Category: Reviews

Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Review for HE

New to front loading washing machines back in 2013, we did not know how smelly they can get.  So we learned, “by fire,” how important it is to keep their odors tame.  We learned that you must now and again, cycle the washer through with a decent cleaner like Tide.  So, in this Tide washing … Continue reading Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Review for HE

Bountiful WiFi Long Range Router Review

The Bountiful WiFi long range router, model bwrg1000, transmits a full 1000 milliwatts (1 watt); the max allowable power output for an access point. Bountiful WiFi Long Range Router Summary It features removable Tx and Rx antennas that you can upgraded to higher gain aerials for increased range.  Or you can replace them with directional … Continue reading Bountiful WiFi Long Range Router Review

Energizer Max Battery Review, AA, AAA, C, and D Sizes

The Energizer Max battery is a solid alkaline power cell. Many people rely on these to drive their consumer electronics. Gaming machines, Wifi thermostats, note takers, air cleaners, and LED lanterns, all like Energizer Max.  Toys, medical monitors, and memory backup in stereos, also like them.  DVRs, clock radios, and the Bose Wave Music System rely … Continue reading Energizer Max Battery Review, AA, AAA, C, and D Sizes

Farberware FCP280 Electric Percolator Review

This Farberware FCP280 electric percolator  coffee pot well facilitates the continued tradition of fresh-perked coffee into this, the 21st century. Its durable stainless steel construction is polished to a chrome-like gleam on the outside, with a spin-style finish inside.  What it does, it does very, very well; it brews great tasting java. No bells and … Continue reading Farberware FCP280 Electric Percolator Review

Philips Universal Remote SRP5107 Review

We bought the Philips Universal Remote SRP5107  for use with my Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 DVR supplied by Atlantic Broadband cable company. Philips Universal Remote SRP5107 Intro Spent numerous hours playing around with this remote, and found it to be simple to set up, and the buttons have a very easy-to-press feel. Yet pressing the wrong key happens … Continue reading Philips Universal Remote SRP5107 Review

Emerson SmartSet CKS1708 Clock Radio Review

The Emerson CKS1708 SmartSet Clock Radio is small enough to fit on any nightstand, table, or desktop. It automatically sets itself to the correct time after a power outage.  This alarm clock system retains time and settings in memory powered by a CR2032 lithium battery.  The battery life exceeds a year. Often, it lasts quite … Continue reading Emerson SmartSet CKS1708 Clock Radio Review

GE Bright Stik LED Light Bulb Review

For this review, we tested a few of the GE Bright Stik LED light bulbs situated around our apartment. Indeed, if they last as long as the CREE predicts, we looked at, then they’ll pay for themselves.  They’ll pay for themselves at least six times over by the time they burn out. We’ve used one … Continue reading GE Bright Stik LED Light Bulb Review

Sony MDR EX10LP Earbuds Review

The Sony Make Believe MDR-EX10LP Earbuds excel in their punchy mid range. But they suffer from weak bass as well as treble response. About the 9mm dome drivers here.  They cut the really highs and really lows. So  what you gain in small design, you lose in richness of sound. But on the bright side, … Continue reading Sony MDR EX10LP Earbuds Review

CLIKR 5 UR5U 8700L AB Remote Review

For over a year, we used the CLIKR-5 UR5U-8700L-AB remote to control the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 DVR from the Atlantic Broadband cable company. It works very well. This device is a hefty-sized unit, requiring two AA batteries, good-sized backlit keys, and can control up to five devices in an entertainment system. Features, Benefits, Pros, … Continue reading CLIKR 5 UR5U 8700L AB Remote Review