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As-Seen-on-TV Gadgets -- Which Ones Are Up to Snuff?

by Chad Mumm on May 4, 2009 at 01:49 PM



Everyone's favorite sensationalist rag the New York Post recently put five popular, "As Seen on TV" products through their paces in order to determine whether or not items like the ShamWow! really are spectacular enough to prompt fits of slack-jawed disbelief in observers, as they do in their infomercials.

Alongside the PedEgg, ShamWow! and Eggstractor, the vaguely tech-related Loud 'N Clear hearing aid and SteamBuddy handheld steamer were put to the Post's test. The Loud 'N Clear looks like a beefy Bluetooth headset, but apparently performs just like any old hearing aid, failing to deliver on the promise of letting you eavesdrop on coworkers from across the room. The SteamBuddy made out slightly better, winning some points for its small size, but wound up a disappointment in the end due to poor ergonomics and a minuscule water reservoir.

If you are interested in seeing how the other three TV gadgets fared, point your mouse here. Meanwhile, we're going to take a quick break and revitalize with our Snuggie, only after blasting some fruit into submission with the Magic Bullet. [From: The NY Post]

Tags: as seen on tv, AsSeenOnTv, hearing aid, HearingAid, new york post, NewYorkPost, novelty, retail, shopping, steam clean, SteamClean, top, tv shopping, TvShopping

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