Ionic Hair Dryers
The following ionic hair dryers were tested by the Wall Street Journal:

Ceramic Ionic Hair Dryer
Best overall — Lightweight, quiet dryer with ceramic heater. Has no separate heat or speed settings but gave the straightest results.
www.folica.com

Pro Carrera Dryer
Best value — Fairly small ionic and ceramic dryer with strong airflow, a concentrator, three heat and two air settings. It's easy to accidentally change heat and speed buttons.
www.bestclippers.com

1875-Watt Ionic Hair Dryer
Compact, yet still heavy, this dryer features only two settings: high and low. The 5-foot retractable cord was shortest of all. The only accessory is a travel bag; no attachments or ceramic heat.
www.brookstone.com

Salon Pro Ionic Conditioning Hair Dryer
Long nose, three heat settings, two air speeds and a countertop stand. Includes volumizer, concentrator.
www.sharperimage.com

Bed Sheets
The following bedsheets were examined and rated by the Wall Street Journal:

Luxury Collection — 600-Thread Count Sateen Bedding
Best overall — The softest sheets, with a nice weight and extra-soft feel.
www.thecompanystore.com

Sateen Extra Deep Sheet Set by Wamsutta
Best value — Fabric felt a bit heavy, but still soft and comfortable.
www.bedbathandbeyond.com

Luxurious Italian Stripes and Sateen
Not too soft — 600-thread-count, but the threads are really two-ply.
www.cuddledown.com