Get The Bulldog Hardware 131595 Mesh Basket-Value Pack

Description

Wire/mesh combo baskets allow for storage of larger parts, tools and any range of small miscellaneous supplies. Baskets are designed to easily hang on pegboard panels or can be set on any flat surface for workspace mobility and convenience. Value pack includes 1 small, 1 medium and 1 large basket.

Features

• Peg Board Friendly Baskets
• Wire/Mesh Construction for easy visability and durability
• Ability to hold large objects or a variety of smaller objects
• This set includes a Small, Medium and Large Basket
• The set includes a Small, Medium and Large Basket and the basket Measurements are (Small) 6.25 inch L x 3.25 inch W x 2.25 inch D, (Medium) 7.9 inch L x 4 inch W x 3.1 inch D, (Large) 12 inch L x 6 inch W x 4 inch D

Customer Reviews

Nice Pegboard baskets for the price.
Survival Mike

Very nice baskets for a tool shop or crafters with a pegboard.The sizes are: 12"W x 6"D x 4"H8"W x 4"D x 3"Hand 6"W x 3"D x 2"H. These are very big, which the previous feedback mentioned, but still nice sizes to hold tools or extras. The mesh would hold anything 1/4" or wider. So great for screws or small pieces.Would buy from some in the future. Thanks.

Nifty
Harper Lee III

I bought these baskets to go on the peg board in the garage to organize all the junk sitting on the work bench. The baskets are sturdy, easy to install (just stick in the holes of the peg board) and easy to move, if you change your mind about the placement.The baskets are not as large as I thought they would be--so I will probably order another set or two. Overall, I am very happy with the baskets.

Does exactly what it looks like it does.
M R

Sturdy little baskets, which I've already filled with screws, wire nuts, and bolts. I need another set already. I hung mine from the bottom of my horizontal, galvanized steel pegboard. I also recommend getting a pair of pliers, and bending the ends of the hooks, so that they attach more securely to the board. I do this with most of the pegs, so if they baskets wiggle a bit, just bend the ends of them a bit, and they will stay snug onto the board.

Mesh baskets
Eva

Love these mesh baskets! I don't have them on pegboards tho.They mount easily with some good screws through the mesh just about anywhere :pGood for keeping remote controls, keys, lighters etc away from a baby.

Baskets for Wall Control
Boudin

I used these baskets in conjunction with my Wall Control 30-P-3232W White Metal Pegboard Pack. The tabs on these are smaller and fit loosely in the pegboard. The smaller basket flops around and pulls out easily when removing items from the basket. Overall they work fine, but be aware that the holes on the wall control system (1/4") are larger then standard pegboard ( 1/8" ) that these are designed to fit in.

Not a high quality product.
J. Kurz

These baskets are not professionally made. They may have been made by children. All 3 baskets are bigger on the right side than the left side. I mean, the bottom rail is 1/8" lower on the right than the left. This is okay as they still hold stuff just fine.The real issue I had was that these baskets looked like they had already been used in a humid garage for 20 years! The vinyl is chipping off all over and the metal underneath is rusting.I kept these because I didn't want to hassle with a return and because they DO hold stuff just fine.But, knowing what I know now, I would definitely not purchase these again. Poor quality and no QC before shipping item. Seller should have seen the baskets were having issues and not shipped the ones they did. Unless the price is lowered to $4.99 these are not worth spending the money. Look elsewhere.

Good quality product for the price
Honest Ed

I had no issues with them on a 1/4" pegboard... I like the fact they are full mesh and not just the wire baskets like I had purchased elsewhere. This keeps the contents from falling out on me as they had in the past...

They do what they are supposed to.
David Hostetler

They do what they are supposed to, which is great, and I am no knocking their utility. They are certainly worth the money paid.The quality of construction on these baskets is, well... Lacking. Nothing is straight, square, or even on these, and they look to be built by a somewhat intoxicated teenager. The welds look decent enough, but like I said, material shaping is exceedingly poor. As if they factory that makes them doesn't have a metal brake or even a cobbled together wooden jig to shape the materials. It looks like the bends and such were made by hand with pliers...If you are looking at functional, and durable, give these things a shot. if you want pretty, even, and symetrical then you might want to look more toward the injection molded plastics....

Continue Reading

Buy InterDesign Large Storage Basket, Clear

Description

InterDesign's clear frosted storage items help you de-clutter your home in style. These long-lasting products are made from a strong, durable plastic and are perfect for multiple locations within your home. The whimsical floral design on the Blumz storage items adds a touch of elegance to your home storage system. Use in just about every room in your house. The clear frosted color matches every décor. In addition to storage containers, InterDesign also brings you functional design with our clear frost bowl brush, toilet paper reserve, and suction storage basket. Mix and match with the storage baskets for great bathroom organization! Clear Frosted Storage
Small Spa Basket
Medium Spa Basket
X/1 Storage Basket
X/2 Storage Basket
X/4 Storage Basket
X/6 Storage Basket
X/8 Storage Basket  
Blumz Small Basket
Blumz Medium Basket
Blumz X3 Nesting Basket
Blumz X6 Nesting Basket
Blumz Medium
Organizer Bin
Blumz Large
Organizer Bin
Blumz X-Large
Organizer Bin
Blumz Wastecan
Bowl Brush
Toilet Paper Roll Reserve
Holds 3
Suction Shower Basket
Rectangular Wastecan

Features

• Sturdy white plastic body with large mesh design
• Easily stacked for maximum space utilization
• Equipped with two handles on either side for easy transportation
• May be used as a freezer storage basket in the kitchen
• Great storage solution for any room

Customer Reviews

Not as described - containers don't stack
Evangeline

The description reads "Easily stacked for maximum space utilization". Don't be fooled. They 'nest' but they don't stack. Bought four of them to use in my freezer but they're totally useless because they can't be stacked on top of one another. Now I have to pay to ship them back because of the misleading description.

Great for freezers
sfoote

I searched high and low for the perfect freezer storage bin and I settled on these. For those of you looking for freezer bins I am sure you can appreciate how hard it is to find bins that aren't going to waste half of your space. These are the best I found both on the internet and in person.The only complaint I have is that the sides are very slightly tapered (so that they will "nest" together) but the storage space lost because of the taper is minimal. If the sides weren't tapered, shipping would be ridiculous.I purchased (6) and all (6) fit in my GE 7.0 cubic foot chest freezer (google search #100598963), though, there is no room left with 6 in there.Overall very happy.

Love these InterDesign Baskets! Shipping can be a problem ...
TC

I love the baskets. I store all sorts of things in them and appreciate the air flow and the flat bottom. Unfortunately, if you order more than one, they will stack them for shipping, and all of the movement sometimes results in one compressing into the other - and the lower one cracks. The problem would be solved with a spacer - or just ordering one at a time.

Organize the freezer!
Doc W8

Our new barebones freezer has just shelves and a bin at the bottom. This product allows you to keep frozen foods together and so that they are kept in place. I got 4 of these, one each for beef, chicken, veggies and other foods. They fit perfectly and are small enough that you can pull one out to retrieve the item you want.

Great organizer
sharon

I used this to organize my freezer. I attached self-laminating luggage tags to identify the contents, and it is working very well.

Great product for freezer storage, but shipping problems.
John W Cale

I have a side by side, 26 cu. ft. Frigidaire with three shelves between the icemaker and bottom pull out bin. Stacking frozen items always was a balancing act and I had to be careful opening the door. I don't have that problem any more since the baskets fit loosely enough I can squeeze a frozen dinner next to the basket. The basket allows me to put the older frozen items in the front so I can use them first.The only problem was the packing which resulted in a total of 6 damaged baskets before I got 3 good ones. the good part of the story is that Amazon paid for all the returns and shipping on the replacements of my original 3 basket order.

the quantity is not 6
Lori Hayes

the basket is great, but not for 1 item for the price - the title made me think there were 6 in the pack "InterDesign Spa X/6 Basket"

Just one, don't be fooled by the "x6"
Adeline

Maybe it's just me but I thought I will received 6 basket not only one...The basket in himself is good, but for almost $14 I was expecting more than one...

Continue Reading

Schwinn Quick Release Wire Basket

Description

The product is Schwinn Quick Release Wire Basket.

Features

• Ergonomic removable handle for easy carrying
• Weather-resistant construction
• Mounts easily to handlebars
• Ideal for holding shopping bags and other personal items while riding

Customer Reviews

JUNK
Pam

The bracket holding this basket to the bike is made of plastic. It broke only after using it 4 times. When it broke the basket came crashing down in the middle of an intersection, during rush hour traffic. All of my belongs were sprawled across the road. DO NOT BUY THIS BASKET

GREAT BASKET!
Dana Jackson

This is the best bicycle basket on the market. It's sturdy, portable, and easy to install. The coating on the wire is almost like a powder-coating, great application. The installation instructions were a little awkward, but once you figure out which is the front and which is the back, it's a matter of screwing it together--easy. Highly recommend. Go with the Schwinn.

Great basket, just don't use it on a bike!
Jennifer L. Rinehart

Picture it, Memorial Day 2011. The sky is a perfect robin's egg blue, the temperature a balmy 78, I'm riding down a hill next to a lovely, wildflower strewn park. Picnickers are lounging on quilts and fluffy tailed squirrels are darting around trees looking for crispy little squirrel snacks. My husband and son are just a few feet behind me. We've had a perfect day, a trip to our favorite downtown theater, a walk around said downtown, followed by a relaxing ride home.My Schwinn Quick Release Wire Basket is on the front of my bike, secured (or so I thought) by the attached handlebar bracket thingamajig (don't know the name of it). My sweatshirt, a half empty water bottle and a nearly empty container of milkduds are in the basket when everything goes horribly, tragically wrong. I go over a bump. Not a big bump, just a small up jutting portion of concrete, the basket flies up, almost coming off the bracket thingamajig. My water bottle flies out and, as if time itself slows down, I have just enough time to reach forward, one handed of course, I'm riding a bike, and push the water bottle back down.This is when time speeds up, or else normalizes back to regular speed. The basket slips completely off of the bracket thingamajig, hitting my front tire. I'm heading down a hill, but slowly, I'm not a thrill seeker, so there was that at least, the one bright spot in what happened next and probably what kept me from incurring greater injuries.The basket hits the tire, hard enough to jar it a little to the side, I only had one hand on the handlbar, so I reflexively squeezed the brake, hard, to avoid hitting the basket and my bright blue water bottle as they tumbled towards the pavement and my approaching front tire.Read more ›

Love this basket!
virginia

Love it. Fits my new bike. Bigger than my old basket. I like the button release feature a lot more than I thought I would. I thought it might make it not as sturdy, but it didn't. Quite a deal!!

Plastic - Doesn't fit.
T M

Bracket is made of plastic and barely fits the handle bar. Installed it, and after adjusting the basket, the screw just came off. Can't put the screw back 'cause the thread inside the bracket is stripped.Before you buy, make sure the bracket fits your bike's handle bar.

Perfect basket!
S. Scherer

I highly recommend the basket, lightweight and EASY installation of bracket on my non Schwinn beach bike. Basket attaches and detaches without a problem, looks great , too!

Functional Design, Wellmade, Easy to Install and Use
teknozen

I admit I was a tad wary of the quick-release handlebar mount on this bike basket, but the price seemed reasonable enough to give it a try.Although made of some sort of tough polymer, the mounting bracket has proved to be be plenty strong and stable for any sort of load I'd ever consider balancing off my handlebars, which means probably not much over 20 pounds. Yet that's enough for a moderate bag of mixed groceries.The mount was simple to install with the supplied screws in well under 5 minutes with only a Phelps screwdriver, and when the basket is empty, the quick release bracket works just fine. Trying to guide a loaded basket back onto the mount, however, is usually more trouble than it's worth. What this means is that if you detach the basket for your shopping, be sure to also bring along a bag for the groceries. Then take the bag out of the basket before you attempt to re-secure it on the handlebars. Piece of cake.The basket itself is all metal and appears to be holding up just fine. As I mentioned, while I was initially unsure about the heavy-duty plastic mounting bracket, in five months of daily miscellaneous chores, everything looks good as new.

missing parts
clau

How frustrating is it to mount something only to find out that parts are missing! As with others the rubber shims were not included! Crappy basket, crappy company. Beware!

Continue Reading

Shop Sterilite 16268006 Ultra Basket with Titanium Inserts, White, 6-Pack, Large

Description

Sterilite 16268006 Large Ultra Basket White with Titanium Inserts 6-Pack. The storage baskets can organize a variety of items like CDs, magazines, crafts, office supplies, games, toys, or even fresh vegetables. The contemporary design and range of sizes are perfect for organizing countertops, kitchen cabinets, home office space, and shelving around the home.

Features

• Large ultra basket
• For organizing drawers, shelf space or countertops
• Contemporary design
• 15-7/8-by-12-7/8-by-6-Inch

Customer Reviews

AK Teacher
Stefanie G. Lehner

I use these tubs, (and other sizes), for everything in my classroom! I love them and the kids are able to handle them with ease as well! I highly recommend them!

Larger than expected, great price
RU girl

These baskets were larger than I expected but not in an overwhelming way. I am able to put a lot of things in these baskets and the weigh is well supported. The handles are sturdy and convenient when carrying or simply pulling closer. The price is unbeatable! For baskets this size you cannot find a better deal!

Not as strong as they used to be. Still good, though.
Zack!

It's a basket/bin, so it's useful. Not too much to say about it. The reason I gave it 3 stars, as opposed to 5, is because they used to be quite a bit sturdier in the past. Sterilite seems to have changed the manufacturing process at some point, now using less and/or softer plastic. My several-years older bins of the same type are quite a bit stronger. Putting a lot of heavy items into the new ones (e.g., canned goods) might not be the best idea if the bins are supposed to be used like drawers. If they stay stationary it's all good. Still, these current bins are entirely adequate for a myriad of other uses.

Great, but not what they used to be
Ned Ryerson

I bought several of theses baskets a few years ago and they are really sturdy. These new ones bend and flex.

My closet is happy
GA RN

My closet has a steel modular unit that has shelves. These shelves had an amazing way of collecting piles of clothes, hats and flip-flops. Well collect no more, little shelves, I bought these great little baskets. I was able to neatly fold clothes and then place into them into the baskets. They slide easily out so I can retrieve my items. I ordered 2 sets of 6, which was surprisingly shipped (with my Prime membership) in ONE day instead of the FREE 2 day....what a bonus!I have these baskets in other sizes and have had them for years. They are the only brand of basket that actually stands up to years of abuse and use.

Product as described
Lmg7t3

Great price for 6 large plastic bins. Using to organize a nursery closet. Bins are deep enough to hold a reasonable amount of stuff, but short enough that you can see inside them easily. Hard to find this size container in stores.

Great organization tool
Danielle

These have been great to organize cleaning products as well as dog stuff! Arrived faster than expected.

Five Stars
Joanne Swanson

Great!

Continue Reading

Buy Household Essentials Hand-Woven Paper Rope Basket with Lid and Liner, Dark Brown Stain

Description

Secret away your treasures, or just your odds and ends, in these beautifully hand-woven Paper Rope Baskets. The curved front gives these spacious lidded hideaways a touch of refinement and a bit of added roominess. The fitted liners remove for easy cleaning, so whatever you store stays fresh and clean. Keep your vanity tidy and your counter top clear. Large enough to hold curling irons, magazines, or clothing, these rich brown treasure chests are ideal for keeping your secrets (and keeping them handy!). Enjoy the winsome beauty of these unpretentious baskets and rediscover your counter space. Measures 7.1”h x 15.75”w x 10.7”d.

Features

• Designer styled wicker basket with lid for many uses
• Paper rope wicker with cotton liner
• Sturdy wood frame
• Dark stained color
• Measures 7.10-Inch high by 10.7-Inch deep by 15-3/4-Inch wide

Customer Reviews

Nice, attractive basket!
njm12

I have been looking for baskets with lids that could be used on the lower shelf of an entryway table. The only ones I found that were even remotely nice looking were at Crate and Barrel and were $60 each.I found these on Amazon and I really liked the look of them and the price was incredible. I purchased two of them, they arrived well before they were promised and they look great.They are not super sturdy, so I wouldn't suggest letting little kids play with them, but they are well made....just a bit delicate. The color is nice and rich, the fabric lining is good quality and they are a nice shape.If you are looking for storage that can sit out and not look cheap, these would be perfect. I'm using them for additional storage of smaller items such as napkin rings, napkins, votive candles, etc.I'm considering buying a third one.VERY happy with this purchase. It is exactly what I have been looking for!

Does Its Job
MacLover05

I bought this basket to hide some of my sons toys that he plays with on a daily basis in the living room. It isn't very deep, but it hides the things that I bought it for. It looks nice in the living room too. It isn't made to take a beating though. It's a little on the fragile side, but it's nice and masks the toys that I don't want laying around when people come to visit. :)

Nice Look Great Storage
Aquila Jovis

Using aboard our boat. For those asking, measurements are: 7.5" H, 15.75 W, 10 5/8 " depth at maximum point front, depth narrowest point front 9.5 "on each side. Hopes this helps others in ordering. There is a slight curve in the front but does not affect storage capacity that we have found. We store all kinds of things. Paper goods, food wraps - aluminum foil. etc. They are elegant, sturdy enough for every day use, and the cost is very reasonable if you compare price and quality. We are ordering more. The liner can be taken out for cleaning. I hand wash with a little clorox and dry and place back in container. We have had our original baskets for over a year with heavy use. They look fresh and clean. Very pleased with this product.

Perfect potato storage
gardengirl

I have two stacked on my kitchen counter. I store potatoes and onions in the lower one, and bread and rolls in the top one. It is perfect for potato and onion storage because it keeps the light out, yet is still breathable. I love that the liner is removable and washable, and it also looks great in my kitchen.

Great quality
GallopGal

I bought this basket for the church to use as needed. It is very nice quality for the price and is tasteful.

Well Made, No Brainer
Jay

No complaints! I used this it to create a gift basket. It's strong enough to handle heavy items and it looks good. No brainer.

Worth the price!
Jade

My bathroom is a total disaster--I have beauty products EVERYWHERE but this basket is functional and will help keep all of the misc. clutter away while looking nice and neat. Doesn't really matter what kind of decoration you have going on, I think this will work with just about anything. I love mine and it looks great in my bathroom! I even bought another one in black to keep my shoes in because I can remove the canvas liner and wash it.

Great looking basket...
J.D.

I was tired of looking at my cable internet modem and router sitting on the floor in my living room and so I decided to try and hide them in something. This basket is up to the task. Fits the router and modem perfectly inside with room to spare and fished the wires in and now I don't have to look at that unsightly router and modem. I couldn't be happier! It also complements the other furniture in my living room.

Continue Reading

Shop Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 Upgrade

Description

Advanced Healing Brush - Before
view larger Advanced Healing Brush - After
view larger Upright - Before
view larger Upright - After
view larger Advanced Black-and-White Conversion - Before
view larger Advanced Black-and-White Conversion - After
view larger Perfect Your Photography from Shoot to Finish Everything but the Camera Get all your digital photography essentials in one fast, efficient application. View and organize, perfect and process, print, and share — Lightroom includes everything you need. Get the Best from Every Image Get the best from every pixel in your photos, whether you shot them with a pro DSLR camera or a camera phone. Lightroom includes a comprehensive set of advanced tools for tone, contrast, color, noise reduction, and much more. Share Easily Share on Facebook and Flickr or in books, web galleries, prints, slide shows, and more. Wherever and however you want to show your images, Lightroom makes it easy with timesaving tools for sharing your work with friends, family, and clients.* Key Features Advanced Healing Brush — Make your images spotless with a single brush stroke. Adjust the size of the brush and move it in precise paths. Unwanted objects and flaws — even those with irregular shapes like threads — just disappear. Upright — Straighten tilted images with a single click. The Upright tool analyzes images and detects skewed horizontal and vertical lines, even straightening shots where the horizon is hidden. Radial Gradient — Emphasize important parts of your image with more flexibility and control. The Radial Gradient tool lets you create off-center vignette effects, or multiple vignetted areas within a single image. Smart Previews — Easily work with images without bringing your entire library with you. Just generate smaller stand-in files called Smart Previews. Make adjustments or metadata additions to the Smart Previews and apply your changes to the full-size originals later. Video slide shows — Easily share your work in elegant video slide shows. Combine still images, video clips, and music in creative HD videos that can be viewed on almost any computer or device. Improved photo book creation — Create beautiful photo books from your images. Lightroom includes a variety of easy-to-use book templates, and now you can edit them to create a customized look. Upload your book for printing with just a few clicks. Location-based organization — Find, group, and tag images by location, or plot a photo journey. Automatically display location data from GPS-enabled cameras and camera phones. Fast cross-platform performance — Speed up day-to-day imaging tasks and process images faster with cross-platform 64-bit support for the latest Mac OS and Windows operating systems. Tight Photoshop integration — Select one or multiple photos and automatically open them in Photoshop to perform detailed, pixel-level editing. See your results immediately back in Lightroom. Highlight and shadow recovery — Bring out all the detail that your camera captures in dark shadows and bright highlights. Now you have more power than ever before to create great images in challenging light. Selective adjustment brushes — Expand your creative control with flexible brushes that let you adjust targeted areas of your photo for just the look you want. Selectively adjust brightness, contrast, white balance, sharpness, noise reduction, moiré removal, and much more. Superior noise reduction — Get amazing, natural-looking results from your high ISO images with state-of-the-art noise reduction technology. Apply noise reduction to the entire image or target specific areas. Nondestructive environment — Set your creativity free in a nondestructive editing environment that lets you experiment without limits. Your original images are never altered, and it’s easy to reverse your steps or save multiple versions of any photo. Advanced black-and-white conversion — Gain powerful control over the tonal qualities that make or break black-and-white images. Precisely mix information from eight color channels when you convert to grayscale. One-click adjustments to multiple images — Save time when processing many images. Apply the same Develop settings — exposure or contrast, for example — to all the photographs in a group at once using presets or syncing. System Requirements Windows Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor‡ DirectX 10-capable or later graphics card Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 or Windows 8 2GB of RAM (4GB recommended) 2GB of available hard-disk space 1024x768 display DVD-ROM drive Internet connection required for Internet-based services* Mac OS Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support Mac OS X v10.7 or v10.8 2GB of RAM (4GB recommended) 2GB of available hard-disk space 1024x768 display DVD-ROM drive Internet connection required for Internet-based services* * This product may integrate with or allow access to certain Adobe or third-party hosted online services. Adobe online services, including the Adobe Creative Cloud service, are available only to users 13 and older and require agreement to additional terms and Adobe’s online privacy policy. The applications and online services are not available in all countries or languages, may require user registration, and may be subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Additional fees or membership charges may apply. ‡ Dual-core processor recommended for HDV or AVCHD video functionality.

Features

• Everything but the camera - Get all your digital photography essentials in one fast, efficient application. View and organize, perfect and process, print and share - Lightroom includes everything you need.
• Compatible with both Windows and Mac
• Get the best from every image - Get the best from every pixel in your photos, whether you shot them with a pro DSLR camera or a camera phone. Lightroom includes a comprehensive set of advanced tools for tone, contrast, color, noise reduction, and much more.
• Share easily - Share on Facebook, and Flickr, or in books, web galleries, prints, slide shows, and more. Wherever and however you want to show your images, Lightroom makes it easy with timesaving tools for sharing your work with friends, family, and clients.

Customer Reviews

Love Lightroom, but Version 5 Seems Rushed To Market
Paul Watkins

I've been using Lightroom since version 2 and love the software. I like version 5 as well, but there are 2 caveats:1) It seems to me Lightroom 5 was rushed to market, possibly because Adobe was rolling out the "Creative Cloud" and wanted to include a new version of Lightroom along with the other software included in the CC version. There are some new features, but not what one would expect in a whole-number upgrade. (It *is* a great product, however.)2) Version 5 is a CPU hog compared with 4.4. For example, when using an adjustment brush on large files the on-screen rendering is significantly slower, sometimes "freezing" for a few seconds before continuing. I've never experienced that with earlier versions, including 4.4. (Using a well-provisioned Windows mini-tower.)In the end, since there is nothing I absolutely need that version 5 offers, I've gone back to version 4.4 for now and will wait for the 2nd iteration (5.1) before trying version 5 again.

Unhappy with Adobe Lightroom 5 - signifcant bugs, over three months waiting for an update
JB

I have used three versions of Adobe Lightroom up to this point, but this is the first one that I am not enthusiastic about. In fact, I am upset that I spent good money upgrading to the most recent Lightroom 5.I was looking forward to some of the promised upgrades, such as a the Upright tool to correct perspective distortion and an improved Healing Brush tool. Sadly, what I also found in use of Lightroom 5 were bugs and instability in the current product:- Frequent crashes in the Library, Develop, and Print modules.- Known bug where noise reduction / sharpening is lost on export of images- Performance issues.We are now over two months past the release of Lightroom 5, and there is still no official update fixing these issues. Absolutely unacceptable for a product used by working professionals. I am not a pro, but I am still baffled at Adobe's lackadaisical response to these serious Lightroom 5 bugs.(Note that there currently a 5.2 RC (release candidate) version available. But I've read comments that this update has introduced new issues - plus I have no interest in trusting my photo collection to beta SW or in paying Adobe to be their beta tester.)I cannot recommend Lightroom 5 in it current state. Upgrade from Lightroom 4 or your previous editing / catalog software at your own risk.Edit October 2013 - the 5.2 version of Lightroom was released on September 17 and has corrected most of the issues I detailed above. I have upgraded my appraisal somewhat - but I am still upset that it took Adobe over three months to address these critical bugs in a program used by working professionals and enthusiast photographers.

Excelent but good!
Daniel Tremblay

At first, I was very excited to try the new Lightroom 5 but I was kind of disapointed after playing with it for a few hours. The difference between Lightroom 3 and 4 was really amazing! The Lightroom 4 version was a way more powerful tool with more flexibility to gain details in both high and low lights. The clarity is a more powerfull tool too in the 4th version. That whole new version 4 was great! It was worth to switch from 3 to 4 but is it really worth to switch from 4 to 5? I'm not yet convinced..... The 5th version still work on the same 2012 profile version as the 4th one. Some people are claiming that the 5th version is faster than the 4th version, I haven't seen any noticable gain in speed. Adobe are saying that the B&W conversion as a more powerfull controls, I doubt it. If so, I cant really see the difference. The advanced healing brush is like a cheap version of Photoshop's Patch Tool, the Upright is a automated version of the actual manual lens correction tool and the radial gradient tool is...... usefull for I really dont know what.... If you dont already have any versions of Lightroom, then go for it. It is an amazing non-destructive program for archival of your work/photography. You will probably do 90% of your work flow in Lightroom and the 10 remaining percents in Photoshop. But if you already have the 4th version...... I sincerely think it is not worth the upgrade.

Cha ching Adobe, limits only newer camera raw file updates for only the newest software, no support for older version.
®

I love Lightroom 4 as much as the next guy. I gave it a 4-1/2 stars back then. It was a huge upgrade over LR3 in term of the noise reduction engine and interface. I had it about a year and a half and now have to upgrade to this software. Why because if you get a newer camera Adobe won't update the raw compatibility for it. Only if you have the lastest software. I read the work around is to convert your files to dng,or whatever the Adobe raw file is, but what a waste of time converting raw to another raw format.As for the product I didn't noticed anything too new. The spot removal has been updated to be like the spot heal in photoshop. the other thing is the upright tilt is good. Adobe still doesn't read nikon nef file right. I mean skin tone is still more natural in the Nikon raw converter. So I have to either create a tiff or jpeg to edit if I wan the best result. Most of the time I just open it straight on lightroom. Basically I bought a new lightroom just to be able to edit with my new Sony A7. Common how much changes is it to read a camera raw file? If you have LR4 working find without and having a compatibility issues there is little change or added features in this version.

Continue Reading

Mad Catz R.A.T.5 Gaming Mouse for PC and Mac

Description

Available in your choice of 4 colors Mad Catz R.A.T. 5 Gaming Mouse for PC and Mac Step up to the performance and comfort of the Mad Catz R.A.T. 5 Gaming Mouse and come hunt with the big boys. Customize your R.A.T. 5 to create a truly unique experience with a mouse that transforms and adapts to suit your needs. Perfect Your Grip How do you hunt? Whether you 'palm' the mouse or 'claw' it, the Mad Catz R.A.T. 5 can quickly and easily adapt by adjusting in length to suit your hand size and grip style. Gaming-grade 5600 DPI Laser Featuring a gaming-grade laser sensor with pinpoint accuracy, the Mad Catz R.A.T. 5 is truly ahead of the game. Lightweight Aluminum Chassis Strong yet nimble, the solid metal frame forms the core of the Mad Catz R.A.T. 5 for enhanced rigidity. Custom Weight System Like it light or heavy? Maybe you change the weight to suit your game? No matter, the Mad Catz R.A.T. 5 has you covered. Add or subtract up to five 6-gram weights in an instant to obtain the perfect weight for a perfect feel. And when not in use, the weights can be safely stored in the supplied weight storage container.
Precision Aim Mode Hit your target the first time every time. Use the included Mad Catz Programming Software to set your desired Precision Aim speed (mouse sensitivity), then hold down the Precision Aim button to slow down mouse movement to a level that works for you. You can even use the software to assign programmable features to the Precision Aim button, and then use it to execute keyboard commands like macros and keybindings - - a deadly weapon that will hit your enemy exactly where it hurts the most. Take Control of Your Games With the included programming software, you can create an unlimited number of profiles. For example, create a unique profile for each game or character, or for different builds (sniper, tank, healer, and more). Within each profile, you can customize you DPI settings, set Precision Aim sensitivity, create powerful macros and set keybindings. Each profile allows for 18 user-definable commands via six programmable buttons over three modes. Powerful Macro Programming The R.A.T. 5 features six programmable buttons including the scroll wheel. Each button can be easily programmed to perform either complex macros or simple key commands. You have the power to customize your R.A.T. Gaming Mouse for your games. Customize Your DPI Settings Four user-definable DPI settings range from 100 to 5600 and the DPI button lets you easily cycle through your custom settings. Powerful Mad Catz Programming Software Change your DPI, set Precision Aim cursor sensitivity, create custom profiles for each game, and assign commands to your programmable buttons and modes. Easy, quick, and the all power you need right on your computer. Which R.A.T. Are You? Get the R.A.T. that is right for you. The Mad Catz R.A.T. 5 Gaming Mouse is available in both matte and gloss black, racing red, and white. Product Includes: Mad Catz R.A.T. 5 Gaming Mouse with Gold-plated USB Connector 5X Removable 6g Weights Product Specifications: USB 2.0 Connectivity Works with 64-bit & 32-bit Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later (requires Intel processor for Mac) Requires internet connection for driver download

Features

• Gaming-grade 5600 DPI laser sensor
• 6 programmable buttons and 2 regular left and right buttons
• Set and Toggle 4 Custom DPI Settings per Profile
• FPS-style Precision Aim Mode
• Powerful Macro Programming Software

Customer Reviews

Good mouse when it works.
David M. Lewis

I really enjoyed this mouse. It has some weight to it and the precision is awesome. The extra buttons make it very useful too.The problem is reliability and support. Mine died after 4 months and when I searched through the forums for help I discovered this brand has a ton of issues with lasers dying. I could have accepted it but Madcatz customer support is horrible. They have you jump through hoops trying different things without any intention of backing up their product. It's always the same excuses "reinstall the driver" or "clean the lens". As if I didn't try that first!For the price, I expected much better support and a warranty that would be honored. For half the price I decided to buy a different brand and it actually had nearly all the same features and more programmable buttons. I'd rather pay less if I'm going to take a risk.All I'm saying is beware. To be honest.....this is the first mouse I ever had fail on my like this.

Precise, comfortable, feature rich mouse that is great for everyday use
Amazon Customer

The Mad Catz R.A.T.5 Gaming Mouse is one of the most comfortable mice I have ever used for everyday computing. Unfortunately, I rarely have time to play games on my PC anymore, but I do use the R.A.T.5 while working and it is precise, responsive, smooth and accurate. It is well made and its adjustability helps make it very comfortable; I like the little shelf that keeps your thumb from rubbing the desktop. The buttons have a nice, crisp feel; a few more customizable buttons would be helpful. Most surfaces have a matte black rubberized finish. Adjustable DPI is useful for work. The knobby scroll wheel is great, although I would like an alternative free-wheeling mode. The woven cord can get tangled.I've owned the mouse for several years and have not had any problems with it. I've dropped it onto the floor a few times and nothing has broken yet.The mouse garners lots of positive comments because it looks futuristic and expensive.The Mad Catz R.A.T.5 Gaming Mouse is one of the best mice available for around $50 even though the thick woven cable can get in the way at times.

Does not function and customer service is abysmal.
Joy

I have owned this mouse for about 6 months and since then, the left-click has begun to malfunction and constantly double-clicks when pressed only once. Drivers re-installed, OS re-installed, and supporting software being re-installed have all had 0 positive effect, leaving me to believe it is purely hardware.Having contacted Mad Catz customer service in order to fix this (as it is under warranty for another 1.5 years), I have been met with constant delays and been all but completely ignored.I would definitely never recommend this mouse to a friend and can certainly say, given this information now, I'm going to make sure the customer service is up to par. Hardware failures occur, but the complete negligence on part of Mad Catz has left a very bad taste in my mouth with their company.

Great at first
Nicholas Vassilopoulos

Ill keep this short. I got this mouse about 3-4 months ago and loved it at first. great fit and the button layout felt very natural. after about a month the scroll wheel started to squeak. after about 3 months the L clicker would only work if it was in the top left of the clicker, and if i had my finger resting on it so i knew where to click, the weight of my finger resting on it would push it down without making a noise so would have no idea that it was already pressed. I play a lot of FPS to granted it had some miles on it but not enough for the pricePros: Looks AWESOME, Fits great in most hands, button layoutCons: Wont last!!!

Good mouse, only lasted 1 year
Dr. Densmore

Great mouse and would have given a higher score if it had lasted longer. I primarily got it because you can map keys to the buttons and you can make sensitivity presets that you can jump between with a push of a button.The right click button stopped working after a year. When I took it apart it was because the spring system they used (looked like copper) had fractured. Nothing I could do to fix it. All the cheap mice I have had lasted much longer than a year, so I was disappointed when this one failed.Perhaps I'm a statistical outlier, the mouse seemed like quality material but the spring is incredibly thin and fragile when compared to the rest of the materials. Also one of the side buttons lost its spring but still worked, you just didn't get a satisfying click when you used it. If the two buttons hadn't failed I would have given the mouse 4-5 stars.Maybe if you buy it it will last longer than a year, your gamble.

Mouse laser stopped working after 3 months
Samiam

It was a good mouse until one morning i woke up and the laser stopped working. The buttons still work but no tracking. I've contacted the company, but i'd look for something better.

Not the Quality I expected
Brian Austin

Being a MOBA player, I know that all of the clicking is tough on mice. However, the tracking on this mouse is terrible. It will stop working mid game and I will have to slam it onto the desk to get it to work again. That being said I so like the design of the mouse and the movable weights but I cannot get over the tracking problem as it is a pretty significant issue. I have owned this mouse for 2 months and problem started around 1.5 months.

Continue Reading