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Content by W. Barrington
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Reviews Written by W. Barrington "Mr NPR" (Newport Pagnell, UK)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not worth the time it takes to write this, 4 May 2011
Normally I'm pretty thorough with all my reviews on Amazon. I like to give full details of all the good and all the bad features of whatever it is I've purchased. However, in this case I'm going to save both myself and you the time of having to write/read anything of great length. This Flymo Trim ST is utterly useless... DO NOT BUY THIS!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Halved the time it took to cut the lawn previously, 1 May 2011
I can't recommend this product enough. It has made cutting our modestly sized lawns out the front and back such a quick and easy job. Previously we used a petrol mower which cost 4 times this, what a waste of money that was. The Bosch is... - Easy to handle and manoeuvre around. - Lightweight and no trouble to pick up, thanks to it's inbuilt handle. - Cuts right to the edge, as claimed. - Collects all grass in the box, no need for raking or sweeping AT ALL. - Long cord that doesn't seem to get ever twisted. Shop around or wait for offers and you'll get this for under £100 - it's worth more. If you need a lawnmower that it is quick and very easy to use, this is the one for you.
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Who knew you could 'love' a vacuum clearner?, 1 May 2011
At the age of 26 and a home owner for only a couple of years the thought of spending such a large sum of money on something as 'boring' as a vacuum cleaner sent horrible chills down my spine. Our previous cleaner was quite simply rubbish so we decided "what the hell" and went for the fully fledged highly rated Dyson DC32 Animal. I hate hoovering but the Animal has made the task so much quicker, easier and enjoyable. Here's a summary... Speed - My old bagless hoover took 1-2 hours to so call clean the whole house. The animal takes 20 minutes and leaves all surfaces spotless. Power - Put something near it and up the turbine head in goes. Easy. Hair - It's party piece, if you can call it that, is its ability to pull up all hair off any carpet with ease. Noise - Quieter than my old Samsung and not loud at all. Weight - Not an issue, easy to move around and carry when needing to. Design - Sits on the stairs brilliantly, the various tools do their job seamlessly and the ergonomics are perfect for all people of different heights. Some people claim to 'love' this vacuum, I think these people need to get out more, BUT I agree entirely that this is about as perfect as a vacuum can be. If you're unsure because of the price, don't be.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
No thrills, simply does the job., 22 Jun 2009
This armband is just what you'd expect from Apple: Smart, white, practical and overpriced. It does the job it's designed to do perfectly. The material the band is made out of is a light rubber, this is very comfortable. It is a good size and will fit all arms, small and big. The screen protector is unnoticeable and the window for the wheel does not make it any harder to use. The slot at the bottom for the headphones is fine and you can extend the case to allow for a Nike+ adaptor without compromising comfort or design. Only glitch is being unable to access the lock switch. However, I have used this on many runs and have yet had the music to shuffle on me. Works a treat and is worth the money if like me you need music when on the go.
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113 of 116 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
On the plus side..., 17 Sep 2008
It's a real shame Apple have let themselves and their customers down with the accessories issue (90% of pre-June 2008 accessories, particularly chargers don't work with new Touch and Nano models). Still, as an item of design and functionality there can be no debate that Apple have created the best iPod Nano yet. Everything works smoother than on the previous model and the larger screen really does make a difference. It's also a lot lighter than its predecessor and includes a marginally longer battery life. Bear in mind however that only a USB charger is included, not a power lead... read paragraph one again if you're not sure how much of an issue this is (it's another £30 for an official dock). BUT like I say this is a lovely piece of kit that especially rewards those with a well kept iTunes library with coverflow once again looking fantastic.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
What's to complain about?, 17 Sep 2008
Ok, so I got these for a lot less than they are being sold here but I really struggle to see what people could find wrong with them. They are flimsy, yes, but this is because they fold up very compact. They certainly don't seem fragile or even slightly loose around the joints. When on the head they are as strong as any other pair of headphones. The technology works a treat, my iPod, mobile, PC and Mac all connect and sync perfectly. My iPod is a new 4th generation Nano by the way, so there is at least one accessory that works with them! (Most pre-June 2008 accessories don't work with the new touch and Nano models.) The sound quality is excellent for wireless headphones and the volume (and bass) is also very good. If you see these for £40 or less... buy them! The iPod dongle itself is worth at least £25.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't be put off by the price, 13 Feb 2008
I sit here across the room from my computer writing this very review from my Apple Bluetooth keyboard and it's working like a dream. I've had it a few days now and I have to say it is just brilliant. First off the size: All the keys are the same size of those on a normal keyboard and they're spaced the same distance apart too, yet the device itself is tiny. It really is style of the highest quality. Next up is the connectivity... perfect. I've not had to repair the connection once. Finally the price: Worth every penny... that is if you use your computer in a way that it needs the highest quality of input devices, which this is. A final couple of notes; I use Windows via Bootcamp on my Mac about 95% of the time and this review has been based on that, so if you want it for a Windows PC it should work just fine. It's worth noting there is no Print Screen Key which for my personal a use is a little annoying but the shortcut works just fine. A list of shortcuts can be found on the Apple website. EDIT: Since writing this review I experienced the same issues as one of the other reviewers, the caps lock freezed the keyboard when in Windows. Read the comments attatched to this review to find an easy way around this.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Listen to Remi Nicole and the summer we never had finally arrives., 13 Jan 2008
If you're fed up of hearing about Lilly Allen and Kate Nash then I'm afraid you're not going to like the next couple of months. There's a new female singer on the block and undoubtedly she'll be compared to her predecessors by lazy journalists until the next one comes along and the trail continues. Remi Nicole like the others makes her mark using `tell it like it is' lyrics but unlike them she backs them up with a great voice and catchy tunes. Her acoustic guitar complements every word that she sings and it doesn't take long to realise that this genre of music can be done properly. The album kicks off with Go with the Flow, a tune that will likely be a future single as it's in the same vein as past singles Go Mr Sunshine and next track on the album Mr Rock N Roll which have both proved hugely popular. New Old Days is guaranteed to please anybody in their early twenties as Nicole sings through all the classic 90's highlights including Pat Sharpe, Bomber Jackets and kids TV show Woof, who doesn't remember that? Things begin to slow down a little from then on with great ballads like Lights Out and album highlight Right Side of Me taking over, both of which show the 24 year old is capable of writing great if not simple lyrics like those around her. Certainly she's nearer KT Tunstall than Lilly Allen by this point. As things draw to a close she talks about situations that women must dread in Dates from Hell with a no held back opinion on what she wants from a man before final song Inside Of Me which is soulful and leaves you fully fulfilled. Certainly if you're a fan of Kate Nash and those alike this album will be a winner but if you're not don't despair. Anybody with an appreciation of good music like that produced by Norah Jones and Katie Melua will also not be able to put this CD down for weeks such is its expressive hook.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Addictive as things come, 28 Dec 2007
This product is simply perfect. You find yourself just picking it up at every other momment for no reason what so ever other than to spin a ball in your wrist. The way it works means no batteries and it should last a life time, which is good because that's how long you'll be using it. It's great to build up arm muscle but it's best at just being fun. Be warned that using it too much when you first buy it for long periods of time can mean very saw wrists but once you're used to it that'll pass.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a bargain, 27 Dec 2007
If you're looking for a dirt cheap watch that looks like it's worth a whole lot more and is all round lovely to look at go no further, you've just found it.
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