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6 months ago
in Where the @#%$ are the Digital Pictures?! on Noodad
Regarding my OS, Vista is Vista. Someday I will buy a Mac. Regarding my backup plan, as soon as it arrives, it's going to be the new Seagate 750 GB External Hard Drive I ordered off of Amazon.com for $99.
1 year ago
in noodad » Lego Porn on Noodad
WOW...what a trip down memory lane. I had just about every Lego Space set it turns out. Recently, I took a trip down the Lego aisle at Target...cool stuff but call me crazy, I think that today's sets are too "polished," have too many round corners and specialty pieces...and leaves too little to the kid's imagination. With one-off front fenders on Ferraris and the like, there's only a few ways to use the pieces. And for me, the jagged edges approximating a curved hull of a space ship is essential to the Lego aesthetic! Case in point - this favorite of mine (http://gizmodo.com/photogallery/LEGO50space/100...) vs. this new set (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=764...). That said, my kid is still at the Quatro stage and when he's ready for regular size Legos, I'll surely be totally into it.
1 year ago
in noodad » Pottery Barn and L.L. Bean Put Kids at Risk on Noodad
Lynne...your point about the current catalog...we noticed that as well...it doesn\'t show a pack with a full name monogram (perhaps people at Bean read Noodad?! ;) )...however, several previous one do. Also, the following web page pops up when you click on Monogramming when ordering any pack on llbean.com http://www.llbean.com/shop/guidePages/monogram/...
Thank you for raising the issue of the keychain and bus doors. That\'s something we\'d not thought of and precisely why we encourage readers to comment on our site. Please keep reading and commenting!
Thank you for raising the issue of the keychain and bus doors. That\'s something we\'d not thought of and precisely why we encourage readers to comment on our site. Please keep reading and commenting!
2 years ago
in noodad » Noodad Product Test Drive: Warm As A Lamb Stroller Coat on Noodad
The Warm as a Lamb stroller coat giveway is now over. ![B]Thanks to the Noodads who entered![/B] You shouldn\'t feel like any less of a man becuase you whined for a chance at free gear... The winner will be contacted shortly and his Screen Name will be posted in this space. If you don\'t win, better luck next time Noodads!
2 years ago
in noodad » Noodad Product Test Drive: Warm As A Lamb Stroller Coat on Noodad
Christina Kosteas, Chief Executive Officer, Designer and Co-founder of T&C; Innovators, Inc which makes Warm as a Lamb dropped us a note to provide her perspective on ReviewDads criticisms. Ever committed to thorough testing, Noodad Test Labs put Christinas suggestions to the test. Follows are her points and ReviewDads responses:
First concern regarding difficultly accessing the seat-back adjustment controls
CK Instead of going under the cover, you should just open the snaps in the back and just reach for the back adjustment control. This will eliminate the need to lift the cover in the back or open the front zipper area letting that cold air get in.
RD This may be possible on some stroller models however, on the two test strollers (Zooper Waltz and Mountain Buggy Urban Single) which both have one piece handlebars, the fit was too snug to allow for practical access to back controls especially when wearing any kind of winter coat. On strollers with joystick-style handles, this [U]may[/U] be a realistic solution.
Second concern regarding observation that actual fit may be less tailored than depicted
CK I do understand that the appearance on the stroller is less attractive than on the packaging due to the products beauty shots but I\'m not trying to sell fashion, although I did try to make it as sophisticated and elegant looking as possible. My concerns for children was strictly Safety, Safety, Safety and for parents it was [practicality] and piece of mind. So if you only care about fashion, this is not for you. But, if you want to do what is best for your small child in the cold winter months, then this is definitely for you.
RD Noodad Test Labs appreciates the functionality and couldnt agree more with the intent but strives to provide the most complete reviews possible and is committed to sharing all of our findings from testing in our reviews even the seemingly superficial ones.
Third concern regarding what to do with Warm as a Lamb in suddenly warm weather short of removing the cover..
CK What I have suggested to parents, is that instead of taking the cover off or folding it, is to simply take the duo zippers and open on one side of the front panel front top to bottom which will allow more air flow to get to the child. If you wish to unzip the entire front panel and feel that it is dragging, just simply roll under and over the front panel a few times this will eliminate it from dragging
RD Logical. Practical. The kind of solution dads love and in line with the observation made in the review.
[B]Noodad always loves to hear from the manufacturers of the products we review and wants to thank Christina for her correspondence![/B]
First concern regarding difficultly accessing the seat-back adjustment controls
CK Instead of going under the cover, you should just open the snaps in the back and just reach for the back adjustment control. This will eliminate the need to lift the cover in the back or open the front zipper area letting that cold air get in.
RD This may be possible on some stroller models however, on the two test strollers (Zooper Waltz and Mountain Buggy Urban Single) which both have one piece handlebars, the fit was too snug to allow for practical access to back controls especially when wearing any kind of winter coat. On strollers with joystick-style handles, this [U]may[/U] be a realistic solution.
Second concern regarding observation that actual fit may be less tailored than depicted
CK I do understand that the appearance on the stroller is less attractive than on the packaging due to the products beauty shots but I\'m not trying to sell fashion, although I did try to make it as sophisticated and elegant looking as possible. My concerns for children was strictly Safety, Safety, Safety and for parents it was [practicality] and piece of mind. So if you only care about fashion, this is not for you. But, if you want to do what is best for your small child in the cold winter months, then this is definitely for you.
RD Noodad Test Labs appreciates the functionality and couldnt agree more with the intent but strives to provide the most complete reviews possible and is committed to sharing all of our findings from testing in our reviews even the seemingly superficial ones.
Third concern regarding what to do with Warm as a Lamb in suddenly warm weather short of removing the cover..
CK What I have suggested to parents, is that instead of taking the cover off or folding it, is to simply take the duo zippers and open on one side of the front panel front top to bottom which will allow more air flow to get to the child. If you wish to unzip the entire front panel and feel that it is dragging, just simply roll under and over the front panel a few times this will eliminate it from dragging
RD Logical. Practical. The kind of solution dads love and in line with the observation made in the review.
[B]Noodad always loves to hear from the manufacturers of the products we review and wants to thank Christina for her correspondence![/B]
