Great idea but poor execution
339991
This novel had all the promise of a thrilling and enthralling cyber-novel that would leave people wanting more. It started magnificently - as a computer person I could see where he was taking the story and it was potentially fantastic. About halfway through however, it got a little silly. It changed from fantastic to fantasy. The ending was really nothing more than a "please make into a movie" request. Huge promise but the end product fell a little short. Still four stars though because Suarez has what it takes and it was still entertaining, even if not completely fulfilling.
4760680
Could be a lot better.  The idea is good but execution is not.  55lb labradoodle has no problem using it so the size is good.  But the pieces separate regularly (I'm about to glue it all together in an effort to fix that) The 'hinge' broke fairly quickly and I had to replace it with zip ties which work fine, but are not particularly attractive.  I definitely would not purchase again.
764646
This is a great idea, but poor execution. There are two nuts/bolts that hold this thing together and allow it to fold, I highly recommend tightening them as they were loose on arrival - good thing I checked.
2793387
While the concept for this book is great, its execution falls short of fulfilling its potential.  The book is divided according to the colors of the color wheel and lists palette combinations of three colors relative to such hues.  My biggest disappointment stems from the fact that each combination is illustrated in the form of a "flat" CAD-like sketch which lacks real-life depth and is limited in conveying the "feel" of the combination.  The ilustrations are sterile and insipid looking. I believe that this book would have been ideal if, instead, a photograph of an interior, utilizing the color palette, would have been used.
2864451
This device is a great idea but poorly implemented. It is designed with the wrong materials that do not suit the application. The nylon cable will eventually wear into one of the arms causing the arms to get stuck. Consequently the tool does not last very long. I only use it on a small difficult to access area. The arms should have been metal.
3798468
The idea of this product is great so I'm giving it two stars. Unfortunately the execution leaves a lot to be desired.  I ran into big problems with this right out of the box which makes my decision to return it an easy one.  While it was packaged well and had strong magnets that would hold knives just fine, I can't recommend it for a few reasons.

1. Build Quality
It's made of plywood that has fairly well finished surfaces everywhere that you'd actually see and touch when mounted, but it doesn't feel as substantial as you think at this price point.  My bigger concern / disappointment was the magnet bars.  As you can see from the picture, 2 of the 3 bars had pulled away from the block (which looked to be attached by only glue) rendering it fairly useless out of the box.  The one that was securely attached looked sloppy and quickly thrown together.  There wasn't any damage to the box and the product was packed fairly well, so I can only assume that it's an assembly issue.  That said, the magnets do seem fairly strong and wouldn't have any problems holding knives.

2. Misleading Dimensions
I had a space in my kitchen that should have been perfect for this IF the dimensions were accurate.  Due to how the hinges of this attach the bottom of the cabinets, the clearance dimension is closer to 23.5" not the listed 22".  The space I had in mind was ~23" so it wouldn't have fit even if I wanted to keep it.  Something to keep in mind if your mounting location is similar to mine.
1340254
I was looking forward to this iPhone case. I received this case and thought it would work well but..... The first case broke putting it on the phone for the first time on the silent switch. Contacted the company the sent me a new one and I was excited again. After using the new case the same switch broke. Great idea bad execution.
428887
Good idea but very poor execution. Half the buttons don't work or unresponsive. Nutrition calculator is limited due to several of the number keys not working. Batteries become dislodged every time unit is moved.

The manufacturer contacted me for replacement in timely manner. But I was already able to find and correct problems. Item is working up to it's expectations now.
4440249
My 4-year-old just got this set and she likes it, but cannot put the boys inside the bears.  Even I had a very difficult time putting the boys into the bears.  Time will tell how durable they are, but I anticipate the slit in the back of the bear ripping eventually while putting a boy into a bear.  Great idea, poor execution.  The other set with the mother that transforms is much easier to use.
809668
This is actually a great idea for a product. I used it when I first got it and it worked great as a stand for my tablet while I was in meetings plus I could take notes faster. I keep it in my bag with my tablet and don't always use it, only if I need to add a lot of text. The last time I brought it out to use it, the third row of keys didn't show up when you type, so I charged the device thinking that maybe the battery was just weak. But after charging it the third row of keys is only sporadically recognized. So it gets very frustrating when you can't type at normal speed because every time you hit the letter n or b the keystroke doesn't register. If you go back and push it again it usually registers the second time but then stops again later on in the sentence. All other rows work just fine, only the third row has issues. Too bad, it could be a great item but is useless when it actually slows you down.
4495712
For some reason the keyboard would not work properly and kept opening applications on my phone.  The idea and concept are great, however there was always another application opening up when I was trying to type.  Also, charging the keyboard was a pain... always having ot plug in two devices (phone & Keyboard) if there was a way to somehow hook the two together into one plug that would definitely raise the bar on the keyboard.  All in all I gave it three stars as the keyboard did work but opened other applications while trying to text or write and email.

I hope they come out with an updated version of this device, I would try that one out as well.
946811
I was given one of these as a gift and thought it was a wonderful idea.  The idea is, the execution isn't.  The bottom is a dark coated pan you can bake in if you choose.  My personal preference is that I don't like the dark pans to bake in.  I still thought it would be a great carrier.  I made cupcakes for an event and put them in this carrier instead of my normal bakery box.  The bottome layer of cupcakes sits deeply in the pan making removal a bit of an issue.  I could have gotten around that, but the other problems were insurmountable.  There is very little room between the two layers which means you need to frost them flat with no tall decorations on them.  When I put the plastic tray on the top and began to fill it with cupcakes it bowed in the center.  The cupcakes underneath had to be refrosted to fix the damage and I transferred them to a box.  A neighbor gave me&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Progressive-International-Collapsible-Cupcake-and-Cake-Carrier/dp/B002C741M2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Progressive International Collapsible Cupcake and Cake Carrier</a>&nbsp;since she had no use for it.  While it has a number of negative reviews about the handle and latches failing, I have so far had no trouble with it and find that the top tray is sturdy enough to hold my filled cupcakes without bending and there is plenty of heighth for swirled frosting.  I will say, however that I am still questing for the perfect cupcake carrier.
1619080
Great idea on paper. Poor execution on design. I should have tried one out first to prevent having a useless strap that I might as well throw away. Due to the designers not caring enough to make this idea really work they simply connected both extra straps to the end of the device where it attaches to the bridge end of the guitar and that doesn't work because it repositions the instrument to the point of unplayable. I thought about reconstructing this item with parts and pieces from another sacrifice strap but it's hardly worth the trouble. Maybe someday. Maybe not. A real shame they couldn't get it right even if it cost more it would be worth it and the fix is very easy to design but people just don't care about making things right anymore.  I did some more research and it appears a company called SLINGER makes a better version as well as a version that has no shoulder straps at all (puts all weight around waist), both of which look like they solve the design issues of the Slider brand that I mention in my review and I will be getting one of those because this one is useless.
3123752
This is great in concept, and it sort of works, but as a ring it leaves something to be desired.

First, as a tiny sundial, you're not going to get pinpoint time accuracy . . . this is obvious enough.  But it's really quite difficult to use, as well.  The latitude lines provide a sense of where to try to aim it when holding it upright but these are unmarked and iffy.  I've found it best to try to put the item on a slender string in-between lines and then maybe, after a minute, you can get a decent estimate of the time, if you hold it just so.

Second, as a ring, I hate it.  The thickness isn't bad, but the sizing is a little overstated (it is smaller than you think!), and the ring's edges are virtually unfinished.  In a word, this puppy is sharp.  I was trying to keep it on my pinky in lieu of the ring finger and it scuffed multiple plastic items and damaged the fabric of my pants pocket.  I therefore cannot do anything with it until I can try to figure out the mechanics of rounding those corners a little better without ruining the ring.

I still like it, but technically it is barely passable as a ring or a sundial, which are the only two things it is doing.  But I still like it.
445315
I love the concept of this case but, unfortunately, it just has so many design flaws. If they took a little more time testing this it would be a great case. The case is too rubbery for lack of a better word. It doesn't allow you to partially open the case to watch videos in landscape mode. There should have been some sort of hinge mechanism to where you decide how far to open the case. As it is designed, you have to hold the case open while reading your emails or other content. You can fold the case completely behind the phone but, you will have to give up the use of your rear camera and you will need to hold it in place or it will slam shut on you.
There are several other flaws with this case and I wish I had the time to write them down. It may still be useful for some people but, it is not worth the 20+ dollars I spent on it. If you can get it for $10.00 or less, it would then be worth your money.
2741225
I bought three of these as stocking stuffers.  They were not at all acceptable.  I thought the idea was great, the all-in-one feature and it would have been if they all worked! As others have mentioned, the fine t\ip for the letter opener part broke off on all three of ours rather quickly.  The package opener was not sharp and what edge was there dulled quickly.  The concept is wonderful and I would love to see this made better and would gladly pay more. It would be even better it the blades could be replaceable. I would pay more for that option.
175897
What a great concept this is. Unfortunately the idea did not translate into a quality product. I ordered two of these devices. I was a little surpirsed when I first received them at how poorly packaged they were. Each one was inside a cardboard sleeve much like a deck of cards with no other wrapping or protection for the electronic devices inside. The cardboard sleeves themselves looked like they'd been pulled out of a recycle bin and no instructions or any other paperwork was included in the packaging. After taking one of the units out, the next thing that struck me was how large the device was. 2.5" sounds small but my first thought after seeing it was that in reality it wouldn't take people very long to locate an object of this size. Unfortunately, I would never find out if I was right on that point. The volume and sound selector switch worked on the first device but the timer mechanism to have it sound randomly did not, which rendered the unit useless. The second device was in even worse shape. I was never able to get a single noise out of it. I swapped the batteries in them to make sure that wasn't the issue - it wasn't. And then I had several coworkers try them just to make sure it wasn't user error on my part - afterall, there were no instructions. Still no luck. In short, the quality problem here will make me avoid ThinkGeek products like the plague in the future.