Get your kicks from errr... Root 6

Advantages: Powerful, Portable, Looks like a space-gun
Disadvantages: Price,. Noise

...(with apologies to the Rolling Stones) It's not a Dustbuster(tm), because that's a trademark. And besides which, to put it in the same league as a Dustbuster(tm) would be unfair. No, the Dyson Root 6 should truly be called a handheld vacuum cleaner. "Why?" I hear you ask... well let me tell you. Dyson, as anyone that hasn't been living under a rock for the last 10 years will know, shot to fame with their revolutionary "bagless" Hoover(tm). Only you can't call it a Hoover(tm) because that's a trademark too. Bagless technology meant that there was no loss of power as the poor vacuum motor had to suck air through an increasing mass of dirt. It effectively meant that the suction power of a vacuum cleaner was increased. Not only that, but if you made the dust collection bin clear than you could see all of the dust and fluff whirling...

LegendaryMrDude 04.12.2007 (28.01.2007) · Read review
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Review of Dyson DC 16 Handheld Root 6

Digging for dirt right down by the root

Advantages: Light, very manoeuvrable, robust, very powerful suction
Disadvantages: Initial outay is expensive, no ability to use mains power

...hose. This offer is good until the end of the month so you had best be quick if you are interested. I paid £99 which includes delivery and the free accessories are worth £22. Dyson dispatch their orders via Amtrak delivery and claim the delivery is aimed at being within 3 days; mine was delivered within 2. Included in the box; ≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈ Dyson DC 16 Handheld Root 6 21.6 volts lithium ion battery which recharges up to 3x faster than others. Charging unit with screws and wall plugs included for fixing Tool adapter Crevice tool and combination tool as standard Dyson DC 16 Handheld Root 6 ≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈? This machine is...

Miskah 21.07.2007 · Read review
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HP iPaq Enterprise Handheld

Advantages: Easy to use.
Disadvantages: None yet. Will update.

...I have just joined Ciao community to put the record straight on this PDA. A previous Ciao reviewer has given a negative review. I have only owned the PDA (HP iPaq 214 Enterprise Handheld) for two days. I believe I was one of the first in the UK to receive this machine as it became available from 25th January 2008. I was almost put off buying the iPaq by the other review here, but decided to give it a try. I am glad, as the PDA does everything a PDA should and at a very good speed and price. The other review here is definitely not for the iPaq 214. How did he get it some months before anyone else? The description bears no resemblance to my iPaq 214. The reviewer says the camera is appalling and defunct - it does not have a camera at all, so that clears that up. It does have 128 MB SDRAM and 256MB flash ROM, mine also came with 1GB SD card...

John369 30.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of HP iPAQ 214 Enterprise Handheld

Get rid of that dirt!

Advantages: lightweight, and storeable
Disadvantages: Bad backs stay away

...The dyson DC 16 Handheld Root 6! Where to begin! Not actually being hoover qualified, this brand name dyson has become very popular. Dyson is a very good established brand name, known for its quality, and suction power. This hand held device will get round any corners, pick up any dirt, especially good with the hairs off the carpet that never seem to come up. It's a minature version of you're everyday dyson with all the same qualities, except its much more compactable, and easy to store away. It's nice and dummy proof, and easy to empty. It holds more than you think getting around you're house a couple of times before it needs emptying. I would recommend this product to flat owners, bungalow owners, car owners - better than the garage hoovers. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone with back problems - go back to...

jenstar12 05.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of Dyson DC 16 Handheld Root 6

Car cleaning made easy, the Dyson way.

Advantages: Well-known Dyson technology, comfortable drill-style design
Disadvantages: Shortish battery life

...This little number is a beauty - fantastic looks are combined with excellent performance to give a handheld vacuum cleaner that is so far ahead of the rest that it deserves its own category. It's so easy and natural to hold due to its drill-like handle and trigger set-up, and well-known Dyson technology is everywhere in evidence. It's clearly intended to be useful as a car vac, and its here that it really shines - the long nozzle easily fits in almost any crevice, and the powerful suction does the rest. A single charge cleans my car every time - there isn't much left in the battery by the time I'm finished though, so maybe this is the only drawback? But it doesn't fall short of the competition here either - every car vac I've ever used has a very short battery life. The Dyson has a recharging stand into which it slides easily - less...

fcampbell 19.05.2007 · Read review
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HP iPAQ 114 - A fine 'basic' PDA

Advantages: Value for money, fast processor, stylus
Disadvantages: Weight (too light!), lots of pressure needed to use touch screen

...HP iPaq 114 Classic Background HP's iPAQ 114 Classic is amongst one of the newest models released by HP in its completely overhauled range. This new series of PDAs consists of; the 100 & 200 series which are basic PDAs running on Windows Mobile 6.0, the 300 series (which has built in GPS) and the 600 & 900 series which have built in cellular phones and GPS system. I am reviewing a model which sits in the 100 series. What's in the box The list below shows the contents of a HP iPAQ 114 Classic box as bought in the UK; - HP iPAQ 114 PDA - Stylus - USB Sync cable which also doubles up as a mains charger (with the supplied adapter) - Leather Carry Case - Drivers containing software for Windows XP users (Windows Vista has native support in the means of Windows Mobile Device Center') - Various literature including user...

apestyler 02.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of HP iPAQ 114 Classic Handheld

iPod Touch - a PDA for the masses?

Advantages: Intuitive interface, very easy to use, gorgeous device, very slender profile
Disadvantages: Fingerprint magnet! No browser flash support. Also no native support for adding applications

...* be if Apple stop limiting it. Skip it if you're not interested in anything but the music and video playing :) I've used a PDA in the past and they're not the most friendly of devices to use and can be a pain at the best of times. What's that got to do with an iPod Touch? Well, although it's not advertised as a PDA, it has the potential to be perhaps the most easy to use PDA on the market if Apple allow it. I know what it's meant to be but it could be so much more. I say that there's a lot more it can do but Apple have imposed artificial limits on it presently that stop that. For example, they've disabled the ability to add, edit or delete items in the calendar application and they've also chosen to leave out the mail, maps, weather and stocks applications that the iPhone has access to. To some that might not matter but when you...

Dyonas 14.10.2007 · Read review
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aquamark handheld steam cleaner

Advantages: low price,easy to store
Disadvantages: not powerful enough

...I purchased an aquamark handheld steam cleaner because I primarily wanted to clean my filthy stainless steel cookertop and my oven,I also thought that it would be useful to help me tackle a lot of other household chores. I opted for the handheld version because they are a lot cheaper that the larger models and I dont have an awful lot of storage space. The product comes with a number of different attachments for different types of job. There is a large hollow brush for upholstery, two smaller brushes labelled a and b to use for stubborn stains on for example work surfaces and bathroom surfaces..the labelling allows you to have a separate brush for these two rooms and is more hygienic. A small "sockette" made from elasticated towelling is provided and this slips over a triangular shaped head and is desingned for use on delicate areas ie...

scribbelle 17.07.2002 · Read review
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Review of Aquamark Handheld Steam Cleaner

Another Very Good Handheld from Nintendo

Advantages: Big Game Library, Awesome Control Scheme, and a Nice Design
Disadvantages: Multiplayer Lacks Depth and Graphics Don't Hold Up to Sony's PSP

...library, the stylus is useful for most games but not useful for others. Graphically, the DS falls short to the PSP but is still impressive looking for a handheld. The graphics hold a strong resemblance to the N64, which is quite amazing. One of the the things that seperate the DS and PSP is how much more colorful the games look on the DS. However, character models, lighting effects and sound don't really match up to the PSP. Multiplayer is pretty good but has its flaws. The DS does allow you to play with another player on his DS but it has to be in a range of 60 feet. While it works well, the multiplayer on the DS is not nearly as good as the PSP. The DS's game library is much like the Wii's, it's large but has its ups and downs. The DS does well in most genres but lacks in the Action/Shooter genre. The handheld also lacks in...

TheGame2k2 26.08.2009 · Read review
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Say CHEESE to your PDA

Advantages: Fun, easy to use, compact
Disadvantages: limited function, no longer manufactured

...Use your PDA as a digital camera with the Kodak PalmPix - then HotSync the pictures to your PC. Cost around £100 new, now are about £10 on ebay - which is just about what they are worth. There are two 'flavours' available, one for the 'square based' Palm III, IIIc, IIIe, IIIx, IIIxe, VII, IBM Workpad and TRGPro series machines, the other for the 'round based' M100 M500 etc The camera offers two screen resolutions; 640 x 480 and 320 x 240 pixels, bearing in mind this uses the same memory in your PDA, you probably don't want huge files anyway. Download the supplied application onto your PDA, pop a couple of AAA batteries into the camera and you are ready to take pictures in seconds. I work in IT and have to to send engineers to customers' sites. The PalmPix ideal for snapping pictures of their billings, mugshots...

dobieg 30.03.2003 · Read review
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Review of Kodak PalmPix PDA camera