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Vango Orchy 600: A hard wearing tent for 6

By Audrey • Jul 10th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

The Vango Orchy 600 is a type of tent that has been exclusively designed for family usage and for groups who are looking for value for money. The stand-up tent has a very robust structure and there are no compromises made on space meant for living or sleeping. The groundsheets have been meticulously sewn in and the entries are kept flexible. The fabric involved in manufacturing, Protex 3000 is fire retardant. Apart from being reliable and durable, it is also waterproof. The seams have been taped to avert damage inflicted by water. The flysheets are easy to pitch and with them being at prime, the inners always stay dry. The poles are colour coded, sturdy and tough. These poles improve the angles on walls and create more space. The groundsheets stay enclosed and avert bugs and insects from creeping in.

There is a side mesh door located on the Vango Orchy 600 which gives the user a chance to leave the main door open for proper ventilation. The inner pockets in the tent help in keeping essentials near and the windows are spacious. These spacious windows allow the light to penetrate into the tent thoroughly. There are side zips fixed at the porch of the groundsheets which can be rolled back. There is also a rain gutter zip which needs to be used to drain all the rain water. The Vango Orchy 600 accommodates 6 people. The area it occupies is 770cm x 520cm. Pitching time around 20 minutes. The total weight is around 15.3 kilograms and this makes it portable.

Buy it for its efficacy.

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Vango Orchy 500: 5 person Tent worthy of a High Five!

By Audrey • Jul 10th, 2009 • Category: Outdoors

The Vango Orchy 500 is one of the biggest tents that is available on the market today. The tent has so many features on board that it can easily accommodate 5 people and makes them feel comfortable inside. The fabric that has been used to build the tent is fire resistant and the polyester used is Protex 3000 waterproof flysheet. The seams in the tent are taped and there is a storm skirt system which can be put to use in case there is a storm coming your way. The poles on which the tent is fixed have a colour coding and they are also pre angled. There are entry points for cables and tidy zips and the side mesh door is a good way to roam within as well as maintain privacy. The inner pockets help those using the tent to store materials and the windows inside the tent are crystal clear so that the outside view can be seen precisely. The windows are double zip, making zipping easy.

The fabric from which the Vango Orchy 500 is constructed is very breathable and the zip door is placed parallel. There is also a carry bag available in which the tent can be folded and kept so that it does not get dirty. A repair kit comes with the package just in case an emergency comes up. This kit could be critical in case of an emergency. The Vango Orchy 500 will effortlessly accommodate a maximum of 5 people and weighs only 12 kilograms. The dimensions are 72cm x 29cm x 26cm. The total time that might get consumed for pitching is 20 minutes and the area required for pitching is 770cm x 490cm. Buy it if you are fond of camping and frequently go outdoors.

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Kenwood KM010 Chef Titanium, creating a bit of a stir

By Audrey • Jun 11th, 2009 • Category: Appliances

An updated version of the popular KM001, Kenwood KM010 Chef Titanium is a versatile food processor. Available in steel and silver colours, the appliance has a 1400 watt motor. It performs the functions of slicker as well as mixer and allows the user to cook and prepare all types of food. The package of the food processor includes a free AT338 glass liquidiser AT640 food processor attachment and a Splashguard, which prevents food contents from leaking out and creating a mess. Its exceptional 1400 watt motor maintains speed and power even for large quantities. The processor has 4 power outlets for added flexibility. Also, the processor can be attached to 20 optional attachments from liquidisers and slicers to shredders and ice-cream maker.

The Kenwood comes with fine quality cast stainless steel bowl and tools that include a K beater, dough hook and whisk. The flexible ‘Double K’ beater that is useful for creaming mixes. The stainless steel bowl has a large capacity of 4.6 litres and has a splashguard to avoid messes. The processor has a smooth head lift action and a spring action front outlet cover. Running quietly and smoothly, the processor has the following dimensions - 40cm length, 22.7cm width and 29.7cm height.

A flexible and reliable appliance, the Kenwood KM010 Chef Titanium is a versatile processor that will process large quantities of food in no time. It is a useful appliance that will minimise your cooking time and simplify your life by sharing your workload.

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The Black & Decker GLC2500, trimming freedom

By Audrey • Jun 11th, 2009 • Category: Gardening Equipment

A cordless grass trimmer, Black & Decker GLC2500 is perfect for cutting grass in awkward places and for trimming lawn edges. Since it is cordless, there is no mess or tangled cables. It runs on a 18 volt battery that can be charged separately from the mains unit. The grass trimmer has a reflex line feed system and it has a cutting swathe of 25cm/10min. It has an edging function which allows the user to trim grass right up to the edges. To help out the user, it also has an edging guide. The trimmer has a height adjustable secondary handle which makes it very comfortable to use. The Black & Decker GLC2500’s intelligent cutting system automatically feeds out more line when needed. Its motor is efficient and gives increased torque which helps in a quicker cut.

The trimmer has a safety brake which stops line rotation in less than three seconds. The trimmer does not have a tilting head and no telescopic shaft. Weighing 4.4kg, it is fairly lightweight and easy to carry. It comes with 3 years of part guarantee and one year of labour guarantee. The user needs to press two switches to start the trimmer and this feature makes the appliance safer to use. It comes with a wall-charging bracket and has a twistable head, which gives a Trim ‘n’ Edge function for tidying lawn edges after mowing. The trimmer’s intelligent cutting system allows precise edging. It is easy to cut around trees, garden furniture and underneath shrubs. It has a bi-Material soft grip handle for comfort which provides a firm Non-Slip grip. Made of high quality hardened and tempered chrome vanadium steel, the Black & Decker GLC2500 has a robust yet light body that will certainly last a long time.



The George Foreman 12205 Health Grill, healthy meat yummy!

By Audrey • Jun 10th, 2009 • Category: Appliances

This special grill has been designed so that it cooks healthy food with minimum effort and cleaning. It has a 20 minute timer which tells you how long the food has been cooking for. This is a fat reducing grilling machine which lets you cook in minimal fat. It has a grilling surface of 645cm2 and can cook up to 6 portions at one time. It has a drip tray that collects the excess fat and a red to use indicator light. The barbeque has removable grill plates that are dishwasher safe and easy to clean. Also, the gadget has deep grilling grooves that can cook delicious and hot food in no time.

The bbq has temperature setting feature and LED display to indicate the temperature at which the food is being cooked. Also, the barbeque has a one inch floating hinge for thicker cuts of meat and comes in a silver finish. The contact grill design helps cooks food evenly on both sides while the non-stick coated cooking plate ensures easy cleaning. The grill channels run-off extra grease and fat into a separate drip tray. The health grill has a variable timer and 5 temperature settings. The capacity of the grill is such that it can grill up to 6 burgers, 6 chicken breasts or 4 steaks in minutes. It comes with two drip trays, two specially designed spatulas which fit perfectly into the grooves of the grill plates and a George Foreman cookbook, which is a 200 page recipe book. With dimensions 41cm depth, 15.3cm height and 35.5cm width the George Foreman Health Grill (12205) is sure to be a success in your home. An efficient grill that cooks healthy food and fast too, it is also user-friendly and easy to clean.

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The Bosch Isio Cordless Shrub Shear, for a shaped garden

By Audrey • Jun 10th, 2009 • Category: Gardening Equipment

Powered by a 3.6 volt Lithium-ion battery, Bosch Isio Cordless Shrub Shear is always ready for use. With no self-discharge or memory loss, the hedge trimmers gives a precise cut and diamond ground blades for precision cutting. Available with charger/storage unit, it is an efficient trimmer that is lighter and smaller than other conventional cordless shrub shears. Extremely light and handy, it is suitable for shaping shrubs and hedges such as box and privet. Weighing a paltry 0.6kg, the hedge trimmer is always ready for use as its lithium-ion battery provides full power and short charge times. Designed keeping the consumer in mind, it simplifies gardening tasks and comes with a 2 years parts and labour guarantee.

The hedge trimmer has a cutting width of 11cm and a running time of 40 min. It offers a cut length of 110mm while its Li-Ion Battery has a capacity of 1.0 Ah and takes 5 hours to charge completely. The trimmer comes with a “mobile phone style” battery charger.

The Bosch Isio will help you transform your garden into a beautiful paradise. It uses “anti- blocking” system, which is an electronic anti-stall device to aid continuous cutting. The trimmer has dual colour, precision ground blades, which can cut at any angle. Also, the hedge trimmer has a battery status indicator that displays availability of battery in use and when charging. Perfect for shaping shrubs and small hedges and cutting stems up to 8mm in thickness, the new Bosch Isio Cordless Shrub Shear is lightweight and convenient to use.

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The Qualcast Easi-Trak 320, for a lush looking summer lawn

By Audrey • Jun 9th, 2009 • Category: Gardening Equipment

Powered by a 1000 watts hi-torque ‘Power Drive’ motor that offers superb cutting and collection, Qualcast Easi-Trak 320 has height adjustable handles. Also the handles can be folded down to make them more compact and save on space. The lawn mower is capable of mowing three heights-of-cut 20mm-60mm. weighing only 7.4kg, the lawn mower is lightweight and easy to carry. It has integral carry handle which further helps in carrying it from part of the garden to another. Ideal for small gardens, the mower has is extremely light and easy to use. It is a bit awkward to alter height of cut and its grass box capacity is not much, which are its minus points. Otherwise an efficient mower, it has hardened steel blades and a cutting width of 32cm. The grass box is located in the rear and has a capacity 28 litres.

With a cable length of 10 metres, the dimensions of the mower are 30cm height, 40cm with and 81cm depth. Easi-Trak 320 is a powerful and lightweight electric rotary mower equipped with a ‘Bosch PowerDrive Motor’. It offers maximum power from the moment the start lever is pulled and the power of the motor stay constant even while mowing the thickest of grass. It also has extra power in reserve that enables it to cut and collect even in tough conditions. Available with 5 years parts and 2 years labour guarantee, the lawn mower offers high performance by way of exceptional cutting and collection even in longer grass. It cuts 3 heights (20-60mm) and has a cut indicator while its rear collect grass box with a capacity of 28 litres collects and compacts grass. So, no need for raking the grass after running the mower on your garden. The Qualcast Easi-Trak 320 is a brilliant little mower, with a brilliant little price tag to match, it will have your lawn looking in tip top shape.

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The Kenwood KMC560 Premium Silver Chef

By Audrey • Jun 9th, 2009 • Category: Appliances

A food processor with a 1000W powered motor and automatic speed control, the Kenwood KMC560 Premier Silver Chef offers two speeds that can be varied depending on the food being processed. The gadget also has a pulse button that offers extra control to the user. The processor has a bowl size of 4.6 litres, which is large enough to accommodate all kinds of food. With dimensions 30cm height, 23cm width and 40cm depth, the food processor uses a ‘planetary’ mixing action. Designed to meet all needs of food lovers, the appliance has made it very easy to process food in less time. Available in matt silver colour, the processor includes k-beater, balloon whisk, and dough hook and flexi beater. It also includes 1.5 litre liquidiser and splashguard. The liquidiser is a helpful gadget which you can use to liquidise food while the splashguard prevents food from leaking out while being processed.

Including a spatula which is helpful for scraping out processed food and liquids from the bowl, the gadget has 3 different speed power outlets. All tools of the food processor are dishwasher safe and easy to clean. The planetary mixing action of the processor makes it easy to process food, and fast too. The food processor comes with an instruction CD/DVD and a colour recipe book that you can use to cook various new foods. An efficient machine with an innovative design, it has been designed keeping the needs of the user in mind. A sure help in the kitchen, it will reduce cooking time by enabling you to cook better and faster. The Kenwood KMC560 Premium Silver Chef would be a welcome addition to any food lovers kitchen.

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The Bosch ART 23 Combitrim, for a special looking lawn

By Audrey • Jun 9th, 2009 • Category: Gardening Equipment

An efficient grass trimmer, it has an easy combination system with one spool for normal grass and one for overgrown areas. The Bosch ART 23 Combitrim offers vertical trimming as well as edge-cutting that allows the user to achieve fast and better results. Ergonomically designed, it has a well-balanced design that is easy to hold and operate. The grass trimmer has 35cm height-adjustable telescopic handle that can extend up to a maximum of 115cm in length. Wheels can be attached for ease of use and are optional. The grass trimmer has simple “click” spool replacement and a powerful 400w motor.

With a cutting diameter of 23cm, the trimmer has adjustable inclination of the trimmer shaft for easy trimming under bushes and benches. It also has folding bracket that helps maintain distance from walls and fences and also protects plants. However, this is also an extra and optional attachment. The grass trimmer has an additional spool holder on the handle for the second spool. Weighing 2.7kg, the grass trimmer offers vertical edge-cutting and has a tilting cutter head. Its cable is 12 metres long, which is long enough for comfortable use and cable storage hooks and spool line holder on board the trimmer itself for convenient storage. Bosch ART 23 Combitrim also has “Pro-Tap” spool of 1.6mm x 8 metres and extra strong line of 6 Pieces x 2.4mm. The edging feature allows straighter and faster edging while its rotating and tilting head can be turned 90 degrees for hard to reach areas. Also, the telescopic handle helps reach out to difficult areas. The Bosch ART 23 Combitrim will have your lawn looking emaculate in no time.

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Flymo’s EasiCut 510, a snippy little hedge trimmer

By Audrey • Jun 8th, 2009 • Category: Uncategorized

This lightweight hedge trimmer has a powerful motor and double action cutting blades for a quicker and neater finish. Easy to use and operate, it has a unique central handle designed for easier, safer use. It uses diamond ground double action blades that give a faster and neater finish. It is equipped with spiral self-retracting safety cable and belt clip. Loaded with a 500 watt powerful motor, the hedge trimmer allows a neat and precise finish. The blade is 51cm long and the blade gap is 20mm. For added safety from the sharp blade, the hedge trimmer package includes a blade sheath which can be used to cover the razor-sharp blade when not being used.

The electric hedge trimmer has a two-handed safety switch. The location of the handle at the centre of the gadget makes it easy to control the trimmer and cut in all positions while it also has a large transparent protector guard for better visibility. The asymmetric blade movement produces lower vibration and noise. With a robust body, the trimmer is strong and will last for a long time. Its user-friendly and low on maintenance, the trimmer is a reliable gadget. An efficient hedge trimmer, Flymo EasiCut 510’s practical and versatile gadget, it will certainly simplify your gardening work.

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