The Kandle II is a much improved Model
582719
I like the Kandle II over previous  models for several reasons. 1.  The light shuts off automatically upon closing. 2.  There are two levels of brightness.  3.  The battery compartment does not require a screw driver to open it to replace the battery. These are all changes that address my complaints about earlier models. If you have to spend a little more, much worth it.
I've given only 4 stars because I feel like the battery wears down rather quickly.  After about a month of use, I'm noticing the brightness of the lamp is beginning to fade. Don't be caught without your spare battery!
550293
My first Water Pik was over 14 years old and it was difficult to find replacement piks. I upgraded to the new model and am delighted with the product. The new features such as the special piks designed for those of us who have had gum problems and the very handy control on the device that lets you easily interrupt the water supply while inserting or removing the pik from your mouth are significant improvements. At times, I wish the reservoir held more water but it is not a big deal to refill it, if needed. Those who wrote negative reviews will find that, over time, it gets easier to use.
99606
This is my second ipaq and for the money, it was a good upgrade, considering that it has the web wireless connectivity integrated and improve a bit the performance and the bottons and looking.
I miss the dock station, and the syncronization speed it is slower than the old model, due to a extended process. The updated operating system has some differences interms of the menus, but some minor changes.  I guess I will miss the Nevo apllication it has my old model, that allow me to use the ipaq as a remote control, that it was very useful sometime. For me it is a really a good tool, that release me of my other three agendas.  The migration was esay too.  It was recognize right away and syncronize everything.  Be aware not to leave the wireless connectivity on if you are not using it, that will really save you on the battery time.
3832626
Seems to be a big improvement over previous generations
3340398
It is worth the upgrade because the new features are worth their weight in gold. This version is considerably more stable.
2710842
Lets face it, there comes a time when an old appliance or home fixture just appears too funky, and its actual functionality is marginal. With lavatory faucets, that timeframe is in the two to four decade range and despite ones best efforts, it seems to leak a bit.

This Delta faucet proved to be an ideal update. It is made out of stylish chrome  a sleek, elegant design, without being over the top, and thereby making everything else in the bathroom obsolete.

The KEY purchase decision is to ensure that it FITS your existing sink. This is a standard three hole, four inch installation.  Most fortunately, the three-hole configuration and dimensions have NOT changed in those 2-4 decades, so that it is most likely compatible with your existing sink. But check!

For me the nicest feature is the updated 90 degree on-off, which is now standard, but was not 2-4 decades ago. Regrettably, my water cut-offs were not 90 degrees, and should also be replaced. The handle is easy to turn, for aging hands and is certified under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

It is NEVER easy to change out a faucet lets face facts. Often the hardest problem is removing the existing faucet, which might be corroded into place. And, of course, there is the location of the connections, under the sink, and assess can be difficult, and even painful. But I found it worth the effort. The Delta faucet is well-designed for easy installation. Once the old faucet was removed, it took me only half an hour to complete the job.

A side note on the water quality in Albuquerque. It seems to be very high in mineral content. Despite my best efforts, and plumbers tape, there was a very slight leak between the connecting pipe and the base of the faucet. Yet, in 24 hours, it seems to self-seal, and there is no leak sorta like the gunk one puts in the bicycle tires to self-seal a puncture. It doesnt seem prudent to drink either, and thus I make other arrangements for my drinking water.

In terms of the sink stopper, I noted that one other reviewer took a star off his evaluation because it is plastic. It is true that the entire stopper mechanism, and extension pipe is hard PVC plastic. But so too is the rest of my piping, so that did not seem to be a problem. As for the stopper itself, it is chrome-coated metal, and matches the rest of the unit, so I see no reason to dock it a star. Overall, 5-stars.
3453749
Much better design than their prior model. Very happy with this new model. The coiled tube is an improvement, stores better in the base to avoid clutter on the counter.
3875016
This latest offering from Paslode is the next iteration of their venerable cordless framing nailer (IMCT).  The unit has addressed some issues that existed with the original design and has added some new features. Some people found the firing rate of the previous design to be a little slow so this new nailer does fire faster. The nose of this nailer actuates in more positions and with less pressure than the older model making the nailing process a little easier when toe-nailing in tight areas.  The fuel cell has been redesigned so that it is a simple drop in as some people apparently had issues with the fuel cell not mating properly with the metering valve; I never experienced this myself. This unit holds more nails per load and the rafter hook has been redesigned so that it can actually be hung on a rafter as the older style was to narrow.  Finally they redesigned the combustion chamber with the intent of increasing the time that the nailer will operate reliably before needing to be cleaned.  I have no reason to doubt this but it is too early for me to tell if it has been achieved.
  All in all the unit itself is a nice redesign that fits well in the hand and addresses a few deficiencies with the earlier design.  However this offering does bring a whole new and in my opinion a show stopping issue to the table.  Paslode management has decided to package the fuel cells for this product with the nails.  This mean that they must be purchased together so if the cell runs out, is defective or you lose a fuel cell you have to get more nails.  This also does not bode well for those who have stocked up on nails.  The fact that the redesigned fuel cells are not compatible with the older units is a problem in itself and forcing customers to buy nails with the cells just adds insult to injury.  Paslode claims that this will ensure that the customer has enough fuel for the lot of nails but i think there is an ulterior motive lurking.
  In my opinion Paslode is showing very little commitment to the customer by selling fuel cells only with nails...  I think their true reasoning for this may be to ensure that you buy Paslode nails.  In addition, in terms of space there seemed no practical reason to change the fuel cell design other than to ensure that it was not compatible with older guns.  The "drop-in" installation could of been achieved by redesigning the nozzle and slot retaining backwards compatibility.  I am sure that someone at Paslode is planning on sun-lighting the older red fuel cells forcing owners of the older Framing nailer (IMCT) to upgrade.  Sorry Paslode this is not the sign of a top company that supports its loyal customers...  I hope that the management at Paslode see fit to offer the new cells both separately and for a reasonable price.  I also hope that they find a way to ensure that older framing nailer's will continue to have fuel available. Homeowners who may not use the guns very frequently expect that their purchase(Expen$ive) of a commercial quality tool would function for a very long time, let's not let them down.

***** UPDATE 11-15-11 Paslode began selling fuel cells separately about a year ago and I understand that they are now selling adapters for those fuel cells to make them backward compatible. This shows commitment to their customers and I would recommend this nail gun as the best available at this time!  FIVE STARS *****
****** Bought a twin pack of the IMCT red fuel cells for $15.00 from Home Depot. I also noticed that the new framers orange cells cost $11.00 for just one; that's a 50% markup.******
1423805
This replacement is actually far better than the original that shipped with the gun. There are two distinct differences that I can detect. One is a new Mark at the bottom that says "V2".  I assume this means it is version number two.

The other distinct difference from the original is that the new one has a modified loading opening. It's a little harder to speed load but it definitely improves the shot. I am convinced that this new one has improved the gun by at least 15 or 20 FPS.

Although I cannot see it, I believe that the CO2 seat has a much better seal and the piercing is far easier to achieve. You do not need to tighten it nearly as much as the original and there has been virtually no leakage.

Overall, while it is rather expensive for a toy, it certainly does improve the performance immensely. Worth it if you don't want to replace the gun.
4483348
Cuisinart has taken the ICE-50BC and improved upon it's design shortcomings.  the biggest improvement is moving the drive system from the overhead arm to underneath the bowl.  This system now resembles the much more expensive Lello unit but with a removable bowl.  This unit also has a newly redesigned Ice Cream Paddle and includes a Gelato Paddle as well.  That's two machines in one. the small door on the top of the lid for adding nuts, candy pieces, etc it easy to open and close although it's a tad narrow.

One thing I noticed the first time I ran mine.  after about 20 minutes, there was a squeaking sound.  after pausing it and making sure the paddle and the bowl were seated properly, it was ok for a few more minutes but started squeaking again.  I tracked the squeak down to the plastic stabilizer atop the paddle that fits in to a poly-lined-slot in the center of the lid.  I used a tiny bit of butter on a qtip to coat the inside of the poly ring and it hasn't squeaked since.

I tried the basic recipe and I tried the vanilla custard recipe in the book.  the custard recipe base actually ends up coming out to more than 4 cups.  the manual is very clear about not going over 4 cups of liquid in the machine.  they mean it.  Although I did dump the whole amount in, I should have definitely stuck to exactly 4 cups.  It did not run over the top of the bowl, but it nearly did.  I would have liked to allow it to run a little longer than 40 minutes as the custard base was not as cold as it should have been before putting it in to the bowl.  if I had, it would have run over the top. the refrigeration unit get very cold and quickly.  the final ice cream result was not quite as smooth as I'd like.  I will mess around with recipes.  Another Friend suggested I pre chill the bowl in the unit for 5-10 minutes before adding the base.  you can do that in this machine as you can pause the motor while the refrigeration unit is still running.  I like that feature.  The pausing feature also comes in handy for adding nuts, candy bits, etc a few minutes before you shut the machine off and transfer your creation to a container for a final 2 hour sit in the freezer.

The final product coming out of this machine resembles softserve ice cream.  This is normal for an ice cream maker.  if it were much thicker, you'd have to dig the mixing paddle out of the bowl.  I've seen several reviews on various machines from people thinking ice cream makers will do more than they're designed to.

I'd like to note this machine is LOUD..  the compressor is whisper quiet, the motor for the paddle is not.  It sounds like a rather loud electric can opener. This bothers people, but it does not bother me.

I have not tried a gelato recipe or a sorbet recipe yet.  I'm looking forward to it.  I wanted to get a review up on this ASAP since it's a brand new machine and prior to finding this model I was considering a Lello but could not justify the price.

Clean up is easy with soap and water. the bowl is easily removed from the unit. there is a bit of a trick to getting the paddle out of the bowl without slopping ice cream all over the counter but after a few tries I there was a lot less mess on the counter.
1800694
A far more sophisticated model than those gundams. I like these rubber tubing and pipes and the details in cockpit assembly, that make the finished model looks like real machine. I can imagine the similar machine will be used on the moon in exploration for real.  Hasegawa makes many great models and this is one of the best i have built so far The size of the model is also big enough to be impressive. Great instruction and it also gives you warning for steps that might be confusing.
4692580
I owned a Logitech 520 remote for two years, and recently upgraded to the 550.  Overall, it is a good upgrade.  I still find the number buttons a bit mushy due to their silicone skin construction.  The blue screen's legibility is somewhat improved but it is still a bit dim.  The new on-line sortware is a huge improvement over the previous versions.  The control provides all of the functions I could want in my six device entertainment system.
3588030
A vast improvement over earlier Intermatic models. Larger buttons make it easier to use & larger letters in LED make it easier to read.  But programming is too difficult.
1801029
I've had a HP48G and a HP49G in the past. Both were good calculators and I miss the RPN mode of entering digits in them. The TI200, as most of other calclators as the "normal" mode of entering digits: 2+2 ENTER (in that order), but I got accustomed to this fairly fast. The display is a bit harder to see compared to a HP49G, specialy under low-light conditions. The thing a like the most of this calculator is it's greater flexibility and ease of use for creating programs. The interface/commands for creating these small programs is similar to structured programming I was accustomed to in school, e.g. I've created a program to add Coulomb forces in vectorial form and another to calculate probabilities in a normal curve. It has many applications available to download and, as well as the HP, it has a large user community on the web. It is also fast, compared to the old models of HP (I'm not comparing it to the newer HP50) it solves numeric and symbolic integrals in less time. It is also very configurable and robust. The downside of this calc is that it does not have a pouch like the HP's... those pouches where great at keeping the calc safe from scratches and dirt. This unit only comes with a hard case that protects one side of the calc at a time. I've found a pouch that actually was a perfect fit for the calc: see my review of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Belkin-Neoprene-Kindle-Case-Fits-6-Display-Latest-Generation-Kindle/dp/B001NPDA44/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Belkin Neoprene Kindle Case (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle)</a>
1837365
The Kindle2 is much more of an upgrade than I had previously thought it was going to be.  The buttons seem to be in better locations.  The side buttons now hinge towards the screen, so pressing on the outter edges of the kindle while holding or moving it won't accidentally change the page.  This was a constant problem with the K1.

The device is slimmer, has a better screen, and the keyboard is much nicer.  My one complaint is that it doesn't come with a cover.  A device like this should come with one.

I hear some people complaining about the lack of expandable memory, and replaceable battery.  I honestly don't think it's a big deal.  I buy plenty of books and haven't had an issue with space.  Even with a few albums worth of MP3's.

The battery can be charged by USB as well, so that adds to the versatility of charging the battery.  Anywhere you have a PC or laptop, you can charge your K2.

In my opinion, it's a great upgrade from the K1.
297981
I agree with another reviewer who said this is a big improvement over the prior model.  In fact, I had about 4 of them, and tossed the old ones out to replace with the new model.  The improvements are that 1) the glass bottle screws directly into the feeding station.  In the prior version, it screwed into a white disc which snapped into the feeding station.  Snapping a plastic disk into a plastic feeding station caused the disc to wear out over time, so that the disc and feeding station eventually fell off.  Also, knowing that snapping the disk in and out caused it to wear out made me not want to remove it after each use, so as to clean the feeding station.  2) the glass bottle has a wider opening so that you can actually clean it with a bottle brush!  I bought 5 of these and none of them have leaked, as some people have reported. If you haven't actually SEEN it leak, you might consider that sometimes bigger birds land on the feeders and make it swing... and that causes the "juice" to end up dripping.
3512033
Exceeded expectations; criticisms noted in prior reviews from last year's model have all been addressed and improved in current model.