http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/basurveys Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:22:19 GMT Reviews by basurveys http://www.viewpoints.com/Siemens-Hydrosensor-Dishwasher-review-14245 <p>I have had the Siemans Hydrosensor dishwasher for six years.  It is most definately the quietest, most efficient home appliance I own. It is so quiet that I sometimes forget that I have turned it on and have to open it to check and see if I did.  No pre-rinsing is necessary because the machine has a "Pot Scrubber" feature that leaves everything squeaky clean.  The downside of this feature is that the food catcher thingy on the bottom of the tub needs to be cleaned out regularly to avoid the stinkies.  I feel this is a minor inconvenience compared to the machine's efficiency.  I have tried different kinds of detergent and the one that works the best with the machine is the Cascade/dawn packets.  I rarely use a rinse agent because it really is not necessary.  The machine also dries the dishes quite well.  The machine also heats its own water and sanitizes everything!  The machine was a lot more expensive than other machines I was looking at, but I'm glad I spent the extra money. ...</p>... Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:22:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Siemens-Hydrosensor-Dishwasher-review-14245 basurveys 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Chi-Flat-Iron-review-2aa45 <p>My Sister gave me the Chi Iron four years ago for Christmas.  It was the best styling product I ever used!  My hair is wierd in that it is neither straight nor curly.  It becomes quite frizzy in the humidity.  With my first use of the Chi iron, I was instantly amazed at how smooth my hair looked and FELT.  Even in the humid South Florida weather, my hair remained smooth - without additional styling products.  I have recently purchased my second Chi (only because the one my sister gave me had been used so much that the cord was exposed! -- but it STILL worked!)  Regardless of my abuse, the product is quite sturdy - I have taken it with me everywhere- traveling accross the country, to the gym, to work - it is slim and travel friendly.  The heating elements heat quickly.  The Chi also cools quickly (although sometimes not quickly enough for my busy schedule)  The styler is a bit expensive, but considering how great it works, I believe it is worth every penny.</p>... Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:04:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Chi-Flat-Iron-review-2aa45 basurveys 5