Details, details... good product if used correctly
345209
I need to read the details better. This unit works on my Samsung tablet as advertised, great! Though I needed it for my Samsung phone, and it didn't work for that. This company has another the PL-2 which is advertised to work with my Samsung S-4 phone, though I haven't bought one yet.
I'd like to try one so I could review it, hint hint.... ;-)
4089118
Good stuff .... takes some learning curve to use it but very good stuff.
4046899
Great product that gives you a ton of detail, well worth the money; and it is better then the previous two similar products I have purchased
3598513
A good tool that's solid, useful, and works as advertised. I would note that the description shown on Amazon is not entirely accurate, at least regarding the tool I received. As some other reviewers have noted the markings are not laser engraved on the aluminum but rather printed on a heavy plastic decal bonded to the tool. As long as it stays in place it should be fine. Also, the tool is not machined as stated. It's actually made from precision die-cast aluminum with no exposed surface showing any sign of machining (I'm a retired tool and die maker). The only thing that would qualify as machining might be at the pivot point, which is not exposed so I can't be sure. Not really a problem, but considering these two points the tool does seem to be priced a little high in my estimation, even with the Starrett name. A more modest price would have netted a 5 star rating from me.
591996
This is a good product. As mentioned in another review the problem with it is the lack of documentation. I like it a lot though. You can either receive data via SMS or you can set up a server so it sends data over GPRS. It is also quite precise on the location. Would give it 5 stars if it was well documented.
2069651
works well, but there's one correct way to do it and lots of ways to do it wrong. The product needs a minimal instruction page with it or at least indentation on the plastic which way the wires are suppose to connect. Maybe it was just because this was my first time dealing with a 6 pin connector.
4300851
My goodness, the details on this is amazing.  Wow, thank you.  This is a great product
1509392
Like others, only 4 stars because of the lack of documentation.  Once you figure everything out for yourself, google it, or look on YouTube, you'll have a very nice unit.  Only had it for a short period, but I'm liking it.
2022780
The product is great. However attention to detail is key. This is a foreign product which means foreign assembly. There is a attachment screwed inside of the main screw that is a real piece of work to get out. Until you realize the only american tool u need to get it out is a penny. go figure. Scratched up the screw pretty bad using pliers and other tools. Just use a penny a little common sense and all will be fine. Could use more detailed instructions.
523476
The good news is that the product works and does in fact get the records cleaner.  And with a noticeable reduction in noise during playback.  The bad news is that the product documentation needs some improvement.  Specifically, no mention is made in the supplied documentation that you need to add distilled water to the reservoir within which the record spins.  I picked that up from reviewing a YouTube video.  Also the cloth that is supplied is more along the lines of what you'd need to clean a lens with rather than drying a wet record.  Those two things aside, the product does what it is supposed to do.  I examined the water after washing some records and it was evident that dirt had been transferred from the record surface to the solution.
3061861
I purchased the orange wheelset.  Overall the product is as described, but some details are lacking.

Packaging:  Came in a large box, with a single piece of cardboard separating the two wheels.  The outside bolts on each wheel had a flat plastic cover to prevent punching through the box, but the insides did not.  Not surprisingly, the bolts punched through the single cardboard sheet and jammed into the spokes.  Light scratches on the black paint of the spokes is probably due to this.

Tires and Tubes:  No complaints here, seem good quality and properly installed on the rim.  Apparently a well known brand but I'm not an expert on them.

Color:  Orange paint on rim is mostly glossy and smooth, but there are numerous streaks with the gloss rubbed off, possibly due to packaging, or construction.  I checked to see if it was just marks by cleaning the wheels but its definitely some scratched off clear coat.  Black paint on spokes is fine, other than scratches from packaging.  Based on this I don't think the paint is very durable.

Construction:  This is probably the worst aspect of the wheel.  On both wheels the Retrospec sticker is used to cover up a large, very noticeable seam running radially on the rim, on both sides.  I realize this is how most rims are made, but better quality rims are brazed and sanded smooth, or put together with an insert and much higher tolerances.  The seam is a gap in the paint and metal that can be seen from around 4 feet away.  If you plan on installing brakes the seam causes a noisy bump each time the pads go over it.

Both wheels spin relatively true, but could use a truing.  The hubs spin quietly and the flip flop up was secure and worked well.
1466956
really like it but I would like some written instructions on how to use it.
2774717
So many reviews up and down about these things..
This one is great. There is a requirement before use, though.
Its coated in rather dirty grease. Do NOT use it like that or you'll be writing a bad review like the others.
You need to completely disassemble this and clean every screw & corner with degreaser (wd40 works too). Pay attention to how the pieces come apart cuz they need to go back correctly and on the correct sides.
Then inspect your alignment rails. They will be cut roughly. SAND THEM DOWN. Don't overdo this, or you'll mess with tolerance too much, but all edges contact the track, so even out those rail edges, and then gloss them up with some 800 & 1000 grit wet sanding.
I also glossed the main tracks. (Mine moves like butter drippin off a hot biscuit with the tracks oiled)
The turn knobs can be tightened and loosened. There's not a ton of "in between" tight & loose, but I was able to find a good spot. If they're too loose, the axis you're not turning will have a tendency to fall back because of the heavy threading. This can mess your project a bit, so be attentive or you may gouge your work. It's not as annoying as it sounds, once you've spent time with it and figured out how it should feel.

I cut some lower thingy-ma-bobs, and they all turned out great. With a good bit, at a high enough speed, you'll put out good pieces. Feel free to get to me with questions, I'll answer as soon as i can.
2220403
Or in the case of this screen protector, it's cover, directions and cleaning accessories.  I haven't been able to apply this protector as the cleaning wipes did not do the job so I need to buy a screen cleaning kit (I needed to get one, anyway - not a big deal.)  What concerns me about this, though, is the lack of attention to details....well, really, not details but basic essentials.... in this product's packaging and instructions.  It's as if somebody in the outskirts of a remote industrial town in south central China used automatic translation software on a Gatewayy 2000 desktop to design the cover and print the instructions.  Look at my pics - what language is this???

I'll update my review as soon or if I install the cover, but this has got to be the most fail I have been sent in my 10+ years on Amazon.
1892085
Before purchasing I noticed complaints about the instructions. I found the instructions to be fine (good actually). The problem was there are three sets of instructions; "main" install instructions, hinge attachment instructions, and instructions for installing the latch.  These all overlap a bit but the details are clear enough to know what they are asking.  One tricky part was a lot of the examples (and the pieces) are based on fastening to square tubing.  So, if you're fastening to round tubing some of the illustrations won't apply and some of the screws need to be installed with care since it is not resting on a 90 degree surface.

My latch listed contents of 12 screws and two keys. What I actually got was 6 screws and 1 key. Ill be able to buy missing screws but not in the same color.

If you're adding this to an existing fence system I wouldnt rely on the light lean instructions. Gauge how much tension you think you need for the rest of your fence to pull tight.

Im an engineer, so I like things to be square and plumb, but there are plenty of adjustments you can make to ensure this thing opens and latches if you're not real handy.

I already had.a 14 masonry bit but couldn't get to the depth without using a 16. I did buy the guide but if you're handy you could jig something up and save the $60 for something you use once. Maybe I should have looked for a used one.

I would have given this four stars if all the parts were included.
Good luck.
2783712
Great product in terms of hardware. The following review is NOT negative. It does imply that improvements can be made. What product is perfect. That said, at the end, I comment on the wonderful supporting documentation. But here's the simple truth. Information to help sell a product (pdf help files) MUST BE technically accurate. This includes, in fact most critically includes, the //comments in the sample/example sketches. There is a tendency to be "lax" on the paperwork, so to speak. To get 5-stars, tech supports needs to correct Two issues: 1.) The reset push-button switch is too weak. That is, it lacks tactile feel. It's mushy. I have other switches in my lab and will remove/de-solder this one and replace it. To be clear, the switch works but it's difficult to determine if a "button event" has taken place since there is little-to-no feedback.  2.) There is confusion in getting this to work due to software chip-select logic issues in the product documentation.  The confusion occurs because documentation from the website is not as clear as it needs to be. To bypass some of it,  I suggest that the first sketch you run is one by AdaFruit : Filename: Cardinfo.ino  You will find this inside the SD Library folder that you download from AdaFruit's website. Depending on which Arduino you use, you will need to read the comments and set the proper Chipselect = x  value.  This is a simple sketch and the easiest way to get your Datalogger shield to "talk" to your card.  Once you have this going, you can use the chipselect value in other, more complex sketches with confidence that your DataLogger and SD memory card are working well together. You do not need the clock battery to do this but you will need it for most datalogging projects because of the questionable stability of the shield when no battery is present (according to the documentation). There's no technical reason identified for this but apparently the design may or may not tolerate the absence of a clock battery. So, be sure to order one so you can take advantage of the nice RTClock that is provided.

To be fair about this product, it must be mentioned that Adafruit provides what is unmatched in the Arduino community. They provide downloadable .pdf documents that are comprehensive and, for the most part, technically accurate. I can do without all the fancy names that rename common items and turn an understandable term or item into something new we have to learn for no benefit to the customer. Example "AdaBox". What in the heck is an Adabox?  I had to go read about it, take time trying to figure it out BEFORE I could decide if it was something I needed to choose or not. Enough about reassigning cutesy names to common things. Outside of that, you will not find any better support and quality, in my opinion, than is found at AdaFruit. Nothing is status quo but if there is an open mindedness high above the streets of NYC that not only doesn't block consumer suggestion but in fact solicits it (and I don't mean Topics for Blogs) I look for better and better things to come from downtown. This Data Logger is a pleasure to use and is easily customized for just about anything I can imagine. In my case, one of my first projects is to log the correlation in multiple temperature monitors with the work cycle of my home's air-conditioning. In doing so, changes in the on/off cycle times will indicate waste of energy and a need for system maintenance. It's easy to waste lots of money before detecting incremental changes in the power bill. For homes with several items requiring heavy amperage/power usage, it's difficult to know which one is the bad actor. This Adafruit Data Logger will allow a more complete and accurate analysis and will unquestionably pay for itself. Thank you.
3435306
If used as directed, this stuff works great!!