August 12th, 2013
Do you have a furry friend in your life? Someone who’s adorable, friendly and much-loved, even if they do sometimes get underfoot, leave little surprises around the house, or turn up in the fridge? PS: As cute as it looks, please don't put your cat in the fridge. If you’ve got a pet, there’s a decent chance that your house may have fleas. And I don't mean the ... Read more
August 7th, 2013
A non-stick frying pan isn't just for Christmas. So why the callous abuse and careless mistreatment of Teflon-coated utensils? Well, here's where Appliances Online draws a line in the sand. You've gotta treat these things with due care and attention. Or they won't stick around for long. First - what is a non-stick frying pan? Unlike the ordinary type of pan, you won't have to soak a non-stick cooking ... Read more
August 7th, 2013
BANANA BREAD IS DEAD. You heard it here first, people. We here at Appliances Online have it on good authority that banana bread has become about as cool as a pair of MC Hammer pants, and that to order it in a café is basically the same thing as announcing, via loudspeaker, that your idea of a good time is listening to New Kids on the Block ... Read more
August 5th, 2013
We get a lot of questions about appliances here at Appliances Online. That’s a good thing, because it’s our job to answer them! We’ve previously taken you through a selection of appliance terms that have proven confusing before, and now we’re back with a second helping: Agitators, impellers and pulsators Found in top-loader washing machines, these appliance components all do the same basic job, but each in a different ... Read more
July 30th, 2013
Electrolux has recently come out with one of the world's quietest vacuums: the ergothree. Registering at a mere 43 decibels (i.e. quieter than a library), this vacuum delivers excellent suction without the thunderous jet engine sound effects that generally tend to accompany these kind of devices. To demonstrate the extreme quietude of this vacuum, Electrolux decided to pit a chamber orchestra against the ergothree in a project dubbed ... Read more
July 30th, 2013
One of the biggest and best exhibitions of consumer product is coming to Berlin in September. And so is that ultra-glam, slightly-weird "human spokesmascot", Miss IFA. It’s one fabulous week of show-boating for some of the world’s foremost manufacturers. And we can't wait to get an insight into the latest and greatest products they’ve got to offer. Appliances Online will have some representatives right there on the floor ... Read more
July 29th, 2013
Last night, I went to the 3D extravaganza that is “Pacific Rim”. I bore witness to this flick in the oh-so-inspiring environs of Event Cinemas Bondi Junction. And I was summarily entertained, immersed and blown away. At a time when our collective love-affair with 3D seems to be over the honey-moon period into a "hey dude, let's see other people" phase ... it was a salient reminder that, ... Read more
July 26th, 2013
Sometimes a man wants to look his very best, and when this mood strikes, it’s time to bring out the suit. Classic style from the cast of Mad Men A staple of men’s fashion for more than 100 years, the suit comes in a range of different colours and styles to suit different occasions, from the formal to the casual. Sterling Archer and Burt Reynolds compare fashions Though it doesn't ... Read more
July 24th, 2013
Brace yourself. 'Cos here's another blog about Appliances Online audio: this week's focus is the mighty SOUNDBAR. Presenting (to thundering applause) a dramatic way to improve your home entertainment experience. Dynamic, powerful and - frankly - incredibly boring to look at. Which is why we've decided to put it in this picture of a Triceratops. So there. Firstly, what is a soundbar? Well, it's a new Melbourne laneway bar ... Read more
July 23rd, 2013
As you have no doubt already heard, new royal baby boy has been born, with all of the associated pomp and ceremony expected of such an occasion. Proud parents, immortalised in fridge form. While we're sure that Prince William and Duchess Kate are thrilled at the arrival of their son (name unknown as yet at the time of writing [EDIT: HRH Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge!]), we're ... Read more
July 19th, 2013
We've been singing the praises of induction cooktops for a while now. We've told you all about how they look great, they cook efficiently and are easy to clean. But how about actually USING the things? After all, many appliances have something of a learning curve, especially when they use technology we haven't grown up with. Remember the story of the mum trying to 'bake' a chicken in ... Read more
July 18th, 2013
Okay, there are definitely things made to be enjoyed on your cool new Home Theatre System. In fact, we've only just wrapped up a blog post about movie spectaculars just right for your Blu-ray home theatre system. But what about things that are too AWFUL for that? Pieces of "entertainment" whose rank ugliness will be heightened to EXTREME levels by the crystalline resolution of a 64” Plasma ... Read more
July 18th, 2013
People of Australia, you have a choice! While some of you are busy worrying about the upcoming national election, Appliances Online has a greater dilemma for you to face: Powder vs liquid laundry detergent Move over Kevin Rudd! This is an issue of critical importance that affects each and every one of us. First up, let's take a look at washing powder: Powder Pros • Great for stain removal (especially for old, stubborn ... Read more
July 18th, 2013
If your TV’s looking a bit iffy, then maybe it needs a spot of maintenance. If tweaking the picture settings doesn’t help, perhaps the problem is on the outside of the set. Here’s our guide to cleaning a flat-screen TV, and why it’s important to look after your AV equipment. "But I already know how to do this!" “What’s there to say about cleaning a TV?” I hear you ... Read more
July 16th, 2013
Want a great piece of audio - but bewildered by all the choices? Well, right now we're gonna offer you some no-holds-barred, tell-it-like-it-is, shut-up-and-listen advice. It should be music to your ears. First, thing's first - go back to basics. Ask yourself some fundamentals. Of which we suggest questions such as: • Do you have enough space for a big set-up? Or do you want something more compact yet very ... Read more
