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Was great while it worked UPDATED
Was great while it worked, functioned great an as advertised. Told friends about it and some got it. 3 weeks later won't work anymore, won't charge, tried other chargers cables, etc. now going to recycle . hopefully my friends won't be back here to post same reviews.Unsolicited:0 Omaker emailed and said they stand behind their products, sent me a replacement at no charge and so far all is great. Now that is good customer service and product backing!
K**S
Looking for an outstanding Zojirushi thermos with stainless steel *interior*, too? Your search is over!
I've been a Zojirushi fan for a while now (my water heater and rice cooker both still going strong after 10 years!). After cleaning up yet another spill from a leaky thermal mug, I decided to splurge on a Zoji sports mug. It's hard for me to think of this as a mug, because while you can insert a straw into the narrow opening, it's a little awkward to drink from directly.I've noticed several people posting reviews about similar Zojirushi items, unhappy with the nonstick interiors. This product group has a plain stainless steel interior, no coatings. I prefer this not only from wanting to personally avoid consuming any flakes that might be shed from the lining, but also because I have a pet bird. Birds are extremely (even lethally) sensitive to heated nonstick materials, so I didn't want to risk the (probably remote) chance of her being exposed to noxious compounds.Here's the company's compare-the-products page, which was really handy to find this sort of detail:<...>So, how does it work?, you ask. Really, really well.The lab I work in is not air conditioned, so it can get very warm in the summer. I wanted something to keep my ice coffee cold, and I could pour small amounts into a cup as the day passed. I decided to follow the suggestion to pre-cool (or -heat) the mug before filling. In the early evening, I filled it about halfway with ice cubes,left it on the counter (RT=around 80 degrees F), then filled it with ice coffee a few hours later. I took a peek before filling it- the ice cubes had only melted enough to stick to each other- no free liquid! I filled it with ice coffee/milk,left it on the counter overnight, then took it to work in the morning. Later that morning (14 hours after loading the ice cubes), I shook it- most of the ice was still present!I drank *cold* ice coffee all afternoon, and when I went to prepare the next day's ice coffee, many small pieces of ice were still there- a day later!The mug itself is surprisingly compact- you wouldn't guess it holds a full liter to look at it. It does; I filled it, then poured the water into a large 1-liter flask- right up to the 1-L mark!By the way, the box it comes in does *not* say it holds a liter- something like 0.95 L- very weird to have packaging underestimate the capacity of the mug. Oh well.Now one of the most important elements of a travel-beverage container is the lid. Otherwise great containers can fail if the "interface" does! I like this design so far- push a nifty red button on top to open, push the plastic tab to the side to close. As far as I can tell, it's mechanical, no spring to break or corrode. It seals well; if you don't overfill it to begin with (pushing liquid up into the screw-threads of the lid), it doesn't leak. I've given it a good shaking, and nothing leaks out.There is a soft rubber gasket which is easy to clean around- important for me, since I like my caffeine with milk or cream! I am not sure if any parts are dishwasher-safe; I plan on hand-washing it rather than risk warping the plastic parts.It comes with a little cup as a cap on top; handy if you are on the road and want a quick drink. Be careful though, to not pick it up by the top unless you have properly replaced the cap- I found out the hard way! When filled, it will separate from the cap and tumble to the ground if it isn't screwed on right- which is easy enough to do. You line up a ridge on the cap to the top of the handle, and this can be done without properly screwing it on. That's about the only thing resembling a problem I've had with this item.The handle folds to the side of the mug when not in use, streamlining the mug if you are putting it in a carry bag. It comes with a strap you can snap on and off as needed; I haven't used it yet.Hope this wordy review helps you make your choice- I know I read dozens before settling on this one, and I love it so far!** update 4/3/2014** Still working well- I wanted to post a "care tip" that helps me. Since I often carry liquids that include milk, sugar, etc., I noticed a sort of dark buildup inside the container and in the cap. Scrubbing didn't seem to work, so I tossed a denture-cleaning tablet into it, added warm water, put the lid on (open to vent gases released by the bubbles), set it aside a couple hours, rinsed it out, and voila! Gleaming clean stainless steel! I put the cap itself into a bowl, added denture tab & warm water, let sit a while, and again, all the schmutz loosened, some gone. I did take a toothbrush to clean out the little bits left, and now it's as clean as new!Hope this helps!
I**S
Keeps liquids hot for 7-8 hours and has enough capacity for a day's beverage intake!!!
⁃ This Zojirushi is awesome! I already have a few Zojirushi products and I added this 32 oz 'mug' to the collection. 32 ounces is the equivalent of 1 small (12 oz) disposable cup at the coffee shop and one medium sized (20 oz) cup, which is enough coffee/tea/hot water for instant coffee/tea for a morning or even the whole day. If each cup is $1.50, then this mug pays for itself after the equivalent of 10 trips. ⁃ I have the Zojirushi SM SA B60 black 20 oz mug that I have already reviewed. This 20 oz mug really helped me save costs as I reduced my frequent trips to the coffee shops. However, 2 cups later, especially in the cold season, I would run out of coffee or tea and back to the coffee shops I would go. I needed a larger mug that would give me enough capacity, eliminate the trips to the coffee shops, keep the product hot for most of the day and be easy to transport and clean. This 32 oz mug fit the bill. I actually carry both mugs, a total of 52 oz, enough for the day! ⁃ I also own the SF- CCX20XA 68 ounce mug (I have reviewed this too) that I use for family travel, camping and at home to store hot beverages when I have guests over. It has 'too much' capacity for one person in a day and is 'bulky' to travel with for solo day to day work and back sessions. I therefore needed an in-between mug that would give me more capacity. ⁃ This 32 oz mug comes with its own small cup with a 'slip-less' rubber bottom which eliminates the need to carry or look for a separate cup and acts as further insulation. This cup comes in handy. ⁃ It also has a stopper/cover/top that has a red push button that opens the spout for one to pour the beverage. It has a push lever that snaps back the spout opening shut. ⁃ it has a handle that is collapsible that expands when you want to hold the mug and pour out the contents of the mug but collapses out of the way when you want to store it. A smart invention. ⁃ It also has a removable hand/shoulder strap for carrying the mug around, whose length can be added or lessened which is necessary when you are using the mug when traveling and/or moving it from place to place. ⁃ It keeps beverages hot for about 7-8 hours depending on how hot your beverage originally was. I also put preheated hot water in it before use so that I can get the mug hot (and pour it out just before putting my coffee/tea in) so that the contents can stay hotter for longer. ⁃ After that, it starts cooling down slightly but is still hot and then by the 12th hour it becomes hot/lukewarm. So, for hot beverages, this is a mug that is useable for 1 12 hour day, which is good enough for most of us. ⁃ For cold beverages, including ice, this is where it shines! If you put ice cubes in there (it has a wide mouth that allows full size ice cubes through) they stay for 2 days before becoming watery. This is useful in hot days especially if you want to go somewhere and need to have extra cold water or a few ice cubes in general. It cools just as well as its 68 oz counterpart. ⁃ It is also easy to clean with warm soapy water. I also have a soft long grip bottle brush for washing these mugs. ⁃ Overall, I would recommend it.
J**N
Leaf Blower For Your Computer
I was skeptical about this duster but decided to give it a try. It is amazingly powerful, with just a couple seconds of use it cleared Mini ATX computer of years of caked up dust. Comparing this product to canned air does not do it justice, its more like a small leaf blower.
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