responsive and a very nice font. This is my first transition back to ...
932831
Clicky, responsive and a very nice font. This is my first transition back to a mechanical keyboard after 10 years. I needed a lighted keyboard and decided to try several different ones. In addition to this I also tried out the Corsair K70 RGB Cherry Brown and the G.Skill KM780 Cherry Red.

KEYS
The Corsair was a good keyboard but it cost more than double the Yama at $160. The Cherry Browns were good but not worth the increase in price. I do like some tactical feedback so the Cherry Reds did not fit my preference. Of the three, I actually preferred the customized purple keys on the Yama.

LIGHTING
I tried to mess around with the Corsair lighting software but it is a bit of work to learn it. I didn't think I cared enough about the keyboard's lighting to spend that much time with the software. The G.Skill software was worse. The Yama does not have software. You either choose 1 of 5 standard lighting effects or you can customize your lights to whatever color you want (these will be static and have no effects). This was sufficient for my needs and required very little work. Although I wish there was a simple way to make all the keys the same color. When you're in light programming mode you need to cycle a key through till you get the color you want. To get the whole keyboard to one color you need to cycle every individual key. Pretty tedious but hopefully you only need to do it once.

BUILD
All three keyboards were built very well. They all had an aluminium plate and solid keys. I preferred the fonts on the Yama to the other two. The Yama does not have a braided cable vs the other two. All three have USB pass through with the G.Skill also including an audio pass through.

OVERALL
Overall, I think you get the best value with the Yama. Less headache dealing with software for your lighting, although if you really want to dive into the lighting than it may be worth it. The lights are very bright and easy to see.
2107343
This is the first book I've ever read on the topic of responsive web design and I have to admit feeling a bit overwhelmed as I read through this book and started to see just how much there is to consider in making a responsive web application. That said, I'm glad this was my first book on the topic because it has both breadth and depth, touching on subjects from various tools you can use for designing mockups to media queries to various design approaches and even team dynamics.

The key takeaways I got from this book were the author's recommendation to start with the mobile design first and the concept of breakpoints as they pertain to screen size and responsive web design. There are a lot of code examples to illustrate the many points the author makes and they can all be downloaded so you can try them out yourself.

This book is not a "Dummies" kind of book by any means and there were a number of sections that I had to go over a few times to really grok what the author had written. If you're a total newbie to web development, you might want to get a good introductory book on HTML and CSS before tackling this book. For experienced developers, this book has a lot to offer and is both a great introduction and reference.

(Disclosure: the publisher provided me with an electronic copy of this book to review)
2858675
works great I have been reading again now that I can see the type and this has the ability to adjust font sizes.  I am greatly pleased.  And the price is awesome.
2146194
After a bit of muddling around with this software, I was able to produce some pretty nice publications.
Quite user-friendly - even for the novice. (Yup - that's me - novice)
Hats off to Serif on this software ... two thumbs up.

Serif PhotoPlus X3 ... I am MUCH less enthusiastic.  KUDOS to PagePlus
332952
I'm impressed by both the quality of the frame and the web app.  The smartphone apps could use a bit more refinement but still well done!
965358
First Impressions:

Like a glove. That was my first impression of the NLT Select Reference in Brown Goatskin--it fit in my hands like a glove. This is likely one of the best proportioned Bibles out there regarding it's size and layout. The goatskin is spongy and supple. The pages are creamy and smooth. The single column text layout is extremely well thought out (I believe this is the "Caxton" layout) and easy on the eyes. I honestly wish this particular Bible was offered in other translations. The dark brown cover is attractive and feels highly durable. The one area where I feel Tyndale went on the "cheap" side was the ribbon markers-they almost feel like shoelaces. That said, I can EASILY overlook that as the rest of the Bible is amazing. Even though the NLT is my secondary translation, this Bible seems to end up in my hands more and more. I will end up keeping this in my Library until I can no longer read size 9pt font--so hopefully that will be MANY years down the road. Lastly, if the ESV Single Column Heirloom and the ESV Clarion Goatskin had a "baby," you would end up with this Bible.

Readability:

One of the best reading Bibles (outside of designated "Reader's Bibles") I have ever seen. The cream colored pages, single column format, size 9pt font, line matched text and and generous spacing between lines; makes this Bible one of the best reading experiences on the market. I have always believed single column text makes for a more enjoyable reading experience and this Bible proves it. Not only in the poetry sections, but throughout the entire text. Another feature that I have not encountered prior to this Bible was how it lays out genealogies or family trees. Numbers chapter 1 was the first time I noticed it (see pic below). Instead of bunching the names and numbers in paragraph form, this layout breaks it out and creates a list that is easier to read and comprehend. Regarding the weight and size, this Bible is not too heavy to read for a long period of time. Due to the binding, this Bible lays completely flat, Genesis-Revelation, which makes the reading experience all the more enjoyable. I am not sure if you could find a better reading Bible.

Recommended Uses:

Nearly everything. This Bible may be inferior to a double column Bible for preaching and teaching, but I honestly think this Bible could still be used with very little trouble for teaching and preaching. I would HIGHLY recommend this Bible for personal devotions or straight Bible reading. Also, it does have cross references running vertically on the outer margins which will prove helpful when studying. This Bible is slightly larger than a compact or thinline Bible, but still portable enough to cart around wherever with you.
530837
Very responsive and well built ans woth the price!
272178
I might actually Keep This One!  :)  First impressions was this is hot packaging!  Honestly, I was impressed (I have gone through several of these devices looking for one that both feels good and functions properly.) So far this is the best I have seen for a price that's not going to break my wallet.  That being said, it is a bit large, however, if sight is an issue then large is good (so for me large was good).  It's attractive looking and wears comfortably, even in bed.  In the box was an instruction book in English!  ( have a magnifying glass handy as its really really really tiny print) Plenty of spongy support, the watch with a screen protector already on it and an extra screen protector if needed.  It charged in about 2-3 hours and it was easy to pair and download software.  So far everything is running smoothly.  I took one star off because I can not see where it can monitor the heart rate and or provide monthly information.  I also dislike that you have to turn on the sleep / walk functions before and after.  ie... at bed time you have to turn it on to sleep mode and or at the beginning of the day you have to turn on the walk mode.  I wish it just sensed when you did these things.  Over all, I am very Happy with the purchase as I have seen a lot of not so good ones.  This product was provided at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review.
3967732
I bought this Nemosine Fission pen with the medium nib to use as one of my note-taking pens.  Overall, I'm very happy with it, I just wish I had gone for the fine nib over the medium.

UPDATE:  I bought a Fine Nemosine Nib and switched out the Medium nib for it.  With the Fine nib, I'm very happy with the pen's writing width.

I have been slowly, over the many years, transitioning from the use of a-buck-a-boatload bic pens to those nicer Pilot clicky pens to now the use of full on fountain pens.  I find myself to be of the mind of rather having one or a small few quality things than many disposable of that same thing.  So here I am with this fountain pen.

I have tried this pen and the Pilot Metropolitan for my introduction to the world of fountaineering.  Though more expensive, I have to say I prefer this Nemosine over the Pilot for its superior flow, smoothness, and decreased proclivity for spills.

Per reviews on other Nemosine Fissions, I decided to get this model in Gunmetal as I've read that the colorful versions of this pen, while cheerful, are enamel-coated with their color and thus prone to cracking.  This gunmetal version of the Fission is all metal, no enamel, and its capsule has held up rather well to my student lifestyle!

I paired this pen with Noodler's La Reine Mauve purple ink (I bought this pen to be my purple ink pen - I have to keep my notes color coded, afterall!) and the pair have performed with style and grace.  Together, they get a gold star from me!

Again, I originally bought this pen with the medium nib.  The medium nib writes a bit thicker than I would like, so I bought a Fine Nib from Nemosine and swapped them out.

I've included a drawing with the dimmensions of the nib, because someone asked about them.  I have also added images to my review comparing the line widths of the medium and fine nibs.

That is, the pictures show me having written with the pen.  The pen did not suddenly jump into animation and begin writting on its own, especially not about itself.  That would indicate self-awareness.  Then we'd have something else to write about.
1762155
Was a great product but had to return it because the font was too large for my needs.
964930
The tablet is very nice and sleek and is a solid upgrade from my old Intuos 4. However, I notice that this tablet's paper texture feels more rugged than my old one. I will have to end up buying a smooth sheet so my nibs won't wear down so fast. The pen stand feels a little awkward to open and close but overall the product is very nice. The Inkspace feature is the main reason I got this tablet and it is a very neat feature. I can see myself using it more in the future and I don't see it as a gimmick. I haven't tested Bluetooth capabilites yet but I will update this review later.

So far my biggest issue is sometimes the tablet just forgets it's sensitivity calibrations and I end up making thick, bold line strokes every so often. Very annoying! I believe this may be a driver issue and hopefully will be fixed soon. Other than that, it is working as it should and feels just as solid as my old Intuos 4. If the sensitivity issue isn't fixed I may have to return it because hitting undo and trying to do another line stroke gets old every minute or so. (Before anyone tries to make suggestions, yes it was updated to the newest firmware. Remember, I had a Intuos 4 previously, and this wasn't happening with that tablet.)

UPDATE
I forgot to update my review, which is nearly a year old. The sensitivity issue is what broke it for me. As well as the bluetooth connection not being consistent. I asked myself why I was using a downgraded version of my intuos 4. I couldn't come up with a good answer and I returned it. I would recommend others skip this one and wait for the next line of tablets. This one is a no go!
1472452
I'd rather give it 4 1/2 stars.  The only problem I've found with it is after installing a bunch of apps I couldn't email a picture that I took on the device.  After adding a 32GB card to it and moving some apps onto that the email issue went away.  All in all it's nice and fast and very responsive.  I'd highly recommend it.  NOTE: I did NOT get this free for reviewing it, I paid for it and still like it!!
4857252
This is an introduction to Twitter Bootstrap.  Within a few hours I was able to redesign by entire website by reading this text.  Nice!
4287374
This is my first mechanical keyboard. I had no idea how loud the keystrokes would be, but I don't mind it at all. This keyboard seems to be built really well. It feels substantial and feels very nice to use. The color changing backlit keys look great. You can dim or brighten the backlighting or even turn it off if you like. you can also change the direction of the light fade from right to left or left to right. You also can choose a single color.
3261564
The weight, the feel, and the size are all very comfortable.  Movements are very responsive.  Also, scrolling is much faster and smoother than the M305's I was using for over 4 years. (of course, you can slow it down if it is too sensitive using "external mouse properties")  The wheel has no click, it rolls freely (This may take some getting used to for some, but you can get from the top to bottom of long files and sites in a couple of strokes)  I also like that you can nudge the wheel left or right for use as your "back" button.  I wasn't aware of that function with my old mouse.  Battery life is supposed to be up to 18mos which is a big improvement over the 2 months I got with the M305.  Hope it lasts, as i just got it; but for now, I give it a solid A.
967446
This keyboard was a little larger than expected, but it's very quick and responsive. Takes a little bit of getting used to how wide it is, but the keys have a nice feel to them and the programmable lighting and macro keys are a nice bonus!
2395081
The font I originally chose ended up not being available, which I didn't find out until the flask arrived. But overall, still looked very nice and was a very easy ordering process. Lightweight flask that does the trick.