@ Best Buy Garmin Forerunner 305 : All I hoped for!

With a few one-star reviews, I was a bit hesitant to order this. Now, after two weeks of use (10 runs of 2 to 2.5 miles each), I have no regrets with the purchase whatsoever.

I haven't had any of the problems reported by any of the one-star reviewers. It syncs to the satellite in a reasonable* amount of time, seems to track my pace very well, tracks distance well, and the heart rate monitor seems WAY more accurate than the dedicated exercise machines at my local gym.

*by reasonable, it does take a minute or two to sync to the satellites each time. That's the only thing I could possibly think of improving, but it's not a big deal. Being the super-impatient person I am, I often turn on the watch, set it on my front porch, go back in and change into my running outfit, and by the time I come back out it's ready to go.

I haven't seen the pacing issues others have reported. I'm a beginning runner... but if I keep a solid pace... it reports about 10mins/mile... if I push a little harder... about 9mins/mile... if I let up... about 11mins/mile. It seems very consistent over my entire 2-2.5 mile run.

I have a 2.1 mile run where I've done the same exact route about 6 times... and when I compare the maps of each run... they overlap almost exactly.

I have thyroid and heart issues, and this watch gives me the confidence to know I'm not exceeding my max hr for too long (I can easily get into the 180's) and gives me the feedback and stats to keep me motivated.

Last but not least, I've bought dozens and dozens of items from Amazon over the years, and this is the first review I've taken the time to write - hope that gives you an indication of how happy I am with this product. ;-)


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@ Cheap VIZIO M260MV : Great price, good picture, bad sound

For $309.99, this tv is an excellent price for a 1080p full HD tv. The picture is great, just needs a little tweaking within its settings, but most tv's need that adjustment out of the box. The only issue I have is with the sound quality. It sounds like the speakers are inside of a tin can, and they are way too loud. Even on sound level '1', it is very loud. I got the tv as a replacement for the bedroom and it would be nice to be able to keep it low while watching before going to sleep.

Overall picture is good and with the low price, it's hard to argue. As I stated, the only downfall is the sound quality and volume control.
I would recommend the tv for extra rooms, but not as a households main tv, the sound/volume is below par.


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@ Case Logic VNC-17 - Great case!

I ordered this carrying case for my 17" laptop, and I am delighted with the storage capacity and quality. There is plenty of laptop room with a couple of inches of width to spare, and there's an adjustable padded strap inside to keep it from sliding side to side in the excess area.

There is also a velcro strap to hold the laptop firmly in place when it and the case are closed. As others noted, I can zip open the case and use the laptop without taking it out, a feature I was particulary looking for. The case is well padded, and has plenty of pockets that add storage but not bulk. There's not enough space for anything thick like textbooks, but flat notebooks, folders, or small books would easily fit. One of the pockets has loops and pockets to hold pencils, calculators, business cards, and other small items. The bag has a handle and a detachable shoulder strap. This is a great case and the price was far below what I expected to pay for anything like it.


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