Toro 53787 Ecxtra 6-to-8-Zone Sprinkler Timer with Software and Module Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this unit to replace an ECx that had intermitent button and program selection switch, but otherwise had worked well for the last 10 years. I also liked the idea of the computer programming and no battery. Basic operation of the unit is fine, but the "Automatic Circuit Protection" makes this unit very unreliable. This "feature" repeatedly disables most of the existing valves to "prevent damage to the timer...". The way you become aware of this feature is that all your plants start dying, which doesn't take long in the Arizona summers. If this happens while you're on vacation, you could come back to a completely dead landscape.
The computer programming is a great idea, but is the worst software I've ever used. The worst offender is the time selection. The times cannot be entered directly from the keyboard, but only with the mouse clicking on the up-down buttons. However, the up down buttons lack an auto repeat feature so each increment of 15 minutes requires a separate click of the mouse (that's 48 clicks to change the time by 12 hours.) To make matters worse, once the arrow is click, it is disabled until the mouse is moved. So the sequence is click - move mouse - click - move mouse.... This was also the first time that I've had software that crashed my Windows XP Pro computer with a "blue screen of death". There are many other, less serious, problems with this software that make it pretty annoying to use.
I've reinstalled the 10 year old EXc unit until I can find a suitable replacement from a different manufacturer.

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The Toro ECxtra 6-to-8-zone sprinkler timer with software and transport module takes the mystery out of watering your landscape. Using your personal computer and the included scheduling software and TimePod, you can create custom watering schedules and manage your sprinkler timer automatically. The user-friendly, interactive software application easily customizes a watering schedule for your yard based on your local weather and your yard's unique watering needs, also saving water and improving the health and beauty of your landscape. The TimePod transport module, included with the six-to-eight-zone timer, quickly transfers your watering schedule from your computer to the timer. This system features programmable pump start/master valve connection, valve failure detection, non-volatile memory, three programs, four start times, seasonal adjust, snap-in wire connectors, and rain delay. The timer is expandable to 10 zones with a two-zone expansion module (sold separately). For new or replacement installations, this timer is compatible with other brands of irrigation systems.

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Oregon Scientific WRB308Z Emergency Public Alert Radio and Weather Docking Station Review

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(More customer reviews)The hand-held Alert Radio works great. I'm glad I got it. It does everything it is supposed to do, minus the automatic atomic clock setting. (I must be too remote). But the alarm is wonderful, reliable, and setting it to just your own counties is easy to do. The weather station is alright, but it is just a fancy BIG screen showing the temp and humidity for indoors and out. So save your money and just get the Alert Radio with just the plain base. It uses less space and will work just as well without all the fluff.

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Public Alert Radio and Weather Docking Station. The Weather Station provides the height of technology with barometric forecast, indoor/outdoor temperature, and alarm clock. It also serves as a docking/recharge station for the WR108 for audible weather forecasts and public alerts. And, when you go traveling or have to leave in a hurry, just grab the WR108 and go. A handsome addition to your home and office, and a real life saver when it counts.

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Blue Digital Sand Timer by Polder Review

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(More customer reviews)A problem was immediately apparent when I removed the Polder Digital Hourglass Kitchen Timer from its packaging: The reflection from the clear plastic covers over the LCD displays makes reading the time from more than couple of feet away very hard or impossible.
(What isn't apparent from the picture on the product page is that there are actually plastic coverings over the LCD screens, so the picture doesn't show any indication of the problem with reflection.)
A few more complaints:
(1) Although the aesthetics of the timer is quite appealing overall, the timer looks a lot more plasticky than it does in the picture from the product page. While the construction of the unit isn't exactly shoddy, it doesn't scream quality either.
(2) The timer malfunctioned on me once -- the display froze up (not sure what I did to cause that) and the only way I was able to unfreeze it was to remove the battery and put it back in.
(3) The unit is poorly packaged -- when I took the unit out of the package, it already had a few scratches on one side (probably came from the unit being bumped around in the package).
There *are* a couple of things I really like about the timer, however.
(1) When stood on one of its ends, the timer displays the clock; when it's inverted, the timer displays the countdown timer. Nifty!
(2) It continues to keep track of the time elapsed after the timer has counted down to zero.
The timer comes in red, silver, black, and white as well.
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The Polder Digital Hourglass Kitchen Timer serves its intended purpose very well. But I would have to give it an overall rating of 3.5 stars because of the issue with the hard-to-read LCD displays and the slightly less-than-satisfactory quality of the build.

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Sometimes, it really isn't possible to wait by the food to make sure it overcooked or undercooked. The blue digital sand timer by Polder comes really useful at such occasions. This digital timer gives you a precise reading upto 99 minutes (over 1 A½ hour) so as to be of help even during time-taking preparations. This kitchen timer has dual LCD displays to enable easy viewing of time left. This sand timer also includes a 12/24 hour clock for our convenience and has soft-touch buttons and easy-to-read numbers. To make things even easier for you, this food timer stores the last settings and recalls it immediately. This digital timer includes battery and comes in a cool blue color.

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KNG America Animated Pooh and Friends Lamp Review

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(More customer reviews)My daughter loves this lamp and after a day or two now only uses it when necessary but still listens to the song and watches the characters when she turns it on and off. The only reason this is not a "5-star" is because the mechanical movements are a bit clunky and noisy, although with the music on it is not as noticeable.

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Pooh, Tigger and Piglet are three of the most beloved characters of all time. Push the button and watch Pooh and Tigger swing little Piglet back and forth. Featuring lovely detail and brilliant color, this lamp will be one of your child\'s most cherished possessions. Collectors will love it, too! ABS plastic construction. Takes one 75 watt bulb (not included). 19" high. Shade is 5" across the top, 10" across the bottom, and 7 1/4" high.

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Coca-Cola Fountain Service Salt & Pepper Shakers Review

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(More customer reviews)These are solid, heavy, excellent quality shakers. I gave these as a gift and the reciever gave me a rave review of them later. I've seen and used a number of coke collectible shakers, and this set is by far my favorite.

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When you are a Coca Cola maniac even your salt and pepper shakers have to bare the legendary logo. These unique Coca Cola Fountain Service Salt & Pepper Shakers are one of many Coca-Cola Fountain Service items that we carry including signs, clocks and other tableware items.

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Cuisinart DCC-2200 Brew Central 14-Cup Coffeemaker Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this coffee maker after too many days of being the family's late riser and finding the coffee pot already drained. I have been using this pot for a couple of months now, and I am more than pleased with my purchase. This pot does hold more than the standard 10- or 12-cup coffeemaker, a great feature in a family of coffee-drinkers.
I had hoped to find a coffee-maker with a removable water reservoir to carry back and forth to the sink, which this model does not have, but even so, I give this model five stars for the excellent coffee it makes. While I have to lift the coffee-maker down from the shelf on which I keep it in order to fill the reservoir, its internal clock remains accurate even when unplugged for the short while it takes to fill the reservoir.
Some folks here have complained about the beep signaling that the element is being turned off. Even after several cups of coffee, my nerves aren't so high-strung that I even give the sound a second thought. It's quite innocuous, IMHO.
Perhaps owing to the water filter, this pot makes excellent rich-tasting coffee. It seems to brew just long enough to make perfect coffee for most folks' tastes. For stronger coffee, I can make fewer cups and use more ground coffee. If I'm really in need of a strong cuppa, I'll simply use my French press. I have never had the ground coffee overflow the filter doing this. Also, the heating element seems set to the perfect temperature, since I have never had a cup of coffee from this pot that tasted burnt...and on a number of mornings, I have barely gotten up in time to hear the beep signaling the end of hot coffee.
Best features of this machine--absolutely drip-free pot, unrivaled pure coffee taste, large capacity pot, variable settings for when the heating element will turn off, and an internal clock that retains settings with short interruptions of power.
Improvements that could be made--I wish it had a removable reservoir, but the one pot that I have used that had that feature made the worst coffee I've ever made at home, not to mention the leaky pot.
If you're not looking for espresso, but just a clean, pure cup of good coffee...even when "Early Bird" isn't your middle name, I think you've found what you're looking for in this machine.

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Fleur De Lis and Floral Patch Art Review

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(More customer reviews)Received the item, and its a scheme of green. The picture shows reds, blueish tones, and more depth in color. But item is very bland and plain.

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A beautiful and stunning work of art to hang in your home that will impress your guests and visitors. Each square is elegantly designed to present the stunning Fleur de Lis Floral pattern which makes a beautiful, textured effect in your living space.

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