3G MicroCell

AT&T 3G MicroCell

3G MicroCell is a mini cell tower for the home. The MicroCell routes calls over a high-speed Internet connection and gives owners flawless reception at home. This device couldn’t be more perfect for family like mine that consists of 6 members who  each own an AT&T iPhone and live in dead-zone island. The allure of immediately strong reception was undeniable. Calls always sound very clear and watching videos and surfing the web is almost seamless, giving the iPhone a far more reliable data connection than without the device. Set up is easily achieved by simply registering it on AT&T’s MicroCell website using your cell phone account information. You can add up to nine additional AT&T cell phone numbers that you want to be able to access it. Once added numbers enter the range of the device, MicroCell confirms connection with a “AT&T M-Cell” indication at the top left of your mobile screen beside the service bars. After suffering from absolutely terrible service that caused numerous dropped calls, disconnections, immeasurable wait times, my family members and I quickly adapted to the strong reception and consider MicroCell a bit of a God send.

Flip Vanity Mirror

15x Magnification L.E.D. Lit Flip Vanity Mirror

This incredible mirror is one I refuse to go days without. This innovative device features  a 15X magnification mirror thsat flips to a true image as well.The mirror boosts state of the art magnification that percisely exposes microscopic flaws for meticulous grooming desires. Aside from the unbelievable magnification, the product features energy efficient L.E.D. bulbs that last up to 5000 hours. I’ve owned  the mirror since I received it 3 years ago as a christmas gift and used it at least 2 times every single day, and the bulb has yet to go out or even slightly dim. I've also doubled the product as a night light when, for example, I've already turned my main bedroom lights off and realized I forgot to set my alarm. Before I had this vanity mirror, I was left sitting on the restroom countertop, the only setting with adequate lighting, pressed against the medicince cabinet mirror to pluck my eye brows and do my makeup. Now, however, I am able to sit or lay anywhere within reach of an outlet to enjoy the perfect lighting and dual mirror for all of my grooming needs. This mirror is ideal for 13+ females who pluck their eyebrows and apply makeup. 

laptop

Laptop

The concept of a laptop, a portable personal computer, is ingenious.  Laptops are powered by electricity via an AC adapter and are designed to be used away from an outlet using a rechargeable battery. The advantages of this device heavily outweigh percieved disadvantages. Some benefits include: Productivity: A laptop allows users to use the internent in places or times a desktop would be improbable.  For example, an office worker managing their e-mails during a train commute, or a student doing their homework at a coffee shop before or after class.

Immediacy: A laptop provides instant access to various information, personal and work files.

Size/Portability: Laptops are smaller, more compact versions of desktops. This is especially beneficial when space is limited, like in small apartments and student dorms. When not in use, a laptop can be closed and put away.

Low power consumption: Laptops are several times more power-efficient than desktops. Reportedly, a typical laptop uses 20–90 W, compared to 100–800 W for desktops.

Battery: a charged laptop can continue to be used independent of electricity. So, they are unaffected by short power outages or the like.

 The wide use of laptops and invention of smaller, lighter, cheaper versions attests for the overwhelming success of the product that is targeted for 18+ adults. The concept effectively offers a solution to people who suffered from only being able to access the internet  and/or personal files from home, for a varitey of purposes.

Refrigerator with Ice and Liquid Dispenser

Refrigerator with Filtered Ice and Water Dispenser

Remember the days when families had to fill countless ice cube trays with water and place them in the freezer if they wanted ice the following days? Then, when the waiting was over, it was time to put your back into the action of bending either ends of the tray to release the cubes. I do. Just thinking about the old days, which often involved me getting in trouble for failing to refill the tray after using the last ice cube, makes me grateful for the concept of a refrigerator with a convenient external dispenser that serves fresh, cold and filtered ice and water at any moment.  The standard refrigerator with this external dispenser is capable of supplying water and cubed or crushed ice by pressing desired settings and applying pressure of the descending lever with your glass. They are also equipt with a light for easy operation at night. This concept succeeds by offering convenient, simple supply of the heavily consumed, life-sustaining liquid. The dispenser is perfect for water-consuming humans from toddlers to elders.

Hand Mixer

Hand Mixer

A hand mixer is an appliance used to beat, mix, stir, and whip both wet and dry ingredients. It is most often used for baking rather than cooking. It has an electric motor that powers two whisks that rotate according to the mixer's speed setting to incorporate the ingredients. Hand mixers have a number of advantages including convenience, speed, and ease of use. These benefits allow you to get your blending tasks done in no time, and with little effort. The convienience of hand mixers became readily apparent one Thanksgiving afternoon at my house when guests were starting to arrive and 4 large bowls of boiled potatos still need to be blended. If it weren’t for the 3 hand mixers we had available, the task would’ve been a long, stenuous one that delayed the start of the big meal. Rather, the “cooks” were able to whip up the overwheming amount of potatos in under 30 minutes. The hand mixer provides the perfect solution to time consuming, tireless maunual hand rotations needed to throughly mix even the fewest amount of ingredients. Available in countless sizes, expenses and models, every baker, cook, or occasional food preparer is sure to find a hand mixer that suits their needs best.

Groupon

Groupon

The web accurately defines Groupon as “a deal-of-the-day website [and app] that features discounted gift certificates usable at local or national companies.” Groupon is a great win for both consumers and business owners because it effectively entices customers to “walk in the door” via discounts that start at 50 percent off and can go as high as 90 percent cheaper than the normal price while guaranteeing  business owners a minimum return on their investment and valuable and extensive exposure. How Groupon works: Bob visits groupon.com often and inputs the type of deal he’s interested in and/or signs up to receive emails featuring deals in his city. Bob then comes across an intriguing deal like a $40 worth of food for two at Random Café for only $20. Bob  can’t bypass the great deal and clicks “Buy” and enters his credit card information. Bob will only get the deal if 20 other people click the "Buy" button. This is the "group" element of Groupon. By setting a minimum number of purchases, the business is guaranteed a minimum dollar amount of sales, or else the deal is off. I’ve used groupon many times and never come across a deal that hadn’t sold out. The enormous size and value of the company accounts for its greatness. It is intended for savvy  and conscious shoppers as well as starter businesses or ones looking to gain a boost in revenue.

Hair Curling Wand

Hair Curling Wand

This clip-less curling iron is the perfect alternative for women who cant escape little dents and unimpressive ringlets from the standard curling tool. The benefits of using a clip-less iron exceed eliminating the respective flaws and easily allow amateurs of all kinds to achieve messy, voluminous, or tight curls. One of the main benefits of using a ceramic curling wand is the ability to curl the hair closer to the roots. Unlike a clip curling iron, a ceramic curling wand is typically used by wrapping the hair around the barrel starting at the roots and working down to the ends, making it easier to get the wand as close to the roots as possible. Another positive aspect of this type of styling tool that I touched upon earlier is the fact that the hair is not clamped to the barrel. This practically eliminates the possibility of unsightly kinks developing in the hair, providing a perfectly-shaped, uniform curl every time. While any type of heat styling damages hair, the use of ceramic in these products help to reduce the amount of damage caused during the styling process. I've also found that curls created with the wand stay intact several hours longer than those created by the traditional curler.

Several wand products come with a wide range of barrel sizes (usually 4 total) with a detachable wand making it easy to switch our different sizes for more tight or loose curls. So rather than have two to three different curling irons to achieve different styles, a curling wand combines various sizes in one compact and sleek wand. The product is targeted for fashionable females that can safely utilize high heat conducting tools.

Earphones

Earphones

Earphones sit inside your ear canal and form a seal. They are often used with personal audio devices and have very useful purposes in various settings. If you’ve ever wanted to listen to your music, videos, voice memos or the like in a quiet place, you’ve probably benefited from a pair of earphones that allow you to do just that without disturbing others nearby. Earphones are also widely used while exercising. Many people find music very motivational and enjoyable and are able to utilize earphones, especially ones designed specifically for sports (supported by a thick plastic bracket that wraps around the back of your head and keeps them from falling off as you work out), to remain driven and “stay in the zone”. Wireless headphones are another type that allows you to use your cell phone without holding it. These allow one to make and receive telephone calls virtually anywhere, such as in the car. Bluetooth headphones let you keep both hands on the wheel and thus encourage safe driving. Contrarily, some earphones are designed to eliminate noise. These noise reducing devices are perfect for people who work or study in noisy, public environments. These headphones create a seal aroundyour ears that block many outside sounds and some also use active noise cancellation, which further decreases the amount of outside noise you hear.

The range of benefits offered by earphones is wide and effective, directly accounting for their success. They are also available in a variety of forms, shapes, sizes, and prices to ensure that whatever your desire, you’re bound to find sonic bliss.

Logitech Universal Remote Control

Logitech Harmony Universal Remote Control

My tech-junkie father invested in this rechargeable remote control for our family room television several years ago as it provided the perfect solution to countless remotes for each device in our entertainment system, many of which would be lost for hours at a time. This control singly operates up to 15 electronic devices and allows us to effortlessly control our system with one touch. One-touch activity controls include, “Watch TV”, Watch a DVD” and “My Apple”. So if I wanted to watch TV for example, I would simply press the “Watch TV” tab on the touch screen and the remote simultaneously powers the monitor, amplifier and PVR. The responsive touch screen is backlit for easy-to-read control in light or dark and really makes the remote a pleasure to use. The included RF system enables control of devices behind cabinet doors or closet walls enabling access to hidden components. The recharging dock works two-fold for our family. Not only does it charge the remote for later use, but it serves as the perfect home for the remote thereby eliminating the occurrence and annoyance of a lost remote. The design is sleek with an easy-to-hold contoured shape. The button layout with backlit buttons that are differentiated in size and shape helps you navigate by feel without looking down at the remote especially when performing basic operations like changing channels, adjusting volume, and play/pause. My favorite button, the “Help” one, recognizes which command you’ve selected and intuitively sends a series of yes or no questions intended to isolate the problem and then correct it. Also, the remote features a motion sensor, so it automatically turns on when you pick it up. The LCD turns off after a short time of inactivity to conserve batteries.

 

This remote is ideal for the tech-savvy and even more suited for the technologically deficient. Its universal capability is genius and Logitech’s set-up makes operation incredibly instinctive. The product’s price range compels me to assume the product is intended for middle-aged, electronic-fancied consumers.