Where did all the reviews go? There was 60+ reviews on this product yesterday, where did they all go?
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Possibly the manufacturer was pumping it with fake reviews, and Amazon found they were all from the same IP address?Just a guess.
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I appreciate your response. I know there are many ways to game the system and the "real name" tag is certainly one positive step that Amazon has taken. Nevertheless, the "real name" system isn't foolproof, especially since there are consultants out there who have pitched how they can help sweeten any products reviews with their portfolio of credible real-name accounts. That said, I just have to take your word for it, although I am glad you understand how I might be skeptical.As I said before, though, it is a very good product and I'm willing to put my opinions into a positive review to show my good faith. I appreciate your response. I know there are many ways to game the system and the "real name" tag is certainly one positive step that Amazon has taken. Nevertheless, the "real name" system isn't foolproof, especially since there are consultants out there who have pitched how they can help sweeten any products reviews with their portfolio of credible real-name accounts. That said, I just have to take your word for it, although I am glad you understand how I might be skeptical.As I said before, though, it is a very good product and I'm willing to put my... » Read More I appreciate your response. I know there are many ways to game the system and the "real name" tag is certainly one positive step that Amazon has taken. Nevertheless, the "real name" system isn't foolproof, especially since there are consultants out there who have pitched how they can help sweeten any products reviews with their portfolio of credible real-name accounts. That said, I just have to take your word for it, although I am glad you understand how I might be skeptical.As I said before, though, it is a very good product and I'm willing to put my opinions into a positive review to show my good faith. « Show Less
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This product page is packed full of suspicious reviews. Whoever is doing this is even buying Google adwords which tout the great reviews that are now available to read on the Amazon page. What a shame. Especially since the product is pretty good and should sell quite well on its own, just through standard word-of-mouth. But the manufacturer has potentially buried all of the real, honest reviews with the hype. I can't trust them, and on principle I have to object.
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Possibly the manufacturer was pumping it with fake reviews, and Amazon found they were all from the same IP address? Just a guess.
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I find this entire conversation to be incredibly sad because NEVER has amazon reacted to any of the reviews I've reported for being actual garbage. Yet they find the time to repeatedly remove your review. Obviously, the customer isn't as important to amazon as the reseller.
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Here is the best place to get reviews and info.Do a search on the model and when that page comes up use the menu bar on the left to get to any one of the topics, like Steve's conclusions.http://www.steves-digicams.com/hardware_reviews.htmlAlso try Consumersearch.com for a more concise summation of all reviews.
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This has been asked at least once and maybe more. Check "answered Questions" Next to "reviews".
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I noticed that as well -- now it looks like Amazon has stopped selling (new) units themselves altogether, with no explanation. We bought ours from Amazon recently and it seems to work fine. A thorough and generally well-done review was posted by someone on July 25 if you haven't seen it.
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I completely agree. Bad move Amazon. Stick the discussion button in the corner and put the comments in the more obvious location on the page. Or even have it in both places, but comments are FAR more relevant and usefu for a potential purchasel. I have no interest in discussing anything! Just want to read comments...
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I have no answer for this, but took a look at the products that a lot of the 5 star reviewers reviewed. It appears as if a lot of them reviewed the same supplements, books, wire hangers, and LED lights. Smells like paid reviewers to me. The likelihood that all of those people happened to purchase and love all of the same products is almost impossible.
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This company is a scam. Interested in the details? Google the company and you'll find your answers on the first page of results. In fact, it's enough to have a thorough look at their reviews. The positive ones are mainly biased / bought reviews. Check the unfavorable ones for a real taste of what's happening. You're welcome.
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I depend a lot on the reviews here on Amazon. More and more, I am seeing bogus reviews being written. Not only do I want to see Amazon deleting these reviews, I want to see these liars punished for their attempts to mislead consumers. It is bad business for both the companies doing this, and it makes Amazon look careless for allowing it to continue.
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That's a very good question. I had purchased this a few years ago myself and had done a review for it way back then. Something must have happened with wiping out the previous reviews. I went to review a recent item a couple of days ago and this thing popped back up again, and, again, I knew that I had reviewed it at least a few years back. As for why...I couldn't tell you, but something definitely went goofy. I didn't mind reviewing it again, but it is definitely a strange situation.
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I think Consumer Reports review quality is getting worse. Too many products, they don't test like they used to, and their politics seem to affect a lot of their listings. I still subscribe and use their research, but find I need to use it as only one source. Watch their ratings vs. user ratings on various sites, and you will find lots of divergence.
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I'd like Amazon to take a look at this. These reviews are definitely fake, and this is completely unfair. It's probably a moot point since no one buys this product, but seriously - check this out!First of all, every single 5-star review - each person has ONLY REVIEWED THIS PRODUCT.Secondly, each five star review has NOTHING bad to say about the product. Usually, reviews have positive things to say, and at least one negative thing to say.
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Yea, I'm a little pissed. There was no link to the listing, so I couldn't add it to my cart. I sat here with my finger over the button waiting until 5, and the page refreshed and it told me all were taken!!!! Edit: This is not an answer... just a gripe. I didn't realize it was an "answer" box and not a "comment" box.
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They're eBay feedback rating is pretty good too. I believe it was 98% out of around 20,000 ratings. It really is strange that there is such a drastic difference between their reseller ratings vs. amazon
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Negative as well as positive SHILL REVIEWS are a persistent and widespread problem on Amazon...in fact, it's an entire industry (google "reputation management")...many of the biggest corporations (e.g. Bose) use them!
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Thank you, Travis. Many reviews do look fake -- how can a no name brand get 75 reviews in only 2 months of product launch? Anyway, since I've already bought it, I'll keep trying. Appreciate your tips, though.
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Seems like this product has all types of issues. I notice the company's facebook page has been changed and no longer allows comments must of been so many negative comments being posted. The app store is also filled with them