Comments for smallbiz-resources.com

Comment on Leather Carrying Case Cover/Folio With Built-in Stand for Apple iPad 3G tablet / Wifi model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB (BLACK) by R. Warren

R. Warren — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:54:11 +0000

Review by R. Warren for Case Logic Compact Portable Hard Drive Case (Black) Rating: Small External HD Case Black I bought this case to protect my Western Digital 250 GB portable USB hard drive, as I move the drive around a lot between home and work. I'm using the hard drive to back up my iTunes music collection, so I want to take care of it, hence I purchased this Case Logic case. The case is easy to use. When you open it up, you'll find two compartments (one on each side). One has an elastic strap that snuggly holds your hard drive in position. The other compartment has a mesh flap which acts like a pocket, so you can have a space to put a USB cable and maybe a flash drive or two in a pinch. As the case is small, it isn't really designed such that you can leave the hard drive in the case during operation. There isn't enough room for the connector to fit when it is placed in the drive, without the cable putting undue stress on the connector (not a good idea - duh!). In any event, the hard drive produces some heat during operation, so you probably wouldn't want to leave it in the case anyway. My only two complaints or observations are that a real hand strap could have been provided instead of the rubber thingy for carrying the drive more safely to and from a car, and that there isn't really a lot of padding in the sides of the case. I still wouldn't want to drop the hard drive while in the case onto concrete. Maybe from 3 feet onto carpet would be survivable. I guess I expected it to be lined with some styrofoam (I won't tell Al Gore) to provide more protection. Still, it does provide a nice place to keep your hard drive and cable together, without them getting all scratched up.

Comment on Leather Carrying Case Cover/Folio With Built-in Stand for Apple iPad 3G tablet / Wifi model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB (BLACK) by Graham King

Graham King — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:00:17 +0000

Review by Graham King for Case Logic Compact Portable Hard Drive Case (Black) Rating: I got two of these for my 2 LaCie Rugged 500GB drives. They fit absolutely perfectly. I highly recommend the combination.

Comment on Management by Angelica C

Angelica C — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:56:43 +0000

Review by Angelica C for Management, Ninth Edition Rating: Fast Service and Book was in condition described. I would definetly purchase from this seller again.

Comment on Management by mushuveg

mushuveg — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:52:12 +0000

Review by mushuveg for Management, Ninth Edition Rating: I was very pleased with everything about this transaction! It arrived sooner than expected, and the condition was exactly as depicted in the profile. Thanks for always being such a great source of reliable vendors!

Comment on Leather Carrying Case Cover/Folio With Built-in Stand for Apple iPad 3G tablet / Wifi model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB (BLACK) by L. Sherman-young

L. Sherman-young — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:18:19 +0000

Review by L. Sherman-young for Case Logic Compact Portable Hard Drive Case (Black) Rating: I ordered this case for my Iomega 160 GB Ego High Speed USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Red). I must say, I was a little alarmed when I read one or two reviews saying that this case wouldn't protect the hard drive from a fall. Still, I bit the bullet and bought it, man am I glad I did.
The case is hard and solid, and the hard drive fits LIKE A GLOVE. It's almost like Iomega and Case Logic got together to create the perfect case for my hard drive. The cable goes in a little netting flap and the drive is held in place by a wide elastic band, I've tipped the case in every direction while open and the drive doesn't fall out. True, I haven't actually dropped it to see if it would protect the drive, but the sturdy design does give me a great sense of security and I'm sure it'd hold up to anything short of throwing it out of a 2nd story window. Hope this helps.

Comment on The First-Time Manager Reviews by Steve Burns

Steve Burns — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:14:39 +0000

Review by Steve Burns for What To Do When You Become The Boss: How new managers become successful managers Rating: If you are searching for a book to read to help you in your role as a manager, look no farther. Bob Selden has done an excellent job covering all the bases you will need. I have been in management for 15 years and wish this book would have been available for reading and studing before I started as a manager. You will learn that managing is getting things done through people. You will learn how to manage people through the hiring process, setting expectations, motivating, holding then accountable and appraising. Also the difficult task of firing when all else fails. You will also learn how to manage people through delegation and influence to get the most work done. I also enjoyed the end of the book that explained mistakes that new managers make and how to avoid them.
This book is packed with useful information that my review can not begin to cover, buy and read the book, it will be very beneficial.
The forward of the book sums up the books value:
"You usually have to make a mistake before your boss explains how you should have done it. This book tells you how not to make mistakes in all the critical areas of leading and managing". I could not agree more.

Comment on Management by Ashley Williamson

Ashley Williamson — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:07:46 +0000

Review by Ashley Williamson for Management, Ninth Edition Rating: I had to buy this book for MGMT 309. I got it quickly and in great shape. But, the book was horribly written and contain typos on every page. I would have NEVER bought this book if it wasn't for class. The publisher needs to read it over again!

Comment on Leather Carrying Case Cover/Folio With Built-in Stand for Apple iPad 3G tablet / Wifi model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB (BLACK) by I. Peters

I. Peters — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:05:28 +0000

Review by I. Peters for Case Logic Compact Portable Hard Drive Case (Black) Rating: I got this case in the blue color with a contrasting bright yellow interior. The material is all-around high-quality, and the case offers excellent protection for my external hard drive(s).

Since this is a universal drive case it cannot be a perfect fit for every portable hard drive out there. I own several different-size drives and here is how they fit:

- First generation WD Passport (silver colored, blueish rubberized bottom, Western Digital 80 GB Passport 2.5-inch External Hard Drive) fits perfectly. I suspect that this case was originally made for these drives.

- Newer WD Passport (various colors, non-rubberized bottom, WD Passport Portable WDXMSB1600 - Hard drive - 160 GB - external - 2.5" - Hi-Speed USB - 5400 rpm - buffer: 2 MB - metallic red): The case is too long and too wide, but because of the elasticized strap the drive still fits ok provided you don't stretch the strap by putting in thicker items before using it with this type of drive.

- Seagate FreeAgent Go (Seagate FreeAgent Go 160 GB USB External Hard Drive ST901603FGA1E1-RK: The drive is a tiny bit wide. On the other hand, because it is such a snug fit width-wise, the drive also doesn't slide around in the case. And the case still can be zipped shut with this drive.

If one doesn't have cables etc. to store in the accessory pocket in the other half of the case, this pocket can double as storage space for another drive, the case still zips shut, even with two of the largest of the above-mentioned drives in it.

I recommend this case to anyone looking for high-quality protection for portable hard drives and other electronics, such as PDAs or MP3 players.

Comment on Acase Leather Flip Book Jacket/folio for Apple Ipad 3g Tablet/wifi Model 16gb, 32gb, 64gb (Black) by Patricia A. Ellis

Patricia A. Ellis — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:48:01 +0000

Review by Patricia A. Ellis for Canon CLI-221 4-Color Value Pack (Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow) (2946B004) Rating: I do a monthly newsletter for a TOPS group, and use quite a lot of ink. I like my new Canon printer - model MP620 -- I find that ordering my supply from Amazon is the most practical way, plus I like the multi - packs available.

Comment on Acase Leather Flip Book Jacket/folio for Apple Ipad 3g Tablet/wifi Model 16gb, 32gb, 64gb (Black) by Sam

Sam — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:42:45 +0000

Review by Sam for Canon CLI-221 4-Color Value Pack (Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow) (2946B004) Rating: I use third party toner on my laser printer, but I don't want to use third party ink on my photo printer. I don't mind spending a bit extra on a quality print especially after I spend great deal of time taking and editing my photos. These inks do the best job. Period.

But let's be realistic. 10$ on a tiny plastic box of ink that won't last very long is bit too much. Digital photography let you take lot of pictures at relatively no cost, but when you want to print them, they seem to be far more expensive than printing film.