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Here’s a quick comparison of 2 lights you can screw on to most mixer taps – If you think they won’t take a look at your tap… that black bit on the end unscrews and they fit in it’s place.

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First Type:



US: http://eb.am/B000EIBEXU
UK: http://eb.am/B01VGBZGA
Our Preferred Choice

Positives
Quality construction
Does what it says on the tin.
Works off water pressure (although still uses batteries)

Negatives
Far too big
Only 2 colours (red for hot and blue for cold)
Reports that water pressure isn’t great enough in some places

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Option 2
The Rolson Type: http://ua.am/9PS2

http://eb.am/3lNOwV2

Pros
Smaller, neater design
Easy to install
Works of water contact so will work in low pressure areas

Cons
Water gets trapped in it due to smaller design.
Works of water contact so doesn’t turn off with the flow given the above point (quite a major problem)
Also just 2 colours.
Big ‘Rolson’ logo on the side.

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Maybe when someone makes one that is powered by the flow of the water that can do many colours and is the size of the rolson one then it will be a definite choice, but until then, as long as you have a big enough sink then the Option 1 above does the job nicely and adds just a bit of fun to the washing up, and helps when you’re getting a glass of water in the night!

Happy Watering!
Percy@ShopBuyCheap

Product Link: http://eB.Am/B0015BYKGI
Search Link: http://eB.Am/ATH%20ANC3
Available on amazon.com/.co.uk/de and should geolocate to your closest

I’m a sucker for exotic, specialist products with latin sounding names so when looking for some in-ear headphones with noise cancelling and noise isolation these AudioTechnica ATH-ANC3 were an obvious choice.
…and they didn’t disappoint.

If you read the reviews on the amazon page, some are saying the noise reduction isn’t that good – which isn’t my experience at all.
First, make sure you use the right size silicone ear bud things or the noise isolation part won’t work well.
I suspect some people just have too high expectations and expect that you shouldn’t be able to hear anything whilst someone’s shouting right next to you as you stand in a coal mine.

I came from the other angle and was expecting it to be just a little quieter…but turn on the reduction and it’s like everything’s behind double glazing – so watch out if you’re walking in the rain as you’ll forget you still get wet.

I wear them on the underground and buses here in London and it suddenly makes it more bearable as it cuts out almost all the engine noise and rattles – great for wearing in a datacentre too as it cuts the noise from 10,000 computer fans to a light whistle.
The higher pitched noise isn’t cancelled so well, so if you listen quietly your ears adjust and you start to hear the noise – but turn it off for a few secs and you’ll soon realise.

It’s not just the noise reduction that’s good – the sound quality is excellent.
Now I’m not a hifi buff that will talk about clear heights etc, but I know what I likes – and when everything is so much clearer than with headphones in the past, these I like. They can also cope with some Devin Townsend effortlessly which turns cheaper headphones into comedy distortion devices with any sort of bass turned on.

If I had any gripes with them I would say that the control box for the battery doesn’t feel very solid and is susceptible to mobile phone noise.
Would be nice if they automatically turned off when unplugged but then with battery life at around 100hours it’s not that important (I just changed the battery for the 2nd time today and I’ve had these since before christmas)

If you want to see the reviews on other amazon sites rather than your nearest you can use the following links
UK: http://eB.Am/gb/B0015BYKGI
US: http://eB.Am/us/B0015BYKGI
Germany: http://eB.Am/de/B0015BYKGI

Happy Listening.

Percy@ShopBuyCheap

From time to time we’ll be posting items we like that we think you’ll like too! Starting today with…

Braun Series 3 390cc Electronic Shaver with Clean & Renew System

Search: http://eb.am/Braun+Series+3
US: http://eb.am/B001VEK1C6
UK: http://eb.am/B0029Z9XNE
DE: http://eb.am/B001TDZZS4

To give it its full title, the Braun Series 3 390cc Type 5772 Triple Action Free Float System Rechargeable Foil Electric Shaver is one of Braun’s midrange shavers, but excels above than it’s status – in fact those that have used the more expensive ones say they’re not worth it.
Having only used much cheaper ones previously I was wondering if even this one would be good value, but I’m pleased to say that it was money well spent.
Not only do you get a nice light-up charging stand which also cleans the shaver for you, giving it a nice smell, it shaves well too with it’s triple foils for different lengths and a pull out bit for sideburns.
Just like my Braun Toothbrush, the charge lasts for longer than I thought possible.
Anyway, there’s plenty more reviews on the item pages so click the relevant shortlinks above to take you to the amazon listing.

Happy Shaving!
Percy