Would really love to rate this higher
357946
Although this is an incredible adaptation and the illustration of Culbard is great, I just can't rate any higher than this based on the fact that the pages separated from the binding the first time I opened the book.

There should really be better binding quality than this.  It's a shame since everything else about the graphic novel is amazing and warrants a 5 star review.
1695345
I'd like to love this.  The collapsible wand part is fantastic.  I just can't get past the wire.  It's not long enough, and it has a tendency to keep its curl while I'm playing with my cat, which makes it effectively even shorter.  I just prefer the wands with nylon string.  They're easier to manipulate, and the string doesn't get caught on the carpet and then boing into a curl again in a sudden surprising move.

I'd still really like it if it had a little loop on the end of the wand where I could tie the kind of string I like, but the wire goes into the wand head.  Even if I cut it off, there'd still be a sharp wire bit and no place to tie anything else.

I wound up getting&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Bird-Catcher-PRO-EX-Fully-Extendable-Retractable-Interactive-Teaser-Wand-Rod-Super-Guinea-Fowl-Feather-Refills-Storage-Bag/dp/B00GZFSISU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Bird Catcher PRO EX Fully Extendable / Retractable Interactive Teaser Wand Rod + Super Guinea Fowl Feather Refills + Storage Bag</a>&nbsp;a few weeks later, and I found it to be exactly what I wanted, even though it's a little more expensive.  Cat and I both love it.
2474997
I think this is stunning! my friend has it and i am so jellos :(  I will put it in my wishlist!
1357040
I'd love to give 5 stars, but will not know about mildew for a few weeks. Based on numerous past experiences, I can't help being skeptical. But being allergic to mold/mildew on top of a serious lung issue, I have to keep trying. Wish the initial smell would have gone away much faster. Not to be mean, but I don't know how anyone can give a fair review so early on.
2867576
It's only been 48 hrs but there are too many issues to warrant keeping this one.
Would love to give this item a higher rating but can't.  Maybe it's just a lemon...(?)

Pro: Easy setup, wide viewing angles, variety of customizable picture presets, 4 HDMI inputs, simple WiFi & working apps, interesting two-sided remote (instead of keyboard) that allows for texting-style input

Con: Quality concerns; although HD, picture appears "filtered" (not sharp); limited connections for other-than-HDMI components

Settled on this unit based upon input from Consumer Reports and other user ratings, plus it was in stock at major reputable retailer.

Initial connections were intuitive.  Wireless fired off right away and indicated better reception than Kindle Fire and the TV it replaced.  Variety of apps worked right away.  Electronic user manual complements printed version, which is more or less just a quick start manual.

Despite several positive aspects and favorable reviews, can say that I'm not impressed.

Issues:
1) Red lead for component connection initially didn't work.  A bit of working with the wires seemed to fix it.
2) "Vivid" setting made everyone look orange on the first day but could be edited.  It seemed to settle down a bit by day #2.
3) Picture appears muted/grayed and a bit fuzzy.  Although it's a high resolution/HD unit, the lines aren't clear and sharp, as though viewed through a filter (hence the need to use modified "vivid" setting).  Sometimes the picture is great, other times not so much.
4) Sound drops off randomly for 30-90 seconds - sometimes just a bit, other times altogether - then returns.  Doesn't seem to have anything to do with large changes in sound levels (as in a suspense/action movie).  Changing volume control doesn't help.  Suspect faulty sound amplifier (already).
5) Although I suppose it's nice to have 4 HDMI connections, I'd trade one or two of them for the ability to connect more than one "legacy" component (i.e., another set of RCA jacks).

Have owned this for a little over 48 hours; it's going back.
I thought about giving this a 3-star review until the sound issue resurfaced.
Read through the other 1 & 2 star reviews and consider the quality you need, balanced against the possibility of the pain you'll encounter when the unit gives out at the 7-day/60-day/just out of warranty period as detailed by other reviewers.

If you DO choose to purchase this one, I'd pay the extra few dollars for the extended warranty.
OR
You can put that and a few more dollars together to purchase a more reputable unit.
2600981
So much room for improvement with this product! It's beautiful, but the two tiers don't actually fit together well. The top tier is about an inch bigger than where the bars in the middle rest after screwed in. It's OK, you can get them together, it just makes assembly difficult because you have to force all these different components to stay together so you can put the screws in, and they're metal so they don't want to be flexible. I could only get 3 out of 4 screws in after an hour (see picture of the side that I couldn't get to line up... It'll probably end up being a 2 person job when all is said and done). Plus, there are a bunch of edges that are jagged (picture is of the largest jagged edge, but there are several smaller ones along the rims of the baskets that are just as sharp, if not sharper). While I was trying to get the screw holes lined up, a sharp piece of metal scraped my arm (pictured, because I don't think it's unreasonable to expect a fruit basket to be an injury-proof item). I'm hoping those edges won't get in the way when the product is actually being used, but I'm a little worried about using it for towels and things, I think the cloth might get snagged. It's just not worth it. I managed to get it assembled enough to be able to use it, but if I had known before what I know now, I would've just found a different one. Still might need to return it, but we'll see.
2008111
I so badly want to give this 5 stars.  This case blows away my older anker battery case in terms of weight, thickness, access to headphone jack, and the fact that it's a passthrough lightening jack, but sure enough, when I have the case on I lose one to two bars (at&t but I doubt it matters).  I take the case off, the bars come back.  Put the case on the bars disappear.  I really really wanted to love this case, but alas I can't compromise on my quality of service.  I suspect this could all be remedied if the clip on front was made of another material.
684823
Really nice , just hope the controller was more up to date besides that good product.
2539780
I already rated this and made a very positive comment.  If my review is not there, let me know and I will submit a new one.
669828
I'd write a review of this, but don't want to waste any more time on it.
1287240
I hope the price go down on this & then it will be worth 5 stars if do
2510384
I just want to correct my ratings,  It's very Nice and I like it, when asked to rate my item I haven't received it yet..... if you order you will be pleased
4004769
I would love to give this 5 stars, but here's just a few things.

* picture "bloom" - on black screens, you do see a cloud-like image of fog.  This really doesn't bother me at all, but I see it, and it's something that a TV manufacturer just shouldn't allow to happen out of the plant....

* remote/tuner/speakers - why oh why does a tv still come with a remote control, a tuner built-in, and speakers built-in?  I'd love to have the options to just buy the tv only.  I already have a universal remote (plus this tv will let your android/iphone work as a great remote), I already have external sound, I already have a satellite box (but soon I'll be ditching satellite and cable tv entirely, as well as physical media like blue-ray or dvds - soooo 2000s).

* built-in apps - AWESOME - just need to have more of them, namely one for each network television station and hulu.... the vudu app is great - the picture quality insanely beautiful.

* thin - wonderfully thin, gotta love it

* Soap Opera Effect - yes, the 240hz and pictureview and whatever other settings are out there to sharpen the image work, and work too well... just turn these options off under your "movie 1" settings and you'll always be happy, because this gets rid of the effect.

* SHINY - my LEAST favorite part of this TV - why oh why do all TVs have to be shiny?  here's my suggestion: ship the tv's with an "anti-glare" sticker on the entire screen (to also protect against scratches during shipment) - if people always watch tv in dark rooms, have them remove the dang sticker revealing a mirror-like finish.  If they watch TV in a bright room (I live in a high rise in Arizona - it doesn't get much brighter than here), then suggest that they keep the film on.  I would realllly really really like this feature, and everyone I talk to says the same thing, "why are screens so shiny and reflective, if I would have wanted a mirror I would have bought a mirror"... it's so shiny and awful that if you're using the remote control or looking at your phone, you'll see it reflected off the screen at night... and during the day, it's just crazy reflective.

Thanks!
1184538
Every-time I check there is still time for it to come, but it is definitely missing in action. So until I get it, its not rateable.
705038
I would like to give this item a higher number, but one of the chopsticks only lights up if I stick a paper clip into it.  There is a way to get to the batteries to realign them but the tiny screws easily strip.  I have to buy yet another pair to get what I wanted for a specific Christmas gift.
3861315
I would love to give this a higher star review but I am unable to access the downloaded version as I do not have the device that it was downloaded on any longer.  Please advise on how I can redownload the digital version on my new device.
3553934
We received it yesterday and werez extremely impressed with the quality of the build and thoughtfulness of the layout. The unit, for what it is, is the best of the e-ink readers currently on the market. The positive aspects of the unit are immense - aspects that I will not bore you with, since everyone here has already touched on in one form or another.

That being said, some headaches occur outside of the well-made unit. First off, I am a previous owner of a Sony 505 (that the kindle handily bests). I have several books on the damned thing that I would love to transfer over to my new kindle, but with the DRM in place...? If someone knows a way, please feel free to enlighten me. It just seems with DRM, it makes all this into a money game of one company or another - it forces you to be locked into one branding or another, otherwise you lose your entire collection. This is insane and needs to change, but with tons of money at stake, it's a long way off from releasing the full, true potential of these readers. I know DRM is here to stay, lets just make it seamless for us to move around a bit more freely on the branding.

If we want this mainstream, the price needs to lower considerably. Mr. Bezo, I know you need to make up the costs of R&D, etc. That is perfectly acceptable, but at some point when you want this to be a mega-hit (and after peddling the product on Oprah and The View), the price needs to be considerably lower. Look at another industry - the gaming industry. In particular, Valve Software - makers of fantastic hits like Half-life (1,2), Team Fortress 2, and Left4Dead. L4D was out for a few months on Steam (digital transfer) and retail outlets and over last weekend they lowered the price by 50% (digital only). Their sales rose over 1000%. That proves people out there are pinched for cash. At $300+ for a one trick pony (albeit an incredible one), it scares the majority of the population away.

Another few small irritations is the fact that I have craploads of books.. I wish there was some way to get them somehow magically transferred to my kindle for a small price. My gosh.. if there was some way, my life would be complete! LOL The other irritation is the 250,000 kindle book store. Sounds fantastic and IS the best selection out there by far (Sony, yours is WAY overpriced and, well, sucks). It would be nice if that the Kindle store had one book in a series, they would HAVE THE REST AVAILABLE..?! That's such a tease. I know you can "request" a book, but I have requested till i'm blue in the face on books that are from a popular author - still waiting.

Yes, a bit lengthy on the gripes, but this is a review on the product itself - and the complaints are more on streamlining an already improving process. It's more of a wish list of sorts. The product is solid and the very best of it's type to date. I highly recommend it to anyone that can afford the product at this price point.