Poulan Pro PP2822 Review – Is This Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmer Worth It?

From the makers of best-selling power equipment such as trimmers and chain saws comes the POULAN PRO HEDGE TRIMMER. This is a gas-powered hedge trimmer that boasts a 28cc-engine, a 22-inch cutting length, and dual-sided blades.

The PP2822 seems to be on everyone’s lips. But is this worth it? This review gives you a straightforward, no-nonsense answer.

What about key information that is not written in the product’s description? Fortunately, we have these added info that can help you picture out the product better.
Poulan Pro is owned by Husqvarna. As a result, we can assume that these companies share the same technologies. If you trust Husqvarna, you can give out a sigh of relief with Poulan Pro.
From one consumer, 2 gallons of fuel is about 30 hours.
Some users have some issues with the Poulan Pro PP2822 blades, but according to some, you need to oil them before use and keep them oiled to prevent clogging.
Poulan Pro PP2822 weight is 18.43 pounds. This may feel a little heavy at first, but it’s well-balanced that anyone can use it with ease.
The exhaust is located on the left side, so if you are right-handed, you might want to consider other models.
The lack of trigger lock can lead to a noisy startup.
What Consumers Love About the PP2822

– Swivel handle

Consumers praise the PP2822’s swivel / adjustable handle. It makes cutting low vertical bushes easy and fast. You can also easily shape your bushes the way you want it.

– Little vibration

Designed to keep you as comfortable as possible even during extended use, the PP2822 gives off little vibration to make sure you don’t get tired easily.

– Powerful

This trimmer gets the job done. It’s very powerful and it cuts through thick branches without slowing down or stopping.
Common Complaints About the Poulan Pro PP2822

– Direction of the exhaust

As previously mentioned, this gas-powered hedge trimmer is not for right-handed individuals. The direction of the exhaust can be an issue. Want to try other models? Get one of the best-rated cordless hedge trimmers.

– Noisy

Just like any gas-powered trimmer, the PP2822 can be noisy for you. For extended operations, you’re strongly recommended to wear ear protection.

Numark Party Mix Review – Cheap and Compact DJ Controller

The Numark Party Mix, an affordable controller that mainly targets beginners, yet it’s also perfect for those that want something really compact and cheap. Despite its size (only 325 mm wide) it has all the controls and parameters normally associated with more expensive controllers whilst not compromising on versatility.


Numark Party Mix Review – Introduction

The Party Mix from Numark is a feature-packed, portable DJ controller well suited for mobile DJs looking for a small form factor and professional features.

What you get with the Numark Party Mix is a fully compliant 2-channel DJ controller with a built-in soundcard. As far as basic DJ setup goes the only feature missing is a Mic input and channel. However this is a more than acceptable omission considering most people interested in the Numark Party Mix will mainly want to learn to mix.



Numark Party Mix Review – Features

The Party Mix has a pretty simple layout with a dual deck setup. Each deck has a jog wheel, gain control, a 2-band EQ, pitch slider and four color-coded pads. I would have loved this controller if the EQ was 3-band, but you can’t always get what you want I guess.

As you toggle through the pad modes, you will find an autoloop function that creates loops based on 8, 4, 2, and 1 bar phrases. Sampler mode provides access to pre-loaded samples and drum loops. Cue mode allows the pads to recall four cue points set within the song. Considering the size of this controller this feature turns out being very useful when you’re performing.

The dual scratch platters and slider controls give you optimal control over your mixing, letting you drop the track when and where you want it in relation to your mix. There’s also the ‘Sync’ function that helps beginners, as it gives you the ability to mix songs easily and learn how to beat-match. This is another reason why I think this controller aims to the DJs that are just starting out.

The master section offers a dedicated browser knob with deck 1 and 2 load buttons, a master gain knob, a cue mix knob, a cue gain knob, and a crossfader. The Numark Party Mix is powered by the USB cable. It includes a stereo RCA main output and an 1/8″ mini-jack headphone output for the cue system.



Numark Party Mix Review – The lights

Not content with building disco lighting into its speakers, Numark has now added lighting to a DJ controller. The three LED light-arrays sync to your mix flashing from the back of the Party Mix, illuminating your performance. The lights are completely programmable and you can turn them off if you want.

I like the idea of having some kind of visual effect built in a controller. I also understand those who prefer sticking to music only. It kinda depends from the situation in which you’re performing. Personally, I probably wouldn’t use these light during a serious gig, but if I’m home playing tunes by myself or with some friends, why not?


Numark Party Mix Review – Software

Included with the Numark PartyMix is a free copy of the Virtual DJ LE Software. This software lets you select, import and arrange your music library with a few mouse clicks. You can import your iTunes library and play the songs that you have in there. Importing and building your music library as a DJ can be tedious and time-consuming. Virtual DJ LE Software combats this with its seamless user interface and convenient importing tools.