Panasonic NI-WL600 Cordless Multi-Directional Iron, Stainless Steel Soleplate, Silver/Black

(An iron review from a GUY? Get over it: I was in the military.)

This expensive little item can be thought of as Cordless Iron v2.0, with some real improvements. Unfortunately, Panasonic missed the sweet price point by a factor of two, but if that's not a problem for you, then this might be the best iron out there. It's heavy enough to be effective, yet light enough to be an all-day tool.

It heats up INCREDIBLY fast, like from dead cold with a full reservoir, it's puffing steam and ready to work in one minute flat. I never understood why irons are iron-shaped, with one sharp end and an awkward flat end that gets caught on seams and pockets when naturally sliding backward. This one is double-ended, solving that problem and allowing for detailed ironing in both directions. (One commenter mentions getting one for quilting: I'll bet he's thrilled with it.) Panasonic claims it's "360 degree" and it is, up to a point: the curl on the edges of the soleplate allows you to effectively move sideways, even over fairly rough seams, but that probably won't feel natural to you, either. The fully-retractable cord on the base is a nice touch.

One concern I had is that the stand for the iron is 95% plastic, with plastic rollers that contact the soleplate directly. I parked the iron on High for a long time (it cycles on and off, naturally). The plastic paid no attention. An iron mostly made out of "Plastics" would have been a punch-line back in 1967 when "The Graduate" was made, but is an actual selling point today.

(This part exclusively for guys.) First, a quick sanity check: Are you thinking of buying this as a present for your sweetie? PLEASE understand that when she is asked why she ditched you, she'll summarize the entire relationship with: "He bought me an iron for my birthday."

Ironing doesn't exactly come naturally to us, but I have several really nice shirts that I never wore because the collars turn into pretzels when washed. A good iron like this takes care of that problem in no time, but is actually so pleasant to use that the entire shirt ends up getting ironed, and then a few pairs of pants besides. I sheepishly admit that I did further research, discovered it's better to use a good spray starch like this one only on collars and cuffs; use spray "sizing" everywhere else.

Very nice machine. Feed it an exclusive diet of distilled water, and enjoy.

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Now for he manual, which is actually useful. I've summarized the important details below, to save you from the usual endless lawyer-noise, like "NEVER IRON CLOTHES ON THE BODY." (No, I didn't make it up: lawyer-noise is impossible to satirize.)

Two obvious buttons, marked well with icons: Extra Steam Blast, and Squirt Of Water. The manual says Extra Steam Blast only works reliably on High, but from my experience it also works fine on Low. Squirt of Water is extremely mist-like, even from cold, so spotting should never be a problem some real engineering went into that little feature.

One three-way switch, clearly icon-marked as No Steam, Steam, Extra Steam.

Less obvious: The water reservoir detaches from the base. There's a little button on the front stem of the handle, allowing you to pull the reservoir and all its controls off. This allows you to fill the iron from a shallow sink, preheat the iron while filling the reservoir, or use the iron as a dry-iron with the water reservoir detached. (The manual doesn't mention that little weight-saving slant.)

You know what I hate most about ironing? The cord that gets in the way, the water that sputters out when you were only trying for steam and the length of time most irons take to heat up and the amount of time it takes to actually do the ironing. This iron solves all of that. It heats super fast, there's no cord on the iron to worry about and it doesn't sputter. It doesn't even spit. It's well behaved, easy to use and does exactly what it's supposed to do, but with much less effort than any other iron I've ever used. Oh, and one other thing, I love that it doesn't have Teflon on the ironing plate. You know, that stuff that's supposed to keep stuff you burn from sticking but after a while always has built up gunk on it? This has a nice shiny stainless steel plate that glides smoothly over every type of material I've used it on.

The other very cool thing about this iron is the shape of the bottom. It's not like the old fashioned irons with the flat bottom plate that moved forward but not backwards very easily. This truly moves in any direction which makes a huge difference in how quickly you finish ironing a garment and get back to fun stuff. And if you want to cheat, the vertical steam feature turns this thing into a steamer so you can get away with not ironing some items at all! If the item isn't too wrinkled you can just hang it up and use the steam feature to "virtually iron" the garment. Because the iron heats up so fast it's much better than using a traditional steamer, most of which take a long time to start producing steam.

I hope this video gives you a better idea of what the iron looks like and some of the features. You can see that it's pretty simple but actually a nice improvement over the old fashioned irons. Since using this iron I'm actually looking at 100% cotton and linen clothing again!

Update 12/20/12 Still using this iron and loving it. It's worked perfectly since day one.

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I was hopeful for this iron, given its unique design and wireless ability. Years ago I had another wireless iron that was bulky, time consuming, and required constant re-charging. Unfortunately, this time around my experience is the same. This iron is receiving a number of reviews in men's magazines as an iron that even men can appreciate, but that's not been my experience. The iron simply does not get hot enough for long enough to do anything but light ironing, forget about ironing the cotton shirt or jeans unless you have 30 minutes to spare per item while struggling with recharging the iron in order to achieve what can only be called intermittent steam. The design and the light weight and the integration of the cord and carrying handle are all terrific, but ultimately even an inexpensive iron at half this cost will deliver better results. However, if you iron, like, one or two shirts a week and want something that looks really cool and don't mind spending the money, then this might be the iron for you. If you want a workhorse because you do the ironing in the family, this is not the iron to buy.

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First of all, I really, really like the weight of this iron. I've compared it with another iron (no names mentioned) and the other was like lifting several bricks. However, I'd been using it for years. My arm never tires now despite the number to be pressed.

Secondly, the flexibility of this iron is amazing only a few days ago I was rearranging the cord so that the point of the iron could go into corners, collars, etc. No more. Also, ironing goes much faster now.

Another plus is the ability to regulate the steam I can regulate the amount of steam and even give a squirt of water. Now, how upscale is that? The iron heats quickly, too.

It's 100% improvement over my former iron. Thank you, Panasonic!

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The idea of a cordless iron didn't excite me all that much. I didn't think the cord got in my way while using my traditional iron. Boy was I wrong! The lack of a cord makes this iron super easy to use... the iron actually glides, instead of dragging along.

The iron heats up REALLY fast, much faster than my other iron. My biggest concern was that it wouldn't stay hot long enough to do any serious ironing before I had to return it to the base to warm up again. However, I didn't realize how often I set the iron down while working, anyway, usually to reposition the item. Setting this iron on the base is an easy and natural movement and actually feels more secure than balancing a traditional iron on its base, especially on a wobbly ironing board, so I really didn't have any problems with the iron not staying warm. I do think it still would be nice if there was some indication when the iron is in hand that it has dropped below optimal temperature.

The bi-directional aspect, in which both ends of the iron are pointed, didn't do much for me. I didn't dislike it, but I didn't find it useful, either.

I love the little case. I love the retractable cord on the base and that the iron is held in place in a position where any water left in the reservoir won't spill. I currently use a teflon iron "cozy" and coil the cord on my traditional iron so that I don't have to worry about the hot iron when I put it away. This little case is so much more slick, and, really, it's not rocket science. Nonetheless, I think this is my favorite part of this iron.

The ironing works fine. It's hard to get used to just three settings, low, medium and high, but they worked for me. I did have problems with the steam. In the spirit of full disclosure, I generally do have problems with steam, and often get spots with my traditional iron. The instructions on this iron indicate you should wait five seconds between the "jet of steam" and the "vertical steam" features and I'm sorry, but I can't seem to calculate and iron at the same time... I got water spots. I liked the light steam, but it seemed very... light, and not terribly effective. The regular steam was better, but it did shut off fairly quickly because the temperature dropped to low. The non-drip feature *did* work in that case, though.

The detailed instructions for repacking the iron for shipment are a little concerning. I'm hoping I never have it send it away. I have gotten hooked on the cute little thing, and find it perfect for last-minute touch-ups. It may take a bit for this to catch on, as my friends seem to have the same reaction I initially did ("but why?") but I think it is the shape -and glide -of things to come.

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elago Stylus Hexa for iPhone 5/4S/3GS, iPad and Galaxy -World First Replaceable Tip (Extra Rubber Ti

• Designed for iPhone, iPad and iPod iTouch,Galaxy Tab.
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I read through pages and pages of information on styli for my iPad. Although I would have preferred one with a clip I ended up going with the Hexa because I liked the design better than other models, and it seemed to be the appropriate size. The rubber tip feels very flimsy, and it's no wonder they include a replaceable tip it feels like I'll need to use it sooner rather than later. I would highly recommend trying out any stylus in person before you make your purchase. Oh, and also, maybe it's just every stylus in general, but when writing with it the iPad seems to be a little slow to react to my writing.

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I do like this stylus however the rubber tip is s bit to soft for my taste other then that it preforms really well!

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The stylus fits the bill. The only problem, and that is why I gave it 4 stars, is that the tip feels like a hollow piece of rubber. It should have been made of solir rubber. I always have to be careful not to press it too hard lest I crack the rubber.

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I ordered it for my old lady's tablet? it works very good and it wont scratch or smudge the screen.

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It might be how I'm holding/using the stylus, but the nib becomes loose a few times a day and rattles until I tighten it again. Otherwise, feels great in my hand and slides across my ipad very nicely.

NEW OEM BODY GLOVE CASE FOR LG OPTIMUS U S V

Purchased these for a friend and he was very very happy that they arrived so fast and were what he wanted and thought the price was fabulous. He couldn't find what he wanted in town so I found these for him.Amazon has most everything.

This body glove case is so sleek and adds nothing to the phone as far as bulkiness. The case itself looks like it does nothing at all but au contraire monsieur, the way it is designed it protects what is necessary. I have dropped my phone a few times and it has come out each time unscathed. the case protects the corners and sides and the lip protects the screen from scratching as well. so you can store it face down but the screen doesn't touch. wonderful product. and stylish too

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Swivel Car Air Vent Mount with Deluxe Table PC Cradle for the Apple iPad

• Ultimate Addons spring clip swivel vehicle air vent mount with deluxe table PC holder for the Apple iPad.High quality, great value mounting option. Fits Tablet PC devices: Width from 140mm to 240mm (5.51" - 9.44" approx Maximum Depth 17mm (0.67") approx
• Metal spring action design rather than plastic crocodile clips. Suitable for horizontal air vent slats. Tidy and discreet, simply leave in place on the vent. Support foot reduces vibration.
• Swivel end allows the Tablet PC holder to be positioned vertically or horizontally.
• Very secure - your device is held on THREE sides. Retaining side lips. Universal fit - idea if you have access to more than one tablet device.
• Cushioned back & supports. Ratchet adjustment mechanism. Release tab. Cable access. Single prong attachment system - compatible with the Ultimate Addons range of mounts for your vehicle, home & office.

While I have no fear of this breaking and sending my iPad to its doom, it does have some issues. First, it is pretty wobbly. the mount itself is stable, but the connection to the holder is secure but allows the iPad to wiggle from left to right. My iPad in vertical position also wobbles a great deal because of the weight. The holes in the side do not line up with the iPad's ports, so it can't use accessories or charge it in this position. This might be better for a smaller tablet, but I wouldn't recommend it for the standard size iPad.

PDair BX1 Black Leather Case for Nintendo 3DS

This is heavy duty, classy and all around great cover for the 3DS. I have had it for a year and it looks like brand new. I can carry a game or two and a cloth or the ar cards in this case. The only problem with it is you cannot use the 3DS recharge station with the case on which is a bummer. The one thing that I do like and I absolutely wanted on the case was to be able to use the 3DS with the case on and that is the way it works. You never have to take the case off to play games, a must for me. Little bit more pricey then other cases but for me well worth it.

HQRP 700mAh Battery for Palm M130 , M135 , M13x PDAs F21918595 Replacement plus HQRP Universal Scree

• HQRP® Battery plus HQRP® Universal Screen Protector;
• 700 mAh Ultra High Capacity, 3.7V, with Longer Runtime;
• Li-Ion Rechargeable Internal Battery;
• 100% compatible with original batteries and chargers.
• 200 days warranty!

The battery works well; in fact, I really believe it works better than the original that came with the Palm. It holds a charge for a longer period of time, and it lasts a lot longer when the Palm is in sleep mode (i.e. turned off) as well. If you're comfortable taking apart electronics, and know how to connect the new battery, it should work for you. And even if you haven't taken a computer apart before, there's plenty of guides available online that will help. In short, either way, if your palmtop's battery is dead, this is a good replacement.

Dell Inspiron Mini 1010 IM10v-USE032AM 10.1-Inch Netbook Carrying Bag Case (Classic Series - Dark Bl

This is a nice case at a decent price. When you first open it, there is an odor that is not very pleasant. I used some Fabreze on it but then found that the only think that actually worked was to use a lightweight soap and water on it and then let it dry out. After that, there was no other problems with it. My mini dell fits in it nicely along with the mouse and the plug. Perfect for what I need.

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rooCASE Neoprene Super Bubble Sleeve Case for Acer Aspire One AO751h-1279 11.6-Inch (Black / Orange)

I mini Laptop fits nicely in this. I love it. I got this as a back up when I was not using the canvas roo case. (also when it is just being stored at home )

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HQRP Replacement Internal Li-Poly PDA / Handheld Battery for Palm Tungsten E T5 TX PalmOne & 2x Scre

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• No Memory Effect, The battery can be recharged without loss of capacity;
• CE and SGS-ISO-9001-2000 Certified; Fits Palm Tungsten E, T5, TX; 200 days warranty.

I installed this battery in my Tungsten E and fully charged it. It has not been performing as expected as it does not hold the charge. I frequently have to put it on the charger and on a few occasions lost all the information on the machine due to low power. I am retired and do not use the PDA as heavily as when I was at work yet the charge does not hold more than a day.

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The leads are soldiered onto contacts upon a plastic strip. The leads, soldier and strip are thicker than the battery and protrude on the tape side (the battery is secured with double sided tape) preventing it from laying flat making the tape useless. And the Tungsten E has zero fault tolerance. I was able to close the case but now the buttons are not nearly so tight.

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I had been using palm products since 1999. I had a Palm IIIX and later a Tungsten E model. When the battery was dead I decided to purchase a new one.

Since the newer devices seem to last more than a few days with a single charge, I expected the same from this product. It might not be the fault of the battery. Or it might be the fault of the Tungsten E device but the battery kept draining in a few days even if I did not constantly use the device.

As a result I gave up using my Tungsten a and that battery purchase was a dead investment for me.

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I installed the battery on my Palm T|X. I can not be happier with the new battery. A full charge supported my continous video watching for hours, still plenty of juice left. I did not expect this battery to perform this well. Sure, a new battery on an iPod will do better, but I am not paying for that! The original Palm battery did not last much longer neither as I remember. I am appreciative, this battery saved my Palm from a trip to the recycling bin. I charge my devices everyday anyways, so it does not bother me to charge it often. People found his battery does not hold charge could be because they did not fully charge the battery. The battery indicator on Palm shows a full charge right after one unplugs the charger, even if the charging is not complete. So be patient do a thorough full 5 hour charge and the result will be better. The small screw drivers come with the battery is very thoughtful, I would never find such odd tool in my toolbox. The soldering work is quite simple. If one has a 40W solder gun, simple tipping on the end of the two wires will connect them to the board. Openning the back of the Palm is more challenging, hold the tabs back forcefully, felt like going to crack something. Not a big problem even if it does as there are four screws to hold the plate.

I looked at this kit and what others had to offer when I decided to bite the bullet and replace the battery in a Palm TX I'm still using (it has about 10 years of my travel history and makes a dandy travel alarm). I rejected this kit because while its battery may work for a Palm TX, the OEM battery is 1350mAh whereas the one in the kit is only 900mAh. Considering that it is non-trivial to change the battery I saw no point in skimping on it; i.e., this one is not a good choice. DirectFix and others sell batteries that match the OEM battery spec for between $10 and $20, which is well worth the few extra dollars given the effort required to make the replacement.

If you are willing to take this on it really isn't very hard, but be sure to check out a couple of the YouTube videos that take you through the process it will likely save you some angst. Note that the various techs in the videos do different amounts of disassembly, but if you are careful, you shouldn't need to do any more than open the case, fold it out, remove the old battery, and solder in the new one (yes, it has two wires that need to be soldered to the main circuit board, exactly like the old battery).

For the TX you will need a Torx #5 screwdriver to remove the back cover Home Depot sells a combo that has Torx 4, 5 and up for about $6 (Husky tools). The plastic case opening tool sold for all manner of devices like this one is quite helpful, although if you don't mind the minor scarring a screwdriver will produce in prying the case apart that will work, too. Since the old battery is glued to the inside of the case, it may take a bit of patience to work it loose ... I used a razor blade to break the glue membrane, speeding up the removal. Soldering in the new battery is easy if you have an appropriate iron just be careful you don't short anything out in the process ... I shuddered in watching a YouTube video that illustrated the process when the tech came perilously close to shorting his replacement battery by holding the leads side by side while removing their protective end caps. Likewise, in removing the old battery be careful to only cut one wire at a time (else you short any charge left in it across your clipper blade) and be cautious in soldering not to make more than a single contact to anything. If you've done any soldering at all to a circuit board you should be able to handle this easily it's only two easy to reach contact points. If you are a novice at soldering you may want to consider getting a more experienced friend to do the soldering.

MediaDevil Magicwand (Professional Ballpoint Pen edition) capacitive touch screen stylus (Pink versi

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I bought two of these pens, one silver for my husband, and pink for myself.

He is very happy with it, and so am I. My pink one I keep it in the car, and as the colour is pastel pink its very visible when looking for it.

Totally recommended, now I want a yellow one!

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Blackberry Playbook 7-Inch Tablet (16GB)

• BlackBerry Tablet Os, 1 GHz dual-core processor.
• It has 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB for storage.
• It has 7 inch multi-touch capacitive LCD screen, 1024 x 600-pixel resolution.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n).
• 0.9 pounds (15 ounces).

A bit about me first I am a techno-nerd. I LOVE gadgets. Large, small, you name it. After eyeballing many tablets, including the iPad, Xoom, Samsung and others I chose the 64GB Blackberry Playbook. Why? For one, because it is the right size. I can put it in my purse and carry it about with me. More reasons it has spectacular graphics true 1080p HD and it supports flash. It has a camera and an HD camcorder. It has a solid feel in your hands, the touch screen is very responsive and intuitive. After playing with it for a short span of time I now zoom from app to app. One of the (many) things I find amazing is that the tablet does not lag while running many concurrent apps I'm not talking small apps, but processor intensive ones. The battery life is pretty good too I've played for over 10 hours before I had to recharge it. The screen is spectacular I said that already didn't I?

One thing I have read on various sites is that there aren't "many apps" available. HELLO it is new just released actually. How many apps were there for the iPad when it first came out? New apps appear daily and this summer it will run Android apps. That just exponentially increased the quantity of fodder for app hounds like me. The Android apps will be available through Blackberry App World. Read more about this on Android Central. Angry Birds anyone? It's also a boss gaming tablet for you gamers out there.

I have a huge iTunes library. One of the reasons I purchased the 64GB version was for the music. RIM made it so easy to import tunes from iTunes. First download Desktop manager and install. Plug in the Playbook. It installs the drivers and voila! It sniffs the installed iTunes and asks you what you would like to sync to the Playbook. I also read a lot of technical magazines I get electronically. I have these saved off to a folder on my PC. Now I copy them to my Playbook and read them where ever I am.

I can connect to the internet a few ways with the wireless ability it has, or tethering to my mobile phone or, if you have a Blackberry running version 5 or above you can use the Bridge to gain access to the internet while about. I have scratched just the surface of this amazing tablet. It has so much more I could talk about.

I love my Playbook. I am so glad I waited for its release. WOW

Update 7.01.2011

I've had the Playbook for over two months, use daily and have taken it with me everywhere I go. As such, I have more information and thoughts to share.

My Playbook recently traveled to Universal Studios and Disney's Magic Kingdom. Beautiful pictures and video were captured. I am a camera fiend my Nikon D80 was left at home by an oversight and panic (withdrawal is more like it) set in. I must say that my Playbook saved the day. Would this completely replace my Nikon? For me, no. I am a lover of SLR/DSLR's. However it does a very nice job rendering photographs in a pinch. I shot beautiful 1080p video as well.

Apps I have 183 apps so far on my Playbook and the choices available increases daily.

The browser is something to behold on this thing. It is fast, renders pages beautifully and the flash content looks incredible. As the Playbook supports flash, a great deal of things can be had directly via the browser without the requirement of an app.

RE: the noise about the 'too small' power button non-issue really. You turn the Playbook on by swiping the screen from top to bottom. If the timeout is too long, you can alter this through the settings. About the only time you ever have to touch the button is to turn it on from a total power down. It's more an issue of a habit to use a button than anything else. Once you drop the button desire, the puny size is perfect.

RE: the noise regarding it wasn't ready I've used my tablet daily for well over two months and I haven't encountered a single issue. No freezing, nothing at all. Ask me how many times I've had to reset my iPod or my PC/laptop?

RE: the noise regarding the immediate OS update as a software engineer I appreciated the fact RIM had an update issued right after the tablet shipped. That means they fixed/added new features that the initial install didn't contain. This doesn't mean the OS wasn't ready it was. They just were able to roll out an update soon after the release. How often is iTunes updated??? How often is Windows OS updated? Why is RIM bashed for a standard process? Ah, the Bizarro World we live in...

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I own the iPad 1. I like it. I don't love it. The apps are great. But it is large and cumbersome. It doesn't really multi-task. And I hate the way it handles email. I use a Blackberry Torch phone. I love the way it handles email. And the apps are very good. Fewer. But very good.

So it was with some trepidation and excitement I bought the Blackberry Playbook. The trepidation was because of the advanced reviews which universally panned it. I looked at it, held it, and bought it. And I will tell you it is one piece of stunning equipment.

The build is much better than the iPad. In fact it is extraordinary. The screen is absolutely stunning. The machine loads the applications fast but NOT as fast as you see on the commercials. The browser blows the iPad Safari browser out of the water. It is very fast and of course has Flash. The camera front and back are very good.

But do you know what makes this tablet? The OS. It is extraordinary. You bring out Apps with a touch. You scroll through open apps by beginning at the left or right bezel and swiping toward the center. The context menus are opened by swiping down when the application is open. See a subtle alert in the top left hand corner, swipe diagonally from the the bezel to the center and viola there is a notification of your email. To wake it up swipe from the top bezel to the bottom. No more clicking a darn button. Thank you Blackberry. That alone was genius.

As I said I carry a Blackberry so through the Blackberry Bridge it tethers to my Torch. Emails and files. Everything, except the apps (different OS of course) is available on my Playbook. And I don't have to add on a data plan for 3G. A 3G phone Playbook is coming out in the summer they say for those who do not carry Blackberry phones.

I am waiting for the following apps Dropbox (although I can transfer files in and out via the web), a free hand note taker and a better PDF program or a more beefy Adobe Reader app. And I am sure they will come.

Now to the reviews: They claimed the OS was not finished. Not true. They claimed multiple shutdowns and freezes. Not true. They poo-poo'd tethering through Blackberry Bridge. OK I am saving myself $30 a month up here in Canada or $360 a year in not having a 3G capability under a separate plan. And the tethering is flawless for both email and web surfing since the Playbook comes with a Bridge Browser that uses your phones' plan. So a person saves $360 a year and it gets criticized? Unbelievable! The apps. Yes there are fewer but there are new ones appearing everyday and they are above average and to my mind are as good as or better than the iPad. The negative reviews are baffling; truly, truly baffling.

I couldn't wait to get the iPad. I was enchanted. With the new iPad 2 I wasn't enchanted. In fact it is anything but.

The Blackberry Playbook on the other hand is simply astounding. I throw it in my briefcase. And away I go. I pull it out at a meeting or airport and it is understated and private. Will it take its rightful place in the tablet market? Not if jingoistic reviewers have their way. But it should. It should if build, function, cost effectiveness, reliability, and fun mean anything to anybody.

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"It's coming soon" is a refrain you will hear quite often with respect to the BlackBerry Playbook. I have had my 32GB wifi model for about a week. (I bought it from Staples for less than you see here.) The physical tablet is four and half stars. It is a perfect size, the screen is beautiful and the weight is ideal. It is roughly the same size as a 3d generation Kindle. Half a star deduction for the top buttons which do not feel like they are very high quality.

Included in the box are some brief instructions, a folding blade charger, a micro-usb cable, a nice foam pouch case, and a screen wipe.

There are a few negatives: (1) a lot of websites think the browser is for a blackberry phone and auto-direct you to the mobile version of their website; (2) the browser does not allow you to rename bookmarks, reorder bookmarks, or put bookmarks into folders; (3) the GPS is not yet functional it's in there, but has not been enabled by the firmware this feature is "coming soon"; (4) there are two very high quality cameras, but the software is limited only only permitting you to chat with other PlayBook users; (5) there is no Kindle App.

When linked to your blackberry smartphone via bluetooth you get a mirror of the email, contacts, calendar, to do, BBM and memo pad found on your phone. You also get access to files on your blackberry (even the microSD), but cannot open video or audio files just documents. There is something called the "bridge browser" which allows you to surf the internet through your phone's web browser and 3G connection. This is different from tethering because the carriers don't charge for it. The PlayBook also allows tethering which gives you full data access (although not to app world for some reason). Some carriers charge for tethering, some don't. Apparently AT&T doesn't even allow their customers to use the Bridge which is a HUGE drawback if you happen to have AT&T.

The lack of apps is the largest drawback. As of this writing, there is no Kindle app (a huge drawback), no Skype app, no Netflix app, and no MLB app. You cannot watch Netflix videos on the browser or your MLB.tv subscription. You CAN watch amazon instant videos. They look beautiful. The app content is neither quality nor quantity.

There is a huge amount of potential, but unfortunately a lot of that is "coming soon" and isn't there right now. When is "soon"? Nobody knows. One good thing is that firmware updates come out every few weeks and each adds functions. Since there are no carriers involved in rolling out firmware, RIM has full control and can do it quickly.

Some have mentioned problems with battery charging I haven't had that. My battery charges pretty quickly and goes to 100%. I can use it for nearly 15 hours before I get a low battery warning with about 10% left. Some have complained about the power button being hard to push. Mine is small and recessed, but I can easily push it.

The screen is absolutely beautiful.

You can use your existing blackberry charger, but it will take much longer to charge. The included charger can charge your existing blackberry (micro USB) without harm. There is also an available quick-charging stand it is expensive but works really well (I have it).

The BlackBerry PlayBook could be an amazing tablet five stars. However, it is now a bit of a work in progress at this point and I can only give it three stars as it currently stands It is only OK.

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If you're like me then you've probably been waiting for a while for RIM to enter the tablet market with their long-overdue BlackBerry Playbook. RIM's been touting a couple of features that were a first for any tablet at the time namely two cameras, one front and one back, HD output and a mini-HDMI port, along with finally releasing the new QNX OS (which RIM badly needed).

Well, unfortunately for RIM, they once again took their time getting this to consumers, and the end result is once again a whole bunch of those new features aren't really new anymore. IPad 2 introduced the two camera system for Apple, and I believe the new Galaxy 2 tablet coming out in a few months will have it as well. A bunch of tablets are also now HD-capable, and a bunch also have HDMI ports.

Anywho I picked this device up today from Best Buy, and to sum it up in a sentence: classy, but expensive.

For a more detailed review, here goes ---

PROS:

1) The OS. By George, RIM finally has a decent OS!! If anyone has ever had or messed around with a Blackberry phone, one of the biggest gripes you'll have is that the OS is just... well, crappy. OS 5 and 6 were big improvements but they still each leave alot out (like the browser god, does Blackberry's browser suck at times), especially when you check out an IPhone or Android phone. The QNX is RIM's newest OS, and I hope they move their phones over to it ASAP. Clean, snappy, and doesn't actually use all that much memory if you delve into the settings of the device. I will add, though that as soon as I turned on my device, it had to update the OS. Nice RIM already pushing out updates.... Doesn't bode well, but we'll see.

2) Screen. I'll give RIM credit, they did awesome here. The screen on the Playbook is nothing short of stellar. I played the movie Megamind (great movie) in HD on it, and it looked fantastic. Even better, hooked it up via HDMI to a projector, and it looked fantastic on the wall too. 7" may be a little small to people IPad's is almost 10", and so is Galaxy 2 (supposedly we'll see) but I like the 7" screen personally. I don't really need a bigger screen that's what I have a laptop for.

3) Weight. This also might be a touchy subject but again, I personally like a device that feels solid in my hands. The Playbook definitely fits this bill. Although it only technically weighs 1 pound, it feels much heavier. The construction seems excellent putting pressure on various points, the device barely bends.

4) Blackberry Bridge. Hell yeah RIM I do NOT want to pay extra for another 3G data plan. Instead, what RIM does is by tethering your Blackberry phone to the Playbook, you can use the data plan on your phone to get the internet on your Playbook and it works right out the box!! You don't even need a cable it also works via BlueTooth!! Only problem just works with Blackberry phones. If RIM updated this to work with all phones, that would make it literally perfect.

CONS:

1) Price. Jeez, 499 for the base model 16 GB. 64 GB rings in at 699. (These prices come from Best Buy). It's a nice device, don't get me wrong, but 500 bucks for the base model?? There's a bunch of cheaper options out there. Especially with the size of the device it's a little hard to justify. I hope RIM fixes this problem soon, for their sake.

2) Apps. Always seems to come back to this as well for RIM. The apps for the device at the time of this equal less than 100. Yeah, that's right. With the new OS, that means that all apps have to be rewritten to be able to work with the device and be able to handle the bigger screen. I believe the IPad has over 25,000 apps specifically made for it, and the Galaxy and XOOM both use Android and have its market to work with. Clearly RIM has an uphill battle here. Hopefully RIM supporting Flash on the Playbook will help the apps roll in, but I wouldn't hold my breath...

3) No e-mail support. As of right now the Playbook does not work with BES servers. That means no enterprise e-mail support, or ability to control the device via IT policies. You must be joking RIM. Seamless e-mail support is the main reason people get Blackberries, and you can't make the Playbook to support this?? Fail....

There's a couple other things too I can think of for both categories but these delve deeper into the enterprise features of the devices, so if you're interested, leave me a comment and I'll reply

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The Blackberry Playbook is definitely a good entry for RIM worthy of giving some of the other tablets a run for their money. RIM has of late been really lagging behind when it comes to keeping up with the tech of the day, but with the Playbook, they've finally stepped up to the plate. As for hitting a home run ehhh, I've give them a double. The Playbook shines in a number of areas but the key feature to me is the Blackberry Bridge. This is something that I hope a bunch of other tablets start incorporating being able to use your phone's data plan on your tablet, without having to pay an extra 50 bucks for a separate one.

RIM, fix the weak spots on your device (either by updates or in the 2nd generation), and you could have a real winner here.

As far as recommendations go for the average user, if you're feeling adventurous, go ahead and get a Playbook. It's a great device at what it does, but expanding those functions are difficult, especially with so few apps. For everyone else stick with the IPad, XOOM, or Galaxy at least until the apps get rolling on this device.

-I'll update this periodically as more information and my usage time with it increases so check back every so often --

UPDATE: Someone asked me in a comment if the Playbook had a memory card slot which I forgot to include in my review. Unfortunately, the Playbook does NOT have an SD card slot although, by using the Blackberry Bridge software, you can get the SD card that's on your phone to work with the Playbook. But as far as plugging in a card to the device itself no. Thanks to J. Scheider for asking.

UPDATE (5/4/2011): RIM has announced that they'll be releasing the Video Chat app a video conferencing app that will take advantage of the front and rear cameras, very much like Apple's FaceTime. It's supposed to be part of an OS upgrade that will get released sometime this week I'll let you know how it is once I've tested it out.

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OK. First off, it is a tablet with a fast dual core processor and 1GB of internal memory. So, its up to the task. The issue really is, what's the task?

I am a BlackBerry user and, truth be told, lover. However, I didn't get here by blind loyalty. I followed the advice of others and researched/used the products. So, I assume that's why you are reading this, both general user on the fence and RIM loyalist alike, for perspective.

The real deal is what can this tablet do right out of the box, independent of a BB device (AKA cell phone)? The answer is a lot but not as much as other tablets (specifically Apple or Android). The Playbook is poised to strike but lacks the refinement of options and applications enjoyed by other tablet types. For someone taking it out of the box and using it, they will find a smooth and effortless operating environment. All the menus flow and the graphics fly. No hesitation on most all switching of applications and functions. Screen orientation is fluid and not clunky. The Playbook gets a bad rap for lack of apps and, as i have mentioned, this is true. To be honest though, most people are surfing the web and checking email. The Playbook excels at these tasks with one large caveat, for email you need to use your e-mail provider web interface (mail.yahoo.com, gmail.com, aolmail.com...etc)or the mysterious "...BlackBerry Bridge." As of this posting, there is no email function native to the PlayBook nor is there an application for it.

If you don't own a Blackberry cell phone, don't plan to own one or don't ever use (or plan to use) the email function then wait for RIM to deliver the impending software update to the Playbook that will carry with it a native email application like you see on all other tablets. If you do own a BB cell and use the email function then the BlackBerry Bridge is for you. The BlackBerry Bridge is a native function that runs out of the box. The bridge function is awesome and it basically extends your phone features (mail, tasks, calendar, BBM and some file management) to your Playbook. What this really means is you admin your email and such through the Playbook via BlueTooth to your phone. This is good and bad. The good is you can hop on and generate emails, appts, tasks and xfer some files. The bad is it requires a good BT connection and both items relatively close together and charged to the point they can use the BT radio. The real solution for this is RIM should allow your Playbook, via a native app not a bridge, to use your BIS or (if company sanctioned) BES information. Plain and simple. They have to conquer the one PIN per account issue that currently requires you to bridge to the phone, the device that holds you PIN to the BIS or BES services. Is the bridge function enough to entice someone to buy a BB device along with a PlayBook or enable emailing on their current BB at a price to the provider? No. To finish the thought, they should include with native email all the PIM functions (tasks, calendar, notes...etc) that provide a fluid information chain that is accessible and completely sync'd with a BB device (or other smart phone through Google apps or something).

The web experience is excellent. Fast and uses Flash. Not much you cant do. It has its tablet downsides like sometimes you get an ad or some other in window pop up that just about requires a mouse...but that issue exists on all tablets.

Unless you're a news, movie or media junky, the applications (available via a native PB application called AppWorld) will most likely fail to impress you. The news, weather and media stuff is solid. The PB comes with the music store. The store isn't as extensive as iTunes of course but there are other services you can use (BestBuy just announced a cloud based music service for PB, iPad and Android). You can rent movies from Amazon and YouTube via web. No Netflix streaming app yet for PB. The good news on the app front is the supposed addition of Android applications that will run on the PB. This happens via a virtual machine (meaning its not native Android processing on the PB so it can't be as fast for sure) so it remains to be seen how good it will be. Angry Birds is coming as well.

The final deal is what do you want? If you want a smaller tablet then this is a good one...but if you want a smaller tablet with tons of apps then either go Android or wait for the supposed Android App player that will allow PB to run them. The real deal is this tablet surfs the web with the best of them and, lets be honest, most people want that. They hate a hot laptop and want something lighter, cooler, easier and with less of a footprint. Secondly they want apps that probably enhance what they can do on the web. so if its news, media or movies, you're good.

Some people have complained about the power and volume buttons. They are a bit of a pain but you get used to using them pretty quick. Something you shouldn't have to deal with but not a show stopper.

The PlayBook is expensive and does less than the iPad; unless you actively use your BB device. Android bridges the gap in price and physical options but is still clunky in app switching and fluidity of operating environment. Final word, the PlayBook is as fluid and dialed in as the iPad as far as use and operating environment but lacks the options, a gap partially bridged by use of an existing BB device enabled for email and internet use.

5 stars for BB users who aren't app junkies

3 stars for someone buying now without a BB and waiting for native email, Android Apps compatibility (and more native apps in the BlackBerry App World) and using your BlueTooth Headset (not possible as of this posting). The PlayBook is evolving leaps and bounds with every automatically delivered software update. But should someone pay top price for a comparatively lacking product now?

these are the things i do:

Surf (native)

Watch rented movies on Amazon/YouTube (web, native)

RSS news (app)

News 360 (app)

Podcasts (native)

BB Bridge Email, BBMessenger(native) -must have BB device and email accounts configured

SSH to servers (if you don't understand this it's OK...its for techies) (app)

VNC to my home machine for admin use (app)

Video chat via ReelPortal (app)

Word, Excel doc editing (app)

File share to and from the PB on my home network (native)

Play "Need for Speed" (native) its fun :)

Lexmark #2 & #3 Mono/color Combo Pack

• Color Print Cartridge # 2 and Black Print Cartridge # 3
• Compatible with Lexmark X2580, X3580, X4580 & Z1480.

fast delivery of product. Exactly what I needed, just wish the ink was not expensive

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Both cartridges are compatible with my printer and I have had no problems. The price was good. I would order them again.

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It's ink and the right model for the correct printer. Was actually reasonably priced when I bought it. I have been using these cartridges for over six months. I don't do ton of printing however I have printed more than normal as of late.

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received this quickly and I had no problems when using it. I read other reviews that said the printer wasn't recognizing the ink cartridges but I did not have that issue.

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On Lexmark X4580 these ink cartridges display a "Left Cartridge Incorrect" error message. Getting really tired of Lexmark brand printers and ink cartridges, and their tech support suggested that the best course of action is to buy a new printer from them. Lexmark has permanently lost me as a customer. My Canon and HP printers never gave me this much trouble.

PDair Leather Case for Nokia C7 - Horizontal Pouch Type (Black)

very good and comfortable case, I'm highly recommending it. it is soft, good quality and good looking also. thanks for the merchant.

very good quality and craftsmanship; deserves the price; item arrived very quickly. Also the vertical pouch with clip deserves the same comment. Advisable for Nokia C7 owners.

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BoxWave Skinny Capacitive Stylus for iPad - Apple iPad Touch Screen Stylus w/ Longer Barrel and Fine

• Works on all capacitive touch screens
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I previously purchased the BoxWave Capacitive Stylus and am happy with it. I purchased the BoxWave Skinny Capacitive Stylus given it's additional length. The additional length is a positive, however the clip on this Stylus is different than the original BoxWave Capacitive Stylus in that the clip doesn't attach at the top of stylus, rather, on the side. When the Skinny Stylus is attached to an iPad case, the top of the stylus protrudes a half-inch or more above the top of the case, whereas the original BoxWave Stylus is flush with the top of the case. In addition, when the Stylus is attached to anything of thickness (ie, an iPad case), the clip obviously looks stressed against the Stylus to the point where it's just a matter of time before it pulls away.

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WCI Quality Mini Handheld Wireless Presenter Keyboard With Touch Mouse Pad - For PC, Laptop, TV, Pre

Do not buy this product. It is useless for watching internet TV as it has no media controls, including volume. It is flimsy and cheap looking and feeling. It does not control your TV if you think this is some sort of universal remote, it is not. Do not waste your time, because if you do buy it and don't like it, THEY WILL CHARGE YOU ALMOST $10 TO RETURN IT. If I could give it 0 stars I would, instead, I am $10 poorer with no product because of this lousy company. Be warned. Do not buy.

It may not be the fanciest keyboard for heavier demands of use, but for something that is affordable within a budget that works, and works well, its very nice to have. Mouse control is smooth and the keyboard is manageable for normal use.

Very nice quality, love the materials incorporated in the build, and the keys do not make so much noise like others. Wonderful product. I am loving it!

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So slightly larger than a standard television remote.

Operates well beyond expectations.

As to quality vs price, adequately matched.

Intuitive format.

Ample spacing between keys.

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The presenter is easily held and manipulated and paired very quickly to our TV, laptop, and serves as a replacement remote for our rooftop monitor.

The keys are in qwerty layout making typing second nature and the size is a bit larger than most researched.

The item is priced very well and serves many functions in a well thought out design.

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JustCase MultiDisplay Dual-View Geniune Leather Cover Case for ASUS Transformer Prime TF201-B1-GR Ee

• Multi-Angle Geniune Leather Cover for Asus Eee Pad Transformer PRIME TF201
• Multi-Angle Viewing verticle and horizontal.
• Detachable Inner Sleeve for Handheld Operation
• Sleeve Reattaches to Folio by Velcro for Landscape or Portrait viewing.
• Magnetic Flap Closure; Full Access to All Ports and Controls

I was a bit reluctant to buy a case without first holding it. We all know that there are oodles of very cheap, poorly made cases out there that claim to be 'premium'. That said, I bit the bullet on this one even without having any reviews and such. The main reason was because I liked the brown leather cover it stood out from the black and fits my taste a bit more.

They shipped the case EXTREMELY fast via Priority Mail and it was well protected in dual shipping bags and also retail packaging. Out of the box, it was obvious that this wasn't a 'cheapy' case that could be had on certain auction sites for less money. This was really a nice case that someone actually thought through before stitching together. In a nutshell, I feel like the protection is there and the available viewing angles (vertical and horizontal) are great for a variety of functions.

This case is certainly something that I wouldn't hesitate to take with me to a business meeting or to any type of function where one would need to impress others.

The only thing that I'd change about the case and this is more a matter of personal preference is to have a clear cover over the screen. Some may not like that but, for me, I think it'd be beneficial. I will purchase a screen protector and, in my opinion, I'm 100% set on protecting my investment.

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Good looking, great protection and total access to all plug ins. You can even charge it in the case thanks to the snap. You can stand your tablet vertically or horizontally.. only negative is I left mine in the standing position for several days and the leather pulled away from the backing so I now have a bubble in the cover...so just don't leave it standing and you should have no problem.

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I went through a couple of different, more expensive cases and returned them before I found this one. I love it. The only thing that would make it better would be if they could add a pocket of some sort.

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I was and continue to be extremely happy with this product. It protect my Asus Prime. Great company and I would strongly recommend to anyone looking for a cover.

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I bought it for my son's Asus Transformer Prime 201, and works very well. This is a perfect fit, plus it looks extremely well. I recommend it.

BoxWave Garmin iQue 3600 ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector (Single Pack)

I've tried a lot of screen protectors since I got my iQue. At first there were very few that fit properly. Even when I found them they expected to be replaced every month. The first time I took this off and washed it, I really didn't expect it to continue working, now I'm several washings and about 5 months into using mine. It seems expensive for just one, but it's great.

Sure, you're probably thinking "Gee, that's a lot of money for a screen protector." I did too. But I've used the el-cheapo screen protectors... and know what they're worth.

I've used ClearTouch screen protectors on my other Palms, and this one is no exception. They fit _perfectly_. They have a perfect writing surface. They come with a reusable microfiber cleaning cloth and a plastic card to iron out any bubbles. They're very non-glare. They're reusable, just wash and re-install if they get dirty underneath; they don't use an adhesive.

Honestly, what more could you ask for? (That they be installed at the factory.) I wouldn't use a Palm without one.

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This unit reduces screen glare and aids in being able to see the map in harsh sunlight. It is not the total solution to the sunlight problem but accomplishes its intended purpose in regards to reflective glare.

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Belkin USB Sync Charger w/USB for Compaq iPAQ H3800/H3900 series

Works great with my iPAQ h1935 model. It charges iPAQ from any computer with available USB port.

Great value for $12. More convenient to use then the original sync cable that came with h1935 unit. Replaces your desktop charger, car charger adapter and USB sync cable. The cable has a very convenient switch(not shown on the picture) which toggles beetween charging and syncronization modes.

In comparison:

HP car charger adapter will cost you around $29

HP Desktop charger -another $27.

The image shows a plain wire, but the wire delivered has an annoying clump with a dubious switch in it. Still, it works fine with my rx1950, my son's h4150, and my wife's h1940.

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PDair Black Luxury Silicone Case for LG Optimus 7 E900

Fits the phone perfectly, nice texture and reasonable strength and thickness(about 1.5mm) so it will probably protect the phone well. However it has a weird rubbery smell when first removed from packaging, hopefully the smell will go away after awhile.

This case is awesome! It's a perfect fit and just what I've been looking for. It feels incredible and the texture just makes it real premium. Thanks heaps!

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I wasn't sure what to expect with the price of the cover being so inexpensive but i am satisfied with it considering what I paid. It is a thin slip-on soft cover that has its holes in all the right places. It has a hole for the camera an face so it's alright. The reason I am only giving it a 3 star is that you shouldn't expect much when you get it but it works!

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I've been searching various enclosures to protect my phone, I'm looking for something that protects the cell from falls, bumps and that does not lose the aesthetic. I finally found it in this case, this lightly textured, my cell phone looks good and protects it well enough

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Body Glove Glove Phone Case for HTC Touch Pro2 for verizon and Sprint only

Got this item after a friend told me that they did not like it for there phone. Well The reasons she did not like it are the same for why I liked it. Little bulky, but you want it to protect your phone. Quick example, I don't use the belt clip, I just carry it in my pocket. I placed the phone on the table while eating with my 3 year old, bam over goes my Coke on the table all around my phone. My phone looked like a island in the pacific. The phone was saved from getting wet. The case kept it up off the table and the Coke did not get sucked in to any seems. I also dropped my phone and the case saved it from damage.

When I bought this originally, I loved it. The cover snapped on and fit my Touch Pro 2 awesome... But within two weeks of owning it, two of the tabs on the bottom case broke/wore off. One more week and another tab broke which made it useless to use.

I sent in a complaint to BodyGlove and had a great response back. They shipped me a new one and have been using it since then but it has shown additional signs of wear and the top cover fell off. Luckily, I have a spare top.

I am not a tough guy on my phones most times and rarely have used covers for them. The fit is outstanding but the quality of the plastic just doesn't seem to be there.

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Body Glove usually is the cover I go for first, as was the case when I got my new HTC touch pro 2. I am a bit disappointed in this cover though. The bottom fits snug and stays in place like it should. The top part however is loose, and sometimes pops off. Could be I got a bad one, but be careful.

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The case fit my Sprint Touch Pro 2 without problems. I used it for a few days but I don't really like it. I find it too bulky and I worry about damage to sliding mechanism after long term use.

Since this phone didn't come with a case, I'm back to using the case that came with my previous Touch Pro.

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this is a must for almost all phones i love mines im in tha army so havin something to protect my phone is a must and body glove makes the best i dont know how many times it saved my blackberry storm when i had it and dropped it lol i recommend it to anyone who values there expensive phone lol

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