Good for the price, the right "feature set" and long enough legs
590213
I previously wore Calvin Klein Gripper Jam until they discontinued them. This is the closest thing I have been able to find and while the quality is not as good, it's acceptable and they are half the price (but 1/3 the lifespan.)

To me, this style (Jockey Midway Brief - Style 1142 ) is the most perfect combination of features: the right length of legs (about 7"), a pouch/ H style fly, "good" colors, black, white, grey, and no weird bright colored waistband or other odd features. Mostly cotton material ( 97% Cotten/3% lycra spandex)...they just work comfortably, and fit right without bunching or riding up. At 7.50 to $10 a pair, considerably cheaper than the CK's I used to wear that were $20-$25/pair.

They are rumored in reviews to have seam issues after a while but at this price I'm satisifed...mine typically last about 9-12 months then start getting holes at the seams. I've probably had at least 30 pairs of these over the past few years (I think I buy about 10-12 a year, and toss the old ones)

For the underwear enthusiasts looking for the same features I described above, here are some others I tried before I settled on these 1142's. These looked like they MIGHT be the fit and function I was looking for -- but none of them were:

- Jockey Athletic Midway Brief style 8084 - 80% polyester/20% spandex. H/Pouch fly. These look and feel like cheap satin sheets you would find on the bed of a trailer park prostitute. (or so I might imagine.) Although also called midway briefs, the inseam is much shorter than the 1142 midway brief. Don't believe the pictures on the length of the leg. I took one look at these, felt the material, and stuffed them back in their bag for return. Not recommended.

- Jockey Staycool Midway Brief - 100% cotten. Y front fly. 3 for $30. Seemed cheap and too thin. The legs were quite a bit shorter than the 1142. Not recommended.

- Jockey GO Stretch Classic Midway Brief - Style 9882. 90% cotton/10% spandex. Has a fly but kind of weird looking. See photo. 2 for $20.

- Jockey 3D innovations Midway Brief with Fly - Style 8185. 90% cotton/10% spandex. Traditional fly. 1 for $14. Legs too short...

- Bike Active short 7131 - "cotton blend" another reviewer said was 95% cotton. No fly. Sizing looked odd so I ordered 2 pairs in different sizes. Sizing was odd. I returned them both.
611877
I didn't give it 5 stars because it isn't perfect... but for the price, it's pretty darn good.

Installation: Super easy! Familiarity with what's under the hood of your PC helps, but if you can follow simple instructions, you should be good. It takes 2 5.25" drive bays. I only had one bay free, but I'm pretty handy with a dremel and not afraid of a little minor pc-case surgery).

Hardware: YES, the VFD looks washed-out on installation. I'll give you that. BUT the contrast and brightness are software adjustable. So, if you spend a couple of minutes adjusting it, you can get to look like the one in the ad. The remote range and reception angle are quite good for me. The front buttons work fine, but are fairly useless with the remote (pretty much like any home theater appliance).

Software: As someone else said, don't bother with the bundled disk. Just get online and download the latest drivers and apps. I'm using Windows 7 (64bit) and the software works pretty well with it. The ability to turn the computer on and off, and launch your apps by remote control is outstanding. You can configure what apps that launch as well as the remote commands within the apps. I'm using it with Windows Media Center, XBMC, Hulu Desktop and Boxee. Haven't had a problem with any of them so far.

YMMV, but this unit is just what I needed for my HTPC and works really well so far (had it for about 2 weeks).
1882914
The Veridesk is a pretty decent for the price. There's a little bit of wobble when it's up, but nothing severe. I give this only 3 stars because, as others have mentioned, it's not ideal for taller users.

Ergonomically, you want your keyboard and monitor to be in the same position relative to your torso whether your sitting or standing. This means the desk should have an range of height that is at least as great as the length of your femur. On average, a human's femur is 26 3/4 % of her/his height (see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Femur); so do the math on your height, or simply measure from the middle of your hip to the middle of your knee to check whether yours is within the 15.5" range of this device.

At 6'2", my femur is about 20 inches long, so when I raise the Veridesk to its highest position, I still need to stack a couple of reams of paper under the monitor to get the top of it up to my eye-level. This makes the setup even shakier, of course, but it's still fine as long as I don't put a full coffee cup on it. Also, my hands are further below my elbow than would be ideal.
3065884
Need to use it for longer to get a real feel but, initial impression is good to go. Delivered what I was hoping for at a price I wanted to keep it within. Comfortable and sturdy. The models I've used in the past that were better were also more expensive, the models that were cheaper I found were lower quality or had fewer functions so, it lands where it needs to land on that spectrum. Comes with a small picture guide fold out on ways to use it, though probably not anything people buying home workout equipment don't already know. Used by two friends as well, our height spread was 5'4" to 5'11" and our weight range is 130 to 225ilb and no one complained so that's a good sign.
4922584
Lightweight, good picture, stand legs are a bit far apart making stand choices a bit of a pain but works great so far!
2567369
Works as they're supposed to; not much else to say here.  Should fit any size legs.
3956121
The pack has plenty of great features for this price point.  It is roomy, has a sturdy frame, and is quite comfortable.  It fits my small waist (28 waist, 32 hips) snugly and adjusts well.  The removable brain is great.

You can expand the top of the pack to fit several additional liters of stuff, but if you don't fill it up, you can compress it down with straps and the brain, so this pack can function as a much smaller pack, assuming you are ok with the little bit of extra weight it has compared to an actual smaller-volume pack.  That said, it's not heavy.

I did have a few issues with it.  First of all, the velcro holding the height adjustment is pretty weak.  Unless you leave it on the default (that is, so the velco aligns perfectly), it will slip.  The velcro is just not string enough or large enough to hold the weight of the full pack.  This limits the adjustability of it.  Fortunately, it fits me pretty will at the default height so it worked for me.  There is a chance I was doing it wrong, but I don't think so.  I'm 5' 8.5", 140 lbs, for reference.  I believe my torso height is about 17.

Some of the threading around the zipper for the sleeping bag compartment was frayed right from the start (that is, when I took it out of the box).  Overall the construction felt sturdy, but that was a little alarming, and we'll have to see how it holds up over time.  So far I've only taken this on one trip for about 25 miles.  That said, I didn't notice any additional wear during the trip.

Finally, the rain fly is in the brain instead of the bottom of the pack.  This makes it a little more of a pain to get full coverage, but more importantly, means that if you want to leave your pack outside the tent at night and use the rain fly (which, let's be honest, you do), you can't take the brain inside with you.  Not a gamebreaker, but just a little inconvenient.

Overall, this is a great pack that seems to way outperform its price point when you look at overall quality and features.  You should be careful buying it if you have trouble fitting a pack, and definitely test out the torso adjustment with a full load before you take it on the trail.  If it fits you, and there isn't any fraying, then anything else is just a minor inconvenience.
2884676
the look good, great price, not totally solid feeling (like sliding the chair in feels a little unstable),  but you know you're not getting top-quality.  suits my needs
1103387
After I finally finished putting together my desk (built from scratch) it was time to look at chairs. My problem is that I spend 7+ hours a day working on the computer, but 99% of it being pro bono, I don't have the budget for the chair that would do my back and my butt justice. So, I settled on this mid-price chair on the positive reviews here alone, and figured that I could always send it back if it wasn't a good fit.

*Edited at the bottom of the review - see why I downgraded to four stars!*

PUTTING IT TOGETHER
Building the chair was a relatively simple process. The wheels and base simply clicked into place, and once I figured out that I had put one arm on the wrong side, it was a relatively simple process to put the chair and arms together. The chair comes with all the hardware you will need, and also includes an Alan key for tightening bolts - for some people this will be important, as there's nothing worse than not having the right tool for your new toy!

CONSTRUCTION/QUALITY
I have only owned older or cheaper chairs, but I do have friends with high-end chairs, and I'm pleased to say that this one in particular is just about right for the price-point. The overall build seems just fine - it's not rickety by any means and if you tighten the bolts properly there shouldn't be any give. The wheels move well, although I'm on hardwood so I'm not sure how they fair on carpet. Despite the arms and base being made of plastic/nylon, they are a very strong grade and should hold up just fine (I will update the review with any change in this).

ERGONOMICS/COMFORT
I find this chair to be very comfortable overall. There is some (set) lumbar support, and I find it quite easy to sit up straight without having to lean to far back to type comfortably. The chair comes to a nice height at the back (I'm 5'9"), and you can lean it back and set it or allow free leaning with the use of the side lever. The chair has a decent range in terms of height, although if you're taller or have a tall desk, you might find that it doesn't go as high as you might want. The seat is reasonably comfortable - it's definitely not the best I have experienced but so far has helped alleviate any serious fatigue - a legitimate concern when you spend many hours a day at your desk. The arms are unpadded, but not uncomfortable. I rarely use the arms, unless I'm watching a video or taking some time to think, so I didn't really weigh them in to my rating.

OVERALL
For the price I paid, I am very pleased and at this price point I believe the chair merits the full five stars. I now have a comfortable, decently-made chair for less than a hundred dollars (at the time of this writing), and it has definitely improved my ability to work for longer stretches, allowing me to finish up a day's work more quickly! Overall, I can definitely recommend this chair as an excellent contender in this price range!

*EDIT*
Well, I decided to downgrade this review to four stars. After having the chair for several months, the seat padding has greatly decreased in effectiveness. Now granted, I use this chair for several hours every day so this may not apply to some people considering the chair, but nevertheless it is worth mentioning. It was only when we purchased a second chair for my wife that it became clear just how compressed the cushioning had become - you could actually feel the difference in height! I will be buying a chair cushion to alleviate this, so I still can recommend this chair, but perhaps with a little less enthusiasm.
3057470
I went cheap on with this choice as it's on the low end of the scale.  They are not super high quality but frankly for the cost they are more than adequate.  Reasonably comfortable.  I am pleased and would buy again (I like to keep a set near the mower and wood saws, no point in losing hearing if it's avoidable.
2971427
This Swivel Mesh Task Chair from OFM is a compact desk chair at a value price that works well in tighter spaces.

Assembly was easy and took me about 20 minutes. The two tools necessary are included and the necessary screws and washers are clearly labeled in a blister pack. There are even some spare screws included in case you drop one or you happen to get a defective one. I followed the well illustrated assembly guide and had no problems.

The seat is comfortably padded and covered in a mesh like fabric that breathes well. The back has an open frame and is covered in a mesh fabric so you get great air flow. This is very good for me in Texas, where it's warm to hot most of the year. It has two unpadded arms, pneumatic height adjustment and five castors on the base for easy movement. The height adjustment works well and the castors rolls smoothly. The arms can be installed or not, depending upon your needs.

This chair has a 250lb. weight limit and because of it's fairly compact size, it will not be comfortable or durable for larger size people.

There are two things I'm not crazy about. One - the arms are not padded and not height adjustable. I am tall and the height of the arms isn't quite high enough to be comfortable for me. I'm considering removing them or affixing some closed cell foam to raise the height a little and make them more comfortable. However, my daughter, who is a little on the short side, finds the arm height fine.

Two - the back is fixed. It does not lean back at all. For me, that's fine. I don't lean back in my chair. However, my sons all mentioned immediately that the back is fixed. They much prefer chairs that they can lean back in. Be aware of this when considering this chair if the ability to lean back is important to you.

I'm happy with this because I am using it in a small corner where I have my 3D printer and there isn't much space. It's a comfortable, functional, rolling task chair at an affordable price.
2817234
very nice, so far. lots of features for the price. but, not too many. some of the features with the next level up units are just more things to break for me, imo.
4021743
Unbeatable for the price. My biggest complaint is that it only had 2 short legs. I could still attach it to my projector, but I had to bring all three legs to the front (looks like a turkey footprint) would have worked, but I went ahead and cut down one of the long ones so I could get the mount over the center of gravity. For my setup and my projector, this gets the job done. It can be hard to adjust and take all the play out, so for a really nice setup I would spend a little more for one with easier adjustments. This one almost has too many adjustment options.
3860531
I took a chance and ordered this monopod on a popular auction site (won't mention it here, as you probably can guess it) since it was cheaper there.  Anyway, I received it today and tried it out.  So far, I'm happy with it, as the built quality seems quite decent for a Made in China product.  It has a firm feel, and seems like good quality.
Pros: compact, fold up to 21", expanded to 4'8".  It folds up nicely, yet can handle my Sony Nex 6 with the 18-200 zoom just fine (I let it stand by itself while pushing it lightly, and it did not fall).  You can turn a knob at the base to lock the legs to prevent them from folding back up.  It does come with a carrying bag which seems nice enough.
Cons: no manual. the tripod legs could have been designed to click into position instead of free bouncing, but this is the same issue with all the monopod that has tri-legs.
247494
Caveat on this review --- just got and assembled the unit, haven't used it much yet, but so far my wife and I are pleased with it.
The build quality was better than I was expecting, with the exception perhaps of all the plastic/rubber of the 'desk' part, but even that is plenty acceptable and will hopefully hold up well too.  In assembling the unit I liked some of the well thought out little touches, such as having the right bolts already in one of the to-be-assembled parts, so no groping and guessing as to which was the right part.  It just seemed pretty well conceived.

If I could think of improvements, it might include some way to be able to slide the desk part forwards and back and then fix it in place without having to reach so far forward, or dismount the bike.  In general I suspect that, while there are multiple places where the bike can be adjusted, we'll likely fix on one set of settings that we can both live with other than perhaps seat height.

My wife and I don't have terribly long legs --- I'm just under 5'10" and am long in the torso (thus my legs are shorter than average for that height) and my wife is a little shorter.  But both of us found that we needed the seat extender.  My suggestion to the manufacturer would be to make the stock seat bar longer.

As to water bottle, while it does work to put the bottle in the split metal frame, we've initially elected to have the desk as close to us as possible while pedaling, which makes getting on and off of the bike a little less easy (no complaints there, just 'how it is'), but for the same reason we've already knocked the water bottle over once.

The other thing to bear in mind is that this unit is fairly heavy, approaching 50 pounds (the FixDesk X 2.0).  When we bought it I think I had it in the back of my mind that we might try it occasionally both upstairs and downstairs, but it's clear to me now that we're leaving it on one floor only.

I'm listing minor quibbles.  This looks to be a good unit, and we're happy (again "so far" at least) that we purchased it.
3373760
Length is good for general use. Allows for movement
3616743
This is a good, but not great tripod. Considering the price and weight I am satisfied, and it is much better than my old tilt-and-swivel SunPak.

First the bad: Stability could be better, especially with the center column extended more than half way, and vibration damping is not particularly good. That said, I'm 5'7" so full so I typically don't need full extension and I usually shoot with a shutter delay or IR release so movement from touching the camera is no big deal. I haven't tried hanging a weight from the hook but that helped my old one, and I might try a bungee cord around the legs if I see problems.

The good: Good looking, well finished, compact, lightweight and easy to manipulate. I like the bubble level, and the screw out spikes work well. Panning is extremely smooth in both the horizontal and vertical directions, with the resistance easily adjustable and progressive. The camera mounting plate is slotted to enhance balance, and has a push button safety lock in case you didn't have it tight before transport. The padding makes it easy to carry and (despite some reviews to the contrary) the carrying case is very nice with an adjustable shoulder strap.

Summary: Good tripod, great value. Would I rather have a Manfrotto for 10 times more? If you buy it and carry it.