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- First reviewMarch 24, 2014
- Last reviewJune 28, 2024
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- First review commentJanuary 29, 2013
- Last review commentJune 12, 2017
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Nanoleaf Elements bring together the best of smart lighting technology and bespoke design into one sleek and sophisticated package. Beautiful both on and off, the textured panels create geometric wall art that illuminates with a dynamic glow to softly fill your space. With the full range of warm to cool white lighting options, you choose from a list of curated color animations or paint your own breathtaking murals of light with the intuitive Nanoleaf App. With their modular design and simple installation—with no tools required—you can transform any space into your personal oasis in minutes.
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from Florida
The NanoLeaf decor product is a really nice alternative to run of the mill pictures that most consumers hang on their walls. When you complete the arrangement of the NanoLeaf panels, the product tends to give your room that "extra warmth" with its customizable lighting options controlled through the app. I prefer soft lighting in certain rooms of my home and this product was an awesome addition. The product installs with the aide of an adhesive and requires absolutely no hard drilling nor messy wiring.
What is really cool is that the product is touch sensitive as well as music reactive. The lighting will change according to the beat and tempo of music. App download is not mandatory however the app will open the product up to all its available features.
So far I love this product. It works well, looks great and is easy to install and put together, It is a very welcome edition to my home and I thoroughly enjoy it.
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Jabra Elite 7 Active is engineered with our unique Jabra ShakeGrip™ technology, sweat and waterproof durability, and ultra-compact design, they’ll stay in place through even the toughest workouts. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and HearThrough features allow a customized level of immersion, so you can be in control of your workout and your sound. If you need to keep an ear free, mono mode lets you use either bud independently. Stash the one you’re not using in the case, and you can even extend your battery by using one and charging the other. And Alexa Built-in and Google Assistant are at your command with just the tap of the bud. Multipoint connects to two devices at once, lets you seamlessly switch between devices, and is available as a firmware update via the Jabra Sound+ app.
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5
Jabra Jabra Do. Fantastic Buds
on November 3, 2021
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
Loving these Jabra 7 earbuds. These "buds" are really nice, fit well and the sound is customizable with the Jabra Sound + app.
Wearing these buds for long periods was comfortable. They have changeable silicon ear gels which gives you a pretty good choice in finding that perfect fit. To me, having a good fit that doesn't hurt your ears is paramount. These definitely fit this description.
Pairing was uneventful to my IPhone 13 Pro. Literally it took only a few seconds and I was off to the races. The buds themselves hold enough charge for 8 hours of use, and up to 30 hours total charge when you factor in the carrying case. The product does not come with a charging accessory, but it does come with a USB-C cable.
I especially liked the volume control option (located on the bud itself) which allows the user to lower and higher music or phone call volume. My music sounded pretty solid and having the IP57 rating is definitely a plus while sitting around the pool or working out.
I also enjoyed the feature of when one of the buds is removed from your ear, the music went into an auto-shutoff. Place the bud back in your ear and the music started again.
The Jabra Sound + app allows you to customize an equalizer setting to your choice and save the preset setting for later use. This is a real nice option which I enjoy each time I use the app.
This is an awesome all around great set of buds. You are free of wires, have great battery life and can always top off your buds charge with the case. Wearing them is comfortable while exercising or on a walk, and they have a very pleasant customizable sound. Loving them.
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Meet the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 10-qt air fryer. This XL 2-Basket Air Fryer has DualZone Technology and IQ Boost. With its 2 independent baskets you can cook 2 foods, 2 ways, at the same time, not back-to-back like a traditional single-basket air fryer.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
The Ninja Foodi Air fryer is absolutely my go to appliance. It's faster, larger, has dual-zone temperature control, broils, dehydrates, roasts, bakes, has two baskets and on and on. t does it all and most of all has a 10 quart capacity.
You can cook differing dishes at the same time and have them finish at the same time.
FEATURES
Controls are digital, have 6 programmable cooking functions and are dual zone. The display is easy to read and cooking temperatures range from 105 degrees to a maximum of 450 degrees.
This is definitely are large air fryer and does command some counter space, but on the other hand you can prepare quite a bit a food if you are entertaining.
The dehydration process is not quick but the results were good. I tried some pineapple and mangoes and the results were great. Now on to the meats. I tried cooking some frozen chicken wings and the Ninja did an amazing job on them. Next was a whole chicken which was approximately the same size you get from your local wholesale clubs. Once again, the results were very good and I was happy with the results. Finally, I tried cooking some frozen fries and some sweet chicken nuggets. Results were very pleasing.
Clean up was pretty decent, as the crisper plates are non-stick. A little soap and water and your basically done. I totally recommend the Ninja Foodi as its the best air fryer that I have tried and used to date. Buy one, you'll be happy.
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Nothing about your personal style is standard. So why should your appliances be? CAFÉ redefines the kitchen space with trend forward appliances that reflect your personality. Get the look you crave with CAFÉ’s distinct finish offerings that blend sophistication and performance for a kitchen this is unique as you.
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5
Superb Espresso Machine!!
on October 20, 2021
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
Forget about trekking down to your local store and standing on a line for your coffee fix! I'm in love with this awesome GE espresso machine!
This is a world class espresso machine that allows you to grind your favorite coffee bean brand to the texture of your choice, froth milk with 15 bars of pressure and WIFI to customize your drink preferences with the amount of grind time and the amount of water. How sweet is that! This is all made possible with the Smart HQ App.
This is a really easy machine to set up and use. Grind your coffee beans, tamp down the coffee grounds so that you remove air pockets, and brew either single or double shots. Just writing this is making me crave some espresso, however it's too late in the day for one. If I have one at this time, I probably won't be able to sleep the night due to caffeine overdrive. It's tempting though!
I personally grind my coffee beans at the finest setting. So far so good. No clogs to report and nothing but great tasting espresso. Both my wife and I love the awesome taste of the espresso and the amazing results we are obtaining.
The 15 bars of pressure is the strongest amount of pressure that I have ever used to froth milk. The frothing process is very quick. In about a minutes worth of time, your milk is "super" hot and frothy (the way I like it). You have to be careful during the frothing process, as the milk gets hot and if your not careful you can propel hot milk all over the place. Do not remove the steam wand from the milk before the frothing process is complete. Remember to power-off the unit or move the dial to the off-position. Either way is acceptable. Also pay attention to the stainless steel cup (hold it by the handle only) as it can become very hot to the touch.
I did connect the product to the Smart HQ app and adjusted some of the available settings such as the brew volume, grind time and the exact amount of hot water. What I did like about the app, was the fact that it notified me when the water level was low in the reservoir. I really wasn't expecting that to be quite honest.
I did notice that the electric cord plug is not three pronged which was surprising. It is however listed as being UL (Underwriters Laboratory) approved which is a good thing.
So far I'm very happy with this product. It is beautifully made, makes awesome tasting espresso, grinds my favorite brand of coffee beans and ultimately saves me bundles of money not going down to my local coffee shop. Also being able to customize your espresso with just the right grind, brew time and water level is quite pleasing. This is a great product. A WINNER!
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The Shark Cordless Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away is a versatile, cordless upright vac with the power and cleaning of a full-size vacuum (tested in Boost mode vs. ZU630). Lift away the detachable pod to clean above the floor and under furniture.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
I have been a big fan of the Shark family of products and another "major vacuum maker" for many years. The other brand rhymes with the word bison. However, my go to vacuum is now the Shark!
Unpacking and set up was easy, and the unit came with plenty of charge straight out of the box. Included were some good instructions which allowed me to set up this vacuum in a few short minutes. Nothing tricky and there were no surprises.
The vacuum is highly maneuverable at the twist of ones wrist, and best of all it's not tiring to use. I was pleased with how well it cleaned my floors and carpets and how easy it was to clean the vacuum itself. The brush-roll boast a self-cleaning feature and so far it appears to work! NO MORE tangled hair in the rollers! What a relief as I hate untwisting hair from vacuum rollers.
PROS:
Buttons are digital and are activated by a light touch.
Suction power is adjustable.
Separate adjustment for hardwood/tile floors and carpeting.
The brush-roll is self cleaning.
Buttons are digital and are activated by a light touch.
Suction power is adjustable.
Separate adjustment for hardwood/tile floors and carpeting.
The brush-roll is self cleaning.
CONS:
The vacuum had a tendency to grab small rugs when vacuuming them. The suction tends to grab them and not let go.
Attachments can not be stored on the body of the vacuum. You will have to pigeon hole them in one of your closets.
I would have liked to be able to charge the vacuum without removing the battery from the vacuum itself.
Vacuum is lighted and lights up the travel path.
Vacuum has a pretty decent under the furniture reach (when separated from the handle assembly).
Hepa filtration catches nearly 100% of allergens and dust.
The vacuum had a tendency to grab small rugs when vacuuming them. The suction tends to grab them and not let go.
Attachments can not be stored on the body of the vacuum. You will have to pigeon hole them in one of your closets.
I would have liked to be able to charge the vacuum without removing the battery from the vacuum itself.
Vacuum is lighted and lights up the travel path.
Vacuum has a pretty decent under the furniture reach (when separated from the handle assembly).
Hepa filtration catches nearly 100% of allergens and dust.
All is all I enjoyed this Shark vacuum. It's fantastic at picking up dirt during the first sweep of the floor. I did not have to vacuum any sections of my home more than once. The removable extension handle and attachments make it extremely versatile. Best of all it's cordless and has good battery life. My home is approximately 2000 square feet and I had no problem on the medium and low settings in finishing my entire home without recharging. Look out competition......Here comes the SHARK!
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This extra-large illuminated mirror with built in magnifier is the perfect solution for those looking for a powerful cosmetics mirror. The additional mirror has 5x the magnification along with brilliant LED lights making it excellent for use in your bathroom.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
Upon putting the mirror together, which literally took about 1 minute, I was disappointed. This vanity mirror is made of a cheap plastic, and has no metal composition or weight to it in the base area.
The mirror is attached by a means of a "mirror support" which is composed of lightweight plastic. When attempting to adjust the mirror either up or down or side to side you need to support the rest of the mirror otherwise the entire mirror moves on your furniture or countertop. It is not easily adjusted as are other mirrors that I have used in the past.
The 5 times magnification mirror fits onto the center of the mirror magnetically and is only 3 inches in diameter. The 5 times magnification mirror fails to fully cover the regular size mirror. Parts of your face appear to be enlarged and other parts are normal size. It would have been nice if the magnification mirror would have been a full sized attachment that fully covered the regular mirror.
The lighted circle of light (powered by 3 batteries) is fully dimmable. I honestly wasn't expecting this feature but was surprised that it had it.
The base is curved and allows for the user to use it as a small storage area. It's great for earrings, rings and small jewelry items.
In my opinion this is a so so product. I would have preferred a heavier base and better construction materials. Having a full sized magnification attachment instead of a mini 3 inch mirror disappoints and makes for hard viewing.
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The new Bella Pro Series 8-qt. Digital Air Fryer with Dual Baskets is every multi-tasker’s dream come true. You can now cook two different foods two different ways, simultaneously, and still have them finish at the same time. Or, make a full load of the same dish using the extra-large 8-quart capacity by easily syncing the cook settings across both baskets. Our innovative touch screen display not only looks sleek, but it also allows you to easily customize your cooking method with 6 built-in smart cooking functions. Thoughtfully designed and easy to operate, this product is what you need to take your cooking up a notch.
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from Florida
The Bella Pro air fryer is my go to choice for air fryers. It's black and white style fits well with my kitchen decorum fits well with my mostly stainless steel kitchen look.
I had the chance to prepare many dishes for my family and was very pleased with its awesome cooking results. I ran the gamut and prepared a wide variety of dishes. I especially loved the dual fryer baskets which allowed for the simultaneous cooking of differing food choices. Also, the dual baskets allowed for my food choices not to touch each other whereby allowing for food tastes and spices not to bleed into each other. I also loved the fact that the prepared foods were non greasy and lacked the taste oily taste. The cooked food taste weren't compromised and results were fantastic!
Cooking temperatures range from 90 to 450 degrees which gives me a choice of cooking temperatures.
Clean up was pretty easy as the drips trays and baskets are dishwasher safe. The fryer has a large digital cooking display and its easy to wipe clean.
Clean up was pretty easy as the drips trays and baskets are dishwasher safe. The fryer has a large digital cooking display and its easy to wipe clean.
Overall I was quite pleased with the very versatile Bella Pro Series air fryer. Cooking was easy, less oil was needed or totally un-needed (depending upon what I was cooking) and desired results were good. The overall build quality seems to be good and I hope to enjoy years of trouble free use. It is a nice appliance and is a welcomed in my home.
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The Oster Pulverizing Power Blender with High-Speed Motor is perfect for creating delicious and nutritious smoothies, frozen drinks, sauces, and more. This blender features a premium metallic finish, and a powerful 800-watt motor with ice-crushing power. It effortlessly takes ice from cubed to crushed in seconds. Its durable 6-cup Boroclass glass jar is thermal shock-resistant, shatter-resistant, and dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. This versatile Oster blender has a Crush Pro 4 stainless steel blade, as well as 8 speeds (including Stir, Mix, Chop, Blend, Liquify, Puree, and Pulse) to easily pulverize and chop a wide variety of ingredients for all your kitchen needs. It includes a convenient 2-ounce filler cap that has built-in markings for easy measuring and pouring of ingredients. This blender is built to last. It is designed with an all-metal drive for increased durability and also comes with a 3-year satisfaction guarantee.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
The Oster blender is a no frills push button controlled blender that has plenty of umph. Its operation is plain and simple and its push buttons are marked with their specific speed functions.
The blender was put through the paces as I made smoothies, blended iced coffee and some puree tasks. It handled most of these tasks with ease, however when it came to some of the drier ingredients, I had to stop the blender and either push the ingredients lower down in the blender or remove the air lock which prevents the mixture from blending. This is a pretty common fault of most blenders and the Oster was no exception. There are other blenders on the market which have a certain blade design that prevent this from happening or they have a "pusher" which allows you to readjust the blender contents.
What I found to be a bit of a pain is the cleaning of the push buttons, Since you can't immerse the blenders base in water, how do you thoroughly clean up messy spills which wind up all over and under the buttons? If you can figure that out, please let me know.
Overall, the Oster blender is a decent product. The motor is very strong and easily handled the various tasks it was put through. I was very happy to see that the blender was accompanied with a generous 3 year warranty. My rating of this blender is 4 star as push button clean up was troublesome and blender air lock had to be addressed during drier ingredient blending sessions.
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Facecam packs a pro-grade lens with a cutting-edge image sensor. High-speed circuitry that outputs beautiful uncompressed video without artifacts, app control, and onboard memory. Up to 82 degree field of view lets you frame your face or reveal your surroundings, while a fixed focus range ensures that you always stay in crystal-clear focus. Optimized for indoor use, a premium SONY® sensor enables Facecam to capture extraordinary detail and minimal noise. So you’ll look amazing in all lighting conditions.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
To be honest, I never heard of the company Elgato, so I Googled them. According to the information on the internet, Elgato was founded in the year of1999 and Corsair gaming, Inc., back in the year of 2018 acquired them.
The Elgato FaceCam is decent and does a really nice job with capturing your image and your room contents. Picture quality is sharp and in focus, but it does lack an autofocus feature as well as a microphone. For those of you that are unsure of exactly what this means is that the lens of this product is fixed focus. If you bring an item close to the lens intending to show details to someone you are chatting with, the item tends to be out of focus. If you back-off from the lens, your item tends to come back into focus.
Software enables you to tweak numerous settings such as zoom, exposure, white balance (warmth), however there is no tint adjustments. You can also snapshot a single picture at a time,
Nivida broadcast enables blurring of the background, and auto-frame tries to keep you centered in frame. The lens of FaceCam is made out of glass and is anti-reflective.
I was happy the product was supplied with its own lens cover. You have an 82 degree field of view which was more than enough for my needs.
In closing, I am pretty happy with this product. It seems well made and I expect many trouble free years of use. So far nothing but good results and I had no buggy experiences.
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Transfer files between iOS and Android devices with this SanDisk SDIX70N-128G-AN6NE iXpand Flash Drive Luxe. The Lightning and USB-C connectors allow fast transfer speeds, and the automatic backup feature safeguards photos and videos on your iPhone. This SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe boasts a 128GB capacity to let you free up space on your smartphones and tablets, while the iXpand Drive app helps you remotely protect your files with a password.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
The Sandisk flash drive is a well built, sturdy flash drive. For its size, it has a good feel and doesn't feel like a light weight piece of plastic. The transfer speed during backup of my 3600 plus photos and video files wasn't super fast but was adequate. Having the dual connectivity to my IPhone 12 and USB C is definitely a plus.
Once I downloaded the free app, I was basically ready to backup my IPhone items. I just plugged it in, and I was off to the races. The transfer went smoothly with no hiccups. The app had a tab that indicated available storage space on my IPhone as well as storage space on the IXpand flash drive.
Overall, the device worked well and I'm very happy with it. It performed as advertised and I have no complaints.
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Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–300mm f/4.5–5.6G IF-ED Telephoto Zoom Lens: Leave the tripod at home and create stunning still images and HD videos from any distance with this Nikon telephoto zoom lens. The versatile focal length allows you to capture intricately detailed photos of sports events, wildlife and distant scenery. Vibration reduction technology reduces blur caused by camera shake for crystal clear handheld photos and action shots.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5This is a must have lens!
By grammylovestodance
from Western Ohio
I love this lens, it works perfect with my Nikon D800 and barely comes off my camera!
WesternSky
Florida
Nikon 70-300 MM AFS
January 29, 2013
Purchased this lens about 18 months ago for my Nikon D7000. Lens is very fast with focusing, and takes great shots. It has never disappointed me. Great for wildlife, zoos, everglades, sports events, etc. Buy it!
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Browse the internet or play your favorite apps on this Acer tablet. It runs on an Android operating system and is powered by a quad-core 64-bit processor for full functionality. Google Mobile Services and Microsoft Office Suite are preloaded on this Acer tablet for out-of-the-box work or play capabilities, and DTS-HD Premium Sound lets you enjoy videos.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Dynamite Tablet
By WesternSky
The Acer Tablet is an absolute delight. This is my fist experience with a tablet and what a nice surprise. My whole family doesn't want to put it down! The processor is fast, doesn't get hot even after extended periods of use and does most everything my home computer does. The tablet keyboard is very responsive and has a great feel to it. So far battery life has been amazing. Lots of use with SKYPE, emails, and internet browsing and battery life indicates plenty of charge. Having a great battery life will make you very happy. The tablet is very lightweight and has a great color display. The Acer tablet is very simple to operate, which is another plus. I am totally satisfied and very happy to own this product. This is an overall great tablet. Buy one.
WesternSky
Florida
Not so dynamite
December 14, 2016
I have to honestly put some updates to my review of this item. One or two days after the posting of my review this tablet become inoperable. Acer customer service had me factory reset this tablet. That option did not solve the problem. I had to ship this tablet back to Acer for repair. Tablet was received back from repair and the tablet once again is is need of repair after 6 days of use. Tablet has a sluggish response time, does not respond to Google search normally, stumbles when switching programs, and the list goes on. Asked Acer to replace this detective unit, as their customer service wants me to send it in for repairs once again! This unit has no reliability and consumers should be very careful. What an inconvenience as this tablet has less than three weeks use on it and now needs another repair. My five star rating of this unit should be changed to one star. The only positive for this tablet is battery life. I am very, very disappointed with this unit.
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Concoct a variety of coffee-based beverages with this combination DeLonghi coffee maker and espresso machine. Its cappuccino system easily prepares perfectly frothed coffee, and its 24-hour programmable timer lets you make up to 10 cups of brew on your schedule. This DeLonghi coffee maker and espresso machine also makes lattes and hot chocolate.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Coffee Drinkers Heaven
By WesternSky
from Florida
Our home is a coffee drinkers paradise, so the receipt of the DeLonghi was highly anticipated and welcomed. This household consumes at least 16 cups of coffee per day, which does not include the consumption of Cuban Coffee (Turkish/Greek Coffee as others call it) which is currently brewed through non-conventional means. What is meant by that is that Cuban/Turkish/Greek Coffee is not made with a specialty "coffee maker".
The DeLonghi is designed for the brewing of a variety of coffee-based beverages such as American Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino, Lattes, Hot Chocolate, as well as Cuban/Turkish and Greek coffees. It's cappuccino system easily prepares perfectly frothed coffee, and its 24-hour programmable timer lets you make up to 10 cups of your favorite brew on your personalized schedule. Great news for those users that like the option of using and brewing specialized coffees with ESE pods, as this machines allows for the use of them.
The DeLonghi has a quite a few niceties (some of which I will mention here, and others later on in my review), such as auto shut-off which promotes safe operation. This feature will turn your machine off after 2 hours. The unit has water filtration which helps you achieve that perfect cup of coffee. Also standard with this unit is a cup warmer. NICE touch!
This unit has a removable water tank which allows for easy refilling for when making Espresso, Cappuccino, Cuban, and Greek/Turkish coffee. Just detach the water tank and fill it underneath your kitchen sink faucet. YES! It should be noted the the drip coffee maker has a separate water supply which is not removable. This means that you have to fill the water tank by adding water via a pull out assembly that harbors that coffee filter housing. Noteworthy is the fact that the DeLonghi does not have that "plastic smell " which is almost always present in new coffee makers. Thank Goodness! A word concerning the coffee filter. The unit comes with a permanent metal mesh filter, meaning that you can throw out your paper filters! No more fumbling at 6:00 am trying to separate a paper coffee filter from that multi-pack! There is a removable drip tray keeps your counter tops nice and clean.The drip tray has a hidden "float" and when the water level get too high, the "tip" of the float sticks out through the grill which alerts you to spill out the excess water. This is very cool. This unit also comes with a cup warming surface located on-top of the machine. This is real nice, as many coffee drinkers are located in cold climates and the extra hand warmth feels nice.
The Delonghi comes with a professional style filter holders, both small and large. The filter holder has a very tight fit when attached to the unit. This is a must, as your Espresso and Cappuccinos are brewed under pressure. You certainly don't want a loose fit when brewing your favorites. A word about brewing American Coffee. The DeLonghi has a setting 1- 4 cups which allows for the slow brewing of your coffee. This setting allows the water to slowly be dripped onto the coffee grounds making for stronger coffee. If you have never had a unit with this option, you are in for a treat as they really work. I am not going to provide a review as to the taste of the coffee, lattes, etc as every ones taste is personal. The DeLonghi worked as advertised, and there are no complaints here. Enjoy your coffee.
The DeLonghi is designed for the brewing of a variety of coffee-based beverages such as American Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino, Lattes, Hot Chocolate, as well as Cuban/Turkish and Greek coffees. It's cappuccino system easily prepares perfectly frothed coffee, and its 24-hour programmable timer lets you make up to 10 cups of your favorite brew on your personalized schedule. Great news for those users that like the option of using and brewing specialized coffees with ESE pods, as this machines allows for the use of them.
The DeLonghi has a quite a few niceties (some of which I will mention here, and others later on in my review), such as auto shut-off which promotes safe operation. This feature will turn your machine off after 2 hours. The unit has water filtration which helps you achieve that perfect cup of coffee. Also standard with this unit is a cup warmer. NICE touch!
This unit has a removable water tank which allows for easy refilling for when making Espresso, Cappuccino, Cuban, and Greek/Turkish coffee. Just detach the water tank and fill it underneath your kitchen sink faucet. YES! It should be noted the the drip coffee maker has a separate water supply which is not removable. This means that you have to fill the water tank by adding water via a pull out assembly that harbors that coffee filter housing. Noteworthy is the fact that the DeLonghi does not have that "plastic smell " which is almost always present in new coffee makers. Thank Goodness! A word concerning the coffee filter. The unit comes with a permanent metal mesh filter, meaning that you can throw out your paper filters! No more fumbling at 6:00 am trying to separate a paper coffee filter from that multi-pack! There is a removable drip tray keeps your counter tops nice and clean.The drip tray has a hidden "float" and when the water level get too high, the "tip" of the float sticks out through the grill which alerts you to spill out the excess water. This is very cool. This unit also comes with a cup warming surface located on-top of the machine. This is real nice, as many coffee drinkers are located in cold climates and the extra hand warmth feels nice.
The Delonghi comes with a professional style filter holders, both small and large. The filter holder has a very tight fit when attached to the unit. This is a must, as your Espresso and Cappuccinos are brewed under pressure. You certainly don't want a loose fit when brewing your favorites. A word about brewing American Coffee. The DeLonghi has a setting 1- 4 cups which allows for the slow brewing of your coffee. This setting allows the water to slowly be dripped onto the coffee grounds making for stronger coffee. If you have never had a unit with this option, you are in for a treat as they really work. I am not going to provide a review as to the taste of the coffee, lattes, etc as every ones taste is personal. The DeLonghi worked as advertised, and there are no complaints here. Enjoy your coffee.
WesternSky
Florida
June 12, 2017
I would like to add a footnote to my review, as I originally stated that I was not going to comment on the taste of the brewed coffee. I really feel that it would be a disservice if I didn't comment on the DeLonghi's cappuccinos. My entire family is now so hooked on cappuccinos. The frothiness, the creaminess, and the overall flavor is absolutely amazing (even without the milk). Much better than store bought! DeLonghi has done a great job with this machine. So very happy to own this unit. Thanks.
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When spills happen, the Braava jet m6 robot is always on call—ready to head to the spot and take them on. Just say to Google Assistant or Alexa, “Have Braava mop in front of the kitchen counter”, and it heads out and gets to work. Always learning your home and your cleaning habits, it can offer customized schedules that work around your life—even suggesting extra cleanings during pollen season. Using Precision Jet Spray, it loosens dirt and sticky messes without spraying furniture, rugs, or walls—all without any effort from you, making your mopping tasks a thing of the past. *(Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google is a trademark of Google LLC)
We have a pretty big open floor plan and own a roomba i series that empties itself. The only thing holding me back on purchasing the mop is if there is a mechanism where it goes back to its station and can refill with water or does it stop when out?
Unfortunately you have to add water and cleaning solution manually. The iRobot can not refill itself.
5 years ago
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WesternSky
Meet Bose Frames. Bluetooth Sunglasses with a Soundtrack. The first audio sunglasses with built-in Bose speakers for an immersive audio experience unlike any other. A revolutionary personal audio experience hidden inside two classic designs, each enriched with premium accents and materials. Play music, take calls, and enjoy the sun with UVA/UVB protection. Bose Frames Rondo feature distinct rounded lenses with a smaller fit. Approved and tested for prescription lenses.
can these be modified for prescription lenses?
Meet Bose Frames. Bluetooth Sunglasses with a Soundtrack. The first audio sunglasses with built-in Bose speakers for an immersive audio experience unlike any other. A revolutionary personal audio experience hidden inside two classic designs, each enriched with premium accents and materials. Play music, take calls, and enjoy the sun with UVA/UVB protection. Bose Frames Rondo feature distinct rounded lenses with a smaller fit. Approved and tested for prescription lenses.
Can prescription glasses be fit it into the frames?
Yes, but Bose will not warrant your product once you do that.
5 years, 1 month ago
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WesternSky
Meet Bose Frames. Bluetooth Sunglasses with a Soundtrack. The first audio sunglasses with built-in Bose speakers for an immersive audio experience unlike any other. A revolutionary personal audio experience hidden inside two classic designs, each enriched with premium accents and materials. Play music, take calls, and enjoy the sun with UVA/UVB protection. Bose Frames Rondo feature distinct rounded lenses with a smaller fit. Approved and tested for prescription lenses.
can these be used with an android phone
Experience great gaming with this OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. Its NVIDIA GeForce graphics and Intel Core i7 processor are suitable for virtual reality games, and the 1TB hard drive and 256GB solid-state drive provide extensive storage and fast boot times. This OMEN Obelisk desktop computer's case opens without tools for easy expansion.
How does this computer connect with a monitor, and does it include the cord to connect with said monitor?
There is no supplied cord that is marketed with this unit. It requires a separate purchase.
5 years, 6 months ago
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WesternSky
Experience great gaming with this OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. Its NVIDIA GeForce graphics and Intel Core i7 processor are suitable for virtual reality games, and the 1TB hard drive and 256GB solid-state drive provide extensive storage and fast boot times. This OMEN Obelisk desktop computer's case opens without tools for easy expansion.
I did not buy this item but I hopefully will and I want a different keyboard and mouse so can I remove the one that it came with
You can definitely change out and upgrade the mouse and keyboard. There should be no problem in doing so.
5 years, 6 months ago
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WesternSky
Experience great gaming with this OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. Its NVIDIA GeForce graphics and Intel Core i7 processor are suitable for virtual reality games, and the 1TB hard drive and 256GB solid-state drive provide extensive storage and fast boot times. This OMEN Obelisk desktop computer's case opens without tools for easy expansion.
My obelisk is making 3 long beeps and after around 3 seconds, 3 short beeps occur afterwards. It does this in that pattern. Someone help me on what it is and how do I fix it.
Just a suggestion. Try and power on your monitor first and then power on your computer last.
5 years, 6 months ago
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WesternSky
Enjoy the rich, full-flavored coffee you love or delicious coffeehouse beverages from the Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition single serve coffee, latte, and cappuccino maker. Featuring metal details and a premium nickel colored finish, the K-Cafe Special Edition brewer is a stunning addition to your kitchen. Whether brewing coffee, or making lattes, and cappuccinos, the K-Cafe Special Edition brewer works with any K-Cup pod so the options are endless. Use the coffee SHOT to brew a concentrated shot of coffee and froth your choice of fresh milk to create a creamy latte or frothy cappuccino. Enjoy your latte or cappuccino hot or use the COLD setting to froth cold milk for a wonderfully refreshing iced latte or cappuccino. Brew 6, 8, 10, or 12oz of your favorite coffee, tea, or cocoa, select Strong Brew when you want a bolder cup of coffee. The dishwasher safe frother makes clean up a breeze – enjoying delicious specialty beverages at home has never been so easy. Just brew, froth, enjoy!
I like to make chai and usually use powdered mix. When I worked as a barista we would stir the chai mix in the pitcher as we were steaming/foaming the milk. Can I put the chai mix into this steamer/foamer?
I don't see any reason why you cant mix in your favorite mix or ingredient. It should work well.
5 years, 7 months ago
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WesternSky
Cook your favorite dishes in this Cuisinart air fryer toaster oven. The oven compartment uses convection technology to deliver even heat to bake, broil and toast, and the integrated air fryer prepares classic fried foods without the need for oil. This Cuisinart air fryer toaster oven is whisper quite to minimize disruptions.
Can use glass containers in the oven?
I would say yes, but please ensure that they are Pyrex.
5 years, 8 months ago
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WesternSky
Cook your favorite dishes in this Cuisinart air fryer toaster oven. The oven compartment uses convection technology to deliver even heat to bake, broil and toast, and the integrated air fryer prepares classic fried foods without the need for oil. This Cuisinart air fryer toaster oven is whisper quite to minimize disruptions.
How do you bake biscuits in this oven?
Yes. You can bake almost anything. Just set time and temperature.
5 years, 8 months ago
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WesternSky