Advantages: Very easy to use, move around and store.
Disadvantages: I'm sure there are better steppers but for a higher price.

...Before I start describing the wonders and blunders of the v fit mini stepper I'd like to explain why I opted for this style of home gym equipment. I read a bit on the internet about steppers and how people lose 2-3 inches just using the stepper every day, although this would be a nice bonus I wasn't focusing on losing weight so much as getting fitter and healthier. I live in a large block of flats in London, on the 7th floor with other people living below, above, each side and across the hall. Purely because of this I gave up on my collection of fitness DVDs as I didn't want to be banging about jumping and running every day to the tune of "Lift 2,3,4 and Down 2,3,4, Slide 2,3,4 and Back 2,3,4, and Starjumps...". So basically I believed the quietest exercise equipment I could buy would be a mini stepper. So off to Argos to get... Read review

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Advantages: Fabulous location, beautiful rooms, great food
Disadvantages: none

...My stay at the George V Paris was just the lift I needed after a serious illness. From the minute my husband and I checked in, we were made to feel as if we were the only guests there. Of course we weren't ! We arrived just after the Cannes film festival and the place was crawling with film industry types, catching a few days R&R before jetting back to the states. The room was beautiful, a huge bed - very comfortable and the door to the bathroom concealed as a wardrobe door. The bathroom itself - marble and mosaic with a tub for 2 and a wonderfully powerful shower. We took breakfast in the room every morning - the usual continental style affair, but tasting wonderful and presented well. The concierge was extremely helpful - nothing was too much trouble, and the hospitality we felt was lovely. Located just off the Champs Elysee... Read review

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Advantages: Great phone - Stylish, Robust and a great Battery Life !
Disadvantages: Not a vast improvement on the V525.

...said, I upgraded from the V525 to the V550, which I've now had for about one month. Initially I felt somewhat disappointed with the upgrade, as it is essentially the same phone and software as the V525, and I wanted some new "toys" to play with. The addition of the video camera compensated somewhat. However, then it suddenly dawned upon me that I was very pleased with my old phone - I like the phone, and most of the features - and if something works and you're happy with it, why change it ? The changes to the Motorola V550 are mostly cosmetic and software changes, so there is not a huge difference. In effect, the V550 is the V525's big brother. It's stylish, works well, robust and fits well in the pocket - so yes, it is an excellent option. If I were pushed to find faults on the phone, it would be hard to find any. For some people... Read review

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Advantages: 5 min walk from office, small yet spacious
Disadvantages: no swimming pool, can get busy between 12.45 and 2pm

...be a bit noisy. Walking thorugh the turnstiles takes you to the left to the women's changing rooms and to the right of the cardio equipment to the mens. The women's changing rooms are equipped with some 300 lockers which are activated with your membership card. It also boasts hairdryers, Sauna (in the shower area) and 6 shower cubicles. **WORK OUT AREAS** Cardio - This boasts around 15 cross trainers as does the treadmills and these are the most busy pieces of equipment. There are also two stairmasters and 6 cycles and two rowing machines all of which face 9 t.v. screens. To listen to the sound just plug in your headset (any one will work) and select the channel and you then listen to the one you want to watch. Weights - this area of my Fitness First is mostly men. Studios - One studio is used for "Spinning" classes used... Read review

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Advantages: Track has a long lasting entertainment value !
Disadvantages: Top bit broke.

...( well if you want something doing right - do it yourself !) So it was off to Toys 'r' Us to buy one and some other stuff for the birthday boy . As I remember this V-Drop set was just under £15 but I think it was on offer at the time...you also get 5 cars included with the track set which is good ! Well once all prezzies unwrapped the V-Drop was the winner, the "put-it-together-now-put-it-together-now-put-it-together-now" chant confirmed it. It was pretty easy to get the thing together though the 'lift' bit was a bit fiddly. It's always harder when you've got a little person chanting " is-it-nearly-done-yet?-is-it-nearly-done-yet? " down your ear hole - the only thing worse is when the boy tries to help " does this bit fit here...? " *stress* FUN BUT all in all it was the easiest thing I had to put togeth