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[UPDATE: Flashlight technology has made dramatic progress since this review was originally written. You can get better, cheaper LED torches today.]

Blinding white light (120 lumens) in a compact hand-held torch. If you're going to spend over $100 on a small flashlight, this is it. Warning: They claim the LED bulb can't be broken if you drop it, but I dropped it on concrete and *something* broke. If you're going to spend over $100 on a flashlight, don't drop it.

Updated Jun 23, 2008

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Sony Ericsson Akono Bluetooth Headset HBH-608

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Positives: Tiny, light weight, good volume.

Negatives: So light weight you'll forget you're wearing it and you'll walk around looking like a person wearing a bluetooth headset.

Disclaimer: I actually have the HBH 600, but I tried the 608 and liked it even better.

Warning: It took me a while to figure out how to wear this headset. The speaker portion does not fit tightly in the ear, but once I got it settled it works very well for me. A friend bought this model and never got it to fit quite right with his ear shape.

Updated Sep 15, 2006

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TomTom Navigator 5 for Treo 650

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We left home late to meet relatives at a restaurant, but thanks to the TomTom navigation software, we were provided with quick, clear directions, saving us even more time hunting around for our destination.

Combined with a bluetooth GPS and a Treo 650, this software provides a complete in car navigation system, complete with real-time updated maps and voice driving directions.

In my limited use so far, I've been a little disappointed that the voice instructions haven't been quite enough to figure out exactly which turn/exit to take, but combined with the onscreen info I had no trouble figuring out where to go.

What's really cool about the TomTom software is that if you miss a turn, it quickly recalculates the route based on your new location and direction and gives you the new best directions.

You can also ask it to avoid certain parts of the route, notify you when you are near a gas station or restaurant, and much more.

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- Make sure you buy the correct version of the TomTom software (one that will run on your Treo 650 PalmOS).

- Make sure you download and install the latest software upgrade from TomTom.com before trying to install this on your Treo 650. Following that tip would have saved me a half hour of wasted effort. (via joe)

Updated Jun 20, 2006

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I need floating events on my Treo (via joe)

Updated Jul 24, 2006

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GustBuster Proseries Gold 62-Inch Golf Umbrella

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After reading a number of positive reviews for GustBuster umbrellas, I finally had the chance to buy one (i.e., I left my old umbrella somewhere and never found it). Then, I waited months and months until I had the chance to use it. Finally it rained in LA and I can now join the ranks of the GustBuster fans.

This umbrella is very well built. It has a very nice feel to the action during opening, locking, unlocking and closing. I chose the 62" model because there is a lot of me to protect from the rain, but I have to assume that the many other GustBuster models are of equal quality.

Updated Sep 23, 2007

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Sumajin Smartwrap

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Saw the recomendations on ThisNext and bought some through Amazon. I'm glad I have them and would recommend them to others, but wish the ends closed a little tighter to better secure stiffer cords.

Warning: Do not purchase these from "IGgFactory Handhelditems" (an Amazon vendor). They only sent me half my order and never responded to any of my emails through Amazon or their own web site even though I provided my cell phone. When I posted about this on Amazon, they started sending me money offers to take down the negative feedback. Too late.

Updated Dec 10, 2006

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Threadless T-Shirts - E.T.A. by Matthew Fleming

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My favorite Threadless T-shirt design

Updated Sep 22, 2006

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UltraFire C3 Cree Flashlight

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This is a powerful little pocket flashlight which uses a single AA battery. If you haven't tested the latest generation of LED torches, you have no idea how bright these things are getting. This one is an especially great introduction given how cheap it is. I paid $13 with free shipping from dealextreme.com and it is almost as bright as my $60 Fenix pocket LED flashlight.

Updated Nov 25, 2008

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