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The Nintendo Wii is currently on it’s way to becoming the biggest selling game system in history. Not even Nintendo was prepared for the demand this system would have. Recent estimates have put sales of the Wii close to 14 million units worldwide. To put that into perspective, the Xbox 360 has been on the market for one year longer and has sold a million units less! Even after one year the Wii is still hard to find.
There are a few websites that have been attempting to help consumers find the game systems they want. Whether it be Playstation 3′s, Xbox’s, or Wii’s there are ways to get that game system you’ve always wanted, even if you can’t find them in the stores. I will list a couple things that I look for in such a site.
1.How is the selection? Do they have new and used? How about systems bundled with games?
2.Does the site list more then systems? How about games for sale? Accessories? Why not save a little time if you can, buy it all in one stop!
3.eBay. It’s always a good choice. Although sometimes it’s hard to navigate, so I usually look for sites that weed out all of eBay’s junk.
With demand for the Nintendo Wii being so high it can be a real pain searching for a system. Even games and accessories can be hard to find. I strongly recommend sites that go through the items on eBay. So why not eBay itself? Because eBay is sometimes littered with junk auctions that can take hours to go through. There are many sites out there that are willing to do the work for you. Take advantage of them! They will also have the best deals, so you will save money. Be smart and save money, and get that Wii all your friends wish they had!
Winix
The Winix plasma wave air cleaner model 5300 features 3 stages of air cleaning to capture and neutralize a broad range of indoor pollutants quietly and efficiently. The hepa filter captures 99.97-percent of particles as small as 0.3 microns in size, the carbon pre-filter absorbs odors and voc’s (volatile organic chemicals), and the plasma wave plasma generator attacks airborne pollutants at the molecular level. A built-in air quality sensor provides “set-and-forget” operation by adjusting the fan speed automatically. Suitable for very large rooms: clean air delivery rate of more than 280-square-feet.
According to the EPA, indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental risks. Smoke, dust, animal dander, cleaning products, and paint pollutants are just some of the many irritants that can trigger allergies and cause ill health in the home. So clean up and feel good! This Winix 5300 PlasmaWave air cleaner helps to clear indoor air silently and effectively with a three-stage purification system. The high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter removes 99.97-percent of particles as small as 0.3 microns in size, a carbon pre-filter collects volatile organic compounds and odors, and the plasma generator disables airborne pollutants at the molecular level. No ozone or other harmful by-products are produced, making it truly a clean system. It’s also easy to use: The built-in air quality sensor adjusts the fan speed as needed so there’s no guesswork or repeated re-setting involved. Designed for large spaces, the cleaner is CADR certified for rooms up to 350 square feet. Energy Star approved; one-year limited warranty.
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Most helpful customer reviews
73 of 75 people found the following review helpful.
 Lots of power!!!! WOW!!!
By paragon012
i bought this air purifier after i was genuinely disappointed by another one – the Surround Air Xj3000 C (check my review on that one if you wish ) and honestly i didn’t expect a lot. but was i wrong…:)))) this unit is absolutely amazing – lots and lots of power, strong but yet quiet fan (you barely notice it on the first 2 settings) very nice design and as i was able to understand first hand- excellent customer service on the part of the Winix people – i had a few questions and they were all answered very promptly .
40 of 40 people found the following review helpful.
What a Relief..Updated April 9, 2010
By M. Carlisle
Did a lot of research looking at larger air purifiers. Winix is getting some good reviews at the allergy specialist / clean air sites.
I picked up one from Amazon to place in our living area around 20×15 foot area.
The unit surprised me very quiet, auto speed fan and odor detection which modulates the speed of the fan along with the plasma cleaning option (off or on).
The unit will take the Winix 9000 series filter which is five stages also a big plus.
The unit is super quiet on low to medium speeds and moves a lot of air. Turbo mode moves a ton of air and naturally is more noticeable noise wise.
Great unit quality built a true winner in my book. I liked this unit so much after the first week I purchased another for the formal living area.
Very satisfied with the product.
Just a quick Update…
Going on five months now both of the 5300′s are performing perfectly with no problems at all. I decided to add a Rabbit Air 421A to the living area with the 5300 in comparison the Winix is rated higher on the CADR the third level on the Winix is equal to the 421A’s turbo mode.
The Rabbit Air is quieter on the higher speeds but understanding it is not delivering the volume of the Winix.
I like the filter system of the 421A but one can order the five stage Winix 9000 filter for the 5300 when the time comes for filer replacement, the odor sensor seems a bit more sensitive on the 421A vs. the 5300.
The 421A also has a dust sensor along with the odor sensor both of these work very well on the unit.
I could not be happier with the Winix I paid $149.00 for the 5300 and $350.00 for the Rabbit Air 421A my humble opinion there is not a difference in quality of clean air coming from either unit.
You absolutely cannot go wrong with the 5300 one of those great finds!!!
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
Goodbye Dust! Hello FRESH air!!!
By Snaby
I’ve been researching air purifiers for awhile and finally decided to try this one out. I had been waiting on Amazon’s price to become a little more competitive, but they haven’t budged in months so I finally gave up and unfortunately had to buy elsewhere; I prefer to buy from Amazon Prime though because quick, safe, and easy  . This little beauty is well worth the asking price though and had I known how much I would love it I probably would hit the “add to cart” button long ago.
The Winix 5300 on its lowest setting seems to be moving just as much air as my old air purifier (Bionaire) did on it’s highest setting and the Winix does it whisper quiet (to be fair the Bionaire does have a lower CADR rating).
The Winix is quite loud on it’s highest TURBO setting, however this is unavoidable as it is moving MASSIVE amounts of air (a VERY ADMIRABLE QUALITY in an air purifier). The Turbo setting is really only intended to be used when you are not in the room anyway, or if you are trying to do a “quick clean” of the air (like after an event such as cooking, dusting, etc.) The “auto” feature seems to work well, it increases and decreases the fan speed based on what it senses the air quality is in the room. I find myself just leaving it on “auto” most of the time.
The plasma feature is nice, you can hear a very quiet clicking sound while it is on if the fan is on the lowest setting (not the fan clicking but the plasma functioning), on higher fan settings it is undetectable. The plasma feature can be turned off and on with the press of a button on the remote. Another nice feature is the built-in remote control storage on the top of the unit.
The HEPA filter fits very snuggly in the unit, and is covered by a carbon filter. The unit also comes with 3 additional carbon filters which are replaced more frequently as they are mostly responsible for capturing odors, hair, dust etc. The filter was very easy to install and everything seems to be built quite sturdy no rattling or shaking parts (another problem I had with my old air purifier).
So far I am very impressed with this unit, I’ll see how it holds up over the next year, and update my review accordingly. As for now I’m loving the Fresh Air!!!
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