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3G or Wi-Fi-only Kindle? Advice for cost-conscious holiday shoppers Need some help deciding whether to pay for the more advanced version of your favorite gadgets for the holidays? Ask Maggie has some advice. You finally know which gadgets you're buying for friends and loved ones this holiday season. But now you're stumped about whether to shell out the extra bucks for features like 3G on the Kindle Touch or higher resolution on the Roku video-streaming box. Have no fear; Ask Maggie is here to help. Kindle Touch: 3G or Wi-Fi-only? Dear Maggie, My sister wants an e-reader for Christmas. I am going to get her the Kindle Touch. But I'm not sure if I should spend the extra $50 to get her a 3G version of the device. She has Wi-Fi at home. So does she need the 3G version? Thanks, Beth Dear Beth, The Kindle Touch is sure to be a hot gift this year. At $99 for the Wi-Fi-only version of the e-reader, it's hard to resist. In fact, I plan on buying one as a gift this year too. But if you tack on the additional $50 for the 3G version, that great deal starts to look a little pricey, at $149 a pop. So is 3G connectivity worth the added cost? Or will your sister be happy with the Wi-Fi-only version? Amazon Kindle Touch I asked John Falcone, executive editor for CNET Reviews, this very question. He said that for most even slightly tech-savvy people, the 3G version is overkill. He recommends the Wi-Fi-only version for most people. "I'd rather spend $50 on books than an additional $50 on the device," he told me. I agree with him. First, let me explain what you get with the 3G version of the Kindle Touch. Unlike the Wi-Fi version of the Kindle Touch, the 3G version allows you to download books and magazines anywhere you can get access to AT&T's cellular wireless network. It doesn't require you to enter any passwords for a Wi-Fi hot spot. Instead, it connects to the Internet via the AT&T wireless network straight out of the box, so you can start downloading books as soon as you turn it on. The cost of the wireless service is bundled into the cost of the device. This differs from tablets, such as the Apple iPad. If you have a 3G version of the iPad, you have to subscribe to a data service from either AT&T or Verizon Wireless to get wireless service anywhere. But even though you get more ubiquitous access with the Kindle Touch 3G without subscribing to a data service, which is a nice convenience, I just don't think that it's really worth the additional $50. And the reason why is that the 3G wireless access you get only allows you to download books, newspapers, and magazines. Unlike the previous Kindle 3G, now called the Kindle Keyboard 3G, the Kindle Touch will not allow you to browse the Web over the 3G network . You can only use the browser for more general Web surfing in Wi-Fi. Amazon clarified this point in a statement issued after the Kindle Touch was announced this fall: "We apologize for the confusion. Our new Kindle Touch 3G enables you to connect to the Kindle Store, download books and periodicals, and access Wikipedia--all over 3G or Wi-Fi. Experimental Web browsing (outside of Wikipedia) on Kindle Touch 3G is only available over Wi-Fi." Amazon also allows you to download documents on the Kindle Touch via 3G, but you may be charged extra for that service. The 3G version of the Kindle Touch will also work with some wireless networks in other countries, but Amazon's terms of use explains that you may have to pay for access to those wireless networks to buy a book. Since most people can easily find a Wi-Fi hot spot when they want to download books at home or while they are traveling, I think it makes little sense to spend the extra money for the 3G version of the Kindle Touch e-reader. That said, there are some instances when the 3G version might be a good fit for some people. For example, if your sister doesn't have broadband or Wi-Fi access at home, I'd recommend the 3G version. Or if your sister is completely tech-illiterate, and you fear that the Wi-Fi set-up will be too complicated for he, I'd recommend the 3G version, since it's so easy to use. But for most people, the Wi-Fi version will work very well. Good luck, and happy holidays! Roku for Christmas Dear Maggie, My 68-year-old aunt has had a Netflix account for years. She loves the selection of foreign films and documentaries. I told her about the streaming-video service. And now she really wants to stream video to her TV too. Do you think the Roku LT Streaming Player is a good gift for her? I noticed it is only $50 on Amazon. But I'm wondering if I should spend a little more and get her a more advanced model? What do you think? Thanks, Jake Dear Jake, Save your money! The $50 Roku LT Streaming Player is all your aunt needs to enjoy tons of great streaming content from Netflix, as well as from other online "channels," such as Amazon, Hulu Plus, and Crackle TV. Roku now has four different devices that it sells, ranging in price from $50 for the Roku LT Streaming Player to $90 for the Roku 2 XS Streaming Player. For most people, who are mainly interested in watching streaming video using the Roku box, the lower-cost Roku LT is perfectly fine. The extra $40 you would spend on the higher-end model doesn't offer enough of a feature difference to make it worthwhile. Roku LT Streaming Player Here's a list of the features included in the higher-end device--and my rationale for why it doesn't matter: 1080p high-definition video resolution: The biggest difference between the low-end and the high-end Roku boxes offered right now is that the lower-end Roku LT device offers high-definition video at 720p resolution. The high-end Roku 2 XS offers HD at 1080p resolution. Of course, the 1080p means that the resolution is a higher quality (more pixels on the screen,) but for average consumers, such as your aunt, it's a difference that is barely noticeable, according to John Falcone, executive editor for CNET Reviews. David Katzmaier, CNET's TV expert, said in an article discussing the difference in HDTV resolution that 720p can still look great. In fact, he said that unless you have a very large TV, you'll have a hard time telling the difference between any of the HDTV resolutions. What's more, not all video content that is offered for streaming is transmitted at 1080p. Also, depending on the quality of her broadband connection, your aunt may not get the full resolution, anyway. So the bottom line is that paying extra for 1080p on the Roku isn't really worth it. Bluetooth and Enhanced-RF remote: Another thing that the Roku 2 XS offers, which is not available on the low-end Roku LT, is the enhanced-RF remote with motion controls and Bluetooth connectivity. Once again, for people most interested in watching streaming video, these features are frivolous. They are geared toward people who want to play online games on their TV. I'm guessing that your 68-year-old aunt is not a big gamer. Therefore, if you forgo the Bluetooth and enhanced-RF remote, and go with the cheaper version of the Roku, she won't even notice. Angry Birds: The high-end Roku device has access to the Rovio game Angry Birds for free. Unless your aunt is an Angry Birds fanatic, I don't think the extra $40 is worth it for access to this game. Ethernet port: The Roku 2 XS is the only Roku device that offers an Ethernet port for connecting to the Internet. But if your aunt has Wi-Fi connectivity in her home, then this should not be an issue. In fact, most people prefer to use Wi-Fi, since their broadband modem or router may not be near their TV. Also, it means fewer cables strung behind the TV. If you use Ethernet for the broadband access, then the Roku device, which connects directly to the TV via an HDMI cable, will have to sit next to or close to the broadband router. If you use Wi-Fi, then the broadband connection can be across the room, and you can still set up the device. I hope that this advice is helpful. Good luck with your Christmas shopping. And happy holidays! Ask Maggie is an advice column that answers readers' wireless and broadband questions. The column now appears twice a week on CNET, offering readers a double dosage of advice. If you have a question, I'd love to hear from you. Please send me an e-mail at maggie dot reardon at cbs dot com. And please put "Ask Maggie" in the subject header. You can also follow me on Facebook on my Ask Maggie page. 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November 2, 2004 A new Air Jet Dry system from Hitachi not only washes clothes - but dries them as well, all in the one compact machine. Ideal for ever-increasing hectic lifestyles and limited living spaces, the new Air Jet is available in stores now. "People have always thought of washing machines as having a single purpose - to wash clothes," says Shibily Moidy, Product Manager, Home and Life Solutions, Hitachi Australia. "But with innovations like the new Air Jet, we are engineering a new phase of development where washers and air dryers are interactive and able to serve multiple purposes." Using air room temperature, the revolutionary Air Jet dries clothes while they're still inside the washing machine. Air is sucked into the centre of the washing tub at high power, then spirals up and around the inner wall. At the top the air mixes with fresh air being sucked in to continue the cycle and dry the contents of the tub. Perfect for busy households, the Air Jet leaves clothes dry, tangle-free and ready to wear once ironed. And because the air is not heated, it won't damage your clothes like a dryer can. "The Air Jet requires no transfer from the washing machine to the clothes line or dryer, so a load can be washed and dried by the end of the day," adds Moidy. "And no matter what the weather, you can guarantee your clothes will be clean and dry." The Air Jet Dry is now available at a suggested retail price of AUD $999 for the 8 kg machine and AUD $1099 for the 9 kg. For more information see: http://www.hitachi.com.au Key Features of the Air Jet Dry system: * 8.0kg or 9.0kg capacity Air Jet washer * Powerful 900rpm Quick-Dry * Stainless steel large capacity tub * 51cm wide tub * New air-in flap * 8 program cycle * Speedy wash cycle * Spin speed 900rpm * 12 level water selector * Wide pulsator * Fuzzy logic control * 9 minute spin dry timer

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Washing Clothes - The machine fundamentals Choosing a Washing Machine - Some Fundamentals Thanks for all the likes and comments on 'choosing a Fridge'. The next preferred appliance in the heirarchy of acquisition , is the Washing Machine. To understand our best buy , let us understand the dynamics of washing a little: Why do clothes get dirty ? Because , sweat , salts , oil from the body , and dust , fumes , soot , smoke and pollutants from our environment , gets entangled in the fine fibres of the fabric . What happens when you wash clothes with water and detergent ? The detergent is a chemical , that acts in the presence of water (which acts as a catalyst or facilitator by dissolving the chemical detergent) , to break down the entangled dirt particles. And the physical action of your hand scrub , or the maid's brush , or the washerman's splash on the stones , removes the broken up dirt , to clean up the pores and the fabric. So what all does the washing machine change ? Well , the water and the detergent still are needed . What changes , is the physical action required to push out the dirt . Along with the same , the type of washing machine you choose , also decides the level of convenience you achieve in terms of soaking , rinsing the detergent , and drying without the involvement of your own , your maid's or your washerman's physical action. This brings us down to the basics of what type of machine you could choose. (a)The starters , single person households or small (read two adult , lots of spare time) families , might go with avery basic washer , which purely removes the pain of soaking the clothes in soap , and churning them to remove the dirt. The rinsing , wringing out the water , and drying in the sun needs to be done later. In lighter vein , these machines are known more as 'lassi churning machines' in north India , more than complete washing machines. (b)Thus the very basic category of machine , could be called as the twin tub or the semi automatic machine , with offers of capacities of 5/6/7/8 Kg dry load. Dry load is the stated capacity of dry clothes that the machine can take. (For very rough calculations , a double bed sheet is around 1250 grams , a shirt is close to 250 grams , a saree might be 400 grams , and a blanket might weigh 2500 grams). For a household of 4 persons , the daily (dry) load is going to be nearly 3.5kgs to 4.5 kgs . Add to this the load of alternate day laundry like towels , weekly laundry like bed linen , etc. in a 4 member household the daily load peaks at about 6.5 to 7 kgs. The capacity of the machine should thus be based upon the washing frequency that you wish to deploy. For a daily wash , a 6 kgs machine is good enough , but for washing on alternate days , even an 8 kg machine would not work in a single wash . The twin tub washing machine provides you the convenience to soak , wash and rinse in one tub. Physical intervention is required to remove the clothes to the second tub for rinse , and spin drying. After spin dry , a sun drying effort is required to bring clothes to iron / use level of readiness. (c)The fully automatic or top loading single tub washing machine , is normally a complete convenience equipment , which enables soaking , washing , rinsing and drying in one single tub. The wash capacity remains fundamentally same , as applicable for a single tub , except that the tub for spin drying too is the same , and not smaller , as in case of a semi automatic machine , thus needing no physical intervention or shift for rinsing out soap , and drying. The need to dry out in sun or air after the complete cycle of wash , rinse and spin , remains the same as for a semi automatic washing machine. (d)The tumble wash , or kost commonly called the front loading machine, is the costliest in the category of washing machines , because it provides additional convenience of maintaining the texture of the clothes , and creating an environment of thrashing clothes on a water bed , which provides the cleanest wash. In some machines , the drying capability is upto 90% , which makes clothes ironing ready , and thus not needing sun drying after the machine drying in done. Some user tips : (a)For a clean wash , it is not essential that water be heated. In tropical countries like India , chances are that the ambient temperatures would be above 25/30 degrees celsius , which are right for best detergent efficiency. Hot water would work additionally as a disinfectant , and hence it might be advisable to wash baby nappies and other hygiene needing clothes in a small load separately , in the interest of energy saving (b)Bleaching , liquid blue rinse and starch applications are possible with machine wash too , but with physical intervention. Bleaching , and liquid blue application needs segregation of white loads , and application at the beginning and end of wash respectively. Starch application too would be used towards the end. However , all these activities might stain , corrode or clog the equipment. It is always better to get re-assured about the capability of the metal , plastics and elctronic components to withstand such usage , at the time of purchase. (c)Laundry areas carrying harsh dirt , like collars , hem lines etc. might need a spray of special washing agents , available in super stores , to get fully cleaned , since the machine does not select specific areas for tougher wash (d)Woolens and silks must ideally be washed separately since they need gentle wash . And clothes which are susceptible to color loss , obviously need separate handling. Write back to inform if the article has been of value. Seek more information on :vivekkgind@yahoo.co.in vivek kumar gupta

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Things to keep in mind before you buy a washing machine Namrata Dadwal, ET Bureau Sep 26, 2011, 03.49am IST FEATURES TO CONSIDER Material of the drum/tub The tub can be made of plastic, porcelain-enamel or stainless steel. The first two are cheaper. Plastic tubs are more durable than enamel ones, which can chip and rust. Stainless steel tubs are the best as they are the most durable and can withstand high spin speeds. Wash settings Most machines have preset wash programmes, such as 'gentle wash' for delicate clothes, and water level options. You can customise and save favourite settings. These can be adjusted through rotary controls, a touchpad or a touchscreen. The first type is the cheapest. Spin cycle The spin cycle for drying is measured as revolutions per minute (rpm). The higher the rpm, the better it will dry your clothes. However, this will depend on the types of clothes. For delicate clothes, the spin cycle is 300-500 rpm, while for thicker items, such as jeans, it is about 1,000 rpm. Fuzzy logic This feature automatically chooses the best washing conditions depending on the quantity of clothes. It detects the weight of the laundry and then determines how much water, detergent and time is required to clean the load. So, you don't need to bother with any settings. Temperature control If the washer has an in-built heater, this feature will help adjust the temperature of the water. This can prove useful in winter. Besides, hot water cleans clothes better. Some of the machines have steam setting, which helps fight dirt and stains well. Time delay & pre-soak Time delay allows you to load the washing machine and start it later. This is useful if you want to avoid the noise at certain times. The pre-soak facility allows you to soak the clothes for a specified period, after which the wash cycle starts automatically. WHICH WASHING MACHINE SUITS YOUR NEEDS? Semi-automatic or Automatic Semi-automatic These entry-level washing machines have two tubs, one for washing and the other for drying. So you need to keep shifting the clothes. The good: Semi-automatic washing machines don't need a permanent water connection and also use less water than the fully automatic ones. They are also the cheapest and usually cost Rs 5,500-12,000. The bad: These machines require manual intervention. They are also bigger in size and need more space, though they have wheels for mobility. Automatic These washing machines have only one tub, where you can perform all functions. So you don't need to shift clothes. The good: Such washing machines are energy-efficient. They need to be programmed only once before each wash load, which is why they offer more preset wash programmes. These are of two types—top loading and front loading. The bad: Automatic washers are more expensive. Top loaders cost Rs 8,500-35,000, while front loaders are available for Rs 12,500-75,000. Top loading or front loading Top loading These are of two types: agitators and impellers. Agitators have a pole with fins that protrudes from the bottom of the drum and moves the clothes around. Impellers have propellers at the bottom, which churns the water to move the clothes. The good: You can add clothes midway through the wash cycle. They have a shorter wash cycle. The bad: They use a lot of water. Those with agitators are rougher on clothes, while impellers are good for delicate materials, but tend to tangle clothes. Front loading In these machines, the drum rotates, tumbling the clothes to clean them. The good: Front loaders are the most energy- and water efficient and also wash the cleanest. Most of them have a built-in heater to heat water. The bad: These washing machines are more expensive than the others. They require a permanent water connection and the pressure of the water has to be high. You cannot add clothes midway through a cycle. Front loaders are heavy and cannot be moved easily. Additional features Automatic dispensers: These release the bleach, detergent or fabric softener automatically at an appropriate time during the wash cycle. Extra rinse cycle: As the name suggests, it rinses the laundry for an additional cycle and is beneficial for people who are sensitive to detergent residue. Air dry: When the drum rotates, this feature allows it to suck in air and blast it out on the clothes. This results in a more effective and faster drying of clothes, leaving them free of bad odour and bacteria. PICK AN ACCESSORY Clothes dryer If you don't have space to dry your laundry or live in a humid place, a clothes dryer is a good buy. Though a washing machine can remove excess water, the advantage of a dryer is that the heated air circulated through the drum evaporates the moisture completely, so that the clothes can be worn immediately. A dryer, which has a moisture sensor, is better than the one that uses a traditional thermostat as it minimises chances of overdrying, which can damage or shrink clothes. While too many dryers aren't available, you can get a good one for Rs 15,000-22,000.

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NEVER go for IFB products. By: sanjeevbathinda | Oct 08, 2014 05:05 PM Never buy IFB products: We have got IFB fully automatic washing machine. As soon as it got out of warranty, itstarted getting faulty each and every month (as if they had fitted some parts so accurately so that they couldn't last a day longer than 2 years). Now, of course, I had to call their toll free numbers and local service centers.Neither was very friendly, except for a nice female sound. Even local service centers number rarely was available(always busy: lot of people might be suffering at their hands!). After getting the call logged, they will visit only when it fits them . Not on the same day or the next day. Never. Then, their charges are so high that I was simply astonished. And to top of that, they bargain . I just got checked my machine for a sound for no apparent reason which took just 5-10 min of the technician, and gave me a estimate of 5000(new machine had cost me Rs 12000). Of couse I refused. But he said he still need Rs 500 for fault telling. I was totally astonished. I tried to bargain and he immediately came to Rs 335. I complained and talked to their service center manager, Mr Amrit. But he was worse. So, I called up their all India helpline. And requested them to provide me some sort of rate chart. But they again pointed me to the same service center for which I was demanding the same. How rubbish! So, this is the story with IFB, at least with their service center guys at Bathinda. IFB washing machine and service...both are poor By: smithareji | Oct 08, 2014 03:03 PM I've IFB Senator DX front loading washing machine. It is 4 years old, warranty just got over last month, Sep 2014. The machine had undergone for repairing so many times, though it was under warranty I would have spent at least 10-15K rupees for its maintenance. Every two months, I will face some problem with the machine and the service is pathetic. To rectify small issues also, they will take one month. You have to keep on following up with them every day.really fed up with it.

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Time, Money, Energy Lincoln Brunner is a missionary journalist and photographer for ReachGlobal. He specializes in helping missionaries best relay their work to churches. For many churches, “Missions Sunday” is around the corner, and while it may be too late to change the agenda, it is not too late to consider what Lincoln has to say. Feel free to reply to this email with comments. We may not respond to every email, but we will read them, and every once in a while we’ll send you a free book. Enjoy this week's Post-Sunday Newsletter. Missions Sunday: The day of ethnic food, funny costumes, and elaborate display booths showcasing 20 years of faithful service in places like Swaziland. We go to a lot of trouble to pull it all together, don’t we? Or rather, your missionaries go to a lot of trouble, in the hopes that a few people will chat over some curried lamb, watch their video, or—please, Lord—grab a commitment card. It can make for a really good experience, but honestly, everybody breathes a sigh of relief when it’s over, right? What if we tried something different? What if instead of posting missionaries for display, you did some real legwork before Missions Sunday on their behalf? Here are a couple of ideas: Instead of booths, get a team at your church to call and interview each of your church’s supported missionaries. Ask them to candidly share their greatest fears and struggles. Seek out their most poignant stories—the joyous ones, sure, but also the gut-wrenching ones, the ones that make you want to cry. Offer missionaries the option of remaining anonymous, but don’t recommend it right away. Post the stories in the bulletin or on your website. Then, as long as it’s Missions Sunday, set aside a significant portion of your morning service to respond in prayer. Also, don’t have a Missions Sunday each year. Have several, maybe one per quarter. If you take the Great Commission seriously (of course you do), and if you’re serious about your church’s role in reaching the unsaved with the gospel, then don’t your missionaries deserve more than a day of vying for your congregation’s attention all at once? If you were to honor missionaries like this, it would do more than make their day. It would show them you care about them deeply. As a bonus, it would increase your congregation’s emotional connection to people whom they often have trouble understanding or relating to. And wouldn’t that benefit everyone involved more than just a plate of curried lamb would? Lincoln is a missionary reporter whose stories focus a sharp light on the human condition and what God is doing to redeem it. You can read more from Lincoln at GoTell.It. Find Lincoln and co-author Jim Killam’s most recent book at ShopMoodyPublishers.com