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The Otterbox Defender Case provides protection for your 3G iPhone, while still allowing access to all the buttons. The Otterbox comes in a variety of colors, including pink, white, black and black/yellow.
There is an easy to use belt clip for quick access to the phone when it rings. The Otterbox is a great iPhone case that provides a clear shield that allows access to the viewing/touch screen.
If you are an outdoors lover, the Otterbox Case is crucial for protecting your valuable iPhone. It features a tough outer case that will stand up to most drops and falls. While not waterproof, the covering does provide some protection against light rain.
Protect your iPhone by ordering your Otterbox Defender Case today!
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The 32GB Apple iPod Touch is an amazing little product! Most of you probably know a lot about the iPod Touch, but for those of you who don’t I’m going to tell you some of the great features the newest generation iPod Touch has.
Music:
Movies and TV:
Apps Store:
Voice Control:
Other Features:
Are you ready to bite the bullet and join the crowd by buying your first high definition, large screen TV? The SONY BRAVIA is a great first buy in the large-sized television segment. Many people (myself included) buy a smaller sized screen. I went out and bought a 35″. What you’ll find is that there really isn’t all that much size difference in a 35″ LCD screen and a larger sized, old style tube television. The screen is wider than the tube model, but the picture is very close to the same size.
So when you start looking for an LCD large-screen television, is really pays to buy the largest sized television you can afford. The SONY BRAVIA V-Series KDL-46V5100 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV is a super great fit for the cost versus size decision. This model can be found for a cost of around $1,000 to $1,100. (For comparison, the next larger size of the SONY BRAVIA, a 55-inch screen, costs between $3,800 and $4,300.)
Of course there are other LCD televisions in the 46-inch screen size. Some may cost more…others less. So what makes the SONY BRAVIA the best choice? Let’s look at a few of the major features. (Hint: Most of the features are found in the name.)
As you can see, the SONY BRAVIA will provide you with a reasonable level of the newest technologies at an affordable price. These features make the SONY BRAVIA an ideal choice for watching fast-action sports, movies and video games. That makes it a great pick for us here at Thing-Finder.com!
Learn more about the SONY BRAVIA V-Series KDL-46V5100 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV.
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Enter the Keurig B40 Elite Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System. This handy single-cup brewer uses K-cups to brew a perfect cup every time. The Keurig allows you to brew over 70 varieties of gourmet coffees and teas. The reservoir holds 48 ounces of water to allow several cups of coffee or tea to be brewed before a refill.
The Keurig K-cups contain a full cup’s worth of coffee or tea in an easy to use container. There are no coffee grinds or tea leaves to handle so cleanup is quick and easy. Thanks to the patented Keurig technology, you can brew either a 7 or 9 ounce cup of coffee in under a minute. The Keurig hold either regular or travel sized mugs, and will shut off automatically after two hours — a great safety feature.
If you like regular flavored tea or coffee, you can buy a reusable coffee filter that fits in the Keurig. This allows you to brew using you own brand of ground coffee or tea to save money and brew at a varied strength, based on the amount of coffee grounds you use. The Keurig also functions as a quick hot-water heater, allowing you to heat a cup of water for tea bags, or to make a cup of instant soup or hot chocolate.
Kuerig makes an assortment of models that allow you to make varied sized cups of coffee, hold more water, or that come with different features.
Many people might wonder how a cup of coffee from the Keurig tastes. LibraryPiper gives the following review on Amazon:
And Chuck gave the following review (although it was on the larger B-70 model:
So join me for a cup of coffee! Order your Keurig B40 Elite Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System today!
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I was sitting around watching the Dr. Oz Show recently, and he had a segment on about night sweats. Of course he was talking about women and their bouts of sweating during hot flashes. It is a battle my wife was fighting through not long ago. But it is also an affliction I have suffered with for years — night sweats, not hot flashes.
During the show he spoke of, and showed, a Chillow Pillow. The Chillow Pillow works on a simple premise. Liquid absorbs hot and cold fairly well, and tossing and turning will move the liquid in the Chillow Pillow. This motion moves the hot liquid from under your head, allowing it to cool in the night air, and replaces it with some of the cooler liquid.
There are no plugs or wires. There is no noise. The Chillow Pillow is just a liquid-filled waterproof insert that comes in a cloth cover. It can be placed in the refrigerator to “jump start” a night of comfort. But for the most part, it is just a simple version of a radiator — it takes heat from your head and distributes it to the room.
The Chillow Pillow has a pretty good rating on Amazon. 65% of users rate the Chillow Pillow a 4- or 5-star product. Just to give you an idea of how happy people are with the Chillow Pillow, here are comments from the first few user comments I reviewed:
If you are one of those folks who really has a tough time sleeping due to night sweats, keeping comfortable is important. The Chillow Pillow does a nice job of keeping most people most comfortable. Try it, and let me know what you think.
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I have to admit that it has been a long time since I’ve picked up a controller and played any sort of computer game. In fact, I’ve never owned an XBox 360 or a PlayStation 3. But I did have my time back in the days of the Sega Genesis! So when it comes to reviewing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, I’m forced to count on the experience of those who already have played the game and some of its predecessors. I offer this product as an affiliate of Amazon, so I’ll put some of their excellent commentary to use in this review also.
One of the first places I go to select a product is to look at the best-sellers on sites such as Amazon. Right now, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is #1 on their Video Games list. That means it is HOT!
Next, I take a look at their ratings section, to see what the feedback is. Most people will only take the time to comment on a product that they have had a problem with. It is the nature of people to not pass along compliments as often as complaints. So, when I see a ratings section like I do for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, I’m excited! Users really love this product! Over 70% of the comments are 4- or 5-star rated.
Finally, I review the comments section. Sometimes, even the good comments show a weakness in the product when they leave an “I liked it, but…” comment. Such is the case for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 in a very well written 5-star review in which the writer tells of his disappointment in the story line. I especially like to look at the 1-star ratings to see why people are disappointed. Many times it isn’t the product, but a situation. For example one of the reviews for this product received a 1-star rating because the user didn’t like playing in multi-player mode, and didn’t have the equipment to use that function.
When reviewing comments on Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, I found these types of comments for the 4- and 5-star ratings:
Here is what Amazon wrote about the game:
The storyline of Modern Warfare 2 picks up where the events of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare left off. The ultranationalist Russian leader Zakhaev has been eliminated, but it seems that his lieutenant, Vladimir Makarov, is an even bigger danger. Having made a successful play for power, Intel indicates that he is extending the reach of his influence well beyond the borders of Mother Russia, causing a stir in the international community and prompting the involvement of Task Force 141. Task Force 141 is an elite multinational unit made up of Navy Seals, Delta Force operatives, British SAS and CIA. In the single player campaign you are Sergeant Gary “Roach” Sanderson, with the hero of Call of Duty 4, “Soap” MacTavish, promoted to Captain, making an appearance as an NPC (non-player character) and your commanding officer. The elimination of Makarov and his underlings at any cost is your number one priority, regardless where the fight occurs.
Gameplay
The latest release in arguably the most successful tactical first-person shooter franchise of all-time, gameplay in Modern Warfare 2 follows the same winning and time-tested structure of earlier games in the series. In the single player campaign players are aided by AI squad members as they take on a series of missions aimed at eliminating Ultranationalist forces. Each mission is built around a particular objective, with players utilizing some level of guidance from NPC characters, including “Soap” MacTavish, and aided in navigation by the game’s heads up display (HUD). Along the way players will be able to utilize a wide variety of weaponry and and vehicles, as well as be able to customize weapons with gadgets attached to them.
Also, just as in previous games in the series, Modern Warfare 2 is heavily focused on multiplayer gameplay. The different multiplayer modes, available both in local play and online, contain plenty of customization options and revolve around different strategies ranging from the every man for himself action of “Free-for All,” the classic team-based fun of “Capture the Flag and the tactical, team-oriented action of “Search and Destroy,” just to name a few. Multiplayer modes also feature the “Perk” System that players may be familiar with from earlier in the franchise. Through this system players gain additional abilities, weapons and benefits as they gain experience in combat. This can be done by leveling up, but another important way way is through “kill streaks,” the number of enemies eliminated in succession. These are available beginning with three kills and include the ability to call for supply drops, predator missile strikes, helicopter gunships and many more. Players have the ability to customize in advance which perks will be available at each number and can even gauge their progress towards each at the touch of a button. With an eye towards not making the game too hard for new players the game also features help to players experiencing “death streaks,” multiple consecutive deaths in multiplayer matches.
Special Ops Co-op Mode
Along with a single player mode and multiple multiplayer modes, Modern Warfare 2 also features an unique third main play option, Special Ops Mode. Available both online and in local play, Special Ops Mode is designed to provide a distinct time-based play option, featuring special scenarios not found in other modes in the game and lots of enemies to take on. This mode can be played either alone or with a friend, again either locally or online, with local co-op play including split-screen functionality.
Key Game Features
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Oh to be young again! The Razor A Kick Scooter looks like it would be a blast to ride! Unfortunately, I may be a tad bit over the recommended weight limit for the scooter — 143 pounds. But heck, a guy can dream. Can’t he?
As you’ll see from the other reviews on this site, I like to look to Amazon and similar sites for ratings from users of the product in cases where I don’t have personal experience. And with the Razor A Kick Scooter it was a no-brainer. As of this writing, there were 276 users who rated the Razor A Kick Scooter. Of those, 218 (79%) gave it a 5-star rating. Even better, 248 (nearly 90%) gave it a 4- or 5-star rating!
Best of all, the positive feedback was outstanding! When I read through positive comments, I hunt for hidden complaints. The only three I found in a quick review of the positive remarks for the Razor A Kick Scooter were a lose sticker, a mention of dirt building up in the wheels, and one of the best hidden complaints I’ve ever read — “The only thing that will ever need replacement are the wheels.”
Here is the Amazon Product Description for the Razor A Kick Scooter:
Razor Scooters actually come in multiple models and colors. The data above is for the “A” model. Other similar models with slight variations are the “AW”, “A2″, and “A3″. All of these scooters can be reviewed and purchased through the links on this page.
One final comment with this, or any, scooter is the need for safety. A full line of helmets, knee and elbow pads are also available on Amazon. Make sure that you think about the safety of your kids as well as the happiness of them.
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By now, pretty much everyone has heard of the Kindle. But what do you know about it?
For many people, the extent of that knowledge is that it allows you to read a book on an electronic tablet. Many know that you can also download books over a wireless system. But that is where most people’s knowledge ends. We’re here to share a bit more about the Kindle, and to gather comments from people who have used them.
First, there is the size and weight. This isn’t a very big or heavy unit — especially for all the neat stuff packed inside! At just about 8″ x 5″ x 1/2″, and weighing less than most paparback books, this is a very comfortable unit to hold and carry.
The screen features a non-glare finish that allows reading even in sunlight. And it allows some things that books just don’t provide:
The Kindle will hold up to 1,500 books in memory, and it will download most books in 60 seconds! That is lightling FAST!
You have access to a selection of over 360,000 books, and can upload them at the beach or about anywhere you’d like without needing a wired connection.
The Kindle will run for as long as two weeks on a single charging. Try that with you laptop! Even with the wireless on, it will last for four days.
When I studied the reviews on Amazon for the Kindle, I found that without a doubt, most users really loved their Kindle. They bragged about many of the features. The overwhelming majority voted them 4- or 5-stars.
Overall, there is a huge base of support for the Kindle. If you are an avid reader, I think it is a great addition to your library.
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Every so often you come across a new game that you just know is likely to change the way people spend their free time. MindFlex is just that sort of game.
So what is MindFlex? It is an interactive game played by using the power of your mind in order to control a small foam ball through a series of obstacles. Of course, I’m not really suggesting that your mind moves the ball, and neither are the manufacturers. But what they do claim is that you use your mind — specifically your concentration — to control a small fan, and that fan increases or decreases in speed as you concentrate more or relax more.
The change in fan speed raises or lowers the small foam ball, as a hand control moves the fan (and the ball) around a small table of obstacles. By increasing the concentration at certain points, the ball will rise. Move a basketball style hoop under it, and then relax to drop the ball through the hoop.
All said, there are five game modes in MindFlex: Freestyle, Mental Marathon, Danger Zone, Chase the Lights and Thoughtshot. Each provides a different set o
f challenges and goals.
Here’s a review from the folks over at Amazon.com:
MindFlex–featuring a headset that reads your brain waves and a levitating foam ball–is the kind of game that must be seen to be believed. Recommended for players aged eight and older, the game begins when you strap on the headset so you can use your powers of concentration to move the ball around the game console and through a mind-bending obstacle course. A dial-in console lets you to keep the ball lifted on a cushion of air, but raising and lowering the ball must be accomplished by alternating concentrating and relaxing your mind.
Headset Measures your Brain Waves
Tired of games that depend on the roll of a die or lucky draw? With the help of advanced technology, MindFlex introduces a whole new way to play–by using the power of your mind!
You’ll feel like a character in a science fiction movie as you strap on the headset, connect the clips to your ear lobes, and align the metal forehead sensor just above your left eyebrow. But even this strange accessory won’t prepare you for the sight of a foam ball quivering five inches above the game console!
Move the Ball with the Power of your Mind
Skeptics will be quick to point out that the console’s movable fan nozzle holds the ball aloft on a cushion of air. However, as players learn to alternately focus and relax their minds, the ball will respond by rising and falling. An instruction manual provides various concentration and relaxation techniques to try such as math problems or visualization and practice exercises.
Once you feel like you’ve mastered the art of telekinesis, you can test your mental acuity with five challenging games designed for groups of one to four players. Use the game console to select your game, set the difficulty level, and track your scores.
Design a Mind-Bending Obstacle Course
A variety of hoops, hurdles, funnels, and a teeter-totter can be positioned however you choose on the game console. Players use their minds to move the ball under, over, or through the obstacles. Several games test speed, while another challenges players to lift a ball up and through a funnel, shooting it across the game console to score points.
While MindFlex’s advanced technology is sure to intrigue, mastering the games may prove difficult for some. Because concentration techniques will vary from person to person, the game rewards patience and a willingness to experiment. Fans of mazes and brain teasers will appreciate the mental challenge, and creative types will like designing the obstacle courses.
MindFlex’s game console requires four “C” batteries (not included), and the headset requires three “AAA” batteries (not included). The four foam balls should be handled with care to keep their ability to levitate. Fortunately, the game console features an inner compartment for safe ball storage.
What’s in the Box
Game console, headset, four foam balls, and various obstacles. (Batteries not included.)
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I’m not going to lie to you. This isn’t a cheap game. And it isn’t for everyone. It really is a game aimed at ages 8-15. Younger children have a choking risk due to small parts. Older kids may not fit comfortably in the headset.
One of the things I like to do before selecting a product to feature here is to see what others have to say about it. Here is one of the best reviews for it:
Great for My Autistic Son
I pre-ordered this for my autistic son’s 14th birthday and was happy that it arrived before his big day. The biggest praise I can give to this game is that it actually SLOWED MY SON DOWN and kept him in place for more than 5 minutes!!! He was fascinated with it and it instantly had him in tune with his speed, concentration, etc. He says it’s the best gift he’s ever received, and it gave US the gift of time while he actually occupied himself with something for an extended period on his own–thrilling!! He did have a temporary dent in his forehead where the sensor lay, although we checked the headband repeatedly to make sure that it didn’t feel too tight. It would be easy for the components to get lost–we’d suggest putting balls and obstacle pieces into a zip-lock bag and returning everything to its original box each time. I think that a toy that can help special needs kids tap into more awareness of their own space and rhythms is a wonderful thing.
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Overall, 40% of reviewers gave MindFlex a 5-star rating, and 67% gave it a 4- or 5-star rating. That is a great recommendation in my mind!
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