http://neatgadgets.commentsandreviews.com Electronics, appliances and assorted toys Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:05:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en After looking at least a dozen vacuum cleaners and reading and rereading everything I could, I decided on getting a bagged vacuum cleaner. I chose bagged because bagless machines require frequent emptying. Every time you empty the vacuum, you risk kicking up a cloud of dust into your face.  This is ... http://neatgadgets.commentsandreviews.com/2009/12/deciding-which-vacuum-to-buy-and-then-deciding-again/ Our sales training took three days for which we were not paid. Not everybody who started the training made it through. A few people quit because when they discovered what they were being trained for. I stuck it out because I had nothing better to do. We learned our sales spiel.. ... http://neatgadgets.commentsandreviews.com/2009/12/the-questionable-business-model-of-tristar-vacuums/ Many years ago, I had a job that lasted a couple weeks selling the Tri Star cleaning system. It was a vacuum cleaner but we weren't allowed to call it that. Over and over, they told us it was a cleaning system despite the fact it was a vacuum cleaner. ... http://neatgadgets.commentsandreviews.com/2009/11/when-is-a-vacuum-cleaner-not-a-vacuum-cleaner/ The Hoover vacuum cleaner I had been using for more than twenty years just wasn't cutting it anymore. Over the years, it had become inordinately loud and it made the carpeting look worse. Thus began my search for a new vacuum. I tend to overanalyze everything and this was no exception. ... http://neatgadgets.commentsandreviews.com/2009/11/buying-a-new-vacuum-cleaner-bagged-or-bagless/ Noise reducing headphones can be perfect for those who work in a noisy environment.  Assuming you don't have a job that involves frequent interaction with your fellow employees, a good set of headphones that reduce the outside noise level can really be a lifesaver. I used to listen to classical music when I worked in a ... http://neatgadgets.commentsandreviews.com/2009/07/use-noise-reducing-headphones-at-work/ When someone is looking for sound proof headphones, they are probably seeking headphones to block out ambient noise. Ambient noise is just a term for the normal noise around you.  This noise can include computer fans, heating and cooling  equipment  or refrigerator.  It can also include noise from your landscapers, kids playing, television, ... http://neatgadgets.commentsandreviews.com/2009/06/sound-proof-headphones-%e2%80%93-soundproof-headphones/ Here are some technical details about typical surround sound headphones.  Some models have discrete drivers for all the components of a full surround system. There's a  center speaker for dialog.  You have front speakers which output the normal stereo sound we are accustomed to hearing. Then you have two rear speakers for the surround sound. Finally, you have a dedicated ... http://neatgadgets.commentsandreviews.com/2009/06/surround-sound-headphones-%e2%80%93-a-gamers-dream/ Background noise is one of the most annoying problems when listening to music on headphones. If you take public transportation to work, this takes many forms, the noise of trains, the noise of traffic and passengers near you yelling into their cell phone.  Home isn't necessarily any quieter.  You're going to be subjected to the noises ... http://neatgadgets.commentsandreviews.com/2009/06/noise-cancellation-headphones-%e2%80%93-new-technology-emerges/ As much as the ads would like us to believe othewise, most headphones have terrible bass response.  It's a physics problem. Most headphones are too small to do justice to the lowest notes. Despite their claims, super bass headphones  get lukewarm bass at best. They just don't live up to their hype.  Those of ... http://neatgadgets.commentsandreviews.com/2009/06/are-bass-headphones-deep-enough-for-you/ Wireless Headphones are commonly known as RF headphones. The RF  stands for radio frequency.  This means  your headphones have a transmitter which emits radio waves transmiting your music or TV programs all though your home. It is like having a mini radio station in your house and only you can receive the transmissions unless your neighbors have identical ... http://neatgadgets.commentsandreviews.com/2009/06/wireless-headphones-for-everyone/