Great little machine for this price point.
I didn't really want to pay this much for my first foot spa, but this was the least expensive model I could find that heated water rather than just maintaining already warmed water (or just claiming to and not even doing that much). However, this FB-600 model lives up to its claims. It does heat up water for you within a few minutes, and provides as close to a salon type pedicure experience as you can give yourself (or someone else) at home.<br /><br />I got this to save money on those pricey salon visits to get my nails done. I've only used it for pedicures as it was designed for, but honestly I think it's versatile enough to be used for your manicures, too. Beats buying a second gadget for the same purpose if your goal is similar to what mine is - to save yourself $30-40 every 1-4 weeks to get someone else to care for your hands and feet. It makes for a very relaxing evening or weekend afternoon in my recliner with my favorite tv show and a glass of wine. Even though I'm the one doing all the work.<br /><br />For the other features, now that I've attested to the effectiveness of the one everyone wants to know about - THE HEATING - here's how I think they rate.<br /><br />Bubbling - 3/5<br />Moderate noise that is muffled once your feet are in the tub. Be careful with any lathering products you might be tempted to put in the tub for your soak because this setting will make MAJOR bubbles like the kind on a cartoon when someone tips over a whole box of bubble bath. Only put in one or two drops at the most.<br /><br />Vibrating - 2/5<br />Very noisy to the point that if you're using this while watching tv or talking to someone on the phone you will have to adjust volume to do both. I think this is supposed to give a massaging effect, but honestly I didn't feel anything when I used the vibration function except annoyed. Does not cause as much lather as the bubble setting does.<br /><br />Heating - 4/5<br />Like I already mentioned, this feature is VERY GOOD for this price. It heats the water to a nice temp and keep it that way for as long as it's plugged in so you can have a 15 minute soak or take an hour to do a full pedicure and be slow about it. Two minor adjustments that would make this PERFECT that are probably available on higher end units for a lot more $$$. 1) A thermostat to actually set the temperature you want your water/ It just happens to get it right for me, but everyone may not be as pleased as I am with the auto setting. 2) It does not allow you to use ONLY heat, so in order to have heat you must turn on either bubbles or vibration as well. This is a minor inconvenience to me as I'm finishing a pedicure and really don't need the bubbles anymore but would like to still have the tub warm for the foot I'm not working on. Minor, but still an inconvenience, no less.<br /><br />Attachments - 3/5<br />These are moderately useful, especially if you don't keep your own pedicure tools around or are just starting out. There are two pumice stones with different grits, a brush, and a roller for massage. They are all mounted to the machine and can be detached for use (yes, even the one in the middle). It's a nice little bonus. Personally, I like the little storage hatch up at the top of the machine with the three attachments not currently in use (whichever is not in the middle) and think this is a great place for me to store my other tools - cuticle nippers & scissors, nail clippers, files, cuticle oil, etc.
Rating: 4 stars