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A. Gift For You — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:51:08 +0000

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BEAUTIFUL!!!, May 12, 2011

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This review is from: Willow Tree Sisters By Heart Figurine, Susan Lordi 26023 (Kitchen)

Bought this as a thank you gift for my little sister who helped me through a rough time. Absolutely beautiful! Thinking about purchasing another one for myself.

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Comment on Willow Tree Sisters By Heart Figurine, Susan Lordi 26023 by Chavez

Chavez — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:59:43 +0000

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

Willow Tree, November 17, 2007

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Anything by Willow tree doesnt really need a review-they are heartfelt and show your feelings in a simple,yet beautiful way.

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Comment on Willow Tree Sisters By Heart Figurine, Susan Lordi 26023 by Leenie

Leenie — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:11:28 +0000

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

Lovely piece, but two separate figures, December 7, 2010

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This review is from: Willow Tree Sisters By Heart Figurine, Susan Lordi 26023 (Kitchen)

I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my sister, but when I received it, I was surprised to find that these are actually two separate figurines that you must place together in the right position to look as though they are clasping hands. I love Willow Tree and have given many as gifts, so I still rate this highly. However, I think that this should have been noted in the item description. For me, the symbolic meaning of this piece would be much more powerful if it was carved as one. To me, it felt odd to have to push them together, and also to have them apart. Then it looks like two women praying. I thought I should mention this in the review in case this detail makes a difference to you as it did for me. I guess on the upside, if they are separated and each person keeps one, it's sort of like a friendship locket?

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Comment on Price Comparison Dyson Air Multiplier Table Fan, 10 Inches, White by A. Dichter

A. Dichter — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:29:37 +0000

124 of 132 people found the following review helpful:

Works as promised... needs some improvements, April 2, 2010

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This review is from: Dyson Air Multiplier Table Fan, 10 Inches, White (Kitchen)

We were attracted to this fan due to its "cool" factor and it performs as advertised. However for its commanding price, it could use some improvements such as:

The silver coating on the 12" model looks like cheap plastic. We exchanged ours for the 10" model in gloss white and it presented a significantly more refined appearance.
We purchased the Dyson to replace a standard table fan in a mini-home theater room to reduce the noise level. Sadly, the Dyson, due to its high speed internal turbo motor, was noticeably louder than the fan it was to replace. We kept it anyhow but for a different application.
For the money, a simple remote control would have been a welcome addition.
The variable speed control is a nice touch but its range seems limited to "medium" on its lowest setting, reducing its usefulness for close-up gentle (and quiet) cooling (in our instance, sharing a computer table).

That said, it it does move a lot of air, looks great and it a no-brainer for anyone with small children.

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Comment on Price Comparison Dyson Air Multiplier Table Fan, 10 Inches, White by Captain Latte

Captain Latte — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:42:16 +0000

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The Coolness Cools Off Quickly, March 21, 2011

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This review is from: Dyson Air Multiplier Table Fan, 10 Inches, White (Kitchen)

I recently bought this at Costco for $188. Yep, if you want to save a little money, that is where you can get a "cheaper" one. I used it for a few weeks and returned it. We have a 2 1/2 year-old daughter so thought that it might be nice to have for her.

The fan works as advertised and it actually pretty cool. However, after a few days, the coolness wears off and you start to notice some of the issues. First off, the fan is a bit louder than you would think for the technology. The air flow is quite good and I found it to reach closer to 8-10' range versus the 3' range all the reviewers who didn't actually buy one of these claim. I do like the fact that you can really dial in the exact amount of air this thing pushes unlike others where you typically have just 2-3 settings. And the oscillating features works as you might expect.

A couple of issues that I had with it. First off, is that you can't really adjust the angle of the fan much. It pretty much shoots straight out and that is it, so you need to prop it up against something to add any significant angle to it. The main issue I had, however, was that it wasn't very stable. I wish this thing had a bigger/wider stand as our daughter easily knocked it over several times. So what is the point of child-safety blade-less feature if the fan can easily be toppled.

In the end, we didn't think the $200 value was worth it. You pay a lot for the name and I guess the cool patent for this thing. But we decided that ultimately there is nothing that even compares to the Vornado fans, which do have decent child safety protection.

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Comment on Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 by David Lefavor

David Lefavor — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:04:46 +0000

76 of 85 people found the following review helpful:

Good, but..., August 24, 2010

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This review is from: Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 (Personal Computers)

I've had this desk for about a month now. It has some serious benefits and some bothersome disadvantages

The good:

1. Fits perfectly in my chair on my lap and has room for a mouse (sort of, see below).
2. The fan is quiet
3. The fan works very well on my laptop which has had overheating problems even on just plain flat surfaces.
4. It is very, very sturdy
5. It was pure plug and play, even for my old laptop.

The not so good

1. It is light by itself, but with the laptop and the weight distributed over a relatively small area, it feels a bit on the heavy side.
2. The shape is such that it pulls air in from both behind and beneath. That means that it needs to create space beneath the tray. The padding at the back of this creates a very narrow padded edge that rests on my legs. The combination of the fabric texture and the weight makes it uncomfortable after a while.
3. The angle on your lap puts the tray higher at the rear than the front. Necessary for air flow, but using an external mouse is basically impossible because a mouse slides off no matter what posture I assume. Yes, I'm a mouser.
4. Using a mouse pad is only a partial fix for the above, and it blocks a speaker. I trimmed an old one to fit, but the mouse still slips off now and then and I have to fish it out of my chair.
5. Sound quality is just okay - a bit on the muddy side with insufficient treble for listening, but music sounds decent and if I'm working, critical listening is not a priority.

I had an old "as seen on TV" lap desk that had a beanbag bottom. It was very comfortable, had room for the mouse, and it would lay flat. Its durability was awful, which is why I chose this item.

I'm keeping the Logitech and actually do recommend it. I'll look for a higher-friction mouse pad and hope the rear padding doesn't tattoo my legs.

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Comment on Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 by Katy Lake

Katy Lake — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:36:32 +0000

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One of THE best thought-out laptop accessories in history!, May 23, 2010

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This review is from: Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 (Personal Computers)

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Whoever thought out all the design features on Logitech's Speaker Lapdesk should be given an award, because there isn't one thing they left out. This is SUPERB if you don't like being chained to a desk, and you're tired of a hot lap from your laptop.

It's simply flawless.

I tried this on my 15" Macbook Pro, and in a few days of working with the Logitech Lapdesk and its features, it's become my new favorite laptop must-have.

First of all, there's no external power source, no batteries and no adapter. All you do is unwrap it, put it on your lap with the laptop, plug it into the USB port, and you're good to go. That simple.

Now for the delicious design features. The Lapdesk top tilts towards you, with two cushioned tabs on the end towards your body that you pop up to keep the puter from sliding into your lap. This means there's practically nothing you can do to make the puter fall off - so put you legs up on an ottoman, bend your knees on the ottoman, lay on the couch with the Lapdesk almost vertical (yeah, I do that), and nothing's going to move!

There are two little nobby things included in the package you can snap onto the grill under the laptop to raise it up if that's your preference. If you have a netbook, you can move the stops closer to you to give your netbook the same desired tilt.

The padding on this Lapdesk is just divine. And whoever picked out the plush fabric that cushions the Lapdesk on your legs is a genius! The padding is ample and lush; you can keep this on your lap for eternity, and you won't get tired or "hot" from it. The fabric is textured and has a sumptuous feel to it. The texture also keeps the Lapdesk anchored to your legs, but there's nothing sticky or sweaty-feeling about it. (I did this dry-run in shorts, so the padded part of the desk was mostly on bare legs. Absolutely no problems.)

The Lapdesk isn't just a padded wedge, though. It's got this brilliant "tunnel" effect under it, which allows air circulation and prevents that hot and heavy "laptop in your lap feel.

There's an ingenuous fan built into the center of the Lapdesk. It draws the heat and pushes it out through a vent in the BACK of the Lapdesk. You have to keep checking to see if it's on, because the fan is THE quietest fan I've ever NOT heard. It's perfection the way it works and you don't even know it's doing its job.

I usually use a compact external speaker system with my Macbook, and it works fine. But the speakers on the Logitech Lapdesk are EXCELLENT. There's a mesh grilling on both sides of the Lapdesk with your laptop fitting in the center. The actual speakers are embeded at the top left and right of the Lapdesk (you're also told to keep your fingers off them, for obvious reasons.)

The sound on these two tiny speakers is phenomenal! All I can do is gape in astonishment how two speakers tucked into a lapdesk can produce such amazing sound! Rich, separated, diverse, like a full sound system set up, in this Lapdesk! It completely makes the sound of my external speakers sound wimpy and whiney in comparison.

I guarantee, you will be amazed that any sound that luxurious can come out of a Lapdesk!

(A tip for Mac users who might hook up the Lapdesk and wonder why there's no sound coming out: you have to go to System Preferences/Sound under the apple menu, and select the Logitech Lapdesk as the speaker set up you want. You also have to quit OUT of any sound programs BEFORE you hook the Lapdesk up to the USB port.)

The size of the Lapdesk is perfect for my 15" Macbook. There's about three inches, give or take, on either side, where the speakers are, and the Macbook doesn't interfere with it.

On the right side is a control panel. The top two buttons are for volume control, the third is a mute button. The last switch is an on/off slider for the fan.

Whoever at Logitech designed this deserves a promotion and a raise. There isn't a thing they missed in the design, and the quality is just superb.

I have one minor quibble, but for laptop acrobats like me who are always moving the thing around, it's a useful idea for future Logitech Lapdesk incarnations. A stop on the BACK of the Lapdesk might be a good thing, similar to the two on the front. Granted, most people probably don't contort themselves while on their laptop the way I do, and the Macbook didn't fall off the Lapdesk while I was engaging in my various exercises, but a tab on the back of the Lapdesk would provide an extra jot of security.

The Logitech Speaker Lapdesk is probably the best computer accessory pick for anyone who uses their laptop computer anywhere but ON a desk. Kudos to Logitech for a comfort and design home run!

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Comment on KitchenAid KSM150PSMC Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Metallic Chrome by Jasmine Yu "Rookie Baker"

Jasmine Yu "Rookie Baker" — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:51:02 +0000

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

Great Tool, but with minor setback..., August 23, 2005

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This review is from: KitchenAid KSM150PSMC Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Metallic Chrome (Kitchen)

I love KitchenAid mixer. I had the classic 4.5 quarts before and had a lot of fun with it. Great for kneading, making scones, etc. So, when I saw the 5 quart model on sale, I jumped at the chance to purchase it. Same as before, but only bigger, right? Well, it worked great until I realized that the dough was being left at the bottom of the bowl. So, I figured it's because of the height so I lowered it a bit. Now, keep in mind that nowhere in the booklet of instruction does it tell you how much the tolerance should be. I went to their live help to get that number which is 1/16". (Another advice: Use paddle attachement for the height measurement. Dough Hook will give you falst reading) So, here I go with lower height setting. I noticed that the top part would twitch everytime it kneaded the dough. After making the dough, I found a ground up spot on the dough hook and scratch marks on the bowl. I had to replace the dough hook but fortunately, the scratch on the bowl was minor enough. So, once again, I'm trying to knead something. I thought I heard some scratching noise again, so I raised the height about a half turn. Next thing I know, I couldn't lock the head in because nothing was lining up anymore. So, here's my recommendation: Get KitchenAid for it's an awesome gadget to have. But... DO NOT TOUCH THE SETTING ONCE YOU BUY IT. I put the paddle attachment and sorta got the 1/16", but it's not the same anymore... That's a shame, though, for such a great tool. I think I'll try to upgrade to the professional series where the setup is totally different and hopefully will have better luck.

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Comment on KitchenAid KSM150PSMC Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Metallic Chrome by K "K"

K "K" — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:34:52 +0000

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

Disappointed, September 12, 2010

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This review is from: KitchenAid KSM150PSMC Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Metallic Chrome (Kitchen)

I purchased this mixer after wanting one for too many years to count. Unfortunately, I ended up pretty disappointed and returned it and purchased the 5.5 qt Cuisinart instead. First the mixer arrived with some minor cosmetic damage to it. Not a functional problem but still for the price it should not arrive damaged. Second it could barely mix a small batch of fondant for a cake, the motor was just not powerful enough. I do not know how it could have possible mixed a few loaves of bread. When I was done mixing the fondant I noticed the applied covering to the dough hook had started to peel off. Another small issue I had was the design of the bowl made it hard to scrape the bowl without hitting the beater and getting batter all over your hand. Not really a big deal but an annoyance. I really wanted to love this mixer but there were too many issues and I ended up returning it. I was pretty disappointed because I had heard KitchenAid is the best mixer on the market. I then read on cooks illustrated that the Cuisinart 5.5 qt mixer had beat out the KitchenAid Artisan in their tests. So with some hesitation I purchased the Cuisinart and could not be happier. If you plan on doing more than mixing up a cake mix occasionally I would highly recommend you spend the extra money on the KitchenAid Professional or try the Cuininart 5.5 qt if like me you don't have that kind of money to spend.

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Comment on KitchenAid KSM150PSMC Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Metallic Chrome by jen

jen — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:37:37 +0000

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

Very Cool!! And more, March 12, 2003

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This review is from: KitchenAid KSM150PSMC Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Metallic Chrome (Kitchen)

All those cooking shows made me buy this. I have always admired these kitchen-aid mixers... but never thought I'd get THAT much use out of them. I watched a cooking show... where they made chocolate mousse. That was the last straw.
Now I can't say how glad I am that I got this! My cookie dough is done as fast as I can measure out the ingredients! I was too lazy to mix the dough well before... so I rarely made cookies. The first week this was home I made 3 batches of delicious cookies, an angel food cake, a meat loaf, mountians of whipped cream, and the chocolate mousse. Clean up is easy too. Plus this cool chrome-esque color looks awesome in my kitchen. Only now I'll have to join a gym.

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