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Marshmallow Shooter Review

January 7th, 2008 • Posted By: Dean • 0 comments • Related • Filed Under •

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Marshmallow Fun CompanyEvery now and then, a new product comes along that encourages the kid in all of us to have fun. This is true of the Marshmallow Shooter. A toy gun of sorts, instead of shooting pellets or anything remotely harmful, this product shoots off marshmallows. Fluffy fun, no one can get hurt and the “bullets” actually taste delicious — what could be better than that.

Cheap Prices on Marshmallow Shooters

Well, the only person who wouldn’t think a product like was fun is going to be the person on clean up duty. Marshmallows, particularly as they get hot, melted, stepped on, etc. become a stick, gooey, hard to clean up mess, which means shooting these play guns stocked with marshmallows is definitely an outside activity.

Essentially, the way the Marshmallow Shooter works is through a pump-action toy gun that shows the marshmallows over pretty impressive distances — in some instances up to 30 feet. The mallows can be stocked to be able to continuously shoot off up to 25 marshmallows before the need to refill kicks in. Depending on the model (there are several) you can use mini mallows or the large, fluffy sort.

There are however, several key warnings to consider. Marshmallows can pose something of a choking hazard in small children, which is why the company that manufactures the Marshmallow Shooter recommends that only children eight years and older use the toy. Additionally, the company warns again shooting marshmallows directly into facial area. Users should not attempt to play with the Shooter if it has been compromised or damaged in any way and most important, the company does not recommend eating the marshmallows once they’ve been shot.

You can also use foam pellets with the Marshmallow Shooter; however, it is intended to be used specifically with marshmallows. No matter which you decide to use, you need to purchase them separately before you can use the Marshmallow Shooter. This is a fun toy that can be enjoyed by the entire family, specifically in an outdoor setting. Many consumers say they’ve gotten tons of enjoyment from this quirky play gun and would definitely recommend other toys similar to this one. It is available through a number of online retailers, including the site of the manufacturer (The Marshmallow Fun Company) and is priced quite reasonably. This is a product that a winner all around. After all, you can’t beat cheap, sticky fun for the entire family.

Amazon Kindle Review - Pros and Cons

January 2nd, 2008 • Posted By: Dean • 0 comments • Related • Filed Under •

Amazon KindleAmazon has long been considered an Internet industry leader in terms of being able to offer consumer a variety of merchandise that they didn’t have to leave their houses to retrieve. From books to music to movies and more, you could simply click on order and have gifts, necessities and more delivered directly to your home, without ever having to leave your couch.

And the site has done it again with the release of the Kindle Wireless Reading Device. Amazon’s Kindle allows you download books and other reading materials to a wireless device that features an electronic display. The idea behind the device is to allow customers to purchase a book and have it immediately downloaded to the Kindle device less than a minute later. This cutting edge technology is the latest carefully thought out and marketed personal device available to savvy consumers. However, with any new product, there are pros and cons to using it.

Pros

  • It is specially designed to work in an ambidextrous capacity, meaning both left and right handed people would be comfortable using it.
  • The device is completely wireless, which means you don’t have to worry about any cables, plugs, etc.
  • There are close to 100,000 titles available for download, meaning book options are plentiful.
  • The price of the books are fairly cheap, with most titles coming it at around $10, which is actually cheaper than a lot of traditional-style books.
  • You can sample the books, getting to read the first chapters for free before you decide whether or not to make a purchase.

Cons

  • Although it is being touted as being as easy to read as reading paper, it is still another computer screen causing your eyes to get bleary after an extended amount of time.
  • Most people still enjoy the feel of a paper book between their fingers. This electronic device replaces the traditional book for what essentially amounts to a mini-computer.
  • Although there are a large number of books available for Kindle, you still can’t just get any title you want just yet.
  • The battery life is fairly long, however, you do still have a somewhat limited time to use the device because at some point, it’s inevitable, the battery will die.

Of course, the only way to know whether a new product is right for you is to try it yourself. You may find that some of the pros and cons work differently for you.