• 12.1-megapixel resolution
• 27mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens; 18x optical zoom with POWER O.I.S.
• HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution; AVCHD Lite format
• 2.7-inch TFT LCD screen
• Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Customer Reviews

New King of the MegaZoom crowd.
As a serious amateur, I’ve been fortunate enough to own a number of point and shoots including Panasonic, Fuji, several Nikon’s, & a couple of Canon’s. All have had their strong points and I’m not a brand loyalist by any means, but after a couple of weeks, I must say I absolutely love this camera.

My first impressions were ones of pleasant shock. The camera seemed smaller than in the pictures and if it seemed smaller, it seemed doubly more so in terms of weight. Compared to my SLR this thing is an absolute lightweight but very well built and certainly heavier than the smaller ‘in your pocket’ point and shoots. A great balance…although I wouldn’t want to drop it. Some strategically placed silicone on the housing would make this a bit more rugged without much if any impact on cost. Powerup is about as fast as you can bring the camera up to your face – amongst the best of the point and shoots. Controls are easy to use and I like the mini joystick for making on the fly adjustments in manual and scene modes. The menus are fairly well laid out although some items I had to resort to the manual to find their location for the first time.

The iA or Intelligent Auto function gave consistently above par picture quality, although I was always able to tweak it better myself (this could have been as much preference as anything). The AVCHD and HD movies worked absolutely flawless with my Transcend 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6E [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]. (NOTE:Make sure you lowlevel format these SDHC cards a COUPLE of times BEFORE first use). I do wish that you could use the normal shutter release instead of the dedicated movie button on the back face when in movie mode. I kept forgetting and tried to stop the movies using the shutter button instead of the record button. Minor nuisance, but will be overcome as I get my brain wrapped around the change in button locations.

The battery worked well past 300 stills and about 35 clips, so I am very pleased with it with the LCD display being used for most of the shots. I purchase another spare battery;Lenmar DLP006 Lithium-ion Digital Camera/Camcorder Battery Equivelent to the Panasonic CGR-S006A Battery, also available here at Amazon, and it appears to be working about as well as the original Panasonic (a great buy). The EVF or Electronic View Finder was very handy, although most of the overlaid information is very hard to distinguish in the small EVF. I CAN’T BELIEVE PANASONIC DIDN’T INCLUDE A RUBBER BOOT FOR THE EVF! Please someone, anyone, make it as an accessory.

The EZ or Extra Zoom function is quite handy. Using this feature, you can shoot at lower resolutions and get more effective zooming power out of the camera…over 30x and it works very well. The LCD screen is clear and crisp, but its performance in high ambient light is about average. Thank goodness for the electronic view finder mentioned above.

Image stabilization is the absolute best amongst my camera collection and is especially noticeable in low light and full zoom. I was pleasantly surprised how well I could take indoor pictures at night with a simple tweak of the exposure. Far better than any of my other point and shoots, although nowhere near my SLR.

The standard 3picture burst mode was fairly standard and unimpressive, but the 10pics per second for speed priority and 6 pics per second in image priority burst mode worked well for catching difficult shots like geese landing on the water and children jumping out of swings, but I still wish the resolution and picture quality was better in these modes. Still, for a point and shoot, it’s ability to catch the fast action is at the top of it’s class.

The lens cap interferes with zoom, but the camera will kindly remind you that you have left it on with a 17,000 volt discharge…just kidding…it will tell you on the LCD screen.

UPDATE: A new megazoom runoff was conducted by Digital Photography Review in June of ’07 and can be seen here: [...] or you can cut to the results here: [...]

To say the FZ35 stacked up well would be an understatement, but as they point out in the above review, you will likely not be disappointed with any of the other fine cameras in the pack. The review, however, will help you to pick one that works best for your needs and preferences. (I’m still super happy and winning contests with my amateur photos).

LIKES: Ease of use, picture quality, zoom and extra zoom, HD movie, lightweight, stop action. BEST Point and Shoot I’ve ever owned ! ! !

DISLIKES: (all minor) No eyepiece boot for EVF, lens cap interferes with zoom, tripod mount interferes with battery/memory door when in use. Only 10 sec. max on the built in timer.

Small but Mighty
I previously purchased the Canon SX20is and used 2 weeks. I found the images just a bit too soft for my taste. Too bad because all other facets of the camera was great. But, to me image quality is everything. If it can’t produce a crisp image, I don’t want it. Perhaps I was spoiled by the excellent SX10is I was switching from.

Desperate for an inexpensive Hi Def video camera for a client project, I decided to give the dual Panasonic FZ35 a try. I had used a Panasonic LX2 for several years and liked it, so I figured why not even though Panasonic is not a manufacturer one would normally think of first for a high quality still camera.

So far, I have been pleasantly surprised!

What I like about the FZ35:

1. The super sharp Leica lens! Having 18x zoom in such a small package.(Sharper than SX20is)
2. Metal tripod mount
3. VERY Reasonable price for all the features included. Seems a bargain to me.
4. The fact you also get very nice HD video in one package is a bonus.
5. Excellent macro mode. If you like macrophotography you’ll like this camera.
6. Relatively simple controls/interface once familiar. (You do have to read the manual)
7. Has 46mm filter threads for add ons.
8. Full time battery indicator.
9. Optional wide angle and telephoto lenses are available if desired.
10 Better than most image stabilization system.
11. Many focus & exposure options.

What I’m not so crazy about:

1. Buttons & switches are quite small and seem rather delicate.
2. Manual as PDF (what a pain). I’ll take mine paper, thank you.
You might as well print it out right away. You’re gonna need it!
3. Smallish Electronic ViewFinder (Not just this one either. They all leave me wanting.)
4. Construction and light weight give a slight feeling of cheapness.
5. Proprietary Panasonic battery.
6. Location of media card in battery compartment.

Is it perfect? Nope. Are any of them? Even the $5,000 ones?

What do I miss most when switching from my NIKON? That bright, super clear viewfinder.
Will it clip highlights? Sure, if you don’t set it up right. They all do. High dynamic range is not usually a feature on most consumer cameras.
Can it take a sharp picture? You Bet! In macro especially, you’ll love the clarity of the image.

Newbies purchasing this … make no mistake, this is a complex little piece of gear. Sure, you can use it on intelligent AUTO if you want, but what a waste. You have to LEARN this camera to get the most out of it. And don’t expect to learn it in a day or even a week. Used properly it will yield beautiful, sharp images. Buy it and shoot, shoot, shoot and you’ll get the hang of it. Why not? The “film” is cheap!

By the way, purchase a Class 6 SD card right away. That way if you want to play with the HD movie function you can. Some cheap SD cards can’t write fast enough for HD video use. If you have a hi def TV you’ll love it.

Beware though, HD video files get HUGE fast! Uploads to YouTube (or anywhere else) can take quite awhile. A 1 minute, 36 sec. clip equals 491 MB and over 4 hrs to upload via DSL.

If you get serious about HD video, or enjoy doing critical focus photography, PLEASE, buy a decent tripod and USE it. Camera movement is the main enemy of sharpness. At the low ISO settings required to get the most out of these small sensors, keeping the camera still is extremely important. Don’t expect stabilization systems to entirely solve “jitter” problems at very low shutter speeds!

High end users take note: In the Custom controls there is an separate adjustment for contrast, saturation, noise reduction and sharpness. YEA ! Somebody is listening.

Nov. 5, 2009. I’ve made nearly 1000 shots with this camera and I’m impressed and still very happy with it.

First impressions of the DMC-FZ35
This is the first of the Panasonic Lumix superzooms that I’ve had an opportunity to use extensively. I regularly use both small point and shoot digital cameras (Canon SD550 and a waterproofed Canon S100) and digital SLRs (Canon 5D and Rebel XTi), but this is definitely a different sort of beast. It’s nearly the size and weight of a DSLR with a lens that is noticeably long in use. It’s sold as straddling the line between the two categories and it initially seems that way. But the more that I think about it, the more I think this camera really fills a different niche. If you’re a serious photographer, a DSLR is really the way to go. You get full control over the images, a large sensor size, a selection of lenses, and filter options. If you’re that person, this is hardly a replacement, and for the compact point and shooter this is a massive camera. Where this camera wins out is for a very simple kit covering wide angle (27mm equivalent for a 35mm camera) and the stunning 18x zoom. You’ll be able to do most everything passably with this camera and with no additional lenses. Maybe this is the camera to put in the glovebox of your car? It’ll always be there, and you can get most any shot with it. No preparation needed. Okay, enough thinking about who wants the camera, how does it work?

Well, it works pretty darned well. The image stabilizer seems to work extremely well, especially at moderate zoom (say 50-150mm equivalent), the battery lasted about 300 shots with some flash use in there, and image quality (subjective, not measured scientifically) was quite good. The camera was a bit slow to react at times though and the face detection works only occasionally. Still, that leaves this a solid camera for what I think is a quite good price. If you’re not going to take advantage of the DSLR capabilities, this is a good functional camera for you. Or an excellent second camera for simplicity.

Pros: 18x zoom with a genuine wide angle, solid construction, good battery life, image stabilization that works, one size might well fit many

Cons: big for a point and shoot, slow acting at times, gimmicky features are, well, gimmicks

Oscar Schmidt by Washburn OU52 Baritone Size Ukulele Features

• Mahogany top, back & sides
• Handcrafted quality
• Satin finish
• Chrome tuners
• Lifetime warranty
• Dimensions: 3.00 pounds

Customer Reviews

Oscar Schmidt Baritone Ukulele
I’m a long time guitar player and since I saw the movie ‘The Concert for George’ in which Joe Brown played the
uke and sang ‘I’ll see you in my Dreams’, my curiosity piqued. Then I saw McCartney sing Something playing the
uke.. then ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’…. thought I heard it in a Jason Mraz song… So I purchased this baritone
which has the same tuning as the standard guitar minus the 5th and 6th string, so the chording is the same. This
is a quality instrument with a nice tone. After a couple tunings, giving the strings time to adjust, it stays in
tune. Kudos to the music store in Austin Texas that sold it to me! Instead of driving all over Houston, I ordered
it on the weekend and had it on Monday. I’ll probably get a tenor in the future and take the time to learn ukulele
chords, ’cause it’s a fun little instrument and it’s cool taking the songs I know and playing them on a uke!
A highly recommended instrument. [Austin Bazaar is the company that sold it to me, btw.]

Barcelona Baritone Ukulele Features

• 30 1/2- Inch x 10- Inch x 2 5/8- Inch
• Dimensions: 12.00″ h x 4.00″ w x 30.00″ l, 2.00 pounds

Customer Reviews

Beginner Instrument
This is a decent instrument on which a beginner can learn the baritone ukulele. Mine was very modestly priced at $45, I believe. It takes about 2 weeks of daily tuning before the strings have streched properly. Everything seems solid and in the 2 months I’ve mine, there have been no problems. It does not come with a carrying case. There are less expensive baritones out there but you generally get what you pay for material and workmanship-wise. I’ve priced a lot of retail baritones and music store prices generally run twice the cost of this one, so I think this is a pretty fair value.

Ty Beanie Baby Max & Ruby Set Features

• Official product from Ty’s wildly popular Beanie Babies Collection
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• Requires no additional gift tag; inside allows you to insert ?TO? and ?FROM? information
• Collect Them All !!!
• Dimensions: 8.00″ h x 4.00″ w x 3.00″ l, 1.00 pounds

Customer Reviews

Perfect for the Max and Ruby lover
I saw this item on Amazon,and of course my first thought was that I could find them in a store well I couldn’t. My daughter was turning 3 and she loves Max and Ruby and I knew this would be so perfect. I was afraid I waited too long so I ordered express delivery. They came on her birthday and this was almost a month ago but she takes them everywhere. She loves to make up stories with them They are slightly weighted so they stand but they are still cuddly, and pocket (big pocket) sized.

Max and Ruby most loved!
Max and Ruby dolls were small … but manageable for interactive play — not so much for cuddling.
The Ruby doll was the same exact size as Max which was a little out of context. Otherwise … very
nice.

Thank you Easter Bunny
My girls loved getting these in their Easter baskets. They are so cute and look just like Max & Ruby !

Ty Beanie Babies 2.0 Fletch Cover Dog (Laying)

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• Collect them all
• Dimensions: 2.50″ h x 7.00″ w x 18.25″ l, .20 pounds

Customer Reviews

Review for dog
I love the dog. My son loves it more and it will last a long time. I simply love it overall.

Smaller stuffed puppy than expected
This cute little puppy looks like a yellow lab but is much smaller than we expected – guess it’s the picture! Very cute, but not as soft as some Ty beanies so my son doesn’t play with it much!

small expensive stuffed animal
I see this is too small and seen similiar sized stuffed animals less than half the 8.99 i paid here on amzn. it really is small ..the size of my fist.

About the Author
David R. Anderson is Professor of Quantitative Analysis in the College of Business Administration at the University of Cincinnati. Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, he earned his BS, MS, and PhD degrees from Purdue University. Professor Anderson has served as Head of the Department of Quantitative Analysis and Operations Management and as Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration. In addition, he was the coordinator of the College’s first Executive Program. In addition to teaching introductory statistics for business students, Dr. Anderson has taught graduate-level courses in regression analysis, multivariate analysis, and management science. He also has taught statistical courses at the Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. Professor Anderson has been honored with nominations and awards for excellence in teaching and excellence in service to student organizations. He has coauthored ten textbooks related to decision sciences and actively consults with businesses in the areas of sampling and statistical methods.

Dennis J. Sweeney is Professor of Quantitative Analysis and founder of the Center for Productivity Improvement at the University of Cincinnati. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he earned BS and BA degrees from Drake University, graduating summa cum laude. He received his MBA and DBA degrees from Indiana University, where he was an NDEA Fellow. Dr. Sweeney has worked in the management science group at Procter & Gamble and has been a visiting professor at Duke University. Professor Sweeney served five years as Head of the Department of Quantitative Analysis and four years as Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Cincinnati. He has published more than 30 articles in the area of management science and statistics. The National Science Foundation, IBM, Procter & Gamble, Federated Department Stores, Kroger, and Cincinnati Gas & Electric have funded his research, which has been published in MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, OPERATIONS RESEARCH, MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING, DECISION SCIENCES, and other journals. Professor Sweeney has coauthored ten textbooks in the areas of statistics, management science, linear programming, and production and operations management.

Thomas A. Williams is Professor of Management Science in the College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Born in Elmira, New York, he earned his BS degree at Clarkson University. He completed his graduate work at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he received his MS and PhD degrees. Before joining the College of Business at RIT, Professor Williams served for seven years as a faculty member in the College of Business Administration at the University of Cincinnati, where he developed the first undergraduate program in Information Systems. At RIT he was the first chair of the Decision Sciences Department. Professor Williams is the coauthor of 11 textbooks in the areas of management science, statistics, production and operations management, and mathematics. He has been a consultant for numerous Fortune 500 companies in areas ranging from the use of elementary data analysis to the development of large-scale regression models.

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Customer Reviews

Very difficult to comprehend
I’ve noticed that the majority of reviews of this textbook only address issues related to shipment and the condition of the book upon arrival. But what about content? It’s awful. Really. Who wants a math book that reads like a textbook. I’ve taken a few algebra classes this year and this is my first stats class. The algebra books contained multitudes of clear examples with step by step instructions. This book has long, complicated text-only paragraphs that you have to re-read multiple times and then they fail to provide many (there are a few, but very lacking)illustrated examples of HOW to arrive at the answer. This sort of book needs to be supplemented by other methods of information (classroom, tutors, Internet) to be really useful. Of course, some of us can’t rely on our teachers to help, as the quality of professors varies about as much as textbooks!! It CANNOT stand on its own most of the time. Very hard to grasp. Two thumbs down.

Lied about attached CD-rom
the book I purchased was suppose to have an attached CD-rom specified in the description

“1 of Statistics for Business and Economics, 10th Edition (with Student CD-ROM)”

they however sent me one without one

im very discouraged

the shipping was however pretty fast, although I made sure to order this book from within the state of florida, where i live.

eventually They did actually send me what i had purchased

so i have changed my rating to 4 star

they gave me what i bought from them
thank you

Exceeded Expectations
I live in Arizona and placed an order with this person who lives in Missouri. I had the package at my home within three days of clicking the purchase button!!!

Excellent service and the book is in great condition as was stated on Amazon.

Thank you very much.

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About the Author
Frederick J Gravetter is Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York College at Brockport. He has taught at Brockport since the early 1970s, specializing in statistics, research design, and cognitive psychology. He received his Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from M.I.T. and his Ph.D. in psychology from Duke University. Dr. Gravetter is co-author of the best-selling STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, Eighth Edition, ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, Sixth Edition, and (with Lori-Ann B. Forzano) RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, Third Edition.

Larry B. Wallnau is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the State University of New York College at Brockport. The recipient of grants and awards in both research and teaching, Dr. Wallnau has published numerous research articles primarily on the effect of psychotropic drugs. With Frederick J Gravetter, he has co-authored previous editions of STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, Eighth Edition, and ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, Sixth Edition.

Customer Reviews

Taming The Statistics Beast
When I had to take statistics as an undergraduate psychology student, I struggled to get through the course and was fortunate to get a “C”. As a doctoral student in clinical psychology, I had to once again take statistics and I had nightmares of once again trying to get a passing grade. However, I am happy to say that I passed statistics and actually got an “A”. I firmly believe it is due in large part to this textbook by Gravetter & Wallnau.

The tone of the textbook is relaxed and conversational. The authors definitely believe in keeping their explanations of sometimes complex statistical concepts as simple as possible. The book is filled with figures, step-by-step explanations of how to solve problems, and learning checks within each chapter to test your understanding of the material. After completing each chapter, I felt that I was more than prepared to tackle the problems at the end of each chapter.

If you have to take statistics, you might as well try to make the experience as pleasant as possible. And this book will definitely help you maintain your sanity, while actually teaching you about statistics.

statistics for the math phobics
OK, here it is: I am a math phobic, have been all my life, as long as I can remember myself! So, when I started studying psychology as a second degree, I was kind of anxious about taking all kinds of statistics courses: it seems that statistics are a major part of any psychology degree, & so it was important for me to learn them well, from the beginning. Well, with this book (which I shopped around for, looking for the best introductory book on the subject) my math-phobia has not disappeared, but is slowly & surely getting smaller & smaller. This is a textbook that guides you, step by step, so you can understand all the basic concepts of statistics, without feeling you’re making an effort. Lots of problem-solving & learning checks help, lots of revision at the end of each chapter…the book is organized in an excellent & thoughtful way, perfect for a student who will take the time sto study (it covers almost everything) but who wants to do it in an organized way.

A must buy!
This is great book for learning statistics. The best I’ve seen so far. Statistics is a subject I hate, but this book has given me hope. I know use it as a supplement for other textbooks. It was a book that was written with the student in mind. I am in a class with an awful stats book now, Statistical Methods for Psychology. But, the Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences text will be a permanent fixture on my shelf and I recommend it often. I will continue to look for textbooks written by these guys. Thanks, you made one of my semesters much better.

Customer Reviews

Frank
An absolutely outstanding text for conceptual development in elementary statistics. – I’m currently taking a statistical analysis course, and, after having read the vast majority of the text, I’ve found it to be the most clear and intelligently written text on the undergraduate market. (I’ve read most of the competing texts and they really don’t compare). Clear, to the point, lucid prose – explaining not only the calculations, but also the CONCEPTS BEHIND THE PROCEDURES, is what seperates this text from the others. A lot of books lose the reader in computational detail without clearly explaining the ideas behind the procedures. – This book clearly surpasses the others in its conceptual clarity and insight that it offers into critical ideas left out of most other elementary texts I’ve read. I actually went out and got this book after seeing how clearly superior it was in communicating critical ideas necessary to understand the subject – relative to the text that was assigned by the professor for the course. The doctrinaire critiques I’ve read about the book are, to me, entirely unfounded. If you’re looking for a good conceptual foundation in elementary statistics, and calculations that illustrate the concepts, you won’t find a better text on the market.

very good intro stats book
I think this is a great textbook. I have been reviewing texts for an AP statistics course and have settled on this book as a middle ground between very basic texts and rigorous textbooks for math majors.

It is not intended for math majors. I don’t understand why reviewers are criticizing it for it not being more rigorous.

It has enough depth for intro undergrad stats, yet is adaptable to lower levels so some of the boneheads I have in high school can comprehend.

Excellent explanations. Very readable. Decent problem sets.

I approve.

Trash — utter trash.
I am saddened to see the textbook community to mistake color, flash, graphics, and artifical examples as quality textbook. Although I understand they need to market, this book demonstrates the effect of marketing upon education.

My students complain that the text is difficult to read. Although I know they are new, I have to agree with their opinion. I sat and read the text — and found it lacking respectable composition and clarity. I feel for my students and will not use the text again.

In addition, the examples are useless. They match the homework at the end of the chapter, but only “teach to the test”. What’s the point if the student don’t learn methods on how to critically think and approach problems? Oh wow, they know what P(Z>1) is, but what do they know to do with it? Nothing!

Perhaps it is time for the educational community to produce their own compact books, customized to what students (and not publishers) need. I cannot recommend this book for anyone and would beg you to reconsider.

Emeril Pro-Clad Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set Features

• 10-inch fry pan, 1-1/2-quart covered sauce pan, 2-1/2-quart covered sauce pan, 3-quart covered saute pan, 6-quart covered Dutch oven, and steamer insert
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• Tempered-glass lids hold in heat and moisture and make it easy to check on food at a glance
• Oven-safe up to 550 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty; dishwasher-safe
• Dimensions: 11.25″ h x 14.50″ w x 21.75″ l, 22.15 pounds

What’s in the Box

10-inch fry pan
1-1/2-quart covered sauce pan
2-1/2-quart covered sauce pan
3-quart covered saute pan
6-quart covered Dutch oven
Steamer insert