Archive for April, 2010
This is a great netbook. It does everything promised, and more. It does not have the ability of a laptop or desktop, but at times it performes as good as or better than my laptop. Windows 7 is neat. The only downfall I see with Windows 7 Starter is that you can not change the desktop picture. All in all, I love this netbook!
Toshiba Mini NB205 N325WH
We have been using our Froth Au Lait every day for over a month.
This machine not only saved me about $450 over the price of a espresso machine, but saves me on buying cafe mistos from Starbucks every day. This little wonder produces AMAZING foam and enough hot milk for my wife and I to have great Cafe au laits every morning. If you must have espresso coffee, you need to buy an espresso machine, but you will get second class foam from the steam wand.
Like other reviews say, the machine needs to be cleaned up after every use, but it takes less than a minute.
Our Froth Au Lait has been given a permanent place on our kitchen counter.
Froth Au Lait Froth
This is one of the best and most used appliances I have. It works great. Highly recommend it. Easy to use and easy to clean. It’s great.
Oster 2605 Hand Blender
The Defender is a great product and offers a much higher level of protection than any other case I’ve seen, but it’s not foolproof. I have probably dropped my iphone about 20 times since got it in Nov. However, on Christmas eve I had it laying in my lap and stood up. My iphone dropped to the tile floor and when I picked it up the LCD screen was white with blue and red lines running the length of the screen on the right side. I took it to a repair shop and had to have the screen replaced. I too have the oil slick issue but its not a big deal to me. The biggest problem is the reason that I have dropped it so much is that every time I have it in the belt clip and happen to bump the belt clip even with my arm or hand the phone will fall out of the clip. Since the screen replacement and the belt clip issue I just carry it in my pocket. I work construction and have pretty much ruined or broken every phone I’ve had, but thought that this case would maybe help this one survive. Sorry folks but the jury is still out.
Columbia Sportswear Benton Springs
The book came on time, however I ordered the book “new” not “new-ish” the book had a bent edge, part of the paper on protective cover was coming off, and was not wrapped in the original package. I ordered New Moon through a different company and the book not only arrived on time, but was in the original packaging. I will not use this company again.
Neoprene Sleeve Case Orange
I am so thankful that I took the time to purchase the Bacon Lover’s Gift Pack. I cannot get enough of Baconnaise. I look forward to every sandwich they I get to it with it spread on it. I am a vegetarian and use it with veggie burgers and chik patties. The Bacon Salt included definitely enhances anything you are eating. I also have enjoyed using the Bacon lip balm. Nothing better than having the taste of bacon on your lips and not having the calories to show for it. Thanks to J&D’s for creating such a great gift pack. Anyone would be happy if this arrived on their doorstep. I recommend it to all.
J D s Ultimate
This card allows for thousands of pictures with the camera, even at high resolution. I am pleased with the purchase and quickness of getting both items before Christmas. Thank you and have a wonderful day.
Zoo Med Laboratories Turtle
An aftermarket GPS unit presents a problem of how to mount and display the unit without leaving any conspicuous evidence that you have one. The problem is that thieves frequently break into cars to steal a GPS navigation unit. The rubber suction cup mount that is often used to mount the GPS on the windshield leaves a telltale ring on the windshield so that some outside the car looking at the windshield knows that there is likely to be GPS unit inside the car even if the owner has taken it off the windshield. This “beanbag” mount solves the problem. The GPS can easily be taken off the mount and the beanbag mount also hidden leaving no signs that the car has a GPS unit.
Pro Digital Hard Lens
This is my first e-reader and I must admit that before purchasing it I did very limited on-line research, basically just reading reviews here. It was one of those spur of the moment purchases that one makes on occasion. After a month of use, I must say that I love my Kindle. I take it everywhere with me and whenever I get the chance I am sitting in my favourite chair reading my most recent novel. Some of the things I really like, in no special order are, being able to just set it down without having to bookmark the page, having it automatically turn off after a few minutes to save the battery life, then with a slide of the on-off switch you are right back to where you left off. Next is the weight of the unit. It is constant there is no strain on your hand while reading that I sometimes get while holding a book. I love having a dictionary at my fingertips, I love being able to set the font size which I sometimes do depending on light conditions. I find there is far less eye strain then there is reading a book. I love being able to download a book in under 60 seconds without leaving my chair.
One of my first e-books was ‘Pillars of the Earth’ and it was so nice to go to Amazon and immediately download the sequel`World Without End` and carry on with the story without missing a beat. Yes, life is good.
I also purchased the silicone cover for the Kindle and it is great. When holding the reader you have a much more secure grip on it.
There may, or may not, be better e-readers out there but for my hard earned money I am very happy with my Kindle 2 purchase.
Columbus and his finding