Reviews by simonze

simonze says "I love the Canon Power Short A520 digital camera!" about Canon - PowerShot A520 Digital Camera

simonze — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:38:45 GMT

I received the Canon PowerShot A520 digital camera as a gift and I love it! Even if you are not technically inclined, this camera is easy to use. I can take pictures and review them as soon as I take them. I can delete pictures I am unhappy with immediately. I can download my pictures to my computer and send them via e-mail for developing of just the pictures I want to have a hard copy of. I have used more advanced manual cameras but I find that this little Canon PowerShot gives me results that are just as good. I really like the fact that I can carry it anywhere I go. It fits right into my pocketbook! I use the redeye reduction feature and I no longer have vampires in my pictures! This Canon PowerShot A520 is sort of like disposable cameras in size and it features many different modes for taking different kinds of pictures. There are settings for panoramic, portrait and night pictures. It even takes short videos! This is not a cheap camera but it is handy and small. ...

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simonze says "This is an average toaster that does a good job." about Kenmore Model 48329 European 2-Slice Toaster

simonze — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:45:33 GMT

The Kenmore European 2-Slice Toaster is perfect. It has extra wide slots so that bagels and English muffins can be toasted without sticking in the toaster. This toaster also has a microchip browning selector with seven settings so you can choose the darkness of your toast. Another feature of this toaster is the lift lever, which allows you to lift smaller pieces of bread that did not make it to the top of the toaster. This lever raises the carriage, lifting the bread up higher.

This Kenmore toaster has three control buttons located on the top. With one button, you can cancel the toasting process and the bread will pop up. The reheat button allows you to reheat bread that has already been toasted. The frozen button allows you to defrost frozen bread products before toasting them.

I have found that this toaster meets all my needs without a lot of unnecessary extras. It toasts any kind of bread I want, I can stop the process at any time, and I can defrost before I toast. ...

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simonze says "This is a safe, affordable heater." about Delonghi Heater - Oil Heater - Safe Heat

simonze — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:28:01 GMT

This is a nice heater for supplemental heat in the home. It is an oil filled electric radiator. This heater is heavy and is not likely to tip over and since there is no red hot element the possibility of fire is greatly reduced.

This heater has an option for more economical usage by using the minimum and medium watt switches. Both switches need to be on when starting the heater. After the heater has reached operating temperature, just use the watt switches to set it to a lower setting and save. It does take this heater about fifteen minutes to reach operating temperature so don't expect to get immediate heat. This heater is best if used constantly.

The thermostat of this heater operates on room air temperature, not on the temperature of the radiator. When the room has reached the desired temperature, turn the thermostat until it clicks and it will automatically come on and off at that setting.

I have two of these heaters and find that they are an economical, safe heat source. ...

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simonze says "This heater is great for immediate heat." about Holmes tower quartz heater

simonze — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:03:56 GMT

The Holmes Tower Quartz Heater is a small, upright electrical heater. It is great for knocking the chill off in an area that hasn't been heated. It is also good for auxilary heat in a room that is not kept warm.

The Holmes Tower Quartz Heater features a thermostat which gives you control over the amount of heat it generates. It also has a heat control which can be set on hi heat or lo heat. You start the heater on the hi setting until you reach the temperature you want, then you lower the thermostat until the heater / fan stops running. After that, the heater control will maintain the temperature automatically by turning the heater off and on.

This heater is relatively lightweight and could tip over easily. Although it has an automatic shut-off feature to turn the heater off if this happens, I am wary. I feel that it could easily start a fire if tipped over and nobody was monitoring the heater. In my opinion, this heater should be monitored closely while in use.

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simonze says "I stay warmer for less - even when the power goes out!" about Comfort Glow Vent-Free Gas Space Heater CBT 20 PT

simonze — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:49:24 GMT

I love my Comfort Glow unvented gas heater model number CBT20PT. At first I was dubious about using this type of heater to offset my electrical furnace. Now I hardly need the electric furnace! This heater is truly outstanding and I would recommend it to anybody. I even had heat during the power outage last winter. We had an ice storm that knocked out the power for almost a week. I was toasty!

This heater uses propane gas just like a gas grill. I live alone, so I hook my heater up to grill tanks. I am able to maneuver these smaller tanks by myself and it is easy to get them filled. I have never had a single problem with this heater. It is cost effective and the gas heat is so much warmer feeling than electric heat!

This heater features a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing safety shutoff which automatically shuts the heater off if there is not enough fresh air. It also has an electronic ignitor to light the heater fuel. Best of all is the thermostatic heat control...

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simonze says "This Osterizer blender can't be bested." about Osterizer Osterizer Blender 14-speed all metal drive

simonze — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:33:06 GMT

This Osterizer blender has fourteen speeds and a leak proof lid. The best feature of this blender is it's powerful motor combined with an all-metal drive. Extra durability is built right into this machine! The ice crush blade is a feature I have used a lot. I find that it pulverizes ice very well so that I get smooth results when making frozen drinks. This blender also has an easy clean feature which allows the jar to be quickly cleaned between batches without disassembling the unit. Simply pour three cups of warm water into the jar with one or two drops of dishwashing detergent and blend for ten to fifteen seconds. Empty the jar, rinse thoroughly and you are ready to go again!

I found that I have a lot of control when using this blender. It has a high/low switch in addition to the ice crushing feature which I find especially useful. I also like the feeder cap which allows me to add ingredients while I am blending. This is the best blender I have ever used.

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simonze says "Cleans well while being easy to use and maneuver." about Dirt Devil Featherlite Carpet Shampooer

simonze — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:02:04 GMT

The Dirt Devil Featherlite Carpet Shampooer was a gift to me. It keeps on giving!

It is powerful and deep cleans. It is amazing for such a small machine. It is the size of an upright vacuum but it has some powerful suction. It seems more like a steam cleaner than a shampooer since it releases hot water mixed with cleaning solution, then sucks it back up along with any dirt and most of the water. It cleans very effectively and does not use a lot of cleaning solution. Cleaning solution for this machine is available at Wal-Mart for a reasonble price so you won't go broke cleaning the carpet.

The Dirt Devil Featherlite Carpet Shampooer is easy to use and to move around. You won't dread pulling out this carpet cleaner! This machine enables you to quickly clean your carpets and it extracts so much of the liquid used that the carpet dries in record time! The machine itself is easy to clean out after you have finished cleaning the carpet. Simply rinse out the reservoir and...

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simonze says "I couldn't do anything without it." about Hewlett Packard Office Jet 5610 All In One Series

simonze — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:52:58 GMT

I love my HP 5610 All In One printer. It makes copies - no more trips to the library! It prints - beautifully. It even send faxes. I can't imagine being without it! I have an office right beside my computer monitor!! This printer is reliable and I have never had any trouble with it.

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simonze says "Cleaned my pipes when other products were ineffective." about Liquid-Plumr Professional Strenght Liquid-Plumr Foaming Pipe Snake

simonze — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:28:57 GMT

I purchased Professional Strength Liquid-Plumr Foaming Pipe Snake after I had tried a different name brand product that worked marginally.

When my drains started draining very sluggishly I tried plunging with no success. Next I purchased a name brand clog remover / pipe cleaner that worked minimally but did not fix the problem.

The next time I shopped for a product to fix my drainage problem, I purchased Professional Strength Liquid-Plumr Foaming Pipe Snake because it had a guarantee. The form affixed to the bottle stated that it would clear my clog or my money back. I tried Professional Strength Liquid-Plumr Foaming Pipe Snake and it fixed my drainage problems! Hooray! This product worked in one hour. It is safe for all pipes and it workes on slow-running drains and full clogs.

This product is not cheap but it is worth every cent I spent on it!

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simonze says "Provides effective, long lasting arthritis pain relief." about Aleve Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

simonze — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:00:30 GMT

I have arthritis in my knees. A I have aged, the pain has become more intense and longer lasting. I have used topical creams and oral pain relievers made especially for arthritis pain with minimal relief from the pain.

My doctor suggested that I try Aleve Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer caplets for relief from arthritis pain. I took his advise and tried this product. It is great! I get long lasting pain relief and I only need to take it twice a day.

Aleve Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer caplets work better than any product I have tried for relief from arthritis pain. One caplet every twelve hours does the job for me. It is also on sale frequently and I get plenty of coupons for this product.

Until I need to rely on prescription pain relief for my arthritis, Aleve Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer caplets are the pain reliever of choice for me!

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simonze says "Gives immediate, long lasting pain relief." about Nupercainal Hemorrhoidal & Anesthetic Ointment 1 oz

simonze — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:40:31 GMT

I purchased this product when I was out of my regular hemorrhoidal cream and had a hemorrhoid attack. I went to the store to buy my usual brand and saw the Nupercainal Hemorrhoidal & Topical Analgesic Ointment in the one ounce package.

I was reluctant to try something new while I was in pain but the Nupercainal Hemorrhoidal & Topical Analgesic Ointment cost less than the brand I normally use, so I purchased it. When I got home and used the product, I experienced instant pain relief! Not only did it provide immediate relief from my pain, the pain relief was long lasting, too.

I am so glad I tried this product. I have replaced the product I used before with Nupercainal Hemorrhoidal & Topical Analgesic Ointment.

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simonze says "Gives instant, long lasting relief from pain." about Nupercainal Hemorrhoidal and Topical Analgesic Ointment, 2ozTubes Pack of 2

simonze — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:28:57 GMT

I was out of my usual brand of hemorrhoid cream when I had a flare up. I went to the store to purchase my usual product when I discovered Nupercainal Hemorrhoidal & Topical Analgesic Ointment.

The Nupercainal Hemorrhoidal & Topical Analgesic Ointment was priced lower than my regular brand so I bought it. When I used this product, the pain relief was immediate! Not only did it immediately ease my pain, the pain relief lasted for hours! I have never used a hemorrhoidal product that helped me this much!

I was reluctant to try a new product while I was in pain but the price convinced me to try it. I am so glad that I tried Nupercainal Hemorrhoidal & Topical Analgesic Ointment! What a relief!

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simonze says "Removes eye make-up but is pricey." about Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri Pure Detoxifying Wet Cleansing Towelettes Oil Free 25 Each

simonze — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:47:29 GMT

I purchased Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri-Pure Detoxifying Wet Cleansing Towelettes when my local drug store priced them at 2 for $5.00. Since I also had a couple of $1 coupons, I purchased two packages for $3.00.

This product removes make-up easily. It even takes off waterproof mascara with minimum effort. My skin feels soft and refreshed after I have used it. I found that it is good for travel. The package doesn't leak and it was great to have with me when I visited my sister.

I do not think it is worth paying full price for. I would not purchase this product even with coupons unless it were seriously discounted.

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simonze says "Smells Tropical but I don't get the exfoliation." about Caress Tahitan Renewal Body Bar

simonze — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:39:35 GMT

I bought Caress Tahitian Renewal Exfoliating Beauty Bar because it was on sale. When I opened the package the soap smelled great! It has a sweet and slightly tropical scent. I can smell it when I walk into my bathroom.

The bar is pink and it has bits of ground pomegranate seed in it that is supposed to be an exfoliant. I didn't notice that the exfoliant was particularly effective when I used the soap. I did luxuriate in the great scent, however.

This soap did not dry my skin out and it felt silky after my bath. I would not buy this product at the regular price, but I really liked getting to try it when my local grocery store reduced the price.

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simonze says "Very tasty" about Kashi Chicken Pasta Pomodoro

simonze — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:28:42 GMT

I got a coupon for a free package and chose Kashi's Chicken Pasta Pomodoro.

I did not expect to like it. Normally I buy meatless frozen entrees because I am very picky about the meat in frozen meals. I was pleased with the quality of the grilled chicken breast in this entree. There was an adequate amount of chicken and it was not processed cubes of chicken.

The pasta was cooked just right, not soggy and not hard. I liked the peppers and squash in this dish. The tomato, garlic and basil sauce was really tasty.

I found Kashi's Chicken Pasta Pomodoro to be a quality frozen entree. I am also impressed that it is all natural. Kashi has even packaged this product more effeciently using 11% less packaging! Way to go, Kashi!

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simonze says "Filling and tasty" about Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats

simonze — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:18:31 GMT

When I got a sample in the mail, I wasn't very enthused about trying Kellogg's Bite Size Frosted Mini-Wheats. It just looked dry as dust and tasteless to me.

I manfully poured milk over my sample and sat down to eat it. I wish the sample had been larger. I really like this cereal. It wasn't too sweet and it didn't fall apart. The pieces were just the right size for one bite. Oh, it was good.

I will purchase this on my next trip to the grocery store. Not only does it taste good, Kellogg's Bite Size Frosted Mini-Wheats will also help me increase my fiber intake.

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simonze says "A flavor explosion" about Kraft - Philadelphia Spinach & Artichoke Cream Cheese Spread

simonze — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:09:03 GMT

I got my coupon and took myself to Publix yesterday. I chose Kraft's Philadelphia brand Spinach & Artichoke cream cheese spread. I tried it last night with wheat crackers and I loved it!

Kraft's Philadelphia brand Spinach & Artichoke cream cheese spread is packed with pieces of spinach and bits of artichoke. I was surprized by the amount of artichoke bits in the spread. I expected it would be mostly spinach. Boy, am I glad I was wrong!

This would be great party fare and I think it would be good on toasted baguette rounds as well as crackers. I even dipped Frito's into it this afternoon.

I just wish it came in a bigger size. Eight ounces doesn't last long with something this good in the house!

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simonze says "The search option during playback could be improved." about Sony - IC Recorder ICD-BX700

simonze — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:54:11 GMT

I bought the Sony ICD-BX700 as an aid to my mystery shopping. I really like the size of this recorder because it can fit into a large pocket or inside my pocketbook. It is really discreet and I love the voice activated recording option. It saves me from wasting time when I play it back and it also allows me to make small comments which I feel will help me later. I really like this recorder a lot.

The only drawback I have encountered is with the playback mode. I sometimes need to search forward and back while listening to the recording. With this recorder I find it hard to search. It will jump in very small increments or it will jump all the way to the next recording! So far, I have found it easier just to listen to the recording several times to get all the info I need.

It is a big help to me but if I could do this again, I would definitely find something that offers easier search features for the playback mode. It is a little frustrating.

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simonze says "Don't buy Savorings - it is a waste of your money." about Pillsbury - Savorings flaky pastry bites -Cheese Spinach

simonze — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:39:43 GMT

Pillsbury Savorings looks so good in the advertisements. I was clipping coupons and waiting until I had the extra money to splurge on this product because it was a little expensive for me. I could hardly wait to try it. It just looked so good!

I finally bought Pillsbury Savorings and I was really looking forward to eating it. The pastry crust! The delectable fillings! Yummy! I cooked the product and I was very disappointed when I finally got some into my mouth. There was almost no filling inside the little pastries. They would look great on an appetizer tray, but they had no taste. I would estimate that there was a half teaspoon of filling inside each pastry. The pastry itself was exactly as advertised but I was so disappointed with this product. I expected Pillsbury to make it delicious but it wasn't.

I told my daughter not to even try it. I can buy bread cheaper than what I paid for the Pillsbury Savorings and since they were all bread, I felt cheated. I do not...

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simonze says "Veramyst keeps me unstuffed!" about GlaxoSmithKline Veramyst Nasal Spray

simonze — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:28:19 GMT

My doctor gave me samples of Veramyst when I stopped taking allergy shots. I was a little reluctant to try it, but it works great. My allergies are severe so I also have to take other medication,but this is a great treatment for problems associated with seasonal and with nasal allergies. I am having no allergy problems at all while using this medication.

My granddaughter has allergies, too and Veramyst was all she needed to control them. I like that Veramyst is gentle enough for children. The difference in her breathing is tremendous. She use to snore and her breathing sounded horrible while she was sleeping but Veramyst fixed that and I no longer worry.

Veramyst is probably enough medication for some people, like my granddaughter, but others may have to combine it with oral medication, like I do. Veramyst keeps me breathing and breathing easuky!

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