Deal Alert: Leather Cover/Folio With Built-in Stand for Apple iPad

June 20, 2010 No comments yet

Save 71% today on the incredible deal for a black leather carry cover for the Apple iPad 3G & WiFi models.

Leather Carrying Case Cover/Folio With Built-in Stand for Apple iPad 3G tablet / Wifi model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB (BLACK) Leather Carrying Case Cover/Folio With Built-in Stand for Apple iPad 3G tablet / Wifi model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB (BLACK)
List Price: $39.95
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Sleek and portable, the Leather Case protects your Apple Ipad. Leather Case offers optimal protection with easy access to all ports along with a bulit in kick-stand. Its leather exterior make this folio the perfect solution to keep your iPad secure and ready to use. This designer style protective cover is made of highly durable leather. The Ipad Slips into place with ease. The heat resistance ABS material offers a superlative surface quality, colorfastness and luster and gives the case a feel of rigidity, making it highly slip-resistant and comfortable to carry.

Features

  • We have listened to your feedback!! NEW DESIGN Search for ASIN: B003OSR6E8
  • 13 setting adjustable stand that holds iPad at an ideal angle for watching videos and slideshows
  • Professionally Designed Case Holds Apple iPad Perfectly on all sides. No cheap, unreliable straps.
  • Perfect for Carrying to Work or Traveling
  • Secure flap to ensure ipad is safe when loaded into the pouch

Reviews

Way more than I expected!

by William E. Peterson from Marietta, GA USA on 2010-04-27
This case is way better than I expected. The quality is very nice. I was worried about the kickstand flipping out all the time, but it stays securely shut with a magnet. I would go as far as to say this case is way better than the apple case. Overall a great buy and extremely fast shipping! Thanks


Great case for Ipad! Employees at Apple store loved it!

by Chase Perez from New York, NY on 2010-05-13
This case is only $10? Are u kidding me? It's a wonderful case, that turns into a stand. And it's well padded, to protect the ipad. I walked into local Apple Store with my ipad in this case, and, all the employees huddled around raving about the case. How thick and supportive it was. The stand. The value. They showed me their $39.99 Ipad case, and, all came to a conclusion that, not only was this case better, but, for $10 (I paid $15 for it last week), it's a steal. BUY THIS CASE NOW if you own an ipad.


Excellent

by Richard Chatelain from Salt Lake, Utah United States on 2010-05-23
I bought this case because we were leaving on a cruise and I wanted to protect the iPad and have a way to view videos without holding it. This case has worked out beautifully. It is a great value and I would buy it again. I don't take the iPad out of the case for anything but cleaning the glass. The case even helps with typing. Overall a great product.


I was skeptical but am VERY SATISFIED with purchase

by reviewer from on 2010-05-07
I was skeptical with this product as it was inexpensive and from a company i've never heard of. I purchased this and the apple ipad cover. Hands down this is a better product. It looks nicer. It has many more positions to place the ipad in--meaning that it rises and lowers at better angles. The apple ipad cover fell completely short of being something that holds the IPAD in a position that i'm comfortable with. I like it raised slightly higher--gives better viewing and better ability to use the keyboard. Even the apple store guy said he did not like the limitations of the ipad cover and recommended a leather cover alternative. I don't know how this will hold up in a year--but to me, the price was cheap enough that it doesn't matter if it falls apart in a year. It seems like it will be durable though. While some might be comfortable using this cover while the IPAD is standing, I only like to use it in landscape mode. It seems too unstable standing. You can not use the cover while docking the IPAD in a docking station, however, you can hook it up to the computer or charger without a docking station. I am happily returning the $40 apple IPAD cover and keeping this. And strongly urging you to not hesitate to buy this. There is an elastic strap on the top corner, inside the cover, to keep the IPAD in place. The snap that holds the cover closed, remains loose when the cover is open. That bothers me slightly--just because i don't like the look of it that way. The Kick stand (for lack of a better word) is magnetized with what seems to be a sufficient enough magnet to hold it in place when you don't need to use it. With all of that said--I wouldn't pay $70 for this--then again, i can't imagine paying $70 for any IPAD cover. At $15.00 it is a bargain.


Orginally skeptical, but very please once I got it.

by A. Price from Lawndale, CA United States on 2010-04-23
I had read some negative postings about this company and since there were no reviews on the product itself, I was skeptical. Not many products out there yet for the Ipad so my choices were slim. Workmanship and quality seem good. Leather feels nice and supple.


Deal Alert: Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5vi Noise Isolating Earphones

June 1, 2010 No comments yet

Save 65% today only on these great Ultimate Ears Earphones. They also have a built-in microphone so you can listen to music and make phone calls on your iPhone or any other smartphone that supports a 3.5 mm jack. Get premium audio quality sound when reading with your eReader when listening to music.

Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5vi Noise Isolating Earphones w/ Microphone Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5vi Noise Isolating Earphones w/ Microphone
List Price: $169.99
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Super.fi 5Vi Liquid Silver

Features

  • Hi-fidelity sound signature: Unique top-fire armature design ensures a snug noise-isolation fit every time with extended high-frequency response and a full soundstage.
  • In-line phone microphone and control button: Switch between making calls and enjoying music and video on your iPhone® or BlackBerry® (with a 3.5 mm jack) with a push of a button.
  • Flexible use: Wear them down for casual listening or over the ear while exercising or when more active.
  • Find your fit: Three silicone ear-cushions and two sets of Comply™ foam ear-cushions are included to create that “magic seal” against outside noise in your ears.
  • Red=right: For quick and easy left and right identification.

Reviews

Great set of earphones and great customer experience

by Akshay Anikhindi from Gaithersburg, Maryland United States on 2009-08-04
About 6 months ago, I purchased the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 4vi and found them to be great for airplane travel and the morning commute. They block out noise pretty well (considering I'm using them on the loud DC metro) and come with a variety of ear buds in different shapes so that I found a good fit. These fit very snugly into my ear. The only problem I would have with these are the cable noise (when you touch the cable) and the sub-par microphone (I am using it primarily for my iPhone) quality. Fast forward to about a month ago - I lost sound in the right side of the headphones. I called UE customer support (really Logitech customer support, since they own UE now) and had them sent in for repair since they were still under warranty. After about a a week or so they told me that they would ship me replacements and would let me know the tracking number for these. A week later and I still didn't get my replacements or a tracking number. Sounds like a bad customer service experience waiting to happen right? So I call up UE again to ask them what's going on. Apparently they no longer make the 4vis (it's gone from their product site as well) and thus it is backordered. Without me asking or complaining about this, the customer service rep asked me if I would like to upgrade to the 5vi. Well, hell, of course I would! I got my 5vis recently and I have to say that they are a vast improvement on the 4vi. First off, they just look very cool and sleek compared to the 4vi. Next, they can be worn over-the-ear or regularly. Wearing them over-the-ear works very well, and you can still access the mic. Sound quality has improved slightly, the bass is deeper. Also, the new "memory foam" ear tips make a HUGE difference. These are what I primarily use now and they should solve any problems people have with the fit of this headset. If you've ever used those earplugs you can get at the drugstore, you know the concept of these already... just squeeze them and put them in your ear! The cons would still be the cable noise. This has not been fixed. However, I would have to say that the cable itself is greatly improved. I think the problem I had with the 4vi was that the cable was too flimsy and just felt cheap (like $10 headphone cheap). The cable on the 5vi is a vast improvement in quality. It feels sturdier and is less likely to end up in a tangled mess just from sitting in your pocket. Overall - a fine product! And more importantly - great customer service.


Almost perfect

by MedStudent from on 2010-06-27
These headphones are pretty great. The sound quality is top notch, as it should be given the price, and the overall construction is solid. In fact, one of the cons is that the construction is almost too good. The cords are very thick and well constructed, which prevents twisting and knots, but also provides moderate feedback while running or active use. Personally, I'd rather have the mild background/feedback vs a thin cord that will twist or break in a short time. Walking or use while sitting has no background due to the cord. I have used the mic and people are hard pressed to tell I am using a hands-free device. Overall, I am very satisfied, especially considering I got them at a significant discount as they were a gold box special. Pros: -great sound quality (if proper earpieces are used) -solid construction -mic is excellent quality -play/pause/iphone contrls work flawlessly Cons: -mild background while running due to solid construction (really minor)


Good, "fun" (not reference) sound, but better options for the price.

by Kal-El from Nampa, ID on 2010-07-04
These UE's have a super sturdy cable, excellent isolation, and pretty decent sound quality. For the price though, they would NOT be my first pick. I like the Phonak Audeos more; I got these cause they were on sale for less than 1/3 of MSRP. If you're not used to IEM's, they'll probably take a couple days to get comfy. Mine didn't come with small tips, but UE support said they would send me some-- which is awesome. They're awesome for exercise. Unfortunately, the cables don't have a cinch; I just used a little twist-tie cut to fit, works just fine. Sound; They have an AWESOME soundstage. Much more "outside" the head than most IEM's, likely as a result of the top-firing armatures. They don't handle intricate pieces very well. These have pretty well defined bass, but just a little on the light side. Mids are slightly recessed in the vocal range, which I actually like. The highs are pretty good.


Wonderful Headphones!

by D. Rosenbloom from Philadelphia, PA United States on 2009-09-23
I bought these to replace my Etymotic Research HF2's which I accidentally left in a hotel room. The placement of the button on a separate place lower down on the cord is convenient, and the placement of the mic is nice. I've never had any complaints about call quality from people I've called using these, so I assume the mic is decent. As for the sound quality, it's wonderful. It has a much fuller bass than the HF2's did, and if there's any loss on the high end, I'm not hearing it. I love them.


AMAZING!

by Jacques Meyer from on 2010-06-06
Like many people I love my music. Now I don't like my music enough to spend $180.00 on headphones like these which retail for that price. I was lucky enough however that Amazon had a sale on these and they were $60.00 which is an amazing price, so naturally i bought them even though my other earphones work fine. I am not one bit sorry that i bought these, they are the most comfortable, the best sound quality, and the best designed earphones I have EVER owned. They are great, so great infarct that if they were taken from me i would even pay the $180.00 retail price just to get another pair.


Deal Alert: Skullcandy INK’D Earbud Headphones is Music to your Ears

January 20, 2010 1 comment

Want to listen to some music while reading with your Kindle or Nook eReader but don't want to disturb others? Then these Skullcandy INK'D earbuds are hard to beat when most are 50% off! They also come in many colors. This deal may not last long and at these prices you might as well get two in case you lose one set!

Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds (Silver) Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds (Silver)
List Price: $19.95
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You save: $9.46 (47%)
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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.


Color Choices

Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds (Silver) Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds (Silver)
List Price: $19.95
Sale Price: $10.49
You save: $9.46 (47%)
Average Rating:

 

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.


Free: Thorn Queen (Dark Swan, Book 2) by Richelle Mead for Kindle

July 20, 2009 No comments yet

Get this great book (kindle version) for Free for a limited time!

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Thorn Queen Thorn Queen
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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.


Altec Lansing iM207 360-degree External Speaker

July 11, 2009 No comments yet

Looking for a way to get more sound out of your Kindle, iPod or MP3 player? Now you can listen to your mp3 music, audiobooks and Text-To-Speech books with this great Altec Lansing external speaker. Use it in the car, kitchen or anywhere. Now save over 50%!

Altec Lansing Music Speaker Altec Lansing Music Speaker
List Price: $39.95
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