JISULIFE Small Folding Desk Fan (White)

I bought this desk fan to have on my table and complement my ceiling fan when I work. I was sceptic about the power and comfort of the product before I bough it. To my surprise, the fan is not only economic  and good looking, but also powerful and easy to operate. Firstly, it's foldable, light and it occupies little space. I can easily carry it in my backpack or handbag, or fold it and store it in a drawer when not in use. The fan has a hanging hole that allows me to hang it if I want as well. The noise it makes is minimal, too. 

  

The fan has four speeds; just press the power button successively to activate them. It charges via the provided USB cable. First time I charged it, it took about three hours. Once charged it can go for quite a while. I never use it for hours at a time;  perhaps one or two hours maximum, just when my desk and my laptop heat up during the summer months and my face is sweaty despite the ceiling fan.

 

It works better when slightly inclined.

 

Great for the price and most useful.  

 

MAIN FLAWS

> The recharging light doesn't pulse or change colour to indicate that the device is charging or fully charged. 

> The fan cannot be put totally vertical as it falls down.

> The power button is also the different settings button, and you have to press it successfully to go from level one to level four. Of if you are in level one and want to switch it off, have to go  through the other three settings.  

 

USEFUL INFORMATION  

> 4500mAh Battery

> Battery Life  4-16 hrs (that's the brand's statement, I've never had it for that long).

> 4 Speed Modes 

> Measurements: 3.4D x 14.4W x 20.4H cms.

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SKNet Australian Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent Sheets

I received a box labelled Tomic, not SKnet, and that has none of the features that the product page photos and description has. Other reviewers have mentioned that this is Tomic not SKnet. My review was rejected by Amazon because I simply said that the product they sell and what you get are two different things. But they cannot reject my review here :)

 

 THINGS I LIKE

> The cardboard packaging, which is fully recyclable.  

> Perfect for travelling, and washing by hand or using a small load of laundry while travelling or camping.  

> It can be used with front and up loading machines.  

> I didn't have any skin sensitivity reaction.   

 

THINGS I DON'T LIKE 

> Their false advertising as this isn't Australian or eco-friendly. They've changed the photos on the product page since I bought this a few months ago, but check the photos of the product I received. 
> I used a whole sheet for my laundry and the clothing came out just OK.
> Peony scent? Not really. 
> There are 30 sheets breakable in two, supposedly for 60 laundry loads. However, if I have my washing machine fully loaded, I need a minimum of a full sheet or even one and a half sheets.   

 

IN SHORT

Handy to carry around and emergency washing, especially by hand. I won't use this in my washing machine and I will look for genuinely Aussie-made eco-friendly products. 

 

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Kmart 15-litre DrySack

I was excited to see that Kmart sells this dry sacks, which are perfect for outdoor activities, camping and to keep an emergency kit at home. This bag is made of good quality sturdy waterproof plastic and has sealed waterproof seams. The top seams roll down and then the attached buckle keeps all  tied together creating a carry-on handle. 

 

The Velcro part is just one side of the Velcro, so to speak. It doesn't stick together. I think this is how it's supposed to be, as you have to roll down the two seams. However, this doesn't completely seal the top part of the bag. Said differently, it doesn't prevents water from entering the bag if, for example, the bag falls on a river, lake or the ocean. This is just a guess, as this hasn't happened to me. On the other hand, the material allows the bag to float, or so does the makers say. 

 

The product page says that it comes with a carry strap seam, but the band is not provided. The product page photos don't show the strap either. The strap is only provided with the 20-litre pack and is missing on other sizes, like this one. That's Ok, you can reuse any band you have from old bags or backpacks, but the information is not truthful.  

 

Excellent value for money.  

 

USEFUL INFORMATION

Capacity: 15 litre.

Material: 190T polyester taffeta. 

Measurements: 50cm (H) x 23.5cm (diam) 

Product weight: 0.13kg 

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