A great microwave
We have been using this microwave for 5 months. It's a great product.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this without reservation to anyone looking for a highend microwave. This is also a convection which is handy.

Panasonic Convection/Microwave Oven
This oven is very stylish in design, would fit into most any style kitchen. It microwaves wonderfully and we love the sensor heat feature. I would have preferred to have digital number input capabilities rather than a knob that you turn to input cooking times, etc. This oven is easy to clean and cooks nicely. Would recommend this oven.

I love this oven!
I bought this oven to replace my microwave and I am very pleased. Its great to have a second oven and microwave all in one. I use the convection and microwave every day. It works great. High quality.

Great Microwave Convecton
To the best of my knowledge this is the largest Microwave/Convection oven available that can be used counter-top or built in. We purchased one for our old house 20 years ago and it just died after much use. We were glad they still make the same product size wise but with many updates.

LRS-- Sandy Hook, CT

This is a great product
this is my second Panasonic and I love it. It is simple to use and does a great job.

Excellent light duty trimmer
This battery powered string trimmer fits exactly into the role that I needed it for. It provides the perfect portability and ease of use that I (and my wife) need for our small areas of grass. The automatic string feed has worked exactly as advertised.

The model that I purchased actually came with 2 batteries, which has provided a starting point for me to power a couple of other B&D 18v devices that I have acquired. I am now about to acquire the pole hedge trimmer for use on some of the bushes around the house.

I expect these 18v tools will provide much better service than older Versa Pack devices..... making them look like "toys".

A powerful edger
This the second one of this type I have bought. The last won lasted 6 years. This is better than the last one. More power and lighter too.

Not for Large Areas
This trimmer does a great job, and it's so nice not to be tethered to an electric cord. Thank goodness it comes with two batteries, however, because the batteries run down rather quickly. I use up both batteries and have to recharge before I can finish my rather large yard. I'd still buy it again, though, because it works so well, and I love cordless.

Finely a weed eater a girl can handle
For years I have been unable to weed eat around my yard because I don't have the strength to start the rope pull weed eater. My new Black & Decker 12 volt weed eater is what I have waited for. It starts with a press of my thumb and first finger. Now I am free to weed eat as long as the battery doesn't run out. It isn't made for huge jobs but for we girls it is wonderful. Thank you Black & Decker.

For this price, you can't beat it.
For the money, this is the best trimmer I've ever used. I have several Black and Decker 18 volt tools, so I always have four or five batteries charged and ready to go. I have an acre property with lots of trees and flower beds that require trimming, and can usually do the job with two batteries. It is very plastic, but that also means it's light and comfortable. It's far less noisy than a gas model, and I personally like the auto-feed string head.

If you are a homeowner with a small lot, I think you'll like the convenience of this cordless trimmer. Don't expect it to perform like an industrial machine; it won't. But it will help you do your trimming with effortless starting, little noise, and hardly any pollution. I bought mine just to use for an occasional quick touch-up job, but liked it so well I'm getting rid of my gas model. Swapping batteries in the middle of a job is much faster, easier, and cleaner than filling a tank with gas. It may not be for everyone, but it's just the tool for many of us.

Beer on tap in your KITCHEN?!!! WOW!
I love the reaction I get when people see my beertender sitting on my kitchen counter. I would have put it in my living room near my bar, but I like to keep it close to the beer glasses that I keep in my freezer. This is a quality product that will get you plenty of compliments. Be sure to chill your kegs before you put them in the Beertender, it took almost two days for a warm one to chill in the unit. If you want to save some money, they sell the B90 version at that store that floods your mailbox with 20% off coupons. (4 + tax)

HEINEKEN BEER TENDERL
ITS A LITTLE PRICEY BUT I LOVE THE BEERTENDER. KEEPS BEER NICE & COLD. EASY TO INSTALL NEW KEGS. BEST TO USE KEGS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN REFRIGERATED. I WAS GETTING TOO MUCH OF A HEAD AT FIRST BUT MY DAUGHTER IS A BARTENDER AND SHE SHOWED ME HOW TO POUR IT CORRECTLY. ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE IS I FIND MYSELF DRINKING TOO MUCH BEER NOW - GOES DOWN NICE & SMOOTH.

Good for your average home kitchen...
I always read reviews on Amazon before I make a purchase. I am glad that I went with this kife block set by Oxo. The knives are very sharp for your typical home cooking. They are comfortable to hold and seem to be very sturdy. I had read that there are a few empty slots in the block, so I additionally had purchased the 6-in. Chef's knife and the 6 1/2-in. Santoku knife with my order. I placed a pair of kitchen shears that I alread have, in the bottom slot. So, I have a full set of very nice knives. I also purchased the 'Furi Ozitech Diamond Fingers Pro Knife Sharpener' after reading reviews about it. It easy for me to use and works really well on the knives.

VALUE
Great value for the price. Realistically, you are going to pay several, several times more for better quality. These are stamped, but high end stamped, which is probably better than low end forged. Decent block, with room for three more knives not included in the set, but not necessary. Would be excellent for new homeowner or newlyweds who need decent quality knives for daily use, and are not snobby.

The perfect knives
These Oxo knives are wonderful!! I've been cooking for more than 20 years and have tried several knives. These are actually the ones I like the best. They are comfortable in the hand with a contour grip. If you use the sharpening steel as directed, they stay very sharp, be careful. I could not be happier with this purchase and recommend these knives to everyone!!!! Don't look any further, this is a great deal and a great product!!

Excellent set
I am very satified with the Oxo knives. I agree with the reviewer who said the set's only fault is that it is missing the small chef's knife, which I did order to fill one of the empty slots in the block. The scissors slot will accomodate any type of scissors. I use it to hold my kitchen shears. I do hand wash the knives, dry them thoroughly with a dish towel, and return them to the block immediately.

Great knife block set
So far this has been a great set. I like each individual knife - they are definitely very sharp so far. I like the style and design of the knife set. The wooden block is a little big for me, but otherwise it is very nice. In time we will see how well they sharpen and how well the 'rubber' like handles hold up. (that was my only concern)

KitchenAid KPCB348PNP
Totally disappointed with KitchenAid's quality assurance - My blender came DOA, it will not switch on. I bought this blender for my wife's birthday, it did not work for the first time she tried to use it. I went through the entire operation and troubleshooting sections of the owner's manual without success. It just will not switch on. So much for the best KitchenAid blender.

Absolutely Wonderful!
I knew that our old blender would soon be going into retirement so I had been looking for a replacement for some time. I must admit that I had not intended to pay so much for "just a blender" - this is anything BUT just a blender. The motor is what finally sold me as we needed one that could chop ice up without leaving 'chips'. This one chops ice into perfect shavings, almost slush without being watery. This machine makes the best smoothies that we have ever had. They are so creamy, it's almost like eating ice cream when you make them thick. YUMMY!!! Not one teensy ice chip ever enters my mouth...just smooth and creamy. Plus, we have noticed that this one does such a good job of sucking the mixture up and then down into the center which mixes it perfectly. Our old one seemed to only mix well what was down at the bottom where the blades are. This up-and-over action blends everything so that nothing is missed or shows up without being blended when pouring into your glass.

Yes, the motor is loud, but it takes mere seconds to whip up whatever is your choosing so how long is it actually running?! I like the fact that the pitcher and its base are an all-in-one; no need to worry about gaskets, or rings, molding and going bad, needing replaced. As the instructions state, just put a couple of drops of dishwashing soap into the canister after using, add about a half-pitcher of warm water and turn it on low for several seconds and it cleans itself. Rinse, dry - it's really easy to reach down to the bottom where the blades are and dry without fear of being cut - and you're ready to go again. I keep ours on the counter top because we use it so much. It's attractive sitting out and goes with any kitchen decor.

It's definitely worth the money and we have been very happy with our purchase.

A Strong Work Horse! This Kitchenaid Pro Line Chefs Blender Is Absolutely Exceptional!
We Purchased this Kitchenaid Pro Line Chef's Blender for the main purpose of making Nut Milks. We wanted to purchase the Vita Mix because it is the most powerful blender you can buy, however the price is at least double the cost of this Chef's Blender, and at the time we really couldn't afford the Vita Mix. So we took a chance on this one because we need our blender to be a work horse. Our favorite Nut Milk is Almond Milk which requires us to use 1/2 cup Raw, Unsalted Almonds with each batch of nut milk we make. We do soak the almonds for about 8 hours before rinsing them out and adding them to the blender along with 1 cup of water, 5 Medjool Dates (Make sure you take the seeds out of the dates first), 1 Vanilla Bean (which we buy off of ebay because Vanilla Beans can be expensive) and sometimes a dash of Sea Salt and a splash of Almond Extract. Mix it up very well, then add 2 more cups of water and mix well. We personally like to chill our nut milk before drinking it, but you don't have to. With this blender it comes out really smooth so we don't have to extract any pulp like alot of people do, this way we can enjoy the full health benefits of drinking the whole mixture of nut milk. We generally always have nuts soaking for our next batch. If you want other recipes for nut milks, try most any Raw Food Cookbook, every recipe that I have found for Almond milk is different, you can change them to your own specifications also. I personally like "Ani's Raw Food Kitchen" by Ani Phyo, mainly because of her variety of nut milks and she is one of the few that doesn't extract all the pulp from her nut milk recipes. But there are many good books out there, I just find I use hers alot. Another good one for nut milks is "Raw Food Real World", by Matthew Kenney and Sarma Melngailis, if you'd rather extract the pulp, this particular book is great. In fact, Matthew Kenney has a new book out, "Everyday Raw" which is another excellent source for healthy blender drinks. At any rate, we all have our own reasons for needing a blender, if you need a strong one that is not quite as pricey as the Vita Mix but is a strong performer upon repeated use such as you would need when mixing harder nuts and other foods such as almonds then this a wonderful consideration! In Fact, we are getting ready to purchase one for our daughter and son in law as an Anniversary Gift!

I was a Fool to buy any other Brand
I have learned my lesson. KitchenAid products from now on. First, I tossed my old mixer for the KitchenAid Classic mixer, and immediately was sorry I had not spent the money years earlier. The difference in performance is astonishing.

I finally gave in and purchased the KitchenAid Pro Line Chef's Blender. Again, remorse over not spending the extra money years ago. Whereas my old blender (some 500 watts) would struggle to crush/chop ice and frozen bananas, etc., the Kitchenaid, with it very, very powerful motor, would do the chore in under a minute, with no hint of struggle. No need to stop the blender and 'push down' with my spatula to get the ingredients to the bottom. The KitchenAid simply gets the job done the first time.

The main reason I made the purchase: to make Frozen Bananan 'ice cream'. This is a dish introduced to me by a Raw Food person (they do not eat regular ice cream). Since I am a diabetic and always dieting, I was intrigued by this healthy alternative. The recipe:

slice up a couple of bananas, and freeze overnight.
Place frozen banana's in your blender or food processor.
Add a tablespoon or two of Raw Agave syrup (get at health food store or buy from Amazon).
Add teaspoon or two of vanilla extract.
Dash of salt, if desired (I do not, my wife does).

Blend until consistency of ice cream (in the KitchenAid, takes about 30 seconds). Enjoy. We actually tossed our 'fat-free sugar-free ice cream' after tasting this.

Add more Agave if you wish (it has a very low glycemic value).
I also like to add a couple of frozen strawberries to the bananas, or peaches, etc. My wife even made pure peach ice cream, using peaches instead of bananas in the recipe.

I do recommend the KitchenAid Pro Line Chef Blender.

WELL WORTH THE SPEND!!!!!
This has been an investment well worth every cent spent!!!!!! As soon as I got it, I started using it, and have not stopped. I'm using it everyday for smoothies and sauces. Being a cook, you want the best product, something that's not going to break down in the next month or two, so you look for the very best you can get, and this is just what I've been looking for. I started to buy something less expensive with a glass jar, but, after reading the ratings, and remembering that we had some in our class, I decided to give it a try, and I am very pleased. Crushes ice like nothing else I've seen. A little loud, but, hey!, I love it, at least I know it's working, and working well!!!!

Kitchenaid has done it again!!!! You go Kitchenaid!!!! Hey, I recommend this product to any and everyone!!! Get and enjoy it!!! :)

Great vacuum
Something that does what it says it will do. I vacuumed with our old vacuum and then with our Dyson 17 Animal and could not believe how much dirt and hair our other vacuum left behind. My dyson sucks, I mean really sucks (up the dirt) and I wouldn't trade it for any other vacuum.

DONT BUY!!!
If i could give this zero stars i would. This vacuum BURNT a HOLE in my rug. I contacted Dyson repeatedly and experienced THE WORST customer service in my LIFE. They asked me to take pictures of the rug and send it to them which I did. It then took them 2 more moths to get back to me (after repeated phone calls) Finally they asked me to send them the vacuum. I asked for a new one and for them to replace my area rug. I specifically said I did not want the same vacuum back as i was afraid it would burn MORE holes in my rugs. WELL they sent me back the SAME vacuum and on top of it they didnt even send back the whole vacuum it was minus the handle part!!! so basically they sent me back half of my old vacuum AND it was broken due to poor packing. when we just called them they said they couldnt find anything wrong with it so they just sent it back.... are you kidding me? We just contacted our Lawyer, this is negligence. Do yourself a favor and stay away from Dyson and their rotten customer service!

A Vacuum Technology Revolution 100 Years in the Making
Barley uttering jumbled words and not yet two years old, a "vacuum cleaner" was my first request from Santa. Growing up in a house where clean was priority #1, Kirby Vacuums were the backbone of the institution; there was simply no substitute.

Naturally, when Dyson came along, I shrugged off the notion that they were superior, as Kirby would always be king. Recently, while in Best Buy, I tried out a display model and was in shock at the monstrous suction and "form-following function" design mentality Sir Richard Dyson employed while engineering the benchmark for vacuums of the 21st century.

Because of this amazingly low price, I bought one from Amazon the same day. The unit arrived looking brand new, without a scratch.

Needless to say, I cleaned the brushroll and put a new belt on my 00 Kirby Sentria and went to work vacuuming my entire house, very slowly, over and over and as thoroughly as I thought possible. I followed over my "clean" floors with the DC17, not believing how much PURE DIRT, dust and HAIR HAIR HAIR!!! I do not have any pets and I'm a single guy! That crud had probably been embedded in my carpet for years!

The true test of the DC17's suction power, is to attach the pet hair tool to your current vacuum when this Dyson arrives. Since the tool's brushroll is turbine powered it requires powerful suction to activate the brush. My Kirby would not even make the brush budge. Attaching it to the Dyson, it sounds like a 747 taking flight.

Bottom line, if you truly care about the cleanliness of your home's air, floors and ridding all other surfaces of the scum that accumulates in your living environment, you can not call your home clean until you own the DC17. This 0 will be the most value-filled purchase of your lifetime; guaranteed.

Remanufactured Dyson DC17 Vaccum is the best
I love this vacuum cleaner. We have two labs & a cat and the vaccumm gets up a ton of hair every week. I thought that once I cleaned the floor the first time I would not get that much stuff out each week. But really everytime I vacuum, it really seems to easily take up everything in the carpet. Even the carpet now looks almost new again.

The vaccum is on the heavy side and the instructions are not very complete especially regarding the attachments. But I was aware of this before I bought the vaccumm. I am very satisfied. I love not having to buy HEPA filters & bags like I needed with my Hoover Wind Tunnel. Even my husband was impressed with this machine.

Dysson vac is a superlative product!!
The Dysson animal vac really sucks! And that is meant to be a most positive assessment. I've never had anything do the remarkable job on my carpet that this product does. You get what you pay for. The only negative thing about it is the manual. Someone really needs to overhaul it. It's really hard to follow, despite the pictorial images. Just not enough instructive info in it. I had to call Dysson direct to get some answers. Otherwise, it's thumbs up on the product itself!!

Returned, Got Replacement, Returned Again, Purchased a Earthwise 20-Inch 24 Volt Cordless Electric
I am a big fan of Black & Decker products. In this case, it served to amplify my disappointment. The first unit was DOA, so I returned it. The second unit worked for a short period of time before it also needed to be returned.

I just ordered an Earthwise 20-Inch 24 Volt Cordless Electric and I am hoping for a better experience.


Earthwise 20-Inch 24 Volt Cordless Electric 3-in-1 Lawn Mower with Grass Bag #60020

cuts thick St. Augustine
I live in TX. I have very thick St. Augustine in both front and back yard. I mow the back yard on one day and the front yard the next day, I use the bag in the spring and thre rest of the year I mulch. This is my second CMM mower. The first one needed new batteries after 3 years. The replacement batteries lasted another 3 years. I replaced the first CMM mower because the rubber was coming off the wheels and the motor brushes were almost worn out.
The CMM mower works well if you keep your lawn cut and set the height in the mulch zone. It is not a good mower to clear brush from a lot or neglected yard.
I give the mower 4 stars rather than 5 because it is priced too high for a push mower.

works well for a SMALL yard
The lawnmower works well and is not too heavy but the battery does seem to run down pretty quickly. I've used it four times now and twice I've had to recharge the battery a bit before I can finish. We have a small lot (50' X 100') so I'm not sure you'd want this for a larger yard.

Charger Doesn't Work and Is Backordered
The mower arrived today (August 4, 2008) but I can't use it because the charger doesn't work. The chargers are backordered so be prepared for a long wait if you receive a mower with a defective charger and want a replacement. Order a different mower if you want to mow your grass THIS summer.

Meets my expectations
Most people have already provided excellent details on the mower. I just wanted to provide some additional notes from my experience.

I have a relatively small yard after 2 additions; it's about half of a 1/4 acre lot. I have used the mower for 2 years now. I'm not an avid yard guy, so I don't always follow a regular mowing schedule. So I often have grass 6 - 8 inches tall, especially in spring. This mower does as well as my old Sears gas mower on the high grass. I still have to be careful that it doesn't slow down too much on thick grass areas, but the gas mower was the same. Only twice did the charge not hold for the entire lawn, and both times the grass was particularly high.

I like the fact that you can leave it on charge all the time. It also does not seem to accumulate grass debris underneath like my gas mower did.

I would have given it 5 stars except the power handle broke. Another reviewer had mentioned this earlier. When I checked the website for a new part, it seemed like the whole mechanism would have to be replaced.
When I took the handle apart, I found that the rod that holds the power lever and allows it to move was plastic and had broken off. This is indeed a design flaw; it couldn't cost that much more to use a small metal rod. However, I just drilled out the remaining piece of the plastic rod, drilled a hole through the outside of the handle to line up with the old plastic rod, and put a bolt and nut through as a replacement for the old plastic rod. Now it's better than new. Cost about $.45 to fix. I hope this will help someone else who has this problem.

Other than the handle problem, it's done a great job. And I can use it on our "red" and "orange" days where you are not supposed to use gas mowers.

Prepare to fall in love!
I am now the proud owner of this Hoover carpet cleaner. I am slightly concerned that the same shampooer with a one-digit different model number could be had at Wal-Mart for less, but I digress. I've been a Bissell gal for 25 years, but the Hoover did a better job and left the carpet cleaner than the Bissell, even out-doing NWA Restore It by a country mile. A couple months ago, I shampooed an area rug (poly--not wool) using my Bissell upright. Our puppy had piddled on it and it smelled bad; however the Bissell left the rug so wet, it mildewed in our high humidity and smelled worse. Northwest Arkansas Restore It came out, quoted more than this shampooer cost, then took the rug and another one with them. A week and a half later, they finally brought them back looking murky--and they still smelled like dog whiz. Even the puppy thought so, as she peed on the original rug immediately. We ended up paying for nothing--then my Bissell broke down once again. After researching many opinions, I ordered this model Hoover. I did not pay the expedited charge, but it came in four days. The Bissell broke down in the middle of the original rug's cleaning--trying to get the smell out and the color back in--and the Hoover sucked so much dirty stuff out of it, I could not believe it! I did the rug in the evening and it was dry before we went to bed. Also, this model did not come with the bare floor tool described in the multi-model instruction booklet, but I used it on my ceramic tile floors and it did just as good a job on them as it did on the carpet. I am thrilled to pieces to get my carpet and rugs looking and smelling as they did when they were new. My only complaint is that the included bottle of shampoo was empty when the box arrived---and since I'm pathologically afraid to pay too much for anything, I question whether this model and the one at Wal-Mart are the same one. I might call to find out----------just for my own sanity. All you Bissell lovers--prepare to jump ship to a Hoover!

As easy as vacuuming
I love this machine. In just a little more time than it takes to vacuum you can steam clean your carpets. I have off white carpets throughout my house and 2 little children, needless to say, I use this machine a lot. I have also used it to clean the carpets in my minivan. It is easy and quick to use, and dries within about an hour. I always use double the recommended soap, and I have great results. I think that this machine is a household essential.

Hoover F5914-900
We ordered the Hoover SteamVac carpet cleaner and received it withing 3 days. My husband and I could not wait to try it out over the weekend. Our little dog caught an intestinal virus and vomited all over our carpets.
We were very impressed with how easy the machine was to assemble and use. We did read the (easy) directions and followed them exactly. Within minutes we were cleaning our family room carpet, then we moved on to all the area rugs and the entire downstairs. We followed the procedures for heavily soiled carpets. I am sure it does not clean as well as a professional truck mounted steam cleaner, but this is perfect for clean ups between professional cleanings. We could not believe how much dirt it picked up. Also, it left the carpets pretty dry. We put a fan on the carpets to speed up the drying time and then vacuumed afterward. We used the cleaner on synthetic carpeting, sisal area rugs and wool area rugs and they all look fabulous.
Be sure to order enough of the carpet cleaning products. We used 10 ounces of cleaning product per gallon of water, so we went through the cleaning product pretty quickly. I am also buying the stain pretreat, because that is what the professionals use, and one dog vomit spot did not come out completely, although it does look much better.
We saved a lot of money over a professional cleaning, so even if the plastic machine doesn't last for too many years we will still be happy and lots of money ahead.
For a carpet cleaner that is less than 0 we expected a lesser performance. Our carpets look great! We are very happy with the machine!
I can't wait to try it out on upholstery. Hoover F5914-900 SteamVac with Clean Surge

Happy
Surprised with the ease of which the machine fit togather (even the directions were easy to follow), which I did myself. Gets into corners and next to the baseboard nicely. I did my entire upper level and the stairs and was very pleased with the results. The carpet is older but in good shape, it looked as good as if I had spent 0+ to hire it done. So it paid for its self the frist time out and that always makes me happy!

Happy with this steamVac
After renting steamVacs and paying the professionals for years, I could kick myself for not making this purchase a lot sooner! I was able to put this machine together easily and used it the same day.For the size of the machine, it did a good job cleaning and had great suction. The best thing is being able to use it for little messes as soon as they happen rather than waiting to have the carpet cleaned professionally or renting a bigger machine. I think it's a good buy at a reasonable price.