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Review on Koonie Compressed Cordless Computer Keyboard Computer Accessories & Peripherals by Simo Ramsey

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works well as a replacement for air canisters!

The main reason I bought this was to replace the myriad compressed air tanks we seem to use. This seemed like an eco-friendly option, so I gave it a try. As a compressed air sprayer I think it's a good job overall. I started using just the spray nozzle attached to the unit, and while it definitely blew dust and dirt out of my keyboards, I felt like something was missing. After attaching the blow brush attachment (the kit includes two brush attachments, one for blowing mode, one for suction mode), the usefulness of this device has increased exponentially. The blow brush head also acts as a small-bristled brush to get in between the keys and around the computer's internal components. In the end it turned out very well. As a hand vacuum cleaner, it leaves a lot to be desired. If you have a lot of patience this can be great for detailing small details on a car or maybe stairs in a house. It works well in the car because I can use it once a week just to pick up small bits of dirt that fall off my boots or hit the ground. It's clearly NOT for high volume work, but if you have a little patience it does a pretty good job cleaning up small spills and piles of dirt. Overall a good alternative to disposable aerosol cans. I like this part. It works well as a vacuum for small messes but tackles large areas. And overall, I just don't see how the $70 MSRP is justified. It's good in my opinion, but it's not really $70. Below are a few other little things I didn't like about using it: - I've been running around the house trying to use up the entire battery and I've never fully overclocked it so the battery works fine and charges quickly. Also another good point. For some reason I don't understand, the vacuum nozzle has a retractable brush that slides down the shaft of the vacuum nozzle. This brush is almost useless when used in the car or on carpets as it easily bounces and slides back down the shaft. You can use it for the inside of the computer case and maybe the keyboard, but that's about it. I used it to clean up the floorboards in my car and after a few minutes the filter was all filthy and when I threw out the garbage the filter stayed filthy. I'm just not sure if this is the best way to clean this up.

Pros
  • Lightweight and cordless design
Cons
  • Crumpled packaging