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Title: 2.5 stars Product review: I was looking for a pair of simple ear buds and found these at a big box store for $5 ("Model PL-1"). I trust the Maxell name from prior experience with their excellent tapes, and the package had a quality appearance so I took a chance. The cord length measures 40", which is fine for me. The L-plug looks sturdy enough to withstand extended use. (They don't include foam earpads.) So they get points for construction. The sound, on the other hand- not so much. They aren't quite the worst sounding I've heard, but close. The sound isn't unbearable but it is tinny with virtually no base, and has a little reverb, like a radio playing in a shower. That isn't fatal for me as I'm not using them for music but rather for talk stations, and the speakers' voices are clear enough. The Amazon price of $2.99 is closer to what they are worth as back-ups that wouldn't get you upset if lost. For $5 to $9 you can get much better sounding ear buds. Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
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Title: Works great, no more dust! Product review: Now I can store my Brother 5300 without having to wrap a sheet over it. Easy to use and makes the machine easy to carry from my craft station to wherever I stash it in between sewing jobs. Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
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Title: AWFUL!!!!!!! Product review: DO NOT BUY THIS UMBRELLA! The cheap aluminum base snapped at the sand level in moderate winds--on a nice sunny day--the second day we used it. Thankfully, our 20 month-old daughter wasn't underneath it when it happened. We gave the company the chance to make things right and sent them pictures of the broken base bent at a right angle. It's been two weeks and we've received no response. You can do better for the price from another brand. Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
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