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Samsung CLP-320/ CLP-325 Rainbow Colour Ink Toner Kit - Black/ Cyan/ Magenta/...
Samsung CLP-320/ CLP-325 Rainbow Colour Ink Toner Kit - Black/ Cyan/ Magenta/...
Offered by Inkubus Bargains
Price: £127.10

5.0 out of 5 stars The real deal, 2 Jan 2013
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This product is accurately described as a real Samsung product. I am very impressed with this printer and the value of the refills relative to an inkjet, the cost of ownership for us is much lower.

New Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation Flip Case Cover Stand & Stylus Pen Black
New Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation Flip Case Cover Stand & Stylus Pen Black
Offered by Mobile_Mania Accessories
Price: £3.59

3.0 out of 5 stars Smart case and stylus, 2 Jan 2013
= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 
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I am not sure why I am being asked to review this as a toy!? I have given the overall rating across the board except for durability which is good.

The product is a smart looking case which is well put together and fits the iPod well and the stylus is smart and works well on the screen. I would give it 5 stars except that the iPod fits in the case the wrong way up so you can't listen to music with the case closed. You can still put in your pocket as the flap can be doubled over and attached in reverse but that does leave the ipod unprotected from the other contents of your pocket.

Kolay® The New Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation Gel Silicone Case Cover + Screen Protector & Stylus Pen (Clear)
Kolay® The New Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation Gel Silicone Case Cover + Screen Protector & Stylus Pen (Clear)
Offered by Akis UK
Price: £2.99

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good value, 2 Jan 2013
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The case is a robust silicone cover, which fits the ipod tightly and is easy to put on. The screen protector was the right type but the stylus was not so good. It works really well on the screen but the attachment cable feel off almost instantly with no obvious way to re-attach it. But for this slight disappointment I would have given a 5 star rating as this is great value.

Ultrasun SPF 20 Sports Clear Gel Formula Once A Day 200ml
Ultrasun SPF 20 Sports Clear Gel Formula Once A Day 200ml
Offered by ifsogo - Sun | Travel | Outdoor
Price: £22.95

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING all day sun protection, 26 July 2012
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I have been using this for years and I can't recommend it enough.

This sun "cream" is oil based (similar to baby oil) so it is really easy to apply an even protection and avoid those burnt stripes. You only need to apply it once for all day protection so it might seem expensive but it works out to be great value per application. You do need to be aware that if you are in the Caribbean on a boat then factor 20 may not be enough and you could burn horribly. Ultrasun do great higher factors but they aren't oil based which is what I love about this cream.

I love this stuff if factor 20 is good for you try it.

SAMSUNG I9070 GALAXY S ADVANCE NEOPRENE CARRY CASE BY SHOCKSOCK BLACK
SAMSUNG I9070 GALAXY S ADVANCE NEOPRENE CARRY CASE BY SHOCKSOCK BLACK
Offered by Cellapod
Price: £4.45

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Does the job but not as smart as I hoped, 26 July 2012
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I chose this because it had the flap over the top and it works my phone doesn't fall out. It did replace a nice leather effect case and it doesn't look as nice the neoprene has grown tired quite quickly.

Good points: provides good protection, the flap and Velcro work very well keeping the phone inside.
Bad points: doesn't look that nice compared to a leather one, which may not matter if you are not wearing a suit a lot. In fact it is quite jeans appropriate. It has started look tired quite quickly though.

Dyson DC19T2 Multi Floor Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner for Every Floor Type
Dyson DC19T2 Multi Floor Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner for Every Floor Type

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Is it worth the money?, 26 July 2012
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Our Henry broke and while we loved it we decided the time had come to try a Dyson. I had heard a lot of good things/hype about Dysons and a lot of bad things about their reliability so I did buy it with some trepidation. We have had this one for a while now and it is very good.

Good points:
- size: nice and small yet still has a big dust capture pot,
- cleaning power: legendary I know but has to be mentioned,
- no bags: no clouds of dust getting them out, nothing to run round buying when you have a full bag and you are half done,
- lots of fittings for getting everywhere: lots of little nozzles to get round furniture and along skirting boards.
- prettier than Henry - it has that Apple-like "ooooohhh shiny" factor.

Bad points:
- cable is not long enough: after the Henry which where you almost don't need to unplug it to do upstairs and downstairs this one needs re-plugging several times to do the same area.
- fiddly tube rest: just a pain.
- But is it better than Henry?: we had multiple replacement heads and tubes for Henry, it kept going it was tough and just worked. Despite the very good feel I have about the Dyson I am not sure it has the Henry's industrial toughness. Would I buy another one? Not sure, but that said it is a lovely gadget...

Roughneck 65504 Wood Grenade Splitting Wedge
Roughneck 65504 Wood Grenade Splitting Wedge
Price: £9.99

5.0 out of 5 stars Great value, 1 July 2012
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Bought on recommendation from a friend, I have been very impressed with the wood grenade. It is a very simple way of splitting large logs, simply tap it into the centre of the log and then hit it with a sledge hammer. It usually takes a few good whacks but the log soon splits along its length making it much easier to saw into usable lengths for the fire.

Adele: The Best Of - Easy Piano
Adele: The Best Of - Easy Piano
by Wise Publications
Edition: Paperback
Price: £8.93

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My son is very pleased with this., 1 July 2012
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My 10 year old son is a big Adele fan and a grade 3 pianist, so we got him this so he could play music he enjoyed. It has been a big hit although I will say he hasn't found it to be *easy* piano, it is however the right level for him. He has really enjoyed playing it and needs little encouragement to play Rolling in the Deep to an audience. So if you are looking for some Adele piano music and you are at grade 3+ then this is great and the music is arranged to create a good replica of Adele's sound.

Lente Designs® Kindle cover / case in 'Midnight stripes' fabric
Lente Designs® Kindle cover / case in 'Midnight stripes' fabric
Offered by Lente Designs
Price: £22.99

4.0 out of 5 stars Very funky cover, 1 July 2012
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I bought this for my son to go with his Kindle birthday present. We all think it is great and my wife was so jealous she replaced her blank leather case with another from the same range. It is a tough robust case, which protects the Kindle well while stopping it becoming a filofax look-a-like.

I would recommend this range of cases to anyone. The reason I didn't give this particular example 5 stars is that it has a soft fibre exterior which has become a little tatty under constant use. My wife's one is still looking smart though.

iGloo Premium: Black Leather Pouch Case Cover Sleeve with Pull Tab For The Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 Mobile Phone
iGloo Premium: Black Leather Pouch Case Cover Sleeve with Pull Tab For The Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 Mobile Phone
Offered by iGloo Accessories
Price: £3.40

3.0 out of 5 stars Well made case but a little rigid, 1 July 2012
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My son has a similar case for his phone, which I was impressed with so I got this one. It is well made and robust offering good protection for the phone and overall I am not unhappy with it. I do have two complaints though; first the tag which enables you to get the phone out easily can make it very difficult to get the phone in, the case has to the right way up and the tag arranged just so. Not a simple one handed operation. My second is that case doesn't hold the phone in very well, tip it up and it will slide out. I know that could appear obvious looking at the case but my son's is softer and clings to his phone whereas this one is more rigid and so the phone slides in and out, in my case this is usually onto the floor when I am in a crowded place.

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