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Product Reviews
by Jeffrey Schiller • Arizona
The holiday season will be quickly upon us. In this issue I am reviewing some excellent products that help enhance our lifestyle whether for health or entertainment purposes--and they make great gifts for those we love and care about.
AIR PURIFIERS
The air we breathe affects the way we feel, so it is important to have the cleanest and freshest air possible. SURROUND AIR offers a line of high quality Ionic Air Purifiers. The XJ-1000 Air Ionizer is a filter-less unit that circulates a high output of negative ions throughout a car or room so air doesn’t have to pass through the unit to be purified. It is lightweight, compact and virtually silent. Saves hundreds of dollars because there are no filters to replace. Costs pennies a day to operate. Includes a 12V DC adapter for car operation. The XJ-1100 Ionic & UV Air Purifier has a unique mini tower design and uses a static charged metal dust collector instead of filters. The unit comes with a germicidal UV lamp to destroy micro-organisms such as viruses, germs, bacteria, and mold. Its operation is very quiet, easy to clean and costs less electricity than a light bulb. The XJ-2100 Ionic Air Purifier is portable with a germicidal UV lamp. It quietly pulls dirty air in and circulates the purified air throughout the room. The tests showed the unit to remove 99.5% of particles in a a 128 cubic-foot chamber. An independently controlled fan was added to this unit to increase air circulation. It can be used in the home, office or car with the included adapter. The XJ – 3000C Air Purifier is the largest and most powerful unit listed here. It combines 5 technologies: air ionizer, HEPA air filter, UV lamp, activated carbon air filter, and programmable ozone output control. This unit operates very quietly, uses little electricity, includes long-lasting filters and is very low maintenance. (888) 812-1516, www.surroundair.com.
KITCHEN
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TRIBEST launches a new line of ceramic cutlery. Choisons Ceramic Knives are lightweight and the blades, made from natural materials, are extra sharp – 7-10 times sharper than stainless steel and 25% thicker than other ceramic knives on the market. Choose from: 5” Utility Knife – for cutting small fruits and vegetables; 6” Chef’s Knife – best for chopping and cutting harder fruits and vegetables; and 6” Serrated Knife – best used for breads. Carving, slicing, mincing, dicing and chopping are easier and quicker. The company offers free sharpening for the life of the blade.(888) 254-7336, www.tribest.com.
EAU DE TOILETTES
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FLORAME’s line of Eau De Toilettes are made from natural and organic ingredients. These natural fragrance sprays are enriched with essential oils and floral waters. Eau De Verveine has a fresh, citrusy sweet scent. Jardin D’Agrumes combines the sweet, fruity fragrance of orange and tangerine. Eau De Vetiver has a strong woodsy / earthy smell that is more of a masculine fragrance. Vanille Absolue contains vanilla with spicy notes. Our tester favored the Eau De Verveine as the best scent for both men and women. A few sprays can last for hours. (800) 850-2940, www.usa-florame.com.
VEGAN FOOTWEAR
EARTH introduces Lazer-K, an ultimate vegan travel shoe. The perforated upper offers maximum ventilation and the Kalso-Lite sole offers unmatched flexibility. Our tester takes long walks in Arizona, wearing these shoes when temperatures get well over 110 degrees. He happily reported his feet do not get overheated and stay dry in the hottest weather. Sturdy, lightweight and comfortable, this quality shoe is available in black, baltic blue, khaki or desert microfiber. (877) 372-2814, www.earthvegan.us.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Wouldn’t it be great to convert your old vinyl records / albums and cassettes to modern day CD’s so you can listen to them on a CD player in your home or car? CROSLEY recently introduced the Songwriter CD Recorder, making it simple to take vinyls and cassettes and convert them to CD in minutes with just a few simple steps. It also allows one to enjoy records old style with a 3-speed turntable. This unit was found to be one of the best on the market in both quality and ease of use. (502) 736-8311, www.crosleyradio.com.
Jeffrey
Schiller is a special feature columnist and writes for health and environmental
publications across the nation. He can be reached at: jeffreys@aztecfreenet.org
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