Great Idea, Moderate Execution
352027
A serviceable play with an inconsistent through line of audience narration that never really pays off. The lead character (Jenny) is interesting and the conceit that she can build a robot double of herself is allowable. The trouble arises with her relationships with other characters, most notably her mother -- a frustrating caricature of the working power mother a la Sigourney Weaver in Working Girl. The issues with dialogue and character would probably be smoothed over tremendously on stage by good actors and direction, but on the page it isn't as funny as it should be, and not moving at all. Still, some fresh ideas and an interesting topic: What are the longer term implications of the American adoption of thousands of unwanted Chinese baby girls?
3663509
The idea is great. Finally a iPad Air keyboard case that allows the iPad to be detached (while still having a protective case) and allows it to be used in both landscape and portrait mode, with two viewing angles.
Where it lets down is the unreliable Bluetooth connection. It keeps dropping out at least once a day and the only way to get it to connect again is to tell the iPad to "forget the device", turn Bluetooth off and then on again and re-pair the device again.
This gets worse if you detach the device often - either on purpose or accidentally (it's easy to do) - or if you let the iPad "time-out" and go into sleep mode.
The Belkin help desk is attentive, but does not offer any solutions (apart from replacing the unit, but I think it's a structural problem).
942729
The idea is awesome, but can be a hassle. The audio cord is very thin, making me fear that it will get pinched or tear off with a minor accident. The LED is so tiny that you almost have to look straight through its hole to see what is happening. The Bluetooth functionality seems to not have a very good signal, getting gritty if your phone is in your pocket pointed away from the receiver. I have used this with a Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6.
4388307
I really wanted to love this since it is such a great idea.  However, having to stake this to the ground and then unstake it to get at your plants makes this less than idea.  I wish it had a door that would unzip.  Also, the netting is a little too large for the frame, so once it is attached to the ground, there is still enough slack in the netting at the base that would allow small animals to crawl right under and get to the plants that are supposed to be protected.
885167
On the plus side, I have to say that the book did pull me in, and I finished it easily. I like the characters, although we only get to really know a couple of them. There is potential for more growth there. Also, the ideas of genetic mutations and pagan mythology were interesting, and there is a lot that the author can do with that.

That's also the biggest drawback to this novel - there are lots of threads, lots of good ideas, but not enough of them came together. I understand wanting to have material for other books in the series, but things need to come together to a satisfying point in every book for it to be a great read. Things seemed to end too easily for my tastes, and some scenes could have been fleshed out to either weave some of the threads together or just add more dramatic tension.
2668440
Great idea, the camera trigger is a big improvement on the on-screen-control.

There is a minor flaw in the very thin connecting portion of the case at the frame edge alongside the volume buttons opening on the side of the case.

After a few weeks use this very thin bridge of plastic broke, creating a sharp protrusion that can scratch user and get caught on clothes.

As this area is only a tiny segment of the frame surrounding the case, it seems possible to simply cut that tiny bit of plastic off and sand the sharp edges smooth.

This shouldnt interfere with case stability or the camera shutter, which is a simple mechanical lever that allows a shutter control in the down-volume button to be used from another larger shutter button on the opposite side of the phone.

This design is clever and actually permits a rather straightforward use of the camera with minimal need for on-screen gestures.

When this case is installed, the camera can be instantly activated with a quick right-to-left swipe on the lock screen.

The case has some raised dots toward the bottom edge of the case, to enhance grip, though an additional larger grip may be helpful - like a wrist lanyard, ring kickstand, or plastic camera grip ridge that attaches to the case with adhesive.

The design seems to favor right-handed use, though it could work if held in the flipped position, using the shutter button with the left thumb from the bottom left frame edge position.

This case fits the iPhone 5 modelas, though it is a snug fit on the iPhone se (iPhone 5S), as it seems made for a slightly thinner iPhone.

Most importantly this camera case is a superior design to the other iPhone camera case available, because this is a very direct camera shutter button control that is simply mechanical - other camera cases that use a Bluetooth link to the phone to operate the camera are too complex and have more problems and failure opportunities.
4487926
I love the idea of having only a few cards in my wallet and this wallet seemed like a greet idea...use your thumb to push out the most used card and easily pull out the other 3 cards from their respective pocket.

That said, when I first loaded my with 4 cards (one in the front push pocket) everything seemed perfect. for about a week, I was able to use my thumb to simply push the front card out for use and that was great. The other cards required a pinch with my fingers and then they seemed to come out easily.
However, after the first few weeks, the leather of the wallet became a little less smooth and that has resulted in the cards getting more difficult to push or pull out. I've tried a bit of powder in the front pocket where I push, and that seems to have made a difference, but the remaining 3 pockets are still tacky making it hard to remove the cards in those pockets.

I'm going to give it some more time to see if it gets better or worse. Right now, I'm not recommending purchase.
If I decide to move on, I will go back to the Distil Union which I have used and works perfectly.
4005345
I have been anticipating this product for about a year, so I was probably set up for the mild disappointment I experienced when it arrived.  The early user review I read was almost certainly a plant since it pretty much was a rewording of the promotional materials preceding the product's release.  For sure, the pen is pretty "cool" and quite a conversation piece, but there are a few drawbacks that are evident to me.

First, you have to hunt around for the electronic documentation since there are no printed instructions at all.  That's not impossible, but somewhat annoying, especially when the documentation you do find is not all that clear.  With a little time it can all be figured out, but it's certainly not plug and play out of the box.  That brings us to the second issue, actually using it.

Very often the "recorder" doesn't start when the pen starts to move, so the resulting image (words or hand drawn graphics) has a lot of blank or missing parts.  Slowing down a great deal helps a little, but still there are quite a few gaps.  And slowing down to check the little light while taking notes during a presentation defeats the purpose of the thing anyway.

Finally, the resulting proprietary file which can only be exported through the cumbersome pdf format rather than the easily and widely used jpg format is very inconvenient.  And the character recognition is actually sort of humorous in its inaccuracies.  I suppose if I took the time to carefully print each number and letter the accuracy would improve, but again, that's not notetaking as it is usually performed.

I guess it's amazing that the thing works at all, but it's still just a little disappointing.  I'll hang on to it because it's fun to have and show people, but it's probably easier just to scan the notes.
1174445
I loved the concept, and I did enjoy the big reveal of the mystery the other reviews kept telling about, but ultimately it wasn't as crazy or gruesome of a secret as I expected going off of how much buildup there was; so a slight letdown there. Also there were tons of grammatical mistakes that got distracting and the continuous usage of the phrase "Ya" instead of yes, yeah, or yeah was just really weird and nonsensical, although that's a personal gripe. Anyway, loved the concept, but the execution, ending, and little mistakes kept this from being a favorite. That being said, if there was a sequel I'd buy it because I did enjoy it. I would recommend this for anyone who loves thought-provoking stories about ethics and controversial medical and technology advances .
3554984
Great idea but mediocre execution. First time my kid dropped my phone the back part of the case cracked away from the rubber seal around the edge. I superglued it, and then the next day noticed the other corner was cracking away. So I superglued it. Now the FRONT is cracking away, so I'm replacing the case. I like the idea of the ring on the back, but this particular case is not ideal for people who are hard on their phones (or who have small children using their phones to play Pokemon Go).

It's also hard to turn the ringer on and off, but that's a minor annoyance compared to the fact that it broke.
1934188
This idea  is great. Everyone's jaw hits the floor when I take the playroom from disaster to walkable in less than 30 seconds.

I could give it three stars since one of the chords broke within a month, but I can't say if it was due to poor materials or crazy ass kids. I was able to fix it, however and have even developed a strategy using the design to bring smaller pieces to the middle. Making it easier for me.. err, I mean my kids to find them.

I also want to suggest a more neutral color.maybe white or taupe. It's especially hard to find transparent peices with the dark blue.
840099
I love the idea of using solar power to charge phones on the go, which is why I purchased this product. The initial battery life it came with, lasted me for 2-3 days, which was quite impressive. I'm giving it 3 stars because developers could have made it easier to re-charge. I read the instructions it came with, but they weren't so clear. Every time I tried to charge it, the lights showed it was "charging" but as soon as I restarted it, it died as if I had never charged it to begin with. It's a fantastic concept that should be employed more, however, the product needs more tweaking before I suggest anyone to invest.
1664519
It is a great idea and design, but there are some flaws. I like the size, and dimensions of the light, the bendable bits all work well, and the magnifying lens, while cheap feeling and very light, is clear and does it's job. The 2x LEDs aren't too bright as i cause glare, and seem adequate for reading or seeing small details. The trouble comes with traction, and spring tension. The part of the clamp that grips the table is hard plastic and offers very little traction, and the feet on the bottom for use without the clamp are the same. There is also not enough clamping force to really hold it secure to a table edge, you can literally move it with a finger or two. The extendable arms are a great idea, and I am glad they thought of them, but the lack of traction just makes the whole thing feel a little unstable. Luckily I love to tinker with things, and I may look for some slightly more "grippy" material to put over the feet and clamp pads, and maybe a beefier spring so it has some real clamping force to hold it steady. Overall I am happy with it for the price, it just needs a little tweeking. My intended use for this product was for aid in soldering, painting, and inspecting small components and parts, and I think it will do a good job, as long as I don't bump it too much!
1657351
I really have to say, it's a great idea, but with a couple of design flaws.  The wine "glasses" had two chipped - so I will have to return it - but it's more cost efficient to go to the party place and get more.  The price is so cheap, it's not an issue, but it IS an annoyance.  The rest is true, the food should be on the outside, not the inside, it can and will if stuffed - get crushed.  The wine is only one sided, so it can be awkward.  In all, this is less than the cost of a couple of movie tickets, why complain?
2067508
This is a great idea that would be better if it actually had a way to put in a three-ring binder instead of being a separate thing to tote around. I don't know why it claims that in the description, but it isn't there, as is clearly seen (or not seen, more like) in the pictures. I also don't know where these so-called "adjustable corners" are as mine does not have those either. However, I do like that it has two "ledges" so there are different angles for the right tilt, plus the storage are for a stylus, pens, pencils and other various doo-dads. I found it doesn't work very well with my 7" tablet sitting vertically, as it has a tendency to slip down, but no problem horizontally, unless I bump it. The stickers used on the case are terrible. They leave residue and even when I used Goo Gone, I had to really scrub at it and I ended up with a huge mess. That didn't make me happy. As it stands, this is over-priced and I really don't like the thought of spending $15 and not getting the color I want, or the product described, for that matter. Work out the kinks, let me choose my own color (for the record I got the grey, which is really boring, but will go with most anything), and then we'll talk. As of right now, I really don't recommend unless you know exactly what you're getting for a cheaper price.
4423991
This is an adorable concept with some nice features, but it does have some issues about which potential buyers should be aware.

The cover is charming and fun, it offers some padding, and the seams are well reinforced. It's sturdy and should survive some abuse. The velcro tabs for the straps are also sturdy, as are the ears - which is a good thing, as those ears are tempting carry points. The straps are not too long, which is both an advantage and a disadvantage. The advantage is that they're less likely to get hung up on things when not in use holding the iPad in position. The downside is that they're kind of less useful in holding the iPad in position. In my car, the seat-to-back-of-seat ratio is not optimal for hanging this device as pictured, not and still have a child of two reach the pad.

My major concern with the unit is the stand at the rear. I've included a picture of this - it's quite flimsy. My stand arrived with a curve that predisposes it to close, and the only thing keeping it open is a bendable nylon strap (same consistency as the hanging strap) that is also predisposed to close. It doesn't take much to make this stand fold in upon itself, and unfortunately two-year-olds aren't known for their gentle touch. This item doesn't remain standing for long.

The rear of the cover has some fit issues, as per picture two. It is held closed by a velcro flap where the velcro is small and centralized in the middle. Right out the box, it is already beginning to curl (picture 2), and it will be very easy for small fingers to find purchase to pull it open. It'll also be appealing for them to do so, as the most eye-catching thing on the back is the logo - which is right in the middle of the closure.

Speaking of the logo, the one sewn onto the side (picture 3) has slightly sharp edges, especially at the corners. I wish it were a little more soft, given the age of the intended audience.

It's a really nice concept with some nice design features but a few flaws that I hope they will improve in future iterations.
2899361
The idea is great but not satisfactorily implemented for my particular needs.  This newer model seems to be built reasonably well for the price, although I can't comment on the longevity since I'm returning it after just a few uses.  I found the following to be issues for me:
-- Too bright too quickly (the dealbreaker for me): This is very subjective but it gets too bright too quickly for me, even at the 60 min (highest) setting.  The 30 setting was linear but too fast and the 60 setting *seemed* (as I did not follow up with later verification) to have a sudden uptick in brightness, as if the sun just came up over the horizon.  My main complaint here is that there is not enough lower-intensity ramp up time.  Again, this is subjective on my part, based on my specific needs which weren't being met in this case.  I didn't verify this perception with a light intensity meter.
-- Low volume "warbling" sound in speaker:  This could have been a defect in my particular unit.  From a technical view, it sounded lime poor power supply filtering.  This artifact manifested only when the alarm button was enabled.  After about a 1-2 second delay, a low whirring sound could be heard from over 6 feet away with good hearing.  If the clock is far enough away or your hearing around 200 Hz is not too good, it may not be objectionable.  I called customer service on this and in all fairness they said they had not heard of this complaint before.  The person did seem to be genuinely surprised so it may have been a genuine defect and not respective of other units.  I am inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt on this issue.
-- Size of Clock Digits:  The size of the digits is too small for my almost 60-year old eyes.
-- Clock dimming feature:  The clock only dims when the alarm button has been activated.  The brightness cannot be adjusted otherwise.
-- Sleep Sounds:  I only tried the ocean surf sound.  What I found is that it was too loud on the lowest setting.  Over time I could have adapted to that.  However the unique portion of the recording was so short that I found I was caught in a "brain loop", like anticipating when the scratched part of a record would come around again for the skip.  Very subjective on my part and may not be an issue for others.  If I had chosen to keep the unit, I would have just disabled the sleep sounds.

Otherwise, the unit seems well-built.  The customer service person was very patient and congenial.  If you like a faster, bright sunrise, this clock may be for you.