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Simple...... and just what is needed
We had no idea there was such choice when it came to scales. However, this Tanita has been great for us. It gets used regulary, and is very easy to initially set up and then just use and use and use. With two adults and a child, it is perfect.Given the price point and the other options up and down, we believe this was the right choice. And it has not given us one problem, or reason to be concerned about accuracy. | 45 stars
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They're great
Unlike the conventional cloth oven mitts, I can actually grasp things with them. Got no complaints. Going over to silicone for pot holders too but I found some that are less expensive than the Orka brand. | 45 stars
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Serving Platter
Although this took awhile to get here, but when it did, I was very satisfied. It looks great. And just the right size. Thanx | 45 stars
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HUH???
Never Received! This has been from many years ago, all this is from long ago! Still I've not received this. | 01 star
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Not for Large Cans
I loved the idea of the Gizmo. It worked great until we tried to open a large coffee can. It was unable to open the can at all, and the attempt burned up the motor. So a month after buying the Gizmo, it was useless. If you plan to ONLY open small cans, you might like it.Pros: It was handy and could be stored in a drawer after being charged. It was easy to clean. It was fun to watch it "walk" around the can.Cons: It was sometimes difficult to get properly positioned on the can. The blade arm fell off easily. It was incapable of opening large cans. It did not hold a charge as long as they claimed it would.The bottom line is that I will NOT be buying another Gizmo. I need something that can handle small AND large cans. This just wasn't up to the task. | 01 star
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best double griddle period.
This double nonstick heavy gauge black anodized aluminum griddle handles a full slab of bacon in one frying.We have used it many times with no disappointment it is top quality. The price is hefty but the griddle will last a lifetime if you keep it out of the dishwasher | 45 stars
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First Rate Drip Coffee Maker
Fine electric drip coffee maker. Own 2, both bought from Amazon. Makes good coffee in relatively short time. It has programmable feature, which I do not use. Easy-to-fill with ground coffee. Slightly more difficult to fill with water,as most electric coffee makers are, but quite minor issue. Coffee warming feature adjustable and works very well. Highly recommended because of reasonable price and fine quality/ | 34 stars
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Kudos
I bought this product as a birthday gift for my niece, who is constantly baking. While she has a lot of counter space, this stackable baking rack gave her considerably more room. She was really happy when she opened the box to find this gift. Thank you. | 45 stars
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Works! - but what a pain to clean!
I purchased this when looking for a compact mini chopper to be able to chop up meals for my little one while out and about. I like that it is easy (&fun;) to use, that it's small enough to stash in my diaper bag, and that it has a built in bowl w/ lid - how clever! Unfortunately, the 'lid' doesn't stay on. Boo. :( :(In addition, as others have mentioned, it has several little parts (including the very sharp blade) to clean - which really isn't in the spirit of the quick-n-easy appeal of its target audience. If only the clean up was as simple as the use... | 23 stars
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Cute and Useful
UPDATE 5/16/2011After two winters of use, we had to let our Crane Mist Humidifier go. The problems started with the humidifier spraying out water when used at a higher speed. Our dresser ended up getting pretty wet (nothing a paper and an iron couldn't fix, thankfully). Later, we discovered that cleaning it was becoming more and more difficult. According to the EPA, the possible health effects resulting from the dispersal of microorganisms and minerals by home humidifiers are not understood. The EPA suggests cleaning the humidifiers at least every 3 days using a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide. While I've been emptying out the humidifier daily, I never really checked for buildup in the unit. However, upon closer examination, it was pretty bad - not as much buildup as in a hot water kettle, but still quite a lot of junk that we were pumping into our air. After giving the unit a through cleaning, it continued to work for about another month, then it pooped out.I don't think we'll be investing in another cool mist humidifier for a while. This great while it lasted, but because it only last about 2 years, I probably wouldn't recommend purchasing it.---------------------------------------The humidifier makes a little noise, but all in all it works great. I enjoy it and it's definitely cute! | 12 stars
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Beautiful
These shades are a elegant looking rich brown a little trouble in figuring out how to hang them. Happy with them anyway | 34 stars
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OK if you need to get up at 6-ISHHH
the vibrations work like a rocket, felt my fillings rattle. definitely woke me up (finally). but it was dark, wasn't supposed to be! it gained an hour and a half while i was sleeping! husband joked that within a week it would be back at the right time. we tried a couple of days to make sure it was screwey, and then had to send it back. | 01 star
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Awkward To Use
I bought this to use as a mixing bowl but I found the handle didn't stick out far enough to really grip the bowl and I also had trouble with the rubber bottom. If you want the bowl to not move at all, that bottom is great. But I guess I've been baking a few years too many to get used to a stationary bowl. I need to move it a bit as I mix the ingredients. The bowl is also smaller than I expected. It's okay for mixing a small batch of frosting but not much else. The bowl itself is thick and I have no complaints about it. I just don't care for the item and now use it only for mixing small batches of cream cheese dips and frosting. | 23 stars
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Not bad
These sheets are not bad. I have sheets with less thread count that are softer than these. I would purchase again for our guest bed; for my own bed, I would stick to the brand I'm currently using. | 23 stars
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Fun while it works, but absolutely abysmal customer service when it doesn't
The Scooba was fun while it worked as a novelty. In all honesty, it barely saved any time over doing it myself, but it was fun watching it go. However, after using it once a month for 6 months (a total of 6 times), the battery completely died. The instructions state that I'm to keep the battery in my Scooba at all times when it's not being used to keep it in tip top shape, but then on online forums, people are telling me that by following that instruction, I burnt out the Scooba's battery permanently, and in fact once it's fully charged I need to take it out immediately to keep it from burning out.Customer service said too bad, since you bought it remanufactured you only get a 90 day warranty, doesn't matter that our own instructions directly caused your Scooba's battery to die, why don't you visit our online store and buy another battery? Like heck I am going to give them more of my money as a reward for selling me a shoddy product. I would say avoid the refurbs like the plague, but a visit to online forums seems to suggest that Scoobas just are incredibly unreliable machines, and you shouldn't expect them to last more than a year or two. So maybe it should really be avoid Scoobas like the plague. I got a total of 6 moppings out of this thing, costing me 30 dollars a time, with the time I spent cleaning the thing roughly equal to the time I would have spent mopping. | 01 star
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WOW!!!
This knife is amazing. It makes the other knives in my drawers look like butter knives. The size is perfect. The only down side is that I had to invest in another box of bandaids. I recommend that you buy the sharpener with it. I was also given the steak knives and they are equally as sharp! | 45 stars
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I would give this ZERO stars if that were an option!
I bought this bookcase based on everyone's reviews, which sounded wonderful. I think it would have been a decent bookcase but I had to send it back because every single shelf was broken. Not just one or two, but all four. This thing was so beat up from the shipping, and I was thoroughly annoyed that I had to package it all up again to send it back. Amazon did pay for shipping both ways (which of course, they should have!) | 01 star
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freestanding towel warmer
It feels as though it was made in China - the old China which made everything as cheaply as possible. It lacks the sturdiness of the English make I had before. On the other hand, there now is no range of choice. With our old one the towels actually felt warm when lifted from the unit. Now the towels are dry but not warm and yet the piping is as hot to the touch as the old unit. A disappointment at the same price that we payed for the English one. | 23 stars
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Best Coffemaker I've Owned
We've had a lot of different coffemakers over the years, right from the days of the old Chemex filter carafes, up through various Mr. Coffee models, and this is by far the best we've ever had. We like it so well we bought another for our beach house, and so have two of our relatives. Best features include the self-timer, which means that we always wake up to a fresh pot of coffee. One tip: spend a few extra bucks and get the permanent gold-mesh permanent filter. It is easy to wash out, and you never run out of the paper filters. | 45 stars
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Sleep Well
The pillows are fantastic. At first I did not know if I would be happy because they were quite firm but they have softened up and I do hope they do not become too soft too soon. Right now they offer great support for our heads and I do not wake up with a stiff neck. | 45 stars
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L:odge Color Skillet
Handles on both sides have already chipped with only a few weeks of use and taking very special care of the pan. Plus everything sticks no matter what I have tired. It does hold the heat well though. | 01 star
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Fantastic and reliable
I've had my 2 1/2 qt. fry/braiser/pressure cooker for over 10 years and just now need to replace the spring and pressure regulator cap. It heats evenly. Never burned anything and cleans up in a snap. | 45 stars
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Great pan, does the job
Got this as a gift for mom in law, she is a gourmet cook and seems to love it, and I know I like what she makes from it! Good quality, Great price | 34 stars
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Good concept but too small
Good concept but far to small - A 38DD does not fit into this device- the bra sticks out so the ball can't be closed, thus it can't be used - it needs to be securely snapped closed to function. I would buy and happily use and recommend this if it was available in a larger size. | 23 stars
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Sticky pan and hot handles - Not recommended
I don't want to buy a non-stick pan because based on the reviews I have read, I found even for $150+ non-stick pans, the non-stick coating would wear off within a couple of years and you end up eating them. And they require some careful everyday maintenance which my girlfriend never cares.The specifications on Amazon.com describe this pan is stick-resistant and has stay-cool handles, which were two main reasons why I bought it.However, I found neither of them. The pan is more sticky than a regular iron pan. The handles are very hot after cooking.I wouldn't recommend this to anyone even though it's really cheap. | 01 star
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Big and Rich
Met all expectations. We bought two. Taller that I thought and worked well as long as you kept the chocolate thinned out a bit.Big hit with the crowd, clean-up messy, but not difficult. | 34 stars
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Pleasantly surprised
These sheets were surprisingly soft after just one washing. We have had them on our bed for several nights now and they are exceptionally comfortable and warm. They also appear to be very well made. We were pleasantly surprised by how much quality we got for the money. | 45 stars
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Fiestaware Butter Dish Is A Style Everyone Appreciates!
I liked the Fiestaware Clock a lot but the butter dish is fantastic! It holds the cold from the refrigerator when the butter is on the table so no melting, spoiled butter. If the butter is too hard, a few seconds in the microwave softens it up! Attractive in all of these colors, the hardest problem was choosing which color. Fiestaware pieces don't have to be all the same color. That's why it is a Fiesta to use. Clean up in the dishwasher is just one more good thing about it. Maybe it's because I am getting older but I enjoy all these fun things in the kitchen and dining room. How about everyone else? | 45 stars
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Better than others that cost twice as much!
We bought this to replace a bagless VAX brand vacuum that we bought 6 months ago for $129.00Our last Hoover Vacuum was also a base model unit (Run About) nothing fancy but it worked like a champ and lasted through 12 years, 2 dogs and 3 kids.I should not have fallen for the hype of the Vax bagless unit. The shiny metallic Orange exterior and "space age" look intrigued me I guess? It was a $129.00 lesson learned as far as I am concerned.Bottom line is it would be hard to find a better vacuum at twice the price. We love this product! Thank you HOOVER!!! | 45 stars
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Very nice flatware at a bargain price
The flatware is well balanced for handling. It has a beautiful smooth finish. The design is simple and elegant. I love that it's service for 12. A very good value. | 45 stars
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Very Satisfied
We have used this machine for about 2 weeks and made about 8 loaves of bread. We mostly made the french country white bread but also tried the apple walnut and oatmeal date. All of them came out perfect and we just followed the directions. We had a welbuilt bread machine for about 15 years and it finally broke so we bought this one. I read all of the reviews and some of the poor reviews almost convinced me to not buy this machine. I am glad that I did not heed those reviews. I use regular flour and that has not been a problem. Robin Hood works better than Medal Gold, but both produce good results. The express bake feature is great. | 45 stars
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Anolon Advanced Ultimate 12-inch pan
This has got to be one of the best pans I ever owned. The cover, even though it is made of glass, never gets steamed up. The food gets cooked evenly and the cleaning is extremely easy. I love it, I use it almost every day. | 45 stars
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Leaky lid
I was duped into buying this mug, thinking it had a leak-proof, or at least mostly non-leak lid. In fact, there are better lids on cheap plastic mugs I have used. Make sure you purchase the Nissan mug that specifically states that it is leak-proof, and has a 6-hour capacity (this one will keep beverages hot or cold for only 1-hour). One more thing... it smells funny. | 12 stars
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Beautiful and perfect for us!
This thing wasn't too hard to put together, and it's very sturdy. It also looks really nice underneath our mounted 52'' LCD on the wall. We are using it as an a/v stand for the DVR, Onkyo receiver, Xbox 360, and other consoles. The cable management system really helps! | 45 stars
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Good coffee, disappointing machine
We've been through two of these machines in five years. That may be good for some people but for $100 we thought it would work longer. Even with constant cleaning, after awhile it takes forever to brew a pot and most of the water/coffee is lost in steam. The handle also broke off of the espresso ground holder the first or second time we used it. We're going for another brand this time around. | 12 stars
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good
Great coffee grinder for drip coffee makers, unfortunately no matter how carefully one removes the cover, coffee always seems to land on the counter. | 23 stars
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Great Buy!
I just love this little Rice Cooker! It makes perfect rice with no fuss. No more burned pots! And, it comes with a veggie steamer and a perfect special spoon to boot. I could not be happier. It is definitely a Great Buy! | 45 stars
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GREAT in the Kitchen + Bathroom!
I love love LOVE my Swiffer Vac + Sweeper!!!First off, I have two toddlers. They are always making a mess in the kitchen! They get cereal on the floor, food, crumbs, anything and everything.With a broom it was always hard to want to clean up all the mess. Brooms are just a pain, and you don't really want to use them unless you HAVE to. So most of the time I would just pick up the mess myself on my hands and knees.Well, I got the Swiffer VAC + SWEEPER, and now I clean up everything ALL THE TIME! The second they make a mess I get my swiffer and clean it right up. This thing sucks up whole Cheerios!!!!!!!!! I am so not kidding, it sucked up a WHOLE CHEERIO!It is so light to move around that it is like your not even pushing it. The best thing ever is that it actually fits under dining room chairs. I don't have to move the chairs out anymore to try and reach stuff.IT FITS BEHIND THE TOILET. This thing moves anywhere and everywhere you want it to go! It is like cleaning is the best thing in the world now. I don't have to move furniture, I can clean stuff the second it is messy without worry, and it is done in like 2 seconds!Just remember that when you buy it you have to charge it for 24 hours before you use it. I keep mine plugged in all the time so it keeps the charge. It has never stopped working for me yet, and it has held a charge.I do have smaller rooms so if you have bigger rooms I am not sure how well the charge would keep. For me it has not lost a charge yet though.I use this and the Swiffer WetJet, both work really really great! I feel like you shouldn't have one without the other! | 45 stars
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Love the juicer!
This juicer works like a charm. Very easy to use and easy to clean. Is not annoyingly loud either. Would definitely recommend it! | 45 stars
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does the job
I didn't really have any choice if I wanted to free up very valuable counter space - this is the only toaster over with the hood, there are no other models, and it does the job fine. The toaster oven itself isn't that great, but, like I said, unless I want it to sit on the counter, I don't have a choice.Holds the toaster oven just fine, and doesn't heat up the cabinet it's attached to. | 45 stars
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Perfect for Indian cooking. And for cooking one egg.
I own lots of Lodge items, but won't bore you with the merits of using cast iron - especially since I don't think a pot of this size really demonstrates all the strengths of cast iron cookware.I purchased this little guy for 1 main reason and I have not been disappointed. I cook a lot of Indian dishes - things like dal and meat/veg curries. A common technique in Indian cooking is to heat some fat in a little pot and quickly add spices, chilies, ginger, garlic, etc. for a minute or so. Then you dump the mix into another pot which has cooked the main ingredient - things like lentils, beans, etc. The technique is called "tarka" and is an easy way to add a lot of flavor to a dish. This little pot is the perfect size for this - not too big, not too small.I have since discovered another use for the pot. It is perfect for cooking one egg! You need very little water to poach and the small size keeps the egg compact. It's great for frying too since the egg doesn't stick to the properly seasoned cast iron.The only problem I have with the pot is that the bottom diameter is a bit too small. I have a hard time keeping it stable on my gas burners. I fix that problem by placing a small cast iron trivet between the pot and the burner. | 45 stars
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pretty awesome
It wasn't as dark brown as i wanted but this was the only place i could even find a brown shag rug... it's pretty great. | 34 stars
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A New Color!!!
Love this new color that HL came out with! I will add it to my collection of 13 different colors. I mix and match all the settings. These are durable beyond belief! | 45 stars
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Great safe fryer
We were against getting a deep fryer because we have small kids, but I saw this one and heard that it was a safer option than most. I got it for Christmas just to deep fry French Fries for the kids, but we have been using it for a solid month frying a lot more. It's been fun to experiment with hot dogs and burritos and we have loved making our own fried chicken. For a family that didn't think we wanted a fryer, we sure have loved this one. | 45 stars
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Lovely
Bigger than I expected and the colors are richer than the picture shows. I am using it for decoration and not for perfume and it showcases beautifully in my display case. | 45 stars
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martini afficianado
these picks are great! bought a set a long time ago and lost some of them, including the 2 olive one, my favorite. perfect size for skewering an olive or onion, many of the glass or plastic variety are too thick to be practical. an added benefit is some of them "hook" on the rim of the glass, meaning they don't sink into the glass, a nice touch. anyway, i forgot where i bought the original set, and finally came across them on amazon, not sure why i didn't look there 1st. purchased 2 more sets. solidly made, you won't be disappointed. would make a great gift for your fellow cocktail lover. | 45 stars
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Great Product!
This toaster is a great product and I especially love how the bagel feature allows you to toast only 1 side of the bagel. Also love the retro modern style. | 45 stars
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Worth it.....just be patient and follow directions
Out of the box on first use I was ready to give this 2 thumbs way down....but I've completely reversed my decision. Its exactly what you pay for and it does the job quite well. Its not built tough enough to use at a hotel breakfast buffet but serving up 4 people at the house is no problem. One helpful hint is don't pour the batter to the edges. Cover the inside 2/3's, hold the lid down with a little force (for 5-10 seconds) so the batter spreads, let go of the lid, and wait for the green light. Cleans easy.....as long as you don't spew batter out the sides. Makes great Waffles so give it a chance. | 34 stars
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It Does Get Rid of Dampness
I have plaster walls and in the winter, the closets get moldy from the humidified air hitting the cold walls and sweating. We tried Kilz paint, which helped for a season, but then the mold came back. I have installed heating rods (usually for safes and gun cabinets) and have wire shelving laid vertically to keep fabrics off the walls, which also helped. But my robe still felt damp in the one closet. So I hung one of these and in a week, it has collected about 1/4-1/2 cup water. My robe still feels slightly damp, but it is better. I am thinking the combination of all three is finally going to fix my mold problem. They also come in fragrance-free, which is what I have. I started with the scented and it was overwhelming, so I returned it. It definitely collects moisture and is inexpensive, and I will continue to use them. | 34 stars
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Yes, they are soft
There is little new to say after 402 reviews in 2-1/2 years, battling back and forth about whether these sheets are comfortable. Perhaps some production batches are soft and others are not soft; perhaps washing on gentle/cold versus regular/hot makes all the difference; perhaps people just have different standards. Whatever. In my and my wife's opinion, these sheets are wonderfully soft, and the color is luminously gorgeous. I just ordered another set. | 45 stars
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Expectations met.
This has decent sound for a clock radio and the display is large and bright. It has a simple appearance which I like. There are no birdsongs or gushing water sounds. | 23 stars
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The Best for Everyday Wine Glasses
I own dozens of wine glasses from the most expensive lead crystal to winery logo glasses. I also have a set of Reidel Vinum's as well. I bought these for everyday/dishwasher use. Wow! Both the Red and White are wonderful... I side by side taste tested (glass to glass) my Chardonnay (yes, mine) and the White Wine Glass was way above average and perfect for everyday. Frankly, white wine dosen't need a snifter glass as some do...Tip: It also helps to not fill the glass to the top and please don't freeze the Chardonnay!! | 34 stars
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still not strong enough
Broke my 1st beaker banging my grinder on said beaker trying to get all the grinds out... #2 broke when I accidentally knocked the press pot off the counter. The beaker isn't strong enough for my style. "Hey Bodum" Just saying a thicker glass would serve me well. | 12 stars
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Great Product, Amazing Price Point!!
I absolutely love my cast iron pan! I recently decided to throw out my all my non-stick to go to all cast iron just like my grandmother had, and these lodge cast iron pans are a great investment! Worked great first day I received it! | 45 stars
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The best small bread machine - cariies the same outstanding tradition of big zojirushis.
This small machine makes the very best bread! It is perfect for a small family or a couple. I use the dough setting for the pizza dough and it makes enough dough for an x-large pizza. And it is delicious!I only wish there were more recipes that didn't call for dried milk. I am learning to convert the recipes from the large Zojirushi that i had for 20 years!!You will never go wrong with Zojirushi!! Buy it! | 45 stars
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Does not start at 75 degrees Farenheit as described
Under "Product Details" Amazon describes this thermometer as having a,"Temperature range 75 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (25 to 200 degrees Celsius)."This is not correct. The lowest marking on the temperature gauge is 100 degrees Farenheit.I cannot comment further - I didn't test its functioning - returning to seller for a refund, so I can buy a thermometer with a range that better suits my needs. | 23 stars
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Great for busy mom with hungry pups
I have a two year-old "never full" boy. First thing he says in the morning "hungry--mommy--go to kitchen" I love this muffin Magic that I can make a hot muffin for my boy and me by the time I am done heating up his milk. He loves the bite size muffin and all the extra fruit i put on top. | 45 stars
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Had to return
I had high hopes for this clock but it did not work correctly, It did not set correctly and would not change from one day to the next. Gave it a few days with no success and returned it, that process went well Amazon is great, Atomic Clock not so much, Sorry | 12 stars
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A great rack for advanced home networks
This is a simple, but very functional rack.I had it mounted in our technical room in the house where all the networking is coming together.The rack is sturdy.My only complaint is that the screws were not included. I had to order these separately and pay additional shipping. | 34 stars
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works as expected
we have enjoyed the refreshing snacke made by this product. Powerful enough to do the job as expected and compact. | 34 stars
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Fun and practical
This is a great item. The surprise is the high quality of the knives. I bought it as a conversation piece and expected the knives to be average or poor quality, but they are heavy, sharp, sleek and high quality. This is the 3rd purchase of this item I have made, one for myself and 2 gifts. | 45 stars
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MIXER KITCHAID ARTISAN
LOOKS GREAT HAVE NOT USED YET....ART WORK FOR THE KITCHEN....AMAZON HAS BEEN GREAT...I WAS BIDDING ONE ON EBAY... RECONDITIONED.... AND GOT THIS ONE FOR LESS AND NEW...I WLLL NOT USE EBAY ANY MORE...AMAZON IS GREAT..... | 45 stars
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Pleasant Sleep with Sealy Pillows
My wife and I have spent years trying to find a comfortable pillow to sleep on. We have gone through at least 4 or 5 sets of pillows over the past 6 years always looking for something better. We finally found a pillow that gives both support and comfort at the same time. That is the Sealy Posturepedic Excell pillow. The internal structure of this pillow allows the filling to stay in place giving full comfort and support all night long. I highly recommend this pillow to anyone that desires a good pillow at a reasonable price. | 45 stars
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It Works in the Rabbit Air BioGS
Works as it should, but the price was high when I purchased it. No lowerprice than Amazon though, I checked all over the web.To make these go a bit further I vac these when it's time to clean the charcoal filterand I also added a pre-filter which doesn't seem to affect the function. | 34 stars
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Not loud enough
The radio reception was great! The playback of a CD was fantastic! The "Beep-Beep" of the alarm left a great deal to be desired. I could not hear it and according to the hearing speciallists I have excellent hearing. I don't need bass drums but I do need some sound! I had to take it back and am still looking. | 12 stars
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Excellent product
Great bed. Easy to set up and very comfortable. No problems with leaking.. Order fulfillment was, as usual, very quick. | 45 stars
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Perfect Waffles
This is the best waffle maker that I have ever owned. It makes perfect waffles every time. It never sticks and is so easy to clean up. I am getting ready to purchase another one for a gift. | 45 stars
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Need coffee
This is a basic coffee pot. I like the small size since I am the only one in the house that drinks coffee. I like the new design where you can see the water amount. I don't know why I got the one with the clock since I never find time to use it. It is makes a fair cup of coffee. | 34 stars
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LOVE IT
Finally a fryer that gets hot enough to cook food like a restraunt. Clean up is a snap. LOVE IT | 45 stars
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Top notch blender stick
This blender stick is excellent for my soap making projects. Gets my soap to saponify in about 20 minutes verses the 2-4 hour stirring method. The lye in my soap making process hasn't damaged the finish on this blender. It cleans up in a jiffy. I haven't used it for making anything else but I'm sure others have. I highly recommend this stick blender.. | 45 stars
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Excellent quality
Wonderful quality on this shower curtain. Definitely gives a spa like feel even to a small bathroom. I suggest the guaranteed mildew resistant vinyl shower curtain sold at Target for $12.99 to use with this item. The accessories are nice, but pricey unless you can get the 20% off with a LNT coupon. I also got two matching light switch covers off ebay. | 45 stars
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Not perfect, but a solid machine that you'll like
I've had this unit for about 10 weeks now. I've made over 100 shots of espresso in that time.Pros:- Plenty of pressure. Has no problem extracting a double shot of espresso in 25 seconds provided you have your grind setting correct.- Serious steam wand pressure. Easily takes 8 oz. of milk up to 150 degrees (and would easily go beyond if I let it) in under a minute, with a lot of foam (can easily double or triple the milk volume in that time).- Easy to use. One button to start warmup, one button to draw the shots of espresso, and one button to produce steam for the wand. Dial to adjust steam amount. 15 seconds from pressing the steam button to having lots of pressure available at the wand.- Produces nice espresso. With fresh beans and the right grind (burr grinder a must; you -will- get poor results with a blade grinder), really nice shots with lots of crema. The temp is right, it's not watery and it's not bitter/burnt. With old beans or a poor grind, still makes average to good shots.- Perfect Froth wand. Purists hate this and insist that you should change out the steam wand with a standard one (which will work fine - check out forums on wholelattelove for the recommended replacement part). However, I actually like the froth wand. While I do like taking the purist approach to frothing sometimes, on some mornings I just want a pitcher full of froth without having to think about it, and the Perfect Froth wand will deliver that every time.- Cleanup easy. Can clean up in a minute (bang out the coffee puck, rinse head under water, pop off Perfect Frother, rinse that, blast of steam out the wand, wipe the wand down, rinse out frothing pitcher, done.)- Warmup time. Ready to use in as little as 5-6 minutes. By the time I've ground the coffee, got the milk out, prepared the frothing pitcher, found my mug, put a flavor shot in it, and run a blank shot through the unit (to get fresh water in the pump and heat up the head and glasses), it's pretty much ready to go. If you have time, give it 10 minutes to be sure, but works with 5-6 in a pinch.Cons- Can be drippy. I empty the drip tray twice a week, that's with making 2-4 shots per day. Doesn't really bother me.- Water tank could be larger. Refill every 3-4 days. Slightly awkward to slide full tank back into place and manage the intake tubes. (Not really a big deal, may splash a few drops of water on you)- Perfect crema device - could never get it to fit in the head, but haven't needed it. Unit generates good crema as-is.- Casing not as sturdy as it could be. It does flex a bit as I'm tightening the head. Filter head handle has a little play in it.- Tamper is cheap plastic. I bought an aluminum one from Amazon.Of the cons, the only ones that concern/annoy me are the slightly small water tank size, and to a lesser extent, the sturdiness of the casing. The other things are either to be expected, easily remedied, or easily ignored. People complain about the unit being drippy, but I'd rather have that than a unit with too little pressure - it's the residual pressure that causes the drips. That's what a drip tray is for. Espresso is a slightly messy hobby, it comes with the territory.Overall I am extremely happy with the unit. The internals are identical to units much more expensive. Results are consistent each time. The unit isn't fussy; it's fairly forgiving if I rush it in the morning or use older beans.This is a great unit to graduate up to from an entry-level unit, when you start to get serious about making espresso and espresso drinks. For the price, the quality can't be beat. I researched units for about six months before I bought, and I am very happy with the decision.Final note - you definitely also should consider getting a burr grinder if you don't already have one. You can't generate the consistency and fineness of the grind with a blade grinder, and if you buy pre-ground beans, that'll work in a pinch but you'll lose a lot of flavor and crema within minutes of grinding. Since buying this unit and a burr grinder, I now buy my espresso blends from local roasters directly because I finally have a unit where the quality of the beans does show through. | 34 stars
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Great product for the price
For $10, this is a great candy dish. It arrived in good condition and looks like it costs more than $10. | 34 stars
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Perfect Can Opener
I wish I had one of these years ago. I could have saved a lot of money on all of those electrics that never really worked all that well and the handhelds that are just too ez to spill the contents of the can. Any one that can pick up a can will be able to use this thing, it doesnt require any superhuman strentgh and it will hold up even large cans, needs a good mounting surface, I have mine screwed to the side of my cabinet next to my sink. I think it is very well built and should last me my lifetime and then some. Sometimes the original is the best this is one of them. | 45 stars
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Time and Space Saver
This is a sturdy laundry sorter. Solid construction with quality locking wheels. I initially thought that I wouldn't use the adjustable hanging bar, but I use it all the time. Assembly was easy. I have used this for almost a year now and the bags are holding up just fine without any signs of emminent failure. | 45 stars
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Unfinished cheap, thin wood.
This thing is so cheap I doubt it would hold my keys. The wood is also unsealed and splintery. The picture is deceivingly good at making it look identical to another similar rack I have. This is not even half the quality of my other one. Do not buy. | 01 star
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Amazing and simple!
There are three of us women in the family so we each have an "assigned" basket - not that that stops us from "borrowing" items from the other baskets but it organizes our shower space very well. It seems to stay out of the way - we hung it on an extra shower rod on the inside wall. It holds lots of stuff and doesn't seem to get moldy or messed up - probably because of the drain holes at the bottom of each basket. I highly recommend buying this item. | 34 stars
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A great Air Treatment option
This purifier I picked up some time ago still has great potential and works great. The filters are easy to wash out with water and some other solutions. The tower stands at about bed level, meaning you will want to raise it somehow if you want the air to get blown into your head during the night. An important factor to this Purifier is how quiet it is, it's barely noticeable and works great. | 45 stars
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Best bread machine we've ever owned!
This breadmaker makes a perfect loaf every time! Uniform golden crust, tender, fragrant, delicious bread. Looks so great in stainless that you will want to leave it on your countertop. | 45 stars
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super soft
I could not believe the quilty of the rug when I got it. it is so thick and so soft. The photo really does not do this rug justice. It says it is a great kitchen rug but I got mine for my bedroom and I'm over joyed that I did. They are worth a lot more than what you pay for them. | 45 stars
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Excellant, well designed coffeemaker
I recieved my KitchenAid JavaStudio coffeemaker as a result of a recall on KitchenAids previous generation of coffeemaker products. KitchenAid offered me the JavaStudio coffeemaker free of charge, and it shipped to my residence via UPS in two days.I read the reviews on the JavaStudio from Amazon and expected the coffeemaker to be problematic based on a number of user complaints. What I have found, is that the coffeemaker is most excellent delivering a consistently good quality brew of coffee without fault. Reading the manual, KitchenAid explicitly provides information on how to avoid problems such as an overflowing basket, etc. It is quite obvious that many people falsely rated their coffeemakers based on operator error - so please be cautious in reading these reviews.The KithenAid JavaStudio coffeemaker is simply elegant. The design is both pleasing to the eye as well as functional. The brew basket is much larger than typical 10-12 cup coffee makers with a permanent gold tone filter that has a flat bottom (instead of the conical type). KitchenAid provides water filtration to remove impurities as well as too soften the water for better flavor. The control pad consists of soft touch buttons (that are sealed against spills) and has a unique 1-4 cup feature to adjust heating for smaller brews. The coffeemaker features the typical auto brew function which can be set to a desired time via the control pad. Pouring water into the reservoir is much easier than other coffeemakers I have owned as the front lid opens up wide revealing a pour path matched perfectly in size to the carafe. In regards to the wide open lid, I find that KitchenAid really put ergonomics first as it is extremely simple to prepare coffee as well as to remove and clean the filter and basket.Coffee brewed from the JavaStudio is well balanced. Flavor is rich, and temperature is perfect (no cold coffee from cream lovers) - KitchenAid really balanced brew strength via the javaspa showerhead which fully saturates the coffee evenly for a perfect brew. | 45 stars
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wall mount fan
They work fine, I ordered them to install in my patio, I had already purchased other 3, and all work great.All five of them cover a large area and it works real nice in the Florida heat. | 45 stars
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Great Product, great price.
As everyone knows this is a great mixer that will last a life time. I like this model better than the 6 qt because the top lifts up making it easier to mix in other ingredients or scrap the bowl down. The sale price made it an awesome deal, I checked a lot of other stores and even with a 20% coupon Amazon was a better deal. | 45 stars
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It works great on berber carpet too!!
You wouldn't believe dirt and grime this machine cleaned out of my carpet. I have berber carpet and had used rentals before, but it gets dirty quickly since it is kind of beige tone.I started with stairs and could see big changes and used fan to dry it. It dried so quickly, I was amazed.It is easy to do and quite light to handle.Now, I am all set for holiday parties and I am very excited. | 45 stars
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Nesco Roaster Oven
This roaster is everything it says it is. The best thing is that it heats from the sides so the bottem does not burn; it cooks evenly. I highly recommend it! I am completely satisfied with it. | 45 stars
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Glass hydrometer
Nicely finished item, but the "catch dish" mounted below the hydrometer broke after only a couple of days (don't know how it broke). | 45 stars
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Love it!
We are always running out of Iced Tea at family events, so I loved that we could get an extra pitcher. | 45 stars
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Very sturdy, bright, and pretty!
This growth chart was a lot sturdier than I thought it would be.. .it is wooden and kind of heavy. It is beautiful with very bright colors...a picture window to put a picture in, stickers enclosed to spell out your child's name; it is a very nice growth chart and I felt like it was a great value for the price! | 45 stars
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Works for a short while then has issues
I was soo disappointed with this iron. I have had 2 in two years. But I have now given up and gotten a different brand.This iron, when working, works beautifully. It really did cut my ironing time in half, great steam, great glide and got nice and hot. But then, my first iron began leaking terribly. Out the holes, on the sole plate. And ethen came the brown stuff everyone else is talking about. :( I was so disappointed but willing to try again since the store offered an exchange.Second one also worked as well for about 8 months. It too began to leak out the holes but also the sides where the plastic met the sole plate. It even cracked the plastic. Then came the brown stuff.Sadly this one went back too and I got a different brand. it's not as hot but works just fine.I was really disappointed in this product. | 01 star
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Vacuum Bags
These vacuum bags fit well and work fine with our Eureka vacuum cleaner. The price is right, and they are good, sturdy bags. | 45 stars
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Waste of Money
I have bought shark and used it for a month and the side brush stopped working . I replaced it with the new one from amazon and again the same problem . Please donot buy this product it is horrible as fully charged battery only works for 10-15 minutes and side brush damages easily . I will say if you want to waste 80 dollars then go and buy it . When I called shark they won't gurantee anything they were asking 25 dollar for that small brush .This whole system sucks except that it cleans hardfloor nice thats why it earned 1 star. | 01 star
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Nice and loud
Works like a charm. Ring is nice and loud. Light weight but still is heavy enough. Black was a good choice | 45 stars
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Junk!
This thing can not slice a potato. The blade is not sharp enough. When you try to push a potato thru you have to use so much force that the blade housing will pop off the bowl, and the potato will get stuck. The safety handle does not grip the food well enough to stay on either. | 01 star
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My son is a BIG star wars fan!!!!
If your kid is a star wars fan they will love this my son was so happy to get this wants to keep it on the bed all the time and I also got the throw gos great together in his room. | 45 stars
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Works well for straining stewed tomatoes for canning
The only thing I used this for was straining fresh stewed tomatoes. It makes short work of the process, although a little messy without planning ahead. It removed seeds and skin very well. The sauce I made with it was excellent; better than anything off the shelf. | 45 stars
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Great little snack cup!
I have just started collecting the Fiesta ware. I love the cheerful colors and the sturdiness of of pieces. PLUS, it is made in the USA!!The sea mist is a beautiful, soft color. The size of this little bowl is great for a few nuts, pudding, dried fruit as a snack, etc. I really enjoy using my Fiesta ware. | 45 stars
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Child's table and chairs
I bought this for my granddaughter who is almost two and she loves it already.It's very good quality and a great place for her to draw and work on puzzels away from her two large dogs who get into everything. | 45 stars
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breville bje51l0xl juice fountain is wonderful
excellent piece of equipment.. well built, easy to clean,juices everything with no problem.sturdy parts,heavy metal locking device,heavy plastic parts and very powerful motor.. | 45 stars
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Great product
I have used this product for a year. Very happy with the good looking and efficient kettle.I was looking for a kettle to quickly boil water without plastic in boiling part. I don't care if I can see the water level from outside. It is a perfect one without paying too much. | 45 stars
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Love it!
Such a great pan, I'm glad i went with the aluminum over non stick. It cooks evenly and the size is perfect for over sized cupcakes. | 45 stars
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