I really want to like this product
937711
I really want to like this product... it's everything I needed in theory. Sadly... it doesn't keep a charge for even a day. Not sure what's up with it but I would probably recommend anyone I know choose a different portable battery in the future.
2874319
let me say first that i really really LIKE this product and wanted to LOVE it...but theres 2 issues that are deal breakers for me and caused me to return it.

Deal Breaker 1 = if you want to use the ipad handheld/without propping it up on the stand, then you need to set the case aside. The ipad will not lock into the case when lying flat (the ipad doesn't really lock into it at all regardless). It doesn't even rest evenly in the case laying flat, it kind of rocks around on the curved back.  This is a major issue for me - as i really wanted an all-in-one case.

Deal Breaker 2 (which i could overlook if #1 was resolved) -- when you have the ipad in storage mode (ie., the screen is laying flat) -- the ipad does not feel like its held in securely. Aside from the fact that back of the ipad is exposed,  If feel that if i put the ipad in my handbag in this case that the pad would fall out.  You would need to put this into an additional travel case or ipad sleeve of some sort.

Based on my issues above, i really don't even consider this an IPad CASE, its more of an IPad stand.  If i was reviewing this solely based on quality & versatlility as a stand, then i'd give it 5 stars, but as someone who travels often and is using the ipad out of the house, im giving it 3.

That being said, this is a really great product to use as a stand around the house or laying in bed.  There are multiple viewing/typing angles and the ipad does seem secure when propped up (i even walked around the house with it and it didn't feel like it would fall out).  Its also a nice looking and well made product -- it matches the ipad almost perfectly, is lightweight, and sturdy.

If Zagg comes out with a version to solve the issues above then i would definitely buy this product again.
2889543
I really want to love this thermostat, but there are some fundamental problems with it that should have been corrected at this stage in the lifecycle of the product. The installation and setup were very easy and went quickly. It's very attractive and easy to use. The website and the iPhone app work very well and have been totally reliable.

But then, the misses begin to add up...The Nest has the ability to estimate (somewhat accurately) how long until the desired temperature is reached, but it didn't occur to anyone to use that information to determine when to begin heating or cooling to reach the scheduled temperature. On other comment boards, Nest employees (in 2011) say that this isn't implemented and that the estimate is to give you an idea about when you should program it to turn on. Some of the cheapest programmable thermostats do this simple function already. This is functionality that I've lost by installing Nest, which is an annoyance. The auto-away feature is promising, but when I'm forced to  compensate for the absurdity of Nest not knowing when to turn on to reach the desired temperature, the auto-away kicks in and turns it off. The house is then roasting until I come home and it senses me and turns back on. I've had to turn off auto-away (and do some math) to get the basic functionality of my 12-year old programmable thermostat back. Basic testing should have seen gaps like this and they can't be hard to correct.

It feels as though the developers have been furloughed at Nest and all that's left are the marketing guys. This is like the iPhone, where one piece of hardware can have a zillion OS updates and morph quickly into an amazing product. A genius idea in product design, but this isn't happening at Nest. The product is essentially unchanged since it was first introduced with nothing evidently on the horizon.

I'm ok waiting for Nest to wake up or be bought by someone who will put the resources into it to finish the product, but I wouldn't buy it again after seeing such silly gaps in functionality. Cheap programmable thermostats are easily beating Nest in functionality. That shouldn't be, Nest should be at least capable of the same functions that other programmable thermostats are.
4019637
I really wanted to like this, and I love the company's vision. This is just sitting on my countertop barely used. At first I followed the directions for using it and then I just went to using my fingertips. I think using this daily was too much for my skin as it reddened the area in between my eyebrows, the sides of my nose, and my chin. I took a break to let my skin calm down. I went back to using it, and my skin got irritated again! I want to like this but it's just not working. Also, does it have to be in a glass bottle...I think maybe it'll be better for light cleaning in the AM and want to keep it in the shower but I'm afraid it might drop and shatter.
3538673
Sadly, it is not a good taste or texture. I really did want to like this product.
2056409
I really wanted to love this product.  It appeals to me visually, size-wise and performance wise.  Unfortunately the iPod dock never worked at all.  I had called the Yamaha service center and was sent in a black hole of Customer Support emails, reference numbers, serial numbers and various codes all to send me to a NYC based local service center that was out of business.

A documented record of an unfunctional $250.00 product should be enough to get Customer Service moving I would think.

There are just too many options these days for high performance audio that understands bluetooth and wireless functionality properly.  Furthermore at the very least responsive customer service will help almost any customer through a problem.

This unit is now a nicely designed ebay ad soon unfortunately.
3518592
I want to love these. I really, really do. And maybe after I go buy a glass water bottle to use, I just might, but as of right now I'm not horribly impressed. I have tried a few different types of water bottles, and replaced the rubber washers, and tried different directions to insert the terracotta part, and the direction of the hole on the plastic insert and they just don't work all that great.

They work great for about 2 days, but once the water level in the bottle gets below the 2/3rds mark, it starts letting out way to much water and the next thing I know I have super wet counters.

I am going to keep trying, if I find a solution to this problem I will be sure to re-review.
3617468
Item is OK when damp. Does just about what is advertised. However, when it's not in use/dry not only does it remind me of stale pita bread but it started to mold! Sorry.  I Really wanted to like this product, but it just doesn't live up to the intended quality.
3804019
I really want to like this product, it looks nice, and it dries fast, but it is let down by the stitching.  I bought this to use for kayaking, but have only used it for swimming twice (in a pool).  It worked well, however it looks like the stitching is going to disintegrate.  I was not abusing the shirt, and the areas that show the fraying are near the hands and forearms which makes me think it was simply the movement of the water causing the fraying (I never even recall my arms rubbing against the side of the pool) - and I don' use any wrist bands or watches while swimming.  I will attach some pics showing what I am referring to.  Quite a bummer since otherwise the fabric dries fast and the design is nice.

I also had tried the white swim tee and found that to be too transparent when wet which is a bummer since it looks nice otherwise.  I went for the dark blue which looks really nice wet or dry, aside from the fraying stitching.

I am debating sending this back since I like it a lot, but I feel like it may not last more than a few more uses.
2920687
I really wanted to like this device. It's a great idea to a have multiple zwave controlled outlets in a single strip. The unit appears to be we well built, attractive and functional. I able to add it to my somewhat aging zwave network without any difficulty, but I discovered that it does not support dimming (I didn't read the product description closely enough), and will likely not be able to use it for that reason.
324662
I really wanted to like this product, I felt it was a genius idea, and maybe it works well for others, but for me it has just been an expensive light bulb.  I tried it both indoors and outdoors.  I first put it in the kitchen near our sliding glass doors, where recently we had a lot of flies and gnats get in.  It has the nice ability to switch modes just by flipping the wall light switch up and down.  You can choose just the blue light, the white light, or both on, or both off.  I left the blue light on for couple weeks or occasionally both lights for dinner, but nada.  I never saw it kill anything.  I checked the inside for debris and directly below it on the ground and no body parts.

I then thought maybe it will work better outside where hopefully it can kill any mosquitoes.  I put it outside for couple weeks, but never saw it work or any evidence of it working.  I even sat outside and watched insects swirl around the light and never get zapped.

It does make a decent LED light bulb, so it works fine for that purpose, but I would gladly pay a lot more if it could do what it claims.
3666896
I really wanted to like this . . . and my cats really want to like it. My big tabby keeps trying to give it a shot, but the open side keeps letting his legs and tail spill out. He likes the four walls of a cardboard box, so the missing third wall is a pain. My other cat seems to like the rivets of the cardboard bottom, but replaced this with the simple cardboard box from before, and both cats seem way happier. I really can't see this as anything but an excuse to spend money!
3140738
I really wanted to like this product, and when it works it is remarkably adept at transcribing, but the ceaseless bugs (including not being compatible with Microsoft Word for Mac) just got the better of me. In doing a bit of research, most of these issues have been well known for some time, but have not been effectively  addressed. In the end, it proved to be more of a nuisance than a help, and the time involved in trying to work around bugs pretty much balanced out the time saved in dictation.  I'm feeling a bit offended that Nuance would put out a product in such a state as this.
3574913
I really want to love this item... and probably would if I could get the darn thing to work with my Vista OS Laptop.  As I understand it, this product relies on the 3D functionality of XP drivers for the Nvidia graphics card - functionality that hasn't been included in the Vista drivers.  We've had to restore the entire PC twice so far... will very likely have to return this product.
1992457
I'm hoping for a 4 or 5 rating. Really wondering what the downside to the product might be?
2559060
This product is a great idea.  Really great.  Sadly, in execution I'd say 'not so much'.

The buds do not stay in my ears properly, partly because they're heavy.  The connection to my iPhone is 'iffy' and drops for no apparent reason.

And the battery life is lousy.  They needed recharging after an hour, which is pretty much one walk around the block.

I wanted to love them.  It's such a wonderful idea.  Really REALLY wanted to love them.  Maybe after a few design iterations I will.  But this one is, sadly, not ready for prime time.
3807188
I want to love it and the idea and the functionality is just what i wanted, but its super unrealiable.  Every night when it goes to sleep it doesn't wake up in the morning.  I have reboot or power off or unplug it everyday to get it to work.  i hope they fix this then i can update my review and write a favorable review, but for 400$ a pop.  It has not been worth it.

Ok so update oct. 31 2016
the revision as allowed it to not be reset every morning so now I do love it.  Moving  my stars to 4.  Going to test more and may change to 5 if thing improve.