Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Yes, yes it does blend. - Blendtec Home TB-621-BHM The Professional’s Choice 1,500-Watt Total Blender
This blender really will blend just about anything to whatever consistency you might desire. In my case I use it mostly for beverages, making smoothies from powdered and fresh ingredients. The preprogrammed buttons are handy, but you will find from time to time you may have to use `Pulse’. The blender is loud, though no more so than the one it replaced, a 70’s vintage Hamilton Beech. Clearly you’re not going to keep a conversation going or be able to hear a TV/Radio while this is running. If you’ve ever visted Jamba Juice or Starbucks you’ve heard Blendtec’s commercial blenders at work, this blender is basically a consumer version of those blenders. Cleaning is easy as the carafe is one piece. You will have to fully clean the sides as the rapid mixing action slings the contents over the entire inside surface. I have yet to have it not blend everything I toss in it, even things one might not think of. And as one might imagine, you just have to try SOMETHING off the wall considering their `Will it Blend’ ads. In my case, I gave it the easy chore of making a smoothie out of a hamburger, which it did with ease once the burger patty and buns had enough time in the blades. I did have to add some additional ketchup, mayo and cheese sauce to get the liquid level high enough do make more than a mashed paste but then what do you expect from a mere hamburger. : )
Monday, August 25, 2008
Friendly Robotics RoboMower 21-Inch Automatic Cordless Electric Lawn Mower #RL850
The Friendly Robotics RoboMower Automatic Lawn Mower is a fully automatic lawnmower designed to mow your lawn entirely by itself. The fully-automatic mower travels across the lawn in a crisscross pattern, covering up to 10,800 square feet on a single charge while you relax on the porch. The RoboMower works by mowing within a selected boundary outlined by a small wire (the unit includes 500-foot perimeter wire). Its navigation system can handle any lawn, regardless of shape, slope, or obstacles. It is capable of mowing 3/4 of an acre on one battery charge. Because the mower is rechargeable, it doesn't need gas or oil, and emits no pollution and little noise. However, it's still as powerful as conventional mowers, employing a battery-powered 3-blade, 21-inch powerful cutting system equivalent to a 5-1/2 HP gas mower, but with better mulching and a 5,800 rpm blade speed (double that of a typical gas unit).
The Triple Chamber Mulching system compacts grass into small clippings that decompose naturally on the lawn, improving your lawn's health while lightening your workload. The mower also comes with a host of safety features, such as a child lock and a detection system that automatically turns off the blade if the mower is lifted. It also includes a user-controlled theft protection and disabling system using a personal password. The mower comes with plenty of oomph, completing about three hours of mowing with a single 24-hour charge. The RL850 is also upgradeable to the RL1000, which comes with a programmable docking station. The RL1000 will automatically depart and return to the docking station at preset times to mow the lawn--even at night while you're sleeping--adding yet another level of convenient operation. A 2-year warranty is included and comes complete with 2007 generation software.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Excellent value of GMC Denali LTD Adult Road Bike
Was originally looking to spend only about $300 on a bike, but changed my mind when I saw this. A frame with carbon fiber fork and seat stays at this price was too good to pass up. The colors are attractive, it's a metallic gold with reddish-orange. As far as looks go, the grey tires and the handlebars really look out of place - don't let the picture fool you, the handlebar tape is bright orange and yellow tiger-striped.
I've put over 50 miles in the short time I've had it and I'm happy. I recommend you pay to get this assembled and tuned at your local bike shop. The main reason this is less expensive is due to 2200 series Shimano shifters and generic hubs. If you really do want to get more performance, go and get some Look KEO classic pedals and some good cycling shoes.
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Also, this is made by Kent, not Triton Workshop Systems...
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Review Cateye CC-RD300W Strada Wireless Bicycle Computer
Cateye CC-RD300W Strada Wireless Bicycle Computer
Excellent CyclocomputerInstallation was quite easy. It is worth the trouble to download the user manual from cateye.com however. The font size on the included sheets is a strain to read.Cateye Bike Computer | Cateye Bicycle Computer
While the handlebar/stem mounting bracket is great, it is possible to over-tighten the bracket which may cause the "touch screen" functionality to not work correctly or at all.
On my last two rides the trip data has spontaneously reset to zero. The "touch screen" feature is really an electro-mechanical operation of a button on the back of the computer when one presses on the bottom of the unit. I suspect that I may still have the bracket a little tight. I have asked Cateye for an explanation of other possible reasons for this "spontaneous reset" but they have not yet had a chance to reply.