LG R8000

Pros: Cools quickly, remote control feature, digital temperature display, quiet

Cons: some functions are not fully explained in user's manual

The Bottom Line: I recommend this product based on its price, performance, and ease of use.

Review: I recently purchased a Goldstar KG8000R air conditioner from Kmart. I was in need of an air conditioner - and fast - as the temperatures have been in the upper 80's recently with a great deal of humidity in the air. Aside from that, I am renting a...

Pros: Cheap, normal

Cons: Nothing extra, boring style

Review: For one reason or another, I have never purchased an air conditioner for myself. New York City gets 90+ degree weather from time to time, but I have always managed to get by without it. This year, however, summer came early and erratically. At the...

Pros: None! Terrible unit

Cons: Difficult to assemble, pieces missing/non-functional, confusing instructions (when you find them)

The Bottom Line: STAY AWAY! Go buy a nice Frigidaire!

Review: We (my wife-to-be and I) purchased this air conditioner from Best Buy because it was the highest btu unit they had. We own LG cell phones (Goldstar has become LG) and are pleased with them. We got the unit home and unpacked it. We hoped this would be ...