Solid, but not the best
933756
I'll keep this brief, but this is a solid device.  No real complaints about it, but it's definitely NOT better than the MXL AC404.  The only benefit from this device is that it can also be used as a speaker for 2 way conferences.
1126222
3.5 Stars

I would say this is the best option out there on Amazon for clock radios unless you want that color-orb thing (not our style). Most of the alarm clocks on Amazon are bound-to-break-in-a-year level of cheap and aren't worth your money, even taking into consideration that most clocks will break after 5 or 10 years of use given the plastic-fantastic, cheap component world we live in. This one is a bit more solid and sturdy, and has good sound quality for a clock radio (let's face it you're not going to get hi-fi out of a clock radio : ).

The problem is the user interface and alarm set process. It's very counter-intuitive in some respects, in that it doesn't use common conventions found in many other clock radios over the years. There's a lot of "hidden settings" in the sense of having to hit certain button (which are small and not easy to read) a certain number of times followed but multiple other steps to get a simple setup taken care of. All clock radios have this to a degree but there's more complexity to this clock's setup than their ought to be. It was frustrating but we did eventually figure out what we were doing wrong and got it set up. But it's one of those deals where we're now almost afraid to change the alarm or radio station for fear we're going to "modify the preset" and have to redo the whole thing again. lol
1208898
If I could have picked 3.5 stars, I would have.  The first case I ordered arrived with the side smashed in (what would be the down facing side in the product photo).  This made me question the cases strength (despite Plano claiming this line is their "strongest cases"), but after checking out the nice foam interior and solid feeling clasps, I figured I'd give it another shot and requested a replacement from Amazon.  When the replacement arrived less than 48 hours later (great customer service Amazon!) I discovered that one of the end clasps, the one by the wheels, was broken off.  After closely inspecting the rest of it I decided to keep it despite this issue.

So, here's my opinion...
 - If you are looking for a good, solid case to throw in the trunk or truck bed that will protect your nice scoped rifle by wrapping it in a nice layer of foam, for ~$90 this is a pretty good case.  The customizable pre-cut foam allows for a pretty nice semi-custom fit.  Just beware that this case is HEAVY.  It is a little over 20lbs empty, so about 30 lbs with rifle, etc.  hence the wheels are nice to have for dragging it to the range.

 - If you are looking for a very tough case for frequent airline or shipping use, I would look elsewhere, probably a Pelican as they seem to be the gold standard.  But hey are also 2-3 times the price of what I got this for.

So in conclusion, I like the case, wish the shell material was a little more resilient to impact, but feel it does keep my rifle safe during normal range/up north trips.
2931941
Had this study bible been released ten years earlier, it would still be in print and command a larger usage.  The idea is great:  solid, Reformed study notes with a modern translation, not to mention a collection of the Confessions with decent essays.  This is a good, solid format.  However, it suffers from a number of drawbacks, some of which are simply providential while others are of the editors' own doing.

Cons:
1) Without being overly critical of the NIV text, the majority of modern day Reformed folks simply prefer the ESV over the NIV.  I know, that's a generalization, but it appears to be justified.  To be fair, it would have been difficult to procure the ESV text at that time, but there is no reason that Pratt could not have used the NASB or the NKJV.  In fact, later Reformed project's such as Sproul's do use the NKJV.

2) While this bible has some features that the ESV study Bible does not, Grudem's project simply eclipsed it.  The ESV Study Bible aims at a wider audience while at the same time going deeper into the study notes.

3) Besides the inclusion of the Confession's, this Bible does not offer anything not already found in Sproul's *New Geneva* or Grudem's *ESV Study Bible.*  Granted, this bible purports itself to be Reformed in outlook beyond that of soteriology (something Grudem's probably cannot say), but still doesn't offer anything different from Sproul's, whereas Sproul's can claim are more literalistic text.
4009101
Not the highest quality, but still gets the job done.
3129946
This game is traditional and solid, but not all that engaging. It is worth having as a teaching resource to make available during rainy recess days for grades 4-6.
4435576
This is a solid shelving unit for the price.  It is not as sturdy and the shelves are not coated as well as the top of the line Metro shelves, but that's ok.  I can get three of these for the price of one similar Metro unit.  I think they'll hold up fine, but I'm a bit concerned the coating will wear off the shelves eventually.
3544621
Very solid, but doesn't have the usual spinner to extract the patty out, so makes it a little difficult to get it out.
2852088
While I didn't think this album was as good as some of the band's previous works, I thought it was a very solid album. I couldn't quite give it five stars, so I gave it 4. It really deserves a 4 and a half though. Lots of good songs. I wasn't disappointed with it.
2145528
I just took delivery of the Z-5500 a mere four days after ordering, even with super saver shipping -- nicely done, Amazon.

The Good:

- Solid construction. Speakers in this price range, in my experience, are often of somewhat suspect construction in terms of materials and assembly. No rough edges here at all, that I can see.

- BIG bass. The subwoofer is nice and punchy, with no audible distortion even at high volumes (have not tried max volume; not sure my walls would hold up)

- The console is very well done. Despite the relatively short cord to connect to the sub, I far prefer this setup than having to fiddle with settings on the sub box manually. The remote is also a very nice touch. Note also that all audio inputs (optical, coax, 3x 1/8" stereo) are on the console as well.

- Sound clarity is very good, using the digital coax input. No hissing, noises, or other distractions.

The bad:

- RCA-style speaker wires. This makes initial setup a snap, but makes it a little annoying to extend the factory-provided wiring. The manual does note that using extensions is OK, as long as they are designed for speakers and not for line-level inputs. As awful as regular 2-strand speaker wire can be for connections, I'd love to be able to use this mountain of spare wire I have to do the extensions.

- Somewhat muddy mid- and high-ranges. I guess this is about what you'd expect from full-range drivers on the satellite speakers, but I was fairly disappointed (based on my expectations after reading all these stellar reviews). There is also no ability to adjust output levels (other than bass) from the speaker console, so if you don't have an EQ on the source audio, there's not much you can do about it.

- Limited volume control. If you listen to music at a low volume (say, while working at night), you'll find there isn't much room for fiddling at the low end of the volume control. One setting is too loud, the next "half-click" is far too soft. I've worked around this by using the computer's volume adjustment to make finer changes. Not a huge deal, but a little annoying for me personally.

FWIW, I bought this setup to serve as my gaming audio, to replace my ancient Bose 301 bookshelf speakers and equally ancient 2-ch amplifier. Given that I paid as much for the two Bose speakers as this entire setup, I think the Z-5500 is a truly fantastic deal -- BUT, for anyone making a similar migration, do not expect the sound quality to quite measure up. Not sure why I did...maybe wishful thinking :)

That said, these speakers blow away any other "all-in-one" surround setup I've seen at the price -- and even at higher prices.

Overall rating is 4 of 5 stars -- the muddy mid and high notes cost it that fifth star in my book.
3858492
The good, the cables themselves are a little heavier than some I've gotten in the past, seems sturdier than other brands I've bought.

The meh, The stiffer, thicker cables make the retractor stiff and stubborn. Spring is a little under-strength. Patience and a gentle touch works, but sometimes annoying when a cable doesn't want to retract.

Still, better than any previous ones I've bought. All of these worked.
968486
This is a good book stand. Its not bad, but its not great. It was the cheapest I found on Amazon, which is why I chose it. In retrospect, I kinda wish I went for a fancier wooden one.

It holds any size book really well, giant and super heavy (like Robbins Pathology) or small, light, paperback. The hinge is adjustable to many angles, which is pretty cool. The arms that hold the pages also adjust to any angle and can hold down pages tight, so they don't flop around, but the bad thing about them is that you kinda have to manipulate the pages carefully through them while turning the pages - this can get pretty annoying, especially with a textbook if you're flipping back and forth between pages.

Lastly, I wish the little ledge thing on the bottom would fold down. The fact that its solid makes it take much more space in my bookbag than others might, and I end up carrying it separately.

Its not so bad as to give it three stars, because it does what its set out to do quite well, but four stars seems like praise, and I don't think thats justified either.

In all, if you plan on keeping this in one place (eg. at home, in your locker at school, at your office desk) this will probably suit your needs. Otherwise, invest a few more dollars and get something you won't have anything to gripe over for.
1885268
I got inspired to buy this by a cooking show. It's solid and well-made. I'm not convinced it stirs dough better than a wooden spoon. It's harder to clean than I expected.
3630085
This keyboard is great in many ways, but it also has a few non-negligible flaws.

The Pros:  Sturdy, attractive design.  The iPad Pro I use rests securely in the rubber-lined groove at the top.  It is heavy enough to hold up the iPad, too.  The Bluetooth connectivity has been smooth and unproblematic, and battery life seems quite good (3 weeks and still going).  The assortment of keys ensures good functionality, as does the multiple Bluetooth channel selector.

The cons:  The keys have a jiggly, annoying feel, and are quite loud.  This is a pretty big deal for some people, and if you anticipate spending a fair bit of time typing, check it out first, if you can.  The noise doesn't bother me, but the wobbly keys feel cheap.  You can simply rest your finger on a key with no pressure and jiggle it back and forth. Also, the on-off switch is in an unintuitive, difficult to access spot.
1964291
Solid CD and worth owning if you're a fan of this duo, but doesn't quite have the edge of Out There.  Songs are nice but a bit homogeneous.
2203091
This is far from their best work, but there are definitely some solid tracks here and the album as whole is worth the price.
2311197
4x4's seem to always be a bit clunky to me, and this one is pretty good...but not perfect.  It's certainly smooth and a solid speed cube, but I think rotating the down the middle is sticky enough that it's worth noting.