Just landed in London. And now rushing to plane to fly to #Cannes! Heathrow is such a big airport! Hope I don't miss this flight!
Perfumes para nosotras
Un olor distinto para cada momento
miércoles, 14 de mayo de 2014
lunes, 12 de mayo de 2014
Uber, un coche a un click de distancia
Muchos hablan de Uber y de los quebraderos de cabeza que estaba representando para el sector tradicional del taxi, un conglomerado de pequeñas empresas y autónomos no siempre bien representado y sujeto a un sinnúmero de restricciones y regulaciones, que Uber sencillamente obviaba en su planteamiento. Lo hacíamos al hilo de la prohibición y amenaza de multas con las que las autoridades pretendían detener el desarrollo de la empresa, y de la reacción inmediata de la Vicepresidenta de la Comisión Europea, Neelie Kroes, en contra de esas restricciones.
Ahora, a los problemas de los taxistas se une otro más: cualquier usuario que tenga instalada la aplicación de Uber en su smartphone se encontrará con que al abrir la versión recientemente actualizada de Google Maps y ver las opciones para un trayecto determinado, a las ya habituales de caminar, automóvil o transporte público, se une la de Uber, con la particularidad de que se puede solicitar directamente y en un solo clic desde dentro de la aplicación que un conductor te recoja.
La cuestión no deja de tener su ironía: si estás planificando un desplazamiento con la aplicación más implantada para ello, Google Maps, te encontrarás con que esa aplicación te ofrece directamente la posibilidad de que hagas ese desplazamiento con Uber, pero no de que llames a un taxi. La proliferación de apps para gestionar desplazamientos en taxi ha sido imparable: si abro Google Play puedo encontrarme más de cien, incluyendo algunas con un nivel de popularidad importante como Cabify, MyTaxi, Hailo, y toda una pléyade de otras más pequeñas, locales o de todo tipo, a las que un número importante de taxistas se han unido con entusiasmo. Pero si estoy utilizando Google Maps, lo que se me ofrece no es una conexión con ninguna de estas apps, aunque la tenga instalada, sino con Uber.
Cuidado con el movimiento: podemos argumentar que la gran mayoría de servicios de taxi aún se solicitan levantando la mano en medio de la calle o llamando por teléfono, pero esto no implica que en el futuro vaya a seguir siendo así: el fuerte crecimiento y popularización de las apps para gestionar desplazamientos en taxi o de la propia Uber así lo demuestran. Nos enfrentamos a toda una nueva generación de clientes que parecen primar la predictibilidad, la facilidad en el medio de pago y la libertad en la elección de determinados criterios frente a los mecanismos tradicionales, por mucho que estos aún puedan seguir siendo mayoritarios. No hablamos de usuarios frikies, hablamos de tendencias
Ahora, a los problemas de los taxistas se une otro más: cualquier usuario que tenga instalada la aplicación de Uber en su smartphone se encontrará con que al abrir la versión recientemente actualizada de Google Maps y ver las opciones para un trayecto determinado, a las ya habituales de caminar, automóvil o transporte público, se une la de Uber, con la particularidad de que se puede solicitar directamente y en un solo clic desde dentro de la aplicación que un conductor te recoja.
La cuestión no deja de tener su ironía: si estás planificando un desplazamiento con la aplicación más implantada para ello, Google Maps, te encontrarás con que esa aplicación te ofrece directamente la posibilidad de que hagas ese desplazamiento con Uber, pero no de que llames a un taxi. La proliferación de apps para gestionar desplazamientos en taxi ha sido imparable: si abro Google Play puedo encontrarme más de cien, incluyendo algunas con un nivel de popularidad importante como Cabify, MyTaxi, Hailo, y toda una pléyade de otras más pequeñas, locales o de todo tipo, a las que un número importante de taxistas se han unido con entusiasmo. Pero si estoy utilizando Google Maps, lo que se me ofrece no es una conexión con ninguna de estas apps, aunque la tenga instalada, sino con Uber.
Cuidado con el movimiento: podemos argumentar que la gran mayoría de servicios de taxi aún se solicitan levantando la mano en medio de la calle o llamando por teléfono, pero esto no implica que en el futuro vaya a seguir siendo así: el fuerte crecimiento y popularización de las apps para gestionar desplazamientos en taxi o de la propia Uber así lo demuestran. Nos enfrentamos a toda una nueva generación de clientes que parecen primar la predictibilidad, la facilidad en el medio de pago y la libertad en la elección de determinados criterios frente a los mecanismos tradicionales, por mucho que estos aún puedan seguir siendo mayoritarios. No hablamos de usuarios frikies, hablamos de tendencias
Miley Cyrus Makes A Date Rape Joke On Stage!
Remember when Miley Cyrus was riding all over that penis on stage? Well, things got even more inappropriate!
The 21-year-old pop star also made a date rape joke during her performance at London's G-A-Y club!
The 21-year-old pop star also made a date rape joke during her performance at London's G-A-Y club!
jueves, 24 de abril de 2014
The City for rich
More than 100 beautiful villas are standing in Beihai, but they are completely empty.
No hay dinero para comprar las preciosas mansiones de la ciudad china de Beihai. Esta ciudad se ha convertido en una ciudad deshabitada antes de que nadie la haya habitado nunca.
Es una pena. Las casas son preciosas. Muchas familias chinas podrían estar viviendo en ellas sin estrecheces de espacio.
lunes, 21 de abril de 2014
"Shazam app"
Shazam ha sido todo un descubrimiento y era toda una necesidad para mí. Si pienso en las ocasiones que lo he usado, creo que no abarcaría todos los momentos en los que la he tenido en mis manos: estando de tranquileo en un Starbucks y escucho música del tipo bossanova, chill out, etc., pongo mi Shazam a trabajar y me puedo bajar un CD entero de ese tipo de música..; estando en una discoteca y escuchas un temazo que quieres recordar al día siguiente, pues Shazam al canto… aunque con lo alta que se oye a veces, puede distorsionarse el sonido y no te la llega a identificar.; en los cursos de danza en los que no tienes confianza con el profesor para preguntarle la canción que has bailado y, en uno de esos pequeños descansos o cambios de grupo, activas tu móvil para que te la encuentre por ti…
Como ven, son muchísimas ocasiones en las que he usado mi Shazam y he conseguido identificar las canciones que quería volver a escuchar cuando se me antojara. Desde luego que ha sido todo un avance en el mundo de la tecnología móvil y de la música. Las han unido de la mano y han conseguido que, clientes como yo, estemos contentísimos con ese avance.
Ahora sí, debo reconocer que estoy empezando a experimentar lo que es una infidelidad… y yo soy la parte mala. Shazam era el rey para mí, hasta que, haciendo esta opinión, he visto otras aplicaciones parecidas y me he encontrado una que me ha dejado helado. Ya han dado el paso de identificar los tarareos del usuario, y es efectivo. No al 100%, pero me ha identificado varias canciones que me he puesto a cantar, lo que es un avance respecto al Shazam… para el que quiera echarle un vistazo se llama SoundHound, pero bueno, que de momento sigo con mi Shazam ahí, aunque tenga ciertos escarceos con mi Soundy...
Como ven, son muchísimas ocasiones en las que he usado mi Shazam y he conseguido identificar las canciones que quería volver a escuchar cuando se me antojara. Desde luego que ha sido todo un avance en el mundo de la tecnología móvil y de la música. Las han unido de la mano y han conseguido que, clientes como yo, estemos contentísimos con ese avance.
Ahora sí, debo reconocer que estoy empezando a experimentar lo que es una infidelidad… y yo soy la parte mala. Shazam era el rey para mí, hasta que, haciendo esta opinión, he visto otras aplicaciones parecidas y me he encontrado una que me ha dejado helado. Ya han dado el paso de identificar los tarareos del usuario, y es efectivo. No al 100%, pero me ha identificado varias canciones que me he puesto a cantar, lo que es un avance respecto al Shazam… para el que quiera echarle un vistazo se llama SoundHound, pero bueno, que de momento sigo con mi Shazam ahí, aunque tenga ciertos escarceos con mi Soundy...
miércoles, 16 de abril de 2014
Kindle Paperwhite
The Kindle Paperwhite boasts adjustable edge-lighting and a crisp, white E-ink display that enable comfortable reading in any environment. It also integrates with the best eBook store in the business.
Cons
Lacking a headphone jack, it doesn't support audiobooks.
The Verdict: 9.63/10Delivering convenience and readability that far surpasses most competitors, the Kindle Paperwhite is a fantastic eReader for booklovers.
NOOK Simple Touch GlowLight
The NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight reigns supreme in terms of ergonomics and has uniform edge lighting for comfortable reading after dark.
Cons
The screen contrast is slightly low but nominal, and it likely isn't something you'd notice without comparing it directly next to a higher-res eReader.
The Verdict: 8.95/10As one of the best eBook readers on the market, the NOOK Simple Touch GlowLight is ideal for avid readers who aren't locked into another eReader ecosystem.
jueves, 10 de abril de 2014
Making Disney Proud!
Firstly, the packaging is very pretty and eye catching and this would make a great gift to give just by looking at it from first view.
Having three pieces for the cost of £2.99 is exceptional value, especially when you realise this set isn't plastic but some form of clay or similar type of material (not sure what). When I picked this up I assumed the set would be made from plastic so was surprised it wasn't.
The designs on the set are beautifully done and the detail is great. I love the fact the colours are quite muted and pale, rather than bright and bold, as it stands out more because of the design rather than being over the top colour wise. I couldn't tell you the last time I saw the three films these characters come from, but the likeness of the characters is quite good and done in a child friendly way without making the look of the set geared towards a certain age. For me, this set would appeal look wise to my daughter now and potentially a good number of years in the future.
Each piece is well made and despite not being made of plastic, they don't weigh a lot and are quite light weight but still quite substantial and not weak or flimsy in anyway.
The size of the pieces are spot on. Although the bowl looks quite large, it has a good surface area for food to be placed into it, but more importantly for the child to have something to grab onto if and when needed. I've noticed my daughter will use her spoon in her left hand and hold the edge of the bowl with her right to ensure it doesn't move around. The mug provides a good amount of liquid to drink from, but small enough for a young child to hold. The handle has a good amount of space between the mug itself meaning even I can hold it with confidence as there's plenty of room. And the plate has adequate surface area to provide a young child with the correct amount of food in regards to portion size. Each piece easy for her to use without help.
Having three pieces for the cost of £2.99 is exceptional value, especially when you realise this set isn't plastic but some form of clay or similar type of material (not sure what). When I picked this up I assumed the set would be made from plastic so was surprised it wasn't.
The designs on the set are beautifully done and the detail is great. I love the fact the colours are quite muted and pale, rather than bright and bold, as it stands out more because of the design rather than being over the top colour wise. I couldn't tell you the last time I saw the three films these characters come from, but the likeness of the characters is quite good and done in a child friendly way without making the look of the set geared towards a certain age. For me, this set would appeal look wise to my daughter now and potentially a good number of years in the future.
Each piece is well made and despite not being made of plastic, they don't weigh a lot and are quite light weight but still quite substantial and not weak or flimsy in anyway.
The size of the pieces are spot on. Although the bowl looks quite large, it has a good surface area for food to be placed into it, but more importantly for the child to have something to grab onto if and when needed. I've noticed my daughter will use her spoon in her left hand and hold the edge of the bowl with her right to ensure it doesn't move around. The mug provides a good amount of liquid to drink from, but small enough for a young child to hold. The handle has a good amount of space between the mug itself meaning even I can hold it with confidence as there's plenty of room. And the plate has adequate surface area to provide a young child with the correct amount of food in regards to portion size. Each piece easy for her to use without help.
I've got a dazzling pair
I had never previously owned a pair of creoles as I wasn't keen on the idea of a hinge and a clip, as I suspected they would break after a short period of time. However, it was the eye-catching sparkling design of the diamond cut earrings that really appealed to me although initially I was disappointed that they were of a creole design, as I would have preferred a dainty butterfly clip. The assistant removed them from the display cabinet and demonstrated how easy they were to open and close and on closer examination and trying them out for myself, I felt confident that both the hinge and the receiver section, which is basically a small U shape, were sturdy and unlikely to break.
The 9 carat gold earrings are 1.5 centimetres in diameter and each consist of two fairly wide hoops; one of which offers a smooth surface whilst the other has been beautifully diamond cut to display literally dozens of indentations, which offer a sparkling appearance to create the illusion that the earrings have been intertwined with an array of tiny pieces of precious stone. The authenticity marking of the gold can be found engraved along the hinged section of the clips on each of the earrings. Despite my initial reservations about owning a pair of creole style earrings, I find the hinged section easy to open where it is extremely robust and I gently push the slightly pointed end into my ear piercing, then push down on the hinged area until I hear it clip into place. On the first few occasions that I wore these earrings I was worried they would open and fall from my ears and I continuously had to feel that they were still there, particularly as they are so light to wear.
The 9 carat gold earrings are 1.5 centimetres in diameter and each consist of two fairly wide hoops; one of which offers a smooth surface whilst the other has been beautifully diamond cut to display literally dozens of indentations, which offer a sparkling appearance to create the illusion that the earrings have been intertwined with an array of tiny pieces of precious stone. The authenticity marking of the gold can be found engraved along the hinged section of the clips on each of the earrings. Despite my initial reservations about owning a pair of creole style earrings, I find the hinged section easy to open where it is extremely robust and I gently push the slightly pointed end into my ear piercing, then push down on the hinged area until I hear it clip into place. On the first few occasions that I wore these earrings I was worried they would open and fall from my ears and I continuously had to feel that they were still there, particularly as they are so light to wear.
martes, 25 de marzo de 2014
the perfect dress for a special dinner
A few days ago came home this dress and I could not wait to show it to you. This is the perfect dress for a special dinner. It's so nice because you don't need accessories to complete the look because the dress is so special.
To get a little bit of contrast, I have combine with black blazer, bag and stilettos, that add even more elegance to the look.
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lunes, 17 de marzo de 2014
Shorts de Zara
Mis shorts de Zara me quedan chulísimos. Los he puesto con una blusa amarilla para que hagan un bonito contraste. Me gusta enseñar mis bonitas piernas. Una presume porque puede hacerlo.
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sábado, 15 de marzo de 2014
Braun DigiFrame 1500
I've been using this frame on and off since I first received it three or four years ago and it still works really well. The resolution is really quite impressive and photographs are displayed well and the images are crisp and sharp, the screen is backlit so you can see the photo's really well and the frame looks really effective at night. The images on the screen can be displayed for varying length of time, the shorted being 3 seconds the longest being an hour with quite a few different stages in between. The remote control can be used to pause images, you can also zoom, rotate and adjust the brightness, as well as skip on to another photo, I've never experienced any problems with the frame not responding and it always seems to respond to both manual operation and the remote control very quickly. I usually use the frame with a memory card as I think plugging a device in using a USB can look a little bit messy, especially as we have the frame on usually if we have guests over, the memory cards however are inserted at the back and can't be seen when looking at the frame. Our electricity is on a payment meter and I have noticed that when the frame is on it does seem to use quite a lot of electricity which makes me a little reluctant to use it on a regular basis. We have another digital photo frame which also uses a lot of electricity so it's not an uncommon problem and if we weren't on the prepayment meter it wouldn't be noticed.
HP Premium Photo Paper
The paper is a nice thickness which makes it easy to handle, it's certainly a good quality when comparing it to some other brands I have used. When printing onto this paper I've found it takes quite a while to dry, it doesn't take an annoyingly long time but I have smudged a couple of photographs because they've been wetter for longer than I would of thought. I think this is maybe the reason HP include the perforated edge, which is handy when you want to handle photo's quickly, you can lay them out to fully dry without touching the image. Although it's handy when you rip off the excess paper you can see that it's a perforated edge, it's also quite easy to accidently rip photographs. If I'm framing a photo it doesn't matter so much about this perforated edge but I wouldn't print onto this paper if I was giving the photo's away as they don't look very professional. It's a shame about this because photographs look stunning on this paper; the colours are really sharp and vibrant. Photographs look very professional with ease, and they continue to look good too, I've got photos that I probably printed four or five years ago now which still look as good as when they were first printed.
lunes, 3 de marzo de 2014
'Betty-Lou Manizer AKA The Bronzing Bandit'
I said before that I was originally unsure whether the colour would compliment my skin tone, well earlier this year I discovered the sister product to this called 'Betty-Lou Manizer AKA The Bronzing Bandit' which is designed for darker skin tones. From my experience and by reading other people's reviews I would say that Mary-Lou Manizer is fine for the following skin tones (given in foodie terms); from fair skin i.e. peaches and cream to medium skin i.e. olive, caramel and light Brown sugar. Milk and dark chocolate would be better suited to Betty-Lou.
Moving away from the face for a moment I have tried this powder as a body duster and it makes a very nice shimmer especially if showing a bit of shoulder/shoulder blade. If you're worried about overdoing it and looking like an Oscar statue then it can be mixed with a plain moisturizer (haven't tried it with oil) for a more subtle and evenly spread shimmer. Though if you're going somewhere dimly lit like clubbing or dinner by candlelight it probably won't matter as much; hey you could use as much as you want and at least any companions you have won't lose you.
Moving away from the face for a moment I have tried this powder as a body duster and it makes a very nice shimmer especially if showing a bit of shoulder/shoulder blade. If you're worried about overdoing it and looking like an Oscar statue then it can be mixed with a plain moisturizer (haven't tried it with oil) for a more subtle and evenly spread shimmer. Though if you're going somewhere dimly lit like clubbing or dinner by candlelight it probably won't matter as much; hey you could use as much as you want and at least any companions you have won't lose you.
Olympus Tough-6000 - A Sports Camera, Nothing More Nothing Less
The Olympus Tough 6000 had the potential to be an amazing versatile camera, an all round photo whiz machine but design and practice are two different things. If you want a solid, reliable, slimfit camera for watersports/hobbies then go for it but if you want an all round, easy to use everyday camera with sporting ability then it's probably best to look elsewhere. It makes me sad to write that (even after writing everything above) because this model can probably last for many years without getting weaker physically or functionally and it comes from a very reputable brand but sadly it will not deliver the kind of shots that are demanded by the increasing amount of casual and hobbyist photographers taking hundreds if not thousands of photos of their everyday lives and special occasions be it for personal collections or social networking. We look to the media and see gorgeous imagery produced from sought after 'ideal' locations, technical equipment and digital image enhancement coupled with stylists or keen skill for hair, fashion, make up and choreography and then hope to reproduce something akin to those images ourselves. Hence our expectations are pushed higher and technology is designed with that in mind but some items are really meant as specialized rather than multi-focus pieces and this camera is a sports (water) camera, nothing more nothing less.
viernes, 28 de febrero de 2014
Fry's Chocolate Cream
While sitting on the sofa this afternoon I had a craving for something sweet to go alongside my cup of tea, so peeling myself off the cushions and in to my kitchen I opened up my 'treat tub' and found sat on top of the packets of mints and chewy choccy bars a lone bar of Frys Chocolate Cream. I have no really recollection of buying this one as it's not a chocolate bar I would routinely choose to buy but here it is so I really ought to give it a try. This is the plain fondant version, there are also peppermint and orange versions avaliable.
Opening the wrapper the shiney surface of the dark chocolate peeks out appealingly, at this point there is little scent (though I have hayfever so my sense of smell is slightly impaired at this time of year). Breaking off a chunk the white cream fondant centre is revealed, again there is no real notable scent until you put it up close to the nose.
Putting this chunk in to my mouth there is a decidely sweet sensation but little taste, after it has had a little while to warm up in my mouth the flavour of the dark chocolate comes through but not strongly, getting slightly bored and feeling a little bit silly sitting on the sofa with a chunk of chocolate on my tongue - this kind of thing is why it's best I live alone- I decide it's time to chew.
The slightly feelin of resistance as you bite through the chocolate layer gives way to the smooth cream of the centre. The flavour at this point is strangely fresh though I couldn't quite put a name to the taste which is combining with the dark chocolate.
Swallowing there is no aftertaste but the fresh feeling continues in my mouth. In an attempt to put a name to this I take a mouthful of tea thinking my vast experience of eating confectionary products while drinking tea will help me but nope there is still no recognisable flavour other than the tea itself.
Eating the rest of the bar I think it's probably best to describe the flavour of this as simply dark chocolate, the fondant doesnt seem to have any apparently flavouring beyond the sugar used to make it.
Overall I while I didn't dislike the bar I do feel that the flavour is at best bland, but it does seem to make a good palate cleanser thanks to the freshness I felt after eating and lack of flavour interfering wth the taste of my tea at the same time.
In terms of the allergen information there are no nuts and though the bar itself does not contain milk it does note that due to the possibility of cross contamination they cannot claim that the product is dairy free. It is suitable for vegetarians.
Opening the wrapper the shiney surface of the dark chocolate peeks out appealingly, at this point there is little scent (though I have hayfever so my sense of smell is slightly impaired at this time of year). Breaking off a chunk the white cream fondant centre is revealed, again there is no real notable scent until you put it up close to the nose.
Putting this chunk in to my mouth there is a decidely sweet sensation but little taste, after it has had a little while to warm up in my mouth the flavour of the dark chocolate comes through but not strongly, getting slightly bored and feeling a little bit silly sitting on the sofa with a chunk of chocolate on my tongue - this kind of thing is why it's best I live alone- I decide it's time to chew.
The slightly feelin of resistance as you bite through the chocolate layer gives way to the smooth cream of the centre. The flavour at this point is strangely fresh though I couldn't quite put a name to the taste which is combining with the dark chocolate.
Swallowing there is no aftertaste but the fresh feeling continues in my mouth. In an attempt to put a name to this I take a mouthful of tea thinking my vast experience of eating confectionary products while drinking tea will help me but nope there is still no recognisable flavour other than the tea itself.
Eating the rest of the bar I think it's probably best to describe the flavour of this as simply dark chocolate, the fondant doesnt seem to have any apparently flavouring beyond the sugar used to make it.
Overall I while I didn't dislike the bar I do feel that the flavour is at best bland, but it does seem to make a good palate cleanser thanks to the freshness I felt after eating and lack of flavour interfering wth the taste of my tea at the same time.
In terms of the allergen information there are no nuts and though the bar itself does not contain milk it does note that due to the possibility of cross contamination they cannot claim that the product is dairy free. It is suitable for vegetarians.
domingo, 23 de febrero de 2014
Speedo AquaBeat 1.0 4 GB
Sometimes I wonder what I'm getting myself in to before I do it, others I just launch in to it without a second thought. This latter habit is one which has found me preparing for two charity swims over the next few months, one being the Sport Relief Swimathon at the end of March (indoors), the second being the Manchester Great Swim in July (outdoors, in Salford Quays).
After a few weeks of swimming for between 60 and 90 minutes at a time I've found that while I'm not bored I tend to find that at the ends of the pool I'm stopping to rest for longer than I need to so I can evesdrop the gossipy conversations of the other women "swimming" so decided that as when I'm out running listening to music it helps me keep pace and distracted from the scenery around me it was worth looking to see if water proof MP3's were in my price range yet.
Happily for me they are and there are plenty of options, being slightly overwhelmed by the choices available I narrowed it down to the Sony product and this Speedo Aquabeat. I figure that Speedo are an expert in swim wear so chances are their product would be suitably water proofed.
I bought mine from Amazon for around £40 for this the original model. The MP3 comes with earphones - over hear bud styles ones which should help to make them more secure in the ear whilst swimming, three sets of different sized buds to make sure you have the ones which fit best, a USB charger/data cable, a net bag to keep it all in and an extension cable for the ear phones in case you need to secure the MP3 away from your head or shoulders.
Opening the box I find a small - large matchbox - rubber feel unit, grey buttons set in to a curved red 'frame'. One end has the headphone jack/charging port, the other is simply a smooth curved surface, the back has the clip enabling you to fix it to the strap of your goggles or costume.
The initial set up is very simple, plug it in to a computer and charge it up, I found that the first time this took just over 2 hours, the player automatically installed the appropriate drivers to my laptop. When it is fully charged the small LED on the front glows green, while charging it's red. Adding music to it is a very simple drag and drop process, either direct between folders or using the 'playlist builder' software which comes with the MP3. the box includes instructions to convert music purchased on itunes to MP3 so it can be played on this too.
I find that the player clips easily on my goggles when I wear them but unless placed in exactly the right place on the back of my head the extra drag from the unit pulls my goggles out of place making it rather uncomfortable, so usually I clip it on to the shoulder strap of my swim suit, I'm not particularly tall and don't have an unusually long neck so the ear phone cable is long enough to reach without pulling the buds uncomfortably while I swim, this is helped by the cable having a coiled section so it is kept fairly taut but still has some give to it. That said having bought a second costume lately I find that it's almost impossible to attatch securely to the newer one as it has thicker stitching on the straps so I prehaps need to get used to the more annoying goggle fixture.
One of the male swimmers who borrowed it said that for him the irritation of having it on his head was worse than listening to the gossipers, and even with the extension it wasn't the most comfortable fit when clipped at waist level - though Speedo do also sell an armband I would imagine that this for me at least would be even more of an annoyance due to the wires being so very much in the way of your arm movements.
The sound quality dry is decent, its not stunning but it's acceptable through the provided earphones, in the water as long as you manage to keep your earbuds in place the quality remains great, if however one comes out the water in the ear canal and in the bud itself will cause it to sound muffled - just like when pools used to play music through loudspeakers and you were listening to it from underwater. As these are designed for use in the water once they have got wet it's not a problem I tend to rinse the whole unit in the sink when I get home - obviously it would be a bad idea to let it all get wet without the earphone jack firmly in place!
For me the big downside to the unit is the earbuds, they fit comfortably and feel secure when I have the right size of covers on them, but the hooks which are designed to keep the buds more securely in the ear are too loose over my ears and are not solidly fixed to the bud so can move independently of the bud which means that unless I'm wearing a hat I'm uncomfortably aware of them moving around as I swim - if I tumbleturn I tend to find it pulls one of them out more often than not. If I don't get more used to them I plan on looking for an alternative set of water proof ear buds without the hooks. I also feel that this join is most likely to be the weak point in the set, the cable between the hook and bud must be under some strain with the two solid surfaces either side so I would guess it'll be the bit that splits, I'd actually have liked if the hook part was removable so you could choose if to use them or not.
The Aquabeat is advertised as having up to an 18 hour battery life, as yet I've not used it for longer than 90 minutes at a time and due to being fussy about my swimming music end up plugging it back in to my laptop to alter the tracks on it thus recharging it.
Operating it is very simple the front has two buttons, forward/on and backward/off, when turned on it has a green flashing LED, if the battery is low the LED flashes red and green. On the top is the volume control. To make turning it on easier in the water the forward/on button is textured with small raised dots while the other half is smooth. If you want to repeat a track you can do so pressing the backbutton for a second or two after the track as been playing for at least 15 seconds - but pressing it too long turns the whole thing off.
As I also scuba dive I would like it if this unit was rated as suitable for withstanding pressure but among the literature in the box with it there is no mention of its ability to accompany me on dives so I won't be risking it.
Overall I really like my Aquabeat, the sound quality is good, it helps me focus on what I'm supposed to be doing and strangely when I'm using it people seem to keep out of my way more - presumably because they think I'm less aware of my surroundings and more likely to swim in to them. The netbag is far bigger than it needs to be for just the MP3 and headphones, so I use it to keep my hat, goggles and locker token together instead of them being loose in my kit bag. My minor gripes about the ability to fix it to my swim suit reliably and the hooks on the ear phones have lost it that one star.
After a few weeks of swimming for between 60 and 90 minutes at a time I've found that while I'm not bored I tend to find that at the ends of the pool I'm stopping to rest for longer than I need to so I can evesdrop the gossipy conversations of the other women "swimming" so decided that as when I'm out running listening to music it helps me keep pace and distracted from the scenery around me it was worth looking to see if water proof MP3's were in my price range yet.
Happily for me they are and there are plenty of options, being slightly overwhelmed by the choices available I narrowed it down to the Sony product and this Speedo Aquabeat. I figure that Speedo are an expert in swim wear so chances are their product would be suitably water proofed.
I bought mine from Amazon for around £40 for this the original model. The MP3 comes with earphones - over hear bud styles ones which should help to make them more secure in the ear whilst swimming, three sets of different sized buds to make sure you have the ones which fit best, a USB charger/data cable, a net bag to keep it all in and an extension cable for the ear phones in case you need to secure the MP3 away from your head or shoulders.
Opening the box I find a small - large matchbox - rubber feel unit, grey buttons set in to a curved red 'frame'. One end has the headphone jack/charging port, the other is simply a smooth curved surface, the back has the clip enabling you to fix it to the strap of your goggles or costume.
The initial set up is very simple, plug it in to a computer and charge it up, I found that the first time this took just over 2 hours, the player automatically installed the appropriate drivers to my laptop. When it is fully charged the small LED on the front glows green, while charging it's red. Adding music to it is a very simple drag and drop process, either direct between folders or using the 'playlist builder' software which comes with the MP3. the box includes instructions to convert music purchased on itunes to MP3 so it can be played on this too.
I find that the player clips easily on my goggles when I wear them but unless placed in exactly the right place on the back of my head the extra drag from the unit pulls my goggles out of place making it rather uncomfortable, so usually I clip it on to the shoulder strap of my swim suit, I'm not particularly tall and don't have an unusually long neck so the ear phone cable is long enough to reach without pulling the buds uncomfortably while I swim, this is helped by the cable having a coiled section so it is kept fairly taut but still has some give to it. That said having bought a second costume lately I find that it's almost impossible to attatch securely to the newer one as it has thicker stitching on the straps so I prehaps need to get used to the more annoying goggle fixture.
One of the male swimmers who borrowed it said that for him the irritation of having it on his head was worse than listening to the gossipers, and even with the extension it wasn't the most comfortable fit when clipped at waist level - though Speedo do also sell an armband I would imagine that this for me at least would be even more of an annoyance due to the wires being so very much in the way of your arm movements.
The sound quality dry is decent, its not stunning but it's acceptable through the provided earphones, in the water as long as you manage to keep your earbuds in place the quality remains great, if however one comes out the water in the ear canal and in the bud itself will cause it to sound muffled - just like when pools used to play music through loudspeakers and you were listening to it from underwater. As these are designed for use in the water once they have got wet it's not a problem I tend to rinse the whole unit in the sink when I get home - obviously it would be a bad idea to let it all get wet without the earphone jack firmly in place!
For me the big downside to the unit is the earbuds, they fit comfortably and feel secure when I have the right size of covers on them, but the hooks which are designed to keep the buds more securely in the ear are too loose over my ears and are not solidly fixed to the bud so can move independently of the bud which means that unless I'm wearing a hat I'm uncomfortably aware of them moving around as I swim - if I tumbleturn I tend to find it pulls one of them out more often than not. If I don't get more used to them I plan on looking for an alternative set of water proof ear buds without the hooks. I also feel that this join is most likely to be the weak point in the set, the cable between the hook and bud must be under some strain with the two solid surfaces either side so I would guess it'll be the bit that splits, I'd actually have liked if the hook part was removable so you could choose if to use them or not.
The Aquabeat is advertised as having up to an 18 hour battery life, as yet I've not used it for longer than 90 minutes at a time and due to being fussy about my swimming music end up plugging it back in to my laptop to alter the tracks on it thus recharging it.
Operating it is very simple the front has two buttons, forward/on and backward/off, when turned on it has a green flashing LED, if the battery is low the LED flashes red and green. On the top is the volume control. To make turning it on easier in the water the forward/on button is textured with small raised dots while the other half is smooth. If you want to repeat a track you can do so pressing the backbutton for a second or two after the track as been playing for at least 15 seconds - but pressing it too long turns the whole thing off.
As I also scuba dive I would like it if this unit was rated as suitable for withstanding pressure but among the literature in the box with it there is no mention of its ability to accompany me on dives so I won't be risking it.
Overall I really like my Aquabeat, the sound quality is good, it helps me focus on what I'm supposed to be doing and strangely when I'm using it people seem to keep out of my way more - presumably because they think I'm less aware of my surroundings and more likely to swim in to them. The netbag is far bigger than it needs to be for just the MP3 and headphones, so I use it to keep my hat, goggles and locker token together instead of them being loose in my kit bag. My minor gripes about the ability to fix it to my swim suit reliably and the hooks on the ear phones have lost it that one star.
martes, 18 de febrero de 2014
HTC One
First of all, it looks nice, that of course is what initially gets your attention. It has a lovely big screen, but not so big that it looks like a tablet. Unfortunately being a girl, we don't have the biggest pockets to fit these phones in! This one fits into most of my jeans but usually pokes out of the pocket slightly, and I have to take it out to sit down, as it is uncomfortable. It is quite lightweight, but sometimes I find it a little wide to hold in my hand. As with all these sort of phones it is best to get a cover and screen protector, I have dropped mine a number of times which has not resulted in any damage, which maybe due to these important accessories.
User friendly?
As with every new phone, especially if you have not had a smartphone, it can take some getting used to. Most of it I found was easy to work out as you went along. These are Android phones, which means your apps are available from the "play store." There a great variety of apps available to download, and with 32GB of data you are not short of space to download what you want. The touch screen is responsive, and has given me no problems so far. It has some nice features, such as the news feed on the front screen, where you can select what subjects you are interested in, such as design or TV, and it will keep you updated with the latest articles. The camera works well although not as fast as when I first bought it.
Would you recommend to a friend?
Yes. HTC are one of the best on the market currently. I personally am an Android girl, and try to stay away from Apple as I think you are mostly paying for the brand, and they seem to overcharge a lot on apps compared to Android.
User friendly?
As with every new phone, especially if you have not had a smartphone, it can take some getting used to. Most of it I found was easy to work out as you went along. These are Android phones, which means your apps are available from the "play store." There a great variety of apps available to download, and with 32GB of data you are not short of space to download what you want. The touch screen is responsive, and has given me no problems so far. It has some nice features, such as the news feed on the front screen, where you can select what subjects you are interested in, such as design or TV, and it will keep you updated with the latest articles. The camera works well although not as fast as when I first bought it.
Would you recommend to a friend?
Yes. HTC are one of the best on the market currently. I personally am an Android girl, and try to stay away from Apple as I think you are mostly paying for the brand, and they seem to overcharge a lot on apps compared to Android.
martes, 4 de febrero de 2014
LOREAL COLOUR RICHE LIP GLOSS, SOFT MAUVE - 1 EA
I love to wear makeup and I just want to look attractive and glamorous but I always try to look decent and simple as I am a university student. So that's the reason I always search for new products which gives me natural and pretty look than fake look.
I used to prefer light products that I can wear on daily basis and I also have to focus on the purchase price of the products In my opinion .I am a cost efficient girl as I have to purchase a product from my pocket money so I always focus that the product which I am going to purchase is reasonable for me or not.
After focusing on all other factors then I suppose to buy something. The gloss which I was wearing before was of local brand and was not long lasting even. I personally did not like it fragrance. So I had no reason to stick with it anymore.
One day I was just searching for glosses. Finally I had found something amazing on Internet. The light purplish and glassy look attracted me and made my mind to buy this gloss. Well, I am talking about the LO-REAL CO LOUR RICH LIP GLOSS, SOFT MAUVE - 1 EA .After studying the features and other reviews of people about it. I came to know that it has very light weight, not as much shimmery comparing to other glosses and also long lasting .I don't like those products which gives lots of shiny and oily sort of look. In my opinion this matte gloss gives more refined look. The gloss is enriched with vitamin E and Omega oils which nourishes and moisturizes my lips.
In my opinion whenever I put it on my lips I have not even realized its existence because of its light weight, as it is appearing in advertising. I can wear it occasionally by putting two coats of it and then this time it appeared as slightly different as before. So what else? I am enjoying with it .Because it gives me pretty look all that I want...
But the little factor which teases me is its price which is $7.52 I think which is little bit costly than other glosses. In my opinion it is not affordable for all...
I used to prefer light products that I can wear on daily basis and I also have to focus on the purchase price of the products In my opinion .I am a cost efficient girl as I have to purchase a product from my pocket money so I always focus that the product which I am going to purchase is reasonable for me or not.
After focusing on all other factors then I suppose to buy something. The gloss which I was wearing before was of local brand and was not long lasting even. I personally did not like it fragrance. So I had no reason to stick with it anymore.
One day I was just searching for glosses. Finally I had found something amazing on Internet. The light purplish and glassy look attracted me and made my mind to buy this gloss. Well, I am talking about the LO-REAL CO LOUR RICH LIP GLOSS, SOFT MAUVE - 1 EA .After studying the features and other reviews of people about it. I came to know that it has very light weight, not as much shimmery comparing to other glosses and also long lasting .I don't like those products which gives lots of shiny and oily sort of look. In my opinion this matte gloss gives more refined look. The gloss is enriched with vitamin E and Omega oils which nourishes and moisturizes my lips.
In my opinion whenever I put it on my lips I have not even realized its existence because of its light weight, as it is appearing in advertising. I can wear it occasionally by putting two coats of it and then this time it appeared as slightly different as before. So what else? I am enjoying with it .Because it gives me pretty look all that I want...
But the little factor which teases me is its price which is $7.52 I think which is little bit costly than other glosses. In my opinion it is not affordable for all...
HMV
HMV's my favourite shop; always has been and always will be. Can you imagine the horror I felt when they said they were in administration? And the relief I felt when they'd been bought out! Sure, you can buy CDs from Amazon or Tesco, or download music from iTunes or listen on Spotify or YouTube, but to me, nothing beats having an actual physical copy. And the best place for that is HMV.
It has a massive range of music, from metal to rock to folk, and some of the larger stores have more specialist music. Nowadays many stores even have small record collections. This is much better than the small selection available at supermarkets, most of which are chart CDs and useless if you're like me and prefer older and more specialist music. Again, you can purchase CDs from Amazon, and maybe even cheaper, but what you pay the extra for in HMV is the experience of the place, in my opinion. Much more exciting to peruse through endless amounts of CDs to find what you're looking for, and maybe even things you weren't looking for than to simply spend 5 minutes online and buy things in a few clicks.
HMV is a longstanding icon of our high street and if I can get the CD I want from there, I will definitely make the effort: it would be heartbreaking without it and, in my opinion, make going into town to shop pointless. Yes, it is ridiculously easy to buy CDs from Amazon but nothing beats going into HMV and being surrounded by music.
HMV also sells games, which I don't often buy and therefore haven't got much of an opinion on: my brother is a keen gamer and says that they are quite expensive compared to other gaming shops, however. It also has a huge selection of DVDs, which I feel is important to hold onto, especially since Blockbuster's gone under. Obviously, this has to compete with rising giants such as Netflix and LoveFilm, but, as a subscriber to Netflix, I'd definitely say that I prefer going to HMV than using it. It is much cheaper, but the quality of films on it doesn't match HMV at all.
The main disadvantage I'd say there is with HMV is the price, but the 2 for £10 deal is great and mainly combats that problem. For HMV to keep on going and getting stronger I would also say that more specialist music would be great, and different offers since sometimes I can't find other CDs or DVDs to qualify for the 2 for £10 deal. All in all, HMV is a great shop and I'd hate to see it squished under the massive uprising of Amazon and Netflix.
It has a massive range of music, from metal to rock to folk, and some of the larger stores have more specialist music. Nowadays many stores even have small record collections. This is much better than the small selection available at supermarkets, most of which are chart CDs and useless if you're like me and prefer older and more specialist music. Again, you can purchase CDs from Amazon, and maybe even cheaper, but what you pay the extra for in HMV is the experience of the place, in my opinion. Much more exciting to peruse through endless amounts of CDs to find what you're looking for, and maybe even things you weren't looking for than to simply spend 5 minutes online and buy things in a few clicks.
HMV is a longstanding icon of our high street and if I can get the CD I want from there, I will definitely make the effort: it would be heartbreaking without it and, in my opinion, make going into town to shop pointless. Yes, it is ridiculously easy to buy CDs from Amazon but nothing beats going into HMV and being surrounded by music.
HMV also sells games, which I don't often buy and therefore haven't got much of an opinion on: my brother is a keen gamer and says that they are quite expensive compared to other gaming shops, however. It also has a huge selection of DVDs, which I feel is important to hold onto, especially since Blockbuster's gone under. Obviously, this has to compete with rising giants such as Netflix and LoveFilm, but, as a subscriber to Netflix, I'd definitely say that I prefer going to HMV than using it. It is much cheaper, but the quality of films on it doesn't match HMV at all.
The main disadvantage I'd say there is with HMV is the price, but the 2 for £10 deal is great and mainly combats that problem. For HMV to keep on going and getting stronger I would also say that more specialist music would be great, and different offers since sometimes I can't find other CDs or DVDs to qualify for the 2 for £10 deal. All in all, HMV is a great shop and I'd hate to see it squished under the massive uprising of Amazon and Netflix.
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