{"id":11454,"date":"2016-08-01T13:37:47","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T11:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=11454"},"modified":"2016-08-02T11:18:09","modified_gmt":"2016-08-02T09:18:09","slug":"old-school-vs-new-school-electric-or-non-electric-everyday-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/old-school-vs-new-school-electric-or-non-electric-everyday-items\/","title":{"rendered":"Old School VS New School: Electric Or Non-Electric Everyday Items?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We&#8217;re living in a digital age where electronics are taking over from the\u00a0manually operated tools\u00a0that once reigned supreme. Our cars are becoming automated, our toothbrushes are electric and we read our books on screens instead of\u00a0paper. Read below to\u00a0see the advantages of\u00a0modern-day electronic devices stacked up against the advantages of their non-electronic counterparts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Read on to see the pros and cons of some everyday electric and non-electric household items.<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Electric Razors VS Blade Razors<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11486 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-razor.png\" alt=\"electric razor\" width=\"171\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-razor.png 466w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-razor-175x300.png 175w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11487 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shaving-razor.png\" alt=\"shaving razor\" width=\"344\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shaving-razor.png 844w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shaving-razor-300x259.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shaving-razor-768x662.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/77831184\/Gillette+Fusion+Proglide+Silvertouch+Manual+Razor+With+Flexball+Technology?sst=gillette+fusion+proglide+manual+razor+with+flexball+technology,fkey,p1&amp;ssp=1&amp;sso=0&amp;rc=rgroup1\" target=\"_blank\">Gillette Fusion ProGlide<\/a>\u00a0(Non-Electric)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The more affordable option<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Offers the cleanest shave<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Easily replaced\u00a0blades<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">No cleaning required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/60970925\/Russell+Hobbs+RHRS08+Wet+And+Dry+Shaver\" target=\"_blank\">Russell Hobbs Wet &amp; Dry Shaver<\/a>\u00a0(Electric)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Long lasting and durable<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Easy-to-use<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Can be used with or without\u00a0shaving gel<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Comes with trimmer to style your beard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Rechargeable Hot Water Bottle VS Original\u00a0Hot Water Bottle<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11489 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-hot-water-bottle.png\" alt=\"electric hot water bottle\" width=\"327\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-hot-water-bottle.png 784w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-hot-water-bottle-300x259.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-hot-water-bottle-768x664.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11490 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/classic-hot-water-bottle.png\" alt=\"classic hot water bottle\" width=\"188\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/classic-hot-water-bottle.png 438w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/classic-hot-water-bottle-204x300.png 204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/75858338\/Elektra+Rechargeable+Hot+Water+Bottle+in+Blue\" target=\"_blank\">Elektra Rechargeable Hot Water Bottle<\/a>\u00a0(Electric)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Convenient and easy-to-use<\/li>\n<li>No regular cleaning required<\/li>\n<li>Detachable cord for cordless use<\/li>\n<li>Long-lasting heat for up to 5 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/79470823\/Dis-Chem+Hot+Water+Bottle+With+Cover+Green+750ml?sst=hot+water+bottle,fkey,p1&amp;ssp=18&amp;sso=1&amp;rc=default\" target=\"_blank\">Original\u00a0Dis-Chem Hot Water Bottle<\/a>\u00a0(Non-Electric)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The more affordable option<\/li>\n<li>Heats up in only 3 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Travel-friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Classic\u00a0Travel Mug VS Stainless Steel Travel Mug With Charger\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11494 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/travel-mug.png\" alt=\"travel mug\" width=\"176\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/travel-mug.png 540w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/travel-mug-232x300.png 232w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/travel-mug-233x300.png 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11500 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/travel-mug-with-charger-1.png\" alt=\"travel mug with charger\" width=\"227\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/travel-mug-with-charger-1.png 610w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/travel-mug-with-charger-1-276x300.png 276w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/11548837\/Leisure+Quip+450ml+Travel+Mug\" target=\"_blank\">Leisure Quip Travel Mug<\/a>\u00a0(Non-Electric)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The more affordable option<\/li>\n<li>Bigger capacity (450ml)<\/li>\n<li>Fits most vehicle cup holders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/20452410\/Esquire+MW-Q1073+Stainless+Steel+Car+Travel+Mug+with+Charger\" target=\"_blank\">Esquire Stainless Steel Travel Mug With Charger\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0(Electric)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy-to-use<\/li>\n<li>Charged using cars standard cigarette port<\/li>\n<li>Keeps liquids warmer for longer<\/li>\n<li>Made from durable, quality stainless steel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">E-Readers VS Paperback Books<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11504 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/kindle-paperwhite.png\" alt=\"kindle paperwhite\" width=\"311\" height=\"288\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/83859969\/Kindle+Paperwhite+2015+WiFi?sst=e+reader,fkey,c120,p1&amp;ssp=3&amp;sso=1&amp;rc=default\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11505 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/paperback-book.png\" alt=\"paperback book\" width=\"278\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/paperback-book.png 586w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/paperback-book-241x300.png 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/83859969\/Kindle+Paperwhite+2015+WiFi?sst=e+reader,fkey,c120,p1&amp;ssp=3&amp;sso=1&amp;rc=default\" target=\"_blank\">Kindle Paperwhite\u00a0<\/a>(Electric)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>High-resolution display<\/li>\n<li>Internet access<\/li>\n<li>Access to thousands of titles at any time<\/li>\n<li>Customisable text<\/li>\n<li>Adjustable lights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=book&amp;category=19\" target=\"_blank\">Paperback Books<\/a>\u00a0(Non-Electric)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The more affordable option<\/li>\n<li>Better to collect<\/li>\n<li>Various editions and prints available<\/li>\n<li>Different sizes and styles available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Electric Blanket VS Contour Duvet\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11511 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-blanket.png\" alt=\"electric blanket\" width=\"326\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-blanket.png 800w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-blanket-300x260.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-blanket-768x664.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11510 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/contour-duvet.png\" alt=\"contour duvet\" width=\"370\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/contour-duvet.png 974w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/contour-duvet-300x217.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/contour-duvet-768x557.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/82640649\/Pure+Pleasure+Non-fitted+Electric+Blanket+Size%3A+Single\" target=\"_blank\">Pure Pleasure Single Electric Blanket<\/a>\u00a0(Electric)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>3 separate heat settings<\/li>\n<li>Easy on\/off functionality<\/li>\n<li>Economical 60 watt lightbulb<\/li>\n<li>Dual use as a blanket\/mattress protector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/81859816\/Romatex+Contour+Comfort+Duvet+Inner+-+Single?sst=single+duvet,fkey,p1&amp;ssp=38&amp;sso=1&amp;rc=default\" target=\"_blank\">Romatex Single Contour Duvet<\/a>\u00a0(Non-Electric)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Easier to clean<\/li>\n<li>100% cotton 200 thread count<\/li>\n<li>Long-lasting, durable materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Electric Can Opener VS Manual Can Opener\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11523 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/can-opener.png\" alt=\"can opener\" width=\"206\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/can-opener.png 426w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/can-opener-164x300.png 164w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11524 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-can-opener.png\" alt=\"electric can opener\" width=\"226\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-can-opener.png 496w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-can-opener-190x300.png 190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/75148134\/Russell+Hobbs+Electric+Can+Opener\" target=\"_blank\">Russell Hobbs Electric Can Opener<\/a>\u00a0(Electric)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Opens cans quickly and easily<\/li>\n<li>Detachable blades for easy cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Magnetic top holds can in place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/68466869\/Trudeau+2-In-1+Can+%26+Bottle+Opener\" target=\"_blank\">Trudeau 2-In-1 Can Opener \u00a0<\/a>(Non-electric)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>More affordable option<\/li>\n<li>Convenient and easy to use<\/li>\n<li>Easy to clean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Pestle &amp; Mortar VS Electric Spice Grinder<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11526 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/mortar-and-pestle.png\" alt=\"mortar and pestle\" width=\"274\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/mortar-and-pestle.png 688w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/mortar-and-pestle-300x297.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11527 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-spice-grinder.png\" alt=\"electric spice grinder\" width=\"289\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-spice-grinder.png 692w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-spice-grinder-273x300.png 273w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/81033541\/LK%27+S+Pestle+And+Mortar\" target=\"_blank\">LK&#8217;S Pestle &amp; Mortar\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Quality ceramic<\/li>\n<li>Easy to use and clean<\/li>\n<li>The more affordable option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/80197319\/Breville+Coffee+%26+Spice+Grinder\" target=\"_blank\">Breville Spice Grinder<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Grinds spices quickly and easily<\/li>\n<li>Also grinds coffee<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel blades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re living in a digital age where electronics are taking over from the\u00a0manually operated tools\u00a0that once reigned supreme. Our cars are becoming automated, our toothbrushes are electric and we read our books on screens instead of\u00a0paper. Read below to\u00a0see the advantages of\u00a0modern-day electronic devices stacked up against the advantages of their non-electronic counterparts. Read on<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"\/blog\/old-school-vs-new-school-electric-or-non-electric-everyday-items\/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11533,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1194,1195,1197,1196],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/electric-VS-non-electric.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11454"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11454"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11454\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11532,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11454\/revisions\/11532"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11533"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11454"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11454"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11454"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}