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Our goal is to present a potential massage chair purchaser with an unbiased, thorough and comprehensive review of the Panasonice Real Pro Elite. We have developed a 5 category system to evaluate a massage chair. We give equal weight to each category and give 0 to 20 points rating and then add them up to present an overall score. Our categories include Warranty & Customer Service, Comfort/Ergonomics, Ease of Use, Features and Massage Therapy. This systematic approach forces us to a disciplined method of evaluating a massage chair to help guide anyone looking at massage chairs. The Panasonic Real Pro Elite EP-3222 shiatsu massage chair price is in the Luxury range of $4,000 to $5,000.

Warranty & Customer Service: First is how the manufacturer rates in both warranty coverage and customer service. The manufacturer needs to stand behind its product. Panasonic gives a 1 year labor, 1 year parts and 1 year in-home service as well as 1 year shipping. Panasonic puts a machine life cap of 1,000 hours of use. Panasonic gives a short warranty combined with the 1,000 hour cap (for heavy users), the warranty rates as ok. The electronics company’s such as Panasonic (or Sanyo) like to sell extended warranties. Panasonic offers in-home technician service and will pay for shipping for the first year. Customer service is through your retailer. Service times vary on the service center location. Overall Rating for Panasonic warranty and customer service is 15.

Comfort & Ergonomics: The comfort and fit of a shiatsu massage chair is important. Otherwise, the chair will only be used for massage. The chair back and armrests of the Panasonic Real Pro Elite are comfortable and the upholstery is well padded. The head pillow is soft and the thickness is appropriate. The footrest is comfortable, but cannot be adjusted. If you are 5′ 10″ or more, then your knees must be bent when the footrest is raised. This is the least ergonomic part of the chair. The average person in the US is taller than in Asia, so the footrest can be an issue. Our rating in this category is 17.

Ease of Use: Ease of use is defined as how intuitive the controls and how complicated are they to use without reading the instructions. Panasonic has lead in the development of remote controls using LCDs and other advanced features. The Real Pro Elite EP-3222 has many features and correspondingly many buttons on the control. Most are intuitive, but some take some getting used to, which means lower ease of use. Panasonic tries to compensate for this with its “Voice Guidance” feature. The automatic massage buttons are located across the top of the controls for easy access and they have a “focus” button which allows you to repeat the massage action that occurred. The Real Pro Elite has a side panel with additional manual massage controls for the lower body massages. Overall Rating for the Panasonic Real Pro Elite for ease of use is 17.

Key Features: The most prominent features of the Panasonic EP-3222 are the Lower Body Air System and the Swede-Atsu massage system. The lower body air system has 33 airbags covering your hips, thighs, buttocks, calves and feet. There are 3 lower body massages including Grasp, Auto and Squeeze. The Swede-Atsu replicates the stoking of the palms of the hand, pressing by the heal of the hand, and kneading with the thumbs. The Swede-Atsu has rubber massage heads built into the rollers. These mechanisms can replicate the feeling of the palm, thumbs and heal of the hand. The Swede-Atsu is a good massage system. The Panasonic Real Pro Elite shiatsu massage chair is a 19 in Key Features.

Massage Therapy: The massage functions are included in the Real Pro Elite EP-3222 includes Four 14-minute Pre-Programs, One 5-minute Quick Program and One 14-minute Self Program has 4 full body automatic courses, 5 massage speed settings for a total combination of 14 massage courses. The automatic massage functions include the following: Shiatsu, Gentle, Deep and Refresh. Panasonic equips the EP-3222 its exclusive Swede-Atsu massage system providing a thorough and realistic array of massage therapy choices. The lower body has 33 airbags of coverage and three programs to choose from. This shiatsu massage chair provides good tension relief for the lower body and increased lateral coverage on the back. Overall Rating for the Panasonic EP-3222 massage recliner for massage therapy is 19.

How does Panasonic Real Pro Elite EP-3222 rate? Overall, our rating of the Panasonic Ep-3222 is an 87/100. The remote control is easy to use, intuitive and comes with the Voice Guidance. The back and lower body massages are pretty comprehensive and effective. The warranty is a bit of a concern, since the direct factory warranty is rather short. It is possible to purchase an extended warranty, but this impacts the delivered price. If you are tall, then the footrest is an issue, since it cannot be adjusted. However, the technology used seems reliable and delivers a thorough massage. If you are looking for a shiatsu massage recliner in this category, this is definately one to seriously consider.

Looking for a massage chair can be a daunting challenge. There are so many interesting features to be aware of when searching for the perfect massage recliner. This is an important investment in your longer-term health. Some people view these as luxury items but those who need consistent and reliable massage therapy find them necessities. If you are just starting out looking for chair, here are some considerations we have put together for your benefit.

What You Need: First you need to think about what you need in a massage chair. Do have back problems? Do you get stiffness in the shoulders? Do your feet ache after work? These are just some of the questions you should ask to identify what types of massages may be appropriate for you. You also want to think about what you may need in the future as well.

2) Quick Fix or Long Term Solution: Are you looking to get into a massage chair to relieve one symptom over a short time period. Maybe you want a entry level massage chair that is simple to use and lower price. Or are you looking for a longer-term solution where you expect long term performance and many advantageous features. Lower end massage chairs have short warranties and are built with lower quality components. Higher end massage chairs have longer warranties, more features and are built with higher quality components.

Massage Chair Features: You should think about some of the features you would want in a massage chair. Are you mainly concerned with the back massage? How about the lower body? Find out some of the basic massage techniques available and also other features. Massage chairs often have MP3 players, stretching systems and heating elements.

Try a Massage Chair: Research some places where you may be able to tie a massage chair. It is important to get a feel for some of the massage techniques. You also want to make sure that any particular trouble areas are sufficiently served. Finding a place to try your favorite chair can sometimes be challenging.

Massage Chair research: The Internet allows you to research very quickly. Do a search of your favorite brands. Find the models in your price range or with feature set that you would like. You can print out the model specifications at most Internet dealer sites.

6) Long Term Considerations: Evaluate the warranties of each manufacturer. How long is the coverage? Companies like Sanyo and Panasonic only have a 1 year warranty. Others may have 3-5 year warranties (at no additional cost). Also, what type of service will they provide if you have a problem? Do you have to ship your massage chair or take it to an authorized service center? Massage chairs weigh 100lbs to 200 lbs and shipping is expensive. Some manufacturers offer in home service. Be aware before you buy!

Weigh the Information: If you have to balance out massage chair features, chair design and cost. Make sure that you are getting the features you want over the long term. It is sometimes better to pay a little more to have peace of mind. Stick with a reputable manufacturer and you will have fewer problems.

Location of Chair: Think about where you want to put the chair. Remember that massage chairs will recline and many have leg rest which will extend out. The footprint of a typical massage chair can be significant. Some need as much as 6 to 7 feet from the wall.

Time To Get It: You done your research, you checked out chairs and you know your needs. Now it’s time to go ahead and make your purchase. Shop around and see what type of deal you can get. You can check the full prices at retail locations or on the Internet. This is a significant purchase and many times shipping and tax may be included.

10) Sit Back and Relax: The best day is when you first get to sit in your massage chair! All the hard work is behind you! Enjoy, you have earned it!

If you want to find one the most cosmopolitan cities in America, it has to be Boston. Living and working in this city is always nice. The city has all the modern facilities that you will find in a big metro. For the general public, the city offers excellent connectivity through roads, trains and airports.

I have spent my entire life in Boston. I studied in the community school in our neighborhood. Since my mother was teacher in that school, she decided that it would better if I were also enrolled in the same school. In that way, I would never be away from my mother and will be always be with her.

When my schooling was over, I wanted to pursue my further studies, hence decided to go to college. I was captivated with pipes and tubes since my childhood and therefore wanted to study plumbing. Fixing small plumbing problems in our kitchen was done by me occasionally.

Hence, I enrolled for a plumbing course in a training institute that was located ten miles away from my home. I used to daily take a train to my institute in the morning and after taking my class return back in the evening.

In the training institute, I first learnt about various kinds of tools and equipments that were used in plumbing. These included elbow, Street elbow, Tee, Cross, Cap, Plug, Nipple, Closet flange, Clean-outs, Trap primers, Combo-Tee, Sanitary Tee, Double Sanitary Tee Sanitary Cross, and Wye fitting.

Then I learned about various areas where plumbing techniques could be used. They were Potable cold and hot water supply, Traps, drains, and vents, Septic systems, Rainwater, surface, and subsurface water drainage, and Fuel gas piping.

The training was for one year time period and course was completed by me successfully. I started working as an apprentice in a local plumbing company and learnt all the skills of the trade along with a group of experienced plumbers. No training institute in the world can teach me what they taught me there.

I am skilled enough to work independently as an accomplished plumber after all these years of working and learning. Therefore, as quickly as possible, to the local residents of my neighborhood my newly opened plumbing company started offering plumbing services and solutions. Even though I have to work hard, working as plumber is what I enjoy the most.

Next week the renovation work will start at my place. I have already made a rough idea about the new design. There are many things that need to be changed and most important amongst them are the fittings for water and drainage system at different points in the house.

Plumbers are the right people to collect various information about the equipments and other things to be used and taken care of. Plumbers are basically responsible for the initial installation and later on with the maintenance of the plumbing equipments and plumbing is the basically dealing with pipes and tubes and various other plumbing fixtures for drinking water system and transport of waste.

After talking to them, I have gathered enough information about the equipments that should be used. Present day water supply systems use a network of high pressure pumps, and pipes are now made of copper,brass, plastic,or other nontoxic material. The drain and vent lines are made of plastic, steel, cast-iron.

The most basic and most commonly used plumbing equipments are the pipes and the tubes. The basic difference between them is that the pipes are thicker as compared to the tubes and are formed via casting or welding while tubes are made through extrusion.

Apart from the straight section, many other fittings are required in plumbing systems, such as valves, elbows, tees, and unions.

The major categories of plumbing systems are: potable supply of hot and cold water, traps, drains, vents, Septic systems, Rainwater, surface, and subsurface water drainage, and Fuel gas piping.I have decided different and latest plumbing equipments for kitchen, bathroom, water meters, filters, water heaters, gauges etc

One should not compromise with the quality of the plumbing equipments to be used as these can create problems in the home. New technologies are being used by the plumbers these days such as hidden cameras are used to detect the leaks and other defects.

Now I have enough information about the different plumbing methods and equipments that should be used. Plumbers had complete knowledge about their field and helped in understanding the procedure and various things that should be kept in mind. I have listed down the equipments that have to be bought for different places like taps and showers for the bathroom, water heaters etc. They have also given me a rough cost estimate.

If you want to get the most out of your massage, then you need to consider the surroundings in which you are receiving the massage. In order for you to relax you need to set the stage so that you can fully relax. We offer a few simple tips that can dramatically affect the results of your massage experience.

Part of the massage experience is relaxation. It is a time to let go and unwind. This is important to help restore the healing process in your body. When receiving a massage it is important that it is at time and a place which will help the goal of relaxation.

The major aspect of relaxation is psychological. If your mind concentrates on the problems of the day, then it’ll be hard for the body to relax. Stress, anxiety and other issues cause tension in your body.

When your body is under tension, it is holding your muscles taut. This sustained attention results in muscle stiffness and fatigue. The muscles simply become tight and loose their flexibility. If your mind hold on to its troubles then it is harder for the muscles in the body to relax.

Maximize your massage experience with a couple of these ideas. First and foremost remove potential distractions which can intrude during your massage therapy session. It is important to have a calm and soothing environment to assist in relaxing. If there is too much muscle then the mind may not be able to easily relax.

So, turn off your cell phone. Make sure you won’t be disturbed during the course of your treatment. If you are getting a 20 minute massage, then try to find a time when you will be able to relax the whole time. You don’t want to have to get up and do something in the middle of your massage which breaks your relaxation period.

There are ways to cut out the ambient or background noise. Playing music is a perfect way to control the auditory reactions. Normally, it is good to play instrumental music without words. Many popular tracks used in massage therapy come from the new age and smooth jazz categories.

An excellent way to drown out the ambient noise is by using headphones. Many massage chairs come equipped with a music player and provide headphones for the users. By playing the music through the headphones, it is easy to get lost in the music. Headphones also help to drown out any ambient noise.

Lowlight conditions are preferred to induce greater relaxation. If the lights are too bright, then it is harder to relax and distracting. Low lighting helps to establish an environment of relaxation. If you have a dimmer, put the lights on the lower settings.

The scent of something nice is another way to complement your treatment. You can use a soft fragrance. Fresh cut flowers can be a good way to go. There are also many candles which he made a fragrance while burning. These can provide a nice scent to help your relaxation.

The clothes you wear are another important factor during the massage. If the clothes are too thick or too tight, then it is harder for the treatment to penetrate the muscles effectively. Lesser clothes and looser ones facilitate greater penetration into the soft tissue and muscles. This will help relieve and soothe them much quicker.

These are a few simple ideas that you can put in place very quickly. You’ll be surprised at how much more effective your total massage experience will be. Remember this is a time for relaxation and recovery. Your body needs time to heal and recovery. Allowing the mind to clear its thoughts and be calm helps the body to relieve tension and stiffness. Make your massage chair treatments much more effective by minimizing distractions and creating a soothing and relaxing environment.

We are going to examine the high end massage chair produced by Sanyo. In fact, we are going to look at the top of the line model. This is the HEC-DR7700 massage chair recliner. The DR-7700 is actually made by Hitatchi Electric Company for Sanyo. We will discuss its more innovative and important features and functions. Check out the inside scoop about the Sanyo DR 7700 massage chair recliner.

We always feel it is important to first discuss the warranty coverage for a massage chair. Massage chairs are rather complex machines with both mechanical and electrical systems. In any complex manufactured product problems can occur. You want to make sure that you have sufficient coverage to take care of potential issues down the road.

So what is the warranty coverage offered by Sanyo for their top of the line DR7700K massage chair? The DR-7700 comes with three years coverage for the roller mechanism. The roller mechanism is what provides the massage located in the chair back. There is one year coverage for parts and one year coverage for labor. You also get one year technician service for your home.

One of the important features of the DR7700 is the zero gravity position. Zero gravity is a reclined position where your knees are above your heart. In this position, the weight of your body is more evenly distributed across the entire back. This helps to take the bulk of the weight off your spine.

The DR 7700K comes with a number of innovative features. This recliner comes with a physical shape sensor. The physical shape sensor detects when you shift your body in the chair. It will change the computer program so that the rollers will position themselves based on where you body is actually positioned in the massage recliner.

One of the electronic marvels contained in the DR 7700 is the Stiffness detector. The stiffness detector is a derivative of lie detector technology. It reads your pulse rate and your perspiration level. It senses changes in these two parameters and then correlates where tension and stiffness may reside in your body. The massage is then tailored to relieve these areas.

Sanyo has included four automatic pre-programmed massages in the DR 7700. These automatic programs operate the entire massage chair for thorough relief. You can select from the four themed programs named Fine, Stiffness, Recovery and Relax.

This massage chair recliner comes with heating elements in the foot wells of the chair. These heaters are designed to warm up the soles of your feet. This is especially effective when receiving the foot massage to soothe and relax your feet.

One of the more effective manual massages included in the Sanyo DR7700K massage chair is the Grip massage. The Grip massage actually works the top of the shoulders. Sanyo has specially designed rollers called GK rollers that have special capabilities to reach over the top of the shoulder for a soothing massage.

Sanyo has a full line of massage chairs and the DR7700 is the top of the line. It has a great array of features including some interesting electronic ones. Namely, the stiffness detector and the physical shape sensor are complimentary to the massage therapy. You also get a battery of massage treatments to help melt away your aches and pains. The HEC-DR7700K massage chair by Sanyo is certainly one of the top contenders for your attention in the high end of the market.

We will present the luxury massage chair by Omega which is the Montage Elite in this review. The Montage Elite was designed for the American market and can accommodate users up to 6′ 6″ and up to 300 lbs. We will also point out the most important features of this massage recliner and the warranty coverage. We now present the Montage Elite massage recliner.

One of the first things to check out about any massage chair is the warranty coverage. A massage chair has many moving parts, a computer and other electrical components. Although the quality of these chairs is outstanding, sometimes problems do occur. You want to make sure that your relaxation does not become frustration, because you did not get sufficient warranty coverage.

Let’s take a look at the warranty coverage with the Omega Montage Elite. The first is the frame of the chair which has 5 years of coverage. You get parts coverage for 3 years. Labor is covered for 3 years also. With the Montage there is one year of free parts shipping included. Field service is also available where a technician will come out to your home and make repairs. Omega covers this for the first 90 days.

The Montage Elite comes with 5 themed automatic programs. Each of these one-touch programs is geared toward a different result. For instance, night is more subtle and prepares you for a night of peaceful sleep. Activation is more vigorous and gets the blood flowing and the muscles loosened up for strenuous activity. Fin the one that is right for you depending on what you are looking to do.

The Montage Elite comes with four manual massages. These techniques include kneading, tapping, finger press and shiatsu. You can use these to cover the back, neck and shoulders. There are also manual massage courses that allow you to focus on a particular region of the back. There are 6 manual courses, 4 for the back and 2 for the neck and shoulders. This an effective way to target problem areas you may have.

The lower body is in for a treat with the air massage system. The air massage system covers your buttocks, thighs, hips, calves and feet. The air massage system is driven by a compressor which delivers air to airbags strategically placed throughout the chair. In particular is the Footflex massage. The Footflex is a reflexology foot massage that is built into the leg rest for the feet. If you enjoy a foot massage, then the Montage Elite is you for you.

How about a nice stretch of the lower body? The Montage Elite delivers. The lower body traction system will stretch out your lower body. The stretch is activated which will raise the leg rest to a horizontal position. The leg rest then lowers to 3 different successively lower positions. This extends out your hips, thighs, knees and ankles. This helps improve your range of motion.

The Montage Elite also comes with full body heat. Heat is excellent to reduce swelling and increase blood flow. You can set the heat for the chair back, seat or leg rest and control them individually. Do you want to relax your mind? The Elite has a built in MP3 player to listen to your favorite music. Headphones are included to help you tune out the world and relax. You can even synchronize the massage movements to the rhythm of the music. This massage chair recliner has it all!

If you are looking for the best of the best, the Montage Elite has everything going for it. It has a stylish design and soft yet durable synthetic leather upholstery. The massage programs provide very effective massage therapy to relieve aches and pains. There is the lower body traction system to stretch out your legs. You can apply heat to the area of the body as appropriate. Put on the headphones and let go of your thoughts as you relax to the music and the massage chair provides you a soothing and totally relaxing experience. This is what the Montage Elite massage chair is all about.

The Real Pro Ultra series is Panasonic’s next advance in their massage chair line. This series incorporates some of its newest technology and functions shared across models. We will take an in-depth view of the EP-30004 Panasonic massage chair. This review evaluates and opinionates on categories such as features, functions and warranty coverage.

First, we want to look at the long term protection given to the customer. You want to make sure you get adequate warranty coverage. It is just like an insurance policy. You hope you don’t need it, but if you do, then it is there. The other factor is to make sure you go with a name brand company. You want to make sure the company will be there down the road as well.

The Panasonic warranty coverage is the following for the EP 30004 massage chair recliner: 3 years parts, 1 year labor, 1 year shipping on parts and 1 year in home technician specialist service. The 1 year in home service is generous, but they jip you on the 1 year labor. We would expect more from a name such as Panasonic. There are situations where you can get additional warranty coverage, so find out if you are interested in this model.

There are some outstanding new features incorporated into the Real Pro Ultra massage chair series. The EP 30004 has both a lower body stretch and a shoulder stretch. There is also a new massage technique called Junetsu. The Junetsu massage technique literally means ultra fine kneading in Japanese. The Junetsu massage technique uses small circular motions and a one second of thumb-like firm pressure. The effect of this massage is to reverberate through the muscle and penetrating to the surface of the bone.

The Real Pro Ultra Series is known for its variety of massage therapies. The EP 30004 is no exception with 4 automatic massage therapy programs and 8 manual massage therapy programs. The 8 manual include junetsu, shiatsu, kneading, Swedish, stretch, tapping, rolling and grip. You can also select from 5 manual back courses. These cover different regions of your back for excellent coverage and relief.

Besides the voice guidance, Panasonic includes the self programming feature. The self programming button will remember the last 5 minutes of massage performed. It then stores it in memory for instant recall. This is particularly effective for regions you want to target for repeated massage therapy. After all, massage therapy is most effective when done on a recurring, frequent basis. You can use the self program for up to four users.

The lower body is covered with an air compression massage system. This system uses strategically place airbags throughout the massage recliner to target the hands, arms, feet, calves, thighs and buttocks. The massage technique is a squeeze, hold and release compression style. This is very soothing and relieving for the extremities of the body. Additionally, there are stretching capabilities for both the legs and the shoulders. These are great to help increase flexibility by elongating the muscles.

The chair design is fairly industrial looking, which is probably the most disappointing aspect of the massage recliner. The leg rest is extendable out another 5 inches, which is an important feature. The air massage for the hands and arm is concealed underneath the arm rest covers. These arm rest covers open to the side and the hands or arm can be placed inside. This is nice to conceal this apparatus within the armrest and not make it visible.

This is a high end luxury model with some great massage therapy features. The design is a bit industrial and the warranty lacking for a name brand. The air massage covers most of the body. The Junetsu massage therapy is great for working out knots. If you are looking for a chair, then try this one out, but it is not the ultimate massage chair recliner. It is however, fairly close.

I had talked about the importance of getting lots of back links to your site in one of my earlier articles. Back links are important for ranking well in the search engines. Back Link building is also called Off Page Optimization in SEO.

Websites that link back to your site and the page rank of those websites are important. Linking with irrelevant websites dont count with the search engines and is a wasted effort. How do search engines decide about the relevance of the website linking back to your website?

Search engines take many factors into account. One of them is the keywords used in the anchor text in linking back to your site. If your site is about love than the anchor text: love making tips may be given more importance than the anchor text: recommended website.

Search engines also take into account the page title of the website linking to you. The website should be considered to be an authority site by a search engine like Google for the back link to get more importance.

In nutshell, you have to be careful in deciding about the websites that should link back to you. Those websites should be related to your sites niche. They should be considered as authority sites and the anchor text used to link back to your site should contain your site related keyword.

Getting back links from authority sites is what counts with the search engines. But it is not easy to get links from authority sites. How to go about it?

You must have heard about social book marking sites and how they work. Social book marking sites like digg, stumbleupon, furl, del.icio.us, propeller etc are considered as authority sites by search engines especially Google. Most of these social sites have a page rank of 6+.

Bookmarking your site on these social bookmark sites can get you tons of quality one way links. Many people visit these social bookmarking sites, so you can get many visitors in addition to back links as well.