Brother PT-65 P-Touch Home and Hobby Labeler with LCD Screen
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Electronics
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $29.99
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Editorial Review

Everything flows more smoothly when you have a system, and you'll discover, whether around the house or office, that the Brother PT-65 P-Touch Home and Hobby labeler helps you categorize, customize, and streamline your entire operation. Produce labels on 9- or 12-millimeter-width M tape for lasting labeling of shelves, storage boxes, cabinets, and archives.

The PT-65 P-Touch labeler is designed to print up to two lines in 200 dpi, with 8-by-1 LCD display, on nonlaminated tape. The maximum printable height is 6.8 millimeters in one font plus nine symbols. Plus, you can make multiples (up to nine copies) for added convenience. A QWERTY keyboard aids comfortable typing. It is so easy to use, the kids will want to label their gear, sports equipment, and school supplies. You'll use it in the garage, storage shed, and home office. Powered by six AA batteries, the small and light Brother PT-65 P-Touch Home and Hobby labeler is eminently portable, allowing you to create labels wherever you need organizing. --Barbara Price ... Read more

Features

• Package includes 1 tape
• Uses nonlaminated M tapes
• 200 dpi resolution
• QWERTY keyboard
• Prints up to 9 copies of the same label

Reviews (33)

"Reverse Table Technique" For Peeling Off Backing
1 star taken off because of the difficulty in peeling off the backing.

I would like to extend the "Table Technique" for peeling off the backing, mentioned earlier. The idea is to hold the label against a table, then scratch off the label at one of the edges.

While a useful technique, it has two problems: (1) the label curls upwards, so it is hard to hold the label edge against the table, and (2) scratching off the label will almost certainly damage the label.

Thus I would like to propose a novel extension to the "Table Technique", called the "Reverse Table Technique". It's exactly the same as the Table Technique, but you put the label *face down*. This eliminates the two problems: (1) the label curls downwards, so it remains flat against the table, and (2) scratching off the backing will damage the backing, which doesn't matter.

What you should know before you buy
well the price of the unit is cheap but the label tape is expensive. it advances the tape more than necessary before and after the label which ends up being about an inch of wasted tape per label.

it can do two lines on the smallest text setting but aligns to the left side.

the labels can be hard to peel as there is no feature to help you peel them whatsover.

BIG plus as you can see its standard qwerty setup. it's easy to use.

How do you rate a label maker?
It makes labels.It is easy to use.Oh, and it makes labels.

Great product, brings out the OCD freak in me when I have it in my hands. ... Read more

Asin: B00004VVIX
Subjects:  1. Electronic Labeling System (Label, Makers, Device, Making, Machine)   

Handspring Visor (Graphite)
Average Customer Review:
Electronics
list price: $129.99
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Editorial Review

The Handspring Visor connected organizer is all you'll need to store thousands of names, addresses, appointments, memos, to-do items, expense items, and e-mail.Based on the popular Palm OS, the Handspring Visor is fully compatible with thousands of Palm Computing platform applications.Plus, Handspring has added features to the Palm OS like an advanced date book, calculator, world clock, and built-in floating-point math support.

The Visor offers a fast USB connection, making synchronizing your PC or Mac simple.Exchange of information between your hand-held and PC occurs with the touch of a button.HotSync technology ensures all your data is backed up and enables significantly faster synchronization with USB support than the normal serial connection.(An optional serial cradle is available.)

The Handspring Visor also stores 6,000 addresses, 5 years of appointments, 1,500 to-do items, 1,500 memos, and 200 e-mail messages. This model includes support for Lotus cc:Mail, Microsoft Outlook, and Qualcomm Eudora.Synchronization software for AOL, Lotus Notes, Netscape Communicator, and POP3 mail is sold separately.

The Handspring Visor is fully expandable with an external expansion slot that lets you add software and hardware modules (called Springboard modules) in a snap.Modules like an MP3 player, pager, modem, GPS receiver, or video game can be added to make an entirely new device.

The Handspring Visor comes with a HotSync cradle, stylus, Palm Desktop software (Windows and Mac), software link to Microsoft Outlook (Windows only), and 2 AAA batteries.

The Visor is covered by a one-year warranty.

What's in the box

• Visor
• HotSync cradle
• Stylus
• Palm Desktop software (Windows and Mac)
• Software link to Microsoft Outlook (Windows only)
• 2 AAA batteries

... Read more

Features

• 2 MB RAM stores thousands of addresses, appointments, to-do items, and memos
• Fast synchronizing for your USB-equipped PC or Macintosh
• Fully compatible with thousands of Palm OS applications
• Supports optional expansion modules for MP3 player, pager, modem, GPS, video games
• What's in the box: Visor, HotSync cradle, Stylus, Palm Desktop software, Software link to Microsoft Outlook, 2 AAA batteries

Reviews (88)

Terrible experience with my Visor...
I had the same problem that reviewer Mr. McCoy had.I recieved my Visor and it came with batteries.I turned it on and at some point during the setup process the Visor shut down.When I tried to turn it back on, it wouldn't.Resets (soft and hard) did nothing.I changed out the batteries with brand new ones.The Visor came on and within half an hour, it shut down again.Not allowing the SAME batteries to be used.I went through 3 sets of brand new batteries and this happened every time.The longest my Visor has stayed on has been 30 minutes or less.

I also had a problem where I would turn it on and then turn it off.Once it was turned off, I couldn't use the same batteries again.It wouldn't turn back on until I used a new set.I have heard many many people have the same kind of issue with this and the best thing I can say, is listen to the people who are encountering this kind of problem.They are not alone with this issue!!There appears to be a flaw in a bulk amount of these Visors.

Data Lost Twice; doesn't want it's batteries changed
I was so happy to see that I wasn't the only person who had problems with this device. I love it's capabilities, but have lost data twice: first time I received a change battery warning, so changed batteries, and zap! everything gone.Contacted Handspring, (what a messy website)and lots of words came back, but were they really listening? Second time, I decided to replace batteries long before they needed it, just in case. Data gone. I did the change very fast, less than a minute as advised. I want a refund/repair or new device, but can't really get through to them. I've cooled down somewhat (they depend on that, I imagine) but surprise! I'm buying a new PDA, and it won't be one of theirs! Here I am, researching other brands.

Works great -- when it works at all
Bought mine in September, 2000, just a few months after it was released, so I believe I got one of the early versions. Wonderful product, at first. Had no problems and loved the external keyboard. But a few months later, something strange happened: I would turn it off (or it would shut down on its own), and when I turned it on again a few days later, the batteries would be dead! All information LOST. Batteries would have to be changed. This happened several times, and I finally contacted Handspring before the warranty was expired. Thankfully, they replaced my unit.

But it happened again. And again, and again, and again. The batteries did not go dead from overuse, rather something inside the unit continued to draw power even after it was supposed to be powered off. Not a good thing for those of us who synch infrequently!

After another year of this (and about a dozen batteries), I called Handspring and demanded they replace this with a different model, because this is clearly a design flaw. They wouldn't do anything. One year warranty, that's it. Done. No more soup for you! I guess they expect you to buy a new Visor every year!! Shouldn't this thing last me at least five????

I won't buy another Handspring. I won't even recommend them to other people. It's possible I got unlucky twice, but if the company isn't going to stand behind their product, I'll buy something else.

It may also be a lot to ask to have the product replaced outside of the warranty, but if this happens with every unit, shouldn't Handspring recognize there's a mistake and recall these units? ... Read more

Asin: B00004TDMX
Subjects:  1. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA, Electronic Organizer)    2. Handspring Visor (Hand spring handspringvisor)    3. Handheld (Hand Held)   

Canon Elph 370Z APS Camera Kit
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Electronics
list price: $200.00 -- our price: $189.94
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Editorial Review

The ELPH 370Z provides all the advantages of the Advanced Photo System in an ultracompact, lightweight package with a powerful 3x zoom. Canon's original 3-point hybrid autofocus delivers precise focusing under a broad range of shooting conditions, even when the subject is off-center. A built-in flash with red-eye reduction adapts to a wide range of lighting conditions. The ELPH 370Z delivers crisp, colorful images with a minimum of fuss. ... Read more

Features

• 3-point autofocus
• Drop-in film loading
• 3x zoom lens
• Ultracompact stainless steel body
• Built-in slide-out flash with red-eye reduction

Reviews (36)

Canon Elph 370Z
Small camera, very slimlined and easy to carry.I purchased refurbished and everything is working perfectly. I only wish the zoom was a little stronger, but overall an excellent camera.

Great camera but beware of the "H"!
I bought this camera a little over 3 years ago when I was expecting my first baby.As you can imagine, I have taken a bunch of photos since then.This camera is easy to use and takes beautiful photographs.

BUT...I have the "H" problem too!(Read through the reviews, it looks like everyone eventually gets this problem.)At first I could fix it by taking the battery out of the camera.Now, that doesn't even work.I inquired about the price of fixing it and was quoted $140 by Canon.That is more expensive than a new one! I don't know what to do because I love the camera so much but Canon obviously has an issue here.

This camera is well worth repairing
I bought the Canon Elph 370Z in 2000. After 3 years of heavy use the camera had to go in for servicing last summer because an error message (H) had appeared in the LED.The cost for repairs was about 1/3 of the original price.Several months later the same thing reoccurred and Canon fixed it free of charge.This is the first camera that I've ever had repaired.All my previous cameras have also eventually broke down from use. But this is the only one that I liked enough to have fixed.Photo quality is excellent considering the size of the camera, plus the convenience of APS. The quality of the camera is very good, too. ... Read more

Asin: B00000G20L
Subjects:  1. Cameras (Camera)    2. Advanced Photo System (APS)    3. APS(Advanced Photo System)    4. APS (Advanced Photo System, Systems)    5. Photography, Photograph   

How to Plan & Build Bookcases, Cabinets & Shelves
by Craig Bergquist Karin Shakery Gene Takeshita
Average Customer Review:
Paperback (01 May, 1987)
list price: $9.95
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Reviews (3)

useful
Chapters:Getting Started, Selecting a Style, Establishing a Size, Materials, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Hardware, Adhesives, Joints, Building Techniques, Finishing Techniques, Shelves, Doors, Drawers, Computer Center, Hidden Double-Bed Cabinet, Slide-Projector Cabinet, Wine Rack, Sewing Center, TV or Stereo Cabinet, Ironing-Board Cabinet, Modular Cubes, Open Utility Shelves, Fixed-Shelf Utility Case, Simple Plywood Cabinet, Freestanding Bookcase, Tall Pine Bookcase, Standard Base Cabinet, Interlocking Shelves, Corner Cabinet.

A Great Place to Start
Pre-Req to this book is knowing how to use Power Tools and manual wood tools.A great place to start. Not for the highly experienced, but great for those who are just starting out in woodworking or those who like 1980 / 1990 Retro.Don't expect to be an expert after reading this book;but do expect to create some nice pieces and learning the basics. You must learn to walk before you run. It can be compared to a 4th Level School book of a 8 Level school.

Dated plans & limited ideas
I bought this book hoping for plans and ideas for built-in shelves and storage units. The book does a fairly good job explaining the construction basics involved, but it is woefully bereft of ideas. The book is publishedin the early 1980's and the projects which are illustrated have not, forthe most part, stood the test of time. If you are looking for buildingideas and examples you can show a builder, this book is not a good startingpoint. ... Read more

Isbn: 0897210883
Sales Rank: 127486
Subjects:  1. Cabinet work    2. Cabinetwork    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Design & Construction    5. Do-It-Yourself    6. Furniture Arts And Crafts    7. House & Home    8. Shelving (Furniture)    9. Shelving for books    10. Woodwork - Furniture/Cabinetry   

Delux Storage Organizer
Average Customer Review:
Baby Product

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Reviews (9)

don't waste your money
I wish I had scrolled down and read the reviews of this product before I made my purchase. While the concept of the bins is great for teaching young children to put their toys away after they are done playing, the piece is a disappointment in the durability department. My bars were cracked in less than 24 hours after putting it together. The bars should be made of metal and there should be more separation between the bins to make it easier for a child to remove the bins. The skimpy looking wooden piece that is similiar now looks pretty good.

terrible product
Was excited to find something I could organize toys with but this turned out to be a waste! Cannot get bins in and out of sections without tipping ones above or below. Cannot store anything which goes above mid line on the container or expect it to dump....

Similar one in different store
I bought a similar item at [local store].The company is Battat & it cost [item price].The dif. /b/ the 2 are the sides & colors.The sides have the top handles like this one but they also have a cut out of the middle so you can see the bins.I don't know if it makes a dif in its durabilaty but it does look nice.As for the colors, they include the traditional red,yel,grn,&blue.(The sides are red, bars are yel, & 2 bins in each color.)I prefer these colors over those light & gray colors.
However, it does have one drawback and that is that if you want to diplay the bins tilted it's not really sturdy & they end up falling flat anyway.But as the bins are flat they are very sturdy.
As far as how long it will last I have no clue.My son is 2-1/2, and he doesn't remove the bins but he does know how to put his toys away in it & enoys it. As long as it lasts at least a year, then I think that it's definately worth it & it looks so cute in his room.Hope this helps. ... Read more

Asin: B000056JL5
Sales Rank: 6180

Tupperware 7-Piece Modular Mates Introductory Set, Bold 'N Blue
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $83.60
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Editorial Review

Offering a basic array of various shapes and sizes, thisversatile set furnishes a kitchen with seven rugged plastic containersfor storing food in prime condition. Tupperware's legendaryseals--virtually airtight and moisture-proof--ensure that food remains freshand flavorful. The set consists of three rectangles (8-1/2-cup, 18-cup,and 27-1/2-cup sizes), two squares (5-cup and 11-cup sizes), and twoovals (7-1/4-cup and 11-3/4-cup units). Perfect for staples such asflour, sugar, and granola, they work equally well in the refrigeratorfor fruits, vegetables, and leftovers and on the counter for cookiesand crackers. The various shapes work together to save cabinet space.Coming in Tupperware's classic Sheer Ice color, each has a clear windowfor identifying contents and features the capacity embossed on thebottom. Virtually unbreakable and dishwasher-safe, Tupperware productscarry a lifetime warranty against chipping, cracking, breaking, andpeeling.

This seals on this set are colored Bold 'n' Blue. Other Modular Mates(which are also available in round and extra-large oval shapes) comewith hunter green or black seals, offering color-coordination choicesfor a kitchen and a color-coding system for storage. --FredBrack ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty against chipping, cracking, breaking, peeling
• Rugged, plastic, bulk-food containers: three rectangles (8-1/2-cup, 18-cup, 27-1/2-cup);
• two squares (5-cup, 11-cup); two ovals (7-1/4-cup, 11-3/4-cup)
• Virtually airtight, moisture-proof seals preserve freshness, flavor
• Modular shapes combine to save space, nest when empty

Reviews (3)

The best of the best for kitchen organiuzation
The best of the best for kitchen organization. cabinets will maintain clean. NO more mess or bugs.

Mr. Skeptical
My wife is a consultant for the product. I would not beleive her about tupperware products and quality until I actually started using them myself. We have potato chips that have been in a modular mate for a few months months. The other day we had some company over and we served the chips, they were as crisp as the day they were opened. We keep brown sugar in modular mates and it stays soft and moist for months. I thought that tupperware was nothing different than the rubbermaid, boy was I wrong. Shows what I know...

Tupperware is just Dreamy
Earl Tupper wanted to enable homemakers to keep food fresh and appealing in a dry environment of the new gas and electric refrigerators flooding the postwar market. He created plastic products featuring a virtually airtight seal suited to protect food from this new drier environment. And as they say, the rest is history.

Firstly, let it go on record that I have had a long standing love affair with Tupperware since I was a very young child and happily remember tossing all my mother's Tupperware bowls about the kitchen.

Tupperware is mainly used for dry food storage in my kitchen and the green lid color is pleasing and fits into many color schemes.

The durability of this product is incredible. While the lids on the containers used to be more flexible, it does seem they become easier to remove and replace over time (a matter of a few months to a year of use).

These are the types of containers you want to store brown sugar in. They are almost airtight. Everything you store in them keeps much longer.

Don't worry about breaking a nail trying to open one of these containers! There is a lovely little tab on one edge.They also don't seem to mind being tossed in the dishwasher now and then.

So much Tupperware, so little time. ... Read more

Asin: B00005S6IV
Subjects:  1. Storage    2. Kitchen   

Print Shop CD Label Creator
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (25 October, 2001)
list price: $19.99
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Editorial Review

Faceless CD and DVD discs, be gone! Blank cassettes beware! Now you can create labels for your CDs, DVDs, and VHS and videocassettes, as well as design custom jewel case inserts. You'll never have to wonder what's on a CD, cassette tape, diskette, or any other media again. Choose from thousands of images, more than a thousand layout options, over 250 fonts, a built-in photo editor, and more. Plus, with the included CD applicator and 20 CD labels, you can get started right away!

Print Shop CD Label Creator lets you choose from a staggering selection of over 10,000 images, along with access to an additional 100,000 images online (user registration required). Robust headline tools and 20 artistic effects deliver dramatic results. Color code projects using one of more than 20 ready-made color sets, or create your own color set. A convenient label wizard lets you work with custom stock paper sizes, while printable tutorials offer program tips and easy-to-follow directions. ... Read more

Features

Reviews (7)

Abandoned again
This product is a good value for the money.however, it is abandoned as a product and won't receive any further updates.Who wants to buy yet another dead end product which will never be repaired?Kind of like buying a car from a manufacturer who doesn't exist any more.Who in their right mind would do that?

There are other products out there, like Neato, Magic Mouse Productions' Discus, or even Avery's software, that are still being updated.

I did not ask for AOL, I asked for a CD Labeler
This program is another of those that AOL is using to infiltrate and take over your computer. After downloading the software I found that I had also, without knowing it, loaded my computer with AOL software and Icons. What's more, there is no way to uninstall it. They tell you that you can but you can't, unless you know how to go all over your computer and hand pick all the files it adds or modifies. I find this obtrusive and offensive. If I wanted AOL I would have it - after all AOL saturates us with advertising already.

Labels for CD's
Putting labels on your CD's sounds like a great idea but I found that on some machines putting a label on a CD makes it unplayable.If you don't have that particular problem this program works great for creating attractive and informative labels for your music ... Read more

Asin: B00005RFDE
Subjects:  1. Great Deals (Outlet store)    2. Computer software (programs)    3. Graphics (Graphic)    4. Home Publishing    5. Printing    6. Publishing    7. CD Labeling (Labels)   

Akro-Mils 23-Drawer Combo Storage Center
Average Customer Review:
Tools & Hardware

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Features

• 23 drawers of varying sizes
• Designed to stack on top of one another to build a storage center
• Pedestal cases fit securely into recessed tray tops, making the stacked arrangement stable
• Each cabinet works equally well as an individual storage unit
• One-piece, high-impact polystyrene frame

Reviews (4)

A Great Lego Organizer
I already own eight of these cabinets, purchased along with my growing Lego collection over the past 10-15 years. They are perfect for sorting parts of different types, colors, and sizes. (I have two devoted to castle parts, and one just for assorted windows, doors, and hinges.) A very few drawers have gotten mysteriously milky with age, but the rest have remained in excellent condition.I only regret that Akro-Mils discontinued the 18-drawer cabinet, which is also very useful.

Great organizer
I've been able to throw out all of my cardboard boxes that held nails, screws hooks etc. The Combo draw holds fasteners upto 3.5" and the large bins can hold a whole box of screws.No more digging through an assortment of screws to find the right one.Now everything has its place, wood screws, dry wall screws, anchors, hooks, nails even some small tools like a plumb bob and nail sets fit into the drawers.

Good design. Brittle drawers.
I now have eight of these and the 30-drawer version, and plan on buying many more. They are designed to withstand normal use, but I had to return two to the vendor because half the drawers were cracked. They seem to be made of a brittle (but very clear) plastic. The cabinet has stoppers to keep the drawers from coming all the way out accidentally--saved me many times. Besides the 23- and 30-drawers versions, Akro-mils makes many others, but none of the ones I've seen will stack with these two. ... Read more

Asin: B00002N5J5
Sales Rank: 20076
Subjects:  1. Tool Storage    2. Tool Boxes    3. (Toolboxes)