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Stay in constant communication with other players when you wear this Logitech stereo gaming headset. The 3.5mm input works with computers, laptops and gaming consoles for added versatility, and the 50mm drivers bring big sound to your ears. With lightweight leatherette ear cups, this Logitech stereo gaming headset offers added comfort throughout extended play sessions.
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4
Nice headset for your desk
on March 15, 2019
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
Gaming headsets these days are constantly adding new features and ways to differentiate themselves from the pack that, ultimately, don't actually do much to impact the experience. The G332 eschews this approach of going for flash over substance to deliver a more modest package that's nonetheless a great audio experience.
After using it as my daily driver for a week, I've got very little to complain about in regards to the audio. The sound is great for pretty much anything you might to listen to, with audio that's a bit heavily weighted towards bass tones but ultimately is consistently clear and powerful. The mic works just as well, and the fact that it automatically mutes itself every time you flip up the boom is a great feature that I wish more headsets would incorporate. It's also a very comfortable headset, with the leatherette padding never getting too warm. I also greatly appreciate the volume control mounted at the back of the left earcup, as it's a lot easier to find and operate than in-line volume controls that you find on most headsets.
That said, there are a few things that keep me from recommending it without reservation, and most of them have to do with build quality. The amount of tension you get in the swivel mounts for the ear cups is inconsistent, with one of them freely rotating while the other is very tight and tends to creak with every adjustment. The input cable is also very thin, unsheathed, and most worryingly permanently mounted to the headset. Paired with the lack of a carrying case and the headset really only seems to get bigger when you fold it up, and I have some reservations about how well the headset would stand up to regular travel.
I'd probably recommend this to someone who's looking for an accessory for a desktop gaming rig, where you aren't likely to have to worry about regular trauma being inflicted on the cord or swivel mounts. But if you're looking for something to throw in a bag with a gaming laptop and lug around to LANs or stuff into an overhead compartment, I think it might be worth spending a bit extra for something with a real carrying case and replaceable cabling.
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Get a faster, closer shave with this Philips Norelco shaver. Ideal for managing facial hair, this shaver features a click-on bear styler with five length settings that make it easy to maintain your look. This Philips Norelco shaver features SkinProtect blades for a cleaner shave and prevents skin irritation with its ComfortGlide rings.
Customer Rating
5
Fastest shave I've ever had
on January 7, 2019
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
Generally speaking, I've stuck to foil designs for electric razors I've used in the past. They always seemed to work well enough, and I didn't see any reason to mess with a proven system. But recently I've noticed that my foil shaver has been disappointing me more and more, and figured it was time to give the rotary blades a shot.
And wow, I have been missing out.
This thing is fast. Ridiculously fast. You can feel the thing gathering up the stubble as you go, and you rarely need to do multiple passes to get it all. Which, admittedly, is a little less comfortable than the foil shavers but I'm more than willing to make that trade.
I've really only noticed two downsides so far. The first is that that once the stubble gets past a certain length, it struggles to get hold of it. After coming back from a week long camping trip it was missing hairs left and right, leaving me with random patches of beard along my jawline and ears. I'd definitely recommend using the included trimmer attachment to get any stubble you might have as short as possible if you ever skip a couple of days. The second is that there are a lot of places for hair to get caught, making cleaning a little bit of a chore. Hopefully, that's something I can learn to improve on with time.
Definitely recommend this razor to anyone who might have doubts about just how effective this style can be.
And wow, I have been missing out.
This thing is fast. Ridiculously fast. You can feel the thing gathering up the stubble as you go, and you rarely need to do multiple passes to get it all. Which, admittedly, is a little less comfortable than the foil shavers but I'm more than willing to make that trade.
I've really only noticed two downsides so far. The first is that that once the stubble gets past a certain length, it struggles to get hold of it. After coming back from a week long camping trip it was missing hairs left and right, leaving me with random patches of beard along my jawline and ears. I'd definitely recommend using the included trimmer attachment to get any stubble you might have as short as possible if you ever skip a couple of days. The second is that there are a lot of places for hair to get caught, making cleaning a little bit of a chore. Hopefully, that's something I can learn to improve on with time.
Definitely recommend this razor to anyone who might have doubts about just how effective this style can be.
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Collaborate with teammates using this Razer BlackWidow Elite mechanical gaming keyboard. An ergonomic leatherette wrist rest provides support for marathon play sessions, while the fully customizable keys let you create your own unique system for gaming. With dedicated media keys and a multifunction digital dial, this Razer BlackWidow Elite mechanical gaming keyboard offers responsive operation.
Customer Rating
5
Just Fun!
on January 7, 2019
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
There’s no getting around the fact that Razer keyboards don’t come particularly cheap, even by the standards of mechanical keyboards. When my brother-in-law heard that I was using the BlackWidow Elite at home, his first question to me was “why would you spend that much money on a keyboard?”
The answer was simple: It’s fun!
Mechanical keyboards, for those who are unfamiliar, differ from conventional membrane keyboards by using an individual mechanical switch for each key. This results in a keyboard that is substantially more durable, more responsive, and in possession of a distinctive tactile feedback that is satisfying in a way that’s hard to describe if you haven’t experienced it for yourself. There are three major manufacturers of mechanical switches and numerous different subtypes allowing you to tune the feel and performance to your preference, so finding one that’s a good fit for you can take a bit of work. This one uses Razer Green switches (made by Kaihua) which offers something of a middle ground between gaming performance and typing. The switches make an audible click with each keypress and have a minor tactile bump. Razer offers two other variants: one a pure linear switch with no tactile bump (optimized for gaming) and one with a dampener to make them a bit quieter for typists who don’t want to drive everyone around them insane.
Speaking as someone who’s usually stuck to Cherry switches before I found the razer switches a little less satisfying to use, as they’re much more lightweight and possess a slight amount of friction in the action that I never got from my typing-oriented MX Browns. It’s still a very good experience, but very much skewed towards gaming over typing (which shouldn’t be entirely surprising.) The build quality is spectacular, with a solid deck, a comfortable magnetic wrist rest, and quality molded keycaps. They’ve also included dedicated media controls, a must-have in my opinion, and a USB passthrough for a mouse or charging devices from your computer.
That said, if you’re buying a Razer keyboard just for the typing experience, I can’t help but feel that you’re doing it slightly wrong. You can get cheaper mechanical keyboards with these features from a variety of vendors – but none of them will have the build in Chroma RGB lighting that makes this keyboard quite literally shine.
This is my first experience with Chroma, but I’ve gained some familiarity with most of the other RGB ecosystems out there. Chroma is so far ahead of them that it verges on the absurd. The UI is straightforward and user friendly while still offering the most comprehensive options for customizing lighting and key bindings that I’ve ever seen. It has built-in effects integration with an abundance of major titles. And most impressive of all, it can connect to several other systems such as Philips Hue smart lighting and synchronize the RGB effects across them to produce a truly immersive lighting experience.
It is perhaps one of the most gratuitously useless features you can find, and using it is pure technophilic joy. Launching a game like Divinity II and having a red lightning storm start up in your gaming room is one of those experiences that can remind you why gaming can be so fun. And, in my mind, it justifies the premium pricing all on its own. Because, once again, this is a luxury item. The premium you pay isn’t necessarily for more utility, but for a premium user experience. And the BlackWidow Elite delivers that in abundance.
The answer was simple: It’s fun!
Mechanical keyboards, for those who are unfamiliar, differ from conventional membrane keyboards by using an individual mechanical switch for each key. This results in a keyboard that is substantially more durable, more responsive, and in possession of a distinctive tactile feedback that is satisfying in a way that’s hard to describe if you haven’t experienced it for yourself. There are three major manufacturers of mechanical switches and numerous different subtypes allowing you to tune the feel and performance to your preference, so finding one that’s a good fit for you can take a bit of work. This one uses Razer Green switches (made by Kaihua) which offers something of a middle ground between gaming performance and typing. The switches make an audible click with each keypress and have a minor tactile bump. Razer offers two other variants: one a pure linear switch with no tactile bump (optimized for gaming) and one with a dampener to make them a bit quieter for typists who don’t want to drive everyone around them insane.
Speaking as someone who’s usually stuck to Cherry switches before I found the razer switches a little less satisfying to use, as they’re much more lightweight and possess a slight amount of friction in the action that I never got from my typing-oriented MX Browns. It’s still a very good experience, but very much skewed towards gaming over typing (which shouldn’t be entirely surprising.) The build quality is spectacular, with a solid deck, a comfortable magnetic wrist rest, and quality molded keycaps. They’ve also included dedicated media controls, a must-have in my opinion, and a USB passthrough for a mouse or charging devices from your computer.
That said, if you’re buying a Razer keyboard just for the typing experience, I can’t help but feel that you’re doing it slightly wrong. You can get cheaper mechanical keyboards with these features from a variety of vendors – but none of them will have the build in Chroma RGB lighting that makes this keyboard quite literally shine.
This is my first experience with Chroma, but I’ve gained some familiarity with most of the other RGB ecosystems out there. Chroma is so far ahead of them that it verges on the absurd. The UI is straightforward and user friendly while still offering the most comprehensive options for customizing lighting and key bindings that I’ve ever seen. It has built-in effects integration with an abundance of major titles. And most impressive of all, it can connect to several other systems such as Philips Hue smart lighting and synchronize the RGB effects across them to produce a truly immersive lighting experience.
It is perhaps one of the most gratuitously useless features you can find, and using it is pure technophilic joy. Launching a game like Divinity II and having a red lightning storm start up in your gaming room is one of those experiences that can remind you why gaming can be so fun. And, in my mind, it justifies the premium pricing all on its own. Because, once again, this is a luxury item. The premium you pay isn’t necessarily for more utility, but for a premium user experience. And the BlackWidow Elite delivers that in abundance.
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Relax stiff muscles with this HyperIce Hypervolt cordless vibration massager. Quiet Glide technology keeps the rotating heads moving smoothly across your skin, and the lightweight ergonomic design makes it easy to use for myofascial release. Improve your range of motion and promote good circulation with this HyperIce Hypervolt cordless vibration massager.
Customer Rating
4
More "percussive" than "vibrating" massage.
on December 18, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
I've tried a LOT of different massage tools, as well as an abundance of stretches and a few painkillers, to try and sort out the mess that is my neck and shoulders. And unfortunately I've never really had the greatest luck with any of them. That said, I'd also never tried one that looked like a piece of construction equipment, so I figured maybe adding some extra horsepower would do the trick.
You can imagine my astonishment when this thing's staccato pummeling of the back of the neck introduced me to a brand new sensation: a complete lack of muscle pain!
Now, before you immediately rush out and buy one, it didn't last. After doing a little more research to see what had actually just happened, I discovered that this thing basically works on a principle called "gate theory." Basically, it deliberately overstimulates the nerves in the area you apply it to, making you numb to pain. The idea being that while you can't feel the pain, it will be easier for your muscles to relax.
After using it fairly regularly for about a week, I have to say that there might indeed be something to this theory. My neck is certainly not fixed, but being able to have an hour or two of relief every day does seem to be making it a bit better. And it's very effective for the primary use it was made for - namely keeping your muscles from cramping up after intense activity. I've been trying my best to prepare for a hike, and I have to say my legs have never felt better for using this a bit before and after each workout.
That said, there are definitely a few things that keep it from earning a full five stars. To start - this thing comes with an abundance of different attachments and tips, plus more than enough power to shake your fillings loose. It looks like something you should have a license to use in most states. And yet, there's virtually no instructions on the proper use (or what the various attachments are for) included with the device. There are a few youtube videos (which I had to find myself) which will get you started, but some help from the manufacturer would have been nice. Another thing you'll want to keep in mind is that while it advertises it's great for hikers and the like, the thing is frankly far too big and heavy for me to consider throwing in a pack. Maybe this is wishful thinking, but it really seems more like a device you keep at home than anything else.
I personally don't find these to be dealbreakers, but it's something to keep in mind if you're thinking about buying one. It's definitely not the kind of product I'd recommend to just anyone, in fact I know more than one person who would probably seriously hurt themselves with it, but if you're the kind of person who frequently deals with muscle soreness due to working out or engaging in other outdoor adventures it might be worth giving this thing a look.
Also, as a word of warning: I'm only half kidding about this thing shaking your fillings loose. Don't do what I did - start somewhere further away from your head until you know what kind of kick it has.
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Use the Google Smart Light Starter Kit to control the lights using just your voice. Set up in a snap: just plug in Google Home Mini, screw in the GE C-Life smart light bulb, and download the Google Home app to get started. Then just say "Hey Google" to dim, brighten, turn on and turn off the lights."
Customer Rating
5
Great way to test the waters of smart lighting
on November 30, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
Smart lights and smart speakers have been becoming increasingly popular as of late - allowing all of us to live out the fantasy of living on board the starship Enterprise and being able to boss our home around. But, oddly enough, you don't see much by the way of combination packs yet. This kit seeks to change that.
There's nothing particularly notable about the contents - the provided bulb is fairly basic and incapable of doing much more than dimming, and the Google Home Mini is the most compact and basic device in the Home lineup. Sufficed to say there's a lot you don't get if you're planning to convert every room to smart lighting. But it's the perfect sampler configuration to let you work out if smart lighting is something that's actually worth investing more money in.
Google has gone out of their way to make the process as painless as possible as well. The mini comes out of the box ready to pair with the bulb, and the excellent Home app will guide you through setup without any kind of fuss. It only takes a few minutes to get everything up and running, and from there controlling the light is as easy as telling the Mini what you want. If you do decide to take the plunge afterwards, the bulb they provided is one of the more affordable options for smart lighting and performs very well. There are definitely better systems for those willing to pay an extra premium, but if you're used to standard bulbs I don't think you'll have any complaints about this.
Best part is that even if you do decide that smart lighting isn't worth investing in, a Google Home Mini is a pretty awesome device to have. it's a halfway decent speaker, a really good alarm clock, and a white noise machine among other things. As such I have no difficulty recommending it to anyone who's curious about setting up their own smart home.
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Prepare shakes and complete blending tasks with this Ninja smart screen kitchen system. It uses FreshVac technology to preserve the vitamins, flavors and appearance of natural ingredients, and with 1400 watts of power the stacked blades help the processor puree and chop with maximum precision. The touch screen display of this Ninja smart screen kitchen system offers easy access to various functions.
Customer Rating
5
Genuinely smart blender with a pump.
on November 29, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
The first time I’d ever heard of vacuum blending was when I saw this device. I wasn’t entirely sure what to make of the addition of a vacuum pump, but having had very good luck with Ninja appliances in the past and being in need of both a food processor and a better blender I was eager to try it out.
After using it for a couple of weeks and drinking many, many smoothies I’m honestly still not entirely sure what to make of the FreshVac attachment, but the rest of the package has impressed me so much that I’m extremely satisfied regardless!
First, I want to talk about build quality. Frequently devices like this which seek to fulfill multiple functions suffer from a variety of problems with parts being more fragile, complicated, or difficult to clean than what you’d get with a purpose built unit. I’m happy to say this is an exception to that rule. Everything you get is very sturdy, dishwasher safe, and built with an eye towards ease of use. The only thing I’m remotely worried about is the vacuum pump itself, as I’m not really sure how I’d go about cleaning it out if it ever sucked up some milk or other perishable liquid. The safety system built into it seems pretty good at preventing that, but it’s definitely had a couple of close calls that made me wonder if some of the maximum fill markings are a little too generous.
Second, the features. While the FreshVac pump takes front stage here I actually found myself much more taken by the intelligent blending system. Whenever you insert one of the three vessels, the system automatically detects what it’s working with and presents you with a set of preset modes that do a better job than I can with manual settings. The smoothie function, for instance, starts things out with a series of short bursts that help mix the ingredients together and work free anything that might be stuck to the side or above the blades before gradually increasing speed to blend it all together. It works fantastically well, and thanks to the fact that the blending vessel has a locking lid you don’t even need to supervise it while it works.
The FreshVac feature itself is a little harder to judge. The box promises brighter colors, more powerful tastes, and smoothies you can let sit in the fridge overnight. I can really only corroborate two of those claims. The colors are indeed a bit more vibrant when you use the pump – but not quite so much as the box would have you believe. And leaving the vacuum-pumped smoothies in the fridge for a few hours worked fine – but as you might expect didn’t do much to actually keep them from starting to separate. As for flavor… perhaps I just didn’t choose the right recipes, but the difference was so slight that I’m hesitant to rule out the placebo effect. It seemed to have more of an impact on texture than it did the taste. As you might expect, anything blended with the FreshVac is going to be a bit less frothy at the end of it for not having all that air being whipped into the food but I’m not sure how much of a difference that’s really going to make. I was also a little nervous about just how powerful the pump is when using it with the larger blender vessel – the sides of which visibly bowed inwards and let out an occasional creak as the pump pulled a vacuum.
So, as I said at the start, I’m mixed there. There definitely is a difference between using the pump and not, but if you’re not a good enough cook/blender devotee to really understand when it is and is not called for I doubt it’s going to blow your mind. Overall, it’s still a fantastic appliance that I’m glad to have in my kitchen.
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The Shark Rocket Self-Cleaning Brushroll Corded Stick VacuumShark has created a self-cleaning brushroll that delivers nonstop hair removal. Add that to an ultra-lightweight vacuum with floor-to-ceiling versatility and an XL dust cup, and you�ve got the Shark Rocket Self-Cleaning Brushroll Corded Stick Vacuum.
Customer Rating
4
Great mini vac
on October 26, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
Lately it seems like there's an abundance of mini vacuums like this which occupy the space between a dust buster and a full upright. Ever since getting a robot vacuum I've been kind of interested in them since while the robot isn't quite thorough enough to eliminate the need for an upright vacuum, it always seems like a huge waste to drag such a huge machine out for detail work and the occasional dog related mess that's more than the robot can handle. The Rocket in particular drew me thanks to the self cleaning brush head which promised to keep hair and fur from jamming the mechanism.
After using it for about a week, I've sadly come to the conclusion that it's not quite the compact powerhouse I'd hoped for that will finally let me get rid of my upright. But it's also a lot better than the oversized dust buster I'd worried it could turn out to be.
The brush does a decent job of picking dust and fur out of carpets and hardwood floors, and the lightweight design makes it easily the most nimble vacuum I've used when it comes to getting around corners and into hard to reach spots. And while the anti-tangle system isn't perfect, it was a noticeable improvement over both the robot and the upright when it came to tackling the metric ton of cat hair that can materialize overnight. I also was very pleased at how easy it was to dump out the dust cup over the garbage - a process that at first looked like it was going to be much more complicated than it needed to be
Unfortunately, its compact size is also its downfall when compared to the upright. When I used it in rooms where the robot can't reach, it managed to pull an impressive amount of dust and dirt and left things looking great. But in the living room, which receives a daily automated cleaning, it barely seemed to pick up anything while the upright (run right after the Rocket) managed to fill about a quarter of its bin with stuff it had coaxed out of the carpet.
I'd like to emphasize that the Rocket didn't do a bad job at cleaning - in fact you'd probably be hard pressed to see the difference. But as someone with dust allergies, that last bit of difference is potentially a big deal for me.
I'd definitely recommend this thing for college students or anyone who just doesn't have the space for a big vacuum. And it could easily replace a robot to do quick day-day sweeps though heavily trafficked areas. But I don't think we're quite to the point where a unit like this can replace a traditional upright yet.
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Enjoy smart TV navigation with this Logitech K600 TV keyboard. Its precision touch pad makes browsing the web and searching for your favorite movies more user-friendly. This Logitech K600 TV keyboard connects wirelessly to smart TVs from up to 15m away, so you can relax comfortably in your recliner while selecting shows.
Customer Rating
3
Logging into anything with a remote is horrible.
on October 18, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
I suspect anyone who’s made extensive use of a smart TV has felt the sentiments in the title for this review – particularly if like me you have an e-mail address you picked before you ever had to consider trying to log in to Netflix with it on a device without a full keyboard. And as TVs start to incorporate more and more complex apps and even full web browsers, the need for more user friendly input options has only gotten stronger. The K600 is an attempt to address that – and I really wish I could be more excited about it than I am.
So, to start, there are a lot of positives here. The keyboard’s deck is solid, with a lot more heft than you’d expect from a product aimed primarily at smart TVs. And the keys feel very much like something you could get from a mid-to-high range laptop keyboard. The rounded keycaps are stylish, which is a plus for something that will presumably be sitting in your living room. It’s got multiple options for connectivity – using either Bluetooth or an included unified receiver which can be safely stored in the battery compartment when you’re not using it. And the inclusion of dedicated buttons for android navigation and a d-pad for navigating menus helps sell the idea of this thing as an oversized remote.
Unfortunately, as impressed as I am by the keyboard overall, it ultimately seems redundant. Because when it comes right down to it, as annoying as it is to enter your login credentials, it’s something you do once and then virtually never even think about again. So really, the only time that this is going to be used is if you regularly make use of the smart TV’s built in browser (which I’ve yet to see anyone do) or when you need to search for something. And the fact is that this keyboard is made to work with newer TVs featuring Android based software – most of which have very good voice search options which are faster and more convenient than typing anyway. And that’s a fact the developers of all the apps for Smart TVs are very much aware of, meaning this is less effective than you’d think.
I tried just about all big streaming apps (Hulu, Netflix, Prime, HBO, etc.) on the Fire TV I had hooked this keyboard up to in addition to slightly less polished apps like Funimation, STARZ, and a youTube alternative. And it was quite interesting to note how the experience of using the keyboard to navigate them was radically different for each one. I saw three different ways of handling the enter key, four ways of dealing with mouse input, and several instances where you could navigate through menus with the keyboard and nothing else. Not even the select button on the D-Pad could reliably be counted on to work – meaning that if you’re thinking of the keyboard serving as a replacement for the remote control you’re likely to end up very disappointed. And as much as I hate to admit it, I can’t really fault the developers for the inconsistent and at times infuriating user experience. Keyboards are not something that most Smart TVs are assumed to have, and as such there is no agreed upon standard for how to process input from them. And without that standard, a lot of people just aren’t even going to bother including it. And as features like voice search and app-based remotes become more widely accepted as baseline features, I suspect that this problem is only going to get worse.
Now, lest you think I’m trying too hard to convince you to spend your money on something else, there are other ways this can be used which might be worth considering. To start, it works just fine with other Android based equipment too – like cell phones, tablets, or micro-consoles. And you’re really going to struggle to find something built specifically for those which rivals this for quality and can also be used to search for foreign films whose titles you don’t know how to pronounce on Netflix. And if you are one of the few people who regularly uses your TV’s web browser, you’ll probably wish that something like this had come in the box with the TV. But I just can’t see myself recommending anyone to invest in a keyboard this good for what would probably be just occasional use with a Smart TV.
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Go beyond the coffeehouse with the Ninja Hot and Cold Brew System. This brewing system gives you the ability to brew hot, flavorful cups of coffee and tea or over-ice beverages, all powered by Advanced Thermal Flavor Extraction Technology with Auto-iQ. Enjoy Coffee and Tea Choose between smooth, naturally sweet Cold Brew coffee or tea and vivid, authentic flavored iced coffee or tea that's never diluted.
Customer Rating
5
High Tech Coffee & Tea
on October 8, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
My kitchen has been slowly being taken over by Ninja appliances ever since I first tried out one of their coffee bars a few years ago. Their products tend to be fairly traditional designs augmented with an abundance of tech to help out those of us who don't have the experience needed to use it to full effect.
So, when I saw that their latest version of that coffee bar had been augmented to be even smarter and handle tea as well as coffee, I was more than intrigued. And this thing does not disappoint.
As one would expect with a Ninja product, all the parts are sturdy and of high quality. The stainless steel thermal carafe is large and easy to clean, the moving parts are all firm and well protected from accidental bumps, and the new reservoir design is easy to pop on and off when it needs to be filled. Not only that, they've improved on the previous model with standard gold filters for both coffee and tea, and added a setting for cold brew.
Operation is dead simple. The filter you insert will tell the machine what drink you're trying to make. You select brew strength and serving size with a pair of knobs, and if you happen to be using tea you also tell it what kind. Then you just hit start and in a few minutes you've got a fantastic brew ready to go, and it really is some of the tastiest stuff I've ever seen come out of a machine. Even better, the machine will automatically seal the nozzle to prevent any drips from leaving stains on the machine once you've removed your cup or the carafe. It's even got a clock so that you can wake up to the fresh beverage of your choice.
I could probably go on about all the different kinds of things you can do with this, but frankly if I haven't convinced you yet that this is one of the best coffee makers on the market I don't think I'm going to. I'd highly recommend trying one out for yourself and seeing what I mean.
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Ninja Foodi's TenderCrisp pressure cooker allows you to achieve all the quick cooking and tenderizing wonders that you love about pressure cookers. The Foodi's Crisping Lid allows you to air fry, bake/roast, and broil. That means you can give your tender, juicy pressure-cooked meals a golden, crispy finish. The secret is TenderCrisp Technology, which produces the perfect combination of heat, fan velocity, and air circulation to give your food even crisping from top to bottom.
Customer Rating
5
It Really Works!
on October 8, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
Pressure cookers have been growing increasingly popular in recent years, particularly self-contained electric ones which allow you to prepare an entire meal within a single pot. They’re fast, easy to clean, and capable of making some usually very complex recipes simple enough for an amateur to pull off. But there are some notable trade-offs all the same. One of the biggest has always been that pressure cooked food usually only has one of two textures: liquid or mush.
At least, that was the case before the Foodi came along.
I’ll admit, when I first saw Ninja’s claims that they had solved this problem I largely dismissed it. I expected the feature to produce stuff that was largely more of the same with just a thin layer of crispiness (or dehydrated) food on the outside, and focused more on the pressure cooker part. But man, was I wrong. This thing works, and what’s more it works extremely well. What they’ve done is essentially grafted the lid of an air-fryer on top of the pressure cooker, which not only lets you easily (and very effectively) crisp pressure-cooked food, but also means this thing can serve as a decent convection oven in a pinch.
The Foodi is an absolute pleasure to use. Build quality is fantastic throughout, with some extremely good non-stick coating on the pot and fry basket which make cleanup a matter of minutes and barely more complex than rinsing them off. The included recipe book has some very interesting appetizers, entrees, and deserts as well as a “choose your own adventure” section which can be used to produce over a hundred different dinners. And the controls are all very easy to operate. Best of all, it’s similar enough to other cookers that you can use any of the many instant pot recipes available online for this with little to no modification required.
There are a few caveats you should keep in mind though. First, the non-stick coating does need to be taken care of if you want it to last. None of it can go in the dishwasher, not even on the top rack, and you need to take some care in the kind of utensils you use. Second, this version of the Foodi comes with minimal cookware. You’ve got a fryer basket, a small metal grille which can serve as either an upper rack or a trivet, and the pressure cooker pot itself. A lot of the recipes the cooker comes with will make reference to some of the additional accessories you might want – such as a crisping tray, a loaf plan, a multi-purpose pan, and a springform. Depending on how ambitious you get you might also find a set of roasting lifters to be an essential component. All these are available either as upgrades or in a “deluxe” package. Second, at 6.5 quarts this might be a little small for some people. It’s still enough to squeeze most chickens into, but anyone who regularly cooks for very large groups might want to consider getting the 8.5 quart model.
Overall, I’m extremely happy with this cooker, and would recommend it to anyone curious to try out pressure cooking for themselves.
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