Appliances

Bushman Roadie 15L Fridge/Freezer with 200W Solar Panel – Getting Cold under the Hot Sun

Written by Martin Regtien on 07 April 2019. Posted in Appliances

Some 8 years ago we published an article on the original Bushman, a portable fridge/freezer that has become legendary among campers and outback travellers.

We decided to revisit the brand and see what they’ve built on the reputation of their original product.

We came away amazed at the range of DC refrigeration products they offer but were really charmed by the smallest fridge/freezer in the lineup: the Bushman Roadie 15L.

Let’s get chilling and show you what’s so cool about the Roadie!

Aussie Review: Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower Inverter Generator – Power Whenever, Wherever

Written by Martin Regtien on 26 February 2019. Posted in Appliances

Over the past few weeks we’ve been testing the remarkable Briggs & Stratton Q6500 Generator and today we’re publishing our findings and recommendations.

But also we’ll discuss why most households would do well to invest in a generator.

First Australian Review of the MIELE SCOUT RX2 Home Vision Robot Vacuum Cleaner – World’s Best?

Written by Martin Regtien on 06 January 2019. Posted in Appliances

After having reviewed the top-of-the-line Miele vacuum cleaners over the past couple of years, our attention now turns to what might arguably be the most sophisticated autonomous vacuum cleaner in the world: the Miele Scout RX2 Home Vision. This robot vacuum cleaner has just been released onto the Australian market.

Have a look as we put this roving robot to the test as it scouts and scoots around a house that was definitely not built very robot-friendly!

So how did it go?

The Stick Vac to Own: Bissell MultiReach ION XL 36V Bolt - an Aussie Bloke’s Hands On Review

Written by Martin Regtien on 22 October 2018. Posted in Appliances

Over the years we’ve been reviewing many items that have been a “Model 2” – an improved product. Like last week’s new Megaboom. We love to see how a good product can be made even better.

When we did a hands-on take of the original Bissell Bolt ION XRT Stick Vac we gave it a big Thumbs Up but also noticed a few points where it could be improved.

Bissell recently released their new iteration of the Bolt and made it into an even more compelling tool for your broom cabinet.

Here is the Bissell MultiReach Bolt 36V and our findings.

Miele Blizzard CX1 Comfort – Australian Review of the Revolutionary Miele BAGLESS Vacuum

Written by Martin Regtien on 21 November 2017. Posted in Appliances

I must say I felt conflicted when Miele announced their first bagless vacuum cleaner earlier this year.

After all, Miele build their reputation as one of the world’s top vacuum cleaner manufacturers for the past century, spruiking the benefits, indeed the necessity, of making a bag an integral part of their cleaning process.

And now they announce a bagless vacuum? Have Miele created the best of the bagless bunch?
It certainly is a futuristic-looking machine....

Follow me as I dragged the Blizzard CX1 through the office and our house.

Hands on with the New Model Kenwood Cooking Chef – the Ultimate Kitchen Machine?

Written by Martin Regtien on 31 July 2017. Posted in Appliances

Sometimes a product can be so familiar and yet so unknown...

Take the Kenwood for instance. We’ve had one or more in our families for over 50 years.
It was the most versatile and useful kitchen appliance around.

And then a couple of years ago they came out with the Kenwood Cooking Chef.
Whoa! This is NOT your mother’s Kenwood!

Let me tell you about this awesome machine...

De’Longhi Primadonna Elite Touch Fully Automatic Coffee Machine – 2017 Review

Written by Martin Regtien on 28 February 2017. Posted in Appliances

Here at DigitalReviews we love a good cup of coffee and for many years we have been spoiled when a couple of family members had their own café.

So could a fully automatic coffee machine ever come close to producing what we as baristas loved to brew?
Call us sceptical but willing to be wrong on this score.

So when De’Longhi suggested we have a look at the Primadonna Elite, which is their top-of-the-line fully automatic coffee machine, we couldn’t say no.
And after several weeks of testing and tasting we are pleased to admit that sometimes it’s good to be proven wrong!

Let me show you why.

BISSELL CrossWave -- Waving Goodbye to the Mop and Bucket Brigade!

Written by Martin Regtien on 16 August 2016. Posted in Appliances

In my college years I did a stint of janitorial duties that included quite a bit of floor mopping so the “joys” of using the mop and bucket have scarred me for life....
Many different solutions have been created over the years to get rid of dirty floors.

One specialist purveyor of floor care products, BISSELL, has just brought out the CrossWave, which probably is one of the best arguments to ditch the mop and bucket altogether. And perhaps the vacuum cleaner too!

Just follow me in my dirty tracks....

Miele Complete C3 Comfort Electro Plus PowerLine Vacuum Cleaner: Why This Unit Earned our Top Recommendation, Especially for Asthma and Allergy Sufferers

Written by Martin Regtien on 09 April 2016. Posted in Appliances

Normally we put our recommendation at the very end of our review but we don’t mind this time to get your attention first and justify our conclusions later.

Is this vacuum the perfect cleaning tool for every household?

Certainly not but if you’re in the market for a cylinder/barrel/canister vacuum cleaner you can’t go past the Miele C3 range...

BISSELL BOLT LIFT-OFF ION 2 in 1 Cordless Vacuum: The Only One You Need?

Written by Martin Regtien on 26 January 2016. Posted in Appliances

There is no denying that we here at DigitalReviews.net are fans of the Bissell family of floor care products so we had great expectations when the latest sibling was announced a few weeks ago: the Bissell Bolt Liftoff Ion 2 in 1 cordless vacuum cleaner.

It has great ambitions, namely to replace the big vacuum cleaner that most households have.
Well, with over 40 minutes of run time from the massive 36 V lithium ion battery it could be up to the task.

Let’s see if it really sucks or really sucks-if you know what I mean....

Bushman Roadie 15L Fridge/Freezer with 200W Solar Panel – Getting Cold under the Hot Sun

Aussie Review: Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower Inverter Generator – Power Whenever, Wherever

First Australian Review of the MIELE SCOUT RX2 Home Vision Robot Vacuum Cleaner – World’s Best?

The Stick Vac to Own: Bissell MultiReach ION XL 36V Bolt - an Aussie Bloke’s Hands On Review

Miele Blizzard CX1 Comfort – Australian Review of the Revolutionary Miele BAGLESS Vacuum

Hands on with the New Model Kenwood Cooking Chef – the Ultimate Kitchen Machine?

De’Longhi Primadonna Elite Touch Fully Automatic Coffee Machine – 2017 Review

BISSELL CrossWave -- Waving Goodbye to the Mop and Bucket Brigade!

Miele Complete C3 Comfort Electro Plus PowerLine Vacuum Cleaner: Why This Unit Earned our Top Recommendation, Especially for Asthma and Allergy Sufferers

BISSELL BOLT LIFT-OFF ION 2 in 1 Cordless Vacuum: The Only One You Need?

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