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 together that day and boy I... Read review

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Advantages: Greta performances, beautifully shot
Disadvantages: The wordy dialogue won't be everyone's cup of tea

...in mind the film was in production long before they occurred. The pyrotechnic displays are impressive uses of miniatures and computer-generated effects that certainly go with a bang. Blowing up the Old Bailey to Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture adds a sense of fun that fits the film's comic book origins. You could argue that the film glorifies violence in its slick fight scenes. V's throwing knives and swordplay do have a certain allure because they are so competently handled and beautifully shot. The knives have firework sound effects that make them seem supernatural and add fizz to the fights. In the pivotal combat the director uses the Wachowskis' bullet time to dazzling effect as V's knives describe arcs in the air as they rush towards their targets. The swordsmanship is breathtaking, showing an alarming fluidity that makes man and weapon appear... Read review

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Advantages: Screen, graphics, wireless range
Disadvantages: Battery life, viewing angles

...with ease. Battery: 1100 mA Lithium Ion battery. This is the standard battery that comes with the x50v and fits inside the PDA with no problems. A larger, higher capacity battery is available at 2200 mA, but it bulks up the back of the x50v by some measure. Put it this way, it won't fit in your top shirt pocket anymore. Wireless: Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, Infrared. How many wireless options can a PDA have? You can access Bluetooth, or go Wireless LAN, or if you're feeling retro then you can do an infrared connection. Expansion slots: Secure Digital/Multi Media Card slot, Compact Flash Type II slot. Usually PDAs come with only one expansion slot, but this PDA comes with 2 slots for greater future expansion. Other: Built-in microphone and speaker. The PDA came with a charger, cradle, slip case, manual and software CD. The software CD... Read review

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Advantages: Looks, performance, equipment, style, comfort
Disadvantages: Running costs, availability of spares

...Ford Probe 1996 'N' plate Engine 2.5L 24v V6 Engine output: 164bhp Top speed: 137mph Torque: 217nm at 4800 rpm Fuel Consumption: 20.3mpg (URBAN) 35.8mpg (MOTORWAY) 28.0mpg (AVERAGE) Insurance group: 17 (I pay 720 TPF&T Ive been driving 2 years and Im 23..) Tax band: Highest Features: Alloy Wheels, ABS, Heated Rear Screen, Radio Cassette Player, Electric Sunroof, Electric Aerial, Pop Up Headlamps, Driving Lamps, remote boot release, remote filler cap release, electric drivers seat, space saver spare wheel, immobilizer, alarm, central locking, electric windows, electric mirrors, heated mirrors, headlamp leveling system, instrument dimmer, drivers airbag, passenger airbag, side impact bars. Options: leather interior, cruise control, map lights, footwell lights, rear spoiler, CD player, premium sound system with amp, boot... Read review

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