Small and effective, but has it's faults.
919213
I have a Sony Walkman mp3 player which I love to use. To me, it runs superior to any modern ipod or ipod touch. The one problem with it is the lack of internal Bluetooth.

I actually use my mp3 player a lot at work. However, the cords often got caught on things I was working with or on clothing and more than once I suffered my mp3 player crashing to the floor or headphones being ripped out of my ears. My goal was simply to prevent this by happening by purchasing both the Blubridge here and a pair of bluetooth headphones. The bluebridge will plug into anything with the appropriately sized audio jack.

The device uses bluetooth. For anyone still questioning what bluetooth is, the easiest way to describe it is the USB of wireless. It's simply wireless connection that tends to be very stable and more importantly uninterrupted by most other signals (like wireless phones). If you have a computer or TV, and are looking for a wireless solution, there are better options out there for you. For a simple mp3 player, this seemed like my best and only option.

So how does it function? Well enough. I use it all day at work, and after letting it charge over night, it remains functional for about 6-7 hours of continuous use. It plugs into the mp3 player well and feels sturdy and reliable. It seems to work better when on a stable nonmoving surface (as opposed to your pocket) and will cut out sometimes when in the pocket. It also seems to have trouble functioning outdoors, as sometimes while I am outside it will become unusable. The range doesn't handle corner at all, so if there is a wall between you and it, the signal cuts. Range seems to be roughly 20 feet, give or take.

My biggest complaint about the blubridge is that it's design is too simple. You only get one button for on/off and connect. It constantly flashes it's LED light when on, and there is literally no indication of it's battery life is up until a red warning light comes on, only occasionally.

On the plus side, it does transmit signal well, and when I am listening to my music or audio books, it is clear and good.

So I give the device 3 stars. I might consider 3.5 but I think it just falls short for me. Considering you still need to buy the blutooth headset in order to use this device, it is a bit pricy and simplistic for a $30 item.
3346294
This is better than nothing, and it does the job, but it has some shortcomings.

It is difficult to pace myself since I don't know how much time is left.  It does flash faster as time progresses, but figuring out how to equate elapsed time with the speed of flashing is an acquired skill (it is not nearly as intuitive as a sand timer)

I find it is a little distracting to have to keep looking up to see if the timer is finished.

The construction is pretty flimsy; I bought two (one for the kids, one for me) and already one stopped working.  Could be the cheap batteries, but I suspect a bit of shower moisture got into the electronics since it is not in any way sealed.

Bottom line: it does the job, but if you look around you can probably find a better solution.
22663
The geko 201 is nifty. It's light, fits in a pocket, and it could save your life, I suppose. It doesn't have any maps on it, which is unfortunate, but that's part of what makes it inexpensive and portable. It can interface with a computer, but it does so through an outdated RS232 cable (sold separately with a weirdly-shaped plug).

Some significant shortcomings:

-I didn't happen to find the interface intuitive.

-Battery life is short.

-An astonishing oversight: there is no mode which just displays coordinates. In order to see what one's current coordinates are, one must create a "waypoint." This is lousy for geocaching, where I just want to see my position all the time.  Instead, I have to generate a string of "waypoints" which I must delete later.

Pluses:

-Compass and speed mode is helpful, especially on a bicycle.

-One mode traces your steps over a certain area, very helpful.

-There are a few amusing games, such as "smack the geko" and a virtual maze.

In short, you get what you pay for.

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4847988
This steamer is small, but very effective. Obviously, it will run out of steam faster than larger units, but that's the trade-off for being portable. It is also not as good as an iron -- no steamer is. Some reviews seem to expect a small, portable steamer to be as good as an iron or carry as much water as a steamer 3x as large. But for what it is, and for this price, it seems to be well-made, well-supported, and well-functioning. After a few months and some sporadic use, including some travel, I think this is a good purchase.
1771294
Does the job but is much smaller than I thought it would be.
2855388
I have used quite a few of these inexpensive motorized toothbrushes. This model is just so-so to me.

Heres what i like about it:

The head size seems smaller than most. I feel the small head size ( I have a small mouth) helps me reach my back teeth easily.

For a battery powered brush its lightweight. The lightweight is perfect for me because a heavy brush would make me stop brushing too soon ( i'm lazy)

Has color wear bristles to remind you to change your brush head every three months.

Heres what I don't like:

The on/off switch is flat and I have a hard time getting the bush started.

The vibration feels weak. I don't feel like it has enough power to make it difference over a manual brush. Package claims to deep clean and promises to remove a 100% more plaque...Both unprovable facts.
2072596
Initially I had some trouble using this in an upstairs room and thought it was just a cheap product.  I opened a few doors and the signal has strengthened noticeably, so maybe it's not so bad.  It's small, looks and feels flimsy, and gets a little hot during use.  The software is simple, but simplicity can be a virtue.  I guess for the price this adapter gets the job done as long as you're not seeking top notch quality, reliability and durability.  I can't change the number of stars but I would amend to 3 if I could.
189550
This product works well as it's enclosed, but sometimes, when tilted on its side or head, too much litter gets stuck in the side pocket, and not enough of the poo goes in. It's also a bit small in size overall, so if you have a big cat, this probably isn't the right litter box for you. Overall, I am satisfied with this item, and my cat uses it, but it has some minor flaws that don't warrant more than 3 stars for me.
651286
The lock is a good (small) size for what I need, but the numbers are small and a little hard to read.  The tumblers (numbers) don't spin that smoothly, but with some coercion they get moving.  Another drawback is that the lock won't lock unless the combo is set correctly.

All in all, its cheap and gets the job done.  I just wouldn't trust it to keep anything that safe for a long period of time.
3433547
cheap quality but effective for the right application
1496420
I got this fan to put on my desk and it's an okay little fan. I like that it's really small so it doesn't take much room. However, it's not a very powerful fan by any means. On the lowest speed setting and only being about 6" from it you can't feel any air. You have to put your hand up to it so this speed is more just for some general air circulation in a small area. When you turn it up on the second speed, which is the highest, it does put out some decent air. You still have to be pretty close to feel it and it's also a bit loud because it produces a fairly audible hum. Also, because it is so small, it doesn't create a wide area of circulation. This has been more of my issue... I'm pregnant so I've been really hot but there's also a problem with our ventilation at work so it's pretty stuffy and I was looking for a fan to produce a good amount of air output and circulation. This fan doesn't quite fulfill that but it does help. I might end up getting a different fan but for now I'm sticking it out with this one.
242183
Works as advertised, smaller than some which makes it better for tight spots
4795974
works well but a lot smaller than I thought it would be and I think it's overpriced for what it does
2926162
Smaller than expected, but it will do the job
4286841
This is a simple, responsive, small wireless mouse that very much meets expectations but it I can't say that it exceeds them in any way except maybe for the skin decorations. It best fits 'small hands'.

On the positive side, it's very responsive and it should be going for months on one AA battery (included). Setup on a Windows machine is as easy as plugging the Nano receiver into the USB port.

On the 'not so good', the build feels really cheap and I'm afraid that the locking mechanism for the battery compartment may not last for too long but I could be wrong. Also, unlike other slightly higher end Logitech mice, this one does not have a compartment for storing the receiver which is not a good thing given that this is marketed as a 'laptop' mouse. Sure, you can leave the Nano plugged into the USB port as you move it around but the ability to store the receiver with the mouse would have increased the mouse's own mobility quotient.

Overall rating... it's got to be 3-stars, meaning "it's Okay". The mouse is inexpensive and can be made to work within seconds but it feels 'cheap' (probably because it is), there are no bells and whistles and 'durability' is a concern.
3642995
The main benefit is that this is nice and small.

But...
1. the user interfaces are poor to the point of unusable.  Operations as simple as selecting the input were extremely cumbersome and not well documented.
2. the remote does not work reliably.
3. the sound quality is pretty poor from the speakers (not an issue if you'll use it with headphones)
4123826
Simple, effective, not sure the instructions are correct, but it does the job with some tinkering.