Archive for the ‘Home Appliances’ Category
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Mypressi TWIST – Portable Espresso Maker
Are you the type of person that needs their daily espresso? Well, Mypressi TWIST could be the gadget for you. TWIST uses fresh ground coffee and requires no pumping, priming or compressing to make a shot of espresso. All you need to provide is a standard N2O cartridge (the kind you use in whipping cream dispensers), hot water and ground coffee. Then just press the button to push the hot water through the coffee. The cartridge can be used approximately 8 single or 4 double shots. This is great for camping!
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Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Panasonic 360 Quick Iron: Double Sided Iron
Panasonic’s 360 Quick Iron claims up to 25% faster ironing due to its double sided pointy edges. After looking at this iron for a bit, this should have been the original design when the first iron was invented. The traditional flat back side really doesn’t serve a purpose other than needing it to sit the iron upright. The Panasonic 360 model allows you to get into the tight areas like collars and cuffs without the need to turn the iron or yourself around. This goes to show you that you can reinvent things that have been around for a long time. Kudo’s to Panasonic!
The Panasonic 360 Quick Iron line ranges from $80 – $40 and are available at Amazon.com
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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
The Energy Detective (TED) 5000 Whole House Power/Energy Usage Monitor — Mavromatic’s 2009 Holiday Gift Guide
TED 5000 WHOLE HOUSE POWER MONITOR ($239) — Give the gift that keeps on giving money back and can also help make the world a cleaner, better place! The TED 5000 is the latest in home energy monitoring from Energy Inc. that can measure electricity usage in real-time. Just recently, Google and Energy Inc. announced that anyone in the U.S. can purchase and install the TED 5000 and see personal home energy data online using the free Google PowerMeter web application. This device not only lets you manage energy usage but predicts your monthly energy costs and carbon footprint instantly, thus helping you reduce power waste and save you money.
For the complete 2009 Holiday Gift Guide, click here.
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Sunday, November 15th, 2009
TRUFIG – Flush Mount Everything In The Wall
There are all sorts of wall plates, touchscreens, light switches, and other control devices that never seem to match either in color, finish, or how they mount on (into) the wall. TRUFIG from Dana Innovations, the parent company of speaker manufacture Sonance, have created a solution for this problem. TRUFIG is a system that lets you match a variety of devices from different manufactures. A great idea and product for those that want a consistent look and feel… especially useful in a ultra-modern/contemporary home where less is more.
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
REVIEW: Microwave Leakage/EMF Detector (CEM DT-2G)
The responsible folks over at LESS EMF INC. sent me the new version of the Microwave Leakage/EMF Detector that I blogged about last year. The CEM DT-2G offers a backlit LCD display and an even higher sensitivity meter that never needs calibration. The meter also provides an audible “beeping” alarm and red flashing light when it senses microwaves above the 5 mW/cm². It’s sensitive down to 0.01 mW/cm² at 2450 MHz and will read all the way up to a roasting 9.99 mW/cm² in hundredths of mW/cm². The battery operates for more than 12 months under normal use and comes complete with carry case to keep your unit in perfect condition. The CEM DT-2G can also be used to measure radiated power from wireless keyboards, modems, cell phones and all other wireless devices using the 2450 MHz analog frequency. The meter is available now and retails for $34.95.
I measured my home and I’m in safe ranges… phew!
- LESS EMF – MICROWAVE OVEN METER
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Energy Inc’s TED 5000 : Whole House Power Monitor
Energy Inc. has introduced their next generation of whole house energy monitoring, the TED 5000 Series. The system provides all the benefits of the TED 1000 (more here and here and here) series along with a new look and improved functionality. Featuring a sleek handheld display unit and the brand new Gateway component which allows you to view the data directly from a web browser without the need of the display unit. The Gateway component will also allow for easy integration into home automation systems or interfaces like Myro:Home!
I will have a full video review of this product so stay tuned!
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Zeo Personal Sleep Coach
Since having a baby both my wife and I feel like we don’t get the quality of sleep we once used to — go figure. Wonder if the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach can fix that. Here’s how the Zeo works… you wear the the headband to sleep, the headband sends the data wirelessly to the display unit. Then you can monitor your sleep patterns on the unit or for further analysis you can transfer the data via SD card to your computer and using the software provided you can look at graphs and history in greater detail.
Zeo Personal Sleep Coach costs $399 which includes the headband with SoftWave™ sensor pad and the Zeo bedside display w/SmartWake. The package also includes 6-months of sleep coaching. You can order it at Zeo’s website and has a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
Best Outdoor Grill – The Weber Genesis S-320
It’s almost grilling season and if you are looking for the best outdoor grill, I highly recommend the Weber Genesis S-320. I purchased this grill two years ago and have had absolutely no issues with it. The grill fires up on the first try and it can get extremely high temps really fast… I’ve had it up to 600+ degrees!!! I would consider the grill priced in the “middle” since you can get ones that costs a lot more and a lot less than $949 — it’s well worth the price!
I chose the “full stainless steel” version, however, it is not completely stainless steel. There are some elements that are a powder coated, but, for the most part, it is. I would recommend you also get a cover to protect the grill when not in use to keep it looking new.
Here are some features:
- 3-burner outdoor propane grill; 42,000 Btu’s; 637 inches total cooking area
- 507 square inches cooking area; 130 square inches warming rack
- Fully enclosed stainless steel cart; 7mm diameter stainless steel rod cooking grates
- 12,000 Btu input flush-mount side burner
- 2 heavy-duty front locking casters and 2 heavy-duty back swivel casters
Weber.com – Weber Genesis S-320
Amazon.com – Weber Genesis S-320 Stainless Steel
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Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
VIDEO REVIEW: Planet Waves Cabling System
If you are a musician you’ve probably heard of D’Addario & Company, Inc. They acquired the Planet Waves line in 1998 and I think it was a smart investment. Planet Waves really revolutionizes the way one terminates audio/video cables… I have a full video review, so check it out! For more information check out Planet Waves website.
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Friday, March 17th, 2006
Waring Commercial Blender – MX1300
I really like commercial appliances, they don’t try to look trendy (however, they are very trendy), they are designed to serve a purpose and do a task well, without failing. Plus, if what you are making doesn’t come out as expected, there is no doubt it’s your appliance that caused the error.A Good Blender Is Key
It’s no secret, I like blended drinks. Just the other night, I told my fiancé, that I’m not going to frequent a place that doesn’t have a blender. There have been times we have gone places that serve Margaritas, but they can’t be blended. What good is that? If you can’t offer the option of blended Margaritas, don’t offer them at all. So, new for 2006, if the place I’m at doesn’t have a blender, they don’t get my business.Sure, there are people like, Mr. Doug Fleming, that think blended drinks are for sissies. I disagree, but I don’t speak with a thick Boston accent either. So, if you are like me and you want to make great blended drinks, you need a good blender. I currently own a Kitchen Aid, it’s alright, it makes a good blend, but it doesn’t compare to the Waring MX1300 Commercial Heavy Duty Blender. How can it? The MX1300 sports a 3 HP motor and you can blend a HALF-GALLON of beverage! Anything you drop into the 64 oz. Polycarbonate Container (stainless steel available for a premium charge) instantly becomes pulverized. What really sets the MX1300 from the rest is that 1) it’s a Waring — when you think blenders, think Waring 2) It has a blue backlight LCD display — great for us tech geeks 3) can be programmed with 4 settings — great for making regular drinks.
If you are in the market for a blender, be sure to check out the Waring Half-Gallon MX1300, I’ve seen it selling for around $440 online, with the stainless steel container option adding a couple hundred to the price. Sure it’s pricy, but think about all the great blended drinks you’ll enjoy!
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