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GoJo Hands Free Review: We tried it!

By Scott Nyerges on September 18, 2012 in

GoJo Hands Free review

If you own a cell phone and want a hands-free means of using it, you could buy a Bluetooth headset and be done with it. But if you're cheap -- or you love As Seen On TV products -- there's another option: the GoJo Hands Free cell phone headset. The commercials tout it as a "true hands-free" way to use your cell phone. Any phone.

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But wait, there's more! Do infomercial fitness gadgets work?

By Jillian Ryan on January 2, 2012 in

Perfect Situp As Seen on TV

Every year people aspire to get healthy, lose weight and be more active. And while this might be your goal for the New Year, sometimes joining a gym or hiring a personal trainer might just be too pricey (especially if saving more money is another one your resolutions!). At-home options can work and there are plenty of programs that get top marks in our Exercise Video report. However, for those who spend New Year's Day on the couch watching TV marathons, some As Seen on TV infomercial products may catch your eye.

Our research found that while some of these gadgets work to some degree, none of them will get you looking like the model in the ads. Read more

The good, the bad, the ugly: New infomercial gadgets

Kitchen & Food
By Scott Nyerges on March 7, 2011 in

International Home and Housewares Show

If there's one product category that we love covering at ConsumerSearch, it's As Seen On TV products. Here at the International Home and Housewares Show, we've found plenty of new and existing ASOTV products, some that seem legitimate and promising, others that probably are better left on the drawing board. We'll be posting new single-product reviews of some of these As Seen On TV goods in the coming months, but in the meantime, here is a rundown of just a few of the crazy gadgets and gizmos we've seen in Chicago.

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The Snazzy Napper: Would you risk humiliation for sleep?

Health & Beauty
By Sage McHugh on January 21, 2011 in

Snazzy Napper

If you have trouble catching some ZZZs while traveling, a kooky-looking As Seen On TV product claims it can help. The Snazzy Napper (*Est. $15) is a blanket designed to block out light and provide privacy when you're on a train or bus. It's intended to cover your face, and an opening in the cloth allows your nose to poke through so you can breathe. A soft metal clip around the opening helps the blanket fit your face snugly, and a Velcro strap wraps around your head to hold the Snazzy Napper in place. A larger version (*Est. $25) that functions as a blanket is also available, and it's equipped with a pocket. Both sizes include a carrying case.

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Does the world need this? Ion debuts electric Snuggie-like item

Family & Pets
By Christine Frietchen on January 7, 2011 in

Coz-e

CES is all about high-tech doo-dads, but I'm not sure this qualifies: A company called Ion is showing off its version of a Snuggie, only — wait for it — it's electric!! Yup, it's a cross between an electric blanket and a Snuggie called the Coz-e, dubbed the "Heated Blanket with Sleeves!" Read more

Need last-minute stocking stuffer ideas? Check out these As Seen On TV products

By Sage McHugh on December 23, 2010 in

There are tons of As Seen On TV products on the market, and many of them are available at your local drugstore. To boot, most of these items cost $20 or less, so you can fill up that stocking without emptying your wallet. We analyzed reviews to determine which infomercial products work best. Here are some ideas for unique, sock-sized gadgets on the cheap:

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Get A Grip handle slips up in professional testing

Health & Beauty
By Sage McHugh on August 22, 2010 in

Get A Grip handle

Get A Grip is a portable plastic handle with spring-loaded suction cups at both ends. According to the infomercial, it’s designed to function as a safety handle and users can securely attach it to almost any smooth surface with a firm push. Since it’s suction-powered, no tools are required to install it or remove it.

However, many reviewers dispute the claims made in the infomercial, which promotes the Get A Grip as a safety handle that can be used in the shower to prevent falls. Contrary to the advertisement, the product’s instructions clearly state that it should not be used to support body weight or to maintain balance. Read more

Pants don't fit? Fix them with the push of a button

Health & Beauty
By Sage McHugh on August 2, 2010 in

The Perfect Button

If your pants no longer fit because you've gained or lost weight, don't throw them away just yet. The Perfect Fit Button claims to be the solution, allowing you to expand or tighten the waistline of your pants to get the proper fit. ConsumerSearch takes a look at professional and user reviews to see if it really works. Read more

ShamWow! on Woot today: Deal or dud?

Home & Garden
By Christine Frietchen on July 27, 2010 in

ShamWow

Hey, Woot.com is selling off 16-packs of ShamWows today for $13 plus $5 shipping. But we're not sure you really want 16 ShamWow towels in the first place. In our ShamWow review, we didn't think they were too exciting. The thing is, you have to actually get them damp before they soak up spills -- not exactly convenient. They definitely seem to work better on some stuff than on others. Plus, half of the 75 people reviewing them on Amazon.com give them only one star - ouch!

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Yep -- it's a corn-kernel remover. But does it work?

Kitchen & Food
By Christine Frietchen on July 20, 2010 in

Corn-kernel cleaner

Thanks to all who took a stab at guessing the function of our corny mystery gadget last week. We know you've been sitting in suspense all weekend waiting to find out what exactly this thing is supposed to do. Turns out that the very first response on our Facebook page was right on the money. Bob Boza will be getting one of these in the mail -- it's a device that's supposed to make it easier to cut the kernels off of ears of corn. Some of you sure had some crazy ideas about what it was supposed to do. Read on for the prize for creativity, and find out if the Corn Cutter really works. Read more

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