http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/Scotchula Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:09:46 GMT Reviews by Scotchula http://www.viewpoints.com/West-Bend-PV436345-Toaster-Oven-with-Convection-Cooking-review-0a462 Just recently got my West Bend Convection Oven and it is wonderful!  I previoulsy only had a slice toaster and a regular oven.  Well, for 2 people, heating an entire oven for a little pizza or a tuna melt is ridiculous!  But this little over is great! It pre-heats quickly (under 10 minutes) and has a great combination of features -- warming food, baking, toasting, even broiling!  There is a timer (up to 60min) & toast indicator, as well as just regular "on" settings.  It also comes with just about everything you could need -- wire shelves, bake pains, drip pains, pizza sheet and rotisserie spit.  The oven is little bulky compared to a slice toaster, but no bigger then a modern microwave. Clean up is a breeze because there is a crumb tray that slides right out.  The only drawbacks I have seen are (1) its bulky, (2) its noisier than a regular oven because its a convection oven, and (3) once you open the door it lowers very easily, so you have to keep ahold of it or it will smack onto...... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:09:46 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/West-Bend-PV436345-Toaster-Oven-with-Convection-Cooking-review-0a462 Scotchula 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Proform-350-Elliptical-Trainer-review-fab33 My first elliptical was a ProForm Strideselect, which I loved.  The Strideselect is a great machine, but its like the Prince of Sweat, whereas the 350 is like the King of Sweat!  Not only are these things built super solid, they are quiet, easy to clean, and most importantly, easy to use! If you get back pain or knee pain, an elliptical is def the way to go.  I've been a ProForm user for 5 years now and wouldn't buy any other brand.  These are professional machines at home prices.  The only caveat I have is that if you're not handy, spring for the in-home installation or put on something slinky and entice your neighbor to assemble it!... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:30:30 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Proform-350-Elliptical-Trainer-review-fab33 Scotchula 4