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- First reviewMarch 24, 2014
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- First review commentJanuary 29, 2013
- Last review commentJune 12, 2017
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OpenFit continues the Shokz open-ear concept to let users enjoy all-day comfort and hear their own soundtrack while staying open to the world around them. OpenFit offers an ultra-lightweight, open-ear construction to hear both your own audio and every sound around you with crystal clarity. DirectPitch technology produces a full audio experience to immerse yourself in your favorite songs, podcasts, and audiobooks. A flexible ear hook design combines stability and comfort. Moments are precious, and OpenFit gives you the freedom to hear every one of them.
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5
Shokz has a winner on its hands!
on July 1, 2023
Posted by: WesternSky
I received this product recently and here is my honest take on this item. I already own about 4 different earbuds (from differing major companies) so my review is based upon comparison of sound and features.
Right out of the box, my product paired automatically and I was connected.
This product produces very pleasant sounds with crisp highs and lows. Further to this, upon downloading the Shokz app you can further tweak sound settings with the equalizer with standard, vocal, bass boost or treble boost. A nice feature with the app is that you can save your own preset EQ mode. I use my tweaked EQ setting and never change it.
The Shokz Open-Fit does not have the capability of increasing or decreasing your listening sound level. You have to utilize your phone to either increase or decrease listening volumes. You can answer phone calls with the product directly. You can also skip a track of music or switch to a previous track.
When wearing the Shokz, you will immediately notice a super comfortable experience. The product isn’t worn “in your ear opening” rather it positioned horizontally to you ear opening making for long listening sessions without ear fatigue!
The Shokz product is pleasing to listen to music and use for phone calls. I have to say it rates pretty high on my list for earbuds with it’s nice sounds and comfortable wear. Definitely enjoining the openness of this style of product!
Right out of the box, my product paired automatically and I was connected.
This product produces very pleasant sounds with crisp highs and lows. Further to this, upon downloading the Shokz app you can further tweak sound settings with the equalizer with standard, vocal, bass boost or treble boost. A nice feature with the app is that you can save your own preset EQ mode. I use my tweaked EQ setting and never change it.
The Shokz Open-Fit does not have the capability of increasing or decreasing your listening sound level. You have to utilize your phone to either increase or decrease listening volumes. You can answer phone calls with the product directly. You can also skip a track of music or switch to a previous track.
When wearing the Shokz, you will immediately notice a super comfortable experience. The product isn’t worn “in your ear opening” rather it positioned horizontally to you ear opening making for long listening sessions without ear fatigue!
The Shokz product is pleasing to listen to music and use for phone calls. I have to say it rates pretty high on my list for earbuds with it’s nice sounds and comfortable wear. Definitely enjoining the openness of this style of product!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The new, redesigned Revolve60 packs enough USB-C power to charge a full-size laptop. Nowadays, most smartphones need up to 30 watts and most laptops require a minimum of 45 watts with Power Delivery (PD). Yet most surge protectors with USB-C offer only 20 watts or less. The new Revolve60 kicks out a full 60 watts of PD-enabled charging through dual USB-C ports. Armed with super conducting Gallium Nitride (GaN), Revolve60 achieves high wattages safely and more efficiently than standard silicon. For added capability, four industry-exclusive rotating outlets help you customize your setup and guard your tech against power surges and spikes.
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Just received this surge protector and it’s definitely a quality product. It has 4 receptacles enabling the user to plug in a total of 4 appliances. It also has 2 USB-C ports enabling you to simultaneously charge two items. I love this option, as I’m always looking to charge a device and having extra charging ports is a blessing. The product has a mounting screw which attaches directly into your wall plate. When the device is properly screwed into the wall plate, it provides a very secure product which stays put and doesn’t wiggle around. One of my favorite features of this product are the rotating plugs. There have been many times especially when I have bulky items to plug in, that they don’t fit properly because of the plugs position. Problem solved with this device because you can rotate and spin the receptacle in any direction that is needed for the successful insertion of you power plug or device. This product also has a lifetime limited warranty and provides coverage up to a $100,000 dollars. That is a great feature offered by the manufacturer! I’m loving this product!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung's 34" ViewFinity S50GC offers a wider workspace featuring a 21:9 ratio and lifelike detail with Ultra-WQHD resolution. AMD FreeSync™ and 100Hz refresh rate allow an ultra-smooth user experience. Avoid eyestrain with TUV-certified Intelligent Eye Care that automatically adjusts brightness. With HDR10 that displays over 1 billion colors compared to 16.7 million for typical SDR technology, dark colors are darker and the brightest are even brighter.
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I was anxious to unpack this monitor the second I received it. This is a wide screen monitor with some amazing functionality! Colors and contrast is awesome! I had no trouble using the monitor as a split screen with a little tweaking.
Unboxing and setup was nondescript, power cable attachment and screw in the base and your done!
I view and play quite a bit of music videos and all in all I was very impressed with this product. True to life colors and good response times from this unit. I also ran some of my games on this monitor and results were pure and as realistic as my other higher priced monitors but not at extreme settings!
The monitor has a decent but not stellar refresh rate of 100Hz which in my scenarios was perfect. It has FreeSync which is a plus and has 2 HDMI ports. All of this adds up to a perfect budget monitor!
For its price point, I have no real complaints at all. This is an awesome monitor, has beautiful colors and is a most welcomed edition in my home. I’m definitely recommending this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Turn your content into immersive experiences with enhanced audio features and versatile modes on the new Inspiron 14 2-in-1 laptop.
Posted by: WesternSky
This is an awesome entry level laptop. It comes preloaded with Microsoft's newest operating system which is Windows 11. Once I connected to my home internet, I downloaded and installed the necessary Microsoft updates without any problems.
This is a really decent laptop that serves my purposes well. I use it for surfing the internet, checking emails and some photo editing. The computer is fast and handles my particular multitasking easily.
Lacking from this computer is a DVD/CD drive. Therefore, you will have to download all of your music files and or games.
The model has a very decent and responsive keyboard. I felt at home with the trackpad which is of good size, and is also excellent with its functionality.
The model has a very decent and responsive keyboard. I felt at home with the trackpad which is of good size, and is also excellent with its functionality.
Boot-up time is fast, as this product has a solid-state drive. The launching and opening of programs literally happens in a blink of an eye as compared to SATA drives.
Battery life was ok but not stellar as compared to my other laptops in my home. This product will run games fairly well as long as I was not utilizing extreme game settings.
The screen is “touch” and functions well. Color display is very nice with vibrant colors. It also has a webcam which incidentally worked well.
All in all, I am very happy with this Dell laptop. It runs and the performance is good. It is not a high end product, but for my intents and purposes did the job and did it well. I am pleased to highly recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Capture the Moment Just as You Imagine It: The EOS R50 camera makes photography fun, simple, and convenient with intuitive photo functions that capture beautiful images automatically, just as you imagine them. A host of video functions such as 6K oversampled 4K 30p capture and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II makes the EOS R50 a great camera for movie recording and vlogging as well. The 24.2 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS Image sensor and DIGIC X image processor ensure high image quality in a compact and lightweight form factor.
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This Canon camera is a great camera with lots of capabilities. It is a lower end model and does a decent job with whatever paces input it through! It has tons of capabilities. It comes standard with a RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Standard Zoom Lens, shoots 24.2 megapixel shots with up to 15 frames per second, a nice liquid crystal display which is viewable from many angles, and more. Having a moveable screen is really nice in those tight situations or when you have the need to raise the camera over heads that are blocking your view.
This is a real easy camera to learn to operate and take great pictures and videos with. You will need to purchase a memory card as one is not included with this product. For those people who have never used a digital camera, a memory card stores all of your pictures and videos. Remember that videos utilize quite a bit of memory, so if you are planning on making or taking videos, I highly recommend a large capacity memory card. I fooled around with the video capabilities of this camera and was impressed with the cameras video quality as well as it’s picture taking capabilities. Videos were smooth, not jittery, and had awesome color definitions. As compared to my other camera which is triple in price, video quality was equal or better with my Canon. I give the Canon manufacturers a lot of credit with this camera!
I think it important that users that might be interested in this product understand exactly what a mirrorless camera is. A mirrorless camera lacks a “reflex mirror”. Light passes directly through your cameras lens onto the systems digital sensor. During this step your image is then displayed onto the camera’s screen. At this point you can tweak and adjust the cameras settings prior to the actual shot! You can fix the pictures composition and lots of other things. The Canon camera has less moving parts and less items to wear out and break.
I have an older DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera which has a reflex mirror. It is a high end camera and when I do a side by side comparison of photographs there is not much of a difference between them. The Canon takes awesome pictures and videos, is much more compact in nature, and much lighter and smaller. You really can’t distinguish differences between the two unless photographs are enlarged substantially and printed. For all intents and purposes, I rarely print anything larger than an 8” by 10” photo meaning that there is no discernible difference in a printed photograph.
This camera is a lot of fun to use and take videos with. On a trip to the Everglades I took some awesome videos of all sorts of wildlife. Video was absolutely stunning and I’m very happy with the results. Learning all of the capabilities of this camera will take you a little time and practice. This is a great all around camera so take it on vacation and put your phone camera down. I highly recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The stylish Chromebook Spin 311 easily transforms into anything you need it to be, thanks to its flexible 360° hinge that lets you rotate it to any angle to create a notebook, stand-up display, tent or tablet-style device. This immensely versatile laptop folds into any situation, allowing you to take it anywhere and use it everywhere! Weighing in at just 2.31lbs.It's ultra-light and easily transported in a backpack or bag. The power efficient MediaTek Kompanio 500 MT8183C processor and generous battery give it up to 15 hours of battery life, meaning a full charge will easily last the working day and all evening. Get the best of Google, with millions of Android apps, Gmail, Maps, Docs and Pics. Back up all your files safely in Google Drive. Whatever your need, this super portable design meets the rigors of daily life—inside and outside the classroom.
Customer Rating
5
Great Entry Level Chromebook1
on April 24, 2023
Posted by: WesternSky
This device reminds me of my "other" major laptop, similar in both looks, its silver color and overall build. The Acer Chromebook in my opinion is an entry level computer, which lacks large hard drive storage space, as well as a large amount of RAM (random access memory) but it tends to do a decent job for my intents and purposes. In defense of this Chromebook, this item is not meant to compete with those "other" products and I'm quite pleased with the product's speed and multi-tasking capabilities.
The device has a nice keyboard layout, which tends to be responsive and easy to use. The spacing of the keys is perfect for me and reaching the upper and lower keys was easy. It has a super thin design and so far during my testing, battery life tends to be stellar. It is super lightweight and doesn't bog you down with weight. The device has a very simplistic look to it with no fancy bells and whistles, which is fine by me as I basically use this product for composing emails and surfing the internet. The device has Google messaging and Google Meet which I will use in the future, and you can access tons of Android apps for your pleasure or work duties.
I found the after extensive usage, the product remains cool on my lap. The unit's performance is smooth, and I encountered no stuttering effects. I navigated websites efficiently and quickly. With its 64 gigabytes of storage, it should be just perfect for casual consumers. The product lacks an abundance of ports, so I would suggest paying attention to exactly what you might need.
So far, I am loving this new device. It runs well and so far, it doesn't run hot. Although the build of this product is plastic, it seems to be manufactured fairly well. The unit is versatile, light, has a good price point and should make shoppers looking for an entry level machine super happy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Your mess is no match for ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+. The advanced vacuum and mop system uses cutting-edge mapping and object detection to clean every inch of your home without disturbing kids, pets, or precious belongings. No matter which family member or furbaby creates the clutter, DEEBOT T9+ will clean it up quickly and quietly. It will even get the job done in the dark while you sleep and wake you with the scent of freshly-cleaned floors. Rest easy knowing that you’re getting a superior clean with DEEBOT T9+.
Customer Rating
5
Versatile Vacuum, so fire your maid!
on April 18, 2023
Posted by: WesternSky
I’m just blown away by this vacuum/mop combo. There are 2 young children in my household, and I am so impressed with just how clean this robot keeps and cleans my floors.
My house has laminate wood floors and some tiles. I also have an area rug where my children play. This unit does it all! It is very important to me to have a clean floor because there is a newborn. I run it a few times a week and it keeps my living space super clean. I run it at night and by morning the unit is back on the dock charging and my floors are pristine.
It performs very well with obstacles. The children leave a lot of toys around and this unit has never gotten stuck on any of them. I’m very impressed with this fact because my other vacuums have not been able to do this.
This unit is very space saving in my house as well. It replaced 2 separate robot-units for me. Since getting this unit, I have given away my two other robot cleaners. This results in a much lower profile in my laundry room where I store this. I also love that I can use one unit to manage my cleaning instead of 2 units. It’s much easier to manage the cleaning of my floors.
It is very quiet, and I can run it when the children sleep without worries of waking them up. The upkeep is also super easy. It is easy to maintain and clean.
Overall, I love this unit and I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With the latest-generation processors, advanced discrete graphics and fast DDR4 memory, ASUS S500TD is the family PC that makes short work of everyday tasks. Its dual-storage design lets you access your files, photos and multimedia libraries in seconds, while the advanced thermal layout and AI noise-canceling technology are born to power up your productivity.
Customer Rating
5
Super Nice Desktop Computer.
on December 17, 2022
Posted by: WesternSky
I have several gaming laptops and one gaming tower in my household. This is a nice Asus desktop computer with a build of an Intel i5 processor, 8 GIG of RAM, and a solid-state drive that is a half of a terabyte (512GB). I'm personally utilizing this machine for general things such as emailing, some word processing etc. I find its performance to be quite good for general usage. This no-nonsense machine is very capable of handling programs very efficiently. I found that the performance was never bogged down or slow. Response was snappy and always quick, which includes boot up time, etc.
The product comes with the newest Widows 11 operating system, which of course needed some updates after initially booting it up. This product was sorely welcomed into my household, as my present tower is running Windows 10 and is too old to upgrade to windows 11. The product comes with a bare bones mouse and keyboard which worked well in tandem. The unit is not supplied with any cables for a monitor hookup.
The tower is non-descript and very ordinary looking. The computer has a microphone jack, card reader, 1 Ethernet port, 1 HDMI output, 4 USB Ports, and 1 DisplayPort output etc. It also lacks a CD drive.
In my home use and testing of this product, I was quite pleased with the computer's performance. This is my go-to computer for general things and everyday tasks. Boot up times are fast and there is enough RAM to handle my particular multi-tasking situations with ease. The unit ran well, and I really have no complaints to speak of.
A note on gaming: If you are a hard-core gamer, look at a more powerful unit from ASUS with at least 16 GIG Ram. If you are just entering the gaming platform this probably would be a good bang for the buck computer to run your games but absolutely not at maximum settings.
If you are in the market for a really nice "basic" computer, look no further than this ASUS model. I was very happy with every aspect of it. Definitely recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Equipped with 8-inch IPS HD display, 2GB RAM, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, Android 9.0 OS, and supports more than 40 languages, your child can enjoy books, movies and apps from Kidoz or Google Play store. Built-in 32GB storage space, and can be expanded to 128GB through the Micro SD slot, you can easily save all the children's favorite photos, games and movies.
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I was so excited to give this to my three year-old granddaughter (nearly 4). She absolutely loves it!
Once the tablet was up and running, I found it necessary to show my granddaughter how to actually turn the tablet on and off and to access her favorite things. It did require a good deal of repetitive "show and tell", but before I knew it, she was off and running. It is absolutely amazing as to how quickly kids learn things that they like. There are still times that I have to intervene, but I'm sure with a little practice, this help will end too. I also have another granddaughter that is about 9 months old, and she watches her big sister while playing. She is so enthralled with this tablet. I'm sure before long, the little one will be playing with this device too.
You can use the tablet right out of the package because it is preloaded with apps. The preloaded apps are great, and I love that I can add more via the app store. Her favorite app right now is the coloring app. I love that I can set strict parental controls to limit her browsing. Limiting the amount of time is paramount for me.
The tablet has a nice protective case, and I love that it’s durable for those moments that my granddaughter is less than coordinated. In my opinion, this makes such a good gift for children as their first tablet. The price is right and it has amazing functionality. Perfect as a birthday gift or for the upcoming holiday season! This product is high on my recommended list.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Experience the world's closest electric shave and uncompromised skin comfort with Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige with wireless Qi-charging. Dual SteelPrecision blades are strengthened with nano particles and have extra strong and long-lasting sharp edges to cut hair with the highest precision for the closest results. Our excellent skin comfort system enables you to effortlessly get a highly efficient shave, even on a longer (up to 7-day) beard. Its new wider, rounder openings catch more hair per pass, resulting in a difference you can feel. The Smart Hair Sensor checks hair density 500 times per second and automatically adapts the shaver to your hair. Choose between 3 modes to customize your shave: 1) Comfort - for a gentle, thorough shave. 2) Dynamic - for a thorough, everyday shave. 3) Efficiency - for a quick shave that saves you time. Get a convenient dry shave or a more refreshing wet shave with gel or foam - even in the shower. Finish your look with the skin-friendly click-on precision trimmer. It is ideal for maintaining your mustache and trimming your sideburns. The premium pouch protects the shaver as well as its accessories and wireless Qi charging pad. Its thoughtful design matches the timeless elegance of the shaver. Shave longer with every charge, thanks to a powerful and long-lasting Lithium-ion battery. You'll have up to 60 minutes of shaving time – that's about 21 shaves. Wirelessly charge your shaver or any other Qi-compliant device by simply placing it on the Qi charging pad. Clean the shaver easily and thoroughly under the tap. Simply open the shaving head and rinse both sides under running water to get it perfectly clean. This shaver only operates in cordless mode. For best shaving performance, replace your shaving heads every 12 months. Use SH91/52 replacement heads, sold separately.
Customer Rating
5
Smooth Operator! TOP OF THE LINE...
on November 19, 2022
Posted by: WesternSky
I'm a big fan of electric razors and I have been using them for years. I've used just about any and every razor on the market including the "German" made product, however I always come back to the best razor money can buy. The Philips Norelco 9000 Prestige Shaver is top of the line. It is easy to hold and grip, is waterproof. I have last years model which incidentally is still going strong and is just about as sharp as day one of ownership. The Philips Norelco 9000 is an improvement from my older model. It comes standard with a QI wireless charging pad, you also have the capability of locking the razor down so it doesn't accidentally turn on when its packed away in a suitcase for example, and the charging pad actually charges my IPhone 13 Pro! No need for a separate phone charger. Sweet! This new model also alerts you when you need to change and replace your shaving heads. Enough about the new gadgets and features and on to the shaving experience. This product is superb! It is so very smooth, offers a super close shave and I for one have not experienced any shaving discomfort. It shaves my facial hair with ease and the shaving experience is just awesome. It is a quick shaving experiece and I love this product. This is the razor that has set the bar for all others to reach.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–300mm f/4.5–5.6G IF-ED Telephoto Zoom Lens: Leave the tripod at home and create stunning still images and HD videos from any distance with this Nikon telephoto zoom lens. The versatile focal length allows you to capture intricately detailed photos of sports events, wildlife and distant scenery. Vibration reduction technology reduces blur caused by camera shake for crystal clear handheld photos and action shots.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5This is a must have lens!
By grammylovestodance
from Western Ohio
I love this lens, it works perfect with my Nikon D800 and barely comes off my camera!
WesternSky
Florida
Nikon 70-300 MM AFS
January 29, 2013
Purchased this lens about 18 months ago for my Nikon D7000. Lens is very fast with focusing, and takes great shots. It has never disappointed me. Great for wildlife, zoos, everglades, sports events, etc. Buy it!
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Browse the internet or play your favorite apps on this Acer tablet. It runs on an Android operating system and is powered by a quad-core 64-bit processor for full functionality. Google Mobile Services and Microsoft Office Suite are preloaded on this Acer tablet for out-of-the-box work or play capabilities, and DTS-HD Premium Sound lets you enjoy videos.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Dynamite Tablet
By WesternSky
The Acer Tablet is an absolute delight. This is my fist experience with a tablet and what a nice surprise. My whole family doesn't want to put it down! The processor is fast, doesn't get hot even after extended periods of use and does most everything my home computer does. The tablet keyboard is very responsive and has a great feel to it. So far battery life has been amazing. Lots of use with SKYPE, emails, and internet browsing and battery life indicates plenty of charge. Having a great battery life will make you very happy. The tablet is very lightweight and has a great color display. The Acer tablet is very simple to operate, which is another plus. I am totally satisfied and very happy to own this product. This is an overall great tablet. Buy one.
WesternSky
Florida
Not so dynamite
December 14, 2016
I have to honestly put some updates to my review of this item. One or two days after the posting of my review this tablet become inoperable. Acer customer service had me factory reset this tablet. That option did not solve the problem. I had to ship this tablet back to Acer for repair. Tablet was received back from repair and the tablet once again is is need of repair after 6 days of use. Tablet has a sluggish response time, does not respond to Google search normally, stumbles when switching programs, and the list goes on. Asked Acer to replace this detective unit, as their customer service wants me to send it in for repairs once again! This unit has no reliability and consumers should be very careful. What an inconvenience as this tablet has less than three weeks use on it and now needs another repair. My five star rating of this unit should be changed to one star. The only positive for this tablet is battery life. I am very, very disappointed with this unit.
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Concoct a variety of coffee-based beverages with this combination DeLonghi coffee maker and espresso machine. Its cappuccino system easily prepares perfectly frothed coffee, and its 24-hour programmable timer lets you make up to 10 cups of brew on your schedule. This DeLonghi coffee maker and espresso machine also makes lattes and hot chocolate.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Coffee Drinkers Heaven
By WesternSky
from Florida
Our home is a coffee drinkers paradise, so the receipt of the DeLonghi was highly anticipated and welcomed. This household consumes at least 16 cups of coffee per day, which does not include the consumption of Cuban Coffee (Turkish/Greek Coffee as others call it) which is currently brewed through non-conventional means. What is meant by that is that Cuban/Turkish/Greek Coffee is not made with a specialty "coffee maker".
The DeLonghi is designed for the brewing of a variety of coffee-based beverages such as American Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino, Lattes, Hot Chocolate, as well as Cuban/Turkish and Greek coffees. It's cappuccino system easily prepares perfectly frothed coffee, and its 24-hour programmable timer lets you make up to 10 cups of your favorite brew on your personalized schedule. Great news for those users that like the option of using and brewing specialized coffees with ESE pods, as this machines allows for the use of them.
The DeLonghi has a quite a few niceties (some of which I will mention here, and others later on in my review), such as auto shut-off which promotes safe operation. This feature will turn your machine off after 2 hours. The unit has water filtration which helps you achieve that perfect cup of coffee. Also standard with this unit is a cup warmer. NICE touch!
This unit has a removable water tank which allows for easy refilling for when making Espresso, Cappuccino, Cuban, and Greek/Turkish coffee. Just detach the water tank and fill it underneath your kitchen sink faucet. YES! It should be noted the the drip coffee maker has a separate water supply which is not removable. This means that you have to fill the water tank by adding water via a pull out assembly that harbors that coffee filter housing. Noteworthy is the fact that the DeLonghi does not have that "plastic smell " which is almost always present in new coffee makers. Thank Goodness! A word concerning the coffee filter. The unit comes with a permanent metal mesh filter, meaning that you can throw out your paper filters! No more fumbling at 6:00 am trying to separate a paper coffee filter from that multi-pack! There is a removable drip tray keeps your counter tops nice and clean.The drip tray has a hidden "float" and when the water level get too high, the "tip" of the float sticks out through the grill which alerts you to spill out the excess water. This is very cool. This unit also comes with a cup warming surface located on-top of the machine. This is real nice, as many coffee drinkers are located in cold climates and the extra hand warmth feels nice.
The Delonghi comes with a professional style filter holders, both small and large. The filter holder has a very tight fit when attached to the unit. This is a must, as your Espresso and Cappuccinos are brewed under pressure. You certainly don't want a loose fit when brewing your favorites. A word about brewing American Coffee. The DeLonghi has a setting 1- 4 cups which allows for the slow brewing of your coffee. This setting allows the water to slowly be dripped onto the coffee grounds making for stronger coffee. If you have never had a unit with this option, you are in for a treat as they really work. I am not going to provide a review as to the taste of the coffee, lattes, etc as every ones taste is personal. The DeLonghi worked as advertised, and there are no complaints here. Enjoy your coffee.
The DeLonghi is designed for the brewing of a variety of coffee-based beverages such as American Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino, Lattes, Hot Chocolate, as well as Cuban/Turkish and Greek coffees. It's cappuccino system easily prepares perfectly frothed coffee, and its 24-hour programmable timer lets you make up to 10 cups of your favorite brew on your personalized schedule. Great news for those users that like the option of using and brewing specialized coffees with ESE pods, as this machines allows for the use of them.
The DeLonghi has a quite a few niceties (some of which I will mention here, and others later on in my review), such as auto shut-off which promotes safe operation. This feature will turn your machine off after 2 hours. The unit has water filtration which helps you achieve that perfect cup of coffee. Also standard with this unit is a cup warmer. NICE touch!
This unit has a removable water tank which allows for easy refilling for when making Espresso, Cappuccino, Cuban, and Greek/Turkish coffee. Just detach the water tank and fill it underneath your kitchen sink faucet. YES! It should be noted the the drip coffee maker has a separate water supply which is not removable. This means that you have to fill the water tank by adding water via a pull out assembly that harbors that coffee filter housing. Noteworthy is the fact that the DeLonghi does not have that "plastic smell " which is almost always present in new coffee makers. Thank Goodness! A word concerning the coffee filter. The unit comes with a permanent metal mesh filter, meaning that you can throw out your paper filters! No more fumbling at 6:00 am trying to separate a paper coffee filter from that multi-pack! There is a removable drip tray keeps your counter tops nice and clean.The drip tray has a hidden "float" and when the water level get too high, the "tip" of the float sticks out through the grill which alerts you to spill out the excess water. This is very cool. This unit also comes with a cup warming surface located on-top of the machine. This is real nice, as many coffee drinkers are located in cold climates and the extra hand warmth feels nice.
The Delonghi comes with a professional style filter holders, both small and large. The filter holder has a very tight fit when attached to the unit. This is a must, as your Espresso and Cappuccinos are brewed under pressure. You certainly don't want a loose fit when brewing your favorites. A word about brewing American Coffee. The DeLonghi has a setting 1- 4 cups which allows for the slow brewing of your coffee. This setting allows the water to slowly be dripped onto the coffee grounds making for stronger coffee. If you have never had a unit with this option, you are in for a treat as they really work. I am not going to provide a review as to the taste of the coffee, lattes, etc as every ones taste is personal. The DeLonghi worked as advertised, and there are no complaints here. Enjoy your coffee.
WesternSky
Florida
June 12, 2017
I would like to add a footnote to my review, as I originally stated that I was not going to comment on the taste of the brewed coffee. I really feel that it would be a disservice if I didn't comment on the DeLonghi's cappuccinos. My entire family is now so hooked on cappuccinos. The frothiness, the creaminess, and the overall flavor is absolutely amazing (even without the milk). Much better than store bought! DeLonghi has done a great job with this machine. So very happy to own this unit. Thanks.
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