Reviews about Office Supplies

beth0407 says "Probably the best cleaning item ever invented" about Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Pads

beth0407 — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:29:38 GMT

I thank my lucky stars every day that we came across Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. Not only do they do a wonderful job at almost every task we've put them to, they've helped us out many times with virtually impossible clean up jobs. As a parent of a 4 year old boy, things in our household can become very unclean. Not once, but twice, Mr. Into-Everything decided to decorate our walls, outlets, kitchen floor, dresser, refrigerator, shoes, and various other items throughout the house in varying colors of permanent marker, a parent's worst nightmare. Lucky for us, we always have several Mr. Clean Magic Erasers on hand. They are wonderful for getting permanent marker off of wall, outlet covers, refrigerators, dressers, and shoes, but don't work as well on kitchen linoleum. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser also took crayon off of closet doors and bedroom doors and dog "mess" off of the wall. We have also used Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to clean rust spots off of the stove and sink and it works wonderfully for those...

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LisaCarey says "Getting business with these easy to use self print cards " about Avery Clean Edge Business Cards, 2 inches x 3 1/2 inches, White, 80 Cards (28878)

LisaCarey — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:34:14 GMT

You may wonder why a SAHM would need business cards. Guess what I sort of wondered the same thing too until I started meeting other mothers at playdates, the library and the park. I was a little surprised the first time one of them handed me a "business card" with her contact information on it but found that where i live it's pretty normal. My husband and I also have a second business and occasionally need a card quickly so Avery Clean Edge Business Cards, 2 inches x 3 1/2 inches, White, 80 Cards (28878) come in handy.

What I like about Avery Clean Edge Business Cards, 2 inches x 3 1/2 inches, White, 80 Cards (28878)

don't smear when I print
easy to use Windows to create
no need to wait for professional ones in the mail (even if I only paid for shipping)
easy to tear cards
handy
can do my own design and choose the information I want to share
don't get caught in my printer - as long as I follow directions one sheet at a time

What I don't like about Avery Clean Edge...

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Mopsa says "Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets do all kinds of things" about Procter & Gamble Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets, 25 Sheets per Box, 1 Box, PAG36000Box

Mopsa — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:12:49 GMT

Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets are a must in my house. They are not only used in the laundry but all over the house and yard. I buy the biggest size available because these sweet smelling sheets are not liked by bugs. During the summer when the insect population is high I drape myself with Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets. This keeps me from constant attacks by creepy crawly critters that give me welts all over my body. They do not like the smell so they stay away. They are good in the woods also. I put them in my pockets, down my bra, up my sleeves, in my shoes and in my hat. That covers most of my body because if I miss a spot the insects will get me. Bounce Fabric softener sheets can also be placed in your dog or cat's sleeping place to avoid fleas. I use them instead of tack cloth to clean wood that has been sanded. There are numerous uses for Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets that have nothing to do with softening fabric. I hope they don't disaapear with the new Bounce product on the market....

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LisaCarey says "Really sticks to it on whatever needs labeled " about 3M Permanent Adhesive File Folder Labels, 0.6 x 3.4 Inches White, Laser/Inkjet, 750 labels per pack (3300-H)

LisaCarey — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:56:27 GMT

It's hard to stay organized in both the home and the office. Labels on folders, envelopes and other places are helpful. They are also helpful when I have to label everything that leaves this house whether for school or a playdate and 3M Permanent Adhesive File Folder Labels, 0.6 x 3.4 Inches White, Laser/Inkjet, 750 labels per pack (3300-H) are not only versatile but helpful in labeling anything I need to label.

What I like about 3M Permanent Adhesive File Folder Labels, 0.6 x 3.4 Inches White, Laser/Inkjet, 750 labels per pack (3300-H)

easy to use
versatile
easy to format and type using Word
they really STICK
easy to load, print, label, stick and display
can use them just about anywhere

What I don't like about 3M Permanent Adhesive File Folder Labels, 0.6 x 3.4 Inches White, Laser/Inkjet, 750 labels per pack (3300-H)

remember once it stick it it may not come off
if you put too many in the printer feeder at a time they can get stuck
paper jams because they are thicker than regular...

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LisaCarey says "Who needs Elmer's when you have Crayola for glue " about Crayola 56-1135: Washable GlueStick

LisaCarey — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:50:51 GMT

I recently attended an event at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts and at various locations throughout the museum were crafts for the children to create. I noticed the new Crayola 56-1135: Washable GlueStick and prior to using it there (and then buying it for my home) I thought all glue sticks were created equal. I was wrong - this one is the king of glue sticks, except I am using it so much I think they need to make bigger ones.

What do I like about the Crayola 56-1135: Washable GlueStick

the capped end so that it stands in place instead of rolling away
the blue glue stick so you know where your glue is
it is washable - really it actually came out of my daughter's hair without scrubbing
non toxic
easy to use (my girls are 4 and 3)
the glue stick window - it tells you when you are at the end of the stick

There really isn't anything I don't like about the Crayola 56-1135: Washable GlueStick. It is a little bit pricier than other glue sticks, but it is also more versatile....

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westernbabe says "Omnitech Shredder Cuts Right Through The Paper!" about Omnitech 15 Sheet Cross Cut Shredder

westernbabe — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:03:03 GMT

I researched this product on the internet prior to purchasing. I bought this on Black Friday at Staples - regular $129.99 on sale for $79.99 minus my $60 in Staples reward bucks for $21 plus the manufacturer was giving a $40 rebate which means they paid me to buy this shredder!! The old shredder we had purchased from Staples several years ago could only handle six sheets. This shredder eats up 15 sheets at a time with no problem. It has an auto start/stop (convenient one-handed operation), reverse function (helps clear paper jams or stops shredding something you wanted to save), overheat protection (shuts down to cool off if getting too hot), safety interlock switch (machine automatically shuts down if shredder basket is removed while in use or while being emptied) and sits on a plastic basket. It holds 6.34 gallons of shredded paper. It is easy to set up, easy to clear a jam and has a 1 year warranty. So far I love it! The only improvement I would like to see is the noise. ...

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CyndiA says "Love these little mini 5 x 7 inch legal pads in pastel colors." about Tops Docket 5 x 7 Mini Legal Pads

CyndiA — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:04:49 GMT

Legal pads are convenient but bulky, but these Tops Docket 5 x 7 inch are just perfect for most situations. I can even stick one in my purse which comes in handy for so many times when I want to write down a quick note.

I first ordered these at work through Office Depot, and I continue to do so. My boss found out that he liked the little pads better than the big ones too - or for most things.

They are, as I said, 5 x 7 inches - a nice size.

These little notepads are lined which is nice. They may have unlined paper pads too. I've never checked. I personally like lines on my paper.

The colors that I get here are yellow, blue, and my favorite - lavender. They call them pastels. They have a bit of color but not enough to make it hard to read over them. It's very easy to read my black and blue pens over these colors.

I do use full size legal pads from time to time, but these 5 x 7 inch writing pads are my "go to" now. I really like the size.

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boynorth says "the most practical planner for the busy person on the go" about Brownline C530F

boynorth — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:53:42 GMT

I have had smaller (8.5 x 5) week planners -

4 years ago - I switched to this larger sized (legal) (8.5" x 14") day-a-page planner.

The large page provides plenty of room for detailed daily notes, future planning, etc.

There are plenty of auxiliary pages: finances (bills payable, cash accounts, receivables), address/contacts, metric/imperial conversions (distances, capacities, weights), temperature conversions, Map of Americas - Arctic to Peru, with time zones, and handy year-before/year after calendars, along with 1800 - 2050 calendar tables.

The size allows this hardcover bound book to double as a clipboard -

I have considered and have used several day planner systems - this is the best one for my purposes

The 14" length fits well into a standard computer case pouch.

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khdeals says "Scotch Scrapbooking Tape is affordable and useful." about Scotch Scrapbooking Tape

khdeals — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:35:44 GMT

The price of the Scotch Scrapbooking Tape is more affordable than most adhesive options for scrapbooking. From the stores I can find it at it's atleast .50 cents cheaper than others scrapbooking tapes, glues and adhesives. The length of tape lasts long and comparible to other scrapbooking tapes. Strong hold but it can be used as a removable too. The negative issue with the tape is the following. Since the tape is double sided adhesive while storing the outside of the tape gets covered with dust and dirty. Without the back covering to store the double sided tape it wastes a whole round of tape. I have two dogs and each time I use the Scotch Scrapbooking Tape the outside of tape just becomes covered with my doggy hairs. Is it worth it? I think yes, it is much cheaper than other tapes, easy to use and it can be used for permenate or removable tape. It can be used for other projects other than scrapbooking too. Such as hanging pictures of refridgerators. Close envelopes that lost the...

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Motorpenguin says "My husband discovered these beauties." about Clorox S.O.S. Scrubber Sponge All Surface 3 Pk Blue

Motorpenguin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:30:20 GMT

These S.O.S. Scrubber Sponge All Surface blue sponges last a long time and clean well.

Another plus is that they rinse out well after use, to keep from smelling, staining, and crumbling.

I previously purchased the bag of sponges at the dollar store since we had to throw sponges out so often and wouldn't even try more expensive ones, but my husband grabbed these while on a temporary oversees assignment and found out how well they worked...long-lasting and effective.

He shared them with me and now I can see for myself that they're worth the few extra cents!!

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OTKARI says "The worst piece of crap " about Ativa CX10B

OTKARI — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:48:50 GMT

This machine is the worst!!!!I bought it for around 70 dollars thinking it would be better and the papers get jammed all the time even when you feed one sheet at a time. It makes the biggest mess, you have to run it in reverse after each sheet in order to clear the paper jam or literally use your hand to pull out all of the paper.and sometimes it will start to smoke. I have oiled the teeth over and over again. Next stop for this shredder is the gabage.. DONT BUY THIS ITEM!!!!!!!!!!

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ElizabethAnnR says "What did we ever do without 3M Scotch Magic Tape?" about 3M Scotch Magic Tape

ElizabethAnnR — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:53:07 GMT

I have been using 3M Scotch Magic Tape for years and it allows me to be very creative with gift wrapping. It's almost invisible and looks great! I use very small pieces of 3M Scotch Magic Tape to attach the wrapping paper. I learned how to wrap packages from my Mom who did gift wrapping in a store when she was a teenager.

Then there is double-sided 3M Scotch Magic Tape which is truly fantastic! Allows me to be even more creative. Great for placing bows on packages. Works beautifully for scrapbooking or baby books. You don't even see the tape behind the photographs or the elements in the scrapbook. That is, of course, the desired result.

3M Scotch Magic Tape is also great for placing name labels to personalize items that are stored in a common area such as hair spray, deodorant, toothpaste, etc. That is convenient when sharing living quarters.

I have also used 3M Scotch Magic Tape in an office and it works so well. Lasts for a very long time.

Why is it easy to misplace? I am one of those...

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wandam says "that's one great coffee to go, please" about Dixie DXE5342DXGNG - Grab `N Go PerfecTouch Combo Box

wandam — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:25:49 GMT

The perfect beginning to a perfect day at work includes traveling to work with coffee in one hand, steering wheel in the other. Unfortunately this is not easily done with a traditional coffee mug and this simply just makes more dirty dishes to clean later. Dixie Grab n' Go cups make this combination possible. These cups offer the luxury of a disposable cups and the convenience of a travel mug. These are by far the best disposable travel cups on the market. The sturdy paper cup has a styrofoam external feel to prevent burning the fingertips while the plastic lid is designed to prevent spills and makes sipping coffee a true delight without burning your tongue. All coffee drinkers know there's nothing worse than a burnt tongue and wouldn't be called coffee if it wasn't hot. Also the leak-proof design offers security from those possibly embarrassing coffee stains that stay with you and your clothes all day. Although these cups are a little pricey, compared to some other options, this is the...

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Lisa746 says "I can't work without it!!!!" about Post-it Pop-up Note Dispenser

Lisa746 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:23:33 GMT

At first I hesitated to purchase this product, because the dispenser I wanted was kind of pricey, and the refills cost more than regular post-it pads. I found it on sale, and have never regretted the purchase. It has a top that is clear so you can interchange the decorative layer, or even use a photo. It is heavy enough to use as a paper weight. It is so incredibly handy having your post-it notes pop up for your next use. I love it. When it runs out I find myself searching and searching for something to write on.

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Nean says "quick" about Office Snax Campbells Microwaveable Soup At Hand, Chicken Mini Noodle, 8 Per Box Food & Beverage

Nean — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:36:57 GMT

I like to take campbells soup. They are quick and easy to store. I think they should be made in a variet of more flavors and have a little more taste to them. they taste very bland. Do not get me wrong, I enjoy them. they are low in calories and fat. It is not a taste thatmy entire family would love. I think you should make more varieties. Campbells has been making great products for years. I gre up on Cambpells soup. I want it to be a long tradition for my family. Keep making great products.

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megatans says "Avery filing labels offers a variety of options for filing needs" about Avery Filing Labels

megatans — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:44:12 GMT

Avery filing labels offers a variety of products for many different industries. They offer products ranging from generic white labels to preprinted labels for specific industries. They offer many different specialized products for the medical profession. In today's world there a so many companies providing only generic products that in turn cause more work for employees. Which also cost employers more man hours and wasted time.

Since avery offers specialized products for our industry, I presented them to our office products purchaser. I showed them how easy these products were to use and convinced them that we should make a purchase and give them a try.

We found that we saved both time and money using these products and it improved our ability to make sure everyone was following the same categories when filing. By doing this, we saved man hours in searching for files by different categories and searching for files in which other employees filed by first name rather than last...

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GarfieldCollector says "this is one great little printer" about Dymo LabelWriter Turbo 330

GarfieldCollector — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:01:43 GMT

I have this printer but in a different color, the base is black with the gray tone top area. The label is excellent without ever having a problem with it, how many products can you say that about? It is also both Mac & Windows compatible, that is the reason that I bought it so that no matter what computer I hooked it up to "it would just work". I don't have the time or interest in messing around with equipment to get it to work, this unit always prints quickly when needed and doesn't skip a beat!!!

The only drawback is that it is not that attractive looking, the Brother products do look much better in appearance but that is not a deciding factor for everything in life, usually practicality and functionality is much more important.

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TheBard says "Another winner from Dymo!" about Dymo LabelWriter Turbo 330

TheBard — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:08:14 GMT

Bottom-Line: Over all, my users are very pleased with the performance of the Dymo LabelWriter Turbo 330; the label printer works, and works well.

Like the Dymo LabelWriter EL60 it replaces, the Dymo LabelWriter Turbo 330 is a small printer shaped like a half circle with a semi clear window in the front to view labels as they are printer. On the front of the printer is a horizontal slot from which labels are "ejected" once printed. Front panel controls are limited to one: the advance label button, used in case the label become jammed, or the printer will not print, but you need to advance the label. Also on the front of the Dymo LabelWriter Turbo 330 is a small oval yellow light indicating that the unit is powered on. On the back there is rocker switch for power, and two connections for serial and USB.

The primary differences between the Dymo LabelWriter Turbo 330 and Dymo LabelWriter EL60 is the dpi resolution (203 vs. 300); label printing speed (8 vs. 32 per minute); expanded...

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TheBard says "Not a Bad Little Smudge-Free Label Printer" about Dymo LabelWriter EL60

TheBard — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:45:00 GMT

Bottom-Line: If you are looking for a low cost, low maintenance, reliable label printer with above average output, look no further then the Dymo LabelWriter EL60.

In our current office environment, most users do not have desktop printers; that is by design. They are connected instead to series of networked black & white and color printers. But that poses its own set of problems since a fair majority of people have a need to mail vendors on a fairly consistent basis, and prefer printed mailing labels to do so. Printing labels via the network printers is problematic for obvious reasons. My desktop is sans a local printer as well and I have a pressing need to print labels to attach to workstations, network printers, servers, and other items, so I needed a label printer as well. Enter the Dymo LabelWriter EL60.

The Dymo LabelWriter EL60 is a small printer shaped like a half circle with a semi clear window in the front to view labels as they are printer. On the front of the printer...

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dmdifalco says "Royal Cross Cut Shreds Papers Beyond Recognition!" about Royal Vertical Feed Cross Cut Paper Shredder

dmdifalco — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:03:40 GMT

When my husband and I were shopping around for a good paper shredder, identity theft was the biggest subject on most news stations. We were drawn to Royals Cross-Cut because it shreds the papers in both directions leaving nothing readable or traceable. At the time, it was the most expensive shredder that we were looking at but felt that the safety features were well worth the extra investment. We've had ours for a number of years and it still works like new. What I also found to be a bonus feature is that you can shred up to 10 copies of standard 8 x 10 paper at one time. If you invest in an off brand or inexpensive model than you are going to end up paying more in the long run because the device will not last long. Also other brands only have the single direction cutters which don't destroy what you are putting into them so they defeat the purpose. At the time we purchased ours it was close to $100.00 and I honestly don't know what one runs now. As with every other appliance...I...

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