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Smartparts SP72 7-Inch Digital Picture Wood Frame with Beige Matting (Espresso)

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DIGITAL FRAME, 7" WOOD EXPRESSO BRN
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Technical Details

- 7-Inch screen with 480x234 resolution
- Compatible with Secure Digital - SD, Multimedia Card - MMC, xD card, Memory Stick - MS
- Real wood framing in dark chocolate color with custom matting
- Optipix Pro for veiwing verticle photos correct way, sharpening photos, finding and transfering photos from computer to frame
- Includes removable picture stand and AC power adapter
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Customer Buzz

"Good looking digital photo frame" 2010-10-27
By T. Robinson
I purchased this as a gift for family and was pleased to see that looked very good. The only thing I don't much like about any of the digital picture frames is that they tend to be a bit difficult to set up. Basically, they all work like digital clock radios (like you use for setting the time) which is to say, not really that easy.

Customer Buzz

"is good for the price" 2010-10-27
By ricjulio
is quite cheap and practical, easy to use sd card comes incorporate these, the picture quality is not very good and the device is too straight and stop for a picture frame.

Customer Buzz

"Picture frame good with one caveat" 2010-09-29
By macadvantage
I've read several reviews for this digital frame (and similar ones from SmartParts like the SP8XE) where the unit turns off frequently - or even doesn't turn on. Mine did the same thing and frustrated me until I realized that the light sensor setting (that turns it off in low light) was set to ON by default. I had to turn the unit on in a very brightly lit room. I am not sure where the sensor is, but it seemed to work better when I had the back of the unit towards the light. Then I was finally able to get in to the settings menu and turn the light sensor setting to off.

Once I fixed that issue, I was very pleased with the unit.

Customer Buzz

"Picture Close to Perfect" 2010-09-12
By Anna Hope (PA United States)
A very simple to use digital picture frame that looks quite attractive sitting on a shelf. I turn mine off at night or when I don't want to be distracted. It has a nice feature that you can activate that randomly shifts how each picture appears (i.e. fade in/out, slide in/out from left or right, pixelates on/off ect.) which is an entertaining way to see your photos slide show. It has an easy to understand feature set and a descent On Screen Display.

The aspect ratio of the screen seems off for most cameras, you end up with black bars down the sides. It's still functioning fine for me after several weeks of use.

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"The Reliable Smartparts 7" Digital Picture Frame Looks Great On Any Office Desk" 2010-07-13
By Reuben Gathright (United States)
If you are shopping for a low cost digital photo frame, I recommend the Smartparts 7" Digital Picture Frame. The frame itself is cleanly built and made of thick plastic to protect it from any falls. In fact, due to the relatively low cost and ease of use, you could give this to a child as a way of sharing photos of their recent family vacation.

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The SmartParts 7" Digital Photo Frame takes about 30 seconds to completely boot up. Once it is started, the built-in demo mode is set as the default. You can quickly view photos on your SD memory card by removing and reinserting it into the side card slot. Within just 5 seconds, your photos will begin cycling through the slideshow program.

Digital Picture Display Quality

First, you must remember that the maximum resolution for this photo frame is 480x234 pixels. For comparison, your standard Windows Vista screen is at least 800x600 pixels in size. As a result, you will not get to see the full depth of your digital photos on this product. The great news is that for casual viewing, from a distance of 12' away, the photos look great. The TFT LCD display does a very good job of rendering the deep contrast and brightness of digital photographs. I enjoy using my Nintendo DSi XL to take photos around the house and then placing the SD card inside this photo frame to view the photos. The pictures taken with the Nintendo DSi look surprisingly good on this 7" LCD screen.

Which Memory Cards Are Supported With The SmartParts 7" Photo Frame?

You can insert a memory card from a Nintendo DSi or digital camera with supported memory card into this product without the need for time consuming initial setup. The software inside the photo frame will detect all available photos in any folders and begin displaying them. The following memory cards were tested and found to work with the SmartPart 7" Digital Photo frame: SanDisk 2Gb SD, Lexar 4Gb microSDHC Class2, Kodak 4Gb SDHC memory card and the Kingston 16Gb microSDHC SDC2 memory card. I only had SD, SDHC and microSDHC memory cards at the time this product was tested.

The Instruction Manual

The instruction manual for the SmartParts 7" Digital Photo frame is 12 pages long. Since it is only in English, the manufacturer had room to print the text in an easily legible format. Multiple topics are covered, including copying files, troubleshooting and the 90 day product warranty.

Power Options For The SmartParts 7" Digital Picture Frame

The Smart Parts 7" Digital Picture Frame consumes at most 7 watts of power while in slideshow mode. The low wattage, TFT, full-color, LCD display is an ecofriendly way of showing off your photos for coworkers or just family. The power supply for this product is approximately 2" x 1.5" in size and has a very long, 72" cord to give you a good measure of flexibility for placement of the digital frame on the wall or bookshelf in your home. The Model Number for the power supply is HNA120050U and is rated for 12VDC at 0.5 amp output.

Summary

I was very impressed with the no hassle operation of the Smart Parts 7" Digital Photo Frame and think you will be to.

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Latte Ice 16 GB Video MP3 Player with Built-In FM Transmitter (Silver)

Posted by Cheap Products at 20:02 Labels: 16, gb, ice, latte, Shopping, video

Review Latte Ice 16 GB Video MP3 Player with Built-In FM Transmitter (Silver)

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Indulge in your media library with the Latte Ice. This 16 GB personal media player boasts a crystal-clear 2.8-inch QVGA display with a 320 x 240 resolution, a built-in speaker, a built-in FM transmitter, an FM radio, and a microSD slot for memory expansion. Stay entertained no matter how far you stray.

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Take your video, music, images, and more anywhere with the sleek, stylish player. View larger.

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MP3 Player
The Ice supports MP3, APE, FLAC, AAC, and WMA audio files, and gives you up to 8 hours of uninterrupted playback on a single charge. Dial in a custom EQ setting or use one of the seven equalization presets (Normal, 3D, Rock, Pop, Classic, Bass, Jazz). If you want to change things up a bit, or tune into the FM TV broadcast at the gym, just call up one of the 30 FM radio presets.

Video Player
Always have access to your favorite shows, movies, and pictures. The Ice supports direct play without conversion with AVI, WMV, FLV, RM, and RMVB files, and you can enjoy up to 4 hours of video on a single charge. The 2.8-inch screen is also a great way to share your photos, and makes navigating your files a breeze.

Built-in FM Transmitter
You've seen it: the clunky FM transmitter in your buddy's car, allowing him to tune into his MP3 player. Latte saw it too, and decided to make it part of the package. No need for external transmitters here--the Ice can transmit an FM signal anywhere, anytime, allowing you to tune in your car or home stereo to your favorite songs on the Ic.

Voice Recording
Keep track of random great ideas, grab lectures and meetings for later reference, or record whatever tickles your fancy with the included voice recorder. Capture audio through the built-in microphone in WAV format.

External Expandable Memory
If you fill up your 16 Gigs too quickly, the Ice includes a microSD memory card (up to 16 GB) slot. Keep media on separate cards and pop them in on the fly for endless options.

Sleek, silver portable media player with built-in external speaker
Crystal-clear 2.8-inch QVGA LCD with 320 x 240 resolution
Supports AVI, MPEG, WMV video; MP3, WMA audio
Stores up to 2,000 MP3 songs or up to 24 full-length movies
Includes FM radio, voice recorder, and memory expansion via Mini SD slot

What's in the Box
Latte Communications Ice 16 GB Video MP3 Player, stereo earphones, USB cable, manual, warranty card.

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Technical Details

- Sleek, silver portable media player with built-in external speaker and built-in FM transmitter
- Crystal-clear 2.8-inch QVGA LCD with 320 x 240 resolution
- Supports AVI, MPEG, WMV, FLV, RM, RMVB video; MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC audio
- Stores up to 4,000 MP3 songs or up to 24 full-length movies
- Includes FM radio, voice recorder, FM transmitter, and memory expansion via microSD slot
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Customer Buzz

"Don't waste you time on this one" 2010-09-05
By Barbara Limer (Binghamton NY)
I bought the device for my daughter last Christmas (12/2009). I returned the first device when it failed and they replaced it. The second device has now failed and their customer service has gone radio silent on me. I would rather (and probably will) get a different device for my daughter but I will also try one more time to get a reliable device from Latte.

Customer Buzz

"Amen to the others who give this a poor rating" 2010-08-23
By JAN (Chattanooga)
Like several of the other reviewers, I bought this to play flac files, it failed after a couple of months and I got no where with the company service/technical contacts. I asked Amazon for help contacting the company but they said they could not help. Amazon should quit selling this company's products. THEY ARE A RIPOFF!!!

Customer Buzz

"Buy It, Use It, It Fails, No Support, Throw It Away" 2010-07-31
By ooby (sf bay area, ca)
That pretty much sums it up. I bought this player for the screen size, FLAC playback and memory size. It worked somewhat fine for about two months (had some glitches with video playback and battery life was only about half as advertised). Suddenly, the unit wouldn't power up at all. I contacted their customer support e-mail three weeks ago and followed up with three more e-mails. No response. I Can't find a phone number anywhere to call either in the literature included, or on their website. It looks slick, but don't waste your money. Just my guess, but I think this company is a reseller that doesn't have the know how to fix the products they sell.

Customer Buzz

"Terrible player & Terrible customer support and warranty" 2010-07-30
By Coffee
DON'T BUY THIS PLAYER. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.

I got it last Nov and immediately notice it resets periodically when charging.

It sometimes skips to the next song when I press the volume botton.

Sound quality is so so. Battery life was decent at the beginning and now is terrible.

The earphone jack is broken so I have to press the earphone to one side to hear from both sides.

I emailed customer service twice for warranty and got no response.

Customer Buzz

"Ureliable" 2010-07-02
By Rock Fan (NYC)
I bought it little over a moth ago and I had it replaced twice since.

The first one just didn't work. As I turned it on it kept frantically switching between the folders.

I called the tech support and reformatted it as instructed. It still didn't work so I went to J&R and got new one.

The new one worked fine for a while but the menu button became somewhat unresponsive after a week. It still worked but I had to press on it really hard. Also it had a bug where every now and then the machine would stop and make loud static noise. Not to mention that battery life advertised at 9 HR for music is barely 4.5-5 HR tops. When the SDS extension memory stick catapulted out of it's slot for no apparent reason (after 3 weeks of use) it was time for me to get yet another one. Luckily the folks at J&R were nice enough to give me another unit even though it passed their 14 day return/exchange policy. I've had this one for a week. This unit too goes into that static noise once for every album I listen and battery life still sucks (4.5-5 HR). Another thing that bothers me is that the folders are not listed in alphabetical order (artists and albums are but the folders are not). I wonder how long is this one going to last before it breaks.

The reason I bought this unit and and I'm trying to stick with it is because it plays FLAC files (as well as MP3, OGG, WAV etc.). I have huge FLAC collection and it makes no sense converting it to WAV and burning it to cdrs.

I have way to many discs as it is. On the pros side besides the ability to play FLAC files the unit also has manual equalizers (a huge plus in my book). There are not to many units with these options. It is a shame that they could not make it more reliable and with longer battery life (at least 12-15 HR). I cannot comment on it's video, audio books and FM capabilities as I don't use those features. I will also mention that the sound quality is quite nice with Panasonic RP-HJE300 ear buds and when plugged to my stereo system using audio cables. What else? They could have made it smaller too (for people like me who don't use it to watch videos) but that's just a personal note.

Closing statement:

I wish that somebody out there would make a unit that plays FLAC files (as well as other formats mentioned above) with manual equalizers, longer battery life and small in size.

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Latte Espresso 16 GB Video MP3 Player with Haptic G-Sensor and Touchscreen (Metal Gun)

Posted by Cheap Products at 19:50 Labels: 16, espresso, gb, latte, Shopping, video

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Memory: 16GB Size: 3 inches Touch ScreenHaptic Technology G-Sensor: Auto rotating screen Resolution: 420 X 240 Size: 3.3 X 1.8 X 0.4 inch Weight: 0.13 lb Tag display: ID3 V1.0,ID3 V2.0 Languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and more Menu system: Image menu and Text menu Audio file support: MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC, APE, OGG Video file support: AVI, RM/RMVB, FLV, WMV, 3GP, DAT, MPEG4 Voice Record Picture Viewer: JPEG, BMP, GIF Battery capacity: 3.7V/860mAH Polymer Li-ion cell Video playing time: up to 4 hours Audio playing time: up to 15 hours MP3 bit rate: 64Kbps ~ 320Kbps WMA bit rate: 64Kbps ~ 192Kbps Frequency response: 30HZ~18KHZ ± 3dB SNR: ≥85dB Support Memory Play: Play from the last scene that was stopped Music Favorites List Built in EQ: Normal, Rock, Pop, Classic, User-defined, Bass, Jazz, Play-FX Texts Read: TXT（Support bookmark, Auto Scroll) Pictures function: (Support thumbnail preview, Picture rotate and zoom) Clock Stop-watch Calendar Package Include: Espresso Device, User Manual, Earphone, USB Cable
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Technical Details

- 16 GB capacity for storing about 4,000 songs
- 15 hours of audio or 4 hours of video on a single charge
- 3-inch, 262,000-color TFT LCD touchscreen with 420 x 240 pixel resolution and haptic feedback
- Supports MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC, APE, and OGG audio formats; AVI, RM/RMVB, FLV, WMV, 3GP, MPG, DAT, and MP4 video formats; JPG, BMP
- 1-year limited warranty
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Customer Buzz

"About to take legal action against the manufactuer!!!" 2010-10-29
By Bryan Phillips
I had the product for a few months. Worked pretty good, although it lacked a bit as far as the touch screen goes. It stopped working completely so I called the manufacturer and I guess by pure luck someone answered the phone (must have been a traniee) and gave me instructions to send it back with a return code. I was also told to ship it insured. I did so and also requested a delivery confirmation from the post office. I got the confirmation that they received my player which was boxed absolutley like it was brand new. Authorization code was placed outside the package as well as inside. It has now been almost 4 months and countless phone calls and emails, yet no one seems to be able to answer the phone or return my email. I can't believe they stole my MP3 player. Don't purchase from this company. They are flat out CROOKS!

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"Latte Espresso 16 GB" 2010-10-20
By jailbird
This is a great FM Transmitter. I tried it 100 feet from from my car. There was no fading out. It has a shuffler for your mp 3's. It work pretty good. The video is great. You can't separate the music. There is no place for folders on this. Can't use while it is charging. Battery last about 6 hrs. on a charge up. Take about 2 hrs to charge when battery is drained. It beats the type you plug in to your car lighter . Best little gadget I have found for transmitting.

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"MP4 videos freeze up and power button broken" 2010-10-14
By A. Schmidt (Madison, WI)
I like to watch music videos while I am at the gym. My converted youtube music videos play great on my husbands player but player them on this unit is hit or miss. Randomly I will be able to play 2 to 6 videos before the video display slows down but the audio doesn't and then the machine would freeze up completely. I would have to turn it on and off again. After a few weeks of that -the power button no longer works. the only way to turn he unit on is to plug it into the charger. the company wants me to spend the money to ship it back to them, and they want to keep it for a minimum of two weeks. I didn't take them up on it. Purchase at your own risk.

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"Worst MP3 player of all time" 2010-09-24
By Counter-Strike
I've had my share of MP3 players through out the years, and I stumbled across this one. At my new workplace, I can't use my iPhone to listen to music and needed a stand-alone MP3 player. It also needed an FM transmitter and since this one had one built-in, it looked like a great deal. On top of that it played FLAC files; that was just more icing on the cake.

Oh how I was deceived...

I don't even know where to start so I think it'd be easier if I just made a list, here goes:

1. Even though I charged it per the instructions, for 8 hours, untouched, I got only 3 to 4 hours of playing time, and that was with sparse usage. I thought charging it again untouched for 8 hours might help, same results.

2. The touch screen is so random, when I first opened the package and calibrated it, everything was fine. I try again, and it wouldn't recognize half of the touches, the tests timed-out 3 times for me! I also found myself having to even use my fingernail just to bring up the settings display and I do not have fat fingers.

3. The FM transmitter did not work, AT ALL.

4. Even though it plays lossless audio, it all sounds the same as a regular 160kbps MP3. I felt very cheated with the sound quality.

5. Headphones that come stock with this are terrible. The rubber on the ends fall off with very little pressure; extremely cheap.

As per my last statement, I guess that not only did I feel cheated with the sound quality, I just felt cheated overall with the assumption that this was a good MP3 player. The only good thing that came out of this is Amazon's awesome return policy.

Oh, and the Latte Cafe 32gb model...pretty much the exact same thoughts. I should just copy and paste this review on that MP3 player as well.

Customer Buzz

"very good ipod touch knockoff" 2010-09-21
By vsmash
I bought this item as a cheaper alternative to the ipod touch, and have had no regrets not splurging!!!! My boyfriend has the ipod touch and I prefer my espresso. Ease of drag and dropping audio and video files was amazing, uses names in media library, windows media player or itunes. Hard metal body is super great and seems scratch resistant so far. Touch screen not too too sensitive, my nails work well though. Only noticeable con to the device is the one second lag when going from horizontal to vertical screen, though there is no change in the lag time when playing music or video. Charged pretty fast, easy to use without reading instructions and no HORRID CONVERSION SOFTWARE like battling with the sansa I had before. Music too seconds to transfer and was instantly recognized and synced by windows media player.

To those who hate itunes and the ipod this is a welcome alternative. Very happy not to give 200-300 for 16gig touch screen.

Body of audio device is sleek and is holding up better uncased than my boyfriends glove protected ipod. So easy to change music, acts like my external hard drive more than a media player.

EXCELLENT BUY, way better than the ipod, very bright screen that has not yet scratched after heavy loose.

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Nespresso D90/S1 Essenza Single-Serve Manual Espresso Machine, Metal

Posted by Cheap Products at 07:21 Labels: d90, essenza, nespresso, s1, Shopping, single-serve

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Nespresso has developed a unique extraction system specially adapted to capsules. It controls every vital setting when preparing a perfect espresso. Nespresso machines have been designed with renowned partners and designers, and bring out the taste and aromas of coffee by combining quality of design with ease of use. The Nespresso D90 Essenza Manual Machine is part of our compact line, which features a modern, compact, and practical design. The machine deploys technology essential for preparing an outstanding Espresso, and is exceptionally easy to use: Manual control of the amount of coffee in the cup. A high pressure pump (19 bars) extracts all the aromas and develops a smooth crema in the cup. A thermobloc which heats water to 187°and 196° during extraction and empties the remaining water after each use so that the water is fresh for each preparation. A simple system which perforates the capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee. A functional handle system, which allows for easy coffee preparation. Automatic ejection of used capsule. Removable water container (34-ounce). Tray for used capsules. Back-lit control button
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Technical Details

- Single-serve manual espresso machine designed for coffee-filled capsules
- High-pressure 19-bar pump; ThermoBlock heating system; manual volume control
- Backlit control button; electronic temperature regulation; removable 34-ounce water tank
- Capsules eject automatically into collection container; 12 capsules included
- Measures 10 by 6-2/5 by 11-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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Customer Buzz

"One simple and easy to use machine" 2010-10-03
By Robert
We have three of these in our extended family at different houses. They all work very well and make a great cup of espresso and or coffee. We have never had any trouble with them.

Customer Buzz

"very good coffee machine" 2010-08-20
By A. Sadovnikov
I use Nespresso machine for about one month. It already produced 60-100 shots, makes tasty beverage for about $0.60 per cup, very neat and easy to operate. Coffee selection is excellent. Delivery of new capsules is fast. I highly recommend to buy special flat box for coffee capsules (actually, it comes free with $110 "welcome" package together with 200 capsules - a good deal). I use it to entertain my guests (it's like waiter in upscale restaurunt offers you teas in special box)and myself every morning.

The only drawback of this machine is inconvenient location of water tank - at the back side. So, every time I pour water I have to move machine from the wall and then move it back.

Customer Buzz

"best espresso" 2010-05-01
By Laurenz Van Mook (aruba)
this Nespresso machine is perfect; it is small, fits in any kitchen, the espresso is nice and strong (flavor; Ristretto). It saves us lots of money, no more visits to the Starbucks & Donkin Donuts. very happy with the machine and coffee flavors.

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"Nespresso is fantastic. Get the cheapest machine you can get." 2010-01-04
By D. Thiel (Deerfield, MA)
Below is my review of the Nespresso machine, and I love it. Couldn't be better and I highly recommend it. ONE THING THOUGH: make sure you compare the specs of the machine you buy, before you make the purchase. I bought the more expensive "cube" assuming it was better in some way (more power! yeah!) But it isn't. At the time I bought my cube, it was identical in spec (pump size, pressure, volume, etc.) to the other, cheaper machines offered. The only difference was form factor. So... if you're gonna get a nespresso, and I HOPE YOU DO, make sure choose which model to buy for the right reasons.

With all the new style espresso machines on the market (Tassimo, Keurig, Flavia, etc.) I was convinced that Nespresso was more of the same: a set of stylish gimmicks designed to convince you that this "espresso" (though not real at all) was "the real thing." It never is.

Which is why the Nespresso is so great. It IS the REAL THING. The capsules contain nothing more than espresso coffee grounds. The machine is simply an automated and miniaturized "real" espresso rig. And the results speak for themselves:

-- full bodied crema like you get from the best barista

-- speedy and HOT cups of espresso

-- the espresso produced is crisp and clear, full bodied, and smooth

-- my Sicilian wife and all her relatives (numerous, and mostly named "Maria" "Antonina" and "Dominic") all fully approve of the espresso that comes out. Comparing is to "Nonna's" would be sacrilege, but although those words have not been spoken yet, I am conviced the thought has crossed a couple minds. :-)

-- all this in under 30 seconds and within a square foot of counter space.

The frothing unit that comes with the machine is nothing short of black magic. I have NO IDEA what it does or how it does it, but the results will amaze you. And the best part is it's easy to clean: no sticky milk mess left behind to make you wonder who's gonna get sick first.

Coffee for this machine is 55 cents per cup, and Nespresso delivers online orders with astonishing speed (which is good, because you can't get the coffee from anyone else!). A bit pricey, but in this case you DO get what you pay for... and then some.

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"My quest for perfect espresso is finally over!" 2006-01-06
By Ernest Hemingway (Florida)
This review is based on my experience with the Nespresso Essenza C90, but the Nespresso Essenza D90 is quite similar, and the espresso making mechanism is exactly the same.

We all have our little passions. Over the years, I have devoted too much time, money, and study to perfecting the art of making the perfect coffee and espresso. I searched the world (and the internet) for the best beans, grinders, equipment, and even tried roasting my own beans and became able to produce better potions that one can ever find in the coffee boutiques. Still, as it turns out, my efforts were in vain. The Nespresso Essenza (and probably the other Nespresso machines similar in design) produces the perfect cup and the ease of doing so, sadly, puts my efforts to shame.

The secret seems to be in the strong pumping mechanism (19 bars of pressure, same as their more expensive machines) and their superb coffee capsules. After being such a stickler for the freshest roasted estate grown beans, I balked at the use of capsules and considered it the coffee for dummies approach. I also thought that they might be kind of similar in quality to the coffee "pods" used in the new single serve coffee machines, which range from bad (for the manufacturer and supermarket brands) to only fairly good (for the best of the gourmet, limited-edition pods at over $1 each).

Against all odds, the Nespresso pods are pure magic. I ordered new pods right away, but even the sampler pods that came with the machine were incredible, despite being past their "best before" expiration date. I'm equally mystified as to how they can have about twelve varieties and almost all be exquisite, despite noticeable differences not only in strength but in flavor. The "lungo"capsules are also fantastic (these produce 4 ounces of coffee-espresso instead of the classic 1 to 2 ounce espresso). Being partial to espresso and very dark coffee, I wasn't so impressed with the two or three pods weakest in strength, but those who like traditional American coffee might prefer them.

The Nespresso capsules completely dispelled my concern that they would be limiting compared to the use of coffee beans. It turns out that the opposite is true. Sure, there may be hundreds of different beans available, with infinite possibilities of blends and roasts, but they rarely reach the superior flavor these capsules achieve. Moreover, ordering coffee beans limits you to only one or two roasts for awhile, unless you buy a variety of green coffee beans (which last much longer than roasted beans) and roast them yourself in small quantities. With the capsules, a nice variety of espresso variations are available instantly.

Having been in the habit of ordering expensive coffee beans, I find the cost of the Nespresso capsules at $.50 each and the two-day shipping charge of only $5.95 (for any quantity) very reasonable. When buying roasted coffee beans, the shipping cost for one or two day air was much higher, and I had to reorder them every few weeks to keep fresh ones on hand. Since the Nespresso capsules stay fresh much longer, I can order a several month supply at one time.

The only criticism of the machine is that the espresso might not be quite hot enough for some aficionados. However, it is just hot enough for me, and the temperature can be raised slightly by heating the cup first.

It is amazing that I can now enjoy the best espresso almost instantly. This is truly the perfect way to enjoy espresso, even if I can no longer take credit for concocting it.

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Gaggia 77002 16-Cup Manual Espresso Machine, Silver

Posted by Cheap Products at 19:29 Labels: 16-cup, 77002, espresso, gaggia, manual, Shopping

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The Factory by Gaggia has a chrome base, steam pressure gauge and traditional steam wand all wrapped in a slick Chrome body for the true Barista. By lifting the lever, a piston inside the group is raised allowing water under pressure to infuse the coffee in the filter holder. The lever is then lowered causing the piston to force the water through the coffee and into your cup making one or two cups of perfect caf? quality espresso! The machine has a water level site gauge located on the side of the machine. Capable of making 16, 2oz cups. Make all of your favorite cappuccinos or lattes with a machine that has old world elegant ambiance!
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Technical Details

- 38 ounce brass boiler with no wait time between brewing and steaming
- Elegant antique look
- Stainless steel heating element
- Triple chrome-plated stainless steel housing
- 3 Hole Commercial style frothing wand
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AT&T 1455 2.4 GHz Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System and Caller ID (Espresso)

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Review AT&T 1455 2.4 GHz Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System and Caller ID (Espresso)

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Consider the ATT 1455 2.4Ghz Cordless Telephone and Answering System with Caller ID / Call Waiting as an integral part of your home furnishing and function. Combining a high-power cordless telephone and a tapeless, digital answering system. If you subscribe to Caller-ID service, this phone is capable of keeping a list of up to 99 Caller-ID entries that you can track on handset's 3-line LCD screen. With its Hi-Tech design and Espresso Black finish, the 1455 is a pleasure to see, use, and own. Call screening/intercept Remote access to answering machine Headset and hearing aid compatibility Message waiting indicator Page/handset locator Redial Handset volume control Tone or pulse dialing Belt clip
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- 2.4 GHz dual band cordless telephone
- 99 name/number caller ID/call waiting capability
- 50 speed dial memory
- 15 minute digital recording time
- 3 mailboxes for convenient organization
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Customer Buzz

"Reasonable phone for a reasonable price" 2004-11-14
By A. McPhate (Houston, TX USA)
I've had this phone for almost 2 years. Works fine anywhere in my apartment, but part of that is probably good selection of the base location. Sound quality is excellent, battery life good. I get no interference from any one else or from other equipment, and I have at least 3 wireless networks in range of this phone. Even better, the phone doesn't interfere with them! A little funky to program and set up, but okay. Features that would be great to have: battery backed clock; easy access to ringer volume control. I wrote this review because I saw a lot of people slagging this phone and it didn't seem balanced because its worked okay for me.

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"Nice features....Flawed engineering" 2004-04-09
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This phone comes in several flavors, silver and gold (1460) trim.
My experience is with the 1460. I had all the same problems that were already mentioned. The phone comes with many nice features, but the basic operation is inferior. Range issues with going through just one wall at 10 feet, constant background static, and your own voice is played back too loud and with static, through the ear piece. A similar problem low cost Uniden 2.4G experience. Note, this is not a true 2.4Gig phone, only the base transmits at 2.4GHz, the handset transmits at 900 MHz according to the owner's manual. I returned it and got a Motorola 362 in the same price range. Fewer features, but works well and good sound quality.

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"AT&T 2.4gig 1455 phone" 2003-09-18
By Mark (Dallas, TX)
If it has an AT&T logo on it, don't get it. I have had this phone for about a year. I dealt with the static because this phone wasn't my main one. The problem I have with this phone now; the handset cannot connect with the base unit. I put a new battery in it, and followed everything the manual and what I could find on the web said to do and still it can't connect. Totally useless. I would return it but unfortunately I did not buy it at Target. I got it at the now closed Service Merchandise. This phone now sits in a pile of my other AT&T "goods?".

I do not recommend this phone.

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"The Disappearing Caller ID and Garbled Messages" 2003-08-10
By Mariane Matera (Richmond, VA USA)
A co-worker purchased the same phone and had the same problem. The display on the caller ID is very faint, difficult to read, and often parts of the letters and numbers are missing. The sound quality on the messages is kind of muffled, and when you turn up the volume, that only makes it worse. We've seen these phones discounted down to $$, so you'd be crazy to pay full-price for this.

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"Good Phone" 2003-04-14
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This phone works well. I live in a large apartment complex and have never had problems with picking up other people's conversations or major static interference. The handset was somewhat awkward the first few times I used the phone; the ear piece is a little too flat and the curve of the back of the phone is not quite right. However, after a few uses, I grew accustomed to it and I am quite happy with this phone. The answering machine is easy to use and can store many messages. The answering machine remote access feature is also very convenient.

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SimpleTech Signature Mini Espresso 500GB Portable Hard Drive - Black (FSU25500E)

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Review SimpleTech Signature Mini Espresso 500GB Portable Hard Drive - Black (FSU25500E)

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SimpleTech 500GB Signature MiniTM USB 2.0 portable drive, the dark roasted brew from the SimpleTech Signature Mini family, brings all new flavor to your life on the go. Supple and resilient to the touch, with a positive, velvety grip, it is designed by our friends at Pininfarina, the icon of Italian sports car design since 1930.
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- Sleek pocket-sized design by Pininfarina
- Velvety smooth texture for a secure grip
- Durable and made for travel
- Express yourself choose from multiple colors and capacities
- All-in-one high speed USB 2.0 Ycable (included) also provides power
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Customer Buzz

"Works for what I need" 2010-09-21
By M. S.
Small compact drive to use for backups of my desktop and laptop. I've also used it to copy work stuff to bring home and work on. Plug 'n play for me. I don't use it everyday so don't know how long it will last.

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"Reliable and Stylish" 2010-07-11
By Gene Bates (California)
I have owned a Simpletech Simpledrive for years. I think it is one of the first models of this Pinafarina style. It is only a 100 Gb drive and has been used off and on as long as I have had it. The drive has been dropped a few times off the top of my computer and has been transported for the past year in my laptop case. It has never failed and never given me any problems. I am going to buy another one only because I need a larger capacity drive now due to our growing collection of music and pictures. I love the style, the ease of use and the reliability of this drive and that it works with just a USB cord to both power it and transfer data.

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"Great product..." 2010-05-31
By M. Rainey (San Francisco, CA)
Super small, quiet, works fast and well. Includes back up software for your computer. Great buy.

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"Great product" 2010-05-13
By N. Salow
I have had this hard drive for almost 2 years now. I also have the 250GB. Both have been great with my MacBook Pro. I haven't had one problem with either of them. There are 2 USB ends to plug into the computer, and for the MacBook I have to use the one that has both cords going into it or it won't recognize the drive. But that's no problem at all. I love these. I have taken good care of them and both have cases that they don't leave unless I am using them.

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"piece of crap" 2010-05-01
By R. Williams (Utah)
Disappointed would be a mild word choice for my experience with the SimpleTech 500gb expresso mini. It didn't even work well once and kept crashing every computer I tried to use it with.

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