Outstanding (although pricey)
933191
If you can get a good deal on these, you should go for it.  I replaced my defunct Etymotics ER-6s with these, and I couldn't have made a better choice.  Great bass response, clarity all around.  Comfortable fit and good accessories.
2026660
This is really working well for me. I only wish it hadn't been so pricey.
3854610
I'll be concise...at $110 w/ free shipping, this product is simply outstanding.  Perhaps 5 minutes from opening the box to listening some excellent Al Green via Pandora off my Mac.  They look cool as hell, holding their own next to the Apple.  I don't know how much more $$$ you would have to spend to gain appreciably better sound quality; I'm guessing quite a bit.  If they maintain this price I am going to consider buying a few of these as holiday presents.
1833929
Much has been made about the audibility of high resolution files.  This is not about that. The sound quality of the amplifier in portables matters much more to me than the file resolution. In that sense alone, the Pono is simply outstanding.

If you want to understand how good the Pono is and how good it's headphone amp is compare it to the Fiio X5II. Now there is a bit of a catch. With really easy to drive headphones you probably won't hear any difference.  Neither of my headphones, an AKG K712 and Shure E4c's are easy to drive though. The Pono simply spanks the X5II for smoothness and balance. With the X5 it sounds as if you lost a woofer and only had tweeters.  That's a little exaggeration to illustrate, but it's true.  On the other hand, the smallish screen, UI and limited SD memory prevents me from giving the Pono an unvarnished thumbs up.  To make the X5II compare to the Pono you must add a separate headphone amp.  So, yes, this is a really really good sounding portable player, for low and high resolution files, but you have to love the user interface and shape. If you do $399 seems like a bargain.  If not, you'll probably spend at least as much if not more finding a similar sounding equivalent.
4747644
Great value- high quality but less than similar models from competitors
824821
I took some quality time before reviewing this Espresso Machine.  Almost 30-days of a lot of use in order to be able to write a very objective evaluation of a pretty expensive unit.  We already own a DeLonghi Espresso machine that has served us very well, and cost more than a third less than this unit....so the first question has to be whether or not the Saeco has earned the additional cost.  It comes down to a subjective decision based on features, ease of use, cleaning ease, and quality of the brewed product.

On form factor, the size of the unit is similar to the DeLonghi and fits under standard kitchen cabinets.  The addition of the milk jug is a feature not found on many other machines, and is a big plus for those who prefer cappuccino or lattes.  Cleaning the machine is more of a process against the DeLonghi, but is not difficult and relatively quick.  A BIG plus for the Saeco is its ability to handle oily beans far better than the DeLonghi machines. (I had to remove the mushroom safety cap on my other machine to even begin feeding French Roast beans through it).  Coffee and espresso selections are intuitive and highly adjustable to taste and bitterness.  I do like the steamer/ hot water dispenser on my other machine, but the Saeco milk heater is its direct opposition and works exceedingly well.

Overall, this is a very high-end and worthwhile puchase for lovers of the bean.  It is well built, and should last for years without issues.  In the final analysis, I would rate this equal to the lesser cost DeLonghi we own, but if you use milk in your frothy concoctions, then this is the perfect solution for you.  Easy five star recommendation.
4426300
You can spend a lot more on a digital camera. But considering features and value, the Sony W1 is unquestionably one of the best deals out there. Among its most useful features for me:

- The large. bright, 2,5 inch LCD screen is a real selling point -- the largest, brightest, and most responsive you'll find. (Most of the competitors offer postage stamp-sized screens with grainy detail,)

- Photos are sharp, bright, and well-colored. I've had good results in bright and dark environments. While some have complained about "blurriness" or other visual faults, you'll find that most are remedied by a careful read of the camera manual. Over 100 pages, it offers solutions to the more common digital imaging problems.

- The W1 is acceptably small. Somewhat smaller than a pack of cigarettes, this will just fit a short pocket. It's recommended, however, that you invest in a case -- if only to protect the LCD screen from damage.

- Multiple modes, common to digitals in this range, offer a bit of flexibility to the more creative photorapher.

- The outstanding JPEG movie mode (with monaural sound) is second only to the Canon S1 IS in shoothness and detail, though it also offers a nifty email mode. It's like having a Super-8 camera (assuming you've invested in a 256 or 512MB memory stick).

There are a few things would have wanted:

- The W1 does not come with a case, although you can purchase a an attractive, economical CaseLogic DC43 case for under $7.00 -- considerably less expensive than Sony's.

- Image stabilitzation would have been nice for movies and deep-zoom shots. Deep zoom is best suited for outdoors.

- The USB door is rubber, not polycarbonate or metal. You're going to be using this door a lot for USB transfers, and it could be sturdier.

- Sony's memory sticks are proprietary (though SanDisk and Lexar offers cheaper, better substitutes). You'll want a "Pro" stick. The enclosed 32MB stick will handle maybe 12 high-res shots. A 512MB stick should suffice for most users. and should cost no more than $80.

I continue to enjoy using the W1, though I continue to use an SLR for more challenging shots. I recommend it strongly.
2587647
excellent produce but wish it was much less expensive
531509
Outstanding performance and quality as well as great value.
3278799
You don't see many of these for sale used because it's a rare piece of quality in the shelf system world at a very reasonable price.  Excellent bass sound - even at low volume.  Good "oomph" with little distortion.  "Incredible Surround" really is pretty incredible (though it can put vocals too far in background at times).  I have my unit connected to my TV/VCR and although it doesn't have "true" surround, the sound is excellent and movies are much more enjoyable!  Speakers are solid (and heavy) and the whole system is easy on the eyes.  I've seen some of Philips' recent versions of this (i.e. the mc-50) and it seems quality has declined.  If you can find one - grab it!
227794
Price. We gotta talk about price. This is not made in america and the airfoils are plastic.  If ~$500 is worth this fan?  Only you can decide.  For me, the splurge  was worth it, for not just a fan, but an over the dining room table, conversation starting piece of art.  A few often overlooked aspects of this fan truly impress me.

-  Fan Memory.  If this fan is put on a switch, power is turned off and then turned on again, the fan will remember and enact the last setting.  THIS IS HUGE not having to turn on the fan again after flipping the switch is a big deal for me as it allows the fan to operate as just another light that turns on  and on via wall switch

- The App.  A divisive feature for sure, but I enjoy having yet another way to turn on the fan another is just that more convenient.

- Noise.  There is no mechanical noise when this fan is operating at any speed.  Yes the sound of the airfoils moving, but the machine itself if silent.  A truly an amazing experience, to have it on and not notice.

In summary, drop the price by 100 or 150, you'll get another star ;-P
884362
Excellent product, great quality, incredible value; highly recommend.
3389669
Make No Mistake; this is a very expensive package!  That said, I find it worth every cent.  Makita has a good name and this drill continues their reputation.  Passing time will tell about the Li-Ion batteries and the 'smart' charger,' but I am confident.  Withe a live battery, this drill/driver is light in the hand and easy to operate.  Shifting between drilling or adjustable screwing operations (I know, sounds like fun) is easy and the 'balance' seems to be great.  My first experience of a drill with a Headlight, but why not?  It does help.  Tip:  Follow the instructions, running batteries to low, but not fully dead; they DO recharge within 30 minutes!!
If one has the bucks, this is an excellent buy.  If a few bucks or for less demanding work, one step down, still in the Makita line is not a bad choice.  (Of note:  I often give One Star evaluations when I think I've been had and full Five Star ratings are rare.  This package is very expensive - and IMO, worth every nickle.  By my standards, it really is that simple.
2086885
Although it cost more it is well worth the expense. I'm hooked. I will only purchase this brand in the future.
785647
I've had the Rebel for about a month now, and it's been an amazing blast up the photography learning curve for me. It is my first SLR, though fortunately my third digicam, and ... well, wow, what a great camera to learn on.
I'd like to just run down the "cons" listed by a different reviewer below (or above? how do they order these things? ;-):
- "to minimize cannibalization of 10D sales, the 300D has been pre-programmed to have less flexibility (forced AI focus, forced evaluative metering, etc)"
  * This general point is true, but it is rarely an issue for me, at least. You can override evaluative metering, you can fool it into Servo AF mode (and the "sports mode" pushes it into Servo AF mode as well), etc. The only thing I miss is mirror lock-up, for long-exposure dusk shots ... but hey, that just isn't worth the $600 and .75 pound tax I'd pay for the 10D.
- no spot metering.
  * Not true. Locking exposure (holding the '*' button) yields spot metering in most modes, though the "spot" is about 9% of the FoV.
- low noise levels at ISO 1600.
  * The Rebel has the same sensor and image processing goo as the 10D, and the 10D reputatedly has some of the lowest noise at any given ISO. ISO 1600 is pretty darn fast, some noise is inevitable.
- no flash exposure compensation.
  * Yeah, this stinks a bit -- but at least you can get it with one of the EX flashes.
- cannot fine-tune white balance.
  * Not sure what "fine tune" means here -- you can set it to "Custom white balance" and read off of a white source (e.g. white card, paper), and it retains that custom setting (even through on/off cycles of the camera).
- make sure you don't open the memory door while the camera is writing into the flash memory or else you will lose everything that's left in the internal memory buffer.
  * Never have run into this being an issue -- opening the memory door is quite an unnatural action, I can't really see it ever happening accidentally, and the big red flashing light would be a reminder not to do it intentionally.
- plastic body with compartment doors that should be meatier.
  * Metal (zinc) would be heavier, and the Rebel is plenty durable -- I crashed my mountain bike at 20mph with this sucker on my hip. I rolled onto it and cracked the filter, bent the lens, but the body was only scratched a little, and continues to work perfectly.
- LCD has no anti-reflective coating.
  * My theory has always been that you can't see diddly on the LCD anyway. The real benefit on the 300D is that you can set the pic review mode to show the "info" screen, which includes the histogram -- this is VERY useful for checking to see if you have the exposure right without having to squint at a tiny LCD screen and guessing.
- reduced continuous shooting rate and buffer size (2.5 fps for max 4 images) vs the 10D.
  * Again, another thing you get with the additional $600 ... but compared to the other digicams I've owned, this one feels like a rocket!
- ISO sensitivity not displayed on viewfinder status bar while being changed.
  * It is displayed on the external LCD, however. I do wish that it was always visible on the LCD (not just when changing), as it's a little too easy to set it to, say, 400 in some low light situation, and then forget it's there and only remember when you note, several days later, that "wow, that shutter speed sure is short ..."
- no flash memory provided so add a few $$ to your budget to get at least 128MB.
  * Included flash cards are virtually always too small and basically get tossed.
- proprietary battery - again, a few more bucks for a spare.
  * Are there any "large" cameras that take, say, AA's? Not many ... the BP-512 that the Rebel uses is a SWEET battery, too, in terms of life.
3974130
outstanding product.  Couldn't be any happier
826398
This unit is fabulous. For the money, it is a steal. I've read the other reviews PRIOR to purchasing this, and much of the negative opinons simply haven't been exhibited in the product I received. Not that it's a perfect video solution - but, it certainly is amazing. Specifically:

1. In HD mode - the footage shot - both above and below water is breathtaking. Simply clear, colorful, vibration free and stable.
2. Audio is terrific - again both above and below water. When transitioning from water to land; however, it does take some time for the audio to return to its perfect/prior state (presuming that the water needs to drain from the microphone well.
3. Battery life - sufficient and could be better - however we purchased an extra one and have no issues.
4. Display is fantastic - three modes - does the trick. It would be better if there was an additional super duper bright mode for underwater shots - but, I am being picky!

All in all - a terrific device. Highly recommended.