iRobot Pet Proves: You Can Teach an Old Robot New Tricks

As much as we love them, our pets tend put us into hairy situations. And, I’m not talking about getting caught not scooping the poop, either. It’s a sad fact that we humans are far too content with constantly cleaning up their hair, dander, and all the other ungodly things our pets get themselves into.

We don’t have to take it anymore. iRobot’s Roomba 530/560 just got an upgrade for those pet parents who have had enough of the endless cleanup...
The 532 and 562 (dubbed the pet series) feature beefed up sweepers and large sweeper bins that hold three and a half times the fur of the previous models.

Priced $349 and $399 respectively, the pricier 562 is clearly the better bot. For a mere $50 bucks more you’re given the option of programming the vacuum to clean on a schedule that works for you. Also, instead of the three rooms you get with one full charge of the 532, you can get one more clean room out of the mechanical maid before it saunters back to it’s charging station.

The Roomba Pet series effortlessly cleans your home’s floors, giving you more time to enjoy the fun part of being a pet owner. These should arrive on our warehouse shelves very shortly.
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The Look of Philips' next-generation Senseo?

The rumors about the next Senseo espresso maker are swirling around quicker than the soymilk in my $4 iced coffee (OK… maybe not).

Speaking of overpriced coffee, my wallet is starting to feel those morning fixes a little more these days. And not to take away anything from the Baristas, but I think I could manage pulling a shot, or three, in the morning - if I had my own espresso machine.

Who knows where these mockups originated? They don’t seem as slick as the previous models, but my guess is they’ve ditched the slick look for more pressure.
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Cuisinart Grind 'n Brew DGB-700BC

Coffee is one of those things that could take up to fifteen or twenty minutes to prepare, if you’re into that sort of thing. Luckily that doesn’t have to be the case. What could be better to exemplify convenience in coffee making, then a Cuisinart? Sure, Mr. Coffee would get the job done, but don’t chump your coffee like that. Free trade gourmet beans deserve much better.

Keeping beans in their natural state right until brewing is the only way to insure the full flavor release from each bean. The Burr grinder gives a wonderfully consistent grind with no wasted coffee. Even the steadiest hands are prone to spilling finely ground coffee.

Early morning my not be the best time to operate unfamiliar machinery (especially if a morning cup hasn’t been swigged), so the lining up of arrows to get the machine to work right can trip one up, but only the first couple times. The thermal carafe keeps the coffee nice and cozy until ready to enjoy without expending any excess electricity. This machine is a welcomed addition to any morning routine.

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Express Your Sophistication with Cuisinart Espresso Maker EM-200

Cuisinart EM-200 is a time saver. Picture yourself standing a in long line at that chain coffee place. You know the one. Impatiently waiting on that spacey seventeen year old behind the counter to look up from their text messages long enough to take the order of the person standing right in front them. Now you’re late and you still haven’t had you're morning latte. Now imagine being in the comfort of you own place relaxing with your freshly made home brew, possibly in your bath robe, and feeling more revitalized with every passing minute. Sure making your own espresso, latte or cappuccino can take a bit of time. Some would rather have someone else to do the dirty work for them, but not you. You enjoy the satisfaction of doing things the right way, your way. Cuisinart has brought the coffee house to your house with their espresso maker. Fully deck out with classic stainless steel that is a Cuisinart, a warming tray on top, a one or two cup option, programmed cup size, use either pods or grounds, and the 15 bars of pressure guarantee perfect professional results with each cup. Really the Cuisnart EM-200 could most likely pay for itself in like 40 or 50 cups(from those chain places), and no more dealing with long lines, slacker youths, or overpriced overly fancy espressos.
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Real Brick Oven for your Countertop

Cuisinart's new countertop brick oven is the perfect solution to not living in NYC…at least the part of living here that has to do with the availably of great tasting pizza 24/7. This oven really makes me wish Cuisinart had a representative that came to vendors and demonstrated their product's great capabilities first hand. How nice would that be? If the smell of baking pizza filled my cubical, and I didn’t have to lift a finger except to munch freshly baked goodness. Alas, this is not going to happen but one can’t help bit dream (especially so close to lunchtime). Cuisinart has scaled down the brick pizza oven to fit on your countertop. When I first glanced at the BRK-200 I thought great another toaster oven I have to some how make seem exciting. To my surprise, I learned that this was no ordinary toaster oven. This particular oven has the unique distinction of have actual bricks built into the side of the oven. Additionally, there’s a removable baking stone to help intensify brick oven cooking. Cusiniart BRK-200 has brush stainless steel industrial styling, 2 racks, 3 cooking settings (bake, broil, and toast), .90 cubic ft. and non stick coatings to make oven clean up a snap. You could even bring it to your office and make all your co-works drool with envy.

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And in this Corner...Cuisinart Griddler Jr.

posted by Andrew Harris

Marketers are an insidious bunch. The persuader who was responsible for convincing folks to snap up cheaply made, hard to clean grills (with an ugly mug on the box) no doubt is sitting pretty these days. On the other hand, Cuisinart products have a reputation, and it's a good one. No celebrity is going to change that. This month the Cuisinart Griddler is birthing an offspring, the Griddler Jr. So, since you just moved into to that two million dollar condo overlooking the park. It's time to pick which appliances are going to match your stainless steel counter tops and Ikea shelves. Cuisinart's look is classic contemporary so it is up to your discerning aesthetic judgment. Cuisinart Griddler Jr. is sophisticated enough for the seasoned foodie with temperature control, removable grill plates, multiple configurations(grill, contact grill, panini press), also it's straightforward enough for the non-culinary types (raw food in cooked food out). So even if your real estate doesn't exude good taste and class your electric grill will.
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Cuisinart's Café Customization

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posted by Andrew Harris

In the option filled world of today it can all be a little much…sometimes you just want to roll over and go to sleep. Well wake up! Your coffeemaker needs your direction. Due out mid month is the Cuisinart SS-1. Not only can this jazzy java maker, brew a perfect cup…it’s your customized cup of joe. Whether you‘re a heavily caffeinated connoisseur or content with a regular level of caffeine in your bloodstream, the Cuisinart single serve coffeemaker has you covered. This Cuisinart has taken single serve coffee brewing to an art form, 60oz reservoir, charcoal filtration, cup size selector (4-12oz), flavor selector (regular or bold), and the Cuisinart SS-1 uses coffee pods or grounds. Who says to many options is a bad thing.

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