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Useful, if a tad dangerous
The negative review of the Cuisinart mini-prep surprised me. This is an enormously useful little gadget for both the hobbyist chef and casual cook. Obviously, a mini-prep doesn't have the same power as a full-size food processor. If choosing between the two, go with a full-size model. As part of an array of tools, including a full-size processor, a blender, a mixer, a bread machine, and a hand held blender, however, the mini-prep has its uses. (Okay, I'm a gadget freak.) I would slot the mini-prep fourth on that list in terms of importance and utility.What does the mini-prep do well? It has a very sharp blade and a high speed motor. So it is great at tasks like pureeing garlic; finely chopping onions (no more tears) and other vegetables; grinding coffee beans, nuts, and spices; roughly chopping peanuts for pad thai, and making small amounts of pureed sauces.Cautions: The blade is very sharp! I have sliced my fingers several times. Unless you intend to puree the product, never leave the mini-prep unattended. The blade is too sharp and the motor too fast. In fact, don't even turn it on full tilt. Just pulse. Many times I have taken onions past the point of fine dice to soup in the blink of an eye.Hint: Get a couple of extra containers. They're cheap and not having to stop to clean a container after every use is a big time saver. Top rack dishwasher safe. | 34 stars
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Good for the price
It came in a container that kept it from getting damaged so for that I give it a high score. | 34 stars
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Best I've ever seen
Others have given details. Just let me add that:(1) It is geared to be VERY easy to turn, and . . .(2) The lid can be replaced to reseal the can airtight. (The replaced lid will stay put in the refrigerator, but it doesn't hold tight enough for jostling inside a picnic cooler.)Later: Over the months it becomes a little harder to turn, and the cuts become more shallow, requiring a second trip around the rim. I think this is because some part of the cutting mechanism bends with use. OXO, however, quickly replaced my opener and didn't ask for the old one to be returned. If the same thing happens to this replacement, I'll have to send it back before they'll replace it.All in all, it's still the best can opener I've used, but I suppose I would reduce the rating to 4 stars because of the above faults. | 45 stars
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Too expensive and very fragile
I bought this juicer after reading lots of reviews thinking the bad ones are just coincidental. I went into Wheatgrass wholeheartedly, growing trays and trays of it, reading a book and articles, and thought I need a durable machine I can extract all that quantity and get the best quality in the most convenient way. So the price of little over 250 did not deter me.From day 1, I began hearing cracking noises and thought this is how it is supposed to be since I did not see any physical signs of damage on the parts.Cleaning it though is not really that easy because it takes time and lots of water! 5 parts to clean, and the filter s the hardest one (to thoroughly clean all the wheatgrass residue). Taking all that into account doesn't make juicing wheatgrass a whole lot of fun.After about a month of using it, when took out the parts for cleaning as I do every morning, I realized what had happened: The black cone that holds the screen/filter cracked in several places in line with the filter nudges that hold it into that cone - about 2,3 cracks across the cone. This is caused by pressure of masticating the grass into the screen. So all those "benefits" of the machine supposedly juicing carrots, root vegetables, etc, I can't imagine it would really hold through it without breaking.It has also jammed a couple of times by having the wheatgrass wrapped around the auger so I had to take it apart and release it. In short this is more laborious than it should be. This is clearly a flaw in design!I contacted the company because I intended to keep the machine and have them maybe ship a newly designed piece (hoping they know it's a design flaw). Never heard back from them. I guess they know about the problem, and will replace the same piece only to those unfortunate who get in touch with them and complain about this. This is a strategy of many companies; they will keep replacing whatever until the end of the warranty, then you are hung on to dry...I've decided, I am not going to be one of those, and returned it to Amazon. | 01 star
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Good overall, though a bit noisy
I really like the appearance of this air conditioner and the ability to set the desired temperature. The electronic controls have been great so far, as well as on the remote control. I haven't had it for very long yet, so I can't speak to its durability.The one thing that stands out is that it is loud. Granted, I have a small bedroom and the air conditioner is set in a window right at the end of my bed, but it still seems loud to me.Again, overall, I am very happy with this purchase and I especially like that it is an energy saver. | 34 stars
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Nice Table
This is a nice table and looks more expensive than it actually is. It is well made for the price. | 45 stars
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Good read
Good storyline, a bit slow starting, but storyline develops well. Looking forward to next book. Hoping it continues to develop the characters. | 34 stars
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Try to get it in town. got damaged in shipping twice.
I ordered two Elf racks because one rack was too small. They shipped them in a tight fitting box with no protection of coarse the ends were dented on both sets. I sent them back and they shipped some new ones out in a big box with padding but the padding moved and one of the racks were damaged. I sent them back for a refund. I noticed they have the exact same rack at Target but a foot taller with an extra shelf but with a Target brand box. I got that instead. Since the Target one holds another row I didn't need to buy two of them so I saved a lot of money plus if there was any damage you could easily return it and was $39 which is cheaper that Amazon's Elf. | 34 stars
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Not to bad
I received this very quickly, 2 days to be exact. It was missing one of the phillips head screws used to assemble, but I purchased a different drawer pull anyways so it didn't effect the assembly for me. It was difficult to screw in the legs to the top portion and I have one screw that sticks out a little bit, but not too noticeable. The wood looks pretty good and mine came smooth and all one finish with no blemishes...some of the screw holes were a bit off - but thankfully the wood is soft and it can be assembled without this being a major issue, its only a burden.I think with the knob upgrade, it adds a lot to the piece b/c it can fit your decor more, if you want traditional vs contemporary vs shabby chic - it can be done with this one simple step and it only costs a couple of bucks. | 34 stars
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Hate it with the fire of a thousand suns
I daydream about the day that we buy a new napkin holder. We purchased this at BB&B; about 5 years ago. The finish is nice and it's a nice neutral color.Otherwise - terrible. The napkins randomly come out in chunks of 10 or more. This problem is worse when there are only a few napkins left in the holder - sometimes pulling on one causes every napkin to come out with it. It doesn't seem to matter what brand of napkins I use. I can't believe that this product has such great reviews here. Yes, the napkins all stand up straight even when there's just a few left - but that seems like a cosmetic feature more than anything else. I just want one napkin to come out, every single time. | 01 star
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Good Sheets
I have to say for the price these are pretty good sheets, they are soft and comfortable and wash well. The only complaint I would have is that the pillow cases are a slightly different shade of green than the sheets. I had the same problem with the lilac set that I ordered. Other than that they are good. | 34 stars
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good product, may be found cheaper elsewhere
i bought this from amazon for $22, but later saw this at walmart for $14.99 | 34 stars
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Disappointment
I purchased this toaster, because of rating given it by America's Test Kitchen. They rated it the best one they tested. If this is the best, then the rest of the toasters must be terrible. It did not perform for me as indicated by the folks at the Test Kitchen. I have used it for about 4 months. | 12 stars
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Great Microwave That Is Serving Me Well!
In the latter part of 2005 an electrical storm took out my nice 6-year old Panasonic microwave oven. The same thing had happened to a very expensive Amana that the Panasonic had replaced, after about six years of service from it. I first had purchased a very nice looking new GE microwave in 2005 to replace the Panasonic. The GE sounded like a thrashing machine when I got home with it, and it was at least three times louder than the Panasonic had been while it was working. I took the GE back to the store to exchange it for another GE. This time, I had a store employee turn the new GE on before leaving with it. It was just as loud as the first.As we use a microwave very often in my home, I wanted something before I left that store on a Saturday evening. I looked back at the other microwaves the store offered and saw this Sharp Carousel. I had the employee turn it on. It was still a little louder than my Panasonic had been, but I decided to take it. It didn't look as good as the GE in my eyes, but it was also about $100 less and I needed to return home that night with a new microwave. As we began using the Sharp R-520KS, I continued to feel it was less than what I should have gotten - due to the lower price and the look I didn't particularly care for. But, over the next week we realized this Sharp oven had more and better features than the GE had - and the Panasonic it replaced.Seven years later, I still don't particularly care for the look of this microwave oven, but it still looks new and it still does everything it should. I did put a protected wall outlet in behind the oven to help protect it from electrical storms, just after I purchased this oven.I don't use the night light as it's too bright. I do use the clock on the oven and all of the features it offers. If it quit working, I'm sure I would be at a loss - missing all the features it offers that I am so accustomed to using now.Well, this oven is doing great by me - even if it doesn't look that great in my eyes. Here's hoping for another seven years of use from the little microwave oven I was unsure of due to it costing less - and not particularly appealing to my eye. After the years I've owned this oven now, I'm glad I brought it home that night in 2005 - and I'm not surprised to see this same model still offered for sale after seven years. It's a good microwave oven. | 45 stars
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Best Idea Ever!
I received one of these several years ago as a gift and when it finally died I rushed to get another just like it! I will NEVER use a glass pot coffee maker again. When my son deployed to Iraq, I sent him one of these. He and all his guys LOVED it! Again, no glass pot to mess with or break! When the machine itself got damaged I hurriedly ordered them another one. This is a newer model than the first one (also newer than either of mine) but works just the same. I see that some people said they received something different than what is pictured here, but the one I just got for my son is this exact coffee maker. - And, of course, my son says it works GREAT!!I would (and do) highly recommend this coffee maker to everyone. If I had to think of any negative points it could only be that very tall to-go cups won't fit. But that is rarely a problem.The coffee is hot, it never gets "burned", and it's very easy to just hold your cup up to the dispenser and fill it. No spills or drips, and great tasting coffee every time. | 45 stars
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This bread maker was broke!
I purchased this OSTER 5838 ExpressBake Breadmaker in late spring, 2011. I put it away until this fall because on cold and rainy days, I love to make bread and homemade soup. YESTERDAY, 10/3/2011 I opened my new breadmaker, poured the ingredients in and turned it on. Immediately, it started to make a strange ticking sound. The machine failed to knead the bread. It just turned into a big, hot, gooey blob of a mess. After 30 motion-less minutes, the machine got very hot. I turned it off and threw away the unbaked bread. Today, I tried the same process. I DID ensure that the BLADE was secure inside the pan. SAME THING happened. Same weird "Ticking" sound. Blade failed to knead the ingredients. I will never purchase another breadmaker online ever again. | 01 star
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I'm buying my second Keurig Single Cup Brewer
This has been an excellent product for my home. My husband likes decaf and I like regular coffee, so you can see why this works for us. I have owned my Keurig over a year and it is still brewing excellent coffee and tea. At first I did not think the coffee samples had enough depth since I like Starbucks coffee. But then I tried the Diedrich K cups and we are so pleased with the taste. Why am I buying another Keurig? I am sending one to my daughter for her wedding anniversary. | 34 stars
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Everyone should read this book at least once
This is a superb book. I have read and re-read it many times, and loved it every time.The book also forces you to think about things that most people don't think about that much, and to re-analzye certain common philosophical assumptions.I think that everyone should read this book at least once in their life.The biggest problem that I had with this book is the rather unsatisfactory ending; the story's resolution is suggested, but nothing is stated. Personally, I would have liked the story to have continued a little longer so as to find out what had happened later. | 45 stars
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Going to college...
Bigger than it looks, this little gem of a fondue maker would make a great gift for college students. Why? Not because you can expect your son or daughter to suddenly become a suave sophisticate who entertains their fellow dorm buddies with fondue parties, but because this little gadget really cooks! Takes up less space than a microwave (ok, it won't make popcorn, but microwave popcorn isn't all that good for you anyway...) Remove the fondue ring and it becomes a versatile little pot that, with a little imagination, can cook virtually anything. The adjustable thermostat heats up to 400 degrees, so making soup, chili, hamburgers, grilled cheese, ramen noodles and all their other favorites would be easy. Plus, there's the mom approved break-away safety electrical cord. The non-stick interior makes clean up a breeze. | 45 stars
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Better than before
This log rack (Landmann 82433 8-Foot Firewood Log Rack Only) was a replacement for a nearly identical one that I have owned for at least 10 years. The new one has the cross pieces between the legs that add more stability. The old one held up fine until I had to move it, at which time the age (and rust) got the better of it. I would recommend this rack, particularly given the very reasonable price. I installed it resting on small concrete bricks, which I believe contributed to the long life. | 45 stars
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Real Sharp
Balance is slightly toward the handle on all of the knives, but acceptable. The blades are incredibly sharp and I can't wait to see how long they remain sharp. | 34 stars
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A Scale that Can't Measure
I bought this scale because it measured in troy ounces. When I received it I read all the instructions and grabbed a 1oz silver coin to test the scale out. It read below half an oz. I thought this was odd so I took it into work the next day to compare it to one of our calibrated test scales. At first I just thought that the scale needed to be calibrated. So I followed the instructions on calibrating it. After the calibration I again made some measurements using the calibrated test scale for comparison. I measured exactly 500.0g using the calibrated test scale but everytime I placed the weight on the AWS scale I got a different measurement. Once it read 507.9g. I took the weight off, waited for the scale to show 0.0g, then placed the weight back on and got 467.7g. I cannot trust this scale, not worth buying. | 01 star
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So far...so good. Product is different than picture above!
Quite a few reviews of other B&D; toaster ovens that were not so great, so warily I purchased this toaster oven. I love the look, the cooking temperature seems to work well, and the 60 minute timer is super. I have had the product for several weeks.Beware though! The TRO910W is not what is pictured above. Google it and find the actual picture...rounded front and three white knobs. | 34 stars
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good coffee grinder
I've gotten this coffee grinder in the past and it works quite well; the price was the best as compared to every store that I reviewed. | 45 stars
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Paint Bubbles, Peels and Rusts
Beautiful colander. I had it for about 2 months now and the paint started to bubble and peel on the bottom and around each of the holes. after the paint comes up, the colander then starts to rust in the exposed areas. Had to throw it out. I did wash this colander in the dishwasher, so that may have something to do with it. | 12 stars
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small slots
I installed this product today then set about filling it with knives. My largest chef's knife will not slide into any of the slots; the largest slots are still too narrow. My sharpening steel will fit, but it's wide handle blocks the slots below, rendering it useless. I'm a bit disappointed. Great concept and well built. Could be engineered better. | 23 stars
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Norpro Battery operated sifter
I have used this product before, but I washed it and it broke, so I ordered a new one. Just use a dry or damp cloth to clean it. I have arthritis in my fingers, so this effortless product is just the thing I need to sift without any pain in my hands. Just put the ingredients in the sifter, hold it over a bowl and press the button. No more banging my hand on an old fashioned sifter. It works quickly! I love gadgets this this. Wouldn't be without it. | 34 stars
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Suprisingly Sturdy
Especially for the price, great product. Kind of hard to get to some of the screws, meaning if you have big fingers, find someone to help. Overall I must say I like it and it looks nice. | 34 stars
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Not what we needed... don't know if anyone can use it
Quite disappointing. The piece was too wide for our door (did not "hug" the door) and has noo way to stay on it if the space between the floor and the door it too big. It just slides off when you open or close the door. We thought about tacking it but then still there would be a gap between the door and the floor. | 01 star
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Minute mixer
My wife took the brand new Oster 6 speed hand blender out of the box, started to whip some cream into whipping cream (yes, some people do still make their own whipping cream), and before the cream was suppose to turn into the whipped form, the motor burned out. This product has been the worst performing item I have ever seen; I'm going to refund this puppy. | 01 star
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Works Perfectly
The TV turntable works perfectly. It seems well made and does exactly what we need it to. Since it's fairly thin and black, it blends into the furniture fairly well so that you barely notice it. | 45 stars
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awesome
I bought this coffee grinder for myself last christmas and I love it. It lets you choose if you want fine, medium or coarse coffee. Just set the buttons for how you want your coffee, fill up to the fill line with coffee beans hold the lid down until it stops grinding and that's it. A nice product for the price. | 45 stars
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Very nice roaster for the money.....
This roaster pan is made very good and sturdy for the money. The handles fit close to the pan and does not require extra room to fit in the oven(one we bought would have worked OK but the handles required +2"). The inside rack for the meat is easy to access and allows 1/2" below it for liquids drainage. All in all, we are very pleased with it. | 34 stars
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Love this Cuisinart Coffee Maker
Had one of these for YEARS before it died. After that, I went thru several others thinking there must be some improvements. finally threw up my hands deciding to buy it again. This color was on sale - looked a little funky but it was so cheap! Anyway it is not a crazy color and blends with my granite | 45 stars
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Don't buy if you live in a cold climate
Every winter I loose a couple of the hooks as they can't handle weight in cold conditions. I live in NH and in the winter it can get a little cold. Most of the time the garage is about 40-50 degrees but when I need to do work outside and keep the doors open it can get a little colder. In these conditions, the plastic hooks will break when you try to hang anything from them. I would not buy these again. | 01 star
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Henckel Twin Four Star 4 inch knife
Love my Twin Four Star knives. Have a complete set of them for 20 years. Just treat them well and they will treat you well. Also have the 3 inch one for cutting smaller vegetables. | 45 stars
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The perfect kitchen accessory
I had one of these before. It was a gift from a friend. Unfortunately it broke and I was unaware that it has a lifetime guarantee. I am keeping the box it came with but hope it will have a very long life. | 45 stars
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The best product by Corning
I recieved this as a gift 2 years ago and I love the set so much I ordered a second set for myself. I promise you will love it. | 45 stars
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First and last time I order from this vendor.
Bought this as a gift. Was $23.00 - Shipping and handling was a rip-off: $27.86! Arrived a week later than Amazon had posted, with no tracking available. When I finally assembled it, there was an obvious spattered defect in paint finish on a conspicuous portion of the work surface. The list price for this was $179.00? What a crock. Last time I ever purchase a product with Coaster Contemporary's name on it. | 12 stars
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This little vac is awesome
I decided to buy this despite all the bad reviews, and so far, so good. I've had it about a month, and use it for everything in my home, including carpet, porcelain tile, hardwood flooring and lineoleum as well as my couch and chair and my bedspread and pillows. I'm a new homeowner, and the 4 different flooring surfaces to clean were a bit daunting until I realized that this vacuum will clean them all without having to change attachments. You can easily turn off the brush when going from carpet to hard floor, and this thing sucks up pet hair like you'd not believe out of the carpet and off the couch and chairs. I have two cats who won't stay off my chenile couch, and this vacuum is powerful enough to suck up all the cat hair. I can see where people have complained about accidentally pulling out the canister by reaching for the wrong handle, but I'm careful to grab hold of the handle on the body. It's extremely lightweight, and portable enough to tote up and down three flights of stairs to clean up after the cat litter that goes everywhere. I loved this so much that I bought one for my mother who had an older dirt devil canister vac which she loved, but had a broken strap. My favorite features are the METAL extension tubes (I've not seen those on any vacumms since I was a wee kiddo) and the retractable cord. | 34 stars
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Excellent product
This product is everything I ever wanted from a blender - easy to use, easy to clean, great smoothies. | 45 stars
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Great Food Processor
I have owned this food processor for about two months - it's my third machine and by far the best. It is very quiet, yet powerful. I can't imagine doing my Christmas dinner without it, from celery and onions to pecans and apples - it did everything quickly and easily. I've already told my daughter I will get one for her when she sets up her own house! | 45 stars
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not good for making cheese
Ok, call me old fashioned, but cheese cloth ought to be good for making cheese. This is a fairly wide weave which means that you have to fold it over a few times. Also it is fairly narrow. The end result is that while it does a good job of collecting the cheese curds, they end up being caught in several layers of fabric and have to be picked out. | 12 stars
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Well built, sturdy.
The Doserless Rancilio is a bit confusing in why they designed certain features, but never the less it grinds well, is sturdy, and grinds to great precision. I suggest placing a small bowl underneath the chute, and then either pouring into the coffee filter or filling the espresso handle.For those that want this for only espresso, the doser version might be a fine idea.I do not expect to replace this in my lifetime. | 34 stars
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many uses
I use this pot frequently. Mostly to reheat larger quantities of leftovers. Nice to store soup/chilli left-overs in the frig too. With very Easy clean up. | 45 stars
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Dustbuster Busted
The idea of the Dustbuster is great and aside from the battery problems, I can't complain. The batteries failed within a year an a half. These are nickel-cadmium batteries and opening the bottom door reveals a message on the battery pack - something like "pull on tabs to remove". I hate to say it, but this pack is a permanent piece of the the vacuum. It is not intended to be removed! The battery pack didn't fail by means of NiCad memory. One of the cells developed a short and discharges overnight if not left on the charger. As one other reviewer mentioned, real poor charger design which probably cooks the pack over time. Can't say Black & Decker thought of their customers on this one. | 23 stars
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A Powerful Sucker.
When I bought the Eureka 4700A Maxima Bagless Upright Vacuum (Is it me or are product names getting longer?), I was looking for a dust buster, but I found the price and features too good to resist.I was expecting one of those low-powered vacuums that would get all clogged up and would have to be replaced after a very short period of time.I was delighted to find that this vacuum has an enormous amount of suction power and feels self-propelled. It does a very thorough job at picking up all of the dirt on my hardwood floors and on my rugs.The 4700A is loud, but not loud enough for me to be dissatisfied. | 45 stars
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Good Value
Good value for the price. I was able to assemble by myself in about 90 minutes. The instructions were clear and the parts well marked. The only problem I had was with one board whose holes were not properly pre-drilled (was able to fix quickly with my drill). Assembled unit works very well in my guest bedroom and looks nice. Note that the draw guides are plastic and not metal (understandable given the price) which gives it a slightly cheap feel to it. | 34 stars
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Worth the money
I have this knife for 2 years and use it extensively. It is a great knife - lightweight and sharp (if you maintain it properly).The knife is shaped in a special way ("oriental") so that the entire blade can be used for cutting. In other knives, it is often difficult to use the part of the blade closest to your hand for cutting.Sharpening must be done with a ceramic sharpener. this is not cheap but a good buy for other knives too.I use this knife for 'all around', mostly for vegetables and meat or chicken. It's not a very big knife but also not small i.e. will not work for delicate operations. Basically - a very good chef's knife.for some people and tasks, this knife is too lightweight. for example, for 'heavy duty' tasks like cutting through a chunk of frozen meat etc. I have a 20cm heavy Arcos knife that does the job much better. However, that knife's quality is not as good and after around 3 years the handle seems to have gotten loose. The good thing about the Global is that it's made of one piece.Also, I would assume if you're a big guy/girl with big hands, this knife might feel a little too light for you and you might need some heavyweight piece. | 45 stars
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No more drips!
If you have the same problem I have you will appreciate this rug-I put our dog dishes on it and now I can walk by it barefoot and not get wet from the dribble trails she leaves when she drinks. It is attractive and very well made-I got the blue to match my kitchen. | 45 stars
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Love My Hot Shot!
I do not like heating a tea pot on the stove in the morning before work as it's a ceramic stove and stays "hot" long after the burner is turned off. Not safe for "naughty" pets that may jump on the counter from time to time! Also, microwaved water is NOT the same....it cools too quickly.The Hot Shot heats a mug of water in about 60 seconds and it's BOILING HOT too!Also, it takes up very little space on the counter and it's not hot to the touch on the counter.It's wonderful if you need "HOT" water for recipes too! Quick, easy to use, and the price was right on Amazon!ps. I had a Hot Shot many years ago and I forgot how much I missed having one! | 45 stars
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good product, good price
I have used this pressure cooker for approximately one month and like it a lot. Don't be tempted to put the cover into the dishwasher as thevalves may be damaged. | 45 stars
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New, improved handle "au jus"
"Perfect" my Aunt Fanny. Even a regular knife from a table setting will cut meat, and so will these. But the fancy "no-stain, German steel" doesn't mean squat if the things won't stay on the edge of your plate. Supposedly "individually balanced," but every one of the eight steak knives my girlfriend bought for me is so well balanced that it inevitably slips off the rim and slides handle first into the food. The "ergonomic design" of the handle is meaningless if that same handle is always covered with sauce. Do not buy. | 01 star
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Quiet, solidly built
I wanted a quiet cool-mist humidifier with humidistat (no white dust as ultrasonics, more energy efficient than warm-mist types).This Vornado has all these. The fan is indeed very quiet at low speed - the most quiet of any other type (I checked about 6 or 7 others, including models from Bionaire, Holmes, Honeywell, Kenmore and some other less-well-known brands). So far the humidistat seems to work - turns the unit on and off periodically....I would have rated this unit 5 stars if not for one small glitch. As air periodically enters the tank when water evaporates it makes a quite disturbing sound. Several times per hour, not too often, but it is loud... I think it can be fixed by plugging a suitable piece of rubber with a small hole after the tank is full - this way only small amounts of air will enter and it will be quiet. Other humidifiers don't suffer this small problem.Overall the Vornado is an excellent, well-bilt product, due mainly to its quiet and strong fan and its simple construction. | 34 stars
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Nice but Bad
Works great but the crank handle is pretty cheap. Handle must be made so one has to keep reordering it. | 23 stars
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Died in 18 months
Yesterday morning there was a burning electrical smell and now it won't brew. Will be contacting Cuisinart and see if they do anything about it. | 01 star
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perfect match my need
Before I order this, I considers many products and read a lot of reviews. And this is the one I need: cheap, small and work very well. After I receive it, I am very satisfied with it. It looks very cute and the quality is over the price. I use almost every morning. It is quick and the coffee tastes good (I use starbucks breakfast blend). | 45 stars
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CAUTION, YOU MIGHT GET A FAKE
I purchased this product from Amazon having bought one several years ago, and when I received it I found that I had not received a legitimate Clocky, but a fake Chinese knock-off. If you look at the images of the product, you can identify the packaging of the fake because it says "Clocky" nowhere on the box but instead simply has "Alarm Clock" written in large letters. The manufacturer, NandaHome, has confirmed that Amazon has been selling fraudulent fakes. Please be wary about buying this item from Amazon. I recommend you consider purchasing directly from the manufacturer instead, as you're guaranteed not to receive a fake item. | 01 star
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Worthless isn't a strong enough word
I usually only do these reviews when a product makes a strong impact, either positive or negative. In this case, this rug pad made almost no difference with the trouble I was having, where my chair in front of my computer will cause the carpet to bunch up when it rolls over it. Maybe I'm using it for the wrong purpose, but it says no slip, so I thought that meant no slip. My mistake. | 01 star
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Used it and am happy
I had cause to use this when my power went out a few days, and boy am I glad I had them. They did not smell, as I was worried they might, and worked just perfectly. And, I can use again - the fuel burned very slowly. Recommend AS LONG AS you don't have kids so young that the open flame could be a hazard. | 45 stars
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Melted
May make a fine ice cream scoop but it melted with first use in wok. | 01 star
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Great for dorm room
This works great for my dorm room. The suction is good but not amazing. It does what it is supposed to do. | 34 stars
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Amazing vacuum cleaner
Just took delivery on this one amazing vacuum cleaner, Assembly took about 15 minutes and once plugged in I have found this appliance simply a pleasure to use.1 - QUIET is all you hear,for a moment I wasn't sure it was turned on!2 - Suction power is terrific, turn down the power or you'll suck up your nearest pet! It is not advertised as the perfect rug cleaner but if you have area rugs like I do it works like a dream.3 - Filtration system is great.You know that annoying smell that eminates from vacuum cleaners? Kinda of defeats the purpose of why you are cleaning isn't it? Well all that comes out of the exhaust from this machine is clean fresh air!Only puzzle was the upholstry tool, at first I thought it was left out of the packaging but all it was is a simple device that folds out from the dusting attachment.I know I just purchased this and maybe I'll update this review later on but for now I say BUY THIS and you'll be happy you did. | 45 stars
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Great Chair, tad pricy, look for special pricing and get it from authorized dealer
I was a Dot Com Exec back in the Late 1990s- early 2000s, so, of course, I had a Herman Miller Aeron Chair. Back in the 1980s, I had several Kruger Chairs including the executive Krueger Vertebra Chairs.Over the last 9 years I have tried many other executive chairs including several from Staples and Costco. These lower priced chair were horrible.So after reading a huge number of reviews, I selected a Fully Loaded Mirra chair and purchased it on the Internet as an Open Box - the chair was cool, but I got a used chair. DON'T GET AN Open box from a non-authorized dealer! Mine had well worn arms, several cracks and did not have enough give. So, I sent it back and got one from an authorized dealer. I got a deal - $150 off and free shipping in two days. Love my new chair. It breaths. It has a huge number of seat settings. And it looks cool. A bit too high tech from my home office. | 34 stars
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I love it, but the screws fell out!
I would give this 5 stars, but after a few months, the nuts that hold the screws in place fell out inside the sealed handle. You can't get inside the handle to put the nuts back on, so the screws kept falling out.Amazon sent me a free return label, and replaced it, and I have not had the same problem with the new one. | 34 stars
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very very happy
the deluxe log bed i ordered is the best thing i have ever bought,we love it,it is so pretty everyone who comes to our house has feel in love with it.i am one happy customer | 45 stars
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,, Terrrrrible Quality,,,
I bought 4 pcs and and I am so disappointed in these white towels. They are so flawed. There are pulled threads in all of the towels. Anyway, this is the only purchase at Amazon that I m disappointed so far. | 01 star
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Great little grinder.
This is my third coffee grinder and appears to be the best one I've had yet. Grinds coffee quickly and evenly. I highly recommend it. | 45 stars
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feedback acknowledgement
I am the guy in charge of the department that builds this product and I think it's really nice to see that my hard work is appreciated by you, the customer. | 45 stars
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My favorite pan!
I bought this pan years ago after seeing Rachael Ray use it on her 30 Minute Meals show. She designed the oval shape for Analon and then added the same pot to her new line of cookware (+ orange handles and an additonal $10). If you are looking for a great pan that is easy to clean and takes up less space on your stovetop than a traditional round pan, this is the one for you. Its perfect for sauces with the high sides helping to hold more plus the helper handle is a plus when pouring. | 45 stars
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Very attractive - great value
These are just as described. Very attractive (I ordered the brown). Looks pretty good with my leather couch. The small one works very well for a foot stool. The large one works well as an extra seat as well an ottoman. The tray/top is a nice added touch.Many have mentioned a strong smell. Perhaps they have corrected this because I only pick up a slight chemical smell if I sniff RIGHT up close to it. I smell nothing in the room. My sense of smell is normal :)The only slight complaint is that they slide on a bare floor - I'll have to get something for the feet to prevent that.I would recommend them highly. | 45 stars
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Works perfectly!!!!
I have installed this under a cabinet in the kitchen, and it is exactly what I was looking for. No loose sheets hanging down on the counter getting dirty, and the ratchet noise is not loud at all. Easiest I have found to load and unload rolls, too. | 45 stars
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I love this flatware!
I am not a decisive shopper and feel compelled to do extensive "comparison" shopping. I am always thinking that there might be something better just around the corner (this can drive my family mad!). Therefore, in my quest for new flatware, I purchased three - yes, three! - sets of 18/10 stainless flatware on-line: Oneida Satin Camber from [...] and Wallace Rockport (102-piece set) from [...]. I was immediately disappointed with the Wallace flatware. Though it is 18/10 stainless steel and had matching serving pieces and extra teaspoons, etc., it seemed flimsy - I swear I could have bent the spoons in half myself! I also felt that the design was "blah." The Oneida Satin Camber set had a very pretty design and the pieces felt substantial in my hand. But talk about oversized - the fork and soup spoons were "ginormous!" And I was disappointed that I could not find any matching serving pieces for the Oneida Satin Camber. But then...the Oneida Satin Garnet flatware arrived - at lightning speed, I might add! - from Amazon.com. I love this set! The pieces are indeed substantial as other reviewers have pointed out, but our family is used to heavy flatware so they felt "just right" to us. The design is beautiful and the size of the pieces is perfect - not too big, not too small! I washed them in the dishwasher before putting them away in the accompanying wooden caddy - and they came out of the dishwasher looking shiny and spotless. This is a service for 12 with five matching pieces. Additional pieces are available at various places on-line, including [...]. All in all, I am very pleased with the beauty and durability of this flatware. And Amazon got them to me practially overnight! I am glad that I did some comparison shopping (even though it was a hassle returning the other two flatware sets, it was still worth the satisfaction of getting the set I really like!). | 45 stars
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98.75% GREAT !!!
VERY happy with this. Just got it today, set it up, filled it, More than sturdy enough to hold any type of media and then some.One note though, this fantastic dvd shelf, must be supported from the bottom (meaning you can't hang it like I wanted to do). Why 98.75%, the assembley instructions are pretty vague. Hope this helps a little. | 45 stars
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Great deal!!
The Calphalon Omelet pans and skillets are essential for the busy chef. To get both the 8" and 10" for under $50 is a fantastic deal!The 8" is my ideal 2-egg omelet pan. The small size keeps the eggs fluffy, and no-spatula flips are easy (and quite impressive). You can keep the heat nice and high - I've never had one burn on me yet.The 10" is great for fritattas and Denver omelets. The non-stick surface is a godsend when cooking eggs and breaded meats, and it really does clean up easily.Neither pan will last forever, particularly if you use them as frequently as I do (or if you occasionally poke them with a metal spatula). But for this value, you can't go wrong. There are surely more expensive non-stick pans out there, but for the price, these'll absolutely get the job done. | 45 stars
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Great fun for the whole family
We purchased our Play and Freeze almost a year ago and are very happy with it. I was quite worried that it would leak - either from the ice reserve or the ice cream cylinder, but we really haven't had any trouble to speak of. We filled it too full on one occasion and there was some leakage after the cream began to freeze and expand, but this was easily fixed by removing just a tad of the cream. I would definitely recommend purchasing the larger size ice cream ball as the cylinder (of the larger ball) holds just under 1 quart. The manufacturer recommends scraping the sides of the cylinder down a few times during use so that the cream freezes evenly - I still haven't found a utensil that works really well for this. A metal spoon will scratch the cylinder and a rubber spatula is too flexible. Needless to say, though, we always manage to make it work! :)My boys, 3 and 11, have loved making different flavors - it's a real treat for us all. My only complaint? They get tired of playing with the ball after about 5 minutes, so that leaves me rolling the ball around for the next 15 minutes as the ice cream freezes. But, its always worth it in the end! | 45 stars
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These spoons didn't measure up!
I bought these spoons hoping they would provide accurate measurements for certain meds I need to give my dog, ie, 1/16 of a tsp. However, once I received the spoons, I saw to my dismay that they have "cutesy" measurements, like "pinch" and "hint." These terms are very relative at best, anyway. I was looking for spoons that measure, rather than spoons to help me define references in recipes. I am still looking for spoons that measure REAL measurements. These were a waste. | 12 stars
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Better off making something yourself
As a few others have mentioned, this is made with incredibly cheap, thin plastic. It is thinner and more flexible than most plastic packaging material. The picture I saw shows white plastic, but it is actually clear. Given that it is so light/flexible/flimsy, the air from my vent blows it out of position. I'll have to find something to set on top of it like other people have (the problem is that I'm not sure how much clearance I'll have under the furniture). It would definitely be nice to have something a little more rigid. I'm sure you could make a better product yourself and not spend any more money... | 12 stars
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Wonderful Sheets
Well worth every penny. Very thick and durable. Very nice sheets. | 45 stars
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wrong title?
the pic. listed here as of 1-12-10 is the 'salsa' fairie-not fruit cake as it states here. | 01 star
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gooseneck not very goosy
it didn't seem to have very much range in the goose neck. The 10X is on the lone side and I even tried to swop the positions and that didn't work either. I think the goose neck flexibleness is because it is too short. | 23 stars
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Not a scam! Not in your head!
Believe it or not, this does work!I'm really trying to acquire a taste for drier wines and this has helped me get past some of them. It is true in that it softens the flavor and decreases the tannens. I'm not sure how all that works, I just know the flavor of the wine for my pallet improved. | 45 stars
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great value!
Nice, small, (5oz.) plastic cup. Heavier duty plastic than I expected. They are easy for small children to hold. They are holding up well to our day care setting. | 45 stars
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Half the time doesn't work
First of all, be aware that oil is required so you don't burn the popcorn. Second of all, half the time it never gets around to popping the popcorn. It seems to have a faulty heating mechanism. I'm buying a different brand today, I'm very disappointed in this item. | 12 stars
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Steamer
I don't feel there is anything wrong with the product. It just seems more difficult to use than I am willing to do. I have given it to a person that was happy as a clam to get it. | 23 stars
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Very Good
The pan is just the right size and is perfect for baking! I love it. You can put just enough cookies on it. Very good! | 45 stars
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Great pan to have
This is a great pan! The results are eyecatching. Everyone who has gotten the final product (individual pineapple upside down cakes) has given rave reviews. | 45 stars
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Works well, but a bit hard to clean
So far, this has worked well on all the avocados we have used it on, but, then again, we tend to buy avocados that are medium-sized. That being said, this works great! It quickly scoops and slices avocados into nice, thin slices that are perfect for whatever you'd like to eat them on.The only difficulty we've encountered thus far is that if you let the avocado set on it and don't clean it right after you use it (when the avocado bits on it are still soft), then it becomes very hard to clean it since the avocado settles and hardens into the areas where the wire fits into the outside perimeter. This really hasn't been a big deal for us, though, and we've been happy with it to this point. | 34 stars
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Kitchen Aid stand mixer
This 6 qt. mixer us the best I've ever used, very powerful and mixes 4 loaves of bread with ease. cookies are a snap with this,will mix 3 or 4 batches at a time. So far, I'm very pleased with it.D. R. W. | 45 stars
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They work fine
Bought 3 of them. 2 are accurate to the minute. 1 is 1 min slower. Not bad at all. I'm in Rockville, MD 20850. The silver bezel looks rather cheap. (LOL, it is cheap plastic after all.) May not appear as silver to some ppl. | 34 stars
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Easy to use
This product is a real time saver! Two tips I discovered the hard way:1. Dust the tray with flour before laying out the first layer of dough and2. Using a small melon baller scoop as your filling measurement, you would want only 1/2 of the scoop. In other words, half a ball. Overfilling is a messy outcome.Unlike hand constructed filled pastas, there is no need for water and/or water-egg mixture for a 'sealant' between the two layers ~ the use of the second press and a small, pizza roller seals and cuts all at the same time. :) | 45 stars
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no more cheap peppermills
This mill is a gourmet's dream. It stays where you set it and the grind goes from very fine to very coarse. A true kitchen instrument for the dispensing of ground pepper.For lovers of fresh-ground pepper, it's also a cheapskate's dream. After years of buying cheaper mills and throwing them away after their works got worn out or broken with normal use, we bought this more expensive but more awesome pepper mill. We've had it for going on 7 years and there's no sign of the grind mechanism faltering. AND it has a lifetime warranty from a company that's been in the drumstick-making business for a long time and will undoubtedly be around for the lifetime of the mill.It's handsome and feels pleasantly soft in the hands.It's a bit costly but totally worth springing for when you think about all the cheap pepper mills that grind to a halt (hahaha) after a year or two. | 45 stars
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Hotel Sheets
After traveling to London in March, I was in the mood for true hotel sheets...and I finally found them. I have bought expensive high thread count cotton sheets in stores numerous times, but they would always pill after a few months and feel just as scratchy as cheap jersey sheets. After you wash and dry these sheets, get them on your bed, you will feel like you are actually in a hotel bed, they just have a completely different feel than most store-bought sheets.Fair warning, these sheets will be wrinkled when they come out of the dryer. After one night sleeping on them, body heat is enought to smooth them out very nicely, the next day they look fine. To me, the quality of the texture makes up for the wrinkles, and I don't care.I can't get enough of how crisp these sheets feel, I finally found the high-end sheets I have wanted, and I would be happy to buy these again...but I have a feeling I won't have to, they will last so long! | 45 stars
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Good quality for the price!
They get the job done. The handles are a little cheaply made, the colored tips want to come off but they easily pop back on. The metal part of the fork is the same as the forks that came with my fondue pot. Work with meat or cheese fondue. | 34 stars
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The Defiant Josey Wales in all his Defiance!
The "The Outlaw Josey Wales" is probably one of Clint Eastwood's finest westerns and this poster does justice to this fact. It is a great sepia poster with the trade-mark Eastwood squint, that brimmed hat and those bad-ass revolvers! What more can an Eastwood fan ask for? | 45 stars
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A lighter pan than expected
I bought this as a gift for my daughter-in-law who likes pig things. It is a very light pan, not a metal pan as I expected. It may be able to be used more than a few times but you would have to be very careful with it. I would say it is almost a one-use pan. Needs to be sturdier. | 23 stars
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Oak Cheval Mirror
I chose a 5-star rating because everythig about the purchase went smoothly from start to finish. Arrival of the product was prompt (we were facing a deadline) and assembly was easy (not that I touched it, but it just did not take my husband very long at all. It is an asset to our bedroom! | 45 stars
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pours nicely and you cana read the measurements from above
It's about time someone designed a liquid measuring cup that can be read from above, looking down into the cup, instead of trying to raise it to eye level without sloshing the liquid around. Brilliant! My other concern was that it pour well without making a mess, and it succeeds here as well. You can't pour too quickly, but as long as you don't overdo it, it pours with spilling or dribbling. I am very pleased with my purchase. | 45 stars
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Perfect for what I needed
I purchased this box to use to carry my sewing supplies back and forth to my sewing class. Works beautifully. It holds all my sewing tools easily and is a manageable size. Perfect for what I needed. | 34 stars
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Good, but not all what they promise
I have had this blender now for about a year. What you read from about everyone else is true, it is very noisy and will bounce around on the counter. No, it doesn't come close to living up to the 10 seconds or less. Frozen fruit or ice, that only takes a minute or two to chop up so there arent large chunks anymore. I will say the design has its ups and downs. It is nice to shake it while its mixing, but stinking the container upside down sometimes leaks what your mixing into the base. Thats not fun to clean out. I do use it several times a week and it is and overall it is a great little blender. But if you are looking for something that is going to pulverize everything then this probably isnt what your looking for. | 23 stars
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