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1 | Great cordless radio. | I love this radio. I was looking for a radio that was small, had a clock and was cordless to be used in the bathroom. This one fit the bill. The sound quality is good. It's very small so fits well on the counter. Love it! | positive |
1 | Beyond ALL expectations | This radio beats them all (well, two other brands I tried). Compared to the other two brands I've owned, there is nothing I could improve on this radio - what else can I say. | positive |
0 | Optional adapter | Read the fine print. This does not come with an adapter. This is the first radio I have ever purchased that didn't come with the adapter. LAMEGood radio but now I'll have to drive to the store, or pay $5.99 shipping and handeling for an adapter. I could have bought a better radio for what I'm going to end up putting into this one. | negative |
0 | Deception | weak signal. am stations can be heard only at low volume. distortion if you go just a litle higher. tv channels only if you find the right angle-position. noise otherwise. volume increased when you touch the radio or the antenna. I have a better reception from a $10 Bell and Howell smaller radio. sorry I bought it. I was mislead by a name "sony" it should have said "sorry" | negative |
1 | Cheap reflex hammer, gets the job done | If you're not a neurologist, this hammer will get the job done. It's a standard, inexpensive reflex hammer. One big plus though - the black rubber doesn't rub off on your white coat like the red hammers often do.Pros:Standard reflex hammerNo color bleedInexpensiveCons:Visibly cheap constructionBottom line: Not a neurologist? Need a basic reflex hammer? This will do. | positive |
1 | great hammer, great price | Your standard reflex hammer - great for physical exams, black does not rub off on clothing at all, overall great quality for a very low price. | positive |
1 | not bad | Not a great product, but great for its price. The rubber was weird, and was not well finished, but the product works! | positive |
1 | good buy | Good product, works well, doesn't smudge like the red one. I was a little unhappy about paying more for the black color compared to the cheaper price of the red color. But at least I don't have a stained white coat. | positive |
0 | Smelly | The rubber head on this has such a strong smell of rubber. It is so strong that I would like to return it. | negative |
1 | Its about time these guys came back | This Album is so amazing in so many ways..it starts off with serinity which is so awsome...That really hits home and then it justs gets really hardcore and i start getting rage inside..then on song # 7 they do a hell of a cover of a oldie..Well if your a fan of Blood 4 Blood or want to get into them I recommend this cd and all of the other ones...Must Buy all of them ...And Blood 4 Blood Still Proves to be Hardcore White Thrash From Boston... | positive |
1 | A Little Of Everything | This is a great collection of Pop-Punk. Comming from a local band that Ive always liked. This is an up beat album that sounds awsome at first and gets even better every time you listen to it. A great example of what you will find at Emo's on 6th street in Austin Texas. What makes this album even better is the guys that make up the band. They are all great guys that love life, and they make great neighbors. | positive |
1 | Good Band | pop = popular . if you say its too pop punk , you are saying its to popular for you to listen to ? 0_o .. please get a brain and stop listening to teens who sware they were born when the ramones and the clash came out .. they were but a twinkle in their daddies eyes when those bands were out :) .. kids ... anyhow , This band has some good songs to offer . im really enjoying this cd . | positive |
1 | The Right Mindset | Darkon does have redeeming value if the watcher considers the film as a kind of psychological profile/phenomenon. Personally, I found it fascinating. One does not watch Darkon for its literary value or to gain respect for its dysfunctional, obsessive characters. The film instead seems to intend to document a community of social rejects who have found a common interest and a place to 'fit in.' If you like documentaries and interesting, subtle psychological profiling, definitely give this film a chance. | positive |
1 | hilarious and fascinating | I realize that the intention of the filmmakers isn't necessarily to make fun of the gamers, but I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. This movie is fantastic!Do yourself a favor and watch this and King of Kong in the same weekend for a hilarious (and truly fascinating) does of nerdity overload.To be fair, these "LARPers" sure have creative imaginations, and there are some genuinely touching moments in the film. It's great to see how some of them have actually gained confidence or lose weight through their gaming, helping them in their other (real) lives...But honestly, you haven't lived until you've seen a Dark Elf trying to buy a supernatural death poison with his pretend money. | positive |
0 | Tooooooo looooooooooooong................ | There is no reason for this documentary to be as long as it is. An hour would have been sufficiently to covered the topic. | negative |
1 | Fine soapy generational saga | Justin Cronin's The Summer Guest which is a kind of upscale Nicholas Sparks-type novel. A soapy generational saga told non-linearly (and that's not always managed well) about a family who run a fishing camp in the hinterlands of Maine. An entertaining beach/airplane read. | positive |
0 | I'm surprised | I was surprised by the many positive reviews given this book. I tried to read this a few years ago. Couldn't relate to the characters and thought the style was blah. | negative |
1 | Must read | No one should mistake The Summer Guest for a summer read or a beach book. It is a complex story of fathers and daughters, family and time, told simply and beautifully. Justin Cronin is a truly gifted writer whose multiple first-person narratives flow like cool water throughout the book. At first disappointed with the chracter development of Jordan, I eventually realized that Jordan was a simple person who had chosen a simple life. Why complicate it? Joe, Kate and Lucy give off an inner strength and warmth that makes you want to know them personally. The Summer Guest should be in everyone's library. | positive |
1 | Can't get enough of this book | This book starts out slowly, like a languid summer day. It begins in a fishing camp in Maine and there's a feeling that, while not much is happening, we're waiting for the "other shoe to drop." And drop it does. An expansive family saga with a little of everything. Also recommended: THE BARK OF THE DOGWOOD | positive |
1 | Beautifully written, well plotted, 2d characters. | This book blew me away many times. Some descriptions are off the charts, his writing skill is unquestionable. I got muddled down in the format of having so many characters tell the story from their own POVs. Eventually they began to sound like the same person, which maybe was the goal, but it didn't pay off. Also, I never felt ANY conflict. The characters were successful at whatever they did, no one failed miserably. It was like the first act of a Julia Roberts movie. Everyone is a gorgeous doctor millionaire and war hero. I guess you could say it was fluffy, but that's the formula for Romance movies, which may have been the goal. | positive |
1 | Not finished, but it's great! | Though I am only about 1/2 way through, I would highly recommend this novel to anyone. It is beautifully written, touching and emotionally involving. One that I know that I will reread in the future. How many can we say that about? | positive |
1 | A love story from a man's point of view | Justin Cronin surprised me, again. His story has a great setting, characters that are real and tells of a woman who loves two men, genuinely. I could relate to the situation and to the beautiful way the dilemna was resolved. I would have done with a bit less of the background which in the end didn't impact that much on the main storyline. Still, an absorbing read. | positive |
1 | Moving and meaningful | I loved the summer Guest. The character development was done in an interesting back and forth way. The book had many messages and the writing was well done from start to finish. I could not put it down.Parts of it brought tears to my eyes. | positive |
0 | Not what I expected | I seriously LOVED Justin Cronin's The Passage I picked up at a store for $5 bucks and couldn't put it down until I finished it. So when I was done I immediately ordered this book because I just had to have more of him. Well I've had it for we'll over a month and I'm only on pg 129 out of 369. I thought it would be more adventurous with some love story as its core. But it's mostly about fishing and a father-daughter relationship so far. I will finish the book because I'm really hoping it picks up..all the while waiting on pins an needles for The Twelve to come out! | negative |
1 | About what you'd expect | This is a cute little desk accessory that does perform its intended function reasonably well. About the only significant comments I can think of are...1) The magnet, being buried inside the devil body, is a little weaker than I'd prefer. It does hold onto a small number of paper clips, but it won't let you build up a paperclip "bush," completely burying the poor little devil.2) The silicon rubber body seems to attract and hold onto dust. Perhaps a rubber devil sitting in a plastic tray would have been better? Still, not a big deal.3) The price is reasonable, although you'll end up paying almost as much in shipping as you do for the item itself! Just something to be aware of...Overall, I'm happy with this, although not so happy I'd rush out and buy a half-dozen more to give away as gifts. | positive |
1 | Good Live New Orleans Jazz | Bourbon Street Swings--indeed! An outstanding collection of live performances by an assortment of Dixieland stars includes probably some of Sharkey Bonano's best music, with a driving rhythm section, rare recordings by Murphy Campo, featuring "It's a Long Way to Tipperary", some even rarer piano work by star Armand Hug, whose work is still basically on LPs and 78's, and Tony Parenti's elegant clarinet with a small combo. This CD captures the vitality of live jam sessions, including Sharkey's early admonition to his band to stop "messing around". I heartily recommend it for fans of authentic traditional jazz! | positive |
1 | Blows away the rumours. | Loved the book its very straight forward, easy to read but every now and again has some translation problems. Starts with Otto Skorzeny's life before his military service to his time after the war. Includes how he become to be a member of the NAZI party, his opinion on why Rudolph Hess's flight to Scotland, the mistakes in germanies offensive both in the east and west, not to mention a surprising revelation of how much a traitor the intelligence chief CANARIS actually was!!! | positive |
0 | broke after 1 week | The ball was softer than I thought it would be, but it still felt good to massage my feet with. However, after about a week it broke. The rubber tore and the ball is completely deflated. | negative |
1 | great introduction to Orthodox thinkers | Plekon has done a very good job in making available to american readers the lives and thoughts of several 20th century Eastern Orthodox theologians and "lovers of mankind". Each essay examines the main currents of thought for each person and their influnece upon the world in this century. Included are essays about St. Seraphim of Sarov, Sergius Bulgakov, MAria Skobtsova, Fr. Lev Gillet, Paul Evdokimov, Fr. Gregory Krug, Nicholas Afanasiev, Fr. Alexander Schmemann, Fr. Jean Meyendorff, and Fr. Alexander Men. With many first-hand accounts of their lives, the author gives keen insights into their personalities, the context of their actions and writings, and their continuing relevance for the 21st century.I would also recommend "Light From The East" by Aidan Nichols for an intro to some other Orthodox thinkers. It is out of print, but available from time to time. Enjoy! | positive |
0 | Pay Off | While I did enjoy Stephen Leather's very English noir style, I think the whole time building up to the climax was drowned out by the very quick out come at the end. He spend a lot of effort planning and getting all the details right for revenge when it all started to fall into place it was all over. This is my second Leather book and I did enjoy his style and it hasn't put me off reading more of his book, I just won't be recommending this book as a starting point for this author. | negative |
1 | Blocked or Not, Encouragement and Clear Advice | The title really doesn't do the scope of this book justice. I picked up this book because I was having some problems with a novel in progress. Then I read it and just sighed....clear insight into the writing process, the good, and useless, habits we form and their impact on our productivity. The book addresses a wide spectrum, such as: "Beginner's Block", Procrastination, Perfectionism, Obsessive Rewriting, and Success. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, this book should be part of your toolbox. It will get you writing....happily. | positive |
1 | The definite work on the subject | I have never looked at Writer's Block the same way again after reading this book. She shares wonderful stories of other creative artists, defines a number of common blocks, and best of all, ways out.It has a very psychological approach to the creative spirit. | positive |
0 | Not like the older ones | I bought this to replace one I had purchased 5 years ago. The new one is not the same material as the one purchased 5 years ago. The first strong wind that blew at my home, the new one ripped on the corners. Not nearly as durable as they use to be. | negative |
0 | Not good for a flat table, also not good for a folded table | I bought this shield to protect the ping pong table of rain. My purpose was not to bend the table and keep it open but it is was not possible because the guard is easily lifted by the wind and it brings nothing to tie it to the table.With the table folded happens the same, the wind lifts the shield easily, the designer forgot to put something to attach it to the table.I would not recommend this product to anybody. | negative |
1 | Outdoor ping pong table cover | Fabulous! We live in Tucson and the table cover protects it from the dust, sun damage and sometimes rain. Great product and received in record time! | positive |
1 | Fi ne Product | I bought 2 for 2 separate tables and they fit fine. They'll cove all the way down to the wheels without dragging on the floor. Both are frequent being taken off and put back on with ease and no signs of wear and tear yet. It's simple enough to fold away when not covering the table. The cover is recommended. | positive |
0 | very poor quality | I bought this cover for a Stiga table. It fits well (a little roomy) but the sharp corners of the table ripped the cover as we pulled it on and off within the first few weeks of owning it and one zipper broke under completely normal use. I've had the cover only about three months and I'm replacing it today. I absolutely do not recommend this item! | negative |
0 | Not for use with any amount of wind | This product looks great on the table. It goes on and off easily. That's the good and the bad of this product. We live in South Texas and get high gusty winds during some parts of the year. This top only stays put with bungee cords. | negative |
0 | Can't believe I paid so much for this piece of garbage | When I saw the price and all the good reviews I was expecting a good durable product, but apparently not. The material is very thin, and water leaks through. It is very cheaply sewn, after a month it actually tore. I do not recommend it at all; it is a complete waste of money. Only reason to award 2 instead of one star were the zippers. I was very disappointed by everything else. | negative |
0 | Manuf. Changed Material | I bought this same product 2-3 years ago for outdoor use. Did the job of keeping out the water. Can't last forever so got a new one. This one is made out of a different, lighter material. It cannot hold the rain. Rain puddles on top and when too heavy pulls the whole thing down and off. My table got soaked and ruined. Called manufacturer and they admitted they changed the material. | negative |
1 | Nice but somewhat heavy... | I'm happy with this product, good size for my butterfly table, but somewhat heavy. Looks pretty solid overall. | positive |
0 | Whoops, maybe the editors should have TESTED the recipes | The VERY FIRST recipe I attempted from this book led me astray. Although sugar was listed in the ingrediants for the Chocolate Chip Muffins, it was sadly missing from the instruction text. By the time i realized it (as in, "hey,these have no flavor") it was too late. I guess no one double-checked these recipes before printing them. I can only guess how many others in the book are incorrect. Pretty pictures, but so far a waste of my time and money. | negative |
1 | Not too sweet. | These are my favorite gluten free protein bars. They aren't as sweet as so many bars are and keep my sugar level on an even keel. | positive |
1 | Great bar for allergy sufferers | I eat these bars daily. Have smooth peanut taste and are wonderfully filling.Its a relief to have both gluten free and dairy free with high protein from brownrice. Order them on subscribe and save for best deal. | positive |
1 | A somewhat more modern treatment of elasticity theory, including plane strain | I have gone to Green and Zerna for its treatment of plane strain in terms of complex variables. Here it covers much of the material found in Muskhelishvili'sSome Basic Problems of the Mathematical Theory of Elasticity, but using a more modern approach that employs the Einstein summation notation. Mushkhelishvili's treatment of plane strain is more intuitively accessible, while that of Green and Zerna is more elegant and more familiar to the modern reader. | positive |
1 | It's Gorgeous | This necklace exceeded my expectations. The stones were beautiful and looked so real. It looked very pretty on me and was a nice complement to my navy dress. | positive |
0 | Original title; books lacks originality | I thought the authors premise was well meant but book lacks originality. It was like reading a summary of various works of the self imporvement field. The book had no clear flow of ideas and was disguised in endless referrals to others. What I got out from the book was that the references inspired me to read from the other authors / distinguished self improvement mentors.What I did like was his preparation for speeches. Unfortunately the endless references to Anthony Robbins were a turn off. I have read most of Robbins which do inspire and have many good ideas but one just has to look at his personal life and figur out that he is just as human as us. The book,I felt, book was bordering idol worship...What I would do is go to [a book store], browse through the index of references and go and read the original works. | negative |
1 | This ain't yr daddy's Fake Blues! | Mr. Holmes and Broke and Hungry Records have now proven that my DEEP Blues ain't dead yet. Far from it. Schooled by the late great Jack Owens who was schooled by legendary Skip James Mr. Holmes , accompanied by Jack Owens own harp man Bud Spires, keeps Bentonia Mississippi's classic High Lonesome sound alive,breathin' heavy and walkin' like a man. | positive |
1 | Real blues is still alive | But you better find it fast because there aren't many of the authentic bluesmen left. This album is so raw and honest. There's no production going on here or any attempt at polish. Jimmy is the last in the line of Bentonia bluesmen - the lineage of Skip James, Jack Owens, and others who played some fome of the most haunting blues ever recorded. And if you ever get down to Bentonia, stop in to the Blue Door Cafe and you might talk him into playing you a couple tunes. | positive |
1 | Slugfest 2006 | Obviously the previous reviewer has never played Slugfest before, this is how it has always been a "street" style baseball game, including more mature / aggressive themes, the ability to attack other players, and urban-styled in-game commentary. Amazon's description should have eluded to the fact that this is NOT a REALISTIC Baseball game.I enjoy beaning hitters and wondering if they will storm the mound, I actually find it hilarious, I haven't used the season mode, just exhibition games. All in all Slugfest delievers what we have come to expect from this gaming series. | positive |
1 | Required Reading for Educators | This book, along with only a handful of others, is essential reading if one wants to learn how the bureaucracy of classroom teaching, grade-leveled and based on narrow curricula, came into existence in this country -- now almost a century ago. With public education in such deep crisis, so opposite to the real needs and interests of children, it is important to grasp what its roots actually are. Perhaps, then, one can see why attempts to reform the system, advocated by so many, isn't helping. It's a system that was flawed from its origins, as Michael Katz's scholarly study shows. There are still, fortunately, a number of copies available through Amazon's collateral sellers. | positive |
1 | Decent Mic for the price | I use this mic with a Boss Micro BR. Audio quality wise it's not much better than the onboard mic, but it does provide some stereo seperation that the onboard mic does not. I use it to record practices of my band.There are much better mics out there, but expect to pay for them. It did not make sense to buy a mic that was more expensive than the recorder I am using. I think the combination of this mic and this recorder is pretty nice. | positive |
1 | Review from Iceland - Europe | Great sound quality. I record lectures in high school to a Sony minidisc MZ-RH910 player and I can hear every word. | positive |
0 | Not up to Sony standards. | I have to say that I have used Sony microphones for over 20 years of my career with great success, this has got to be the worst yet, audio pick up is minimal at best, don't rely on it for conference or large area use, it doesn't pick up well at all, have used on several different digital recorders to see if was the recorder or the microphone, definitely is the mic.Guess the only thing I can say is try Olympus, you might have better success. | negative |
0 | Not good | The microphone picks up a tremendous amount of noise from touching the cord. As long as you never touch the mic or the cord during your recording it should sound fine. | negative |
0 | Sony mic is broken after warranty is over | It's not better than the original mic on Micro Boss BR. It's broken after 3 months and warranty is only for 90 days. | negative |
0 | Not worth the money! | Not at all what I expected. First, from the description I thought the microphone would have the ability to be used when plugged directly into the side of the Kodak ZI8 camcorder. It DOES BUT it will not stay in position to record properly. I was able to correct that situation with a very small piece of Velcro between the microphone and camera body. The microphone will now remain stationary while in use and is still removable. This item is NOT designed for the Kodak Zi8. Second, it doesn't capture much more audio than the stock Kodak microphone. When playing back recordings, after recording them at maximum volume WITHOUT the microphone, the volume on the TV must be turned to maximum. When playing back recordings, after recording them at maximum volume WITH the microphone, the volume on the TV must be turned to 7/8ths. Not a big improvement. Bottom line? It's NOT WORTH THE MONEY! | negative |
1 | Good quality external mic for a GoPro | I have been searching for a solution for the poor sound from the onboard microphone built into the GoPro camera I got for Christmas. I am using this mic(with a home made cover to block wind noise) and theGoPro Camera AHDSH-001 Skeleton Housing for HD Hero Cameraand it is fantastic for automotive video/sound recording. Very small and easy to place, in the few videos I've made, the sound is great. | positive |
0 | Not a quality mic! | I am a completed music education major, strong in both choral and instrumental suits, and this microphone is fine for the speaking voice but is not good for recording music. First of all it has a significant amount of noise that occurs even when the environment is completely silent. I used it on my laptop and on my digital recording device and both had large amounts of noise. Also the lower hertz(lower pitches or bass) are not very audible. The playback doesn't have a good sound in the lower ranges. I wish someone could e-mail me or tell me another mic that is of great quality in this same range. I have yet to find one.In short, don't buy this mic if you want to record music. Save your money I wish I had. | negative |
0 | Build quality is really bad | This mic I bought was sold by Amazon.com; it is a genuine SONY product manufactured in Japan rather than those fake ones sold on eBay.At the first glimpse, this mic looked OK. However, I feel really bad when I touched it. It was all plastic and the assembly was so loose. The neck can be bent 90, but the whole structure was so weak. It is easy to over bend it; if one is not careful, s/he could easily break it. Just imagine that it is all loosely assembled plastic...I also tested the sound, not as good as the internal mic of my Sony ICD-AX412 digital voice recorder.I will not recommend my friends to buy this mic; it does not worth the price. | negative |
0 | This device does not work. Do not waste your money. | I tried this on multiple devices (even those listed on Sony web site) and in every case the audio was worse. Especially with the Kodak zi8.This device does not work. Do not waste your money.If a additional add-on microphone is not powered it will not work. | negative |
0 | Failed from the start | I purchased this microphone to go with a Kodak zi8 HD camera I bought. One channel of the stereo mic was dead. I tested the mic on a number of different devices and the same problem followed the mic. I tried a different stereo mic on the camera and it worked fine. I send the seller a note telling of the problem and asking for a quick response. I got no response. I contacted the seller three times and there is still no response. Not a word. This was a fairly expensive microphone and I suspect that if it worked properly, it would be a decent quality device. The one channel that works sounds great. So my issue is with the seller, who I strongly suggest that you avoid. | negative |
1 | Recorded Pavarotti's Last Concert | I used this to record Pavarottis last concert. The sound was incredible with this mike and it was able to pick up the slightests of sounds, very nice and sensitive. Used this directly plugged into recording unit (flash drive) and could not be happier. If you have a problem its with your other equipment. Always use a flash drive recorder or it may pick up motor sounds unless you use the cord that comes with it. | positive |
1 | Good Mic, but buy it on ebay for less than $10! | I got this mic from a seller on Amazon Marketplace for about $24 including s/h. That's about 1/2 the retail price for this, but I just found out, too late, that I could have got it on ebay for as little as $5 including S/H. I use it for my Kodak Zi8 pocket HD camera and it's great, so don't hesitate to get it...just make sure you get it on ebay for a lot less . | positive |
0 | Only if you don't mind to also tape strange noises | I did not realize, until I bought this mic, that the minidisc produces a continuous noise while taping. If you use a mic with a cable, the mic will be far from the recorder, and you will not tape the noise of the minidisc. However, this mic does not have any cable (main reason why I bought it), but then you get first the noises of the minidisc, and then whatever you want to tape. | negative |
0 | Didn't work in my NJB3 | I wasn't sure if it would work in a Nomad Jukebox 3, and it didn't. So, I'm going to be selling it, since it was never used. | negative |
0 | Received a counterfeit item | This is more of a warning to prospective buyers rather than a review. I purchased what supposedly was a Sony stereo microphone (ECM-DS70P) here in Amazon Marketplace. I received a fake Sony microphone. It looks almost the same, and it works as a microphone but not nearly as good as the original. If you want to learn more about this, go to youtube and search for fake sony microphone comparisons. In fairness to the seller, they said they were duped by their supplier and refunded my money.If the item is priced way lower than regular price, is sold 'in original factory packaging '(a small plastic bag) and without the standard accessories (cable, etc.), steer clear. If you really want to buy fakes because they're cheap, go to ebay instead where you can get these microphones for about $5 with shipping.After returning the fake microphone, I purchased the Olympus ME-51s instead. | negative |
1 | Beware of bootlegs | I took a chance and purchased this mic from the seller with the lowest price. I paid less than ten bucks plus shipping so I'm not too upset. Turns out what I recieved is a knock-off. The sound is terrible when plugged into my Kodak ZI8. If you are paying much less than the retail price for this item, be cautious. Do some searches for ECM-DS70P bootleg to find out more. | positive |
0 | HISS!!!!! | If you love the sound of "hiss," then definitely buy this microphone because it's the noisiest piece of junk I've ever heard. Seriously, if you've worked professionally with microphones then you don't want this one. I bought two and both are going back immediately. | negative |
1 | Microphone for Mini Disc | This product is outstanding. The sound quality is excellent and the volume of the recorded sound couldn't be better. The resulting recordings are almost too loud. The only possible improvement would be to make it come in a brighter color so it could be more easily found on one's desk, perhaps yellow. | positive |
0 | Bad for desktop recording and/or with Kodak Zi8 | I tried it with Audacity on my desk to record my pod-casts and with my Kodak Zi8. Both pretty weak. I recorded someone talking with the zi8 as a test. First with the sony mic and then without it. First with mic sensitivity levels at normal and then again at max. The Sony produced much more hiss and was nowhere near the sensitivity of the Zi8's internal mic. The zi8's mic picked up so much more ambient noise and the voices were so much more robust. Was really surprised to hear all the positive reviews with the Zi8. | negative |
1 | Very sensative | I bought this microphone to go with one of Sony's MiniDisc recorders. It is VERY sensative. This can, of course, be a good thing - or bad.Plugging the mic directly into the recorder (without the extension) is not worth much because it picks up so much sound from the unit itself - very distracting. So, one must use the included extension to move it away from the unit.The mic is also very sensative to movement (similar to wind noise) so one really needs to just set it in an out-of-the-way location and leave it.Even turnig the volume on the unit down (which operates similar to a mics "gain" level) leaves the unit very (you guessed it...) sensative to nearby noise.I guess ideally I wish the two mics weren't quite so omnidirectional. | positive |
1 | Fantastic - With Some Drawbacks | I've been using this now for a little over a month with my Kodak Zi8 in conjunction with a Radio Shack 90-degree adapter.For acoustic music, this thing is fantastic. Absolutely blew me away when I first played back the audio.For rock music it is still excellent. It has some limitations but then again, this is a small mic that fits in your shirt pocket.My biggest issue with it is that it picks up a LOT of ambient noise. To the point that I find it almost too much to use in certain situations.If you search youtube for Bingo969 - everything from 1 month ago and newer was shot with the Zi8 and this microphone. Picked up a fair mixture of straight rock to acoustic to bluegrass. For most situations I would definitely suggest this mic. It's worth it, especially if you catch it on sale. | positive |
1 | Not a must buy... | I actually like the Original Motion Picture soundtrack better than this symphonic re-orchestration. Yes, the soundtrack CD chops the songs into bits, but they flow pretty well together. The symphonic CD pretty much just puts those bits together into longer tracks- they still follow the action of the movie pretty closely, so it doesn't necessarily make for a better listen.Also, the recording of the U.S. soundtrack CD seems to have a better dynamic range than the symphonic (perhaps due to HDCD tweaking). Finally, the sythesized instruments are lost in the symphonic orchestration, which I liked in the score. | positive |
1 | Amazing and entertaining | Even if you haven't seen the movie, the "Symphony" Soundtrack for Mononoke Hime is GREAT. Compared to the American release of the soundtrack, this 8 track cd is much better. It contains extended versions of some of the songs from the regular soundtrack. These special versions of these tracks are excellent and the piano work is brialliant. My fav tracks are 4 and 8. I don't know if anyone would like to pay the import price, but if you like great blockbuster caliber its worth it. | positive |
1 | Customer | I bought this ring and the picture does not due it justice. The diamond cutting is just enought to make it sparkle. Just beautiful. | positive |
1 | Great, and of course Tasteless Humour! | I believe I first read this book, or one of the others in the "Totally Tasteless" collection, quite a few years back. My brother's girlfriend owned two of them. I used to read them every once in a while. My mother wouldn't really have cared, even though I was about 7 or 8 years old. I would really just like to say this book is absolutley funny, although I would NOT recommend letting a child read it because it is of extremeley high content of Sexuality and Other gross things and the children will probably not 'get it' anyway. | positive |
0 | Disappointed | I've used this DVD player about 4 times and I'm already having problems. The DVDs just stop for no reason. Also, I wish I knew the battery pack stuck out the back of the player opposed to fitting directly underneath. Also, if you purchase any DVD player for travel I highly recommend a carrying case! The players are very fragile. | negative |
1 | The best portable DVD player in the market | It took me a couple of weeks to research the best portable DVD player and I'm very glad that I chose Toshiba SD-P1800. It looks good and very reliable. | positive |
0 | Whoops. Sony releases another Digital Dud. | Regardless of the film content (All the Pretty Horses is quite good, but I refuse to watch Geronimo Pan&Scanned;, so I've yet to see it)...Sony has done it again.As usual, they recycle a release that used to contain both Wide and Fullscreen options and put it out--under the SAME UPC--without widescreen, eliminating any interest I have in their product.But this time, oh boy, this time, the packaging states "2.35:1 Anamorphic Widescreen" under Geronimo. TWICE. On the back of the slipbox the two discs come in, AND on the back of the slimcase Geronimo itself is packaged in. Despite that, it's a re-formatted P&S; pile of junk.So hey, double trouble!A mix of a bad DVD-authoring choice AND false advertising! Well done Sony Home Entertainment! | negative |
0 | Geronimo:An American Legend | Agree wholeheartedly with reviewer on misrepresentation of aspect ratio by Sony on dvd Geronimo:An American Legend as part of the double feature ALL THE PRETTY HORSES and GERONIMO. I checked out the description in INDB and several internet retailers before I decided to purchase. I was very ticked off at Sony for their deceptive advertising and will contact Sony directly. Amazon cannot be expected to inspect each dvd to see if it is in aspect ratio stated on dvd box and literature,but they have the clout to reprehend Sony in this matter. | negative |
1 | msWord vba | Informative book and fairly straightforward, even for the non-programmer like myself. However, it's not the greatest reference book, but is probably meant to be read/studied left to right. | positive |
0 | False Advertising | I only had to scan the table of contents to realize that this product is not the "end-all" for VBA programming needs. The few dozen or so pages dedicated the MS Access are clearly nowhere near what is needed to leverage VBA capability for the program where it is most valuable: Access!Database programmers - look elsewhere. | negative |
1 | GREAT reference for beginners | Thank you for finally publishing a book that all of us can use to learn VBA!!! | positive |
1 | The greatest story ever told. | This book is an absolute page turner! Hemingway, Dumas? These witers are hacks compared to the prose of these accomplished writers. A must read! | positive |
1 | pure fun | Emily is a fourth-grader in the 1920's. She is a well-loved only child. And her story is funny, heartwarming, and enjoyable. Wise parents, close-knit community. This is a great read-aloud book - 9 chapters, 221 pages. A few line-drawing illustrations. If your family liked Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, try this book.Language: A couple of replacement curses: "What in the Sam Hill?" and "I'll be gol-dinged."***update: if you love this book, then I think you will also love "Ginger Pye" by Eleanor Estes. | positive |
1 | Pretty Good.......but needs improvement | Emily's Runaway Imagination is about Emily wanting to have a library in her community, so she could read Black Beauty. Her mother decides to write a letter to the mayor so he could get a library for her community. The mayor said yes to the question as a situation. The library starts, People donated books, no Black Beauty. People donate money, still no Black Beauty. During a hard times party, Emily wins second prize, so she gets one dollar. Adding the amount her grandpa gave her for sitting on the chair still she bought a mixer for her mother and also.........Black Beauty!I gave it a minus star because Beverly Cleary used too many characters. It is a very confusing that way.I gave her four stars because :1. She explained things pretty much well.2. She used lots of onimonipia.3. She described things well.4. She wrote it in a child friendly way. | positive |
0 | Emily's Runaway Imagination | Overall, not nearly as enjoyable as all the other books. While Emily is still a relatable character, this book is dated; such as references to most people not having cars, or the fact that back then, a dollar was a LOT to a kid. I did like how she handled Fong's character--added some much-needed life & diversity to the book, as well as giving Emily a very interesting relationship with another character, while I felt for the most of the book, she was a really 2D character. She's just a gossipy little girl in a gossipy little town, making for a slightly repetitive, boring story. Also, a word of warning to parents, there are references to drunkenness, not sure many parents would like their kids reading about that. Quite a disappointment...Rating: 2.5/5 | negative |
1 | Very charming, lovely and nostalgic | I just reread this book as a teacher/adult. I read it as a child almost twenty years ago, I liked it back then too. Very sweet and humorous. It is a great picture of Americana with Grandpa's automobile, Sunday after-church picnics, and party-line telephones! And then the pigs with the rotton apples during Mama's elegant party. Terrific!! I can see the characters in my grandparents.Great way to remind children to get outside and play or read instead of sitting in front of the television. How did we survive with out video games? The computer? Wonderful to read aloud for quality time.Beverly Cleary was my favorite author as a child. Now as a teacher and parent, I get to share her books with a new generation. | positive |
1 | Wow I can't believe these books are still around..I Loved it | I will never forget this book. I read it in elementary I am 28 now. Everytime I hear the word imagination I think of Emily. I will never forget her trying to Clorax a horse. Many other things I read or see somewhere else remind me of this book. I was hooked on Beverly Cleary and Judy Blume books growing up. Some books I read do not exist anymore. Instead of reading Sweet Valley High I was hooked on Canby Hall books. Christoper Pike got me into mystery thriller stories until he got too much into the vampire stuff which I was not interested in at the time. I have looked up the books I read when I was older and they were no longer being printed. I am glad to find out my kids can still get Cleary and Blume books almost 30 yrs after they were written. | positive |
1 | Emily's runaway imagination | well l believe that all Beverly clearly books are amazing although advanced and some sentences too big. But this one was one of my favorite along with Roman Q. & Henry . H | positive |
0 | Just so-so | After reading the reviews I thought this book was going to be really good. I found the most helpful parts to be in the last few pages. Also, her website has a lot of great articles on the subject. I found I could put the book down, many times, unlike the other readers on here. It took me a while to get through. I would highly recommend her website for help and a more direct look at getting over an affair, rather than the book. | negative |
1 | I should have read this book sooner. | Two years after my own husband had an affair I came across this book. It has been so helpful. It is proof that affairs happen even in "great" marriages, and that, although the journey back is hellish, it is possible and well worth all the work and pain. Lots of love and hugs to you, dear friend and fellow reader. You are not alone and this book will become like a warm and friendly conversation with Anne, Brian, and their daughter on how to get back to just being "us" again. | positive |
1 | WOW! | What a read! You won't want to put this book down as it takes you on an emotional but triumphant journey through this chapter of Anne & Brian's life. I loved reading the many perspectives as written by some of the actual people involved - particularly Anne's teenaged daughter. Absolutely everyone should be able to identify with someone in this book - the betrayed wife, the misunderstood husband, the wounded children, the "other woman" or the friend who desperately wants to offer comfort. There is much to be learned here from someone who writes as though she is speaking to you in person! | positive |
1 | Helpful to use as a tool in healing or therapy | This book was an easy read and helps the reader to see what happens to the entire family when an affair takes place. It also shows how both marital partners need to make changes in their thoughts and actions after the affair is over to progress to a higher level of intimacy and that the recovery process is not short or easy. I would recommend it to couples who are in therapy and/or are considering reconciling. | positive |
0 | Dr. Phil was wrong on this. | This book is an overly tragic telling of an all too common problem. It was amatuerish to the point where I had to force myself to get through it so I could finish it. Somehow, even though infidelity is terrible, the story came across as obvious and boring. It was full of details that turned into filler for a basic story. I got it upon Dr. Phil's recommendation and don't agree that it is worth reading. Definitely not worth $20+ for it. | negative |
0 | btw, its the cheaters fault | i borrowed a copy of this book, so glad i didn't buy it. useless. at no point in dealing with a cheating spouse does this book provide valuable material. instead read -Infidelity: A Survival Guide by Don-David Lusterman- and lets keep in perspective that when a spouse cheats it's got nothing, NOTHING to do with the hurt spouses actions or perceived behaviors. there is never ever anything you will do to MAKE someone cheat on you. never. ever. its a complete selfish act. they want both, the security you provide them and the cheap thrill their nasty partner provides them. sorry, that will never be the best thing to happen to me. | negative |
0 | okay | If you are hurting from an affair this book is not going to help you.It was NOT at all what I thought it was going to be and was disappointed. Hard to believe that it was a true story.I think adding something from the husband would have helped the story. And who tells ALL of their friends that their husband cheated on them? | negative |
1 | My husband's Affair | This book helped me get through My Husband's Affair and subsequent divorce. It's not your fault! | positive |
0 | one woman's story, not mine | People buy these books in hopes to help themselves. But the people are different, different circumstances and in the end it could be more harmful. I think the author and her husband took their story and are now capitolizing on what they did to now make money. They are only helping themselves and the book didn't help me. | negative |
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