Monday, 2 February 2009

Latin Music - compilation, free


This is an enjoyable Brazilian music sampler, if only the people responsible had attempted to inform us who the actual musicians are. Due to unavailable artist tags in the mp3 files I downloaded from Amazon, I researched other albums on the Brazilian Atração label to find out the names of the artists. Such a sloppy effort to inform us of the actual names of the artists, makes me wonder about the commitment and competency of the label and it's digital distributor "The Orchard", the company that owns eMusic as well. I see these irregularities on the eMusic site all the time, and these occurences do not fill me with joy, only hours of tracking down info and re-tagging files.



Here's who I think is on this sampler:



Bomfim by Naurêa

Samba da Bahia by Banda de Boca

Samba de Garoa (trk 12) is actually

Coisas Da Paixão (La Solitudine) by Carlos Pitta

( thanx to reviewer Speight who tracked down his album Fotos, Baladas E Recordações)

Terezinha De Jesus by Paulo Moura

Vale do Javari by Regional Vermelho E Branco

Xote Laranjeira by Renato Borghetti

Pássaro Sonhador by Arlindo Junior

Lá Vema Onda by Escurinho ( the album is called Malocage)

De Lua e Sol by Gilberto Monteiro

Iererê by Alê Muniz

Nayambing Blues by Adão Negro

Eu Prefiro Baião by Cascabulho

Pérola by Alma Serrana

Sete Palavras by Pedro Bento e Ze Da Estrada (?) Atração Presents: Music From Brazil

Track 12 is actually "Coisas Da Paixão (La Solitudine)" by Carlos Pitta, track 1 of the the album Fotos, Baladas E Recordações.

(I found this out listening to the song samples of length 3:36 on a search for the label name until one sounded the same. Quicker than learning Portuguese.)



It would be nice if the track listing was accurate and complete, but otherwise some nice music, especially for a free sampler. Does seem odd that they don't make it easier to find the represented artists.

Excellent, Excellent effort, Lil Mike...!!!



That being said, I can add the following changes. Most are just for purity of Nomenclature. Rest assured, they're no biggie :)



Tk 1:- "Sete Palavras" is by "Pedro Bento & Zé Da Estrada" (per the CD sleeve Front) or "Pedro Bento e Zé Da Estrada" (to keep it Spanish). Also note the accent on Zé's name.



Trk 4:- The song is by Adão Negro all right. However, what's interesting is, this sampler version is the Studio version, while Amazon is actually 'selling' only a LIVE version. Guess we can call this studio version "An Amazon Freebie Exclusive!!!" :)



Tk 7: The song name is "Lá Vem a Onda", not "Lá Vema Onda".



Tk 8: The artist is 'Arlindo Jr"



Tk 12: Unfortunately, this is not correct. Demônios da Garoa DOES HAVE a "Samba da Garoa" from the album "E Convidados". However, it is 5:01 min long, and from the Amazon preview, it sounds pretty bombastic. The 3:36 version in this sampler is a soft And sentimental song... doesn't AT ALL sound like a "Samba". Admittedly, I am Stumped as well on this one. If I had to venture a guess, Amazon may have screwed up and uploaded the wrong song for the right title (or vice versa).



Any of our Spanish-speaking friends wanna help out here?





That's all I can find out. Now I'm gonna shut off my smokin' brain, lean back and listen to the whole CD again.... :)

Thank you everyone who are trying to identify the proper musicians for these tracks. One correction, the official language of Brazil is Portuguese, not Spanish. Those who speak Spanish can help but we really need some diehard Brazilian music buffs or Brazilians themselves to properly identify these songs for us whose primary language is English. The sampler itself is a good eclectic collection of the kind of music that is listened to by the many people who live in the rural areas of Brazil and listen to the radio day and night.

You really can't beat free for trying out a new kind of music you may or many not like. In my case, it wasn't for me. Despite there being a wide variety of styles represented, I ended up deleting the whole thing after sampling each track, not a single one made it to my permanent collection.

I love this album!! I downloaded it when it was first offered and I listen to it about 3 times a week. This is a great album to have as background music to work and work out to. I find myself listening to the songs but not singing along (which will make me lose concentration at work).. Great album! - Free - Free Mp3 - Compilation - Latin Music'


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Knife Block - knife set with block, ginsu


I saw this knife set in a Consumers Report magazine and they were VERY highly rated. The good thing about these knives is that you get solid quality and performance but for much less than a Henckels or Wusthof type knife. I'm not a professional chef by any means so I don't need to drop $300 - $500 on knives but the set I was using before was ridiculous. Long story short, these knives cut great and they even feel like a really solid product. I sort of smirked when I saw the name Ginsu. I still have those old-time infomercials in my mind's eye but I guess Ginsu really is a legit brand name. I am definitely satisfied with this purchase! Ginsu 7108 Chikara 8-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Set with Bamboo Block

Just like everyone said these knives are very sharp and have stayed that way so far. The bamboo knife block and the handles are very well made and look very good. I have avoided rusting by cleaning and drying the knives as soon as im done with them. A quality product.

Like many other reviewers, this was an upgrade from your cheap stamped (cut from one sheet of metal) knives. These are razor sharp and cut through just about anything without effort. I was able to compare the Santoku knife to a Wusthof knife, which alone cost as much as this set; and the Ginsu knife wins. Better feel (weight), look, and sharper.



Now for a few quibbles/comments:

1. When purchasing this set, I liked the fact that it came with a Chef's Knife and a Santoku. Now I don't use the Chef's Knife at all, I always reach for the Santoku knife instead.

2. The shears look very cheap compared to the rest of the set, although they are plenty sharp.

3. The serrated knife is good to have (I guess), but I've only used it for grapefruit thus so far.

4. The utility knife (non-serrated) has gone almost unused.



So in sum, great set at great price. I really only needed (and use) the santoku, paring, and steel (to hone).



Note: Reviewers complaining about rust just almost certainly have not taken proper care of their knives. These should be hand washed and dried immediately after use. Don't think about putting them in the dishwasher unless you don't care about rust or appearance.

I am absolutely in love with this Chikara set. The first compliment I received came 5 minutes after it arrived and I set it on my kitchen countertop. The holder is a beautiful caramel color that the picture does not do justice. After 2 weeks of using this item, I can say that the 8 piece set is enough for someone who cooks a few times a day. The most useful knives that I have found is the 7-inch Santoku and 5-inch utility knife. I use the Chef's knife once in awhile but found that the Santoku does the work just fine. They come extremely sharp but for the edge to last longer, you should hone it after one heavy use or two light uses.In addition, they are forged and not stamped. As a lifetime user of stamped knives, the fact that they are forged makes a huge difference. Each slice carries more weight the the old stamped knives. If you don't know the difference, google it. You'll find it informative.Overall, these knives were a bargain for the burden of work they accomplish and look beautiful. They have sleek beautiful handles and are just the right size for a standard kitchen. They look and feel a lot more expensive than they are.If you get this set, make sure you read up on how to treat your knives and it will last a lot longer. Here are some golden rules:1) Hone your knives, Sharpen once a year.

They are various informative videos on Youtube that tell you how to HONE your knives. They should be done after every use to keep it sharp and long-lasting. Sharpening is only done once a year. The set comes with a steel rod which is okay for honing. It takes a few times to master it but once you do, your knives will stay sharp and your preparation time will be a fraction of what it used to be. If a college student can do it, you can do it.)2) Rinse as soon as you're done with it. Dish detergent can be used. Hot water is okay. Most importantly, you MUST dry it off after you use it. Make sure that from tip to handle, everything is toweled off before putting it back in the holder. Try not to cut acidic things with your nice knives but if you do, rinse it quickly.3) Handwash, no dishwashers. In a nutshell, it causes it to rust and ruins the handle.4 Keep it in the holder or invest in a traveler. If you just stick it in the drawer it will get dull very fast and ruins your knives. If you travel with it, get a traveling holder.5) Get a decent cutting board. No glass, no marble, wood is best, plastic is okay. Nothing dulls a knife faster than repeated banging against stone/glass.6) Be reasonable with your usage. No one in their right mind will open a can of tuna with their knife when a dollar will buy you a can opener.I will post an update with this product in a few months. So far, it has been the most wonderful and much needed addition to my kitchen.**UPDATE: 12/20/10

The serrated knife that came with the set cut through a thick, tough shoulder cut of steak like it was a piece of cake. No sawing required! Still amazed!**UPDATE: 9/3/2011

Still the favorite set in my apartment. I have been honing it extensively and the knives have not lost their sharpness or edge. The santoku has two small spots of rust on them already from lazy roommates that don't wipe off the water. But I digress, I still love these knives and will probably still love it more than my first born child.

I have had this knife set for about 2 weeks, and here are my impressions so far:



-Package was shipped well. Knives were individually wrapped and protected to prevent dulling during shipping, and block had no chips/scratches or anything of that nature.



-Nice balance in the hand. Feels "good" to wield, easy to control when cutting. Handles are best sized for someone with smaller hands, I think. Someone with huge hands might wish the handles were bigger.



-Quite sharp right out of the box, and stays that way if you hone the knives before each use, or at least every other use. Unfortunately, I had to go to the Ginsu website to read their instructions for honing the knives, as no such instructions were included in the packaging. Honing is important: by honing properly before each use, the knife stays sharper for longer, meaning safer+easier cutting and fewer trips to a knife shop to have the set sharpened again.



-Love the Santoku knife, use it more than any other knife in the set. Great for chopping and dicing.



-No proper bread knife in this set. Seems like an oversight to me, since a bread knife is one of those must-have things in a knife set. The serrated 5-inch knife can be used as a bread knife if the loaf is small and the crust is not too thick. Still, they should have included a real bread knife.



-Bamboo knife block is of good quality, and it looks good on the counter. Still, I wish it had been designed like most knife blocks where the knives rest at an angle in the block. It makes it easier to get the knives out and put them back, especially in a crowded kitchen where the block is crammed against the wall among other things.



Overall, I think this is an extremely good knife set for the money, and I am glad that I bought it. Treat the knives well by honing them every time and drying them immediately after use, and they will treat you well in return. I bought this knife set because it had such good reviews here and in Consumer Reports, and nothing in my experience so far has contradicted those good reviews.



If you need a knife set, you can't do better than this set for the money, in my opinion. - Knife Block Sets - Knife Set With Block - Ginsu - Knife Block'


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Pur Horizontal Faucet Mount


I got my first Culligan faucet filter (FM 15) about 2 years ago after doing quite a bit of research. I finally chose the Culligan over Britta and Pur after reading Consumer Reports regarding their testing of water filters. The Culligan filtered out more impurities and the filter lasted MUCH longer than the others. Best of all it was cheaper back then, I don't know if it still is.



I've been very pleased with the filter with one exception. At my old apartment I had great water pressure. I guess too great for the filter. After about 9 months of use the plastic casing started to leak. The good news is that Culligan warranties the filter so I just took it back to Sears (where I got that one) and they gave me a new one. Thus, I still give it a five even with the problem since they warranty it.

Okay, tried Brita. That fell apart. Tried PUR. Lasted longer but on wrong tap on it and its a fountain all over the place with leaks from the connection / unfixable. FINALLY...Culligan.



THIS THING IS GREAT. It's small. It doesn't leak. The water tastes CLEAN - LOVE the toggle back to tap water all by itself. I replace the reasonably priced cartridge every 2 months no problem...



Just skip the rest - So small...sure its white but hey - small price to pay for one that FINALLY WORKS...doesn't LEAK....doesn't crack -



terrific. It's a no brainer BUY NOW item! Wooohooo!!!

My town is currently going through upgrades to most of the water mains around my house. This has caused our water to take on a horrible chlorine like smell and sour taste. The water department told us that it is just the residual ......(they never explained what the residual is!!) and that the smell and taste would be gne within a few days. After a full week and living off of bottled water, I decided to give this faucet water filter a try due to its low price.



I got the filter and had it installed in under 30 seconds. For me, that is huge as I am petrified of anything plumbing related. For anyone with modern plumbing this filter just screws on to your existing faucet with no tools necessary. If you have an older faucet, this comes with multiple attachments that are supposed to fit most other connections. I can't comment on that as mine went on without needeing them.



Once it is installed you need to run the water for about 10 minutes or so to completely clean out the filter and then you are ready to go. To activate the filter you need to pull out the metal tab. Once the water is shut off, the tab automatically returns to its closed position so the filter is shut off. The water will automatically run through the normal faucet until you pull the tab agin for filtered water.



After my filter was "cleaned" I filled to glasses with water. One from the unfiltered tap and one from the filter. The unfiltered water had the horrible chlorine smell and sour taste(and waht appeared to be a lot of sediments). The filtered water had zero smell, no sediments and tasted, well...didn't really have a taste at all. Just plain water which is what I expect from my water!



So far, I am very happy with this filter. I will post back once I need to change out the filter (2 months or 200 gallons) to give an update if I have any problems. But for now, the price can't be beat to get great tasting and clean water from my tap. And I am happy I don't have to spend $1 or more per gallon for water at the market which, in my opinion, is no better than most tap water.



Update: February 18, 2009*****



After a full two months of use I can say that my initial impressions have not changed. The water filter has continued to operate as expected and I find myself drinking more water than in the past due to the clean taste.



My only issue is with replacement cartridges. The only place I can find them is here on Amazon. Problem is that the seller has them listed for $9.50 or so plus $7.50 for shipping bringing the total cost to $17.00 (or my original purchase price of the unit itself. The listing only states one filter so the cost to replace a filter is the same as buying an entire unit.



Amazon recently reduced the price of the whole unit to $14 and change. Because of this, I find it cheaper to just buy the entire unit rather than just the filter. I get free shipping from Amazon so I ended up buying two more units. Hopefully the filters will become available through Amazon (as the seller) so we are not hit with shipping charges that are almost as much as the filter itself. Otherwise, I will end up with a ton of leftover parts!

This is a tiny filter that's super-easy to install and use, and doesn't get in the way of using your faucet for washing dishes, etc. I like that its default mode is unfiltered - the filter toggle is held on by water pressure, so when you turn off the tap, the filter turns off too - this means you don't end up using filtered water when you don't need to. However, the taste of the water is really not as nice as the previous Pur filter I used.'


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This is a well made belt. However, it is a duty belt, and as such it is too wide for normal use. The webbing is 2" in width and the buckle is 2 3/8". This is a great product, just be aware it is a heavy duty duty belt, not just a heavy duty belt. UTG Heavy Duty Web Belt - Black

What more needs to be said? A sturdy, functional, heavy duty web belt for a decent low price. For me, it provides the fundamental framework for my camera belt rig. For you it might support tools or a sidearm along with a few spare mags. Whatever you choose to hang on it, the only way you'll hold more is with a full LBE rig.

I sent off for the Leaper belt because the company claims it fits up to a 55 waist. I have a 48 waist and when I tried it on, the belt was not even close, even with adjustments on both sides. The product is of good quality, but putting it through belt-loops, over pants, and still have a good fit. Will not happen, even though it saids it will.

I have a 50 watt light that mounts on my video camera. It's powered by a cumbersome battery pack which provides enough juice for about an hour of illumination. I have two of these brick-sized lead sinkers. Each came with a belt loop but no belt. The UTG belt is substantial enough to support the combined weight of both batteries comfortably on my hips, and comes with a quick release clasp. It's the ideal solution.

This product is not all what it says it is. It is sort of flimsy. It is an okay belt for what I am doing as a corrections officer but expected something much heavier than what I got.

On the flip side I did receive it extremely fast. It was here in a couple days and I even ordered it around a holiday.

First off, the most important thing you need to know is that, as other reviews mentioned, this is a very tall, thick belt, and WILL NOT fit thru the loops on most pants.



It looks like its designed as a duty belt. Its fully velcro lined on the inside (loop, not hook), so you can either get a velcro 'inner' belt on your pants that has the hooks on the outside, and wear this belt outside your pants as a true duty belt, or you can find pants that have extra tall loops designed for duty belts.



It fits in both my Propper brand, and Dickies brand EMS pants, perfectly.



Since its very very long, for adjusting to a large amount of waist sizes, it for those of you who are skinny, it might be doubled back pretty far, I simply had a tailor cut about 8 inches off, and adjust the location of the velcro hooks, now it fits my 34 inch waist with about 4-6 inches of adjustment left in case i get fat again.



Very strong belt, appears to be very good quality, and supports everything on my belt without sagging.



I'm going to order a second one, and keep one threaded thru each pair of duty pants full time, since its plastic and fabric, it can stay on during the wash cycle.'


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Protector - scosche, bumper


The Scosche BandEdge is a great case. I bought it knowing apple was going to offer the free bumper. I wanted to show off the iphone 4 as much as possible while keeping it well protected. This case does both! The rubber on the outside edges is very tough and provides great lay on the table design. The clear polycarbonate sandwiched between the rubber edges shows off the beautiful metal band unlike the apple bumper. There are two annoyances that I am willing to deal with but are still there. 1. The volume and sleep/awake buttons are a little difficult to press. 2. There are two tiny injection molding spots in the clear polycarbonate band on the case, however I would much rather have that than not being able to see the metal band. Scosche bandEDGE Case for iPhone 4 (Clear/Black) (Fits AT&T iPhone)

Great case, buttons are to stiff. Before you put the case on take a blunt object about the same size as the sleep button on the case and force the button down until it stretches and begins to seperate from the case. Do this a few times till the button is stretched and nice and flexible. Do the same for the volume buttons.



NO MORE STIFF BUTTONS!

GOOD

Overall, I like how this "case" looks. Obviously, it doesn't provided much coverage. If you keep your phone in a pocket or purse with other items that could scratch (i.e. keys, pens), look for a case with more coverage.

I think it looks better than the other bumper-style cases out there in that it allows you to see some of the stainless steel edge of the phone. The clear part is acrylic (I think) and is quite clear optically, unlike the clear silicone/soft plastic cases I've used or seen. It also solves the antenna reception issue: I haven't lost any calls with my phone, but I do get more bars with this case installed. The minimalist design also keeps the phone thin overall. I used my phone for a few weeks without a case because I liked it looks and feel. Once you get used to the bare phone any case makes it feel fat, not to mention covering it's good looks.



BAD

The button covers make using the volume and sleep buttons much more difficult. I had another soft case which barely impeded button use - this is much worse. Like any case, you'll have to remove it if you want to use a dock, speaker or other device in which the phone sits. I haven't had any problems plugging in Apple's stock USB cord, but aftermarket cards may not fit. And as another reviewer pointed out, the hole for the headphone port is too small. Apple's earbuds work, but my Audio Technica and Shure earphones can't plug in. Lastly, the clear part of the case has marks where the plastic was injected into the mold. The marks are visible with anything more that a cursory look. For the price, I guess it's not bad. But I did expect better. It came with clear screen & back protectors, but I didn't like them as they altered screen colors somewhat and were harder to install than most.



OVERALL

Don't buy it if you use headphone often as they most likely won't fit. Otherwise, the minimalist design is nice for showing off the phone's good looks. It's relatively inexpensive, which is nice as I bought it as a temporary case until a custom leather case I've ordered arrives.

I have the iPhone 4 from Verizon. After reading several reviews for this product I decided to try it out. I was not disappointed. The clear edge allows the design of the iPhone to really shine. The case is very durable. I've dropped the phone twice since I've had the case and the phone and the case were unscathed both times. The case isn't bulky so the phone is still sleek and it fits in my purse and my pocket just fine. I took the advice of one of the reviewers and I used a paperclip to push on the black buttons to loosen them up and now they work perfectly. They're not stiff at all. I'm able to turn the volume up and down without any problem. I didn't use the screen protectors. I'll probably put them on at some point, but the phone is fine without them for now. The only problem I've found is one I expected from reading other reviews: only the Apple ear buds will fit in the hole for audio. The only time this has been an issue for me is when I want to listen to music in the car. I have to take the phone out of the case. It's pretty easy to get the phone in and out of the case though so it's not a huge deal. If not for this one flaw, I would have given this five stars. If you want a case to protect your phone, but keep the aesthetics, I highly recommend this case. It's great value for a great price.

My case came with a slight crack in the plastic around the dock connector area and Scosche customer service was easy to reach and replaced my case without any hassle.



Unfortunately, the case itself was less impressive. The third party dock connectors in mine and my wife's cars would not fit into the iPhone while this case was on. Even older Apple dock connectors, from old iPods had to be forced in to work. The stock connector that came with the phone is the only one that fit without a problem. The headphone jack wouldn't fit any headphones other than the stock apple headphones that came with the phone.



The case itself looked nice, but was bulkier than I expected. I assumed it wouldn't be too bulky since it only covered the edges of the phone. I also didn't care for how difficult it was to push the top power button and volume buttons due to the case covering them up.



Overall, this case was not for me. - Bumper - Scosche - Case - Clear'


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Danze Kitchen Faucet - danze kitchen faucet, kitchen faucet sink


I have Kohler, Grohe and Jado faucets in my house. This faucet is a high quality faucet that has a nice commercal look to it. The price was great compared to the higher end faucets out there and it was a snap to install. I installed it in my laundry sink. When my wife saw it and tried it, she asked me to put in in the kitchen sink where I have a Grohe which cost me 3 times more. Its worth the money, these guys make a nice quality product. In my opinion this faucet would look great in a kitchen sink. Kraus KPF-1612 Single Lever Pull Out Kitchen Faucet, Chrome - Pull Down Kitchen Faucet - Danze Kitchen Faucet - Pull Down Faucets - Kitchen Faucet Sink'


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Breaks Easily - headset, xbox live


If you're playing on XBox Live, you really need a headset. Most games involve voice coordination between people on the same team, and sometimes even discussions with your opponents.



I'm not sure why my experience was so different than the previous reviews. Maybe they got an older version of the headset? It definitely seems to be the same unit - made by Microsoft, for the XBox 360, the basic model.



This headset is relatively inexpensive, and has a padded earphone and microphone. The earphone is adjustable, to have the headband part expand and contract. This lets it fit on larger and smaller heads. The microphone rotates, so that the unit can be worn on the left or right side. It only spins down to just under a 90 degree angle, though, so this forces you to wear the headset with the band right over the top of your head. At that spot, the microphone is pretty much right in front of my mouth (I prefer it a bit lower) and the opposite-side "bracer" part is digging into the skin just over my non-earphoned ear.



I don't know what it is with these headset creators - but at its smallest setting, the unit is still too large for several adults I know. That makes it even worse for teens and kids! That being said, I find this problem with a lot of headsets, so it's something you just have to deal with.



There's a relatively long cord, and it plugs right into the base of your controller. It doesn't interfere at all with wireless controllers. The base part has a mute button as well as a volume control.



I didn't have any problem at all hearing other players when I was online - their voices came through very clearly. Also, the unit fit very snugly into the base - I didn't have any problems with static or dropped signals. In fact for a while I was letting my boyfriend drive in PGR3 while I talked in the headphone/mic, and even with the cord stretched out between us two I could hear fine. Other players could hear me. I didn't notice any issues with lag, our conversations went back and forth rather quickly. Xbox 360 Head Set Communicator

I had one because my Xbox 360 came with one. It worked for a while, but considering how well I take care of my things, I didn't expect it to suddenly stop working. It's cheap and not very comfortable. I preferred the original Xbox headset that went around the back of the head. I also never had a problem with that one. It lasted as long as I needed it to. I would suggest using this until it breaks, and it will, then move on to something else. Perhaps the wireless headset. You can't really play online without some sort of headset.

I liked this headset that came included in the pro xbox360, though I'm not a big fan of the headset wrapping around the top of your head like traditional headsets, I would have liked it to wrap around the back of your head like the original headset for the original xbox. The headset was good to decent quality in terms of the way it is built but seems a bit to plasticey and not of superior quality but its good enough, it has a good microphone and a good loud speaker and comes with volume control and a mute switch. Its a good headset for general use and decent if you compare it to better ones made by plantronics, but the sad part about this product is that it had an early death. The microphone dies after a while making the entire headset useless, even with good care it died. After a about a month or two the microphone first starts making a lot static on the other gamers recieving end and then the microphone just doesnt pick up any sound at all. I take good care of my headsets, I still own 2 of the original xbox headset (which are years old) and have a halo 2 headset and all work perfectly. I also have seen this headset have the same failures to many other fellow xbox live friends and all have had to revert to other headsets.

Ok, I thought my old Xbox headsets were cheap, because they always broke where the little clip by the speaker attached to the wrap around head thing-thing. But at least the old headsets stood up to being superglued repeatedly, and I never lost sound or mic. I have had two of the new headsets, and they both have stopped working, I can hear my team, but my team cant hear me. I have decided to use my old, super-glued and duck-taped, original Xbox headset, and it works perfect, with the exception of the volume control.



BUT, I plan to take on a project this weekend, and I will be hard-wiring my old Xbox headset into the new headset communicator. If anyone else is interested, the instructions are here

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/9860/How-to-Use-Any-Headset-With-the-Xbox-360-Communicator/

and this method works with any headset that worked with teh original Xbox.

A headset is a must have for any 360 online game. You'll find it hard to get anyone on your friends list without one, but you really don't need THIS headset.



I agree that the Official headset isn't the greatest, and some people might not take the best of care with them, but I can say that there are 3 of them in my apartment, 2 are almost a year old, and they're all as good as the day they were purchased. You just have to realize that they aren't very durable and treat them as such.



If you do go the route of a third party headset (any cell phone headset will do), I highly suggest that you get one with an in-line volume control and try to get one with a mute. If you don't get an in-line volume control you may have problems with things being too quiet. - Xbox Live - Headset - Xbox 360 Headset - Xbox Headset'


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