Oster DuraCeramic CKSTGRFM18W-ECO Electric Griddle:Cook up a tasty treat with this electric griddle. With a DuraCeramic nonstick ceramic coating, you can easily remove food once it's cooked. The 10" x 18" surface allows you to prepare large portions of food for yourself or your guests.
So far I've only used this once at a pancake breakfast. This unit works very well and has a good non-stick surface. Pancakes actually slid around when I went to flip them. The only word of caution is that the temperature dial is not very well calibrated, so don't assume you can set the temp right from the dial. I found mine to be hotter than the dial setting. However once set where I liked it the pancakes came out consistently the light brown I was looking for.
Enjoy crystal-clear visuals with this Asus 27" LED HD monitor that features AH-IPS technology for vibrant color reproduction and Tracer Free technology to ensure fluid video playback. Built-in speakers with SonicMaster technology deliver crisp audio.
First of all, this "LED" monitor is really an LCD monitor. That being said, however it has a great picture and huge screen size - perfect for those of us who find that reading small print gets harder each year. I didn't buy it for the speakers, but I find they're good enough to deliver the standard system sounds. Get a real sound system if you want to use this to view movies. As with any monitor, the menu can be a bit hard to get used to, but once you find settings you like, you probably won't need the menu. I'm using this with an older PC with analog RGB video at 1920 x 1080, and it gives a very crisp picture without artifacts. I'd expect the same from the digital inputs, but haven't tried it.
My Best Buy number: 2755359181
What's great about it: Large easy to read display
What's not so great: menu takes some getting used to
This Nostalgia Electrics Retro Series RMO-400RED 0.9 cu. ft. compact microwave features classic looks and modern technology to prepare a variety of foods in style. Twelve preprogrammed settings ensure easy operation.
My large Sharp microwave finally stopped working for the silly reason that the keypad "start" button wore out. I thought about fixing it and then realized that new microwaves are too inexpensive to mess around with repairs. I also realized that I didn't need the size I had because I didn't really cook as much as reheat food in the microwave. This small unit takes less counter space, is much quieter, and looks great in my modern artsy kitchen. The knobs take a little getting used to, because although everyone knows how to use a keypad, you need a little time with the user manual to figure this one out. Still the functionality is there as well as simplicity and a real handle to open the door so you don't need to search for recessed latches or use two hands to open the door. Just remember this is a compact oven and don't expect to cook a turkey in it. I'd say this is perfect for a dorm room or kitchenette.
My Best Buy number: 2755359181
What's great about it: Style and simplicity
What's not so great: Takes a bit of getting used to