Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10- and 12-Inch Omelet Pans,

Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10- and 12-Inch Omelet Pans,

Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10- and 12-Inch Omelet Pans,
Price: $49.00
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The 10 Inch and 12 Inch Omelettes are a perfect addition to every home. Two of the most used pans in any well-equipped kitchen. Omelettes have sloped sides so that foods slide out easily. Used for cooking omelets, pancakes, quesadillas, sautéing vegetables, searing steaks, fish and poultry. The nonstick surface make clean up effortless. Brushed stainless steel stay cool handles. Pans are oven safe up to 450 F.
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10- and 12-Inch Omelet Pans, Set of 2

Features

  • Set of 2 omelet pans in 10-inch and 12-inch sizes
  • Heavy-gauge, hard-anodized aluminum construction with nonstick interior
  • Riveted handles stay cool to the touch for a secure hold
  • Oven-safe up to 450 degrees F. hand wash
  • Limited lifetime warranty

User Reviews

Great pans, using them all the time. They arrived quickly and in perfect condition. They don't heat as evenly as I would like, but that may have to do with my electric Jennaire range, which I'm not pleased with. thx, forget-me-not -- Calphalon fry pans
Nice, big, deep, skillets. Love the metal handles so I don't have to worry about going from stove top to oven. Surprisingly they don't get very warm while cooking on stove.
FYI: they do not have the thick disk bottoms of some of the more expensive ones, but perform very well and so far no warping.
Would definitely recommend for those looking for a quality budget set.
-- Above average quality!
I have bought this two-piece set twice, and after the second time, no more. In my home these have been every day use pans.

Pros:
-Nicely weighted, great non-stick when new.
-Deep enough that food doesn't fall out while stirring or browning.

Cons:
-Like many other reviewers have mentioned, the rivets are in a bad spot and take extra time to clean. The handles are not comfortable to hold and get especially hot when the oven is going. Not easy to grip with a mitt.
-I never felt that these pans heated evenly.
-Every year for two years I have had to replace them. They only seem to last about 12 months before the quality goes south very quickly. The nonstick finish begins to flake off until eventually it looks like if I continue cooking on them, the nonstick will flake into the food! I use either a silicone food turner or a bamboo wood food turner. Neither of which should be causing the finish to degrade over such a short time.

I will not be buying this set of pans for a third time. I'm out to try others out there that are in the same price range or better and will have increased longevity. -- Horrible longevity
These pans have been a joy to use since I bought them. They heat evenly, clean easily inside and out and have marvelously comfortable handles. At first I was worried that the rougher textured teflon wouldn't be slick enough to cook eggs effectively but I haven't had any trouble at all and in practice it seems just as slick as smoother finishes and is perfect for omelets, crepes, frittata and just about everything else I've thrown at it. Superb value for money. -- Tremendous value
This is the second time in a few years that I have purchased these products. They are the workhorses of my kitchen, used nearly everyday. They do a fine job and hold up pretty well. Alas, all Teflon is not forever and the smaller of the two fry pans no longer works so well (my husband managed to give it a couple of deep scratches, too). There is just no better deal out there, so I, quite happily, bought another set. -- Great product!
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10- and 12-Inch Omelet Pans,


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Cuisinart Chef Classic Stainless 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Dome Cover


Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless 12-Inch Everyday Pan with
Price: $29.33
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Cuisinart is pleased to offer an exciting new variety of specialty pieces. Easy pouring saucepans make draining liquids simple and our gourmet pans make everyday cooking tasks a pleasure.
Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Dome Cover

Features

  • 12-inch everyday pan made of 18/10 stainless steel with encapsulated aluminum core
  • Side handles stay cool to the touch and come riveted for strength
  • Stainless-steel dome-shaped lid helps keep in heat, moisture, and nutrients
  • Dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup. oven-safe up to 550 degrees F
  • Measures approximately 11-4/5 by 14-1/2 by 2-4/5 inches. limited lifetime warranty

User Reviews

Very versatile pan-was looking for a pan that could go from stove top to oven without the long pan handle and this fit the bill! Was hoping the lid would fit my other Cusinart skillets, but it is 12 inch and I have 10 inch too bad. -- Love this pan !!
This Pan is very useful and has a spacious and wide diameter for stir fry. It is also sturdy, shiny, and has a simple pan design. -- Great cooking pan
A beautiful everyday pan but looks special enough for serving guests! Very versatile and practical! And it's dishwasher safe and oven safe! I needed a large pan to use on top of the stove and in the oven. This one fills both needs. I am very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend it as a very useful item for anyone's kitchen! -- Just what I wanted....
As a college student who is very into cooking, but also very low on cash, this was the perfect pan for me! Not only is it a fantastic pan - really good weight, nice heat conduction and spreading - but it was very inexpensive on Amazon. I thought it was pretty cool that cuisinart includes some recipes for you to try in the pan as well - I've done one of them already and it was extremely tasty. Furthermore, I haven't had ANY problem keeping this pan clean and shiny even after using it for a while! This is truly a great buy if you want (need?) to move beyond the aweful non-stick starter pans that you get at a grocery store and you can't beat the price. -- Absolutely Wonderful Pan!
I love it.. reason for not giving full 5 star if just coz its size.. i would have liked it had it been a bit smaller.. coz its a lot big for just 2 of us to cook something in it.. other than that the product quality is very good and its easy to clean. -- value for money
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Monday, July 19, 2010

Kindle editions are sold than hardcover books 143 Kindle books for every 100 hardcover books


Today, newspapers, blogs, and magazines are afire with Amazon's latest cryptic report. Jeff Bezos says that cutting the price of the Kindle readers has accelerated sales. He calls the move to $189—provoked by other players—a "tipping point" that has tripled sales of the reading device. With three times as many Kindles selling, the number of Kindle editions is growing at a geometric rate to the increase in device sales.
The company also claims that more Kindle editions are sold than hardcover books. In the quarter, Amazon said it sold 143 Kindle books for every 100 hardcover books, including hardcovers for which there is no Kindle edition. That number includes the last four weeks, when sales increased to 180 electronic books for every 100 hardcover copies.
Yes. These are impressive numbers that do suggest we're approaching a point where digital publishing can become a significant medium all its own. (Though a digital-first hit would be the best way to announce that.) But let's not overlook a few facts about what we're being told.
Are hardcover sales falling or remaining the same? If we look at the numbers from bookstores, we know they're falling. We also know that Kindle owners tend to be heavy consumers of books. We also presume that Kindle owners are loyal Amazon customers. They're buying a Kindle because they trust Amazon to deliver the same quality of service they've received over the years.
So every gain in Kindle sales most likely results in a lost hardcover sale. Amazon still benefits from the transition but it skews the real meaning of the advantage that Kindle editions are showing.
Juding by the way the story has ricocheted around the media world, Amazon has played its cards very well. But because it's being so coy, we have to assume that the numbers are not as good as they might be when reported simply as, well, numbers.
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Kindle editions are sold than hardcover books 143 Kindle books for every 100 hardcover books














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