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Review: Hoover S2220 Flair Bagless Upright Stick Vacuum with Power Nozzle

hover-s2220-flair-bagless-upright-sick-vacuum-with-power-nozzle-hooverVacuuming is a necessary evil in every home. There are all sorts of different vacuums out there to adding to the confusion. If you have a multi storied home chances are you won’t want to lug a canister vacuum up and down the stairs.  So why not consider using a stick vacuum.

Stick vacuums are great for spot cleaning. They’re small compact and lightweight.  They can slide under furniture and get in those hard to reach places.

Another great benefit is the price. Being so inexpensive you can afford to buy one for each floor of your home. This means no lugging anything up or down the stairs.

The Hoover S2220 Flair Bagless Upright Stick Vacuum with Power Nozzle has an easily removable dirt compartment that can be rinsed out under the sink. In addition, the vacuum has plenty of air filtration so there’s no worry about kicking a bunch of dust up into the air when in use.

The vacuum comes with a 20-foot power cable, the perfect length for just doing a bit of spot cleaning. The cord wraps neatly around a couple hooks built into the unit.

One of the best features of this vacuum is that it can be used on multiple surfaces. You can use it on bare floors or the thickest of carpeting.  With just a flick of the switch you can turn the rollers off to work on hardwood or tile floors.

What We Like:

  • Skinny, small, lightweight design is great for storage.  It sticks into a corner or closet without taking up too much valuable storage space.
  • The vacuum comes with a really strong 7.4 amp motor that ensures all the dirt is lifted up off the floor.
  • It comes with a 1-year warranty so you don’t have to worry about quality craftsmanship. This is a vacuum that will last for years.

CLICK HERE to buy the Hoover S220 bagless stick vacuum cleaner

Barbie Celebrates Her 50th Anniversary – Barbie Glamour Doll

50th Anniversary Barbie Glamour DollHard to believe, isn’t it.   Barbie is 50 years old. And doesn’t she look fantastic for her age.  If only we all weathered as well.

It only seems like yesterday my girls were playing with their beachtime Barbie dolls back in the 60′s and now she is 50 ( and they are in their 40′s).

To celebrate this awesome event Robert Best has designed a beautiful 50th Anniversary Barbie Glamor doll  for the Gold Label Collection.

And when you think about it, this is quite an achievement for a doll to be as popular today as it was way back 50 years ago when it was first released.

This lovely glamor doll is a remake of the fashion featured on the original 1959 doll with a modern day update to meet the look of today’s glamor fashion.

Any Barbie doll collector will certainly want to add the 50th Anniversary Barbie Glamour Doll to their collection.

Whether you BUY HER for yourself or for a Barbie doll enthusiast friend, this is one collectible that will take pride of place in any Barbie Collection.

And here are some other Barbie dolls that you may have missed.

Review: The Easy iPod Media Sharer

easy-ipod-media-sharerMusic is an important part of our lives. In fact it’s one of the first methods of communication. For thousands of years all we had were live performances until the invention of the phonograph. Well in a little over a hundred years look how far music storage has come, from the record player to the 8-track to the compact disk and now the MP3 player.

MP3 players can store an entire album collection on a tiny little device like an iPod. Since it’s all solid-state hardware you never have to worry about the CD skipping.  MP3 players are rugged and dependable.

One of the downsides to an MP3 player though is the need to hook it up to a computer to load new songs into it. You have to plug it in, search through a music library and then download the music. Now there’s an easier option. The Easy iPod Media Sharer lets you hook 2 iPods together and transfer songs between them without having to deal with the hassle of hooking each unit up to a computer.

This means you now have access to a whole new world of music just by grabbing a friend’s Ipod and sharing.

Of course there is the legal issue of media piracy involved that’s why the Easy iPod media sharer uses DRM technology to ensure everything stays legitimate.

What We Like:

  • Small compact design that’s about the size of 2 iPod jacks laid side by side. You stay portable and on the go and computer free.
  • The charge lasts for ninety minutes giving you plenty of time to transfer hours of songs from one unit to another.
  • It comes with an AC adaptor that will recharge the unit in four hours. In addition you can charge an iPod with the device so you never have to worry about the battery dying on you.


CLICK HERE to buy the easy share iPod media sharer.

All About Gaming With the PS3 – Playstation 3

Playstation 3 80GB

Playstation 3

Both Paula and I each have a PlayStation 3 system as we are both avid gamers even though we are not geeky teenagers.  We even play ‘Magic the Gathering’ which is generally considered to be an IT guy game.

I would have to say that Resistance: Fall Of Man is probably our favorite game and we love Resistance 2 although it is limited in the offline two player mode.

When we are not playing single player games we like to play the whole game through as a team on a split screen and we find that most games only give you specific campaigns to play in the offline mode.

We also each have an Xbox 360 and Wii as we find that each platform has games that are specific to that platform and we like to play a variety of games.

The Playstation 3 has revolutionized how we play video games. This is one of the first consumer entertainment electronics pieces that can fully integrate between the computer and the home entertainment system.

It isn’t just a video game console.

It has a high end HD blue ray DVD as well as Internet connectivity. It does more than just let you shoot the bad guys. Even though the PS3 can be an expensive upfront purchase when you consider what all you get with a unit the price is really quite reasonable.

There’s a lot of computer power built in to the PS3. It’s all about gaming. Graphics for the Playstation are unbelievable and offer lifelike 3d rendering of people,   true to life facial expressions and the amazingly intricate background designs.

The controllers are intuitive to use and ergonomically fit your hands.

Let’s talk about the blu-ray DVD player for a second. Although this is the prime way of loading games into the system, it can also be used as a regular HD DVD player as well. This means you don’t have to shell out an additional payment to upgrade your existing DVD player. The unit can be fully integrated into an HD system through a standard HDMI port.

When we brought our systems we had outdated TV’s which didn’t do the graphics justice so we brought a Sony BRAVIA which absolutely brings the action to life.

The Playstation 3 comes in several different models with budget units having a 20GB hard drive and advanced models having a 60 or 80 GB drive. All units have the same operating system so all you need to worry about is how much you’ll have loaded onto the hard drive.

Another thing to consider if you have  PS2 games, you may find that the 20GB system is not backward compatible.  I commute between two states regularly so  I brought a second system as I didn’t want to transport my PS3 around with me. I have the 80GB which plays PS2 games just fine and so when I brought a 20GB as the second system, it wasn’t until I went to play an old favorite PS2 game that I found it wasn’t backward compatible.  So make sure you check this feature if it is a concern for you.

Some of the other features available are Bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity, SD card readers, and USB ports making the unit easy to integrate.

With all the features available it’s easy to see why this system is great for any home be it for casual entertainment or for the serious hardcore gamer.  A Playstation 3  easily integrates into any home entertainment system

I have to say I love the PS3 and we have great party nights with Singstarand Buzz
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Review: Zune MP3 Player – Share Your Music With Friends – WiFi Capability

zune-mp3-playerThe Zune MP3 player has been around about as long as the Ipod but for some reason the Zune doesn’t get any kind of recognition for the innovative product that it is.  If you’re looking for an MP3 player with tons of features at a fraction of the cost of the Ipod then you might want to check out the Zune 120 GB Video MP3 Player.

Features: The Zune comes with a built in FM tuner. This means you can use your MP3 player as a radio. If you have a favorite radio show that you love to listen to then you don’t have to worry about buying a separate headset.

The Zune Pass Card makes much more sense than Itunes. With the Pass you can browse and download as many songs as you want for a fixed fee, listen to them and if you really dig them, buy them. It sure beats paying a buck or more for each individual song you may not like 3 weeks from now. You get more flexibility with Pass as you can check out new artists without incurring any additional costs if you don’t like them.

The Zune  integrates with your Xbox 360. This means you can choose your own theme music for your favorite games.

Because the Zune has  wifi capability, you don’t have to worry about plugging it into your computer so you can sync the two up without having to hunt for cables.

zune-120-gb-gears-of-war-special-edition1What We Like:

  • First and foremost is the price. The Zune is cheaper than a comparable Ipod and there are a lot more features included in the unit.
  • The Zune has a wireless share feature so you can swap songs with other Zune users. It’s a great way to find a new artist and new songs.
  • The 120 gig of storage space is bigger than some computers.  We reckon  you’ll have a hard time filling up the entire unit.
  • You can put movies and TV shows in it as well as your entire music library.

The Zune is available in black, white, red and this fantastic Gears of War Special Edition which will really delight the GOW fans in your household.

Another thing you and your teens will love is the great range of Zune Accessories that are available to enhance your MP3 enjoyment.

Why wait  BUY NOW and check out the discounted price and in some instances free shipping.

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