1 Year Update on 10 Products! (Update 40)

Here are recaps and updates on my 391st through 400th product reviews from January 2022 through March 2022. Below are links to the original reviews.
391. "Robot" Dish Washer: • This strange automatic...
392. Microwave Bacon Cookers: • Testing 3 Microwave Ba...
393. Toaster Comparison: • Highest Tech Toaster v...
394. Cushion Comparison: • Cushion Challenge II -...
395. Eyevac: • Testing a vacuum that ...
396. Phone Gadgets: • Testing Three Phone Ga...
397. Kitchen Gadgets: • Testing 4 Unusual Kitc...
398. Drink Gadgets: • Testing 3 Drink Gadget...
399. Wearable Gadgets: • 4 Ridiculous Wearable ...
400. Egg Gadgets: • Testing 4 Egg Gadgets ...
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0:00 Introduction
0:20 "Robot" Dish Washer
2:15 Microwave Bacon Cookers
4:01 Toaster Comparison
6:31 Cushion Comparison
9:00 EyeVac
11:07 Phone Gadgets
13:30 Kitchen Gadgets
16:11 Drink Gadgets
18:05 Wearable Gadgets
20:25 Egg Gadgets
23:00 Conclusion
Music by Epidemic Sound
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[@ZanderSabbag]

These update videos are, in my opinion, the most valuable pieces of content you make. They are really useful, thanks a lot.

[@godjhaka7376]

I second this. The update shows if it's really worth the money or just a gimmick.

[@Cheezwizzz]

98% of them are gimmicks, plastic junk nobody needs 😅

[@ohiorichkidbeats]

Agreed

[@ohiorichkidbeats]

I wish he did all home appliances now that would save us REAL MONEY

[@monhi64]

@@godjhaka7376definitely for durability but I think you usually get a pretty good idea whether it’s a gimmick or not in the original review. The cushions, they wore out, something like a nonstick pan an update is critical. The toasters though literally performed identically, it’s a toaster

[@katieyuill2291]

A robotic dishwasher might be okay for someone who live by themselves and had mobility issues. They wouldn't have many dishes and wouldn't need many fancy dishes and it could potentially help them

[@lolalee2301]

Great point!

[@Dragnmastralex]

its more work to clean out the device than just straight up washing the dishes yourself by hand. its like pushing your car around to travel so you save gas, just easier to walk without the car or just drive. get a normal dishwasher instead.

[@gaylec258]

The part that got me, was having to have the water running the whole time. Seems like a big waste. For the small amount of dishes you would probably use this on, it would be easier to fill a medium sized bowl and wash them in it.

[@Tricia_K]

That would be me, then! But no, this really does look to be more trouble than its worth, far trickier even than doing dishes by hand, which is something I struggle with on the daily as one of my hands grips but little else, and both are weak, ditto both arms - but there is a silver lining, in that this otherwise useless bit of tat could definitely come in handy for encouraging hand puns! ;) Could anyone here help...?

[@MrMega200]

It's just too much effort for the experience because this is an extra thing to clean and those brushes are going to break down with use and not be usable. Not to mention possible mold. A tabletop dishwasher is just better for the use case and will last forever in comparison.

[@altoidsours]

My friend made the bread graphics on the menu of the Revolution toaster! She had some trouble getting the english muffin right at the time and she would vent to me about it.

[@jamie_marie_]

That's so cool! She probably never thought she'd be stressing so much over an English muffin. Lol The graphics looked great, it was amazing how close they looked to real life!

[@LadyGecko]

My toaster is 40 years old. B&D, got it as a wedding gift. Still toasts just fine.

[@More_Row]

Yeah for toast I don't see why not. Things were built better back then anyway. A pristine looking 40 year old one that has been taken care of is much nicer

[@davidleeashkenazi8992]

My Microwave is 30 y/o and works great

[@lynne0528]

Ditto on my hand mixer!

[@janellriggs4269]

Ours is over 20yrs old, toast to perfection every time. I've seen newer ones that that can't do that, they're all made so cheap these days

[@iSchmidty13]

I rock the 60 year old Sunbeam Radiant Control toaster It’s truly automatic, unlike the $500 touchscreen toasters of the 2020s

[@Kristie_H]

That Eyevac struggling with that bread was hilarious!😂

[@uhm175]

lol

[@philthy8150]

These reviews are golden

[@laurallewien2165]

Omg 😂 that piece of bread just flopping around is the funniest thing ever! Great video as always James 👍 Happy Saturday

[@beez1717]

That toaster seems so cool and yet the price is ridiculous!

[@gaylec258]

One of the other channels I watch had a really expensive toaster, the Mitsubishi T0-ST1-T, for close to $400 (with a power converter) that only did one slice at a time. I guess it makes an excellent piece of toast..but for that price, it should butter it and feed it to me too.

[@ChrisM243]

I really wonder if those anti motion sickness glasses would also work while reading in a car. As soon as I try that in a car I instantly get motion sickness.

[@71ladibug]

I remember those metal finger nail looking things lol😂 so funny looking!!

[@sidneyvandykeii3169]

I like the Toaster. I would never spend that much money for a Toaster but, since you bought it for the channel and already have it I think it is amazing. And we all get to see how long it lasts. Waiting for the 5 year review.

[@Lil-Britches]

21:25 that egg dropping in the whole sound LOVE IT. ❤

[@madizzle90]

That’s some ASMR.

[@xdragon2k]

If you want a long-lasting air seat cushion that are refillable, I recommend Roho Mosaic Cushion. I bought one for my dad's wheel chair and he likes it more than the cheapo foam one. I tried it and like it so much that I also bought one for myself. It is on an expensive side but for what you're getting, it's worth it.

[@bradasstv]

Awesome, one of my favorites series on this channel! 😁

[@caliryder8597]

I play World of Warcraft with my hubby and have a terrible time with motion sickness when it comes to flying; be it by Flight Master (aut0) or being on a mount (self or party ride). He bought me those glasses after looking on a WoW forum and reading a testimonial from another player on how much his wife loves them. They absolutely DO help! I use them every time we play! 10/10

[@dragofand]

Updated portions of each section: "Robot" Dish Washer - 2:05 Microwave Bacon Cookers - 3:49 Toaster Comparison - 6:02 Cushion Comparison - 8:24 EyeVac - 10:37 Phone Gadgets - 13:15 Kitchen Gadgets - 15:36 Drink Gadgets - 17:50 Wearable Gadgets - 20:06 Egg Gadgets - 22:48

[@ztl0927]

I have been waiting for that vacuum update. I REALLY needed to know because our dog sheds her weight everyday it seems!

[@Stephanie-oh6eu]

I've had an eyevac pro for almost 5 years now, and it's amazing for pet hair! I recommend it to everyone!

[@sofiatgarcia3970]

It's refreshing to get an honest review. Thanks for this and your other updates.

[@witness1013]

Love these update videos!!🎉

[@rthorofthehillppl]

The bread flapping with the vacuum killed me 😅

[@jam237]

I love these update videos

[@Blue-moon12]

I remember watching the toaster review. Wow that year flew by!

[@ytugtbk]

Have always enjoyed your reviews. Appreciate a) you try to be fair and objective, b) bring common sense to the equation (how would most people react features and ergonomics of the product, and c) seat-of-pants cost/benefit analysis. Keep up the good work.

[@sprinkles_091]

These calm me down, thank you so much. I need the update videos for my autism stress and you dont bother me at all💖

[@andy.bernard]

Man I'm dying at the Rollie egg thing lol 21:53. I just can't get over it looking like it's taking a dump ☠️

[@Dexy83]

I became obsessed with Temu after your review. One thing I ordered to try was an $0.88 phone stand... It's the first of many that actually works. It works so good, ordered 3 more. Who needs a $30 cellphone holder?! 😂

[@pandarush.]

@Dexy83 Have you ordered clothes from Temu? How was the quality and shipping time? I see many items I'd like but.....scared.

[@crystalsands1864]

@@pandarush. I've ordered a few clothing items, and it's a mixed bag. I ordered a dress, and it's gorgeous and decent quality. Then I ordered a slip to go under it, and it was absolutely terrible quality. Like one of the worst things I've ever put on my body. Then ordered a couple of skirts, and they are very well made. A little short but I'm 5'9" so that's not surprising. Oh also got a bunch of scarves and been happy with all of those but they only halfway count as clothes. Edit: Oh the shipping times. About 10 days -2 weeks for me. So not bad. I've heard most people seem to get their stuff a little faster.

[@pandarush.]

@Crystal Sands I appreciate your input! That's a shame that it's not consistently good quality. Well...I'm going to take the plunge now and buy a top. They sure look pretty online!

[@barackmycat9448]

A of things work but not really needed often or at all.

[@pumpkinpie7254]

Love my gel cushion, just keep the cover on it, mine has been holding up for years $ 25.00 at Walmart in the vehicle accessory isle ... My opinion ( anything memory foam ) you will eventually hate ... Thank's James and huge hug's from New York 💛

[@valvenator]

The #1 setting on the cheap toaster was perfect in my opinion.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

I get a tinge of motion sickness that leads into a headache, but would love to get a VR set one day. Wonder if those glasses would help with both regular gameplay on a console and with VR.

[@sufferedlearnedchanged]

You were surprisingly good at shaking that shaker.. 🤔😂

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thanks for the updates!!

[@ShirlBussman]

I own the snug pad, the first one I got wasn't as hard as the 2nd. I'm sitting on it now and it's taking its time to soften up. I may have to order another one. Bc of two spinal surgeries I need a really good one. Thanks for the fun, James. Enjoy all your videos. 🤗😚

[@charlesmoore456]

I just purchased a Westbend Toast and Egg Breakfast Station and it is the best thing I have ever purchased. It payed for itself in a week, and I have awesome breakfasts every day. You can do a classic ham, egg, and cheese English muffin, or try frozen pancakes with maple sausage patties with egg and cheese for a McGriddle-like sandwich. It does bagels perfectly!

[@magicUFO]

Can't believe you've been doing reviews for 40 years already. Love your videos, keep it up!

[@2degucitas]

40 years?

[@JumpRXL]

@@2degucitas 40 years!

[@DreamLoveBeautyandMayhem]

Love the updates

[@Bionicbabyy]

Great update video. Love them😊

[@MSimmonsAZ]

Forget the motion sickness glasses. Pressure point wristbands are good for all sorts of nausea, they are the way to go. Get the soft bands, not the velcro. My mother used them with amazing results when she was having chemo.

[@gaylec258]

I'm glad your apple peeler worked. Try it with a no so perfectly shaped apple. I tried it 3 times, and now it's taking up real estate in the spare bedroom. It is good for collecting dust.

[@turdfurgusson6373]

I love these videos. I have to say after I saw the rollie video I bought one. Works great at work for a breakfast burrito.

[@andy70d35]

Good update, but cant believe the amount of junk they can sell people these days.

[@FflawedMetalhead]

It's so weird being fascinated by egg gadgets, while also being aware that most of them are utterly useless or just a gimmick with an extremely niche use-case scenario.

[@berzerius]

I'm looking forward to the update on the self sharpening peeler.

[@coolguyhino92]

Quick note on toasters: On cheaper ones, the timer is NOT a minute timer. Each number is a heat setting to heat up a piece of metal. Once it's heated to a certain point, it disengages. So test the darkness on every new toaster, as most are slightly different on the actual times. (ie. level 1 will not last a full minute) However, high-end toasters (like the gourmet one, or most toaster that have 4 slots(Think of toasters at hotels or bed & breakfasts. Those kind)) are more or less accurate minute timers. So make sure you know what one you buy, as most people just buy any replacement without knowing.

[@Dutchling88]

Not even speaking about the Elite Gourmet, but the Revolution Toaster shutting off once every 20 uses is horrendous. I’ll stick with my 14 dollar Toastmaster that just sort of works every time. Thank you James for testing all these devices for our knowledge and entertainment 😊

[@BrittanyYoungxDuckie]

I love the Snacktiv when I’m reading. Mess free grape eating. 😂

[@kdefensemartialarts8097]

Thank you for your videos.

[@lewdwig]

I bought a butter crock because of you and I’m not even mad.

[@alphamike87]

Great update video

[@michi6486]

we have an eggsliver at home for salads. If you have to dice 10 or so eggs having an egg slicer is a lot more pleasant than doing it by hand

[@jbaumgart794]

Thanks for your flashback review. I'm really interested if you ever find a toaster which is actually functional besides the geeky one

[@Ava_Orchid]

So I learned a long time ago when I see a gadget and my mind says its easier to just do it this other way that its likely the product wasnt made with me in mind. So the robotic dishwasher. I do not have nor want a dishwasher. I personally think using that myself would be more work and fuss than just doing the dishes the way I do them. BUT I have full dexterity of my hands and wrists. So maybe it would be super helpful for someone with limited motion or a issue with touching water or soap. Or even someone with a grip issue or sensitive skin that doesnt do well if wet often. Many people have these issues and I am glad something may be out there for them

[@ShibaMomma143]

Love you, James 🏜

[@battleangel5595]

The Rollie looks useful. i do like breakfast options where my electric stove top doesn't scare the poo particles out of me or my wanting to take it to bits to see how it works. Or bagels every morning, toast, hitting a fast food joint, or my workplace's coffee shop. I am curious as to reviews on coffee makers. I've got a Keurig coffee maker that makes a half pot, or full pot, or a single cup. She's got this clock on it that doesn't even allow me to set it up to brew a pot of coffee. Yet I don't set it after a power outage it won't let me brew brain go juice. And still there's the five buttons I've got to push just to put the kettle on.

[@kbaker9804]

I love your surprise when something weird works!

[@Freakinreviews]

I'm always hoping these gadgets work, so I'm usually pretty happy when they do!

[@karleedu]

Love the toast flap

[@user-zv6di7xo5l]

Love the apple pealed. ❤

[@robinbrowne5419]

The green robot washer reminds me of one of the babies from the movie Alien. Always hungry..

[@justicierodelaliga]

Imagine an hour video of just egg gadgets reviews. And I´m taking new ones. :)

[@thenarrativeandwhyyouloveit]

You should check out that Mitsubishi flat toaster. Super expensive but honestly the best toaster money can buy. Doesn’t have exposed heating coils. You can make grilled cheese in it. It’s great.

[@Suebe1962]

The only product I have out of this group is the Rollie. I have only used it a couple of times and now it's just taking up space in the cupboard. It's destined for the donation box to Salvation Army! 😂

[@TravisLunsford]

the video was great and wonderful and 40 years.

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

The big black toaster is meant for those long spirdough breads you know the ones where you could only fit half of the slice bread in a regular toaster then gotta do a flip over to toast thr other half...

[@tdata545]

In regards to the Elite toaster, maybe that's purpose built to be used on its edges hence why it can accommodate 4 slices. THOUGH that would also imply uneven heating if it's centralizing it like it appears to be.

[@billybollockhead5628]

I wish I'd watched your reviews before buying the "everlasting comfort".. I paused this video the minute that thing appeared, to write this, as if you report you like it - i'm gonna be amazed. After a few months, mine went flatter than a pancake run over by a steam roller.

[@themysteriousone]

The dishwasher claw would work great for people with limited hand strength or mobility P.S. the BEST bacon ever is still lightly coated in either corn starch or flour and baked in the oven....you'll never convince me otherwise

[@S1RLANC3]

You should see if there are any firmware updates for the revolution toaster. That might fix your issues.

[@chrissmalley83]

I hope firmware updates for a toaster is the most ridiculous thing I read today.

[@JuvyThaKid]

That apple peeler gadget has been around since the 90s. I remember using a red and white one as a kid

[@susanjohnson9795]

Well, this was fun!!! Thank you ] - )

[@icantbeliveitisnot]

I love my motion sick glasses!

[@apparentlynot1stLeonchubbs]

I'm here to tell you that I think you were wrong about the bread in the non portable vacuum thing.. when that thing started flapping I was very thankful I JUST swallowed the coffee I was drinking 😂

[@mixeddrinks8100]

still not sure what the purpose of the eyevac is... why not just a vacuum?

[@orian95125]

​@@VGMStudios33it could be great for people with limited mobility. Also my hairdresser has one and it's great for hair

[@mixeddrinks8100]

@@VGMStudios33 most cordless vacs don't require bending, and works one handed without the need for a dust pan

[@sherrihathaway4102]

Luv skuull hand t-shirt, where can i get 1? Keep up the gr8 vids👍🤠

[@thend4427]

I wish these were in a Playlist

[@Gundumb_guy]

FYI the numbers on your toaster correlate to minutes so the coils probably run really hot on the second one!

[@BigTBad]

I seen a review video worst of 2022, you had a gyro spinner on your dashboard, may I ask, where did you get his, that was so cool.

[@adamramirez9185]

You should test the socket fan

[@misshell]

Oh my, i want to go on a cruise, but i get sea sick. I wonder if those glasses would help?

[@gonnermalegs]

Was hoping for an RIP Bed Bath and Beyond at the end 😂

[@ahtijansson9283]

the go donut looks like a bottomless ashtray

[@randompizza220]

I think trying the walabot diy 2 would be interesting.

[@mikemotorbike4283]

@ 8:05 is that your own musical composition, James? Am I correct, you once said you are a musician? Great feature for the show.

[@chrissmalley83]

The only item this made me want to buy is the toaster you threw away. Maybe not that toaster, exactly, but it brought to my attention the existence of long-slot toasters. All these years of toasting rye and lamenting the dearth of sandwich-sized rye options, I was focusing on the wrong side of the equation. Clearly, it hasn't been a big enough deal for me to look for solutions, but when a solution wanders into my path, I take notice. I now must have a long-slot toaster.

[@KorraTransPhoenix]

The bread! 🤣

[@EmeraldHill-vo1cs]

Ha ha, i'd forgotten you went R rated; that Rollie egg thing is sure good for a laugh.

[@anything4validation]

never got the smart toaster, like, what exactly is it supposed to do differently when you select bread vs bagel or whatever. it heats it up

[@alekpo2000]

i wanted to get the rollie, its a nice way to eat and cook the egg if u dont know how to cook or have to eat the egg by force lol

[@timjohnshort]

What was the apple peeler called? Would you still recommend it after a year? Thank!

[@m.hreels9822]

You know we live in the future when people manage to make a toaster look futuristic!😂🍞

[@JohnDoe-ng7xm]

What was the update on the Apple peeler?

[@lisascape]

Did I miss the update on the apple peeler? I was thinking of getting one for my mom and wanted to see how it held up over time and many uses.

[@applegal3058]

I have a Starfrit branded one just like it, and it works a charm! Only issue it's not easy to wash without water getting into the base. I just drain it well, and let it air dry really well before popping it back into its box. Also, the peeling blade is sharp as hell, so be careful. I only really get it out when I'm peeling lots of apples to make pies or applesauce

[@Magziesfuntime]

I can just see the Rollie conversation. "Hey watch this machine crap out an egg turd"...ROFL

[@sonyaforeman7844]

I noticed that you had the setting on the toaster on high.

[@bobsimmons1470]

That dish gizmo seems like a lot of work just to clean a plate

[@jonnacochran4559]

You should do a review over the ninja Speedi and ninja foodi!

[@brentbeacham9691]

Thank you thank You thank you for doing an appraisal after the items have been used for months! I find “unboxing” and evaluation videos to be worthless! Who gives a damn what kinda packaging something comes in. An ancient artifact wrapped in newspaper is just as valuable as if it came in a box with hand 🔨 nails and black velvet.

[@typerightseesight]

totally missed an opportunity to clean a stir fry pan. lol. like scratching a vynil record like a dj. lol.

[@The1stDukeDroklar]

Don't know why you would go with the eyevac over a robot vac.

[@lisahughes3012]

i like this video😄

[@seanlavoie2]

10:59 doesn’t tell vacuum noise scare the pets? Anything accidentally starts it at least once?

[@True_NOON]

Its commonly known tho

[@ozzy.....7383]

Bacon between paper towels still the best. No cleanup. 1 minute slice