Even thought it is very attractive, light & some good features, but it has some minor problems
589766
I bought this after many days of researching, actually weeks..  I wanted something that is very light and portable with long battery life and with touch screen window 8.  What attracted me most were few points : extra bettery that come with it.  (some people complain that it looks awkward, but considering how thin this ultrabook is, you have to give up something to get extra battery life. for me, it was good).  Very light and good looking (I give 5 stars).  right size for travelling.  good pricing compared to other more brand name ultrabooks.  excellent screen quality and fit and finish of the products.

for the bads........
typing on key board is somewhat difficult.  I do not know exactly why but i think that it is bad design of key boards (the feel is not right).  for some reason, once in a while, it shuts down and the screen turns to green.  again, I do not know why it happens, but whenever it does, i have to restart.  In one ocasion, It got totally frozen and I have to press the reset button.  Touch screen is too sensitive.
The worst thing for me was Bluetooth feature.  I wanted to connect with bluetooth speaker, but the connection was keep dropping or was not connecting AFTER I PUT THE ULTRABOOK TO SLEEP OR TURN IT OFF AND ON (EITHER COMPUTER OR THE SPEAKER) and to get it working, I had to remove the speaker application entirely from computer and re-install.  That was almost every time I wanted to use bluetooth speaker which became so much hassel.  Initially I thought that it was the faults of the speaker (I bought the best reviewed $199 Bose speaker. Awesome sound, but this problem), but after trying out so many others (Bose, Sony, HMDX...etc) I realized that it is my ultrabook. (by the way, I struggled with this for many days and even down load new wireless/bluetooth software from ACER home page, but still did not work properly)  However, fortunately London Duo Bluetooth speaker was compatible with ACER Ultrabook.  That was the only bluetooth speaker without the problem of not connecting.

Anyway, my final thought about this ultrabook is that this is a decent ultrabook and pretty good one for the pricing.  However, ACER must need to fix some minor and major problems immediately.
439561
This case is pretty good but does have a few issues one should be aware of.  I purchased this case recently so only have brief experience with it - no long term experience as to how it holds up over time.

Pro's
- The look of this case is VERY cool and sleek.  I love the frosted plastic with the orange. Also you can see the apple logo under the plastic (which I think is nice).
-  It's nice and thin - so your iphone won't feel bulky.

Cons
- The feel of the plastic is quite slippery in my hand (I feel like I'm more likely to drop it).  I'm more accustomed to heavy duty gel cases (tech 21) however, so it could just be me.
- The plastic is very very hard - It certainly would provide protection for your phone, but it seems that it wouldn't provide much as far as shock absorption.
- As other's have said - YES It is VERY hard to get the case off (I don't have much problem getting it on - but I hurt my finger trying to take it off (I still can't get the darn thing off).
- At the bottom of the phone (where you plug in the charger) the band that wraps around the front of the case seems quite flimsy (there is a 2 inch band of it on the bottom that easily moves -  I could easily see it getting caught on something and easily stretched or broken.  If anyone is confused about this - let me know and i can send a picture.
2421526
Got this stand to replace a boom that recently broke.  It has some good features, but I'm pretty concerned about the long term durability.
The good about this stand is that it has the ability to hold two microphones and comes with two different clips - a spring clip and a regular tension clip. It is also very good on space as it folds to about 18" when folded.

The negative is that it's pretty light so when I put a microphone on it with my iPad mini, it seemed to be close to losing balance, in addition, the clamps that adjust the height of the main arm of the stand as well as the portion that the legs are attached to to are both made of plastic which added to my concern about long term durability as this will be set up and taken down several times per week/month.

This stand would likely be perfect in a church or other static setting where the stand will remain up for an extended period without the need to collapse on a regular basis.  As I determine the long term durability, I'll update this review.

I received this product at a discount in exchange for an unbiased review.
938242
It's a beautiful basket but has a couple defects: first of all the bottom part of the rest that's hooked on the bike tends to bend upward causing the basket to tilt down forward and falling to rest onto the tire - I had to use some duct tape to keep it in place. The other issue are the handle which every time I hit even a small pot hole or run down a low step or curb they tend to bounce upward causing them to come off the rest's hooks and letting the basket fall to the floor spilling any contents on the road - I had to McGiver that too. Too bad because it is a really nice basket but I'll have to look for a better solution.
4237474
I have owned this netbook for a week now, and wanted to share my thoughts.  I will try to update this review after a few months as well (6 month update at the end).
Pros:
1. Beautiful design and light weight.  This is part of the ASUS seashell design family, with beautiful curves and design details.  The netbook surfaces are textured to minimize fingerprint smudges.  For that reason, I think white looks much better than black since the texturing shows more on the black and makes it look more grey or brown than an elegant black.  The white looks very elegant. The netbook weighs very little (about the weight of a textbook).
2. Performance and features.  It's a lot faster than I was expecting, and multitasks quite well (granted, the worst I have been subjecting it to has been installing many programs, streaming videos, and some video processing). There are times when you can notice a definite slower response than a laptop but those instances have been few so far.  Also a note on memory - I think the 1GB memory is more than enough for me.  I have not had a sluggish performance problem, and my free memory has always been >200MB while running multiple applications.  This is a plus as I won't have to upgrade to 2GB memory right away as most netbook users do.
Overall on performance, I would say it is 80% of a laptop (and not 50% or lower as one might expect).  I can see myself not needing my laptop for anything other than MATLAB or intensive programs from now on.
3.  Features. I like the beautiful bright LED screen and multitouch touchpad (scroll with two fingers etc).
4. Small power adapter.  The power adapter is half the size of laptop power adapters, which is excellent for travel.
5. Little bloatware.  Few (4-5) pre-installed programs.  Dell is notorious in this category.

Cons:
1. Battery life.  It's a 3-cell battery, and rated only to 4 hours max.  I have been getting around 3 hours using it normally with screen brightness at 50% (with this screen, 50% is plenty - 100% is too bright).  I will definitely have to take my power adapter with me wherever I go.  This might be a serious problem for some of you.  Consider some of the other ASUS models (8-11 hours battery life) if it is.
2. Temperature.  Minor issue, but it gets a little warm while running. You won't need a cooling pad or anything but you'll notice.  Actually, you might not even notice depending on what you're used to.  I am used to a Thinkpad laptop which has one of the best cooling.
3.  Windows starter.  It lacks in features compared to higher versions, such as the ability to change your desktop image.  Not an issue for me but might be for some of you.
4. Touchpad and keyboard.  Again, being used to a Thinkpad's amazing touchpad and keyboard, this one takes a little getting used to.  The touchpad buttons are hard to press.  The keyboard is a little cramped.  It shouldn't take more than 2 weeks to get used to though.
5. Only 2 USB ports.  It does come with a SD/MMC card reader though.

PS: I got this during the thanksgiving sales for 230 dollars.  I would say anything around 250 is a good deal for this netbook.  But I would not pay 300 or above for it.

*** Update: May 2011 ***
I have owned this netbook for six months now and it is going strong.  Still boots and runs fast and smoothly.  The trackpad has been annoying at times (the multitouch is nowhere as good as a mac and it often misinterprets scrolling to be resizing etc).  Other than that and the poor battery life, this is a good netbook.  But see if you can get one of the newer ASUS netbooks (with 11 hrs battery life and dual core processors) on sale - they might come down to $320 or so which is not much more than what this is selling for.  But overall I am happy with my purchase and the price that I paid (200 + tax etc = 230).
763082
I bought this laptop and ultimately had to return it.  It's a great design, but had some major flaws for me.

First off, the Ezel hinge - I love it.  This laptop gives full flexibility in display position, and it's a lot of fun to constantly play with different setups.  One under-advertised feature is the ability to pull the screen closer while still having access to the keyboard.  Basically you're able to keep your preferred viewing angle while independently adjusting the position of the display.  This is my most used position, and once you've used it you won't want to go back to a laptop with a non-adjustable display.

You'll notice the border of the frame only reaches halfway up the screen.  This is not a problem, and you'll quickly ignore it.  The aesthetics of the laptop are still quite sleek.

First thing I noticed is this laptop is very flat.  It's a thin and light design that truly feels like a "notebook" when slipping it into your bag.  The Gorilla glass display is a great touch, and it feels great in tablet mode, largely due to the flatness of the design.  Of course, since the screen swivels you don't have to worry about the keyboard in tablet mode (I've noticed accidentally pressing keys on some other laptops even though the keyboards should be disabled).

Overall I think the hinge design is a great success and I really hope Acer continues with the design in future products.  Now the bad news:

The speakers are pretty horrible.  I'm no audio expert, but the tinny sound quality is pretty obvious.  The speakers can be described as functional, but poor.  I wound up wearing headphones when watching movies or listening to music.

The 128GB SSD was too small for me.  On my first day of usage I checked the remaining capacity and found I was down to about 60GB.  The operating system and partitions take up a sizable chunk, and once you've installed such essentials as Microsoft Office you're left with only about half of the space remaining.  I easily used up about another 20GB in the next couple weeks and realized that even if I carefully conserved space with external hard drives the storage space was unlikely to last me the 5 years or so I wanted out of the product.  Otherwise the hardware specs are quite good.

The touchpad is icky.  I don't usually use a mouse but rely entirely on the touchpad for a similar level of performance.  With or without tap-click I found this touchpad to be very difficult to use quickly and efficiently.  There are no dedicated buttons, and I often found the cursor would move slightly when I tried to click on something.  I even went so far as to create keyboard shortcuts for the mouse clicks.  The touchpad was so bad I found myself using my fingers on the touchscreen instead to avoid clicking on the wrong thing.  This was one of the main flaws that led me to return the product.

The keyboard doesn't reach all the way to the edge of the laptop - as you'll see in the pictures.  This is likely to enable a thin design while leaving room for internal routing of the USB ports.  The small keyboard didn't bother me much, but is a little more compressed than usual.

I had some issues with the touchscreen drivers.  Occasionally the touch features of the screen would simply stop working, and I had to call Acer support.  I'm not sure if this is a widespread issue.
3442431
This unit is very attractive, and does a nice job of grinding, but has a few issues that really detract from my overall satisfaction:
1) Static: Oh my!  Almost everyone has mentioned the static, but let me expand a little: When you take the lid off the grinding chamber, the coffee grounds actually fly all over the place due to the static.  You start to realize that the plastic grinding chamber apparently is statically charged, and the coffee grounds seem to magnetically repel the plastic chamber, and then when you touch the unit you provide a path for the static to discharge, and grounds tend to go all over the counter/floor/etc. I have had several other grinders and several with plastic chambers, but have never seen any with so much static or so much mess!
2) Clogged discharge chute: I have owned my grinder about three months and use it every morning, and about 5 times now have had to take it all appart when it stopped working due to grounds clogging the discharge chute.  This causes the unit to seem like it is broken, until you take it all apart and clean it and un-clog it.  And if you keep trying to grind in this condition, it quickly overheats and starts smoking!

Overall, like I said, it does do a good job grinding and it looks nice, and seems like a pretty good deal for the cost, but if you can afford to look for one without the draw backs above you might want to keep looking.  So even though the grinder looks nice and grinds well, the mess is an every day annoyance you will be stuck with.
1682203
Has a lot of good features, but certain aspects could have been designed better for usability. For example, the menu select, cell, off/clear, line 1, and line 2 buttons are all clustered together and are too easy to get mixed up unless you are looking at it closely in a well-lighted room.  The charging base for the remote handset is lightweight and unstable, so that if bumped only slightly the phone tips over, and when not weighted down by the handset the base station is easily pulled away by the weight of the cord. The base station can't be wall mounted, and the wireless signal does not reach to a handset in the farthest areas of my house (this was not a problem with my previous Panasonic cordless phone).

The phone has several advantages. The Bluetooth link with my cellular phone is very useful, allowing me to make long distance calls using my cell phone service, and also letting me answer an incoming cell phone call from any phone extension, as long as the extension is within Bluetooth range of the cell phone. The sound is clear (unlike my previous Panasonic 2-line cordless phone with which the other party was always complaining that they couldn't hear me), and there is a button for adjusting the bass or treble audio to suit the user's hearing; speaker phone is good. The handsets are comfortable to hold, and the cordless handsets have a belt clip.
2167181
It looks great and is great except for 3 flaws, which I'll give from least to greatest: 1) the column number is missing for the second column, no big deal unless you're OCD (which I am); 2) the column numbers are old-style roman numerals +A/B, rather than the now used arabic numbers 1-18; this necessitates  counting across with your fingers when studying it with the newer commentaries, making the column numbers irrelevant except as a historic feature;  3) the indication for the states of matter (different shading of the chemical signs) are almost impossible to make out, nowhere moreso than in the key itself, leading me to think the printer wasn't aware of what they were supposed to be.  1 & 3 might be corrected in a different press run.  2 would require a genuine do-over.  Every other aspect of the poster is first-rate and I can live with these three flaws (actually the least significant distresses me the most), so I will keep it (I'm guessing no version is flawless) and award it 4 stars.
3469082
The watch is very attractive; it has a clean, bright look.  It felt rather heavy at first, perhaps it is because I haven't worn a mechanical watch in years.  I don't know a lot about watches but the weight may be a sign of quality.  In any case, it's not so much that it detracts from the experience.  I think another described it as being "substantial", which may be a more appropriate description.  Believe it or not, having the day of week showing is a feature I appreciate.  I am retired and the days tend to become less distinct.  I have fairly large wrists but still decided to take out a half link to improve the fit.  I did not buy it for accuracy but I noticed it runs a bit fast.  I've read other reviews of new mechanical watches and they seem to notice the same thing.  It makes me wonder if that is not intentional for a couple of reasons.  First, its better to be early than late!  And it would seem that as a watch ages it would be more likely to run slower rather than faster.  Just speculating.  I haven't compared it exactly to official time but it's certainly close enough to be of no concern.  I got tired of finding my quartz watches dead and needing a new battery.  I can haul out my cell phone if I want the exact time.

I have really only one concern.  A few days after I bought it I was checking the price and it had gone down by over $100.  I wrote to the seller and Amazon and he/she said that the price varies according to demand.  I found it a little disconcerting to change so much so fast.  But then it went back up so I decided to keep it.
466286
I mostly like this.

Pros:
- small and light--great for travel
- green laser is very bright and has a "cool factor"
- physical power switch so it doesn't accidentally turn on in bag
- rechargeable from USB port

Cons:
- no video mute/screen blackout button
- the slide advance buttons are up down, but up is "go back one slide" and down is "advance forward one slide"  This is backwards in my mind. It's also very nitpicky.

Probably wouldn't buy it again, but will keep it as long as it lasts
4423991
This is an adorable concept with some nice features, but it does have some issues about which potential buyers should be aware.

The cover is charming and fun, it offers some padding, and the seams are well reinforced. It's sturdy and should survive some abuse. The velcro tabs for the straps are also sturdy, as are the ears - which is a good thing, as those ears are tempting carry points. The straps are not too long, which is both an advantage and a disadvantage. The advantage is that they're less likely to get hung up on things when not in use holding the iPad in position. The downside is that they're kind of less useful in holding the iPad in position. In my car, the seat-to-back-of-seat ratio is not optimal for hanging this device as pictured, not and still have a child of two reach the pad.

My major concern with the unit is the stand at the rear. I've included a picture of this - it's quite flimsy. My stand arrived with a curve that predisposes it to close, and the only thing keeping it open is a bendable nylon strap (same consistency as the hanging strap) that is also predisposed to close. It doesn't take much to make this stand fold in upon itself, and unfortunately two-year-olds aren't known for their gentle touch. This item doesn't remain standing for long.

The rear of the cover has some fit issues, as per picture two. It is held closed by a velcro flap where the velcro is small and centralized in the middle. Right out the box, it is already beginning to curl (picture 2), and it will be very easy for small fingers to find purchase to pull it open. It'll also be appealing for them to do so, as the most eye-catching thing on the back is the logo - which is right in the middle of the closure.

Speaking of the logo, the one sewn onto the side (picture 3) has slightly sharp edges, especially at the corners. I wish it were a little more soft, given the age of the intended audience.

It's a really nice concept with some nice design features but a few flaws that I hope they will improve in future iterations.
4709424
I purchased this phone on Black Friday so I have had about three months with this phone. Overall it is an attractive phone with a good amount to offer, but it has one glaring issue that may be a deal breaker for most.

PRO: Good screen, bright and clear, detailed and good colors. Small games play nicely (15MB or below). Responsive screen, Android 2.2 OS is great. Youtube play crisp.... Good WiFi, okay 3G...

CON: 3G can drop in and out even in city leading to your app sticking if internet based (primarily Dallas city area use)*When 3G signal is solid, it works well* ... Apps download size larger than on Market... Battery, Memory, User Apps authority

BIGGEST CON: Internal Memory - Internal Memory is the memory on the phone where ALL your data is stored. All of your SMS, APPs, call history, etc. is stored there. So it's pretty important to choose a size that will fit your needs. This phone has 150MB total internal Memory... That's all... Most smartphones have at least 2GB as a norm. Plus in order to download or update anything, the phone requires 25MB to be free, limiting usable memory to 125MB... If you only use VERY few apps and don't play any complex games like Angry Birds or fruit ninja, then you may be okay.
> Take also from that that preloaded apps cannot be removed or moved to SD and there isn't much space available (a bit over half but it fluctuates)... Many preloaded apps update regularly increasing their size... and some are pointless, (like Mail, weak when compared to Gmail and Yahoo apps)...

>>> Memory fluctuates -- It will say low memory, then you'll go into manage apps and it will show 25MB free... so you go and download something, it'll say no memory, and this time will show 2MB free.... It's very unpredictable... I've searched internet and appears to be issue with the phone itself...

<<<< And Yes, there is a MicroSD slot, BUT, none of the preloaded apps can be moved to the SD card and the majority of Market apps won't let you move them to the SD card... It's really a toss up and a pain to a) find and app... then b) download it & see if it is moveable to the SD card... Even if the Market says the app is moveable, it doesn't mean you will on this phone as I found out.

***********OVERALL**************
Now the above issue aside, this phone is great, it's a good size, the sleek light-weight design is fantastic, good call quality, good OS and pretty good processing... So if apps aren't your thing, or you just use a couple, then this phone would probably be a five-star in your book... But if you are wanting to use a smartphone to it's fullest, almost all other smart phones (even the new virgin mobile addition Moto Triumph has 2GB) have at least 2GB which is probably the lowest you should go
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<following are my installed apps and memory, this is the only combo i could work out, (having to clear Data regularly)... The phone fluctuates from stating 15MB free to 250k free... Notice the largest downloaded app is 8.5, if you want an app like angry birds, or if you use facebook a lot, you will have to get less overall apps:
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Pre-loaded: Maps (10.1MB) Books (4.1MB-6MB - updates), Clock (2.6), Mail (6.4 - w/ no accounts, grows exponentially with accounts), Gmail (4.8) FB (2) Twitter (2), Where (1.5) Google (1.2) Weather (1.2) YouTube (.5) VirginLive (.4)
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Downloaded Apps* (With all possible on SD): Words/Friends (8.5MB) Dolphin Browser HD (8.4) Yahoo Msgr (4.6) ChaseBank (2.6) Antivirus (2.4) IMDB (1.7) Live Holdem (1.6) Chess (.7) Sudoku (.6) Jewels Deluxe (.4) Advd Task-Killer (.4) WikiPedia (.2) Solitaire (.2)
>> Then there's the OS & Various Framework (40MB+) - across contacts, HTC sense, framework etc)
4247966
I really wanted to love this phone but I had problems with it but I hear that many of these problems have been fixed now. The way the screen shot is set up makes it so I constantly took screen shots. The touch screen was buggy - it would lag, and it wouldn't let me scroll easily. It couldn't stream HD video. But I hear all of these have been fixed. Hopefully this is the case because this phone has really great lines, looks striking, and is incredibly slim. The bright yellow is almost neon - it is a fantastically fun color. This phone looks very modern and stylish.
1804992
This unit replaces a larger 9-year-old Panasonic with similar features. Like the older unit, this one has the very useful sensor reheat and turbo defrost features. The new cabinet is a bit sturdier and equally attractive in the stainless-steel finish. I find it lags behind the older, larger oven in two cases. 1.) The display is virtually impossible to read when viewed from above (a 5'10" user and a standard counter height). Having to bend down to see the little screen is an unwarranted inconvenience. 2.) The keypad is very small and requires a very firm touch. Large hand are a real disadvantage.

In operation, though, the technology is as good or better than most of the competitive brands. The intermediate size of the oven, the good turntable, and the attractive styling are all positive considerations. In all, a satisfactory product--probably meriting 3 1/2 stars.
852401
Very, very cute & I'm glad I bought it, but I have 2 problems with this product. Average tealights don't fit right in the little "pan" in the stove part, so it leaks wax all over the place and when the lid is on the "coffee pot" part, you don't seem to get as much scent so you have to take the lid off. Otherwise, a very cute addition to a country-styled kitchen :)
1166749
This is attractive. It's a dark copper color as opposed to a true bronze. It is very light weight. We were looking for something for indoors so not sure how it would work outdoors. Not sure how the finish would hold up, and it would probably blow around in a strong wind. We did return it, because we found one with a removable lid. Not as interesting a shape, but having extra storage is always helpful.