Gadget reviews from a big old geek. Mainly featuring the things we have in the home, tried and tested not just opened from the box. Everything from household appliances to high tech, home security, entertainment and mobile devices. I'm based in the Canary Islands and posting as a British Citizen, in the English language. All opinions are mine, not the brand or manufacturer.
Mine broke after 5 years. LG replaced control board. Still didn’t work. Wouldn’t pay for additional repairs. LGs customer service was bad as well. Fought with them for months. Trashed it and bought a Bosch.
@AlexSass You mention that the speed is reduced going back up to the mountain due to the heat. I am based in Gandia and have had my AMI for 3 weeks now - I assumed the speed reduction I see on the way home to 23kph was the 1-10 incline. Did the speed increase in the winter?
Hi I've not experienced this at all even with heavy camera use. I wonder if they have updated to latest software? If it helps I use Google photos to view as default not the built in app.
@@northernsupernova1 Cool. Let me know how the non-ultra goes. I have just looked in a Pixel 8 and I see 19% battery used by 31mins. Of course I expect it depends what you use the camera for (eg 8k video processing will use more).
Thanks so much for this. We had already decided upon the LG dishwasher but were vacillating about whether or not to get the steam. Your honest, simple and straight-forward video helped us decide: steam it is!
Thanks for the very informative video! I am planning to buy this one. Will not subscribe thpught. I am autistic and hypersensitive to sound. It was a nightmare to watch your video because of all the breathing and sniffing :(
Mostly out of focus. I have no idea why you keep thumbing through on your cell phone. The side bar is just stupid. I can't watch this all the way througj.
Don’t waste your money on this thing. Mine didn’t even last eight months, needs a new circuit board, and parts. The technician try to fix it, but even the parts to fix it was defective! Trash.
I bought it 1 week ago too. I took it out of the box and connected it to the power supply. On the first run, the machine stopped working with an IE error code. The technician who came to the house said that the washing motor was faulty. So I returned it. As far as I understand, there are many problems with these models. Now I ordered a bosch series 8 for myself. I hope I made the right choice this time
In reality ESE has been around for about 24 years. The Gaggia Classic was released an ESE basket as far back as 2000. ESE pads are widely used in France as well and all of the best pre ground coffee specialists like Illy, Lucaffe etc sell them on-line for a decent price. My wife prefers them because they are not messy.
It is a car. Yes it's a different category than most cars. The L6e-BP category is quadricycle, specifically subcategory quadrimobile. When most people claim that L6e-BP isn't a car, they might think that M1 is a "car". But M1 is: "passenger vehicles with no more than eight seats (in addition to the driver's)" There is no vehicle classification that is specifically car. If we insread check the dictionary definition. L6e-BP is a car. a road vehicle with an engine, four wheels, and seats for a small number of people:
@@AlexSass if its good or not, depends on the criteria you priorities. - Most of my driving trips are very short; for those trips, comfort and range isn't important. - Tiny vehicles usually have lower consumption, reducing price/km. - L6 and L7 class vehicles won't have to pay in the toll roads, and reduced registration fee, where I live, - 16 year olds can get a license to drive L6 class vehicles, in my country. The Citroën Ami is almost like a TARDIS, quite roomy, almost "bigger on the inside". I want one, but I don't trust the heater to defog the windows sufficiently through the winter. Sure, if you have other criteria, then it might not be a good option. - If you rely on driving on higher speed limits, or even where L6 are banned. - If you need more range to get to your destination reliability. - If you carry more passengers. - If you need to tow a trailer. - If you want more comfortable seats. After considering the shortcomings, I still believe the Ami would be a good car for what I need from it, except defogging the windows when it's cold and/or wet.
@@AlexSassmy first message was addressing that you from the beginning make a point that it's a quadricycle, not a car. Yes, according to the vehicle classification, it is a quadricycle, more specifically a quadrimobile. But then I challenge you to find the classification/definition where it says that it's not a car. Whether it's suitable or not is a totally different question. A two seater sports car isn't good if you need a vehicle for a family of five, neither is a quadrimobile. I'm sorry but I get kind of annoyed by the claims that it's «not a car», as a way to talk trash about some micro cars, supported by their vehicle classification, when «car» isn't a specific vehicle classification. The M1 classification is often incorrectly referred to as «car». While most cars are M1, but the less common L6e-BP and L7e-CP are also cars, and possibly other classifications too.
Hey, I hope you can kindly answer this silly question; After doing the cycle of washing are the dishes/pot/pan & plastic Tupperware 100% dry? I know Bocsh has a drying technology called CrystalDry technology that works really well. Thanks
@@AlexSassI think the music suited the video. 👍 I didn't even give it a thought until I read this comment. And I often get annoyed by music in videos.
Mine got broke in a week, I am waiting for a change. Otherwise it was really silent and worked fine. Display not visible during cyles is annoying though.
Fun to drive, yes. But the price in Britain is way above the estimated price which Citroen mooted before it became available here. If you're relatively strapped for cash and only need a small runabout for urban use, then it makes sense. But for the price of two or three of these, you can have a new and fully functional BEV with a top speed of over 140 kph and a range of around 400 km, which recharges in 25% of the time that the Ami takes. Or you could buy a used Nissan Leaf with twice the range of an Ami for ⅔ of the price. On an emotional level, yes, I like the Ami. But on a practical level, no; sell me a used BEV and let me spend the £2,500 saved, by not buying an Ami, on other things.
Yes just not comparable to a second hand car. Agree though when you start to compare it to second hand or even tiny cars it's not a great win. It just isn't one though. Yes we very much enjoy our actual car which cost five times this Ami but we don't use it in the same way. And we didn't buy it for replacing it. For an electric bargain car I agree second hand is the way to go although you're out of warranty including the battery and it's obviously a much bigger unit of vehicle you're after. Just depends what you want. I'd find an old leaf no fun but that's just me. And they need a different class of driving license but that doesn't matter for me even if it does for the market this is being sold to. The nearest car comparison will always win in most ways but initial amount of money. But it's way more engaging and I'd say a tad safer than the electric moped alternative I'd probably buy for the same use. That's the comparison for me. Or many years of bus pass and a long walk. Also agree with you that Citroen really needs to keep the cost down. Even here, not very far from where they are built, it's much higher than in France. That's a big problem.
I think many people buy them with the thought of them being a "car". They really aren't. To me is was this or an electric bike or moped. It's more expensive than both but I'd still go for this after enjoying it so far. As a car I'd agree it's kinda pants. As a little thing to buzz around the small village, I still really rate it.
@@AlexSass yes, if someone approaches the Ami wanting to drive at the speed limit on fast roads, they have misunderstood the market they are aiming for. Ami is a small vehicle for neighborhood commutes and trips at slow speed limits. If someone would make some "winter kit" to improve charging in winter, and defogging of windows I might want to import one to Norway, but because it would unsuitable through parts of our winter, Citroën decided not to release Ami for sales in Norway, and I can't blame them,
Besides the high temperature in the sun, thanks to the glass roof, I can´t fault it. I do not know why you pay such a high insurance rate, mine is 135 Euros a year, North of Barcelona. I stuck a 2kWh Battery over the motor in the front and have it charged on a solar panel when the car is charging on the big solar on the roof. The second battery powers a small AC/heater unit with800Wh (camping equipment) and that keeps the car cool or warm (it is getting to freezing here in the winter.) I also fitted a luggage rack on the back, inspired by the FIAT Topolino, same car then the AMI but chic. I do get consistently 70km of range, no problem. It is very hilly here, it is over 500m elevation down to the village and beach. I never needed that range, I rarely use it more then 50km a day. That said, I will reach 15000 km this year. My "big" car has been used once, I needed the new solar panel and that did not fit into the AMI and delivery was 3 days out, but as you know, new toys have to be there NOW. It does make a change not to spend 300Euros a month on petrol as I did with the big car. No recuperation, when the petrol is gone, its gone. You seem to like it, I still grin when I´m in it.
390 euros for insurance? Rip off. I've been to Spain many times (specifically Sevilla once and Andalusia region about 7 times) and I know insurance is expensive over there but that's a whole new level. Nearly 400 euros a year on a vehicle as cheap and tacky as that is... really don't understand why people buy these. Expensive for what they are, crap range, poor safety in a crash (which I saw a lot of in Spain even at low speeds), and no cheaper than perhaps a ten year old hatchback that's just as efficient.
The more I reflect on this comment the more I'm certain it's just NOT for people who would buy a second hand city petrol car. The comparison is to an ebike or moped.
@@AlexSass But if you wanted an eBike or a Moped, why would you buy this? If you're buying an eBike or a moped, it's probably because you want something narrow, compact and relatively lightweight..... the Ami is nothing like either an eBike or a moped, it's far wider, no doubt significantly heavier and considerably more expensive. A new Ami on a quick google search is in the region of just under 10,000 euros. An absolute con if you ask me. Expensive, crap range, looks cheap and tacky (it has that "plastic build" look about it), and no doubt atrociously unsafe in a crash.
Thanks for the upload, very informative. Is there a way to adjust the amount of beans that are used for a coffee as i like a strong coffee flavour and the wife prefers a weaker?
No you don't have to. The pod machines have very quick warm up and good standby but this machine you'll want to set it to go off after a few hours to conserve. You can decide the limit using the controls. I don't think one option is 247 though
Wonderful dishwasher! Only one problem. It's too deep for most american homes. Our house was built in 2003 and the dishwasher was still a little too deep. We found another dishwasher that was the most popular in America - not becuase it is better than LG - it is because it is just a little smaller which makes it possible for the majority of Americans to install it. Make the LG a little less deep and it will be the number one dishwasher in the United States!
Fisrt I want to say, Good review and thanks for your good job. I m from another country, (Portugal) and here on LG web page said this model DF325FPS don't have automatic door open. You can confirm this information for me? Thank you
Hi, Thank you. To be honest I'm not sure so it will be best to check with the retailer. Our model was purchased in Spain and certainly carries the automatic door.
Does your machine have horizontal flex in the door when closing? Like if you push it all the way up just before you fully close the door, is there more gap on one side of the door compared to the other when looking down? Mine seems to be a bit lopsided until you actually close the door and it clicks in. Wonder if it's just flimsy doors these days or if it's a actual fault that needs fixing.
Hey thanks for question. I've been experimenting with so many brands! And of course it totally depends on taste. For me, in my culture and personal preference, I like my espresso strong, rich, without acidity. My go-to for that has ended up being Kimbo, Espresso Prestige. The only one I've hated so far (sorrrrry!) is Ikea sold as Kaffe Hela Bonor here. And if I can afford it, Illy Classic 100% Arabica is a treat but at 10 Euro for a little tin, it's usually on my Christmas list!
@@AlexSass thank you for your reply! I’m Portuguese and i like my espresso strong, with good crema and no acidity. I live in UK and here 250gr of illy coffee bean cost about £5 which is around 6€. Ill have a go on that Kimbo sometime!
