Description

Anything you wear on your head affects your appearance. As an interim step toward face tattoo, consider grooving to the beat of your own drum with INK'D s. Rock hard, look good, stay mad at the world and save enough money to buy INK'D in all ten colors.

Features

• 11mm speaker diameter
• 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz frequency range
• 1.3-meter cable with 3.5mm gold plated plug
• Stylish in-ear design blocks outside noise
• Includes 3 different sizes of silicone ear tips

Reviews

great headphones, greater warranty!

by Antoni E. Walker from on 2010-07-31
I have already had 3 sets of these, but i only paid for one. THis is because sukullcandy has an amazing warranty that alloes free replacement for life as long as they are on one piece. I use them on a daily basis, and they useually last 2 to 3 months for mw which is about average. They sound better than all other headphones in this price range, and they are so comfortable that you wont even feel them assuming you are using the correct size. There are 3 sizes so they should fit most ears. I am very satisfied, and i would buy again, but i dont have to because of the warranty! =)

Great sound

by Sierra from on 2010-07-30
Really good sound and fit comfortably. Only problem is my cat likes them to which means I have to keep replacing them lol.

THE WORST earbuds ever!!!

by aloharebecca from on 2010-07-29
These are the worst headphones. Save yourself some grief and avoid them at all costs. I have had two brand new pairs of these in the past six months and both have gone out on me! With the first pair, the sound in one of the earbuds shorted out and there was no way to recover it. There is nothing more frustrating than running with sound only in one ear. I didn't have to worry because the other earbud went out about a week after, so they were as good as garbage!

Now, I've worked in PR for consumer electronics, and I try not to judge a single product because I know there is always different factors coming into play. Stupid me went and bought the exact same headphones and, lo and behold, the exact same thing happened! Within 3 months, the headphones are now totally inoperable - first one earbud went and then the other. I was stupid to buy these in the first place and I warn you to buy some Sony's or another decent brand if you want headphones that will last.

great earbuds to use with my Ipod or laptop

by Marie Betro from Pennsylvania on 2010-07-16
These earbuds are great, especially for someone, like me, whose ears are too small for the earbuds that come with an Ipod.

Great product, but somewhat bad design

by Mgamerz from Boise, ID USA on 2010-07-14
Kind of like the Apple iPhone 4, these Skullcandy INK'D headphones are really impressive but have a industrial design flaw. Being different than the aforementioned however, these Skullcandy headphones have a somewhat weak durability in my experience.
No, I'm not saying if you are person who likes music (who doesn't?), you shouldn't buy these. I have have two pairs and both are broken, but both are my fault. Well, one of them was anyways. I accidentally was swinging one pair and it hit a desk at my school and split open and then didn't work (one of the ears), which was my fault. My other pair however, I noticed for a while that the housing of the speaker was beginning to split from the plastic part the actual 'holder' was. (If you look at the provided picture, the 'black ring' going around the center came off from the part closer to the wire, with the speaker in it) Eventually through normal use it came out, and upon trying to fix it by gluing the housing back the wire that went to the speaker just snapped off and the headphones were dead.
I still have that pair but cut one of the headphones off and am still looking for a different pair as I want to try out some other brands.
For $20 (I got one for $10 on sale at radioshack a while ago), these headphones deliver a bit above average earbud headphones, but for $20 nothing else on the market I have used compares to these. I want some sturdier ones though so they don't break on me so easily.

Description

Anything you wear on your head affects your appearance. As an interim step toward face tattoo, consider grooving to the beat of your own drum with INK'D s. Rock hard, look good, stay mad at the world and save enough money to buy INK'D in all ten colors.

Features

• 11mm speaker diameter
• 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz frequency range
• 1.3-meter cable with 3.5mm gold plated plug
• Stylish in-ear design blocks outside noise
• Includes 3 different sizes of silicone ear tips

Reviews

great headphones, greater warranty!

by Antoni E. Walker from on 2010-07-31
I have already had 3 sets of these, but i only paid for one. THis is because sukullcandy has an amazing warranty that alloes free replacement for life as long as they are on one piece. I use them on a daily basis, and they useually last 2 to 3 months for mw which is about average. They sound better than all other headphones in this price range, and they are so comfortable that you wont even feel them assuming you are using the correct size. There are 3 sizes so they should fit most ears. I am very satisfied, and i would buy again, but i dont have to because of the warranty! =)

Great sound

by Sierra from on 2010-07-30
Really good sound and fit comfortably. Only problem is my cat likes them to which means I have to keep replacing them lol.

THE WORST earbuds ever!!!

by aloharebecca from on 2010-07-29
These are the worst headphones. Save yourself some grief and avoid them at all costs. I have had two brand new pairs of these in the past six months and both have gone out on me! With the first pair, the sound in one of the earbuds shorted out and there was no way to recover it. There is nothing more frustrating than running with sound only in one ear. I didn't have to worry because the other earbud went out about a week after, so they were as good as garbage!

Now, I've worked in PR for consumer electronics, and I try not to judge a single product because I know there is always different factors coming into play. Stupid me went and bought the exact same headphones and, lo and behold, the exact same thing happened! Within 3 months, the headphones are now totally inoperable - first one earbud went and then the other. I was stupid to buy these in the first place and I warn you to buy some Sony's or another decent brand if you want headphones that will last.

great earbuds to use with my Ipod or laptop

by Marie Betro from Pennsylvania on 2010-07-16
These earbuds are great, especially for someone, like me, whose ears are too small for the earbuds that come with an Ipod.

Great product, but somewhat bad design

by Mgamerz from Boise, ID USA on 2010-07-14
Kind of like the Apple iPhone 4, these Skullcandy INK'D headphones are really impressive but have a industrial design flaw. Being different than the aforementioned however, these Skullcandy headphones have a somewhat weak durability in my experience.
No, I'm not saying if you are person who likes music (who doesn't?), you shouldn't buy these. I have have two pairs and both are broken, but both are my fault. Well, one of them was anyways. I accidentally was swinging one pair and it hit a desk at my school and split open and then didn't work (one of the ears), which was my fault. My other pair however, I noticed for a while that the housing of the speaker was beginning to split from the plastic part the actual 'holder' was. (If you look at the provided picture, the 'black ring' going around the center came off from the part closer to the wire, with the speaker in it) Eventually through normal use it came out, and upon trying to fix it by gluing the housing back the wire that went to the speaker just snapped off and the headphones were dead.
I still have that pair but cut one of the headphones off and am still looking for a different pair as I want to try out some other brands.
For $20 (I got one for $10 on sale at radioshack a while ago), these headphones deliver a bit above average earbud headphones, but for $20 nothing else on the market I have used compares to these. I want some sturdier ones though so they don't break on me so easily.

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Description

Eugenie Markham is a shaman for hire, paid to bind and banish creatures from the Otherworld. But after her last battle, she's also become queen of the Thorn Land. It's hardly an envious life, not with her kingdom in tatters, her love life in chaos, and Eugenie eager to avoid the prophecy about her firstborn destroying mankind. And now young girls are disappearing from the Otherworld, and no one-except Eugenie-seems willing to find out why. Eugenie has spilled plenty of fey blood in her time, but this enemy is shrewd, subtle, and nursing a very personal grudge. And the men in her life aren't making things any easier. Her boyfriend Kiyo is preoccupied with his pregnant ex, and sexy fey king Dorian always poses a dangerous distraction. With or without their help, Eugenie must venture deep into the Otherworld and trust in an unpredictable power she can barely control. Reluctant queen or not, Eugenie has sworn to do her duty-even if it means facing the darkest-and deadliest-side of her nature. . .

Reviews

Eugenie Markham has No Clue What She Wants

by Judah from Terre Haute In USA on 2010-07-30
This novel contains explicit scenes, not for kids.

I enjoyed the opening short story about a teenage girl's ghost exorcism more than the rest of the entire book. Mead is really talented in writing interesting paranormal briefs, and if she published an anthology of short stories, I'd buy it without hesitation.

Thorn Queen, the main novel, has outstanding world building and good setting descriptions. Unfortunately, it revolves around Eugenie Markham, an impulsive and unlikeable main character who doesn't make smart or good decisions. This lack of sense is why I can't give four stars, despite how much every part of the novel that isn't the main plot impressed me. Honestly, if not for the main character's stupidity, this series would be in the top tier of urban fantasy. The descriptions and supporting cast are awesome.

Eugenie Markham gained the responsibilities as the Thorn Queen in book one, and in book two she totally botches everything. Despite commanding a kingdom of magic users and elves, she has to go and take care of problems *personally.* Even when it's really stupid to rush in with spells blazing because she doesn't have information or a plan. On the romance side, she *thinks* she is with Kiyo, though he obviously cares about his child with another woman much more than her. Dorian is also there, and that matters. Personally I found the romance side of Thorn Queen to be a trainwreck, because Eugenie Markham is stupid.

Overall a great book combined with a main character incapable of deciding what she wants ends in triple stars of 'meh', but I'm invested in the series and will read number three.

Richelle Mead's Books

by Heidi R. Lee from Indianapolis, Indiana on 2010-07-21
I just love this author!!! I have so far everything that Richelle has written that I could fine.

Not surprised

by Michele Zurlo from Michigan on 2010-07-12
Mead has become one of my favorite authors. I got to know her a few years ago with the Vampire Academy novels, and I never miss a chance to read this phenominal writer.

A Steady Story

by Vespi from on 2010-07-05
Unlike the previous book in the series (STORM BORN), THORN QUEEN manages to pick up the pace of the story and is far more entertaining than its predecessor.

To begin, the back story of the two worlds and what protagonist Eugenie does has already been explained, so thankfully there is not much explaining and a lot more action and character interaction. The story of Eugenie being split between two worlds, two men, two destinies really starts to take shape here. As Eugenie finds herself spending more time in the otherworld and her kingdom, she encounters a lot more problems. Foremost of all is how she is now in charge of her own kingdom. For once, Eugenie must stop being selfish and realize that many other peoples lives depend on her. While she still annoyingly can't stop whining about her kingdom, she at least has started taking more responsibility for it, which is a relief. No one likes a whiny heroine, Eugenie. Secondly, Eugenie's relationship with Kiyo is still a bore. Why women put themselves through these terrible relationships is a mystery to me, and while the ending of the book made me hope Eugenie would find more of a backbone when it comes to men, I doubt Eugenie will stop being ridiculous about the men in her life. That being said, I enjoyed seeing Dorian more in the series: he is what truly kept me reading.

The ending is very shocking, something I did not see coming, and was very difficult to read. However, I applaud Mead for painstakingly writing it to be as accurate and emotional as possible. Any spoilers would take away from the shock of it, so I'll just wrap it up by saying this installment of the Dark Swan series has made me invested in the story, and here's to hoping the next book will continue the richness of the story.

BookWhisperer Review: Thorn Queen

by J. Omullane from Bloomington, IN on 2010-07-01
I love this author, as a huge fan of the Vampire Academy series, I am familiar with this authors wonderful ability to write a novel that her readers and main character and find their selves in a vicious love triangle. Eugenie is an awesome character that I love following, not all of the hard core personality, but also a carefully crafted realistic personality that allows readers to really feel a connection. I must admit that the storyline in this particular novel, while enjoyable, was not as flowing as the first novel. I had a few points of struggle when I was pushing myself through the pages. This aside, Mead is a killer with emotional roller coasters and this book just goes to prove the point further. No one can pass up the chance to read a love affair by this author, but I can honestly say that I was a HUGE fan of Dorian after the first novel. I leaned more toward wanting a relationship with this character, and my prayers were answered in Thorn Queen. I have never read a novel that I wanted to push the character into power, especially that which she was being warned away from. I found myself all through this story wanting to shove her into her power. The ending was a bit astonishing to me that once they had found her Kiyo was still the safe contender, and struggling to safe the enemy. Hence, why I was loudly cheering when Dorian stepped up and killed him in honor of the one he loves. GO DORIAN! I am sure that their is much more to the future of the Dark Swan series, and I am anxious to continue reading. Here's to waiting until early 2011.

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