Advantages: Lightweight, easy to use, fairly compact, eye cups alter for spectacle wearers.
Disadvantages: Plastic body not waterproof

...I wanted to replace my old binoculars which had got tatty and were not working properly, for some decent, but not too expensive ones. In other words the best I could afford. I took some advice from the sales guy, who seemed to know what he was talking about and settled on these Minoltas. I like the clarity, the accuracy of the colours and the brightness of the image. The eye-cups spring in and out which helps if you wear spectacles, and there is a lens cap. Also in the box, a fairly run-of-the mill case with belt loop and neckstrap. I was a little concerned that the body is plastic, rather than rubber coated, as I spend a fair amount of time outdoors, but they are so compact, they easily fit into a coat pocket anyway, even if you don't have the case to hand. All in all I am very pleased with these good quality "budget" (£60... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap and cheerful day out.
Disadvantages: Too many people on the routes there in the Summer.

...I thought I'd write a Weston-Super-Mare review since my husband and I took our little ones there today for a spot of sandcastle building. As we only live 15 minutes away, down the M5, it's a place I have frequented throughout my life. My Grandparents live in Worle which is just off the motorway on the way in to Weston, and always took us to the seafront in the Summer, so this is the place I shall start. THE SEA FRONT Weston-Super-Mare is in North Somerset (previously Avon). Weston-sur-la-mer (on-the-sea) became Weston-Super-Mare for obvious reasons... our tangled evolution of language! I suppose it is sort of on-the-sea, but is really on the Severn Estuary. This means that there is a lot of mud washing up and down! We often, jokingly call it Weston-Super-Mud! At Weston, the beach is very very long and expansive... Read review

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Advantages: useful zoom length, ease of use, fast flash recharging, great range of features, quality lens,
Disadvantages: not much - excellent all round

...Have you dreamt of finding an easy to use idiot-proof camera that will take great pictures every time you use it? Yeah ? Forget it – take it from me, there is no such beast! I don’t care how many buttons, program modes, digital this and that’s – the most important thing in a camera is the person BEHIND it – i.e YOU! Personally, I have proved that time and again when I have passed my own pro camera and lens over to someone else. Explained how to use it and then – crap pictures. That’s just the way of things. Exactly like handing me over a super-dooper-whizzbang video package. I don’t have a clue how to use it, therefore the end product will be – I guarantee – rubbish. So far, so gloomy, you are thinking. But, I would certainly commend to you this small, but eminently flexible 35mm zoom compact camera – known in the UK... Read review

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Advantages: quick, easy to cook, tasty, versatile, many flavours to choose from
Disadvantages: high calorie and fat content, rubbery if cooked in microwave

...Batchelor's Super Noodles are a very quick and easy meal to prepare; you can either have the Super Noodles as an accompaniment to a main meal or as a snack on their own. Every time I go shopping I always pick up a few packs of Super Noodles because they are handy to have in the cupboard for a quick fix meal especially if you get hungry and cant be bothered cooking something from scratch. The best thing about the Super Noodles is the fact that they are very cheap to buy and a 100g packet costs less than 60 pence from Tesco's. In supermarkets like Tesco and ASDA you can purchase their own supermarket brand of Instant Noodles which are like an imitation of Super Noodles which cost less than 10 pence per packet, the only problem with the supermarkets instant noodles is the fact that they are only available in chicken, curry or bacon... Read review

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Advantages: light,easy to manoeuvre and compacted grass in box
Disadvantages: electric cable

...My Flymo Turbo Compact 300 was easy to assemble. This Flymo compact wheeled and hover mower is extremely easy to push and manoeuvre, it literally glides on the grass. The collected grass is so much compressed in the box that you hardly need to empty it. Before having this mower I had to empty the grass box three to four times, now I only empty it twice. Try not to leave the Grass box fill to the brim as the weight of the compacted grass makes the motor work harder, empty the box when it is ¾ full. Another advantage of this mower is its bright orange colour which makes it very easy to spot in your garden. Due to its compact design and folding handles the Flymo Turbo Compact 300 requires less room for storage and is easy to carry. The very distinctive Flymo shape has an attractive modern look; there are no sharp angles to hurt you... Read review

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Advantages: Gives a natural look
Disadvantages: You dont get a lot of make-up

...I bought this Clinique Superbalanced compact make-up for about £17 for 10g from Boots about a year ago. I It's a must have for combination skin; it knows exactly where to hydrate and control oil. It's an oil free product with 13 different shades, I recommend golden for medium to dark skin (I have pale skin but when I get a spray tan I use this colour) The good thing about this foundaiton is you can buy refills so you dont have to keep buying the whole compact again and again refills cost £14 for 10g saving around £3 if you buy another compact. The coverage is moderate; I don't like full coverage foundations as they look really unnatural, where as this compact makes your skin look very natural but flawless at the same time. How to apply the product Use the sponge given to you in the compact or any other sponges and smooth... Read review

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Advantages: Detects most cameras
Disadvantages: Not 100% accurate.

...The road angel compact is one of the leading brands of speed camera detectors. Plugged into a cigarette lighter, the unit sits in a cradle (attached to windscreen by suction pads). The Road Angel Compact detects: Gatso TruVelo SPECS Watchman Speedcurb DS2 (and a few others). There is also the option to enable accident blackspots, schools, railway crossings and mobile cameras. The system works by synchronization with the road angel server (online). The user pays a subscription of £3.99 a month to access updates. I find that once a week is sufficient. The database is updated constantly - each user having the ability to add a new camera, or indeed delete one, which is then uploaded to the server during synchronization. The Road angel compact looks great. Sitting neatly in the cradle, the neon blue screen gives it style... Read review

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Advantages: Price, Capacity
Disadvantages: Reliability, Speed

...The massive success of digital cameras has driven demand for bigger and better portable storage formats and Compact Flash is just one of a number of portable, removable digital storage media available. While it is undoubtedly compact, it is certainly not the smallest format available, XD, SD and SmartMedia are all physically smaller devices. It's at this point that it's worth mentioning that there are two types of Compact Flash named, imaginatively, Type I and Type II. The only real difference is in their thickness, with Type I cards measuring 3.3mm thick and type II cards measuring 4mm. What this means is that a Type I card will work in a Type II compatible deice, but not the other way round, simply because a Type II card will not physically fit in a Type I slot. The big benefit of Compact Flash is not the physical size, it... Read review

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Advantages: Creamy, Leaves You With a Perfect Complexion, Not Cakey, Sponge Applicator
Disadvantages: Bit Pricey If You Don't like To Spend Alot

... Chanel Teing Innocence Cream Compact A bit Pricey - But Worth It Choosing a foundation thats right for you.. Its hard work, but when I found the Chanel counter in Debenhams I thought I'd spalsh out and make myself feel pretty for once. It really was one of the best decisions I'd ever made because I haven't looked back since, I litterally swear by this foundations silky texture, abilisty to hide all imperfections and make me look fresh faced and dewy all day! Packaging A fancy round little tub. All in black shiny plastic. It has a white Chanel Logo on the top of the casing. It also comes with a little velvet pouch to store it in. I found that in my makeup bag this got a little messy as it was black. Inside there is a mirror on the top of the case, the sponge lies inside with a clear circle plastic sheet... Read review

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Advantages: Looks stylish
Disadvantages: Can be a bit expensive

...I really like all of the Ruby and Millie range even though it is quite expensive. I began using the range last year and have done ever since. The compact powder is in quite a nice size silver compact,though upon opening you will find the size of the powder is a fair bit smaller.In it there is a small thin puff which is only usable on one side,and there is a mirror too....which i find handy for touchups.It also comes with a black tiestring bag which i found useful to put my bits of makeup in ,then in my bag...as you always lose something in your bag when you just throw them all in loose. I find the colour good...i currently use compact powder colour 3,which is suitable for me.I think it lasts ok too,i maybe touch up later in the day...but i did with others i have tried. I have found it better applying it with a face powder brush... Read review

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