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By les scammell, July 30, 2009 3:47 pm

Panasonic has been making massage chairs for about 30 years. They have a full range of massage chairs at many different price points. We are going to review the EP1273 which is in the 2 to 3 thousand dollar price range. We make a comprehensive review by rating a massage chair in five important categories where it can get up to twenty points. The sum of the points then yields the chair’s overall rating out of 100 possible points. Here is our evaluation of the Panasonic EP 1273 massage chair recliner.

Warranty Coverage & Customer Service: We start with the dry subject of warranty coverage. It is less glamorous than going through the wonderful features on this massage chair, but nonetheless, it is important. Warranty coverage is like insurance. It protects you from disaster-just in case. With large ticket items, you want some protection for shelling out your hard earned money. Panasonic gives you rather light coverage on parts and labor which is covered for only 1 year. Other chairs in this range are longer from the factory. The best coverage which exceeds the norm is one year coverage for field service. Customer service is OK. Overall, we give the EP 1273 a 16 in warranty coverage.

Comfort & Ergonomics: We have this category because with the increasing number of features, some functions are not easily accessible or hard to reach. Also, we have tried massage chars that were simply not comfortable to sit after a few minutes. Panasonic has designed the EP 1273 to be comfortable to relax in. The materials are soft to the touch and it comes with a pillow to support your head. The remote control is laid out well and easy to understand. This model rates an 18 for this key area.

Ease of Use: As technology advances, we are seeing that more features are being added at incrementally lower costs. That is an excellent trend for consumers. On the other side of this is for manufacturers to keep the use of their equipment simple and easy to use. Luckily, Panasonic is an expert in this field. The EP 1273 is no exception. You can master the controls very quickly and easily. We give this massage chair an 18 for ease of use.

Key Features: The key features of the EP1273 are the dual use ottoman and the 8 manual massage techniques. This massage recliner has a dual-use air ottoman system. Use the air system to knead and relieve tightness in the calves. Raise the ottoman and place your feet on it for a soothing and relieving foot massage. The second use of the ottoman is the built in stretch function. Hit the button and the ottoman will at first rise up and then it will lower in 20 degree increments. This will stretch out the lower body and provide gentle relief to aching muscles. This recliner also has 8 manual massage techniques. The 8 techniques include: Shiatsu, Swedish, Hawaiian, tapping, rolling, kneading, compression and percussion. This is a great variety for a mid range massage chair. We give the EP-1273 an 18 for key features.

Massage Therapy: The EP1273 gives you a choice of four automatic programs. Select Shiatsu, Deep, Gentle and Refresh at the touch of a button for 15 minutes of relaxing massage therapy. You can also select from 3 manual courses covering the back. You have many choices of manual massages. An interesting feature in the EP 1273 is the back rollers. The back rollers have four firm rubber massage heads which make up the Swede-Atsu massage. The Swede-Atsu massage replicates the stroking with the palm of the hand and the pressing with the heel of the hand. You can also feel the mechanical thumbs apply firm pressure. The kneading massage is firm with the rubber massage heads feeling like strong pressure with the thumbs. You also get a thorough calf and foot massage with the leg ottoman of the EP-1273. We rate the massage therapy of the Panasonic EP-1273 an 18.

We rate the EP 1273 an 88/100 in our overall rating. The EP-1273 is packed with some great massage techniques. This full body massage chair provides the most massage techniques in its price category. You get a thorough arsenal of massage treatments. The stretch function is a great addition and provides an effective method to relieve tight muscles in the legs. The warranty on this model is less than we would like to see. If you are looking for a full body massage chair, the EP1273 certainly provides solid massage therapy compared to massage chairs in its class.

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By les scammell, July 30, 2009 11:25 am

When you get your Xbox 360 console, you should be more than thrilled to get your gaming on because you have the entire package with a game controller and cables. If you got the Xbox 360 Elite, you should even feel more complete because you get a few extras in the package as well. The Xbox 360 even comes with great games to keep you really busy. Of course, you need to have a TV and an HDTV will greatly improve your experience.

While a TV is essential, it’s certainly not the only accessory you’ll need in order to take your gaming experience to the next level, because there are also many other Xbox 360 accessories available. While some accessories have been designed to expand the Xbox 360′s capabilities, others have been designed to improve the gaming experience in general. You should however bear in mind that certain accessories are manufactured by third party companies and as a result, some of them may not perform as you would expect them to. You may however wish to consider those which are mentioned in this article.

The Xbox 360 comes with only one wireless controller no matter what edition you get. This means that for you to play cooperative or competitive games on a single system, you will need to get additional controllers. Whether they are wired or wireless, the Xbox 360 can only handle up to 4 controllers, so be sure you get as much as you need.

The best controllers to get are original controllers that come in black or white. These controllers are made with quality in mind and are also compatible with Microsoft Windows computers as well. It is best to stick with the original controllers as the 3rd party ones tend to have shorter life spans.

Even though the Xbox 360 interface can be operated totally using the controllers, if you get the universal media remote, it’ll make your life a whole lot easier. If you frequently use your Xbox 360 as a digital media system, then this is a fantastic accessory to have because it can also operate TV’s and computers which are powered by Windows Media Center. Of course, because it has all the regular buttons you can also use it to play games with.

Because so many people use their Xbox 360 for playing online and a large percentage of these people enjoy chatting, Microsoft released the Xbox 360 Messenger kit alongside Windows Live Messenger. A feature known as “Chatpad” is included in the kit and its ideal for quick messaging and also for those who lack a USB keyboard.

In order to allow for voice chat during game play, the kit includes a wired headset which connects to the Chatpad. Interestingly enough, this will also allow you to take advantage of certain games which have voice recognition built in. Of course, if you feel you don’t need the Chatbox, then there is also a wireless headset available.

Please don’t for a minute think that the accessories which have been mentioned in this article are the only accessories available. To the contrary, there are numerous other accessories available which you can view on the Xbox 360 website. Always remember however, it’s in your own best interest to only purchase accessories which are licensed by Microsoft.

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By les scammell, July 30, 2009 7:02 am

The Cowson S9 16 GB Video MP3 player is your ultimate MP3 device because it offers portability, accessibility and elegance at the same time. It gives everyone extra options such as being able to view photos, record voice messages, viewing videos, and listening to radio stations, play music and a whole lot more. You can carry it with you wherever you go due the fact that it’s a very light device and it can play up to 4,000 songs and play 55 hours of music or its equivalent 11 hours of movies all these you can achieve with every single charge. (Making this device the number one product to beat in the market today)

Just like with the rest of the MP3′s out in the market today it is elegant and stylish and fits in the palm of your hand perfectly and comes in full screen color. The S9 is truly amazing in spite of its’ being small in size. The low-power display technology of the S9 MP3 player allows this amazing device to be viewed at any angle whether you are inside or outside the house or if you are void of a light source and it doesn’t catch the glare from the sun and is completely operational under the direct hit of sunlight. It is durable and it can withstand wear and tear due to its anti-scratch coating.

Its interactive interface makes zooming in on images a snap. Touchscreen technology gives owners the freedom that other stationary screens fail to provide. Whether used primarily for business or reserved for personal purposes, easy access and extreme portability make the S9 the one device people won’t want to leave home without.

This amazing MP3 player supports almost all types of files from MP3, AVI to WMV files allowing its users more freedom and more access to videos, music, movies and even TV sitcoms and photos. You no longer have to rush home to use your TV or PC just to watch your favorite show. It also offers widescreen mode providing state of the art entertainment at its best.

If you are into music amplification or music enhancing then look no further because S9 MP3 offers JetEffect music enhancer which allows users to configure the sound quality of MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, APE and WAV file formats. It also allows you to configure and restore bass or distorted digital files so you will not miss your favorite songs wherever you go.

Other great feature elements include a photoviewer, alarm clock, digital voice recorder and FM radio tuner. Users don’t have to pay extra to access these bonuses on the S9. Preloaded onto the device, a simple touch on the icon and it loads the feature in seconds. Bluetooth enabled, the handheld device can be used just about anywhere. There is no need for users to carry around its cables with them if they don’t have to.

The Cowon S9 16 GB Video MP3 player includes accessories such as USB 2.0 cable, a manual CD and a quick starter guide to show you how to go about with your MP3 and how to use the device properly. Although the plastic case is not included but customers are given an option should they buy one then they will be able to avail it at a reasonable price.

Offering a big value in a small package, the S9 device is more than just an MP3 player. Loaded with the latest technology and giving its users the freedom of choice, the pocket-sized electronic is flying off of shelves despite tough economic times. For multimedia geniuses who can’t stand to get their daily dose of entertainment, the Cowon S9 16 GB Video MP3 Player delivers quality and satisfaction at a price that customers can’t beat.

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By les scammell, July 30, 2009 3:34 am

If you are looking for a good television and you think its time for a change, know that the Panasonic VIERA G10 is a perfect option for you. Well, this is if you have style and the ability to appreciate a good TV!

We understand that when it’s time to purchase a television on today’s market, you definitely have to budget your money. Some snappy salesperson may come out with all these technical features, but if you don’t understand them, it’s not going to do you any good. The good news is we’ve already done it for you, so the only thing left to do is read about them.

A few of the features of this wonderful television include its resolution of 1920 x 1080, its three HDMI Inputs, PC input that allows for better viewing, its THX certified display, and its contrasts of dynamic 2, 000, 000:1 and native of 40, 000:1 infinite black is used for the brightest whites as well as the darkest blacks. Together with those features, some of the more technical details include its VIERA LinkTM, its VIERA CASTTM, aspect ratio of 16:9, visible screen size of 50″ and its channel capability. You are sure to love what this television has to offer you.

Others that have previously purchased this TV say that they are entirely satisfied with their purchase and wouldn’t change it for anything. The settings that the TV comes in are normally perfectly fine. The only thing you might have to do is tweak up the brightness slightly, but that would depend on how you prefer to watch TV as the setting might be fine just as it is.

If you are planning on mounting the TV onto the wall, the room that it is put in should be not too lit up by the sun and shouldn’t be too bright if you want to avoid a glare on the TV or just light reflection.

In fact, most of them even said they preferred to mount the television on their wall as opposed to just letting it sit somewhere in the room of choice. The only thing we would recommend is you don’t place it in a room full of sunlight.

Just as a tip, you can sometimes find additional speakers for the Panasonic VIERA G10 Series TC-P50G10 Plus. Another thing you’ll notice is that they might even work better then the standards that come with the television. Just add in a sub-woofer and you’ll have an experience that is truly “movie-like.”

One other issue that many people may have an issue with is the input locations. Many video gamers enjoy the ease of having the inputs on the front, but with the Panasonic VIERA G10 Series TC-P50G10 Plus they are found on the left edge of the television. While this may be a problem to some, keep in mind that if the TV is mounted, it’s really not going to be an issue. If you keep all these things in mind and understand how nice this television is for your home, it will bring years of enjoyment for the entire family.

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By les scammell, July 29, 2009 8:29 pm

Ever since the original Blackberry was released in 2002 with its basic monochrome screen and smart phone features, the bar for cellular phones has been raised and many other companies are scrambling to offer the features offered by this cellular giant. Fortunately, it seems that even while they release new iterations of this amazing phone, people still agree that it’s the best phone they’ve ever had, and those who have never had one want one.

Are you big into texting? If you are then the Blackberry phone is the best phone on the market for texting. This is due to brilliant design of QWERTY keys which allow you to text very fast and easy with the keys looking like a home computer keyboard. Are sitting there wondering what that would do? Most phones out on the market will make you hit a button 3 sometimes 4 times to get the letter or number you want. However, with the Blackberry you simply just hit the letter once that you are looking for and it comes up on the screen just like you are typing an email.

You will also notice that the Blackberry 8320 also has all of the applications of a smart-phone. Whether it’s the word processor, web browser or any other tools, they’re all available for office work you may need to do throughout the day.

You will find that this model features a 2 megapixel digital camera meaning that you will be able to capture the moment wherever you happen to be. If you’re at a baseball game and you want to catch that home run the moment it happens just pull out your phone and take a picture. At a wedding? No problem! Just pull out your smartphone and snap a picture; isn’t technology amazing?

To make it even better, this Blackberry is compatible with the MyFaves program from T-Mobile. This means that you can select a specified number of people to call, and you will be able to do so free. When they say free, they mean that you can call those people for as long as you want regardless of what network or carrier they happen to be with.

One of the first features that everyone enjoyed about the Blackberry was its sleek appeal. You’ll still find similar designs today, so you don’t have to worry about getting it being replaced by more functions. Even most consumers claim it’s the easiest phone to hold when comparing it to others.

When talking about the benefits of the blackberry 8320, one of its most intriguing benefits is the 64 megabytes of onboard memory that it comes with. Now if you are looking for even more memory then this can be done rather easily just by using a external SD card, which can be found by checking out your local electronics store.

The Blackberry hasn’t changed much, and many customers are happy about that. It still has access to the 3G network and still has all the great smartphone features. If you’re a fan of the Blackberry line of phones or you just happen to want one, then this is definitely the phone to look into.