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ELECTRONICS, ELECTRICS, APPLIANCES (non kitchen)
Reviews of great electronics, gizmos and gadgets - in both personal and lifestyle electronics - everything from Ipods and other MP3 players, to DVD players, personal grooming, computers, electronic readers and more .
From www.Ihome.Com One of the nicest of Ipod/Fm/AM radios from www.IHome.com, this has all the bells and whistles you could possibly want. It is so simple to use and so stylist, you will probably buy it just so you have an excuse to buy an Ipod (and almost any model fits this unit, it comes with adapters to ensure your Ipod, regardless of vintage will fit in the port) www.Dyson.Com Imagine the future: you plug it in, you walk away and forget about it . How about: the future is now, at least sin the Rebit world. Yes, your entire computer is automatically, continuously backed up. No expertise, no downloads, no set up. The Rebit brags that it is ‘ridiculously simple’ and it is. Totally configuration free. If you can turn on a light switch, you can use the Rebit. The company (which recently aligned with famed Seagate who does great things with memory back up gizmos) comes in a few size/capacities and offers an external hard drive that is also portable. So it backs up things at the home office and if you travel, just tuck it in the neat black case it comes with and feel safe and secure. What’s amazing about Rebit is that it is quietly smart – backing up any time a file is worked on or accidentally deleted – it knows to back it up. You can even have your entire PC crash and use the Rebit to restore it to a minute before crash. Rebit offers back ups in a few sizes and is uniquely for PC’s. This is the most human and helpful little system I know (any writer or publisher should buy stock in this company) and the sense of security it provides is awesome. As it says on the box, Rebit starts saving everything you need once you plug it in. http://www.rebit.com/
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  Philips DVD 941D
I like things neat, simple, functional, and dedicated in function. These days there are myriad ways to watch your favorite movies and DVD sets of TV shows –computer, cell phone, TV or, a portable, personal DVD player. The last, a portable DVD player, given the options and the tricks and whistles they all have is an odd category of product. But for me, nothing beats the convenience and nothing (having tried a few brands) beats the Philips portable DVD collection viewable at I reviewed the Philips 941D, a 9 inch screen, streamlined white case DVD. It is terrific for bedside viewing, with a headset in the wee small hours when you are up and don’t won’t to wake your bed buddy or you can set it up in the kitchen and catch a flick while you cook or bake. It allows for 5 hours of viewing time before you have to recharge (regular plug or in the car with an adapter); you can use it for viewing photos or music files. The build in stereo speakers are clear and the screen resolution like a mini big screen. I tuck the unit in my travel bag for small trips (it’s perfect on trains). What I like best about it is that it’s dedicated – you put in the DVD, you press play and you watch. There is no software or viewing machinations to set up – it’s literally on/off.
Philips is available at their site and Costco also carries their products. The exceptional design, warranty and performance is almost a secret in the consumer electronics market. This is a great back to school gift too. Personal Grooming from Philips, State of the Art Shavers Philips Personal Groomer (men) *
When it comes to hair removal I've seen (and done) it all. There's not a technique or product I haven't tried: I've waxed and lived to tell about it (think "The Forty Year Old Virgin"), I've applied every conceivable paste and cream, and I've trimmed, shaved, and…yes, sheared. Still none of these methods has proved satisfactory each with its own assortment problems including extreme pain, high cost, and skin reactions or some combination of all three. I've become resigned to the fact that my hair is here to stay and had almost given up on the dream of having a Michael Phelps-like hairless swimmer body. But then along came a major breakthrough in the world of hair removal – the Phillip's Body Groom. Modeled on a foil electric razor, the closed shaver head makes hair removal virtually painless and reduces skin irritation to a minimum (a must for sensitive areas). The ergonomic design makes it easy to reach difficult places and reduces hair removal time tenfold. While the Body Groom does not eliminate the need for periodic hair removal it does make it much, much easier, relatively inexpensive, virtually painless, and leaves skin looking…well, practically hairless. Philips Arcitec
Men's State of the Art Electric Shaver On first glance, the Philips Arcitec© looks like it comes from the future with its sleek chrome design, triple track rotary heads, LCD read out, and its own docking station. The Arcitec’s triple rotary shaving heads provide an extremely close shave compared to other electric razors and its flex pivot head make it easy to follow the contours of the neck and face. Not to mention no shaving creams, gels, or lubricants are needed. The razor also comes with a few goodies, such as the ‘Power Pod’ – a storage and charging case, and the ‘Jet Clean system’ – an automatic cleaning base that washes away hair, dries, lubricates, and charges the razor. On just a single one hour charge the Arcitec© provides up 21 days of cordless shaving.
*Reviewed by Jonathan Goldman
Vacuum Cleaners: Dyson, Halo, Orek  The Dyson is the most fun one can have while vacuuming. It is quite simply the most satisfying cleaning experience I have ever had if cleaning can be considered exciting. It's a real guy's vacuum but women love it too.This is because the dirt collects in the Dyson's central canister allowing you to see just how much dirt there is - always a thrill and frankly, with the Dyson, a surprise bordering on awe and shock. It picks up everything!And we’re not talking just crumbs, we’re talking dust, fine dust, finer dust, real dirt, debris, filth, grime, you name it the Dyson will pick it up. Oh by the way this includes the dirty air circulating as well. Not to mention there is virtually no loss of suction – ever. The unit is also bag less, which makes things a whole easier, cleaner and less expensive and no errands to specialty stores for odd sized or discontinued bags. The articulated center shaft allows the “vacuumer” to finagle almost any corner, and the hose attachment is your very own suction wand. Assembly? As easy as one, two, vacuum. The hype on Dyson is well-deserved. It can make even an old, filthy carpet look good again. More information can be found on Dyson’s website at www.dyson.com.
www.gethalo.com Don’t let the Oreck’s weight fool you; this vacuum packs a serious cleaning punch. In fact, it can pick up and hold a bowling ball! Weighing in at only 8 pounds (and seems much less), no longer do you need a crane to transport your vacuum from floor to floor. Not to mention it doesn’t miss a spec. It navigates corners, furniture legs, and glides over any surface picking any and all dirt and debris. Simply a must have for cleaning aficionados and amateurs alike, it is alot of punch and performance without straining your back. For more information visit www.oreck.com. Electric Fireplaces Emergency Red Hand Crank Radio and Quality Fm Am Portables Philips Ultimate PET1002 DVD 10.2 Inch DVD Player www.Philips.com Ok – this deserves to be the Gift of the Year for anyone, mother or not. Why do we love this DVD player and why do you need one? Let me count the ways. First of all, I tried some 7 different DVD players in all the leading brands and all sizes. Firstly, the 8 and 7 inch screens are not cute and small as an Ipod but not big enough to easily see the movie you are watching. You need at least a 9 or better yet, 10.2 inch screen. It is the absolutely perfect size. It also points you towards very few models. Why Philips? They are, unbeknownst to many but true, the leaders in portable, DVD players – not Sony nor Toshiba, nor Panasonic or even LG – but Philips. The unit comes with a travel bag to tote the DVD on planes, in cars and trains or simply into the kitchen to watch Sleepless in Seattle while making the risotto or You Tube cooking and baking podcasts. The resolution is remarkable; the full stereo speaker sound is incredible. It also comes with a recharge battery in case you need to recharge after the full 5 hours of viewing capacity is done. Or you can simply plug it into your car cigarette outlet. You can use this mini DVD as a remote DVD and watch, via this unit, on your computer screen or regular TV and you can also watch but listen with a headset in case you want to catch Sense and Sensibility and someone else needs to watch CNN. You can also take your Itunes, burn them onto a DVD or CD and use your Philips DVD portable in the kitchen or den or living room and enjoy your Itunes (sans Ipod) anywhere you like. Or watch home videos or check out your digital photo collection on the screen. It is amazingly versatile but far less complicated than any other electronics doing the same thing. It is just so: direct and instant – like turning on a switch. If you perceive of yourself as not technical and fear electronics but love movies – this is just the item for you. Anyone can figure this out – which is what I like best about this personal electronics gift. Unlike even a regular, full sized DVD player with TV screen, this is all-in-one, compact and easy to operate and instant. You pop a DVD in, you press play or stop or rewind or pause – and in seconds, you are watching your show. All the buttons are not only clearly visible; they make perfect sense. You can study the manual or not – and you would still figure this out pretty quick. The Philips unit is simply uncomplicated and high performance as anything new or old in the electronics market. Add to that – it gives you hours of enjoyment of movies anywhere, anytime, and all viewable on a small but uniquely majestic screen, this is the perfect gift –to yourself or to anyone. It can do anything or do one thing – perfectly and without any sort of fuss or programming or channel maneuvering. Contact Philips or, try Costco stores in Canada and the US. T3 Tourmaline Ionic Hair Dryer 1800 What more can you ask for? Something that leaves your hair shiny, dries it 60% faster, is lightweight, has some 1800 watts of raw power, and safeguards against moisture and color loss? This dryer performed so quite and left our hair totally frizz free. We are hooked. How does it work? It is the future in hair drying as it uses ground up semi-precious gemstones, tourmaline and works by adding negative ions that break-up the water molecules in wet hair for a faster surface evaporation. Lost you? It means, it uses negative ions in service to drying hair from the inside out. The unit is the newest standard in salons for it speeds up drying time but also saves wrists from burning out (less time and also lighter unit). This dryer also has a cool shot finishing touch, which delivers a cooler burst of air to finish the job. Listed at $200, the Tourmaline Company also offers a full line of equally effective flat irons (in a few styles). If you are in the market for a new dryer and want to invest in one, rather than three lesser ones, this is the ticket. Featured in Style, Bazaar and People, this is the best thing to safeguard the best haircut and color treatments you are already spending too much on!
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