iolite Portable Vaporizer (Orange) Review

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(More customer reviews)3.5 stars.
Great concept... But the plastic mouthpiece broke off almost immediately... And the screens clog up real quickly, reducing draw to a drag.
If IOlite comes out with a next-generation product which addresses those flaws and resolves them, I'll buy another one.
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10 MARCH 2010: UPGRADE TO 4 STARS
The Iolite still works, and the design of the pipe-stem has been changed so it DOESN'T break off anymore.
BTW, when I heard the problems with the plastic pipe-stem had been addressed, I e-mailed the company about the problems I'd had. They quickly mailed me two of the new ones: no charge. That shows a lot of class and consumer awareness. Kudos.
Two tips:
(1) It's important to use a high-quality, triple-filtered butane [Definitely Not Ronson's!!!!!]... otherwise the Iolite will spit, sputter... and occasionally won't ignite.
(2) Grinding down the herbs to a fine powder is a bad idea. Dust quickly clogs up the Iolite's heating chamber so it won't draw at all.
Summing up: based on THE IOLITE'S relative durability [compared to the other portable vaporizers I've tried]... and the fact that the company rather responsively recognized, addressed, and fixed the gizmo's major flaw...
UPGRADE TO 4 STARS!!!!

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Takerukun Portable Lunch Jar and Mini Rice Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)This extremely small rice cooker cooks rice very well due to air-tight lid (which makes a huge difference for cooking rice). I have not tried the veg. warmer yet but I managed to cook a vegetable soup in the cooker. I have to manually turn off the switch after 20-30 min. but it can cook a soup as well. It is really ideal for traveling. I think the designer of this kind of cooker should consider a handle to carry (no handle right now) and dual voltage capacity for traveling. These two points are to be improved for the future design. Price is in a slightly steep side for the size. But it is really worthwhile and I am having a good time with it.

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HoMedics WFL-CAN32 EnviraScape Shimmering Towers Illuminated Relaxation Fountain Review

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(More customer reviews)I am downgrading my review to 3 stars. See the bottom for the update.
Having owned my fountain for four months and run it constantly since I purchased it, I have not had any problems with it whatsoever. It is a clever design - three pillar candles that appear to be "melting," but drip water from pillar to pillar. The flickering LEDs make soothing patterns on the walls and are just bright enough to approximate a candle-like glow. The falling water sound is beautiful and not-too-loud. I keep it on the nightstand next to the bed. In the still of the night, it might seem a little loud at first, but you will get used to it relatively quickly. When I have company, they usually seem intrigued by the gentle flicker of light against the wall. I would definitely buy another.
Pros:
(1) Soothing. Sounds and looks nice.
(2) Acts as a natural humidifier.
(3) Avoids fire hazards while I sleep (unlike a real candle)!
Caveat(s):
(1) It is a bit cheap. The candles are made of plastic, as is the base and (it seems) all the parts.
(2) Occasionally, the pump can be a bit loud. Remedy: You may be able to dampen the loudness by reducing the vibration of the pump. Place a soft cloth underneath your fountain, such as a doily or a washcloth. I cut a small piece of plastic under the cloth as well, to catch any water that may splash out and ruin the varnish on the nightstand.
(3) Not enough "river rocks" included with it. I like to make mine look like it is sitting in a pile of stones all around the base, not just in the front. Remedy: purchase a cheap bag of tumbled stones and arrange them yourself.
Update: OK, my fountain broke almost six months to the day that I bought it. The pump still works, but the LEDs in all of the candles went out. Why, I haven't the faintest clue. I don't think it was meant to run 24/7 and I am a little frustrated with it, because I'm unwilling to throw it away (it works marginally, right)? But without the flickering light, the point seems a little moot, so it sits on my kitchen table, unused and unloved. Now I bought a *much* (5x) more expensive Hunter Kenroy slate table fountain and was surprised to see the same kind of pump, but a different lighting fixture; I'll be interested to see if it holds up. But as for my Homedics one... get what use out of it that you can, I just figure I paid $3.56/month (MSRP+Tax) for it and now it's fodder for the landfill. Was it worth it? I loved it while it worked but I'm not too pleased with having to throw it away in six months.

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Lucid Dreams Aromatherapy Inhaler Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this aromatic Inhaler, and I was surprise the way it make you feel the smell, If you are into lucid dreaming or hypnosis, this is the type of inhaler you need, you won't be disappointed.

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Hamilton Beach 32229 22-Quart Roaster Oven, Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought my roaster for Thanksgiving. I usually do a lot of cooking and baking for Thanksgiving and this year I made 6 baked desserts alone. I started looking for something to help me with the lack of oven space for this year and found out about the turkey roaster, I had never heard of one before. I started reading a ton of reviews on several different sites to educate myself prior to buying one. I also asked around and called a few people I knew cooked a lot for thier opinions. I got good overall feedback, so I bought this one. Maybe I shouldn't have tried a new method for the first time on such a big day as Thanksgiving... but this has a happy ending. I had a 23.22lb turkey this year. Typically I will cook a bird that big on 300-325 degrees for about 4.5 to 5.5 hours. All the reviews and the instructions stated to cook anything you are making in the roaster at the exact same temperature and time as you would a regular oven. The only two things I saw were about not opening the lid because of how much more of a loss of heat you have on a roaster vs. a regular oven. Also the complaints about a crisp outside which can be easily solved by placing your bird in the oven for just the last 20 minutes of cooking time.
So I got my turkey in the preheated turkey roaster at just below 325 degrees and decided I would cook it for about five hours. I knew I didn't want to keep checking on it because of the notation about heat loss so I decided on that time from the get go since it always worked for me in the past. I got a little nervous and about 3 hours and 45 minutes into the cooking time, I decided to take a peak. A turkey is done and still tender in the thigh at 175 and more like 165 degrees in the breast, and since the turkey will continue to cook 5-10 degrees after you take it out of the oven, I usually take my bird out at 155-160 degrees when taking the temp from the breast. I freaked out when the thermometer read 215 degrees after only about 3.5 hours. I turned the roaster off and took the inside pan out and set it out in the cold to cool down as fast as possible. I admit, I started to cry at the disaster and couldn't help but think about how much that turkey cost that I worried would be a waste of money. And what would my family eat as far as meat went. But let me tell you something... I have never had a juicer turkey in my entire life. I have NO CLUE how at 215 degrees, but I went to grab the leg and the bone just came out completely clean. I guess because it is more of a steam cooking process that it stayed so juicy, or maybe because I wrapped it in bacon, but it was so good! I read someone said it took an extra hour and half, perhaps you didn't preheat the oven or thought you had it at the right temperature but it wasn't... or maybe you opened the lid too many times or didn't secure the lid to begin with, because I had the exact opposite problem. I guess I would just say to check whatever you are making just one time, half way through the originally cooking time to see how it is doing. Otherwise, I love my turkey roaster!

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Pomegranate Fragrance by Archipelago Botanicals Aroma Diffusers Review

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(More customer reviews)This diffuser is amazing!!! I received it as a gift for my birthday last year. And lo and behold, I'm a whole year older (ugh!) as of last week, and the diffuser is, I kid you not, still going strong. Wow.

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Saeco Coffee Maker Via Venezia Espresso Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)I suspect the first reviewer here couldn't figure out how to use the product. It's not complicated, but it isn't as simple as turning it on and pressing a button. It happens to be make a great espresso, the frothing unit works well, and it's easy to clean. The product has a nice solid weight and a fine finish, it looks pretty solid and a cut above the plastic shell units that sell for less money.
I recommend it as a good bridge product -- not quite professional but better than the most readily available espresso makers.

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