Let me begin my by saying that I while I am a big of rechargeable products (I even own a Chevy Volt), but it is not because I am an overly Green kinda guy. I simply like the convenience and simplicity of electric powered gadgets. Plug-in and charge – and off you go – there is no worries about the price of gasoline- worries about starting after a winter or any of the minor inconveniences associated with the internal combustion engine.

The Greenworks rechargeable mowers have a few other advantages – they are lightweight, very maneuverable, and quiet to operate. I use the 19 inch mower as an alternative (partial alternative at least) to running a weedwacker/trimmer. Compared to a traditional gas powered mower it is easier to mow around corners, next to my fence, between trees and other tight spots. For that purpose the Greenworks 19 inch – 40 Volt rechargeable mower has worked very well.

Notes –

– The 40Volt batteries provide adequate power – I have noticed that in mulching mode that thick grass (when you are trying to reduce grass height by about 1 1/2 inch) can bog down a bit. Slowing down your mowing speed or using the side discharge helps reduce the problem.

– Battery life of the 40 Vole 4AmpHour battery is pretty good – you can get a solid 20-30 minutes of mowing (off of a full charge) before the battery is dead

– It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery

– When storing the battery for Winter it is best to store the battery with 30-60% charge remaining

– Comes with a charging station – my version also came with 2 40 Volt 4Amp Hour batteries – check to find out which and how many batteries yours will come with.

– Has three mowing options – side discharge, mulching, and bagging – although the bag is a little smaller than I would like, but I rarely use since it does reduce the maneuverability of the mower.

– 6 height adjustments – it is very easy to change the height of the cut

– The handle folds down for a more compact storage

– Has a metal mowing deck – some models are plastic

– Uses a red key that plugs in next to the battery – I am not sure why it uses a key, and you would never want to lose it.

– The padding on the handle has already begin to tear around the edge, which is a bit disappointing

Final Verdict – I like the Greenworks 40 Volt Lithium Ion Rechargeable mower it is maneuverable enough to help me mow around the tight spots around my yard. I would prefer if it had a little more power, but so far I am still very pleased with the mower.

4 1/2 Stars

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I am a bit of a sucker for bluetooth speakers. My wife teases me because over the last 6 months or so I have reviewed about a dozen. It may be somewhat surprising but I am noticing an gradual improvement in overall sound quality and overall performance even in this short amount – each new speaker seems to be a little bit better than the ones that I tested the previous month. The HMDX Jam Plus certainly fits that mold – as a stand alone speaker it has solid performance (especially for its size) but once it is paired to a second HMX Jam Plus – it really begins to shine.

Notes –

– As mentioned, two HMDX Jam Plus speakers can be paired for true stereo sound. The pairing process is super easy – set one speaker to left, one to right and hold each power button for 5 seconds (while it is off) – once you hear the drum you know that they are paired.

– As both a pair and as a solo speaker the sound volume is impressive – not quite to the Supertooth level, but at this price point I am shocked at the overall volume. At this price point you can buy two HMDX Jam Plus for the price of a moderately priced bluetooth speaker…. the HMDX sounds better than many of these middle-of-road bluetooth speakers (not to be confused with the high-end stereo bluetooth speakers NuForce S3-BT – which are elite).

– The sound quality is better than average – as you would expect for a speaker of this size the bass response is a bit shallow. As a whole the speaker lacks depth and crispness, but when you a second speaker this is largely negated. Again…. at this pricepoint it will be hard to do better.

– Need to be used in isolation of other bluetooth devices or you will get interference in the speakers causing them to sound full of static and muffled. This is not a issue isolated to the HMDX Jam Plus since I have the same problem with the SuperTooth Disco Twin

– The biggest negative is that speaker is prone to scratches – this compounded by the fact they a carrying case is not included. The speaker is small, but if you throw it into your backpack the speaker will get scratched.

– Small – roughly half the size of a can of soda/bear

– Rechargeable batteries – battery life is rated at 4 hours, but expect less when played at higher volumes

Final Verdict – The HMDX Jam Plus is nearly the perfect inexpensive bluetooth speaker. It offers plenty of volume, better than average sound, can be paired wireless – I just wish that it didn’t scratch so easily. Even with that – I still recommend it to anyone who is looking for small stereo bluetooth speakers.

4 Stars

Please note – I received this speaker for reviewing purposes

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