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The middle class has received considerable attention during the current economic crisis. About 15 million people resided in middle-class immigrant households in 2007, and three-quarters of all children in such households were native-born U.S. citizens. MPI's Aaron Terrazas examines where the heads of middle-class immigrant households are from, when they arrived in the United States, their occupations, and other characteristics.
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Turn on the television, open up a newspaper, or visit any website for information about the 2012 presidential campaign, and you'll likely be inundated with polling data, even months before the election. You'll see national polls, as well as polls of the various battleground states that are likely to decide whether Barack Obama or Mitt Romney will be taking the oath of office on the West Front of the Capitol on Jan. 21. Some websites are even dedicated to the compilation and aggregation of poll data, which include not only surveys conducted by legendary organizations such as Gallup but also newcomers such as Rasmussen Reports and Public Policy Polling.
The proliferation of polls belies an important reality, however: The days of accurate telephone polling are numbered. With more and more Americans dropping their landline service, reliable phone surveys are becoming prohibitively expensive for news organizations and nonprofit groups with tight budgets. Many news outlets are choosing to forgo the rigorous survey research they have commissioned for decades.
Despite the increased difficulty—and cost—of phone surveys, pollsters insist that their results are still accurate. But the rapid pace of change in the way Americans communicate with each other is forcing public-opinion researchers to face the fact that this soon will not be the case.
The polling industry is clearly at a crossroads. In 2016, or 2020, telephone surveys may no longer be the prevailing way to measure what the public thinks or how it intends to vote. But all of the alternatives, for now, have significant drawbacks that put the industry in a sort of limbo—clinging desperately to an increasingly outdated practice while it tries to find better methodologies.
Conversations with prominent survey researchers—academic, media, and private campaign pollsters—reveal both optimism and uncertainty about the future of the polling industry and the medium-term prospects for accurately measuring public opinion. The future may not be now for public-opinion polling, but it is fast approaching.
In May, the Pew Research Center released a study showing a dramatic drop in the percentage of households participating in its surveys. Pew reported that its contact rate—the percentage of households in which an adult was reached at all—had fallen to just 62 percent in 2012, down from 90 percent in 1997. Of those successfully contacted, the cooperation rate—the percentage of contacts with an adult that yielded an interview—was only 14 percent, down from 43 percent 15 years earlier. That means Pew's overall response rate—the rate of completed interviews to the number of phone numbers dialed—was just 9 percent, one fourth of the 36 percent level from 1997.
The plummeting response rate has far-reaching implications for public-opinion polling, but it is important to understand first why fewer Americans are participating in telephone surveys.
Pew points to the inclusion of cell phones in its sampling as contributing to the sharp decline in response rates. Thirty-four percent of American households have only wireless telephones, according to the most recent data from the National Health Interview Survey, recorded during the second half
of 2011. During the second half of 2008, at the time of the last presidential election, just 20 percent of American households were cell-phone-only.
The explosion of American households without a landline phone has already changed telephone polling. Most polls risk under-sampling key groups if they rely only on random-digit dialing of landline telephones. For example, nearly six in 10 adults ages 25-29 live in cell-phone-only households, the National Health Interview Survey showed. By comparison, only 8.5 percent of Americans 65 or older live in homes with only wireless phones. Americans in cellular-only households are also more likely than those in landline households to rent their homes, be male, live at or near the poverty level, live outside the Northeast, and be Hispanic.
Pollsters should engage in "enthusiastic experimentation" of new methods. —Scott Keeter, Pew Research Center
And yet, automated polls that rely on landline phones are proliferating. Over the past decade or so, the number of firms that conduct so-called interactive voice-response polls, in which respondents are questioned by a recorded interviewer and answer questions via keypad or voice recognition, has increased dramatically. A penny-pinching media has also increased its use of these surveys, conducted by firms such as Rasmussen Reports, SurveyUSA, and Public Policy Polling. It is illegal to conduct an automated poll over a wireless phone, so those "robo-polls" ignore the sizable number of cell-phone-only households. (Rasmussen and SurveyUSA, to name a few, sometimes use, controversially, nonrandom opt-in Internet panels of respondents without landlines in efforts to include these under-sampled groups.)
"Our elections are being decided by old women without cell phones, because that's who robo-polls are reaching," said Rutgers University professor Cliff Zukin, who spoke at a roundtable discussion at the May annual conference of the American Association for Public Opinion Research.
The decrease of Americans using landline phones has also had a significant effect on live-caller surveys. Before the previous five years, nearly all live-caller polls contacted only landline respondents. But with the growth in cell-phone-only households, that methodology clearly risks sampling errors.
Live-caller polls, in most cases, use a computer to randomly select and then dial
a telephone number, after which a human operator gets on the line and asks the survey questions. But federal law prohibits using an auto-dialer to call a wireless telephone—meaning that, to reach respondents on cell phones, the interviewer must dial the number manually. That process is more time-consuming and, as a result, more costly.
"Finding and surveying a representative sample has become much, much harder to do," said Zukin, a past president of AAPOR. "And it's become much more expensive to do."
Nearly all major live-caller polling organizations, including Pew, Gallup, and pollsters for the country's major news organizations, now include cell-phone-only households. But even that adjustment doesn't guarantee a representative sample.
Former Democratic pollster Mark Blumenthal, cocreator of the site Pollster.com, examined a number of Gallup polls earlier this year. Blumenthal found that Gallup registers lower approval ratings and ballot-test performances for President Obama than other survey houses—differences that are small but statistically significant.
Blumenthal's analysis starts with the acknowledgment that, to an increasing degree, pollsters must weight their results to reflect the overall population or electorate. Declining response rates have led to "nonresponse bias," meaning that some demographic groups—such as blacks and Hispanics—are less likely to complete telephone surveys. A typical poll is likely to undercount these groups, and pollsters must adjust their results to achieve a representative sample.
Obama runs much stronger among African-Americans and Hispanics than among whites, and Blumenthal found that Gallup's polls, in many cases, contain lower percentages of these respondents than other polling organizations. Most pollsters weight their results to data obtained by the Census Bureau; data from the bureau's in-person American Communities Survey and Current Population Survey are considered the most accurate in defining the country's population. Blumenthal found that Gallup weights its polls not to the overall population but to the population of households that own any type of telephone. Blacks and Hispanics are less likely to own a phone, so Gallup's polls underrepresent those groups slightly. Additionally, Gallup uses a different method for respondents to self-identify their race, a method that exacerbates the underrepresentation of African-Americans, Blumenthal found.
All told, Blumenthal's analysis of Gallup's data led him to a pessimistic view of the future of phone polling. "Sophisticated random samples, live interviews, and rigorous calling procedures alone can no longer guarantee accurate results," Blumenthal wrote. "Today's rapidly declining response rates require more weighting than ever before to correct demographic skews, a phenomenon that places growing stress on previously reliable weighting procedures."
Gallup Editor in Chief Frank Newport defended his methodology in the article and in an interview with National Journal. "One of the biggest changes in recent years, even as our response rates go down, we have millions of people, tens of millions who are desperate to give their opinion," Newport said.
Incoming AAPOR President Paul Lavrakas said in a telephone interview with NJ that phone polling is "nowhere near dead, nor do I expect it to be dead for several decades. I don't see that anytime soon we're going to stop using random-digit-dial surveys in America," he added.
Lavrakas also said that one reason telephone polling about elections remains fairly accurate is that the same individuals who are more willing to be surveyed also vote more often.
With consumer behavior upending traditional polling methods, Zukin of Rutgers predicts that pollsters will stop conducting dual-frame phone surveys (contacting both landline and cell-phone users) "within the next five years. I think we're going to survey people with whatever mode they wish."
That means Internet- and smartphone-based surveys, Zukin says. Indeed, a significant number of the sessions at the pollsters' conference focused on this kind of research, which uses a methodology known as non-probability, or nonrandom sampling. In many cases, these surveys are completed by respondents who "opt-in," clicking on a link to complete a poll or joining a Web-based panel (or downloading a smartphone application) to complete surveys—usually with monetary incentives or rewards given for doing so.
Some critics in the polling community are highly skeptical of this type of research. Yes, Internet pollsters can create and weight their panels to reflect the public at large, using demographic information to make their samples more representative, they say, but that kind of weighting can serve in some cases to further distort unreliable data.
One of the first adopters of non-probability sampling for public-opinion surveys was Stanford University professor Doug Rivers, who founded YouGov and Knowledge Networks to explore polling with preselected Internet panels crafted to match the population at large.
"Politicalpollsters arenot usuallythe industry leaders." —Republican pollster Christina Matthews
The problems facing telephone surveys—low response rates and the increase in Americans who have cell phones only—are "not minor," Rivers said, and "[they are] not going away." Respondents are "selecting us; we're not selecting them," he said. Rivers conceded, "Do I think that an opt-in sample is better than a probability sample? The answer is, no, I don't." But he argued that the lower costs associated with Web-based surveys will drive the polling industry in that direction. "This means that studies that otherwise would not be done will get done," he said. Zukin agreed. "It's too cheap to hold off," he said.
Scott Keeter, the director of survey research for the Pew Research Center, said that pollsters should engage in "enthusiastic experimentation" with these new methods. But Keeter also cautioned that "we want to judge the quality and applicability of these methods carefully before jumping into the pool. The paradigm of most of the survey work of AAPOR's members is the probability sample. If we edge away from the probability model as we explore the new frontier, we must keep an eye on how well we are representing populations that aren't as present on the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, or the commercial and credit databases that can be mined for insights."
Most of the attendees at the pollsters' conference in May were academics or market researchers. Some, like Langer, are pollsters for major media outlets (news organizations represented included The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Associated Press, ABC News, and CBS News). Only a few were campaign pollsters, the type of people who advise and conduct surveys for political candidates or organizations with electoral interests.
One of them was Christine Matthews, a Republican pollster in Alexandria, Va., whose client list includes Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels. "Political pollsters are not usually the industry leaders," she told NJ, when asked why relatively few of her fellow consultants attended. Matthews noted that many of her competitors—on both sides of the political aisle—are still conducting landline-only polls. "There are campaigns who don't want to pay the price to include cell phones," she said.
Alex Lundry, director of research at TargetPoint Consulting, a GOP micro-targeting firm based in Alexandria, Va., attended his first AAPOR conference this year with an eye toward the future. "I'm going to be in this industry for the next 30 years," said Lundry, who moved recently to Boston to work for Romney full time, charged with leading a data-science team within the campaign's strategy department. "And there's no way 10 years from now the phone survey will be the dominant mode of data collection. I'd hate to see the kind of scare headline come out that 'Phone Polling Is Dead.' It's not dead yet. But we're at a point now where we really need to start looking at these alternatives. We're at an inflection point now."
Asked what would replace phone polling, Lundry offered a few suggestions. "We've got to figure out how we can use the Internet. We've got to figure out how we can use smartphones." But, he cautioned, "we need to get to a place where these new methods are accurate and reliable. We've got to get them right. We're at this very strange gray area where neither [phone nor Internet polling] is very good. And we're hanging on to what we know."
Lundry has used Internet surveys formessage-testing purposes, finding them useful to track which arguments are most or least effective for or against his candidate or cause. He said he can use an Internet survey to interview panel members about multiple messages, in addition to other information that can be discerned from this methodology. For instance, the speed with which users respond to certain images or messages could provide additional insight into the depth of their effectiveness. "I've gotten to a point where I am 95 percent comfortable with doing message testing online," Lundry said. "The data can get richer and more interesting and more insightful when you move online. We can get to a point where we can actually have deeper insights into a race."
A May Internet poll in the hotly contested California primary between Democratic Reps. Brad Sherman and Howard Berman (the two were drawn into the same seat as a result of the state's decennial redistricting process) took advantage of the methodology to rate the effectiveness of each candidate's television advertising. That poll—conducted for the University of Southern California by a bipartisan team of California campaign pollsters, Democratic Tulchin Research and Republican M4 Strategies—prompted respondents to rate how persuasive each ad was as the spot played for them on their computer screens. That allows analysts to evaluate the merit of the arguments within each TV ad in a more precise way, without the expense of empaneling an in-person focus group.
Sherman and Berman finished first and second, respectively, in the top-two primary and will meet in a November general election that will likely cost each lawmaker millions to advertise in the Los Angeles media market.
The future of social-media monitoring by news organizations and campaigns as a means of measuring public opinion is murkier. Republican pollster Jon McHenry said he is not sure how he could mine Twitter to assist his clients and dig out useful information. "Once you have 1 million tweets, what do you do with it?" he asked rhetorically.
That remains an open question to all survey researchers. Trying to infer meaning from the Twittersphere is a tricky proposition. What do Americans think about politics, or public policy, or popular culture? Applying so-called sentient analysis to Twitter and other social media is one option. (Sentient analysis tries to determine the attitude of the writer from the language used in his or her message.) But doing so in a way that can accurately reflect how the broader population feels about these issues is very problematic. "We're at the very, very early stages of understanding the strengths and limitations" of using non-survey approaches to measure public opinion, Lavrakas said.
Lundry said he hoped that Facebook, whose parent company recently completed its initial public offering, would seek to monetize its membership and allow survey researchers access to its users. "The only hope I have of getting a really good sampling frame [online] is that Facebook opens up their membership to real polling," he said.
Researchers can use Facebook now for polling, but most surveys conducted through the site contain just one question, making it impossible for pollsters to detect change over time among respondents. "River sampling"—recruiting individuals through pop-up ads and other targeted methods—can help reach specific groups but is unlikely to provide a truly random sample. As Lundry points out, though, with response rates of 9 percent, "are phones truly probability samples anymore?"
"The numbers are just falling off the cliff," Lundry added. "Every single number that measures the quality of a phone survey is headed in the wrong direction. How much longer can we sustain that?"
Pollsters say that it's not just rapidly changing communication habits that are threatening the polling industry. The media is also a culprit, they say, when it uncritically reports on polls with dubious methodology and misinterprets those with rigorous methodology. "It's harder to tell good [polls] from bad. There are fewer journalists who are trained for this," said Zukin, the Rutgers professor. "I really think we're losing that battle."
All of this brings us back to 2012. The White House and control of both houses of Congress are at stake, and while the public demand for political news—specifically, news about political surveys—remains high, fewer news organizations are willing to pay for high-quality polling. These same news organizations are also cutting staff, including those with experience reporting and analyzing public-opinion data. Journalism "does not have an audience problem," Pew's Scott Keeter says. "It has a money problem. Even as the audience for mainstream news organizations has remained stable or even grown, revenues have plummeted." Despite the challenges facing the polling industry, Keeter says he's confident that pollsters "are up to meeting those challenges."
The four months leading up to the 2012 elections will help illuminate the magnitude of those challenges. And the years that will follow will demonstrate how equipped public-opinion researchers are to overcome them.
Gallup's Frank Newport quotes a line from a movie when asked about the state of political polling. "I'm very optimistic. There's constant change," he said. "As Woody Allen said in Annie Hall, a shark has to keep moving or it dies."
But Newport doesn't mention the rest of the line, which was delivered as Allen and Diane Keaton's title character bemoaned the state of their relationship. His next words: "And I think what we got on our hands is a dead shark."
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Wednesday, September 03, 2003Johnson City, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2003) - East Tennessee State head women's basketball coach Karen Kemp announced Wednesday the hiring of former University of Mississippi assistant Kim Dowell as the third and final assistant to join the Lady Bucs coaching staff. Dowell assumed a variety duties with the Ole Miss women?s basketball program which included coaching the post players, overseeing all academics, and assisting in recruiting. She was directly responsible for maintaining the Lady Rebel class schedules, administering study hall, and monitoring the tutoring program. "Kim brings a broad range of experience coming from a Southeastern Conference school," said Kemp. "It was our goal to bring in somebody with a strong recruiting background, so we could go out and get the quality student-athletes we need to be successful." Prior to her two-year stint with Ole Miss, Dowell spent five years as an assistant coach at her alma mater -- the University of Texas at Arlington -- where she also oversaw the academic development. Her other responsibilities at UTA consisted of on-court coaching duties, coordinating film exchange, organizing team travel, and recruiting. Before coaching at Texas-Arlington, Dowell was a four-year starter for the Mavericks and was named the team?s Defensive Player of the Year all four years. She ended her career as one of the most prolific rebounders in school history, finishing with a total of 622 rebounds, which was second on the all-time list at UTA. In addition to playing basketball at UTA, Dowell also served on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee from 1994-96. "Kim has a great personality, and she will fit in great with our staff and the entire ETSU community," added Kemp. Dowell, a native of Avinger, Texas, graduated from Texas-Arlington in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Exercise and Sport Studies. She is the daughter of Willie and Louisa Dowell. Photo courtesy of Ole Miss athletic media relations office.
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Browsing through each menu or searching through songs on a playlist was somewhat irritating since the unit was fairly slow and couldn't keep up as you scrolled through a list. After browsing through Kenwood Usa's website, I found out that there was a firmware update available. I quickly downloaded it into my thumb drive and crawled up under the boat cover to update the unit. Let me just say that the user experience has greatly improved. Scrolling through menu's or song lists is much faster with little to no delay. Im so much happier with it and am now looking forward to blasting some tunes in the water once the weather cooperates. Was this review helpful? Yes No Good radio Written By Anonymous, Madison ms on Friday, May 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have had the product for a little over a month and it's a great product I like the front and rear USB hook up and it's very easy to go through songs on the radio Pros: The display Cons: None 15 out of 15 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Too soon to tell Written By Albert, Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, April 09, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Too soon to tell. Just installed yesterday April 8th, 2013 Looks great and sounds really nice so far 4 out of 34 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Marine CD receiver (with 10-amp fuse inserted into the chassis) Face (attached) Trim ring (attached) Sleeve (installed) Wiring harness 2 Removal tools 4 Panhead ISO-mount screws 4 Flathead ISO-mount screws Face-fixing screw Quick Start Guide (En/Fr/Sp) Warranty Card Features and Specs General CEA-2006 Compliant No RMS Power Output 22 watts Peak Output 50 watts RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20KHz Preamp Outputs 6-channel Sub Preamp Outputs Yes Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No Video Screen No Preamp Voltage 2.5 volts Display Color White Key Button Color Blue EQ Bands 3 Wireless Remote No Steering Wheel Control Compatible Adapter required Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Expandability AUX Input Front Audio/video Input USB Input Front/Rear Memory Card Slot USB memory Bluetooth Compatible No Satellite Radio Ready SiriusXM HD Radio No Navigation --- iPod Compatibility Full size Classic/5Gen Nano 7/5/4/3/2/1 Touch 5/4/3/2/1 Mini No iPhone 5S/5C/5/4S/4/3GS/3G/2G Tuner FM Sensitivity 11.2 dBf European Tuning Yes Seek/Scan Seek Radio Data System Yes Product Research Marine Rated Disc & USB Playback iPod/Android/AUX Integration AM/FM+Internet+SiriusXM Radio Audio Section Display Features Remote Control Marine Rated Marine Receiver: At the factory, the Kenwood KMR-555U Marine receiver has a special water-resistant conformal coating placed on its main circuit board. This protects the circuitry from the harsh, corrosive marine environment. Water Resistant Covers (optional): Even though the conformal coating makes the receiver water-resistant, it is still recommended that it be used with a universal marine cover such as the Metra (120999005B, sold separately) or Scosche (142ACM1, sold separately). Disc & USB Playback Disc Compatibility: The unit features a single disc player that will playback CD-Audio, CD-Text, and finalized CD-R/CD-RW audio discs. The unit also supports playback of MP3/WMA/AAC music files loaded onto CD-R/RW discs. Dual USB Ports: The Kenwood KMR-555U features a front panel USB (type-A) port that is hidden behind a flip-up cover and a rear-panel USB (type-A) port attached to the rear-chassis by a 38" cable. The USB ports enable connection of a portable USB mass-storage class (MSC) device; such as your Android smartphone, portable digital audio player, or USB thumbdrive. The USB ports support audio playback and control of MP3, WMA, & AAC audio files stored on these portable USB mass-storage class devices. USB portable audio players that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the CD receiver's USB ports (max. 1A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On. You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub or Multi-Card Reader to this unit. MP3/WMA/AAC Playback: The Kenwood KMR-555U supports the following types of MP3, WMA, AAC, & WAV files recorded onto CD-R/RW disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device. Media Type CD-R/RW USB Storage Device File System ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name FAT 12/16/32 Playable File Types MP3: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz WMA: bit rate of 32-192 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz WMA: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz MP3: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz WMA: bit rate of 32-192 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz WMA: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz WAV: bit rate of 16-bit w/ sampling rate of 44.1 kHz Maximum # of Folders/Files 500 folders/500 files (500 files per folder) 999 folders/20,480 (999 files per folder) Tags ID3 tags (ver.1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA tags, AAC tags Text Scroll: The KMR-555U will display CD text or Audio file text. You can set the text scrolling feature to three different modes (Auto, Once, or Off) to scroll longer titles across the screen. Music Search: The Kenwood AM/FM CD receiver features a Music Search feature which allows you to scroll through and select your MP3/WMA/AAC music folders and files, as well as scroll through your audio CD's music tracks using the head unit's rotary knob. Direct Music Search: The supplied IR wireless remote control (RC-406) allows you to search for music directly by entering the track number. Playback Modes: The Kenwood KMR-555U features the following Repeat, Random, and Scan playback modes. Repeat Play: Track, File, or Folder Random Play: Disc or Folder Scan Play: Track or File (plays the first 10-seconds of each music track on a disc or music file in a folder) Last Position Memory: If the unit is shut off or switched to the tuner mode while a CD is playing, the next time CD is selected as the source, playback will resume from the point where it left off. CD Read: This function sets the method for reading a CD disc. You can choose between two modes. CD1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD when playing a CD or CD-R/RW disc. CD2: When unable to play a special formatted CD, set this function to CD2 to force playing. Some music CD discs may be unplayable even when set to this mode. Off Insert/Eject: A CD disc can be inserted or ejected with the power off. When a disc is inserted with the power off, the unit will automatically power up and begin playback. Auto Reload: If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to protect it from dust. Music Editor Compatible: The Kenwood KMR-555U supports the PC application, Kenwood Music Editor Lite (ver.1.1.0). Kenwood Music Editor Lite is a Windows-based desktop software that helps organize, manage and transfer MP3/WMA/AAC music files to your USB (MSC) device from your PC. When you playback audio files that have been stored on your USB (MSC) device using Kenwood Music Editor Lite through this unit, you can search a file by title, album, or artist name using the head unit's Music Search function. The Kenwood Music Editor Light (ver.1.1.0) Windows-based software can be downloaded for free from Kenwood.com to your PC. The Kenwood Music Editor Light is compatible with the following Windows Microsoft Operating Systems. Windows XP Professional, Home Edition SP2 or later (32-bit) Windows Vista (32/64-bit) Windows 7 (32/64-bit) Note: Not compatible with Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Zune, or Android iPod/Android/AUX Integration iPod Direct Connection w/ DAC Bypass: The KMR-555U's front- or rear-panel USB port acts as an iPod/iPhone high-speed direct connection when used with the optional Kenwood USB Direct Connection Cable (113KCIP102, sold separately) or the USB/iPod cable that comes with your iPod/iPhone. If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit. Using either cable allows audio playback, music navigation, information display, and charging of select iPod/iPhone models from the KMR-555U. DAC Bypass: This USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's large music libraries to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 24-bit D/A converter, allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 110dB. The Kenwood head unit supports audio playback of music files and podcasts stored on your iPod or iPhone, as well as music apps streamed to your iPhone. Music Control: You can choose to control the iPod/iPhone from the head unit or from your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen. Head Unit: The Kenwood head unit allows you to navigate your iPod's music by Playlist, Artists, Album, Genre, Composer, Song, or Podcast. You can search these categories alphabetically or using a percentage search (0.5%, 1%, 5%, 10%). The head unit also supports Repeat (file) & Random (folder) playback functions of your connected iPod/iPhone. iPod/App Mode: In iPod/App mode, you can navigate the stored music on your iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or touchscreen. You can also listen to your favorite music apps (such as iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, Last.fm, Rhapsody, & Slacker) from your iPhone (iOS 3.0+) through the Kenwood head unit and your vehicle's speakers. You will continue to use your iPhone's touchscreen to navigate your apps. Not all apps will be compatible with App Mode. Access to your iPhone's downloaded applications will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet. Information Display: The KMR-555U will display your iPod/iPhone's music file information when you are controlling your iPod or iPhone from the Kenwood head unit. The head unit will display Track number, Elapsed playing time, Artist name, Song title, and Album label. If you choose to operate your connected iPod/iPhone via its clickwheel or touchscreen controls, the KMR-555U will not display your iPod/iPhone's music information (the head unit will instead display "APP/iPod"). Battery Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 1A of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position. This unit does not charge the iPad. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it. iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Kenwood KMR-555U is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 10/5/2013): Apple Device Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Specific Apps Display Type Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod/App Pandora app iHeart Link Artist/Song Text Track Info iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 3GS 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4S 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5C 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5S 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 4th 6.1.2 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 5th 7.0 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N N N Y Y Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 6th 1.2 PC Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 7th 1.02 PC Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y video 5th 1.3 Y N Y N N N Y Y Y iPad 1 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N 2 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N 3 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N 4 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N mini 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available. Music Control for Android Smartphone: The Kenwood Music Control app for Android organizes your Android smartphone's music, while providing quick and easy search capability from the Kenwood CD receiver. The free Kenwood Music Control App for Android can be downloaded onto your Android smartphone from the Google Play App Store. Your Android smartphone must be running Android OS 2.2 or later. Once the app is downloaded and has a chance to organize all the stored music on your Android smartphone, you can connect your Android smartphone to the Kenwood CD receiver via USB (your compatible Android smartphone must be recognized as a USB mass storage class device; not compatible with MTP protocol). The Kenwood Music Control app offers the following Android supported functions. Song Management: Music stored in your Android smartphone can be navigated from the Kenwood CD receiver. Songs can be easily selected by searching for a Song title, Artist name, Album label, or Genre. Song Information Display: Song information such as Artist name, Song title, and Album label are displayed on the connected Kenwood CD receiver. Mood Playlist: Playlists can be created by classifying songs into categories by type of mood. Songs are analyzed and classified into the following categories of moods - High Energy (Active/Powerful/Core), Acoustic (Detailed/Simple/Smooth/Easy), Standard (Dynamic/Rockin/Vivid), Stylistic (Cool/Urban/Trance) Intro Skip: This function allows you to choose and listen to only the hook-lines of songs stored in your Android smartphone. Note: When the Kenwood Music Control app is first downloaded it will require some time to populate all the music, so we suggest doing this overnight. Music Files Format Supported by Music Control app for Android: Codec Extension Bit Rate Sampling Frequency AAC .aac, m4a up to 160 kbps 8-48 kHz MP3 .mp3 8-320 kbps n/a PCM/WAV .wav 8-/16-bit n/a Aux In: The unit is equipped with a front panel 3.5mm minijack auxiliary input that can be used to input audio from a portable audio source, such as a portable MP3 player. The Aux input must be turned on to function. The KMR-555U allows you to select the source type displayed when using the auxiliary input. You can choose from AUX, DVD, Portable, Game, Video, or TV. The unit has 3 auxiliary input modes. On1: Outputs the sound of the external unit connected to the Aux terminal when switched to the Aux source. On2: Activates the attenuator function when turning on the power with the auxiliary source selected. This prevents the noise when no external unit is connected to the Aux terminal. Turn off the attenuator function when listening to output from an external unit. Off: Disables the selection of the Aux source. AM/FM+Internet+SiriusXM Radio RDS AM/FM Tuner: The Kenwood Marine KMR-555U features a built-in RDS AM/FM tuner. The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist & track information when listening to compatible AM/FM stations. You can choose one of four tuning methods: Auto 1 (seek tuning), Auto 2 (cycles through and tunes the selected band's preset stations only with each button press), Manual Tune, or Direct Access (via remote). The KMR-555U's tuner features 3 FM banks (1, 2, 3) and 1 AM bank for storing presets. The Kenwood KMR-555U offers two preset modes. Normal: You can store 6 presets for each AM/FM bank giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets (total of 24). Mix: A total of 6 preset stations can be assigned to the head unit's 6 preset buttons, regardless of AM/FM band. This lets you recall a preset station without switching between bands. Note: Not only does the CD receiver's tuner allow you manually enter your desired presets you can choose to have the unit automatically put stations with good reception in the memory banks automatically; this is a handy feature when traveling. Internet Radio Apps (for iPhone): The Kenwood KMR-555U allows you to access Pandora & iHeartRadio online music services through your USB-connected iPhone. Your Apple iPhone must be connected to the KMR-555U via the Kenwood KCA-iP102 cable (sold separately, or the cable supplied with your iPhone. Your iPhone device will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. Pandora App: The free Pandora App from iTunes Apps lets you play music from the Pandora music service through the Kenwood KMR-555U using your USB-connected Apple iPhone (iOS3+). The Kenwood KMR-555U provides control over the Pandora music service and displays Artist, Album, and Song information. You can select Pandora stations from your station list and sort them by date or alphabetically (A-Z). New stations can be created based on the current songs or artists playing. You can also save 3 Pandora stations as presets. You can also skip song tracks within a station. You can even give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down. An active Pandora account is required. iHeartRadio Link: The free iHeartRadio Link app for Kenwood from iTunes Apps lets you play music from the iHeartRadio music service through the Kenwood KMR-555U using your USB-connected Apple iPhone (iOS 5.0+). The iHeartRadio music service provides access to more than 1,500 live radio stations from coast-to-coast (including pop, country, urban, rock, talk, and sports). The KMR-555U will provide control over the iHeartRadio Link app, as well as display station identification and song/artist information. From the head unit's front-panel controls, iHeartRadio stations can be searched by the following categories (Local, Genre, City, or My Stations). The Local selection provides a list of radio stations in your local listening area. The unit also provides over 22 Genres to choose from (including pop, country, hip-hop, jazz, etc.) to help you find the right radio station for you. In addition, you can search for radio stations by City. Cities can be searched alphabetically (A-Z). You can even store your favorite stations (My Stations) for easier, quicker access. An active iHeartRadio account is required. Note: Access to these Internet Radio services will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet. Not supported in Canada and only available in the United States. SiriusXM Ready: The Kenwood KMR-555U comes ready for SiriusXM programming with access to XM and Sirius Satellite Radio stations. Thanks to its proprietary SiriusXM Connect port, you can add the optional SXV200V1 SiriusXM Connect tuner and receive more than 150 channels of exclusive programming directly from SiriusXM, via the "SiriusXM All Access" package (subscription required). Visit SiriusXM.com for a complete list of subscription options and channel guide. Additional features of the SXV200 SiriusXM Connect tuner include: Channel list displays a list of all available channels Category Search searches for channels in a certain category Displayed Information such as Channel Name, Artist Name, & Song Title can be viewed on the head unit's LCD Up to 18 SiriusXM Satellite Radio station presets Direct Tuning via included remote Tune Start allows you to choose whether to start a song from the beginning or from its live point when tuning to a preset music channel. Song/Artist Alert with visual notification of your favorite songs or artists Supports the SiriusXM Instant Replay function, so you can pause, rewind, and replay up to 30 minutes of live content iTunes Tagging for connected iPod/iPhone Channels containing unsuitable content for children can be blocked Note: A separate SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription is required (operates on the XM Network). However, you can easily add this SiriusXM tuner to an existing Sirius or XM account for a Multi-Radio Discount Plan. Audio Section 24 Bit D/A Converter: The Kenwood KMR-555U utilizes a 24-bit digital to analog converter for superior sound quality. MOSFET Amplifier: The Kenwood KMR-555U is equipped with a MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power output specs for the KMR-555U are as follows: Full Bandwidth Power: 22 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20-20kHz, 1% THD) Maximum Output Power: 50 watts x 4 channels 6ch/2.5V Preamp Outputs: The KMR-555U features front, rear and subwoofer 2.5-volt preamp outputs. The front and rear speaker preamp outputs are balance and fade adjustable. The subwoofer preamp output is non-fading. The front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs are fixed to the rear chassis of the head unit. Note: You can turn the head unit's built-in amplifier off to improve the quality of the sound from the head unit's preamp outputs. Front & Rear High-Pass Filter: The KMR-555U features a High-Pass Crossover for the front & rear channels when your front & rear speakers are connected by the unit's speaker-outputs or preamp-outputs. You can adjust the high-pass crossover from "Through", 100, 120, or 150 Hz. The "Through" selection is a full-range setting. Subwoofer Controls: The Kenwood KMR-555U offers the following subwoofer controls, when you are using unit's subwoofer preamp output. Low Pass Filter: The receiver features a built-in Low Pass Filter control for the preamp-output, when the output is set to Subwoofer. You can select from 85 Hz, 120 Hz, 160 Hz, or off. Subwoofer Phase: You can adjust the phase of the subwoofer output between 180-degrees (Reverse) or 0-degrees (Normal). Subwoofer Level: Once the Subwoofer preamp output is activated, you can independently control the subwoofer preamp output level (-15 to +15) from the CD receiver. Speaker Settings: The Speaker Setting function tailors the head unit's audio settings according to the type of speakers in your vehicle. You may select a Speaker Setting of 'SP-Off' (flat/off), 'SP-OEM' (for OEM factory speaker systems), 'SP-6x9/6' (for systems with 6" and 6"x9" speakers), or 'SP-5/4' (for systems with 4" and 5" speakers). Preset EQ: Eight EQ curves are preset into memory, allowing you to recall the best preset EQ curve for different types of music. Each preset has its own level settings for bass (100Hz), midrange (1kHz), and treble (12.5kHz). You can choose from the following preset EQ curves - Rock, Pops, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Natural, Game, and User. Note: You can store bass, middle and treble tone settings for each source (CD, AM/FM, Aux, USB, iPod, and Pandora). Bass Boost: In addition, The Kenwood CD receiver features a Bass Boost control that can be set to the following levels (BB1, BB2, BB3, or Off). Loudness: This function enhances low and high frequencies to make the sound clearer lower volumes. There are 3 levels (LV1, LV2, or Off). Supreme Setting: When MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit rate (less than 96 kbps, 44.1k, 48kHz) are played, the Supreme Setting function restores their high frequencies so the sound quality is closer to files encoded at a high bit rate. The processing is optimized for the compression format and the bit rate used. When the Supreme Setting is Off, the unit plays the original sound stored in the audio file. Volume Offset: The level of each source may be independently adjusted to prevent radical leaps in output volume when switching from one source to another. The available settings range from -8 to 0 (-8 to +8 for Aux source). Key Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off. Display Features Detachable Face w/ Hidden CD Slot: The Kenwood KMR-555U features a hidden CD slot behind a manual fold-down cover which blends in the front-panel of the head unit. The KMR-555U also features a detachable face to deter theft (no face-case is included). An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can be purchased for this unit. A face-fixing screw is supplied for making the face non-detachable, if desired. Multi-Line Text Display: The 3-line full dot LCD makes it easy to navigate through your disc's music, radio presets, iPod music library, and USB content. The KMR-555U offers 5 different display types: 3-line display mode with 3 lines of text. 2-line display mode with 2 lines of text. Spectrum analyzer display mode with 1 line of text and spectrum analyzer. Clock display mode with clock & date. Display off mode which turns off the display and button illumination. Note: The Kenwood KMR-555U offers English, French, and Spanish menu text. Display Adjustments: You can switch the in-dash head unit's display between a positive or negative effect. You can also adjust the display's contrast from 1-30. Illumination Effect: This function sets whether the head unit's key illumination color is changed in conjunction with the key-button operation. Dimmer: The dimmer function will dim this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned On when you connect orange/white Illumination wire of this player. You can also choose to dim the display manually. The Kenwood logo and eject button remain the same brightness. Clock/Date Display: The marine CD receiver features a 12-hour clock and date (M/D/Y) display. You can even set times for two different cities (dual clock display). Display Illumination/Clock Display: When the unit is in Standby mode, the face and button illumination is "keyed." When the Clock Display is turned on and the unit is in Standby mode, the Clock Display is also "keyed." Pressing and holding the source button turns the unit off completely. Demo Mode: This unit features a Demo mode which can be turned On or Off within the menu. Remote Control Optional Wired Remote: The Kenwood Marine KMR-555U CD receiver is compatible with Kenwood's add-on marine wired remote controls (sold separately). LCD Marine Remote: The Kenwood KCA-RC107MR or KCA-RC55MR add-on marine wired remote (both sold separately) features an LCD screen which lets you view source information, so you can mount the KMR-555U marine head unit out of sight. The wired remote allows you to access all major functions of the Kenwood marine receiver, as well as control peripherals like an iPod or satellite radio tuner. This remote attaches to the proprietary 8-pin remote input on the rear-panel of the head unit. Simple Marine Remote: The Kenwood KCA-RC35MR wired marine remote control (113RC35MR, sold separately) is designed to withstand the harsh marine environment. The Kenwood add-on wired remote features source selector, music search, and volume control buttons. This remote attaches to the head unit's blue/yellow wire within the harness. Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input wire (blue/yellow) within the included wiring harness that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible. Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs Video: Kenwood 2013 Marine Receivers by Zak Billmeier A marine receiver has to do more than just look good and sound great. It also has to stand up to salt, spray, sunlight, and rough weather. 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App Attacknid App-Controlled Combat Creature
The ultimate combat robot, controlled via iOS or Android™ device.
Walks, shoots and battles at your command!
- Controlled via free app for iOS or Android™ device
- Six-legged robot walks up to 200 feet in any direction
- 360° rotating head
- Fires 11 soft darts, complete with combat sounds
- Protective armor springs off when hit
- Battle other Attacknids–3 head shots deactivate opponent
- 13.98"l x 13.98"w x 13.98"h
- For ages 6 and up
Control this amazing combat creature at distances up to 200 feet, using a free downloadable app for your iOS or Android™ device. The Attacknid™ walks in any direction on its six spidery legs, stalking your friends or battling others of its own kind. Tilt and aim to fire the soft darts in single or rapid fire mode, complete with combat action sounds for every shot and hit. Clip-on armor flies off in spectacular fashion when hit. Score three direct hits to its battle brain, and the robot shuts down in defeat. Get two or more to wage epic app wars with your friends!
Enjoy hours of battle and adventure, with an App Attacknid™ from Brookstone.
WARNING: Ages 6 and up. Product may contain small parts which may pose a choking hazard to children.
App Attacknid App-Controlled Combat Creature
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- It's fun to use
- A Little Tricky To Move
- Darts Jam Easily
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- Driving The Dogs Nuts
I got it for a steal as a clearance item at a local Brookstone. Very happy with the $24 investment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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This thing is awesome!!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
- Yet To Find One
- Android Not Supported
- doesn
- T Work On Android
- Website No Help
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will be returning this to the shop. box says android devices running 4.0 or higher, it seems thats not correct. after trying to find software on website, and the app store, i found it when looking on my pc. description says 4.2, which is not supported by either of my android devices, and its seems from looking further, only galaxy s3 or s4 work.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Scary Fun To Play With I
- Disappointed With The Res
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- None
See cons.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
- Looks impressive
- Cheap-ish Plastic
- Poorly Tuned Mechanics
- Very Low Quality App
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The bot is supposed to be controlled by an app. The item description says that Android devices are supported. This is actually false.
Firstly, the app is very poorly written - it has that typical "written by lowest bidder" look and feel, with poorly formatted text and in-app instructions that contradict the user manual. The authors of the app had very rudimentary idea of how Android devices work. They tied the Bluetooth binding functionality to a button, which they call "Option" button. In fact, Android devices never had "Option" button. What they meant was actually "Menu" button. But what's worse is that such button simply does not exist in the modern Android devices. In the recent versions of Android the "Menu" button was removed and replaced with an in-app soft menu functionality. This app fails to provide that soft menu and fails to provide any alternative solution for such devices.
I contacted CombatCreatures for support on this issue and this is what they replied: "The app attacknid only works on Samsung and Apple devices.
Therefore unfortunately this item will not work on HTC or LG Devices"
So, here you have it. It doesn't actually work on Android in general. It only works on "Samsung devices". Nevertheless, I'm sure owners of the newer Samsung devices will also run into the same problem with a missing button.
The funny part is that it does actually work on HTC devices, once you realize that "Option" button is actually "Menu" button and use it to bind the bot to the phone. My son successfully bound it to his HTC MyTouch 4G. But so far I found no solution for new devices like Nexus 5.
Another issue is of purely mechanical nature: the movement of shooting "plunger" is poorly synced with the rotational movement of dart drum, causing it to jam: periodically a foam dart gets pinched by the rotating drum.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
- Very Fun With 2 Of Them
- Not As Fun With Just One
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- Having An Awesome Time
- Showing off
A little hard to control,mbut very easy to get used to
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
App Attacknid App-Controlled Combat Creature
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Is smaller than I thought but very pretty....
10k Gold 1/8ct TDW Diamond Thin Wedding Band (G-H, I1-I2)
ITEM#: 14057375This beautiful ring is pave-set with sparkling round-cut white diamonds on an extra thin band. Crafted with your choice of shimmering 10-karat white, yellow or rose gold, the band shines with a highly polished finish. Express your love for each other with this stunning ring. The brilliant shine and variety of color choices ensure this ring complements your individual style and accentuates any wardrobe. This ring is as affordable as it is beautiful. This delicate band also makes a lovely vowel renewal or anniversary gift.
Center stones
- Diamonds: 10
- Diamond cut: Round
- Diamond weight: 1/8 carat
- Color: G-H
- Clarity: I1-I2
- Setting: Pave
- Metal: 10k white gold, 10k yellow gold, 10k rose gold
- Finish: High polish
- Style: Diamond band
- Ring setting: 17.5 mm wide x 1.5 mm long
- Band: 1.1 mm wide
Diamond total weight: 1/8* carat TW
All weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information. T.W. (total weight) is approximate. 1/8 carat T.W. may be 0.11 to 0.14 carat. Treatment code N. See Treatment Guide for further information.
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|Up to .5 Carats
|Ring Style
|Diamond Cut
|Gold Karat
|Band Width
|1-2 mm
|Birthstone Month
|Gold White White G-H Yellow
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|Metal Color
|Rose White Yellow
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I really love thin bands and I wear lots of them but this one is particularly flimsy. Two of the stones fell out the 2nd time I wore it to work and I sit at a desk all day so it wasn't even being banged around all that much.Read More
Is smaller than I thought but very pretty.Read More
Was mostly happy with this ring, but one of the diamonds is darker and it is noticeable.Read More
This ring is ok
It's a sweet little ring, and it looks nice but it's self or with another ring, however, I've had this ring for a couple months and a diamond has already fallen out :(.Read More
Nice...that's all
I purchased this ring to add some sparkle to my wedding band and it does..somewhat. It is very thin and it was probably too much to spend on such a thin band. I wear it but would not suggest you buy it if you want something more substantial. It would be best to buy two or three...and if they were less expensive, I would buy another.Read More
poor quality
This ring does not look like the picture... it does not sparkle at all and it does not look like it even is made of diamonds. It looks as if a decal was glued on a band. It is not worth the money at all. I sent it back to be returned and am still waiting for my money back.Read More
I can't even explain my disappointment with my rings. I had ordered 2 a year ago.....looked much better. This diamonds would not even sparkle.Read More
Stone fell out within 20 hours of receipt!
I received the ring and was so sexcited at how nice it looked, very small and delicate, bright, exactly what I wanted for a band while I send my engagement in for cleaning before the wedding. To have a stone fall out so soon was a testament to myself that a.) I should have listened to the reviews and b.) I shouldn't buy jewelry on O.co. Oh well, lessons learned and no harm done.Read More
thin wedding band
The band is perfect for the engagement ring it will accompany. This band can be worn alone and it won't catch or snag.Read More
Nice ring at a reasonable price
Affordable and just what we were looking for. Not sure on the durability or quality yet as we are getting married in November but time will tell.Read More
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i like the thin band
Matches my engagement ring
Needed an inexpensive wedding band... since my engagement ring keeps going missing
Because I wanted a tiny gold diamond ring. thanks
Because I wanted a tiny gold diamond ring. thanks
Price and simplicity of ring
One of the diamonds has fallen out of the band. How do I have it replaced?
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Would it be possible to resize this item to a 3.5? Any information would be very helpful! thank you.
Hello surfking21, Unfortunately, we do not size rings. We recommend that you talk with a professional jeweler to see if this can be resized. Thank you for shopping Overstock.com; let us know if you have any additional questions.
My local jeweler said it could be done.
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777 T-Bird chassis: New Mid Tower chassis for system building meeting the latest thermal requirements for dual core cpu's
- Front door opened quick release
- 2 x 5.25"; 1 x 3.5"
- USB 2.0 x 2 | HD Audio to front panel
- Vented for dual core systems to side
- Excellent heat dissipation capabilities
- Riveted SECC metal frame
- ABS Plastic Front panel
- Removable side panel with grips for easy removal and maintenance
- Side Panels with Mesh filter for best ventilation
- Thumbs screws for easy removal
- Expansion Slots 7
- For Standard ATX and Micro ATX boards
- Dimensions W174; D 420mm; H 400mm
- ROHS Compliant
- Audio Output: Y - HD Audio Ready
- I/O Ports: 2 x USB 2.0
- Colour: Red
- Weight: 5000g
- Form Factor: Midi-tower
- Supported Motherboard Form Factor: ATX / Micro ATX
- Type: PC
- Material: 0.5mm SECC
- External Drive bays: 2 x 5.25
- Internal Drive bays : 1 x 3.5 | 6 x 3.5 HDD
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Good case but £5 more expensive than the Blue coloured case
Reviewed by David Lewis. Review Posted 18/12/2012
Good case but £5 more expensive than the Blue coloured case and you get no extras
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Reviewed by Billzy. Review Posted 02/06/2014
Its cheap, and you get what you pay for here. Case is overall - OK - my one complaint would be the sticky power button which doesn't always power the machine on when pressed. It gets stuck within the housing slightly.
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Build quality not the best...
Reviewed by Mike Comerford. Review Posted 17/04/2014
Used this as a basic build for somebody else, nice and light with easily accessible drive bays and plenty of room to hide cables even after you've used both 5.25" and floppy drive bays.
However, the plastic front of the case has a very cheap look and feel to it (doesn't seem as sleek as the photo suggests), the door access to the dvd-rom space is incredibly flimsy and can fall off it's mounting just by opening it.
That aside, I gave it a 3 star overall, with a 5 for ease of use, because of it's price and the fact that despite my reservations about the quality, you are essentially getting what you paid for and it does what is required of it.
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cheap and nasty
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 09/01/2014
it is mostly plastic and comes with no fans
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Description: IBM 2GB (2x1GB) ECC DDR2 SDRAM RDIMM PC2-5300 CL5 667MHz DIMM Memory KitPart Number(s)IBM Option Part# 41Y2769
Note: Our Part# 41Y2769 is guaranteedgenuine IBM product with an IBM serial number and logo. We do not sell 3rd party IBM memory.
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Part Number41Y2769
Products ID463546
Storage Capacity2GB
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Mission Type: Flyby
Launch Vehicle: Atlas-Centaur (AC-20 / Atlas 3C no. 5403C / Centaur D-1A)
Launch Site: Eastern Test Range / launch complex 36B, Cape Canaveral, U.S.A.
NASA Center: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Spacecraft Instruments: 1) imaging system (two TV cameras); 2) infrared spectrometer; 3) ultraviolet spectrometer; 4) infrared radiometer; 5) celestial mechanics experiment; and 6) S-band occultation experiment
Spacecraft Dimensions: octagonal frame: 138.4 cm diagonally, 45.7 cm deep; deployed solar panels (tip to tip): 5.7 m; height: 3.35 m
Spacecraft Power: 4 solar panels and a 1200 W-hr rechargeable silver-zinc battery for backup power
Maximum Power: 800 W near Earth, 449 W at Mars
Antenna Diameter: 1 m diameter (high-gain parabolic antenna)
S-Band Data Rate: Channel A (engineering data): 8 1/3 or 33 1/3 bps; Channel B (scientific data): 66 2/3 or 270 bps; Channel C (science data): 16,200 bps
Maximum Data Rate: 16,200 bps (channel C, science data)
Project Manager: Harris M. Schurmeier
Principal Scientists: Dr. John A. Stallkamp (Project Scientist)
Total Cost: total research, development, launch, and support costs for the Mariner series (Mariners 1 through 10): $554 million
Deep Space Chronicle: A Chronology of Deep Space and Planetary Probes 1958-2000, Monographs in Aerospace History No. 24, by Asif A. Siddiqi
National Space Science Data Center, http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/
Solar System Log by Andrew Wilson, published 1987 by Jane's Publishing Co. Ltd.
Mariners 6 and 7, identical spacecraft intended to fly by Mars, were the first Mariner spacecraft launched by the Atlas-Centaur, permitting a heavier instrument suite. Both spacecraft were intended to study the surface and atmosphere of Mars during close flybys. All onboard instrumentation was designed to collect data on Mars; there were no experiments for study of interplanetary space.
The 3.35-meter-tall spacecraft was constructed around an eight-sided magnesium framework with four rectangular solar panels for 449 watts of power at the distance of Mars. The heart of the spacecraft was the 11.8-kilogram Control Computer and Sequencer (CC&S), which was designed to operate Mariner independently without intervention from ground control.
After a midcourse correction on 1 March 1969 and preliminary imaging sessions (50 photos) on 28 July 1969, Mariner 6 flew by Mars at 05:19:07 UT on 31 July 1969 at a distance of 3,429 kilometers. Just 15 minutes prior to closest approach (just south of the Martian equator), the two TV cameras on a scan platform began taking photos of the planet automatically every 42 seconds. During a period of 17 minutes, Mariner 6 took 24 near-encounter photos that were stored and later transmitted to Earth.
The photos showed heavily cratered and chaotic areas not unlike parts of the Moon. Images of the south polar region showed intriguing detail of an irregular border. The scientific instruments indicated that the polar cap gave off infrared radiation consistent with solid carbon dioxide. Mariner 6 found surface pressure to be equal to about 30.5 kilometers above Earth's surface. Atmospheric composition was about 98 percent carbon dioxide. A surface temperature of -73°C was recorded at the equator at night; -125°C was recorded at the south polar cap.


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