Monday, September 10, 2012

Coleman 54-Quart Steel-Belted Cooler Review

Coleman 54-Quart Steel-Belted Cooler
Coleman 54-Quart Steel-Belted Cooler
The Coleman 54-Quart Steel-Belted Cooler holds up 60 65 cans. It has a solid steel latch to secure the top and seal in the contents. There are stainless steel handles with rubber grips for easy carrying. The cooler has an easy-to-clean base and is rustproof and leak resistant.

The cooler weighs 19.2 pounds and capacity is 54-quart.

Feedback for Coleman 54-Quart Steel-Belted Cooler:

- relatively expensive
- lid can be popped open because latch isn't strong enough
- plastic drain plug can pop open accidentally
- cooler is only fair in keeping things cool
- durability is below average, paint reportedly scratches away easily
- capacity of cooler allows user to hold many bottles or cans

Reviews have been average to below average. Users' sentiment for the Coleman 54-Quart Steel-Belted Cooler is that "they don't make them like they used to." [more reviews and specs for this cooler]

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System Review

The Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System hooks up to your computer with only a single USB connection, as there is no special software or hardware upgrade needed. The system comes fully assembled. There is a control pod that houses the volume control, headphone jack and connection for alternative audio source.


Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System
Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System
The satellite speakers are magnetically shielded. The Bose Companion 5 possesses proprietary integrated signal processing, compression circuitry and active electronic equalization to give superior sound in a small 3-speaker package.

Each satellite speaker measures 8.9 x 5.8 x 3.8 inches and weighs 1.9 lbs, while the sub-woofer speaker module measures 8.5 x 6.75 x 16.75 inches and weighs 15.4 lbs.

Feedback for Bose Companion 5 speaker system:
- easy set-up instructions and troubleshooting
- rich sound for watching movies and listening to CD's from your computer
- nice low end sound from sub-woofer
- system is attractive and takes up little desk space
- relatively expensive
- there is no microphone input
- there is no on/off switch
- take up large amount of USB bandwidth
- great reproducibility of 5.1 sound

Feedback is above average for this computer speaker system. Many users think the Bose Companion 5 Multimedia Speaker System produces great, superior sound although it is relatively expensive. [more specs and reviews for this product]

Canon PIXMA MG3120 Wireless Inkjet Printer Review

The Canon PIXMA MG3120 Wireless Inkjet printer is a wireless inkjet printer that has duplex printing capability to allow you to print on both sides of the page. The resolution is up to 4800 x 1200 dpi color. It is able to print high definition movie clips captured by software. It can also automatically adjust and correct your photos.


Canon PIXMA MG3120 Wireless Inkjet printer
Canon PIXMA MG3120 Wireless Inkjet printer
The printer measures 17.7 x 12 x 6 inches and weighs 12.1 pounds. Printing speed is 8.8 images per minute (ipm) for black and 5.0 ipm for color. The printer comes with the black and color ink cartridges. Software compatibility includes Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP, and Mac OS® X v10.4.11 to 10.6.x.

Feedback for Canon PIXMA MG3120 Wireless Inkjet printer:

- color flatbed scanner and OCR document reader is useful
- installation is easy, including the networking setup
- produces nice quality prints with crisp, bright colors
- requires additional software to print and scan from iPad, iPhone, iPod
- duplex printing is efficient with not many jams
- easy to clear paper jams
- very expensive printer cartridges
- relatively noisy and consume ink pretty fast

Users give slighty above average feedback for this printer. While the Canon PIXMA MG3120 Wireless Inkjet Printer produces nice prints, it does consume ink fast and the cartridges are expensive. [more specs and reviews for this printer]

Suncast Mocha Wicker Resin Deck Box Review


The Suncast Mocha Wicker Resin Deck Box has a 99-gallon capacity and can be assembled (tool-free) in about 5 minutes. There is a handle on each side and the deck box has a stay-dry design. The color is mocha brown, per the name.

Suncast Mocha Wicker Resin Deck Box
Suncast Mocha Wicker Resin Deck Box
The deck box measures 50.8 x 25.5 x 25.5 inches and weighs 32 pounds.

Feedback for the Suncast Mocha Wicker Resin Deck Box:

- easy to assemble with relatively clear written instructions
- users note box appear somewhat flimsy
- some users report lid was warping under heat of the sun
- made of plastic-like wicker resin so it can endure the elements
- it has a curved top to let water roll off
- seems to be waterproof enough to keep things inside it dry
- has plenty of room to store things

The deck box has received mostly positive reviews. People like the relatively inexpensive price and the large room, plus many think the Suncast Mocha Wicker Resin Deck Box is stylish. [more specs and reviews for this product]

Toro 51585 Power Sweep 7 Electric Blower Review

Toro 51585 Power Sweep 7 Electric Blower
Toro 51585 Power Sweep 7 Electric Blower
The Toro 51585 Power Sweep 7 Electric Blower, at 4.6 pounds, is a lightweight electric blower. Powered by a 7.0A motor, it can generate air speed of up to 160 mph at 155 CFM. It functions to clean leaves and debris from driveways, decks and sidewalks.

The Toro 51585 electric blower measures 11.8 x 7.9 x 16.5 inches and weighs 6 pounds. It comes with a 2-year full warranty.

Feedback for the Toro 51585 electric blower:

- easy to assemble and quiet to operate
- power switch is sensitive, as it is easy to change speed or turn off unintentionally
- works well on average flat surfaces but has a harder time with leaves on wet grass
- enough power to handle most everyday blowing tasks
- good price for the blowing power you get
- some users find the vibration a little excessive when operating

This unit gets consistently high ratings from most users. Many find the Toro 51585 Power Sweep 7 Electric Blower a very good deal given the power and lightweightness of the unit. [more specs and reviews for this product]

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Black & Decker ST1000 9-Inch 1.8 amp Electric Grass Trimmer Review

Black & Decker ST1000 9-Inch Electric Grass Trimmer
Black & Decker ST1000 9-Inch Electric Grass Trimmer
The Black & Decker ST1000 9-Inch 1.8 amp Electric Grass Trimmer is a 1.8 amp motor-powered grass trimmer. The motor spins the line at 11,000 rpm. The spool line is fed by using a bump feed spool. The unit comes with 20 feet of  0.065-diameter line.

The Black & Decker ST1000 is more suited for smaller yards or light trimming jobs. The unit measures 17.8 x 7.8 x 7.2 inches and weighs 3.7 pounds. The product has a 2-year full warranty.

Feedback for the Black & Decker ST1000:

- suitable for smaller trimming jobs
- guard on the backside of the unit isn't sufficient
- good basic electric trimmer
- small and lightweight
- cuts about 9-inch swathes in the grass
- unit is relatively reliable
- small head of unit makes it easy to trim in tight spots
- people with back problems like its light weight
- the trimmer is tall so short people need to take note

General feedback is mostly positive. People like the Black & Decker ST1000 9-Inch 1.8 amp Electric Grass Trimmer because it is lightweight, easy to handle and reliable. [more reviews and specs on this product]

Bounty Hunter Gold Digger Metal Detector Review

Bounty Hunter Gold Digger Metal Detector
Bounty Hunter Gold Digger Metal Detector
The Bounty Hunter Gold Digger Metal Detector is powered by a 2.9 volt alkaline batteries, and includes an 1/8-inch ear phone jack (headphones are included). It has what the maker calls "motion all-metal mode" and "trash elimination control" to help filter out what you are searching for.
The Bounty Hunter Gold Digger measures 6 x 9 x 20.5 inches and weigs 3.6 pounds.

User reviews for Bounty Hunter Gold Digger:

- able to detech larger objects at deeper depths
- easy to operate and assemble, and user-friendly
- junk detector works well
- detection sound is pretty loud
- pretty solid and does what it says
- some users think it is not very accurate
- detector should be able to detech general metal objects but can lack refining ability

Generally, the reviews have been mostly positive. The Bounty Hunter Gold Digger Metal Detector does everything that it was advertised to do. [more reviews and specs for this]

Bissell Cleanview Helix Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review

The Bissell Cleanview Helix Upright Vacuum Cleaner is a 12-amp bagless upright vacuum cleaner that can be used on both carpets and bare floors. The maker claim their "Helix dirt separation system" helps provide a powerful cleaning performance.

Bissell Cleanview Helix Upright Vacuum Cleaner
The Bissell Cleanview Helix vacuum is height adjustable (5 height settings) and has a HEPA media filter. Accessories include dusting brush, crevice tool and extension wand. The unit is 12.5 x 15 x 44 inches in dimension, and weights 19 pounds. It comes with a headlight and 27-inch cord. The footwidth is 13.5 inches.

User feedback for Bissell Cleanview Helix:

- very easy to assemble and user friendly
- motor is powerful enough to for most cleaning jobs
- users like the "turbo brush" which provides good cleaning
- users complain that vacuum hose is too short
- top dust cup can be easily removed and emptied but bottom cup removal and empying can be a dirty job
- filters are washable but users complain they take several days to dry out
- pets owners are reasonable satisfied with its performance
- users complain that they have to remove and replace the dirt cup often (before even half full) or the vacuum suction drops significantly

Overall, the user feedback is split. Some people, including pet owners, are reasonable satisfied. Others think the Bissell Cleanview Helix Upright Vacuum Cleaner is too high maintenance. [check best prices for this vaccum]

Weider Total Body Works 5000 Gym Review

The Weider Total Body Works 5000 Gym utilized your body weight in conjuction with four adjustable "Power Bands" to enable your workout on this home gym system. The maker claims over 100 "body shaping" exercises. The bands are adjustable and can give up to 50 pounds of resistance. You can adjust the incline of the bench. You can fold down the gym flat and slide it under a bed to store.

The Weider Total Body Works 5000 Gym
The Total Body Works 5000 weights 76 pounds and the dimensions are 71 x 26.5 x 49.5 inches.

Customer feedbacks for Weider Total Body Works 5000 Gym:

- gym is rather large and heavy but has sturdy construction; it's also relatively easy to assemble
- more suited to body toning and losing weight rather than hard core muscle building
- newer units has better padding and vinyl material, and improved wielding
- unit is flexible and you can do many types of exercises, as advertised
- only about 29 exercises are illustrated for users, even though Weider advertise 100 exercises you can do
- unit can handle fairly large individuals
- users report unit seems more oriented for pulling exercises rather than pushing exercises
- quite a respectable total gym machine

Users rate this gym highly and for the price and functions, it's hard to beat the Weider Total Body Works 5000 Gym. [see best prices]

Friday, September 7, 2012

Fisher-Price Rainforest Melodies & Lights Gym Review

Fisher-Price Rainforest Melodies & Lights Gym
The Fisher-Price Rainforest Melodies & Lights Gym is an interactive gym with rainforest theme that helps encourage your baby's healthy development. It has a large play mat with quilted rainforest theme which is surrounded by a satin border. Interactivity includes music, lights, nature sounds, games and textures. The are four songs, and you can keep the music playing continuously for 20 minutes.

There are 3 modes of play. Toys include 2 satin butterflies hanging above, and a large giraffe sitting at the bottom of the rainbow arch (which has two linking points for link toys).

The Rainforest Melodies & Lights Gym is for babies from birth to 6-12 months of age. The product measures 32.5 x 32.5 x 20 inches and shipping weight is 9.5 pounds. The gym require 3 C batteries (not included).

Feedback for the Rainforest Melodies & Lights Gym

- variety of sounds and colors keep baby interested for a long time
- gym is convenient size, large enough to give your baby play room but not too large that it takes up too much room
- battery compartment is cleverly hidden in giraffe
- butterflies don't spin by themselves, you have to manually spin them
- can be difficult to put together and a hassle to disassemble
- construction is safe and durable
- floor pad is nice and thick
- good fun for the baby
- some find the gym may not hold out to babies over 6 months

Users like that this gym keeps the baby really occupied and interested. Quality is good and overall rating is above average for the Fisher-Price Rainforest Melodies & Lights Gym.