I used to love this heat transfer material
346963
I used to love this heat transfer material. However, they have recently updated their product.

The pros:
It's smoother now
It lifts with the right blade settings

The Cons:
The blade settings are extremely off now for the material (I had to adjust the thickness to 8 to get a nice cut whereas it was a 2 for the old one)
The new transfer tape has no stick, which makes it easier to weeve but also makes it tear more for small areas and lift in places you don't want
The ironing time seems to be longer than the old material

Overall, after a whole roll wasted, I figured out what to do but am not happy that they did not update with the new information.
1376380
We purchased one of these about 2.5 years ago for our daughter and it still works great; however we recently purchased two more and after a couple weeks, both of them barely emit any moisture into the air. Something must have changed in the manufacturing of the mechanics since we bought our first one. My husband noticed that the circular spring part is smaller on the new ones so I'm guessing they are more cheaply made now than they used to be. It's unfortunate because we really like the first one.
1639022
It was amazing while it worked. I purchased on 2.1.15 and today 12.26.15 it stopped heating up. Disappointed to say the least especially given it hasn't lasted a year and the sellers description says that they are "built to last."  I would admonish you to save your money and purchase a good quality heat press.
2826650
Until about 5 years ago this product was made in USA and was the best option for converting existing PVC irrigation to drip. The design made it easy to access port openings to attach tubing, since the ports swivel up. The plastic was high quality and durable, even in sunny hot locations.  I always kept a few extra on hand so that when one of the detachable green ports was accidentally broken I could swap it out for a new one. Now, as with so many formerly great American made products, they have shifted production to China and cheapened the construction of the unit. The flow control valves on top are now made of a cheap soft plastic and they become worn and unusable with time. The plastic used in construction of the unit is prone to cracking and must be handled gently when setting up. Still the best concept available, but very discouraging to see it cheapened to the point of diminished utility. I'm attaching a photo of the original high quality product to illustrate the differences.
4592115
I loved it when I first got it (purchased Sept. 2016). The pan had really good weight and the non-stick surface worked really well. About 3 weeks ago, I cooked a chicken breast and the drippings really stuck to the pan.  I used a special "non-stick surface" sponge to gently scrub it clean. Two days later, I noticed a few small spots that looked like the non-stick surface was gone - sure enough, the spots have spread on the pan and on the grill. I don't feel that it's safe to use the pan anymore.  :-(
2414147
I've used this product for YEARS and always loved it. But they changed the formula recently, and the product has suffered as a result. It used to have a thicker consistency and went on smooth. It's now thinner and watery... not at all what it used to be. It feels and looks cheap cheap cheap. It was perfect for my chronically dry skin, and I could apply it in the morning or after a shower and not again all day. Now, I find I have to reapply a few times a day. Also, I'm not sure why I never noticed it before, but they use Yellow Dyes #5 and 6... why? Bye, St. Ives. I've read Jergen's Shea Butter lotion is supposed to be a close sub at an equitable price, so I'm trying that. Bummed.
3155540
I was hoping this cup would last me a lot longer than 16 months out of it, it performed great this whole time and now all of a sudden I can hear a piece of solder or something in between the walls and now the outside feels warm/hot when I put hot water on the inside to make my tea, it is gradual but it gets more than just warm. It didn't do that before.

Now I have to look for a replacement.
3226027
I bought this about a year ago and have loved it, but I was surprised at the quality of the materials.  It is plastic.  I use my mixer a lot, and this was my beater of choice due to the great job it did scraping the sides.  That said, it broke this week while mixing brown sugar and melted butter - these are not hard ingredients.  The mixer started making a different noise, so I checked it & discovered it was cracked and a small piece had broken off and into the mixture.  I plan on purchasing another scraper blade, but this time I am going to try the one that says it has an aluminum core.  Maybe it will last longer.  I don't have any regrets about the purchase I made a year ago.  It withstood a lot of use. However, I am still using the blades that came with my Kitchenaide 25 years ago.  They are metal, not plastic.  I think they should make an upgrade to the materials used.
948579
When comfort choice stopped making the design of their suntan pantyhose that I loved so much in 2005,06,07,08 and changed to a heavier panty etc I just stopped buying them because nothing compared to the silky feel those old hose had. If it ain't broke don't fix it.
3776268
I was very psyched when I bought three of these about 2 years ago, since they have easy controls and could simply but effectively shut off electric devices after usage.  However, I am reviewing now to note that two of the three have since died.  One would get very hot, enough that I couldn't trust it, and another now has its top button completely stuck in the depressed position.

Having said that, they are a must-have if you have space heaters or other such devices.  Plus, I know I have saved energy because these force our family to re-enable the kitchen space heater every 30 minutes, whereas previously I would come back hours later and find it playing to an empty audience :-).

So as long as you know they don't last forever, and factor that in to your calculations, they are worth having.
2815978
I bought this in January of 2015, other than the heat runs almost 50 degrees higher than what it is set at we have loved it.  We use this anywhere from twice to 6 times a day. I am sorry to say that it is making strange noises and not working properly anymore and must be replaced.  I assume if you only use it once or twice a day it would last longer.  We wore it out!
778746
A while ago I had this on my phone and it was working fine.... then on a hot day the screen protector seemed to have gotten stuck to something in my bag and just ripped off! I didn't have my spray with me so I just stuck it back on... now the protector isn't nearly as good as before and isn't fully glued to the edges but I don't really mind it. The carbon fiber print is cool and I haven't had a problem with that other than it scuffs over time.
247330
i bought this model iron in 2003 and have used it most every day for the past 9 years.  only a few weeks ago did it start showing signs of retirement and demise; it didn't heat up as fast as usual, wasn't getting steamy enough, and then this morning started leaking from the bottom.  i will be purchasing another rowenta post haste, and this time i'm getting the swanky one. if the new one lasts half as long as this one did, i will be most happy.
3422123
I really wanted to love this heated mattress pad.  But only after 2 months the pad no longer heats up.  A lot of money wasted for something that is now only a mattress pad :(  It also does not stay down on the corners as the material is too slick and rises up due to movement on the bed.  Constantly having to redo sheets and mattress pad to deal with the bunching up issues.  Will be contacting Sunbeam about this issue and hopefully they can resolve this with a replacement.
1904133
I loved this heat press when I first got it. Then I used the cup press and it broke on the first press. I haven't tried the other attachments. Ive used the shirt press for about 8-9 months and the main handle broke.  We just kind of rigged it until we can figure out how to fix it.
1342346
The product material itself is great, better than the last I used. The problem was, while there was still a significant amount of material remaining, the dispenser after less than a full year would dispense no further material. It provided for (6) electrical connector usages before I had to throw away the can. It was probably just a defect in the assembly, I think people would usually have a better experience, but that was mine.
2771283
Love this! We live in Florida so don't worry about the tub losing too much heat in the summer. Its SO much easier to move compared the the giant cover we used to have. Not sure how well it will insulate in the winter but for now it's perfect.
******* UPDATE *******
After four months of daily outdoor use, this cover is failing.  The cover has become brittle and rips easily.  The cover has shrunk by 1/4-in in both dimensions using the same water level.  The cover has acquired mold stains on the upper surface in spite of proper bromine sanitizer levels in the spa.

We're trying a thicker (3/8-in) product from Outdoor Inovations [sic] to see if it performs better; it seems to be a different material as well:
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Hot-Tub-Thermal-Cover-6-x6-x3-8-34/dp/B00AAOCVEO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Hot Tub Thermal Cover 6'x6' x3/8"</a>

We'll report back in several months.