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0	Not as good as you may think!	When I saw this product I thought: Great. I will just get it started and it will clean while I'm doing something else! Wrong! It gets stocked quite often so you need to "reset" it quite often meaning you have to chase it around. Other thing is that it will go over some area over and over and over and over and over ...I know! That much it went and wouldn't move to other areas.Anyhow... my expectations were very high and they were clearly not met.Maybe a higher end model works better... I just know I won't pay that much to find out!	negative
1	Roombie, I love you.	Yes, all Roomba owners get attached to their pets.Yes, you will still need a regular vacuum for hard to get corners.But don't believe all those people who say roomba is a toy. Roomba ia lifestyle. Every other morning I set roomba free and inevitably when I return from a day of classes, I empty my Roomba's chock-full-of-dust container.I have noticed far less dust flying around and my carpet always looks fabulous. Roomba has never gotten stuck...in the 30+ times I've run it so far.I clean the brushes pretty often but other than that have not needed to do any other maintainence...so far it hasn't saved me too much time because friends and I have been so hypnotized by it's vroom vroom vroom that we can't move our eyes off our Roombie!!!So, if in doubt. Get a roomba, you can always return it later.It will replace your regular vacuuming provided you run it frequently enough...(probably 2 to 3 times what you would run normal vac.)	positive
0	Also disappointed	This was a great unit - while it worked. This one lasted only 6 or 7 cleanings and then died. Customer Service has not been helpful so far.	negative
1	Love at First Use	I absolutely adore it. The Red Roomba is cleaning while I am using the computor. I am using it every other day. I have two cats and it picks up their hair as well as other dust and dirt in the house. I am amazed and I love it. I can't believe I waited so long to get this. I have recommended it to everyone!	positive
0	Damaged Product	I was very pleased when I received the vacuum so quickly. Unfortunatley, there was a rattle when we attempted to open the sealed package. Upon further examination we saw that a few small parts on the front of the vacuum were broken off. When I emailed them to let them know that I would like a replacement, they told me I would only receive a refund.As this was a gift, I was very disappointed in their response.	negative
1	As Advertised	The Roomba Red is a totally functioning robot vacuum. It easily goes where other vacuums rarely go (under beds.) It's really good at picking up dog fur.It's raised the cleanliness standard in my home. The Roomba does require more frequent cleaning out than a standard vacuum cleaner, but that's a small price to pay.	positive
1	I'm in love! updated	I am in love with this. It is not a toy! It does the job. I laughed for two hours while it searched out all of the dust and dirt from beneath all of the places that I don't really want to bend to. My dog looked disgusted, but not interested in attacking it. My boyfriend got jealous of it in two days. He named it Pancho and was only happy when he got a new table saw and named it Christine. My only minute of doubt was when I couldn't find the directions... (cleverly disguised booklets that looked like packaging.)I have been using it daily for a month now and my allergies are so much beter. I screwed up by rinsing the part you empty with the spray hose from the sink - before I read the do not immerse sticker. But it worked anyway. I also had a problem with the lttle part dropping off until I realized that you haveto hold the button down until it clicks into place.	positive
0	Cleaning your roomba	I purchased a red roomba one year ago. It worked well for a couple of weeks but then started going round in circles. I went to the website for help and learned about the machine's sensors and where they were. After a thorough cleaning the machine worked for one more day. Finally, after a few more thorough cleaning sessions, I decided that it took longer to clean out the machine to make it work than vacuuming the floors myself and I threw it into the garbage bin. In summary, a great little machine WHEN it works.	negative
0	Not Worth It	Doesn't work, ended up costing me a bunch of money trying to fix it up only to have it pick up nothing around my house.	negative
1	lives up to it's title	this album is the kind of album i can unwind to and chill to.the mellow side moves me and it just relaxes me after a long day. the music is so soothing.	positive
1	Sensuous Smooth Jazz Guitar: The Ultimate Collection	Sensuous . . . is indeed sensual. I play it in the morning in the bathroom and sometimes at night while bathing. My 18-year-old daughter commented, "Mom, the CD in the bathroom is very nice; I like it."	positive
1	If you don't like her voice...	...better bail before the first verse is done. Otherwise you're just going to have to learn to love that graceful/gutsy alto.Her lyrics will have you. They're literate, bittersweet, deep. She's been places and figured out a few things. Better yet, you'll get the feeling she'd rather discuss them with you than just tell you about them. You'll want more of them.Don't worry, just kidding - you'll like the voice a lot!	positive
1	Bugs!	It's another fun-filled, fact-packed adventure featuring Ms. Frizzle and her science-curious class. This time there's been a terrible mishap with the kids' terrariums--each is missing one of its bugs. Climb aboard the Magic School Bus to help Ms. Frizzle and has class find them. Then, get ready to shrink down to wee bug size and explore the wild world of bugs.Shrink down to wee-bug size and help find the missing bugs with Scholastic's The Magic School Bus! Wahoo! The classroom is crawling with activity! Hear science reports, listen to music, view photographs, and more!	positive
0	Defective	The last one of these I bought was defective. It doesn't steam without adding more than a pinch of salt, and I am unable to clean the element housing because the plug does not fit in the "lock".	negative
0	Serious control problems	Like others who've written a review for this mine doesn't work well. You push the buttons as hard as you can and sometimes it works but most of the time it doesn't...it's completely random and it does seem to get worse the longer you're out in the snow.	negative
0	Never Really Worked	Once I opened the box and tried it out the Play button did not work. Only things I could get to work was the volume. After using for about 2 hours the volume stopped working. When it was working you really had to touch he right spot to get it to work, which sucks when boarding down a mountain with gloves on.	negative
0	Whatever you do, don't buy a Belkin	I've tried two Belkin products now, this one and the Belkin TuneCommand AV Dock with Remote. Both products are utterly disappointing, especially the TuneCommand since it's so much more expensive. The SportsCommand's buttons don't work. They go in but it's touch and go whether they come out. I'm amazed Belkin released this cause it doesn't take long to see it's complete trash.On the other hand the TuneCommand takes a while longer to realize the quality problems; The receiver stops listening to the remote and then you have to switch the power on and off to reset it, only to have it happen again 5 minutes later. This happens over and over.Be warned, you WILL regret your decision to buy Belkin products. I now search Google with -Belkin in the search query.	negative
0	great idea, stunningly bad performance - Remote is useless in the real world	Bought for use on a motorcycle. Keep the ipod in a pock and use the remote on my arm over my jacket.It is worthless. 85% percent of the time no reaction from my ipod when I press buttons on the remote. If the remote and ipod are sitting on my desk about 3 inches or less apart performance goes up to around 30-40% which is pointless. If they have to be that close together why use a remote.I paid full price for it and am bummed. This thing is useless.	negative
0	Monster iEZClick is MUCH better	I got this one and my roommate got the Monster remote, and I can attest to all the other complaints people have about this product. Poor design, zero feedback when you press a button so you can't even tell if you're doing something, except for the "little green light" which is completely invisible in any light except near total darkness. Even if you CAN see the light blink, indicating a successful transmission, 90% of the time the device does nothing. Doesn't work well in cold or any other inclement weather. It's as though they designed something specifically to frustrate people. I bought this when it was $80, and now I see that it's $60 which is still completely outrageous, since this thing can't cost more than $10 to make.My roommate's Monster iEZClick has never once given him a problem. Don't buy Belkin -- they make junk products.	negative
0	Should have been called the thing that should not be	Terrible just terrible, this item just didn't work, it didn't work close to the ipod it didn't work far from the ipod, nothing... and then it did decide to work for about a second and a half, but the button got stuck and the volume just increased to the very top, and since i have Shure e4c headphones i almost went deaf. Anything we tried to do, and all the ipods we tried (3) did not yield any result. This product just does not work!	negative
0	iLingo unusable on my 2011 Macbook pro	In 2007 I downloaded the Spanish iLingo app from iTunes on my ipod touch. It is has great little Spanish phrases, that are spoken in Spanish and English. This version with French, Italian, German, and Spanish, will not open on my 2011 Macbook pro. I need to return it to xTrememac. This software is old. Why is it still for sale if it is incomparable with new OS. Buyer beware. fileron	negative
1	rosey	I love the gloves!!! I had been looking for gloves for a while and didn't want ones that looked like man gloves. These are perfect! I have a tiny hand and they fit well....I am so happy that I ordered them and they keep me from getting stuck by the rose thorns to...	positive
0	Koala Sheets could be safety hazard	I found Koala sheets not only to be cheaply made, but also a possible safety problem. The fitted sheet did not properly fit my standard mattress, and even with safety clips to keep it in place, I felt that my baby could pull the sheet off the mattress and become entangled. I bought other sheets for a few dollars more and stopped using the Koala sheets.	negative
0	Don't Fit	These sheets do not fit all mattresses. We even have a Koala Baby brand mattress, and the sheets don't fit. The Carters sheets are much better and softer, and they actually fit on the mattress.	negative
0	Too small!	I have these sheets in white & red & they are completely useless to me because they are too small to fit on the mattress! The 2 Carter's sheets I have fit snug, but at least they fit. I would definitely NOT recommend the Koala sheets.	negative
0	dissapointing	Fast shipping but damaged product! When I asked for a replacement, that was damaged too! They only gave me a 1/2 refund. They weren't expensive but the product was damaged! Their suggestion was to try and upsell. ( I ended up getting the same product elsewere for $.99) Not worth the hassle.	negative
1	GOOD GLOVES	These Disposable Plastic Gloves, Economy Dispenser Pack, 100 Gloves Per Box, Large Size are perfect. I use them for everything: School projects, Cleaning, handling food, etc. A must have!	positive
1	Wonderful for homeschoolers!	After reading a Lisa See novel outloud to my 11 year old, she was curious to learn more about the experiences of Asian Immigrants who had to endure Angel Island. We chose this book (which is part of the Cornerstones of Freedom collection that is used by many homeschoolers, and was in fact recommended to us by another homeschooling friend). This little book is absolutely packed full of photos relating to Angel Island and Asian Immigrants in the early 1900's. It also includes maps, illustrations from those times, a political cartoon, a neat timeline, and a glossary. Who needs a boring textbook when a child could learn from a book like this?	positive
0	boring!	JUST ANOTHER tradebook that will turn kids off. The most dull book I have read in a long time. Some decent photos, and some really soporific writing. sigh.	negative
1	A Great Dexter Gordon CD!	Over 70 minutes of finely recorded bop and blues by tenorist extraordinaire Dexter Gordon. His full beautiful tone is both relaxing and exhilarating. These recordings are from 3 dates for Savoy in 1945-1947. (The CD notes that this is not a thorough collection of EVERY track cut for Savoy, alternative takes from two sessions are not included. Only Dexter "completists" should be concerned.)Of the 23 selections, 11 include either Max Roach or Art Blakey on drums. Fats Navarro brings his wonderfully rounded sound to six cuts recorded in 1947, and Tadd Dameron plays piano on eleven. What's surprising, however, is not the great playing of the jazz legends here, but the work of not as celebrated musicians such as Leo Parker on baritone sax and Sadik Hakim on piano. This is great bop playing which will get you moving!	positive
0	Slow service	The book had a number of hand written notes, which really is not a big deal. My main problem was that I ordered the book on Saturday and paid extra for a quick delivery. It took the book 11 days to arrive. I wanted to use the book in a presentation, but it arrived after the fact. Usually my orders from Amazon arrive in a few days without paying a special charge.Dave McDaniel	negative
0	disappointing	while there were many interesting elements in the story and the telling of the tale, my feeling is that this book would have made a much better short story than full-on novel. there is far too much "filler" and when i finished the book and looked back on what actually happened, i realised that the only parts that i found grabbed me were at the very beginning and the very end. the middle part was just transportation to where the story picks up again.	negative
0	Battery does not hold capacity very long.	After less than a year with this battery, it holds less than a 30% percent charge than when it did brand new even with a monthly drain/charge cycle. This one was bought as a replacement for the original that had the exact same problem. Overall, pretty crap quality batteries.	negative
1	Excellent and only product for my ARchos	Best price is, as always, Amazon. My old battery was not recharging and causing product failure. I bought 2 new batteries at Amazon and now it is like I have a new Archos I can actually enjoy. I was resisting spending the money--but that was silly. Do it.	positive
1	Archos 604 Battery (Reserve(	The reserve battery that I purchased works as well as expected. I am very satisfied with the power I get from my 604 device which is stated for this particular product.	positive
0	Same Product - Multiple Names , different Prices	This DVD is available in the different name too " Physical Science in Action: Motion & Balance DVD" -So ensure which price is CheaperEditorial ReviewsStudents will learn that motion is relative. They will also discover that motion is caused by forces and is dependent on whether these forces are balanced or unbalanced. This program presents a clear explanation of Newton's Laws of Motion. Explore the key idea of net force and how it relates to motion and balance. Includes a fun, hands-on activity that allows kids to test Newton's Third Law of Motion by using a 'balloon rocket' on a string. Based on concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Physical Science. 2000. 23 minutes. Grades 5-8.	negative
0	Not as represented!	This product was received in good condition in a reasonable amount of time, but is NOT 4 inches thick. The base layer of foam is not quite 2 inches thick, and the egg crating is not 4 inches in total. What this product is in fact is a 2 inch medium density pad that may be OK for placing on a mattress, but if you are looking for an actual 4 inch foam pad, look elsewhere. And, we get to pay for the return shipping on this misrepresented item. We will see how that goes.	negative
0	EGGCRATE	Don't get it. Says 4 inches thick but only 1 inch thick. I sent it back. Never filled up to correct thickness.	negative
0	Did not help	It did not relieve the itching or discomfort. Other products including over the counter remedies have proved much better. I suggest Singular, anti histamine and of course checking to see if it wax and using wax removal medication.	negative
0	Disappointing	I found the book to be rather shallow. Her life seems to be just too easy. Moreover, she's been so blessed that, of course, she can praise and thank God. I, too, am in a wheelchair. Among my peers, I've seen true struggling and difficult issues that people deal with. Yet, with God's help, I see many rise above their circumstances. Their stories are truly inspirational and attest to God's greatness. Bondi's story would have had far more impact and depth if she truly had overcome some of life's struggles.	negative
1	Comprehensive Look	Dr. Oakley presents a book that is comphrensive in nature including research and historical accounts of what is passed down orally in the Eastern Band Tribes. Having lived there for only a bit of time, he recounted some of the same stories that I had heard of Henry B. Lowry. I am soon to teach @ UNC-Pembroke and feel this is a must read for anyone inside and outside the Native American culture in Eastern North Carolina and throughout the Carolinas.	positive
1	Great for Pad Thai	After having lived in Asia where I could get fresh noodles, this product makes a great substitute. They cook up great, no clumping and retain their shape well.	positive
0	pelican snow board	I never received the item. I received a fishing string instead. When I tried to get the corr item I was told there was nothing they could do sin e they did pt have it any more	negative
0	Horrible...	This cup is so hard that it makes a loud noise everytime you use it.It also is poorly put together, the leather already started coming apart after a few uses.This is not for bar use.I would not recommend this product to anyone.Waste of money.	negative
1	Nice quality and great gift	What do you get someone who has everything, and money to buy anything? In our case it was a Dice Box. This is something we could afford to get my father-in-law, who can afford anything, and has everything, but not a dice box until now.We wanted something of quality, that is kind of unique yet familiar, and dice fit the spot perfectly. A nice dice box is something that not everyone has, but can appreciate a good quality one. This is something you can be proud to give as a gift, it's not the most expensive thing on the planet but has a nice quality feel and leather smell (which is worth a lot as a gift).So this one was a hit, great shipping as always, just in time and we ordered too late. So if you have someone who has everything, and want to give something unique, high quality, and not terribly expensive, this dice box is an idea.	positive
0	Difficult to use	This gate serves its purpose for large openings, but the spring latch is very difficult to use. I have pinched my fingers on it many times. It is also difficult to close because you have to fit a small piece into an eyehook to secure the bottom of the gate. If you miss this, the bottom of the gate will move quite a bit if pushed. Overall, it will work if you do not go in an out of it too much, but is not good for high traffic areas.	negative
0	Possibly Harmful	This gate served it's purpose while it lasted, so I can not bring myself to rate it a 1. However there are a few things one should know before purchasing it. First, it is difficult to open and close. The latch does pinch and is often a pain to line up. We found it much easier to just step over the thing. Second, on the opening side there is one pinchable latch at the top and the bottom rests in a little hook of which my son was able to manipulate with little problem to push up just enough to pop the bottom out and crawl through it. Third and most importantly, it is a nightmare for climbing toddlers. The criss-cross design allows for easy climbing and just last week my 19 month old scaled it only to land head first on the other side. So that is definitely something parents will want to consider before purchasing this baby gate. For this reason alone I would dissuade parents from buying this particular design.	negative
1	great gate----but-----	The gate is an excellent design. The locking clasp on both sides works just fine, you'd have to be pretty lame to have trouble working them. It's sturdy and looks nice and i was able to install it in about 3 minutes. Very easy and the shipping was quite fast. Only problem I have is my opening is 60 inches and the gate fit just fine. BUT- my toy poodle jumped right through the holes and that was the reason for the gate -to keep her in the kitchen. SO- i guess i will have to fill the holes with slats or tie rags or stretch bungie cords across to keep her in. AAHHHH------	positive
1	You can't beat this old school product	I have the same type of gate, however it's not made by the same company. These kinds of gates have been mfg. since the 50's at least, if not longer. I got one that opened across a 7 ft opening and it works perfectly. We rescued a 2 yr old cocker spaniel and purchased this for training purposes right now. I don't even have the other side latched, we just pull it across the opening during the day and it keeps him out. PLEASE remember to install your gate on a stud, otherwise it will just pull out of the drywall and you'll have big holes to patch. Love the fact that it folds up tidily to one side and is completely out of the way.Love this product!	positive
0	Horrible Gate	I bought this extension gate to block the kitchen off from the playroom in our home. After we had properly installed the gate, we realized how flimsy it was. My 1 year old boy shook the gate and it looked as though it would snap in half. It is also very easy to pich your finger in. This gate is a safety hazard. Do not buy it. I will be returning mine today.	negative
1	Works Great!	We use this gate to keep our 5 dogs out of certain areas and it works great...tall enough that they don't try to jump over it!	positive
1	Just what I needed	Perfect. Keeps my little dog in sight. Holes not too big for him to get through. Easy to install and operate.	positive
1	Does the job!	I purchased this after much comparison shopping to keep the cats out of one room in the house. It is sturdy, well made, and does the job.	positive
0	falls short of ideal	I bought this to replace another brand improperly installed and difficult to operate by my 4 year old and our 88yr old grandfather who lives with us. This model is not much more easy for them to operate, fact the 88yr old (has parkinson's) cant really do it and the metal used for the latches are weaker. It claims to be a "swinging" gate but the bottom metal latch bends when swung, I fear after enough swings it will eventually break. The top latch is of decent design but when coupled with the bottom part it becomes more difficult. The plastic cover on the top also makes it tougher to expand and contract than a normal expansion gate. One redeeming quality is that it expands to 60" without the need of extensions.	negative
0	Not what is in the picture	I purchased this gate online because the only ones like this I could find locally had the beige plastic top, and I wanted one that was white. This arrived in a box showing the white top, however the bar across the top was beige. NOT HAPPY.	negative
1	easy to install	It was a challenge to find a gate large enough for my kitchen. This was very easy to install. For purpose it may have been better to purchase a plastic or metal gate. I purchased this gate for my puppy, she has started to chew the bottom of it and I am a little concerned about its durability. Overall not bad for the price, but maybe not the best choice for a pet gate.	positive
1	It's big enough!	I was having a terrible time finding a baby gate that would stretch enough to cover our large wall to wall opening. This one was the only one I could find that did it! My husband installed in relatively fast & it works great. Taller people may be able to step over it, but I'm a shortie (5'0) so I have to use the latch. Unfortunately, the latch is kind of difficult to use. You have to press hard & be careful not to pinch yourself. So far I'm very pleased with this purchase!	positive
0	screw in...	you need to screw hooks into the wall and the baby just pushes really hard and pulls the hooks out of the wall	negative
0	Not the right product	This item was sent to a correctional facility and since it was the wrong item it was thrown out. So not only am I out the ten dollars but the person I sent it to didn't get what he needed.	negative
0	Get the order straight	I ordered the Recoton EP3 Audio Earphone twice. I was delivered speaker extensions both times. I would love to have this product but the company seems to be unable to deliver.	negative
0	Misrepresented excercise program.	This exercise video indicates it is geared for persons in wheelchairs. Yes, someone sitting in a wheelchair can use this, but it is NOT appropriate for a person confined to a wheelchair. Amanda Cook clearly is not gearing her program to persons with spinal cord injuries when she discusses exercise form and techniques.Chair Aerobics for Everyone: Wheelchair WorkoutThis video was misrepresented as a program appropriate for wheelchair bound persons.	negative
0	Seems to be arranged backwards and the exercises are too fast.	It seems to me that the sequence is backwards. It starts out with a set of very fast exercises, no warmup, and then later the tempo slows down. Also the disclaimer about caution while exercising is at the very end. Weird editing.At the beginning I though "this is a good video for someone who is in a wheelchair and is very fit!"But how many people in a wheelchair are fit to begin with ?I have been in a wheelchair for 5 years and I am not fit.Way too fast.Check outSit Stretch Smile	negative
0	An Ellis Fan	I have been looking forward to this CD for a very long time. Some of my favorite Ellis songs I had only heard live are on this CD. When I bought it and read on the back that Duke Levine and Lucy Kaplansky were involved I couldn't wait to get home. After listening I started to wonder if Ellis sang the vocals and went home. The beauty of his music is the intonations of his voice mixed with his guitar. This CD was so overproduced I found myself straining to hear Ellis. If this is the first Ellis you've heard buy Live or Sweet Mistakes and listen again. He is amazing... this CD is not.	negative
0	Disappointing on First Listen	Hey, I'm one of the biggest Ellis Paul fans out there. But I'll be the first to speak the truth. This album (at least on first listen) is a big disappointment. The songs are probably good, but Ellis has yet again chosen a producer who doesn't understand how to put together good folk rock.Perhaps this is something that his manager should be helping him with, but Ellis really, really needs to find himself a good producer who can finally capture his musical essence. This CD certainly isn't that. It's thin, uninteresting production despite a cast of good musicians and good songs. The ironic thing is that his last CD (Sweet Mistakes), which was supposedly an unfinished "experimental CD", appears to me to be his most polished, sophisticated, "finished" disc to date. Ellis, please get someone like T Bone Burnett (of Counting Crows' "August and Everyting After" fame) for your next CD!	negative
1	Haunted Buriel Ground	When Jessica Meets this cute guy,She wants to make an impression on him.So for Halloween,She dresses up as a witch,and I think He dresses up As ? They sing Monster's Ball a Melody Power Johnny Buck song about falling in love on Halloween,It's about this girl named Kayla who is Native American,and She thinks that The Unicorns Clubhouse where they want to have their Halloween Party is a Haunted Buriel Ground,because The Unicorns and Painters for The Homeless who are makeing new homes found Skulls. On Halloween Night,The Clubhouse Falls down.	positive
0	Not ready for prime time	A lot of this material is markedly inferior to his later recordings. Some of it sounds tentative. Many of the songs are in a key that doesn't work for the vocals. Strictly for completists.If you're looking for a first Magic Sam album get "West Side Soul."	negative
0	where's the instructions?	My order came in a box with nothing else enclosed but the item. Anyone have the instructions? There's only three terminals but don't want to fry it trying to do the install improperly.	negative
0	Gloss over cajun music	A friend of mine thinks the world of this guy...and I'm lost to say why. If you think this is cajun music you need to look further. Esp. on this cd. It sounds so glossed over, almost like computer sound driven. The guy can put on a show but this sound is so sterile. Please look to Clifton Chenier and work your way down from there. Im part "cajun" and I think this reeks.	negative
1	Perfect for when you just want to relax	I bought this for my son ages ago and only just recently listened to it. It is so calming and relaxing -- just music -- that I discovered I can plug it in when I'm feeling really stressed and will begin to relax within minutes. Whether you are meditating or just relaxing, this is excellent background music.	positive
1	a very good cd!	oh yes you should certainly buy this if this sort of music tickles your fancy indubidably. yes yes yes indeed.	positive
0	Okay, could be better	Two simple squares attached to two sleeves is not a bad choice for a new knitter's first sweater. But the drop shoulder style is limiting, and definitely favors slight women with boyish builds. It's pretty much the same pattern for each sweater in this book, with changes in the yarn and a few details. (Sleeves or sleeveless, stockinette or mock ribbing, round neck or squared neck.) Aspiring knitters should check out Melville's "The Knitting Experience" series, Debbie Bliss's "How to Knit", Phelps/Hiatt's "Simply Beautiful Sweaters" - and there are probably many more - for projects that begin with the basics but develop skills and don't 'dumb down'. A knitter who can appreciate style and fine yarn is probably going to feel constrained after the first few "box patterns".	negative
1	Wonderful Addition to My Knitting Library	Ms. Cohen's book offers wonderful and unique sweater patterns to knitters who are looking to improve and further develop their knitting skills. Even a new knitter will be successful with the easy to understand directions. I received "rave reviews" when modeling my two new sweaters.	positive
0	Seen one, seen 'em all	It's hard to see why this book was published in its present format. Essentially, it consists of a series of photographs of the same sweater, a long-sleeved boat neck pullover, knitted in different yarns. There are a few differences here and there - the addition of a hood or a turtleneck, for instance - but not enough to make a purchase worthwhile. Perhaps a beginner might find Simple Sweaters helpful in learning the basics - knit 4 rectangles in 2 sizes and sew them together. Otherwise, nicer patterns can be found for free on the internet.	negative
0	look carefully	Most of these sweaters are in a previous book. Look closely, you may already have the patterns. Not worth buying twice.	negative
1	Excellent book	I am a long time knitter, and always looking for easy, simple patterns I can use with my cashmere yarn. This book is one of those books ;-) Love it.I recommend this for beginners as well.	positive
1	A beautiful story with marvelous photos.	My granddaughters and I love this wonderful true story, written and photographed by a husband and wife team.	positive
1	Fun for entire family	Those cartoons a filled with good humor and music, they are also educational and well done. One could memorize all US states and their capitals while watching one of the brothers sing. Highly recommend! [...]	positive
0	Thin and arrived damaged	Amazon has quick shipping and is convenient, but the product arrived damaged in one corner. Quality of the board is marginal - thin construction. I suggest buying a more expensive board to get better quality.	negative
1	Perry Mason - Season 1, Vol. 1	Nice to see Perry Mason back. No commercials, no cursing, no sex, just good mystery, good acting. Those were the days!	positive
1	Biggest Perry Mason Fan	Am I Perry Mason's biggest fan? You bet! Here's why; I lovedevery episode and I mean EVERY episode and I'll prove it. Therewas this one episode where, as usual, at the end of the episode,Perry usually foils the killer who is on the witness stand andforces them to confess. Right? Well, there was this one episodeI'll never forget.Mason: "Mrs. Vanderbilt, after you murdered mister Jones, whydidn't you take the $[...]?"The very sophisticated and well-dress woman in her mid-fiftieslooks him straight in the eyes and says, "Mister Mason, I may bea murderer, but I am NOT a thief!" Is that classic dialogue, orwhat? I just hope that episode is in the first set I buy.	positive
0	Very disappointed - No closed caption and no sub-title for Perry Mason DVD - made me cry!	I was very excited to watch famous TV classic "Perry Mason" on DVD. I realized that DVD's Perry Mason does not provide closed caption and sub-title either. That broke my heart and began to cry because I had difficulties to hear what they said clearly due to my hard-of-hearing, especially for senior citizens! How could Paramount neglect closed captions and sub-title on these famous TV classic DVDs? Paramount are certainly brutally discriminated against handicapped, especially for hearing impaired, and even, non-English speakers who need to learn to read and understand by using English sub-title. We would appreciate their service, especially for Paramount when they put sub-title on DVD's TV classic. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea has sub-title and it was superb - Fantastic and fun to watch!	negative
0	Perry Mason - Season 1, Vol 1	Although made in the late 50's and early '60's the Perry Mason television series has held up well. With a great cast and excellent writing it is still a very interesting who-done-it mystery / courtroom drama. The writing is much more mature than today's fare and, unlike most of today's programs, it's almost impossible to guess who the true murderer is. The only predictable aspect is that Perry's client will be proven innocent.	negative
1	Superb quality	Would that all films & TV shows of this vintage look this good. Flawless, and worth every penny.	positive
1	Perry Mason Season 1 Volume 1	This is wonderful. It is in the original B&W. Because the jacket is in color, I thought it was a colorized version, but I wanted the original B&W and I am so pleased with the clarity, sound, and memories. I intend to buy future Perry Mason DVD"s. This is a wonderful gift. Thank you.	positive
1	Perry Mason	Thank you...thank you, Amazon!!! Fianlly, Perry Mason on DVD! I have the series on VHS, but, have wanted for so very long to have them on DVD.Perry Mason is the Icon of courtroom drama. Sure, the guilty usually confess in open court...Lt Tragg, and Hamliton Burger, are made to look like well meaning, but imcompetent challengers to Perry's "courtroom theatrics"I don't have my first season yet...least, not on DVD, but, if you don't know Perry...then buy this DVD...cause, youre gonna love it...Carolyn J Hooton, Atlanta, GA	positive
1	The Grandfather of All Legal Shows	Perry Mason was and still is my Aunt Barbara's favorite show. When I watched old reruns on Mason when I was a teen, she and I would share a moment of two of bonding.Perry was long before LA Law, The Defenders, Rumpole of the Bailey, any Law & Order or my favorite Boston Legal. He was a sharp lawyer with loyality to his clients, slick style in the courtroom and legal moxy. He always ran afoul of the law with Lt Tragg dogging his tail and the police usually had egg on their face's when faced with Mason in court.Character actor Raymond Burr took on this early Television role and made it one of the first classics in TV History. With a supporting cast of Barbara Hall and William Hale, Burr is a force that cant missBennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD	positive
1	Almost as good as it gets	The transfers were evey bit as fantastic as one could hope for in the realm of DVD. However, I'm getting tired of the new "double dipping" that TV DVD has fallen into. Season 1, Volume 1. GIMME A BREAK!!! First Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea, then The Time Tunnel and now Perry Mason. Quit getting so damn greedy.	positive
1	They've remained silent, long enough!	I'm so glad that Paramount got on the witness stand about this series. I am a devoted fan and the price is fine with me. Now we have it and 8 1/2 more seasons to look forward to. Now, if only Universal would take a page out of Paramount's book and start fast tracking their vintage classics.	positive
1	Perry Mason First Season	Perfect, new and arrived right away. I am a big fan and cannot get enough of Perry, Della and Paul!	positive
1	Perry Mason Vol 1 season 1	I have always enjoyed Raymond Burr and the Perry Mason series and films. Now I can enjoy them whenever I wish. I am just sorry that there are not more.	positive
1	"Hi Beautiful...."	"Perry Mason" Is One Of The Best Tv Shows Ever!!!! The Cast Is Perfection, The Leads & Guest Stars Are Wonderful!! The Video & Audio Are Bright & Clear, I Am Pleased With The Single-Sided Discs & The Packaging!!! I Have No Problem With The Price...It Is "PERRY MASON" After All!! Please Hurry With Vol 2 & Season 2 And So On!!!	positive
0	LOVE THE SHOW...HATE THE HALF SEASON PACKAGE!	20th Century-Fox is notorious for doing this. Why can't they release a full season. Other Fox TV shows like Time Tunnel, Lost in Space and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea were all released as half seasons sets. Perry Mason was on for 9 years! Does that mean there's going to be 18 sets? If each set goes for around $35.00 apiece, that over $600 total. STOP GIVING IN TO THESE COMPANIES!	negative
1	color episode	I am looking forward to this series. I believe,long ago, saw an experimental color episode in this series...it was actually shot in color ...not computer colorized...during one of the original seasons in the 50's or 60's....anyone else remember?	positive
1	Captioning, Video Quality	These episodes ARE captioned -- but not subtitled. In other words if you hit the "subtitle" button on your DVD remote, nothing will happen. You need to hit the CC (closed caption) button on your TV's remote to see the captions. (On some Sony TVs this would be the DISPLAY button, which you need to hit a couple of times until you see the CC icon.)As for video quality, it's good but not great. It looks like the DVDs were made from an older analog videotape rather than a new digital master scanned from the original 35mm film. Edges are kind of jagged as opposed to smooth.	positive
1	Classic Courtroom Drama	The fun part of watching this show is trying to figure out who Perry will ultimately finger in court as the real killer. One thing's for certain, it won't be his client. It's always someone we've seen through the course of the show, who gets outed and surprised in court. Burger will have to grudgingly admit defeat once again. Tragg will always be crusty and Perry will always be cool as a cucumber. Burger was like the Washington Generals, always losing to Perry. Truly an entertaining show.	positive
0	Doesn't Anyone Else Notice the Rip-Off?	Perry Mason was and remains a great 5-star show, and I really want it on DVD. But am I the only one who thinks this 1/2-season set is a rip-off? This is a very disturbing recent trend in old TV show DVD releases. They give you 1/2 half of a season for a list of $50--that's $100 per season!! There are still a lot of shows that give you whole seasons for less that $60. Also, at the rate these are likely to be released, it will be many years before they're all out. I may be dead and buried by then. Disgusting.	negative
1	Split Seasons of Perry Mason actually cost less	It is true that it's a pain having to wait what seems twice as long to get 18 sets instead of 9. I agree that's a problem. But all these complaints about the price being more or split sets costing more is simply not true. You actually end up paying a few dollars less per complete season than you would have otherwise, particularly if you buy at Wal-Mart or Sam's: that's the whole reason season sets are split now, so places like that will carry them. Start checking around and you will notice that many popular shopping places no longer carry DVD sets priced over $50.	positive
1	It's great to have Perry Mason in the court room again!!	These episodes were so enjoyable. Good entertainment. It fun to relive all the enjoyment that Perry Mason brought.	positive
1	Mason12	I love my DVD for Perry Mason, I already had this one, but a couple for the DVDs broke, so I had to order a new one. I love Perry Mason. Thank you	positive
1	Perry's back and I've gone to heaven	Having taped 277 episodes from the early afternoon WTBS broadcasts in the early 90's, I never thought the day would arrive when a commercial free, uncut DVD of the 1957 season would be available. The visual and audio are beautifully restored and the credits even include the original advertising. I can only hope and pray that enough of us 50+ types show enough interest for the entire series right through 1965 to be printed.simply stated, this is the GREATEST television show ever created.	positive

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Not as good as you may think!

When I saw this product I thought: Great. I will just get it started and it will clean while I'm doing something else! Wrong! It gets stocked quite often so you need to "reset" it quite often meaning you have to chase it around. Other thing is that it will go over some area over and over and over and over and over ...I know! That much it went and wouldn't move to other areas.Anyhow... my expectations were very high and they were clearly not met.Maybe a higher end model works better... I just know I won't pay that much to find out!

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Roombie, I love you.

Yes, all Roomba owners get attached to their pets.Yes, you will still need a regular vacuum for hard to get corners.But don't believe all those people who say roomba is a toy. Roomba ia lifestyle. Every other morning I set roomba free and inevitably when I return from a day of classes, I empty my Roomba's chock-full-of-dust container.I have noticed far less dust flying around and my carpet always looks fabulous. Roomba has never gotten stuck...in the 30+ times I've run it so far.I clean the brushes pretty often but other than that have not needed to do any other maintainence...so far it hasn't saved me too much time because friends and I have been so hypnotized by it's vroom vroom vroom that we can't move our eyes off our Roombie!!!So, if in doubt. Get a roomba, you can always return it later.It will replace your regular vacuuming provided you run it frequently enough...(probably 2 to 3 times what you would run normal vac.)

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Also disappointed

This was a great unit - while it worked. This one lasted only 6 or 7 cleanings and then died. Customer Service has not been helpful so far.

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Love at First Use

I absolutely adore it. The Red Roomba is cleaning while I am using the computor. I am using it every other day. I have two cats and it picks up their hair as well as other dust and dirt in the house. I am amazed and I love it. I can't believe I waited so long to get this. I have recommended it to everyone!

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Damaged Product

I was very pleased when I received the vacuum so quickly. Unfortunatley, there was a rattle when we attempted to open the sealed package. Upon further examination we saw that a few small parts on the front of the vacuum were broken off. When I emailed them to let them know that I would like a replacement, they told me I would only receive a refund.As this was a gift, I was very disappointed in their response.

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As Advertised

The Roomba Red is a totally functioning robot vacuum. It easily goes where other vacuums rarely go (under beds.) It's really good at picking up dog fur.It's raised the cleanliness standard in my home. The Roomba does require more frequent cleaning out than a standard vacuum cleaner, but that's a small price to pay.

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I'm in love! updated

I am in love with this. It is not a toy! It does the job. I laughed for two hours while it searched out all of the dust and dirt from beneath all of the places that I don't really want to bend to. My dog looked disgusted, but not interested in attacking it. My boyfriend got jealous of it in two days. He named it Pancho and was only happy when he got a new table saw and named it Christine. My only minute of doubt was when I couldn't find the directions... (cleverly disguised booklets that looked like packaging.)I have been using it daily for a month now and my allergies are so much beter. I screwed up by rinsing the part you empty with the spray hose from the sink - before I read the do not immerse sticker. But it worked anyway. I also had a problem with the lttle part dropping off until I realized that you haveto hold the button down until it clicks into place.

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Cleaning your roomba

I purchased a red roomba one year ago. It worked well for a couple of weeks but then started going round in circles. I went to the website for help and learned about the machine's sensors and where they were. After a thorough cleaning the machine worked for one more day. Finally, after a few more thorough cleaning sessions, I decided that it took longer to clean out the machine to make it work than vacuuming the floors myself and I threw it into the garbage bin. In summary, a great little machine WHEN it works.

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Not Worth It

Doesn't work, ended up costing me a bunch of money trying to fix it up only to have it pick up nothing around my house.

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lives up to it's title

this album is the kind of album i can unwind to and chill to.the mellow side moves me and it just relaxes me after a long day. the music is so soothing.

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Sensuous Smooth Jazz Guitar: The Ultimate Collection

Sensuous . . . is indeed sensual. I play it in the morning in the bathroom and sometimes at night while bathing. My 18-year-old daughter commented, "Mom, the CD in the bathroom is very nice; I like it."

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If you don't like her voice...

...better bail before the first verse is done. Otherwise you're just going to have to learn to love that graceful/gutsy alto.Her lyrics will have you. They're literate, bittersweet, deep. She's been places and figured out a few things. Better yet, you'll get the feeling she'd rather discuss them with you than just tell you about them. You'll want more of them.Don't worry, just kidding - you'll like the voice a lot!

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Bugs!

It's another fun-filled, fact-packed adventure featuring Ms. Frizzle and her science-curious class. This time there's been a terrible mishap with the kids' terrariums--each is missing one of its bugs. Climb aboard the Magic School Bus to help Ms. Frizzle and has class find them. Then, get ready to shrink down to wee bug size and explore the wild world of bugs.Shrink down to wee-bug size and help find the missing bugs with Scholastic's The Magic School Bus! Wahoo! The classroom is crawling with activity! Hear science reports, listen to music, view photographs, and more!

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Defective

The last one of these I bought was defective. It doesn't steam without adding more than a pinch of salt, and I am unable to clean the element housing because the plug does not fit in the "lock".

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Serious control problems

Like others who've written a review for this mine doesn't work well. You push the buttons as hard as you can and sometimes it works but most of the time it doesn't...it's completely random and it does seem to get worse the longer you're out in the snow.

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Never Really Worked

Once I opened the box and tried it out the Play button did not work. Only things I could get to work was the volume. After using for about 2 hours the volume stopped working. When it was working you really had to touch he right spot to get it to work, which sucks when boarding down a mountain with gloves on.

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Whatever you do, don't buy a Belkin

I've tried two Belkin products now, this one and the Belkin TuneCommand AV Dock with Remote. Both products are utterly disappointing, especially the TuneCommand since it's so much more expensive. The SportsCommand's buttons don't work. They go in but it's touch and go whether they come out. I'm amazed Belkin released this cause it doesn't take long to see it's complete trash.On the other hand the TuneCommand takes a while longer to realize the quality problems; The receiver stops listening to the remote and then you have to switch the power on and off to reset it, only to have it happen again 5 minutes later. This happens over and over.Be warned, you WILL regret your decision to buy Belkin products. I now search Google with -Belkin in the search query.

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great idea, stunningly bad performance - Remote is useless in the real world

Bought for use on a motorcycle. Keep the ipod in a pock and use the remote on my arm over my jacket.It is worthless. 85% percent of the time no reaction from my ipod when I press buttons on the remote. If the remote and ipod are sitting on my desk about 3 inches or less apart performance goes up to around 30-40% which is pointless. If they have to be that close together why use a remote.I paid full price for it and am bummed. This thing is useless.

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Monster iEZClick is MUCH better

I got this one and my roommate got the Monster remote, and I can attest to all the other complaints people have about this product. Poor design, zero feedback when you press a button so you can't even tell if you're doing something, except for the "little green light" which is completely invisible in any light except near total darkness. Even if you CAN see the light blink, indicating a successful transmission, 90% of the time the device does nothing. Doesn't work well in cold or any other inclement weather. It's as though they designed something specifically to frustrate people. I bought this when it was $80, and now I see that it's $60 which is still completely outrageous, since this thing can't cost more than $10 to make.My roommate's Monster iEZClick has never once given him a problem. Don't buy Belkin -- they make junk products.

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Should have been called the thing that should not be

Terrible just terrible, this item just didn't work, it didn't work close to the ipod it didn't work far from the ipod, nothing... and then it did decide to work for about a second and a half, but the button got stuck and the volume just increased to the very top, and since i have Shure e4c headphones i almost went deaf. Anything we tried to do, and all the ipods we tried (3) did not yield any result. This product just does not work!

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iLingo unusable on my 2011 Macbook pro

In 2007 I downloaded the Spanish iLingo app from iTunes on my ipod touch. It is has great little Spanish phrases, that are spoken in Spanish and English. This version with French, Italian, German, and Spanish, will not open on my 2011 Macbook pro. I need to return it to xTrememac. This software is old. Why is it still for sale if it is incomparable with new OS. Buyer beware. fileron

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rosey

I love the gloves!!! I had been looking for gloves for a while and didn't want ones that looked like man gloves. These are perfect! I have a tiny hand and they fit well....I am so happy that I ordered them and they keep me from getting stuck by the rose thorns to...

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Koala Sheets could be safety hazard

I found Koala sheets not only to be cheaply made, but also a possible safety problem. The fitted sheet did not properly fit my standard mattress, and even with safety clips to keep it in place, I felt that my baby could pull the sheet off the mattress and become entangled. I bought other sheets for a few dollars more and stopped using the Koala sheets.

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Don't Fit

These sheets do not fit all mattresses. We even have a Koala Baby brand mattress, and the sheets don't fit. The Carters sheets are much better and softer, and they actually fit on the mattress.

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Too small!

I have these sheets in white & red & they are completely useless to me because they are too small to fit on the mattress! The 2 Carter's sheets I have fit snug, but at least they fit. I would definitely NOT recommend the Koala sheets.

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dissapointing

Fast shipping but damaged product! When I asked for a replacement, that was damaged too! They only gave me a 1/2 refund. They weren't expensive but the product was damaged! Their suggestion was to try and upsell. ( I ended up getting the same product elsewere for $.99) Not worth the hassle.

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GOOD GLOVES

These Disposable Plastic Gloves, Economy Dispenser Pack, 100 Gloves Per Box, Large Size are perfect. I use them for everything: School projects, Cleaning, handling food, etc. A must have!

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Wonderful for homeschoolers!

After reading a Lisa See novel outloud to my 11 year old, she was curious to learn more about the experiences of Asian Immigrants who had to endure Angel Island. We chose this book (which is part of the Cornerstones of Freedom collection that is used by many homeschoolers, and was in fact recommended to us by another homeschooling friend). This little book is absolutely packed full of photos relating to Angel Island and Asian Immigrants in the early 1900's. It also includes maps, illustrations from those times, a political cartoon, a neat timeline, and a glossary. Who needs a boring textbook when a child could learn from a book like this?

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boring!

JUST ANOTHER tradebook that will turn kids off. The most dull book I have read in a long time. Some decent photos, and some really soporific writing. sigh.

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A Great Dexter Gordon CD!

Over 70 minutes of finely recorded bop and blues by tenorist extraordinaire Dexter Gordon. His full beautiful tone is both relaxing and exhilarating. These recordings are from 3 dates for Savoy in 1945-1947. (The CD notes that this is not a thorough collection of EVERY track cut for Savoy, alternative takes from two sessions are not included. Only Dexter "completists" should be concerned.)Of the 23 selections, 11 include either Max Roach or Art Blakey on drums. Fats Navarro brings his wonderfully rounded sound to six cuts recorded in 1947, and Tadd Dameron plays piano on eleven. What's surprising, however, is not the great playing of the jazz legends here, but the work of not as celebrated musicians such as Leo Parker on baritone sax and Sadik Hakim on piano. This is great bop playing which will get you moving!

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Slow service

The book had a number of hand written notes, which really is not a big deal. My main problem was that I ordered the book on Saturday and paid extra for a quick delivery. It took the book 11 days to arrive. I wanted to use the book in a presentation, but it arrived after the fact. Usually my orders from Amazon arrive in a few days without paying a special charge.Dave McDaniel

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disappointing

while there were many interesting elements in the story and the telling of the tale, my feeling is that this book would have made a much better short story than full-on novel. there is far too much "filler" and when i finished the book and looked back on what actually happened, i realised that the only parts that i found grabbed me were at the very beginning and the very end. the middle part was just transportation to where the story picks up again.

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Battery does not hold capacity very long.

After less than a year with this battery, it holds less than a 30% percent charge than when it did brand new even with a monthly drain/charge cycle. This one was bought as a replacement for the original that had the exact same problem. Overall, pretty crap quality batteries.

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Excellent and only product for my ARchos

Best price is, as always, Amazon. My old battery was not recharging and causing product failure. I bought 2 new batteries at Amazon and now it is like I have a new Archos I can actually enjoy. I was resisting spending the money--but that was silly. Do it.

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Archos 604 Battery (Reserve(

The reserve battery that I purchased works as well as expected. I am very satisfied with the power I get from my 604 device which is stated for this particular product.

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Same Product - Multiple Names , different Prices

This DVD is available in the different name too " Physical Science in Action: Motion & Balance DVD" -So ensure which price is CheaperEditorial ReviewsStudents will learn that motion is relative. They will also discover that motion is caused by forces and is dependent on whether these forces are balanced or unbalanced. This program presents a clear explanation of Newton's Laws of Motion. Explore the key idea of net force and how it relates to motion and balance. Includes a fun, hands-on activity that allows kids to test Newton's Third Law of Motion by using a 'balloon rocket' on a string. Based on concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Physical Science. 2000. 23 minutes. Grades 5-8.

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Not as represented!

This product was received in good condition in a reasonable amount of time, but is NOT 4 inches thick. The base layer of foam is not quite 2 inches thick, and the egg crating is not 4 inches in total. What this product is in fact is a 2 inch medium density pad that may be OK for placing on a mattress, but if you are looking for an actual 4 inch foam pad, look elsewhere. And, we get to pay for the return shipping on this misrepresented item. We will see how that goes.

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EGGCRATE

Don't get it. Says 4 inches thick but only 1 inch thick. I sent it back. Never filled up to correct thickness.

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Did not help

It did not relieve the itching or discomfort. Other products including over the counter remedies have proved much better. I suggest Singular, anti histamine and of course checking to see if it wax and using wax removal medication.

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Disappointing

I found the book to be rather shallow. Her life seems to be just too easy. Moreover, she's been so blessed that, of course, she can praise and thank God. I, too, am in a wheelchair. Among my peers, I've seen true struggling and difficult issues that people deal with. Yet, with God's help, I see many rise above their circumstances. Their stories are truly inspirational and attest to God's greatness. Bondi's story would have had far more impact and depth if she truly had overcome some of life's struggles.

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Comprehensive Look

Dr. Oakley presents a book that is comphrensive in nature including research and historical accounts of what is passed down orally in the Eastern Band Tribes. Having lived there for only a bit of time, he recounted some of the same stories that I had heard of Henry B. Lowry. I am soon to teach @ UNC-Pembroke and feel this is a must read for anyone inside and outside the Native American culture in Eastern North Carolina and throughout the Carolinas.

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Great for Pad Thai

After having lived in Asia where I could get fresh noodles, this product makes a great substitute. They cook up great, no clumping and retain their shape well.

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pelican snow board

I never received the item. I received a fishing string instead. When I tried to get the corr item I was told there was nothing they could do sin e they did pt have it any more

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Horrible...

This cup is so hard that it makes a loud noise everytime you use it.It also is poorly put together, the leather already started coming apart after a few uses.This is not for bar use.I would not recommend this product to anyone.Waste of money.

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Nice quality and great gift

What do you get someone who has everything, and money to buy anything? In our case it was a Dice Box. This is something we could afford to get my father-in-law, who can afford anything, and has everything, but not a dice box until now.We wanted something of quality, that is kind of unique yet familiar, and dice fit the spot perfectly. A nice dice box is something that not everyone has, but can appreciate a good quality one. This is something you can be proud to give as a gift, it's not the most expensive thing on the planet but has a nice quality feel and leather smell (which is worth a lot as a gift).So this one was a hit, great shipping as always, just in time and we ordered too late. So if you have someone who has everything, and want to give something unique, high quality, and not terribly expensive, this dice box is an idea.

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Difficult to use

This gate serves its purpose for large openings, but the spring latch is very difficult to use. I have pinched my fingers on it many times. It is also difficult to close because you have to fit a small piece into an eyehook to secure the bottom of the gate. If you miss this, the bottom of the gate will move quite a bit if pushed. Overall, it will work if you do not go in an out of it too much, but is not good for high traffic areas.

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Possibly Harmful

This gate served it's purpose while it lasted, so I can not bring myself to rate it a 1. However there are a few things one should know before purchasing it. First, it is difficult to open and close. The latch does pinch and is often a pain to line up. We found it much easier to just step over the thing. Second, on the opening side there is one pinchable latch at the top and the bottom rests in a little hook of which my son was able to manipulate with little problem to push up just enough to pop the bottom out and crawl through it. Third and most importantly, it is a nightmare for climbing toddlers. The criss-cross design allows for easy climbing and just last week my 19 month old scaled it only to land head first on the other side. So that is definitely something parents will want to consider before purchasing this baby gate. For this reason alone I would dissuade parents from buying this particular design.

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great gate----but-----

The gate is an excellent design. The locking clasp on both sides works just fine, you'd have to be pretty lame to have trouble working them. It's sturdy and looks nice and i was able to install it in about 3 minutes. Very easy and the shipping was quite fast. Only problem I have is my opening is 60 inches and the gate fit just fine. BUT- my toy poodle jumped right through the holes and that was the reason for the gate -to keep her in the kitchen. SO- i guess i will have to fill the holes with slats or tie rags or stretch bungie cords across to keep her in. AAHHHH------

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You can't beat this old school product

I have the same type of gate, however it's not made by the same company. These kinds of gates have been mfg. since the 50's at least, if not longer. I got one that opened across a 7 ft opening and it works perfectly. We rescued a 2 yr old cocker spaniel and purchased this for training purposes right now. I don't even have the other side latched, we just pull it across the opening during the day and it keeps him out. PLEASE remember to install your gate on a stud, otherwise it will just pull out of the drywall and you'll have big holes to patch. Love the fact that it folds up tidily to one side and is completely out of the way.Love this product!

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Horrible Gate

I bought this extension gate to block the kitchen off from the playroom in our home. After we had properly installed the gate, we realized how flimsy it was. My 1 year old boy shook the gate and it looked as though it would snap in half. It is also very easy to pich your finger in. This gate is a safety hazard. Do not buy it. I will be returning mine today.

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Works Great!

We use this gate to keep our 5 dogs out of certain areas and it works great...tall enough that they don't try to jump over it!

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Just what I needed

Perfect. Keeps my little dog in sight. Holes not too big for him to get through. Easy to install and operate.

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Does the job!

I purchased this after much comparison shopping to keep the cats out of one room in the house. It is sturdy, well made, and does the job.

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falls short of ideal

I bought this to replace another brand improperly installed and difficult to operate by my 4 year old and our 88yr old grandfather who lives with us. This model is not much more easy for them to operate, fact the 88yr old (has parkinson's) cant really do it and the metal used for the latches are weaker. It claims to be a "swinging" gate but the bottom metal latch bends when swung, I fear after enough swings it will eventually break. The top latch is of decent design but when coupled with the bottom part it becomes more difficult. The plastic cover on the top also makes it tougher to expand and contract than a normal expansion gate. One redeeming quality is that it expands to 60" without the need of extensions.

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Not what is in the picture

I purchased this gate online because the only ones like this I could find locally had the beige plastic top, and I wanted one that was white. This arrived in a box showing the white top, however the bar across the top was beige. NOT HAPPY.

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easy to install

It was a challenge to find a gate large enough for my kitchen. This was very easy to install. For purpose it may have been better to purchase a plastic or metal gate. I purchased this gate for my puppy, she has started to chew the bottom of it and I am a little concerned about its durability. Overall not bad for the price, but maybe not the best choice for a pet gate.

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It's big enough!

I was having a terrible time finding a baby gate that would stretch enough to cover our large wall to wall opening. This one was the only one I could find that did it! My husband installed in relatively fast & it works great. Taller people may be able to step over it, but I'm a shortie (5'0) so I have to use the latch. Unfortunately, the latch is kind of difficult to use. You have to press hard & be careful not to pinch yourself. So far I'm very pleased with this purchase!

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screw in...

you need to screw hooks into the wall and the baby just pushes really hard and pulls the hooks out of the wall

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Not the right product

This item was sent to a correctional facility and since it was the wrong item it was thrown out. So not only am I out the ten dollars but the person I sent it to didn't get what he needed.

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Get the order straight

I ordered the Recoton EP3 Audio Earphone twice. I was delivered speaker extensions both times. I would love to have this product but the company seems to be unable to deliver.

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Misrepresented excercise program.

This exercise video indicates it is geared for persons in wheelchairs. Yes, someone sitting in a wheelchair can use this, but it is NOT appropriate for a person confined to a wheelchair. Amanda Cook clearly is not gearing her program to persons with spinal cord injuries when she discusses exercise form and techniques.Chair Aerobics for Everyone: Wheelchair WorkoutThis video was misrepresented as a program appropriate for wheelchair bound persons.

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Seems to be arranged backwards and the exercises are too fast.

It seems to me that the sequence is backwards. It starts out with a set of very fast exercises, no warmup, and then later the tempo slows down. Also the disclaimer about caution while exercising is at the very end. Weird editing.At the beginning I though "this is a good video for someone who is in a wheelchair and is very fit!"But how many people in a wheelchair are fit to begin with ?I have been in a wheelchair for 5 years and I am not fit.Way too fast.Check outSit Stretch Smile

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An Ellis Fan

I have been looking forward to this CD for a very long time. Some of my favorite Ellis songs I had only heard live are on this CD. When I bought it and read on the back that Duke Levine and Lucy Kaplansky were involved I couldn't wait to get home. After listening I started to wonder if Ellis sang the vocals and went home. The beauty of his music is the intonations of his voice mixed with his guitar. This CD was so overproduced I found myself straining to hear Ellis. If this is the first Ellis you've heard buy Live or Sweet Mistakes and listen again. He is amazing... this CD is not.

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Disappointing on First Listen

Hey, I'm one of the biggest Ellis Paul fans out there. But I'll be the first to speak the truth. This album (at least on first listen) is a big disappointment. The songs are probably good, but Ellis has yet again chosen a producer who doesn't understand how to put together good folk rock.Perhaps this is something that his manager should be helping him with, but Ellis really, really needs to find himself a good producer who can finally capture his musical essence. This CD certainly isn't that. It's thin, uninteresting production despite a cast of good musicians and good songs. The ironic thing is that his last CD (Sweet Mistakes), which was supposedly an unfinished "experimental CD", appears to me to be his most polished, sophisticated, "finished" disc to date. Ellis, please get someone like T Bone Burnett (of Counting Crows' "August and Everyting After" fame) for your next CD!

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Haunted Buriel Ground

When Jessica Meets this cute guy,She wants to make an impression on him.So for Halloween,She dresses up as a witch,and I think He dresses up As ? They sing Monster's Ball a Melody Power Johnny Buck song about falling in love on Halloween,It's about this girl named Kayla who is Native American,and She thinks that The Unicorns Clubhouse where they want to have their Halloween Party is a Haunted Buriel Ground,because The Unicorns and Painters for The Homeless who are makeing new homes found Skulls. On Halloween Night,The Clubhouse Falls down.

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Not ready for prime time

A lot of this material is markedly inferior to his later recordings. Some of it sounds tentative. Many of the songs are in a key that doesn't work for the vocals. Strictly for completists.If you're looking for a first Magic Sam album get "West Side Soul."

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where's the instructions?

My order came in a box with nothing else enclosed but the item. Anyone have the instructions? There's only three terminals but don't want to fry it trying to do the install improperly.

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Gloss over cajun music

A friend of mine thinks the world of this guy...and I'm lost to say why. If you think this is cajun music you need to look further. Esp. on this cd. It sounds so glossed over, almost like computer sound driven. The guy can put on a show but this sound is so sterile. Please look to Clifton Chenier and work your way down from there. Im part "cajun" and I think this reeks.

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Perfect for when you just want to relax

I bought this for my son ages ago and only just recently listened to it. It is so calming and relaxing -- just music -- that I discovered I can plug it in when I'm feeling really stressed and will begin to relax within minutes. Whether you are meditating or just relaxing, this is excellent background music.

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a very good cd!

oh yes you should certainly buy this if this sort of music tickles your fancy indubidably. yes yes yes indeed.

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Okay, could be better

Two simple squares attached to two sleeves is not a bad choice for a new knitter's first sweater. But the drop shoulder style is limiting, and definitely favors slight women with boyish builds. It's pretty much the same pattern for each sweater in this book, with changes in the yarn and a few details. (Sleeves or sleeveless, stockinette or mock ribbing, round neck or squared neck.) Aspiring knitters should check out Melville's "The Knitting Experience" series, Debbie Bliss's "How to Knit", Phelps/Hiatt's "Simply Beautiful Sweaters" - and there are probably many more - for projects that begin with the basics but develop skills and don't 'dumb down'. A knitter who can appreciate style and fine yarn is probably going to feel constrained after the first few "box patterns".

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Wonderful Addition to My Knitting Library

Ms. Cohen's book offers wonderful and unique sweater patterns to knitters who are looking to improve and further develop their knitting skills. Even a new knitter will be successful with the easy to understand directions. I received "rave reviews" when modeling my two new sweaters.

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Seen one, seen 'em all

It's hard to see why this book was published in its present format. Essentially, it consists of a series of photographs of the same sweater, a long-sleeved boat neck pullover, knitted in different yarns. There are a few differences here and there - the addition of a hood or a turtleneck, for instance - but not enough to make a purchase worthwhile. Perhaps a beginner might find Simple Sweaters helpful in learning the basics - knit 4 rectangles in 2 sizes and sew them together. Otherwise, nicer patterns can be found for free on the internet.

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look carefully

Most of these sweaters are in a previous book. Look closely, you may already have the patterns. Not worth buying twice.

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Excellent book

I am a long time knitter, and always looking for easy, simple patterns I can use with my cashmere yarn. This book is one of those books ;-) Love it.I recommend this for beginners as well.

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A beautiful story with marvelous photos.

My granddaughters and I love this wonderful true story, written and photographed by a husband and wife team.

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Fun for entire family

Those cartoons a filled with good humor and music, they are also educational and well done. One could memorize all US states and their capitals while watching one of the brothers sing. Highly recommend! [...]

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Thin and arrived damaged

Amazon has quick shipping and is convenient, but the product arrived damaged in one corner. Quality of the board is marginal - thin construction. I suggest buying a more expensive board to get better quality.

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Perry Mason - Season 1, Vol. 1

Nice to see Perry Mason back. No commercials, no cursing, no sex, just good mystery, good acting. Those were the days!

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Biggest Perry Mason Fan

Am I Perry Mason's biggest fan? You bet! Here's why; I lovedevery episode and I mean EVERY episode and I'll prove it. Therewas this one episode where, as usual, at the end of the episode,Perry usually foils the killer who is on the witness stand andforces them to confess. Right? Well, there was this one episodeI'll never forget.Mason: "Mrs. Vanderbilt, after you murdered mister Jones, whydidn't you take the $[...]?"The very sophisticated and well-dress woman in her mid-fiftieslooks him straight in the eyes and says, "Mister Mason, I may bea murderer, but I am NOT a thief!" Is that classic dialogue, orwhat? I just hope that episode is in the first set I buy.

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Very disappointed - No closed caption and no sub-title for Perry Mason DVD - made me cry!

I was very excited to watch famous TV classic "Perry Mason" on DVD. I realized that DVD's Perry Mason does not provide closed caption and sub-title either. That broke my heart and began to cry because I had difficulties to hear what they said clearly due to my hard-of-hearing, especially for senior citizens! How could Paramount neglect closed captions and sub-title on these famous TV classic DVDs? Paramount are certainly brutally discriminated against handicapped, especially for hearing impaired, and even, non-English speakers who need to learn to read and understand by using English sub-title. We would appreciate their service, especially for Paramount when they put sub-title on DVD's TV classic. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea has sub-title and it was superb - Fantastic and fun to watch!

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Perry Mason - Season 1, Vol 1

Although made in the late 50's and early '60's the Perry Mason television series has held up well. With a great cast and excellent writing it is still a very interesting who-done-it mystery / courtroom drama. The writing is much more mature than today's fare and, unlike most of today's programs, it's almost impossible to guess who the true murderer is. The only predictable aspect is that Perry's client will be proven innocent.

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Superb quality

Would that all films & TV shows of this vintage look this good. Flawless, and worth every penny.

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Perry Mason Season 1 Volume 1

This is wonderful. It is in the original B&W. Because the jacket is in color, I thought it was a colorized version, but I wanted the original B&W and I am so pleased with the clarity, sound, and memories. I intend to buy future Perry Mason DVD"s. This is a wonderful gift. Thank you.

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Perry Mason

Thank you...thank you, Amazon!!! Fianlly, Perry Mason on DVD! I have the series on VHS, but, have wanted for so very long to have them on DVD.Perry Mason is the Icon of courtroom drama. Sure, the guilty usually confess in open court...Lt Tragg, and Hamliton Burger, are made to look like well meaning, but imcompetent challengers to Perry's "courtroom theatrics"I don't have my first season yet...least, not on DVD, but, if you don't know Perry...then buy this DVD...cause, youre gonna love it...Carolyn J Hooton, Atlanta, GA

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The Grandfather of All Legal Shows

Perry Mason was and still is my Aunt Barbara's favorite show. When I watched old reruns on Mason when I was a teen, she and I would share a moment of two of bonding.Perry was long before LA Law, The Defenders, Rumpole of the Bailey, any Law & Order or my favorite Boston Legal. He was a sharp lawyer with loyality to his clients, slick style in the courtroom and legal moxy. He always ran afoul of the law with Lt Tragg dogging his tail and the police usually had egg on their face's when faced with Mason in court.Character actor Raymond Burr took on this early Television role and made it one of the first classics in TV History. With a supporting cast of Barbara Hall and William Hale, Burr is a force that cant missBennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD

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Almost as good as it gets

The transfers were evey bit as fantastic as one could hope for in the realm of DVD. However, I'm getting tired of the new "double dipping" that TV DVD has fallen into. Season 1, Volume 1. GIMME A BREAK!!! First Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea, then The Time Tunnel and now Perry Mason. Quit getting so damn greedy.

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They've remained silent, long enough!

I'm so glad that Paramount got on the witness stand about this series. I am a devoted fan and the price is fine with me. Now we have it and 8 1/2 more seasons to look forward to. Now, if only Universal would take a page out of Paramount's book and start fast tracking their vintage classics.

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Perry Mason First Season

Perfect, new and arrived right away. I am a big fan and cannot get enough of Perry, Della and Paul!

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Perry Mason Vol 1 season 1

I have always enjoyed Raymond Burr and the Perry Mason series and films. Now I can enjoy them whenever I wish. I am just sorry that there are not more.

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"Hi Beautiful...."

"Perry Mason" Is One Of The Best Tv Shows Ever!!!! The Cast Is Perfection, The Leads & Guest Stars Are Wonderful!! The Video & Audio Are Bright & Clear, I Am Pleased With The Single-Sided Discs & The Packaging!!! I Have No Problem With The Price...It Is "PERRY MASON" After All!! Please Hurry With Vol 2 & Season 2 And So On!!!

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LOVE THE SHOW...HATE THE HALF SEASON PACKAGE!

20th Century-Fox is notorious for doing this. Why can't they release a full season. Other Fox TV shows like Time Tunnel, Lost in Space and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea were all released as half seasons sets. Perry Mason was on for 9 years! Does that mean there's going to be 18 sets? If each set goes for around $35.00 apiece, that over $600 total. STOP GIVING IN TO THESE COMPANIES!

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color episode

I am looking forward to this series. I believe,long ago, saw an experimental color episode in this series...it was actually shot in color ...not computer colorized...during one of the original seasons in the 50's or 60's....anyone else remember?

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Captioning, Video Quality

These episodes ARE captioned -- but not subtitled. In other words if you hit the "subtitle" button on your DVD remote, nothing will happen. You need to hit the CC (closed caption) button on your TV's remote to see the captions. (On some Sony TVs this would be the DISPLAY button, which you need to hit a couple of times until you see the CC icon.)As for video quality, it's good but not great. It looks like the DVDs were made from an older analog videotape rather than a new digital master scanned from the original 35mm film. Edges are kind of jagged as opposed to smooth.

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Classic Courtroom Drama

The fun part of watching this show is trying to figure out who Perry will ultimately finger in court as the real killer. One thing's for certain, it won't be his client. It's always someone we've seen through the course of the show, who gets outed and surprised in court. Burger will have to grudgingly admit defeat once again. Tragg will always be crusty and Perry will always be cool as a cucumber. Burger was like the Washington Generals, always losing to Perry. Truly an entertaining show.

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Doesn't Anyone Else Notice the Rip-Off?

Perry Mason was and remains a great 5-star show, and I really want it on DVD. But am I the only one who thinks this 1/2-season set is a rip-off? This is a very disturbing recent trend in old TV show DVD releases. They give you 1/2 half of a season for a list of $50--that's $100 per season!! There are still a lot of shows that give you whole seasons for less that $60. Also, at the rate these are likely to be released, it will be many years before they're all out. I may be dead and buried by then. Disgusting.

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Split Seasons of Perry Mason actually cost less

It is true that it's a pain having to wait what seems twice as long to get 18 sets instead of 9. I agree that's a problem. But all these complaints about the price being more or split sets costing more is simply not true. You actually end up paying a few dollars less per complete season than you would have otherwise, particularly if you buy at Wal-Mart or Sam's: that's the whole reason season sets are split now, so places like that will carry them. Start checking around and you will notice that many popular shopping places no longer carry DVD sets priced over $50.

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It's great to have Perry Mason in the court room again!!

These episodes were so enjoyable. Good entertainment. It fun to relive all the enjoyment that Perry Mason brought.

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Mason12

I love my DVD for Perry Mason, I already had this one, but a couple for the DVDs broke, so I had to order a new one. I love Perry Mason. Thank you

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Perry's back and I've gone to heaven

Having taped 277 episodes from the early afternoon WTBS broadcasts in the early 90's, I never thought the day would arrive when a commercial free, uncut DVD of the 1957 season would be available. The visual and audio are beautifully restored and the credits even include the original advertising. I can only hope and pray that enough of us 50+ types show enough interest for the entire series right through 1965 to be printed.simply stated, this is the GREATEST television show ever created.

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