Jun 25
Designed with all-metal construction and a 6-quart capacity, this powerful stand mixer features a 575-watt motor for handling tough mixing jobs. It can effectively mix up to 14 cups of all-purpose flour and produce up to 8 pounds of mashed potatoes. The mixer can also churn through double batches of bread dough with the included burnished PowerKnead spiral hook, which replicates hand kneading with a forceful punching and rolling action. The mixer’s 10-speed slide control ranges from a very fast whip to a very slow stir, while its Soft Start mixing function helps minimize ingredient splatter and flour puff with gentle acceleration to the selected speed after start-up. An electronic speed sensor helps maintain a consistent mixing speed, even when adding ingredients. For commercial-style motor protection, the mixer automatically shuts off when overload is detected.
Product Features
* 10-speed stand mixer with all-metal construction and powerful 575-watt motor
* 6-quart stainless-steel mixing bowl; direct-drive transmission with all-steel gears
* Electronic speed sensor; auto shut-off motor protection; Soft Start minimizes splatter
* Wire whip, burnished flat beater, spiral dough hook, and clear 2-piece pouring shield included
* Measures 14-3/5 by 16-1/2 by 11-2/7 inches
Customer feedback:
1. The machine is a bit louder with more of a high whine at higher speeds, but I would expect that with the added power and size. This morning I took it for a “test drive” with a 600 gram (flour) batch of pizza dough using very high gluten flour which I kneaded at speed 2 for 5 minutes. The sound under load wasn’t at all unpleasant and the spiral dough hook really works the dough like the professional mixers I used in culinary school and on the job.
I’ve mostly used my 5 quart Kitchen Aid for cakes, muffins, pate choux for eclairs, mashed potatoes and whipped cream and meringue. I’ve made my bread dough exclusively in my large capacity Cuisinart food processor. Now that I have a more powerful Kitchen Aid mixer, I feel confident it can take the challenge of the high gluten dough.
2. This is a reliable machine. It gets a workout in my household on almost a daily basis. No complaints! The things I like about this, and the KA brand in general, is the elegant design, which inspires confidence (being heavy and metal, rather than el cheapo plastic) and accentuates rather than detracts from kitchen decor. I am not sure when so many major manufacturers decided that American consumers preferred cheap and ugly and unreliable, a la Wal-Mart, but they are wrong, and KA is right.
Jun 25
Combining a resilient 325-watt motor with a heavy-duty transmission, this powerful stand mixer can handle the heaviest mixtures and mix large batches easily. The unit’s 10-speed control ranges from a very fast whip to a very slow stir, while its 67-point planetary mixing action moves the beater clockwise and the shaft counterclockwise, enabling the beater to reach every area and mix ingredients thoroughly with no need to rotate the bowl. In addition, the stand mixer comes equipped with a large 5-quart stainless-steel bowl and a Flower Power index of 9 cups. The unit’s one-piece pouring shield prevents ingredient splatter and makes it simple to add ingredients when the mixer is in use. Dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup a snap, and its multipurpose attachment hub powers a variety of optional attachments to provide unmatched culinary versatility and convenience. A stainless wire whip and a burnished beater and dough hook come included. Designed with a solid, all-metal base, the stand mixer measures 16-2/5 by 10-2/5 by 13-2/7 inches and carries a one-year hassle-free replacement warranty.
Product Features
* 10-speed stand mixer with powerful 325-watt motor
* 5-quart stainless-steel bowl; Flower Power index of 9 cups
* 1-piece pouring shield prevents ingredient splatter
* Multipurpose attachment hub; dishwasher-safe parts
* Measures 16-2/5 by 10-2/5 by 13-2/7 inches
Customer feedback:
1. I have looked at the Kitchaid mixers for years and I finally bought one after getting an incredible price on this one. It is SUPER heavy and well made. I used it several times over the holidays and it worked flawlessly. I actually began searching for things to make just to have an excuse to use it! I absolutely love it and I am extremely happy with my purchase.
2. This is our first KitchenAid mixer. It is a great kitchen tool. One, no one should be without and this price it is a steal. It has performed as advertised.
Jun 25
Live life outloud with this speaker system for your iPod. This contemporary cube design features Reson8 speaker technology for maximum performance that’s perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. A full-function remote control is included as well as a line-in jack for additional audio devices, an AV out jack for viewing iPod videos on TV, and a microphone jack for karaoke jams. The iH80B charges your docked iPod when connected to the AC adapter (included). Universal dock plays and charges most docking iPod models (inserts included). Operates on AC adapter or eight C batteries.
Technical Details
* 2.0 iPod Speaker System
* Stylish black color
* Charges docked iPod when connected to AC wall current
* Universal dock plays and charges most docking iPods (inserts included)
* High-fidelity Reson8 speaker technology
Customer feedback:
1. I’m giving this unit four stars because it is a nice looking unit with decent features and I got it for a good price. However, the sound quality leave me wanting better. I’d give the sound quality for music a 2.5 or maybe a 3 if I’m feeling generous (out of 5). However, for the price I paid I can’t complain much so I’m giving it 4 stars taking price into account. Just don’t expect 4 or 5 star quality sound. If you’re listening to podcasts, it should be fine but I wouldn’t recommend it for listening to music unless you’re not into hi-fi sound or are limited to something of this size.
2. I bought this for myself (from TJ Maxx, actually…) and It’s actually pretty good! I wanted something that had good sound, that was loud enough to fill a good size room (20′ x 20′) and portable. I didn’t need a clock. I paid a lot more at TJ (59.99), but the sound is pretty hearty, plenty of bass and treble, goes loud without distortion, and also goes very very quiet (good for baby’s room). I have the 80g ipod classic.
Jun 25
Give your kids hours of fun with the colorful, uniquely designed Gym Dandy TT-220 Teeter Totter, which features a unique pendulum rocking motion and open suspension design. It also offers rubber bump absorbers under the seats that reduce impact, soft molded seat, safe rubber handle guards, and safety cable locks that reduce accidental injury during unsupervised use. Its sealed ball bearings provide a smooth swinging motion and it will withstand years of outdoor use thanks to its powder coated finish. It’s easy to assemble, and is backed by a two-year limited warranty.
Specifications
* 60mm X 11 gauge steel tube main frame
* Sealed ball bearings with 20mm axle
* 1500-pound tensile strength nylon covered steel cable
* Polyurethane injection molded seat pads with rubber seat bumpers
* 3mm thick neoprene grips
* Assembled dimensions: 112 x 35 x 36 inches
* Weight capacity: 300 pounds
* Recommended for ages 3 and up
Product Features
* Colorful, uniquely designed teeter totter with pendulum rocking motion is recommended for ages 3 and older
* Safety cable locks reduce accidental injury during unsupervised use
* Elongated soft molded seats for even weight distribution
* Measures 112 by 35 by 36 inches when set up
* Assembly required; 2-year limited warranty
Customer feedback:
1. It all fits in a box that is not crazy big or crazy heavy, so shipping is not too bad. It took about 1 hour to put together with kids “helping”. It is very sturdy. I like the padding on the handle bars and the good bumper below the seats. The hinge bearings move very smoothly. Just well designed and engineered device. Highly recommend it.
2. Wow, this is some seesaw! It is well built, has no place to pinch/hurt little fingers/limbs, and it holds half the neighborhood at once (a big child can sit with a toddler on one side comfortably). The lock feature is great because our 3 year old can sit on it without hurting herself (if no one is around to totter with her). My only regret is that we did not buy it soon.
