Comments: As Old Nick dug out the nearby dyke, Hangour Hill was created with the discarded earth.
Grey Entity
Location: Beeston Regis - Old footpath which ran through the grounds of Beeston Priory Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: Between 1938 and 1943? Further Comments: A hooded grey ghost would hide behind two boulders which once stood here, leaping out at passers-by at sunset. A local farmer grew tired of this and requested that one of the large stones be placed on his grave when he died, so that the phantom had nowhere in future to hide. The farmer died in the late 1940s - one boulder was used to cover his grave and the ghost was never seen again.
Location: Belaugh - Bridge Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: 19 May (reoccurring) Further Comments: A ghostly coach and four passes over this bridge once a year. It is said to be driven by a headless Sir Thomas Boleyn, and is one of eleven bridges that he passes over on the night of his daughter Anne's execution.
Richard Slater
Location: Belaugh - River Type: Haunting Manifestation Date / Time: Legend says entity appears nightly, but date of last sighting unknown Further Comments: Slater worked at the rectory; he stole money, gems and other valuables from the church and buried them in the garden, waiting for a convenient time to recover the items to safely fence. Slater chose the time to do so badly, as he was caught by the rector as he dug the items up. In his haste to escape, Slater then drowned in the nearby river, weighed down by the stolen goods.
Waiting Woman
Location: Belaugh - Riverside Type: Legend Date / Time: 24 August (reoccurring) Further Comments: A woman in a white dress is said to wait for her Viking lover by the riverside.
Golden Plough
Location: Belton - Mill Hill (Belton Common) Type: legend Date / Time: Unknown Further Comments: This barrow was once thought to contain a golden plough.
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Hopefully this isn't too pedestrian of a thread for this forum. Newbs like me often make these kinds of threads.
I spent a long time as a kid staring at the 8-back artwork on the back of my first MOTU figures. One of the things I really like about MOTUC is that that artwork now has figures that match up to it pretty well. The original He-Man matched his 8-back art, but Mer-Man did not. Etc.
I'd have to say my favorite is Mer-Man. Of all the vintage figures, the old Mer-Man strayed the furthest from his 8-back art. It's so fun to have that version in a figure finally. Furthermore, the figure just pops. Mer-Man isn't even my favorite character, but his figure is just beautiful in person. The shading in his armor and on his skin is just fantastic. I wish Skeletor's armor had more of that. Mer-Man is the only MOTUC I have a duplicate of (I have the blue version as well).
Mine has better shading than this example. But it's hard I think to do justice to Mer-Man in a photo. He looks better in person.
Sorry if this is a boring, rehashed topic.
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I did the same thing you did as a kid with that card back. I love 'em all. But I have to say Teela was my favorite image from the cardback because, like Mer-Man, she was so much more embellished and different than the actual toy.
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I really like He-Man a LOT but Zodac is such a mishmash of parts I think he is my favorite. Am I the only person who doesn't like posing He-Man with his axe? I've never liked it as a weapon for him but the huge 200X version was more acceptable.
Mer-Man, for sure.
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Teela really is great. I don't have the figure because now she's so expensive (closest I have is Goddess). I didn't have one as a kid because I was one of those kids who didn't want any female action figures - I thought they were too girly. Silly me. I always did like Teela's snake armor, though.
For me it's between Merman, Teela, Man-At-Arms, Skeletor and Zodac.
He-Man is close, as is Beastman and Stratos. See? I can't pick a favorite from this group. This is the core of MotU for me. I love them all!
I repainted my Zodac's helmet to have the red trim on the bottom which I like a lot and pushes him further from Zodak.
I wish Stratos' colors came out closer to the lighter grays on the illustration, and I wouldn't have minded a little more ghoulish ape in Bestman's face like the illustration, maybe a more open mouth with ridiculous teeth.
He-Man is He-Man... I like him overall well enough, but the face PAINTS could've been much better. (I've repainted mine, the sculpt is great, the eye paint apps done by the factory have always been a bit bonk.)
Simply put, thank you for the beautiful large scan of that 8-back, and really, all 8 of the figures look enough like these illustrations I'm very happy with them all.
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As a kid I preferred using the axe because the it was hard to make the half sword look good (I was always trying to hide flat half). Now I still prefer the axe because of my reintroduction to the early mini comics.
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MOTUC MAA turned out great. He was always the plain, pug-nosed character in the vintage line, but his MOTUC version is bad ass. The fur lining his armor makes a big difference I think. Also it's easier to hide his face behind the face guard thing.
He-Man I think looks less like the 8-back than the vintage figure did. I wish his face was more like the vintage face, but he's still one of my favorites.
My favorite MOTUC figure based on an 8 back is He-Man because: 1- It's He-Man (gotta love circular reasoning) and 2 - It is the closest to the vintage toy design. When I was a kid I ripped my figures out of their cardboard and blister prisons and never paid a second thought to the artwork on the card. I'm probably one of only a few orgers here who actually wants to see a vintage toy style MOTUC Mer-Man as well as Skeletor and Zodac with the vintage toy style forearms and boots.
If I have only one gripe with MOTUC He-Man it's that his face looks more like 200X He-Man than vintage toy He-Man. I would have preferred if it looked much more like the original.
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"The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing." - Blaise Pascal
I'm going to have to go with Zodac. Seeing him in a case at a con was the thing that got me into MOTUC after initially holding out.
I actually would love to have a vintage style Mer-Man as well, without the coloring on boots and gloves, and with the orange furry undies.
I'd love to have that face or something similar for my He-Man (maybe raise the cheekbones a little). It's not as handsome as the MOTUC face, but I don't think all heroes necessarily need to be models. He-Man is a big, strong dude who carries an axe and a sword. He doesn't need to be handsome as well.
Mer-Man. No doubt.
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Without question, Mer-Man.
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MOTUC Most Wanted: 1) Stridor 2) Night Stalker 3) Roton 4) Karg 5) Lodar 6) Mask of Power Demons 7) Talon Fighter 8) Road Ripper 9) Lord Masque 10) Snake Mountain 11) Vintage Fright Zone 12) Dragon Walker
Mer-Man for me too.
On the He-Man ax thing, I pose He-Man with the sword & shield, but BA He-Man gets the ax & shield. Mostly from that great 80's art that has been burned into my brain.
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Mer-Man. His cardback accurate appearance sold me on Classics. That was something that we had never gotten before.
This, Man-At-Arms with GREEN fur and Teela with a removable head.
He-Man is armed with an axe and shield in my house.
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Sagitar (Jetlag) Horde Wraiths Azdar Belzar Chazdar Cloak and Dagger Evil-Lyn 200X Teenage Prince Adam 200X Teenage Teela 200X Sorceress General Rattlor (MYP) 200X King Randor and Queen Marlena 200X Battle Armor King Randor and Battle Armor Queen Marlena Ice Armor He-Man WMD Roboto
My favorites are Teela, Beast Man, He-Man & Skeletor, pretty much my favorites.
I'd have preferred MAA to be more toy colors, Mer-Man I like, the Vintage way, five fingered hands and all, but I do admit I like the goofy cardback head a little, looks more fishy than the cat like Vintage head. But my Ultimate Mer-Man would have to have the Filmation head.
I prefer the TRU Filmation style Zodac to the original claw-foot ungloved version & Stratos is Stratos, he's not a favorite of mine, but I do like him.
I love the paint on Classics Skeletor, looks more realistic than the toy ever was, in fact I have the Alcala head on the original, the originals head on BA Skeletor. And I also like the DB Skeletor head.
No, I have He-Man's axe in his back strap, but his sword is held up high, I don't think of He-Man using the axe and shield, but I do like how the toy looks all geared up....strange that one, but I love how he looks displayed like that, but as far as holding the axe, no, the only one that holds the axe is BA He-Man.
No, you're not alone, I'd prefer the Vintage Mer-Man if I couldn't get a Filmation version as well (5 fingered hands, ungloved), keep the optional head, and personally I do like the yellow shins though....But what I do like is the Gloves and yellow shins because he has a more Filmation vibe, even though it's cardback accurate, but I'd still prefer 5 fingers to 3, and a "HI, how ya doin' " waving hand.
I prefer the Classics He-Man head over the Vintage have to poop but have to go far less than Classics Ram-Man face.
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Recent.... Lizard Man
Wanted.... NA She-Ra, Jitsu....
Needed.... Dragstor
Oh man, did I forget to use these [sarcasm][/sarcasm] again? Sorry....
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1. Mer-Man (Cardback head ftw!)
2. Man-At-Arms (Extra head plus expert detailing!)
3. Teela (Beautiful while still powerful!)
4. Beast Man (Always loved the colors - now they're brighter!)
5. He-Man (The man, the myth, the legend! I'm an ax guy as well!)
6. Skeletor (Love the colors and the skull face but wish he had a real hood and not a bonnet!)
7. Stratos (Flying ape is awesome, just has tough competition!)
8. Zodac (No problems really, but liked the 200X redesign better. This guy always felt kit-bashy to me, even new!)
HEROIC WARRIORS - Flying Fists He-Man - Lazer Light He-Man - Rotar
EVIL WARRIORS - BLAST ATTAK! - Lazer Light Skeletor - Saurod - Terror Claws Skeletor - Twistoid
HORDE - Buzzsaw Hordak - Dragstor - MULTI-BOT!
Mer-Man is my choice. Overall, I think all of them are pretty awesome.
Mer man is Perfect. Love how they have done them all but man the king of the ocean is too good
Find what you seek only when you look in the right places...
Man-At-Arms for me....
Gosh, they're all great, aren't they? No worries about posting such threads, Lich Leech, and welcome aboard by the way!
At the moment, I'd say my favorite 8-Backer is Teela... Maybe Zodac...Mer-Man perhaps? Hmmmm.....
Not to sound like a creepy cheerleader for Uki, but it's nice to know there is at least one person on this forum who is extremely positive & friendly all the time. I don't think I could be that nice even if you paid me. If we ever give out awards for "forum member of the month", Uki gets my vote. -Mr. Shokoti


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Mobile Testing Toolbox: Part 1
The mobile domain is growing rapidly. Mobile devices currently make up 20% of our online traffic.
That's one-fifth of our user base accessing content through a mobile device: we cannot ignore the mobile channel.
Even though mobile usage of websites continues to grow, mobile users are still not as prevalent as desktop users. I've been conducting in-person mobile usability tests since late 2009, but I've had difficulty getting the samples needed to conduct in-person usability studies.
To expand the sample, I've been evaluating and testing remote usability testing tools since the summer of 2012. When I began, such tools seemed impossible to find, but now, many exist on the market. People frequently ask about the tools I have tried and what features and limitations are associated with each, so I put together this two-part article to help others understand what tools are available, what their key capabilities are, and what tool will be best for their organization.
The first part of the article will focus on mobile testing tools for moderated usability studies. In a forthcoming article, part two will focus on mobile testing tools for unmoderated studies.
Please note: this is not a complete list of all mobile remote usability testing tools. It is just a list of tools that I have reviewed. These tools are constantly being updated with additional features and functionalities, so please visit the tool's website for the most up-to-date information.
An Overview Of Features By Tool
What Tools Can I Use For Moderated Remote Usability Testing?
Moderated remote usability testing tools provide many of the benefits of in-lab tests with the convenience of a remote study. To conduct a mobile moderated remote usability test, the researcher needs to be able to view the user's mobile device screen in real-time while speaking with them on a conference call or using VOIP. This process poses some challenges for smart phone studies because the user must have a service provider that allows for voice and data use at the same time (AT&T, 4GLTE, or Wi-Fi,) or they must have access to another phone. Apple has security restrictions in place that do not allow for screen sharing. Therefore screen-sharing products that work with iOS have been difficult to find. Some products are using desktop mirroring or webcams to overcome Apple's security restrictions.
Moderated remote usability testing tools provide many of the benefits of in-lab tests.
In spite of the challenges associated with remote mobile usability testing, several viable tools exist that can enable researchers to collect rich user feedback about mobile websites and applications, at any stage during their development. Accordingly, the next section provides an overview of the tools I have evaluated.
GoToAssist displays the user's mobile device screen onto the researcher's computer in real-time, making it possible to view any app or website that can be displayed on the user's mobile device. GoToAssist allows you to recruit your own users and have them share their screens by downloading an app. Typically, GoToAssist is used for desktop support specialists to interact with a device for troubleshooting, but it has the unintended benefit of providing the capabity of moderated remote usability testing. Currently, screen sharing via GoToAssist is only available on Samsung and Blackberry devices due to the constraints of the mobile manufactures.
Works on Samsung and BlackBerry; mobile app and website.
- Moderated usability testing
- Recruit your own users
- Ability to see the user's screen in real time—Including layers, scrolling, and orientation changes between landscape and portrait
- Samsung and Blackberry only
- Researcher must be very familiar with app or website because the tool has no indication of what the user has tapped
- User must install GoToAssist app
- GoToAssist does not have built-in screen recording capabilities
UserTesting.com has repurposed their desktop solution to enable mobile usability testing, providing video files to analyze and annotate. The tool also gives you the ability to add time-stamped comments to the video, jump between tasks, and create video clips. Using a dual webcam set-up, UserTesting.com records what is displayed on the user's computer, the mobile image, and the picture-in-picture of the person's face. This setup can be complicated to arrange, so UserTesting offers the use of a panel of users who have their systems configured to access any remote mobile studies. If using a panel for a study is a viable option for your business, then UserTesting.com could be a good fit. If not, recruiting your own users is possible, but would require you to send your users a webcam or two and have them configure their systems in a specific way.
Works on any device; mobile app and website.
- Moderated usability testing
- Utilizes a panel of mobile device users that have two high-resolution webcams designed to record the entire mobile experience
- Ability to add time-stamped comments to video, jump between tasks, and create video clips
- iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows
- If you use your own users, you need to send HD camera and help the user with setup
- Cannot randomize tasks
- The videos are stored on UserTesting.com servers
In addition to being able to see a user's mobile screen directly (via a webcam or screen sharing), another way to provide remote moderated usability testing is through the combination of mirroring and video conferencing. Reflector can be used to mirror the user's mobile device onto the user's computer. The user can then share their computer screen using any video conferencing tool. This process also involves some setup and configuration on the user's end.
Works on iPhone or iPad; mobile app and website.
- Mirroring what is on the device onto a computer
- User can share their mirrored screen via a video conferencing tool
- Wirelessly connects to iPhone 4S, iPad 2, the new, or any Mac or PC
- iPhone or iPad only
- All devices that are mirrored must be on same network
- Cannot mirror to another mobile device
- Researcher must be very familiar with app or website because the tool has no indication of what the user has tapped
- Some apps may look different when mirrored
- Reflector does not have built-in screen recording capabilities
The first place I looked for a remote usability testing solution was in e-meeting tools, because we use e-meeting tools today to conduct remote usability testing for the desktop. Most of the tools allow people to attend an e-meeting from a mobile device, but don't allow the mobile participant to share their screen. GoToMeeting has added the capability of sharing mobile websites from an iPad. This can help with usability testing responsive websites on an iPad, but it does not help with usability testing mobile apps.
Works on iPad only; mobile website.
- Start meetings from your iPhone or iPad (with paid GoToMeeting account)
- Can present from an iPad
- Connect to audio through your device's built-in mic and speakers or dial in over the phone
- Pinch- zoom meeting content
- Easily switch between portrait and landscape
- Ability to record meeting
- iPad only
- Mobile websites only, no app capabilities
- User must install GoToMeeting app
- Researcher must be very familiar with app or website because the tool has no indication of what the user has tapped
- The GoToMeeting browser doesn't support opening multiple tabs and bookmarks, or provide a way to pass a URL from the in-meeting chat
- Observers do not see the keyboard when it is open and there is a bit of a scrolling delay
What Tools Can I Use For Moderated In-Person Mobile Usability Testing?
So far, we've discussed moderated remote usability testing tools, but I've also been asked about ways to record in-person studies using the mobile device itself rather than a webcam. Using an app to record the session straight from the device allows for the user to move freely without the restrictions of holding the device under a camera.
Magitest and UX Recorder both capture the user's screen, a picture-in-picture view of their facial expressions, as well as audio. These tools also provide an indicator in the video that shows when and where the user has tapped. These tools are resource intensive, in that they can use a lot of battery power, and take some time to process the video files after the sessions. It's also worth noting that some performance issues can arise by running the recording app while conducting the session.
Magitest allows recording from either a mobile website or an iOS app. To record an app, code needs to be added to your native app's SDK. The Magitest app must be downloaded to the device and the recording will run from the Magitest app. Originally, the tool was designed for in-lab studies, however the FAQs section of their site explains a remote workaround that I have not tried.
Works on iPhone or iPad; mobile app or websites.
- Shows where the user taps, swipes and pinches
- iPhone or iPad only, Magitest is developing an Android solution they hope to have ready soon
- For in-lab studies, remote capabilities are available using a workaround with Dropbox
- Magitest code must be built into the app SDK
- Does not support landscape view
- Some tasks, like typing, may be slowed down while running the testing tool
- Recordings can take a while to encode and save
- If a user hits the home button or gets a phone call it stops the recording
UX Recorder
UxRecorder allows you to record from a mobile website only. No app recording is possible. The UX Recorder app must be downloaded to the user's mobile device, and the recording runs from the UX Recorder app. The tool is designed for in lab-studies, but files can be saved to dropbox.
Works on iPhone or iPad; mobile websites.
- Shows where the user taps, swipes, and pinches
- iPhone or iPad only
- Mobile websites only, no app capabilities
- For in-lab studies; remote capabilities are available using a workaround with Dropbox
- Resource intensive; must keep device plugged in
- Issues arise when switching between landscape and portrait in same session
- Some tasks, like typing, may be slowed down
- Recordings can take a while to encode and save
- If a user hits the home button or gets a phone call it stops the recording
I hope this article was educational and helpful in distributing the knowledge of what tools are available to assist with moderated mobile usability testing. In part two of this article I will share my knowledge of un-moderated mobile tools.
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http://sharemyscreen.mobi/ requires an SDK and an app download but may be another viable option for people using iOS devices. Android says coming soon.
Good read! But my personal experience of using is DeviceAnywhere FREE http://www.keynotedeviceanywhere.com/da-free-product-overview.php
Key features like Cloud-Based Architecture which allow us to access popular mobile handsets over the Internet. A time saving tool
Yes, Keynotedeviceanywhere is a device emulator that allows you to access and interact with a mobile device via a desktop. Note: Some apps may look slightly different when emulated. I prefer a usability participant to be able to interact with the actual device so I did not include emulators in this review. It could be used for early concept feedback.
Thanks for putting these posts together, Amber--if nothing else they re-affirmed that all the limitations I've run up against aren't just me being silly ;)
Given the limitations of "easy to use" apps like Magitest and UXrecorder, we've tended to do a lot of moderated, in-person mobile testing. Recently we did a study where we used Reflector app to share the device screen to a Macbook, which we broadcast to observers and recorded using a private UStream.tv feed. While we had device screen and audio capture, we lacked a participant cam and gestures--but the set up still provided a rich set of data to work from.
While Reflector was great for iOS devices, we used AirDroid's 'screenshot' function to mirror device screen on Android devices to the Macbook for broadcast/capture. While a little bit laggy (you actually access and view the 'screenshot'/mirroring via Safari browser) this set up worked pretty well, and wasn't difficult to install and use. AirDroid does require rooted access on the Android device, so this might be the only drawback. We used our own devices, but users' devices may not be rooted.
Thanks for sharing your experience Lynne! I still do mostly in person testing and we built a few tools for ourselves because the perfect tool (for our situation) does not yet exist. I am glad you shared your experience maybe someone who reads the article can benefit from your setup.
Thanks for the article, although it's a little depressing to see so many solutions with so many limitations! The perfect tool still doesn't exist.
I was stoked about UXRecorder and Magitest, but they reduced performance on my phone so much, the app I was testing wasn't really usable anymore.
Yes Mark unfortunately all of the tools I reviewed had some limitation or another, the limitations tend to vary depending on the tool. I thought this article and part 2 (coming soon) would help people choose which tool, if any, was right for them given their unique situation. If there was one solution this article would not be necessary, I would have just told my friends to use (insert the one solution here) when they asked me about a mobile tool.
Hi Amber, thanks for your article. Just a small correction: Reflector has screen recording capabilities built in the PC/Mac software but, as you noted, taps and other user gestures are not recorded (unless the feature is implemented in the application you are testing)
Thank you for the correction. I will update my notes. Are you suggesting that the PC/Mac has recording software built in so you can use that software to record or is it a feature of the Reflector capabilities specifically?
Reflector has built-in recording capabilities. It records audio and video, and encodes the video as MP4 if I remember correctly.
Thank you after further review I found the information about recording on the Reflector site.
Recording on OS X requires at least OS X 10.7 Lion. Recording on OS X 10.6 is not available.
Recording for Windows requires at least Windows 7. Recording is not available on Windows 8, Vista or XP. A bug currently prevents Windows 8 users from recording. We're aware of this and will issue a fix in an update.
Recording on Mac can be started/stopped from the device menu or by pressing ⌘+R.
Windows recording can be started/stopped by pressing ALT+R.
Hi Amber. There's another solution out there in Mr. Tappy.
He's a camera rig designed specifically for filming interaction with mobile devices.
check him out at www.mrtappy.com
Thanks Amber, great roundup!
Mr Tappy is awesome - need iOS AND Android? Just swap the phone out. I use mine with a GoPro Hero camera, which can create it's own wifi network to pipe the feed to another device in your observer room running the GoPro app (in this case, an iphone or ipad 5+ with a projector adapter). Does sound also, so your observer set up is sorted, and (very importantly in my case) totally outside of and not affected by any ridiculous enterprise firewall network nonsense. This solution is hardware (and battery) intensive, but I've tried a lot of the tools above, and this has been by far the most reliable and flexible (performance and reliability for UX Recorder and Magitest made them basically unusable, and reflector just didn't play nice with our corporate network AT ALL). I find users are pretty ok with Mr Tappy too - he doesn't weigh much so they can still walk around and be mobile if they want to. No capture of the user's face though (downside.)