I really loved the look of this video game console, so I went ahead and got one, but could never figure out where to insert the game CDs. But what was really weird, was my apartment didn't smell nearly as bad after fiddling around with this for 45 minutes.

fern617 wrote:I don't know where you are seeing reviews that makes the HB rated better.

I found that the Holmes HAP756-U was the least expensive and best rated by Consumer Reports.

CR said it was $150, I found a deal for it to be $97 + tax.

Holmes HAP756-U

Coupon Code
Q1PEAAA

Free shipping

Just have to pay tax.

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Looks like a good deal. Do you happen to know what the replacement filters cost?

Is that a wii? what games and controllers come with it?

buffaloed wrote:We must have done the same research because I ended up buying the Honeywell 50250. I don't think there's anything better than a well designed pure HEPA type. The Whirlpool AP45030K is the other model I considered, but it costs quite a bit more. These types need a lot of power to draw air through the HEPA filter. They're noisy if they have to be run on high. It's a good idea to get one that's for a bigger room than needed so it can be run on low and still do a good job. This Sanyo seems to be underpowered and I don't like the idea of having to add water to it. If it constantly in use, bacteria could grow in the water.

I've done the same homework and had pretty much decided on the Honeywell but needed a little more convincing. Glad to see some others found the Honeywell better.

Agreed, the water tank was the big turnoff. I have COPD/asthma and don't need to worry about adding another bacteria source to the mix. Just was looking for a good air filter that helps keep the dust off the furniture which, in turn, reduces the amount of housework needed. Any other filtration is a bonus. :-)

I'm off to buy it from Amazon now. Thanks!

What's wrong with an open window, soapy water and a good firm brush?

cinoclav wrote:Your house is 8000 sq ft? If that's true, you don't need to be saving money on woot!

I'd also trust the Oreck a bit more than the pathetic Sharper Image machines. They've been proven to be absolute junk.

If anything, go find yourself a quality Honeywell such as this. HD had the white version on clearance, you may still be able to find them. I picked up 3 of them for $42 each.

it should also be noted that 400 square feet is a meaningless number. hint: we are missing a dimension

wrigjenn wrote:Best review ever.

Your review does not square with the numerous reviews found on Amazon, which overall rated the unit 4.5 stars. Please explain the discrepancy.

rroberto wrote:

As to Consumer Union [snip] The (sic) have been sued by many manufacturers for libel

Just never successfully.

fern617 wrote:I don't know where you are seeing reviews that makes the HB rated better.

I found that the Holmes HAP756-U was the least expensive and best rated by Consumer Reports.

CR said it was $150, I found a deal for it to be $97 + tax.

Holmes HAP756-U

Coupon Code
Q1PEAAA

Free shipping

Just have to pay tax.

you deserve a quality post for that

DeanaLynne wrote:I just purchased this with what I thought was my paypal smart connect card/account. But it actually debited my bank account!!! I need this either changed NOW or cancelled!!! who do I need to contact????

hint: not the users in the forum. there is a high possibly that you should use that button labeled 'write us' and find an email address service@woot.com for this purpose. just a guess though.

btw - its quite hard to be sympathetic to someone who made a mistake and then takes to yelling in the forum. if it were that big a deal you should just call your bank.

Jessara wrote:I still miss NightGhost.

Can anybody tell me where NightGhost went? It's not much fun w/o him!

In for one. Really like the look and thinness. Personally, I trust the Amazon reviews more than CU. Been burned too many times by CU. Damn Toro mower!

orbit225 wrote:how do u send it as a gift without having the price show up

ROGETRAY wrote:That sir...would be IMPOSSIBLE....

Or just mail it to yourself and then send it.

hierophanta wrote:it should also be noted that 400 square feet is a meaningless number. hint: we are missing a dimension

like if the ceiling is just 1 foot high

opps wrote:Or just mail it to yourself and then send it.

This would negate the wootalicious $5 shipping.

Still on the fence about this. Not sure what's better - this or the Holmes HAP756-U which can be had for a similar price.
I'm thinking the water reservoir is just something I don't need to deal with as far as potential for mold and such.

Two reviews on Amazon were really helpful:
The first was a video review by PT Cruiser of just how it works and what pieces there are. Video

Another by R. Srinivasan states:

Like to see improved in the product:
* Water tank is small and requires refill once a week (I run the air purifier on medium - 8 hrs a day x 7 days a week)

So far it is a good buy.

*** (Updated on 18 May 2010) ***
* Still runs great 8 hrs x 7 days a wk
* We have placed this device in a 11x15 room...still is very effective
* Knock on wood...no Allergy and cold symptoms so far.
In Redmond, WA for April 2010 was Moderate and in May 2010 has been low
* Refilling the water tank once a week is now a routine!

*** (Updated on 19 Jun 2011) ***
* My family had allergy free year. Thanks to this product!
* Around end of May 2011, my son developed allergy symptoms. And, in next few days the filter light flagged on.
* Now searching for the best place to get the replacement filter (not easy to find one). I didn't get the life of the filter as stated in the product document (4 yrs). However, we have been running the product for at least 330 days x 8 hrs. Still a best buy.

So it seems that the filter is only good for 2 hours a day 7 days a week to get the expected 4 years.

carsongell wrote:How NOT to post a "helpful" link on woot:

1- copy product name
2- paste into google
3- copy link of the first search result (regardless of relevance)
4- write "helpful link" in discussion and paste link

: )

You mean like this?

helpful link: http://www.woot.com/

rvw14 wrote:You mean like this?

helpful link: http://www.woot.com/

Quality post right there! Er, wait a minute...

Anyone out there have any experience with the Honeywell 50250? More money, but it gets good reviews, and you don't have to mess with filling it with water....

yeladot wrote:I have an ionic air purifier. I have asthma. It doesn't bother it. It may bother someone as far as smell. It sorta leaves a smell -- faint chlorine-like. I use it in the kidling's room during the day (remove it before she gets home from school .... sneaky). She can't smell it because her room has teenager stink to it.

It's not chlorine, it's ozone and it's damaging your lungs. You many not think it's "bothering" you, but it's damaging your lungs if subtly. Don't subject your kid to the ozone "purified" air either.

freakaazoid wrote:Sanyo suggests replacing the filter every 4 years. It sells for 70 bucks in the US:

http://us.sanyo.com/SANYO-Store/Air-Purification-Systems

And here's the cheaper, earlier model:
http://i.imgur.com/hTXVX.jpg

Seems like a better deal to just buy 2 of these on woot and throw the 1st one away in 4 years. =D

schoolcb wrote:Anyone out there have any experience with the Honeywell 50250? More money, but it gets good reviews, and you don't have to mess with filling it with water....

If you scan back through the posts you will find 2 that report positive experiences with the Honeywell model. Also, Amazon has some very good reviews for it as well. ;-) I'm buying one.

Consumer Reports only rated this a 44 and noted that it's poor at removing dust, pollen, and smoke.

these people like it: http://www.buzzillions.com/reviews/sanyo-air-washer-plus-abc-vw24a-purifier-reviews

gjmaci wrote:Shouldn't it be measured in cubic feet? or does it only clean 2 dimensions of air?

RT

The height of most home ceilings is pretty standard.

Remember when we called these 'bongs'?
Good times...

please cancel my order
order # 33933534
shipping zip: xxx54

schoolcb wrote:This is WOOT customer service, order cancelled.

DOH!

LOL! I hope he doesn't believe you

kittyarrr wrote:First-world problems much?

only if you live in an 8000 square foot house.

zoymxx wrote:please cancel my order
order # 33933534
shipping zip: xxx54

Seriously though. email service@woot.com.

circo wrote:LOL! I hope he doesn't believe you

I hope he does! If he believes posting here is going to do him any good, oh I crack myself up!

schoolcb wrote:I hope he does! If he believes posting here is going to do him any good, oh I crack myself up!

tx

drgradus wrote:Found the Consumer Reports.

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Consumer reports uses an AHAM/CADR-like (Clean Air Delivery Rate) method for testing which favors higher volume output over quality air output.
Their ratings have some serious flaws/gaps as this approach rates the AHAM-type (read: big box mass produced) units more favorably at the expense of better quality units. As there are so many on the market, there are quite a lot of considerations (and scams) to avoid.

As far as Air Purifier ratings, I would move AWAY from Consumer Reports for these.

Wooters should evaluate this item primarily on their needs:

1) You have medical conditions affecting your quality of life that are exacerbated by air quality including odors and gases;

2) You don't have specific air quality health related issues but are interested in investing in and improving the air you breathe.

Caveat: most any HEPA unit is better than nothing

If a type 1: look at the Air Purifier Power website for some great research and insight on options with a better rating system for your needs. You have serious issues that need serious solutions; this unit may be helpful, but not a solution.

If a type 2, then this inexpensive unit will make the air smell better and cleans ok for the price. Sanyo will be around for replacements parts (if the model survives) and the 4 year replacement ETA is pretty good.

Let's face it,consumers wanted to NEVER replace filters, but HEPA is the only way to go for truly quality air and therefore, filters need replacing after so many hours of use.

As far as the "ionized air" issue (which is NOT a problem with THIS unit): don't sit right next to the thing in a closed room where the ionized air can be concentrated. Ensure the purifier (if you purchase an ionizing model unlike this one) is at least 3 feet away from chairs/couch/etc.

- Regards

TheFaz wrote:The height of most home ceilings is pretty standard.

I agree. And even with vaulted ceilings, I'm sure square footage is a more accurate metric anyway. Dust tends to collect on the floor, and is generated mostly by human/pet activity. Humans live within the bottom 8' of any given floor, give or take. Standard ceiling height is typically 9' or 10'. If you have higher ceilings, great, but the rest is just air up there. I doubt the top half of a tall room generates much dust. I have one room (living room) with a vaulted ceiling, and I'm not concerned at all that this unit would fail to operate just because it has more "cubic footage" in that room. I'm not a dust scientist, but I've never had to get out a ladder to dust my ceiling. :-)

Furthermore, people are familiar with square footage calculations. I know the square footage of my house, but I don't know the cubic footage. So that number would require a meaningless translation on my part. One can safely assume that the appliance manufacturer assumes you have a ceiling height within a normal range. If you happen to live in a mage tower, your mileage may vary.

I'm in for two on this deal. I've never used an air purifier before, but I'll give it a shot. I have pollen allergies in the spring, and if this helps at all I'll be happy. I also have two small kids, but I'm skeptical about the "germ killing" component of this. Even so, at $100 each these seem like a great deal for the HEPA filter component alone, and Amazon reviews tend to be reliable in my experience.

was gonna share my purchase on fb, but i didn't buy a HP Pavilion...

MWPollard wrote:Actually, the smell really is chlorine, according to the Wikipedia article posted above (which is here. The electrolysis pulls the chlorine out of the tap water and uses it to create the disinfection property.

The user was talking about chrlorine smell in the Ionic breeze, which does not involve any water. So what he is smelling is oxygen atom creating its destructive path as it enters his body.

So for us incredibly naive people, what is the rolled up tube with dryer sheets supposed to be?