ConAir Body Benefits Heated Massaging Neck Rest NM8
The cheapest neck massager on Amazon.com is this tacky blue contraption by ConAir (you know, the company that makes all those cheap drug store hair products). My boyfriend bought it for me on a whim the other day when I had a crook in my neck. It costs less than 20 bucks—and it's not hard to figure out why. The rotational arms smell like cheap synthetics and fit awkwardly on your shoulders, and the adjustable internal vibrator barely qualifies as a massager. The optional heat at the back of your neck is a nice touch, but you have to be leaning aggressively against it in order to really feel it. After letting it buzz on my shoulders for half an hour, however, I did start to feel calmer and more relaxed. The subtle warmth and steady rumble are strangely soothing—plus it makes for a great neck rest if you're nodding off on the couch or the passenger seat. You can't expect any serious muscle relief from this thing, but is it worth parting ways with a Jackson to own? Probably not. But does it "make a great gift"? Is it "as seen on TV"? Oh you betcha. —Lisa Katayama
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WIRED__ Heated back and neck support great for long car rides. Runs on 4 AA batteries or AC adapter. CHEAP
TIRED Loud and smelly. It actually reeks like a cross between an ashtray and a truckstop toliet. Loose fit on shoulders and neck render massage factor practically obsolete.
$20, conair.com
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