high rating over-hypes this product
357560
This groomer is okay.  The reviews I read led me to believe that it was awesome.  It is not.  It's just ok.  It doesn't remove as much hair as the reviews lead you to believe.  My cat doesn't let me use it on her any more than she lets me use the Furminator.
442573
Like many others I was impressed with the pundit reviews on the Plantronics .Audio 995 wireless headset, but the actual product execution leaves me unimpressed.

The good:

--Good product concept.  The computing world needs this product.
--Audio quality excellent.
--Relatively inexpensive.
--Comfortable fit.

The bad:

--The 2.4GHz radio interfers with WiFi and reduces effective bandwidth on laptops when the selected USB port is close to the WiFi antenna.  Plantronics knows about this issue and does not disclose it in the documentation or the product support on-line material.  You can easily determine if your laptop WiFi bandwidth is advesely affected by toggeling the on/off switch and watching your network bandidth in the Task Manager.
--The on/off switch is under software control and goes "brain-dead" far too often.  The functionality is supposed to respond after depressing and holding the switch for two seconds (again, the two second delay is not explained in the documentation), but occasionally the unit will freeze in a given mode and not respond at all to depressing the switch.  You have to take the unit off your head to turn it on or off, because the tacticle feedback of the button tells you nothing.  Only the color of the LED, and whether or not it is flashing tells you the status of the headset.
986002
Overpriced and over hyped. Much better solutions in my opinion.
2191871
This headphone feels wonderful.  As I don't exactly listen to super-high-quality music (almost entirely MP3's), I can't comment much on the sound quality, but it sounds great to me.
However, the wireless aspect is grossly over-hyped.  The transmitter is fewer than three feet away, and if I so much as tilt my head wrong, I get anything from static to the transmission cutting out entirely.  Now, to be fair, I AM in a room full of computer equipment and living in a residential neighborhood with who-knows-how-much potential interference.  But at this short a range, I am nevertheless very disappointed.
I'm keeping mine (they're a LOT better than the headphones they replaced, they ARE so wonderfully comfortable, and I think I still come out ahead by not getting tangled in wires) but I am convinced that this technology leaves something to be desired.
2176409
Little too much hype on this product for the three stars
Pro's
Excellent at odor control
Comfortable (but not life changing)
Good Sweat Control
Cons
Expensive like really?
To much hype on the product
RIDES UP (DRIVES ME NUTS)
286065
I just had to buy this alarm because all of its 19 reviewers rated it five stars. However, I am highly disappointed with this overpriced dud and I wonder if actual customers even wrote the rave reviews. This alarm is NOT loud and is inaudible just one room away, even after trying several groups of brand new, name-brand alkaline batteries. Also, I have to move the switch several times just to turn it on to the alarm or chime mode. The alarm's range is barely five feet and it uses up batteries as fast as a kid eats candy. Further, its lack of a remote control prevents it from being mounted high enough to prevent a burglar from reaching it and easily disabling it simply by clicking the obvious on-off switch. Another problem is that there is no delay when you go to disarm the alarm, which is activated every time that you get within a few feet of it to turn it off. That design flaw drastically diminishes battery life. At least give us 10 seconds before sounding the alarm when we disarm it! An INFINITELY better choice is the same-priced GE 51207 motion alarm because it is EXTREMELY loud, its three AA batteries last two years despite heavy daily use, it has a dependable keychain remote (whose battery still fully works after five years) so the alarm can be mounted on the ceiling and out of a crook's reach, the alarm has a 30-second delay before it sounds - which gives you ample time to disarm it, and the unit's sensor detects motion within a staggering 25 feet. I bought three of the GE 51207's over five years ago and all are still as dependable and practical as this Mini 2040 is not! I shall purchase a few more of the GE 51207's, like I should have done in the first place. I shall not go through the aggravation and $10 expense of returning the $20 Mini 2040.
2377967
The thing is that this is the best there is and the best just is not very good yet.  There are just too many variables. They really need to warn people when they buy because this is expensive stuff.  I want a  refund.  We should not have to rely on the word of others but on the company itself.  They are not being honest enough.  They should say this is still primitive and hard to use and prone to errors.  It is just barely usable at best.  It takes a ton of work to make it better and better is still not good.  I bought this on a hope and a dream and was shot down by that, being all I was standing on.  The problem is that they still have my money.  It is not fair but that it is the way it is.  I knew it going in but I warn you all now.  Watch out.  The chances are better than not that this is not a good move buying this.  The chances are this will not be what you need it to be.

Paul
4120760
Sometimes Amazon reviews can be useful.  When it comes to albums or movies where everyone has their own view of art, and where people tend to only review things they're already fans of--that's when the review system is at its shakiest.  However, when it comes to products such as these speakers, where tech specs and durability and potential flaws are what make the product--that's when the reviews really come in handy.  Well, theoretically.

Unfortunately, all too often, the Amazon review system fails in these cases too.  This seems to be one of those times.  A consensus of a near-perfect 5-star rating for these speakers is simply not right.

I don't think it makes sense to praise laptop speakers simply because they are louder than a standard laptop's built in speakers.  No kidding they're louder.  Laptop sound is awful.  This is like giving a restaurant five stars because they serve something other than Spaghetti-O's.  I remember once hearing about a Broadway play titled "Taller Than a Dwarf."  I feel like half of the gushing reviews for these speakers should have that title.  Hey, let's all give 5 stars to Ishtar because the shifting images and variances in color from pixel to pixel are more interesting than staring at a blank wall.

These speakers are currently listed at over $20.  Not expensive, no.  But the price is still high enough that I'd expect to have some reasonable control over the volume.  Yes, there are volume buttons on top, but there's a huge gap between "off" and "lowest."  If you live with someone else, and they're in the next room, they're going to be hearing what you're hearing.  You won't have a choice in the matter.  It almost feels like the volume buttons are purely cosmetic like the plastic ignition key on a toddler's Fisher Price steering wheel.

Update:  As of 2016, this item is now selling for $34.  That is HIGHWAY ROBBERY considering the quality of this item.
1831508
Temper your expectations when ordering this product. I purchased the YX545 SOHO, the YX039 antenna upgrade, and the YX027 indoor antenna upgrade in the hopes of achieving "up to 2500-3000 sq. ft. of coverage".  After several days trial and error I estimate (generously) a usable range of 40 sq. ft.  I can make calls at full strength (4 Verizon bars) 3 feet away from the indoor antenna, but calls will drop if I step any farther from the unit.

The zBoost claims for indoor coverage strength are utterly ridiculous and after immersing myself in other options, I can only conclude that this product line MAY be useful in urban settings where there exists a 4-5 bar (high decibel) signal outside.  However, the strongest signal I can find in our rural location is 2 bars and for that reason the YX545 is not the right application.

Additionally, I was underwhelmed by the quality of the assorted zBoost products.  As mentioned, the RG-59 "mini" coax cable included with this booster is utterly inadequate and will rob your antenna of decibels before it even reaches the booster.  Both the YX039 PCS/CEL directional and YX027 indoor antennas are very flimsy and no doubt designed in favor of a low-key urban aesthetic rather than anything resembling a high performance application.  In fact, I can not perceive any difference between the antenna included with the YX545 SOHO and the $100 YX027 indoor antenna "upgrade".

I currently have my outdoor antennas mounted 10 feet above a steep two-story roofline and have vertically separated the booster unit 30 feet from the antennas.  I have installed a grounding block to "clean up" the signal and installed the indoor antenna in such a way that it will not interfere with the outdoor antennas.  In other words, the setup is as good as it's going to get, and I still greatly regret this purchase in terms of money and time wasted.

I will be installing this setup elsewhere someday, but for now I'm going with a Wilson dual-band setup and their superior antennas, which I should have done in the first place.
2320882
TL;DR The beam feature is extremely overrated, the noise cancelation almost doesn't work at all and the sound quality is poor

I've been eagerly awaiting for this MIC and have now had it for a few weeks. I've tried it in multiple usage scenarios and played wth the software settings a lot. In all honestly, the quality was so far below what my worst expectations were I assumed up front it was user error.

I've run multiple tests with feedback from real people and done dozens of tests in Garage Band recording the input on the mic. Background chatter in a coffee shop is perhaps quieter, but significantly louder than what the built in laptop mic delivers. With every increased step of sound beaming and digital noise cancelation the sound quality of my voice gets worse in huge multiples.

I have had other Samson products and I'm really surprised by how far away this one is from the mark. I have no idea how this product made it out of testing. I am unable to find a usage scenario that would justify purchasing this product, I would keep on searching for another solution. The version reported in the USB diagnostics is 2.04
327886
After reading all the great reviews for this product, I thought it would be awesome. Not so much. I think I was set up to overpay for this. Would not recommend, especially at this price.
406709
I was excited to see so many good reviews for this product, in my mind I was going : "can ~1000 people saying it's a good product be all wrong ?"
Sadly the answer for me is "yes" - it sounded horrible , it felt cheap and I did not like the sound.
Shipping it back.
3027438
Corkcicle promies a premium product, on par with some of the bigger name brands such as Yeti. However, upon receiving this cup, the product failed to achieve even the most basic of its promises. The biggest advertised feature is the insulated cup that, in theory, should keep the ice cool for a span of at least 9 hours or a hot drink for 3 hours. Ice melts in two hours, coffee cools down in about an hour, chalk it up a poorly designed lid that 1. seals worse than an RTIC cup (a super cheap YETI alternative) and 2. due to the poor seal, liquid runs down the side of the cup pretty often. For all the hype surrounding the cup, it comes off as overpriced trash.

I wouldn't care too much about these shortcomings if it wasn't for the fact the price is a premium one for tumblers.
1059846
It is really sad that a product that can be wonderful, could be so badly marketed before it is ready.
Since the MicroBot Push really becomes useful with the Prota S, both need to be addressed together. There are two parts to the problem, a. the MicroBot Push, and b. the Prota S.
I purchased the Microbot Push and discovered that it has a serious limitation. You can operate the product with an iPhone, but that limits you to a distance of about 30 feet more or less. Some reviewers report much less 12 feet.
To take advantage of remote operation, you need a Prota S unit, which will cost you another $89.99. There other options if you are a tinkerer, you can buy a Raspberry Pi and waste your time trying to configure it to run MicroBot. If it is as easy as they say, the Prota S, should be easier.
You order A Prota S. You get the box, it contains some of the weirdest instructions, you need to know hieroglyphics, and if you can find the Rosetta Stone you might be able to get it deciphered. Good Luck.
Be aware that the Prota S web site shows that three items are included in the box. When you get the product, however (through Amazon) it does not contain item 3. the power supply. I thought this was just a mistake. No it was not, the second one from Amazon did not have it either. So you have to order a separate power supply that is at least capable to deliver 2A at 5 volts to operate Prota S. Imagine buying a laptop finding out that you need to go out and buy a power supply. Really!
The box in which Porta S comes in states: Set up within 30 seconds. Just the initialization or turning it ON to start connecting to the internet could take as much as 15 minutes. If you are lucky. What 30 seconds?
Then starts your headache. Trying to connect is convoluted, you have to use hand gestures and watch blinking lights while you connect to the internet through the iPhone. Assuming you can connect.
This product is not ready in its present form to go to market, at least not at the combined price of $140. It is still in proto-type stage and buyers are being used as Guinea Pigs, while updates are being pushed to correct whatever issues either the Prota S or the MicroBot are having.
Comments from Naran to reviewers like: We are very sorry to hear you've had a bit of an inconvenient experience with MicroBot Push. Since you've posted your comment, we have also made many improvements to our Prota OS and mobile applications for prota space and MicroBot Push to ensure more stability in device pairing., are not satisfactory. A bit of inconvenience is? You must be kidding!
To summarize, its a good idea, and yes, it is clever, far too early for prime time.
Two stars for the MicroBot Push since it connects to the iPhone. It would get 5 star if I can connect to it directly via Wi Fi.
4117577
great introductory speakers for replacing your stocks would definetly buy again.

STAR RATINGS: Each product is carefully reviewed in an unbiased manner. Star ratings are earned, never given.
1 Star: This product is not worth your time. There may be something wrong in the product details or description, it does not live up to what it is advertised as or made extremely low quality. I would tell my friends, acquaintances, and strangers that they shouldn't use their hard earned money on this product.
2 Star: This is not a great product at all. It has mistakes in the product details or description and does not live up to what it advertises or normal customer expectations. It is still now worth the money.
3 Star: This is a neutral rating. I could take it or leave it. It met the product description and details for the most part but isn't something I am ever likely to order again. It could have some really cool features, An awesome looking design, Or maybe its just a killer deal. But overall the price of the product is not worth it.
4 Star: I like this product. This item has met all expectations, The design is sound, The build is great and the product does what it was made for. Its a great product that i can recommend buying. However it didn't completely wow me. It does what it is supposed to do. This is what most products fall under.
5 stars: Wow! This item is amazing, I absolutely love it, it is an exceptional, impressive product. Not only does it meet all expectations but its a product thats well made (designed, formulated, composed, etc) and lives up to the product details and description. It exceeds normal consumer expectations.
2514229
This product has been on the market for almost 2 months. From its' listed functions, I think it is must be a hot product. I just wondered: where is the other reviews?
3404780
The concept is perfect, take something already good and make it as good as it can possibly be made! Perfect for crowd-funding, who wouldn't get behind that. The problem is, the attempt (while noble, exciting and wholly supported) in no way lives up to the hype. The MUCH bigger problem was the decision Nude Audio made to lie to themselves & the public about how great the Super-M is.

Some reviews say the Super-M is lacking in bass, but a better description would be "lacking life." It takes the music you love and makes it so completely unemployable, it literally makes you want to turn it off... a speaker that makes you want to turn off your favorite music. That is the reality of the Super-M.

The speaker is advertised as having "rich, accurate 360-degree sound." The lies here are consistent with their other advertising, as their is absolutely nothing rich or accurate about this speaker. It's a blatant false advertisement, stating the exact opposite of its true character. The Super-M sounds significantly different from every angle (unlike other 360-degree speakers), and unfortunately no angle does any justice to the music you love.

So sad to say, I really couldn't be more disappointed with this purchase. I knew within the first minutes of ownership it was going back to Amazon & the reality had to be shared.

To get a very accurate assesment of what the speaker truly sounds like, I would suggest watching the following:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbE8c_dDVDs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NKqzWka-7o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXIi6lFnIzg

*I sent this review to Nude Audio on on January 3rd, thinking surely they would respond and we can begin a dialogue to resolve this. As of posting this review (one week later) I still have not heard a response, so the review is going live.