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Archive for August, 2010

Before purchasing the Hoover Tempo Widepath, I spent a lot of time online researching vacuums. Fear of commitment, I guess. What made me finally choose this product was the price. I knew about some of the complaints about the short cord, short hose and that it doesn’t always pick up well on bare floors.
The shorter cord is not too much of an issue for me because we have a fairly small house. The hose does take some getting used to because I use that frequently. I do wish it was longer. And if it spits something back out on a bare floor, I just use the hose.

What I like about this vacuum, other than the great price, is how easy it is to manuever. I also like having a bagged vacuum again because I hate emptying a bagless. The suction is awesome and it picks up well along walls. Just don’t accidently run over the cord or a thin rug.
So far, I have been pleased with the Widepath.
AirTamer A600 High Efficiency

I love the game system, and have had no problems at all with it. I have one gripe with Nintendo though, and this is a warning to anyone new to the system (like me): the instructions are useless. I figured out more just by trial and error than by using the booklet that came with the system. Not a big deal, just a warning. Also, don’t for a minute believe amazon on the delivery time-they are full of it. I ordered it with basic shipping, I wasn’t in a hurry, HOWEVER, waiting 5 business days just to fulfill my order is ridiculous. I can guarantee that if I paid for the express shipping, I wouldn’t have received it by the time they guaranteed. How do I know this? Because once packed, it only took 3 days to ship, which has never happened before. A big deal? maybe not, but I wnated to warn anyone who was buying this as a gift.
Desktop PCI Network Card

I love this scale! It’s stylish, easy to set up, simple to use, and gives fast, accurate, and consistent results. The backlit, large number display is really nice, too. Worth every single cent. I’ve read great things about their customer service, too, so I bought with confidence.
Bell Gossett Flo Control

Well, let’s put it bluntly: it’s a B Movie. Meaning? for a B Movie to be such, there would usually be 3 main caracteristics: 1- low budget, 2- There will always be a naked (or half naked) woman scene, 3- It’s just made to watch that woman scene. So, that pretty much sums up what the movie is mostly about, thus, if it fits your needs, go for it. As far as the story line goes, it’s too stupid to even mention. One only thing I can say about it that lifts the mood of the observer: Lana Clarkson. The main character of the movie, an Amazonian looking women who likes to wield a sword and kill rapists. Unfortunately, not strong enough to take on an army, she’s captured and taken to a “torture” room. In which, we happen to see the then-23-year-old blonde babe with her boobs in the air, strapped in a wooden table, being “tortured” by a small, ludicrous looking guy with equaly ridiculus glasses. Now, I must add, from any other b-movie, this one is probably the one that has the longest bondage scene, and, had the producers been a little more flirtatious, the closest to a 2x movie. So that single part is probably the whole reason to watch the movie, no more, no less. Advantages of the DVD version? just put the disk in, go to the chapter you need to see, enjoy, and then get out of it. No need to rewind or fast forward the tape for hours when you just need to see 5 minutes of the movie, right? Well, that pretty much ends my need to talk here. Having said all this, the purchase I leave to you.
Barbarian Queen VHS

As a “professional dieter” I have owned a number of scales, both dial and digital. This is by far the most accurate (showed the same weight as the doctor’s scale did within an hour or so). I am pleased also with the fact that it doesn’t jump up or down a pound or two within a few minutes. The light makes it easier to use at night before I go to bed (I don’t have to turn on the bathroom light and wake up the hubbie). The step-on feature is also nice – I hated the scales where you had to tap to get a reading. Would recommend this scale to anyone who wants accuracy and a good-looking product. Great item for the price.
Grand Auntie and Smarty

Your pen starts moving on its own and tells you it’s God and you believe it? Are you kidding me? Gullible much?

If there is a God, then this isn’t Him. If there is a Satan, then he’s definitely a ghost author here.

Even with an open mind, this book killed more brain cells than I could afford. God already wrote a love letter that explains His heart. It runs from Genesis to Revelation. Check it out some time.
Girls Only Jenteal

I purchased this product after reading consumer reports and seeing positive reviews, it was the only vaccum to be highly rated and under $100. I purchased this beauty for under $70 with free shipping from amazon, when I got it home I was not disappointed. My old vaccum was on its last leg and I did not realize the difference a quality vaccum would have on my carpets. I did break a belt on its maiden voyage by unknowingly sucking up a gym sock. Since replacing the belt (cost me a couple of bucks for a two pack) I have really enjoyed this one. It does great on my vinyl floors and will clean close to walls and corners. I would highly recommend.
Tax Policy

I have been disabled for over 6 years thus unable to properly care for my carpet. My health has improved to the point I can work from a rolling chair and I read various reviews about this product before making my final decision. The reviews that stated this machine could clean carpets that were unattended for years and they came out sparkling clean won me over. The set up was easy (even I can do it) and the results are unbelievable. I had a stain from when my daughter was 4 that would not come out & it’s gone! Gone, Gone, Gone. I would recommend this cleaner to anyone who has a challenge in both a dirty carpet and a challenge in mobility. I can move it from my chair. Fill up and clean up is a breeze. I give it 5 stars…would give it 10 if it went higher.
Super Snack Sampler Gourmet

This was my second Transcend flash memory card. I ordered three more this time around and am still very pleased with them. I use them in my Canon Rebel SLR digital camera that can take about 4 shots per second. Images and color are very good. The only thing I would have liked is a little jewel case for storing them.
Minnie Mouse Ears Headband

Reliable, versatile. Will count steps accurately in a pocket as well as on the clip.. I love it!
DB25 6 Way Switch