Cool New Product Reviews

The satellite radio sensation is sweeping America. And why not? No commercials and very music taste specific; it’s a great idea whose time has come. And this unit is a favorite of mine for several reasons. First, it gets good reception. There are so many radio waves flying all over the place these days and good reception is becoming an issue again not because off lack of technology, but of too much. There have been some concerns regarding the FM modulator, but they are mild at worst. (more…)

This is a great little piece of equipment for two types of people. This is for the outdoor lover who is outside regardless of the weather is the first. And if you love to mix your own music, this is great too. If you’re both of these things, you’re in heaven with this MP3 player. The Oregon Scientific is not only shockproof for the ride across the country on a four wheeler, but its waterproof. This means a little rain isn’t going to do anything to it. But if you really want to get wet, it is water proof up to one meter for 30 minutes. (more…)

Vacuum sealers became popular in the 50’s. The vacuum food sealer was the housewives best friend at one time. But times have changed and so have vacuum food sealers. The Food Saver has become a favorite on the market, and for good reason. This simple machine can save you tons of money with little effort. (more…)

Digital cameras are the standard today. The last time I took a picture of my nephew on an old 35 mm I had he couldn’t figure out where the picture on the back had gone. There are so many out there that your first search should be in looking for the brands that have stood the test of time. Samsung is one of those and this digital camera is a good one. (more…)

I love electronic stud finders! Did you ever have one of those magnetic little plastic stud finders that were almost impossible to use? It took me forever to become familiar with its little ways to where it finally became useful. You will not have that problem with this one. With an easy to read LCD screen there will be no doubt if you have found your mark. (more…)

This phone certainly is a “SmartPhoneâ€? and it comes packed with everything you can ever envision. It has a speakerphone (it is adequate although it could have been louder); it has bluetooth so you can send your friend ring tones, pictures and more. It has a 1.2 mega pixel camera. It also has outlook exchange synchronization, windows 2003, windows media player 9, expandable memory, mega pixel camera, and video player and recorder. (more…)

The SanDisk SDSDB-512-A10 512MB Secure Digital Card, like many of the 512MB cards, will store on average 568 to 160 images depending on how many megapixels your camera is. These figures are based off the theory that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and recognize that they are approximations and may be off by 10 percent due to several reasons including the intricacy of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your camera. (more…)

Personally I need to know the water I am drinking is safe & healthy. It seems to me the best way to do this is with the Brita Magnum Deluxe 3-Quart Water Filtration Pitcher. The space saving flat sides feature is perfect for those of us who love ice-cold water and store our pitchers in the fridge. 3 quarts (this models capacity) will fill up your 12 cup coffee maker as well as allow you to enjoy two or three glasses of water. (more…)

Lets start with an interesting fact: canon printer’s cost much less to operate than hp printers, startling but true. This Canon PIXMA iP3000 Photo Printer has 4 separate inkwells (black, yellow, red, blue), and they cost about $12 each (give or take a penny or two depending where you shop). The Canon cartridges don’t include the print head, that is a separate part that doesn’t need replacing very often. If the print head ever breaks, they are as easy to replace as is replacing an ink cartridge. (more…)

Food processors make your food into mush, but they are good for making bread crumbs. Is this what you have heard? Do you agree? Well, I have to say that my experience has been the same. The only exception was something that shot salad out and it just sliced every thing the exact same. That is not the case with this food processor. (more…)

The Sony Cybershot Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom has impressed me with its simplicity of use and the quality of the images. The manner in which the lens closes and the LCD screen folds makes it easy to carry without worrying about touching anything that shouldn’t be touched. The swivel LCD screen makes taking shots from any angle super easy. Also it is convenient to have a swivelling LCD when taking movies. (more…)

This cordless, rechargeable vacuum is so special is had its own infomercial! It comes with three speeds and an easily emptied collection tray. To bad it seems to have poor workmanship. Back when I was a kid everyone had these push carpet sweepers and vacuuming was done once a week. And they worked as well as anything out there today. (more…)

The Wagner MMC220 Extended Range Moisture Meter instantaneously and precisely measures moisture content of rough finish grade wood as well as exotic types of wood. This item is used by wood flooring manufacturers and installers, furniture and cabinet-makers, lumber suppliers, contractors, builders, inspectors, architects, and engineers. (more…)

The one cup coffee maker is a miracle of modern invention. The first time I saw a similar product it was in a party setting and a rather large machine, but it was the hit of the party. I actually considered purchasing the industrial size. But to my delight and surprise a home version came on the market less than a year later. Now there are so many on the market, it’s a tough choice.. (more…)

The Porter-Cable RoboToolz Electronic Self-Levelling Laser, delivers remarkable precise accuracy at 100 feet. Operating on four AA batteries, this device is ideal for a variety of job site uses, such as levelling, transferring marks from floor to ceiling and so much more. It also boasts having a distinctive waterproof body. (more…)

So you chop a lot? Do you make salsa from scratch? Maybe you even make your bread crumbs from scratch? This machine is great for all that. And if you need a machine that can take a large vegetable in the chute, this machine is perfect for that as well. Hence the name, “Big Mouthâ€?. It isn’t lying; the chute is well equipped for even a decent size squash. (more…)

The TrueAir 4.0 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier is a gigantic step up from those long forgotten steam-spewing units. A fantastic feature is the front LCD panel where you can choose the required humidity. Basically fine-tune the setting to anywhere between 20 percent and 90 percent and adjust the fan to low, medium, or high. (more…)

This waffle iron cooks 6 full size waffles to perfection efficiently and as well as the old one you have in you cabinet. Most waffle irons are about the same. But there are some great benefits to this one. The most obvious is that it makes 6 waffles at once. No more eating one at a time on Sunday morning. (more…)

There are so many choices out there with cellular phones it can make anyone dizzy. And honestly, I think this phone is average. It may be your only choice in a certain nice range with a certain company, and that happens a lot. But don’t fret; it does have some great features. You can take a bunch of photos because this is a camera phone. You can even record a short film with sound. This is the new big deal with cellular phone on the (more…)

Okay, let’s be honest, do you really need a review of a carrying case? Doesn’t it come down to you favorite color and how fashionable something looks? Well, I think that is a lot of it, but not all of it. In the case of this case, there are few features you might find invaluable. Being water proof is the first thing you’ll notice and may appreciate. If you wear your iPod outside there is always the chance of rain, (more…)

My entire family absolutely loves yogurt and eat a huge amount of it during the day, both at school and at home. With the Cuisipro Donvier Electronic Yogurt Maker I can be sure that all ingredients are healthy, organic, natural, etc. It helps me sleep at night knowing I gave my family healthy great tasting yogurt to eat during their day. The easiest way to control what your family eats is to actually make it from scratch. (more…)

If you are like most people, you have spent hundreds of dollars and countless hours shopping for just the right clock radio. My storage room in the basement now has at least 12 clock radios that I for one reason or another banished to the basement never to return until the next garage or yard sale. If you are in the market for a new clock radio then the Philips AJ3950 CD Stereo Clock Radio needs to be on your next shopping list. (more…)