Surround Air XJ2000

Pros: Quiet, inexpensive to operate, effective.

Cons: Replacing cleaned plate can at first be tricky.

The Bottom Line: Works great for smoke smell, pet odors, musty odors, car odors.

Review: I purchased my first XJ-2000 roughly a year ago. My husband and I are both smokers and we own two large dogs. My goal when purchasing it was to keep my home from smelling like smokers live here. The first one I purchased was to cover a area that is ...

Pros: Non-intrusive, higher negative ion generation, can be position to optimize performance and interval mode.

Cons: None that a little common sense can't overcome.

The Bottom Line: If you opt for this type of system, go with the XJ-2000.

Review: Like the reviewers of 03/30/04 and 04/25/05, I too own or owned both the XJ-2000 and Ionic Breeze. However, my findings were significantly different. Rather than focus on the manufacturer's pricing strategy or ones ability/inability to remove a ...

Pros: Love these purifiers. Works, cheap, small, what more do you want?

Cons: Haven't found any yet. Just don't pay over $50 for one.

The Bottom Line: Powerful little air purifier. Really works.

Review: I purchased a Surround Air Purifier for a Christmas present for my father. We pulled it out of the box, plugged the cord into the unit and into the wall and pushed the on button. In 30 minutes the bedroom smelled like a fresh rain shower. No sound unless ...

Pros: effective, well made, inexpensive, works well

Cons: thumb screws for plate cleaning are not effortless

The Bottom Line: Buy first, it works, well made and costs less. If you decide to get a more expensive type, put this on your refrigerator, or give it to a friend.

Review: I was very sceptical of the XJ-2000, but it does seem the most popular on the internet. A look at epinions shows a wide variance of opinions. So, a couple clarifications. The 12v 10w power supply does get hotter than one would expect, but it's not ...

Pros: Inexpensive, quiet, easy to clean the filter plates, work great for odors.

Cons: None that I can think of. 

The Bottom Line: Great product to address ODOR issues: pet, human/body, cooking.  Not for filtering particulate matter.

Review: I purchased two of these units in 2003, when they were branded Neo-Tec, hoping to resolve an issue I had with pet dander (more specifically, fine, cockatoo feather dust.)  It did not work and I would say it failed on that front.  It did nothing ...

Pros: Improves air quality, quiet, affordable

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: I would recommend the XJ 2000 or another ionizer to everyone to improve the air quality you breathe.

Review: I was sceptical at first when I saw the ionizer infomercials on TV, so instead of buying one from there, I purchased the cheaper XJ 2000 from a seller on eBay. Contrary to my beliefs, the unit works very well! Within a day of plugging it in and ...

Pros: Very inexpensive, effective.

Cons: Poor collection plate design and surface area.

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for an effective air ionizer for a cheap price, you can't go wrong with the the XJ-2000.

Review: I really wanted to buy the Ionic Breeze Quadra from Sharper Image, but that price! $350 seemed waaay too steep. When I discovered the XJ2000 on the web while searching for a lower price on the Quadra (impossible), I was skeptical, but for the price, I ...

Pros: Silent, helps with allergies and asthma and odors.

Cons: Inconvenient to clean and does not cover much square footage.

The Bottom Line: Give this a try. You will definitely get your money's worth.

Review: I bought one of these about a year ago. I was skeptical because it was so small and so quiet. I put it in my bedroom about two feet from my bed. I really think it helps! I have cats that sleep on the bed and I am allergic to them. I think it also hel ...

Pros: Easy to clean, puts out a good amount of ozone and is affordable.

Cons: No fan to blow the air through.

Review: The goof offs who complain about too much ozone are just wimps. I bought mine over 2 years ago and like it. I have used it in a 15 x 15 office. It's an older place and has always given off a moldy smell. This unit has been kept on 24 hours a day for 2 ...

Pros: Good price, cheap operation, abundant negative ions!

Cons: The pins may wear out over time, they cost alot to replace!

Review: One aspect that may confuse people, is that these units aren't so much "air filters" as they are negative ion generators. Negative Ions have a very positive effect on people's moods and brain chemistry. Creating a sense of well-being. They are part ...