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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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The Shark Cordless Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away is a versatile, cordless upright vac with the power and cleaning of a full-size vacuum (tested in Boost mode vs. ZU630). Lift away the detachable pod to clean above the floor and under furniture.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
I have been a big fan of the Shark family of products and another "major vacuum maker" for many years. The other brand rhymes with the word bison. However, my go to vacuum is now the Shark!
Unpacking and set up was easy, and the unit came with plenty of charge straight out of the box. Included were some good instructions which allowed me to set up this vacuum in a few short minutes. Nothing tricky and there were no surprises.
The vacuum is highly maneuverable at the twist of ones wrist, and best of all it's not tiring to use. I was pleased with how well it cleaned my floors and carpets and how easy it was to clean the vacuum itself. The brush-roll boast a self-cleaning feature and so far it appears to work! NO MORE tangled hair in the rollers! What a relief as I hate untwisting hair from vacuum rollers.
PROS:
Buttons are digital and are activated by a light touch.
Suction power is adjustable.
Separate adjustment for hardwood/tile floors and carpeting.
The brush-roll is self cleaning.
Buttons are digital and are activated by a light touch.
Suction power is adjustable.
Separate adjustment for hardwood/tile floors and carpeting.
The brush-roll is self cleaning.
CONS:
The vacuum had a tendency to grab small rugs when vacuuming them. The suction tends to grab them and not let go.
Attachments can not be stored on the body of the vacuum. You will have to pigeon hole them in one of your closets.
I would have liked to be able to charge the vacuum without removing the battery from the vacuum itself.
Vacuum is lighted and lights up the travel path.
Vacuum has a pretty decent under the furniture reach (when separated from the handle assembly).
Hepa filtration catches nearly 100% of allergens and dust.
The vacuum had a tendency to grab small rugs when vacuuming them. The suction tends to grab them and not let go.
Attachments can not be stored on the body of the vacuum. You will have to pigeon hole them in one of your closets.
I would have liked to be able to charge the vacuum without removing the battery from the vacuum itself.
Vacuum is lighted and lights up the travel path.
Vacuum has a pretty decent under the furniture reach (when separated from the handle assembly).
Hepa filtration catches nearly 100% of allergens and dust.
All is all I enjoyed this Shark vacuum. It's fantastic at picking up dirt during the first sweep of the floor. I did not have to vacuum any sections of my home more than once. The removable extension handle and attachments make it extremely versatile. Best of all it's cordless and has good battery life. My home is approximately 2000 square feet and I had no problem on the medium and low settings in finishing my entire home without recharging. Look out competition......Here comes the SHARK!
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This extra-large illuminated mirror with built in magnifier is the perfect solution for those looking for a powerful cosmetics mirror. The additional mirror has 5x the magnification along with brilliant LED lights making it excellent for use in your bathroom.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
Upon putting the mirror together, which literally took about 1 minute, I was disappointed. This vanity mirror is made of a cheap plastic, and has no metal composition or weight to it in the base area.
The mirror is attached by a means of a "mirror support" which is composed of lightweight plastic. When attempting to adjust the mirror either up or down or side to side you need to support the rest of the mirror otherwise the entire mirror moves on your furniture or countertop. It is not easily adjusted as are other mirrors that I have used in the past.
The 5 times magnification mirror fits onto the center of the mirror magnetically and is only 3 inches in diameter. The 5 times magnification mirror fails to fully cover the regular size mirror. Parts of your face appear to be enlarged and other parts are normal size. It would have been nice if the magnification mirror would have been a full sized attachment that fully covered the regular mirror.
The lighted circle of light (powered by 3 batteries) is fully dimmable. I honestly wasn't expecting this feature but was surprised that it had it.
The base is curved and allows for the user to use it as a small storage area. It's great for earrings, rings and small jewelry items.
In my opinion this is a so so product. I would have preferred a heavier base and better construction materials. Having a full sized magnification attachment instead of a mini 3 inch mirror disappoints and makes for hard viewing.
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The new Bella Pro Series 8-qt. Digital Air Fryer with Dual Baskets is every multi-tasker’s dream come true. You can now cook two different foods two different ways, simultaneously, and still have them finish at the same time. Or, make a full load of the same dish using the extra-large 8-quart capacity by easily syncing the cook settings across both baskets. Our innovative touch screen display not only looks sleek, but it also allows you to easily customize your cooking method with 6 built-in smart cooking functions. Thoughtfully designed and easy to operate, this product is what you need to take your cooking up a notch.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
The Bella Pro air fryer is my go to choice for air fryers. It's black and white style fits well with my kitchen decorum fits well with my mostly stainless steel kitchen look.
I had the chance to prepare many dishes for my family and was very pleased with its awesome cooking results. I ran the gamut and prepared a wide variety of dishes. I especially loved the dual fryer baskets which allowed for the simultaneous cooking of differing food choices. Also, the dual baskets allowed for my food choices not to touch each other whereby allowing for food tastes and spices not to bleed into each other. I also loved the fact that the prepared foods were non greasy and lacked the taste oily taste. The cooked food taste weren't compromised and results were fantastic!
Cooking temperatures range from 90 to 450 degrees which gives me a choice of cooking temperatures.
Clean up was pretty easy as the drips trays and baskets are dishwasher safe. The fryer has a large digital cooking display and its easy to wipe clean.
Clean up was pretty easy as the drips trays and baskets are dishwasher safe. The fryer has a large digital cooking display and its easy to wipe clean.
Overall I was quite pleased with the very versatile Bella Pro Series air fryer. Cooking was easy, less oil was needed or totally un-needed (depending upon what I was cooking) and desired results were good. The overall build quality seems to be good and I hope to enjoy years of trouble free use. It is a nice appliance and is a welcomed in my home.
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The Oster Pulverizing Power Blender with High-Speed Motor is perfect for creating delicious and nutritious smoothies, frozen drinks, sauces, and more. This blender features a premium metallic finish, and a powerful 800-watt motor with ice-crushing power. It effortlessly takes ice from cubed to crushed in seconds. Its durable 6-cup Boroclass glass jar is thermal shock-resistant, shatter-resistant, and dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. This versatile Oster blender has a Crush Pro 4 stainless steel blade, as well as 8 speeds (including Stir, Mix, Chop, Blend, Liquify, Puree, and Pulse) to easily pulverize and chop a wide variety of ingredients for all your kitchen needs. It includes a convenient 2-ounce filler cap that has built-in markings for easy measuring and pouring of ingredients. This blender is built to last. It is designed with an all-metal drive for increased durability and also comes with a 3-year satisfaction guarantee.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
The Oster blender is a no frills push button controlled blender that has plenty of umph. Its operation is plain and simple and its push buttons are marked with their specific speed functions.
The blender was put through the paces as I made smoothies, blended iced coffee and some puree tasks. It handled most of these tasks with ease, however when it came to some of the drier ingredients, I had to stop the blender and either push the ingredients lower down in the blender or remove the air lock which prevents the mixture from blending. This is a pretty common fault of most blenders and the Oster was no exception. There are other blenders on the market which have a certain blade design that prevent this from happening or they have a "pusher" which allows you to readjust the blender contents.
What I found to be a bit of a pain is the cleaning of the push buttons, Since you can't immerse the blenders base in water, how do you thoroughly clean up messy spills which wind up all over and under the buttons? If you can figure that out, please let me know.
Overall, the Oster blender is a decent product. The motor is very strong and easily handled the various tasks it was put through. I was very happy to see that the blender was accompanied with a generous 3 year warranty. My rating of this blender is 4 star as push button clean up was troublesome and blender air lock had to be addressed during drier ingredient blending sessions.
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Facecam packs a pro-grade lens with a cutting-edge image sensor. High-speed circuitry that outputs beautiful uncompressed video without artifacts, app control, and onboard memory. Up to 82 degree field of view lets you frame your face or reveal your surroundings, while a fixed focus range ensures that you always stay in crystal-clear focus. Optimized for indoor use, a premium SONY® sensor enables Facecam to capture extraordinary detail and minimal noise. So you’ll look amazing in all lighting conditions.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
To be honest, I never heard of the company Elgato, so I Googled them. According to the information on the internet, Elgato was founded in the year of1999 and Corsair gaming, Inc., back in the year of 2018 acquired them.
The Elgato FaceCam is decent and does a really nice job with capturing your image and your room contents. Picture quality is sharp and in focus, but it does lack an autofocus feature as well as a microphone. For those of you that are unsure of exactly what this means is that the lens of this product is fixed focus. If you bring an item close to the lens intending to show details to someone you are chatting with, the item tends to be out of focus. If you back-off from the lens, your item tends to come back into focus.
Software enables you to tweak numerous settings such as zoom, exposure, white balance (warmth), however there is no tint adjustments. You can also snapshot a single picture at a time,
Nivida broadcast enables blurring of the background, and auto-frame tries to keep you centered in frame. The lens of FaceCam is made out of glass and is anti-reflective.
I was happy the product was supplied with its own lens cover. You have an 82 degree field of view which was more than enough for my needs.
In closing, I am pretty happy with this product. It seems well made and I expect many trouble free years of use. So far nothing but good results and I had no buggy experiences.
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Transfer files between iOS and Android devices with this SanDisk SDIX70N-128G-AN6NE iXpand Flash Drive Luxe. The Lightning and USB-C connectors allow fast transfer speeds, and the automatic backup feature safeguards photos and videos on your iPhone. This SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe boasts a 128GB capacity to let you free up space on your smartphones and tablets, while the iXpand Drive app helps you remotely protect your files with a password.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
The Sandisk flash drive is a well built, sturdy flash drive. For its size, it has a good feel and doesn't feel like a light weight piece of plastic. The transfer speed during backup of my 3600 plus photos and video files wasn't super fast but was adequate. Having the dual connectivity to my IPhone 12 and USB C is definitely a plus.
Once I downloaded the free app, I was basically ready to backup my IPhone items. I just plugged it in, and I was off to the races. The transfer went smoothly with no hiccups. The app had a tab that indicated available storage space on my IPhone as well as storage space on the IXpand flash drive.
Overall, the device worked well and I'm very happy with it. It performed as advertised and I have no complaints.
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With dynamic machine learning, BullGuard Internet Security continually monitors all processes on your device, enabling real-time detection and blocking of malware before it can do damage. Its multiple layers of protection deliver quality online security against all present and future threats even when your device is not online.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
So far I'm loving the BullGuard internet security software.
I insist on easily downloaded and installation of software and BullGuard meets this expectation. Download of the product was fast, easy and efficient. There were no hiccups and the install went smoothly.
What I also look for in software such as this, is no discernable slow-down of my operating system. I personally installed this product on three of my computers (Microsoft Surface Laptop, Acer Laptop, and an HP Desktop. To his end, I say hurrah! All of my computers run fast and efficiently. I have used other security systems in the past which were hogs with RAM and system resources. I'm happy to report that BullGuard is lean and all computers in my household didn't even blink an eye.
The BullGuard software gives the the option of utilizing a secure browser. I've used this browser and it performs just as well as the Microsoft browser. Pure solid performance.
I ran a vulnerability scan and I was surprised to see that the Microsoft One Drive was not digitally signed by Microsoft. It also indicated that the Microsoft Bluetooth A2dp driver was not digitally signed.
Lacking from the BullGuard software is a VPN. Virtual Private Networks are important, but this is an option that is available for purchase. It is not included with the software package that I received.
On a final note, I do hope that BullGuard is capable of catching internet issues before they infect a computer. The product boasts malware protection and real time detection which is reassuring. Keeping my fingers crossed for smooth sailing.
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The electric kettle that pours as good as it looks! Uniting stunning design with thoughtful features and a simplistic user interface, Fellow’s Stagg EKG packs a powerful punch. Since different coffees and brew methods require different water temperatures, a home brewer needs complete control in order to perfect recipes. Simply press down on Stagg EKG’s dial to turn the kettle on and twist the dial to set your goal temperature. With a 1200 watt quick-heating element and a unique PID sensor system, Stagg EKG’s to-the-degree temperature control lets you select the exact temperature from 135°F to 212°F. The base also has two switches to toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit, as well as a toggle for HOLD mode to keep your water hot for 60 minutes. To engage the Brew Stopwatch on the high-res LCD screen to time your pour-over, press and hold on the dial. A counterbalanced handle and fluted spout tip make imprecise pouring a thing of the past.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
This is an ultra-modern looking kettle and I was excited to unpack it and put it through the paces. My household has a few coffee connoisseurs and tea drinkers within, so this product is a welcomed edition to our kitchen,
After an initial cleaning with a little soap and water we were off to the races. The unit itself is driven by 1200 watts of power and brings water to a boil in a snap. It does not have an overly large capacity, but with the speed of heating water it should not be a factor for the need of additional cups of hot water.
It has a digital display of the water temperature and also has a 60 minute "hold" function. This is especially nice for those times that you wish to top off your tea or brew another coffee and not have to wait for the water to re-boil.
The unit has an ergonomic handle which feels great in your hand. I found that my thumb had a tendency to wander close to and touch the polished chrome ring of the kettle itself which is hot. I do have large hands so a word to the wise, do ensure you grasp the handle carefully. It is for this safety reason, that my rating was downgraded to a 4 star.
When you actually pour the hot water after the brew cycle is complete, it is a slow process since the neck of spout is rather thin in diameter. It will take you some extra time to complete your pour.
In closing, this is a beautiful kettle. It comes with some nice features, is comfortable to hold and looks great in my kitchen. So far I'm pretty happy with this kettle.
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Featuring SurroundSense and ANC, Vista 2 allows athletes to amplify ambient sounds for safety or stay focused with Active Noise Cancellation. Along with Jaybird signature fit, function, and Earthproof durability, Vista 2 creates the ultimate true wireless audio experience.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
The Vista 2 Jaybird earbuds are awesome. The are super comfortable when I workout or just plain lounge around listening to music. I paired them with my IPhone 12 Pro with ease. Customization is possible with the Jaybird app which is available for android phones as well. The active noise cancellation works great and cuts down on background noises.
The earbuds boast an 8 hour charge and a total of 24 hours of charge if you factor in the carrying case which comes standard with the product. I used the earbuds for many hours without running out of battery.
My IPhone recorded music sounded pretty decent as well as streaming from YouTube. Phone conversations were very decent and did not sound tinny.
The controls were simple to operate. Right hand and left hand tap/s of the earbud answered calls, as well as increased or decreased the listening volume. Simplistic ease of operation.
Carrycase is simple and has a smart design. Earbuds are magnetically held in place. The product does not come with a charger, but does have a charging cable.
Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase. Earbuds sound great, are very comfortable and waterproof with an IP68 rating. I have no complaints at all. Nice product.
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The MFC-J4535DW features fast print and scan speeds, expanded paper capacity and duplex printing along with enough ink for up to one-year of printing with just the ink included in-box(1). Get full print, copy, scan and fax functionality, wireless printing and scanning(2) plus two adjustable paper trays for up to a 400-page total capacity for your home, home office, schoolwork or small business. There’s also an up to 20-sheet automatic document feeder for fast copying and scanning and a bypass tray to handle a variety of media. The 2.7” touchscreen enables easy navigation and easy access to powerful features plus print-from and scan-to popular cloud services including Google Drive™, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive and more(3), directly from the printer. The MFCJ4335DW INKvestment Tank all-in-one color inkjet printer includes versatile connection options with NFC touch to print(4), built in wireless(2), Wi-Fi Direct®, Ethernet or connect locally to a single computer via USB interface. This feature-filled INKvestment Tank printer is supported by the free Brother Mobile Connect(5) App providing a convenient user interface that enables printing, scanning, copying and device management from your smartphone or tablet. Enhanced color graphics and reengineered ink provide vivid colors making it great for printing photos and color documents. The MFC-J4535DW uses reengineered INKvestment Tank ink cartridges that automatically and continually supply ink to the internal tank to deliver uninterrupted printing and convenience with no need to stop and refill the ink tank. Replacing cartridges is super easy - just pop out the empty cartridge and snap in a front-loading, plug-in replacement and get back to printing. The MFC-J4535DW features the unique Brother Page Gauge(6) which estimates remaining page levels, so you always know how much ink you have left. Keep pace with the growing need for color printing with the Brother MFC-J4535DW INKvestment Tank color inkjet all-in-one printer.
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
This is my first leap into the world of a Brother printer and to be quite honest I'm impressed. If you're in the market for a really decent all in one printer look no further. Fast mobile printing, large paper capacity (400 sheets) and high yield color and back cartridges. Lots and lots of copies. It can be used in both home and in a small office setting.
The printer is stylish, sleek, modern looking, wireless and compact, capable of scanning, faxing, copying and printing in both color and black and white. Printer installation was easy and I encountered no problems. Setup was flawless with my Microsoft Surface Windows based computer as well as use with my IPhone 12 Pro. I had to download the printer drivers before I could utilize the product. I printed wirelessly and output results and quality were awesome. Clean prints and color charts were magnificent with true to life color. The printer is relatively quiet and is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and very easy to use.
Generally I prefer printers that have a toner cartridge, as the toner does not dry out. For example, if I print 10 pages and wait 14 months to print another job, there is no problem. My concern is for printers that have ink cartridges. It's a fact that ink dries out and if you wait many months between print jobs you might be unpleasantly surprised. I mention this only to bring to light to those consumers who don't print very much during the year. Will your printer work after waiting for an extended amount of time?
My second concern with ink cartridge printers is whether or not the printer will operate if you are low on one of the color cartridges? Some printers don't operate unless all cartridges have sufficient ink levels even if you wish to print a document in black and white. I have encountered printers that fail to print a black and white document even is the black cartridge is full but one color cartridge is empty.
Lastly, can the consumer use a generic brand of ink? Will the printer accept the off brand and will it print? All of the things should be taken into account with the purchase of a printer.
Pros:
****All-in one printer which copies, scans, prints and can fax.
****Fast and easy set up.
****Nice quality color and black and white prints.
****No compatibility problems with my Windows 10 operating system, and my IPhone 12 Pro.
Cons:
**** None encountered but the following are unknown:
****Will your ink dry out after long periods of printer inactivity?
****Will you be able to print a black document if one of the color cartridges is is out of ink?
****Can the consumer install a generic cartridge and will the printer recognize it?
****Will you be able to print a black document if one of the color cartridges is is out of ink?
****Can the consumer install a generic cartridge and will the printer recognize it?
Overall, I'm very happy with the printer. It's pretty quiet and handled all of my personal printing jobs with ease. This is a awesome printer for home use and performed well for its price point. I didn't experience any paper-jams during my daily use. The output quality of this printer is great, with crisp clean prints being the norm. I definitely recommend this printer for your everyday print jobs. I was quite pleased with this product and you should be also!
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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.
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5 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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