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Saturday, February 27th, 2010
We are going to evaluate and review the HT-7120 massage recliner from Human Touch. Over the years, we have developed a 5 category review process to provide balance and consistency for our readers. We will review the HT 7120 in the following categories: warranty coverage and customer service, comfort and ergonomics, ease of use, key features and massage therapy. We score each category up to 20 points each and sum them up for an overall possible rating of 100 points. The Human Touch line is extensive and the HT 7120 is in the $2,000 to $3,000 price range.
Warranty Coverage and Customer Service: We start with warranty, since this is the consumer’s long term protection against the occurrence of defects in workmanship. The warranty coverage for the HT-7120 is 3 years on the structure, 1 year on parts and 90 days labor. Labor is provided for 90 days and Human Touch will cover the shipping to and from the customer during this period. There is in home technician service available, but at the customer’s expense. This is a very light warranty by industry standards. Customer service is provided by Human Touch and they are competent at diagnosing problems. We rate the warranty coverage for this recliner a 12.
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Sunday, October 11th, 2009
by Jason Austin
First congratulations on starting your research into a massage chair. Certainly, a massage chair recliner may be one of the most critical products you put into your home. They can be one of the best purchases you make, if you take your time and find out what is most important to you. A massage chair is an investment in your health and well-being. A massage chair might be a necessity if you have certain health conditions or it may be an outstanding luxury. Finding the perfect massage chair for you can help to relieve aches, pains and tension. A massage chair can help improve your blood circulation and generally just make you feel better. Whatever perspective you are coming from, find out what massage chair features are important for you. Also, keep in mind that you will have the shiatsu massage chair for many years to come. So think about how your needs may change through time.
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Monday, October 5th, 2009
by Deborah Beckwith
We present review of the Sanyo model HEC SA5000 massage chair. Our intention is to provide a massage chair buyer with an objective review and evaluation of a given massage chair. We use a 5 category system. Equal weight is given to each category. Each category can earn from 0 to 20 points. The points are then summed up to provide you with an overall score. The 5 categories cover the following: Warranty & Customer Service, Comfort/Ergonomics, Ease of Use, Features and Massage Therapy. This system gives us a disciplined process of evaluating a massage chair. We hope you find this helping in your search for the best massage chair for your needs. The Sanyo HEC-SA5000 massage chair recliner price is in the $3,000 to $4,000 range.
Warranty & Customer Service: The warranty coverage helps to reduce your risk in any electronics purchase. This gives you protection of defects from manufacturing of the product. The SA 5000 comes with the following warranty coverage: 1 year parts, 3 years roller mechanism, 1 year labor and 1 year in home technician service. We think the 1 year in home technician service is a good addition for Sanyo. We would like to see all parts covered for 3 years like the top manufacturers do. The customer service is good. Sanyo has a 24/7 call center which is technically competent. The SA-5000 earns a 15 in this category.
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
by Eric Fornew
We present a review of the Panasonic EP 30003 TU. Our goal is to present a potential massage chair purchaser with an unbiased, thorough and comprehensive review of the Panasonic Real Pro Ultra. We have developed a 5 category system to evaluate a massage chair. We give equal weight to each category and give 0 to 20 points rating and then add them up to present an overall score. Our categories include Warranty & Customer Service, Comfort/Ergonomics, Ease of Use, Features and Massage Therapy. We hope this disciplined method of evaluating a massage chair will help to guide anyone looking at massage chairs. The Panasonic Real Pro Ultra EP 30003 TU shiatsu massage chair price is in the mid range of $2,000 to $3,000.
Warranty & Customer Service: After sale support and service is important for your longer term peace of mind. Each manufacturer is different. Panasonic has 3 year parts and 1 year labor. Panasonic has integrated an hour counter mechanism. This hour counter tracks how long the chair is used. Panasonic gives 1,000 hours of warranty coverage with this counter. The warranty coverage ends after 1,000 hours of usage. You may need to consider an extended warranty with this chair to match some of the other chair brands. We rate it a 16 for this category.
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Many times after visiting my doctor I feel that I am simply just another number on a busy schedule. It seems the first reflex of doctors today is to prescribe you something. In this way they must feel that they are actually doing something for you. I have always prescribed to preventative medicine. There are a variety of natural treatments available to help maintain our health. Massage therapy is one such treatment and it is now conveniently available in massage chairs.
Massage chairs can provide a number of health related benefits. They contain a variety of different massage techniques and programs for providing therapeutic treatments. It is common to find famous techniques such as shiatsu, acupressure, deep tissue and reflexology in massage chairs.
Each massage technique provides a different set of benefits. Massage chairs provide a full body massage capability. They are effective in relieving bodily discomfort as well as providing relaxation.
Massage therapy is most effective when received on a frequent and regular basis. Massage chairs provide you with access to massage therapy on a daily basis. This is important to receive sustained benefits from massage treatments.
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Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
by Boyd Peacock
If you are really serious about playing at your best, then warming up is a critical first step. You may be mentally ready to play, but your body needs to be poised to perform. A regular warm up routine consisting of stretching and increasing blood flow is important. The body knows it is being prepared for physical exertion. Massage chairs have the ability to assist in the warm up and warm down for sports activities.
Golf is an interesting sport. It is viewed by many a low impact, since golfers ride carts or only walk. As opposed to sports like soccer where you need to run. However, golf requires repetitive motions. The repetitive motion of the golf swing can impact the entire body. The swing requires a large degree of motion to accomplish properly. The repetitive swinging motion can cause back, shoulder and neck pain. This is especially possible with little to no warm up.
The cause of your back or shoulder pain may be from injury or from improper warm up and warm down prior to strenuous activities. Simple movements done on a repetitive basis can cause a breakdown of the muscle tissue causing it to be less flexible. Warming up and down helps to increase the flexibility and elasticity of the muscles. Using a massage chair recliner helps to loosen your muscles, enhance your blood circulation and increase mental alertness.
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
by Anthony Carter
For the most part, airsoft guns are the most popular among young boys that eventually will grow into men, which will enjoy the dangerous sport of hunting. The rules of the gun should be consistent with the rules of a real firearm entering the home. Explaining the possible harmful outcomes of misuse can be used as the best safety instruction tool.
There is a sufficient amount of protection equipment available for to ensure the safe operation of these types of guns. For the most part, if the proper safety procedures are explained and carried out each time the gun is used, the less amount of safety equipment will need to be purchased.
Once the gun is purchased, a parent that is teaching a child to shoot may want to purchase some paper targets, or simply use aluminum cans as targets. The type of target that can be used will depend on the power of the gun that has been purchased. Some of these guns have a mechanism that is used to increase the amount of air pushed through the barrel by continuous pumping of the gun.
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Monday, August 17th, 2009
by Paul Lockhart
Move over Rover, I think my new best friend is my massage chair. Although, dog is commonly referred to as man’s best friend, I have to say that I think my massage chair is my best friend. I thought at first that a massage chair which is be a nice thing to have. However, after a while I became accustomed to its tremendous convenience of providing effective relief and relaxation.
One of the best things about a massage chair is that it provides a natural treatment. Massage has been used for centuries to help alleviate pain and reduce tightness and sore muscles. It uses a number of different specialized movements to help stretch out the muscles and soft tissues.
One of the things I really enjoy about my massage chair is its convenience. If I have stiffness in my shoulders, then I simply sit down for five minutes and let the massage chair work that area. I can quickly obtain relief at the touch of a button.
Massage chairs provide you with on demand capability. If I get up and my back is stiff, then I can get a quick five minute massage to help relieve it. Just a few quick minutes in my massage chair is priceless to relieve the tension in my back.
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Friday, August 14th, 2009
by Anthony Carter
Gas airsoft guns are becoming more and more popular across the U. S. For their realism, functionality, accuracy, and cost of operation, to name only a few of the countless reasons. The propellant used to fire this type of guns is a crucial aspect in their operation as well as their maintenance. A few of the most often used propellants are 134A, green gas, and CO2.
The gas that the manufacturer recommends you use is not the only thing you should be looking at since there are other factors that affect an airsoft gun’s performance that manufacturers can’t control, such as temperature. If you live in a consistently hot climate such as the Arizona desert, the gas that should be used with your airsoft gun could actually be harmful to your gun because the heat is causing an enormous amount of pressure.
The opposite can occur in cold weather. An airsoft gun can stop working completely in cold climates because gas pressure decreases significantly, resulting in the ultimate loss of firing power. It’s also possible for the valve to remain open following fire if it’s too cold, which will cause all of the remaining gas in the gun to leak out.
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
by Anthony Carter
There are countless ways to use airsoft guns whether for training or sport, such as plinking, airsoft wars, and team combat. The activities for which you intend to use an airsoft gun should be the main influence on the type and quality of the airsoft gun that you use.
Spring pistols are ideal for simple plinking (shooting targets such as pop cans). Not only are they cheap, they’re also very low maintenance. Plinking doesn’t require a high speed airsoft gun, so you can base your spring pistol purchase upon price and looks alone if you prefer.
Spring shotguns and automatic electric guns are good airsoft guns for activities like backyard wars because they both have high rates of fire. Spring shotguns will release pellets as fast as you can pump the gun and are relatively inexpensive.
If you want something better than a spring shotgun, try an automatic electric gun. AEGs are built to perform similarly to real assault rifles, which make them ideal for both sniping and full out firing. These of course are more expensive, ranging anywhere from seventy to over four hundred dollars and also use many more pellets in one use than slower firing guns.
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