May 20, 2019

12 Best Washing Machine Consumer Reports 2019 – Top Rated

Washing-machine prices have risen nearly 12 percent since tariffs on imported washers were introduced early last year, according to research by economists at the University of Chicago and the Federal Reserve.

Manufacturers raised prices on dryers, too, even though they weren’t subject to tariffs. Washers and dryers are often marketed and purchased as matching sets, and manufacturers typically price these appliances the same even though dryers are far less complex machines. The study shows that prices increased for both imported and domestic washers and dryers.

Top 12 Washing Machine

Bestseller No. 1

1953 Reviews

Giantex Portable Mini Compact Twin Tub Washing Machine 17.6lbs Washer Spain Spinner, Blue+ White

【Compact Twin Tub Washing Design 】: This is our portable mini compact twin tub washing machine which...
【Large Capacticy】: Washing tube: place clothing in the wash tub section, rated washing capacity: 11...

Bestseller No. 2

142 Reviews

Panda PAN56MGW2 Compact Portable Washing Machine, 1.6cu.ft/11lbs Capacity

It is a space-saving design which makes your laundry easy and simple. It is perfect for Apartment, RV,...
Lager size 1. 6cu. ft. capacity allows you to hold up to 11lbs. of cloth, timeless design, portable and...

Bestseller No. 3

1375 Reviews

Best Choice Products Portable Compact Lightweight Mini Twin Tub Laundry Washing Machine and Spin Cycle for Camping, Dorms, Apartments w/Hose, 13lbs Load Capacity - White/Blue

COMPACT TWIN TUB DESIGN: Portable washing machine and spin cycle is constructed of durable plastic...
RELIABLE CAPACITY: Enjoy the convenience of washing and spinning up to 13 total pounds of laundry...

Bestseller No. 4

111 Reviews

SUPER DEAL 9lbs Capacity Mini Washing Machine Compact Counter Top Washer w/Spin Cycle Basket and Drain Hose

COMPACT SIZE: A great option for compact living quarters, or people that rarely wash large loads. This...
2IN1 FUNCTION: 2-in-1 function allows it can be used as a washing machine and a dryer. Single tub washing...

Bestseller No. 5

12 Reviews

OKVAC Portable Washing Machine, 8lbs Top Load Washer&Spin, 8 Preset Programs Panel with Child Lock

Compact Design: Wash and Spin 2-in-1 8lbs Capacity.Equipped with gravity drain.
Full-Automatic Washer: 8 Preset Programs, Timer and Water Level Control with LED Display.Without Drain...

Bestseller No. 6

342 Reviews

Giantex Portable Compact Full-Automatic Laundry 8 lbs Load Capacity Washing Machine Washer/Spinner W/Drain Pump

【Relief Your Hands】: Our Giantex portable full automatic laundry washing machine only needs a small...
【Water Level and Mode Control】: 5 Programs for choosing: wash-rinse-spin, soak-wash-rinse -spin,...

Bestseller No. 7

8 Reviews

Top Load Washer, White, 44-1/4" H

4.1 Cu. Ft. Capacity Stainless Steel Drum
12 Wash Cycles / 5 Soil Levels / 4 Temperatures

Bestseller No. 8

2 Reviews

Electrolux Titanium Front Load Laundry Pair with EFLS627UTT 27 Washer and EFME627UTT 27 Electric Dryer

Electrolux Products

- 45Bestseller No. 9

285 Reviews

SUPER DEAL Portable Compact Mini Twin Tub Washing Machine w/Wash and Spin Cycle, Built-in Gravity Drain, 13lbs Capacity For Camping, Apartments, Dorms, College Rooms, RV's, Delicates and more

★ Twin Tub Design - With the Twin Tub dual function design, this washing machine can save your precious...
★ Powerful Performance - The portable washer machine features a 1300RPM powerful motor with a max...

- $26.99Bestseller No. 10

70 Reviews

Panda PAN56MGP3 Portable Compact Washing Machine, Cloth Washer, 1.6 cu.ft

It is a space-saving design which makes your laundry easy and simple. It is perfect for Apartment, RV,...
Lager size 1. 6cu. ft. capacity allows you to hold up to 11lbs. of cloth, timeless design, portable and...

Bestseller No. 11

247 Reviews

Giantex Full-Automatic Washing Machine Portable Compact 1.6 Cu.ft Laundry Washer Spin with Drain Pump, 10 programs 8 Water Level Selections with LED Display 10 Lbs Capacity

〖Multifunctional Control Panel〗- On the control panel are there ten programs, 8 water level...
〖Compact Design & Large Load Capacity〗- Giantex washing machine is compact and lightweight for you to...

Count the Towels in Your Basket

Not everybody needs a washer that holds 17 thick, full-sized bath towels, which is what a washer with a 6.2-cubic-foot capacity, the biggest we’ve tested, should hold. Compact washers, on the other hand, typically have a claimed capacity of around 2.3 cubic feet and can fit about six of these towels. You’ll see capacity noted in the ratings.

Why you should trust us

For research, we:

Interviewed repair technicians from Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington, South Carolina, and Michigan. They told us about the most common repairs they make and the root causes of some breakdowns. Some of them recommended brands that they found to be the most reliable, easy to fix, and easy to find parts for.
Spoke with representatives from LG, Samsung, GE, Whirlpool, and Electrolux—all the major washer brands, basically. Some of these chats were during product demonstrations at trade shows; others were more formal conversations about particular products.
Talked to representatives from P&G, maker of Tide and other detergents. They shared some info about the mechanics and chemistry of what goes on inside of a washing machine while it works—and why the type of washer affects the cleaning performance.

What kind of washer should you get?

In North America, we have three types of full-sized washing machines:

Front-loaders are the best cleaners, the most efficient, and usually the gentlest on clothes. You can also stack a dryer on top of them to save floor space. We think they’re the best type for most people, as long as you take care of them. (It’s easy, but not obvious, so we put together a cheat sheet.) Otherwise they can start to stink like mildew, leave your clothes feeling weird, and break down years before they need to.
High-efficiency (HE) top-loaders, also known as impeller top-loaders, can be great at cleaning small-to-medium loads and are almost as efficient as front-loaders. Top-loaders in general don’t get smelly, and some people find them to be more comfortable to unload. On the downside, they seem to be the roughest on fabric. Despite their huge capacities, they’re not great for washing large loads.
Agitator top-loaders can be cheap, but the only ones you should bother with cost just as much as good front-loaders. These higher-end models are built with sturdy metal parts, and the repairs are affordable—they should last for a couple of decades.

How we picked

We started by a making a spreadsheet with every washing machine that we could find. Since 2015, we’ve tracked 232 models, and about 114 of them are still currently available. Here’s how we sorted through them.

Beyond those basics, we limited our scope to washers with a width of about 27 inches, the standard size in North America. Most people won’t gain anything by stepping up to a gargantuan 29-inch washer, so we ignored those. Some people do need smaller washers or dryers, and we cover them in a separate guide.

Important features

These features set the great washers apart from the ones the are just okay, so we looked for models that excelled at as many as possible.

Cleaning performance: The best washing machines try to remove all the stains and odors from every garment with as little manual pretreatment as possible. None are perfect, but some are much better than others. Most people wash their clothes on the normal cycle most of the time. According to the tests at Consumer Reports, Reviewed.com, and other outlets, most modern washers do a pretty good job on this setting.
Short wash times: A typical high-efficiency (HE) washing machine takes about 80 minutes to wash a typical 12-pound load of street clothes. Some models have an accelerated cycle that lets them do the same job in half that time with no drop-off in performance. It works by spraying clothes with a high-pressure detergent-water mix and then combining the rinse and spin cycles. It’s a huge time-saver and a really great feature
Efficient water and energy use, including hot water and extra drying time due to leftover moisture: Most decent front-loaders qualify for at least CEE Tier II (out of III), a recognition from the Consortium for Energy Efficiencyfor “super efficient” washers. Any good HE top-loader has an Energy Star badge. Agitator top-loaders don’t even pretend to be efficient. Assuming average use and utility prices, one of those front-loaders should save about $30 per year compared to the HE top-loader and $150 per year compared to an old agitator top-loader.
Gentle fabric handling: All washers wear out your clothes, but some do it slower than others. The roughness tests at Consumer Reports and Reviewed.com measure fraying (damage caused by stretching or pulling). Top-loaders seem to cause more of this type of damage than front-loaders. We don’t know of any gentleness tests that measure pilling (damage caused by rubbing). Anecdotally, high-efficiency washers might cause more of this type of damage.

Less-important features

Some of these features seem important but are so similar from model to model that they aren’t worth fussing about. Others are a matter of personal preference. And a few of them are just bloat.

Extra cycles and options: We mentioned all the important settings you should look for in a washer, but most modern models come with at least a handful more. None of them are particularly important. Cycles like “whites” or “towels” or “jeans” are just slight variants on the basic normal, heavy, and delicates options. Extra water options don’t improve cleaning performance, according to any data we’ve seen.
Capacity: Washing machines are all huge now. They’re so deep that some people have trouble reaching to the back or bottom of the machines. You’d be hard-pressed to find a high-efficiency machine that can’t fit a king-size comforter or two weeks’ worth of clothes in a single load. Plenty of models are even bigger. We don’t think they’re a great value for most people, though.

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May 19, 2019

12 Best Pc Laptop Consumer Reports 2019 – Top Rated

Electronics & Gadgets

Welcome to our list of the best laptops of 2019. On this page, you’ll find the very best laptops that cover a wide range of budgets – from cheap and cheerful Chromebooks to premium Ultrabooks and immensely powerful gaming laptops.

We made sure to fill this list of the best laptops with amazing pieces of kit at every price point, so you can find the perfect laptop, no matter your budget. Remember: you don’t need to spend a fortune to get one of the best laptops on the market. We’re constantly updating this list so that it features the very latest laptops, so if you’re looking for cutting edge technology in the best laptops money can buy right now, you’ve come to the right place.

Top 12 Pc Laptop

Bestseller No. 1Bestseller No. 1

127 Reviews

HP Stream Laptop PC 11.6" Intel N4000 4GB DDR4 SDRAM 32GB eMMC Includes Office 365 Personal for One Year

11.6" HD Display
32 GB eMMC storage: An embedded Multimedia Card provides reliable flash-based storage

- $50.99Bestseller No. 2Bestseller No. 2

934 Reviews

Acer Aspire E 15, 15.6" Full HD, 8th Gen Intel Core i3-8130U, 6GB RAM Memory, 1TB HDD, 8X DVD, E5-576-392H

8th Generation Intel Core i3-8130U Processor (Up to 3.4GHz)
15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-lit Display

- $132.99Bestseller No. 3Bestseller No. 3

6 Reviews

HP 14-inch Full HD Stream Laptop PC (Intel Celeron N3060, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC, White) with Office 365 Personal for one year

14" Full HD 1920 X 1080 WLED-Backlit deliver darker blacks and colors that pop for vivid graphics and...
Powerful Intel Celeron N3060 Processor Faster than ever, the Intel Celeron N3060 Processor delivers...

- $65.00Bestseller No. 4Bestseller No. 4

779 Reviews

Acer Flagship CB3-532 15.6" HD Premium Chromebook - Intel Dual-Core Celeron N3060 up to 2.48GH.z, 2GB RAM, 16GB SSD, Wireless AC, HDMI, USB 3.0, Webcam, Chrome OS (Certified Refurbished)

This Certified Refurbished product is certified factory refurbished, shows limited or no wear, and...
Zero Air Gap allows you to enjoy enhanced screen clarity even in sunlight, so you can enjoy content...

Bestseller No. 5Bestseller No. 5

19 Reviews

2018 Newest HP Pavilion Business Flagship Laptop PC 15.6" HD Touchscreen Display 8th Gen Intel i5-8250U Quad-Core Processor 12GB DDR4 RAM 1TB HDD Backlit-Keyboard Bluetooth B&O Audio Windows 10-Gold

Powerful Processor & Memory: 8th Generation Intel Core i5 Quad-Core processor with Maximum Turbo Speed3.4...
Stunning 15.6" LED backlighting Touchscreen offers high-definition graphics with up to 1366 x 768...

- $50.00Bestseller No. 6Bestseller No. 6

922 Reviews

Acer Aspire E 15 Laptop, 15.6" Full HD, 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U, GeForce MX150, 8GB RAM Memory, 256GB SSD, E5-576G-5762

8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U Processor (Up to 3.4GHz)
15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-lit IPS Display

Bestseller No. 7Bestseller No. 7

191 Reviews

Acer Aspire 1 A114-32-C1YA, 14" Full HD, Intel Celeron N4000, 4GB DDR4, 64GB eMMC, Office 365 Personal, Windows 10 Home in S mode

Intel Celeron N4000 Dual-Core Processor
14" Full HD (1920 x 1080) Widescreen LED-backlit Display

Bestseller No. 8Bestseller No. 8

5 Reviews

HP Newest Flagship 15.6" HD Touchscreen Laptop PC, Intel Core i5-7200U, 8GB RAM, 2TB HDD + 128GB SSD, HDMI, WiFi, DVD RW, Windows 10 Home (Intel i5)

15.6 in HD SVA WLED-backlit (1366 x 768) touchscreen display, Intel HD Graphics 620 with up to 4181 MB...
Intel Core i5-7200U 2.50 GHz can up to 3.10 GHz Dual-Core processor, 8GB DDR4 SDRAM, 2TB HDD + 128GB SSD

Bestseller No. 9Bestseller No. 9

273 Reviews

HP EliteBook 8460P 14-inch Notebook PC - Intel Core i5-2520M 2.5GHz 8GB 250GB Windows 10 Professional (Renewed)

Intel Core i5-2520M 2.5GHz Processor
8GB RAM - 250GB SATA Hard Drive

Bestseller No. 10Bestseller No. 10

190 Reviews

ASUS L402WA-EH21 Thin and Light 14” HD Laptop; AMD E2-6110 Quad Core 1.5GHz Processor,AMD Radeon R2 Graphics,4GB RAM,32GB eMMC Flash Storage,Windows 10 S with FREE 1yr Office 365 Subscription Included

Efficient AMD E2-6110 1.5GHz Processor with integrated Radeon R2 graphics for crisp and clear visuals
1-year Microsoft Office 365 Personal subscription included

- $73.99Bestseller No. 11Bestseller No. 11

74 Reviews

HP 2019 14" Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 128GB Solid State Drive - Ash Silver Keyboard Frame (14-CF0014DX)

Windows 10 operating system Windows 10 brings back the start menu from Windows 7 and introduces new...
14" Display bright View glossy screen maintains the vivid colors in your photos and videos. Typical 1366...

- $230.07Bestseller No. 12Bestseller No. 12

153 Reviews

2018 HP 15.6" Touchscreen Laptop PC, Intel Core i5-7200U, 8GB DDR4, 2TB HDD, Intel HD Graphics 620, 802.11ac, Bluetooth, DVD RW, USB 3.1, HDMI, Webcam, Windows 10 Home, Silver

Intel Core i5-7200U 2.50 GHz up to 3.10 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology
8GB DDR4 SDRAM

Which type of laptop is best for you?

General laptops: Where the best cheap laptops are found, devices that focus more on practicality than style, portability or power. That’s not to say they can’t be fast, but you’ll typically find a non-Ultrabook clamshell laptop with an HD screen and spinning drive-based storage for less than $600 or £400.

Ultrabooks: Where you’ll find thin-and-light notebooks sporting SSD storage and display resolutions that exceed 1080p. Paired with powerful, albeit mobile-centric components and especially long battery life, the best Ultrabooks will cost a pretty penny – $700 or £500 to $2,000 or £1,800.

2-in-1 laptops: Where notebooks that double as tablets are located. The Surface Book 2 might be a ways off, but many of the best 2-in-1 laptops are available right now. Outfitted with both detachable and 360-degree rotating hinges, these hybrids are the most versatile way to experience Windows 10 (or Chrome OS) on a touchscreen.

Chromebooks: Where you’ll find the best Chromebooks running Chrome OS. These do much of what Windows and macOS can in the browser, focused on cloud storage over local, while recently getting Android app support for touchscreen models. They generally cost less than $300 or £200 and some can even withstand a slight tussle.

Gaming laptops: Need a laptop to play games (almost) just like a shiny desktop PC can? Then you’ll want one of the best gaming laptops. These machines generally cost from $800 or £600 to upwards of $3,000 or £2,800 and they’ll likely be the ones to take advantage of AMD’s laptop-grade Ryzen processors first.

Laptop-tablet hybrids: Designed from the tablet-first approach to laptop-tablet hybrids, the best Windows tablets pack beyond-HD touchscreens, sometimes with kickstands in their frames or provided via keyboard covers. These generally shine with a stylus and range from the budget to the premium price ranges.

The Lay of the Laptop Land

The laptop market has undergone major changes in the past few years, and there’s likely to be more confusion in the notebook aisle now than at any other time. Today’s models encompass everything from featherweight, business-savvy ultraportables that barely tip the scales at less than 2 pounds, to lap-crushing gaming behemoths of 10 pounds or more.

Your standard laptop doesn’t look the way it once did, either, with dozens of convertible designs that rethink the standard clamshell to take advantage of touch interfaces. Some laptops double as tablets, with hinges that bend and fold, while other touch-enabled PCs are actually slate tablets that come with hardware keyboards for notebook-style use. There’s simply too much variety in the laptop space for one size or style to fit every person’s needs.

Picking Your Laptop By Size

Finding the Best 12- to 13-Inch Laptop

At the small-screen end of the spectrum, 12- and 13-inch laptops, or ultraportables (more on these below), are worth considering if you plan on toting your laptop. These models are small enough to weigh 3 pounds or less, but large enough that they include a full-size keyboard and a decent size screen. The downside is that port selection tends to be minimal due to the limited amount of room available on side panels. These laptops usually serve simple needs like surfing the web or modest word processing, and they’re a good choice for business travelers who need to tote a laptop frequently.

Sweet Spot: The Best 14- to 15-Inch Laptops

Laptops with 14- to 15.6-inch screens are the most popular because they hit the sweet spot between portability and features that most users find desirable. Yes, they may weigh a few more pounds than their smaller-screen siblings, but in return, you get easy reading on a larger screen, more room for various I/O ports, better internal components, and extra battery cells. You’re up to 3 or 4 pounds in weight at this screen size, but that’s still easy to carry around an office building or your home.

Screen Giants: The Best 17-Inch Laptops

The largest screens available typically show up in workstation-class and gaming laptops, though there are a few budget desktop-replacement options here as well. A 17-inch screen is large enough to share for presentations, or if you need the extra pixels to immerse yourself in your graphics projects or 3D games. The extra space in the chassis can be used for one or more graphics processors, desktop-class CPUs, or multiple banks of hard drives and SSDs. The larger chassis also usually means a more roomy keyboard.

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May 18, 2019

12 Best Web Hosting Service Consumer Reports 2019 – Top Rated

Electronics & Gadgets

Finding a good web hosting can take a lot of time and money. To date, we’ve signed up, tested and reviewed over 30 different web hosting companies. This also means that we have performance data. Uptime and load time are two of the most important factors when choosing a web host (next to their cost).

Top 12 Web Hosting Service

Bestseller No. 1Bestseller No. 1Bestseller No. 1

21 Reviews

Web Hosting For Dummies

Peter Pollock
For Dummies

Bestseller No. 2Bestseller No. 2Bestseller No. 2

33 Reviews

AWS: Amazon Web Services Tutorial The Ultimate Beginners Guide

Dennis Hutten
Unknown

Bestseller No. 3Bestseller No. 3Bestseller No. 3

Web Hosting on AWS: A Step by Step Guide

Meg Brown
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

- $5.99Bestseller No. 4Bestseller No. 4Bestseller No. 4

2 Reviews

Website Hosting and Migration with Amazon Web Services: A Practical Guide to Moving Your Website to AWS

Jason Nadon
Apress

Bestseller No. 5Bestseller No. 5Bestseller No. 5

10 Reviews

Getting Started with AWS: Hosting a Web Application

Amazon Web Services
Kindle Edition

Bestseller No. 6Bestseller No. 6Bestseller No. 6

17 Reviews

Podcasting For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Tee Morris, Chuck Tomasi
For Dummies

Bestseller No. 7Bestseller No. 7Bestseller No. 7

Top 7 Dirty Truths You Must Know About Web Hosting Service Providers (Money Master Tutorials Book 2)

Kum Eric Tso
Saint Ket Publishers

- $6.79Bestseller No. 8Bestseller No. 8Bestseller No. 8

2943 Reviews

The Love Dare, LeatherTouch

Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick
B&H Books

- $14.00Bestseller No. 9Bestseller No. 9Bestseller No. 9

42 Reviews

Building Scalable Web Sites: Building, Scaling, and Optimizing the Next Generation of Web Applications

Used Book in Good Condition
Cal Henderson

Bestseller No. 10Bestseller No. 10Bestseller No. 10

9 Reviews

Strategies for Web Hosting and Managed Services

Doug Kaye
Wiley

Bestseller No. 11Bestseller No. 11Bestseller No. 11

180 Reviews

The Year Without Pants: WordPress.com and the Future of Work

Scott Berkun
Jossey-Bass

Bestseller No. 12Bestseller No. 12Bestseller No. 12

13 Reviews

Getting Started Guide: AWS Static Website Hosting

Amazon Web Services
Kindle Edition

About Our Web Hosting Review Process

Unlike other sites, we actually sign up and pay for web hosting. We break down information about available packages and services, hidden fees, payment methods, and more. When we look at a web host, we start by reading over their terms of the agreement to find out if there are any hidden, unfair terms that consumers should know about.

We also monitor our site performance by plugging our domain names into Pingdom to look at speed and uptime. We look at how fast sites load in certain countries and across certain devices. Our reviews also look at the quality of customer support for each host. We actually contact each host to see how long they take to respond and whether or not they are friendly and helpful. Based on everything we look over, we assign a total rating for each host that ranges from 0 to 10

Why Uptime and Load Time Matters

Uptime and load time matter because they affect traffic, which in turn, most likely will affect your overall revenue. You’ve got to keep an eye on both of these metrics because they indicate your site’s quality of performance. Uptime refers to the total time that your website is up and running without problems. Downtime refers to the time when your website is offline and unavailable to visitors and potential customers.

The time your website isn’t running, you’re losing money. At the same time, if you have a slow load time, your bounce rate will be off the charts. People don’t want to wait forever for web pages to load. In fact, they won’t wait longer than 3 seconds if they’re using a mobile device to browse. Today, more page views happen on mobile than on desktop. That’s why you should make sure that your load times are fast and that your uptime is high.

What is Shared Hosting?

Shared hosting consists of multiple websites on the same web server owned by the web host. This is easily the most popular (and cheapest) method of web hosting. If your site has high traffic, you might not want to go with shared hosting. Sometimes, resources aren’t shared equally when it comes to this hosting method.

Remember how I told you that a server provides resources for storing files? Well, these resources, like hard drive space and RAM, can slow down if a site you’re sharing the server with is receiving tons of visitors or has incorrect coding. This can lead to your website going down or experiencing super slow load times, therefore only go with shared hosting if your revenue doesn’t depend on your site’s performance (or if you’re not receiving gobs of traffic).

What is Cloud Hosting?

Unlike shared hosting that relies on one server, cloud hosting uses a cluster of servers that work together to store your website’s files and data. Cloud-based hosting is great because it’s more efficient and secure than other hosting methods. These cloud systems protect your site against attacks better than traditional hosting systems because all the resources of multiple servers are in one virtual network.

Since the servers are virtual, clients only pay for what they need and use. When a physical server connected to the cloud goes offline or malfunctions, the virtual servers won’t be affected. Think of it as a pay-as-you-go cell phone plan: You’ll never pay for resources you don’t need. And, if you need more to cover a jump in traffic, all you’ve got to do is pay a bit more money for that period of time.

What is WordPress Hosting?

WordPress hosting is for WordPress websites only. It’s fast because every aspect of WordPress servers has been optimized for setting up WordPress. Your loading speeds will be much faster on WordPress in comparison to some other shared hosting sites. This is also true for your uptime. It’s also more secure because you’ve got a support team of WordPress experts to back you up if your website is attacked. Plus, your server will always be up to date.

WordPress is a bit less customizable than other hosts, though. For example, certain plugins aren’t permitted, and some plugins can’t be altered. Also, if you choose WordPress as your host, then you will also have to use WordPress as your CMS; it won’t allow you to use other CMS providers.

Site Transfers (FREE or Not?)

What if you pick a web host only to discover that you don’t like it? Site transfers allow you to move your website to another host. Moving to another website consists of transferring the website’s files and databases, configuring your site with the new host, and directing your domain’s DNS to the new host. Once you pick a new site host, they can usually help you out with this process. The cost will depend on the host you’re switching to, but it will probably be anywhere from $150-$400.

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May 16, 2019

12 Best Mini Split System Consumer Reports 2019 – Top Rated

Electronics & Gadgets

The mini split AC and heat pump market continues double-digit growth every year because the equipment is efficient, cost-effective and offers versatile installation options. But what are the best mini split system brands? This guide covers the top ductless HVAC brands for a single zone, multiple zones and a newer category of heat pump, the cold-climate mini split system.

If you’d like to research mini-split HVAC basics, brands, prices, options and sizing a system for your home, our comprehensive Mini Split Buying Guide is packed with information. The units on this top ductless HVAC list aren’t necessarily the most efficient. They are the mini-split heat pumps that will give you the durable performance you can count on for 15-20 years or more.

Top 12 Mini Split System

- $42.00Bestseller No. 1Bestseller No. 1Bestseller No. 1Bestseller No. 1

629 Reviews

PIONEER Air Conditioner Pioneer Mini Split Heat Pump Minisplit Heatpump 12000 BTU-208/230 V

Ultra high efficiency inverter+ ductless mini split heat pump system
Cooling capacity: 12, 000 BTU/H with 17.5 SEER efficiency

- $465.43Bestseller No. 2Bestseller No. 2Bestseller No. 2Bestseller No. 2

134 Reviews

MRCOOL DIY 18,000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump System with Wireless-Enabled Smart Controller; Works with Alexa, Google or App; 230V AC

New SmartHVAC app: wifi control - compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google assistant - you can control...
Easy DIY installation: 25ft quick connect line doesn't require special tools, equipment, or training....

Bestseller No. 3Bestseller No. 3Bestseller No. 3Bestseller No. 3

1 Reviews

RolliCool 10,000 BTU Mini Split Quiet Ductless Air Conditioner with Dehumidifier, Cooling, Fan, Smart App & Remote Control for Rooms up to 450 sq ft

COOLING AT A WHISPER - Powerful cooling functions with a quiet 42dBA indoor unit (53dBA outdoor), which...
COOL IN A BREEZE - The 10,000 BTU AC system rolls out cool effectively and instantly for up to 450 sq ft...

Bestseller No. 4Bestseller No. 4Bestseller No. 4Bestseller No. 4

61 Reviews

PIONEER Air Conditioner WYS030GMHI22M3 Multi Split System, Trio (3 Zone)

Ultra high efficiency inverter++ ductless multi split triple (3) zone heat pump system
Cooling capacity: 6, 630~30, 600 btu/hr. Min./max. With 22.0 seer efficiency

Bestseller No. 5Bestseller No. 5Bestseller No. 5Bestseller No. 5

7 Reviews

Klimaire KSIA 17 SEER 12,000 BTU Ductless Mini-Split Inverter Air Conditioner Heat Pump System (12K BTU_115V)

Klimaire 17 SEER KSIA012-H117-S Ductless Mini-Split System includes indoor unit, outdoor unit, Factory...
Self-Cleaning Function & Anti-Fungus Function delivers better indoor air quality (IAQ)

Bestseller No. 6Bestseller No. 6Bestseller No. 6Bestseller No. 6

24000 BTU Ductless Air Conditioner – Mini Split AC/Heating System - 2 Ton Pre-Charged Inverter Heat Pump – 21 SEER - 12’ Lineset & Wiring - 100% Ready to Install - USA Parts & Support

ENJOY A COMFY HOME no matter the outside temperature. Heat, cool and dehumidify up to 1,500 sf with our...
SAVE YOUR MONEY. A whisper quiet ductless air conditioner uses very little electricity. No more power...

- $15.25Bestseller No. 7Bestseller No. 7Bestseller No. 7Bestseller No. 7

263 Reviews

pioneer air conditioner Decorative PVC Line Cover Kit for Mini Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps - WYS-LCVR-KIT

Covers and hides unsightly refrigeration pipes on your external walls
Ultra durable PVC plastic material with neutral light beige color

- $50.00Bestseller No. 8Bestseller No. 8Bestseller No. 8Bestseller No. 8

185 Reviews

Senville SENL-18CD Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump 18000 BTU 19 SEER

Item may ship in more than one box and may arrive separately
Mini Split Ductless Air Conditioner and Heater - 19 SEER

Bestseller No. 9Bestseller No. 9Bestseller No. 9Bestseller No. 9

82 Reviews

PIONEER Air Conditioner Pioneer Minisplit Heatpump, 24000 BTU-208/230 V

Ultra high efficiency inverter++ ductless mini split heat pump system
Cooling capacity: 24, 000 BTU/H with 22.5 SEER efficiency

Bestseller No. 10Bestseller No. 10Bestseller No. 10Bestseller No. 10

6 Reviews

DELLA 9,000 BTU 115V- 15.5 SEER Ductless System Mini Split Inverter Heat Pump Inverter AHRI Certified Air Conditioner w/ 16 ft Installation

Efficient Operation - Designed for quiet and efficient use, there are many features to help minimize...
Programmable Timer - Set your AC to turn on or off up to 24 hours in advance

Bestseller No. 11Bestseller No. 11Bestseller No. 11Bestseller No. 11

191 Reviews

Outdoor Mounting Bracket for Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump Systems, Universal, 9000-36000 Btu Condenser

Universal Heavy Duty Outdoor Wall Bracket. Fits 9000-36000 Btu Units. Dimensions: Width: 33.5" Height:...
Adjustable for use with up to 9,000 - 36,000 BTU Units not exceeding a maximum weight capacity of 350...

Bestseller No. 12Bestseller No. 12Bestseller No. 12Bestseller No. 12

12 Reviews

Daikin 12,000 BTU 17 SEER Wall-Mounted Ductless Mini-Split Inverter Air Conditioner Heat Pump System 15 Ft. Installation Kit & Wall Bracket (230 Volt) 10 Year Limited Warranty

10 Years Limited Warranty
Daikin 17 SEER Wall-Mounted Ductless Mini-Split Inverter Air Conditioner Heat Pump System (230 Volt)

How to Value Was Determined

All Systems Mechanical specializes in the installation and repair of heating and air conditioning systems, both residential and commercial. We are licensed to install all major brands. What this means is that we have no loyalties to any one specific HVAC equipment supplier. It is important to point out that we have no horse in this race – we gain and lose nothing by recommending one brand over another, and the only thing that drives our opinions are our customers’ satisfaction. We cannot risk installing something that is not the absolute best value for our customers’ needs, and we wouldn’t have built the reputation we have in a highly competitive Los Angeles market if we weren’t honest. In other words, this isn’t the first time that we’ve made this list for a client, it’s just the first time we’ve published it online.

There are four contributing factors that we used (weighted equally) in determining the value for our list of the top 10 air conditioner brands:

Reliability – we cannot recommend a company that has reliability issues or customer satisfaction will suffer greatly.
Cost – part of determining value is cost. Is one brand too expensive? Do you get more bang for your buck with one air conditioner brand over another?
Customer Service – how does the company deal with warranty problems and do they readily supply spare parts at affordable prices?
Features – although delving deeply into features is beyond the scope of this article, features available were taken into account when making our list.

Crucial Aspects To Check & Compare Prior To Buying A Mini-Split System

With hundreds of mini-split systems put on the display on the markets all around the world, zeroing in on the best product is not going to be easy. To make it easy, you need to compare the following parameters.

Performance

The performance in a mini-split system can be determined from the BTUs. To give you a better idea about this, just consider a room with 250 square feet of space. To cool it up, you need a system with a capacity of 6,000 BTUs per hour. Also, take the location of the room into consideration because if the room receives more sunlight than any other room, then you need a more powerful system for it.

Voltage

This parameter also varies with the size of the systems. If you buy a small mini-split system, then the voltage consumed by it would be 120 volts, and for that of a large mini-split system would be 240 volts. Also, take the overall home’s voltage into consideration as that must match with this system.

Energy Efficient

The initial cost of the mini-split system is something that you don’t have much to negotiate on, but you can certainly save a lot on the recurring energy bills by opting for an energy efficient product. Ductless mini split AC systems, for example, are energy star certified, so you can opt for those.

Durability

A mini split system is an expensive product, costing you a few hundred dollars, so you will not want to invest in an unreliable product that needs repairs and replacements after a few years. So, buy a branded product in which the company offers multiple years of warranty as well.

Additional Features

If a mini split system comes with remote control, its holder, hanging bracket and a programmable timer, then that will add to your convenience big time.

Final Verdict

Now that you are fully aware of mini-split systems inside out, the only thing left for you is to take a decision as to which brand you are interested in going with.

I have done my best to provide you with information regarding the most popular and efficient products available on the market through my unbiased mini split reviews consumer reports. The sooner you buy the product, the better it is because then, you will be able to change the climate of your room to suit your comfort.

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May 16, 2019

12 Best Portable Cd Players Consumer Reports 2019 – Top Rated

Electronics & Gadgets

When CDs first came out, they were a noticeable improvement over vinyl LP records. People described how they were immersed by the sound from the CD. Although CDs don’t have the popularity that they once had–since MP3 players and Smartphones can hold gigabytes of your favorite music, and reproduce it faithfully–you might still have a CD collection, and you’ll want something to listen to them. There are portable CD players in several forms, which also give you options of listening to AM/FM radio, listening to MP3 files on flash memory, or to play music from your Smartphone over the device’s speakers. If you want to listen to music CDs while taking a brisk walk, there are devices that are designed to continue playing music without interruption, even if the CD player gets shaken around a bit.

Top 12 Portable Cd Players

Bestseller No. 1Bestseller No. 1Bestseller No. 1Bestseller No. 1Bestseller No. 1

23 Reviews

Rechargeable Portable CD Player, Small CD Player for Car, Compact Personal CD Player with LED Backlit Display, 12 Hours Playing Time, Anti-Skip, Shockproof and 3.5mm AUX Cable

Long Battery Life: Built-in large capacity rechargeable 1400 mah lithium battery, the personal music disc...
Compact & Portable: The portable CD player for adults/kids designed with compact palm size, smooth...

Bestseller No. 2Bestseller No. 2Bestseller No. 2Bestseller No. 2Bestseller No. 2

151 Reviews

Portable CD Player, HOTT CD611 Personal Compact Disc Player with LCD Display, Stereo Earbuds and USB Charging Cable, Electronic Skip Protection Anti-Shock Function - Black

RETURN TO THE CLASSIC - HOTT portable CD player with volume control designed with fashion black, offers...
MORE COMPATIBILITY - HOTT compact CD player is compatible with most of the format such as CD, CD - R, CD...

- $7.98Bestseller No. 3Bestseller No. 3Bestseller No. 3Bestseller No. 3Bestseller No. 3

455 Reviews

GPX PC807B Personal Portable MP3/CD Player with Anti-Skip Protection with Stereo Earbuds, Black/Gray

Portable personal CD player Designed CD, CD-R / RW, MP3 CD
40 second anti-skip protection for CDs, 100 second anti-skip protection for MP3 CDs

- $25.99Bestseller No. 4Bestseller No. 4Bestseller No. 4Bestseller No. 4Bestseller No. 4

650 Reviews

Sony CFDS70-BLK CD/MP3 Cassette Boombox Home Audio Radio, Black, With Aux Cable

A compact CD/cassette player with AM/FM radio, sleep-timer, and 3 station preset capability.
Enjoy full-function stereo sound, Playback CDs, CD-R/RW and MP3 CDs with shuffle and program functions,...

- $40.00Bestseller No. 5Bestseller No. 5Bestseller No. 5Bestseller No. 5Bestseller No. 5

105 Reviews

Portable CD Player with Bluetooth, Wall Mountable CD Music Player Home Audio Boombox with Remote Control FM Radio Built-in HiFi Speakers, MP3 Headphone Jack AUX Input Output by Inteli-Topia, White

💽 MULTI-FUNCTION & STRONG COMPATIBILITY: 5 in 1 function CD player can act as CD Player, FM...
💽 UNIQUE & CREATIVE DESIGN: Wall mounted and creative pullswitch design, comes with wall mounted...

Bestseller No. 6Bestseller No. 6Bestseller No. 6Bestseller No. 6Bestseller No. 6

204 Reviews

Sony Portable Bluetooth Digital Turner AM/FM CD Player Mega Bass Reflex Stereo Sound System

CD playback - Enjoy your favorite CDs or personally recorded CD-R and CD-RWdiscs, including those with...
Bluetooth audio streaming - Enjoy convenient Bluetooth connectivity withcompatible devices and stream...

- $7.09Bestseller No. 7Bestseller No. 7Bestseller No. 7Bestseller No. 7Bestseller No. 7

374 Reviews

GPX PC301B Portable CD Player with Stereo Earbuds and Anti-Skip Protection (PC301B)

Portable personal CD player with 60 second anti-skip protection
1 pair of stereo ear buds included

- $10.47Bestseller No. 8Bestseller No. 8Bestseller No. 8Bestseller No. 8Bestseller No. 8

3300 Reviews

JENSEN CD-490 Portable Stereo CD Player with AM/FM Radio and Aux Line-In, Red and Black

Top Loading CD Player, CD-R/RW Compatible, LED CD Track Display
Skip/Search Forward and Back, Repeat 1 or All, Programmable Memory

- $50.00Bestseller No. 9Bestseller No. 9Bestseller No. 9Bestseller No. 9Bestseller No. 9

153 Reviews

Compact CD Player with Disc, Portable Personal CD Player with Earbuds/LCD Display/USB Power Adapter, Compact CD Portable Player with Electronic Skip Protection and Anti-Shock Function, Black

💖SUPREME SOUND: The personal CD players designed to play CD, CD - R, CD - RW, MP3 disc(NOT VCD or...
💖MULTI-FUNCTION: The compact CD player supports volume control, 3.5mm Aux out/headphone port....

- $10.00Bestseller No. 10Bestseller No. 10Bestseller No. 10Bestseller No. 10Bestseller No. 10

132 Reviews

Coby Portable Compact Anti-Skip CD Player – Lightweight & Shockproof Music Disc Player w/ Pro-Quality Earbuds - For Kids & Adults - Home Car & Travel

ANTI-SKIP PROTECTION. Listen to your favorite CDs with the Coby Portable Compact Anti-Skip CD Player....
EARBUDS INCLUDED. The Coby CD player comes with its own set of stereo earbuds, delivering great quality...

- $1.00Bestseller No. 11Bestseller No. 11Bestseller No. 11Bestseller No. 11Bestseller No. 11

2454 Reviews

Sylvania SRCD243 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Radio, Boombox(Green)

Portable CD Boombox with AM/FM Radio
Skip/Search Function, Repeat 1/All Function

- $17.00Bestseller No. 12Bestseller No. 12Bestseller No. 12Bestseller No. 12Bestseller No. 12

18 Reviews

sAudio Portable CD Boombox, CD Player with AM FM Radio and Line-in Jack

Stereo AM/FM Radio
Top-loading CD Player with Programmable Memory

We’ve composed this buyer’s guide to help you make the right decision when selecting a portable CD player. It’ll help you:

Choose the right type of portable CD player,
See useful tips about that particular type of portable CD player,
Read reviews of different portable CD players, and what customers are saying,
Select the right brand of the portable CD player, and
Compare prices and find the best deals.

Types of Portable Cd Players

Top-Loading “Boombox”: These have the CD player and speakers in a single unit, along with a handle so that you can conveniently carry it around with you (you just have to make sure to have enough batteries on hand). The Sylvania SRCD243 Portable CD Player Boombox is an example. Some also allow you to play audio cassettes.

Sylvania SRCD243 Portable CD Player Boombox

Portable Shelf Systems: Besides having a CD player, these will also be able to play AM/FM radio, MP3 files, cassette tapes, and digital files from a USB stick. They will sit on a shelf in a sound system, and will have detachable speakers–but they are still somewhat “portable”, in that you can take it from one room to another (unlike your stereo system, where the speakers remain fixed). The NAXA portable MP3/CD/USB player is an example.

NAXA Portable Shelf System CD Player

Personal CD Player: These follow the design of the Sony Discman, Sony’s first portable CD player, that they introduced in 1984. They will be small enough to clip onto your belt and use while walking, or even when running or jogging. The Jensen Slim Personal CD Player is an example

What Reviewers Say

The not great sound quality in the inexpensive models: The inexpensive boom box models, such as the Sylvania Portable Boombox radio and CD player, generally do not have great sound quality. But, customers were pleased with the fact that the device was enough for children, or for the elderly.
Functions to find songs: Some CD players will have functions such as skip (to skip from one band on the CD to another), search forwards and backwards (to find a particular band), and “Repeat 1/Repeat all” functions (to listen to one song again and again, or to play the whole disc all over again).

Important Features

Battery power: Since these CD players are portable, you might want to run them on batteries. The “boom boxes” will use more batteries–so the Axess PB2710 Portable Stereo CD/CDR/CDRW uses 6 9-Volt batteries. The “Discman” type portable CD players will require less battery power. The Jensen Slim personal CD player will give you 16 hours of music with just 2 “AA” batteries.
Types of CDs that the device can play: You’ll see some portable CD players that can play CD-R (CD-Recordable) and CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) discs. “CD-R” indicates that the CD player can read compact discs onto which you can record music or voice. “CD-RW” indicates that you can write to the disc, format it, and write to it again. There are some CD players that can only read audio CDs–they will not succeed in reading discs that you have burned on your computer. This is because music CDs have disc application flag to identify that they are copywritten music CDs, and to prevent counterfeiting.
Anti-skip protection: Since you will be moving with your portable CD player, it’s important that jostling it around does not interfere with the playback. NAXA Electronics NPC-330 Slim Portable CD and MP3 player have a 120-second anti-shock memory when playing MP3 music, and a 40-second anti-shock memory for CDs. It does this by reading the MP3 or CD content and storing it in the device’s memory. This allows the music to continue playing, even if the machine is moving. Look for models with features like that.
AUX-In and AUX-Out: You will see CD players with Aux-In and/or Aux-Out jacks. If the CD player advertises having an Aux-Out jack, it will allow you to plug in stereo headphones or earphones. If it has an Aux-In jack, this jack will allow you to input music from an MP3 player or your Smartphone.

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