Better than I had hoped...
586804
We had tried several different heaters to heat our family room with less than satisfactory results. We went through several oil filled heaters. They provided some heat, but very localized...not spreading throughout the room. They also seemed to fall apart after a couple of years.

A neighbor had one of those expensive EdenPure heaters that is quartz based and she is very happy with it. We couldn't spend that kind of money and it also takes up too much room. I searched and searched finally finding this one reviewed in Consumer Reports. I always like to get another opinion as sometimes I find Consumer Reports wrong.

We too the plunge and couldn't be happier. It makes a little vibrating noise when it comes on [sounds sort of like a fan on low]. That stops in a minute or two. What's the best is that it seems to push the heat out into the whole room.

In conclusion, it's not the prettiest unit, but more than does the job for us. We may actually buy another for the garage to replace an older unit.

Good choice.  Bill in Seattle
4227359
This product works!!! Better than i could have hoped! Check out my pics before and after.l, my outside lights 10 years in the sun......unbeleivable
1395887
Better than I hoped.  Smallish form factor, quality USB-C cable, my Nexus 5X says Rapid Charging which is a huge plus.  Have not used the USB-A port to charge but it is nice that it is there in case I need to charge up an older device.
4860561
Better than I expected....sturdy and rich- looking, and I am considering ordering another. The price was not too bad, either.
1963870
Better than I had expected. This thing works great on the Weber grill handle. Has a sensor in it that automatically turns off the light when you close the lid. I'd definitely buy it again!
4851710
So much better than I had expected! I have two other sets and almost didn't order these because I thought they would be the same thing. These are lighter, they stay in the hair better and the clips really hold well. I am very happy with this purchase.
298967
Better than I expected, GREAT SOUND!! Thought this would never produce the volume this unit puts out, but this little guy packs a punch. Looks cool too and sits firmly in place.
4636833
Just what I had been looking for and it hasn't disappointed at all...in fact, it's better than expected!
2056264
These beyond met my expectations! Better than I had hoped for.
4492700
This was better than I hoped. It is not a professional quality violin, but my daughter needed a 1/2 size, and if she sticks with it, will probably need at least one more violin before we invest in an expensive one. This was looks beautiful, is easy to tune, and frankly, has a better sound that my neighbor's $1700 violin. I expected a lot of screeching, and instead it has a beautiful, mellow sound. I'm very happy with this purchase.
3672303
I decided to upgrade from my 201 and had pretty high expectations.  All in all they were met and exceeded.  Although I consider myself a pretty hard core gadget geek, it took me a while to get up and running with 405.

The power clip is unique which I'm not thrilled about - it's not hard to use or figure out, but i would have preferred a standard usb charger - if you lose or forget the charger, you're out of luck and you won't find replacements or backups for it at your local Walmart. Ok though - the battery life is excellent so unless you're on a really long trip, it probably won't be too big of a deal.

I read the instructions and I guess I missed the whole 'swiping' idea at first - but that took about 20 seconds to get the hang of. Once I figured it out (again, it was only 20 seconds so Its pretty intuitive) I played with it for a little to get the hang of and went for a run.

When I got back I wanted to sync everything up and chart my run.  That wasn't as easy as I hoped (which meant I didn't have to dig into the manual) but all in all I was able to get it up and working in about 20 minutes.

So, yah, as long as you have a little while to go through the manual and learn how to use it - you'll love this thing.  It's light, unobtrusive, great battery light, quality display and all in all - I am very glad I bought it.
4231540
Excellent sound, fills a good size yard with music.  Much better low end than I had hoped for, certainly better than the others I tested, including Bose.  Placing them under the eves likely helpd that as teh "football" bass radiates upward.  I am very happy.
4852301
Better than I had hoped for, great colors, easier to use than the original fitbit holder and came in 2 days!
3711806
I have to say: based on some of the reviews, I (almost) half expected a a rusty piece of metal sandwiched between 2 sticks! Quite the opposite; I'm happy to say that this knife has exceeded my expectations.
I did watch some YouTube video reviews, and scoured Internet forums, and thus helped manage my expectations considerably.

1st, and foremost: (for the price) This is a well made/crafted knife.

2nd, blade came decently sharp.

3rd, this knife is rustic, and harkens back to a time of wilderness exploration.

Came well packaged; in a nice Condor box, blade taped in tissue, within a plastic bag with a silicone packet.

Sheath, was of perfect sized leather, and well crafted.

I cannot overstate this: for the price, this knife is awesome!

I purchased to use, not as my primary, but rather a neck carry knife. The leather sheath is nice, (and would work for neck carry) although not ideally suited for this task. 'Tis a much better belt sheath.
I'm having a custom kydex sheath made for it for that purpose/reason, and that purpose/reasoning alone.

I wear XL gloves, and would say that this knife is a 3 1/2 finger handle.

So far I'm very impressed!

I will (and always do) edit this review after a fully test this knife.

I'm looking forward to that.

I'm also glad I took the risk and purchased this knife.
It didn't break the bank, and so far, it fills a place of need for me perfectly!
2600212
Better than I had hoped for.  Compact, easy to use and well worth the price..  For now, I play mostly CDs and was very pleased when I found that it resumed where it left off.  Am looking forward to watching movies on it.
2626890
Much better than I had appreciated.  Actually bought it as a base model for a World of Warcraft Demon Hunter (with painted tattoos, wings, glaives etc.  May hold off since it is very attractive as is.
4632823
First off, a little about me and my BT needs. I own a small business and need to both keep my hands free and keep working while fielding a low to moderate call volume during an average day... and I work outside. I also carry two phones, personal and business, and want both connected. In the evenings I usually play or work on the computer for an hour or two after my wife goes to bed and used to use a wired headset so I wouldn't get in trouble for keeping her awake ;)

When I checked reviews pre-purchase it was the sound/call quality that sold me on the Legend, and I was willing to accept the bigger bulkier (or so I expected) size as a trade off. What I have found is that the call quality is every bit as crazy good and clear as I'd hoped, but that my concerns about the bulk were really for nothing. Yes, the unit itself is much bigger than many BT devices out there, but the design is really really clever. The extra size sits behind your ear and you can barely see it or feel it.  The "boom" mic that projects is actually quite sleek, I think. Other devices may BE smaller, but the legend "appears" just as small when on. I don't know how clear that explanation was, but suffice to say that I got the great call quality I'd hoped for/expected, and I got the added bonus of being very pleasantly surprised at how much I liked the look.

Sound quality... friends, customers, and my wife have all commented on how much better the sound from the Legend is than my previous BT devices. I DO agree with some of the reviewers who mentioned that the max volume is lacking. I would definitely like to be able to crank it up more at times. i find, however, that if I simply tweak the fit of the ear bud I can get the effect of the increased volume that I need.

Connectivity... The first day I must admit the unit was 'wonky' w.r.t. pairing and connecting, but installing the latest firmware seemed to do the trick for the most part. As some users point out, there do seem to be occasional pairing/connecting 'glitches'.  I have to manually re-connect either my phone or PC. This is a nuisance, yes, but relatively minor, as most of the time connections are super fast and flawless. This is definitely an area for improvement, because having to re-connect manually is annoying, albeit easy to do.

The controls... they are a little small and finicky to use, but at least they are intelligently placed. Once you get familiar with the unit they are easy to use.

Charging.... the magnetic charger is a relatively no-value-added gimmick. A standard micro usb like virtually all other devices use would have been WAY more practical. That's a pretty big negative, since it means that I'm constantly worried about losing the one and only charging cable I have. I hate non-standard stuff for no purpose! Also, the included charging cord is super short, which prevents you from using the headset while charging it. It might not be a good idea to do so, but I'd like to have the option.

OVERALL... the positives FAR outweigh the negatives. I rated the Legend five stars not because it is perfect, but because despite its shortcomings it is a fantastic bluetooth headset with flawless sound and I love it!