Lasko 40" Executive Tower Fan

Love it!!
I had an old floor fan and the motor finally died. I hadn't really paid much attention to the new generation of fans like this one. I saw some online reviews and decided that this would not only look better but would hopefully work better too.

I wasnt disappointed. It takes just a few minutes and a phillips or regular screwdriver to do the job. It comes with a remote that does everything the buttons on the unit does. The remote is certainly nice to have. It would be particularly useful for anyone with physical limitations. It is very quiet and is very powerful. I would definitely recommed it.

this lasko fan have motor odor
this fan have good output but also have odor that you can really smell across the room. Not sure if its the motor when it gets warm or the ionizer is broken. same smell even when ionizer is off.

Pretty darn pleased, the ionizer is iffy though.
i have used this fan since 2004 and no problems. I like the remote and the power. Can't say the ionizer is much of anything but it's nice to have it. My girlfriend keep complaining that she's to cold with the fan so I guess it works.

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Black & Decker GC200 Gizmo Cordless Can Opener

Great device! Make your own rechargeable battery and keep it..
I've had mine for 5 years. I love it and didn't want to see it go. However, the battery no longer holds a charge. But with a little creativity it's pretty easy to change it to use two AA rechargeable batteries (B&D does not sell battery replacements). Now it's good as new again. Since these use nicad Batteries, they have a bad memory affect, and if not discharged fully will no longer hold a full charge or even operate plugged in over time. To change out the battery, open the egg shaped unit with the two screws, remove the battery pack, get an AA cell holder from radio shack (make sure the batteries are wired in series- ask the guy at RS if you have any questions or take the battery pack with you) wire it in to the existing battery leads. Now remove a small inner part of the plastic casing on the non battery side which goes up against the battery (since the battery pack is now larger, the casing needs this slight mod. A Dremel works good for this. Add a couple of rechargeables,...

Great idipendent living aid!
I've only got use of one hand, that makes standard can opening impossible. This product is very easy to use I love it!

Gizmo Appropriately Named
This Gizmo has been a disaster, just like the Gemlin character of the same name. Initially, I was very happy to get this can opener. It looked like quality. That was the last positive feeling I had about it.

I ordered Gizmo from Amazon.com. I received Gizmo from OrangeOnions.com. Since I use Amazon for other things, I am familiar with ordering from them but know they are the middleman. No problem - for now.

The initial charge takes 24 hours - not a bad exchange for a month's worth of can opening. The following day, I was ready to open cans. As I started to attach the Gizmo to the first can, the removable blade (for easy clean-up) fell off. Three times. After retrieving it three times, I finally got Gizmo attached to the can. By the way, this is not a light-weight unit, which was proved when I attempted the "hands-off" approach to can opening. The can tipped over from the weight of the opener, spilling liquid all over my counter.

I grabbed and...

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Bionaire BAP825-U Air Cleaner

"Quiet Operation"??? SURE...
I got this unit from Best buy yesterday, so don't look at this as a long-term usage review. It seems like a nice enough unit, but I chose it over the others at best Buy because I read on the box that "advanced motor and fan blade design provide for quiet operation on any speed". Um, they must have hearing impaired people testing these out in the factory, because I can't get truly "quiet operation" on any speed other than low.

I was amazed when I turned it on and could no longer hear the sound on the videogame I was playing at the time. It was on the high setting, so I switched it to the lowest setting. It was much better, but then it's also doing less for me. When on the ghigh setting, this thing sounds like you're running five microwaves at once. I expected nearly SILENT operation...perhaps even "on any speed"? This unit did not deliver what it advertised.

Overall, it's a good product, but they should not advertise "quiet operation on any speed". That's...

It worked for my son!
My 4 yr old son has terrible dust mite allergies. He was ssooo congested every night and could not sleep well (he slept w/ his mouth open & snored). We tried everything suggested by the allergist: I dusted, I vacuumed, I washed bed sheets/blankets, took out the stuffed animals, used the right pillow covers and mattress covers. We tried OTC allergy medications and prescription medications. THEN we purchased this air filter for his room. Amazing ... he sleeps through the night peacefully, nasal passages clear. I'd give this air cleaner 5 stars except for the fact that there is a slight odor in his room from it (probably just because its new ... its that kind of smell) and it does tend to warm his room up slightly w/ it running all night long, so I keep our a/c turned down a bit more at night now. But for the price, I'd recommend it to anyone suffering from allergies to give it a try.

works well
The unit significantly reduced dust and dander in the room. The first filter lasted about three months, which is good considering the amount of crud that it had to filter from the air. The noise level is acceptable. It's not silent, but it's not like a hair dryer either. I keep it on a medium setting with the oscillator on, and the noise level is comparable to a desk fan. Overall, I wish I had bought it sooner, as my husbands allergies are greatly improved while he sleeps at night, thanks to this air cleaner.

Also, one thing to remember with the ionizing units like Sharper Image or Oreck, is that they create ozone as a byproduct of ionization. Ozone buildup in a room can be toxic. Additionally, they are silent because there is no fan. Having no fan means the air doesn't get circulated, so the air immediately surrounding the unit is clean, but the rest of the room is not.

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Oxy-Sorb 250-Pack Oxygen Absorber, 500cc

OxyEye color?
I am unsure if I received a defective product. The OxyEye was pink inside of the sealed up bags. After I used the oxygen absorbers in my canning jars I noticed that the OxyEye was still the same color- pink. It is still pink now, a day later sitting on the counter. No color change. I am wondering if all my oxygen absorbers were exposed and no longer good. That would be frustrating considering the time it took to seal up all my jars and vaccumm pack it.
I emailed the seller and am waiting to hear back. Will update the review once I do.

**Update** I still have not heard back from the seller, Seal & Store, LLC. I received a new bag of Oxy absorbers from another site, a reputable company. I left one absorber out of the bag on the counter to see what happened- it got hot! Like they are supposed to when they are absorbing oxygen. Also, the oxyeye turned purple to indicate it had oxygen contact.
This DID NOT happen with the oxygen absorbers that I purchased from Amazon...

Don't know, eye indicater did not change color much.
The indicator did nothing when I opened package and no change in color for weeks now. I've heard the packets get a little hot when working properly. No change in temp ether, I'm wondering if my food is ok. I think I will buy another brand open my bags and throw in another absorber or two. The other reviews say they work great, how do they know?

UPDATE: I compared the indicator with an unopened package again and I do see some change in color. Perhaps they are working, Also did find another vender that appears to be professional selling the same product so I feel better about the situation. The other vender gave instructions for testing these things. Tape it to the bottom of an empty jar, turn the jar upside down and place it on a pie plate with water. If the absorber is working it will pull some water up into the jar. start the test over each day for about a week. It should keep working for a few days.

Great Product
These are amazing and really work well. I use them for everything from storing food, ammunition, etc. Whatever you want to store for a while in a sealed container and want all the oxygen out of it. They work great. I had to open a bucket the other day that had these in them, and I had a hard time getting tiop off because of the seal. Hihgly recommended.

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6 Inch Hydroponic Inline Air Carbon Filter Odor Control

Really?
the one i received doesn't look like the picture. the bottom, despite the product description, is capped with sheet metal. i'm not sure what i received really. it could be cheap and ineffective; how am i to know? no label on the product. the box has X3069 on it. but that doesn't tell me anything. really strange purchase. a relatively blank box arrives at my door w/ out a packing slip, invoice, or product labeling. would not recommend purchasing mystery items...

i'm beginning to see a trend with Amazon sellers selling (or what i call 'dumping off') what appear to be not-as-pictured or used/slightly scratched stuff. just got a nextgen 400/600 ballast that looks used. 2 very dissappointing purchases in a row.

misrepresented product
The product I recieved did was not the same one specified. The product information says the shipping weight is 22lbs and the unit only weighted 8lbs.

Would buy again
The product did what was described in info and cost effect. Would recommend to others. Thank you so much again!

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Master Grade Electric Knife Sharpener

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT !
After several years of faithful service my Chef's Choice knife sharpener bit the dust. I was going to buy another when I came across this model. I had read in one of my cooking magazines that the Chinese Food chef Martin Yan had launched a line of knife sharpeners. I always enjoyed his cooking show on PBS and thought that if a man could chop through a chicken that quickly he's got to know how to sharpen a knife! Well, I'm pleased to report that this sharpener does just that and with just a few passes of the knife unlike my old one. If money wasn't so tight right now I'd be giving these away as gifts but in the meantime I get to keep my knives nice and sharp. Now where's that chicken?

Master Grade

Impecca The Impecca FBL1200 Bladeless Fan is safe for children and pets, it features adjustable fan speed settings, oscillating function, the fan head tilts up and folds flat, use it on your desk or mount it on the wall Fans

waste of money
The Impecca Bladeless Fan is a great idea that fails miserably as a room fan. It blows a very weak stream of air unless it's right in your face. Ok as a very large desk fan and it is safe for kids, if that's what you are looking for





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