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I found Habel's creation interesting

question: Is a great work on the creations of this book?, context: This book was a first in many ways for me. It was my first book in the steampunk genre, which seems to have become all the rage. It was my first zombie and my first modern horror novel. And it was the first YA book I've read since being a YA myself.I hadn't been avoiding any of these--on the contrary: seeing review after review by my Goodreads friends has had me adding book after book that I would not normally have read or sought out. One of the reasons I'm making a point of telling you all this though is because unlike many readers who will read this review and/or the book itself, I don't have much to compare it to--frankly, I have nothing to compare it to! But here goes ...===SUMMARY===Dearly, Departedis set in 2195 and centers around the people of New Victoria and the Punks. While they share ancestors, the two groups have been in a war with one another for generations, though at this point it's not all-out and amounts to border skirmishes, as well as propaganda-driven ignorance and misinformation about one another.Nora Dearly, a young woman in New Victoria, is still mourning the loss of her father a year ago. She's home from boarding school and is greeted by the distressing news that her aunt has wasted away their fortune and one of them will have to marry advantageously to refill the family coffers. All of this gets shoved to the back of her mind though, when Nora's life takes a dramatic turn.Home alone one night, she is attacked by a group of flesh-eating, decomposing, and mindless zombies. Trying to fight them off, she is saved just in time by a team of soldiers--also zombies, but turns out they are the good guys.What follows is one revelation and danger after another. She learns that being "dead" doesn't mean what she thought it did, befriends zombies, and falls into requited love with one of them, Bram. All around her, various existential battles are being fought: Punks versus New Victorians, the living versus the dead, the good guys versus the bad ones.===REACTION===Overall, I enjoyed the book and found the middle portion very engaging. The beginning and end were fine while I was reading them, but easy to lose interest in between reads. There were several funny lines and great exchanges. I loved most all the characters and found Nora to be a surprisingly likable heroine (I have problems with a lot of the PNR ones); she also showed no signs of having been lobotomized, but instead acknowledged risks while also not freaking out at every little thing. I loved the secondary characters: they were very funny, the back-and-forth between them was entertaining, and they were well-defined; by the end, I liked some of them as much as I did the main onesThe author tries to pack a lot into one book and that was the book's main failure in my mind. There are too many storylines being explored and too many different factions, which was a shame because on their own I found most all of them interesting. The final section feels extremely rushed and includes a huge and non-subtle information dump explaining everything.One of the things that took a little getting used to was that the story is told in first person ... from five different people's POVs. By far, Nora and Bram get the most narration time, but we also spend significant time with the other three characters. At least the transitions were clear though, with the narrating character's name at the beginning of every chapter. The switch was annoying when it would happen just as I was really getting into a POV. It wasn't a deal-breaker though and I enjoyed Bram's and Nora's.I have learned by now that many fantasy/paranormal romance readers have certain pet peeves, a certain type of ending being one of them (Chicagoland Vampires anyone?), so I want to include this warning: while there is not a dramatic cliffhanger like that, the ending and epilogue are most definitely a setup for the next book, with a few plotlines left dangling.===STEAMPUNK and ZOMBIES and YA, OH MY!===Despite the issues I had with the author biting off more than she could chew, I thought this was a good introduction to these genres. It definitely piqued my interest and makes me want to move these books higher in my TBR list. I found Habel's creation interesting and there's no doubt she has a good imagination--I loved the Punk vs. New Victorian aspect and wanted that to be further explored.While I haven't read steampunk or zombies before, I love the science fiction classics, so I am familiar with world-building and etc. Though I never felt like I was back in the "regular" world, I did think that the integration was not consistent and at times confusing. Some examples are how not all the zombies were really zombie-ish (right? not an expert here), the Victorian-ness at times felt forced, and I often completely forget about this supposedly huge and defining division between the two societies.===BOTTOM LINE===At the end of the day, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it. Were there problems? Yes, most definitely. But the romance between Nora and Bram was sweet, the secondary characters were wonderful, and the novel has an interesting storyline ... well, several, which was one of the problems, but regardless: I did likeDearly, Departed. Though I will not be rushing out to buy the second book when it comes out, I am curious about what happens next in this world Habel has created.*Originally reviewed for Fiction Vixen Book Reviews. This review is of a copy provided by the author/publisher to FVBR.

Is a great work on the creations of this book?

I found Habel's creation interesting and there's no doubt she has a good imagination--I loved the Punk vs. New Victorian aspect and wanted that to be further explored.

This book was a first in many ways for me. It was my first book in the steampunk genre, which seems to have become all the rage. It was my first zombie and my first modern horror novel. And it was the first YA book I've read since being a YA myself.I hadn't been avoiding any of these--on the contrary: seeing review after review by my Goodreads friends has had me adding book after book that I would not normally have read or sought out. One of the reasons I'm making a point of telling you all this though is because unlike many readers who will read this review and/or the book itself, I don't have much to compare it to--frankly, I have nothing to compare it to! But here goes ...===SUMMARY===Dearly, Departedis set in 2195 and centers around the people of New Victoria and the Punks. While they share ancestors, the two groups have been in a war with one another for generations, though at this point it's not all-out and amounts to border skirmishes, as well as propaganda-driven ignorance and misinformation about one another.Nora Dearly, a young woman in New Victoria, is still mourning the loss of her father a year ago. She's home from boarding school and is greeted by the distressing news that her aunt has wasted away their fortune and one of them will have to marry advantageously to refill the family coffers. All of this gets shoved to the back of her mind though, when Nora's life takes a dramatic turn.Home alone one night, she is attacked by a group of flesh-eating, decomposing, and mindless zombies. Trying to fight them off, she is saved just in time by a team of soldiers--also zombies, but turns out they are the good guys.What follows is one revelation and danger after another. She learns that being "dead" doesn't mean what she thought it did, befriends zombies, and falls into requited love with one of them, Bram. All around her, various existential battles are being fought: Punks versus New Victorians, the living versus the dead, the good guys versus the bad ones.===REACTION===Overall, I enjoyed the book and found the middle portion very engaging. The beginning and end were fine while I was reading them, but easy to lose interest in between reads. There were several funny lines and great exchanges. I loved most all the characters and found Nora to be a surprisingly likable heroine (I have problems with a lot of the PNR ones); she also showed no signs of having been lobotomized, but instead acknowledged risks while also not freaking out at every little thing. I loved the secondary characters: they were very funny, the back-and-forth between them was entertaining, and they were well-defined; by the end, I liked some of them as much as I did the main onesThe author tries to pack a lot into one book and that was the book's main failure in my mind. There are too many storylines being explored and too many different factions, which was a shame because on their own I found most all of them interesting. The final section feels extremely rushed and includes a huge and non-subtle information dump explaining everything.One of the things that took a little getting used to was that the story is told in first person ... from five different people's POVs. By far, Nora and Bram get the most narration time, but we also spend significant time with the other three characters. At least the transitions were clear though, with the narrating character's name at the beginning of every chapter. The switch was annoying when it would happen just as I was really getting into a POV. It wasn't a deal-breaker though and I enjoyed Bram's and Nora's.I have learned by now that many fantasy/paranormal romance readers have certain pet peeves, a certain type of ending being one of them (Chicagoland Vampires anyone?), so I want to include this warning: while there is not a dramatic cliffhanger like that, the ending and epilogue are most definitely a setup for the next book, with a few plotlines left dangling.===STEAMPUNK and ZOMBIES and YA, OH MY!===Despite the issues I had with the author biting off more than she could chew, I thought this was a good introduction to these genres. It definitely piqued my interest and makes me want to move these books higher in my TBR list. I found Habel's creation interesting and there's no doubt she has a good imagination--I loved the Punk vs. New Victorian aspect and wanted that to be further explored.While I haven't read steampunk or zombies before, I love the science fiction classics, so I am familiar with world-building and etc. Though I never felt like I was back in the "regular" world, I did think that the integration was not consistent and at times confusing. Some examples are how not all the zombies were really zombie-ish (right? not an expert here), the Victorian-ness at times felt forced, and I often completely forget about this supposedly huge and defining division between the two societies.===BOTTOM LINE===At the end of the day, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it. Were there problems? Yes, most definitely. But the romance between Nora and Bram was sweet, the secondary characters were wonderful, and the novel has an interesting storyline ... well, several, which was one of the problems, but regardless: I did likeDearly, Departed. Though I will not be rushing out to buy the second book when it comes out, I am curious about what happens next in this world Habel has created.*Originally reviewed for Fiction Vixen Book Reviews. This review is of a copy provided by the author/publisher to FVBR.

<hl> I found Habel's creation interesting <hl> and there's no doubt she has a good imagination--I loved the Punk vs. New Victorian aspect and wanted that to be further explored.

This book was a first in many ways for me. It was my first book in the steampunk genre, which seems to have become all the rage. It was my first zombie and my first modern horror novel. And it was the first YA book I've read since being a YA myself.I hadn't been avoiding any of these--on the contrary: seeing review after review by my Goodreads friends has had me adding book after book that I would not normally have read or sought out. One of the reasons I'm making a point of telling you all this though is because unlike many readers who will read this review and/or the book itself, I don't have much to compare it to--frankly, I have nothing to compare it to! But here goes ...===SUMMARY===Dearly, Departedis set in 2195 and centers around the people of New Victoria and the Punks. While they share ancestors, the two groups have been in a war with one another for generations, though at this point it's not all-out and amounts to border skirmishes, as well as propaganda-driven ignorance and misinformation about one another.Nora Dearly, a young woman in New Victoria, is still mourning the loss of her father a year ago. She's home from boarding school and is greeted by the distressing news that her aunt has wasted away their fortune and one of them will have to marry advantageously to refill the family coffers. All of this gets shoved to the back of her mind though, when Nora's life takes a dramatic turn.Home alone one night, she is attacked by a group of flesh-eating, decomposing, and mindless zombies. Trying to fight them off, she is saved just in time by a team of soldiers--also zombies, but turns out they are the good guys.What follows is one revelation and danger after another. She learns that being "dead" doesn't mean what she thought it did, befriends zombies, and falls into requited love with one of them, Bram. All around her, various existential battles are being fought: Punks versus New Victorians, the living versus the dead, the good guys versus the bad ones.===REACTION===Overall, I enjoyed the book and found the middle portion very engaging. The beginning and end were fine while I was reading them, but easy to lose interest in between reads. There were several funny lines and great exchanges. I loved most all the characters and found Nora to be a surprisingly likable heroine (I have problems with a lot of the PNR ones); she also showed no signs of having been lobotomized, but instead acknowledged risks while also not freaking out at every little thing. I loved the secondary characters: they were very funny, the back-and-forth between them was entertaining, and they were well-defined; by the end, I liked some of them as much as I did the main onesThe author tries to pack a lot into one book and that was the book's main failure in my mind. There are too many storylines being explored and too many different factions, which was a shame because on their own I found most all of them interesting. The final section feels extremely rushed and includes a huge and non-subtle information dump explaining everything.One of the things that took a little getting used to was that the story is told in first person ... from five different people's POVs. By far, Nora and Bram get the most narration time, but we also spend significant time with the other three characters. At least the transitions were clear though, with the narrating character's name at the beginning of every chapter. The switch was annoying when it would happen just as I was really getting into a POV. It wasn't a deal-breaker though and I enjoyed Bram's and Nora's.I have learned by now that many fantasy/paranormal romance readers have certain pet peeves, a certain type of ending being one of them (Chicagoland Vampires anyone?), so I want to include this warning: while there is not a dramatic cliffhanger like that, the ending and epilogue are most definitely a setup for the next book, with a few plotlines left dangling.===STEAMPUNK and ZOMBIES and YA, OH MY!===Despite the issues I had with the author biting off more than she could chew, I thought this was a good introduction to these genres. It definitely piqued my interest and makes me want to move these books higher in my TBR list. <hl> I found Habel's creation interesting <hl> and there's no doubt she has a good imagination--I loved the Punk vs. New Victorian aspect and wanted that to be further explored.While I haven't read steampunk or zombies before, I love the science fiction classics, so I am familiar with world-building and etc. Though I never felt like I was back in the "regular" world, I did think that the integration was not consistent and at times confusing. Some examples are how not all the zombies were really zombie-ish (right? not an expert here), the Victorian-ness at times felt forced, and I often completely forget about this supposedly huge and defining division between the two societies.===BOTTOM LINE===At the end of the day, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it. Were there problems? Yes, most definitely. But the romance between Nora and Bram was sweet, the secondary characters were wonderful, and the novel has an interesting storyline ... well, several, which was one of the problems, but regardless: I did likeDearly, Departed. Though I will not be rushing out to buy the second book when it comes out, I am curious about what happens next in this world Habel has created.*Originally reviewed for Fiction Vixen Book Reviews. This review is of a copy provided by the author/publisher to FVBR.

This book was a first in many ways for me. It was my first book in the steampunk genre, which seems to have become all the rage. It was my first zombie and my first modern horror novel. And it was the first YA book I've read since being a YA myself. I hadn't been avoiding any of these--on the contrary: seeing review after review by my Goodreads friends has had me adding book after book that I would not normally have read or sought out. One of the reasons I'm making a point of telling you all this though is because unlike many readers who will read this review and/or the book itself, I don't have much to compare it to--frankly, I have nothing to compare it to! But here goes ... == =SUMMARY===Dearly, Departedis set in 2195 and centers around the people of New Victoria and the Punks. While they share ancestors, the two groups have been in a war with one another for generations, though at this point it's not all-out and amounts to border skirmishes, as well as propaganda-driven ignorance and misinformation about one another. Nora Dearly, a young woman in New Victoria, is still mourning the loss of her father a year ago. She's home from boarding school and is greeted by the distressing news that her aunt has wasted away their fortune and one of them will have to marry advantageously to refill the family coffers. All of this gets shoved to the back of her mind though, when Nora's life takes a dramatic turn. Home alone one night, she is attacked by a group of flesh-eating, decomposing, and mindless zombies. Trying to fight them off, she is saved just in time by a team of soldiers--also zombies, but turns out they are the good guys. What follows is one revelation and danger after another. She learns that being "dead" doesn't mean what she thought it did, befriends zombies, and falls into requited love with one of them, Bram. All around her, various existential battles are being fought: Punks versus New Victorians, the living versus the dead, the good guys versus the bad ones.===REACTION===Overall, I enjoyed the book and found the middle portion very engaging. The beginning and end were fine while I was reading them, but easy to lose interest in between reads. There were several funny lines and great exchanges. I loved most all the characters and found Nora to be a surprisingly likable heroine (I have problems with a lot of the PNR ones); she also showed no signs of having been lobotomized, but instead acknowledged risks while also not freaking out at every little thing. I loved the secondary characters: they were very funny, the back-and-forth between them was entertaining, and they were well-defined; by the end, I liked some of them as much as I did the main onesThe author tries to pack a lot into one book and that was the book's main failure in my mind. There are too many storylines being explored and too many different factions, which was a shame because on their own I found most all of them interesting. The final section feels extremely rushed and includes a huge and non-subtle information dump explaining everything. One of the things that took a little getting used to was that the story is told in first person ... from five different people's POVs. By far, Nora and Bram get the most narration time, but we also spend significant time with the other three characters. At least the transitions were clear though, with the narrating character's name at the beginning of every chapter. The switch was annoying when it would happen just as I was really getting into a POV. It wasn't a deal-breaker though and I enjoyed Bram's and Nora's. I have learned by now that many fantasy/paranormal romance readers have certain pet peeves, a certain type of ending being one of them (Chicagoland Vampires anyone?), so I want to include this warning: while there is not a dramatic cliffhanger like that, the ending and epilogue are most definitely a setup for the next book, with a few plotlines left dangling.===STEAMPUNK and ZOMBIES and YA, OH MY!===Despite the issues I had with the author biting off more than she could chew, I thought this was a good introduction to these genres. It definitely piqued my interest and makes me want to move these books higher in my TBR list. <hl> I found Habel's creation interesting and there's no doubt she has a good imagination--I loved the Punk vs. New Victorian aspect and wanted that to be further explored. <hl> While I haven't read steampunk or zombies before, I love the science fiction classics, so I am familiar with world-building and etc. Though I never felt like I was back in the "regular" world, I did think that the integration was not consistent and at times confusing. Some examples are how not all the zombies were really zombie-ish (right? not an expert here), the Victorian-ness at times felt forced, and I often completely forget about this supposedly huge and defining division between the two societies.===BOTTOM LINE===At the end of the day, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it. Were there problems? Yes, most definitely. But the romance between Nora and Bram was sweet, the secondary characters were wonderful, and the novel has an interesting storyline ... well, several, which was one of the problems, but regardless: I did likeDearly, Departed. Though I will not be rushing out to buy the second book when it comes out, I am curious about what happens next in this world Habel has created.*Originally reviewed for Fiction Vixen Book Reviews. This review is of a copy provided by the author/publisher to FVBR.

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am not a conservator person but this book is disgusting and contains not literacy value at all

question: How good is the story?, context: Not only is this book deeply disturbing, it is horribly written. I don't know how this book became mainstream at all. I am not a conservator person but this book is disgusting and contains not literacy value at all

How good is the story?

I am not a conservator person but this book is disgusting and contains not literacy value at all

Not only is this book deeply disturbing, it is horribly written. I don't know how this book became mainstream at all. I am not a conservator person but this book is disgusting and contains not literacy value at all

I <hl> am not a conservator person but this book is disgusting and contains not literacy value at all <hl>

Not only is this book deeply disturbing, it is horribly written. I don't know how this book became mainstream at all. I <hl> am not a conservator person but this book is disgusting and contains not literacy value at all <hl>

Not only is this book deeply disturbing, it is horribly written. I don't know how this book became mainstream at all. <hl> I am not a conservator person but this book is disgusting and contains not literacy value at all <hl>

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The research necessary to write this book is impressive

question: How is the research?, context: Great book! The research necessary to write this book is impressive and it brought this period in history alive. I was always an American History buff and disliked Ancient History so it took me a little longer to read this than it did to read Killing Lincoln or Kennedy. All 3 should be required school reading IMO.

How is the research?

The research necessary to write this book is impressive and it brought this period in history alive.

Great book! The research necessary to write this book is impressive and it brought this period in history alive. I was always an American History buff and disliked Ancient History so it took me a little longer to read this than it did to read Killing Lincoln or Kennedy. All 3 should be required school reading IMO.

<hl> The research necessary to write this book is impressive <hl> and it brought this period in history alive.

Great book! <hl> The research necessary to write this book is impressive <hl> and it brought this period in history alive. I was always an American History buff and disliked Ancient History so it took me a little longer to read this than it did to read Killing Lincoln or Kennedy. All 3 should be required school reading IMO.

Great book! <hl> The research necessary to write this book is impressive and it brought this period in history alive. <hl> I was always an American History buff and disliked Ancient History so it took me a little longer to read this than it did to read Killing Lincoln or Kennedy. All 3 should be required school reading IMO.

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story is the ACCOUNTING

question: How can I get half of the hotel payment?, context: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins is the last book of the Hunger Games trilogy. Each book manages to stand on its own, but the truth is they are just sections of one book that is so hard to put down that the publishers did the readers a favor by breaking it up. All of it is extremely well written, with tight suspense, touching love scenes and the grinding, merciless affects of war on every aspect of all the character's lives.Katniss and Peeta are both severely damaged, but manage to carry on. Gale does his best for the rebellion, but in the end learns the cost of being ruthless.Perhaps one of the best things about this story is the ACCOUNTING. Each decision the characters make has an upside and a downside and what they win is always shown very clearly against what they have lost.This story touches the heart of wars and the powerful people who gain advantages from having others fight them. Moving the pieces around on their game boards in their safe war rooms, they never have to think of the real people who are left with the choices to fight or die because they have been unfortunate enough to have some use to the game makers.The story is very hard to put down; it is a fast satisfying read.

How can I get half of the hotel payment?

Perhaps one of the best things about this story is the ACCOUNTING .

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins is the last book of the Hunger Games trilogy. Each book manages to stand on its own, but the truth is they are just sections of one book that is so hard to put down that the publishers did the readers a favor by breaking it up. All of it is extremely well written, with tight suspense, touching love scenes and the grinding, merciless affects of war on every aspect of all the character's lives.Katniss and Peeta are both severely damaged, but manage to carry on. Gale does his best for the rebellion, but in the end learns the cost of being ruthless.Perhaps one of the best things about this story is the ACCOUNTING. Each decision the characters make has an upside and a downside and what they win is always shown very clearly against what they have lost.This story touches the heart of wars and the powerful people who gain advantages from having others fight them. Moving the pieces around on their game boards in their safe war rooms, they never have to think of the real people who are left with the choices to fight or die because they have been unfortunate enough to have some use to the game makers.The story is very hard to put down; it is a fast satisfying read.

Perhaps one of the best things about this <hl> story is the ACCOUNTING <hl> .

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins is the last book of the Hunger Games trilogy. Each book manages to stand on its own, but the truth is they are just sections of one book that is so hard to put down that the publishers did the readers a favor by breaking it up. All of it is extremely well written, with tight suspense, touching love scenes and the grinding, merciless affects of war on every aspect of all the character's lives.Katniss and Peeta are both severely damaged, but manage to carry on. Gale does his best for the rebellion, but in the end learns the cost of being ruthless.Perhaps one of the best things about this <hl> story is the ACCOUNTING <hl>. Each decision the characters make has an upside and a downside and what they win is always shown very clearly against what they have lost.This story touches the heart of wars and the powerful people who gain advantages from having others fight them. Moving the pieces around on their game boards in their safe war rooms, they never have to think of the real people who are left with the choices to fight or die because they have been unfortunate enough to have some use to the game makers.The story is very hard to put down; it is a fast satisfying read.

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins is the last book of the Hunger Games trilogy. Each book manages to stand on its own, but the truth is they are just sections of one book that is so hard to put down that the publishers did the readers a favor by breaking it up. All of it is extremely well written, with tight suspense, touching love scenes and the grinding, merciless affects of war on every aspect of all the character's lives. Katniss and Peeta are both severely damaged, but manage to carry on. Gale does his best for the rebellion, but in the end learns the cost of being ruthless. <hl> Perhaps one of the best things about this story is the ACCOUNTING . <hl> Each decision the characters make has an upside and a downside and what they win is always shown very clearly against what they have lost. This story touches the heart of wars and the powerful people who gain advantages from having others fight them. Moving the pieces around on their game boards in their safe war rooms, they never have to think of the real people who are left with the choices to fight or die because they have been unfortunate enough to have some use to the game makers. The story is very hard to put down; it is a fast satisfying read.

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The book ended with many things left unresolved

question: How is the end?, context: I&#8217;ve been saving this book so I could read it from cover to cover without really stopping. I am glad I did. It was very well done. It was good to see all the Brothers again, good to see them fighting and protecting their King. The heart of the story is Qhuinn and Blay of course, but their story flowed right along with the rest of the &#8220;family&#8221; and it all kept moving. When Layla&#8217;s pregnancy hits a crisis, it seems to bring to light Qhuinn&#8217;s need to look at himself squarely. Layla is a good reflector of Qhuinn&#8217;s best self, always trying to bring it out and show it to him. Qhuinn and Blay have a very hard time trying to come together, one step forward, two steps back. They do resolve their issues. Layla herself is a star player in this story. Her scene with Xcor was so powerful I had to go back and read it again. The book ended with many things left unresolved-it leaves me wanting much more. I can&#8217;t wait!

How is the end?

The book ended with many things left unresolved -it leaves me wanting much more.

I&#8217;ve been saving this book so I could read it from cover to cover without really stopping. I am glad I did. It was very well done. It was good to see all the Brothers again, good to see them fighting and protecting their King. The heart of the story is Qhuinn and Blay of course, but their story flowed right along with the rest of the &#8220;family&#8221; and it all kept moving. When Layla&#8217;s pregnancy hits a crisis, it seems to bring to light Qhuinn&#8217;s need to look at himself squarely. Layla is a good reflector of Qhuinn&#8217;s best self, always trying to bring it out and show it to him. Qhuinn and Blay have a very hard time trying to come together, one step forward, two steps back. They do resolve their issues. Layla herself is a star player in this story. Her scene with Xcor was so powerful I had to go back and read it again. The book ended with many things left unresolved-it leaves me wanting much more. I can&#8217;t wait!

<hl> The book ended with many things left unresolved <hl> -it leaves me wanting much more.

I&#8217;ve been saving this book so I could read it from cover to cover without really stopping. I am glad I did. It was very well done. It was good to see all the Brothers again, good to see them fighting and protecting their King. The heart of the story is Qhuinn and Blay of course, but their story flowed right along with the rest of the &#8220;family&#8221; and it all kept moving. When Layla&#8217;s pregnancy hits a crisis, it seems to bring to light Qhuinn&#8217;s need to look at himself squarely. Layla is a good reflector of Qhuinn&#8217;s best self, always trying to bring it out and show it to him. Qhuinn and Blay have a very hard time trying to come together, one step forward, two steps back. They do resolve their issues. Layla herself is a star player in this story. Her scene with Xcor was so powerful I had to go back and read it again. <hl> The book ended with many things left unresolved <hl>-it leaves me wanting much more. I can&#8217;t wait!

I&#8217;ve been saving this book so I could read it from cover to cover without really stopping. I am glad I did. It was very well done. It was good to see all the Brothers again, good to see them fighting and protecting their King. The heart of the story is Qhuinn and Blay of course, but their story flowed right along with the rest of the &#8220;family&#8221; and it all kept moving. When Layla&#8217;s pregnancy hits a crisis, it seems to bring to light Qhuinn&#8217;s need to look at himself squarely. Layla is a good reflector of Qhuinn&#8217;s best self, always trying to bring it out and show it to him. Qhuinn and Blay have a very hard time trying to come together, one step forward, two steps back. They do resolve their issues. Layla herself is a star player in this story. Her scene with Xcor was so powerful I had to go back and read it again. <hl> The book ended with many things left unresolved -it leaves me wanting much more. <hl> I can&#8217;t wait!

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The press is drawing the comparison for publicity and money

question: How is the quality of the book?, context: I put down Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to read The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern right away. Having both books in the forefront of my mind, the only comparison I can draw is they are both written in third person, and there's magic. Oh, and a train. So if you think you're getting a dose of dueling wizards battling it out to the death in the name of good against evil with bolts of electricity flaring from wands, you'll be sorely disappointed. The press is drawing the comparison for publicity and money. Let's all just admit that there will never be another Harry Potter, and move on to embrace the new.That's you, publishers and media!Erin Morgentstern's The Night Circus is not the traditional circus you know. It's a beautifully imagined, intricately detailed, magical place that enchants all who enter. The circus is as much a character in the story--if not more so--than all the other characters combined. I never use to understand people saying they wished they could live in a certain favorite fictional world. Until now. I would SO run away with this circus, easily donning black with a splash of scarlet to become a reveur, giving up my predictable life to follow the Night Circus to all its exotic and romantic locales: Constantinople, London, Munich, Sydney, Paris, to name a few. Morgenstern was sure to involve all the senses when describing the circus. It's such a disappointment that it isn't real.Two rival magicians--Prospero the Enchanter and a man known only as Mr A. H-- decide to throw down and have a contest to see who can produce the better student of magic. Chosen as children, Celia and Marco are kept separated, training their whole lives for the competition, but the rules are never explained.One sorta major detail left out in their education is only one can survive. (The Night Circus is as similar to The Hunger Games as fried chicken is to beignets. Just saying.) The circus venue is announced and the competition begins, although no one knows anything about it save student and mentor.There are cloud mazes in the air, a wishing tree, forests of sonnets. Practically everything is controlled by magic, but the beauty of it is it's real magic disguised to look believable. A person's grip on reality can be a fragile thing; it's best to leave others alone in their safe perceptions. Years pass as Celia and Marco keep adding more and more magical entertainment, learning to respect each other long before they meet. Once they do meet, their romance is slow to grow as both are aware it would complicate things if they collaborated on projects.I enjoyed how Morgenstern occasionally used the very rare second person POV, putting readers directly into the story, experiencing the circus for themselves:"You feel the warmth of breath on your neck, but when you turn no one is there."Harry Potter feels like a wild, epic adventure whereas, to me, The Night Circus and its cast of characters is a controlled execution, proper and refined, just like the Victorians are often portrayed, and this absolutely fits the story."The silence that falls between them is a comfortable one. He longs to reach over and touch her, but he resists, fearful of destroying the delicate camaraderie they are building."Erin Morgenstern has a wild imagination, and I love her attention to detail. An example of her creativity:"This woman's skin is shimmering and pale, her long black hair is tied with dozens of silver ribbons that fall over her shoulders. Her gown is white, covered in what to Bailey looks like looping black embroidery, but as he walks closer he sees that the black marks are actually words written across the fabric. When he is near enough to read parts of the gown, he realizes that they are love letters, inscribed in handwritten text. Words of desire and longing wrapping around her waist, flowing down the train of her gown as it spills over the platform.The statue herself is still, but her hand is held out, and only then does Bailey notice the young woman with a red scarf standing in front of her, offering the love letter-clad statue a single crimson rose.The movement is so subtle that it is almost undetectable, but slowly, very, very slowly, the statue reaches to accept the rose. Her fingers open, and the young woman with the rose waits patiently as the statue gradually closes her hand around the stem, releasing it only when it is secure.And then the young woman bows to the statue, and walks off into the crowd."Although I enjoyed Celia and Marco, my favorite character was Bailey (besides the circus itself). He was the only one that had any real palpable tension. I kept waiting for something to happen between Celia and Marco, but even they confess that the circus competition feels like an exhibition. Curious things happen, but rather than being hooked, I was merely nibbling at the bait. It is not until more than halfway through the book that Celia and Marco realize the consequences of losing, and this ratchets up the emotion, the tension, the suspense. The reader becomes invested.Having said that, Erin Morgenstern has still written an exquisite novel that will be treasured as creative genius. Imagining her actually making tiny models of the circus and other things--she's an artist after all--only contributes to the magic.This from USA Today:"With a first printing of 150,000 copies, and rights sold in 30 countries, expectations are high for this first-time novel. Morgenstern says she didn't plan the book as a series, but enough questions dangle at the end to set the stage for a sequel."Through a short tweet session with Erin Morgenstern, she said she's not sure what they mean by "dangling questions" and said perhaps publishers are interested in tangential tales.This book is lovely as a stand alone. I'm not doubting that Morgenstern can pull off lavish tangential tales, but this book resonates as it is, and sometimes it's best just to say, "That was a damn good story.""He sits back in his chair and steadily returns the stare aimed at him. Taking his time as though he has all of it in the world, in the universe, from the days when tales meant more than they do now, but perhaps less than they will someday, he draws a breath that releases the tangled knot of words in his heart, and they fall from his lips effortlessly."The circus arrives without warning."

How is the quality of the book?

The press is drawing the comparison for publicity and money .

I put down Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to read The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern right away. Having both books in the forefront of my mind, the only comparison I can draw is they are both written in third person, and there's magic. Oh, and a train. So if you think you're getting a dose of dueling wizards battling it out to the death in the name of good against evil with bolts of electricity flaring from wands, you'll be sorely disappointed. The press is drawing the comparison for publicity and money. Let's all just admit that there will never be another Harry Potter, and move on to embrace the new.That's you, publishers and media!Erin Morgentstern's The Night Circus is not the traditional circus you know. It's a beautifully imagined, intricately detailed, magical place that enchants all who enter. The circus is as much a character in the story--if not more so--than all the other characters combined. I never use to understand people saying they wished they could live in a certain favorite fictional world. Until now. I would SO run away with this circus, easily donning black with a splash of scarlet to become a reveur, giving up my predictable life to follow the Night Circus to all its exotic and romantic locales: Constantinople, London, Munich, Sydney, Paris, to name a few. Morgenstern was sure to involve all the senses when describing the circus. It's such a disappointment that it isn't real.Two rival magicians--Prospero the Enchanter and a man known only as Mr A. H-- decide to throw down and have a contest to see who can produce the better student of magic. Chosen as children, Celia and Marco are kept separated, training their whole lives for the competition, but the rules are never explained.One sorta major detail left out in their education is only one can survive. (The Night Circus is as similar to The Hunger Games as fried chicken is to beignets. Just saying.) The circus venue is announced and the competition begins, although no one knows anything about it save student and mentor.There are cloud mazes in the air, a wishing tree, forests of sonnets. Practically everything is controlled by magic, but the beauty of it is it's real magic disguised to look believable. A person's grip on reality can be a fragile thing; it's best to leave others alone in their safe perceptions. Years pass as Celia and Marco keep adding more and more magical entertainment, learning to respect each other long before they meet. Once they do meet, their romance is slow to grow as both are aware it would complicate things if they collaborated on projects.I enjoyed how Morgenstern occasionally used the very rare second person POV, putting readers directly into the story, experiencing the circus for themselves:"You feel the warmth of breath on your neck, but when you turn no one is there."Harry Potter feels like a wild, epic adventure whereas, to me, The Night Circus and its cast of characters is a controlled execution, proper and refined, just like the Victorians are often portrayed, and this absolutely fits the story."The silence that falls between them is a comfortable one. He longs to reach over and touch her, but he resists, fearful of destroying the delicate camaraderie they are building."Erin Morgenstern has a wild imagination, and I love her attention to detail. An example of her creativity:"This woman's skin is shimmering and pale, her long black hair is tied with dozens of silver ribbons that fall over her shoulders. Her gown is white, covered in what to Bailey looks like looping black embroidery, but as he walks closer he sees that the black marks are actually words written across the fabric. When he is near enough to read parts of the gown, he realizes that they are love letters, inscribed in handwritten text. Words of desire and longing wrapping around her waist, flowing down the train of her gown as it spills over the platform.The statue herself is still, but her hand is held out, and only then does Bailey notice the young woman with a red scarf standing in front of her, offering the love letter-clad statue a single crimson rose.The movement is so subtle that it is almost undetectable, but slowly, very, very slowly, the statue reaches to accept the rose. Her fingers open, and the young woman with the rose waits patiently as the statue gradually closes her hand around the stem, releasing it only when it is secure.And then the young woman bows to the statue, and walks off into the crowd."Although I enjoyed Celia and Marco, my favorite character was Bailey (besides the circus itself). He was the only one that had any real palpable tension. I kept waiting for something to happen between Celia and Marco, but even they confess that the circus competition feels like an exhibition. Curious things happen, but rather than being hooked, I was merely nibbling at the bait. It is not until more than halfway through the book that Celia and Marco realize the consequences of losing, and this ratchets up the emotion, the tension, the suspense. The reader becomes invested.Having said that, Erin Morgenstern has still written an exquisite novel that will be treasured as creative genius. Imagining her actually making tiny models of the circus and other things--she's an artist after all--only contributes to the magic.This from USA Today:"With a first printing of 150,000 copies, and rights sold in 30 countries, expectations are high for this first-time novel. Morgenstern says she didn't plan the book as a series, but enough questions dangle at the end to set the stage for a sequel."Through a short tweet session with Erin Morgenstern, she said she's not sure what they mean by "dangling questions" and said perhaps publishers are interested in tangential tales.This book is lovely as a stand alone. I'm not doubting that Morgenstern can pull off lavish tangential tales, but this book resonates as it is, and sometimes it's best just to say, "That was a damn good story.""He sits back in his chair and steadily returns the stare aimed at him. Taking his time as though he has all of it in the world, in the universe, from the days when tales meant more than they do now, but perhaps less than they will someday, he draws a breath that releases the tangled knot of words in his heart, and they fall from his lips effortlessly."The circus arrives without warning."

<hl> The press is drawing the comparison for publicity and money <hl> .

I put down Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to read The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern right away. Having both books in the forefront of my mind, the only comparison I can draw is they are both written in third person, and there's magic. Oh, and a train. So if you think you're getting a dose of dueling wizards battling it out to the death in the name of good against evil with bolts of electricity flaring from wands, you'll be sorely disappointed. <hl> The press is drawing the comparison for publicity and money <hl>. Let's all just admit that there will never be another Harry Potter, and move on to embrace the new.That's you, publishers and media!Erin Morgentstern's The Night Circus is not the traditional circus you know. It's a beautifully imagined, intricately detailed, magical place that enchants all who enter. The circus is as much a character in the story--if not more so--than all the other characters combined. I never use to understand people saying they wished they could live in a certain favorite fictional world. Until now. I would SO run away with this circus, easily donning black with a splash of scarlet to become a reveur, giving up my predictable life to follow the Night Circus to all its exotic and romantic locales: Constantinople, London, Munich, Sydney, Paris, to name a few. Morgenstern was sure to involve all the senses when describing the circus. It's such a disappointment that it isn't real.Two rival magicians--Prospero the Enchanter and a man known only as Mr A. H-- decide to throw down and have a contest to see who can produce the better student of magic. Chosen as children, Celia and Marco are kept separated, training their whole lives for the competition, but the rules are never explained.One sorta major detail left out in their education is only one can survive. (The Night Circus is as similar to The Hunger Games as fried chicken is to beignets. Just saying.) The circus venue is announced and the competition begins, although no one knows anything about it save student and mentor.There are cloud mazes in the air, a wishing tree, forests of sonnets. Practically everything is controlled by magic, but the beauty of it is it's real magic disguised to look believable. A person's grip on reality can be a fragile thing; it's best to leave others alone in their safe perceptions. Years pass as Celia and Marco keep adding more and more magical entertainment, learning to respect each other long before they meet. Once they do meet, their romance is slow to grow as both are aware it would complicate things if they collaborated on projects.I enjoyed how Morgenstern occasionally used the very rare second person POV, putting readers directly into the story, experiencing the circus for themselves:"You feel the warmth of breath on your neck, but when you turn no one is there."Harry Potter feels like a wild, epic adventure whereas, to me, The Night Circus and its cast of characters is a controlled execution, proper and refined, just like the Victorians are often portrayed, and this absolutely fits the story."The silence that falls between them is a comfortable one. He longs to reach over and touch her, but he resists, fearful of destroying the delicate camaraderie they are building."Erin Morgenstern has a wild imagination, and I love her attention to detail. An example of her creativity:"This woman's skin is shimmering and pale, her long black hair is tied with dozens of silver ribbons that fall over her shoulders. Her gown is white, covered in what to Bailey looks like looping black embroidery, but as he walks closer he sees that the black marks are actually words written across the fabric. When he is near enough to read parts of the gown, he realizes that they are love letters, inscribed in handwritten text. Words of desire and longing wrapping around her waist, flowing down the train of her gown as it spills over the platform.The statue herself is still, but her hand is held out, and only then does Bailey notice the young woman with a red scarf standing in front of her, offering the love letter-clad statue a single crimson rose.The movement is so subtle that it is almost undetectable, but slowly, very, very slowly, the statue reaches to accept the rose. Her fingers open, and the young woman with the rose waits patiently as the statue gradually closes her hand around the stem, releasing it only when it is secure.And then the young woman bows to the statue, and walks off into the crowd."Although I enjoyed Celia and Marco, my favorite character was Bailey (besides the circus itself). He was the only one that had any real palpable tension. I kept waiting for something to happen between Celia and Marco, but even they confess that the circus competition feels like an exhibition. Curious things happen, but rather than being hooked, I was merely nibbling at the bait. It is not until more than halfway through the book that Celia and Marco realize the consequences of losing, and this ratchets up the emotion, the tension, the suspense. The reader becomes invested.Having said that, Erin Morgenstern has still written an exquisite novel that will be treasured as creative genius. Imagining her actually making tiny models of the circus and other things--she's an artist after all--only contributes to the magic.This from USA Today:"With a first printing of 150,000 copies, and rights sold in 30 countries, expectations are high for this first-time novel. Morgenstern says she didn't plan the book as a series, but enough questions dangle at the end to set the stage for a sequel."Through a short tweet session with Erin Morgenstern, she said she's not sure what they mean by "dangling questions" and said perhaps publishers are interested in tangential tales.This book is lovely as a stand alone. I'm not doubting that Morgenstern can pull off lavish tangential tales, but this book resonates as it is, and sometimes it's best just to say, "That was a damn good story.""He sits back in his chair and steadily returns the stare aimed at him. Taking his time as though he has all of it in the world, in the universe, from the days when tales meant more than they do now, but perhaps less than they will someday, he draws a breath that releases the tangled knot of words in his heart, and they fall from his lips effortlessly."The circus arrives without warning."

I put down Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to read The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern right away. Having both books in the forefront of my mind, the only comparison I can draw is they are both written in third person, and there's magic. Oh, and a train. So if you think you're getting a dose of dueling wizards battling it out to the death in the name of good against evil with bolts of electricity flaring from wands, you'll be sorely disappointed. <hl> The press is drawing the comparison for publicity and money . <hl> Let's all just admit that there will never be another Harry Potter, and move on to embrace the new. That's you, publishers and media!Erin Morgentstern's The Night Circus is not the traditional circus you know. It's a beautifully imagined, intricately detailed, magical place that enchants all who enter. The circus is as much a character in the story--if not more so--than all the other characters combined. I never use to understand people saying they wished they could live in a certain favorite fictional world. Until now. I would SO run away with this circus, easily donning black with a splash of scarlet to become a reveur, giving up my predictable life to follow the Night Circus to all its exotic and romantic locales: Constantinople, London, Munich, Sydney, Paris, to name a few. Morgenstern was sure to involve all the senses when describing the circus. It's such a disappointment that it isn't real. Two rival magicians--Prospero the Enchanter and a man known only as Mr A. H-- decide to throw down and have a contest to see who can produce the better student of magic. Chosen as children, Celia and Marco are kept separated, training their whole lives for the competition, but the rules are never explained. One sorta major detail left out in their education is only one can survive. (The Night Circus is as similar to The Hunger Games as fried chicken is to beignets. Just saying.) The circus venue is announced and the competition begins, although no one knows anything about it save student and mentor. There are cloud mazes in the air, a wishing tree, forests of sonnets. Practically everything is controlled by magic, but the beauty of it is it's real magic disguised to look believable. A person's grip on reality can be a fragile thing; it's best to leave others alone in their safe perceptions. Years pass as Celia and Marco keep adding more and more magical entertainment, learning to respect each other long before they meet. Once they do meet, their romance is slow to grow as both are aware it would complicate things if they collaborated on projects. I enjoyed how Morgenstern occasionally used the very rare second person POV, putting readers directly into the story, experiencing the circus for themselves:"You feel the warmth of breath on your neck, but when you turn no one is there. "Harry Potter feels like a wild, epic adventure whereas, to me, The Night Circus and its cast of characters is a controlled execution, proper and refined, just like the Victorians are often portrayed, and this absolutely fits the story. "The silence that falls between them is a comfortable one. He longs to reach over and touch her, but he resists, fearful of destroying the delicate camaraderie they are building."Erin Morgenstern has a wild imagination, and I love her attention to detail. An example of her creativity:"This woman's skin is shimmering and pale, her long black hair is tied with dozens of silver ribbons that fall over her shoulders. Her gown is white, covered in what to Bailey looks like looping black embroidery, but as he walks closer he sees that the black marks are actually words written across the fabric. When he is near enough to read parts of the gown, he realizes that they are love letters, inscribed in handwritten text. Words of desire and longing wrapping around her waist, flowing down the train of her gown as it spills over the platform. The statue herself is still, but her hand is held out, and only then does Bailey notice the young woman with a red scarf standing in front of her, offering the love letter-clad statue a single crimson rose. The movement is so subtle that it is almost undetectable, but slowly, very, very slowly, the statue reaches to accept the rose. Her fingers open, and the young woman with the rose waits patiently as the statue gradually closes her hand around the stem, releasing it only when it is secure. And then the young woman bows to the statue, and walks off into the crowd. "Although I enjoyed Celia and Marco, my favorite character was Bailey (besides the circus itself). He was the only one that had any real palpable tension. I kept waiting for something to happen between Celia and Marco, but even they confess that the circus competition feels like an exhibition. Curious things happen, but rather than being hooked, I was merely nibbling at the bait. It is not until more than halfway through the book that Celia and Marco realize the consequences of losing, and this ratchets up the emotion, the tension, the suspense. The reader becomes invested. Having said that, Erin Morgenstern has still written an exquisite novel that will be treasured as creative genius. Imagining her actually making tiny models of the circus and other things--she's an artist after all--only contributes to the magic. This from USA Today:"With a first printing of 150,000 copies, and rights sold in 30 countries, expectations are high for this first-time novel. Morgenstern says she didn't plan the book as a series, but enough questions dangle at the end to set the stage for a sequel. "Through a short tweet session with Erin Morgenstern, she said she's not sure what they mean by "dangling questions" and said perhaps publishers are interested in tangential tales. This book is lovely as a stand alone. I'm not doubting that Morgenstern can pull off lavish tangential tales, but this book resonates as it is, and sometimes it's best just to say, "That was a damn good story. ""He sits back in his chair and steadily returns the stare aimed at him. Taking his time as though he has all of it in the world, in the universe, from the days when tales meant more than they do now, but perhaps less than they will someday, he draws a breath that releases the tangled knot of words in his heart, and they fall from his lips effortlessly. "The circus arrives without warning."

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this is the book for you

question: How is book?, context: If you think you can have tons of rich powerful men all over you though you can't bother to do anything for yourself including bathe, wash your clothing or comb your hair, this is the book for you.If you think you can be considered smart and clever and not get through university without knowing how to open an email account, this is the book for you.If you dream of having all your financial problems resolved through the luck of roommates with rich parents or attracting the right guy with your ass though you never bother to work out, this is the book for you.If you dream of having a man constantly tell you to eat disgusting unhealthy piles of pancakes and sausages instead of having to worry about your figure, this is the book for you.If you dream that people are going to see through all your disgusting flaws though you can barely murmur more than the word "oh" and do more than blush in your life, this is the book for you.IF on the other hand you're a woman who despises book companies generating fake reviews, playing into your psychology to sell a crap book, has a hard time reading unedited manuscripts and has a good grasp of your own psyche, you're going to find this book so bad it will generate absolute contempt in you. You need look no further than the author to understand exactly who this book is for.

How is book?

If you think you can have tons of rich powerful men all over you though you can't bother to do anything for yourself including bathe, wash your clothing or comb your hair, this is the book for you .If you think you can be considered smart and clever and not get through university without knowing how to open an email account, this is the book for you.

If you think you can have tons of rich powerful men all over you though you can't bother to do anything for yourself including bathe, wash your clothing or comb your hair, this is the book for you.If you think you can be considered smart and clever and not get through university without knowing how to open an email account, this is the book for you.If you dream of having all your financial problems resolved through the luck of roommates with rich parents or attracting the right guy with your ass though you never bother to work out, this is the book for you.If you dream of having a man constantly tell you to eat disgusting unhealthy piles of pancakes and sausages instead of having to worry about your figure, this is the book for you.If you dream that people are going to see through all your disgusting flaws though you can barely murmur more than the word "oh" and do more than blush in your life, this is the book for you.IF on the other hand you're a woman who despises book companies generating fake reviews, playing into your psychology to sell a crap book, has a hard time reading unedited manuscripts and has a good grasp of your own psyche, you're going to find this book so bad it will generate absolute contempt in you. You need look no further than the author to understand exactly who this book is for.

If you think you can have tons of rich powerful men all over you though you can't bother to do anything for yourself including bathe, wash your clothing or comb your hair, <hl> this is the book for you <hl> .If you think you can be considered smart and clever and not get through university without knowing how to open an email account, this is the book for you.

If you think you can have tons of rich powerful men all over you though you can't bother to do anything for yourself including bathe, wash your clothing or comb your hair, <hl> this is the book for you <hl>.If you think you can be considered smart and clever and not get through university without knowing how to open an email account, this is the book for you.If you dream of having all your financial problems resolved through the luck of roommates with rich parents or attracting the right guy with your ass though you never bother to work out, this is the book for you.If you dream of having a man constantly tell you to eat disgusting unhealthy piles of pancakes and sausages instead of having to worry about your figure, this is the book for you.If you dream that people are going to see through all your disgusting flaws though you can barely murmur more than the word "oh" and do more than blush in your life, this is the book for you.IF on the other hand you're a woman who despises book companies generating fake reviews, playing into your psychology to sell a crap book, has a hard time reading unedited manuscripts and has a good grasp of your own psyche, you're going to find this book so bad it will generate absolute contempt in you. You need look no further than the author to understand exactly who this book is for.

<hl> If you think you can have tons of rich powerful men all over you though you can't bother to do anything for yourself including bathe, wash your clothing or comb your hair, this is the book for you .If you think you can be considered smart and clever and not get through university without knowing how to open an email account, this is the book for you. <hl> If you dream of having all your financial problems resolved through the luck of roommates with rich parents or attracting the right guy with your ass though you never bother to work out, this is the book for you. If you dream of having a man constantly tell you to eat disgusting unhealthy piles of pancakes and sausages instead of having to worry about your figure, this is the book for you. If you dream that people are going to see through all your disgusting flaws though you can barely murmur more than the word "oh" and do more than blush in your life, this is the book for you. IF on the other hand you're a woman who despises book companies generating fake reviews, playing into your psychology to sell a crap book, has a hard time reading unedited manuscripts and has a good grasp of your own psyche, you're going to find this book so bad it will generate absolute contempt in you. You need look no further than the author to understand exactly who this book is for.

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the best friend Jacquelin could have

question: How is the friend?, context: This book touches various topics. Some of them are ordinary problems like trying to get over the break-up, some of them are quite serious like rape. Moreover, this book has its sweet and funny moments too. In a simplified way, this book is a whole package and I would recommend to read it to everyone. You definitely won't regret it.I really like the main female character. I felt like I was right there with Jacqueline, experiencing everything with her and perfectly understood her way of thinking. And I loved Erin, she was the best friend Jacquelin could have - supportive, funny and faithful.Oh, and Lucas...he is every girl a dream (boy) come true. I do not remember reading about better way to ask girl for date and I definitely do not remember better first kiss than the one in this book. Honestly, all kissing in this book was so hot and exciting :) But the story about young Lucas was very powerful and emotional! So prepare yourself for some eye watering.The style of writing was very engaging, I am glad that I discovered this author and I will definitely check some of her other works!

How is the friend?

And I loved Erin, she was the best friend Jacquelin could have - supportive, funny and faithful.

This book touches various topics. Some of them are ordinary problems like trying to get over the break-up, some of them are quite serious like rape. Moreover, this book has its sweet and funny moments too. In a simplified way, this book is a whole package and I would recommend to read it to everyone. You definitely won't regret it.I really like the main female character. I felt like I was right there with Jacqueline, experiencing everything with her and perfectly understood her way of thinking. And I loved Erin, she was the best friend Jacquelin could have - supportive, funny and faithful.Oh, and Lucas...he is every girl a dream (boy) come true. I do not remember reading about better way to ask girl for date and I definitely do not remember better first kiss than the one in this book. Honestly, all kissing in this book was so hot and exciting :) But the story about young Lucas was very powerful and emotional! So prepare yourself for some eye watering.The style of writing was very engaging, I am glad that I discovered this author and I will definitely check some of her other works!

And I loved Erin, she was <hl> the best friend Jacquelin could have <hl> - supportive, funny and faithful.

This book touches various topics. Some of them are ordinary problems like trying to get over the break-up, some of them are quite serious like rape. Moreover, this book has its sweet and funny moments too. In a simplified way, this book is a whole package and I would recommend to read it to everyone. You definitely won't regret it.I really like the main female character. I felt like I was right there with Jacqueline, experiencing everything with her and perfectly understood her way of thinking. And I loved Erin, she was <hl> the best friend Jacquelin could have <hl> - supportive, funny and faithful.Oh, and Lucas...he is every girl a dream (boy) come true. I do not remember reading about better way to ask girl for date and I definitely do not remember better first kiss than the one in this book. Honestly, all kissing in this book was so hot and exciting :) But the story about young Lucas was very powerful and emotional! So prepare yourself for some eye watering.The style of writing was very engaging, I am glad that I discovered this author and I will definitely check some of her other works!

This book touches various topics. Some of them are ordinary problems like trying to get over the break-up, some of them are quite serious like rape. Moreover, this book has its sweet and funny moments too. In a simplified way, this book is a whole package and I would recommend to read it to everyone. You definitely won't regret it. I really like the main female character. I felt like I was right there with Jacqueline, experiencing everything with her and perfectly understood her way of thinking. <hl> And I loved Erin, she was the best friend Jacquelin could have - supportive, funny and faithful. <hl> Oh, and Lucas...he is every girl a dream (boy) come true. I do not remember reading about better way to ask girl for date and I definitely do not remember better first kiss than the one in this book. Honestly, all kissing in this book was so hot and exciting :) But the story about young Lucas was very powerful and emotional! So prepare yourself for some eye watering. The style of writing was very engaging, I am glad that I discovered this author and I will definitely check some of her other works!

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great stories

question: How did you like the story line?, context: I would love to read more from this author, if only she would use a more traditional means of writing and pay attention to editing and correct word usage. I really had to struggle through this book and almost deleted it more than once. If the story line had not been good, I would not have finished. I hope to see a better presentation from this author, as I believe she has great stories to tell.

How did you like the story line?

I hope to see a better presentation from this author, as I believe she has great stories to tell.

I would love to read more from this author, if only she would use a more traditional means of writing and pay attention to editing and correct word usage. I really had to struggle through this book and almost deleted it more than once. If the story line had not been good, I would not have finished. I hope to see a better presentation from this author, as I believe she has great stories to tell.

I hope to see a better presentation from this author, as I believe she has <hl> great stories <hl> to tell.

I would love to read more from this author, if only she would use a more traditional means of writing and pay attention to editing and correct word usage. I really had to struggle through this book and almost deleted it more than once. If the story line had not been good, I would not have finished. I hope to see a better presentation from this author, as I believe she has <hl> great stories <hl> to tell.

I would love to read more from this author, if only she would use a more traditional means of writing and pay attention to editing and correct word usage. I really had to struggle through this book and almost deleted it more than once. If the story line had not been good, I would not have finished. <hl> I hope to see a better presentation from this author, as I believe she has great stories to tell. <hl>

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trilogy with this book

question: Is the story in a book?, context: Since I was already a fan of Cassandra Clare from her Mortal Instruments series, I knew I had to give the Infernal Devices series a try. I've also been hearing a lot of great things about it from other readers so I couldn't wait to dive into it.Let's just say, when comparing both series, I was immediately captured with City of Bones, while it took me quite awhile to get into Clockwork Angel. It felt like Clare was basically setting the tone and scenery for the rest of the trilogy with this book. I felt like there was too much detail without really telling you anything. I still had so many questions and felt like a lot of the book was just fluff. I really didn't even feel for the characters very much.I did love that it has a historical setting and Tessa has a sort of innocence to her that I found very charming, so I could see how easily the boys would fall for her, yet also how she wouldn't be able to see it in herself. Tessa does well as the female lead, and I love her love of books. She also has great strength and determination, even though she doesn't know anything about her power or about the paranormal world. I don't know which guy I really feel for either, as neither one really stood out to me. Will reminds me Jace, your typical hot, bad boy who treats you like crap sometimes yet leaves you breathless at other times. Jem is basically your best friend, the one you can depend on and talk to kind of guy.There wasn't really a lot of action in this book or love scenes for that matter, which disappointed me a bit, but it was interesting enough to keep me going. As far as a first book goes, it wasn't as captivating as I would've liked it to be, something that draws the reader in, but I'm hoping the second book will be better since I really do like Clare's writing.

Is the story in a book?

It felt like Clare was basically setting the tone and scenery for the rest of the trilogy with this book .

Since I was already a fan of Cassandra Clare from her Mortal Instruments series, I knew I had to give the Infernal Devices series a try. I've also been hearing a lot of great things about it from other readers so I couldn't wait to dive into it.Let's just say, when comparing both series, I was immediately captured with City of Bones, while it took me quite awhile to get into Clockwork Angel. It felt like Clare was basically setting the tone and scenery for the rest of the trilogy with this book. I felt like there was too much detail without really telling you anything. I still had so many questions and felt like a lot of the book was just fluff. I really didn't even feel for the characters very much.I did love that it has a historical setting and Tessa has a sort of innocence to her that I found very charming, so I could see how easily the boys would fall for her, yet also how she wouldn't be able to see it in herself. Tessa does well as the female lead, and I love her love of books. She also has great strength and determination, even though she doesn't know anything about her power or about the paranormal world. I don't know which guy I really feel for either, as neither one really stood out to me. Will reminds me Jace, your typical hot, bad boy who treats you like crap sometimes yet leaves you breathless at other times. Jem is basically your best friend, the one you can depend on and talk to kind of guy.There wasn't really a lot of action in this book or love scenes for that matter, which disappointed me a bit, but it was interesting enough to keep me going. As far as a first book goes, it wasn't as captivating as I would've liked it to be, something that draws the reader in, but I'm hoping the second book will be better since I really do like Clare's writing.

It felt like Clare was basically setting the tone and scenery for the rest of the <hl> trilogy with this book <hl> .

Since I was already a fan of Cassandra Clare from her Mortal Instruments series, I knew I had to give the Infernal Devices series a try. I've also been hearing a lot of great things about it from other readers so I couldn't wait to dive into it.Let's just say, when comparing both series, I was immediately captured with City of Bones, while it took me quite awhile to get into Clockwork Angel. It felt like Clare was basically setting the tone and scenery for the rest of the <hl> trilogy with this book <hl>. I felt like there was too much detail without really telling you anything. I still had so many questions and felt like a lot of the book was just fluff. I really didn't even feel for the characters very much.I did love that it has a historical setting and Tessa has a sort of innocence to her that I found very charming, so I could see how easily the boys would fall for her, yet also how she wouldn't be able to see it in herself. Tessa does well as the female lead, and I love her love of books. She also has great strength and determination, even though she doesn't know anything about her power or about the paranormal world. I don't know which guy I really feel for either, as neither one really stood out to me. Will reminds me Jace, your typical hot, bad boy who treats you like crap sometimes yet leaves you breathless at other times. Jem is basically your best friend, the one you can depend on and talk to kind of guy.There wasn't really a lot of action in this book or love scenes for that matter, which disappointed me a bit, but it was interesting enough to keep me going. As far as a first book goes, it wasn't as captivating as I would've liked it to be, something that draws the reader in, but I'm hoping the second book will be better since I really do like Clare's writing.

Since I was already a fan of Cassandra Clare from her Mortal Instruments series, I knew I had to give the Infernal Devices series a try. I've also been hearing a lot of great things about it from other readers so I couldn't wait to dive into it. Let's just say, when comparing both series, I was immediately captured with City of Bones, while it took me quite awhile to get into Clockwork Angel. <hl> It felt like Clare was basically setting the tone and scenery for the rest of the trilogy with this book . <hl> I felt like there was too much detail without really telling you anything. I still had so many questions and felt like a lot of the book was just fluff. I really didn't even feel for the characters very much. I did love that it has a historical setting and Tessa has a sort of innocence to her that I found very charming, so I could see how easily the boys would fall for her, yet also how she wouldn't be able to see it in herself. Tessa does well as the female lead, and I love her love of books. She also has great strength and determination, even though she doesn't know anything about her power or about the paranormal world. I don't know which guy I really feel for either, as neither one really stood out to me. Will reminds me Jace, your typical hot, bad boy who treats you like crap sometimes yet leaves you breathless at other times. Jem is basically your best friend, the one you can depend on and talk to kind of guy. There wasn't really a lot of action in this book or love scenes for that matter, which disappointed me a bit, but it was interesting enough to keep me going. As far as a first book goes, it wasn't as captivating as I would've liked it to be, something that draws the reader in, but I'm hoping the second book will be better since I really do like Clare's writing.

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finally get around to reading this INTERNATIONAL

question: How did you find the mystery?, context: So, I finally get around to reading this INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON. Where to begin? Hm... Well, first of all, it's really poorly written. The writing style is trite at best, often choppy, full of unenlightened cliches, red herrings and loose ends that never get tied. As far as the plot is concerned, the mystery is fairly predictable, and the plot "twists" utterly unoriginal, except to say some of them are just DISGUSTING for the sake of being disgusting. People make a big ado about how the female protagonist is such an "original creation" and a heroine of post-modern feminism, blah blah. No. Lisbeth Salander appears to be just one of Larsson's (many) ways to exploit and glorify rape and female brutalization. By the way, the book's title in the original Swedish is "Men Who Hate Women." That's right, even the original title sucks. At some point, Lisbeth decided to sleep with the OTHER (utterly unimaginative) main character (who smells oddly of Larsson himself, and yet is apparently a walking aphrodisiac) only to first lament in the mirror the fact that she allegedly has no boobs. Seriously: a heroine for the ages??? Also, what's with all the product placement in this novel? Was Larsson getting kick-backs from Apple? I guess we'll never know now...Watch the Swedish film instead, which is much better than the book, seeing as it's free of Larsson's crappy writing and many of his pointless "plot details" (most of which involve everyone having sex with the Larsson stand-in anyways).

How did you find the mystery?

So, I finally get around to reading this INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON.

So, I finally get around to reading this INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON. Where to begin? Hm... Well, first of all, it's really poorly written. The writing style is trite at best, often choppy, full of unenlightened cliches, red herrings and loose ends that never get tied. As far as the plot is concerned, the mystery is fairly predictable, and the plot "twists" utterly unoriginal, except to say some of them are just DISGUSTING for the sake of being disgusting. People make a big ado about how the female protagonist is such an "original creation" and a heroine of post-modern feminism, blah blah. No. Lisbeth Salander appears to be just one of Larsson's (many) ways to exploit and glorify rape and female brutalization. By the way, the book's title in the original Swedish is "Men Who Hate Women." That's right, even the original title sucks. At some point, Lisbeth decided to sleep with the OTHER (utterly unimaginative) main character (who smells oddly of Larsson himself, and yet is apparently a walking aphrodisiac) only to first lament in the mirror the fact that she allegedly has no boobs. Seriously: a heroine for the ages??? Also, what's with all the product placement in this novel? Was Larsson getting kick-backs from Apple? I guess we'll never know now...Watch the Swedish film instead, which is much better than the book, seeing as it's free of Larsson's crappy writing and many of his pointless "plot details" (most of which involve everyone having sex with the Larsson stand-in anyways).

So, I <hl> finally get around to reading this INTERNATIONAL <hl> PHENOMENON.

So, I <hl> finally get around to reading this INTERNATIONAL <hl> PHENOMENON. Where to begin? Hm... Well, first of all, it's really poorly written. The writing style is trite at best, often choppy, full of unenlightened cliches, red herrings and loose ends that never get tied. As far as the plot is concerned, the mystery is fairly predictable, and the plot "twists" utterly unoriginal, except to say some of them are just DISGUSTING for the sake of being disgusting. People make a big ado about how the female protagonist is such an "original creation" and a heroine of post-modern feminism, blah blah. No. Lisbeth Salander appears to be just one of Larsson's (many) ways to exploit and glorify rape and female brutalization. By the way, the book's title in the original Swedish is "Men Who Hate Women." That's right, even the original title sucks. At some point, Lisbeth decided to sleep with the OTHER (utterly unimaginative) main character (who smells oddly of Larsson himself, and yet is apparently a walking aphrodisiac) only to first lament in the mirror the fact that she allegedly has no boobs. Seriously: a heroine for the ages??? Also, what's with all the product placement in this novel? Was Larsson getting kick-backs from Apple? I guess we'll never know now...Watch the Swedish film instead, which is much better than the book, seeing as it's free of Larsson's crappy writing and many of his pointless "plot details" (most of which involve everyone having sex with the Larsson stand-in anyways).

<hl> So, I finally get around to reading this INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON. <hl> Where to begin? Hm... Well, first of all, it's really poorly written. The writing style is trite at best, often choppy, full of unenlightened cliches, red herrings and loose ends that never get tied. As far as the plot is concerned, the mystery is fairly predictable, and the plot "twists" utterly unoriginal, except to say some of them are just DISGUSTING for the sake of being disgusting. People make a big ado about how the female protagonist is such an "original creation" and a heroine of post-modern feminism, blah blah. No. Lisbeth Salander appears to be just one of Larsson's (many) ways to exploit and glorify rape and female brutalization. By the way, the book's title in the original Swedish is "Men Who Hate Women." That's right, even the original title sucks. At some point, Lisbeth decided to sleep with the OTHER (utterly unimaginative) main character (who smells oddly of Larsson himself, and yet is apparently a walking aphrodisiac) only to first lament in the mirror the fact that she allegedly has no boobs. Seriously: a heroine for the ages??? Also, what's with all the product placement in this novel? Was Larsson getting kick-backs from Apple? I guess we'll never know now... Watch the Swedish film instead, which is much better than the book, seeing as it's free of Larsson's crappy writing and many of his pointless "plot details" (most of which involve everyone having sex with the Larsson stand-in anyways).

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I've heard the writing was juvenile

question: Do you like to write?, context: I have been putting off reading this series because, even though I enjoy erotica as next as the next girl, I've heard the writing was juvenile. It definitely drew me in and kept my attention. It works because it's not really about the sex, although his tastes are a big part of the story. It's more about how she forces him to grow as a man. I love that Ana is the strength in the relationship and Christian knows that. I love that there's a reason he is the way he is and she doesn't give up until she uncovers those reasons. I love that she forces him to stop wallowing and grow the hell up, while he finds trust by demanding it from her. Something about Ana and Christian's story works (obviously, given the success of the books), although the writing itself could be improved upon.

Do you like to write?

I have been putting off reading this series because, even though I enjoy erotica as next as the next girl, I've heard the writing was juvenile .

I have been putting off reading this series because, even though I enjoy erotica as next as the next girl, I've heard the writing was juvenile. It definitely drew me in and kept my attention. It works because it's not really about the sex, although his tastes are a big part of the story. It's more about how she forces him to grow as a man. I love that Ana is the strength in the relationship and Christian knows that. I love that there's a reason he is the way he is and she doesn't give up until she uncovers those reasons. I love that she forces him to stop wallowing and grow the hell up, while he finds trust by demanding it from her. Something about Ana and Christian's story works (obviously, given the success of the books), although the writing itself could be improved upon.

I have been putting off reading this series because, even though I enjoy erotica as next as the next girl, <hl> I've heard the writing was juvenile <hl> .

I have been putting off reading this series because, even though I enjoy erotica as next as the next girl, <hl> I've heard the writing was juvenile <hl>. It definitely drew me in and kept my attention. It works because it's not really about the sex, although his tastes are a big part of the story. It's more about how she forces him to grow as a man. I love that Ana is the strength in the relationship and Christian knows that. I love that there's a reason he is the way he is and she doesn't give up until she uncovers those reasons. I love that she forces him to stop wallowing and grow the hell up, while he finds trust by demanding it from her. Something about Ana and Christian's story works (obviously, given the success of the books), although the writing itself could be improved upon.

<hl> I have been putting off reading this series because, even though I enjoy erotica as next as the next girl, I've heard the writing was juvenile . <hl> It definitely drew me in and kept my attention. It works because it's not really about the sex, although his tastes are a big part of the story. It's more about how she forces him to grow as a man. I love that Ana is the strength in the relationship and Christian knows that. I love that there's a reason he is the way he is and she doesn't give up until she uncovers those reasons. I love that she forces him to stop wallowing and grow the hell up, while he finds trust by demanding it from her. Something about Ana and Christian's story works (obviously, given the success of the books), although the writing itself could be improved upon.

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The plot and characters were enjoyable

question: Was the dialogue different than the first three books?, context: I really enjoyed this one. I could not put it down. The plot and characters were enjoyable. I am looking forward to reading more by this author.

Was the dialogue different than the first three books?

The plot and characters were enjoyable .

I really enjoyed this one. I could not put it down. The plot and characters were enjoyable. I am looking forward to reading more by this author.

<hl> The plot and characters were enjoyable <hl> .

I really enjoyed this one. I could not put it down. <hl> The plot and characters were enjoyable <hl>. I am looking forward to reading more by this author.

I really enjoyed this one. I could not put it down. <hl> The plot and characters were enjoyable . <hl> I am looking forward to reading more by this author.

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This book was terrible

question: How is book?, context: Really enjoyed the first book. Tolerated the second. This book was terrible. The author seemed to want to get it over and done with. Plot line was stupid.

How is book?

This book was terrible .

Really enjoyed the first book. Tolerated the second. This book was terrible. The author seemed to want to get it over and done with. Plot line was stupid.

<hl> This book was terrible <hl> .

Really enjoyed the first book. Tolerated the second. <hl> This book was terrible <hl>. The author seemed to want to get it over and done with. Plot line was stupid.

Really enjoyed the first book. Tolerated the second. <hl> This book was terrible . <hl> The author seemed to want to get it over and done with. Plot line was stupid.

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I didn't love The Hunger

question: Can you be more specific about their problems?, context: Hey I'm reviewing that book that everyone has already read. It's the number one book on Amazon right now and it's sure to stay there until Ronos Part I: Catalyst comes out later this year. I bet you're dying to know what I think about The Hunger Games. Since everyone has already read this there are going to be some major SPOILERS throughout this review.There were things about it that I liked and there were things about it that I didn't like (Duh!). If you don't know me then I should tell you that I'm very critical of things that a ton of people like. I hold those books/movies/TV shows to a higher standard than others. As a result it often seems like I hate the things that everyone else loves.I didn't love The Hunger Games. Please don't judge me. Does it help if I tell you that I didn't hate it either?There were a lot of good things about it. I love the setting of the world. The country being set up into districts and being run by the capital was cool for me and I was a little jealous of the authors ingenuity. By having the POV character not knowledgable about the other districts meant she didn't have to have pages and pages about exposition about what the major industries and cultures of the districts were. Also, if she needed to change anything for the sake of the story she could just pretend like the protagonist was misinformed about what she knew. It's a good writing strategy.We got to know a lot about district 12 and very little about any of the others. That left a lot of mystery and intrigue to the world of the story. The setting alone was interesting enough to keep reading.I think that along with the setting goes the sweet story setup for why the districts are the way they are. The Capital runs everything everyone does to remind them about how all powerful the government is. Just in case that isn't enough each district is also to send two kids to fight to the death in the annual Hunger Games. Twenty-four teenagers and kids trying to kill each other; the last won standing wins. That's cool. Sure to bring an appropriate amount of antagonism to the story.The main character is Katniss Everdeen and she volunteers for The Hunger Games so that her little sister doesn't have to fight. Katniss is a solid protagonist. She does a lot of thinking. Lots of the story beats take place in her head (which is why the movie is going to be lacking compared to the book) especially in the first book. Most of the in her head stuff is about her relationship with Peeta (who has a terrible name).Which leads to the weakest thing about this book and the entire trilogy. Peeta and the love story is straight up annoying. Suzanne Collins is a good writer. She knows how to describe things in a unique way and there was never a moment where I thought she wasn't trying to do a good job, except for this cheezy love story.Now I'm not one of those guys who is automatically opposed to any love story in everything. I enjoy anything that is well written. I'm saying that the love story feels so out of place with The Hunger Games story. I can see what they were going for. They wanted someone in the games that was going to be very hard for Katniss to kill. That's a good idea. But the way they do it is no good.And there is a reason I'm saying they instead of her, the author. The way it reads it almost feels like she doesn't know how to write those drenched in love lines that Peeta constantly rolls out. She is so good everywhere else in the book why does she falter when talking about how much Peeta is in love with Katniss. Most of what he says feels like a clich&eacute;. So I'm saying they because it reads like that was something the publisher told her to include in a rewrite because for some reason in every young adult fiction the lead girl has to make a choice between two guys who both love her more than any teenager has ever loved anyone.The choice plot is now a clich&eacute;, not a convention. Please stop boring me.The choice plot makes me upset because it's used as the climax of the first book. That made me so mad I decided I wouldn't read the other ones. There was no way that's supposed to be the climax of book one. I changed my mind a few months later and read the second one where I found the real climax for book one. It's the conversation Katniss had with President Snow in case you are wondering and it needs to be included in the first movie if you want to do it right.The games themselves were entertaining enough but they could have been better. All the things I didn't like Collins improved for the second book. I didn't like the supplies they needed dropping in exactly when they needed them. It was kind of explained but not well enough. It was a little Dues ex machina and was a lazy way to move the story forward.The best stuff of the actual Hunger Games was between Katniss and Rue. It was sad when that ended because then I knew it would go back to that lame love story.One last thing. For a story about kids killing each other until there is only one left standing the climax in the arena was pretty anticlimactic. I guess in the back of my mind I knew that there were two more books and that Katniss and Peeta had to survive. There's nothing wrong with that but one of the principles of story telling is giving the audience what they want but not in the way they want. There was never really a moment where I was excited about what was going to happen next. It was always just Katniss and Peeta killing everyone else. My interest spiked a little when it was down to just the two of them but it should have been spiking a lot higher for where I was in the book.A lot of the things I didn't like about this book might sound kind of petty and most people don't care about them. It's still a good enough book and I still think you should read it if you have nothing better to read.By the way if you do have something better to read let me know what it is. We got an Amazon gift card for our wedding and we love reading things that are awesome. Put your suggestions in the comments.

Can you be more specific about their problems?

I didn't love The Hunger Games.

Hey I'm reviewing that book that everyone has already read. It's the number one book on Amazon right now and it's sure to stay there until Ronos Part I: Catalyst comes out later this year. I bet you're dying to know what I think about The Hunger Games. Since everyone has already read this there are going to be some major SPOILERS throughout this review.There were things about it that I liked and there were things about it that I didn't like (Duh!). If you don't know me then I should tell you that I'm very critical of things that a ton of people like. I hold those books/movies/TV shows to a higher standard than others. As a result it often seems like I hate the things that everyone else loves.I didn't love The Hunger Games. Please don't judge me. Does it help if I tell you that I didn't hate it either?There were a lot of good things about it. I love the setting of the world. The country being set up into districts and being run by the capital was cool for me and I was a little jealous of the authors ingenuity. By having the POV character not knowledgable about the other districts meant she didn't have to have pages and pages about exposition about what the major industries and cultures of the districts were. Also, if she needed to change anything for the sake of the story she could just pretend like the protagonist was misinformed about what she knew. It's a good writing strategy.We got to know a lot about district 12 and very little about any of the others. That left a lot of mystery and intrigue to the world of the story. The setting alone was interesting enough to keep reading.I think that along with the setting goes the sweet story setup for why the districts are the way they are. The Capital runs everything everyone does to remind them about how all powerful the government is. Just in case that isn't enough each district is also to send two kids to fight to the death in the annual Hunger Games. Twenty-four teenagers and kids trying to kill each other; the last won standing wins. That's cool. Sure to bring an appropriate amount of antagonism to the story.The main character is Katniss Everdeen and she volunteers for The Hunger Games so that her little sister doesn't have to fight. Katniss is a solid protagonist. She does a lot of thinking. Lots of the story beats take place in her head (which is why the movie is going to be lacking compared to the book) especially in the first book. Most of the in her head stuff is about her relationship with Peeta (who has a terrible name).Which leads to the weakest thing about this book and the entire trilogy. Peeta and the love story is straight up annoying. Suzanne Collins is a good writer. She knows how to describe things in a unique way and there was never a moment where I thought she wasn't trying to do a good job, except for this cheezy love story.Now I'm not one of those guys who is automatically opposed to any love story in everything. I enjoy anything that is well written. I'm saying that the love story feels so out of place with The Hunger Games story. I can see what they were going for. They wanted someone in the games that was going to be very hard for Katniss to kill. That's a good idea. But the way they do it is no good.And there is a reason I'm saying they instead of her, the author. The way it reads it almost feels like she doesn't know how to write those drenched in love lines that Peeta constantly rolls out. She is so good everywhere else in the book why does she falter when talking about how much Peeta is in love with Katniss. Most of what he says feels like a clich&eacute;. So I'm saying they because it reads like that was something the publisher told her to include in a rewrite because for some reason in every young adult fiction the lead girl has to make a choice between two guys who both love her more than any teenager has ever loved anyone.The choice plot is now a clich&eacute;, not a convention. Please stop boring me.The choice plot makes me upset because it's used as the climax of the first book. That made me so mad I decided I wouldn't read the other ones. There was no way that's supposed to be the climax of book one. I changed my mind a few months later and read the second one where I found the real climax for book one. It's the conversation Katniss had with President Snow in case you are wondering and it needs to be included in the first movie if you want to do it right.The games themselves were entertaining enough but they could have been better. All the things I didn't like Collins improved for the second book. I didn't like the supplies they needed dropping in exactly when they needed them. It was kind of explained but not well enough. It was a little Dues ex machina and was a lazy way to move the story forward.The best stuff of the actual Hunger Games was between Katniss and Rue. It was sad when that ended because then I knew it would go back to that lame love story.One last thing. For a story about kids killing each other until there is only one left standing the climax in the arena was pretty anticlimactic. I guess in the back of my mind I knew that there were two more books and that Katniss and Peeta had to survive. There's nothing wrong with that but one of the principles of story telling is giving the audience what they want but not in the way they want. There was never really a moment where I was excited about what was going to happen next. It was always just Katniss and Peeta killing everyone else. My interest spiked a little when it was down to just the two of them but it should have been spiking a lot higher for where I was in the book.A lot of the things I didn't like about this book might sound kind of petty and most people don't care about them. It's still a good enough book and I still think you should read it if you have nothing better to read.By the way if you do have something better to read let me know what it is. We got an Amazon gift card for our wedding and we love reading things that are awesome. Put your suggestions in the comments.

<hl> I didn't love The Hunger <hl> Games.

Hey I'm reviewing that book that everyone has already read. It's the number one book on Amazon right now and it's sure to stay there until Ronos Part I: Catalyst comes out later this year. I bet you're dying to know what I think about The Hunger Games. Since everyone has already read this there are going to be some major SPOILERS throughout this review.There were things about it that I liked and there were things about it that I didn't like (Duh!). If you don't know me then I should tell you that I'm very critical of things that a ton of people like. I hold those books/movies/TV shows to a higher standard than others. As a result it often seems like I hate the things that everyone else loves.<hl> I didn't love The Hunger <hl> Games. Please don't judge me. Does it help if I tell you that I didn't hate it either?There were a lot of good things about it. I love the setting of the world. The country being set up into districts and being run by the capital was cool for me and I was a little jealous of the authors ingenuity. By having the POV character not knowledgable about the other districts meant she didn't have to have pages and pages about exposition about what the major industries and cultures of the districts were. Also, if she needed to change anything for the sake of the story she could just pretend like the protagonist was misinformed about what she knew. It's a good writing strategy.We got to know a lot about district 12 and very little about any of the others. That left a lot of mystery and intrigue to the world of the story. The setting alone was interesting enough to keep reading.I think that along with the setting goes the sweet story setup for why the districts are the way they are. The Capital runs everything everyone does to remind them about how all powerful the government is. Just in case that isn't enough each district is also to send two kids to fight to the death in the annual Hunger Games. Twenty-four teenagers and kids trying to kill each other; the last won standing wins. That's cool. Sure to bring an appropriate amount of antagonism to the story.The main character is Katniss Everdeen and she volunteers for The Hunger Games so that her little sister doesn't have to fight. Katniss is a solid protagonist. She does a lot of thinking. Lots of the story beats take place in her head (which is why the movie is going to be lacking compared to the book) especially in the first book. Most of the in her head stuff is about her relationship with Peeta (who has a terrible name).Which leads to the weakest thing about this book and the entire trilogy. Peeta and the love story is straight up annoying. Suzanne Collins is a good writer. She knows how to describe things in a unique way and there was never a moment where I thought she wasn't trying to do a good job, except for this cheezy love story.Now I'm not one of those guys who is automatically opposed to any love story in everything. I enjoy anything that is well written. I'm saying that the love story feels so out of place with The Hunger Games story. I can see what they were going for. They wanted someone in the games that was going to be very hard for Katniss to kill. That's a good idea. But the way they do it is no good.And there is a reason I'm saying they instead of her, the author. The way it reads it almost feels like she doesn't know how to write those drenched in love lines that Peeta constantly rolls out. She is so good everywhere else in the book why does she falter when talking about how much Peeta is in love with Katniss. Most of what he says feels like a clich&eacute;. So I'm saying they because it reads like that was something the publisher told her to include in a rewrite because for some reason in every young adult fiction the lead girl has to make a choice between two guys who both love her more than any teenager has ever loved anyone.The choice plot is now a clich&eacute;, not a convention. Please stop boring me.The choice plot makes me upset because it's used as the climax of the first book. That made me so mad I decided I wouldn't read the other ones. There was no way that's supposed to be the climax of book one. I changed my mind a few months later and read the second one where I found the real climax for book one. It's the conversation Katniss had with President Snow in case you are wondering and it needs to be included in the first movie if you want to do it right.The games themselves were entertaining enough but they could have been better. All the things I didn't like Collins improved for the second book. I didn't like the supplies they needed dropping in exactly when they needed them. It was kind of explained but not well enough. It was a little Dues ex machina and was a lazy way to move the story forward.The best stuff of the actual Hunger Games was between Katniss and Rue. It was sad when that ended because then I knew it would go back to that lame love story.One last thing. For a story about kids killing each other until there is only one left standing the climax in the arena was pretty anticlimactic. I guess in the back of my mind I knew that there were two more books and that Katniss and Peeta had to survive. There's nothing wrong with that but one of the principles of story telling is giving the audience what they want but not in the way they want. There was never really a moment where I was excited about what was going to happen next. It was always just Katniss and Peeta killing everyone else. My interest spiked a little when it was down to just the two of them but it should have been spiking a lot higher for where I was in the book.A lot of the things I didn't like about this book might sound kind of petty and most people don't care about them. It's still a good enough book and I still think you should read it if you have nothing better to read.By the way if you do have something better to read let me know what it is. We got an Amazon gift card for our wedding and we love reading things that are awesome. Put your suggestions in the comments.

Hey I'm reviewing that book that everyone has already read. It's the number one book on Amazon right now and it's sure to stay there until Ronos Part I: Catalyst comes out later this year. I bet you're dying to know what I think about The Hunger Games. Since everyone has already read this there are going to be some major SPOILERS throughout this review. There were things about it that I liked and there were things about it that I didn't like (Duh!). If you don't know me then I should tell you that I'm very critical of things that a ton of people like. I hold those books/movies/TV shows to a higher standard than others. As a result it often seems like I hate the things that everyone else loves. <hl> I didn't love The Hunger Games. <hl> Please don't judge me. Does it help if I tell you that I didn't hate it either?There were a lot of good things about it. I love the setting of the world. The country being set up into districts and being run by the capital was cool for me and I was a little jealous of the authors ingenuity. By having the POV character not knowledgable about the other districts meant she didn't have to have pages and pages about exposition about what the major industries and cultures of the districts were. Also, if she needed to change anything for the sake of the story she could just pretend like the protagonist was misinformed about what she knew. It's a good writing strategy. We got to know a lot about district 12 and very little about any of the others. That left a lot of mystery and intrigue to the world of the story. The setting alone was interesting enough to keep reading. I think that along with the setting goes the sweet story setup for why the districts are the way they are. The Capital runs everything everyone does to remind them about how all powerful the government is. Just in case that isn't enough each district is also to send two kids to fight to the death in the annual Hunger Games. Twenty-four teenagers and kids trying to kill each other; the last won standing wins. That's cool. Sure to bring an appropriate amount of antagonism to the story. The main character is Katniss Everdeen and she volunteers for The Hunger Games so that her little sister doesn't have to fight. Katniss is a solid protagonist. She does a lot of thinking. Lots of the story beats take place in her head (which is why the movie is going to be lacking compared to the book) especially in the first book. Most of the in her head stuff is about her relationship with Peeta (who has a terrible name).Which leads to the weakest thing about this book and the entire trilogy. Peeta and the love story is straight up annoying. Suzanne Collins is a good writer. She knows how to describe things in a unique way and there was never a moment where I thought she wasn't trying to do a good job, except for this cheezy love story. Now I'm not one of those guys who is automatically opposed to any love story in everything. I enjoy anything that is well written. I'm saying that the love story feels so out of place with The Hunger Games story. I can see what they were going for. They wanted someone in the games that was going to be very hard for Katniss to kill. That's a good idea. But the way they do it is no good. And there is a reason I'm saying they instead of her, the author. The way it reads it almost feels like she doesn't know how to write those drenched in love lines that Peeta constantly rolls out. She is so good everywhere else in the book why does she falter when talking about how much Peeta is in love with Katniss. Most of what he says feels like a clich&eacute;. So I'm saying they because it reads like that was something the publisher told her to include in a rewrite because for some reason in every young adult fiction the lead girl has to make a choice between two guys who both love her more than any teenager has ever loved anyone. The choice plot is now a clich&eacute;, not a convention. Please stop boring me. The choice plot makes me upset because it's used as the climax of the first book. That made me so mad I decided I wouldn't read the other ones. There was no way that's supposed to be the climax of book one. I changed my mind a few months later and read the second one where I found the real climax for book one. It's the conversation Katniss had with President Snow in case you are wondering and it needs to be included in the first movie if you want to do it right. The games themselves were entertaining enough but they could have been better. All the things I didn't like Collins improved for the second book. I didn't like the supplies they needed dropping in exactly when they needed them. It was kind of explained but not well enough. It was a little Dues ex machina and was a lazy way to move the story forward. The best stuff of the actual Hunger Games was between Katniss and Rue. It was sad when that ended because then I knew it would go back to that lame love story. One last thing. For a story about kids killing each other until there is only one left standing the climax in the arena was pretty anticlimactic. I guess in the back of my mind I knew that there were two more books and that Katniss and Peeta had to survive. There's nothing wrong with that but one of the principles of story telling is giving the audience what they want but not in the way they want. There was never really a moment where I was excited about what was going to happen next. It was always just Katniss and Peeta killing everyone else. My interest spiked a little when it was down to just the two of them but it should have been spiking a lot higher for where I was in the book. A lot of the things I didn't like about this book might sound kind of petty and most people don't care about them. It's still a good enough book and I still think you should read it if you have nothing better to read. By the way if you do have something better to read let me know what it is. We got an Amazon gift card for our wedding and we love reading things that are awesome. Put your suggestions in the comments.

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high school

question: How is the voice?, context: I'm a senior in high school. Each year, my cousin (who is a children's & young adult librarian) sends me a list of books she thinks I should read. Since freshman year, EVERY YEAR she put The Hunger Games on the list.. EVERY YEAR I ignored it.. I just wasn't into the "fantasy" genre, though this book isn't a fantasy. I want to say it's a "utopian" genre, but it's not really that either. I'm more into books that can realistically happen in this time period.It wasn't until my best friend, who has remarkably similar taste in books as me, told me I *NEEDED* to read The Hunger Games, that I decided to give it a try. I've been hooked ever since, and I can't wait to see the movie March 23rd!The characters are well-developed and the whole idea of the book is incredibly unique. I recommend this book to everyone I know.

How is the voice?

I'm a senior in high school .

I'm a senior in high school. Each year, my cousin (who is a children's & young adult librarian) sends me a list of books she thinks I should read. Since freshman year, EVERY YEAR she put The Hunger Games on the list.. EVERY YEAR I ignored it.. I just wasn't into the "fantasy" genre, though this book isn't a fantasy. I want to say it's a "utopian" genre, but it's not really that either. I'm more into books that can realistically happen in this time period.It wasn't until my best friend, who has remarkably similar taste in books as me, told me I *NEEDED* to read The Hunger Games, that I decided to give it a try. I've been hooked ever since, and I can't wait to see the movie March 23rd!The characters are well-developed and the whole idea of the book is incredibly unique. I recommend this book to everyone I know.

I'm a senior in <hl> high school <hl> .

I'm a senior in <hl> high school <hl>. Each year, my cousin (who is a children's & young adult librarian) sends me a list of books she thinks I should read. Since freshman year, EVERY YEAR she put The Hunger Games on the list.. EVERY YEAR I ignored it.. I just wasn't into the "fantasy" genre, though this book isn't a fantasy. I want to say it's a "utopian" genre, but it's not really that either. I'm more into books that can realistically happen in this time period.It wasn't until my best friend, who has remarkably similar taste in books as me, told me I *NEEDED* to read The Hunger Games, that I decided to give it a try. I've been hooked ever since, and I can't wait to see the movie March 23rd!The characters are well-developed and the whole idea of the book is incredibly unique. I recommend this book to everyone I know.

<hl> I'm a senior in high school . <hl> Each year, my cousin (who is a children's & young adult librarian) sends me a list of books she thinks I should read. Since freshman year, EVERY YEAR she put The Hunger Games on the list.. EVERY YEAR I ignored it.. I just wasn't into the "fantasy" genre, though this book isn't a fantasy. I want to say it's a "utopian" genre, but it's not really that either. I'm more into books that can realistically happen in this time period. It wasn't until my best friend, who has remarkably similar taste in books as me, told me I *NEEDED* to read The Hunger Games, that I decided to give it a try. I've been hooked ever since, and I can't wait to see the movie March 23rd!The characters are well-developed and the whole idea of the book is incredibly unique. I recommend this book to everyone I know.

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It's hard to describe how wonderful this story is

question: How was the story?, context: The Book Thief is a powerful book. It's a book that I would call beautiful and epic and unique. With personified Death as the narrator, the story is told from a unique perspective that's strangely akin to a human's.It's hard to describe how wonderful this story is. While it's set in Hitler's reign of Nazi Germany, the story is filled with humor and life. Many times I found myself laughing out loud at something that was said or done. The protagonist, a young orphan girl named Liesel, learns to live with her new foster parents, to make friends in Munich, to follow the Nazi propaganda, to learn how to get on with life during the oppressiveness of war. Her life's story is amazing and inspiring.Death's perspective describes many things in colors and sounds, and the adjectives throughout this book are as close to realism as possible. It was as if I could reach out and touch what Death was describing. And since Death talks about his life during World War II, the descriptions are surreal and ghastly.Liesel soon discovers that stealing makes her feel alive, that taking things is her way to stay apart. She turns to stealing books, and the book thief is born.I liked how Death eased the burden of his tale throughout the story, by foreshadowing what was to come. This caused the novel to be tinged with tragedy everywhere, but it was not overwhelming. And even though I knew the direction the story was headed, I couldn't help but feel sad by the end of the novel. Actually, it made me feel like I should cry, but I couldn't bring myself to.My favorite thing in the book was the relationships Liesel had with Rudy and Hans. Rudy was her best friend, and the two had a great friendship. Hans was her foster Father, and their love for one another was obvious.There were many scenes from the book that were memorable, but I hesitate to write on them to remain spoiler free. Suffice it to say that the book was unforgettable.The only thing I didn't like in the book was that it was marketed as a Young Adult book, targeted for teens. The author, Markus Zusak, did not write the book with a YA audience in mind, but this was decided by the publishers to market it this way (presumably because the protagonist was an adolescent/teen girl.) So if you abstain from YA books, don't let the tag scare you away, it definitely works as an adult novel.All in all, The Book Thief was a superb novel. Its realism is phenomenal, its story is brilliant, and its characters are believable. I'm likely to remember this story for a long time, and it's one that I can see myself going back and reading again, enjoying it a second time around.Two of my favorite quotes from the book:"You see, even Death has a heart.""'Don't get caught.' This from a man who had stolen a Jew."

How was the story?

It's hard to describe how wonderful this story is .

The Book Thief is a powerful book. It's a book that I would call beautiful and epic and unique. With personified Death as the narrator, the story is told from a unique perspective that's strangely akin to a human's.It's hard to describe how wonderful this story is. While it's set in Hitler's reign of Nazi Germany, the story is filled with humor and life. Many times I found myself laughing out loud at something that was said or done. The protagonist, a young orphan girl named Liesel, learns to live with her new foster parents, to make friends in Munich, to follow the Nazi propaganda, to learn how to get on with life during the oppressiveness of war. Her life's story is amazing and inspiring.Death's perspective describes many things in colors and sounds, and the adjectives throughout this book are as close to realism as possible. It was as if I could reach out and touch what Death was describing. And since Death talks about his life during World War II, the descriptions are surreal and ghastly.Liesel soon discovers that stealing makes her feel alive, that taking things is her way to stay apart. She turns to stealing books, and the book thief is born.I liked how Death eased the burden of his tale throughout the story, by foreshadowing what was to come. This caused the novel to be tinged with tragedy everywhere, but it was not overwhelming. And even though I knew the direction the story was headed, I couldn't help but feel sad by the end of the novel. Actually, it made me feel like I should cry, but I couldn't bring myself to.My favorite thing in the book was the relationships Liesel had with Rudy and Hans. Rudy was her best friend, and the two had a great friendship. Hans was her foster Father, and their love for one another was obvious.There were many scenes from the book that were memorable, but I hesitate to write on them to remain spoiler free. Suffice it to say that the book was unforgettable.The only thing I didn't like in the book was that it was marketed as a Young Adult book, targeted for teens. The author, Markus Zusak, did not write the book with a YA audience in mind, but this was decided by the publishers to market it this way (presumably because the protagonist was an adolescent/teen girl.) So if you abstain from YA books, don't let the tag scare you away, it definitely works as an adult novel.All in all, The Book Thief was a superb novel. Its realism is phenomenal, its story is brilliant, and its characters are believable. I'm likely to remember this story for a long time, and it's one that I can see myself going back and reading again, enjoying it a second time around.Two of my favorite quotes from the book:"You see, even Death has a heart.""'Don't get caught.' This from a man who had stolen a Jew."

<hl> It's hard to describe how wonderful this story is <hl> .

The Book Thief is a powerful book. It's a book that I would call beautiful and epic and unique. With personified Death as the narrator, the story is told from a unique perspective that's strangely akin to a human's.<hl> It's hard to describe how wonderful this story is <hl>. While it's set in Hitler's reign of Nazi Germany, the story is filled with humor and life. Many times I found myself laughing out loud at something that was said or done. The protagonist, a young orphan girl named Liesel, learns to live with her new foster parents, to make friends in Munich, to follow the Nazi propaganda, to learn how to get on with life during the oppressiveness of war. Her life's story is amazing and inspiring.Death's perspective describes many things in colors and sounds, and the adjectives throughout this book are as close to realism as possible. It was as if I could reach out and touch what Death was describing. And since Death talks about his life during World War II, the descriptions are surreal and ghastly.Liesel soon discovers that stealing makes her feel alive, that taking things is her way to stay apart. She turns to stealing books, and the book thief is born.I liked how Death eased the burden of his tale throughout the story, by foreshadowing what was to come. This caused the novel to be tinged with tragedy everywhere, but it was not overwhelming. And even though I knew the direction the story was headed, I couldn't help but feel sad by the end of the novel. Actually, it made me feel like I should cry, but I couldn't bring myself to.My favorite thing in the book was the relationships Liesel had with Rudy and Hans. Rudy was her best friend, and the two had a great friendship. Hans was her foster Father, and their love for one another was obvious.There were many scenes from the book that were memorable, but I hesitate to write on them to remain spoiler free. Suffice it to say that the book was unforgettable.The only thing I didn't like in the book was that it was marketed as a Young Adult book, targeted for teens. The author, Markus Zusak, did not write the book with a YA audience in mind, but this was decided by the publishers to market it this way (presumably because the protagonist was an adolescent/teen girl.) So if you abstain from YA books, don't let the tag scare you away, it definitely works as an adult novel.All in all, The Book Thief was a superb novel. Its realism is phenomenal, its story is brilliant, and its characters are believable. I'm likely to remember this story for a long time, and it's one that I can see myself going back and reading again, enjoying it a second time around.Two of my favorite quotes from the book:"You see, even Death has a heart.""'Don't get caught.' This from a man who had stolen a Jew."

The Book Thief is a powerful book. It's a book that I would call beautiful and epic and unique. With personified Death as the narrator, the story is told from a unique perspective that's strangely akin to a human's. <hl> It's hard to describe how wonderful this story is . <hl> While it's set in Hitler's reign of Nazi Germany, the story is filled with humor and life. Many times I found myself laughing out loud at something that was said or done. The protagonist, a young orphan girl named Liesel, learns to live with her new foster parents, to make friends in Munich, to follow the Nazi propaganda, to learn how to get on with life during the oppressiveness of war. Her life's story is amazing and inspiring. Death's perspective describes many things in colors and sounds, and the adjectives throughout this book are as close to realism as possible. It was as if I could reach out and touch what Death was describing. And since Death talks about his life during World War II, the descriptions are surreal and ghastly. Liesel soon discovers that stealing makes her feel alive, that taking things is her way to stay apart. She turns to stealing books, and the book thief is born. I liked how Death eased the burden of his tale throughout the story, by foreshadowing what was to come. This caused the novel to be tinged with tragedy everywhere, but it was not overwhelming. And even though I knew the direction the story was headed, I couldn't help but feel sad by the end of the novel. Actually, it made me feel like I should cry, but I couldn't bring myself to. My favorite thing in the book was the relationships Liesel had with Rudy and Hans. Rudy was her best friend, and the two had a great friendship. Hans was her foster Father, and their love for one another was obvious. There were many scenes from the book that were memorable, but I hesitate to write on them to remain spoiler free. Suffice it to say that the book was unforgettable. The only thing I didn't like in the book was that it was marketed as a Young Adult book, targeted for teens. The author, Markus Zusak, did not write the book with a YA audience in mind, but this was decided by the publishers to market it this way (presumably because the protagonist was an adolescent/teen girl.) So if you abstain from YA books, don't let the tag scare you away, it definitely works as an adult novel. All in all, The Book Thief was a superb novel. Its realism is phenomenal, its story is brilliant, and its characters are believable. I'm likely to remember this story for a long time, and it's one that I can see myself going back and reading again, enjoying it a second time around. Two of my favorite quotes from the book:"You see, even Death has a heart. ""'Don't get caught.' This from a man who had stolen a Jew."

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this one is, IMO, one of the better ones

question: How did you like the knowledge?, context: There's investing and there's trading, and there are different kinds of trading. Trading for Dummies focuses on position trading, which is less risky than day trading. It is written for readers who are &#34;not completely new to the world of investing in stocks&#34; and who are &#34;familiar with the stock market and its basic language.&#34; The authors recommend that readers who are completely new to investing and trading read a basic book on investing in stocks before reading Trading for Dummies.That said, Trading for Dummies should help anyone who has a basic understanding of investing in the stock market get a basic understanding of the world of trading, including options. Some &#34;for Dummies&#34; books are better than others, and this one is, IMO, one of the better ones. I've been an investor in stocks, etc., since the early 80's and today I'm also a conservative position trader who dabbles in options. Over the decades I've read a number of books on investing and trading, including options, but I avoid books that I find overly technical and/or math heavy (and thus too hard for me to follow), and I find Trading for Dummies very reader-friendly and easy to follow (as &#34;for Dummies&#34; books are meant to be). So I would recommend it to anyone who has a basic familiarity with investing in stocks and who either wants to get started in low- to moderate-risk trading or who just wants to get a sense of what such trading involves. Part of its reader-friendliness is that it's easy to skip around in, and it is well-indexed and like all &#34;for Dummies&#34; books, it has a comprehensive, index-like table of contents (I guesstimate over 400 entries), which makes it easy to quickly find any section of the book (almost like using hypertext).

How did you like the knowledge?

Some &#34;for Dummies&#34; books are better than others, and this one is, IMO, one of the better ones .

There's investing and there's trading, and there are different kinds of trading. Trading for Dummies focuses on position trading, which is less risky than day trading. It is written for readers who are &#34;not completely new to the world of investing in stocks&#34; and who are &#34;familiar with the stock market and its basic language.&#34; The authors recommend that readers who are completely new to investing and trading read a basic book on investing in stocks before reading Trading for Dummies.That said, Trading for Dummies should help anyone who has a basic understanding of investing in the stock market get a basic understanding of the world of trading, including options. Some &#34;for Dummies&#34; books are better than others, and this one is, IMO, one of the better ones. I've been an investor in stocks, etc., since the early 80's and today I'm also a conservative position trader who dabbles in options. Over the decades I've read a number of books on investing and trading, including options, but I avoid books that I find overly technical and/or math heavy (and thus too hard for me to follow), and I find Trading for Dummies very reader-friendly and easy to follow (as &#34;for Dummies&#34; books are meant to be). So I would recommend it to anyone who has a basic familiarity with investing in stocks and who either wants to get started in low- to moderate-risk trading or who just wants to get a sense of what such trading involves. Part of its reader-friendliness is that it's easy to skip around in, and it is well-indexed and like all &#34;for Dummies&#34; books, it has a comprehensive, index-like table of contents (I guesstimate over 400 entries), which makes it easy to quickly find any section of the book (almost like using hypertext).

Some &#34;for Dummies&#34; books are better than others, and <hl> this one is, IMO, one of the better ones <hl> .

There's investing and there's trading, and there are different kinds of trading. Trading for Dummies focuses on position trading, which is less risky than day trading. It is written for readers who are &#34;not completely new to the world of investing in stocks&#34; and who are &#34;familiar with the stock market and its basic language.&#34; The authors recommend that readers who are completely new to investing and trading read a basic book on investing in stocks before reading Trading for Dummies.That said, Trading for Dummies should help anyone who has a basic understanding of investing in the stock market get a basic understanding of the world of trading, including options. Some &#34;for Dummies&#34; books are better than others, and <hl> this one is, IMO, one of the better ones <hl>. I've been an investor in stocks, etc., since the early 80's and today I'm also a conservative position trader who dabbles in options. Over the decades I've read a number of books on investing and trading, including options, but I avoid books that I find overly technical and/or math heavy (and thus too hard for me to follow), and I find Trading for Dummies very reader-friendly and easy to follow (as &#34;for Dummies&#34; books are meant to be). So I would recommend it to anyone who has a basic familiarity with investing in stocks and who either wants to get started in low- to moderate-risk trading or who just wants to get a sense of what such trading involves. Part of its reader-friendliness is that it's easy to skip around in, and it is well-indexed and like all &#34;for Dummies&#34; books, it has a comprehensive, index-like table of contents (I guesstimate over 400 entries), which makes it easy to quickly find any section of the book (almost like using hypertext).

There's investing and there's trading, and there are different kinds of trading. Trading for Dummies focuses on position trading, which is less risky than day trading. It is written for readers who are &#34;not completely new to the world of investing in stocks&#34; and who are &#34;familiar with the stock market and its basic language.&#34; The authors recommend that readers who are completely new to investing and trading read a basic book on investing in stocks before reading Trading for Dummies. That said, Trading for Dummies should help anyone who has a basic understanding of investing in the stock market get a basic understanding of the world of trading, including options. <hl> Some &#34;for Dummies&#34; books are better than others, and this one is, IMO, one of the better ones . <hl> I've been an investor in stocks, etc., since the early 80's and today I'm also a conservative position trader who dabbles in options. Over the decades I've read a number of books on investing and trading, including options, but I avoid books that I find overly technical and/or math heavy (and thus too hard for me to follow), and I find Trading for Dummies very reader-friendly and easy to follow (as &#34;for Dummies&#34; books are meant to be). So I would recommend it to anyone who has a basic familiarity with investing in stocks and who either wants to get started in low- to moderate-risk trading or who just wants to get a sense of what such trading involves. Part of its reader-friendliness is that it's easy to skip around in, and it is well-indexed and like all &#34;for Dummies&#34; books, it has a comprehensive, index-like table of contents (I guesstimate over 400 entries), which makes it easy to quickly find any section of the book (almost like using hypertext).

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The writing is a bituneven

question: How is it write?, context: I'll jump on the bandwagon here - this is a very good read. The writing is a bituneven, but it has a pretty tight and intricate plot. It's one of those books thatwill keep you up at night. It could have been somewhat shorter however. I'dbe giving things away if I was specific, but the book would have been the betterfor being 2/3 its size.

How is it write?

The writing is a bituneven , but it has a pretty tight and intricate plot.

I'll jump on the bandwagon here - this is a very good read. The writing is a bituneven, but it has a pretty tight and intricate plot. It's one of those books thatwill keep you up at night. It could have been somewhat shorter however. I'dbe giving things away if I was specific, but the book would have been the betterfor being 2/3 its size.

<hl> The writing is a bituneven <hl> , but it has a pretty tight and intricate plot.

I'll jump on the bandwagon here - this is a very good read. <hl> The writing is a bituneven <hl>, but it has a pretty tight and intricate plot. It's one of those books thatwill keep you up at night. It could have been somewhat shorter however. I'dbe giving things away if I was specific, but the book would have been the betterfor being 2/3 its size.

I'll jump on the bandwagon here - this is a very good read. <hl> The writing is a bituneven , but it has a pretty tight and intricate plot. <hl> It's one of those books thatwill keep you up at night. It could have been somewhat shorter however. I'dbe giving things away if I was specific, but the book would have been the betterfor being 2/3 its size.

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left me feeling this satisfied and glowing

question: Do children have a story?, context: I saw an entertainment blurb on television one night with Sarah Jessica Parker holding this book so I looked it up and couldn't resist buying it. I'm glad I did.This is the unique coming of age story of Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan, just home from college in 1962, anxious to become a writer, who is advised by a New York editor to hone her skills by writing "about what disturbs you." And at this particular time in her life, she is disturbed by the plight of the black maids in the early 1960's in Jackson, Mississippi who raise their employer's children, yet are treated as criminals if so much as a silver spoon gets misplaced.I have to say that Ms. Stockett had the prissy, holier-than-thou Jr. League ladies down to a tee. The story is full of tears, laughter and triumph as Skeeter weaves her way through a miasma of roadblocks to gain the trust and loyalty of Aibileen, a maid who's raised 17 children, and Aibileen's best friend Minny, who's found herself unemployed more than a few times after mouthing off to her white employers. The incident which is the ultimate payback by Minny to her mean, evil employer's daughter, Miss Hilly, is so shocking, funny and distasteful that it literally made me gasp when I read it, then laugh out loud. Miss Hilly is the president of the Jr. League and got exactly what she deserved, I must say.It's been a long time since I've read a novel that left me feeling this satisfied and glowing. There's absolutely nothing like a great story, well-told! I'd give this book ten stars if I could!!

Do children have a story?

It's been a long time since I've read a novel that left me feeling this satisfied and glowing .

I saw an entertainment blurb on television one night with Sarah Jessica Parker holding this book so I looked it up and couldn't resist buying it. I'm glad I did.This is the unique coming of age story of Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan, just home from college in 1962, anxious to become a writer, who is advised by a New York editor to hone her skills by writing "about what disturbs you." And at this particular time in her life, she is disturbed by the plight of the black maids in the early 1960's in Jackson, Mississippi who raise their employer's children, yet are treated as criminals if so much as a silver spoon gets misplaced.I have to say that Ms. Stockett had the prissy, holier-than-thou Jr. League ladies down to a tee. The story is full of tears, laughter and triumph as Skeeter weaves her way through a miasma of roadblocks to gain the trust and loyalty of Aibileen, a maid who's raised 17 children, and Aibileen's best friend Minny, who's found herself unemployed more than a few times after mouthing off to her white employers. The incident which is the ultimate payback by Minny to her mean, evil employer's daughter, Miss Hilly, is so shocking, funny and distasteful that it literally made me gasp when I read it, then laugh out loud. Miss Hilly is the president of the Jr. League and got exactly what she deserved, I must say.It's been a long time since I've read a novel that left me feeling this satisfied and glowing. There's absolutely nothing like a great story, well-told! I'd give this book ten stars if I could!!

It's been a long time since I've read a novel that <hl> left me feeling this satisfied and glowing <hl> .

I saw an entertainment blurb on television one night with Sarah Jessica Parker holding this book so I looked it up and couldn't resist buying it. I'm glad I did.This is the unique coming of age story of Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan, just home from college in 1962, anxious to become a writer, who is advised by a New York editor to hone her skills by writing "about what disturbs you." And at this particular time in her life, she is disturbed by the plight of the black maids in the early 1960's in Jackson, Mississippi who raise their employer's children, yet are treated as criminals if so much as a silver spoon gets misplaced.I have to say that Ms. Stockett had the prissy, holier-than-thou Jr. League ladies down to a tee. The story is full of tears, laughter and triumph as Skeeter weaves her way through a miasma of roadblocks to gain the trust and loyalty of Aibileen, a maid who's raised 17 children, and Aibileen's best friend Minny, who's found herself unemployed more than a few times after mouthing off to her white employers. The incident which is the ultimate payback by Minny to her mean, evil employer's daughter, Miss Hilly, is so shocking, funny and distasteful that it literally made me gasp when I read it, then laugh out loud. Miss Hilly is the president of the Jr. League and got exactly what she deserved, I must say.It's been a long time since I've read a novel that <hl> left me feeling this satisfied and glowing <hl>. There's absolutely nothing like a great story, well-told! I'd give this book ten stars if I could!!

I saw an entertainment blurb on television one night with Sarah Jessica Parker holding this book so I looked it up and couldn't resist buying it. I'm glad I did. This is the unique coming of age story of Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan, just home from college in 1962, anxious to become a writer, who is advised by a New York editor to hone her skills by writing "about what disturbs you." And at this particular time in her life, she is disturbed by the plight of the black maids in the early 1960's in Jackson, Mississippi who raise their employer's children, yet are treated as criminals if so much as a silver spoon gets misplaced. I have to say that Ms. Stockett had the prissy, holier-than-thou Jr. League ladies down to a tee. The story is full of tears, laughter and triumph as Skeeter weaves her way through a miasma of roadblocks to gain the trust and loyalty of Aibileen, a maid who's raised 17 children, and Aibileen's best friend Minny, who's found herself unemployed more than a few times after mouthing off to her white employers. The incident which is the ultimate payback by Minny to her mean, evil employer's daughter, Miss Hilly, is so shocking, funny and distasteful that it literally made me gasp when I read it, then laugh out loud. Miss Hilly is the president of the Jr. League and got exactly what she deserved, I must say. <hl> It's been a long time since I've read a novel that left me feeling this satisfied and glowing . <hl> There's absolutely nothing like a great story, well-told! I'd give this book ten stars if I could!!

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obvious from the very beginning why children

question: Do you know the book?, context: It is obvious from the very beginning why children are so enthralled with the Harry Potter books. J.K. Rowling has the most vivid and wonderful imagination and has created a world of pure fantasy that any child who ever dreamed of putting a spell on the school bully would love to visit. In this second entry of the series all of the fantasy of the first book returns along with a house elf, a flying car, a whomping willow tree, a deathday party for a ghost and a diary that writes back. Even more impressive than this author's imagination though is her writing ability. Despite the fact that this is purely fiction it is written in such a brilliant manner so as to make it seem like the author was really there and has come back to our dull world to take us all back with her to this enchanted place called Hogwarts.What is not so obvious at first however is why so many adults have become such die hard Harry Potter fans. As I read this book though an idea came to me and now I think I understand a least part of the attraction so many adults feel for these books. With her wonderful writing style the author brings this story to life in such a vivid way that it takes many adults back to their school days. We are able to identify with Harry, Ron and Hermione as they attend classes and do homework. We can relate to the fun and comradeship that these children have with their classmates and it brings back fond memories of our own childhood. Most all of us had one or two very best friends and we understand the bond between Harry, Ron and Hermione. Most all of us had teachers like Snape who were ill tempered and went out of their way to catch us at something. Most all of us did at least a few things that we didn't want to get caught doing and finally most all of us had our little crushes like the one Ron's little sister has on Harry. For adults this book is not only a fantastic voyage into a world of fantasy but it is also a trip back in time.There isn't much that can be said about the plot of this book without giving too much away but the basic premise of the story revolves around an old Hogwarts legend. Supposedly one of the four founders of Hogwarts only wanted the school to be open to pure bloods and when he lost that fight he left the school but he left behind a hidden chamber that could someday be opened by his heir unleashing a terrible curse on the students not of pure magic bloodlines. Well the old legend seems to be coming true and once again Harry and his brave comrades are caught right in the middle of the situation and Harry is even accused of being the one who opened the chamber.This book contains several cleaver scenes that were left out of the movie including the fantastic sight of the Weasley's garden gnomes. If you have seen the movie don't think that you have the whole story. You should really read this book and believe me, it is such a wonderful book that you will finish it in no time.

Do you know the book?

It is obvious from the very beginning why children are so enthralled with the Harry Potter books.

It is obvious from the very beginning why children are so enthralled with the Harry Potter books. J.K. Rowling has the most vivid and wonderful imagination and has created a world of pure fantasy that any child who ever dreamed of putting a spell on the school bully would love to visit. In this second entry of the series all of the fantasy of the first book returns along with a house elf, a flying car, a whomping willow tree, a deathday party for a ghost and a diary that writes back. Even more impressive than this author's imagination though is her writing ability. Despite the fact that this is purely fiction it is written in such a brilliant manner so as to make it seem like the author was really there and has come back to our dull world to take us all back with her to this enchanted place called Hogwarts.What is not so obvious at first however is why so many adults have become such die hard Harry Potter fans. As I read this book though an idea came to me and now I think I understand a least part of the attraction so many adults feel for these books. With her wonderful writing style the author brings this story to life in such a vivid way that it takes many adults back to their school days. We are able to identify with Harry, Ron and Hermione as they attend classes and do homework. We can relate to the fun and comradeship that these children have with their classmates and it brings back fond memories of our own childhood. Most all of us had one or two very best friends and we understand the bond between Harry, Ron and Hermione. Most all of us had teachers like Snape who were ill tempered and went out of their way to catch us at something. Most all of us did at least a few things that we didn't want to get caught doing and finally most all of us had our little crushes like the one Ron's little sister has on Harry. For adults this book is not only a fantastic voyage into a world of fantasy but it is also a trip back in time.There isn't much that can be said about the plot of this book without giving too much away but the basic premise of the story revolves around an old Hogwarts legend. Supposedly one of the four founders of Hogwarts only wanted the school to be open to pure bloods and when he lost that fight he left the school but he left behind a hidden chamber that could someday be opened by his heir unleashing a terrible curse on the students not of pure magic bloodlines. Well the old legend seems to be coming true and once again Harry and his brave comrades are caught right in the middle of the situation and Harry is even accused of being the one who opened the chamber.This book contains several cleaver scenes that were left out of the movie including the fantastic sight of the Weasley's garden gnomes. If you have seen the movie don't think that you have the whole story. You should really read this book and believe me, it is such a wonderful book that you will finish it in no time.

It is <hl> obvious from the very beginning why children <hl> are so enthralled with the Harry Potter books.

It is <hl> obvious from the very beginning why children <hl> are so enthralled with the Harry Potter books. J.K. Rowling has the most vivid and wonderful imagination and has created a world of pure fantasy that any child who ever dreamed of putting a spell on the school bully would love to visit. In this second entry of the series all of the fantasy of the first book returns along with a house elf, a flying car, a whomping willow tree, a deathday party for a ghost and a diary that writes back. Even more impressive than this author's imagination though is her writing ability. Despite the fact that this is purely fiction it is written in such a brilliant manner so as to make it seem like the author was really there and has come back to our dull world to take us all back with her to this enchanted place called Hogwarts.What is not so obvious at first however is why so many adults have become such die hard Harry Potter fans. As I read this book though an idea came to me and now I think I understand a least part of the attraction so many adults feel for these books. With her wonderful writing style the author brings this story to life in such a vivid way that it takes many adults back to their school days. We are able to identify with Harry, Ron and Hermione as they attend classes and do homework. We can relate to the fun and comradeship that these children have with their classmates and it brings back fond memories of our own childhood. Most all of us had one or two very best friends and we understand the bond between Harry, Ron and Hermione. Most all of us had teachers like Snape who were ill tempered and went out of their way to catch us at something. Most all of us did at least a few things that we didn't want to get caught doing and finally most all of us had our little crushes like the one Ron's little sister has on Harry. For adults this book is not only a fantastic voyage into a world of fantasy but it is also a trip back in time.There isn't much that can be said about the plot of this book without giving too much away but the basic premise of the story revolves around an old Hogwarts legend. Supposedly one of the four founders of Hogwarts only wanted the school to be open to pure bloods and when he lost that fight he left the school but he left behind a hidden chamber that could someday be opened by his heir unleashing a terrible curse on the students not of pure magic bloodlines. Well the old legend seems to be coming true and once again Harry and his brave comrades are caught right in the middle of the situation and Harry is even accused of being the one who opened the chamber.This book contains several cleaver scenes that were left out of the movie including the fantastic sight of the Weasley's garden gnomes. If you have seen the movie don't think that you have the whole story. You should really read this book and believe me, it is such a wonderful book that you will finish it in no time.

<hl> It is obvious from the very beginning why children are so enthralled with the Harry Potter books. <hl> J.K. Rowling has the most vivid and wonderful imagination and has created a world of pure fantasy that any child who ever dreamed of putting a spell on the school bully would love to visit. In this second entry of the series all of the fantasy of the first book returns along with a house elf, a flying car, a whomping willow tree, a deathday party for a ghost and a diary that writes back. Even more impressive than this author's imagination though is her writing ability. Despite the fact that this is purely fiction it is written in such a brilliant manner so as to make it seem like the author was really there and has come back to our dull world to take us all back with her to this enchanted place called Hogwarts. What is not so obvious at first however is why so many adults have become such die hard Harry Potter fans. As I read this book though an idea came to me and now I think I understand a least part of the attraction so many adults feel for these books. With her wonderful writing style the author brings this story to life in such a vivid way that it takes many adults back to their school days. We are able to identify with Harry, Ron and Hermione as they attend classes and do homework. We can relate to the fun and comradeship that these children have with their classmates and it brings back fond memories of our own childhood. Most all of us had one or two very best friends and we understand the bond between Harry, Ron and Hermione. Most all of us had teachers like Snape who were ill tempered and went out of their way to catch us at something. Most all of us did at least a few things that we didn't want to get caught doing and finally most all of us had our little crushes like the one Ron's little sister has on Harry. For adults this book is not only a fantastic voyage into a world of fantasy but it is also a trip back in time. There isn't much that can be said about the plot of this book without giving too much away but the basic premise of the story revolves around an old Hogwarts legend. Supposedly one of the four founders of Hogwarts only wanted the school to be open to pure bloods and when he lost that fight he left the school but he left behind a hidden chamber that could someday be opened by his heir unleashing a terrible curse on the students not of pure magic bloodlines. Well the old legend seems to be coming true and once again Harry and his brave comrades are caught right in the middle of the situation and Harry is even accused of being the one who opened the chamber. This book contains several cleaver scenes that were left out of the movie including the fantastic sight of the Weasley's garden gnomes. If you have seen the movie don't think that you have the whole story. You should really read this book and believe me, it is such a wonderful book that you will finish it in no time.

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It is an excellent read

question: What recommendations would you give to readers regarding the last book of the donalson's gap series?, context: This is the first novel by Brown that I've read. It is an excellent read. The plot is captivating and the amount of research is evident. Not only are readers treated to a great story line, but they are also treated to wonderful descriptions of famous places and discussions of Dante.

What recommendations would you give to readers regarding the last book of the donalson's gap series?

It is an excellent read .

This is the first novel by Brown that I've read. It is an excellent read. The plot is captivating and the amount of research is evident. Not only are readers treated to a great story line, but they are also treated to wonderful descriptions of famous places and discussions of Dante.

<hl> It is an excellent read <hl> .

This is the first novel by Brown that I've read. <hl> It is an excellent read <hl>. The plot is captivating and the amount of research is evident. Not only are readers treated to a great story line, but they are also treated to wonderful descriptions of famous places and discussions of Dante.

This is the first novel by Brown that I've read. <hl> It is an excellent read . <hl> The plot is captivating and the amount of research is evident. Not only are readers treated to a great story line, but they are also treated to wonderful descriptions of famous places and discussions of Dante.

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Orson Scott Card's writing brilliance is shown in this book more than any other

question: How is the writing style?, context: Every couple of months I ask one or two of my friends to come up with some books I should read but that I haven't yet read. This time both friends listed Ender's Game as their top pick. I had heard alot about it so I went to the library and got it. Wow! It was an amazing book. I couldnt put it down. Here are the details: It's about a little kid in the future who has been picked as mankind's last hope. The book is about his struggle to come to terms with who he is and why he is so important. Along the way he learns alot about how humans react to each other and about how life isn't as simple as it seems: sometimes you have to make choices not for your benefit but others as well. It was such a great book that I couldn't stop thinking about it after I finished. Orson Scott Card's writing brilliance is shown in this book more than any other. I would recommend it to anyone. Other good books by Orson Scott Card include: &quot;Pastwatch-the Redemtion of Christopher Colombus&quot;, &quot;The Memory of Earth&quot;, and &quot;The Seventh Son&quot;.

How is the writing style?

Orson Scott Card's writing brilliance is shown in this book more than any other .

Every couple of months I ask one or two of my friends to come up with some books I should read but that I haven't yet read. This time both friends listed Ender's Game as their top pick. I had heard alot about it so I went to the library and got it. Wow! It was an amazing book. I couldnt put it down. Here are the details: It's about a little kid in the future who has been picked as mankind's last hope. The book is about his struggle to come to terms with who he is and why he is so important. Along the way he learns alot about how humans react to each other and about how life isn't as simple as it seems: sometimes you have to make choices not for your benefit but others as well. It was such a great book that I couldn't stop thinking about it after I finished. Orson Scott Card's writing brilliance is shown in this book more than any other. I would recommend it to anyone. Other good books by Orson Scott Card include: &quot;Pastwatch-the Redemtion of Christopher Colombus&quot;, &quot;The Memory of Earth&quot;, and &quot;The Seventh Son&quot;.

<hl> Orson Scott Card's writing brilliance is shown in this book more than any other <hl> .

Every couple of months I ask one or two of my friends to come up with some books I should read but that I haven't yet read. This time both friends listed Ender's Game as their top pick. I had heard alot about it so I went to the library and got it. Wow! It was an amazing book. I couldnt put it down. Here are the details: It's about a little kid in the future who has been picked as mankind's last hope. The book is about his struggle to come to terms with who he is and why he is so important. Along the way he learns alot about how humans react to each other and about how life isn't as simple as it seems: sometimes you have to make choices not for your benefit but others as well. It was such a great book that I couldn't stop thinking about it after I finished. <hl> Orson Scott Card's writing brilliance is shown in this book more than any other <hl>. I would recommend it to anyone. Other good books by Orson Scott Card include: &quot;Pastwatch-the Redemtion of Christopher Colombus&quot;, &quot;The Memory of Earth&quot;, and &quot;The Seventh Son&quot;.

Every couple of months I ask one or two of my friends to come up with some books I should read but that I haven't yet read. This time both friends listed Ender's Game as their top pick. I had heard alot about it so I went to the library and got it. Wow! It was an amazing book. I couldnt put it down. Here are the details: It's about a little kid in the future who has been picked as mankind's last hope. The book is about his struggle to come to terms with who he is and why he is so important. Along the way he learns alot about how humans react to each other and about how life isn't as simple as it seems: sometimes you have to make choices not for your benefit but others as well. It was such a great book that I couldn't stop thinking about it after I finished. <hl> Orson Scott Card's writing brilliance is shown in this book more than any other . <hl> I would recommend it to anyone. Other good books by Orson Scott Card include: &quot;Pastwatch-the Redemtion of Christopher Colombus&quot;, &quot;The Memory of Earth&quot;, and &quot;The Seventh Son&quot;.

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great new concept

question: What is the concept of the book?, context: I started reading this book at the recommendation of a co-worker - and I just couldn't stop. This book has a great new concept to it and is a very intriguing page turner.

What is the concept of the book?

This book has a great new concept to it and is a very intriguing page turner.

I started reading this book at the recommendation of a co-worker - and I just couldn't stop. This book has a great new concept to it and is a very intriguing page turner.

This book has a <hl> great new concept <hl> to it and is a very intriguing page turner.

I started reading this book at the recommendation of a co-worker - and I just couldn't stop. This book has a <hl> great new concept <hl> to it and is a very intriguing page turner.

I started reading this book at the recommendation of a co-worker - and I just couldn't stop. <hl> This book has a great new concept to it and is a very intriguing page turner. <hl>

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the story was decent

question: How did you like the storyline?, context: I was given a strong recommendation for this book. I was warned about an epic twist, and that even though the protagonist was a YA, it wasn't a YA book.I have to say I wasn't massively impressed. The plot twist (assuming I have the right one, I'm trying to avoid spoilers) was predictable, I called it before the epic encounter. I felt the plot lines with Ender's siblings was for the most part useless (maybe it has some importance in sequels). I really felt it was written to make the reader feel sorry for the put upon kids, which I explained to the person who recommended the book to me I was not interested in reading. And it would be nice to have at least an explanation of the device that could communicate over light-years, the physics there was pretty weak.That being said, the story was decent. Characterization was good if predictable. I liked how the author essentially predicted tablets (the tables the kids used), and the influence of anonymous writers on the Internet.Overall, a decent sci-fi read. I don't see it as awesome as the public perception seems to be.

How did you like the storyline?

That being said, the story was decent .

I was given a strong recommendation for this book. I was warned about an epic twist, and that even though the protagonist was a YA, it wasn't a YA book.I have to say I wasn't massively impressed. The plot twist (assuming I have the right one, I'm trying to avoid spoilers) was predictable, I called it before the epic encounter. I felt the plot lines with Ender's siblings was for the most part useless (maybe it has some importance in sequels). I really felt it was written to make the reader feel sorry for the put upon kids, which I explained to the person who recommended the book to me I was not interested in reading. And it would be nice to have at least an explanation of the device that could communicate over light-years, the physics there was pretty weak.That being said, the story was decent. Characterization was good if predictable. I liked how the author essentially predicted tablets (the tables the kids used), and the influence of anonymous writers on the Internet.Overall, a decent sci-fi read. I don't see it as awesome as the public perception seems to be.

That being said, <hl> the story was decent <hl> .

I was given a strong recommendation for this book. I was warned about an epic twist, and that even though the protagonist was a YA, it wasn't a YA book.I have to say I wasn't massively impressed. The plot twist (assuming I have the right one, I'm trying to avoid spoilers) was predictable, I called it before the epic encounter. I felt the plot lines with Ender's siblings was for the most part useless (maybe it has some importance in sequels). I really felt it was written to make the reader feel sorry for the put upon kids, which I explained to the person who recommended the book to me I was not interested in reading. And it would be nice to have at least an explanation of the device that could communicate over light-years, the physics there was pretty weak.That being said, <hl> the story was decent <hl>. Characterization was good if predictable. I liked how the author essentially predicted tablets (the tables the kids used), and the influence of anonymous writers on the Internet.Overall, a decent sci-fi read. I don't see it as awesome as the public perception seems to be.

I was given a strong recommendation for this book. I was warned about an epic twist, and that even though the protagonist was a YA, it wasn't a YA book. I have to say I wasn't massively impressed. The plot twist (assuming I have the right one, I'm trying to avoid spoilers) was predictable, I called it before the epic encounter. I felt the plot lines with Ender's siblings was for the most part useless (maybe it has some importance in sequels). I really felt it was written to make the reader feel sorry for the put upon kids, which I explained to the person who recommended the book to me I was not interested in reading. And it would be nice to have at least an explanation of the device that could communicate over light-years, the physics there was pretty weak. <hl> That being said, the story was decent . <hl> Characterization was good if predictable. I liked how the author essentially predicted tablets (the tables the kids used), and the influence of anonymous writers on the Internet. Overall, a decent sci-fi read. I don't see it as awesome as the public perception seems to be.

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is about a deranged psycho girl

question: How is the thing with the plot?, context: First of all it could have been a GREAT book suspense etc. But the ending OMG seriously anyone who says this book is sooo great and amazing etc must think that being in a messed up relationship is cool! I read this book because it was recommended by my sister. I thought okay she has good taste. After I was finished, and from someone who reads quite a bit it was hard to finish this, I called her to say WHY did you do that to me. She started laughing saying someone told her to read it as a mean joke too. This book is about a deranged psycho girl who needs to grow up and realize everything isnt about her. She is not happy in her marriage and realizes her hubby is cheating and takes matters into her own hands. No, not like a mature adult by just leaving, and no, not like a bitter wife who wants to take more then half. Ohh no, she fakes her kidnapping then frames a friend that tried to help after her web of lies her for murder. But that's not the best part this IDIOT stays with her. Ohh the pathetic we really love each other BS. I will only recommend this book to someone who I don't like or who I want to play a joke on and make them waste their time.

How is the thing with the plot?

This book is about a deranged psycho girl who needs to grow up and realize everything isnt about her.

First of all it could have been a GREAT book suspense etc. But the ending OMG seriously anyone who says this book is sooo great and amazing etc must think that being in a messed up relationship is cool! I read this book because it was recommended by my sister. I thought okay she has good taste. After I was finished, and from someone who reads quite a bit it was hard to finish this, I called her to say WHY did you do that to me. She started laughing saying someone told her to read it as a mean joke too. This book is about a deranged psycho girl who needs to grow up and realize everything isnt about her. She is not happy in her marriage and realizes her hubby is cheating and takes matters into her own hands. No, not like a mature adult by just leaving, and no, not like a bitter wife who wants to take more then half. Ohh no, she fakes her kidnapping then frames a friend that tried to help after her web of lies her for murder. But that's not the best part this IDIOT stays with her. Ohh the pathetic we really love each other BS. I will only recommend this book to someone who I don't like or who I want to play a joke on and make them waste their time.

This book <hl> is about a deranged psycho girl <hl> who needs to grow up and realize everything isnt about her.

First of all it could have been a GREAT book suspense etc. But the ending OMG seriously anyone who says this book is sooo great and amazing etc must think that being in a messed up relationship is cool! I read this book because it was recommended by my sister. I thought okay she has good taste. After I was finished, and from someone who reads quite a bit it was hard to finish this, I called her to say WHY did you do that to me. She started laughing saying someone told her to read it as a mean joke too. This book <hl> is about a deranged psycho girl <hl> who needs to grow up and realize everything isnt about her. She is not happy in her marriage and realizes her hubby is cheating and takes matters into her own hands. No, not like a mature adult by just leaving, and no, not like a bitter wife who wants to take more then half. Ohh no, she fakes her kidnapping then frames a friend that tried to help after her web of lies her for murder. But that's not the best part this IDIOT stays with her. Ohh the pathetic we really love each other BS. I will only recommend this book to someone who I don't like or who I want to play a joke on and make them waste their time.

First of all it could have been a GREAT book suspense etc. But the ending OMG seriously anyone who says this book is sooo great and amazing etc must think that being in a messed up relationship is cool! I read this book because it was recommended by my sister. I thought okay she has good taste. After I was finished, and from someone who reads quite a bit it was hard to finish this, I called her to say WHY did you do that to me. She started laughing saying someone told her to read it as a mean joke too. <hl> This book is about a deranged psycho girl who needs to grow up and realize everything isnt about her. <hl> She is not happy in her marriage and realizes her hubby is cheating and takes matters into her own hands. No, not like a mature adult by just leaving, and no, not like a bitter wife who wants to take more then half. Ohh no, she fakes her kidnapping then frames a friend that tried to help after her web of lies her for murder. But that's not the best part this IDIOT stays with her. Ohh the pathetic we really love each other BS. I will only recommend this book to someone who I don't like or who I want to play a joke on and make them waste their time.

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After my wife raving about it, and with the movie coming up next month, I finally got to it

question: Does the reader satisfied with the story?, context: I might just be the last person on the planet to read The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins' 2008 post-apocalyptic YA dystopian science fiction novel. After my wife raving about it, and with the movie coming up next month, I finally got to it, and I loved it. So if I was not, in fact, the last person to start this series and you haven't checked it out yet, read on to find out why you ought to read it as well.Katniss Everdeen is a 16 year old girl in District 12, a coal-mining town in the country of Panem. She supports her family after her father died in mining accident several years before the events of the novel by illegally hunting in the nearby forests. Each year, as punishment for an uprising long ago, the Capitol randomly selects a one boy and one girl aged 12 to 18 from each of the twelve districts to participate in the Hunger Games, an arena death match where only one contestant can survive. When her 12 year old sister Prim is selected, Katniss volunteers to take her place.Collins artfully crafts an exciting story that fires on all cylinders. Action? I mentioned "post-apocalyptic arena death match," right? Romance? More than covered. Compelling protagonist? Katniss is fantastic. She's strong, tough, determined, loyal, but she still has many of the normal concerns of a teenager, and flaws that make her believable. Interesting setting? Very much so. I devoured every bit about the world and wondered about what it implied for the larger setting, eager to find out more about what this unfortunate world is like and how it came to be.I've read several other dystopian novels - 1984, Brave New World, Cloud Atlas - and The Hunger Games fits right there alongside them, despite it's YA target audience and teen protagonist. I was amazed at how grim Collins could get and still manage to keep things YA. It actually reminded me some of the works of Robert Louis Stevenson such as Treasure Island, which can be challenging and have complex characters and violence, but still be appropriate for the younger reader. We seem to be living in a golden age of YA fiction that adults can enjoy, with Collins, J.K. Rowling, Scott Westerfeld and others crossing over to adult audiences with their excellent YA novels.I listened to the audio version, read by Carolyn McCormick. McCormick does an excellent job narrating the novel. She manages to convey the tension well, and her different accents and male voices are strong.As I said, I'm probably the last person to read The Hunger Games. But if not, if someone out there reads this review and hasn't read The Hunger Games yet, do so now. It's a great book, and I can't wait to keep reading and find out what happens in the rest of the trilogy.

Does the reader satisfied with the story?

After my wife raving about it, and with the movie coming up next month, I finally got to it , and I loved it.

I might just be the last person on the planet to read The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins' 2008 post-apocalyptic YA dystopian science fiction novel. After my wife raving about it, and with the movie coming up next month, I finally got to it, and I loved it. So if I was not, in fact, the last person to start this series and you haven't checked it out yet, read on to find out why you ought to read it as well.Katniss Everdeen is a 16 year old girl in District 12, a coal-mining town in the country of Panem. She supports her family after her father died in mining accident several years before the events of the novel by illegally hunting in the nearby forests. Each year, as punishment for an uprising long ago, the Capitol randomly selects a one boy and one girl aged 12 to 18 from each of the twelve districts to participate in the Hunger Games, an arena death match where only one contestant can survive. When her 12 year old sister Prim is selected, Katniss volunteers to take her place.Collins artfully crafts an exciting story that fires on all cylinders. Action? I mentioned "post-apocalyptic arena death match," right? Romance? More than covered. Compelling protagonist? Katniss is fantastic. She's strong, tough, determined, loyal, but she still has many of the normal concerns of a teenager, and flaws that make her believable. Interesting setting? Very much so. I devoured every bit about the world and wondered about what it implied for the larger setting, eager to find out more about what this unfortunate world is like and how it came to be.I've read several other dystopian novels - 1984, Brave New World, Cloud Atlas - and The Hunger Games fits right there alongside them, despite it's YA target audience and teen protagonist. I was amazed at how grim Collins could get and still manage to keep things YA. It actually reminded me some of the works of Robert Louis Stevenson such as Treasure Island, which can be challenging and have complex characters and violence, but still be appropriate for the younger reader. We seem to be living in a golden age of YA fiction that adults can enjoy, with Collins, J.K. Rowling, Scott Westerfeld and others crossing over to adult audiences with their excellent YA novels.I listened to the audio version, read by Carolyn McCormick. McCormick does an excellent job narrating the novel. She manages to convey the tension well, and her different accents and male voices are strong.As I said, I'm probably the last person to read The Hunger Games. But if not, if someone out there reads this review and hasn't read The Hunger Games yet, do so now. It's a great book, and I can't wait to keep reading and find out what happens in the rest of the trilogy.

<hl> After my wife raving about it, and with the movie coming up next month, I finally got to it <hl> , and I loved it.

I might just be the last person on the planet to read The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins' 2008 post-apocalyptic YA dystopian science fiction novel. <hl> After my wife raving about it, and with the movie coming up next month, I finally got to it <hl>, and I loved it. So if I was not, in fact, the last person to start this series and you haven't checked it out yet, read on to find out why you ought to read it as well.Katniss Everdeen is a 16 year old girl in District 12, a coal-mining town in the country of Panem. She supports her family after her father died in mining accident several years before the events of the novel by illegally hunting in the nearby forests. Each year, as punishment for an uprising long ago, the Capitol randomly selects a one boy and one girl aged 12 to 18 from each of the twelve districts to participate in the Hunger Games, an arena death match where only one contestant can survive. When her 12 year old sister Prim is selected, Katniss volunteers to take her place.Collins artfully crafts an exciting story that fires on all cylinders. Action? I mentioned "post-apocalyptic arena death match," right? Romance? More than covered. Compelling protagonist? Katniss is fantastic. She's strong, tough, determined, loyal, but she still has many of the normal concerns of a teenager, and flaws that make her believable. Interesting setting? Very much so. I devoured every bit about the world and wondered about what it implied for the larger setting, eager to find out more about what this unfortunate world is like and how it came to be.I've read several other dystopian novels - 1984, Brave New World, Cloud Atlas - and The Hunger Games fits right there alongside them, despite it's YA target audience and teen protagonist. I was amazed at how grim Collins could get and still manage to keep things YA. It actually reminded me some of the works of Robert Louis Stevenson such as Treasure Island, which can be challenging and have complex characters and violence, but still be appropriate for the younger reader. We seem to be living in a golden age of YA fiction that adults can enjoy, with Collins, J.K. Rowling, Scott Westerfeld and others crossing over to adult audiences with their excellent YA novels.I listened to the audio version, read by Carolyn McCormick. McCormick does an excellent job narrating the novel. She manages to convey the tension well, and her different accents and male voices are strong.As I said, I'm probably the last person to read The Hunger Games. But if not, if someone out there reads this review and hasn't read The Hunger Games yet, do so now. It's a great book, and I can't wait to keep reading and find out what happens in the rest of the trilogy.

I might just be the last person on the planet to read The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins' 2008 post-apocalyptic YA dystopian science fiction novel. <hl> After my wife raving about it, and with the movie coming up next month, I finally got to it , and I loved it. <hl> So if I was not, in fact, the last person to start this series and you haven't checked it out yet, read on to find out why you ought to read it as well. Katniss Everdeen is a 16 year old girl in District 12, a coal-mining town in the country of Panem. She supports her family after her father died in mining accident several years before the events of the novel by illegally hunting in the nearby forests. Each year, as punishment for an uprising long ago, the Capitol randomly selects a one boy and one girl aged 12 to 18 from each of the twelve districts to participate in the Hunger Games, an arena death match where only one contestant can survive. When her 12 year old sister Prim is selected, Katniss volunteers to take her place. Collins artfully crafts an exciting story that fires on all cylinders. Action? I mentioned "post-apocalyptic arena death match," right? Romance? More than covered. Compelling protagonist? Katniss is fantastic. She's strong, tough, determined, loyal, but she still has many of the normal concerns of a teenager, and flaws that make her believable. Interesting setting? Very much so. I devoured every bit about the world and wondered about what it implied for the larger setting, eager to find out more about what this unfortunate world is like and how it came to be. I've read several other dystopian novels - 1984, Brave New World, Cloud Atlas - and The Hunger Games fits right there alongside them, despite it's YA target audience and teen protagonist. I was amazed at how grim Collins could get and still manage to keep things YA. It actually reminded me some of the works of Robert Louis Stevenson such as Treasure Island, which can be challenging and have complex characters and violence, but still be appropriate for the younger reader. We seem to be living in a golden age of YA fiction that adults can enjoy, with Collins, J.K. Rowling, Scott Westerfeld and others crossing over to adult audiences with their excellent YA novels. I listened to the audio version, read by Carolyn McCormick. McCormick does an excellent job narrating the novel. She manages to convey the tension well, and her different accents and male voices are strong. As I said, I'm probably the last person to read The Hunger Games. But if not, if someone out there reads this review and hasn't read The Hunger Games yet, do so now. It's a great book, and I can't wait to keep reading and find out what happens in the rest of the trilogy.

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Each having their own unique story

question: How rewarding is the story?, context: I have read many books, but none were more inspiring then Making Faces. It was so beautifully written. I fell in love with all the characters. Each having their own unique story. They have touched me and I know they will stay with me forever. There were many wonderful messages throughout this book. Such as, courage, sacrifice, acceptance and redemption to name a few. Faith and believing when you have no proof. Learning that there are lessons in loss and the powers love. That there are silver linings!!! Sometimes blessings come from tragedies. Life is not easy and we make what we can out of it. To never experience pain, you can not appreciate happiness.Never judge a book by its cover. A face or body does not define the person or their heart! True love does not see a face. It feels the soul. True love doesn't fade with time...My favorite quote in the book:"Love is not love which alters when alterations finds, or bend with the remover to remove: oh no, it is an ever-fixed mark, that looks on tempest and is never shaken." - Shakespeare.God creates us all in the form we were meant to be.The book isn't just comprised of just heavy messages it was fun and playful too. I found myself laughing out loud. There are many sweet scenes as well. It had broken my heart than mended it. By the end, I had tears streaming down my face. I'm glad I was able to experience it. I adore this book and recommend to all ages. If you have a daughter or niece ..have them read this book!

How rewarding is the story?

Each having their own unique story .

I have read many books, but none were more inspiring then Making Faces. It was so beautifully written. I fell in love with all the characters. Each having their own unique story. They have touched me and I know they will stay with me forever. There were many wonderful messages throughout this book. Such as, courage, sacrifice, acceptance and redemption to name a few. Faith and believing when you have no proof. Learning that there are lessons in loss and the powers love. That there are silver linings!!! Sometimes blessings come from tragedies. Life is not easy and we make what we can out of it. To never experience pain, you can not appreciate happiness.Never judge a book by its cover. A face or body does not define the person or their heart! True love does not see a face. It feels the soul. True love doesn't fade with time...My favorite quote in the book:"Love is not love which alters when alterations finds, or bend with the remover to remove: oh no, it is an ever-fixed mark, that looks on tempest and is never shaken." - Shakespeare.God creates us all in the form we were meant to be.The book isn't just comprised of just heavy messages it was fun and playful too. I found myself laughing out loud. There are many sweet scenes as well. It had broken my heart than mended it. By the end, I had tears streaming down my face. I'm glad I was able to experience it. I adore this book and recommend to all ages. If you have a daughter or niece ..have them read this book!

<hl> Each having their own unique story <hl> .

I have read many books, but none were more inspiring then Making Faces. It was so beautifully written. I fell in love with all the characters. <hl> Each having their own unique story <hl>. They have touched me and I know they will stay with me forever. There were many wonderful messages throughout this book. Such as, courage, sacrifice, acceptance and redemption to name a few. Faith and believing when you have no proof. Learning that there are lessons in loss and the powers love. That there are silver linings!!! Sometimes blessings come from tragedies. Life is not easy and we make what we can out of it. To never experience pain, you can not appreciate happiness.Never judge a book by its cover. A face or body does not define the person or their heart! True love does not see a face. It feels the soul. True love doesn't fade with time...My favorite quote in the book:"Love is not love which alters when alterations finds, or bend with the remover to remove: oh no, it is an ever-fixed mark, that looks on tempest and is never shaken." - Shakespeare.God creates us all in the form we were meant to be.The book isn't just comprised of just heavy messages it was fun and playful too. I found myself laughing out loud. There are many sweet scenes as well. It had broken my heart than mended it. By the end, I had tears streaming down my face. I'm glad I was able to experience it. I adore this book and recommend to all ages. If you have a daughter or niece ..have them read this book!

I have read many books, but none were more inspiring then Making Faces. It was so beautifully written. I fell in love with all the characters. <hl> Each having their own unique story . <hl> They have touched me and I know they will stay with me forever. There were many wonderful messages throughout this book. Such as, courage, sacrifice, acceptance and redemption to name a few. Faith and believing when you have no proof. Learning that there are lessons in loss and the powers love. That there are silver linings!!! Sometimes blessings come from tragedies. Life is not easy and we make what we can out of it. To never experience pain, you can not appreciate happiness. Never judge a book by its cover. A face or body does not define the person or their heart! True love does not see a face. It feels the soul. True love doesn't fade with time... My favorite quote in the book:"Love is not love which alters when alterations finds, or bend with the remover to remove: oh no, it is an ever-fixed mark, that looks on tempest and is never shaken." - Shakespeare. God creates us all in the form we were meant to be. The book isn't just comprised of just heavy messages it was fun and playful too. I found myself laughing out loud. There are many sweet scenes as well. It had broken my heart than mended it. By the end, I had tears streaming down my face. I'm glad I was able to experience it. I adore this book and recommend to all ages. If you have a daughter or niece ..have them read this book!

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turbulent recent history of Afghanistan

question: What kind of adventure do they have?, context: The story of "The Kite Runner" opens in the Kabul of the 1970s. The main character, and the narrator, is Amir, the teenage son of Baba, a prosperous businessman. The film's title derives from the fact that Amir likes kite fighting, a popular sport in Afghanistan, and the central incident in the novel occurs during a kite fighting tournament. Amir has cut an opponent's line and his friend Hassan, his "kite runner", is racing to fetch the downed kite when he is set upon and sexually assaulted by a gang of bullies, who despise him because he is a member of the minority Shia Muslim Hazara ethnic group. (Amir, like the bullies, is from the majority Sunnite Pashtun group). Unknown to Hassan Amir, who was running closely behind him, witnesses the assault, but fails either to intervene or to summon help.This incident puts an end to the friendship between the boys. Amir, ashamed of his behaviour, wants to get rid of Hassan from his life, and falsely accuses him of theft. (Hassan is the son of Baba's servant Ali). Hassan, not wanting to expose his friend, falsely confesses; Baba is ready to forgive him, but Ali leaves the family's service, taking Hassan with him. When the Soviets invade Afghanistan in 1978, Amir and Baba are forced to leave the country and make a new life for themselves in California, where Amir becomes a writer. Many years later, after Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban, Amir has an opportunity to atone for his treatment of Hassan, but this involves him making a dangerous journey back to his homeland.Khaled Hosseini offers us a window onto a culture which, for most of us in the West, is an exotic one, as well as a commentary on the turbulent recent history of Afghanistan. He clearly has little time for either the secular totalitarianism of the Communists or the religious totalitarianism of the Taliban; there are graphic scenes depicting the brutality of both regimes. Kites were banned by the Taliban, and the book's central image of the soaring kite may be symbolic of hopes for a return of the happier times which Afghanistan enjoyed before the overthrow of the monarchy in 1973.Yet, perhaps more importantly, Hosseini also deals with some universal human themes, most notably friendship and father-son relationships. Hassan is Amir's devoted companion, but Amir finds it difficult to regard him as his "friend", even though Hassan has no reluctance in using this word about Amir. The two boys are divided by ethnicity, by religion and, most importantly, by social class, which makes it difficult for Amir to accept Hassan as an equal. Amir tries to persuade himself that he failed to come to Hassan's assistance because he was too afraid to do so, but his motives were more complex than simple cowardice; part of the reason is that he despises Hassan as an inferior and regards his devotion as no more than a servant's duty towards his master.The other important relationship in the book is that between Amir and Baba. (Amir's wife Soraya is a relatively minor character; this is a book where relationships between men are given greater weight than those between men and women). Amir, whose mother died giving birth to him, is haunted by the idea that he is a disappointment to his father, an idea which has some basis in truth. The two men are very different. Baba has little time for books and culture; his main interests, apart from his business, are hunting and sport, which do not interest the studious, bookish Amir. He looks down on his son's ambition to become a writer, which he regards as an unmanly way to earn a living. (He would have been happier had Amir used his academic gifts to study law or medicine). Amir's love of kite-fighting is in part due to the fact that it is the one physical sport at which he can excel and therefore a way for him to win favour in Baba's eyes. Much of Amir's life, in fact- even after Baba's death- can be interpreted as an attempt to gain his father's approval. It is only later in life that Amir learns something which causes him to reappraise his relationships with both Baba and Hassan.Although Amir and Baba are complex figures, some of the other characters are drawn in over-simplified terms. Hassan is perhaps too good to be true, and Assef, the leader of the bullies who assaulted Hassan who later appears as senior Taliban official, is certainly too bad to be true. Not content with making his main villain a bully, a bigot and a sadist, Hosseini also makes him a paedophile and a Nazi. The plot, particularly in the second half of the book, is excessively reliant upon coincidence (although Hosseini is far from being the only writer to be guilty of this) and the scenes set in California lack the power and local colour of those set in Afghanistan.The book's faults, however, are outweighed by its virtues. Hosseini gives a wonderfully vivid picture of life in pre-Soviet Afghanistan and draws a powerful psychological portrait of his central character, a man dominated by the shadow of his father and by the need to make amends for his act of betrayal. In this respect it reminded me of Ian McEwan's "Atonement", another novel from the early part of the last decade which deals with the theme of a person who, as an adult, attempts to atone for a youthful misdeed which has had serious consequences. Of the two books, I would perhaps rate "Atonement" slightly higher, but then that is a work by a very experienced novelist. "The Kite Runner", by comparison, is a first novel, but it is a very good oen and was amde into an equally good film by Marc Forster.

What kind of adventure do they have?

Khaled Hosseini offers us a window onto a culture which, for most of us in the West, is an exotic one, as well as a commentary on the turbulent recent history of Afghanistan .

The story of "The Kite Runner" opens in the Kabul of the 1970s. The main character, and the narrator, is Amir, the teenage son of Baba, a prosperous businessman. The film's title derives from the fact that Amir likes kite fighting, a popular sport in Afghanistan, and the central incident in the novel occurs during a kite fighting tournament. Amir has cut an opponent's line and his friend Hassan, his "kite runner", is racing to fetch the downed kite when he is set upon and sexually assaulted by a gang of bullies, who despise him because he is a member of the minority Shia Muslim Hazara ethnic group. (Amir, like the bullies, is from the majority Sunnite Pashtun group). Unknown to Hassan Amir, who was running closely behind him, witnesses the assault, but fails either to intervene or to summon help.This incident puts an end to the friendship between the boys. Amir, ashamed of his behaviour, wants to get rid of Hassan from his life, and falsely accuses him of theft. (Hassan is the son of Baba's servant Ali). Hassan, not wanting to expose his friend, falsely confesses; Baba is ready to forgive him, but Ali leaves the family's service, taking Hassan with him. When the Soviets invade Afghanistan in 1978, Amir and Baba are forced to leave the country and make a new life for themselves in California, where Amir becomes a writer. Many years later, after Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban, Amir has an opportunity to atone for his treatment of Hassan, but this involves him making a dangerous journey back to his homeland.Khaled Hosseini offers us a window onto a culture which, for most of us in the West, is an exotic one, as well as a commentary on the turbulent recent history of Afghanistan. He clearly has little time for either the secular totalitarianism of the Communists or the religious totalitarianism of the Taliban; there are graphic scenes depicting the brutality of both regimes. Kites were banned by the Taliban, and the book's central image of the soaring kite may be symbolic of hopes for a return of the happier times which Afghanistan enjoyed before the overthrow of the monarchy in 1973.Yet, perhaps more importantly, Hosseini also deals with some universal human themes, most notably friendship and father-son relationships. Hassan is Amir's devoted companion, but Amir finds it difficult to regard him as his "friend", even though Hassan has no reluctance in using this word about Amir. The two boys are divided by ethnicity, by religion and, most importantly, by social class, which makes it difficult for Amir to accept Hassan as an equal. Amir tries to persuade himself that he failed to come to Hassan's assistance because he was too afraid to do so, but his motives were more complex than simple cowardice; part of the reason is that he despises Hassan as an inferior and regards his devotion as no more than a servant's duty towards his master.The other important relationship in the book is that between Amir and Baba. (Amir's wife Soraya is a relatively minor character; this is a book where relationships between men are given greater weight than those between men and women). Amir, whose mother died giving birth to him, is haunted by the idea that he is a disappointment to his father, an idea which has some basis in truth. The two men are very different. Baba has little time for books and culture; his main interests, apart from his business, are hunting and sport, which do not interest the studious, bookish Amir. He looks down on his son's ambition to become a writer, which he regards as an unmanly way to earn a living. (He would have been happier had Amir used his academic gifts to study law or medicine). Amir's love of kite-fighting is in part due to the fact that it is the one physical sport at which he can excel and therefore a way for him to win favour in Baba's eyes. Much of Amir's life, in fact- even after Baba's death- can be interpreted as an attempt to gain his father's approval. It is only later in life that Amir learns something which causes him to reappraise his relationships with both Baba and Hassan.Although Amir and Baba are complex figures, some of the other characters are drawn in over-simplified terms. Hassan is perhaps too good to be true, and Assef, the leader of the bullies who assaulted Hassan who later appears as senior Taliban official, is certainly too bad to be true. Not content with making his main villain a bully, a bigot and a sadist, Hosseini also makes him a paedophile and a Nazi. The plot, particularly in the second half of the book, is excessively reliant upon coincidence (although Hosseini is far from being the only writer to be guilty of this) and the scenes set in California lack the power and local colour of those set in Afghanistan.The book's faults, however, are outweighed by its virtues. Hosseini gives a wonderfully vivid picture of life in pre-Soviet Afghanistan and draws a powerful psychological portrait of his central character, a man dominated by the shadow of his father and by the need to make amends for his act of betrayal. In this respect it reminded me of Ian McEwan's "Atonement", another novel from the early part of the last decade which deals with the theme of a person who, as an adult, attempts to atone for a youthful misdeed which has had serious consequences. Of the two books, I would perhaps rate "Atonement" slightly higher, but then that is a work by a very experienced novelist. "The Kite Runner", by comparison, is a first novel, but it is a very good oen and was amde into an equally good film by Marc Forster.

Khaled Hosseini offers us a window onto a culture which, for most of us in the West, is an exotic one, as well as a commentary on the <hl> turbulent recent history of Afghanistan <hl> .

The story of "The Kite Runner" opens in the Kabul of the 1970s. The main character, and the narrator, is Amir, the teenage son of Baba, a prosperous businessman. The film's title derives from the fact that Amir likes kite fighting, a popular sport in Afghanistan, and the central incident in the novel occurs during a kite fighting tournament. Amir has cut an opponent's line and his friend Hassan, his "kite runner", is racing to fetch the downed kite when he is set upon and sexually assaulted by a gang of bullies, who despise him because he is a member of the minority Shia Muslim Hazara ethnic group. (Amir, like the bullies, is from the majority Sunnite Pashtun group). Unknown to Hassan Amir, who was running closely behind him, witnesses the assault, but fails either to intervene or to summon help.This incident puts an end to the friendship between the boys. Amir, ashamed of his behaviour, wants to get rid of Hassan from his life, and falsely accuses him of theft. (Hassan is the son of Baba's servant Ali). Hassan, not wanting to expose his friend, falsely confesses; Baba is ready to forgive him, but Ali leaves the family's service, taking Hassan with him. When the Soviets invade Afghanistan in 1978, Amir and Baba are forced to leave the country and make a new life for themselves in California, where Amir becomes a writer. Many years later, after Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban, Amir has an opportunity to atone for his treatment of Hassan, but this involves him making a dangerous journey back to his homeland.Khaled Hosseini offers us a window onto a culture which, for most of us in the West, is an exotic one, as well as a commentary on the <hl> turbulent recent history of Afghanistan <hl>. He clearly has little time for either the secular totalitarianism of the Communists or the religious totalitarianism of the Taliban; there are graphic scenes depicting the brutality of both regimes. Kites were banned by the Taliban, and the book's central image of the soaring kite may be symbolic of hopes for a return of the happier times which Afghanistan enjoyed before the overthrow of the monarchy in 1973.Yet, perhaps more importantly, Hosseini also deals with some universal human themes, most notably friendship and father-son relationships. Hassan is Amir's devoted companion, but Amir finds it difficult to regard him as his "friend", even though Hassan has no reluctance in using this word about Amir. The two boys are divided by ethnicity, by religion and, most importantly, by social class, which makes it difficult for Amir to accept Hassan as an equal. Amir tries to persuade himself that he failed to come to Hassan's assistance because he was too afraid to do so, but his motives were more complex than simple cowardice; part of the reason is that he despises Hassan as an inferior and regards his devotion as no more than a servant's duty towards his master.The other important relationship in the book is that between Amir and Baba. (Amir's wife Soraya is a relatively minor character; this is a book where relationships between men are given greater weight than those between men and women). Amir, whose mother died giving birth to him, is haunted by the idea that he is a disappointment to his father, an idea which has some basis in truth. The two men are very different. Baba has little time for books and culture; his main interests, apart from his business, are hunting and sport, which do not interest the studious, bookish Amir. He looks down on his son's ambition to become a writer, which he regards as an unmanly way to earn a living. (He would have been happier had Amir used his academic gifts to study law or medicine). Amir's love of kite-fighting is in part due to the fact that it is the one physical sport at which he can excel and therefore a way for him to win favour in Baba's eyes. Much of Amir's life, in fact- even after Baba's death- can be interpreted as an attempt to gain his father's approval. It is only later in life that Amir learns something which causes him to reappraise his relationships with both Baba and Hassan.Although Amir and Baba are complex figures, some of the other characters are drawn in over-simplified terms. Hassan is perhaps too good to be true, and Assef, the leader of the bullies who assaulted Hassan who later appears as senior Taliban official, is certainly too bad to be true. Not content with making his main villain a bully, a bigot and a sadist, Hosseini also makes him a paedophile and a Nazi. The plot, particularly in the second half of the book, is excessively reliant upon coincidence (although Hosseini is far from being the only writer to be guilty of this) and the scenes set in California lack the power and local colour of those set in Afghanistan.The book's faults, however, are outweighed by its virtues. Hosseini gives a wonderfully vivid picture of life in pre-Soviet Afghanistan and draws a powerful psychological portrait of his central character, a man dominated by the shadow of his father and by the need to make amends for his act of betrayal. In this respect it reminded me of Ian McEwan's "Atonement", another novel from the early part of the last decade which deals with the theme of a person who, as an adult, attempts to atone for a youthful misdeed which has had serious consequences. Of the two books, I would perhaps rate "Atonement" slightly higher, but then that is a work by a very experienced novelist. "The Kite Runner", by comparison, is a first novel, but it is a very good oen and was amde into an equally good film by Marc Forster.

The story of "The Kite Runner" opens in the Kabul of the 1970s. The main character, and the narrator, is Amir, the teenage son of Baba, a prosperous businessman. The film's title derives from the fact that Amir likes kite fighting, a popular sport in Afghanistan, and the central incident in the novel occurs during a kite fighting tournament. Amir has cut an opponent's line and his friend Hassan, his "kite runner", is racing to fetch the downed kite when he is set upon and sexually assaulted by a gang of bullies, who despise him because he is a member of the minority Shia Muslim Hazara ethnic group. (Amir, like the bullies, is from the majority Sunnite Pashtun group). Unknown to Hassan Amir, who was running closely behind him, witnesses the assault, but fails either to intervene or to summon help. This incident puts an end to the friendship between the boys. Amir, ashamed of his behaviour, wants to get rid of Hassan from his life, and falsely accuses him of theft. (Hassan is the son of Baba's servant Ali). Hassan, not wanting to expose his friend, falsely confesses; Baba is ready to forgive him, but Ali leaves the family's service, taking Hassan with him. When the Soviets invade Afghanistan in 1978, Amir and Baba are forced to leave the country and make a new life for themselves in California, where Amir becomes a writer. Many years later, after Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban, Amir has an opportunity to atone for his treatment of Hassan, but this involves him making a dangerous journey back to his homeland. <hl> Khaled Hosseini offers us a window onto a culture which, for most of us in the West, is an exotic one, as well as a commentary on the turbulent recent history of Afghanistan . <hl> He clearly has little time for either the secular totalitarianism of the Communists or the religious totalitarianism of the Taliban; there are graphic scenes depicting the brutality of both regimes. Kites were banned by the Taliban, and the book's central image of the soaring kite may be symbolic of hopes for a return of the happier times which Afghanistan enjoyed before the overthrow of the monarchy in 1973.Yet, perhaps more importantly, Hosseini also deals with some universal human themes, most notably friendship and father-son relationships. Hassan is Amir's devoted companion, but Amir finds it difficult to regard him as his "friend", even though Hassan has no reluctance in using this word about Amir. The two boys are divided by ethnicity, by religion and, most importantly, by social class, which makes it difficult for Amir to accept Hassan as an equal. Amir tries to persuade himself that he failed to come to Hassan's assistance because he was too afraid to do so, but his motives were more complex than simple cowardice; part of the reason is that he despises Hassan as an inferior and regards his devotion as no more than a servant's duty towards his master. The other important relationship in the book is that between Amir and Baba. (Amir's wife Soraya is a relatively minor character; this is a book where relationships between men are given greater weight than those between men and women). Amir, whose mother died giving birth to him, is haunted by the idea that he is a disappointment to his father, an idea which has some basis in truth. The two men are very different. Baba has little time for books and culture; his main interests, apart from his business, are hunting and sport, which do not interest the studious, bookish Amir. He looks down on his son's ambition to become a writer, which he regards as an unmanly way to earn a living. (He would have been happier had Amir used his academic gifts to study law or medicine). Amir's love of kite-fighting is in part due to the fact that it is the one physical sport at which he can excel and therefore a way for him to win favour in Baba's eyes. Much of Amir's life, in fact- even after Baba's death- can be interpreted as an attempt to gain his father's approval. It is only later in life that Amir learns something which causes him to reappraise his relationships with both Baba and Hassan. Although Amir and Baba are complex figures, some of the other characters are drawn in over-simplified terms. Hassan is perhaps too good to be true, and Assef, the leader of the bullies who assaulted Hassan who later appears as senior Taliban official, is certainly too bad to be true. Not content with making his main villain a bully, a bigot and a sadist, Hosseini also makes him a paedophile and a Nazi. The plot, particularly in the second half of the book, is excessively reliant upon coincidence (although Hosseini is far from being the only writer to be guilty of this) and the scenes set in California lack the power and local colour of those set in Afghanistan. The book's faults, however, are outweighed by its virtues. Hosseini gives a wonderfully vivid picture of life in pre-Soviet Afghanistan and draws a powerful psychological portrait of his central character, a man dominated by the shadow of his father and by the need to make amends for his act of betrayal. In this respect it reminded me of Ian McEwan's "Atonement", another novel from the early part of the last decade which deals with the theme of a person who, as an adult, attempts to atone for a youthful misdeed which has had serious consequences. Of the two books, I would perhaps rate "Atonement" slightly higher, but then that is a work by a very experienced novelist. "The Kite Runner", by comparison, is a first novel, but it is a very good oen and was amde into an equally good film by Marc Forster.

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It was captivating and strong and I had to keep reading. Forget anything you might think you know about how this book will play out. I wish I could be my prior-spoiler-gal but now with this book. This book you need to feel the happy moments, the heartbreaking moments, the shocking moments, the angry moments, the intense moments, all of the moments. The plot was flawless, it was well thought out, captivating, and intense

question: What is the development and depth of the story?, context: Breathless, countless, doubtless, effortless, fearless, flawless, helpless, selfless.hopeless. I was hopeless in not falling in love with this book. It was useless, and it will be timeless. 649 words found. Six hundred and forty-nine words. All ending with -less. From those I can pick a handfuls of words to describe this book, but this book with its flaws was flawless. I wish I could comment on each word, each dialogue, each sentence, each paragraph, each chapter, but then I would just be writing it. All I can do, that being written or spoken is-to recommend it. I will never not recommend this book, because it was just beautiful.When I rated this book I clicked on 5 stars, which reads, "It was amazing." But it wasn't. It was beyond amazing.The PlotThis book entranced me from the first page. It was captivating and strong and I had to keep reading. Forget anything you might think you know about how this book will play out. I wish I could be my prior-spoiler-gal but now with this book. This book you need to feel the happy moments, the heartbreaking moments, the shocking moments, the angry moments, the intense moments, all of the moments. The plot was flawless, it was well thought out, captivating, and intense.The CharactersLinden Sky is someone I could connect with. Not on the later parts of her life, because well that didn't happen to me. But on her attitude and her bluntness, and her way of thinking. There were times in which I was angry with her, but then I put myself in her shoes and well, I agree. Most of all, I thought she really matured, she changed and I'm proud of her. She is a beautiful person inside and outside. There are rare times in where I fully and wholly like the MC, but this time I thought she was butterflying badass.Dean Holder is someone I could forever want a forever with. He was a very complex, and entrancing character. He was the whole package. Good and bad boy. Passionate as sin, and sweet as candy. And he loved life like no other. Every time he spoke, it was as if the world stopped and just listened to the beautiful words that escape his lips. The way he view life, and the way he thought was amazing. The way he loved and lived is something we all want."I can already tell he isn't the kind of guy a girl gets a simple crush on. He's the kind of guy you fall hard for, and the thought of that terrifies me."Six and Breckin are people who without them in this story it would have been the same. They were awesome. Simple as that.Karen is someone who I could take a walk with. And talk about how wonderful she is. She truly is and I appreciate her.The RomanceThe romance started out intense, and I kept looking for the downfall. What did happen I didn't expect and all I can say is that it was the perfect romance for this perfect book. Mostly I loved who effortlessly their romance was, and easy-flowing it was."Its real, Six. You cant get mad at a real ending. Some of them are ugly. Its the fake happily ever afters that should piss you off."The Things I LikedThe pinky holdingsThe "I live you"Six's texts and lettersHolder's ego-deflating textsHow long it took her to make her last decisionThe Things I HatedHow long it took her to make her last decisionAdditional NotesI bookmarked so many pages it was almost highlighted everywhere. I want to post so many quotes, but that would be unfair to you, as a reader.Blogger and Reviewers, you all were good! Holding out all of your spoilers, man first time that ever happens. Thank you.I'm so glad this was the first book I read this year.P.S. Beautiful CoverColleen, you did it again. Third book you made me fall in love.

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It was captivating and strong and I had to keep reading. Forget anything you might think you know about how this book will play out. I wish I could be my prior-spoiler-gal but now with this book. This book you need to feel the happy moments, the heartbreaking moments, the shocking moments, the angry moments, the intense moments, all of the moments. The plot was flawless, it was well thought out, captivating, and intense .The

Breathless, countless, doubtless, effortless, fearless, flawless, helpless, selfless.hopeless. I was hopeless in not falling in love with this book. It was useless, and it will be timeless. 649 words found. Six hundred and forty-nine words. All ending with -less. From those I can pick a handfuls of words to describe this book, but this book with its flaws was flawless. I wish I could comment on each word, each dialogue, each sentence, each paragraph, each chapter, but then I would just be writing it. All I can do, that being written or spoken is-to recommend it. I will never not recommend this book, because it was just beautiful.When I rated this book I clicked on 5 stars, which reads, "It was amazing." But it wasn't. It was beyond amazing.The PlotThis book entranced me from the first page. It was captivating and strong and I had to keep reading. Forget anything you might think you know about how this book will play out. I wish I could be my prior-spoiler-gal but now with this book. This book you need to feel the happy moments, the heartbreaking moments, the shocking moments, the angry moments, the intense moments, all of the moments. The plot was flawless, it was well thought out, captivating, and intense.The CharactersLinden Sky is someone I could connect with. Not on the later parts of her life, because well that didn't happen to me. But on her attitude and her bluntness, and her way of thinking. There were times in which I was angry with her, but then I put myself in her shoes and well, I agree. Most of all, I thought she really matured, she changed and I'm proud of her. She is a beautiful person inside and outside. There are rare times in where I fully and wholly like the MC, but this time I thought she was butterflying badass.Dean Holder is someone I could forever want a forever with. He was a very complex, and entrancing character. He was the whole package. Good and bad boy. Passionate as sin, and sweet as candy. And he loved life like no other. Every time he spoke, it was as if the world stopped and just listened to the beautiful words that escape his lips. The way he view life, and the way he thought was amazing. The way he loved and lived is something we all want."I can already tell he isn't the kind of guy a girl gets a simple crush on. He's the kind of guy you fall hard for, and the thought of that terrifies me."Six and Breckin are people who without them in this story it would have been the same. They were awesome. Simple as that.Karen is someone who I could take a walk with. And talk about how wonderful she is. She truly is and I appreciate her.The RomanceThe romance started out intense, and I kept looking for the downfall. What did happen I didn't expect and all I can say is that it was the perfect romance for this perfect book. Mostly I loved who effortlessly their romance was, and easy-flowing it was."Its real, Six. You cant get mad at a real ending. Some of them are ugly. Its the fake happily ever afters that should piss you off."The Things I LikedThe pinky holdingsThe "I live you"Six's texts and lettersHolder's ego-deflating textsHow long it took her to make her last decisionThe Things I HatedHow long it took her to make her last decisionAdditional NotesI bookmarked so many pages it was almost highlighted everywhere. I want to post so many quotes, but that would be unfair to you, as a reader.Blogger and Reviewers, you all were good! Holding out all of your spoilers, man first time that ever happens. Thank you.I'm so glad this was the first book I read this year.P.S. Beautiful CoverColleen, you did it again. Third book you made me fall in love.

<hl> It was captivating and strong and I had to keep reading. Forget anything you might think you know about how this book will play out. I wish I could be my prior-spoiler-gal but now with this book. This book you need to feel the happy moments, the heartbreaking moments, the shocking moments, the angry moments, the intense moments, all of the moments. The plot was flawless, it was well thought out, captivating, and intense <hl> .The

Breathless, countless, doubtless, effortless, fearless, flawless, helpless, selfless.hopeless. I was hopeless in not falling in love with this book. It was useless, and it will be timeless. 649 words found. Six hundred and forty-nine words. All ending with -less. From those I can pick a handfuls of words to describe this book, but this book with its flaws was flawless. I wish I could comment on each word, each dialogue, each sentence, each paragraph, each chapter, but then I would just be writing it. All I can do, that being written or spoken is-to recommend it. I will never not recommend this book, because it was just beautiful.When I rated this book I clicked on 5 stars, which reads, "It was amazing." But it wasn't. It was beyond amazing.The PlotThis book entranced me from the first page. <hl> It was captivating and strong and I had to keep reading. Forget anything you might think you know about how this book will play out. I wish I could be my prior-spoiler-gal but now with this book. This book you need to feel the happy moments, the heartbreaking moments, the shocking moments, the angry moments, the intense moments, all of the moments. The plot was flawless, it was well thought out, captivating, and intense <hl>.The CharactersLinden Sky is someone I could connect with. Not on the later parts of her life, because well that didn't happen to me. But on her attitude and her bluntness, and her way of thinking. There were times in which I was angry with her, but then I put myself in her shoes and well, I agree. Most of all, I thought she really matured, she changed and I'm proud of her. She is a beautiful person inside and outside. There are rare times in where I fully and wholly like the MC, but this time I thought she was butterflying badass.Dean Holder is someone I could forever want a forever with. He was a very complex, and entrancing character. He was the whole package. Good and bad boy. Passionate as sin, and sweet as candy. And he loved life like no other. Every time he spoke, it was as if the world stopped and just listened to the beautiful words that escape his lips. The way he view life, and the way he thought was amazing. The way he loved and lived is something we all want."I can already tell he isn't the kind of guy a girl gets a simple crush on. He's the kind of guy you fall hard for, and the thought of that terrifies me."Six and Breckin are people who without them in this story it would have been the same. They were awesome. Simple as that.Karen is someone who I could take a walk with. And talk about how wonderful she is. She truly is and I appreciate her.The RomanceThe romance started out intense, and I kept looking for the downfall. What did happen I didn't expect and all I can say is that it was the perfect romance for this perfect book. Mostly I loved who effortlessly their romance was, and easy-flowing it was."Its real, Six. You cant get mad at a real ending. Some of them are ugly. Its the fake happily ever afters that should piss you off."The Things I LikedThe pinky holdingsThe "I live you"Six's texts and lettersHolder's ego-deflating textsHow long it took her to make her last decisionThe Things I HatedHow long it took her to make her last decisionAdditional NotesI bookmarked so many pages it was almost highlighted everywhere. I want to post so many quotes, but that would be unfair to you, as a reader.Blogger and Reviewers, you all were good! Holding out all of your spoilers, man first time that ever happens. Thank you.I'm so glad this was the first book I read this year.P.S. Beautiful CoverColleen, you did it again. Third book you made me fall in love.

Breathless, countless, doubtless, effortless, fearless, flawless, helpless, selfless.hopeless. I was hopeless in not falling in love with this book. It was useless, and it will be timeless. 649 words found. Six hundred and forty-nine words. All ending with -less. From those I can pick a handfuls of words to describe this book, but this book with its flaws was flawless. I wish I could comment on each word, each dialogue, each sentence, each paragraph, each chapter, but then I would just be writing it. All I can do, that being written or spoken is-to recommend it. I will never not recommend this book, because it was just beautiful. When I rated this book I clicked on 5 stars, which reads, "It was amazing." But it wasn't. It was beyond amazing. The PlotThis book entranced me from the first page. <hl> It was captivating and strong and I had to keep reading. Forget anything you might think you know about how this book will play out. I wish I could be my prior-spoiler-gal but now with this book. This book you need to feel the happy moments, the heartbreaking moments, the shocking moments, the angry moments, the intense moments, all of the moments. The plot was flawless, it was well thought out, captivating, and intense .The <hl> CharactersLinden Sky is someone I could connect with. Not on the later parts of her life, because well that didn't happen to me. But on her attitude and her bluntness, and her way of thinking. There were times in which I was angry with her, but then I put myself in her shoes and well, I agree. Most of all, I thought she really matured, she changed and I'm proud of her. She is a beautiful person inside and outside. There are rare times in where I fully and wholly like the MC, but this time I thought she was butterflying badass. Dean Holder is someone I could forever want a forever with. He was a very complex, and entrancing character. He was the whole package. Good and bad boy. Passionate as sin, and sweet as candy. And he loved life like no other. Every time he spoke, it was as if the world stopped and just listened to the beautiful words that escape his lips. The way he view life, and the way he thought was amazing. The way he loved and lived is something we all want. "I can already tell he isn't the kind of guy a girl gets a simple crush on. He's the kind of guy you fall hard for, and the thought of that terrifies me. "Six and Breckin are people who without them in this story it would have been the same. They were awesome. Simple as that. Karen is someone who I could take a walk with. And talk about how wonderful she is. She truly is and I appreciate her. The RomanceThe romance started out intense, and I kept looking for the downfall. What did happen I didn't expect and all I can say is that it was the perfect romance for this perfect book. Mostly I loved who effortlessly their romance was, and easy-flowing it was. "Its real, Six. You cant get mad at a real ending. Some of them are ugly. Its the fake happily ever afters that should piss you off. "The Things I LikedThe pinky holdingsThe "I live you"Six's texts and lettersHolder's ego-deflating textsHow long it took her to make her last decisionThe Things I HatedHow long it took her to make her last decisionAdditional NotesI bookmarked so many pages it was almost highlighted everywhere. I want to post so many quotes, but that would be unfair to you, as a reader. Blogger and Reviewers, you all were good! Holding out all of your spoilers, man first time that ever happens. Thank you. I'm so glad this was the first book I read this year. P.S. Beautiful CoverColleen, you did it again. Third book you made me fall in love.

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Cade MacKenzie is a marked man. After his cover was blown while working to take down the del Fuego cartel, he saw the woman he was in love with taken away. He is no longer the man he once was. There is darkness in him that wasn&#8217;t there before, but when he moves in next door to Bayleigh Scott she awakens something in him that he thought was long dead.Cade is the definition of alpha male. He is hard, sexy, and in control. Yet his past leaves a trace of vulnerability that is very attractive. He is also cocky in a way that is a total turn on instead of off putting. Bayleigh is a tough one in her own right, but her insecurities are a little clearer. I love the way Cade just sends her into a tailspin!Hart delivers her readers a very sexy suspense, and I completely ate it up. Of course I have read romantic suspense before with the emotionally wounded alpha male, and the woman who brings him redemption. It is a fairly common formula, but it is for a reason. Readers respond to it plain and simple. Cade&#8217;s story reached out to me, and I fell for him right along with Bayleigh. This is a couple that can crank up the heat! The scenes between the two are both sexy and erotic. The element of danger was also a plus. I must say Hart did a wonderful job. I giveCade: A MacKenzie Family Novel 4 masks!After finishing the book my first thoughts were of Cade&#8217;s brothers and how I need to know about them. This isn&#8217;t the first MacKenzie family novel, but Cade stands alone really well.. My second thought was I want to review every one of them! All of the lovely readers out there who have been braving the subzero temperatures need to grab this read and let Cade warm you up on a winter&#8217;s night!**Reviewed by Teresa D. for ThatsErotica.com**

question: What is the scene like?, context: Cade MacKenzie is a marked man. After his cover was blown while working to take down the del Fuego cartel, he saw the woman he was in love with taken away. He is no longer the man he once was. There is darkness in him that wasn&#8217;t there before, but when he moves in next door to Bayleigh Scott she awakens something in him that he thought was long dead.Cade is the definition of alpha male. He is hard, sexy, and in control. Yet his past leaves a trace of vulnerability that is very attractive. He is also cocky in a way that is a total turn on instead of off putting. Bayleigh is a tough one in her own right, but her insecurities are a little clearer. I love the way Cade just sends her into a tailspin!Hart delivers her readers a very sexy suspense, and I completely ate it up. Of course I have read romantic suspense before with the emotionally wounded alpha male, and the woman who brings him redemption. It is a fairly common formula, but it is for a reason. Readers respond to it plain and simple. Cade&#8217;s story reached out to me, and I fell for him right along with Bayleigh. This is a couple that can crank up the heat! The scenes between the two are both sexy and erotic. The element of danger was also a plus. I must say Hart did a wonderful job. I giveCade: A MacKenzie Family Novel 4 masks!After finishing the book my first thoughts were of Cade&#8217;s brothers and how I need to know about them. This isn&#8217;t the first MacKenzie family novel, but Cade stands alone really well.. My second thought was I want to review every one of them! All of the lovely readers out there who have been braving the subzero temperatures need to grab this read and let Cade warm you up on a winter&#8217;s night!**Reviewed by Teresa D. for ThatsErotica.com**

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Cade MacKenzie is a marked man. After his cover was blown while working to take down the del Fuego cartel, he saw the woman he was in love with taken away. He is no longer the man he once was. There is darkness in him that wasn&#8217;t there before, but when he moves in next door to Bayleigh Scott she awakens something in him that he thought was long dead.Cade is the definition of alpha male. He is hard, sexy, and in control. Yet his past leaves a trace of vulnerability that is very attractive. He is also cocky in a way that is a total turn on instead of off putting. Bayleigh is a tough one in her own right, but her insecurities are a little clearer. I love the way Cade just sends her into a tailspin!Hart delivers her readers a very sexy suspense, and I completely ate it up. Of course I have read romantic suspense before with the emotionally wounded alpha male, and the woman who brings him redemption. It is a fairly common formula, but it is for a reason. Readers respond to it plain and simple. Cade&#8217;s story reached out to me, and I fell for him right along with Bayleigh. This is a couple that can crank up the heat! The scenes between the two are both sexy and erotic. The element of danger was also a plus. I must say Hart did a wonderful job. I giveCade: A MacKenzie Family Novel 4 masks!After finishing the book my first thoughts were of Cade&#8217;s brothers and how I need to know about them. This isn&#8217;t the first MacKenzie family novel, but Cade stands alone really well.. My second thought was I want to review every one of them! All of the lovely readers out there who have been braving the subzero temperatures need to grab this read and let Cade warm you up on a winter&#8217;s night!**Reviewed by Teresa D. for ThatsErotica.com**

Cade MacKenzie is a marked man. After his cover was blown while working to take down the del Fuego cartel, he saw the woman he was in love with taken away. He is no longer the man he once was. There is darkness in him that wasn&#8217;t there before, but when he moves in next door to Bayleigh Scott she awakens something in him that he thought was long dead.Cade is the definition of alpha male. He is hard, sexy, and in control. Yet his past leaves a trace of vulnerability that is very attractive. He is also cocky in a way that is a total turn on instead of off putting. Bayleigh is a tough one in her own right, but her insecurities are a little clearer. I love the way Cade just sends her into a tailspin!Hart delivers her readers a very sexy suspense, and I completely ate it up. Of course I have read romantic suspense before with the emotionally wounded alpha male, and the woman who brings him redemption. It is a fairly common formula, but it is for a reason. Readers respond to it plain and simple. Cade&#8217;s story reached out to me, and I fell for him right along with Bayleigh. This is a couple that can crank up the heat! The scenes between the two are both sexy and erotic. The element of danger was also a plus. I must say Hart did a wonderful job. I giveCade: A MacKenzie Family Novel 4 masks!After finishing the book my first thoughts were of Cade&#8217;s brothers and how I need to know about them. This isn&#8217;t the first MacKenzie family novel, but Cade stands alone really well.. My second thought was I want to review every one of them! All of the lovely readers out there who have been braving the subzero temperatures need to grab this read and let Cade warm you up on a winter&#8217;s night!**Reviewed by Teresa D. for ThatsErotica.com**

<hl> Cade MacKenzie is a marked man. After his cover was blown while working to take down the del Fuego cartel, he saw the woman he was in love with taken away. He is no longer the man he once was. There is darkness in him that wasn&#8217;t there before, but when he moves in next door to Bayleigh Scott she awakens something in him that he thought was long dead.Cade is the definition of alpha male. He is hard, sexy, and in control. Yet his past leaves a trace of vulnerability that is very attractive. He is also cocky in a way that is a total turn on instead of off putting. Bayleigh is a tough one in her own right, but her insecurities are a little clearer. I love the way Cade just sends her into a tailspin!Hart delivers her readers a very sexy suspense, and I completely ate it up. Of course I have read romantic suspense before with the emotionally wounded alpha male, and the woman who brings him redemption. It is a fairly common formula, but it is for a reason. Readers respond to it plain and simple. Cade&#8217;s story reached out to me, and I fell for him right along with Bayleigh. This is a couple that can crank up the heat! The scenes between the two are both sexy and erotic. The element of danger was also a plus. I must say Hart did a wonderful job. I giveCade: A MacKenzie Family Novel 4 masks!After finishing the book my first thoughts were of Cade&#8217;s brothers and how I need to know about them. This isn&#8217;t the first MacKenzie family novel, but Cade stands alone really well.. My second thought was I want to review every one of them! All of the lovely readers out there who have been braving the subzero temperatures need to grab this read and let Cade warm you up on a winter&#8217;s night!**Reviewed by Teresa D. for ThatsErotica.com** <hl>

<hl> Cade MacKenzie is a marked man. After his cover was blown while working to take down the del Fuego cartel, he saw the woman he was in love with taken away. He is no longer the man he once was. There is darkness in him that wasn&#8217;t there before, but when he moves in next door to Bayleigh Scott she awakens something in him that he thought was long dead.Cade is the definition of alpha male. He is hard, sexy, and in control. Yet his past leaves a trace of vulnerability that is very attractive. He is also cocky in a way that is a total turn on instead of off putting. Bayleigh is a tough one in her own right, but her insecurities are a little clearer. I love the way Cade just sends her into a tailspin!Hart delivers her readers a very sexy suspense, and I completely ate it up. Of course I have read romantic suspense before with the emotionally wounded alpha male, and the woman who brings him redemption. It is a fairly common formula, but it is for a reason. Readers respond to it plain and simple. Cade&#8217;s story reached out to me, and I fell for him right along with Bayleigh. This is a couple that can crank up the heat! The scenes between the two are both sexy and erotic. The element of danger was also a plus. I must say Hart did a wonderful job. I giveCade: A MacKenzie Family Novel 4 masks!After finishing the book my first thoughts were of Cade&#8217;s brothers and how I need to know about them. This isn&#8217;t the first MacKenzie family novel, but Cade stands alone really well.. My second thought was I want to review every one of them! All of the lovely readers out there who have been braving the subzero temperatures need to grab this read and let Cade warm you up on a winter&#8217;s night!**Reviewed by Teresa D. for ThatsErotica.com** <hl>

<hl> Cade MacKenzie is a marked man. After his cover was blown while working to take down the del Fuego cartel, he saw the woman he was in love with taken away. He is no longer the man he once was. There is darkness in him that wasn&#8217;t there before, but when he moves in next door to Bayleigh Scott she awakens something in him that he thought was long dead.Cade is the definition of alpha male. He is hard, sexy, and in control. Yet his past leaves a trace of vulnerability that is very attractive. He is also cocky in a way that is a total turn on instead of off putting. Bayleigh is a tough one in her own right, but her insecurities are a little clearer. I love the way Cade just sends her into a tailspin!Hart delivers her readers a very sexy suspense, and I completely ate it up. Of course I have read romantic suspense before with the emotionally wounded alpha male, and the woman who brings him redemption. It is a fairly common formula, but it is for a reason. Readers respond to it plain and simple. Cade&#8217;s story reached out to me, and I fell for him right along with Bayleigh. This is a couple that can crank up the heat! The scenes between the two are both sexy and erotic. The element of danger was also a plus. I must say Hart did a wonderful job. I giveCade: A MacKenzie Family Novel 4 masks!After finishing the book my first thoughts were of Cade&#8217;s brothers and how I need to know about them. This isn&#8217;t the first MacKenzie family novel, but Cade stands alone really well.. My second thought was I want to review every one of them! All of the lovely readers out there who have been braving the subzero temperatures need to grab this read and let Cade warm you up on a winter&#8217;s night!**Reviewed by Teresa D. for ThatsErotica.com** <hl>

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My husband and

question: How is life?, context: My husband and I have been weaning ourselves from fast food for a long time. Mostly it's because I've discovered home-cooked food and how much more filling it is than eating out all the time and another reason is that we have two small children ~~ we want them to eat nutritious meals before getting hooked on fast food. Another reason is that when we were kids, we were taken to McDonald's as a special treat ~~ it was a big deal to eat out then.I wish I hadn't read this book because I took my sons to McDonald's the other night to celebrate their first Christmas program ever ~~ and throughout my meal, I kept having visions of what this author was telling in his book. I probably won't stop eating at fast food restaurants, but I won't be a big time consumer in the future.I have never read Upton Sinclair's book ~~ but would like to eventually since Schlosser shared a few pieces from that book. I am honestly appalled by the meat packing plants and their lack of concern. I am appalled by what animals eat ~~ and what is being processed into our food. I am appalled but not surprised.Schlosser writes a very thorough study on how fast food (namely McDonald's but there are others) have changed the economy ~~ not for good either ~~ and how it has a long-reaching impact on everyone's lives today. He writes of the meat-packing plants, diseases that have been discovered and the unsanitary practices ~~ things behind the scene that most people don't realize. There are a lot of politics involved in the whole process of what goes in our food and our animals ~~ and while others might find this book bashing the whole fast food industry, I didn't. I found it interesting and disturbing how it changed the whole economic landscape of our country. Schlosser has written positive things about different companies or executives ~~ but mainly, he writes passionately and in some cases, dispassionately, about this whole epidemic of fast food eaters.Like I mentioned, I won't stop eating some fast food, but this book has disturbed me enough to start thinking of changing my eating habits ~~ mine and my family's. I highly recommend reading this book just for the sheer volume of facts and history behind the food industry. It's better to be informed. Not only is it informative, it is interesting. This is your food and should be an impartial issue, but it's not. And that is just the beginning of a very informative read.12-9-05

How is life?

My husband and I have been weaning ourselves from fast food for a long time.

My husband and I have been weaning ourselves from fast food for a long time. Mostly it's because I've discovered home-cooked food and how much more filling it is than eating out all the time and another reason is that we have two small children ~~ we want them to eat nutritious meals before getting hooked on fast food. Another reason is that when we were kids, we were taken to McDonald's as a special treat ~~ it was a big deal to eat out then.I wish I hadn't read this book because I took my sons to McDonald's the other night to celebrate their first Christmas program ever ~~ and throughout my meal, I kept having visions of what this author was telling in his book. I probably won't stop eating at fast food restaurants, but I won't be a big time consumer in the future.I have never read Upton Sinclair's book ~~ but would like to eventually since Schlosser shared a few pieces from that book. I am honestly appalled by the meat packing plants and their lack of concern. I am appalled by what animals eat ~~ and what is being processed into our food. I am appalled but not surprised.Schlosser writes a very thorough study on how fast food (namely McDonald's but there are others) have changed the economy ~~ not for good either ~~ and how it has a long-reaching impact on everyone's lives today. He writes of the meat-packing plants, diseases that have been discovered and the unsanitary practices ~~ things behind the scene that most people don't realize. There are a lot of politics involved in the whole process of what goes in our food and our animals ~~ and while others might find this book bashing the whole fast food industry, I didn't. I found it interesting and disturbing how it changed the whole economic landscape of our country. Schlosser has written positive things about different companies or executives ~~ but mainly, he writes passionately and in some cases, dispassionately, about this whole epidemic of fast food eaters.Like I mentioned, I won't stop eating some fast food, but this book has disturbed me enough to start thinking of changing my eating habits ~~ mine and my family's. I highly recommend reading this book just for the sheer volume of facts and history behind the food industry. It's better to be informed. Not only is it informative, it is interesting. This is your food and should be an impartial issue, but it's not. And that is just the beginning of a very informative read.12-9-05

<hl> My husband and <hl> I have been weaning ourselves from fast food for a long time.

<hl> My husband and <hl> I have been weaning ourselves from fast food for a long time. Mostly it's because I've discovered home-cooked food and how much more filling it is than eating out all the time and another reason is that we have two small children ~~ we want them to eat nutritious meals before getting hooked on fast food. Another reason is that when we were kids, we were taken to McDonald's as a special treat ~~ it was a big deal to eat out then.I wish I hadn't read this book because I took my sons to McDonald's the other night to celebrate their first Christmas program ever ~~ and throughout my meal, I kept having visions of what this author was telling in his book. I probably won't stop eating at fast food restaurants, but I won't be a big time consumer in the future.I have never read Upton Sinclair's book ~~ but would like to eventually since Schlosser shared a few pieces from that book. I am honestly appalled by the meat packing plants and their lack of concern. I am appalled by what animals eat ~~ and what is being processed into our food. I am appalled but not surprised.Schlosser writes a very thorough study on how fast food (namely McDonald's but there are others) have changed the economy ~~ not for good either ~~ and how it has a long-reaching impact on everyone's lives today. He writes of the meat-packing plants, diseases that have been discovered and the unsanitary practices ~~ things behind the scene that most people don't realize. There are a lot of politics involved in the whole process of what goes in our food and our animals ~~ and while others might find this book bashing the whole fast food industry, I didn't. I found it interesting and disturbing how it changed the whole economic landscape of our country. Schlosser has written positive things about different companies or executives ~~ but mainly, he writes passionately and in some cases, dispassionately, about this whole epidemic of fast food eaters.Like I mentioned, I won't stop eating some fast food, but this book has disturbed me enough to start thinking of changing my eating habits ~~ mine and my family's. I highly recommend reading this book just for the sheer volume of facts and history behind the food industry. It's better to be informed. Not only is it informative, it is interesting. This is your food and should be an impartial issue, but it's not. And that is just the beginning of a very informative read.12-9-05

<hl> My husband and I have been weaning ourselves from fast food for a long time. <hl> Mostly it's because I've discovered home-cooked food and how much more filling it is than eating out all the time and another reason is that we have two small children ~~ we want them to eat nutritious meals before getting hooked on fast food. Another reason is that when we were kids, we were taken to McDonald's as a special treat ~~ it was a big deal to eat out then. I wish I hadn't read this book because I took my sons to McDonald's the other night to celebrate their first Christmas program ever ~~ and throughout my meal, I kept having visions of what this author was telling in his book. I probably won't stop eating at fast food restaurants, but I won't be a big time consumer in the future. I have never read Upton Sinclair's book ~~ but would like to eventually since Schlosser shared a few pieces from that book. I am honestly appalled by the meat packing plants and their lack of concern. I am appalled by what animals eat ~~ and what is being processed into our food. I am appalled but not surprised. Schlosser writes a very thorough study on how fast food (namely McDonald's but there are others) have changed the economy ~~ not for good either ~~ and how it has a long-reaching impact on everyone's lives today. He writes of the meat-packing plants, diseases that have been discovered and the unsanitary practices ~~ things behind the scene that most people don't realize. There are a lot of politics involved in the whole process of what goes in our food and our animals ~~ and while others might find this book bashing the whole fast food industry, I didn't. I found it interesting and disturbing how it changed the whole economic landscape of our country. Schlosser has written positive things about different companies or executives ~~ but mainly, he writes passionately and in some cases, dispassionately, about this whole epidemic of fast food eaters. Like I mentioned, I won't stop eating some fast food, but this book has disturbed me enough to start thinking of changing my eating habits ~~ mine and my family's. I highly recommend reading this book just for the sheer volume of facts and history behind the food industry. It's better to be informed. Not only is it informative, it is interesting. This is your food and should be an impartial issue, but it's not. And that is just the beginning of a very informative read.12-9-05

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the book down I finished it in a couple of days

question: How long is this book to read?, context: I've seen these books in the store and was very reluctant to try it and when I did the first chapter was quite long and plainly put just down right boring it was kind of difficult with all the swedish names and places to get attached to the book but I decided to stick with it... and I'm so glad that I did once it started to pick up I could not put the book down I finished it in a couple of days and I already have The Girl who Played with Fire.

How long is this book to read?

and I'm so glad that I did once it started to pick up I could not put the book down I finished it in a couple of days and I already have The Girl who Played with Fire.

I've seen these books in the store and was very reluctant to try it and when I did the first chapter was quite long and plainly put just down right boring it was kind of difficult with all the swedish names and places to get attached to the book but I decided to stick with it... and I'm so glad that I did once it started to pick up I could not put the book down I finished it in a couple of days and I already have The Girl who Played with Fire.

and I'm so glad that I did once it started to pick up I could not put <hl> the book down I finished it in a couple of days <hl> and I already have The Girl who Played with Fire.

I've seen these books in the store and was very reluctant to try it and when I did the first chapter was quite long and plainly put just down right boring it was kind of difficult with all the swedish names and places to get attached to the book but I decided to stick with it... and I'm so glad that I did once it started to pick up I could not put <hl> the book down I finished it in a couple of days <hl> and I already have The Girl who Played with Fire.

I've seen these books in the store and was very reluctant to try it and when I did the first chapter was quite long and plainly put just down right boring it was kind of difficult with all the swedish names and places to get attached to the book but I decided to stick with it... <hl> and I'm so glad that I did once it started to pick up I could not put the book down I finished it in a couple of days and I already have The Girl who Played with Fire. <hl>

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it was a good change of pace

question: How is line?, context: Told from a man 's view. Was not what I was expecting but I stayed with it and did enjoy the Humor hat was put into it. Most of these types of books don't have great Humor. it was a good change of pace and I' m not waiting for the 2nd book to arrive any-day! Thank you Emma!

How is line?

it was a good change of pace and I' m not waiting for the 2nd book to arrive any-day!

Told from a man 's view. Was not what I was expecting but I stayed with it and did enjoy the Humor hat was put into it. Most of these types of books don't have great Humor. it was a good change of pace and I' m not waiting for the 2nd book to arrive any-day! Thank you Emma!

<hl> it was a good change of pace <hl> and I' m not waiting for the 2nd book to arrive any-day!

Told from a man 's view. Was not what I was expecting but I stayed with it and did enjoy the Humor hat was put into it. Most of these types of books don't have great Humor. <hl> it was a good change of pace <hl> and I' m not waiting for the 2nd book to arrive any-day! Thank you Emma!

Told from a man 's view. Was not what I was expecting but I stayed with it and did enjoy the Humor hat was put into it. Most of these types of books don't have great Humor. <hl> it was a good change of pace and I' m not waiting for the 2nd book to arrive any-day! <hl> Thank you Emma!

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is a book you won't be able

question: How is the book?, context: The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein is a book you won't be able to put it down but might have to anyway. I was second in line at my house to read this book, and I had to wait quite a while for my wife to finish it. Normally she's a fast reader, but she found the book so disturbing that she couldn't get to sleep if she read it before bed. Yes, this book will make you think!The Shock Doctrine is meticulously documented, and it's a great antidote for those who worship at the altar of Milton Friedman and his "economic shock treatment." Few books of this type remain relevant for long, but The Shock Doctrine is just as relevant today as it was when it was published in 2007. Naomi Klein's masterpiece is a must read for any voter, and it should be a required read for the entire U.S. House of Representatives!Marty Essen, author ofCool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents

How is the book?

The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein is a book you won't be able to put it down but might have to anyway.

The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein is a book you won't be able to put it down but might have to anyway. I was second in line at my house to read this book, and I had to wait quite a while for my wife to finish it. Normally she's a fast reader, but she found the book so disturbing that she couldn't get to sleep if she read it before bed. Yes, this book will make you think!The Shock Doctrine is meticulously documented, and it's a great antidote for those who worship at the altar of Milton Friedman and his "economic shock treatment." Few books of this type remain relevant for long, but The Shock Doctrine is just as relevant today as it was when it was published in 2007. Naomi Klein's masterpiece is a must read for any voter, and it should be a required read for the entire U.S. House of Representatives!Marty Essen, author ofCool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents

The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein <hl> is a book you won't be able <hl> to put it down but might have to anyway.

The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein <hl> is a book you won't be able <hl> to put it down but might have to anyway. I was second in line at my house to read this book, and I had to wait quite a while for my wife to finish it. Normally she's a fast reader, but she found the book so disturbing that she couldn't get to sleep if she read it before bed. Yes, this book will make you think!The Shock Doctrine is meticulously documented, and it's a great antidote for those who worship at the altar of Milton Friedman and his "economic shock treatment." Few books of this type remain relevant for long, but The Shock Doctrine is just as relevant today as it was when it was published in 2007. Naomi Klein's masterpiece is a must read for any voter, and it should be a required read for the entire U.S. House of Representatives!Marty Essen, author ofCool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents

<hl> The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein is a book you won't be able to put it down but might have to anyway. <hl> I was second in line at my house to read this book, and I had to wait quite a while for my wife to finish it. Normally she's a fast reader, but she found the book so disturbing that she couldn't get to sleep if she read it before bed. Yes, this book will make you think!The Shock Doctrine is meticulously documented, and it's a great antidote for those who worship at the altar of Milton Friedman and his "economic shock treatment." Few books of this type remain relevant for long, but The Shock Doctrine is just as relevant today as it was when it was published in 2007. Naomi Klein's masterpiece is a must read for any voter, and it should be a required read for the entire U.S. House of Representatives!Marty Essen, author ofCool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents

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The book is easy to understand

question: How is book?, context: Two decades ago my allergist told me to give up wheat, milk products, soy, yeast, citrus and sugar. I did and initially I lost weight. Eventually I gained it back. But yes, if you give up the most common foods in the western world, you will probably lose weight because you won't enjoy eating and you'll have difficulty finding ample quantities of food to eat. You'll become very focused (some would say obsessed) on what to eat and may lie awake at night thinking about it. You'll have to carry strong eyeglasses with you when you shop so your can decipher all the labels.Instead of the foods I started with, JJ Virgin lists 7 foods to drop: corn, eggs, peanuts, dairy, gluten, soy, and sugar (including artificial sweeteners). You can do this IF you rarely eat out, avoid social events, and live in the right place. The right place is Southern California or some other warm climate where a variety of fresh foods is always available. Believe me, there are plenty of places where it is just about impossible to find decent veggies in the winter! I find myself standing in the produce section wrinkling my nose at the pitiful selection of bruised and past-ripe items. So I would wait until summer to try this diet.Except that I've been living with most of the restrictions for years. After the initial diagnosis of food allergies, I followed my doctor's instructions carefully but still had digestive problems. Eventually I learned that I could not tolerate peanuts or corn, plus most fruits, many spices, and a host of other items. So by the time I read the book I was already on her plan for the most part. I did eat eggs occasionally and I had added sugar back in because it is just too hard to avoid forever. Probably it would be easier in southern California, but here in rural Virginia the items available in stores are limited. Our health food stores are tiny and farmers markets are closed in the winter months.But enough whining! There are some good things about the book! It popularizes a list of common allergenic foods, and a number of people will discover allergies or intolerances from trying this diet. No doubt some readers have already gone gluten-free and given up wheat; it's kind of a fad right now. And Ms. Virgin is correct in cautioning us to be wary of gluten-free substitute foods because many of them are high in carbs and sugars.To her credit, she mentions in two places that the diet may not improve your symptoms if you have SIBO, candida, parasites, or "poor digestion." I've had all those and indeed you should consult a medical practitioner to help sort out those conditions. However, I found some of her other assertions to be simplistic. So don't expect science here; this is more of a self-help book.I was put off by her claim that all of her clients were helped by this program. I imagine she is not counting the diet drop-outs and I'll bet there were more than a few! And I'd be interested in knowing how many people gained the weight back after a year or two.Still, if you are highly motivated and self-disciplined, you may very likely drop the promised 7 pounds, at least for now. And you may discover that certain foods cause symptoms that you will be glad to put behind you.The book is easy to understand and attractively presented, at least in the hardcover edition. The fonts are readable and charts serve as illustrations. The clients' stories are repetitious but may help inspire you. So I give this an above-average rating in spite of my reservations about long-term results.

How is book?

The book is easy to understand and attractively presented, at least in the hardcover edition.

Two decades ago my allergist told me to give up wheat, milk products, soy, yeast, citrus and sugar. I did and initially I lost weight. Eventually I gained it back. But yes, if you give up the most common foods in the western world, you will probably lose weight because you won't enjoy eating and you'll have difficulty finding ample quantities of food to eat. You'll become very focused (some would say obsessed) on what to eat and may lie awake at night thinking about it. You'll have to carry strong eyeglasses with you when you shop so your can decipher all the labels.Instead of the foods I started with, JJ Virgin lists 7 foods to drop: corn, eggs, peanuts, dairy, gluten, soy, and sugar (including artificial sweeteners). You can do this IF you rarely eat out, avoid social events, and live in the right place. The right place is Southern California or some other warm climate where a variety of fresh foods is always available. Believe me, there are plenty of places where it is just about impossible to find decent veggies in the winter! I find myself standing in the produce section wrinkling my nose at the pitiful selection of bruised and past-ripe items. So I would wait until summer to try this diet.Except that I've been living with most of the restrictions for years. After the initial diagnosis of food allergies, I followed my doctor's instructions carefully but still had digestive problems. Eventually I learned that I could not tolerate peanuts or corn, plus most fruits, many spices, and a host of other items. So by the time I read the book I was already on her plan for the most part. I did eat eggs occasionally and I had added sugar back in because it is just too hard to avoid forever. Probably it would be easier in southern California, but here in rural Virginia the items available in stores are limited. Our health food stores are tiny and farmers markets are closed in the winter months.But enough whining! There are some good things about the book! It popularizes a list of common allergenic foods, and a number of people will discover allergies or intolerances from trying this diet. No doubt some readers have already gone gluten-free and given up wheat; it's kind of a fad right now. And Ms. Virgin is correct in cautioning us to be wary of gluten-free substitute foods because many of them are high in carbs and sugars.To her credit, she mentions in two places that the diet may not improve your symptoms if you have SIBO, candida, parasites, or "poor digestion." I've had all those and indeed you should consult a medical practitioner to help sort out those conditions. However, I found some of her other assertions to be simplistic. So don't expect science here; this is more of a self-help book.I was put off by her claim that all of her clients were helped by this program. I imagine she is not counting the diet drop-outs and I'll bet there were more than a few! And I'd be interested in knowing how many people gained the weight back after a year or two.Still, if you are highly motivated and self-disciplined, you may very likely drop the promised 7 pounds, at least for now. And you may discover that certain foods cause symptoms that you will be glad to put behind you.The book is easy to understand and attractively presented, at least in the hardcover edition. The fonts are readable and charts serve as illustrations. The clients' stories are repetitious but may help inspire you. So I give this an above-average rating in spite of my reservations about long-term results.

<hl> The book is easy to understand <hl> and attractively presented, at least in the hardcover edition.

Two decades ago my allergist told me to give up wheat, milk products, soy, yeast, citrus and sugar. I did and initially I lost weight. Eventually I gained it back. But yes, if you give up the most common foods in the western world, you will probably lose weight because you won't enjoy eating and you'll have difficulty finding ample quantities of food to eat. You'll become very focused (some would say obsessed) on what to eat and may lie awake at night thinking about it. You'll have to carry strong eyeglasses with you when you shop so your can decipher all the labels.Instead of the foods I started with, JJ Virgin lists 7 foods to drop: corn, eggs, peanuts, dairy, gluten, soy, and sugar (including artificial sweeteners). You can do this IF you rarely eat out, avoid social events, and live in the right place. The right place is Southern California or some other warm climate where a variety of fresh foods is always available. Believe me, there are plenty of places where it is just about impossible to find decent veggies in the winter! I find myself standing in the produce section wrinkling my nose at the pitiful selection of bruised and past-ripe items. So I would wait until summer to try this diet.Except that I've been living with most of the restrictions for years. After the initial diagnosis of food allergies, I followed my doctor's instructions carefully but still had digestive problems. Eventually I learned that I could not tolerate peanuts or corn, plus most fruits, many spices, and a host of other items. So by the time I read the book I was already on her plan for the most part. I did eat eggs occasionally and I had added sugar back in because it is just too hard to avoid forever. Probably it would be easier in southern California, but here in rural Virginia the items available in stores are limited. Our health food stores are tiny and farmers markets are closed in the winter months.But enough whining! There are some good things about the book! It popularizes a list of common allergenic foods, and a number of people will discover allergies or intolerances from trying this diet. No doubt some readers have already gone gluten-free and given up wheat; it's kind of a fad right now. And Ms. Virgin is correct in cautioning us to be wary of gluten-free substitute foods because many of them are high in carbs and sugars.To her credit, she mentions in two places that the diet may not improve your symptoms if you have SIBO, candida, parasites, or "poor digestion." I've had all those and indeed you should consult a medical practitioner to help sort out those conditions. However, I found some of her other assertions to be simplistic. So don't expect science here; this is more of a self-help book.I was put off by her claim that all of her clients were helped by this program. I imagine she is not counting the diet drop-outs and I'll bet there were more than a few! And I'd be interested in knowing how many people gained the weight back after a year or two.Still, if you are highly motivated and self-disciplined, you may very likely drop the promised 7 pounds, at least for now. And you may discover that certain foods cause symptoms that you will be glad to put behind you.<hl> The book is easy to understand <hl> and attractively presented, at least in the hardcover edition. The fonts are readable and charts serve as illustrations. The clients' stories are repetitious but may help inspire you. So I give this an above-average rating in spite of my reservations about long-term results.

Two decades ago my allergist told me to give up wheat, milk products, soy, yeast, citrus and sugar. I did and initially I lost weight. Eventually I gained it back. But yes, if you give up the most common foods in the western world, you will probably lose weight because you won't enjoy eating and you'll have difficulty finding ample quantities of food to eat. You'll become very focused (some would say obsessed) on what to eat and may lie awake at night thinking about it. You'll have to carry strong eyeglasses with you when you shop so your can decipher all the labels. Instead of the foods I started with, JJ Virgin lists 7 foods to drop: corn, eggs, peanuts, dairy, gluten, soy, and sugar (including artificial sweeteners). You can do this IF you rarely eat out, avoid social events, and live in the right place. The right place is Southern California or some other warm climate where a variety of fresh foods is always available. Believe me, there are plenty of places where it is just about impossible to find decent veggies in the winter! I find myself standing in the produce section wrinkling my nose at the pitiful selection of bruised and past-ripe items. So I would wait until summer to try this diet. Except that I've been living with most of the restrictions for years. After the initial diagnosis of food allergies, I followed my doctor's instructions carefully but still had digestive problems. Eventually I learned that I could not tolerate peanuts or corn, plus most fruits, many spices, and a host of other items. So by the time I read the book I was already on her plan for the most part. I did eat eggs occasionally and I had added sugar back in because it is just too hard to avoid forever. Probably it would be easier in southern California, but here in rural Virginia the items available in stores are limited. Our health food stores are tiny and farmers markets are closed in the winter months. But enough whining! There are some good things about the book! It popularizes a list of common allergenic foods, and a number of people will discover allergies or intolerances from trying this diet. No doubt some readers have already gone gluten-free and given up wheat; it's kind of a fad right now. And Ms. Virgin is correct in cautioning us to be wary of gluten-free substitute foods because many of them are high in carbs and sugars. To her credit, she mentions in two places that the diet may not improve your symptoms if you have SIBO, candida, parasites, or "poor digestion." I've had all those and indeed you should consult a medical practitioner to help sort out those conditions. However, I found some of her other assertions to be simplistic. So don't expect science here; this is more of a self-help book. I was put off by her claim that all of her clients were helped by this program. I imagine she is not counting the diet drop-outs and I'll bet there were more than a few! And I'd be interested in knowing how many people gained the weight back after a year or two. Still, if you are highly motivated and self-disciplined, you may very likely drop the promised 7 pounds, at least for now. And you may discover that certain foods cause symptoms that you will be glad to put behind you. <hl> The book is easy to understand and attractively presented, at least in the hardcover edition. <hl> The fonts are readable and charts serve as illustrations. The clients' stories are repetitious but may help inspire you. So I give this an above-average rating in spite of my reservations about long-term results.

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I loved Hopeless

question: What about the story?, context: I loved Hopeless, but in a completely different way than I loved Slammed and Point of Retreat (the two books that made me fall in love with Colleen Hoover's writing). Hopeless takes us down a tougher, grittier road than Slammed did, with far more mature themes that honestly made me quite uncomfortable at times (or maybe a lot). But the journey through Hopeless is actually quite hopeful, if you can handle it, and written very well.This review will be short because I want to avoid spoilers, and if I even said a little, that might spoil the journey for you. And that's what this book is: a journey, a revealing, an epiphany even, into Sky and Holder's world. But I will say that I loved how Sky and Holder's characters, pasts, presents, and futures, came out through Colleen's writing. This book also hits upon the emotional gamete. After finishing Hopeless, I could not stop thinking about it for days, the good and bad parts. I couldn't stop thinking about Sky and Holder, and it took me a few days to start another book, because this story was so embedded in my psyche.Bottomline: This is a well-written, heart-breaking yet hopeful, journey through sensitive, mature subject matter, with touching main characters that you won't quickly forget. Colleen Hoover does it again!

What about the story?

I loved Hopeless , but in a completely different way than I loved Slammed and Point of Retreat (the two books that made me fall in love with Colleen Hoover's writing).

I loved Hopeless, but in a completely different way than I loved Slammed and Point of Retreat (the two books that made me fall in love with Colleen Hoover's writing). Hopeless takes us down a tougher, grittier road than Slammed did, with far more mature themes that honestly made me quite uncomfortable at times (or maybe a lot). But the journey through Hopeless is actually quite hopeful, if you can handle it, and written very well.This review will be short because I want to avoid spoilers, and if I even said a little, that might spoil the journey for you. And that's what this book is: a journey, a revealing, an epiphany even, into Sky and Holder's world. But I will say that I loved how Sky and Holder's characters, pasts, presents, and futures, came out through Colleen's writing. This book also hits upon the emotional gamete. After finishing Hopeless, I could not stop thinking about it for days, the good and bad parts. I couldn't stop thinking about Sky and Holder, and it took me a few days to start another book, because this story was so embedded in my psyche.Bottomline: This is a well-written, heart-breaking yet hopeful, journey through sensitive, mature subject matter, with touching main characters that you won't quickly forget. Colleen Hoover does it again!

<hl> I loved Hopeless <hl> , but in a completely different way than I loved Slammed and Point of Retreat (the two books that made me fall in love with Colleen Hoover's writing).

<hl> I loved Hopeless <hl>, but in a completely different way than I loved Slammed and Point of Retreat (the two books that made me fall in love with Colleen Hoover's writing). Hopeless takes us down a tougher, grittier road than Slammed did, with far more mature themes that honestly made me quite uncomfortable at times (or maybe a lot). But the journey through Hopeless is actually quite hopeful, if you can handle it, and written very well.This review will be short because I want to avoid spoilers, and if I even said a little, that might spoil the journey for you. And that's what this book is: a journey, a revealing, an epiphany even, into Sky and Holder's world. But I will say that I loved how Sky and Holder's characters, pasts, presents, and futures, came out through Colleen's writing. This book also hits upon the emotional gamete. After finishing Hopeless, I could not stop thinking about it for days, the good and bad parts. I couldn't stop thinking about Sky and Holder, and it took me a few days to start another book, because this story was so embedded in my psyche.Bottomline: This is a well-written, heart-breaking yet hopeful, journey through sensitive, mature subject matter, with touching main characters that you won't quickly forget. Colleen Hoover does it again!

<hl> I loved Hopeless , but in a completely different way than I loved Slammed and Point of Retreat (the two books that made me fall in love with Colleen Hoover's writing). <hl> Hopeless takes us down a tougher, grittier road than Slammed did, with far more mature themes that honestly made me quite uncomfortable at times (or maybe a lot). But the journey through Hopeless is actually quite hopeful, if you can handle it, and written very well. This review will be short because I want to avoid spoilers, and if I even said a little, that might spoil the journey for you. And that's what this book is: a journey, a revealing, an epiphany even, into Sky and Holder's world. But I will say that I loved how Sky and Holder's characters, pasts, presents, and futures, came out through Colleen's writing. This book also hits upon the emotional gamete. After finishing Hopeless, I could not stop thinking about it for days, the good and bad parts. I couldn't stop thinking about Sky and Holder, and it took me a few days to start another book, because this story was so embedded in my psyche. Bottomline: This is a well-written, heart-breaking yet hopeful, journey through sensitive, mature subject matter, with touching main characters that you won't quickly forget. Colleen Hoover does it again!

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the keyboard and its difficult to adjust the arm of the cover

question: How would you describe the keyboard?, context: The concept was good, the execution was terrible. First, when you try and open it you have to fight with the lid to get it in place, By doing so you ipad is sliding all over the keyboard and its difficult to adjust the arm of the cover. You definitely need four pairs of hands to handle this case just to get it in position without slamming your expensive ipad all over the place. Keys feel hollow and cheap. Definitely not worth the price. In fact, if they offered this for free I still wouldn't want it. I would give this no starts but theres no option for that.

How would you describe the keyboard?

First, when you try and open it you have to fight with the lid to get it in place, By doing so you ipad is sliding all over the keyboard and its difficult to adjust the arm of the cover .

The concept was good, the execution was terrible. First, when you try and open it you have to fight with the lid to get it in place, By doing so you ipad is sliding all over the keyboard and its difficult to adjust the arm of the cover. You definitely need four pairs of hands to handle this case just to get it in position without slamming your expensive ipad all over the place. Keys feel hollow and cheap. Definitely not worth the price. In fact, if they offered this for free I still wouldn't want it. I would give this no starts but theres no option for that.

First, when you try and open it you have to fight with the lid to get it in place, By doing so you ipad is sliding all over <hl> the keyboard and its difficult to adjust the arm of the cover <hl> .

The concept was good, the execution was terrible. First, when you try and open it you have to fight with the lid to get it in place, By doing so you ipad is sliding all over <hl> the keyboard and its difficult to adjust the arm of the cover <hl>. You definitely need four pairs of hands to handle this case just to get it in position without slamming your expensive ipad all over the place. Keys feel hollow and cheap. Definitely not worth the price. In fact, if they offered this for free I still wouldn't want it. I would give this no starts but theres no option for that.

The concept was good, the execution was terrible. <hl> First, when you try and open it you have to fight with the lid to get it in place, By doing so you ipad is sliding all over the keyboard and its difficult to adjust the arm of the cover . <hl> You definitely need four pairs of hands to handle this case just to get it in position without slamming your expensive ipad all over the place. Keys feel hollow and cheap. Definitely not worth the price. In fact, if they offered this for free I still wouldn't want it. I would give this no starts but theres no option for that.

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electronics

This card is fast

question: How do you like the card?, context: This card is fast, works really well with my S3 and prepare to last. The app is good not the best but it gives you the option to back up your phone

How do you like the card?

This card is fast , works really well with my S3 and prepare to last.

This card is fast, works really well with my S3 and prepare to last. The app is good not the best but it gives you the option to back up your phone

<hl> This card is fast <hl> , works really well with my S3 and prepare to last.

<hl> This card is fast <hl>, works really well with my S3 and prepare to last. The app is good not the best but it gives you the option to back up your phone

<hl> This card is fast , works really well with my S3 and prepare to last. <hl> The app is good not the best but it gives you the option to back up your phone

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keyboard arrived on time

question: Where can I buy good keys of the keyboard?, context: This keyboard arrived on time & well packaged. This particular keyboard lays very flat, has soft & backlit keys, and is very easy to type on. I purchased a gaming keyboard, but my wife preferred this one, as it is less noisy & easy to type on.

Where can I buy good keys of the keyboard?

This keyboard arrived on time & well packaged.

This keyboard arrived on time & well packaged. This particular keyboard lays very flat, has soft & backlit keys, and is very easy to type on. I purchased a gaming keyboard, but my wife preferred this one, as it is less noisy & easy to type on.

This <hl> keyboard arrived on time <hl> & well packaged.

This <hl> keyboard arrived on time <hl> & well packaged. This particular keyboard lays very flat, has soft & backlit keys, and is very easy to type on. I purchased a gaming keyboard, but my wife preferred this one, as it is less noisy & easy to type on.

<hl> This keyboard arrived on time & well packaged. <hl> This particular keyboard lays very flat, has soft & backlit keys, and is very easy to type on. I purchased a gaming keyboard, but my wife preferred this one, as it is less noisy & easy to type on.

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Fit Genuine LeatherA Most Excellent

question: How is the leather?, context: The MoKo Slim-Fit Genuine LeatherA Most Excellent Case For The Nexus 7Before I give my reasons why, let me note this case comes with no instructions, like so many products. Some folks have been confused just putting their Nexus 7 into this case (even breaking things!)So let's clarify that:The Front CoverThe outside of the front cover has the Nexus logo. The inside of the front cover has a strap 1 inch wide for your hand, two deep grooves, and a thin elastic black strap.The Back CoverThe outside of the back cover has a shallow fold-line. While the back cover is delivered flat, it is designed to be folded, well, at the fold-line! (Don't bend the front cover!) But do go ahead and fold the Back Cover back at the fold-line. This fold turns the back cover into a support when you use the Nexus 7 in this case in the horizontal Landscape orientation.The inside of the back cover has six padded fingers. Two of those fingers are off by themselves. The other Four are clustered together. You (a) slightly fold the back cover, (b) then slide your Nexus 7 into those four fingers - exactly like sliding a drawer back into furniture. When all the way into the four fingers and stopped at two corners, (c) you flatten the back cover and (d) move last two corner fingers gently (one by one) over the corners of the tablet. You're done!For helpful video reviews search U-Tube. (That may require Flash which the Nexus 7 does not come with, but you can try the Firefox browser which does support Flash on your Nx7.)You can close the case and the magnet in the front cover will put your tablet to sleep. Open the case, the tablet wakes up. With the front cover swung all the way back around to lie against the back, you can put your left hand into the strap for a more secure grip on the tablet in its case. Video reviews show how the thin elastic black band can be routed to hold things snug and leave the screen clear.With the case open, if you just un-clip only those last two fingers you finished up with, by folding the back cover again you can swing the bottom long side of the tablet into one of the deep grooves inside the front cover. The case will then hold your Nexus 7 very nicely in Landscape orientation.Now - Why The MoKo Slim-Fit Is A Most Excellent Case For The Nexus 7This case protects the critical corners when (not if) the tablet is dropped)A surprising number of cases do not. Landing on a side can distribute the shock, but landing on a corner can concentrate them into a disaster for the tablet, and ruin your whole day.This case reasonably protects the sides as well and top when the case is open.When the case is closed, your tablet is really quite secure.The price is modest - this case costs as little as 7.6% the price of your tablet!(I chose the genuine leather version so that comes to a 12% insurance premium, but I love leather.)The workmanship - at these prices - is very good.Given the pain and anguish I'd feel if I accidentally smashed my tablet, I will happily order another identical MoKo Slim-Fit case whenever this one shows significant wear -- just renewing my tablet's insurance.I've had this case for over a month, used it all day, every day, and it is still as good as new.My only quibble is I wish these same good people made a similar case for my new Nexus 4 smart-phone... and maybe one for people so you could protect them, enjoy them in portrait or landscape mode, but that's just being whimsical.

How is the leather?

The MoKo Slim- Fit Genuine LeatherA Most Excellent Case For The Nexus 7Before I give my reasons why, let me note this case comes with no instructions, like so many products.

The MoKo Slim-Fit Genuine LeatherA Most Excellent Case For The Nexus 7Before I give my reasons why, let me note this case comes with no instructions, like so many products. Some folks have been confused just putting their Nexus 7 into this case (even breaking things!)So let's clarify that:The Front CoverThe outside of the front cover has the Nexus logo. The inside of the front cover has a strap 1 inch wide for your hand, two deep grooves, and a thin elastic black strap.The Back CoverThe outside of the back cover has a shallow fold-line. While the back cover is delivered flat, it is designed to be folded, well, at the fold-line! (Don't bend the front cover!) But do go ahead and fold the Back Cover back at the fold-line. This fold turns the back cover into a support when you use the Nexus 7 in this case in the horizontal Landscape orientation.The inside of the back cover has six padded fingers. Two of those fingers are off by themselves. The other Four are clustered together. You (a) slightly fold the back cover, (b) then slide your Nexus 7 into those four fingers - exactly like sliding a drawer back into furniture. When all the way into the four fingers and stopped at two corners, (c) you flatten the back cover and (d) move last two corner fingers gently (one by one) over the corners of the tablet. You're done!For helpful video reviews search U-Tube. (That may require Flash which the Nexus 7 does not come with, but you can try the Firefox browser which does support Flash on your Nx7.)You can close the case and the magnet in the front cover will put your tablet to sleep. Open the case, the tablet wakes up. With the front cover swung all the way back around to lie against the back, you can put your left hand into the strap for a more secure grip on the tablet in its case. Video reviews show how the thin elastic black band can be routed to hold things snug and leave the screen clear.With the case open, if you just un-clip only those last two fingers you finished up with, by folding the back cover again you can swing the bottom long side of the tablet into one of the deep grooves inside the front cover. The case will then hold your Nexus 7 very nicely in Landscape orientation.Now - Why The MoKo Slim-Fit Is A Most Excellent Case For The Nexus 7This case protects the critical corners when (not if) the tablet is dropped)A surprising number of cases do not. Landing on a side can distribute the shock, but landing on a corner can concentrate them into a disaster for the tablet, and ruin your whole day.This case reasonably protects the sides as well and top when the case is open.When the case is closed, your tablet is really quite secure.The price is modest - this case costs as little as 7.6% the price of your tablet!(I chose the genuine leather version so that comes to a 12% insurance premium, but I love leather.)The workmanship - at these prices - is very good.Given the pain and anguish I'd feel if I accidentally smashed my tablet, I will happily order another identical MoKo Slim-Fit case whenever this one shows significant wear -- just renewing my tablet's insurance.I've had this case for over a month, used it all day, every day, and it is still as good as new.My only quibble is I wish these same good people made a similar case for my new Nexus 4 smart-phone... and maybe one for people so you could protect them, enjoy them in portrait or landscape mode, but that's just being whimsical.

The MoKo Slim- <hl> Fit Genuine LeatherA Most Excellent <hl> Case For The Nexus 7Before I give my reasons why, let me note this case comes with no instructions, like so many products.

The MoKo Slim-<hl> Fit Genuine LeatherA Most Excellent <hl> Case For The Nexus 7Before I give my reasons why, let me note this case comes with no instructions, like so many products. Some folks have been confused just putting their Nexus 7 into this case (even breaking things!)So let's clarify that:The Front CoverThe outside of the front cover has the Nexus logo. The inside of the front cover has a strap 1 inch wide for your hand, two deep grooves, and a thin elastic black strap.The Back CoverThe outside of the back cover has a shallow fold-line. While the back cover is delivered flat, it is designed to be folded, well, at the fold-line! (Don't bend the front cover!) But do go ahead and fold the Back Cover back at the fold-line. This fold turns the back cover into a support when you use the Nexus 7 in this case in the horizontal Landscape orientation.The inside of the back cover has six padded fingers. Two of those fingers are off by themselves. The other Four are clustered together. You (a) slightly fold the back cover, (b) then slide your Nexus 7 into those four fingers - exactly like sliding a drawer back into furniture. When all the way into the four fingers and stopped at two corners, (c) you flatten the back cover and (d) move last two corner fingers gently (one by one) over the corners of the tablet. You're done!For helpful video reviews search U-Tube. (That may require Flash which the Nexus 7 does not come with, but you can try the Firefox browser which does support Flash on your Nx7.)You can close the case and the magnet in the front cover will put your tablet to sleep. Open the case, the tablet wakes up. With the front cover swung all the way back around to lie against the back, you can put your left hand into the strap for a more secure grip on the tablet in its case. Video reviews show how the thin elastic black band can be routed to hold things snug and leave the screen clear.With the case open, if you just un-clip only those last two fingers you finished up with, by folding the back cover again you can swing the bottom long side of the tablet into one of the deep grooves inside the front cover. The case will then hold your Nexus 7 very nicely in Landscape orientation.Now - Why The MoKo Slim-Fit Is A Most Excellent Case For The Nexus 7This case protects the critical corners when (not if) the tablet is dropped)A surprising number of cases do not. Landing on a side can distribute the shock, but landing on a corner can concentrate them into a disaster for the tablet, and ruin your whole day.This case reasonably protects the sides as well and top when the case is open.When the case is closed, your tablet is really quite secure.The price is modest - this case costs as little as 7.6% the price of your tablet!(I chose the genuine leather version so that comes to a 12% insurance premium, but I love leather.)The workmanship - at these prices - is very good.Given the pain and anguish I'd feel if I accidentally smashed my tablet, I will happily order another identical MoKo Slim-Fit case whenever this one shows significant wear -- just renewing my tablet's insurance.I've had this case for over a month, used it all day, every day, and it is still as good as new.My only quibble is I wish these same good people made a similar case for my new Nexus 4 smart-phone... and maybe one for people so you could protect them, enjoy them in portrait or landscape mode, but that's just being whimsical.

<hl> The MoKo Slim- Fit Genuine LeatherA Most Excellent Case For The Nexus 7Before I give my reasons why, let me note this case comes with no instructions, like so many products. <hl> Some folks have been confused just putting their Nexus 7 into this case (even breaking things!)So let's clarify that:The Front CoverThe outside of the front cover has the Nexus logo. The inside of the front cover has a strap 1 inch wide for your hand, two deep grooves, and a thin elastic black strap. The Back CoverThe outside of the back cover has a shallow fold-line. While the back cover is delivered flat, it is designed to be folded, well, at the fold-line! (Don't bend the front cover!) But do go ahead and fold the Back Cover back at the fold-line. This fold turns the back cover into a support when you use the Nexus 7 in this case in the horizontal Landscape orientation. The inside of the back cover has six padded fingers. Two of those fingers are off by themselves. The other Four are clustered together. You (a) slightly fold the back cover, (b) then slide your Nexus 7 into those four fingers - exactly like sliding a drawer back into furniture. When all the way into the four fingers and stopped at two corners, (c) you flatten the back cover and (d) move last two corner fingers gently (one by one) over the corners of the tablet. You're done!For helpful video reviews search U-Tube. (That may require Flash which the Nexus 7 does not come with, but you can try the Firefox browser which does support Flash on your Nx7.)You can close the case and the magnet in the front cover will put your tablet to sleep. Open the case, the tablet wakes up. With the front cover swung all the way back around to lie against the back, you can put your left hand into the strap for a more secure grip on the tablet in its case. Video reviews show how the thin elastic black band can be routed to hold things snug and leave the screen clear. With the case open, if you just un-clip only those last two fingers you finished up with, by folding the back cover again you can swing the bottom long side of the tablet into one of the deep grooves inside the front cover. The case will then hold your Nexus 7 very nicely in Landscape orientation. Now - Why The MoKo Slim-Fit Is A Most Excellent Case For The Nexus 7This case protects the critical corners when (not if) the tablet is dropped)A surprising number of cases do not. Landing on a side can distribute the shock, but landing on a corner can concentrate them into a disaster for the tablet, and ruin your whole day. This case reasonably protects the sides as well and top when the case is open. When the case is closed, your tablet is really quite secure. The price is modest - this case costs as little as 7.6% the price of your tablet!(I chose the genuine leather version so that comes to a 12% insurance premium, but I love leather.)The workmanship - at these prices - is very good. Given the pain and anguish I'd feel if I accidentally smashed my tablet, I will happily order another identical MoKo Slim-Fit case whenever this one shows significant wear -- just renewing my tablet's insurance. I've had this case for over a month, used it all day, every day, and it is still as good as new. My only quibble is I wish these same good people made a similar case for my new Nexus 4 smart-phone... and maybe one for people so you could protect them, enjoy them in portrait or landscape mode, but that's just being whimsical.

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small

question: How was the size?, context: Works great, easy to use, small, lightweight. I mean, if you an external HD, then this one is really good.

How was the size?

Works great, easy to use, small , lightweight.

Works great, easy to use, small, lightweight. I mean, if you an external HD, then this one is really good.

Works great, easy to use, <hl> small <hl> , lightweight.

Works great, easy to use, <hl> small <hl>, lightweight. I mean, if you an external HD, then this one is really good.

<hl> Works great, easy to use, small , lightweight. <hl> I mean, if you an external HD, then this one is really good.

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The focus function is slow to react to subject distance changes

question: How are battery?, context: Updated Review:On the surface this looks like a nice camera. Compact, HD video and stills, and Wi-Fi connectivity to convenient sharing sites.There is good and bad.I originally felt there was a lot more BAD with this camera, but after additional testing I have given this camera a better rating.At this time the Bloggie cannot connect to Facebook: Trying to do so takes the user to a SONY web page that informs you that the Facebook upload service is temporarily not working and will not be available "until December". (Note, I am writing this in March.) The SONY rep I spoke with says they are currently working on this issue and the December Date is not realistic. He believes it will be corrected in the next couple of weeks. I have to mention, that Sony's customer service did help me through a few the problems I was having with set-up and function. This made the difference between me returning the camera and keeping it.Connecting and Uploading to my I-phone via wi-fi is a little touchy. When it works; it works fine. There are times when I am in areas that something, in the air, blocks the signal between the two devices. When it works this is a convenient feature. I bought this camera so I would not tax my I-phone with home video file bloat. It's nice to be able to grab a picture from the Bloggie via wi-fi and then edit the image using one the photo editing apps I have on my I-phone.Uploading to You-tube worked. I didn't run into any problems uploading a video to You-Tube and video appeared on the site in a minute.Connecting to Playmemories, the Sony photo/video upload site, worked well. The connection to the site was not always solid and uploaded images dropped about 25% of the times I tried. I can't tell if this is a wi-fi problem or a problem with the Playmemories site. Maybe I am missing a control feature, but I noticed that ALL photos and Videos upload to the site upon connecting. I would prefer that it allowed me to check images and videos for uploading.Recording LIVE video to the QIK web site, after an account is set up, worked really well. I was actually impressed at how easy this was.At first I was really disappointed in the fact that the focus ring creates a tapping noise that can be heard on the video. After additional testing I have found that the condenser mic hears this woodpecker-tapping sound when there is no other sound in the room. The mic opens up and listens for sound and the sound it picks up is the focus mechanism. I noticed that the tapping sound was not loud when other sounds were in the room. Considering I am using this movie for blogging and home vacation home movies, this tapping is no longer much of a bother to me.The video is very clear. The focus function is slow to react to subject distance changes. I would suggest setting up a shot if you can, tap the screen so the camera focuses on your subject and then start recording.At another Amazon customer's suggestion, I tested the recording length time:In HD, the camera stayed in record mode for 24 1/2 minutes before it stopped recording. It does not automatically start recording another file. You have to start a new recording manually. This isn't a problem for home movie recording, but it would be a problem if you're recording a performance, play, musical event or other lengthy topic where you would want the camera to keep rolling. If this is your need, get a bigger camera.While recording video you can press the snapshot button on the top of the camera and get some nice still-shots on the fly. I really liked this feature.The images are crisp but I feel the shutter speed is a little slow so, if your subject is moving, expect a little blurring.I used kept this camera in my pocket over the last few days and really used it. I recorded indoors and outdoors and, despite a few out-of-focus shots, I really got some nice clean, crisp video that I'm happy with.I wish SONY had allowed for a memory bump via a card slot.After getting the camera set-up on my computer, connection and image upload has been really easy. The files are compatible with all of my video editing programs and the video looks really nice when it's burned to DVD.For the money I spent, I couldn't find anything else on the market that offered what this camera does.

How are battery?

The focus function is slow to react to subject distance changes .

Updated Review:On the surface this looks like a nice camera. Compact, HD video and stills, and Wi-Fi connectivity to convenient sharing sites.There is good and bad.I originally felt there was a lot more BAD with this camera, but after additional testing I have given this camera a better rating.At this time the Bloggie cannot connect to Facebook: Trying to do so takes the user to a SONY web page that informs you that the Facebook upload service is temporarily not working and will not be available "until December". (Note, I am writing this in March.) The SONY rep I spoke with says they are currently working on this issue and the December Date is not realistic. He believes it will be corrected in the next couple of weeks. I have to mention, that Sony's customer service did help me through a few the problems I was having with set-up and function. This made the difference between me returning the camera and keeping it.Connecting and Uploading to my I-phone via wi-fi is a little touchy. When it works; it works fine. There are times when I am in areas that something, in the air, blocks the signal between the two devices. When it works this is a convenient feature. I bought this camera so I would not tax my I-phone with home video file bloat. It's nice to be able to grab a picture from the Bloggie via wi-fi and then edit the image using one the photo editing apps I have on my I-phone.Uploading to You-tube worked. I didn't run into any problems uploading a video to You-Tube and video appeared on the site in a minute.Connecting to Playmemories, the Sony photo/video upload site, worked well. The connection to the site was not always solid and uploaded images dropped about 25% of the times I tried. I can't tell if this is a wi-fi problem or a problem with the Playmemories site. Maybe I am missing a control feature, but I noticed that ALL photos and Videos upload to the site upon connecting. I would prefer that it allowed me to check images and videos for uploading.Recording LIVE video to the QIK web site, after an account is set up, worked really well. I was actually impressed at how easy this was.At first I was really disappointed in the fact that the focus ring creates a tapping noise that can be heard on the video. After additional testing I have found that the condenser mic hears this woodpecker-tapping sound when there is no other sound in the room. The mic opens up and listens for sound and the sound it picks up is the focus mechanism. I noticed that the tapping sound was not loud when other sounds were in the room. Considering I am using this movie for blogging and home vacation home movies, this tapping is no longer much of a bother to me.The video is very clear. The focus function is slow to react to subject distance changes. I would suggest setting up a shot if you can, tap the screen so the camera focuses on your subject and then start recording.At another Amazon customer's suggestion, I tested the recording length time:In HD, the camera stayed in record mode for 24 1/2 minutes before it stopped recording. It does not automatically start recording another file. You have to start a new recording manually. This isn't a problem for home movie recording, but it would be a problem if you're recording a performance, play, musical event or other lengthy topic where you would want the camera to keep rolling. If this is your need, get a bigger camera.While recording video you can press the snapshot button on the top of the camera and get some nice still-shots on the fly. I really liked this feature.The images are crisp but I feel the shutter speed is a little slow so, if your subject is moving, expect a little blurring.I used kept this camera in my pocket over the last few days and really used it. I recorded indoors and outdoors and, despite a few out-of-focus shots, I really got some nice clean, crisp video that I'm happy with.I wish SONY had allowed for a memory bump via a card slot.After getting the camera set-up on my computer, connection and image upload has been really easy. The files are compatible with all of my video editing programs and the video looks really nice when it's burned to DVD.For the money I spent, I couldn't find anything else on the market that offered what this camera does.

<hl> The focus function is slow to react to subject distance changes <hl> .

Updated Review:On the surface this looks like a nice camera. Compact, HD video and stills, and Wi-Fi connectivity to convenient sharing sites.There is good and bad.I originally felt there was a lot more BAD with this camera, but after additional testing I have given this camera a better rating.At this time the Bloggie cannot connect to Facebook: Trying to do so takes the user to a SONY web page that informs you that the Facebook upload service is temporarily not working and will not be available "until December". (Note, I am writing this in March.) The SONY rep I spoke with says they are currently working on this issue and the December Date is not realistic. He believes it will be corrected in the next couple of weeks. I have to mention, that Sony's customer service did help me through a few the problems I was having with set-up and function. This made the difference between me returning the camera and keeping it.Connecting and Uploading to my I-phone via wi-fi is a little touchy. When it works; it works fine. There are times when I am in areas that something, in the air, blocks the signal between the two devices. When it works this is a convenient feature. I bought this camera so I would not tax my I-phone with home video file bloat. It's nice to be able to grab a picture from the Bloggie via wi-fi and then edit the image using one the photo editing apps I have on my I-phone.Uploading to You-tube worked. I didn't run into any problems uploading a video to You-Tube and video appeared on the site in a minute.Connecting to Playmemories, the Sony photo/video upload site, worked well. The connection to the site was not always solid and uploaded images dropped about 25% of the times I tried. I can't tell if this is a wi-fi problem or a problem with the Playmemories site. Maybe I am missing a control feature, but I noticed that ALL photos and Videos upload to the site upon connecting. I would prefer that it allowed me to check images and videos for uploading.Recording LIVE video to the QIK web site, after an account is set up, worked really well. I was actually impressed at how easy this was.At first I was really disappointed in the fact that the focus ring creates a tapping noise that can be heard on the video. After additional testing I have found that the condenser mic hears this woodpecker-tapping sound when there is no other sound in the room. The mic opens up and listens for sound and the sound it picks up is the focus mechanism. I noticed that the tapping sound was not loud when other sounds were in the room. Considering I am using this movie for blogging and home vacation home movies, this tapping is no longer much of a bother to me.The video is very clear. <hl> The focus function is slow to react to subject distance changes <hl>. I would suggest setting up a shot if you can, tap the screen so the camera focuses on your subject and then start recording.At another Amazon customer's suggestion, I tested the recording length time:In HD, the camera stayed in record mode for 24 1/2 minutes before it stopped recording. It does not automatically start recording another file. You have to start a new recording manually. This isn't a problem for home movie recording, but it would be a problem if you're recording a performance, play, musical event or other lengthy topic where you would want the camera to keep rolling. If this is your need, get a bigger camera.While recording video you can press the snapshot button on the top of the camera and get some nice still-shots on the fly. I really liked this feature.The images are crisp but I feel the shutter speed is a little slow so, if your subject is moving, expect a little blurring.I used kept this camera in my pocket over the last few days and really used it. I recorded indoors and outdoors and, despite a few out-of-focus shots, I really got some nice clean, crisp video that I'm happy with.I wish SONY had allowed for a memory bump via a card slot.After getting the camera set-up on my computer, connection and image upload has been really easy. The files are compatible with all of my video editing programs and the video looks really nice when it's burned to DVD.For the money I spent, I couldn't find anything else on the market that offered what this camera does.

Updated Review:On the surface this looks like a nice camera. Compact, HD video and stills, and Wi-Fi connectivity to convenient sharing sites. There is good and bad. I originally felt there was a lot more BAD with this camera, but after additional testing I have given this camera a better rating. At this time the Bloggie cannot connect to Facebook: Trying to do so takes the user to a SONY web page that informs you that the Facebook upload service is temporarily not working and will not be available "until December". (Note, I am writing this in March.) The SONY rep I spoke with says they are currently working on this issue and the December Date is not realistic. He believes it will be corrected in the next couple of weeks. I have to mention, that Sony's customer service did help me through a few the problems I was having with set-up and function. This made the difference between me returning the camera and keeping it. Connecting and Uploading to my I-phone via wi-fi is a little touchy. When it works; it works fine. There are times when I am in areas that something, in the air, blocks the signal between the two devices. When it works this is a convenient feature. I bought this camera so I would not tax my I-phone with home video file bloat. It's nice to be able to grab a picture from the Bloggie via wi-fi and then edit the image using one the photo editing apps I have on my I-phone. Uploading to You-tube worked. I didn't run into any problems uploading a video to You-Tube and video appeared on the site in a minute. Connecting to Playmemories, the Sony photo/video upload site, worked well. The connection to the site was not always solid and uploaded images dropped about 25% of the times I tried. I can't tell if this is a wi-fi problem or a problem with the Playmemories site. Maybe I am missing a control feature, but I noticed that ALL photos and Videos upload to the site upon connecting. I would prefer that it allowed me to check images and videos for uploading. Recording LIVE video to the QIK web site, after an account is set up, worked really well. I was actually impressed at how easy this was. At first I was really disappointed in the fact that the focus ring creates a tapping noise that can be heard on the video. After additional testing I have found that the condenser mic hears this woodpecker-tapping sound when there is no other sound in the room. The mic opens up and listens for sound and the sound it picks up is the focus mechanism. I noticed that the tapping sound was not loud when other sounds were in the room. Considering I am using this movie for blogging and home vacation home movies, this tapping is no longer much of a bother to me. The video is very clear. <hl> The focus function is slow to react to subject distance changes . <hl> I would suggest setting up a shot if you can, tap the screen so the camera focuses on your subject and then start recording. At another Amazon customer's suggestion, I tested the recording length time:In HD, the camera stayed in record mode for 24 1/2 minutes before it stopped recording. It does not automatically start recording another file. You have to start a new recording manually. This isn't a problem for home movie recording, but it would be a problem if you're recording a performance, play, musical event or other lengthy topic where you would want the camera to keep rolling. If this is your need, get a bigger camera. While recording video you can press the snapshot button on the top of the camera and get some nice still-shots on the fly. I really liked this feature. The images are crisp but I feel the shutter speed is a little slow so, if your subject is moving, expect a little blurring. I used kept this camera in my pocket over the last few days and really used it. I recorded indoors and outdoors and, despite a few out-of-focus shots, I really got some nice clean, crisp video that I'm happy with. I wish SONY had allowed for a memory bump via a card slot. After getting the camera set-up on my computer, connection and image upload has been really easy. The files are compatible with all of my video editing programs and the video looks really nice when it's burned to DVD.For the money I spent, I couldn't find anything else on the market that offered what this camera does.

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This is a great buy

question: What is great about this stand?, context: Worked as advertised. I have not had any of the issues with the case putting my device to sleep when folded back. This is a great buy. Even though it does not llok like my Nexus & is protected on the sides it is. The side are open but the catch the hold the device in seem to be strategically positioned so as to protect the device in critical areas if dropped. The case is not bulky and actually fits in most of my pant pockets. Only issue is the first angled notch is not quite deep enough and does not stay in place well.

What is great about this stand?

This is a great buy .

Worked as advertised. I have not had any of the issues with the case putting my device to sleep when folded back. This is a great buy. Even though it does not llok like my Nexus & is protected on the sides it is. The side are open but the catch the hold the device in seem to be strategically positioned so as to protect the device in critical areas if dropped. The case is not bulky and actually fits in most of my pant pockets. Only issue is the first angled notch is not quite deep enough and does not stay in place well.

<hl> This is a great buy <hl> .

Worked as advertised. I have not had any of the issues with the case putting my device to sleep when folded back. <hl> This is a great buy <hl>. Even though it does not llok like my Nexus & is protected on the sides it is. The side are open but the catch the hold the device in seem to be strategically positioned so as to protect the device in critical areas if dropped. The case is not bulky and actually fits in most of my pant pockets. Only issue is the first angled notch is not quite deep enough and does not stay in place well.

Worked as advertised. I have not had any of the issues with the case putting my device to sleep when folded back. <hl> This is a great buy . <hl> Even though it does not llok like my Nexus & is protected on the sides it is. The side are open but the catch the hold the device in seem to be strategically positioned so as to protect the device in critical areas if dropped. The case is not bulky and actually fits in most of my pant pockets. Only issue is the first angled notch is not quite deep enough and does not stay in place well.

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electronics

the screen is tiny

question: How is screen?, context: Expect for one of these to last you a couple years or so, but for the price, you can always buy a new several times over for what you will pay for an ipod. I love that I can rockbox this player and that it accepts .flac and so many other file formats. The sounds quality is excellent and I wouldn't want a player smaller than this. If you add a 32gb microsd card, then you have a 36 gigabyte mp3 player that's the size of a matchbox for 1/3 the price of most players. I love this little guy. The only real gripe is that it might not have the durability of some of the other players out there and the screen is tiny. Other than that, i'm in love!

How is screen?

The only real gripe is that it might not have the durability of some of the other players out there and the screen is tiny .

Expect for one of these to last you a couple years or so, but for the price, you can always buy a new several times over for what you will pay for an ipod. I love that I can rockbox this player and that it accepts .flac and so many other file formats. The sounds quality is excellent and I wouldn't want a player smaller than this. If you add a 32gb microsd card, then you have a 36 gigabyte mp3 player that's the size of a matchbox for 1/3 the price of most players. I love this little guy. The only real gripe is that it might not have the durability of some of the other players out there and the screen is tiny. Other than that, i'm in love!

The only real gripe is that it might not have the durability of some of the other players out there and <hl> the screen is tiny <hl> .

Expect for one of these to last you a couple years or so, but for the price, you can always buy a new several times over for what you will pay for an ipod. I love that I can rockbox this player and that it accepts .flac and so many other file formats. The sounds quality is excellent and I wouldn't want a player smaller than this. If you add a 32gb microsd card, then you have a 36 gigabyte mp3 player that's the size of a matchbox for 1/3 the price of most players. I love this little guy. The only real gripe is that it might not have the durability of some of the other players out there and <hl> the screen is tiny <hl>. Other than that, i'm in love!

Expect for one of these to last you a couple years or so, but for the price, you can always buy a new several times over for what you will pay for an ipod. I love that I can rockbox this player and that it accepts .flac and so many other file formats. The sounds quality is excellent and I wouldn't want a player smaller than this. If you add a 32gb microsd card, then you have a 36 gigabyte mp3 player that's the size of a matchbox for 1/3 the price of most players. I love this little guy. <hl> The only real gripe is that it might not have the durability of some of the other players out there and the screen is tiny . <hl> Other than that, i'm in love!

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electronics

customer service is great

question: Why is customer service excellent?, context: Why should I have to stand in my bathroom with the shower running to keep lint off the screen saver. So I take my very expensive iphone into the bathroom and expose it to steam? Come on - and try putting this junk on without problems such as air bubbles and of course lint spots. I have used better products than this and I didn't have to go into the shower to make it work What a joke!So I read that customer service is great - after email correspondence and the promise of replacement, I never received it. Ya, great customer service - NOT.

Why is customer service excellent?

and I didn't have to go into the shower to make it work What a joke!So I read that customer service is great - after email correspondence and the promise of replacement, I never received it.

Why should I have to stand in my bathroom with the shower running to keep lint off the screen saver. So I take my very expensive iphone into the bathroom and expose it to steam? Come on - and try putting this junk on without problems such as air bubbles and of course lint spots. I have used better products than this and I didn't have to go into the shower to make it work What a joke!So I read that customer service is great - after email correspondence and the promise of replacement, I never received it. Ya, great customer service - NOT.

and I didn't have to go into the shower to make it work What a joke!So I read that <hl> customer service is great <hl> - after email correspondence and the promise of replacement, I never received it.

Why should I have to stand in my bathroom with the shower running to keep lint off the screen saver. So I take my very expensive iphone into the bathroom and expose it to steam? Come on - and try putting this junk on without problems such as air bubbles and of course lint spots. I have used better products than this and I didn't have to go into the shower to make it work What a joke!So I read that <hl> customer service is great <hl> - after email correspondence and the promise of replacement, I never received it. Ya, great customer service - NOT.

Why should I have to stand in my bathroom with the shower running to keep lint off the screen saver. So I take my very expensive iphone into the bathroom and expose it to steam? Come on - and try putting this junk on without problems such as air bubbles and of course lint spots. I have used better products than this <hl> and I didn't have to go into the shower to make it work What a joke!So I read that customer service is great - after email correspondence and the promise of replacement, I never received it. <hl> Ya, great customer service - NOT.

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electronics

The price on this card is definitely better than I could find for other brands of the same size

question: What is the price?, context: I'm glad I went for this 32 gb, class 10 card when I bought my new camera. It works great, it's fast, it has a lot of room on it... I feel like it's going to be quite a while before I even need to move videos and photos off of the card to make room for more. I have other Transcend SD cards in smaller sizes and those work great too. The price on this card is definitely better than I could find for other brands of the same size, as well.Update (07/13/12):I found a problem with this card if you're using it in a DSLR for video. I have a Canon T3i and when I shoot video sometimes (well, probably more than half of the time) it will stop recording either within seconds of hitting record or a couple minutes later. I did a search online and what it seems to be is when you go back through your card and delete certain photos or videos that aren't at the end of the sequence it leaves gaps in the memory, then when you record a video it tries to fill those gaps before continuing at the end of the memory card. Basically, I have to save everything to my computer and format my memory card while it's in my camera before doing any video shoots to make sure this doesn't happen. It seems to work fine if I do that. In theory, if you don't delete anything that's not at the end of the number sequence, it should work fine as long as you have room, but I don't always look at each picture and decide whether or not to delete it before taking another. I have read that this isn't an issue with some other brands like San Disk, but haven't tried for myself. I also don't know if this only happens with certain cameras.This is the only problem I've had with this memory card and for everything else, it works great.

What is the price?

The price on this card is definitely better than I could find for other brands of the same size , as well.

I'm glad I went for this 32 gb, class 10 card when I bought my new camera. It works great, it's fast, it has a lot of room on it... I feel like it's going to be quite a while before I even need to move videos and photos off of the card to make room for more. I have other Transcend SD cards in smaller sizes and those work great too. The price on this card is definitely better than I could find for other brands of the same size, as well.Update (07/13/12):I found a problem with this card if you're using it in a DSLR for video. I have a Canon T3i and when I shoot video sometimes (well, probably more than half of the time) it will stop recording either within seconds of hitting record or a couple minutes later. I did a search online and what it seems to be is when you go back through your card and delete certain photos or videos that aren't at the end of the sequence it leaves gaps in the memory, then when you record a video it tries to fill those gaps before continuing at the end of the memory card. Basically, I have to save everything to my computer and format my memory card while it's in my camera before doing any video shoots to make sure this doesn't happen. It seems to work fine if I do that. In theory, if you don't delete anything that's not at the end of the number sequence, it should work fine as long as you have room, but I don't always look at each picture and decide whether or not to delete it before taking another. I have read that this isn't an issue with some other brands like San Disk, but haven't tried for myself. I also don't know if this only happens with certain cameras.This is the only problem I've had with this memory card and for everything else, it works great.

<hl> The price on this card is definitely better than I could find for other brands of the same size <hl> , as well.

I'm glad I went for this 32 gb, class 10 card when I bought my new camera. It works great, it's fast, it has a lot of room on it... I feel like it's going to be quite a while before I even need to move videos and photos off of the card to make room for more. I have other Transcend SD cards in smaller sizes and those work great too. <hl> The price on this card is definitely better than I could find for other brands of the same size <hl>, as well.Update (07/13/12):I found a problem with this card if you're using it in a DSLR for video. I have a Canon T3i and when I shoot video sometimes (well, probably more than half of the time) it will stop recording either within seconds of hitting record or a couple minutes later. I did a search online and what it seems to be is when you go back through your card and delete certain photos or videos that aren't at the end of the sequence it leaves gaps in the memory, then when you record a video it tries to fill those gaps before continuing at the end of the memory card. Basically, I have to save everything to my computer and format my memory card while it's in my camera before doing any video shoots to make sure this doesn't happen. It seems to work fine if I do that. In theory, if you don't delete anything that's not at the end of the number sequence, it should work fine as long as you have room, but I don't always look at each picture and decide whether or not to delete it before taking another. I have read that this isn't an issue with some other brands like San Disk, but haven't tried for myself. I also don't know if this only happens with certain cameras.This is the only problem I've had with this memory card and for everything else, it works great.

I'm glad I went for this 32 gb, class 10 card when I bought my new camera. It works great, it's fast, it has a lot of room on it... I feel like it's going to be quite a while before I even need to move videos and photos off of the card to make room for more. I have other Transcend SD cards in smaller sizes and those work great too. <hl> The price on this card is definitely better than I could find for other brands of the same size , as well. <hl> Update (07/13/12):I found a problem with this card if you're using it in a DSLR for video. I have a Canon T3i and when I shoot video sometimes (well, probably more than half of the time) it will stop recording either within seconds of hitting record or a couple minutes later. I did a search online and what it seems to be is when you go back through your card and delete certain photos or videos that aren't at the end of the sequence it leaves gaps in the memory, then when you record a video it tries to fill those gaps before continuing at the end of the memory card. Basically, I have to save everything to my computer and format my memory card while it's in my camera before doing any video shoots to make sure this doesn't happen. It seems to work fine if I do that. In theory, if you don't delete anything that's not at the end of the number sequence, it should work fine as long as you have room, but I don't always look at each picture and decide whether or not to delete it before taking another. I have read that this isn't an issue with some other brands like San Disk, but haven't tried for myself. I also don't know if this only happens with certain cameras. This is the only problem I've had with this memory card and for everything else, it works great.

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decent

question: How is the texture?, context: For my tablets, I wanted to find a way to reduce clutter but still be able to lug around my gear. I don't need to have my bluetooth keyboard with me all the time, but when I do, this case/keyboard combo was exactly what I was looking for. It does a good job of holding my iPad in place and still has a very slim profile when everything is put together. I was actually pretty surprised by how slim this case/keyboard was when folded up. The keyboard was easy to setup and connect and the fact that you can adjust, remove, or separate the iPad case from the keyboard is great. The price point is decent ($50-$60) and although the construction is a little "plasticky", it does what you'd want it to do. There are a little kinks to work out like how stiff the hinge actually is, how protective the actual case is, and how firm the case holds for typing.Pros:-Case/keyboard combo with very slim profile-Adjustable hinge for angle adjustment of iPad-iPad swivels for portrait or landscape typing-Easy bluetooth keyboard setup and connectionCons:-Little too "plasticky"-Probably not as protective as a dedicated case-Keyboard is smaller and takes some time to get used to-iPad isn't rock-steady when typing unless you place it in the keyboard's notchtldr; good case/keyboard combo but needs more protection and improvements to be prefect

How is the texture?

The price point is decent ($50-$60) and although the construction is a little "plasticky", it does what you'd want it to do.

For my tablets, I wanted to find a way to reduce clutter but still be able to lug around my gear. I don't need to have my bluetooth keyboard with me all the time, but when I do, this case/keyboard combo was exactly what I was looking for. It does a good job of holding my iPad in place and still has a very slim profile when everything is put together. I was actually pretty surprised by how slim this case/keyboard was when folded up. The keyboard was easy to setup and connect and the fact that you can adjust, remove, or separate the iPad case from the keyboard is great. The price point is decent ($50-$60) and although the construction is a little "plasticky", it does what you'd want it to do. There are a little kinks to work out like how stiff the hinge actually is, how protective the actual case is, and how firm the case holds for typing.Pros:-Case/keyboard combo with very slim profile-Adjustable hinge for angle adjustment of iPad-iPad swivels for portrait or landscape typing-Easy bluetooth keyboard setup and connectionCons:-Little too "plasticky"-Probably not as protective as a dedicated case-Keyboard is smaller and takes some time to get used to-iPad isn't rock-steady when typing unless you place it in the keyboard's notchtldr; good case/keyboard combo but needs more protection and improvements to be prefect

The price point is <hl> decent <hl> ($50-$60) and although the construction is a little "plasticky", it does what you'd want it to do.

For my tablets, I wanted to find a way to reduce clutter but still be able to lug around my gear. I don't need to have my bluetooth keyboard with me all the time, but when I do, this case/keyboard combo was exactly what I was looking for. It does a good job of holding my iPad in place and still has a very slim profile when everything is put together. I was actually pretty surprised by how slim this case/keyboard was when folded up. The keyboard was easy to setup and connect and the fact that you can adjust, remove, or separate the iPad case from the keyboard is great. The price point is <hl> decent <hl> ($50-$60) and although the construction is a little "plasticky", it does what you'd want it to do. There are a little kinks to work out like how stiff the hinge actually is, how protective the actual case is, and how firm the case holds for typing.Pros:-Case/keyboard combo with very slim profile-Adjustable hinge for angle adjustment of iPad-iPad swivels for portrait or landscape typing-Easy bluetooth keyboard setup and connectionCons:-Little too "plasticky"-Probably not as protective as a dedicated case-Keyboard is smaller and takes some time to get used to-iPad isn't rock-steady when typing unless you place it in the keyboard's notchtldr; good case/keyboard combo but needs more protection and improvements to be prefect

For my tablets, I wanted to find a way to reduce clutter but still be able to lug around my gear. I don't need to have my bluetooth keyboard with me all the time, but when I do, this case/keyboard combo was exactly what I was looking for. It does a good job of holding my iPad in place and still has a very slim profile when everything is put together. I was actually pretty surprised by how slim this case/keyboard was when folded up. The keyboard was easy to setup and connect and the fact that you can adjust, remove, or separate the iPad case from the keyboard is great. <hl> The price point is decent ($50-$60) and although the construction is a little "plasticky", it does what you'd want it to do. <hl> There are a little kinks to work out like how stiff the hinge actually is, how protective the actual case is, and how firm the case holds for typing. Pros:-Case/keyboard combo with very slim profile-Adjustable hinge for angle adjustment of iPad-iPad swivels for portrait or landscape typing-Easy bluetooth keyboard setup and connectionCons:-Little too "plasticky"-Probably not as protective as a dedicated case-Keyboard is smaller and takes some time to get used to-iPad isn't rock-steady when typing unless you place it in the keyboard's notchtldr; good case/keyboard combo but needs more protection and improvements to be prefect

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electronics

The instructions were clear

question: How were the instructions?, context: I bought this wireless router for use with my RoadRunner cable services. I work from home and run a variety of network intensive tasks, throw in a wife and a Wii and this router has taken care of everything with only a minor quirk or two all year.At home my network consists of CentOS 5.2 servers, a Windows Vista Home Premium Desktop, two Vista laptops (Business and Home Premium), a MacBook, a Windows XP machine, and Virtual Machines up the wazoo. The 4 ports are full, everything else is run through the wifi including the new Wii. I port forward HTTP, FTP, SSH, Oracle, and Terminal Services through to statically assigned IP addresses and everything else is making use of the routers DHCP services. In short -- I think it is getting a pretty good test!Setup was a breeze, but that is standard for Linksys routers I have found. The instructions were clear and would allow an absolute idiot to set this up although I didn't need them being familiar with their other routers.I live in a largish apartment, and rather than being in a central location the router is squirreled away in the corner office on top of a desktop and below my TV - not ideal I know but the coverage throughout the apartment is always at maximum strength, is as fast as can be expected and I am happy. I often play online games in my living room on the opposing side of the apartment without problems of laggyness.I first turned on the router in July 2007. It is now November 2008 and it has been reset maybe four or five times during that period. Wi-Fi services disappeared forcing me to power off and on again however considering that this is a router based on home usage rather than a fully fledged commercial enterprise I can handle that. So yes, I don't get my 99.9999% uptime, but I think the five minutes this router has cost me over the last 16 months is rather trivial.

How were the instructions?

The instructions were clear and would allow an absolute idiot to set this up although I didn't need them being familiar with their other routers.

I bought this wireless router for use with my RoadRunner cable services. I work from home and run a variety of network intensive tasks, throw in a wife and a Wii and this router has taken care of everything with only a minor quirk or two all year.At home my network consists of CentOS 5.2 servers, a Windows Vista Home Premium Desktop, two Vista laptops (Business and Home Premium), a MacBook, a Windows XP machine, and Virtual Machines up the wazoo. The 4 ports are full, everything else is run through the wifi including the new Wii. I port forward HTTP, FTP, SSH, Oracle, and Terminal Services through to statically assigned IP addresses and everything else is making use of the routers DHCP services. In short -- I think it is getting a pretty good test!Setup was a breeze, but that is standard for Linksys routers I have found. The instructions were clear and would allow an absolute idiot to set this up although I didn't need them being familiar with their other routers.I live in a largish apartment, and rather than being in a central location the router is squirreled away in the corner office on top of a desktop and below my TV - not ideal I know but the coverage throughout the apartment is always at maximum strength, is as fast as can be expected and I am happy. I often play online games in my living room on the opposing side of the apartment without problems of laggyness.I first turned on the router in July 2007. It is now November 2008 and it has been reset maybe four or five times during that period. Wi-Fi services disappeared forcing me to power off and on again however considering that this is a router based on home usage rather than a fully fledged commercial enterprise I can handle that. So yes, I don't get my 99.9999% uptime, but I think the five minutes this router has cost me over the last 16 months is rather trivial.

<hl> The instructions were clear <hl> and would allow an absolute idiot to set this up although I didn't need them being familiar with their other routers.

I bought this wireless router for use with my RoadRunner cable services. I work from home and run a variety of network intensive tasks, throw in a wife and a Wii and this router has taken care of everything with only a minor quirk or two all year.At home my network consists of CentOS 5.2 servers, a Windows Vista Home Premium Desktop, two Vista laptops (Business and Home Premium), a MacBook, a Windows XP machine, and Virtual Machines up the wazoo. The 4 ports are full, everything else is run through the wifi including the new Wii. I port forward HTTP, FTP, SSH, Oracle, and Terminal Services through to statically assigned IP addresses and everything else is making use of the routers DHCP services. In short -- I think it is getting a pretty good test!Setup was a breeze, but that is standard for Linksys routers I have found. <hl> The instructions were clear <hl> and would allow an absolute idiot to set this up although I didn't need them being familiar with their other routers.I live in a largish apartment, and rather than being in a central location the router is squirreled away in the corner office on top of a desktop and below my TV - not ideal I know but the coverage throughout the apartment is always at maximum strength, is as fast as can be expected and I am happy. I often play online games in my living room on the opposing side of the apartment without problems of laggyness.I first turned on the router in July 2007. It is now November 2008 and it has been reset maybe four or five times during that period. Wi-Fi services disappeared forcing me to power off and on again however considering that this is a router based on home usage rather than a fully fledged commercial enterprise I can handle that. So yes, I don't get my 99.9999% uptime, but I think the five minutes this router has cost me over the last 16 months is rather trivial.

I bought this wireless router for use with my RoadRunner cable services. I work from home and run a variety of network intensive tasks, throw in a wife and a Wii and this router has taken care of everything with only a minor quirk or two all year. At home my network consists of CentOS 5.2 servers, a Windows Vista Home Premium Desktop, two Vista laptops (Business and Home Premium), a MacBook, a Windows XP machine, and Virtual Machines up the wazoo. The 4 ports are full, everything else is run through the wifi including the new Wii. I port forward HTTP, FTP, SSH, Oracle, and Terminal Services through to statically assigned IP addresses and everything else is making use of the routers DHCP services. In short -- I think it is getting a pretty good test!Setup was a breeze, but that is standard for Linksys routers I have found. <hl> The instructions were clear and would allow an absolute idiot to set this up although I didn't need them being familiar with their other routers. <hl> I live in a largish apartment, and rather than being in a central location the router is squirreled away in the corner office on top of a desktop and below my TV - not ideal I know but the coverage throughout the apartment is always at maximum strength, is as fast as can be expected and I am happy. I often play online games in my living room on the opposing side of the apartment without problems of laggyness. I first turned on the router in July 2007. It is now November 2008 and it has been reset maybe four or five times during that period. Wi-Fi services disappeared forcing me to power off and on again however considering that this is a router based on home usage rather than a fully fledged commercial enterprise I can handle that. So yes, I don't get my 99.9999% uptime, but I think the five minutes this router has cost me over the last 16 months is rather trivial.

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electronics

The transmitter is small enough to be out of the way and the mouse has lots of options, browser forward or back and size of mouse is great

question: How are small size?, context: Bluetooth mouse had too many issues and a corded mouse was annoying at times. The transmitter is small enough to be out of the way and the mouse has lots of options, browser forward or back and size of mouse is great

How are small size?

The transmitter is small enough to be out of the way and the mouse has lots of options, browser forward or back and size of mouse is great

Bluetooth mouse had too many issues and a corded mouse was annoying at times. The transmitter is small enough to be out of the way and the mouse has lots of options, browser forward or back and size of mouse is great

<hl> The transmitter is small enough to be out of the way and the mouse has lots of options, browser forward or back and size of mouse is great <hl>

Bluetooth mouse had too many issues and a corded mouse was annoying at times. <hl> The transmitter is small enough to be out of the way and the mouse has lots of options, browser forward or back and size of mouse is great <hl>

Bluetooth mouse had too many issues and a corded mouse was annoying at times. <hl> The transmitter is small enough to be out of the way and the mouse has lots of options, browser forward or back and size of mouse is great <hl>

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electronics

truly astonishing

question: How is that effect so good?, context: .We purchased this set after returning the disappointing Vizio M3D470KD 3D TV.We love this set. Here's why.The Picture:The picture was gorgeous, right out of the box. We had no need to tweak the default settings. The quality of the picture is truly astonishing.We may be part of that fringe group of viewers who love the SOE, "soap opera effect." We like our TV picture to be as lifelike and "live" as possible, so to watch a movie that appears like live TV is a treat. We see no reason to degrade the image so it looks like a movie. If my wife is watching TV I have to ask her if it is a movie or live because I can't tell by just looking at the screen. Maybe SOE should be renamed LTVE, Live TV Effect. Love that LTVE effect!3D:The 3D is excellent. 3D really does add to the enjoyment of, well, anything. If you are wondering if 3D is worth the additional cost, the answer is YES. Provided you have a source for 3D programming.3D Glasses:The four included 3D glasses are well made. They are a different shape from the usual 3D glasses, which makes them more comfortable for prolong use, even over the eyeglasses which we both wear.The Remote:The remote is a good size, well-balanced with buttons intelligently sized and placed. For example, the mute button is just above the volume control buttons. The buttons are backlit for five seconds when a light button is pressed.The controls are easy and natural. The set is well designed ergonomically.One major annoyance in the Vizio TV was that you had to manually tell the TV that the image was in 3D, then tell it which type of 3D, then say yes, you really do want to view it in 3D before it would present the image in 3D. This Panasonic is smart enough to figure out the type of image, 3D or 2D, and then present it in that format without user intervention. The process is automatic. In both directions.Also, this TV does not get confused and freeze up when I am quick on the remote buttons as the Vizio did.Wi-Fi:I can't comment on the Wi-Fi since I don't use it on the TV, other than to say it successfully found my Wi-Fi channel and gave me access. I may use it in the future.Speakers:The speakers are adequate for us, providing clear speech and decent music. The TV is in a bedroom and sounds fine in that room. If you want movie theater sound you probably need an external speaker system.One negative is that the TV does not have an output jack for analog audio, such as a headphone. Only a digital audio jack.The manual:Panasonic does provide a printed (gasp) manual to use in assembling the base and setting up your TV. Detailed drawings of various possible connections are included. The TV is super easy to setup, essentially plugging it in and connecting to your TV source. That's it. The default picture needs no adjusting, but adjustments are available in you want to play around. A 199 page manual is available online. But you don't really need it.It was work to repack and return the Vizio TV using Amazon's free 30 day trial period (although Amazon was great, as usual, and credited us the full purchase price on the very next day after they received the return), but it did let us see how much better this Panasonic is and appreciate it so much more. I am actually grateful that we had problems with the Vizio else we might never have discovered this Panasonic.Packaging:The TV arrived in perfect condition, expertly packed with heavy tape holding the base safely away from the TV.Delivery:Amazon used Ceva for the delivery. Ceva lets you give them a time window for the delivery. We selected the 9:00 AM to noon window so we would be dressed and finished with breakfast before their arrival. However, they rang our doorbell at 8:00 AM, just as we sat down to breakfast. Inconvenient.The box was in perfect condition with no gouges or punctures.Repacking the TV in the box in the future if we need to will be a chore. I snapped several pictures as we unpacked the box so we can reverse the process if we ever need to. I saved printed copies of the pictures inside the box which we stored away.In conclusion:We have enjoyed this TV since July 16th. We like everything about it and obviously intend to keep it at the end of our 30 day trial. If anything happens that changes our minds, I will post an update. I will also post an update if I discover anything else that you should know about.

How is that effect so good?

The quality of the picture is truly astonishing .We may be part of that fringe group of viewers who love the SOE, "soap opera effect."

.We purchased this set after returning the disappointing Vizio M3D470KD 3D TV.We love this set. Here's why.The Picture:The picture was gorgeous, right out of the box. We had no need to tweak the default settings. The quality of the picture is truly astonishing.We may be part of that fringe group of viewers who love the SOE, "soap opera effect." We like our TV picture to be as lifelike and "live" as possible, so to watch a movie that appears like live TV is a treat. We see no reason to degrade the image so it looks like a movie. If my wife is watching TV I have to ask her if it is a movie or live because I can't tell by just looking at the screen. Maybe SOE should be renamed LTVE, Live TV Effect. Love that LTVE effect!3D:The 3D is excellent. 3D really does add to the enjoyment of, well, anything. If you are wondering if 3D is worth the additional cost, the answer is YES. Provided you have a source for 3D programming.3D Glasses:The four included 3D glasses are well made. They are a different shape from the usual 3D glasses, which makes them more comfortable for prolong use, even over the eyeglasses which we both wear.The Remote:The remote is a good size, well-balanced with buttons intelligently sized and placed. For example, the mute button is just above the volume control buttons. The buttons are backlit for five seconds when a light button is pressed.The controls are easy and natural. The set is well designed ergonomically.One major annoyance in the Vizio TV was that you had to manually tell the TV that the image was in 3D, then tell it which type of 3D, then say yes, you really do want to view it in 3D before it would present the image in 3D. This Panasonic is smart enough to figure out the type of image, 3D or 2D, and then present it in that format without user intervention. The process is automatic. In both directions.Also, this TV does not get confused and freeze up when I am quick on the remote buttons as the Vizio did.Wi-Fi:I can't comment on the Wi-Fi since I don't use it on the TV, other than to say it successfully found my Wi-Fi channel and gave me access. I may use it in the future.Speakers:The speakers are adequate for us, providing clear speech and decent music. The TV is in a bedroom and sounds fine in that room. If you want movie theater sound you probably need an external speaker system.One negative is that the TV does not have an output jack for analog audio, such as a headphone. Only a digital audio jack.The manual:Panasonic does provide a printed (gasp) manual to use in assembling the base and setting up your TV. Detailed drawings of various possible connections are included. The TV is super easy to setup, essentially plugging it in and connecting to your TV source. That's it. The default picture needs no adjusting, but adjustments are available in you want to play around. A 199 page manual is available online. But you don't really need it.It was work to repack and return the Vizio TV using Amazon's free 30 day trial period (although Amazon was great, as usual, and credited us the full purchase price on the very next day after they received the return), but it did let us see how much better this Panasonic is and appreciate it so much more. I am actually grateful that we had problems with the Vizio else we might never have discovered this Panasonic.Packaging:The TV arrived in perfect condition, expertly packed with heavy tape holding the base safely away from the TV.Delivery:Amazon used Ceva for the delivery. Ceva lets you give them a time window for the delivery. We selected the 9:00 AM to noon window so we would be dressed and finished with breakfast before their arrival. However, they rang our doorbell at 8:00 AM, just as we sat down to breakfast. Inconvenient.The box was in perfect condition with no gouges or punctures.Repacking the TV in the box in the future if we need to will be a chore. I snapped several pictures as we unpacked the box so we can reverse the process if we ever need to. I saved printed copies of the pictures inside the box which we stored away.In conclusion:We have enjoyed this TV since July 16th. We like everything about it and obviously intend to keep it at the end of our 30 day trial. If anything happens that changes our minds, I will post an update. I will also post an update if I discover anything else that you should know about.

The quality of the picture is <hl> truly astonishing <hl> .We may be part of that fringe group of viewers who love the SOE, "soap opera effect."

.We purchased this set after returning the disappointing Vizio M3D470KD 3D TV.We love this set. Here's why.The Picture:The picture was gorgeous, right out of the box. We had no need to tweak the default settings. The quality of the picture is <hl> truly astonishing <hl>.We may be part of that fringe group of viewers who love the SOE, "soap opera effect." We like our TV picture to be as lifelike and "live" as possible, so to watch a movie that appears like live TV is a treat. We see no reason to degrade the image so it looks like a movie. If my wife is watching TV I have to ask her if it is a movie or live because I can't tell by just looking at the screen. Maybe SOE should be renamed LTVE, Live TV Effect. Love that LTVE effect!3D:The 3D is excellent. 3D really does add to the enjoyment of, well, anything. If you are wondering if 3D is worth the additional cost, the answer is YES. Provided you have a source for 3D programming.3D Glasses:The four included 3D glasses are well made. They are a different shape from the usual 3D glasses, which makes them more comfortable for prolong use, even over the eyeglasses which we both wear.The Remote:The remote is a good size, well-balanced with buttons intelligently sized and placed. For example, the mute button is just above the volume control buttons. The buttons are backlit for five seconds when a light button is pressed.The controls are easy and natural. The set is well designed ergonomically.One major annoyance in the Vizio TV was that you had to manually tell the TV that the image was in 3D, then tell it which type of 3D, then say yes, you really do want to view it in 3D before it would present the image in 3D. This Panasonic is smart enough to figure out the type of image, 3D or 2D, and then present it in that format without user intervention. The process is automatic. In both directions.Also, this TV does not get confused and freeze up when I am quick on the remote buttons as the Vizio did.Wi-Fi:I can't comment on the Wi-Fi since I don't use it on the TV, other than to say it successfully found my Wi-Fi channel and gave me access. I may use it in the future.Speakers:The speakers are adequate for us, providing clear speech and decent music. The TV is in a bedroom and sounds fine in that room. If you want movie theater sound you probably need an external speaker system.One negative is that the TV does not have an output jack for analog audio, such as a headphone. Only a digital audio jack.The manual:Panasonic does provide a printed (gasp) manual to use in assembling the base and setting up your TV. Detailed drawings of various possible connections are included. The TV is super easy to setup, essentially plugging it in and connecting to your TV source. That's it. The default picture needs no adjusting, but adjustments are available in you want to play around. A 199 page manual is available online. But you don't really need it.It was work to repack and return the Vizio TV using Amazon's free 30 day trial period (although Amazon was great, as usual, and credited us the full purchase price on the very next day after they received the return), but it did let us see how much better this Panasonic is and appreciate it so much more. I am actually grateful that we had problems with the Vizio else we might never have discovered this Panasonic.Packaging:The TV arrived in perfect condition, expertly packed with heavy tape holding the base safely away from the TV.Delivery:Amazon used Ceva for the delivery. Ceva lets you give them a time window for the delivery. We selected the 9:00 AM to noon window so we would be dressed and finished with breakfast before their arrival. However, they rang our doorbell at 8:00 AM, just as we sat down to breakfast. Inconvenient.The box was in perfect condition with no gouges or punctures.Repacking the TV in the box in the future if we need to will be a chore. I snapped several pictures as we unpacked the box so we can reverse the process if we ever need to. I saved printed copies of the pictures inside the box which we stored away.In conclusion:We have enjoyed this TV since July 16th. We like everything about it and obviously intend to keep it at the end of our 30 day trial. If anything happens that changes our minds, I will post an update. I will also post an update if I discover anything else that you should know about.

.We purchased this set after returning the disappointing Vizio M3D470KD 3D TV.We love this set. Here's why. The Picture:The picture was gorgeous, right out of the box. We had no need to tweak the default settings. <hl> The quality of the picture is truly astonishing .We may be part of that fringe group of viewers who love the SOE, "soap opera effect." <hl> We like our TV picture to be as lifelike and "live" as possible, so to watch a movie that appears like live TV is a treat. We see no reason to degrade the image so it looks like a movie. If my wife is watching TV I have to ask her if it is a movie or live because I can't tell by just looking at the screen. Maybe SOE should be renamed LTVE, Live TV Effect. Love that LTVE effect!3D:The 3D is excellent. 3D really does add to the enjoyment of, well, anything. If you are wondering if 3D is worth the additional cost, the answer is YES. Provided you have a source for 3D programming.3D Glasses:The four included 3D glasses are well made. They are a different shape from the usual 3D glasses, which makes them more comfortable for prolong use, even over the eyeglasses which we both wear. The Remote:The remote is a good size, well-balanced with buttons intelligently sized and placed. For example, the mute button is just above the volume control buttons. The buttons are backlit for five seconds when a light button is pressed. The controls are easy and natural. The set is well designed ergonomically. One major annoyance in the Vizio TV was that you had to manually tell the TV that the image was in 3D, then tell it which type of 3D, then say yes, you really do want to view it in 3D before it would present the image in 3D. This Panasonic is smart enough to figure out the type of image, 3D or 2D, and then present it in that format without user intervention. The process is automatic. In both directions. Also, this TV does not get confused and freeze up when I am quick on the remote buttons as the Vizio did. Wi-Fi:I can't comment on the Wi-Fi since I don't use it on the TV, other than to say it successfully found my Wi-Fi channel and gave me access. I may use it in the future. Speakers:The speakers are adequate for us, providing clear speech and decent music. The TV is in a bedroom and sounds fine in that room. If you want movie theater sound you probably need an external speaker system. One negative is that the TV does not have an output jack for analog audio, such as a headphone. Only a digital audio jack. The manual:Panasonic does provide a printed (gasp) manual to use in assembling the base and setting up your TV. Detailed drawings of various possible connections are included. The TV is super easy to setup, essentially plugging it in and connecting to your TV source. That's it. The default picture needs no adjusting, but adjustments are available in you want to play around. A 199 page manual is available online. But you don't really need it. It was work to repack and return the Vizio TV using Amazon's free 30 day trial period (although Amazon was great, as usual, and credited us the full purchase price on the very next day after they received the return), but it did let us see how much better this Panasonic is and appreciate it so much more. I am actually grateful that we had problems with the Vizio else we might never have discovered this Panasonic. Packaging:The TV arrived in perfect condition, expertly packed with heavy tape holding the base safely away from the TV.Delivery:Amazon used Ceva for the delivery. Ceva lets you give them a time window for the delivery. We selected the 9:00 AM to noon window so we would be dressed and finished with breakfast before their arrival. However, they rang our doorbell at 8:00 AM, just as we sat down to breakfast. Inconvenient. The box was in perfect condition with no gouges or punctures. Repacking the TV in the box in the future if we need to will be a chore. I snapped several pictures as we unpacked the box so we can reverse the process if we ever need to. I saved printed copies of the pictures inside the box which we stored away. In conclusion:We have enjoyed this TV since July 16th. We like everything about it and obviously intend to keep it at the end of our 30 day trial. If anything happens that changes our minds, I will post an update. I will also post an update if I discover anything else that you should know about.

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The images are fantastic

question: How is the image quality?, context: The Olympus OM-D E-M5 (quite a mouthful) costs as much as a mid-level DSLR and after reading glowing reviews from photographers saying they replaced their DSLR for this camera I had unreasonably high expectations. Don't get me wrong, I love this little camera. The AF is insanely fast and accurate and the image quality is great. Here is the list of pros and cons I could come up with.Pros:- Super fast AF. Around the same speed as my Nikon D7000 and probably more accurate. It almost never missed focus.- Lightweight and small. Other have said with the pancake lens it will fit in your pants pocket. They must have really big pockets. There's no way I can fit it with the pancake lens on into a jean pocket. A jacket pocket sure, but not my pants.- Weather sealing!- Touch screen. This is an awesome feature. I can give my wife the camera and tell her to tap the screen on someones face and it takes the picture perfectly in focus.- Lots of lenses to choose from.- Image quality is really good.- Low light noise is pretty amazing for a sensor this small. If you're showing pics on the web, ISO 1600 and 3200 look great and I don't hesitate to use either. ISO 25600 is a marketing trick, it looks like my son drew a water color painting, ISO 12800 isn't great either.- It's built like a tank- The electronic viewfinder is a really nice addition although it's not as nice as an optical viewfinder on any DSLR I've ever used.- Large high quality LCD on the back- Battery life is very good. I took around 300 shots over a three day period and it was still at 3/4 full battery.- The way they positioned the two command dials works perfectly. The thumb and pointer finger rest on both allowing easy access to changing settings.Neutral:- The menu system is neither great nor terrible it just takes some getting used to.- The Buttons are mushy feeling and very small. The camera is small so it's kind of what I expected.Cons:- The included external flash is really weird. It's this tiny little thing you have to carry around in a pouch and it's really awkward to attach it to the camera. They should have just moved the viewfinder over to the side and put a flash in the camera with a hotshoe on top. It's a direct flash and doesn't allow you to pull it back and bounce it. I probably won't use it much if at all.- It's bit hard to firmly hold if you have big hands. I'm always afraid I'm going to drop it if I hold it with 1 hand. The grip could be improved.- The metal strap connectors are in a weird place and you have to put them in between your fingers to grip the camera.- The price was a little hard for me to swallow. For what you get it's probably the right price but it's still a lot of money.- This camera does not give DSLR quality images. I can easily spot any pic from my D7000 over a pic from the Olympus. The images are fantastic, don't get my wrong. But the look of the pictures from the camera is a little flatter and less 3 dimensional than a DSLR. It's hard to explain but the bigger sensor in bigger cameras does make a difference in image quality.Final ThoughtsYes the image quality is fantastic but for me this camera does not replace my Nikon D7000. Pictures from my Nikon just look slightly more realistic and have more pop to them. I bought this camera because I hate lugging my DSLR around. It's big and bulky and I never take it hiking or fishing with me. I wanted something that had close to DSLR quality images but in a tiny package I could carry everywhere. I wanted fast and accurate AF and I wanted it to be easy enough for my wife to use. I also wanted interchangeable lenses. With the Olympus I got everything I asked for. No it's not a DSLR replacement like I had hoped it would be. I wouldn't shoot weddings with this camera. Both types of cameras have their place and this little Olympus has found the perfect place into my bag.

How is the image quality?

The images are fantastic , don't get my wrong.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 (quite a mouthful) costs as much as a mid-level DSLR and after reading glowing reviews from photographers saying they replaced their DSLR for this camera I had unreasonably high expectations. Don't get me wrong, I love this little camera. The AF is insanely fast and accurate and the image quality is great. Here is the list of pros and cons I could come up with.Pros:- Super fast AF. Around the same speed as my Nikon D7000 and probably more accurate. It almost never missed focus.- Lightweight and small. Other have said with the pancake lens it will fit in your pants pocket. They must have really big pockets. There's no way I can fit it with the pancake lens on into a jean pocket. A jacket pocket sure, but not my pants.- Weather sealing!- Touch screen. This is an awesome feature. I can give my wife the camera and tell her to tap the screen on someones face and it takes the picture perfectly in focus.- Lots of lenses to choose from.- Image quality is really good.- Low light noise is pretty amazing for a sensor this small. If you're showing pics on the web, ISO 1600 and 3200 look great and I don't hesitate to use either. ISO 25600 is a marketing trick, it looks like my son drew a water color painting, ISO 12800 isn't great either.- It's built like a tank- The electronic viewfinder is a really nice addition although it's not as nice as an optical viewfinder on any DSLR I've ever used.- Large high quality LCD on the back- Battery life is very good. I took around 300 shots over a three day period and it was still at 3/4 full battery.- The way they positioned the two command dials works perfectly. The thumb and pointer finger rest on both allowing easy access to changing settings.Neutral:- The menu system is neither great nor terrible it just takes some getting used to.- The Buttons are mushy feeling and very small. The camera is small so it's kind of what I expected.Cons:- The included external flash is really weird. It's this tiny little thing you have to carry around in a pouch and it's really awkward to attach it to the camera. They should have just moved the viewfinder over to the side and put a flash in the camera with a hotshoe on top. It's a direct flash and doesn't allow you to pull it back and bounce it. I probably won't use it much if at all.- It's bit hard to firmly hold if you have big hands. I'm always afraid I'm going to drop it if I hold it with 1 hand. The grip could be improved.- The metal strap connectors are in a weird place and you have to put them in between your fingers to grip the camera.- The price was a little hard for me to swallow. For what you get it's probably the right price but it's still a lot of money.- This camera does not give DSLR quality images. I can easily spot any pic from my D7000 over a pic from the Olympus. The images are fantastic, don't get my wrong. But the look of the pictures from the camera is a little flatter and less 3 dimensional than a DSLR. It's hard to explain but the bigger sensor in bigger cameras does make a difference in image quality.Final ThoughtsYes the image quality is fantastic but for me this camera does not replace my Nikon D7000. Pictures from my Nikon just look slightly more realistic and have more pop to them. I bought this camera because I hate lugging my DSLR around. It's big and bulky and I never take it hiking or fishing with me. I wanted something that had close to DSLR quality images but in a tiny package I could carry everywhere. I wanted fast and accurate AF and I wanted it to be easy enough for my wife to use. I also wanted interchangeable lenses. With the Olympus I got everything I asked for. No it's not a DSLR replacement like I had hoped it would be. I wouldn't shoot weddings with this camera. Both types of cameras have their place and this little Olympus has found the perfect place into my bag.

<hl> The images are fantastic <hl> , don't get my wrong.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 (quite a mouthful) costs as much as a mid-level DSLR and after reading glowing reviews from photographers saying they replaced their DSLR for this camera I had unreasonably high expectations. Don't get me wrong, I love this little camera. The AF is insanely fast and accurate and the image quality is great. Here is the list of pros and cons I could come up with.Pros:- Super fast AF. Around the same speed as my Nikon D7000 and probably more accurate. It almost never missed focus.- Lightweight and small. Other have said with the pancake lens it will fit in your pants pocket. They must have really big pockets. There's no way I can fit it with the pancake lens on into a jean pocket. A jacket pocket sure, but not my pants.- Weather sealing!- Touch screen. This is an awesome feature. I can give my wife the camera and tell her to tap the screen on someones face and it takes the picture perfectly in focus.- Lots of lenses to choose from.- Image quality is really good.- Low light noise is pretty amazing for a sensor this small. If you're showing pics on the web, ISO 1600 and 3200 look great and I don't hesitate to use either. ISO 25600 is a marketing trick, it looks like my son drew a water color painting, ISO 12800 isn't great either.- It's built like a tank- The electronic viewfinder is a really nice addition although it's not as nice as an optical viewfinder on any DSLR I've ever used.- Large high quality LCD on the back- Battery life is very good. I took around 300 shots over a three day period and it was still at 3/4 full battery.- The way they positioned the two command dials works perfectly. The thumb and pointer finger rest on both allowing easy access to changing settings.Neutral:- The menu system is neither great nor terrible it just takes some getting used to.- The Buttons are mushy feeling and very small. The camera is small so it's kind of what I expected.Cons:- The included external flash is really weird. It's this tiny little thing you have to carry around in a pouch and it's really awkward to attach it to the camera. They should have just moved the viewfinder over to the side and put a flash in the camera with a hotshoe on top. It's a direct flash and doesn't allow you to pull it back and bounce it. I probably won't use it much if at all.- It's bit hard to firmly hold if you have big hands. I'm always afraid I'm going to drop it if I hold it with 1 hand. The grip could be improved.- The metal strap connectors are in a weird place and you have to put them in between your fingers to grip the camera.- The price was a little hard for me to swallow. For what you get it's probably the right price but it's still a lot of money.- This camera does not give DSLR quality images. I can easily spot any pic from my D7000 over a pic from the Olympus. <hl> The images are fantastic <hl>, don't get my wrong. But the look of the pictures from the camera is a little flatter and less 3 dimensional than a DSLR. It's hard to explain but the bigger sensor in bigger cameras does make a difference in image quality.Final ThoughtsYes the image quality is fantastic but for me this camera does not replace my Nikon D7000. Pictures from my Nikon just look slightly more realistic and have more pop to them. I bought this camera because I hate lugging my DSLR around. It's big and bulky and I never take it hiking or fishing with me. I wanted something that had close to DSLR quality images but in a tiny package I could carry everywhere. I wanted fast and accurate AF and I wanted it to be easy enough for my wife to use. I also wanted interchangeable lenses. With the Olympus I got everything I asked for. No it's not a DSLR replacement like I had hoped it would be. I wouldn't shoot weddings with this camera. Both types of cameras have their place and this little Olympus has found the perfect place into my bag.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 (quite a mouthful) costs as much as a mid-level DSLR and after reading glowing reviews from photographers saying they replaced their DSLR for this camera I had unreasonably high expectations. Don't get me wrong, I love this little camera. The AF is insanely fast and accurate and the image quality is great. Here is the list of pros and cons I could come up with. Pros:- Super fast AF. Around the same speed as my Nikon D7000 and probably more accurate. It almost never missed focus.- Lightweight and small. Other have said with the pancake lens it will fit in your pants pocket. They must have really big pockets. There's no way I can fit it with the pancake lens on into a jean pocket. A jacket pocket sure, but not my pants.- Weather sealing!- Touch screen. This is an awesome feature. I can give my wife the camera and tell her to tap the screen on someones face and it takes the picture perfectly in focus.- Lots of lenses to choose from.- Image quality is really good.- Low light noise is pretty amazing for a sensor this small. If you're showing pics on the web, ISO 1600 and 3200 look great and I don't hesitate to use either. ISO 25600 is a marketing trick, it looks like my son drew a water color painting, ISO 12800 isn't great either.- It's built like a tank- The electronic viewfinder is a really nice addition although it's not as nice as an optical viewfinder on any DSLR I've ever used.- Large high quality LCD on the back- Battery life is very good. I took around 300 shots over a three day period and it was still at 3/4 full battery.- The way they positioned the two command dials works perfectly. The thumb and pointer finger rest on both allowing easy access to changing settings. Neutral:- The menu system is neither great nor terrible it just takes some getting used to.- The Buttons are mushy feeling and very small. The camera is small so it's kind of what I expected. Cons:- The included external flash is really weird. It's this tiny little thing you have to carry around in a pouch and it's really awkward to attach it to the camera. They should have just moved the viewfinder over to the side and put a flash in the camera with a hotshoe on top. It's a direct flash and doesn't allow you to pull it back and bounce it. I probably won't use it much if at all.- It's bit hard to firmly hold if you have big hands. I'm always afraid I'm going to drop it if I hold it with 1 hand. The grip could be improved.- The metal strap connectors are in a weird place and you have to put them in between your fingers to grip the camera.- The price was a little hard for me to swallow. For what you get it's probably the right price but it's still a lot of money.- This camera does not give DSLR quality images. I can easily spot any pic from my D7000 over a pic from the Olympus. <hl> The images are fantastic , don't get my wrong. <hl> But the look of the pictures from the camera is a little flatter and less 3 dimensional than a DSLR. It's hard to explain but the bigger sensor in bigger cameras does make a difference in image quality. Final ThoughtsYes the image quality is fantastic but for me this camera does not replace my Nikon D7000. Pictures from my Nikon just look slightly more realistic and have more pop to them. I bought this camera because I hate lugging my DSLR around. It's big and bulky and I never take it hiking or fishing with me. I wanted something that had close to DSLR quality images but in a tiny package I could carry everywhere. I wanted fast and accurate AF and I wanted it to be easy enough for my wife to use. I also wanted interchangeable lenses. With the Olympus I got everything I asked for. No it's not a DSLR replacement like I had hoped it would be. I wouldn't shoot weddings with this camera. Both types of cameras have their place and this little Olympus has found the perfect place into my bag.

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It's actually much faster to use than booting up my roommate's 360 or PS4 to watch streaming media

question: How do set the device to the most advanced level?, context: Setup was painless and took about 5-10 minutes. The backgrounds are really pretty and I had no problem throwing Hulu, Pandora, and Netflix from my Samsung Galaxy S3 to the TV via this Chromecast. It's actually much faster to use than booting up my roommate's 360 or PS4 to watch streaming media. I was surprised to find it does not drain my phone battery at all!This is a great, cost-effective product for people who don't have consoles or a blu-ray player to stream media from.

How do set the device to the most advanced level?

It's actually much faster to use than booting up my roommate's 360 or PS4 to watch streaming media .

Setup was painless and took about 5-10 minutes. The backgrounds are really pretty and I had no problem throwing Hulu, Pandora, and Netflix from my Samsung Galaxy S3 to the TV via this Chromecast. It's actually much faster to use than booting up my roommate's 360 or PS4 to watch streaming media. I was surprised to find it does not drain my phone battery at all!This is a great, cost-effective product for people who don't have consoles or a blu-ray player to stream media from.

<hl> It's actually much faster to use than booting up my roommate's 360 or PS4 to watch streaming media <hl> .

Setup was painless and took about 5-10 minutes. The backgrounds are really pretty and I had no problem throwing Hulu, Pandora, and Netflix from my Samsung Galaxy S3 to the TV via this Chromecast. <hl> It's actually much faster to use than booting up my roommate's 360 or PS4 to watch streaming media <hl>. I was surprised to find it does not drain my phone battery at all!This is a great, cost-effective product for people who don't have consoles or a blu-ray player to stream media from.

Setup was painless and took about 5-10 minutes. The backgrounds are really pretty and I had no problem throwing Hulu, Pandora, and Netflix from my Samsung Galaxy S3 to the TV via this Chromecast. <hl> It's actually much faster to use than booting up my roommate's 360 or PS4 to watch streaming media . <hl> I was surprised to find it does not drain my phone battery at all!This is a great, cost-effective product for people who don't have consoles or a blu-ray player to stream media from.

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Not much to add; it's designed for a specific

question: How is the product?, context: Not much to add; it's designed for a specific purpose, and it accomplishes it perfectly. My only gripe is that it's a bit overpriced, considering that anyone purchasing it has already forked over some serious bucks to Garmin already.But the product itself is flawless.

How is the product?

Not much to add; it's designed for a specific purpose, and it accomplishes it perfectly.

Not much to add; it's designed for a specific purpose, and it accomplishes it perfectly. My only gripe is that it's a bit overpriced, considering that anyone purchasing it has already forked over some serious bucks to Garmin already.But the product itself is flawless.

<hl> Not much to add; it's designed for a specific <hl> purpose, and it accomplishes it perfectly.

<hl> Not much to add; it's designed for a specific <hl> purpose, and it accomplishes it perfectly. My only gripe is that it's a bit overpriced, considering that anyone purchasing it has already forked over some serious bucks to Garmin already.But the product itself is flawless.

<hl> Not much to add; it's designed for a specific purpose, and it accomplishes it perfectly. <hl> My only gripe is that it's a bit overpriced, considering that anyone purchasing it has already forked over some serious bucks to Garmin already. But the product itself is flawless.

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the colors are perfect

question: What does it tell us about the color?, context: I love my 50mm. At f/1.8, it's close to impossible not to get a great photo. I mean, really, you can take a photo of anything, anywhere, and make it look great. It's bright, the colors are perfect, f/1.8 is really fun, it's sharp and high contrast, and the bokeh is amazing (not all that smooth, but still really nice).The build is terrible, though. It's light, which is nice, but, honestly, this thing feels like a Tupperware container. The focus ring, especially, because it shakes around, it's tiny, and it just feels like dry plastic against dry plastic. Autofocus isn't any better. It's loud and obnoxious. It's pretty fast and accurate, but it's not pleasant, being jerky and stiff. After using it for a while, I stop noticing it, but when you're thinking about it, it's terrible.There are definitely better 50mm's that you could buy, but I couldn't believe the photo quality that I got for $100. Overall, I'm happy with my decision. Despite having a terrible build, it's my most used lens. Actually, come to think of it, because I use it so much, I probably should have bought the f/1.4. Hm. Think about it. But just keep in mind that you can't go wrong with this lens.

What does it tell us about the color?

It's bright, the colors are perfect , f/1.8 is really fun, it's sharp and high contrast, and the bokeh is amazing (not all that smooth, but still really nice).The build is terrible, though.

I love my 50mm. At f/1.8, it's close to impossible not to get a great photo. I mean, really, you can take a photo of anything, anywhere, and make it look great. It's bright, the colors are perfect, f/1.8 is really fun, it's sharp and high contrast, and the bokeh is amazing (not all that smooth, but still really nice).The build is terrible, though. It's light, which is nice, but, honestly, this thing feels like a Tupperware container. The focus ring, especially, because it shakes around, it's tiny, and it just feels like dry plastic against dry plastic. Autofocus isn't any better. It's loud and obnoxious. It's pretty fast and accurate, but it's not pleasant, being jerky and stiff. After using it for a while, I stop noticing it, but when you're thinking about it, it's terrible.There are definitely better 50mm's that you could buy, but I couldn't believe the photo quality that I got for $100. Overall, I'm happy with my decision. Despite having a terrible build, it's my most used lens. Actually, come to think of it, because I use it so much, I probably should have bought the f/1.4. Hm. Think about it. But just keep in mind that you can't go wrong with this lens.

It's bright, <hl> the colors are perfect <hl> , f/1.8 is really fun, it's sharp and high contrast, and the bokeh is amazing (not all that smooth, but still really nice).The build is terrible, though.

I love my 50mm. At f/1.8, it's close to impossible not to get a great photo. I mean, really, you can take a photo of anything, anywhere, and make it look great. It's bright, <hl> the colors are perfect <hl>, f/1.8 is really fun, it's sharp and high contrast, and the bokeh is amazing (not all that smooth, but still really nice).The build is terrible, though. It's light, which is nice, but, honestly, this thing feels like a Tupperware container. The focus ring, especially, because it shakes around, it's tiny, and it just feels like dry plastic against dry plastic. Autofocus isn't any better. It's loud and obnoxious. It's pretty fast and accurate, but it's not pleasant, being jerky and stiff. After using it for a while, I stop noticing it, but when you're thinking about it, it's terrible.There are definitely better 50mm's that you could buy, but I couldn't believe the photo quality that I got for $100. Overall, I'm happy with my decision. Despite having a terrible build, it's my most used lens. Actually, come to think of it, because I use it so much, I probably should have bought the f/1.4. Hm. Think about it. But just keep in mind that you can't go wrong with this lens.

I love my 50mm. At f/1.8, it's close to impossible not to get a great photo. I mean, really, you can take a photo of anything, anywhere, and make it look great. <hl> It's bright, the colors are perfect , f/1.8 is really fun, it's sharp and high contrast, and the bokeh is amazing (not all that smooth, but still really nice).The build is terrible, though. <hl> It's light, which is nice, but, honestly, this thing feels like a Tupperware container. The focus ring, especially, because it shakes around, it's tiny, and it just feels like dry plastic against dry plastic. Autofocus isn't any better. It's loud and obnoxious. It's pretty fast and accurate, but it's not pleasant, being jerky and stiff. After using it for a while, I stop noticing it, but when you're thinking about it, it's terrible. There are definitely better 50mm's that you could buy, but I couldn't believe the photo quality that I got for $100. Overall, I'm happy with my decision. Despite having a terrible build, it's my most used lens. Actually, come to think of it, because I use it so much, I probably should have bought the f/1.4. Hm. Think about it. But just keep in mind that you can't go wrong with this lens.

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electronics

crystal clear and BIG. Bass booms

question: What is the bass provide?, context: I first fell in love with Klipsch in the 80s when I purchased a set of Klipsch Cornwall II speakers. I was expecting good things from them for a computer speaker system but was blown away by the ProMedia 2.1s. Highs and mids are crystal clear and BIG. Bass booms, a little more than I am use to, so I backed the sub off a little until it was what I wanted. These speakers are more than I expected am am more than satisfied with their performance thus far. These are high quality speakers both in sound output and construction.

What is the bass provide?

Highs and mids are crystal clear and BIG. Bass booms , a little more than I am use to, so I backed the sub off a little until it was what I wanted.

I first fell in love with Klipsch in the 80s when I purchased a set of Klipsch Cornwall II speakers. I was expecting good things from them for a computer speaker system but was blown away by the ProMedia 2.1s. Highs and mids are crystal clear and BIG. Bass booms, a little more than I am use to, so I backed the sub off a little until it was what I wanted. These speakers are more than I expected am am more than satisfied with their performance thus far. These are high quality speakers both in sound output and construction.

Highs and mids are <hl> crystal clear and BIG. Bass booms <hl> , a little more than I am use to, so I backed the sub off a little until it was what I wanted.

I first fell in love with Klipsch in the 80s when I purchased a set of Klipsch Cornwall II speakers. I was expecting good things from them for a computer speaker system but was blown away by the ProMedia 2.1s. Highs and mids are <hl> crystal clear and BIG. Bass booms <hl>, a little more than I am use to, so I backed the sub off a little until it was what I wanted. These speakers are more than I expected am am more than satisfied with their performance thus far. These are high quality speakers both in sound output and construction.

I first fell in love with Klipsch in the 80s when I purchased a set of Klipsch Cornwall II speakers. I was expecting good things from them for a computer speaker system but was blown away by the ProMedia 2.1s. <hl> Highs and mids are crystal clear and BIG. Bass booms , a little more than I am use to, so I backed the sub off a little until it was what I wanted. <hl> These speakers are more than I expected am am more than satisfied with their performance thus far. These are high quality speakers both in sound output and construction.

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electronics

recommend this product to anyone

question: How is the product?, context: One of the best screen protectors available on the market today. The quality is really outstanding and very easy to install. I like the way it looks on my iPhone screen, and the anti glare is superb! I highly recommend this product to anyone who asks, and the seller is excellent. The shipment is fast, the price is affordable, and they also come with lifetime warranty. I will definitely buy from this seller again, and will always get Tech Armor products. Thank you for having great quality items.

How is the product?

I highly recommend this product to anyone who asks, and the seller is excellent.

One of the best screen protectors available on the market today. The quality is really outstanding and very easy to install. I like the way it looks on my iPhone screen, and the anti glare is superb! I highly recommend this product to anyone who asks, and the seller is excellent. The shipment is fast, the price is affordable, and they also come with lifetime warranty. I will definitely buy from this seller again, and will always get Tech Armor products. Thank you for having great quality items.

I highly <hl> recommend this product to anyone <hl> who asks, and the seller is excellent.

One of the best screen protectors available on the market today. The quality is really outstanding and very easy to install. I like the way it looks on my iPhone screen, and the anti glare is superb! I highly <hl> recommend this product to anyone <hl> who asks, and the seller is excellent. The shipment is fast, the price is affordable, and they also come with lifetime warranty. I will definitely buy from this seller again, and will always get Tech Armor products. Thank you for having great quality items.

One of the best screen protectors available on the market today. The quality is really outstanding and very easy to install. I like the way it looks on my iPhone screen, and the anti glare is superb! <hl> I highly recommend this product to anyone who asks, and the seller is excellent. <hl> The shipment is fast, the price is affordable, and they also come with lifetime warranty. I will definitely buy from this seller again, and will always get Tech Armor products. Thank you for having great quality items.

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electronics

The keys are very soft and smooth

question: How is the keyboard?, context: The Keyboard:The keys are very soft and smooth, they do not make a huge clicking sound when you type. At first I thought the smaller flatter keys would make my typing a lot less accurate because its harder to feel out individual keys but I actually type a lot better on this keyboard! The F and J keys have raised bumps on them to help you find where you need to put your pointer fingers. I love the full-sized backspace key (my old keyboard had a tiny one) but I wish it also had a raised bump on it to find it easier. The capslock key has a tiny green light to indicate it is active but the scroll and numlock keys do not have indicators.On the top of the keyboard are media keys - to adjust the volume on the right side, and play/forward/backward on the left side. The F keys double as hotkeys via the FN key next to the right-side alt. There are keys to open your browser, media player, and even restart your pc! On the right side there are even more useful keys! keys for going forward and backward in your browser, opening your bookmarks menu, and opening the calculator. the calculator key is really handy for me as I do my math homework online, and i love that it is right above the number pad!The keyboard is pretty big and has a ledge on the bottom to rest your wrists on I guess. My keyboard tray is a bit small so I would prefer if the keyboard did not have this ledge! I keep my keyboard at an angle and it is just inconvenient. This is really my only complaint about the keyboard! Everything else is great.OH! one last thing to mention about the keyboard is that the keys are nestled tightly on the board so its a lot harder to get crumbs stuck in there! That's a definite plus for me because I have major night eating habits..The Mouse:the mouse is not tiny but also not huge. It is very basic, two buttons and a scroll wheel. It fits very comfortably in my small hands. I've used it both right handed and left handed and its very ergonomic! It only runs well if you have it on a mousepad, which is my only complaint because with other mouses I've used they have worked fine without a mousepad on my keyboard tray. But on the mousepad it runs very smoothly and comfortably.Overall I think this is a great combo! I bought it at Fry's and there was a rebate, so I think I paid $30? for it. I normally do not buy expensive keyboards because I tend to break them a lot..But this combo is definitely worth it. Its of great quality and very sturdy. I drop both components all the time and have not ever even experienced lag!I just want to edit this review to say that the keyboard has lasted 1000000000000000 times longer than any other keyboard I've owned. It is covered in nail polish and many parts are melted from spilling acetone on it. The paint on many keys has rubbed off from greasy and acetone covered fingers. The media button for going to the previous song got something sticky trapped around it so it is pretty much unusable. I have thrown this keyboard on the floor and across the room probably a thousand times. It falls off my keyboard tray onto my chair or the floor just about every time i get up. It sometimes does become unresponsive for as much as a minute at a time, which is unbearable. I hit it furiously when that happens. Crumbs HAVE managed to find their way through the cracks between the keys but its cool. I really think this keyboard is great for what I put it through.The mouse is in...gently used...condition. It works fine.

How is the keyboard?

The Keyboard: The keys are very soft and smooth , they do not make a huge clicking sound when you type.

The Keyboard:The keys are very soft and smooth, they do not make a huge clicking sound when you type. At first I thought the smaller flatter keys would make my typing a lot less accurate because its harder to feel out individual keys but I actually type a lot better on this keyboard! The F and J keys have raised bumps on them to help you find where you need to put your pointer fingers. I love the full-sized backspace key (my old keyboard had a tiny one) but I wish it also had a raised bump on it to find it easier. The capslock key has a tiny green light to indicate it is active but the scroll and numlock keys do not have indicators.On the top of the keyboard are media keys - to adjust the volume on the right side, and play/forward/backward on the left side. The F keys double as hotkeys via the FN key next to the right-side alt. There are keys to open your browser, media player, and even restart your pc! On the right side there are even more useful keys! keys for going forward and backward in your browser, opening your bookmarks menu, and opening the calculator. the calculator key is really handy for me as I do my math homework online, and i love that it is right above the number pad!The keyboard is pretty big and has a ledge on the bottom to rest your wrists on I guess. My keyboard tray is a bit small so I would prefer if the keyboard did not have this ledge! I keep my keyboard at an angle and it is just inconvenient. This is really my only complaint about the keyboard! Everything else is great.OH! one last thing to mention about the keyboard is that the keys are nestled tightly on the board so its a lot harder to get crumbs stuck in there! That's a definite plus for me because I have major night eating habits..The Mouse:the mouse is not tiny but also not huge. It is very basic, two buttons and a scroll wheel. It fits very comfortably in my small hands. I've used it both right handed and left handed and its very ergonomic! It only runs well if you have it on a mousepad, which is my only complaint because with other mouses I've used they have worked fine without a mousepad on my keyboard tray. But on the mousepad it runs very smoothly and comfortably.Overall I think this is a great combo! I bought it at Fry's and there was a rebate, so I think I paid $30? for it. I normally do not buy expensive keyboards because I tend to break them a lot..But this combo is definitely worth it. Its of great quality and very sturdy. I drop both components all the time and have not ever even experienced lag!I just want to edit this review to say that the keyboard has lasted 1000000000000000 times longer than any other keyboard I've owned. It is covered in nail polish and many parts are melted from spilling acetone on it. The paint on many keys has rubbed off from greasy and acetone covered fingers. The media button for going to the previous song got something sticky trapped around it so it is pretty much unusable. I have thrown this keyboard on the floor and across the room probably a thousand times. It falls off my keyboard tray onto my chair or the floor just about every time i get up. It sometimes does become unresponsive for as much as a minute at a time, which is unbearable. I hit it furiously when that happens. Crumbs HAVE managed to find their way through the cracks between the keys but its cool. I really think this keyboard is great for what I put it through.The mouse is in...gently used...condition. It works fine.

The Keyboard: <hl> The keys are very soft and smooth <hl> , they do not make a huge clicking sound when you type.

The Keyboard:<hl> The keys are very soft and smooth <hl>, they do not make a huge clicking sound when you type. At first I thought the smaller flatter keys would make my typing a lot less accurate because its harder to feel out individual keys but I actually type a lot better on this keyboard! The F and J keys have raised bumps on them to help you find where you need to put your pointer fingers. I love the full-sized backspace key (my old keyboard had a tiny one) but I wish it also had a raised bump on it to find it easier. The capslock key has a tiny green light to indicate it is active but the scroll and numlock keys do not have indicators.On the top of the keyboard are media keys - to adjust the volume on the right side, and play/forward/backward on the left side. The F keys double as hotkeys via the FN key next to the right-side alt. There are keys to open your browser, media player, and even restart your pc! On the right side there are even more useful keys! keys for going forward and backward in your browser, opening your bookmarks menu, and opening the calculator. the calculator key is really handy for me as I do my math homework online, and i love that it is right above the number pad!The keyboard is pretty big and has a ledge on the bottom to rest your wrists on I guess. My keyboard tray is a bit small so I would prefer if the keyboard did not have this ledge! I keep my keyboard at an angle and it is just inconvenient. This is really my only complaint about the keyboard! Everything else is great.OH! one last thing to mention about the keyboard is that the keys are nestled tightly on the board so its a lot harder to get crumbs stuck in there! That's a definite plus for me because I have major night eating habits..The Mouse:the mouse is not tiny but also not huge. It is very basic, two buttons and a scroll wheel. It fits very comfortably in my small hands. I've used it both right handed and left handed and its very ergonomic! It only runs well if you have it on a mousepad, which is my only complaint because with other mouses I've used they have worked fine without a mousepad on my keyboard tray. But on the mousepad it runs very smoothly and comfortably.Overall I think this is a great combo! I bought it at Fry's and there was a rebate, so I think I paid $30? for it. I normally do not buy expensive keyboards because I tend to break them a lot..But this combo is definitely worth it. Its of great quality and very sturdy. I drop both components all the time and have not ever even experienced lag!I just want to edit this review to say that the keyboard has lasted 1000000000000000 times longer than any other keyboard I've owned. It is covered in nail polish and many parts are melted from spilling acetone on it. The paint on many keys has rubbed off from greasy and acetone covered fingers. The media button for going to the previous song got something sticky trapped around it so it is pretty much unusable. I have thrown this keyboard on the floor and across the room probably a thousand times. It falls off my keyboard tray onto my chair or the floor just about every time i get up. It sometimes does become unresponsive for as much as a minute at a time, which is unbearable. I hit it furiously when that happens. Crumbs HAVE managed to find their way through the cracks between the keys but its cool. I really think this keyboard is great for what I put it through.The mouse is in...gently used...condition. It works fine.

<hl> The Keyboard: The keys are very soft and smooth , they do not make a huge clicking sound when you type. <hl> At first I thought the smaller flatter keys would make my typing a lot less accurate because its harder to feel out individual keys but I actually type a lot better on this keyboard! The F and J keys have raised bumps on them to help you find where you need to put your pointer fingers. I love the full-sized backspace key (my old keyboard had a tiny one) but I wish it also had a raised bump on it to find it easier. The capslock key has a tiny green light to indicate it is active but the scroll and numlock keys do not have indicators. On the top of the keyboard are media keys - to adjust the volume on the right side, and play/forward/backward on the left side. The F keys double as hotkeys via the FN key next to the right-side alt. There are keys to open your browser, media player, and even restart your pc! On the right side there are even more useful keys! keys for going forward and backward in your browser, opening your bookmarks menu, and opening the calculator. the calculator key is really handy for me as I do my math homework online, and i love that it is right above the number pad!The keyboard is pretty big and has a ledge on the bottom to rest your wrists on I guess. My keyboard tray is a bit small so I would prefer if the keyboard did not have this ledge! I keep my keyboard at an angle and it is just inconvenient. This is really my only complaint about the keyboard! Everything else is great. OH! one last thing to mention about the keyboard is that the keys are nestled tightly on the board so its a lot harder to get crumbs stuck in there! That's a definite plus for me because I have major night eating habits.. The Mouse:the mouse is not tiny but also not huge. It is very basic, two buttons and a scroll wheel. It fits very comfortably in my small hands. I've used it both right handed and left handed and its very ergonomic! It only runs well if you have it on a mousepad, which is my only complaint because with other mouses I've used they have worked fine without a mousepad on my keyboard tray. But on the mousepad it runs very smoothly and comfortably. Overall I think this is a great combo! I bought it at Fry's and there was a rebate, so I think I paid $30? for it. I normally do not buy expensive keyboards because I tend to break them a lot.. But this combo is definitely worth it. Its of great quality and very sturdy. I drop both components all the time and have not ever even experienced lag!I just want to edit this review to say that the keyboard has lasted 1000000000000000 times longer than any other keyboard I've owned. It is covered in nail polish and many parts are melted from spilling acetone on it. The paint on many keys has rubbed off from greasy and acetone covered fingers. The media button for going to the previous song got something sticky trapped around it so it is pretty much unusable. I have thrown this keyboard on the floor and across the room probably a thousand times. It falls off my keyboard tray onto my chair or the floor just about every time i get up. It sometimes does become unresponsive for as much as a minute at a time, which is unbearable. I hit it furiously when that happens. Crumbs HAVE managed to find their way through the cracks between the keys but its cool. I really think this keyboard is great for what I put it through. The mouse is in...gently used...condition. It works fine.

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electronics

headphones are notoriously difficult

question: What is the quality of the headphone?, context: Love the color and the sound quality is fine. They get slightly uncomfortably during long use, as they are shaped funny (kind of bent instead of a straight plug into the ear). I have small eats and headphones are notoriously difficult for me to find, so they may be more comfortable for long periods for others. For the price, they are worth a try.

What is the quality of the headphone?

I have small eats and headphones are notoriously difficult for me to find, so they may be more comfortable for long periods for others.

Love the color and the sound quality is fine. They get slightly uncomfortably during long use, as they are shaped funny (kind of bent instead of a straight plug into the ear). I have small eats and headphones are notoriously difficult for me to find, so they may be more comfortable for long periods for others. For the price, they are worth a try.

I have small eats and <hl> headphones are notoriously difficult <hl> for me to find, so they may be more comfortable for long periods for others.

Love the color and the sound quality is fine. They get slightly uncomfortably during long use, as they are shaped funny (kind of bent instead of a straight plug into the ear). I have small eats and <hl> headphones are notoriously difficult <hl> for me to find, so they may be more comfortable for long periods for others. For the price, they are worth a try.

Love the color and the sound quality is fine. They get slightly uncomfortably during long use, as they are shaped funny (kind of bent instead of a straight plug into the ear). <hl> I have small eats and headphones are notoriously difficult for me to find, so they may be more comfortable for long periods for others. <hl> For the price, they are worth a try.

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electronics

The earphones are fairly comfortable

question: How is the headphone?, context: [...] The earphones are fairly comfortable and are adjustable for those with different sized heads. The foam padding over the earbuds make a functional cushion for the ear. When I use these earphones, it is usually to watch hulu.com (TV) from my computer. I have the volume on my computer turned to medium and low. On this setting, other people in the room cannot hear what I am listening to. It serves it's purpose. I recommend the earbuds! It's a good deal for someone who is looking for something practical. Just make sure your speakers that you plug these phone into have a TRS connector ([...]) audio jack plug, otherwise you can't use these for your computer - as far as I can tell.

How is the headphone?

[...] The earphones are fairly comfortable and are adjustable for those with different sized heads.

[...] The earphones are fairly comfortable and are adjustable for those with different sized heads. The foam padding over the earbuds make a functional cushion for the ear. When I use these earphones, it is usually to watch hulu.com (TV) from my computer. I have the volume on my computer turned to medium and low. On this setting, other people in the room cannot hear what I am listening to. It serves it's purpose. I recommend the earbuds! It's a good deal for someone who is looking for something practical. Just make sure your speakers that you plug these phone into have a TRS connector ([...]) audio jack plug, otherwise you can't use these for your computer - as far as I can tell.

[...] <hl> The earphones are fairly comfortable <hl> and are adjustable for those with different sized heads.

[...] <hl> The earphones are fairly comfortable <hl> and are adjustable for those with different sized heads. The foam padding over the earbuds make a functional cushion for the ear. When I use these earphones, it is usually to watch hulu.com (TV) from my computer. I have the volume on my computer turned to medium and low. On this setting, other people in the room cannot hear what I am listening to. It serves it's purpose. I recommend the earbuds! It's a good deal for someone who is looking for something practical. Just make sure your speakers that you plug these phone into have a TRS connector ([...]) audio jack plug, otherwise you can't use these for your computer - as far as I can tell.

<hl> [...] The earphones are fairly comfortable and are adjustable for those with different sized heads. <hl> The foam padding over the earbuds make a functional cushion for the ear. When I use these earphones, it is usually to watch hulu.com (TV) from my computer. I have the volume on my computer turned to medium and low. On this setting, other people in the room cannot hear what I am listening to. It serves it's purpose. I recommend the earbuds! It's a good deal for someone who is looking for something practical. Just make sure your speakers that you plug these phone into have a TRS connector ([...]) audio jack plug, otherwise you can't use these for your computer - as far as I can tell.

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electronics

Paid 19.99

question: What is the price of the collection?, context: I bought this knowing the write speeds were very slow. Read speed is good @ 20MB/secI use it for carrying my music to play in my car and home stereo. So write speed it not an important factor for me.I also have used it for a daily backup of data files on my laptop. It is slow, but I don't notice it as I run on auto back-up.If you need to wait while copying files often, get a faster one.Summary: good price for a SLOW 32gb usb drive. Not for everyone though.SEE USB FLASH BENCHMARK test result in picture section.Update: Bench mark test results:The write speed is less than 1MB/sec depending on file size. Read speed is 20MB/sec. Very good read speed. I will post these results in the photo section later.Paid 19.99

What is the price of the collection?

Paid 19.99

I bought this knowing the write speeds were very slow. Read speed is good @ 20MB/secI use it for carrying my music to play in my car and home stereo. So write speed it not an important factor for me.I also have used it for a daily backup of data files on my laptop. It is slow, but I don't notice it as I run on auto back-up.If you need to wait while copying files often, get a faster one.Summary: good price for a SLOW 32gb usb drive. Not for everyone though.SEE USB FLASH BENCHMARK test result in picture section.Update: Bench mark test results:The write speed is less than 1MB/sec depending on file size. Read speed is 20MB/sec. Very good read speed. I will post these results in the photo section later.Paid 19.99

<hl> Paid 19.99 <hl>

I bought this knowing the write speeds were very slow. Read speed is good @ 20MB/secI use it for carrying my music to play in my car and home stereo. So write speed it not an important factor for me.I also have used it for a daily backup of data files on my laptop. It is slow, but I don't notice it as I run on auto back-up.If you need to wait while copying files often, get a faster one.Summary: good price for a SLOW 32gb usb drive. Not for everyone though.SEE USB FLASH BENCHMARK test result in picture section.Update: Bench mark test results:The write speed is less than 1MB/sec depending on file size. Read speed is 20MB/sec. Very good read speed. I will post these results in the photo section later.<hl> Paid 19.99 <hl>

I bought this knowing the write speeds were very slow. Read speed is good @ 20MB/secI use it for carrying my music to play in my car and home stereo. So write speed it not an important factor for me. I also have used it for a daily backup of data files on my laptop. It is slow, but I don't notice it as I run on auto back-up. If you need to wait while copying files often, get a faster one. Summary: good price for a SLOW 32gb usb drive. Not for everyone though. SEE USB FLASH BENCHMARK test result in picture section. Update: Bench mark test results:The write speed is less than 1MB/sec depending on file size. Read speed is 20MB/sec. Very good read speed. I will post these results in the photo section later. <hl> Paid 19.99 <hl>

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electronics

Speakers sound pretty good

question: How is the quality of the speaker?, context: Speakers sound pretty good. Good highs and mids. Didn't really expect much with the small sub but it's ok. Overall, I'm happy with this speaker system.

How is the quality of the speaker?

Speakers sound pretty good .

Speakers sound pretty good. Good highs and mids. Didn't really expect much with the small sub but it's ok. Overall, I'm happy with this speaker system.

<hl> Speakers sound pretty good <hl> .

<hl> Speakers sound pretty good <hl>. Good highs and mids. Didn't really expect much with the small sub but it's ok. Overall, I'm happy with this speaker system.

<hl> Speakers sound pretty good . <hl> Good highs and mids. Didn't really expect much with the small sub but it's ok. Overall, I'm happy with this speaker system.

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is solid and secure

question: How was the signal?, context: Extremely solid cable. I can easily picture this cable lasting many, many years. Audio quality is perfect and connection to my radio is solid and secure. Small plastic caps provided are a nice touch when not connected to the radio. Four-foot length is perfect for connecting my Samsung smartphone to the aux-in in my Jeep. Very happy with purchase.

How was the signal?

Audio quality is perfect and connection to my radio is solid and secure .

Extremely solid cable. I can easily picture this cable lasting many, many years. Audio quality is perfect and connection to my radio is solid and secure. Small plastic caps provided are a nice touch when not connected to the radio. Four-foot length is perfect for connecting my Samsung smartphone to the aux-in in my Jeep. Very happy with purchase.

Audio quality is perfect and connection to my radio <hl> is solid and secure <hl> .

Extremely solid cable. I can easily picture this cable lasting many, many years. Audio quality is perfect and connection to my radio <hl> is solid and secure <hl>. Small plastic caps provided are a nice touch when not connected to the radio. Four-foot length is perfect for connecting my Samsung smartphone to the aux-in in my Jeep. Very happy with purchase.

Extremely solid cable. I can easily picture this cable lasting many, many years. <hl> Audio quality is perfect and connection to my radio is solid and secure . <hl> Small plastic caps provided are a nice touch when not connected to the radio. Four-foot length is perfect for connecting my Samsung smartphone to the aux-in in my Jeep. Very happy with purchase.

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now

question: How is the quality of the return policy?, context: Ok so I have now been using the rebel xti for a few months, and shot hundreds and hundreds perhaps thousands of pictures. Yes it is a good camera, and yes it will satisfy most first time SLR users needs. BUT BE WARNED, if you are planing to get serious there are better choices out there! I originally stated that I was able to shoot a number of sports (soccer, hockey, rugby) with no trouble, and I still stand by that. However even a couple hundred more dollars will get you the 30D and in my opinion its a way better deal. Its not quite as easy to use button and menu wise, but thats something you can get used to! The AF is way faster and quieter, the increase in fps is a HUGE advantage for sports, the body feels great (maybe not for small hands) and is heavier which provides balance when hand holding L series telephoto such as the 70-200 f/4L. I just recently used the 30D with the 70-200 f/4L for a collegiate soccer game and let me tell you the difference was amazing. Compared to the xti and 70-200 the AF was way way faster. It made all the difference, and a lot more of my shots came out useable. If you have the extra money I would highly recommend the 30D over the xti. Ultimately go hold them both, but the 30D just feels better and more solid. If your shooting an elementary school game the xti is great, but if your planning on doing anything semi serious the extra couple hundred is worth it. I give this camera four stars because I wont deny that it is a a good camera, however I leave out the fifth star because it lacks that extra kick of the 30D and obviously more expensive cameras. Plus the shutter on the 30D sounds way better. lol.

How is the quality of the return policy?

Ok so I have now been using the rebel xti for a few months, and shot hundreds and hundreds perhaps thousands of pictures.

Ok so I have now been using the rebel xti for a few months, and shot hundreds and hundreds perhaps thousands of pictures. Yes it is a good camera, and yes it will satisfy most first time SLR users needs. BUT BE WARNED, if you are planing to get serious there are better choices out there! I originally stated that I was able to shoot a number of sports (soccer, hockey, rugby) with no trouble, and I still stand by that. However even a couple hundred more dollars will get you the 30D and in my opinion its a way better deal. Its not quite as easy to use button and menu wise, but thats something you can get used to! The AF is way faster and quieter, the increase in fps is a HUGE advantage for sports, the body feels great (maybe not for small hands) and is heavier which provides balance when hand holding L series telephoto such as the 70-200 f/4L. I just recently used the 30D with the 70-200 f/4L for a collegiate soccer game and let me tell you the difference was amazing. Compared to the xti and 70-200 the AF was way way faster. It made all the difference, and a lot more of my shots came out useable. If you have the extra money I would highly recommend the 30D over the xti. Ultimately go hold them both, but the 30D just feels better and more solid. If your shooting an elementary school game the xti is great, but if your planning on doing anything semi serious the extra couple hundred is worth it. I give this camera four stars because I wont deny that it is a a good camera, however I leave out the fifth star because it lacks that extra kick of the 30D and obviously more expensive cameras. Plus the shutter on the 30D sounds way better. lol.

Ok so I have <hl> now <hl> been using the rebel xti for a few months, and shot hundreds and hundreds perhaps thousands of pictures.

Ok so I have <hl> now <hl> been using the rebel xti for a few months, and shot hundreds and hundreds perhaps thousands of pictures. Yes it is a good camera, and yes it will satisfy most first time SLR users needs. BUT BE WARNED, if you are planing to get serious there are better choices out there! I originally stated that I was able to shoot a number of sports (soccer, hockey, rugby) with no trouble, and I still stand by that. However even a couple hundred more dollars will get you the 30D and in my opinion its a way better deal. Its not quite as easy to use button and menu wise, but thats something you can get used to! The AF is way faster and quieter, the increase in fps is a HUGE advantage for sports, the body feels great (maybe not for small hands) and is heavier which provides balance when hand holding L series telephoto such as the 70-200 f/4L. I just recently used the 30D with the 70-200 f/4L for a collegiate soccer game and let me tell you the difference was amazing. Compared to the xti and 70-200 the AF was way way faster. It made all the difference, and a lot more of my shots came out useable. If you have the extra money I would highly recommend the 30D over the xti. Ultimately go hold them both, but the 30D just feels better and more solid. If your shooting an elementary school game the xti is great, but if your planning on doing anything semi serious the extra couple hundred is worth it. I give this camera four stars because I wont deny that it is a a good camera, however I leave out the fifth star because it lacks that extra kick of the 30D and obviously more expensive cameras. Plus the shutter on the 30D sounds way better. lol.

<hl> Ok so I have now been using the rebel xti for a few months, and shot hundreds and hundreds perhaps thousands of pictures. <hl> Yes it is a good camera, and yes it will satisfy most first time SLR users needs. BUT BE WARNED, if you are planing to get serious there are better choices out there! I originally stated that I was able to shoot a number of sports (soccer, hockey, rugby) with no trouble, and I still stand by that. However even a couple hundred more dollars will get you the 30D and in my opinion its a way better deal. Its not quite as easy to use button and menu wise, but thats something you can get used to! The AF is way faster and quieter, the increase in fps is a HUGE advantage for sports, the body feels great (maybe not for small hands) and is heavier which provides balance when hand holding L series telephoto such as the 70-200 f/4L. I just recently used the 30D with the 70-200 f/4L for a collegiate soccer game and let me tell you the difference was amazing. Compared to the xti and 70-200 the AF was way way faster. It made all the difference, and a lot more of my shots came out useable. If you have the extra money I would highly recommend the 30D over the xti. Ultimately go hold them both, but the 30D just feels better and more solid. If your shooting an elementary school game the xti is great, but if your planning on doing anything semi serious the extra couple hundred is worth it. I give this camera four stars because I wont deny that it is a a good camera, however I leave out the fifth star because it lacks that extra kick of the 30D and obviously more expensive cameras. Plus the shutter on the 30D sounds way better. lol.

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The router has great speed and coverage

question: How does the router work?, context: I'm another very happy customer. The router has great speed and coverage, and the price is great too.Minor complaints:- The tiny LED lights are ridiculously bright- The installation instructions didn't work for me on the first try, and it ended up taking me over an hour to install. I probably had some unusual settings on my computer somewhere, but I was hoping setup would be easier. I'm not positive, but I felt like there was a slight mismatch between the quick start guide and what I actually saw.- It took quite a bit of searching to find the setting that I needed to change for my old apple airport express to join the network so that I could use airtunes.Good points:++ I love how small and light the router is++ The packaging is quite compact, entirely biodegradable, and easy to open++ Everything else that the other 900 or so 5 star reviews say... it's trueThe lightness of the router did get me thinking... why can't it be powered by the ethernet cord? I think they have some current, right? Would be an awesome feature if you're listening Medialink!

How does the router work?

The router has great speed and coverage , and the price is great too.

I'm another very happy customer. The router has great speed and coverage, and the price is great too.Minor complaints:- The tiny LED lights are ridiculously bright- The installation instructions didn't work for me on the first try, and it ended up taking me over an hour to install. I probably had some unusual settings on my computer somewhere, but I was hoping setup would be easier. I'm not positive, but I felt like there was a slight mismatch between the quick start guide and what I actually saw.- It took quite a bit of searching to find the setting that I needed to change for my old apple airport express to join the network so that I could use airtunes.Good points:++ I love how small and light the router is++ The packaging is quite compact, entirely biodegradable, and easy to open++ Everything else that the other 900 or so 5 star reviews say... it's trueThe lightness of the router did get me thinking... why can't it be powered by the ethernet cord? I think they have some current, right? Would be an awesome feature if you're listening Medialink!

<hl> The router has great speed and coverage <hl> , and the price is great too.

I'm another very happy customer. <hl> The router has great speed and coverage <hl>, and the price is great too.Minor complaints:- The tiny LED lights are ridiculously bright- The installation instructions didn't work for me on the first try, and it ended up taking me over an hour to install. I probably had some unusual settings on my computer somewhere, but I was hoping setup would be easier. I'm not positive, but I felt like there was a slight mismatch between the quick start guide and what I actually saw.- It took quite a bit of searching to find the setting that I needed to change for my old apple airport express to join the network so that I could use airtunes.Good points:++ I love how small and light the router is++ The packaging is quite compact, entirely biodegradable, and easy to open++ Everything else that the other 900 or so 5 star reviews say... it's trueThe lightness of the router did get me thinking... why can't it be powered by the ethernet cord? I think they have some current, right? Would be an awesome feature if you're listening Medialink!

I'm another very happy customer. <hl> The router has great speed and coverage , and the price is great too. <hl> Minor complaints:- The tiny LED lights are ridiculously bright- The installation instructions didn't work for me on the first try, and it ended up taking me over an hour to install. I probably had some unusual settings on my computer somewhere, but I was hoping setup would be easier. I'm not positive, but I felt like there was a slight mismatch between the quick start guide and what I actually saw.- It took quite a bit of searching to find the setting that I needed to change for my old apple airport express to join the network so that I could use airtunes. Good points:++ I love how small and light the router is++ The packaging is quite compact, entirely biodegradable, and easy to open++ Everything else that the other 900 or so 5 star reviews say... it's trueThe lightness of the router did get me thinking... why can't it be powered by the ethernet cord? I think they have some current, right? Would be an awesome feature if you're listening Medialink!

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They're built simple

question: How heavy is the laptop?, context: I bought this for my girlfriend who mainly just checks her email, facebook, google, etc. I was skeptical at first, but after a little use, I now see what the fuss is all about with these chromebooks. They're built simple. Not quite as well built as a macbook, but the design is similar. If they can get a better screen on this thing, this laptop would be perfect the web user who just does the basic things. At half the price of an ipad and with a full keyboard, I'd recommend this laptop over many others for someone who just &#34;surfs the net&#34;.

How heavy is the laptop?

They're built simple .

I bought this for my girlfriend who mainly just checks her email, facebook, google, etc. I was skeptical at first, but after a little use, I now see what the fuss is all about with these chromebooks. They're built simple. Not quite as well built as a macbook, but the design is similar. If they can get a better screen on this thing, this laptop would be perfect the web user who just does the basic things. At half the price of an ipad and with a full keyboard, I'd recommend this laptop over many others for someone who just &#34;surfs the net&#34;.

<hl> They're built simple <hl> .

I bought this for my girlfriend who mainly just checks her email, facebook, google, etc. I was skeptical at first, but after a little use, I now see what the fuss is all about with these chromebooks. <hl> They're built simple <hl>. Not quite as well built as a macbook, but the design is similar. If they can get a better screen on this thing, this laptop would be perfect the web user who just does the basic things. At half the price of an ipad and with a full keyboard, I'd recommend this laptop over many others for someone who just &#34;surfs the net&#34;.

I bought this for my girlfriend who mainly just checks her email, facebook, google, etc. I was skeptical at first, but after a little use, I now see what the fuss is all about with these chromebooks. <hl> They're built simple . <hl> Not quite as well built as a macbook, but the design is similar. If they can get a better screen on this thing, this laptop would be perfect the web user who just does the basic things. At half the price of an ipad and with a full keyboard, I'd recommend this laptop over many others for someone who just &#34;surfs the net&#34;.

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The screen is significantly better than the original Fire

question: What is the status of the screen?, context: I have the original Fire that I was mostly happy for reading, checking email. But web surfing was only acceptable after 18 months. Some of the sites are very slow to load. I was on the fence between Fire HD 7 and Galaxy Tab 2 7 with the choice went to Fire HD. The main reason for me was HDMI although I would also like micro SD support.Web surfing is better but still no comparison to my desktop.The screen is significantly better than the original Fire. Colors are more accurate and the dynamic range is much much larger. Pictures are now more natural looking with a gradual transition from dark to bright, much closer to my calibrated monitor.I am not bothered by the ads, actually not sure where the ads are. No access to Google play is not a big deal for me. I only have a few apps loaded and that's all I need.Finally, I decided to stay with 7" size. I just can't see to need to use a 10" tablet. 7" is just about right for carrying around and big enough to properly display everything I need. If I need larger display, I have multiple monitors and TVs to do that.Edit: May 12 2013 updateThe rating was changed from 4 stars to now 5 stars because of the two following findings1. I found a way to install Chrome on Fire HD. Chrome is much faster than Silk. It can take advantage of the larger bandwidth. So the original comment on web surfing is no longer applicable.2. I was also able to install DropBox now after a little bit of searching.

What is the status of the screen?

The screen is significantly better than the original Fire .

I have the original Fire that I was mostly happy for reading, checking email. But web surfing was only acceptable after 18 months. Some of the sites are very slow to load. I was on the fence between Fire HD 7 and Galaxy Tab 2 7 with the choice went to Fire HD. The main reason for me was HDMI although I would also like micro SD support.Web surfing is better but still no comparison to my desktop.The screen is significantly better than the original Fire. Colors are more accurate and the dynamic range is much much larger. Pictures are now more natural looking with a gradual transition from dark to bright, much closer to my calibrated monitor.I am not bothered by the ads, actually not sure where the ads are. No access to Google play is not a big deal for me. I only have a few apps loaded and that's all I need.Finally, I decided to stay with 7" size. I just can't see to need to use a 10" tablet. 7" is just about right for carrying around and big enough to properly display everything I need. If I need larger display, I have multiple monitors and TVs to do that.Edit: May 12 2013 updateThe rating was changed from 4 stars to now 5 stars because of the two following findings1. I found a way to install Chrome on Fire HD. Chrome is much faster than Silk. It can take advantage of the larger bandwidth. So the original comment on web surfing is no longer applicable.2. I was also able to install DropBox now after a little bit of searching.

<hl> The screen is significantly better than the original Fire <hl> .

I have the original Fire that I was mostly happy for reading, checking email. But web surfing was only acceptable after 18 months. Some of the sites are very slow to load. I was on the fence between Fire HD 7 and Galaxy Tab 2 7 with the choice went to Fire HD. The main reason for me was HDMI although I would also like micro SD support.Web surfing is better but still no comparison to my desktop.<hl> The screen is significantly better than the original Fire <hl>. Colors are more accurate and the dynamic range is much much larger. Pictures are now more natural looking with a gradual transition from dark to bright, much closer to my calibrated monitor.I am not bothered by the ads, actually not sure where the ads are. No access to Google play is not a big deal for me. I only have a few apps loaded and that's all I need.Finally, I decided to stay with 7" size. I just can't see to need to use a 10" tablet. 7" is just about right for carrying around and big enough to properly display everything I need. If I need larger display, I have multiple monitors and TVs to do that.Edit: May 12 2013 updateThe rating was changed from 4 stars to now 5 stars because of the two following findings1. I found a way to install Chrome on Fire HD. Chrome is much faster than Silk. It can take advantage of the larger bandwidth. So the original comment on web surfing is no longer applicable.2. I was also able to install DropBox now after a little bit of searching.

I have the original Fire that I was mostly happy for reading, checking email. But web surfing was only acceptable after 18 months. Some of the sites are very slow to load. I was on the fence between Fire HD 7 and Galaxy Tab 2 7 with the choice went to Fire HD. The main reason for me was HDMI although I would also like micro SD support. Web surfing is better but still no comparison to my desktop. <hl> The screen is significantly better than the original Fire . <hl> Colors are more accurate and the dynamic range is much much larger. Pictures are now more natural looking with a gradual transition from dark to bright, much closer to my calibrated monitor. I am not bothered by the ads, actually not sure where the ads are. No access to Google play is not a big deal for me. I only have a few apps loaded and that's all I need. Finally, I decided to stay with 7" size. I just can't see to need to use a 10" tablet. 7" is just about right for carrying around and big enough to properly display everything I need. If I need larger display, I have multiple monitors and TVs to do that. Edit: May 12 2013 updateThe rating was changed from 4 stars to now 5 stars because of the two following findings1. I found a way to install Chrome on Fire HD. Chrome is much faster than Silk. It can take advantage of the larger bandwidth. So the original comment on web surfing is no longer applicable.2. I was also able to install DropBox now after a little bit of searching.

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the sound is very clear and crisp

question: Is the sound clear?, context: I bought these speakers to replace some older Altec Lansing speakers with a subwoofer. In short they simply outperform a lot of the more expensive 2.1 speaker sets out there. These speakers won't annoy the neighbors any time soon, but they produce a deep bass and the sound is very clear and crisp. So if I am listening to music or playing games I am very happy with these speakers. While other speaker sets with a subwoofer actually have the speaker cone exposed without any protection while this one is completely enclosed. It may not be important to others, but since you usually put the subwoofer on the floor I appreciate the extra protection.

Is the sound clear?

These speakers won't annoy the neighbors any time soon, but they produce a deep bass and the sound is very clear and crisp .

I bought these speakers to replace some older Altec Lansing speakers with a subwoofer. In short they simply outperform a lot of the more expensive 2.1 speaker sets out there. These speakers won't annoy the neighbors any time soon, but they produce a deep bass and the sound is very clear and crisp. So if I am listening to music or playing games I am very happy with these speakers. While other speaker sets with a subwoofer actually have the speaker cone exposed without any protection while this one is completely enclosed. It may not be important to others, but since you usually put the subwoofer on the floor I appreciate the extra protection.

These speakers won't annoy the neighbors any time soon, but they produce a deep bass and <hl> the sound is very clear and crisp <hl> .

I bought these speakers to replace some older Altec Lansing speakers with a subwoofer. In short they simply outperform a lot of the more expensive 2.1 speaker sets out there. These speakers won't annoy the neighbors any time soon, but they produce a deep bass and <hl> the sound is very clear and crisp <hl>. So if I am listening to music or playing games I am very happy with these speakers. While other speaker sets with a subwoofer actually have the speaker cone exposed without any protection while this one is completely enclosed. It may not be important to others, but since you usually put the subwoofer on the floor I appreciate the extra protection.

I bought these speakers to replace some older Altec Lansing speakers with a subwoofer. In short they simply outperform a lot of the more expensive 2.1 speaker sets out there. <hl> These speakers won't annoy the neighbors any time soon, but they produce a deep bass and the sound is very clear and crisp . <hl> So if I am listening to music or playing games I am very happy with these speakers. While other speaker sets with a subwoofer actually have the speaker cone exposed without any protection while this one is completely enclosed. It may not be important to others, but since you usually put the subwoofer on the floor I appreciate the extra protection.

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The instructions were SUPER easy

question: How is the instruction like?, context: Couldn't believe when I opened this that I got an HDMI cable, a level, and a bunch of options for screwing to the back of my TV (since the screws to mount the TV had since been lost). The instructions were SUPER easy. We had it mounted in less than 15 minutes. Highly recommend VideoSecu products now. Tons of value here.

How is the instruction like?

The instructions were SUPER easy .

Couldn't believe when I opened this that I got an HDMI cable, a level, and a bunch of options for screwing to the back of my TV (since the screws to mount the TV had since been lost). The instructions were SUPER easy. We had it mounted in less than 15 minutes. Highly recommend VideoSecu products now. Tons of value here.

<hl> The instructions were SUPER easy <hl> .

Couldn't believe when I opened this that I got an HDMI cable, a level, and a bunch of options for screwing to the back of my TV (since the screws to mount the TV had since been lost). <hl> The instructions were SUPER easy <hl>. We had it mounted in less than 15 minutes. Highly recommend VideoSecu products now. Tons of value here.

Couldn't believe when I opened this that I got an HDMI cable, a level, and a bunch of options for screwing to the back of my TV (since the screws to mount the TV had since been lost). <hl> The instructions were SUPER easy . <hl> We had it mounted in less than 15 minutes. Highly recommend VideoSecu products now. Tons of value here.

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this case is a perfect fit

question: How is the quality of the material?, context: I have a 8&#34; tablet that I purchased a key pad case for, I like the case but it has no pockets to keep the headphones, stylus and other extras in, this case is a perfect fit, has good protection and a large zipper pocket for those extras. I love it!

How is the quality of the material?

but it has no pockets to keep the headphones, stylus and other extras in, this case is a perfect fit , has good protection and a large zipper pocket for those extras.

I have a 8&#34; tablet that I purchased a key pad case for, I like the case but it has no pockets to keep the headphones, stylus and other extras in, this case is a perfect fit, has good protection and a large zipper pocket for those extras. I love it!

but it has no pockets to keep the headphones, stylus and other extras in, <hl> this case is a perfect fit <hl> , has good protection and a large zipper pocket for those extras.

I have a 8&#34; tablet that I purchased a key pad case for, I like the case but it has no pockets to keep the headphones, stylus and other extras in, <hl> this case is a perfect fit <hl>, has good protection and a large zipper pocket for those extras. I love it!

I have a 8&#34; tablet that I purchased a key pad case for, I like the case <hl> but it has no pockets to keep the headphones, stylus and other extras in, this case is a perfect fit , has good protection and a large zipper pocket for those extras. <hl> I love it!

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The good*Overall design is elegant*Quality feel. Sturdy

question: How do you like the keyboard?, context: The good*Overall design is elegant*Quality feel. Sturdy (Most other keyboards I have found are quite flimsy in nature).*Easy access buttons on the top row are a nice feature that integrates well with the iPad.*Main arm of the attachment is very strong, and has an appropriate level oftension for its work. The ability to remove the monitor stand is a nicebonus for when I am working at a desk.*The case is sturdy enough for me to use my iPad as a laptop with no desk. I love the ability to easily detachthe iPad and use it as a stand alone device.*I also LOVE LOVE LOVE the easeof switching orientation.*I love that the case stays tightly closedwhen I have the iPad in it and am not using it. Other cases without dualside attachment struggle with this point.Things to know before purchasing:*The lock button just above the delete key is placed such that I often (90%of the time) miss the delete key and hit the lock key. I am learning not to do this, but I have had to retrain my fingers.*Same issue with the page up key. I often (95% of the time) hit the page up key instead of the question mark. Several times this has caused me to end up somewhere else in my paragraph or at the beginning of my line typing...and then I have to start over. Not crippling, but I needed to retrain my fingers.*The device is a bit cumbersome to set up because there are so many steps (though you can do so relatively quickly, but once you set it up it is a dream:swing the arm out, slide the stand back, tilt the stand down, place the monitor, make fine adjustments.*The screen angle seems a little steep to me for laptop use and depending on the height of my desk, but you do have a range of angles based on the very settings that make this more &#34;cumbersome&#34; to set up, which is a positive.*The keyboard does not lock in place per say, so you have to adjust the arm to have sufficient tension between the screen and the lip designed to hold the screen in place. Not a negative, just something to note.A great buy overall.

How do you like the keyboard?

The good*Overall design is elegant*Quality feel. Sturdy (Most other keyboards I have found are quite flimsy in nature).*Easy access buttons on the top row are a nice feature that integrates well with the iPad.*Main arm of the attachment is very strong, and has an appropriate level oftension for its work.

The good*Overall design is elegant*Quality feel. Sturdy (Most other keyboards I have found are quite flimsy in nature).*Easy access buttons on the top row are a nice feature that integrates well with the iPad.*Main arm of the attachment is very strong, and has an appropriate level oftension for its work. The ability to remove the monitor stand is a nicebonus for when I am working at a desk.*The case is sturdy enough for me to use my iPad as a laptop with no desk. I love the ability to easily detachthe iPad and use it as a stand alone device.*I also LOVE LOVE LOVE the easeof switching orientation.*I love that the case stays tightly closedwhen I have the iPad in it and am not using it. Other cases without dualside attachment struggle with this point.Things to know before purchasing:*The lock button just above the delete key is placed such that I often (90%of the time) miss the delete key and hit the lock key. I am learning not to do this, but I have had to retrain my fingers.*Same issue with the page up key. I often (95% of the time) hit the page up key instead of the question mark. Several times this has caused me to end up somewhere else in my paragraph or at the beginning of my line typing...and then I have to start over. Not crippling, but I needed to retrain my fingers.*The device is a bit cumbersome to set up because there are so many steps (though you can do so relatively quickly, but once you set it up it is a dream:swing the arm out, slide the stand back, tilt the stand down, place the monitor, make fine adjustments.*The screen angle seems a little steep to me for laptop use and depending on the height of my desk, but you do have a range of angles based on the very settings that make this more &#34;cumbersome&#34; to set up, which is a positive.*The keyboard does not lock in place per say, so you have to adjust the arm to have sufficient tension between the screen and the lip designed to hold the screen in place. Not a negative, just something to note.A great buy overall.

<hl> The good*Overall design is elegant*Quality feel. Sturdy <hl> (Most other keyboards I have found are quite flimsy in nature).*Easy access buttons on the top row are a nice feature that integrates well with the iPad.*Main arm of the attachment is very strong, and has an appropriate level oftension for its work.

<hl> The good*Overall design is elegant*Quality feel. Sturdy <hl> (Most other keyboards I have found are quite flimsy in nature).*Easy access buttons on the top row are a nice feature that integrates well with the iPad.*Main arm of the attachment is very strong, and has an appropriate level oftension for its work. The ability to remove the monitor stand is a nicebonus for when I am working at a desk.*The case is sturdy enough for me to use my iPad as a laptop with no desk. I love the ability to easily detachthe iPad and use it as a stand alone device.*I also LOVE LOVE LOVE the easeof switching orientation.*I love that the case stays tightly closedwhen I have the iPad in it and am not using it. Other cases without dualside attachment struggle with this point.Things to know before purchasing:*The lock button just above the delete key is placed such that I often (90%of the time) miss the delete key and hit the lock key. I am learning not to do this, but I have had to retrain my fingers.*Same issue with the page up key. I often (95% of the time) hit the page up key instead of the question mark. Several times this has caused me to end up somewhere else in my paragraph or at the beginning of my line typing...and then I have to start over. Not crippling, but I needed to retrain my fingers.*The device is a bit cumbersome to set up because there are so many steps (though you can do so relatively quickly, but once you set it up it is a dream:swing the arm out, slide the stand back, tilt the stand down, place the monitor, make fine adjustments.*The screen angle seems a little steep to me for laptop use and depending on the height of my desk, but you do have a range of angles based on the very settings that make this more &#34;cumbersome&#34; to set up, which is a positive.*The keyboard does not lock in place per say, so you have to adjust the arm to have sufficient tension between the screen and the lip designed to hold the screen in place. Not a negative, just something to note.A great buy overall.

<hl> The good*Overall design is elegant*Quality feel. Sturdy (Most other keyboards I have found are quite flimsy in nature).*Easy access buttons on the top row are a nice feature that integrates well with the iPad.*Main arm of the attachment is very strong, and has an appropriate level oftension for its work. <hl> The ability to remove the monitor stand is a nicebonus for when I am working at a desk.*The case is sturdy enough for me to use my iPad as a laptop with no desk. I love the ability to easily detachthe iPad and use it as a stand alone device.*I also LOVE LOVE LOVE the easeof switching orientation.*I love that the case stays tightly closedwhen I have the iPad in it and am not using it. Other cases without dualside attachment struggle with this point. Things to know before purchasing:*The lock button just above the delete key is placed such that I often (90%of the time) miss the delete key and hit the lock key. I am learning not to do this, but I have had to retrain my fingers.*Same issue with the page up key. I often (95% of the time) hit the page up key instead of the question mark. Several times this has caused me to end up somewhere else in my paragraph or at the beginning of my line typing...and then I have to start over. Not crippling, but I needed to retrain my fingers.*The device is a bit cumbersome to set up because there are so many steps (though you can do so relatively quickly, but once you set it up it is a dream:swing the arm out, slide the stand back, tilt the stand down, place the monitor, make fine adjustments.*The screen angle seems a little steep to me for laptop use and depending on the height of my desk, but you do have a range of angles based on the very settings that make this more &#34;cumbersome&#34; to set up, which is a positive.*The keyboard does not lock in place per say, so you have to adjust the arm to have sufficient tension between the screen and the lip designed to hold the screen in place. Not a negative, just something to note. A great buy overall.

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I have faster speeds

question: How is the speed?, context: I am NOT a computer nerd. Now I can tell you that I just installed this and then updated my wifi devices back to my printer. The whole darn thing took maybe an hour. AND I didn't have to call ANYONE in India (or some other place where I can't communicate with them because we speak different languages). HUZZAH!!! It's up and running and while I don't think I have faster speeds (I'm on satellite--sigh) I was losing my connection when I was in my studio, so today I'll be trying that out. I'll update this review.

How is the speed?

It's up and running and while I don't think I have faster speeds (I'm on satellite--sigh)

I am NOT a computer nerd. Now I can tell you that I just installed this and then updated my wifi devices back to my printer. The whole darn thing took maybe an hour. AND I didn't have to call ANYONE in India (or some other place where I can't communicate with them because we speak different languages). HUZZAH!!! It's up and running and while I don't think I have faster speeds (I'm on satellite--sigh) I was losing my connection when I was in my studio, so today I'll be trying that out. I'll update this review.

It's up and running and while I don't think <hl> I have faster speeds <hl> (I'm on satellite--sigh)

I am NOT a computer nerd. Now I can tell you that I just installed this and then updated my wifi devices back to my printer. The whole darn thing took maybe an hour. AND I didn't have to call ANYONE in India (or some other place where I can't communicate with them because we speak different languages). HUZZAH!!! It's up and running and while I don't think <hl> I have faster speeds <hl> (I'm on satellite--sigh) I was losing my connection when I was in my studio, so today I'll be trying that out. I'll update this review.

I am NOT a computer nerd. Now I can tell you that I just installed this and then updated my wifi devices back to my printer. The whole darn thing took maybe an hour. AND I didn't have to call ANYONE in India (or some other place where I can't communicate with them because we speak different languages). HUZZAH!!! <hl> It's up and running and while I don't think I have faster speeds (I'm on satellite--sigh) <hl> I was losing my connection when I was in my studio, so today I'll be trying that out. I'll update this review.

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a nice low cost piece to your photographic arsenal

question: How is result?, context: I bought this lens a few years back, but only recently got into things in depth enough to really give it a lot of use.Most people have echo'd the same things, but I wanted to put my agreements.The picture quality is solid, sharp, and amazing. The lens is second to none for the price, and highly worth every penny. You get some amazing pictures from it as long as you have a steady hand (or tripod/fixed surface). You can't beat what you get for your 100 bucks.The only reason it didn't get five stars, and the same reason people have mentioned. The build quality leaves a lot to be desired. The plastic casing is pretty fragile feeling, but you know this is a case of "quality for low cost" design, and you're hopefully aware of that going in. Just baby the lens, and you'll be fine.I highly recommend it to any photographer from beginning to advanced as a nice low cost piece to your photographic arsenal.

How is result?

I highly recommend it to any photographer from beginning to advanced as a nice low cost piece to your photographic arsenal .

I bought this lens a few years back, but only recently got into things in depth enough to really give it a lot of use.Most people have echo'd the same things, but I wanted to put my agreements.The picture quality is solid, sharp, and amazing. The lens is second to none for the price, and highly worth every penny. You get some amazing pictures from it as long as you have a steady hand (or tripod/fixed surface). You can't beat what you get for your 100 bucks.The only reason it didn't get five stars, and the same reason people have mentioned. The build quality leaves a lot to be desired. The plastic casing is pretty fragile feeling, but you know this is a case of "quality for low cost" design, and you're hopefully aware of that going in. Just baby the lens, and you'll be fine.I highly recommend it to any photographer from beginning to advanced as a nice low cost piece to your photographic arsenal.

I highly recommend it to any photographer from beginning to advanced as <hl> a nice low cost piece to your photographic arsenal <hl> .

I bought this lens a few years back, but only recently got into things in depth enough to really give it a lot of use.Most people have echo'd the same things, but I wanted to put my agreements.The picture quality is solid, sharp, and amazing. The lens is second to none for the price, and highly worth every penny. You get some amazing pictures from it as long as you have a steady hand (or tripod/fixed surface). You can't beat what you get for your 100 bucks.The only reason it didn't get five stars, and the same reason people have mentioned. The build quality leaves a lot to be desired. The plastic casing is pretty fragile feeling, but you know this is a case of "quality for low cost" design, and you're hopefully aware of that going in. Just baby the lens, and you'll be fine.I highly recommend it to any photographer from beginning to advanced as <hl> a nice low cost piece to your photographic arsenal <hl>.

I bought this lens a few years back, but only recently got into things in depth enough to really give it a lot of use. Most people have echo'd the same things, but I wanted to put my agreements. The picture quality is solid, sharp, and amazing. The lens is second to none for the price, and highly worth every penny. You get some amazing pictures from it as long as you have a steady hand (or tripod/fixed surface). You can't beat what you get for your 100 bucks. The only reason it didn't get five stars, and the same reason people have mentioned. The build quality leaves a lot to be desired. The plastic casing is pretty fragile feeling, but you know this is a case of "quality for low cost" design, and you're hopefully aware of that going in. Just baby the lens, and you'll be fine. <hl> I highly recommend it to any photographer from beginning to advanced as a nice low cost piece to your photographic arsenal . <hl>

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need to hold off any more

question: What opinion do you have about the battery?, context: This is a real handy device for those who do not like to train in groups but still want some competition during their training/work out.I waited for some time buying it because there was no Mac support. However now that that is available there was no need to hold off any more. The device has so many function that I am still trying to find out what I can do with it. Fortunately the many discussion groups give a lot of support in that matter.There is one thing that is a bit of a down point and that is the length of the straps. My wrists are slightly bigger than the average one and I can hardly close it.In any way from now on I have a very strict trainer that tracks all my actions.

What opinion do you have about the battery?

However now that that is available there was no need to hold off any more .

This is a real handy device for those who do not like to train in groups but still want some competition during their training/work out.I waited for some time buying it because there was no Mac support. However now that that is available there was no need to hold off any more. The device has so many function that I am still trying to find out what I can do with it. Fortunately the many discussion groups give a lot of support in that matter.There is one thing that is a bit of a down point and that is the length of the straps. My wrists are slightly bigger than the average one and I can hardly close it.In any way from now on I have a very strict trainer that tracks all my actions.

However now that that is available there was no <hl> need to hold off any more <hl> .

This is a real handy device for those who do not like to train in groups but still want some competition during their training/work out.I waited for some time buying it because there was no Mac support. However now that that is available there was no <hl> need to hold off any more <hl>. The device has so many function that I am still trying to find out what I can do with it. Fortunately the many discussion groups give a lot of support in that matter.There is one thing that is a bit of a down point and that is the length of the straps. My wrists are slightly bigger than the average one and I can hardly close it.In any way from now on I have a very strict trainer that tracks all my actions.

This is a real handy device for those who do not like to train in groups but still want some competition during their training/work out. I waited for some time buying it because there was no Mac support. <hl> However now that that is available there was no need to hold off any more . <hl> The device has so many function that I am still trying to find out what I can do with it. Fortunately the many discussion groups give a lot of support in that matter. There is one thing that is a bit of a down point and that is the length of the straps. My wrists are slightly bigger than the average one and I can hardly close it. In any way from now on I have a very strict trainer that tracks all my actions.

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This is a good mouse I epically like how you can unlock the scroll while that will let you scroll through pages as fast as you want also the back buttons are good and easy to use when going back and forth in between web pages

question: Do you have good control of the acceleration?, context: This is a good mouse I epically like how you can unlock the scroll while that will let you scroll through pages as fast as you want also the back buttons are good and easy to use when going back and forth in between web pages. The only down side for this mouse is the battery life is real short maybe about a week at best then you need to charge it other then that it is a nice mouse.

Do you have good control of the acceleration?

This is a good mouse I epically like how you can unlock the scroll while that will let you scroll through pages as fast as you want also the back buttons are good and easy to use when going back and forth in between web pages .

This is a good mouse I epically like how you can unlock the scroll while that will let you scroll through pages as fast as you want also the back buttons are good and easy to use when going back and forth in between web pages. The only down side for this mouse is the battery life is real short maybe about a week at best then you need to charge it other then that it is a nice mouse.

<hl> This is a good mouse I epically like how you can unlock the scroll while that will let you scroll through pages as fast as you want also the back buttons are good and easy to use when going back and forth in between web pages <hl> .

<hl> This is a good mouse I epically like how you can unlock the scroll while that will let you scroll through pages as fast as you want also the back buttons are good and easy to use when going back and forth in between web pages <hl>. The only down side for this mouse is the battery life is real short maybe about a week at best then you need to charge it other then that it is a nice mouse.

<hl> This is a good mouse I epically like how you can unlock the scroll while that will let you scroll through pages as fast as you want also the back buttons are good and easy to use when going back and forth in between web pages . <hl> The only down side for this mouse is the battery life is real short maybe about a week at best then you need to charge it other then that it is a nice mouse.

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But the back light button takes care of that

question: What's the button?, context: It does the job, and I especially like the back light. I was able to set this up to control my TV, cable box, roku, and even a PC attached to my machine (with a wireless usb pc remote control mouse purchased separately). My complaint though, is that a couple of buttons are already not functioning, after only a few months. One of those is one of the device buttons, for the DVD device, where I had programmed the Roku. So I moved that to the Aud decive button, and now I have a 6 component remote. More annoying was the up channel button now isn't working. OK, so I reprogrammed the fav button just above that to act as a channel up. Hard to give more than 3 stars though, given these issues, though the design and features are nice. It also was some trouble to program for the Roku; it would be much better if there were a preset for this. Since I have the Roku 2 XS, which ships with a bluetooth remote, I had to purchase the basic remote from Roku just to have something to program this with.Aside from that, no real complaints. Some of the buttons are a little tough to read in lower light, basically black buttons with greyish text. But the back light button takes care of that, lighting up that text in bright red. So no need to have any doubt what you are looking at.

What's the button?

But the back light button takes care of that , lighting up that text in bright red.

It does the job, and I especially like the back light. I was able to set this up to control my TV, cable box, roku, and even a PC attached to my machine (with a wireless usb pc remote control mouse purchased separately). My complaint though, is that a couple of buttons are already not functioning, after only a few months. One of those is one of the device buttons, for the DVD device, where I had programmed the Roku. So I moved that to the Aud decive button, and now I have a 6 component remote. More annoying was the up channel button now isn't working. OK, so I reprogrammed the fav button just above that to act as a channel up. Hard to give more than 3 stars though, given these issues, though the design and features are nice. It also was some trouble to program for the Roku; it would be much better if there were a preset for this. Since I have the Roku 2 XS, which ships with a bluetooth remote, I had to purchase the basic remote from Roku just to have something to program this with.Aside from that, no real complaints. Some of the buttons are a little tough to read in lower light, basically black buttons with greyish text. But the back light button takes care of that, lighting up that text in bright red. So no need to have any doubt what you are looking at.

<hl> But the back light button takes care of that <hl> , lighting up that text in bright red.

It does the job, and I especially like the back light. I was able to set this up to control my TV, cable box, roku, and even a PC attached to my machine (with a wireless usb pc remote control mouse purchased separately). My complaint though, is that a couple of buttons are already not functioning, after only a few months. One of those is one of the device buttons, for the DVD device, where I had programmed the Roku. So I moved that to the Aud decive button, and now I have a 6 component remote. More annoying was the up channel button now isn't working. OK, so I reprogrammed the fav button just above that to act as a channel up. Hard to give more than 3 stars though, given these issues, though the design and features are nice. It also was some trouble to program for the Roku; it would be much better if there were a preset for this. Since I have the Roku 2 XS, which ships with a bluetooth remote, I had to purchase the basic remote from Roku just to have something to program this with.Aside from that, no real complaints. Some of the buttons are a little tough to read in lower light, basically black buttons with greyish text. <hl> But the back light button takes care of that <hl>, lighting up that text in bright red. So no need to have any doubt what you are looking at.

It does the job, and I especially like the back light. I was able to set this up to control my TV, cable box, roku, and even a PC attached to my machine (with a wireless usb pc remote control mouse purchased separately). My complaint though, is that a couple of buttons are already not functioning, after only a few months. One of those is one of the device buttons, for the DVD device, where I had programmed the Roku. So I moved that to the Aud decive button, and now I have a 6 component remote. More annoying was the up channel button now isn't working. OK, so I reprogrammed the fav button just above that to act as a channel up. Hard to give more than 3 stars though, given these issues, though the design and features are nice. It also was some trouble to program for the Roku; it would be much better if there were a preset for this. Since I have the Roku 2 XS, which ships with a bluetooth remote, I had to purchase the basic remote from Roku just to have something to program this with. Aside from that, no real complaints. Some of the buttons are a little tough to read in lower light, basically black buttons with greyish text. <hl> But the back light button takes care of that , lighting up that text in bright red. <hl> So no need to have any doubt what you are looking at.

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electronics

This remote is really great

question: What is the quality of support?, context: This remote is really great, when it works.Pros: This remote is easy to program, easy to use, and the web setup is amazing.Cons: Unfortunately the hardware is not as good as the software and user interface design. My first unit had to be returned because the tilt sensor quit. Both units I have owned are VERY finiky in the charger. Sometimes it just doesn't want to make contact and charge. Worst of all, after about a year, the buttons don't work nearly as well as when it was new. I searched online and this is a common problem. After your 1 year is up the maker will only fix it for $$$I really like the product. The user interfaces are easy and very powerful. It's a shame the hardware is nowhere near as well done.

What is the quality of support?

This remote is really great , when it works.

This remote is really great, when it works.Pros: This remote is easy to program, easy to use, and the web setup is amazing.Cons: Unfortunately the hardware is not as good as the software and user interface design. My first unit had to be returned because the tilt sensor quit. Both units I have owned are VERY finiky in the charger. Sometimes it just doesn't want to make contact and charge. Worst of all, after about a year, the buttons don't work nearly as well as when it was new. I searched online and this is a common problem. After your 1 year is up the maker will only fix it for $$$I really like the product. The user interfaces are easy and very powerful. It's a shame the hardware is nowhere near as well done.

<hl> This remote is really great <hl> , when it works.

<hl> This remote is really great <hl>, when it works.Pros: This remote is easy to program, easy to use, and the web setup is amazing.Cons: Unfortunately the hardware is not as good as the software and user interface design. My first unit had to be returned because the tilt sensor quit. Both units I have owned are VERY finiky in the charger. Sometimes it just doesn't want to make contact and charge. Worst of all, after about a year, the buttons don't work nearly as well as when it was new. I searched online and this is a common problem. After your 1 year is up the maker will only fix it for $$$I really like the product. The user interfaces are easy and very powerful. It's a shame the hardware is nowhere near as well done.

<hl> This remote is really great , when it works. <hl> Pros: This remote is easy to program, easy to use, and the web setup is amazing. Cons: Unfortunately the hardware is not as good as the software and user interface design. My first unit had to be returned because the tilt sensor quit. Both units I have owned are VERY finiky in the charger. Sometimes it just doesn't want to make contact and charge. Worst of all, after about a year, the buttons don't work nearly as well as when it was new. I searched online and this is a common problem. After your 1 year is up the maker will only fix it for $$$I really like the product. The user interfaces are easy and very powerful. It's a shame the hardware is nowhere near as well done.

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This is definitely a high quality product

question: What do you think about clasp?, context: This is definitely a high quality product. The leather is soft and the material on the inside feels very nice too. The bonus is that there is a stylus holder-this was not mentioned in the description. It holds the iPad tight and allows all ports and buttons to be accessible. The pictures do not do it justice. If you are on the fence about buying this product, just go ahead and do it.

What do you think about clasp?

This is definitely a high quality product .

This is definitely a high quality product. The leather is soft and the material on the inside feels very nice too. The bonus is that there is a stylus holder-this was not mentioned in the description. It holds the iPad tight and allows all ports and buttons to be accessible. The pictures do not do it justice. If you are on the fence about buying this product, just go ahead and do it.

<hl> This is definitely a high quality product <hl> .

<hl> This is definitely a high quality product <hl>. The leather is soft and the material on the inside feels very nice too. The bonus is that there is a stylus holder-this was not mentioned in the description. It holds the iPad tight and allows all ports and buttons to be accessible. The pictures do not do it justice. If you are on the fence about buying this product, just go ahead and do it.

<hl> This is definitely a high quality product . <hl> The leather is soft and the material on the inside feels very nice too. The bonus is that there is a stylus holder-this was not mentioned in the description. It holds the iPad tight and allows all ports and buttons to be accessible. The pictures do not do it justice. If you are on the fence about buying this product, just go ahead and do it.

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The screen is top-notch

question: Is the screen good?, context: I love the Galaxy Tab 10.1. I've not played around much with an iPad, so I've no point of reference as to comparisons, but I don't regret buying this tablet in the slightest.Although the iPad does indeed have a wealth more application for ios, I've found applications for everything I need to do on this tablet. I really do believe that the open ecosystem of android devices will eventually trump the closed-system of ios.The tablet is light and is of good quality. It feels nice in the hands. The screen is top-notch. Colours virtually leap off the display. The responsiveness of the touch-screen is also bang-on.The only gripes I have is the lack of sd-slot (no big deal if you have the 32-gig version) and the shortness of the charging cord.If you are looking to get an android tablet, this is the one to get. I would also urge you to spend extra to get the 32-gig version.

Is the screen good?

The screen is top-notch .

I love the Galaxy Tab 10.1. I've not played around much with an iPad, so I've no point of reference as to comparisons, but I don't regret buying this tablet in the slightest.Although the iPad does indeed have a wealth more application for ios, I've found applications for everything I need to do on this tablet. I really do believe that the open ecosystem of android devices will eventually trump the closed-system of ios.The tablet is light and is of good quality. It feels nice in the hands. The screen is top-notch. Colours virtually leap off the display. The responsiveness of the touch-screen is also bang-on.The only gripes I have is the lack of sd-slot (no big deal if you have the 32-gig version) and the shortness of the charging cord.If you are looking to get an android tablet, this is the one to get. I would also urge you to spend extra to get the 32-gig version.

<hl> The screen is top-notch <hl> .

I love the Galaxy Tab 10.1. I've not played around much with an iPad, so I've no point of reference as to comparisons, but I don't regret buying this tablet in the slightest.Although the iPad does indeed have a wealth more application for ios, I've found applications for everything I need to do on this tablet. I really do believe that the open ecosystem of android devices will eventually trump the closed-system of ios.The tablet is light and is of good quality. It feels nice in the hands. <hl> The screen is top-notch <hl>. Colours virtually leap off the display. The responsiveness of the touch-screen is also bang-on.The only gripes I have is the lack of sd-slot (no big deal if you have the 32-gig version) and the shortness of the charging cord.If you are looking to get an android tablet, this is the one to get. I would also urge you to spend extra to get the 32-gig version.

I love the Galaxy Tab 10.1. I've not played around much with an iPad, so I've no point of reference as to comparisons, but I don't regret buying this tablet in the slightest. Although the iPad does indeed have a wealth more application for ios, I've found applications for everything I need to do on this tablet. I really do believe that the open ecosystem of android devices will eventually trump the closed-system of ios. The tablet is light and is of good quality. It feels nice in the hands. <hl> The screen is top-notch . <hl> Colours virtually leap off the display. The responsiveness of the touch-screen is also bang-on. The only gripes I have is the lack of sd-slot (no big deal if you have the 32-gig version) and the shortness of the charging cord. If you are looking to get an android tablet, this is the one to get. I would also urge you to spend extra to get the 32-gig version.

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The speed is decent

question: How reliable is the product offered by Belkin?, context: This works great and has a folding cap that you can't lose. The speed is decent. I've used it a lot of times with no issues whatever. I have a lot of flash drives but this is my favorite.I do wish it had a bigger hole for a lanyard.

How reliable is the product offered by Belkin?

The speed is decent .

This works great and has a folding cap that you can't lose. The speed is decent. I've used it a lot of times with no issues whatever. I have a lot of flash drives but this is my favorite.I do wish it had a bigger hole for a lanyard.

<hl> The speed is decent <hl> .

This works great and has a folding cap that you can't lose. <hl> The speed is decent <hl>. I've used it a lot of times with no issues whatever. I have a lot of flash drives but this is my favorite.I do wish it had a bigger hole for a lanyard.

This works great and has a folding cap that you can't lose. <hl> The speed is decent . <hl> I've used it a lot of times with no issues whatever. I have a lot of flash drives but this is my favorite. I do wish it had a bigger hole for a lanyard.

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Colors are very sharp

question: What is the best color?, context: Very good monitors! I ordered 2 for an upgrade to 2 19&#34; monitors I had. First day both looked awesome. However, about a week later, one of the 2 monitors i got developed a stuck pixel. I've tried various utilities to get rid of it, but to no avail. I'm not returning it as it's just 1 bad pixel on the lower right hand side of the screen and am hoping in time it works itself out. It is bright white so i know it's not a dead pixel (which would be black). I have these 2 monitors hooked up to an Intel NUC system. The Intel NUC has 1 mini displayport and 1 mini HDMI port. I had to get a cable from HDMI to mini HDMI for one of the ports, then a regular HDMI cable with an adapter from HDMI to mini-displayport... works great! Colors are very sharp.One side note... these are BIG! I didn't realize how big they were until they got put side by side on my desk and now i need a new desk to accomodate the massive amount of space in front of me.

What is the best color?

I had to get a cable from HDMI to mini HDMI for one of the ports, then a regular HDMI cable with an adapter from HDMI to mini-displayport... works great! Colors are very sharp .One side note... these are BIG!

Very good monitors! I ordered 2 for an upgrade to 2 19&#34; monitors I had. First day both looked awesome. However, about a week later, one of the 2 monitors i got developed a stuck pixel. I've tried various utilities to get rid of it, but to no avail. I'm not returning it as it's just 1 bad pixel on the lower right hand side of the screen and am hoping in time it works itself out. It is bright white so i know it's not a dead pixel (which would be black). I have these 2 monitors hooked up to an Intel NUC system. The Intel NUC has 1 mini displayport and 1 mini HDMI port. I had to get a cable from HDMI to mini HDMI for one of the ports, then a regular HDMI cable with an adapter from HDMI to mini-displayport... works great! Colors are very sharp.One side note... these are BIG! I didn't realize how big they were until they got put side by side on my desk and now i need a new desk to accomodate the massive amount of space in front of me.

I had to get a cable from HDMI to mini HDMI for one of the ports, then a regular HDMI cable with an adapter from HDMI to mini-displayport... works great! <hl> Colors are very sharp <hl> .One side note... these are BIG!

Very good monitors! I ordered 2 for an upgrade to 2 19&#34; monitors I had. First day both looked awesome. However, about a week later, one of the 2 monitors i got developed a stuck pixel. I've tried various utilities to get rid of it, but to no avail. I'm not returning it as it's just 1 bad pixel on the lower right hand side of the screen and am hoping in time it works itself out. It is bright white so i know it's not a dead pixel (which would be black). I have these 2 monitors hooked up to an Intel NUC system. The Intel NUC has 1 mini displayport and 1 mini HDMI port. I had to get a cable from HDMI to mini HDMI for one of the ports, then a regular HDMI cable with an adapter from HDMI to mini-displayport... works great! <hl> Colors are very sharp <hl>.One side note... these are BIG! I didn't realize how big they were until they got put side by side on my desk and now i need a new desk to accomodate the massive amount of space in front of me.

Very good monitors! I ordered 2 for an upgrade to 2 19&#34; monitors I had. First day both looked awesome. However, about a week later, one of the 2 monitors i got developed a stuck pixel. I've tried various utilities to get rid of it, but to no avail. I'm not returning it as it's just 1 bad pixel on the lower right hand side of the screen and am hoping in time it works itself out. It is bright white so i know it's not a dead pixel (which would be black). I have these 2 monitors hooked up to an Intel NUC system. The Intel NUC has 1 mini displayport and 1 mini HDMI port. <hl> I had to get a cable from HDMI to mini HDMI for one of the ports, then a regular HDMI cable with an adapter from HDMI to mini-displayport... works great! Colors are very sharp .One side note... these are BIG! <hl> I didn't realize how big they were until they got put side by side on my desk and now i need a new desk to accomodate the massive amount of space in front of me.

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electronics

very little lag in

question: Is this drive safety?, context: I do IT for a living so I tend to over research my tech purchases, but this one was time well spent. This drive is fast enough with a generous 3TB which is what I wanted for the internal storage to our family computer. I do some fairly intense video editing with Final Cut using this drive as both the system drive and the scratch disks and saw very little lag in.One concern I'd heard with some of the other high capacity drives inside iMacs is that they are too loud, so the sound levels was probably my biggest concern. After several months of all kinds of use I have yet to ever even hear the drive doing anything. Phew!Its a great drive and I got it for a great price!

Is this drive safety?

I do some fairly intense video editing with Final Cut using this drive as both the system drive and the scratch disks and saw very little lag in .One concern I'd heard with some of the other high capacity drives inside iMacs is that they are too loud, so the sound levels was probably my biggest concern.

I do IT for a living so I tend to over research my tech purchases, but this one was time well spent. This drive is fast enough with a generous 3TB which is what I wanted for the internal storage to our family computer. I do some fairly intense video editing with Final Cut using this drive as both the system drive and the scratch disks and saw very little lag in.One concern I'd heard with some of the other high capacity drives inside iMacs is that they are too loud, so the sound levels was probably my biggest concern. After several months of all kinds of use I have yet to ever even hear the drive doing anything. Phew!Its a great drive and I got it for a great price!

I do some fairly intense video editing with Final Cut using this drive as both the system drive and the scratch disks and saw <hl> very little lag in <hl> .One concern I'd heard with some of the other high capacity drives inside iMacs is that they are too loud, so the sound levels was probably my biggest concern.

I do IT for a living so I tend to over research my tech purchases, but this one was time well spent. This drive is fast enough with a generous 3TB which is what I wanted for the internal storage to our family computer. I do some fairly intense video editing with Final Cut using this drive as both the system drive and the scratch disks and saw <hl> very little lag in <hl>.One concern I'd heard with some of the other high capacity drives inside iMacs is that they are too loud, so the sound levels was probably my biggest concern. After several months of all kinds of use I have yet to ever even hear the drive doing anything. Phew!Its a great drive and I got it for a great price!

I do IT for a living so I tend to over research my tech purchases, but this one was time well spent. This drive is fast enough with a generous 3TB which is what I wanted for the internal storage to our family computer. <hl> I do some fairly intense video editing with Final Cut using this drive as both the system drive and the scratch disks and saw very little lag in .One concern I'd heard with some of the other high capacity drives inside iMacs is that they are too loud, so the sound levels was probably my biggest concern. <hl> After several months of all kinds of use I have yet to ever even hear the drive doing anything. Phew!Its a great drive and I got it for a great price!

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Love this cover

question: Is a stiff cover?, context: Love this cover. I bought this case right when the nexus 7 came out and love it. I use my nexus every day for hours. The magnetic cover for the auto on is perfect. Its also very slim and doesn't take up a lot of space.

Is a stiff cover?

Love this cover .

Love this cover. I bought this case right when the nexus 7 came out and love it. I use my nexus every day for hours. The magnetic cover for the auto on is perfect. Its also very slim and doesn't take up a lot of space.

<hl> Love this cover <hl> .

<hl> Love this cover <hl>. I bought this case right when the nexus 7 came out and love it. I use my nexus every day for hours. The magnetic cover for the auto on is perfect. Its also very slim and doesn't take up a lot of space.

<hl> Love this cover . <hl> I bought this case right when the nexus 7 came out and love it. I use my nexus every day for hours. The magnetic cover for the auto on is perfect. Its also very slim and doesn't take up a lot of space.

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it looks fine, resolution is fine

question: How many huge has the screen?, context: it looks fine, resolution is fine, too bad it didn't have a stand that you could adjust height i'm not sure if that part was on the description

How many huge has the screen?

it looks fine, resolution is fine , too bad it didn't have a stand that you could adjust height i'm not sure if that part was on the description

it looks fine, resolution is fine, too bad it didn't have a stand that you could adjust height i'm not sure if that part was on the description

<hl> it looks fine, resolution is fine <hl> , too bad it didn't have a stand that you could adjust height i'm not sure if that part was on the description

<hl> it looks fine, resolution is fine <hl>, too bad it didn't have a stand that you could adjust height i'm not sure if that part was on the description

<hl> it looks fine, resolution is fine , too bad it didn't have a stand that you could adjust height i'm not sure if that part was on the description <hl>

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the Nexus is made for a touch interface and has a much more robust and mature environment for a portable device

question: How does it compare to the other display?, context: Being my first tablet (I do not even use a smartphone) and a lifelong user of desktop computers, I was expecting a limited, clunky, and slow device. I was wrong, the tablet worked right out of the box without issues. WiFi only required the router password before connecting for the first time. The performance is great, it has plenty of storage, the touch screen is very responsive, the interface is very easy to learn, and the image / text quality is superb. Battery life is great, even with WiFi, Bluetooth, and apps running. I already tested the Bluetooth and USB connectivity (using an OTG adapter) with some industrial sensors and it works great. The tablet is highly configurable and extendable through custom apps.The Google play store has most if not all the apps you will ever want, and if it does not have it, you can write your own with several free developing environments available for android.I was looking at a comparable Windows 8 tablet but the Nexus is made for a touch interface and has a much more robust and mature environment for a portable device.

How does it compare to the other display?

I was looking at a comparable Windows 8 tablet but the Nexus is made for a touch interface and has a much more robust and mature environment for a portable device .

Being my first tablet (I do not even use a smartphone) and a lifelong user of desktop computers, I was expecting a limited, clunky, and slow device. I was wrong, the tablet worked right out of the box without issues. WiFi only required the router password before connecting for the first time. The performance is great, it has plenty of storage, the touch screen is very responsive, the interface is very easy to learn, and the image / text quality is superb. Battery life is great, even with WiFi, Bluetooth, and apps running. I already tested the Bluetooth and USB connectivity (using an OTG adapter) with some industrial sensors and it works great. The tablet is highly configurable and extendable through custom apps.The Google play store has most if not all the apps you will ever want, and if it does not have it, you can write your own with several free developing environments available for android.I was looking at a comparable Windows 8 tablet but the Nexus is made for a touch interface and has a much more robust and mature environment for a portable device.

I was looking at a comparable Windows 8 tablet but <hl> the Nexus is made for a touch interface and has a much more robust and mature environment for a portable device <hl> .

Being my first tablet (I do not even use a smartphone) and a lifelong user of desktop computers, I was expecting a limited, clunky, and slow device. I was wrong, the tablet worked right out of the box without issues. WiFi only required the router password before connecting for the first time. The performance is great, it has plenty of storage, the touch screen is very responsive, the interface is very easy to learn, and the image / text quality is superb. Battery life is great, even with WiFi, Bluetooth, and apps running. I already tested the Bluetooth and USB connectivity (using an OTG adapter) with some industrial sensors and it works great. The tablet is highly configurable and extendable through custom apps.The Google play store has most if not all the apps you will ever want, and if it does not have it, you can write your own with several free developing environments available for android.I was looking at a comparable Windows 8 tablet but <hl> the Nexus is made for a touch interface and has a much more robust and mature environment for a portable device <hl>.

Being my first tablet (I do not even use a smartphone) and a lifelong user of desktop computers, I was expecting a limited, clunky, and slow device. I was wrong, the tablet worked right out of the box without issues. WiFi only required the router password before connecting for the first time. The performance is great, it has plenty of storage, the touch screen is very responsive, the interface is very easy to learn, and the image / text quality is superb. Battery life is great, even with WiFi, Bluetooth, and apps running. I already tested the Bluetooth and USB connectivity (using an OTG adapter) with some industrial sensors and it works great. The tablet is highly configurable and extendable through custom apps. The Google play store has most if not all the apps you will ever want, and if it does not have it, you can write your own with several free developing environments available for android. <hl> I was looking at a comparable Windows 8 tablet but the Nexus is made for a touch interface and has a much more robust and mature environment for a portable device . <hl>

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the bass and speakers are very powerful for their size

question: How are the bass?, context: These speakers ROCK. I've tried Cyber Acoustic products against Logitech and Altec Lansing, and these speakers are by far the best in their category.Firstly, the satellite tower design includes two speakers per tower, which helps distribute sound over a greater area than with single speaker designs. This greatly improves the listening experience, as the "sweet spot" area has widened so listeners perceive full-sounding stereo from a variety of locations in a small room. Additionally this avoids the pitfalls of "small" computer speakers which sound small, like music playing from a tin box. (the CA speakers 1 level below these with a single speaker design by comparison sound MUCH worse).Secondly, the bass and speakers are very powerful for their size, and have little to no distortion even at full-volume.The sub-woofer volume is adjustable independently of the other speakers. This lets you boost bass for music genres with a lot of low-frequency sounds, such as electronic/dance or hip-hop/rap, and likewise decrease bass for genres like classical and acoustic where the bass could overwhelm the instruments or vocals.The cord is conveniently long ans contains a circular volume control with a headphone jack and aux input.NOTE: I have two of these speaker systems because a roommate dropped a satellite speaker and broke the plastic foot. They are plenty sturdy if you respect them and should last a long time if handle them carefully. I guess that also shows how good these speakers are, that they broke and I bought them again.I'm a recording enthusiast, and these speakers satisfy my needs. They are not studio monitors but it's definitely possible to create good mixes on them. They take up considerably less space than professional studio monitors and are hundreds of dollars cheaper, but the sound quality is not significantly worse than monitors I've tried. They are easily 10x better than integrated speakers in TVs, laptops, etc. and they are a few steps above every speaker set in the less than $70 price range.

How are the bass?

(the CA speakers 1 level below these with a single speaker design by comparison sound MUCH worse).Secondly, the bass and speakers are very powerful for their size , and have little to no distortion even at full-volume.

These speakers ROCK. I've tried Cyber Acoustic products against Logitech and Altec Lansing, and these speakers are by far the best in their category.Firstly, the satellite tower design includes two speakers per tower, which helps distribute sound over a greater area than with single speaker designs. This greatly improves the listening experience, as the "sweet spot" area has widened so listeners perceive full-sounding stereo from a variety of locations in a small room. Additionally this avoids the pitfalls of "small" computer speakers which sound small, like music playing from a tin box. (the CA speakers 1 level below these with a single speaker design by comparison sound MUCH worse).Secondly, the bass and speakers are very powerful for their size, and have little to no distortion even at full-volume.The sub-woofer volume is adjustable independently of the other speakers. This lets you boost bass for music genres with a lot of low-frequency sounds, such as electronic/dance or hip-hop/rap, and likewise decrease bass for genres like classical and acoustic where the bass could overwhelm the instruments or vocals.The cord is conveniently long ans contains a circular volume control with a headphone jack and aux input.NOTE: I have two of these speaker systems because a roommate dropped a satellite speaker and broke the plastic foot. They are plenty sturdy if you respect them and should last a long time if handle them carefully. I guess that also shows how good these speakers are, that they broke and I bought them again.I'm a recording enthusiast, and these speakers satisfy my needs. They are not studio monitors but it's definitely possible to create good mixes on them. They take up considerably less space than professional studio monitors and are hundreds of dollars cheaper, but the sound quality is not significantly worse than monitors I've tried. They are easily 10x better than integrated speakers in TVs, laptops, etc. and they are a few steps above every speaker set in the less than $70 price range.

(the CA speakers 1 level below these with a single speaker design by comparison sound MUCH worse).Secondly, <hl> the bass and speakers are very powerful for their size <hl> , and have little to no distortion even at full-volume.

These speakers ROCK. I've tried Cyber Acoustic products against Logitech and Altec Lansing, and these speakers are by far the best in their category.Firstly, the satellite tower design includes two speakers per tower, which helps distribute sound over a greater area than with single speaker designs. This greatly improves the listening experience, as the "sweet spot" area has widened so listeners perceive full-sounding stereo from a variety of locations in a small room. Additionally this avoids the pitfalls of "small" computer speakers which sound small, like music playing from a tin box. (the CA speakers 1 level below these with a single speaker design by comparison sound MUCH worse).Secondly, <hl> the bass and speakers are very powerful for their size <hl>, and have little to no distortion even at full-volume.The sub-woofer volume is adjustable independently of the other speakers. This lets you boost bass for music genres with a lot of low-frequency sounds, such as electronic/dance or hip-hop/rap, and likewise decrease bass for genres like classical and acoustic where the bass could overwhelm the instruments or vocals.The cord is conveniently long ans contains a circular volume control with a headphone jack and aux input.NOTE: I have two of these speaker systems because a roommate dropped a satellite speaker and broke the plastic foot. They are plenty sturdy if you respect them and should last a long time if handle them carefully. I guess that also shows how good these speakers are, that they broke and I bought them again.I'm a recording enthusiast, and these speakers satisfy my needs. They are not studio monitors but it's definitely possible to create good mixes on them. They take up considerably less space than professional studio monitors and are hundreds of dollars cheaper, but the sound quality is not significantly worse than monitors I've tried. They are easily 10x better than integrated speakers in TVs, laptops, etc. and they are a few steps above every speaker set in the less than $70 price range.

These speakers ROCK. I've tried Cyber Acoustic products against Logitech and Altec Lansing, and these speakers are by far the best in their category. Firstly, the satellite tower design includes two speakers per tower, which helps distribute sound over a greater area than with single speaker designs. This greatly improves the listening experience, as the "sweet spot" area has widened so listeners perceive full-sounding stereo from a variety of locations in a small room. Additionally this avoids the pitfalls of "small" computer speakers which sound small, like music playing from a tin box. <hl> (the CA speakers 1 level below these with a single speaker design by comparison sound MUCH worse).Secondly, the bass and speakers are very powerful for their size , and have little to no distortion even at full-volume. <hl> The sub-woofer volume is adjustable independently of the other speakers. This lets you boost bass for music genres with a lot of low-frequency sounds, such as electronic/dance or hip-hop/rap, and likewise decrease bass for genres like classical and acoustic where the bass could overwhelm the instruments or vocals. The cord is conveniently long ans contains a circular volume control with a headphone jack and aux input. NOTE: I have two of these speaker systems because a roommate dropped a satellite speaker and broke the plastic foot. They are plenty sturdy if you respect them and should last a long time if handle them carefully. I guess that also shows how good these speakers are, that they broke and I bought them again. I'm a recording enthusiast, and these speakers satisfy my needs. They are not studio monitors but it's definitely possible to create good mixes on them. They take up considerably less space than professional studio monitors and are hundreds of dollars cheaper, but the sound quality is not significantly worse than monitors I've tried. They are easily 10x better than integrated speakers in TVs, laptops, etc. and they are a few steps above every speaker set in the less than $70 price range.

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No iPad case is perfect but this one is the close runner

question: How about profile?, context: From the elegant box to the soft rubber like finish and everything in between there is little lacking on this case. The set up with the iPad opposite to the keyboard and with the 360 degree rotation is nothing short of brilliant. Landscape or portrait, choose your angle or flip the top over for tablet use, no other case is so versatile.This case is light and sturdy. All the edges are smooth and clean. The iPad fits perfectly and securely inside the cover. All the access points fit perfectly along the edge of the iPad.The keyboard is of great quality. Easy bluetooth connection. Long lasting battery charge. The chiclet type keys are firm but sensitive and sized for the slim or fat fingers alike. The screen closes firmly with a clic.The screen support is light but strong and allows the screen to sit at different angles while it rests close against the keyboard.The right case for light and medium duty. Pull it out of your bag, briefcase or back pack and people will notice and ask questions. This has been my experience.No iPad case is perfect but this one is the close runner-up.

How about profile?

No iPad case is perfect but this one is the close runner -up.

From the elegant box to the soft rubber like finish and everything in between there is little lacking on this case. The set up with the iPad opposite to the keyboard and with the 360 degree rotation is nothing short of brilliant. Landscape or portrait, choose your angle or flip the top over for tablet use, no other case is so versatile.This case is light and sturdy. All the edges are smooth and clean. The iPad fits perfectly and securely inside the cover. All the access points fit perfectly along the edge of the iPad.The keyboard is of great quality. Easy bluetooth connection. Long lasting battery charge. The chiclet type keys are firm but sensitive and sized for the slim or fat fingers alike. The screen closes firmly with a clic.The screen support is light but strong and allows the screen to sit at different angles while it rests close against the keyboard.The right case for light and medium duty. Pull it out of your bag, briefcase or back pack and people will notice and ask questions. This has been my experience.No iPad case is perfect but this one is the close runner-up.

<hl> No iPad case is perfect but this one is the close runner <hl> -up.

From the elegant box to the soft rubber like finish and everything in between there is little lacking on this case. The set up with the iPad opposite to the keyboard and with the 360 degree rotation is nothing short of brilliant. Landscape or portrait, choose your angle or flip the top over for tablet use, no other case is so versatile.This case is light and sturdy. All the edges are smooth and clean. The iPad fits perfectly and securely inside the cover. All the access points fit perfectly along the edge of the iPad.The keyboard is of great quality. Easy bluetooth connection. Long lasting battery charge. The chiclet type keys are firm but sensitive and sized for the slim or fat fingers alike. The screen closes firmly with a clic.The screen support is light but strong and allows the screen to sit at different angles while it rests close against the keyboard.The right case for light and medium duty. Pull it out of your bag, briefcase or back pack and people will notice and ask questions. This has been my experience.<hl> No iPad case is perfect but this one is the close runner <hl>-up.

From the elegant box to the soft rubber like finish and everything in between there is little lacking on this case. The set up with the iPad opposite to the keyboard and with the 360 degree rotation is nothing short of brilliant. Landscape or portrait, choose your angle or flip the top over for tablet use, no other case is so versatile. This case is light and sturdy. All the edges are smooth and clean. The iPad fits perfectly and securely inside the cover. All the access points fit perfectly along the edge of the iPad. The keyboard is of great quality. Easy bluetooth connection. Long lasting battery charge. The chiclet type keys are firm but sensitive and sized for the slim or fat fingers alike. The screen closes firmly with a clic. The screen support is light but strong and allows the screen to sit at different angles while it rests close against the keyboard. The right case for light and medium duty. Pull it out of your bag, briefcase or back pack and people will notice and ask questions. This has been my experience. <hl> No iPad case is perfect but this one is the close runner -up. <hl>

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I was lucky to get this lens for $199 from Amazon

question: How much are the sharpness binoculars?, context: I learned photography back in the early 1970's on a 35 mm film SLR with a 50mm f1.8 prime lens. In my opinion, a standard prime lens is the very best way to learn photography and is a welcome addition to any photographer's lens collection.This little gem of a lens from Nikon has to be their best "bang for the buck" in their entire catalog. It is extremely sharp and fast and a pleasure to use. Putting this lens on my D3100 has made that camera come alive. It is significantly sharper, faster and better built than the kit 18-55 lens. Images taken with this lens are sharper right out of the camera than images that have been post-processed with the kit lens. Also, I am a natural light shooter and this lens is fantastic in natural light.I was lucky to get this lens for $199 from Amazon as it has been in short supply/high demand recently. However, after shooting with this amazing lens, I would have gladly paid more for it.Bottom line - I will be keeping this lens on my camera the majority of the time, it is that good. I highly recommend you get one of these little gems!Update: I have been using this wonderful lens for 20 months and am even more impressed with it now than I was when I wrote the initial review. Producing incredibly sharp images and incredibly shallow depth of field, this lens is my first choice for making artistic photographs. I still can't believe it is under $200.

How much are the sharpness binoculars?

I was lucky to get this lens for $199 from Amazon as it has been in short supply/high demand recently.

I learned photography back in the early 1970's on a 35 mm film SLR with a 50mm f1.8 prime lens. In my opinion, a standard prime lens is the very best way to learn photography and is a welcome addition to any photographer's lens collection.This little gem of a lens from Nikon has to be their best "bang for the buck" in their entire catalog. It is extremely sharp and fast and a pleasure to use. Putting this lens on my D3100 has made that camera come alive. It is significantly sharper, faster and better built than the kit 18-55 lens. Images taken with this lens are sharper right out of the camera than images that have been post-processed with the kit lens. Also, I am a natural light shooter and this lens is fantastic in natural light.I was lucky to get this lens for $199 from Amazon as it has been in short supply/high demand recently. However, after shooting with this amazing lens, I would have gladly paid more for it.Bottom line - I will be keeping this lens on my camera the majority of the time, it is that good. I highly recommend you get one of these little gems!Update: I have been using this wonderful lens for 20 months and am even more impressed with it now than I was when I wrote the initial review. Producing incredibly sharp images and incredibly shallow depth of field, this lens is my first choice for making artistic photographs. I still can't believe it is under $200.

<hl> I was lucky to get this lens for $199 from Amazon <hl> as it has been in short supply/high demand recently.

I learned photography back in the early 1970's on a 35 mm film SLR with a 50mm f1.8 prime lens. In my opinion, a standard prime lens is the very best way to learn photography and is a welcome addition to any photographer's lens collection.This little gem of a lens from Nikon has to be their best "bang for the buck" in their entire catalog. It is extremely sharp and fast and a pleasure to use. Putting this lens on my D3100 has made that camera come alive. It is significantly sharper, faster and better built than the kit 18-55 lens. Images taken with this lens are sharper right out of the camera than images that have been post-processed with the kit lens. Also, I am a natural light shooter and this lens is fantastic in natural light.<hl> I was lucky to get this lens for $199 from Amazon <hl> as it has been in short supply/high demand recently. However, after shooting with this amazing lens, I would have gladly paid more for it.Bottom line - I will be keeping this lens on my camera the majority of the time, it is that good. I highly recommend you get one of these little gems!Update: I have been using this wonderful lens for 20 months and am even more impressed with it now than I was when I wrote the initial review. Producing incredibly sharp images and incredibly shallow depth of field, this lens is my first choice for making artistic photographs. I still can't believe it is under $200.

I learned photography back in the early 1970's on a 35 mm film SLR with a 50mm f1.8 prime lens. In my opinion, a standard prime lens is the very best way to learn photography and is a welcome addition to any photographer's lens collection. This little gem of a lens from Nikon has to be their best "bang for the buck" in their entire catalog. It is extremely sharp and fast and a pleasure to use. Putting this lens on my D3100 has made that camera come alive. It is significantly sharper, faster and better built than the kit 18-55 lens. Images taken with this lens are sharper right out of the camera than images that have been post-processed with the kit lens. Also, I am a natural light shooter and this lens is fantastic in natural light. <hl> I was lucky to get this lens for $199 from Amazon as it has been in short supply/high demand recently. <hl> However, after shooting with this amazing lens, I would have gladly paid more for it. Bottom line - I will be keeping this lens on my camera the majority of the time, it is that good. I highly recommend you get one of these little gems!Update: I have been using this wonderful lens for 20 months and am even more impressed with it now than I was when I wrote the initial review. Producing incredibly sharp images and incredibly shallow depth of field, this lens is my first choice for making artistic photographs. I still can't believe it is under $200.

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The sound quality is just alright on these

question: How was the sound?, context: I've owned several brands of IEMs that I use mostly for the gym and listening to music at work without disturbing coworkers.Most IEMs last at least a year or two and then the damage from pulling, sweat, wear and tear etc kill them, which is to be expected. So I purchased these hoping that they would be more durable because of the construction and item description.I was wrong.It's only been 4 months and the bottom part of the cable already causes issues and will only work when held tightly, as headphones will do after years of use, not 4 months.The sound quality is just alright on these. I am a music producer so I know good from bad, and these are as meh as you can get. Not great bass, mids are decent, highs are good. However these stay in my ears worse than almost any IEMs I've ever tried, regardless which ear pieces I use.

How was the sound?

The sound quality is just alright on these .

I've owned several brands of IEMs that I use mostly for the gym and listening to music at work without disturbing coworkers.Most IEMs last at least a year or two and then the damage from pulling, sweat, wear and tear etc kill them, which is to be expected. So I purchased these hoping that they would be more durable because of the construction and item description.I was wrong.It's only been 4 months and the bottom part of the cable already causes issues and will only work when held tightly, as headphones will do after years of use, not 4 months.The sound quality is just alright on these. I am a music producer so I know good from bad, and these are as meh as you can get. Not great bass, mids are decent, highs are good. However these stay in my ears worse than almost any IEMs I've ever tried, regardless which ear pieces I use.

<hl> The sound quality is just alright on these <hl> .

I've owned several brands of IEMs that I use mostly for the gym and listening to music at work without disturbing coworkers.Most IEMs last at least a year or two and then the damage from pulling, sweat, wear and tear etc kill them, which is to be expected. So I purchased these hoping that they would be more durable because of the construction and item description.I was wrong.It's only been 4 months and the bottom part of the cable already causes issues and will only work when held tightly, as headphones will do after years of use, not 4 months.<hl> The sound quality is just alright on these <hl>. I am a music producer so I know good from bad, and these are as meh as you can get. Not great bass, mids are decent, highs are good. However these stay in my ears worse than almost any IEMs I've ever tried, regardless which ear pieces I use.

I've owned several brands of IEMs that I use mostly for the gym and listening to music at work without disturbing coworkers. Most IEMs last at least a year or two and then the damage from pulling, sweat, wear and tear etc kill them, which is to be expected. So I purchased these hoping that they would be more durable because of the construction and item description. I was wrong. It's only been 4 months and the bottom part of the cable already causes issues and will only work when held tightly, as headphones will do after years of use, not 4 months. <hl> The sound quality is just alright on these . <hl> I am a music producer so I know good from bad, and these are as meh as you can get. Not great bass, mids are decent, highs are good. However these stay in my ears worse than almost any IEMs I've ever tried, regardless which ear pieces I use.

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six

question: How can I get light in the bathroom of this hotel?, context: I bought this little switch to expand my home LAN. There is no really setup, just plugged it to one of my router's ports, hooked up the power supply and it was ready to go. It's eight ports are great, you can use any one as the up-link without any special configuration. I am using six out of its eight ports, one for up-link and the others for attached devices. It perfectly detects the speed each device is capable to achieve and the LED's illuminated accordingly. It is very well build, has a solid and durable feeling. No complains, at all.

How can I get light in the bathroom of this hotel?

I am using six out of its eight ports, one for up-link and the others for attached devices.

I bought this little switch to expand my home LAN. There is no really setup, just plugged it to one of my router's ports, hooked up the power supply and it was ready to go. It's eight ports are great, you can use any one as the up-link without any special configuration. I am using six out of its eight ports, one for up-link and the others for attached devices. It perfectly detects the speed each device is capable to achieve and the LED's illuminated accordingly. It is very well build, has a solid and durable feeling. No complains, at all.

I am using <hl> six <hl> out of its eight ports, one for up-link and the others for attached devices.

I bought this little switch to expand my home LAN. There is no really setup, just plugged it to one of my router's ports, hooked up the power supply and it was ready to go. It's eight ports are great, you can use any one as the up-link without any special configuration. I am using <hl> six <hl> out of its eight ports, one for up-link and the others for attached devices. It perfectly detects the speed each device is capable to achieve and the LED's illuminated accordingly. It is very well build, has a solid and durable feeling. No complains, at all.

I bought this little switch to expand my home LAN. There is no really setup, just plugged it to one of my router's ports, hooked up the power supply and it was ready to go. It's eight ports are great, you can use any one as the up-link without any special configuration. <hl> I am using six out of its eight ports, one for up-link and the others for attached devices. <hl> It perfectly detects the speed each device is capable to achieve and the LED's illuminated accordingly. It is very well build, has a solid and durable feeling. No complains, at all.

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and by comparison those sounded glorious

question: Is the sound decent?, context: Don't be fooled by the high star ratings on this piece of junk---the sound is unbelievably poor, muffled and tinny, and the earbuds themselves have to be shoved in your ears to stay on. I've previously bought several Panasonic earbuds( RP-HV152 ) and by comparison those sounded glorious( although the price has gone way up and longevity is an issue). These sorry earbuds are a waste even at the low price.

Is the sound decent?

I've previously bought several Panasonic earbuds( RP-HV152 ) and by comparison those sounded glorious ( although the price has gone way up and longevity is an issue).

Don't be fooled by the high star ratings on this piece of junk---the sound is unbelievably poor, muffled and tinny, and the earbuds themselves have to be shoved in your ears to stay on. I've previously bought several Panasonic earbuds( RP-HV152 ) and by comparison those sounded glorious( although the price has gone way up and longevity is an issue). These sorry earbuds are a waste even at the low price.

I've previously bought several Panasonic earbuds( RP-HV152 ) <hl> and by comparison those sounded glorious <hl> ( although the price has gone way up and longevity is an issue).

Don't be fooled by the high star ratings on this piece of junk---the sound is unbelievably poor, muffled and tinny, and the earbuds themselves have to be shoved in your ears to stay on. I've previously bought several Panasonic earbuds( RP-HV152 ) <hl> and by comparison those sounded glorious <hl>( although the price has gone way up and longevity is an issue). These sorry earbuds are a waste even at the low price.

Don't be fooled by the high star ratings on this piece of junk---the sound is unbelievably poor, muffled and tinny, and the earbuds themselves have to be shoved in your ears to stay on. <hl> I've previously bought several Panasonic earbuds( RP-HV152 ) and by comparison those sounded glorious ( although the price has gone way up and longevity is an issue). <hl> These sorry earbuds are a waste even at the low price.

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electronics

This mount is great

question: What is the lens mount?, context: This mount is great . Stays were you put it . Easy to move around And the GPS snaps right in . Easy to store .

What is the lens mount?

This mount is great .

This mount is great . Stays were you put it . Easy to move around And the GPS snaps right in . Easy to store .

<hl> This mount is great <hl> .

<hl> This mount is great <hl> . Stays were you put it . Easy to move around And the GPS snaps right in . Easy to store .

<hl> This mount is great . <hl> Stays were you put it . Easy to move around And the GPS snaps right in . Easy to store .

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electronics

Charged the batteries in under an hour

question: How is battery?, context: This charger is very nice and compact. I love its ergonomic design; the USB cable plugs into itself when not in use. Charged the batteries in under an hour!

How is battery?

Charged the batteries in under an hour !

This charger is very nice and compact. I love its ergonomic design; the USB cable plugs into itself when not in use. Charged the batteries in under an hour!

<hl> Charged the batteries in under an hour <hl> !

This charger is very nice and compact. I love its ergonomic design; the USB cable plugs into itself when not in use. <hl> Charged the batteries in under an hour <hl>!

This charger is very nice and compact. I love its ergonomic design; the USB cable plugs into itself when not in use. <hl> Charged the batteries in under an hour ! <hl>

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this device is easy and ready

question: How does the device work?, context: I got this for Christmas and loved it immediately. I waited to review it, because glitches and problems generally show up after the excitement has worn off. I've had a couple of thoughts of "I wish," but nothing that would make me lower my rating. Here's what I like--and what I don't:This screen is absolutely beautiful. I wanted it mostly for books, but videos and content are flawless on it. The books are beautiful and crisp, too, with plenty of options to change brightness and color. This cuts down on eye strain. There is a glare, in bright sun. This is worse than a regular kindle, but not as bad as most tablets. I was expecting much worse, with the HD screen, so I've just put it down as the best possible at this time.I wanted this because I'm in college and constantly needing books. It's faster, easier, and cheaper to download kindle books than to try to buy them in a physical copy, especially when I need some of the more obscure titles for my classes. I still have books that I want for myself in hardback form, but nothing beats kindle for college!The build is sturdy, but light. I don't feel like I'm going to break it if I touch it, but it's comfortable to hold.A lot of people complain about not being able to get Google play content and try to find workarounds, but I don't need that, so it's not an issue for me. I'd rather buy from Amazon, anyway. Past experience has taught me that their customer service and quality is superior. If you aren't like me and you want to be able to access absolutely everything in the world on one device, it might be a drawback. For me, it's not a problem. I haven't come across anything I need that Amazon doesn't offer--usually cheaper and/or better then the other guys.I am not very techno-savvy, so it's a plus for me that this device is easy and ready to use right out of the box. I signed in to Amazon and had everything I've bought in the past at my fingertips.One MINOR drawback is the memory. You'd think 16gb was enough, but it's only enough if you keep your content in the cloud. That's fine, if you aren't traveling, but if you find yourself without wifi access you cannot get to your content. I downloaded a season of a tv show, knowing I would be without wifi, and it really ate up the memory, slowing my kindle fire down a lot. After watching, I removed the episodes from the device and the slowdown disappeared. I found myself wishing for more memory, then. Most of the time, though, I rely on the cloud and 16gb is fine. I just have to remember that small limitation. (If I were buying one, I'd go with the 32gb model, personally, and have a little more room to download content for the times I'll be without access. This was a gift, so I cannot really complain.) I love the cloud and use it for most things, anyway, so it's a minor issue. The only time memory is a problem is when I'm traveling. For some, that might be a bigger issue than it is for me, as it's a portable device. On my daughter's tablet, which has expandable memory, we are able to download a lot more content and take it with us. Entertainment is never out of reach, even without internet. All in all, though, my kindle is easier to work, has a better screen, and is organized better. Everything has drawbacks.I haven't found anything in the three weeks I've had my kindle fire that would make it anything less than a great value. I definitely recommend this device. It has been very helpful and entertaining.

How does the device work?

I am not very techno-savvy, so it's a plus for me that this device is easy and ready to use right out of the box.

I got this for Christmas and loved it immediately. I waited to review it, because glitches and problems generally show up after the excitement has worn off. I've had a couple of thoughts of "I wish," but nothing that would make me lower my rating. Here's what I like--and what I don't:This screen is absolutely beautiful. I wanted it mostly for books, but videos and content are flawless on it. The books are beautiful and crisp, too, with plenty of options to change brightness and color. This cuts down on eye strain. There is a glare, in bright sun. This is worse than a regular kindle, but not as bad as most tablets. I was expecting much worse, with the HD screen, so I've just put it down as the best possible at this time.I wanted this because I'm in college and constantly needing books. It's faster, easier, and cheaper to download kindle books than to try to buy them in a physical copy, especially when I need some of the more obscure titles for my classes. I still have books that I want for myself in hardback form, but nothing beats kindle for college!The build is sturdy, but light. I don't feel like I'm going to break it if I touch it, but it's comfortable to hold.A lot of people complain about not being able to get Google play content and try to find workarounds, but I don't need that, so it's not an issue for me. I'd rather buy from Amazon, anyway. Past experience has taught me that their customer service and quality is superior. If you aren't like me and you want to be able to access absolutely everything in the world on one device, it might be a drawback. For me, it's not a problem. I haven't come across anything I need that Amazon doesn't offer--usually cheaper and/or better then the other guys.I am not very techno-savvy, so it's a plus for me that this device is easy and ready to use right out of the box. I signed in to Amazon and had everything I've bought in the past at my fingertips.One MINOR drawback is the memory. You'd think 16gb was enough, but it's only enough if you keep your content in the cloud. That's fine, if you aren't traveling, but if you find yourself without wifi access you cannot get to your content. I downloaded a season of a tv show, knowing I would be without wifi, and it really ate up the memory, slowing my kindle fire down a lot. After watching, I removed the episodes from the device and the slowdown disappeared. I found myself wishing for more memory, then. Most of the time, though, I rely on the cloud and 16gb is fine. I just have to remember that small limitation. (If I were buying one, I'd go with the 32gb model, personally, and have a little more room to download content for the times I'll be without access. This was a gift, so I cannot really complain.) I love the cloud and use it for most things, anyway, so it's a minor issue. The only time memory is a problem is when I'm traveling. For some, that might be a bigger issue than it is for me, as it's a portable device. On my daughter's tablet, which has expandable memory, we are able to download a lot more content and take it with us. Entertainment is never out of reach, even without internet. All in all, though, my kindle is easier to work, has a better screen, and is organized better. Everything has drawbacks.I haven't found anything in the three weeks I've had my kindle fire that would make it anything less than a great value. I definitely recommend this device. It has been very helpful and entertaining.

I am not very techno-savvy, so it's a plus for me that <hl> this device is easy and ready <hl> to use right out of the box.

I got this for Christmas and loved it immediately. I waited to review it, because glitches and problems generally show up after the excitement has worn off. I've had a couple of thoughts of "I wish," but nothing that would make me lower my rating. Here's what I like--and what I don't:This screen is absolutely beautiful. I wanted it mostly for books, but videos and content are flawless on it. The books are beautiful and crisp, too, with plenty of options to change brightness and color. This cuts down on eye strain. There is a glare, in bright sun. This is worse than a regular kindle, but not as bad as most tablets. I was expecting much worse, with the HD screen, so I've just put it down as the best possible at this time.I wanted this because I'm in college and constantly needing books. It's faster, easier, and cheaper to download kindle books than to try to buy them in a physical copy, especially when I need some of the more obscure titles for my classes. I still have books that I want for myself in hardback form, but nothing beats kindle for college!The build is sturdy, but light. I don't feel like I'm going to break it if I touch it, but it's comfortable to hold.A lot of people complain about not being able to get Google play content and try to find workarounds, but I don't need that, so it's not an issue for me. I'd rather buy from Amazon, anyway. Past experience has taught me that their customer service and quality is superior. If you aren't like me and you want to be able to access absolutely everything in the world on one device, it might be a drawback. For me, it's not a problem. I haven't come across anything I need that Amazon doesn't offer--usually cheaper and/or better then the other guys.I am not very techno-savvy, so it's a plus for me that <hl> this device is easy and ready <hl> to use right out of the box. I signed in to Amazon and had everything I've bought in the past at my fingertips.One MINOR drawback is the memory. You'd think 16gb was enough, but it's only enough if you keep your content in the cloud. That's fine, if you aren't traveling, but if you find yourself without wifi access you cannot get to your content. I downloaded a season of a tv show, knowing I would be without wifi, and it really ate up the memory, slowing my kindle fire down a lot. After watching, I removed the episodes from the device and the slowdown disappeared. I found myself wishing for more memory, then. Most of the time, though, I rely on the cloud and 16gb is fine. I just have to remember that small limitation. (If I were buying one, I'd go with the 32gb model, personally, and have a little more room to download content for the times I'll be without access. This was a gift, so I cannot really complain.) I love the cloud and use it for most things, anyway, so it's a minor issue. The only time memory is a problem is when I'm traveling. For some, that might be a bigger issue than it is for me, as it's a portable device. On my daughter's tablet, which has expandable memory, we are able to download a lot more content and take it with us. Entertainment is never out of reach, even without internet. All in all, though, my kindle is easier to work, has a better screen, and is organized better. Everything has drawbacks.I haven't found anything in the three weeks I've had my kindle fire that would make it anything less than a great value. I definitely recommend this device. It has been very helpful and entertaining.

I got this for Christmas and loved it immediately. I waited to review it, because glitches and problems generally show up after the excitement has worn off. I've had a couple of thoughts of "I wish," but nothing that would make me lower my rating. Here's what I like--and what I don't:This screen is absolutely beautiful. I wanted it mostly for books, but videos and content are flawless on it. The books are beautiful and crisp, too, with plenty of options to change brightness and color. This cuts down on eye strain. There is a glare, in bright sun. This is worse than a regular kindle, but not as bad as most tablets. I was expecting much worse, with the HD screen, so I've just put it down as the best possible at this time. I wanted this because I'm in college and constantly needing books. It's faster, easier, and cheaper to download kindle books than to try to buy them in a physical copy, especially when I need some of the more obscure titles for my classes. I still have books that I want for myself in hardback form, but nothing beats kindle for college!The build is sturdy, but light. I don't feel like I'm going to break it if I touch it, but it's comfortable to hold. A lot of people complain about not being able to get Google play content and try to find workarounds, but I don't need that, so it's not an issue for me. I'd rather buy from Amazon, anyway. Past experience has taught me that their customer service and quality is superior. If you aren't like me and you want to be able to access absolutely everything in the world on one device, it might be a drawback. For me, it's not a problem. I haven't come across anything I need that Amazon doesn't offer--usually cheaper and/or better then the other guys. <hl> I am not very techno-savvy, so it's a plus for me that this device is easy and ready to use right out of the box. <hl> I signed in to Amazon and had everything I've bought in the past at my fingertips. One MINOR drawback is the memory. You'd think 16gb was enough, but it's only enough if you keep your content in the cloud. That's fine, if you aren't traveling, but if you find yourself without wifi access you cannot get to your content. I downloaded a season of a tv show, knowing I would be without wifi, and it really ate up the memory, slowing my kindle fire down a lot. After watching, I removed the episodes from the device and the slowdown disappeared. I found myself wishing for more memory, then. Most of the time, though, I rely on the cloud and 16gb is fine. I just have to remember that small limitation. (If I were buying one, I'd go with the 32gb model, personally, and have a little more room to download content for the times I'll be without access. This was a gift, so I cannot really complain.) I love the cloud and use it for most things, anyway, so it's a minor issue. The only time memory is a problem is when I'm traveling. For some, that might be a bigger issue than it is for me, as it's a portable device. On my daughter's tablet, which has expandable memory, we are able to download a lot more content and take it with us. Entertainment is never out of reach, even without internet. All in all, though, my kindle is easier to work, has a better screen, and is organized better. Everything has drawbacks. I haven't found anything in the three weeks I've had my kindle fire that would make it anything less than a great value. I definitely recommend this device. It has been very helpful and entertaining.

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electronics

There are some slight limitations to the device but that shouldn't stop you from purchasing this product

question: What a good selection for all their products?, context: The Roku 3 is the latest device that I've added to my home in an effort to replace my cable box. No, the Roku 3 by itself cannot replace all the functions of a cable box but it is a great place to start. The device, about the size of a hockey puck, is truly impressive and functions better than more expensive alternatives.---------------SETUP:From start to finish setup is incredibly easy. I got my Roku up and running in less than 5-minutes. Included in the box are quick-start instructions, the power adapter, the remote (with batteries), and the Roku device. I used a small piece of sticky back Velcro to adhere my Roku to the back of my HDTV, although there are other alternatives sold here on Amazon such as the TotalMount Roku Mounting Kit. The Roku is light enough that even double sided tape would hold the device firmly in place. The only piece you need outside the box is a HDMI cable. The Roku 3 accepts both wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi. I chose the latter and I'm happy to say that Wi-Fi works perfectly. The main reason I avoided the Roku products before the R3 model was because I'd heard complaints of spotty Wi-Fi. This is not the case at all with the Roku 3. My wireless router is in my basement on the other side of my home and the R3 easily picks up a strong signal and delivers content consistently without interruption.Once the device is connected to your television and internet you'll need a computer or internet-enabled device to connect to Roku's website and register the device. This is accomplished via a simple pin-code that you'll type into the website. Once that's accomplished you can start adding channels in addition to those already loaded on the device. For folks who already subscribers to services like Netflix or Amazon VoD you can proceed to sign in or in Amazon's case enable the device by following the on-screen instructions.---------------USE:My wife has been making extensive use of the device as we recently welcomed our first child and she uses the device while at home to stream television shows and movies. The interface is incredibly smooth and very refined. No unnecessary navigation or sub-menus are present. Apps like Netflix, Amazon VoD, Vudu, Hulu, etc. are very responsive and easy to navigate. Comparing the Roku 3 to another device we recently purchased, the Western Digital Live TV Hub is a landslide victory for Roku. Other companies will have to play catch-up to Roku's little device as it's very impressive.--------------What I Love About the Roku 3:(+) The remote is fantastic and doesn't require line-of-sight with the R3 box to operate.(+) The remote has a built-in jack that supports headphones/earbuds. This is a great feature for anyone with kids or poor noise insulation in their home and lets you watch programs without disturbing anyone else.(+) The interface is customizable featuring everything from themes to app tiles that can be changed and adjusted. Best of all, the entire interface isn't slow or clumsy. Button presses on the remote immediately translate to a response on-screen.(+) Universal search. Looking for specific movie or TV show but not sure if it's available on Netflix or Amazon? Universal search allows you to search available channels for your content.(+) The small and inconspicuous design is perfect in our living room where we keep our electronics footprint as light as possible. The R3 is very easy to hide and slim enough to fit behind my wall-mounted HDTV.(+) The quality of the streaming content is consistently superior on the Roku 3 than on a similar device, the Western Digital TV Live Hub. I'm not sure if it comes down to the processor or exactly what. I even have my WDTV Live Hub using a wired Ethernet connection and it still displays an inferior resolution to the R3.(+) Has a built-in USB port for connecting external hard-drives with additional content. Also included is a SD-expansion slot for storing content and additional channels.(+) Andriod/iOS app support that allows you to channel surf, change the channel, or display content from your smart phone on your TV.---------------What I Don't Love about My Roku 3:(-) Does not support non-HDTVs. The inclusion of only HDMI output means that only a suitable HDTV will work with the Roku 3. This is probably less relevant today than it would have been a few years ago but still something to consider for non-HDTV owners. The R3 does not come with a HDMI cable.(-) Limited support for external files. For movies .mkv (h.264) and mp4 (h.264) are supported but nothing else. Supported music file formats include .aac and .mp3. For photos it's only .jpg and .png.(-) No YouTube channel.---------------Overall:The Roku 3 is a fantastic little device that opens up a world of content at your fingertips. The device is inexpensive yet extremely well refined and polished in a way very few other products in this market have achieved. There are some slight limitations to the device but that shouldn't stop you from purchasing this product. Recommended.---------------UPDATE: 7/2/13: I've been using my Roku 3 for about 3 months and in that time the remote has lost its connection to the base unit twice. I've noticed that on both occasions the remote will suddenly stop responding to certain commands. For example all of the arrow keys and the 'OK' buttons will stop functioning but I can still use the 'back' button. The easiest solution I've found is to simply power off the base unit by unplugging the AC adapter, waiting a few seconds, and plugging the adapter back in. The R3 does come with a troubleshooting guide in the manual that covers pairing a remote with the base unit but it was unnecessary in my experience.

What a good selection for all their products?

There are some slight limitations to the device but that shouldn't stop you from purchasing this product .

The Roku 3 is the latest device that I've added to my home in an effort to replace my cable box. No, the Roku 3 by itself cannot replace all the functions of a cable box but it is a great place to start. The device, about the size of a hockey puck, is truly impressive and functions better than more expensive alternatives.---------------SETUP:From start to finish setup is incredibly easy. I got my Roku up and running in less than 5-minutes. Included in the box are quick-start instructions, the power adapter, the remote (with batteries), and the Roku device. I used a small piece of sticky back Velcro to adhere my Roku to the back of my HDTV, although there are other alternatives sold here on Amazon such as the TotalMount Roku Mounting Kit. The Roku is light enough that even double sided tape would hold the device firmly in place. The only piece you need outside the box is a HDMI cable. The Roku 3 accepts both wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi. I chose the latter and I'm happy to say that Wi-Fi works perfectly. The main reason I avoided the Roku products before the R3 model was because I'd heard complaints of spotty Wi-Fi. This is not the case at all with the Roku 3. My wireless router is in my basement on the other side of my home and the R3 easily picks up a strong signal and delivers content consistently without interruption.Once the device is connected to your television and internet you'll need a computer or internet-enabled device to connect to Roku's website and register the device. This is accomplished via a simple pin-code that you'll type into the website. Once that's accomplished you can start adding channels in addition to those already loaded on the device. For folks who already subscribers to services like Netflix or Amazon VoD you can proceed to sign in or in Amazon's case enable the device by following the on-screen instructions.---------------USE:My wife has been making extensive use of the device as we recently welcomed our first child and she uses the device while at home to stream television shows and movies. The interface is incredibly smooth and very refined. No unnecessary navigation or sub-menus are present. Apps like Netflix, Amazon VoD, Vudu, Hulu, etc. are very responsive and easy to navigate. Comparing the Roku 3 to another device we recently purchased, the Western Digital Live TV Hub is a landslide victory for Roku. Other companies will have to play catch-up to Roku's little device as it's very impressive.--------------What I Love About the Roku 3:(+) The remote is fantastic and doesn't require line-of-sight with the R3 box to operate.(+) The remote has a built-in jack that supports headphones/earbuds. This is a great feature for anyone with kids or poor noise insulation in their home and lets you watch programs without disturbing anyone else.(+) The interface is customizable featuring everything from themes to app tiles that can be changed and adjusted. Best of all, the entire interface isn't slow or clumsy. Button presses on the remote immediately translate to a response on-screen.(+) Universal search. Looking for specific movie or TV show but not sure if it's available on Netflix or Amazon? Universal search allows you to search available channels for your content.(+) The small and inconspicuous design is perfect in our living room where we keep our electronics footprint as light as possible. The R3 is very easy to hide and slim enough to fit behind my wall-mounted HDTV.(+) The quality of the streaming content is consistently superior on the Roku 3 than on a similar device, the Western Digital TV Live Hub. I'm not sure if it comes down to the processor or exactly what. I even have my WDTV Live Hub using a wired Ethernet connection and it still displays an inferior resolution to the R3.(+) Has a built-in USB port for connecting external hard-drives with additional content. Also included is a SD-expansion slot for storing content and additional channels.(+) Andriod/iOS app support that allows you to channel surf, change the channel, or display content from your smart phone on your TV.---------------What I Don't Love about My Roku 3:(-) Does not support non-HDTVs. The inclusion of only HDMI output means that only a suitable HDTV will work with the Roku 3. This is probably less relevant today than it would have been a few years ago but still something to consider for non-HDTV owners. The R3 does not come with a HDMI cable.(-) Limited support for external files. For movies .mkv (h.264) and mp4 (h.264) are supported but nothing else. Supported music file formats include .aac and .mp3. For photos it's only .jpg and .png.(-) No YouTube channel.---------------Overall:The Roku 3 is a fantastic little device that opens up a world of content at your fingertips. The device is inexpensive yet extremely well refined and polished in a way very few other products in this market have achieved. There are some slight limitations to the device but that shouldn't stop you from purchasing this product. Recommended.---------------UPDATE: 7/2/13: I've been using my Roku 3 for about 3 months and in that time the remote has lost its connection to the base unit twice. I've noticed that on both occasions the remote will suddenly stop responding to certain commands. For example all of the arrow keys and the 'OK' buttons will stop functioning but I can still use the 'back' button. The easiest solution I've found is to simply power off the base unit by unplugging the AC adapter, waiting a few seconds, and plugging the adapter back in. The R3 does come with a troubleshooting guide in the manual that covers pairing a remote with the base unit but it was unnecessary in my experience.

<hl> There are some slight limitations to the device but that shouldn't stop you from purchasing this product <hl> .

The Roku 3 is the latest device that I've added to my home in an effort to replace my cable box. No, the Roku 3 by itself cannot replace all the functions of a cable box but it is a great place to start. The device, about the size of a hockey puck, is truly impressive and functions better than more expensive alternatives.---------------SETUP:From start to finish setup is incredibly easy. I got my Roku up and running in less than 5-minutes. Included in the box are quick-start instructions, the power adapter, the remote (with batteries), and the Roku device. I used a small piece of sticky back Velcro to adhere my Roku to the back of my HDTV, although there are other alternatives sold here on Amazon such as the TotalMount Roku Mounting Kit. The Roku is light enough that even double sided tape would hold the device firmly in place. The only piece you need outside the box is a HDMI cable. The Roku 3 accepts both wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi. I chose the latter and I'm happy to say that Wi-Fi works perfectly. The main reason I avoided the Roku products before the R3 model was because I'd heard complaints of spotty Wi-Fi. This is not the case at all with the Roku 3. My wireless router is in my basement on the other side of my home and the R3 easily picks up a strong signal and delivers content consistently without interruption.Once the device is connected to your television and internet you'll need a computer or internet-enabled device to connect to Roku's website and register the device. This is accomplished via a simple pin-code that you'll type into the website. Once that's accomplished you can start adding channels in addition to those already loaded on the device. For folks who already subscribers to services like Netflix or Amazon VoD you can proceed to sign in or in Amazon's case enable the device by following the on-screen instructions.---------------USE:My wife has been making extensive use of the device as we recently welcomed our first child and she uses the device while at home to stream television shows and movies. The interface is incredibly smooth and very refined. No unnecessary navigation or sub-menus are present. Apps like Netflix, Amazon VoD, Vudu, Hulu, etc. are very responsive and easy to navigate. Comparing the Roku 3 to another device we recently purchased, the Western Digital Live TV Hub is a landslide victory for Roku. Other companies will have to play catch-up to Roku's little device as it's very impressive.--------------What I Love About the Roku 3:(+) The remote is fantastic and doesn't require line-of-sight with the R3 box to operate.(+) The remote has a built-in jack that supports headphones/earbuds. This is a great feature for anyone with kids or poor noise insulation in their home and lets you watch programs without disturbing anyone else.(+) The interface is customizable featuring everything from themes to app tiles that can be changed and adjusted. Best of all, the entire interface isn't slow or clumsy. Button presses on the remote immediately translate to a response on-screen.(+) Universal search. Looking for specific movie or TV show but not sure if it's available on Netflix or Amazon? Universal search allows you to search available channels for your content.(+) The small and inconspicuous design is perfect in our living room where we keep our electronics footprint as light as possible. The R3 is very easy to hide and slim enough to fit behind my wall-mounted HDTV.(+) The quality of the streaming content is consistently superior on the Roku 3 than on a similar device, the Western Digital TV Live Hub. I'm not sure if it comes down to the processor or exactly what. I even have my WDTV Live Hub using a wired Ethernet connection and it still displays an inferior resolution to the R3.(+) Has a built-in USB port for connecting external hard-drives with additional content. Also included is a SD-expansion slot for storing content and additional channels.(+) Andriod/iOS app support that allows you to channel surf, change the channel, or display content from your smart phone on your TV.---------------What I Don't Love about My Roku 3:(-) Does not support non-HDTVs. The inclusion of only HDMI output means that only a suitable HDTV will work with the Roku 3. This is probably less relevant today than it would have been a few years ago but still something to consider for non-HDTV owners. The R3 does not come with a HDMI cable.(-) Limited support for external files. For movies .mkv (h.264) and mp4 (h.264) are supported but nothing else. Supported music file formats include .aac and .mp3. For photos it's only .jpg and .png.(-) No YouTube channel.---------------Overall:The Roku 3 is a fantastic little device that opens up a world of content at your fingertips. The device is inexpensive yet extremely well refined and polished in a way very few other products in this market have achieved. <hl> There are some slight limitations to the device but that shouldn't stop you from purchasing this product <hl>. Recommended.---------------UPDATE: 7/2/13: I've been using my Roku 3 for about 3 months and in that time the remote has lost its connection to the base unit twice. I've noticed that on both occasions the remote will suddenly stop responding to certain commands. For example all of the arrow keys and the 'OK' buttons will stop functioning but I can still use the 'back' button. The easiest solution I've found is to simply power off the base unit by unplugging the AC adapter, waiting a few seconds, and plugging the adapter back in. The R3 does come with a troubleshooting guide in the manual that covers pairing a remote with the base unit but it was unnecessary in my experience.

The Roku 3 is the latest device that I've added to my home in an effort to replace my cable box. No, the Roku 3 by itself cannot replace all the functions of a cable box but it is a great place to start. The device, about the size of a hockey puck, is truly impressive and functions better than more expensive alternatives.---------------SETUP:From start to finish setup is incredibly easy. I got my Roku up and running in less than 5-minutes. Included in the box are quick-start instructions, the power adapter, the remote (with batteries), and the Roku device. I used a small piece of sticky back Velcro to adhere my Roku to the back of my HDTV, although there are other alternatives sold here on Amazon such as the TotalMount Roku Mounting Kit. The Roku is light enough that even double sided tape would hold the device firmly in place. The only piece you need outside the box is a HDMI cable. The Roku 3 accepts both wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi. I chose the latter and I'm happy to say that Wi-Fi works perfectly. The main reason I avoided the Roku products before the R3 model was because I'd heard complaints of spotty Wi-Fi. This is not the case at all with the Roku 3. My wireless router is in my basement on the other side of my home and the R3 easily picks up a strong signal and delivers content consistently without interruption. Once the device is connected to your television and internet you'll need a computer or internet-enabled device to connect to Roku's website and register the device. This is accomplished via a simple pin-code that you'll type into the website. Once that's accomplished you can start adding channels in addition to those already loaded on the device. For folks who already subscribers to services like Netflix or Amazon VoD you can proceed to sign in or in Amazon's case enable the device by following the on-screen instructions.---------------USE:My wife has been making extensive use of the device as we recently welcomed our first child and she uses the device while at home to stream television shows and movies. The interface is incredibly smooth and very refined. No unnecessary navigation or sub-menus are present. Apps like Netflix, Amazon VoD, Vudu, Hulu, etc. are very responsive and easy to navigate. Comparing the Roku 3 to another device we recently purchased, the Western Digital Live TV Hub is a landslide victory for Roku. Other companies will have to play catch-up to Roku's little device as it's very impressive.--------------What I Love About the Roku 3:(+) The remote is fantastic and doesn't require line-of-sight with the R3 box to operate.(+) The remote has a built-in jack that supports headphones/earbuds. This is a great feature for anyone with kids or poor noise insulation in their home and lets you watch programs without disturbing anyone else.(+) The interface is customizable featuring everything from themes to app tiles that can be changed and adjusted. Best of all, the entire interface isn't slow or clumsy. Button presses on the remote immediately translate to a response on-screen.(+) Universal search. Looking for specific movie or TV show but not sure if it's available on Netflix or Amazon? Universal search allows you to search available channels for your content.(+) The small and inconspicuous design is perfect in our living room where we keep our electronics footprint as light as possible. The R3 is very easy to hide and slim enough to fit behind my wall-mounted HDTV.(+) The quality of the streaming content is consistently superior on the Roku 3 than on a similar device, the Western Digital TV Live Hub. I'm not sure if it comes down to the processor or exactly what. I even have my WDTV Live Hub using a wired Ethernet connection and it still displays an inferior resolution to the R3.(+) Has a built-in USB port for connecting external hard-drives with additional content. Also included is a SD-expansion slot for storing content and additional channels.(+) Andriod/iOS app support that allows you to channel surf, change the channel, or display content from your smart phone on your TV.---------------What I Don't Love about My Roku 3:(-) Does not support non-HDTVs. The inclusion of only HDMI output means that only a suitable HDTV will work with the Roku 3. This is probably less relevant today than it would have been a few years ago but still something to consider for non-HDTV owners. The R3 does not come with a HDMI cable.(-) Limited support for external files. For movies .mkv (h.264) and mp4 (h.264) are supported but nothing else. Supported music file formats include .aac and .mp3. For photos it's only .jpg and .png.(-) No YouTube channel.---------------Overall:The Roku 3 is a fantastic little device that opens up a world of content at your fingertips. The device is inexpensive yet extremely well refined and polished in a way very few other products in this market have achieved. <hl> There are some slight limitations to the device but that shouldn't stop you from purchasing this product . <hl> Recommended.---------------UPDATE: 7/2/13: I've been using my Roku 3 for about 3 months and in that time the remote has lost its connection to the base unit twice. I've noticed that on both occasions the remote will suddenly stop responding to certain commands. For example all of the arrow keys and the 'OK' buttons will stop functioning but I can still use the 'back' button. The easiest solution I've found is to simply power off the base unit by unplugging the AC adapter, waiting a few seconds, and plugging the adapter back in. The R3 does come with a troubleshooting guide in the manual that covers pairing a remote with the base unit but it was unnecessary in my experience.

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Monitor is very thin

question: How is the monitor?, context: Monitor is very thin and lightSpeakers are very low at max settings. Not just low, but very low; they could have done much better with the speakersIt has a PC and an AV setting; it's default AV, so go into input on the monitor and change it from AV to PC and everything will work great for youI bought 2 and they work great (I have 3 24" monitors - my 3rd is a Samsung that I had previous to these 2 new ones)

How is the monitor?

Monitor is very thin and lightSpeakers are very low at max settings.

Monitor is very thin and lightSpeakers are very low at max settings. Not just low, but very low; they could have done much better with the speakersIt has a PC and an AV setting; it's default AV, so go into input on the monitor and change it from AV to PC and everything will work great for youI bought 2 and they work great (I have 3 24" monitors - my 3rd is a Samsung that I had previous to these 2 new ones)

<hl> Monitor is very thin <hl> and lightSpeakers are very low at max settings.

<hl> Monitor is very thin <hl> and lightSpeakers are very low at max settings. Not just low, but very low; they could have done much better with the speakersIt has a PC and an AV setting; it's default AV, so go into input on the monitor and change it from AV to PC and everything will work great for youI bought 2 and they work great (I have 3 24" monitors - my 3rd is a Samsung that I had previous to these 2 new ones)

<hl> Monitor is very thin and lightSpeakers are very low at max settings. <hl> Not just low, but very low; they could have done much better with the speakersIt has a PC and an AV setting; it's default AV, so go into input on the monitor and change it from AV to PC and everything will work great for youI bought 2 and they work great (I have 3 24" monitors - my 3rd is a Samsung that I had previous to these 2 new ones)

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The image quality from T2i is indistinguishable

question: How is the image quality?, context: I bought this kit camera a year ago and I had lot of fun learning with it. The image quality is excellent even on higher ISO for low light condition, even with slow kit lens. The good things about this camera are image quality, light weight and low price. The not so good things are the ergonomics and build quality. I have now upgraded to the 60D mainly because of wireless speedlite control and the articulating lens. The image quality from T2i is indistinguishable from the 60D using the same lenses.

How is the image quality?

The image quality from T2i is indistinguishable from the 60D using the same lenses.

I bought this kit camera a year ago and I had lot of fun learning with it. The image quality is excellent even on higher ISO for low light condition, even with slow kit lens. The good things about this camera are image quality, light weight and low price. The not so good things are the ergonomics and build quality. I have now upgraded to the 60D mainly because of wireless speedlite control and the articulating lens. The image quality from T2i is indistinguishable from the 60D using the same lenses.

<hl> The image quality from T2i is indistinguishable <hl> from the 60D using the same lenses.

I bought this kit camera a year ago and I had lot of fun learning with it. The image quality is excellent even on higher ISO for low light condition, even with slow kit lens. The good things about this camera are image quality, light weight and low price. The not so good things are the ergonomics and build quality. I have now upgraded to the 60D mainly because of wireless speedlite control and the articulating lens. <hl> The image quality from T2i is indistinguishable <hl> from the 60D using the same lenses.

I bought this kit camera a year ago and I had lot of fun learning with it. The image quality is excellent even on higher ISO for low light condition, even with slow kit lens. The good things about this camera are image quality, light weight and low price. The not so good things are the ergonomics and build quality. I have now upgraded to the 60D mainly because of wireless speedlite control and the articulating lens. <hl> The image quality from T2i is indistinguishable from the 60D using the same lenses. <hl>

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This speaker is horrible

question: How is the speaker?, context: This speaker is horrible. It lacks a volume control, and if I raise the volume on my device (cell phone, iPod, AM/FM portable radio) more than half way the speaker starts to crackle badly, less than half volume and the speaker must be very close to hear it.Save your money, don't buy this product. I just replaced this speaker with the X-Mini. I use this piece of junk as a paper weight now.

How is the speaker?

This speaker is horrible .

This speaker is horrible. It lacks a volume control, and if I raise the volume on my device (cell phone, iPod, AM/FM portable radio) more than half way the speaker starts to crackle badly, less than half volume and the speaker must be very close to hear it.Save your money, don't buy this product. I just replaced this speaker with the X-Mini. I use this piece of junk as a paper weight now.

<hl> This speaker is horrible <hl> .

<hl> This speaker is horrible <hl>. It lacks a volume control, and if I raise the volume on my device (cell phone, iPod, AM/FM portable radio) more than half way the speaker starts to crackle badly, less than half volume and the speaker must be very close to hear it.Save your money, don't buy this product. I just replaced this speaker with the X-Mini. I use this piece of junk as a paper weight now.

<hl> This speaker is horrible . <hl> It lacks a volume control, and if I raise the volume on my device (cell phone, iPod, AM/FM portable radio) more than half way the speaker starts to crackle badly, less than half volume and the speaker must be very close to hear it. Save your money, don't buy this product. I just replaced this speaker with the X-Mini. I use this piece of junk as a paper weight now.

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This monitor is very crisp and a pleasure to look

question: How is the monitor?, context: This monitor is very crisp and a pleasure to look at. I actually watch video on this monitor all the time as it is a better picture than my TV. I think a good monitor is a necessity and this one is both good quality and inexpensive. The only thing I do not like is the sound bar doesn't come with the monitor and it doesn't work all that great after I installed it. It was a clever idea that they didn't follow through with very well. But still, the monitor is great. I use it on my Mac Mini.

How is the monitor?

This monitor is very crisp and a pleasure to look at.

This monitor is very crisp and a pleasure to look at. I actually watch video on this monitor all the time as it is a better picture than my TV. I think a good monitor is a necessity and this one is both good quality and inexpensive. The only thing I do not like is the sound bar doesn't come with the monitor and it doesn't work all that great after I installed it. It was a clever idea that they didn't follow through with very well. But still, the monitor is great. I use it on my Mac Mini.

<hl> This monitor is very crisp and a pleasure to look <hl> at.

<hl> This monitor is very crisp and a pleasure to look <hl> at. I actually watch video on this monitor all the time as it is a better picture than my TV. I think a good monitor is a necessity and this one is both good quality and inexpensive. The only thing I do not like is the sound bar doesn't come with the monitor and it doesn't work all that great after I installed it. It was a clever idea that they didn't follow through with very well. But still, the monitor is great. I use it on my Mac Mini.

<hl> This monitor is very crisp and a pleasure to look at. <hl> I actually watch video on this monitor all the time as it is a better picture than my TV. I think a good monitor is a necessity and this one is both good quality and inexpensive. The only thing I do not like is the sound bar doesn't come with the monitor and it doesn't work all that great after I installed it. It was a clever idea that they didn't follow through with very well. But still, the monitor is great. I use it on my Mac Mini.

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The TV is incredibly

question: How is the tv?, context: I've had this TV for about a week now and it has fantastic picture quality, its also not heavy at all, while I did move the TV around by myself I wouldn't recommend if you are more than a few feet. The TV is incredibly thin, if you get a ultra-thin wall mount (got mine from Monoprice) the distance of the front panel to wall is about 3 inches. Since the remote has a QWERTY keyboard I thought it was going to be very large, however the form factor and size of the remote is very decent. The 240hz motion is a requirement, my friend has a 120hz recently purchased TV and I could immediately tell the difference.PROS: thin profile, smart applications, DLNA, QWERTY remote, 240hz motionCONS: QWERTY remote usability is not integrated into all applications (example QWERTY doesn't work with Youtube app). Thin profile (yes this is a negative as well): all manufacturers that make thin profile TVs should consider separate component units so that you only have to run 1 wire (power + data) to the TV. The thin profile of the TV makes it very difficult to access and modify cables once its wall mounted. The USB ports are definitely inaccessible once the TV is mounted (recommending plugging in a USB extender cable ahead of time)**I got an ultra-thin wall mount and since there's barely 1inch clearance behind the TV you HAVE to dismount the TV in order to modify cable connections, unless you have a retractable wall mount I don't think its possible to make any cable modifications without dismounting the TV. Also I got 24AWG HDMI cables, which are awesome cables but make it more difficult to use with a thin profile TV and ultra-thin wall mount.

How is the tv?

The TV is incredibly thin, if you get a ultra-thin wall mount (got mine from Monoprice) the distance of the front panel to wall is about 3 inches.

I've had this TV for about a week now and it has fantastic picture quality, its also not heavy at all, while I did move the TV around by myself I wouldn't recommend if you are more than a few feet. The TV is incredibly thin, if you get a ultra-thin wall mount (got mine from Monoprice) the distance of the front panel to wall is about 3 inches. Since the remote has a QWERTY keyboard I thought it was going to be very large, however the form factor and size of the remote is very decent. The 240hz motion is a requirement, my friend has a 120hz recently purchased TV and I could immediately tell the difference.PROS: thin profile, smart applications, DLNA, QWERTY remote, 240hz motionCONS: QWERTY remote usability is not integrated into all applications (example QWERTY doesn't work with Youtube app). Thin profile (yes this is a negative as well): all manufacturers that make thin profile TVs should consider separate component units so that you only have to run 1 wire (power + data) to the TV. The thin profile of the TV makes it very difficult to access and modify cables once its wall mounted. The USB ports are definitely inaccessible once the TV is mounted (recommending plugging in a USB extender cable ahead of time)**I got an ultra-thin wall mount and since there's barely 1inch clearance behind the TV you HAVE to dismount the TV in order to modify cable connections, unless you have a retractable wall mount I don't think its possible to make any cable modifications without dismounting the TV. Also I got 24AWG HDMI cables, which are awesome cables but make it more difficult to use with a thin profile TV and ultra-thin wall mount.

<hl> The TV is incredibly <hl> thin, if you get a ultra-thin wall mount (got mine from Monoprice) the distance of the front panel to wall is about 3 inches.

I've had this TV for about a week now and it has fantastic picture quality, its also not heavy at all, while I did move the TV around by myself I wouldn't recommend if you are more than a few feet. <hl> The TV is incredibly <hl> thin, if you get a ultra-thin wall mount (got mine from Monoprice) the distance of the front panel to wall is about 3 inches. Since the remote has a QWERTY keyboard I thought it was going to be very large, however the form factor and size of the remote is very decent. The 240hz motion is a requirement, my friend has a 120hz recently purchased TV and I could immediately tell the difference.PROS: thin profile, smart applications, DLNA, QWERTY remote, 240hz motionCONS: QWERTY remote usability is not integrated into all applications (example QWERTY doesn't work with Youtube app). Thin profile (yes this is a negative as well): all manufacturers that make thin profile TVs should consider separate component units so that you only have to run 1 wire (power + data) to the TV. The thin profile of the TV makes it very difficult to access and modify cables once its wall mounted. The USB ports are definitely inaccessible once the TV is mounted (recommending plugging in a USB extender cable ahead of time)**I got an ultra-thin wall mount and since there's barely 1inch clearance behind the TV you HAVE to dismount the TV in order to modify cable connections, unless you have a retractable wall mount I don't think its possible to make any cable modifications without dismounting the TV. Also I got 24AWG HDMI cables, which are awesome cables but make it more difficult to use with a thin profile TV and ultra-thin wall mount.

I've had this TV for about a week now and it has fantastic picture quality, its also not heavy at all, while I did move the TV around by myself I wouldn't recommend if you are more than a few feet. <hl> The TV is incredibly thin, if you get a ultra-thin wall mount (got mine from Monoprice) the distance of the front panel to wall is about 3 inches. <hl> Since the remote has a QWERTY keyboard I thought it was going to be very large, however the form factor and size of the remote is very decent. The 240hz motion is a requirement, my friend has a 120hz recently purchased TV and I could immediately tell the difference. PROS: thin profile, smart applications, DLNA, QWERTY remote, 240hz motionCONS: QWERTY remote usability is not integrated into all applications (example QWERTY doesn't work with Youtube app). Thin profile (yes this is a negative as well): all manufacturers that make thin profile TVs should consider separate component units so that you only have to run 1 wire (power + data) to the TV. The thin profile of the TV makes it very difficult to access and modify cables once its wall mounted. The USB ports are definitely inaccessible once the TV is mounted (recommending plugging in a USB extender cable ahead of time)**I got an ultra-thin wall mount and since there's barely 1inch clearance behind the TV you HAVE to dismount the TV in order to modify cable connections, unless you have a retractable wall mount I don't think its possible to make any cable modifications without dismounting the TV. Also I got 24AWG HDMI cables, which are awesome cables but make it more difficult to use with a thin profile TV and ultra-thin wall mount.

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