Material quality is good. Bluebooth issue (update: resolved)..
925717
The case material feels high quality. The iPad fits well and tightly in the case. However, it's not designed to be taken out often. I had a hard time removing the iPad once installed, but I don't plan on removing it frequently, so that's OK for me.

Sometimes I have a hard time split opening the case (with my big fingers) and then sliding open the stand to place the iPad Air. This can take too long when I'm in a hurry to use the iPad. Maybe it just takes some getting use to.

I also have problems with the Bluetooth connection. After the iPad Air sleeps, half of the time I can't wake it  up with the keyboard. I had to use the iPad home button and go to settings to turn Bluetooth off and on before connection resumes. This is a major inconvenience.

I emailed Tech Support and they replied with an automatic email saying they'd get back to me within 48 hours. Never did.

*** UPDATE 2/16/2014 ***
I finally was able to get in touch with Tech Support. They were easy to work with. They sent me a replacement unit (seems like I had a bad copy). I have been using the new one for the last 2 days and have not had a single connection problem yet. I will now give 4 stars for the product and another star for the great customer support.
569487
This has changed from a potential 4 to 5 star review, into a 1 star review in about 3 days. I thought I finally found the perfect mini keyboard for XBMC. It has so much going for it. Backlighting, a nice sized (for a mini) touchpad that was truly useful, the option of air mouse control, the cross bar navigation/select buttons, and a sensible layout that really works. It feels good in the hand and seems to have decent construction for the price.

Unfortunately after 2-3 days, the keyboard/touchpad went from flawless operation, to sporadic operation. The cursor will stop repeatedly, and the key presses register about two-thirds of the time. I don't know if it's in the keyboard or the receiver. Nothing changed in my setup in the past few days, so I can't attribute the current poor performance to interference, and the battery is fully charged.

I hope the manufacturer can turn this into a reliable product. For now, it's going back.
1133660
UPDATE: have e-mailed support to see if they will replace or return money.  Keyboard still not working...
Modified Review 9/14/2017
Newest Update: I received a new case, as promised and it works great.  I have to admit that the issue with the other case not charging was most likely due to to the manner in which the Bluetooth functionality works, because with the new case, there came specific instructions on how to pair the device, but then a special note on re-pairing each time or whenever the Bluetooth is turned off.  My new case works great, and now my older case also works, because I figured out how to troubleshoot the Bluetooth connectivity.  Anker was AWESOME and didn't ask for me to return the case, so now I have two great keyboard cases.  I feel bad for not being able to figure this out earlier, but also, thinking Anker should start attempting more assistance with troubleshooting suggestions before just sending out new cases.  Quick way for a company to loose money over user-errors like mine, still, I'm not complaining!  Thanks to Wendy with Anker and for a GREAT ipad keyboard case (2 of them, actually). ;)
4211795
Fixed the issue before I had a chance to use this - Seems legit (will update this if it gets some actual usage)
2468057
UPDATE 7 November 2013 - Replacement received quickly

I've notified Amazon about my faulty unit and they responded instantly and immediately sent a free replacement with free two-day shipping. Thank you so much Amazon for your excellent support.

Back to the tablet itself:

Build Quality: 9/10
ASUS has decided to use an aluminum material for the back which makes it feel comfortable when held and doesn't feel too slippery nor too sticky. The whole front part of it uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 which has proved to be scratch resistant, but I do fear that one drop may end the screen's life as shown in other devices (but that's to be expected isn't it?). This thing is also really slim too, and very lightweight which makes portability much easier. However, the slimness of this device does make me iffy, so in my opinion i think it'd be better to just get a case and give yourself peace of mind if you plan to travel with this.

Screen: 10/10
The 10 inch IPS display has a 2k resolution of 2560 x 1600 which makes gaming and movies appear crystal clear, vivid, and extremely detailed. You can barely even make out each individual pixel the screen has, which is a definite plus.

Processing Power: 10/10
The tablet is built with a nVIDIA graphics card and with the 2GB of RAM this thing includes, everything just feels smooth as butter.

Camera: 7/10
The camera on this is only 5MP, and without flash pictures don't really come out as well compared to other devices. But unless you plan to use this thing as your main point-and-shooter (I advise you not to use ANY tablet as a camera), then you'll be displeased with it. The front facing camera is really useful for Skyping and video-messaging friends and family.

Sound: 8/10
Unfortunately there's only one speaker placed on the back, so don't expect full stereo quality sound. However, I think that one little speaker is quite enough considering how loud this thing can get on full blast. The quality is pretty good, but I just kind of wish the placement speaker could have been a bit different.

Overall: 9.5/10
What can I say, really? ASUS really has outdone themselves with their new addition to the Transformer series. The first unit I received might have been faulty, but Amazon support saved the day! The screen is beautiful, the speed is FAST, and the sound is loud! What more could you ask for, really? At a price of $450, I'd say this is a complete bargain. If you're out there looking for a tablet, I highly recommend this for you!
2955052
It is all right,  At first I got a bluetooth notice that there was a problem.  But it works now. The problem was solved.
3460599
To update my review below: The aluminum bottom will not get scratched because it's too thin and a bit concave when closed. All the wear and scratching is at the four corners.

When open with the iPad setup, bottom of iPad is not perfectly parallel with top of aluminum, so the iPad 'rocks' a little on either side of the magnet, from side-to-side. I've tried two different white cases and both are exactly the same -- one of them had some clear glue residue on edges of keyboard, between white plastic and aluminum. Construction is not the best quality. Nowhere as perfect as an Apple product. I find this annoying, Belkin could have done better!

____________________________________

After using the case a little, I find it does work fine. $129 seems rather high, maybe like Apple Computer Belkin is simply charging "whatever the traffic will bear"? My only complaint is that the aluminum keyboard cover is too thin, so it's always a bit concave-shaped and doesn't close perfectly against the matching plastic iPad case part. Belkin could have fixed this by locating the four magnets closer to the right & left edges of the two matching parts, but they didn't. Seems a design error as far as I can tell. Also, had Belkin made the three magnets which hold the bottom of iPad case larger, the product would be more stable when set-up.

So the keyboard works just great, but construction quality is not as good as Apple! Guess $129 isn't enough to get better construction. These details are probably not important to most people, but they are to me. By the way, the sound flow opening does amplify the sound quite well, I didn't think this would work. Everything else is great. I would have preferred a function key to change screen brightness, and a caps lock indicator. Minor stuff though.
2341403
Fairly sturdy case.  Blue Tooth key board hesitates a bit, when initiating use, other than that great value.  Review update  I went to use my key board and the s does not work when you press it, however if you press g twice it will.  I considered typing my review with it but alas I became frustrated and headed to my trusted pc.  The price is reasonable if it lasts a year or two,  but I do expect more than 6 months use out of a product.
1240721
Construction is a bit loose. Battery compartment was difficult to open and battery was quite loose inside - causing a power issue if bumped and while typing. Difficult to pair and connect. Had to try 3-4 times before it would connect then I had drop issues and would have to try 4-5 times to start again. Other than the power and connecting issue the board was respectable on layout and key stroke. No issues with skipped spaces or delete - when it was working. Keys are spaced enough to accommodate big hands. The size is just about perfect as is the slight incline for typing. If the power and Bluetooth issues could be fixed, the keyboard would be a good one. Can't really recommend it at this time. Returned it and received a full refund. Thank you Amazon for your excellent service in this wise.
3075602
ORIGINAL REVIEW:

Good things about the Blundstone 500 boots I bought circa 2007:

-They are my most comfortable walking shoes. My feet do not tire in them.
-I am not small or light, I have put at least a thousand miles on them, and the soles are holding up incredibly well.
-You can wear them almost anywhere-hiking in the desert, shoveling snow, out on the town, funerals (at least before they're pushing 5 years old and kind of battered.) They're tough, decently supportive, fairly water resistant and light. They are decent running boots, too.
-EZ on and off

The only minor bad thing:
The leather of the two shoes don't match, texture-wise. One is very smooth, the other is rough.

UPDATE NOV '12
I guess I wasn't paying attention. By the time I wrote my original review, the company had already moved production to SE Asia to cut costs. A buddy who bought a pair of the boots perhaps a year ago already has more sole wear on his than I have on a well-used 5+ year old pair. And I outweigh him by at least 60 pounds.

I have no philosophical objection to Asian production, but I think it's pretty sleazy that the company systematically threw domestic workers out of a job in order to move to a cheap-labor country, and meanwhile drastically reduced quality while keeping the price high. I know some some recent biz school grads would respond that if they can get away with it, good for them, that's the free market. I understand that argument, and think anyone who would make it is also sleazy, at least from a business ethics standpoint. When Blundies fall completely out of fashion (if they haven't already) and the only thing they have to rely on to maintain sales is reputation and customer loyalty, there won't be any.

Blundies are worth maybe $50 these days, and if I can find a pair for that price, I will buy them. There is no way they are now worth $150.
1588406
First BLKBOX POP360: This little baby speaker did everything it was supposed to for about two months with sporadic usage. Now it turns on and syncs up with my phone exactly the same but the sound is so distorted (the speaker sounded blown out--and I never used it at full volume) I finally got annoyed enough to throw it out.

Update: After my first review, the company reached out to me to replace the defective model and kindly sent me a new one at no additional charge.  So far so good. I have used it a few times for about a month now and it seems to be in good working order still. I really like a company that stands behind it's product enough to have a replacement policy.  I would not hesitate to purchase from StrongVolt again.
2045384
UPDATE: Anker reached out to me, despite this purchase and return happening a few months ago, and made this order right. They provided me with a pair of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Anker-SoundBuds-Slim/dp/B01N6DC2ZE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Anker SoundBuds Slim</a>, which have blown me away! Spend a little extra on the newer Anker bluetooth earbuds, the quality is there!

Original review:
The rubber earbud tips were ripped on arrival, and the sound has an overall "tin" sound. It does come with a wide array of accessories for making the earbuds fit comfortably.

Spend a little bit more for a higher quality set of bluetooth earbuds.
2804151
Update, August 2016:  I remember reviews talking about some sort of delamination (I think) and the same thing was happening to my wallet at the joint/bendy area.  I contacted the company and can agree that their service is solid!  I was technically out of the one-year warranty (by under a month, I believe), but that never came up and they sent me a new one.  And the issue seems to be cosmetic; the wallet can still be used, it just looks a little unsightly and I'm not sure if that will deteriorate into different problems.

Original:  I've had this wallet for a couple of weeks and am quite pleased with its overall quality and design.  I have eight cards on one side (credit/debit/license) and all of my auxiliary cards in the other (health insurance card, rewards cards, etc.).  The pull tabs work great and solve the issue I put up with for years with my prior card-holder/money clip, which is digging them out of their shell when their combined thickness makes it difficult.  I've also had fun showing my friends the feature, which allows me to practice my slide whistle sound effect.  The money clip works well, too, with as little as two bills.  I remember reading that it can be tightened up, but I don't see how that's possible, but I haven't looked into how it might be done, either.  I balked because of the price, since it's not a "need" kind of thing, but feel like it's a good value.  And for people who have had issues, which will happen with any product/business, it sounds like their customer service is top notch.  Go for it!
3971617
I waited a few days before reviewing these speakers. I bought them to use them as bluetooth computer speakers. The environment they are being used in is a workshop and needed to be placed away from the computer. They reside on a shelf 8 ft behind the computer. The sound quality is extremely clear running through the bluetooth. I've had no problems with it losing it's pairing or picking up any random RF noise. My only complaints about the speakers is there is a blue LED ring around the subwoofer that I wish you could disable. And secondly the volume output with bluetooth is a touch lacking. With the sound turned all the way up on the speakers and computer It's loud enough till I run tools. I actually listen to music and such with the computer volume turned down a small amount. But I would prefer it if the speakers were not sitting at basically max volume all the time.

Additional information.

After having used this for over a month I have two things to add. The bluetooth drops it's connection with the computer about once a week, maybe once every other week. Fairly rarely as a whole, and reconnecting is simply holding down the middle button on the sub for a few seconds till it beeps. The low volume issue still exists, but it's apparent now that the source had a fair bit to do with it. I've had to turn down the speakers some over the past month. It's still rather see them try to drive me out of my shop a bit more. 30x30 room. My old speakers were smaller and louder with similar sound quality, but wired and suffered RF interference something terrible, which the new speakers don't suffer from those problems.
69960
Surprisingly good sound quality for the price. However, the website should have more instructions or support for connecting to computers. I had to search several forums to figure out I needed to update my bluetooth drivers to properly connect these.

Update 01/20/2016: A year later and I'm thinking about getting another pair so I can keep one at home and one at the office. Sound quality and longevity of the batter still going strong. I just stopped using it for my computer though.

Update 07/18/2016: My second pair had a minor defect and I contact customer support. I figured this was just a mistake since my first pair is still in great condition. They were very helpful and sent me another pair at no charge. Great customer service and a great product. If you ever have issues, which are likely rare, do not hesitate to contact SoundPEATS. They are sure to help.
975384
UPDATE/REVIEW of three active noise cancelling (ANC) Bluetooth headphones in the same price range that Ive purchased within the past 1.5 months.  (original review for this specific product is below).  ALZN, Cowin E7, and  ideaUSA.  I had technical issues with the ALZN and Cowin but Im writing those issues off as bad luck and not taking them into account with this update.  TLDR; from best to worst (in my opinion): ALZN, ideaUSA, Cowin.

The ideaUSA set seemed to be the most honest in their ANC.  This set didn't use trickery like the other two.  By trickery I mean adjusting the volume or introducing white noise to enhance the effects when you turn ANC on or off.  That said, the trickery does help with the perception of reduced background noise.  They are comfortable and feel like a quality product in the hand.  The cups could be a tad larger for my taste, but they aren't tiny and are about the same size as the ALZN.  The sound quality is acceptable for headphones at this price but the other two outperform in this category.
The Cowin ear cups were a perfect size for me.  As far as feel on the head, this set was best because of the light weight and larger cups..  The sound quality was decent.  What youd expect for a set of $69 headphones.  The hardware quality was less than desirable; they felt cheap to the touch didn't come across as something that would last very long.  They came with a soft case while the other two ship with hard cases.  They introduced white noise when turning ANC on which did help with tuning out background noise but likely affected sound quality.
The ALZN had surprisingly good sound for the price; the best of the three for sound.  They felt well-made and a quality product.  Fine on the head but you will know they are there unlike the Cowins that were very light and didn't rub against your ears.  The volume increases a good amount when you flip on ANC which seems a little dishonest to me, but even with no music playing and ANC turned on, they provided the best ANC of the three.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:
A few reasons for the 1 star review.  The first is that these feel and look cheap in person.  I purchased these to replace a similar set of headphones, at the same price, from Amazon that had a technical issue.  That other set looked and felt much higher quality than these and the sound clarity is also much better with the other ones.  That set came with a hard case where these have bag.

Another reason for the 1 star is that there's something wrong with them.  The right speaker cuts out momentarily if you move your head quickly or touch the right side of them.  Clearly a lose connection inside.
4851920
Update Jan 20th, 2015:

I returned the original unit and received a reimbursement by Amazon. Some days after that the manufacturer (Sabrent) contacted me, apologizing for the experience and offering to send me a new unit completely free of charge. The unit was tested and here is the new feedback:

1) The unit worked fine an as advertised. No I/O or disconnect issues.
2) While it's true that the enclosure does not need screws, is is not super-easy to put and remove the HD inside. Some people have complained about this, but I personally don't mind because (a) it is still easier that having to deal with screws, (b) I don't expect to put/remove the HD constantly, and (c) most important, I'd rather avoid a case that allows a loose fit just for the sake of making things easier.
3) USB cable does not fit entirely on the case: as you can see in customer pictures, the cable does not fit entirely. This also happens in the other USB 3 case that I have (Anker). I don't know both brands opted for this design (neither do I know if anyone else makes a similar product with the cable connector fitting completely into the case).

I've increased my review to 5 starts: 4 starts for the product, plus one extra star because the company showed me that backs its customers.

=== Original review below ===

I've bought this to replace another enclosure (Anker) which worked really fine and which I gave away to my father.
Unfortunately this unit seemed defective: within the first minutes of utilization I would get random I/O errors, and the unit light would switch off. I've checked the cable, which was still secured and firm. Interestingly, after the unit light was off the unit sometimes resumed working (with the light still off) which is clearly a defect.
I could reproduce this problem consistently on a Windows 8 machine and on a Linux (Ubuntu) machine. I can conclude the HD was healthy because (a) it worked fine with the previous case and (b) I bought an Anker USB 3.0 which I tested with the same HD, and it worked flawlessly, even after continuously copying several GBs for a couple of hours.