I am one of a few bloggers for an E-Book called "Cleaning robots: How to choose?". Perhaps most companies do not really want bloggers to be honest about a product they just want us to place the facts up, lie and smile and type how great and wonderful it is since we got it for free. I on the other hand, do not agree with this widely done practice. Some companies will even insist that you NOT write about it, because they feel it is bad press. One even asked me to send the product back. But you know what? I did not. One tried to cancel my giveaway that I had posted because I said her shirts were thin. (And they were, transparent actually... and they weren't supposed to be!) I am sorry if it is bad press, but people have different opinions about different products and I am sure my readers are smart enough to make purchase decisions on their own. Maybe some people like thin shirts. We all have different opinions!! This is not a commercial and I am not going to lie for you! Sure- I might sway one or two from purchasing sometimes, but I have more loyalty to my readers than to my sponsors. If you can't take constructive criticism, then well-- get out of the business. My blog is not always written perfectly to a T, and if you find errors, (even 1,000 .. and you actually just might) point them out, and I'll have no hurt feelings. I will smile, and correct it and move on about my day! If I find flaws within your product just correct them.
So as I was saying, I was approved recently to do an E-Book review through Tomoson. It is a book about how to choose a cleaning robot. Of course, you probably realize I want to review this e-book, since this is a topic of huge interest to me. Since my husband and I plan on buying one very soon. Yet do not know which one to buy!
First of all, I don't agree with electronic reading of anything. Which is conundrum since I encourage you guys to read my blog digitally. Here's why: I read computer screen text all day, and I love to soak in the tub with an actual book. In fact, I bought 7 true crime books and 3 Harlen Coben book (awesome author check him out!) yesterday from the flea market, 1$ each. Such a steal, since half of them were Ann Rule books. (Another favorite author of mine, if you have read her, you know why.) It takes me a long time to get a point across, huh? I apologize about that. Too much red and blue dyes in food I suppose.
(its a conspiracy!)
:)
I do not own a "tablet" or an "E-reader " and I don't want to! I love my books, and I hate that they are phasing them out for digital ones. You have to "back them up" in case you get it wet- and if someone steals it... it is just gone. They cost way too much- the readers, tablets, and the e-books, and it is just absurd. If you leave your book on a park bench, you come back -its likely still there, but an e-reader? Kiss that stuff goodbye honey, cuz it cost a couple of hundred dollars. All the Blockbuster stores are closing, because no one wants to rent actual movies, and I fear books are likely next!
So wait for it..
Here is what I thought of this book.
I never even had heard of the Neato until I started googling different robots. Also in the book she doesn't mention who sells them the cheapest, or an average price (which I am sure would change constantly) who has the best warranty, which one breaks the most . Which robot is best for tile, linoleum, hardwood floors, carpet. Etc. The E-book didn't quite cut it for me, it wasn't the information I was looking for. But it was well written, and informative. I say the price for the E-book, ($11) seems a little unreasonable and steep. The book wasn't too short, wasn't too long, weighing in at 24 pages.
If she is not selling very many, I would suggest she drop the price down, if even a little. I wouldn't pay $11 for any e-book or REAL book. Much less one only 24 pages long. Unfortunately there is not giveaway for this book, nor did she offer you guys a coupon code. If any one has any personal experience with any of these robots on huge tiles and deep grout, I'd love to know. My entire first floor is covered in it. I'd hate to spend some 300+ dollars on a robot without having used it under my own living circumstances. If you are looking for a ton of handy information about Cat Litter Robots, it has that as well. Thanks for reading my review. Hopefully she will edit her book , include actual tests of each model, and different types of spills and pictures... and especially the robot that is missing: the Neato.
0 comments:
Post a Comment
Wait! If you are entering my giveaway, please make sure you are following my blog through Google Friend Connect. It is NOT mandatory -However, karma begs that you do! Here's why; the more followers this blog has, the more great things I can continue to bring you. Remember in order to win on Locomotion of Expressions, all you have to do is place one comment stating that you want to win.