Jay Honeck
Touchdown! Greaser!
We are all always bitching about customer service, and cheap junk that breaks too easily. We've all bought ladders that sucked, tools that didn't work, etc., and you usually hear about them quickly -- but not quickly enough!
I'd like to start a thread where we list the products we REALLY like, and have had good luck with. Quality, durability, value -- all those things count, and are awfully hard to find nowadays. Let's share our success stories.
I will start.
Black & Decker 36 volt cordless rechargeable lawn mower.
After going through three gas mowers in three years, I finally figured that I had nothing to lose by trying a cordless electric mower.
I've had it for four months now, and results have been spectacular. The thing is powerful, recharges overnight, has enough range to do the ENTIRE hotel property, has a quickly removable battery, and -- best of all -- is quiet enough that I can mow the lawn after check-in time. Mowing the lawn doesn't disturb the guests anymore!
Oh, and to start it, you push a button. No more yanking a pull cord!
SodaStream
This is the "make it yourself" soda pop maker. It comes with a CO2 cartridge, several bottles, and a few of the syrups.
We've had this thing for three months, and it's terrific. There are a bazillion different flavors, lot of diet choices, and the thing just WORKS. It saves about 50% off the price of soda pop, but the best part is you simply don't have tons of soda filling your fridge, or tons of empty aluminum cans (or liter bottles) to deal with in the trash.
It's fun to experiment, too. You can add your own flavors -- and some adult mixes -- to see what happens. Results vary.
Asus Nexus 7
This has been beaten to death in other threads, but this thing is like a Swiss Army knife, and I use it EVERYWHERE. In the plane, at the coffee shop, in the office, at the pool -- it's durable, inexpensive, and it works.
Samsung Galaxy S3
This cell phone/camera has been the best phone I've ever owned. It does EVERYTHING well, and has been extremely durable. Now that the S4 is out, you can buy them for a song.
Meguilar's Spray & Wipe Wax
When they stopped making Lemon Pledge in pump bottles, we tried all sorts of "after flight" spray waxes for the leading edges. This stuff comes in a BIG pump bottle that lasts a long time, and works extremely well.
Next! What products have impressed you lately?
I'd like to start a thread where we list the products we REALLY like, and have had good luck with. Quality, durability, value -- all those things count, and are awfully hard to find nowadays. Let's share our success stories.
I will start.
Black & Decker 36 volt cordless rechargeable lawn mower.
After going through three gas mowers in three years, I finally figured that I had nothing to lose by trying a cordless electric mower.
I've had it for four months now, and results have been spectacular. The thing is powerful, recharges overnight, has enough range to do the ENTIRE hotel property, has a quickly removable battery, and -- best of all -- is quiet enough that I can mow the lawn after check-in time. Mowing the lawn doesn't disturb the guests anymore!
Oh, and to start it, you push a button. No more yanking a pull cord!
SodaStream
This is the "make it yourself" soda pop maker. It comes with a CO2 cartridge, several bottles, and a few of the syrups.
We've had this thing for three months, and it's terrific. There are a bazillion different flavors, lot of diet choices, and the thing just WORKS. It saves about 50% off the price of soda pop, but the best part is you simply don't have tons of soda filling your fridge, or tons of empty aluminum cans (or liter bottles) to deal with in the trash.
It's fun to experiment, too. You can add your own flavors -- and some adult mixes -- to see what happens. Results vary.
Asus Nexus 7
This has been beaten to death in other threads, but this thing is like a Swiss Army knife, and I use it EVERYWHERE. In the plane, at the coffee shop, in the office, at the pool -- it's durable, inexpensive, and it works.
Samsung Galaxy S3
This cell phone/camera has been the best phone I've ever owned. It does EVERYTHING well, and has been extremely durable. Now that the S4 is out, you can buy them for a song.
Meguilar's Spray & Wipe Wax
When they stopped making Lemon Pledge in pump bottles, we tried all sorts of "after flight" spray waxes for the leading edges. This stuff comes in a BIG pump bottle that lasts a long time, and works extremely well.
Next! What products have impressed you lately?