GE 74894 AM/FM Clock Radio with 0.9" Green LED, Dual wake, auto time set,
Average Customer Review:
Electronics
list price: $16.99
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Reviews (44)

Poor Design and Reliability
First of all, I feel badly for anyone who thought that this is an atomic clock.Your skills at reading product information could use a bit of work.For all of the product's flaws, the radio's packaging and promotion material are pretty clear and not at all misleading regarding this feature.

That said, this product stinks:1. The preset time was off by two minutes. 2. The volume control became unreliable after a few months.A small movement of the dial could send the sound level shooting up or unchanged. Even worse, we never knew what volume to expect when it went off in the morning.3. The sound quality is really poor (though not unexpected in this price range). 4. The controls are not at all intuitive.An alarm clock, given that we use is when very sleepy, should be simple and straightforward to operate.

I gave it two stars (rather than one) since aside from the reliability issue, the product would have been minimally acceptable.

We gave up on it after a few months and replaced it with a nice Timex "Sounds of Nature" alarm.So far, no complaints.

Not an "atomic" clock!
I purchased this clock/radio because I believed that I was getting an "atomic" clock due to GE's use of the term "auto time set." An "atomic" clock (or watch) is a clock that sets its time automatically by monitoring the WWVB clock signal transmitted by the NIST atomic clock in Fort Collins, Colorado. In other words, a true "atomic" clock/radio would never need setting, would never need to be adjusted for daylight savings time, and would always display the accurate time.

The GE 74894 clock/radio's "auto time set" is a marketing trick. It's a play on words. GE wants you to think that this is an "atomic" clock but it's not! What you get is a clock that's been pre-set at the factory and stays set using its two installed AA batteries. Plug it in and presto! It's magically set to the correct time. But, if you unplug the clock and remove the batteries it defaults to the flashing "12:00" time and you must manually set the time.

The clock/radio itself seems nice. Lots of nice features like dual-alarm, and a weekend skip for the alarm(s).

Some cons to this clock/radio are that its green LED display is very bright at night (no dimmer) which lights up the room. The snooze button is close to the alarm set switches... one morning while trying to snooze the alarm, I hit the Alarm 2 Set button and activated the second alarm setting. And, the "gentle" alarm mode doesn't work on the wake-to-radio setting.

I rate this clock/radio a "1" because of the deceptive advertising. I would NOT have purchased it if I had known that it was not an "atomic" clock (i.e., I was specifically looking for such a unit.) The use of the words "auto time set" is deceptive and misleading.

Shame on you GE
I too was fooled in thinking that auto-time set meant from the Atomic clock in Boulder Colorado.
It became apparant immediatly because the factory preset the time wrong (and no not because of the time zone switch), they had it :12 minutes past hour when it was actually :22 past hour.
So the very first time I had to set it anyhow. I wanted the atomic feature to insure daily recalibration and accuracy.
Oh well, at least twice a year when I have to make the adjustment for time change I am reminded to never buy a GE product again. ... Read more

Asin: B00006FRJ0
Sales Rank: 4377
Subjects:  1. Clock Radio (Radios)    2. Accessories (Accessory)   

Shower Curtain Hooks (12-pk.)
Average Customer Review:
Misc.
list price: $9.99
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Reviews (23)

I Like 'Em
I have these on a plastic textured telescoping rod and they work well. The first week or so, 3 or 4 had the tendancy to come unhooked when being pulled too fast but other than that, I like 'em. Also- not only are they better looking than the plastic ones, they are *so* much easier to install/remove when you wash or replace the curtain or liner. I am sold on shower-hooks for life!

innovative uses
i use one of mine as a ring! looks lovely, and so unique..

Look Very Sophisticated
I've had these shower curtains for about 2 months now, I'd gotten them as a Wedding Shower gift.I've had no problem with them coming off the rod as I pull the shower curtain.For the price they work beautifully.I haven't seen any rust yet, and also haven't dropped one.So We'll see what happens in the future.But for now, I still think these look great for the price and function well. ... Read more

Asin: B000063SB4
Sales Rank: 2
Subjects:  1. Home    2. Bath    3. Shower Curtains   

White Vinyl Rice Paper Shower Curtain
Average Customer Review:
Misc.
list price: $9.99
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Reviews (4)

It's fine, but...
It is fine, I really like the 'rice paper' look - but keep in mind that it is vinyl, so it has a shiny plastic reflection that sort of takes away from the cool visual texture. Also, no grommets, so you need to be careful when pulling, placing and hanging. Cheap, though! Paired with a white liner, it looks clean and cool. I think it is a great low-price choice.

Christmas gift!
One year my daughter decorated my guest bathroom as her Christmas gift to me, and this is the shower curtain she picked out.We wanted something that would be pretty and blend in well with the black and white of the bathroom. I have really liked this shower curtain; this is the third one I have purchased. I could not find it in the store, so I am ordering online. My master bathroom is in shades of beige, taupe, cream and white, and this curtain looks great with it as well!

plain but pretty.
I recently purchased this shower curtain and I love it! I was looking for something a bit more decorative than just a plain clear liner and saw this. I really like it alot. It's simple yet pretty and looks great with decorative shower curtain hooks. It would match most bathrooms. my only complaint is simply that the shower curtain has no 'weights' at the bottom like a plain liner often has... It hasn't been a problem yet though, and if I have to, I can tape pennies to the bottom on the outside to keep it down. I think it would add a nice touch to any bathroom. ... Read more

Asin: B00009ENIJ
Sales Rank: 456
Subjects:  1. Home    2. Bath    3. Shower Curtains   

Michael Graves Toilet Bowl Brush Set
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $7.99
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Reviews (3)

Nicely made
I was fairly impressed with the quality of this brush.The bristles are tightly packed and it makes for a good cleaning surface.It would have been nice if the base of the holder were weighted (it tends to fall over).

useful and stylish
I bought this because I like Michael Graves stuff and was moving to a new place.This toilet brush works great and why not have a pretty one of these... :)

its got the look
I think that this item looks great!! I love it I also love the fact that that it covers the whole thing ... Read more

Asin: B000063T00
Sales Rank: 906
Subjects:  1. Home    2. Bath    3. Bath Coordinates    4. (Bathrooms)    5. Michael Graves    6. Cleaning   

Pfaltzgraff Rio 4-Piece Stoneware Place Setting, Service for 1
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $31.50
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Editorial Review

Bands of blue, varying in width and shade, set against a light-sand background evoke a Brazilian beach and cloudless sky in this casual dinnerware pattern called Rio. Particularly striking is the salad/dessert plate, with its subtly shaded, solid-blue center calling to mind a summer twilight. This set consists of a complete place setting: an 11-1/4-inch dinner plate; an 8-1/2-inch salad/dessert plate; a 6-inch, 20-ounce soup/cereal bowl; and a 10-ounce mug. Made of heavy stoneware, Rio pieces are chip-resistant and safe in the oven, freezer, microwave, and dishwasher. This dinnerware carries a three-year warranty against defects, and you can replace each piece individually. Pfaltzgraff makes Rio available in dinnerware, glassware, and accessories. --Fred Brack

What’s in the Box
1 place setting. Place setting consists of 11-1/4-inch dinner plate; 8-1/2-inch salad/dessert plate; 6-inch, 20-ounce soup/cereal bowl; 10-ounce mug. 4 pieces total. ... Read more

Features

• 3-year warranty against defects
• Warm beach motif, with various blues against light sand background
• Set consists of dinner plate, salad/dessert plate, soup/cereal bowl, mug
• Pattern available in dinnerware, glassware, and accessories
• Heavy stoneware safe in oven, freezer, microwave, dishwasher

Reviews (2)

dishes
very pretty too bad they discontinued the line. a couple pieces were broken or scratched but the replacement was easy. this is my second set of this brand and they do get scratched up after a while

Great set of dishes
Pfaltzgraff has always been synonymous with quality.The Rio pattern place setting is a great example.The plates are nice, heavy stoneware with a great design.I appreciate simple and manly design of the dishes.

These plates are excellent for serving pancakes or foie gras.They can easily pass for casual or elegant.The colors of the plates make them easy to accent with napkins, glasses, placemats, centerpieces, etc.

My only complaint is that after a while the dishes show light gray streaks from silverware scraping them.They do not wash off, but don't really take away from the overall visual elegance of the plates.This small flaw is what prevented me from giving the set 5 stars ... Read more

Asin: B000050XJ2
Subjects:  1. (Dishes)    2. Dinner Plates & Sets    3. Dinnerware    4. (Dinner Ware)   

Libbey Gibraltar 12-Piece, 14-Ounce Beverage Set
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $29.99
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Editorial Review

Stock up for your next family gathering or party with this set of 12 restaurant-quality glasses from Libbey. At 5-1/8 inches high, the glasses feel pleasant and sturdy in the hand. The 14-ounce capacity holds just enough milk, juice, or punch to keep from needing constant refills, and the classic design suits most any casual setting. Best of all, the glasses are dishwasher- and microwave-safe, for easy use and cleanup. --Maile Bohlmann ... Read more

Features

• Made in USA
• 12-piece glassware set
• 14-ounce glasses
• Restaurant quality; classic design
• Dishwasher- and microwave-safe

Reviews (3)

Finally, glasses that can take a beating!
While I wouldn't recommend throwing these against a brick wall, they are strong enough to survive the average fall without shattering). Although the glass is nice and thick and solid, they are not too heavy and perfect for families. Our kids can handle them and so can adults. We did have one break but, in all fairness, it fell from the top of a second floor stairway onto a Mexican tile floor. All the rest of our glases have held up just fine and have survived numerous falls fcrom tv trays and tables. If you don't want to keep replacing your glasses every few months, this is the set to have.

Great glasses
Solid, heavy, very usable glasses. Good, old-fashioned quality, and they go perfectly with the white Oneida XXL dinnerware.

Libbey Glassware
I own this pattern but in a LIGHT BLUE color. Is it possible to find this pattern in that color. ... Read more

Asin: B00004ZBSF
Subjects:  1. Spirits    2. Tableware    3. (Table Ware)    4. (Drink Ware)    5. Drinkware    6. Glasses    7. Glassware Sets    8. Glassware    9. Kitchen    10. Dining   

Sabatier ChefStar 14-Piece Knife Block Set
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $240.00
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Editorial Review

This inexpensive set provides a cook with five essential kitchen knives as wellas six steak knives for the dinner table. Included in the set is a 14-slot hardwood block forstoring everything within reach on the counter, a rugged pair of kitchen shears for cuttingeverything from poultry to flowers, and an 8-inch steel for keeping knife edges aligned.Stamped from high-carbon stainless steel, the knives have durable synthetic handles thatare shaped to snugly fit the hand. Finger slots in the handles ensure the knives can besafely controlled. The five kitchen knives are an 8-inch chef's knife; an 8-inch serratedbread knife for crusty loaves; an 8-inch slicer for roasts, poultry, and ham; a 6-inch utilityknife; and a 3-1/2-inch paring knife. The six steak knives have 5-inch serrated blades. All theknives are dishwasher-safe but hand washing better protects their edges. --FredBrack

What's in the Box
14-slot hardwood block, kitchen shears, 8-inch steel, 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch serrated bread knife, 8-inch slicer,6-inch utility knife, 3-1/2-inch paring knife, six 5-inch serrated steak knives ... Read more

Features

• Made in China
• Set includes five kitchen knives: chef's, bread, slicer, utility, paring
• Also: six steak knives, honing steel, shears, 14-slot hardwood storage block
• Blades stamped from high-carbon stainless steel
• Synthetic handles shaped to fit hand snugly

Reviews (196)

One word to describe this set...Junk!!
These are absolutely worthless.If you like extremely poor quality rusty knives go ahead.I am throwing mine in the trash right after I finish this review.I will never buy another Sabatier product after this.

NOT THE BEST _ BUT IT CUTS
Well if your just the average person who,expects a knife to cut, you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a more upscale product or like in my case I get tired of things right away and don't want it forever, then yes it's an okay set. They are very light in weight. They feel very Cheap. Sometimes you get what you pay for. I would not give this as a gift.

This is a great set! - a chef
Before I bought these I read through every single review.I took the plunge.I am a chef, and wanted something for our second home, not too expensive.Well, there must be two different sets going out, because mine is FABULOUS.Not a spot of rust, and they have sat in water for a long time, as well as gone through the dishwasher numerous times.The first time I used the butcher knife, I nearly sliced my fingertip off, and that was when I accidentally touched it.They stay VERY sharp, the block is attractive, and the steak knives alone are worth the money.Buy this.I have purchased a set for a friend, and am about to purchase another. ... Read more

Asin: B000066SYK
Subjects:  1. Knives    2. (Knife)    3. Knife Sets    4. Knife Blocks    5. Chef Sets    6. Kitchen Knives    7. Cutlery   

KitchenAid Can Opener, White
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $19.99 -- our price: $14.99
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Editorial Review

Heavy, sturdy, and stylish, this tool cuts the top off any sizecan with ease. It's made of 18/8 stainless steel polished to a mirrorfinish, with white enamel-like handles, and is dishwasher-safe. Theopener's handles are shaped for a firm grip; they're weighty enough toprovide control, and they have holes to facilitate hanging on a hook orpeg. The opener measures 8-1/2 inches long. KitchenAid says the firstyear of the opener's lifetime warranty against defects is hassle-free;the company will ship a replacement at no cost and without question ifa defect is detected. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Heavy, sturdy tool for cutting open any size can
• 18/8, mirror-finish stainless steel, with stylish, white enamel-like handles
• High-carbon, cutlery-grade, stainless-steel cutting blade
• Lifetime warranty against defects, with 1-year no-hassle, no-cost replacement

Reviews (18)

Sharp, hefty, easy to use
I've always preferred hand-operated can openers to electric; they take up less space in the kitchen, work just as well (if not better), and open cans without that annoying grinding noise.When my old faithful can opener became dull, I shopped around for a new one and settled on this KitchenAid model.The main reason I chose it was because it felt good in my hand - heavy enough to feel sturdy, but balanced enough not to feel as though I'm wielding a club.It cuts through cans the first time with a smooth turning mechanism.The gripping handles, while thicker than most, are not too large for small hands.The windmill handle is substantial as well, allowing for a good grip that doesn't cut into the hands.

Although I chose this can opener for its heft, I like it because it does its job well, with a sharp cutting wheel and an easy-to-use design.Oh yeah.It also looks great.

The best there is!
If you're looking to outfit your kitchen with the best, be sure to add this one to the list because it will be the last one you'll ever need.I originally wanted this as a backup to my electric one but it comes out of the drawer more and more often!It's heavy, making it easier to open those huge cans, and the dial just turns so easily it's like cutting soft butter.You just can't miss on this one!

Better than an electric...
This is by far the best can opener I've used in fifty-some years of opening cans.After the first time I used it I retired my old electric to the garbage.The thick handles feel solid and give you a good grip.It cuts through cans like butter.I'm thinking about buying a second one just in case something ever happens to the one I've got.I've had it for about three years and had no problems of any kind.I don't remember if the instructions said you could put it in the dishwasher.I never have because I've wanted to preserve the cutting mechanisms in their superior state.It's easy enough to wash by hand.It's so good I've given it as gifts which says a lot about something so mundane as a can opener.

Apparently there exists a lesser model.This is the one you buy alone and which has stainless steel on the handle.
... Read more

Asin: B00005KIDV
Subjects:  1. Manual Can Openers    2. (Kitchen Aid)   

Sabatier Anodized Aluminum Nonstick 24-Piece Cookware and Tools Set
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $40.00
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Features

• Stay-cool handles over cast stainless steel
• Includes 2-, 3-, and 6-quart saucepans with lids; 10-inch saute pan; 8- and 10-inch fry pans
• Also 4 measuring spoons; 4 measuring cups; crock with spoon, turner, ladle, fork, slotted spoon, and skimmer
• Cookware constructed of durable anodized-aluminum
• Cookware features Teflon non-stick coating for quick release and cleanup

Reviews (10)

Good Cookware Set
I gave this as a gift and the person who uses it absoultley loves it.She uses the pots and pans every day and threw away all her old stuff.It has been over a year and it still looks like new.I wish I could get another set for myself.

No Caomplaints thus far
I have had this set for a couple of weeks and so far so good. Nothing has stuck to them and they are a breeze to clean. I just have to remind myself not to use metal with them.

Average Set (3.5 stars)
I'm not a huge fan of Sabatier kitchen tools, mostly because of this set.It makes a good set for someone just starting out who has no cookware, and needs a bunch of inexpensive stuff right away.This isn't a set that lasts for a long time.

The pots and pans are nicely sized and they are anodized aluminum with a nonstick coating, which is helpful.Makes cooking and cleaning up afterwards quick and easy.The handles are nice and stay pretty cool - good for me, since I tend to burn myself a lot in the kitchen!Just make sure you only use nonstick or nylon utensils with this set, the pans scrape and scratch VERY easily.

Another thing to be careful of with the pans - while the pans can go in the oven at over 700 degrees, the lids can't go in over 480 degrees!

While I think this is a decent set, there are many other sets out there with higher quality items in the same price range.If this one is on sale, it might be worth purchasing - but definitely shop around before committing! ... Read more

Asin: B00009A9XN
Sales Rank: 12961

Farberware 3-Piece Poly Cutting Board Set
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $12.99 -- our price: $9.99
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Editorial Review

Nonabsorbent, nonporous, and dishwasher-safe, these three polycutting boards are ideal for kitchen prep work. The paddle-shaped boardhas a flat side for prep work or slicing and serving bread and a sidewith a channel to catch juices when carving meat or poultry. Becausethe set consists of large, medium, and small boards, most cutting andcarving needs are satisfied. The large board measures 14-1/4 by 10-3/4inches, the medium is 10 by 8 inches, and the small measures 7 by 9-1/4inches. All three are 1/2-inch thick, have textured surfaces to reduceslipperiness, and include handholds that double as hanging holes. Theboards contain Microban, an antimicrobial agent that inhibits thegrowth of bacteria that can cause odors and stains in the boardsthemselves. However, the agent does not protect against food-bornebacteria so the boards need regular cleaning for proper sanitation.--Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Sizes: 14-1/4 by 10-3/4 inches; 10 by 8 inches; 7 by 9-1/4 inches
• Ideal for kitchen prep work
• Paddle-shaped serving board has channel to catch meat juices
• Both sides usable; textured surfaces reduce slipperiness
• Non-absorbent, non-porous, dishwasher safe

Reviews (20)

Perfect quality at a bargain price...
I love these cutting boards -- clean up a breeze too. Rock solid quality boards won't slid when you use them. Quick cleanup. And unlike the wood boards, these won't get "greenish" -- since they're make of plastic. I used a coupon from UnderTag.com, so it was almost free for me.

Good but flawed
In general I like the set but the biggest board in the group came warped.Ok if you have it resting one way but put it the other and it makes a great lazy Susan.

Great cutting board
Bought this as an extra cutting board on sell. Its a good size and clean up is easy. Would buy again. ... Read more

Asin: B00005JRI9
Subjects:  1. Cutting Boards    2. (Faberware)    3. (Farberwear)    4. (Farber Ware)   

Allied 39022Home & Office Set with Window Storage Case
Average Customer Review:
Tools & Hardware
list price: $29.99 -- our price: $18.99
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Editorial Review

This little tool kit is ideal for dealing with all the average fix-it tasks that pop up around the house or the office. Whether you need to hang a painting on the wall, tighten up that loose leg on your chair, pin a poster up in your cubicle, or simply tighten your eyeglasses, the right tool for the job is here. The 8-ounce steel-handled hammer, slip-joint pliers, and six-in-one screwdriver all feature comfortable rubber grips and are well made and durable tools. You also get four tiny precision screwdrivers--two slotted and two Phillips--for delicate repairs, a 12-foot tape measure, a magnetic torpedo level, and a snap-off-blade utility knife. To top it off, Allied has thrown in 50 assorted fasteners, including brass and steel finish brad nails, some thumbtacks, screws of various sizes, and some picture-hanging hooks. For home use, you'll appreciate the carrying case, which holds every tool in its place so you can always find what you need. --Brian Trinen ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty
• Complete assortment of commonly used tools and accessories
• Drop-forged and heat-treated hammer and pliers
• 12-foot tape has fractional readouts at 1/8-inch increments for fast accurate measuring
• Comes with storage/carrying case

Reviews (3)

It rust real fast.
One week after I got this, I lended this to my friend and he returned that to me in 2 days, and I could see rust on the hammer and the screws.They rust in less than 2 weeks.Don't know who to blame, my friend or the product?

It's cheap, but you get what you pay for.
Heck, it's not a serious tool set, but it is a good all-in-one need-something-for-the-apartment set. The downfall of all the tool-sets is that if you break a tool or lose a tool, you can't find a replacement to fit in the exact blow-molded spot.
HINT:buy the tool set and then go to your local hardware store and pick up a cheap toolbox to store the tools in.This way, you will be able to augment, change, replace your tools over time without behind stuck with the cheasy case.

Great Set!!!
It had everything I needed. I reccommend it. ... Read more

Asin: B00005AKZP
Subjects:  1. Hand Tools    2. Tool Sets   

Black & Decker DCM2000W SmartBrew Coffeemaker
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen (28 March, 2005)
list price: $21.99 -- our price: $21.99
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Features

• Water window
• 12-cup capacity
• Lighted on/off switch
• Perfect Pour carafe
• Removable brew basket

Reviews (11)

I don't need anything more
This coffee maker has served me well. I've owned it for almost 2 years and altho we don't drink coffee every day, it gets used 2-4 times per week. The carafe is a tad difficult to seat properly but once you understand that it fits only one way, you get used to it. The top sometimes drips water onto the counter after it has brewed, from condensation. I like the non-drip spout on the carafe and the programable pre-set feature. I would recommend it, especially for the price.

A week old and bound for the rubbbish bin
Oh my god, what junk. It spits, it sputters, it belches steam like a decrepit clothes iron. The heating element ticks nonstop; I can hear its staccato ticking and clicking all the way in the living room. It's annoying as hell but more than that, it's disconcerting. Is it on the verge of shorting out? Will it catch fire, set the kitchen ablaze? Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "coffee nerves."

What's more, and this really pissed me off, the Pause-&-Serve feature works ONLY if you remove the carafe (which is supposed to activate the pause it but doesn't), stick your finger in the streaming hot coffee, and manually and forcibly depress the pause button. Even then it pauses only a second, IF you're lucky. So to avoid a mess you take hold of that carafe and hurry like a madman to pour--slopping coffee all over the place--but you needn't have bothered because right away coffee's streaming down, bubbling and boiling and cooking on the burner. Without wiping up the spill you jam the carafe back in place (what else are you going to do?--it won't stop) where of course it starts to scorch and smell. Now I ask you: what do you look forward to smelling while your morning coffee is abrew? Brewing coffee by any chance? You'd be out of luck with this machine. Today it produced an odor that was like a mix of burning plastic and cat pee.

Finally, whether you pour hurriedly or with the utmost care, the crummy carafe always makes a mess. It leaked every time I tipped it to a cup.

The Black & Decker DCM2000W SmartBrew Coffeemaker is so junky it would be overpriced if they gave them away. For the discriminating but frugal coffee maker consumer, Proctor Silex's 46801 Simply Coffee Coffee Maker does a wonderful job and costs $5 less--it's a humble, unfancy workhorse that doesn't spit or sputter, has a perfectly functional stop-and-pour, a well-designed carafe, and it brews a delicious pot of coffee every time. I was frankly amazed at the quality for the price. When the carafe slipped out of my hand and broke the other day, I thought I couldn't wait a week for a replacement to ship. I dashed to Target, meaning to buy another Silex of the same model, but none was in stock. So I brought this lousy B&D home instead. It's bad enough that that's twenty bucks I might as well have put through the paper shredder (nope, the receipt is long gone), but what's worse than the wasted money is that Black & Decker has somehow seen fit to put their ostensibly good name on a substandard product. They offer it for sale as if it were a viable piece of equipment in working order. It does NOT work. Right out of the box it does not work. That's unethical.

So until I can afford to invest in a pricey Bunn, Proctor Silex has my grateful and devoted "cheapie" coffee maker business. And you know, I have to wonder if the vaunted Bunn would really make a significantly better cup of coffee than the Silex. Somehow I doubt it.

Poor quality
Our first Black & Decker coffee maker didn't even last a year. . . the water pump stopped working.We took it back to Wal-Mart for a replacement and was sorely disappointed that the new Black & Decker carafe dripped no matter how careful or slowly we poured.It's strange because it looked like the same design as the last one which didn't leak.Back to Wal-Mart for our money back.Now we are wondering if there is a coffee maker out there that can make a good, hot cup of coffee that is convenient, easy to use & clean, drip free and still reasonably priced. Also bought a Black & Decker iron that leaks like a sieve.Perhaps B & D needs to go back to the drawing board and design products that are leak proof! ... Read more

Asin: B000089S9W
Sales Rank: 39428
Subjects:  1. Drip Coffee Machines    2. Coffee Makers    3. (Coffeemakers)    4. Kitchen    5. Small Appliances    6. Coffeemakers   

Panasonic NN-MX26WF .8-Cubic-Foot 900-Watt Microwave, White
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $79.99
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Features

• Cook-A-Round, automatic turntable for even heating
• 0.8-cubic-foot capacity big enough for most jobs
• A hefty 900-watt of power; 10 power levels
• Auto cooking menu with 8 categories; touch control panel
• Auto reheat; auto defrost; popcorn key; quick minute; delay start; timer

Reviews (3)

Works well...
Mine is good and all peachy also...

No complaints...Decent low cost oven with many features...

The mac&cheese guy is all washed up....

No problems whatsoever
I have had this microwave for about a year now and have had no problems whatsoever. Can't beat the price either. I'm thinking Mac-N-Cheese guy got a lemon cause mine is peachy keen ;)

Not very powerful for a 900 Watt Microwave
Did Panasonic goof up???I cooked some frozen food and it took twice as long as my old microwave.You tell me, does it really take almost 18 minutes to cook some mac-n-cheese?Well, this one's going back. ... Read more

Asin: B000093SIC
Sales Rank: 11664
Subjects:  1. Small Appliances    2. Electrics    3. Microwave Ovens   

George Foreman GR10AWHT Champ Grill
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $39.99 -- our price: $17.95
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Editorial Review

This smaller version of George Foreman's famous "as seen on TV" Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine is perfect for preparing quick, low-fat meals for one or two people. The double-sided grill surface heats in less than five minutes to an even temperature perfect for grilling most foods. The high grill grooves and slight angle allow fat to run off the grill as food cooks, and the nonstick surface requires little or no additional fat for cooking. The plastic, grooved spatula works well to scrape off any bits that may have stuck to the surface.

Meats and fish are the obvious choices to take advantage of the Grilling Machine's fat-reduced grilling, but vegetables and tofu dogs work well too. The double-sided grill means food cooks twice as fast, leaves attractive grill marks, and generates surprisingly little smoke. --Julija Gelazis ... Read more

Features

• Interior wipes clean easily
• 6-by-7-inch nonstick cooking surface
• Great for grilling burgers, fish, vegetables
• Includes dishwasher-safe plastic drip tray and spatula
• Patented grill grooves let oil run off while food is cooking

Reviews (378)

Don't waste your money on this - buy a convection oven
I agree completely with Mr. Charles Tsen.Every thing he has written about this grill is right.I had the misfortune of buying this after reading all the hype about this useless appliance.I bougth it more than a year ago and promised myself that i would never use it again.It is ridiculosuly difficult to clean and you simply will never get the desired results.For all those people looking to get a great fat reducing machine, I would recommend that they should consider "Nesco American Harvest JS-4000TE Jet Stream Oven" from Amazon or any other site.I have been using this convection oven for the past 6-7 years and am extremely satisfied.One tip in prolonging the life of this convection oven is to use a fresh paper towel on the tray to absorb all the fat before using it.

This grill is a Champ
Quick heat up means a quick meal. As a busy single,I find that I can put a potato in the microwave, plug in the grill, preheat, put the meat on the grill and be ready by the time the potato is cooked and a vegetable is put together.Clean up is simple thanks to the nonstick coating. I cook everything, including eggplant on this grill.It is a definite necessity in my kitchen.

George Foreman where have you been all my life??
This is such an awesome little piece of kit and have recommended it to so many people! My five star review i guess also takes into condideration the price we paid. We go this when it was reduced to $14.99 and I doubt that, pound for pound, you could get a better kitchen gadget for that price.

As I had previously seen this on tv infomercials I was a little sceptical as I always am of these "gadgets", but this really has changed our kitchen lives. It heats up so fast and cooks very quickly and evenly (due to it cooking both sides at once).We really love the speed - its great to know that in four/five minutes you can have a perfect tuna-stek or porkchop without having to fire up the oven. It also frees up the oven to cook other things for your meal.

Its just big enough to cook two chicken breasts or two burgers, a porkchop or steak. But it can also be used for sausage links, bacon, vegetables and grilled cheese sandwiches.

Some people have mentioned they have real problems cleaning it up. Whilst yes it could be better but you literally just scrape off any excess and wipe it down. If you dont want to have to do that then you need to buy the one with removable plates but it would have cost us three times as much.

Be warned thought that the fat-collecting drip tray shouldnt be put in the dishwasher - we did and it melted part of it. ... Read more

Asin: B00004R93Z
Subjects:  1. Small Appliances    2. Electrics    3. Indoor Grills    4. (George Forman)    5. Back to School    6. Gifts    7. Kitchen    8. Indoor Grilling   

Proctor Silex 2-Slice Wide Slot Toaster
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen

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Features

• Toast boost
• IntelliToast microchip technology for consistent toasting
• Automatic safety shutoff
• BagelSmart switch for perfectly toasted bagels and breads
• Slide-out front access crumb tray

Reviews (1)

Completely unusable.
This toaster is first of all not deep enough that even a standard size bread slice can fit in. To top that, the exterior gets burning hot just toasting once. Thirdly, the rest of the bread keeps popping out without being toasted at all because the toaster is hot. Therefore it doesn't serve any purpose at all. ... Read more

Asin: B00006IUWP
Sales Rank: 32259
Subjects:  1. Small Appliances    2. Electrics    3. Toasters   

Brita 42412 2-Quart Atlantis Water Filtration Pitcher
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $21.99 -- our price: $21.99
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Editorial Review

This pitcher combines Brita's reliable filtering with a very convenient narrow shape and flip-top lid for easy refills. To operate, simply flip the lid and fill the water reservoir, then wait a couple of minutes for it to filter through. The filter used with this system has been certified by NSF International, a testing authority for water filtration products, and reduces copper and eliminates 99% of lead in tap water. Using activated carbon as well as an ion exchange resin, it also reduces chlorine, bad tastes, odors, and sediment--making it a lot easier to drinkthe recommended eight glasses of water a day. It comes with one filter, lasting approximately two months, and the pitcher is clear with a white top. --Maria Dolan ... Read more

Features

• 2 quart capacity
• Eliminates 98% of lead
• Reduces chlorine, bad taste, odor, sediment, and water hardness
• Contemporary, stylish design with flip top lid for easy refilling
• Space efficient, fits refrigerator door

Reviews (7)

nifty
This is such a cool gadget! You just fill the top with water, and it does the rest for you. The water isn't quite superior to bottled water, but even the nastiest tap water is transformed when filtered this way, and you do eventually become accustomed to the taste.

Considering how much money this will save you on bottled water, it's definitely worth the small splurge. Even though I got mine at a thrift store for three bucks, but still.

I LOVE BRITA!
I am a water FANATIC.. and I have to have water that tastes good since it is the main liquid I drink. Brita is way less expensive than buying bottled water, and as another reviewer said.. the plastic bottles can sometime contaminate the water they hold. BRITA filters out some of those contaminates. Besides all that, BRITA water tastes great. I give it 5 stars, and hope that you like it as much as I do.It does fill slow, and when its gone, you have to fill it up, and wait for it to get cold.. and that can take forever. I have one room-mate, and between he and I the pitcher was always empty. So if you are going to get one, get one that holds alot of water.. you will not be sorry. And if you are worried about cost, think about how much you spend onfor bottled water. I was drinking about 4 a week and then some.

Good alternative
This is a good alternative but has its drawbacks.I think a britta sink/faucet model would be more convenient but my faucet is not set up for one.The water from this pitcher tastes very good and I use it for my coffee which allows me to not buy filters for the pot...however....a full pitcher is just under a full pot of coffee and the refilling of the britta is very slow. (The re-fill rate seems to decrease as the filter gets older) Something to consider if you will be bringing the pitcher to the dinner table for a family...You really cant pour it till its done filtering.The filters are fairly expensive but less than buying bottled water.I also findthe pitcher to be a bit heavy and the lid delicate. altho it has not broken i can see that that might be a problem...This is a good alternative to a faucet model or bottled water but it isnt without its drawbacks. ... Read more

Asin: B00004SU15
Subjects:  1. Water Filtration    2. Water Purifiers    3. Home Safety   

Braun MR430HC/AC Multiquick Deluxe Hand Blender & Chopper
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $49.99 -- our price: $29.88
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Editorial Review

This multipurpose tool created a stir in the kitchen when it came out, as the food processor did a generation earlier. In order to blend, whip, and chop smaller amounts of ingredients, it's no longer necessary to wrestle with bulky appliances. Immerse the 7-1/2-inch blender shaft, with its little blade on the end, into a pot where vegetables have been simmering, press the switch, and in seconds a creamy soup appears--with no need to dump everything into a big blender. Blend sauces and baby foods in their cooking pots, too. Blend a milk shake or juice drink right in its drinking container, or in the 2-1/2-cup beaker included in this set. Whipping cream and egg whites is just as convenient: a 5-inch whisk attaches to the motor when the blender is removed. For chopping nuts, herbs, garlic, or onions, there's a 2-cup chopper bowl with a special blade. The motor with the attached blender shaft can be mounted on a wall (mount included). Everything but the motor and the chopper-bowl top (both should be wiped with a damp cloth) can go into the dishwasher. This tool is more than handy, it's a revolution. The instruction sheet, unfortunately, is harder to comprehend than the tool is to use. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• One-year warranty against defects
• Set includes blender, whisk, chopper, bowl, beaker, and wall mount
• Blends soups, sauces, baby food, juice drinks, and milk shakes
• Whips cream, egg whites, and puddings
• Chops herbs, nuts, garlic, and onions

Reviews (100)

I'm ready to get a third!
I live for my Braun handblenders.I use it most often to make refried beans and also for all kinds of soups.I keep kosher so I have one for dairy and one for meat and I'm planning to get one for passover.This is a must have for every person who hates to clean up the food processor or the blender.It cuts prep time to a bare minimum..

My favorite kitchen tool
This is the best kitchen tool anyone could own.It is small, and therefore easy to store.It is also easy to clean.

I have used mine to puree soups, applesauce, make smoothies, beat eggs, make pesto and baby food.With the attachments, I have ground coffee beans, whole spices, ground nuts, cake mixes and more!

Very versatile, very affordable, easy-to-clean, easy-to-store...what more could you ask for?

Handy... but not so easy on the hands
The Braun Multiquick 430 HC consists of a motor housing with cord that twist-locks into a blending attachment. It can also lock into a whisk attachment, or the top portion of a mini-chopper. It includes a two-cup plastic measuring cup as well, sized and shaped so that you can use the blender to blend small amounts of liquids in it.

While you need to wipe off the motor housing by hand, the lock-on attachments are dishwasher-safe. (Our last immersion blender was one-piece and not dishwasher-safe, so this is a real bonus!) Because of the way the blender attachment is shaped, with the plastic housing circling the blade, you don't have to worry that the blade will get banged around and dulled on the dishwasher rack.

With enough use the blades will eventually dull, of course, and we use ours quite a bit. But until then they work wonders, easily pureeing soups of all kinds. The chopper attachment is surprisingly effective, and I've used it to chop small amounts of herbs into confetti in split seconds. It's also very easy to assemble, use, de-assemble, and wash in the dishwasher--easier than a mini-prep food processor.

The whisk is a handy attachment, and the multiquick does have enough power to produce whipped cream, although it takes more time than it does with a full-power two-beater hand mixer. However, there isn't a lot of feedback from the whisk--it has just enough give that it's hard to tell when it's pushing up against a bowl, so I'm always a little worried that I'm going to damage it inadvertently.

The one real problem this item has for me is the on-button. It isn't very sensitive; it requires a firm push, it's easy to accidentally let up on it, and it takes some amount of force to keep it pushed in. I have tendonitis, so this can be pretty hard on my hands if I'm not mixing or chopping a very small amount of materials. It would be nice if it had either a real "on" switch, or a more sensitive button. ... Read more

Asin: B00004S9GX
Subjects:  1. (Handheld)    2. (Stick Blenders)    3. (Immersion Blenders)    4. Small Appliances    5. Electrics    6. Hand Blenders   

AT&T 1460 2.4 GHz Cordless Phone with Caller ID and Answering System
Average Customer Review:
Electronics (31 May, 2003)
list price: $59.99
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Editorial Review

AT&T's sleekly designed 2.4 GHz 1460 cordless phone is a modern alternative to the popular AT&T 1455. With enough features to satisfy just about any busy household or small office, the 1460 delivers a very versatile package while still being offered at a value price. Standard features include caller ID and call waiting capability with a 99 name and number caller ID log, and a built-in 50 name and number memory-dialing directory. The integrated digital answering system has three individual mailboxes, and offers 15 minutes of message recording time. Additional features include a visual message waiting indicator, handset volume control, headset compatibility, and handset locator/paging function.

What's in the Box
AT&T 1460 base unit and handset, NiMH battery, belt clip, telephone line cord, instructions, warranty card ... Read more

Features

• 50 name and number dialing directory
• 2.4 GHz analog operation
• Caller ID/call waiting ready, 99 name and number log
• Integrated digital answering system
• 3 individual mailboxes, 15 minutes of recording time

Reviews (6)

Keep shopping...
I bought this phone about 8 months ago after a thunderstorm killed my Uniden.Given the similarity of the menu options, I suspect the AT&T and Uniden models are actually made by the same OEM.

First, a rant:this phone (and the Uniden before it) has a "remote access" mode whereby you can control the answering machine remotely (listen to/delete messages, change greetings, etc).This mode is protected by a very weak 2-digit numeric code.First, it's unforgiveable to use such a weak code.Secondly, there doesn't appear to be a way to disable remote access!Bad.

Anyway, At 8 months, the phone is showing signs of failure.Beginning last week, the phone has stopped receiving callerid information.It merely displays ***RINGING***.Similarly, the call activity LED on the AT&T base console no longer flashes when a call has been received.Looking at some of the other reviews, it seems that my problems are not unique.

I think I paid $50 for this phone but whatever it was, it was too much given that it has lasted less than a year.For comparison, my other phone is a $7 no-name Wal*Mart special (it too has callerid and call activity LED).It has yet to miss a beat.

My recommendation to potential buyers is to keep looking.

GREAT phone
I bought this phone on sale about 5 months ago at Walmart for $25! Best phone I ever had. It will stay charged for days at a time! I'm serious, I've left it off the hook to test it a few times. It never dies in under 5 days. The sound is great. You can adjust the volume about 5 different notches. With other phones, I was always struggling to hear the person on the other end but I've had no problems with this phone. It's pleasing on the eyes, holds tons of numbers and is simple to operate. You get a choice of 3 differnet rings and of course, all the obvious things like caller ID, an answering machine, etc. I'm not sure why mostly everyone else here has rated this product so low. I LOVE it! :)

Keep shoping for another cordless phone.
I bought this model a little over a year ago, and I've had nothing but problems.Fortunately, AT&T will replace the defective phone while it is under warranty, this is the only good thing about this phone; so far I'm on my third phone and it's just now going on the fritz.Here are the problems I've had: The original phone I purchased stoped recharging because the contacts corroded.Customer service sent me a replacement and within a month the caller ID box stopped displaying incoming calls on the replacement, the caller ID box would just read "ringing" when a call came in.After another call to customer service I received my third, which no longer holds a charge because the handset slides forward in the base unit.All and all, I would never recommend buying this product (not even to my worst enemy), but the one good thing is the manufacturers warranty renews itself with every replacement...at this rate I'll get a new phone every few months for life. ... Read more

Asin: B000098YCX
Subjects:  1. Phones (Telephones)    2. Cordless (Cord-less)    3. 2.4 GHz (2.4GHz, gigahertz)