... after reading Benson Leung's review and have been really happy with it
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I picked this up after reading  Benson Leung's review and have been really happy with it.  It arrived very quickly and I used it with my usb car charger for several days until the 1m cable that I ordered arrived and then I forgot it in my car for a week and it still works great.
3783713
I ordered one roll of this wallpaper, and three other highly-rated wallpapers (York HE1046, York HE1044 and the Rust Tuscan Brick from Norwall) to compare the four different options.  While the Yorks do look very good, this wallpaper in my opinion looks even better.  It looks really amazing.  It is made from thick PVC and has surface texture (like HE1046 and HE1044).  But it also has 3-dimensional shading in the pattern, which gives an even more striking 3-dimensional view.  If you like the colors of this wallpaper, I think you'll be extremely happy.  When i get it installed, I'll upload photos as well.  One thing I should mention is that the instructions are printed entirely in Chinese (!).  I had a friend from Beijing translate it for me, and it sounded standard from what I've read about installing wallpaper (this is my first time).  But a link to an English translation of the instructions would be useful from the manufacturer.
3101134
Looking at older reviews it seems like the first couple revisions had some issues, but it looks like they have all of those things straightened out because this case is fantastic now.

Pros:
- Love the textured, grippy back
- Camera and mic cut outs are exactly where they need to be
- Style, of course it depends on the person but I love the look of this case, and have had a couple people say, "Nice case, where did you get that at?"

Cons:
- The fingerprint scanner cutout could be a bit bigger, but it hasn't caused any issues reading my finger print
- The cutout for the USB-C port is large enough to fit all the plugs I have tried, but because it is so large the plastic lip around the port is not flush. I thought this would really bother me, but it doesn't stick out far enough to really notice and it gives it a slight ledge for me to grab the bottom of the phone with.

All in all, I highly recommend and would buy again.
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As someone who loves Harry Potter and also spends a minimum of 6 hours a day studying Chinese, this is a great way to measure what I've learned and have a little fun at the same time. Based on what I've seen, the translation is pretty good, and I'm really enjoying it.
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I read the preview, and was intrigued.  When I looked at some of the rite poses, I wasn't sure if I could do them, but was willing to give it a try.  First of all, read the book thoroughly, and understand the concept of the Tibetan rites.  I'm someone who has had 3 freak accidents over the last 6 years, and had physical therapy for all with mixed results. I've broken both of my arms (separate incidents), collapsed cartilage in one knee and had to wear a knee brace for a few months, and developed neck pain that physical therapy did not help (I wound up having the nerves burned in a radio frequency neurotomy which worked pretty well & was cleared for activity), so you can probably understand my hesitancy in trying any of these poses.  It was a leap of faith to try these rites, but I did, and even after the first day that I tried them, I could feel a difference. With each day that I've  done the 5 rites, I've grown stronger and it becomes easier.  I actually look forward to starting my morning with the 5 rites.  I'm going on my 7th day now, and I can feel a difference in my abs, my posture, strength, and my flexibility.  I'm optimistic that it will just keep getting better.  Dr. Siegel's forward was right on the money--be kind to yourself, and do what you can.  Each day has gotten easier, and I feel better each day.  My goal is to get back to hiking primitive trails and to get to enjoy the  great outdoors here in SW Utah again.  I suggest using the preview function to read several pages of this book, and see if you think it might work for you.  I am so happy that I took the time to preview this book, and then purchased it.  It isn't a long book, but it doesn't need to be.  It has made a difference in my life in only a week, and I look forward to further improvement and change.
194282
No wonder The Wok Shop gets such great reviews!  I must admit I just got this wok and I have only used it twice but it is as good as expected and better.  Seasoning was a piece of cake given the instructions and the handy Wok Shop video on YouTube.  I ordered one for a friend at the same time and seasoned both at once.  I seasoned them in the oven twice.  They came out a lovely bronze colour the first time which deepened a bit more the second time.  It did smoke up my place a bit.  You may want to do this on a day when you can open windows as I set off my smoke alarm when I stir fried the chives et al to the point of charring per instructions... in two woks.

With just those two steps the wok is VERY non-stick already.  I almost pour the food out on the counter when I dished the contents out on to the plates.  :)
4498482
I was expecting another low-quality Chinese life. I bought one, and I loved it! So I bought a few more for my friends and then a few more for my family. All responses have been positive. The knives are beautifully made!  And while some reviews have mentioned low-quality or not being very sharp, the units I received have had zero defects. And my right finger can attest to it being very sharp. (Small cut, my fault.)

Also of note is that the clip is at the perfect height, it is anchored very high on the knife allowing you to keep it inside your pocket but clipped to your pants so it's out of sight out and of mind to the casual observer but very accessible. To me this helps reduce the clutter of stuff in your pockets like keys, change, etc., as the knife is higher up, accessible, yet hidden.
744053
I must write a review since my start using the Fitbug Orb. last October.  I am one of those that never reviews, but I was pretty baffled to see some of the user disappointments here and thought I'd chime in on the positive experience I had.  I enjoy the versatility on how you can wear it.  I have no issues syncing my data to the Iphone 4S.  I'm a big fan of the full experience on the web portal through fitbug.com to engage in the digital coaching platform to the fullest.  It's nice to see a snapshot of all your activity and know if your meeting your daily targets when using the app as well.  The sleep tracking functions are super useful to me. I can finally verify my sleep patterns and improve my quality knowing that I truly wasn't getting enough.  All and all, I couldn't be more pleased with the product and services.
4952240
If this machine continues to work as it is now, I am going to be very happy.  I have been using for 3 weeks and dust falls like lead; the air smells wonderful.  I use at low ozone (between 2-3).  My husband put this in front of the furnace (we leave the fan on) and it is working out really well.  My house smells so nice and I have 2 dogs and 2 cats!

I'll try to re-visit and update my review in a few months.  I know I like updates after a product has been in use awhile.
792901
I was initially concerned about this deck, having read the reviews from other buyers lamenting the poor quality of the packaging and cut of the cards - even so, I decided to purchase it anyway in the hopes that the problems had been fixed.

My optimism paid off. I don't know if we got lucky or if the printing and packaging issues have been solved, but the cards are beautiful and have no damage. The box the deck came in is wonderful, and the LWB is great too. The card stock is slick (and perhaps a bit thin), but they should last for a few years before wearing down much.

If the art speaks to you at all, I believe it's worth the gamble to buy it. I love reading with this deck!
3158947
I have spent northwards of - I don't even want to know on Amazon, yet, I have never written a review.

However, I was searching for Mr. Chin's latest book and saw it was on Amazon.  I then saw it had yet to be reviewed.

For the past several years it's a birthday tradition of ours to go celebrate Chinese New Year's at the SFS then just go hangout and stay at a fancy hotel afterwards.

Last year we had a conflict and could not make it.  My daughter was pretty bummed, because the highlight of the entire event for her is getting Mr. Chin's book (personally signed).

Pleasant, professional, humble, and kind, Mr. Chin's books are beautiful in both their animation and storytelling.  I found out who wrote the books, Oliver Chin, and emailed him.

Oliver immediately replied, gave me very easy instructions, and mailed the book to us (with an awesome animation autograph included0  I paid by check and I believe the book arrive before my check.  By no means am I encouraging anyone to try to take advantage of the man, but he is a great animator & storyteller, but even greater man.
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About a year ago, I purchased a red and black set of tableware. I have been used to eatting asian food with the disposable type of chopsticks. My fiance is Chinese living in Maylasia and when I go there, I would like to be used to eatting with real chopsticks and not the disposable types only.

I was a little worried, especially about chopsticks, after purchasing some many years ago and discovered they were made with plastic and not genuine or good at all. I read these were from Bamboo but was still worried because they looked so smooth. I showed the link to the item to my fiance and then after receiving them and she said they were very nice and good. I can feel the texture at the tips but was still a little worried.

After eating some Chinese food and Japanese food from a local restaurant, I was very happy with these. I was able to get all the food, even a single grain of steamed rice. They are slightly thicker than the disposable types so I will need to get more familiar with them.

I am glad to have found these, at a very good price. They do not appear to be made very cheaply and are slightly heavier than the plastic types of the same size. If my fiance and her family say they are good and able to use them to eat food, then I am very happy. I am also happy that these match my tableware.

Perfect to keep for guests coming over, especially when having Asian food of any type. Perfect also for those that make their own sushi at home and have guests come over. These are also perfect for anyone needing chopsticks and wanting to match a theme of tableware. Overall, I think if anyone wants good priced and good Asian tableware like chopsticks, these are perfect.
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+-+ BACKGROUND, MSP19U+ versus MSP19U +-+
After eyeing the Msp19u+ for months and saving money to one day purchase one, I had the opportunity to buy the older model at a price lower the new one. Curious as to what the differences were, I emailed Panda city and they told me the only difference was the 8 programmable hotkeys on the back of the monitor and a new pen.

+-+ MY CONCERNS BASED ON OTHER PEOPLE'S REVIEWS +-+
Now as many of you have also done your research, couple things always stood out in them for me.
1) Lackluster viewing angles, you need to be directly over it to see the screen.
2) Bad color reproduction, doesn't match main monitor.
3) Pen to screen distance, considerable distance and sometimes offset from the tip.
4) Glass surface, slippery smooth, not enough surface traction.
5) 1440x900 resolution, too low for 19in display.
6) Battery powered pen, potential battery life issues, poor construction.

+-+ MY FINDINGS AND REVIEW +-+
My biggest concerns was #1, #3, #4, and #6. Luckily, after seeing the Msp19u in person, these were non-issues.
#1. The viewing angles were more than good enough for me.(I do not have a high end monitor, so that may be why, nothing to compare to) But for me, it looked like any other monitor I've had. The display was bright, text was crisp, and my natural sitting position was simply at the right angle to see everything without any greying of the screen.
#3. First thing I noticed was the gap. It's definitely significant. BUT, it's only significant if you actually think about it. Yes, when I put my pen to the tablet, I felt like my pen was physically far away from the screen. And yes it sort of caught me by surprise that I was already laying ink down. However, in actual use its not even an issue. Within seconds, I was varying the pressure and laying down lines like never before. It felt smooth and surprisingly natural.
#4. The glass surface is definitely smooth. It kind of feels like you are drawing on a white board. At home I use an old wacom graphire tablet which also has a smooth plastic surface. At work I've had opportunities to use the new wacom intros 5 tablets with the faux paper surface. Personally, I've always liked the smooth graphire surface more, I felt I could lay down lines quicker with less friction. So the glass surface, as of now, gets a thumbs up from me.
#6. I love the wacom pens, the design, the feel, the weight. Everything about it exudes a great user experience. The yiynova pen does not. Its plasticy and feels less premium than a sharpie or bic highlighter. The rubber grip is less than a millimeter thin and does nearly nothing in terms of helping you grip the pen. However, the pen buttons never got in the way for me and did not cause me to accidentally press them. Also despite the pen housing a battery inside, I never once felt the battery move around. Despite the look and feel, in use, it felt good enough to not pay any mind to it.

+-+ PROGRAMMABLE KEYS??? +-+
My main decision for getting the older model was the fact it was much less than what I was planning to spend for the new model. I originally had calculated around $680 for the Msp19u+. For the older model I paid $500. Whether it was a good deal or not, who knows. However, I am currently very satisfied with my purchase. The thing I liked about the programmable keys on the Msp19U+ was that the keys were on the back of the monitor instead of they front like on all Wacom tablet products. Although I never had a chance to test it out, I feel that Yiynova made a brilliant decision in putting them on the back as I felt it would be be more natural to push the keys with your index, middle, and ring finger versus your thumb. Although I would have liked the programmable keys, I have never actually used them on my wacom tablets before. And because of this fact, I felt the programmable keys would not have gotten the usage to warrant the $180 difference.
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For the record, this review was written long after actually purchasing the monitor. For the time that I had it, I really enjoyed it for its color vividness and its nice thin bezels (the top and side borders of the monitor). The other big plus is having integrated speakers which produce nice sound quality. The only real thing that prevents me from a perfect 5 star rating is that at the time, I somewhat overpaid. Prices are likely different now than when I made this purchase, but regardless, it was still worth it. One other thing is that a plus is that assembly is very straightforward. For the time that I used it, it was definitely a high quality product and is worth buying.
3761935
When I first got this wok, I seasoned it like a regular cast iron wok. It is fine when cooking vegetables but fish and meat will stick to it even after 2 weeks of use (about 3, 4 times a week).  Then I use it to deep fry some chicken.  If a wok can smile, I think mine did.  After the deep frying, the wok has this beautiful shine.  I am happy that the wok works very well now, meat no longer stick to it.  I also like the size and shape of the wok.
2021021
I was not expecting too much when I ordered this book, but the reviews were good and I thought it would be worth checking out.  I have to say, that everything I made was really flavorful, healthy, and could legitimately be made fast.  I don't know much about Asian-inspired cooking so I was particularly in love with the Pho recipe, which I have come to make at once a week when it's cold outside and I need a big bowl of spicy, hot soup.  Additionally, often I have a problem with a lot of recipes where I haven't gone to the grocery store ahead of time and I am always missing ingredients.  This book often gives substitutes for items you are less likely to have on hand (i.e. using angel hair instead of rice noodles if necessary).  Also, I often find that many healthy recipes just aren't that flavorful, and I hate bland food.  Everything had big, beautiful flavors and I was surprised at times by how simple recipes could turn out so delicious. Highly recommended!
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I have studied Chinese history and 5 Element style acupuncture, so I could appreciate how well she wove tastes and smells into her story of the Three Souls. It was a descriptive tool that enhanced the telling of her story that I hadn't encountered before.  Perhaps my background makes it more interesting for me, but I think anyone who wants to 'savor' a story will find it refreshing.