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- First reviewJuly 3, 2014
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Only at Best BuyRecord your Ultra HD gameplay with this AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus capture card. It has HDMI 2.0 pass-through for lag-free performance in 4K and 1080p resolutions, and the PC-free mode supports game console and smartphone connections. Include live commentary and party chat recording by connecting a headset to this AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus capture card.
Customer Rating
5
PC free capture!
on November 16, 2018
Posted by: GrizzlyD
from Clayton, NC
Great little streamer device. Small form factor, 4k passthrough support. PC free capture with consoles. Doesn't eat up CPU cycles on the broadcasting device. WIN-WIN!
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Enjoy smart TV navigation with this Logitech K600 TV keyboard. Its precision touch pad makes browsing the web and searching for your favorite movies more user-friendly. This Logitech K600 TV keyboard connects wirelessly to smart TVs from up to 15m away, so you can relax comfortably in your recliner while selecting shows.
Customer Rating
5
Slightly oversized, highly useful
on October 24, 2018
Posted by: GrizzlyD
from Clayton, NC
The k600 is a great little keyboard for not only a smart TV, but on the go use as well. I'm using mine with a Sony Bravia 900f and it works great! Makes typing and navigation a breeze... Using the standard remote is a bit of a chore.
All that being said, it's a bit bulky for use in the living room. It takes up a lot of space on a coffee table, and we struggle with finding a place to store it that doesn't get in the way. It's for some heft to it which could be seen as a pro and a con. Pro: it doesn't get kicked around or fall over easy (and it feels solidly made). Con: it's bulky and difficult to grab off the table in a hurry.
In all, if you feel you need a keyboard on your smart TV then it's a pretty good buy. The track pad is onboard and makes navigation a breeze.
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Prepare food with hot air instead of oil by using this Ninja air fryer. It offers a temperature range from 105-400 degrees F to let you create dehydrated snacks or air-cook dishes with 75 percent less fat than traditional frying. Make up to 2 lbs. of food with convection heat in this Ninja air fryer.
Customer Rating
5
Mmmm... Fries on demand!
on October 15, 2018
Posted by: GrizzlyD
from Clayton
I've no previous experience with an air fryer, but this thing is pretty sweet. I've already made a couple batches of fries with it. The cookbook that comes with it shows dozens of options that I never would have considered. It heats up quickly and does seem to require a bit of experimentation. I followed the instructions for fries and I've managed to burn them twice. It definitely needs to reduce some time on cooking these, and above all I think it needs you to toss them on occasion to move the fries from on top to the underside. But at the end of the day you can cook fries with little to no oil and get them tasting amazing. It's highly recommend this to get healthier cooking.
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G513 is a high performance RGB mechanical gaming keyboard that features advanced technologies in a modern and sleek design. G513 includes full spectrum ~16.8M color RGB per key lighting with LIGHTSYNC technology, choice of mechanical switches, and a memory foam palmrest to deliver utmost comfort. G513 is the perfect blend of performance, advanced technologies and features, and unparalleled build quality and comfort.
Customer Rating
5
Solid old-school keyboard with new appeal
on August 11, 2018
Posted by: GrizzlyD
from Clayton, NC, USA
The keyboards with mechanical buttons of yesteryear make a comeback. This keyboard has excellent key response and despite all the negative (sound) reviews I for one appreciate the solid feel of the buttons. It's been a long time since I've had a keyboard that felt this sturdy. I think many fail to understand the idea behind the "mechanical" part of the keyboard....it's going to have some click to it. That's the point. I really appreciate the heft and durability of this keyboard. And the reasonably compact build is quite nice. I would definitely recommend this one to a friend. The LEDs are fun to play with.
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G305 features the next-gen HERO sensor with 12,000 DPI sensitivity and LIGHTSPEED wireless 1 ms performance. It’s long-lasting with 250 gaming hours from one AA battery (an indicator light reminds you before you need a new AA), ultra-portable with built-in nano receiver storage, lightweight weighing in at 99 grams, and ready to game with 6 programmable buttons. G305 is the LIGHTSPEED wireless mouse for all.
Customer Rating
5
Yep, it's a mouse...
on August 11, 2018
Posted by: GrizzlyD
from Clayton, NC, USA
Seems to me to be a pretty standard mouse. I can't really see the difference between this and any other mouse at this price point. It's small and lightweight. The receiver tucks away inside which makes for easy travel if you so choose. I still prefer the logitech trackball over a standard mouse for comfort reasons. All in all I wouldn't toss this one out.
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Keep your head in the game with this Logitech G Pro headset. Its leatherette ear pads isolate surrounding noises to keep you focused, and its featherlight construction minimizes pressure for longer wear. This Logitech G Pro headset's microphone has a wide frequency response and low signal-to-noise ratio for improved communication with teammates and opponents.
Customer Rating
5
Comfortable, Solid Wired Headset under $100
on August 11, 2018
Posted by: GrizzlyD
from Clayton, NC, USA
It can be tough to find a good fitting and comfortable headset for under $100. These actually fit into both categories. The sound quality is pretty good and the mic for game chat works quite well.
The set is wired which is kinda a drag, but at the end of the day not having to worry about charging it all the time is good. The tether seems to be made of a solid braided cable that should withstand some abuse.
The ear cups come in two types...a leather style and fabric. Both seem to be fairly comfortable and fit well around the ear helping to cut down on outside noise as well as providing a good sound envelope for the listener.
I would recommend these to anyone looking to land a set of headphones for under a hundred bucks that will work with just about any platform.
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HP - ENVY x360 2-in-1 13.3" Touch-Screen Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5 - 8GB Memory - 128GB Solid State Drive
Work and play on this 13-inch convertible HP Envy notebook. It has a 360-degree hinge that takes it from laptop to tablet in moments, and 8GB of memory and an AMD Ryzen 5 processor keep it functioning smoothly. Corning Gorilla Glass ensures the screen of this HP Envy notebook remains free from scratches and dings.Learn more.
Customer Rating
5
Elegant design meets functionality
on July 22, 2018
Posted by: GrizzlyD
from Clayton, NC, USA
This laptop is sleek and stylish, which is what initially caught my eye. A dark ash case coupled with a slim profile creates a design that is elegant and easy to handle. Despite it’s thin contour, it is still balanced with enough heft to provide sturdiness whether using it as a laptop or tablet. It never feels bulky, yet the durable hinges imbue a sense of quality that is found throughout the components of this compact machine.
As someone who relies on my devices for multi-tasking, editing, and presenting, there are a few features that stand out to me. First is the incredibly tactile, backlit keyboard. It has everything I need to quickly navigate. It is coupled with the extra wide keypad, so I still haven’t needed to connect a mouse yet, which is typically my first step when using a laptop. Finally, the 16:9 screen with this high resolution gives me plenty of space to open multiple tabs and do side by side editing. The gorgeous black bezel gives the illusion of a bigger screen and creates a polished look if I open this up with clients.
Wish the device activated automatically when I opened the screen, but pressing a quick button and then having the camera recognize and log me in is a time saver that is much appreciated. The built-in speakers don’t blow me away, but are more than sufficient for playing internet videos and listening to music as I create presentations and marketing materials. The processing speed is also zippy and keeps up with my photo and video editing needs, both through installed software and cloud based applications. Unlike my previous device, this one will run all day on a single battery charge, leaving me untethered and free to work wherever is convenient.
Overall, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the quality and efficiency of this solid laptop. I’m not an expert on the most up-to-date specs and internal components, but my husband is meticulous at researching all that. So far this gift from him has been more than sufficient for every task I’ve thrown at it.
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Prepare pizza in minutes on your gas range with this BakerStone stove top pizza oven. It reaches up to 750 degrees F for restaurant-quality results, and it accommodates pizzas up to 11 inches, so you can feed several people. The double-wall ceiling of this BakerStone stove top pizza oven retains plenty of heat for precision roasting and baking.
Customer Rating
4
Interesting concept, cleaning a pain
on July 5, 2018
Posted by: GrizzlyD
from Clayton, NC, USA
I was excited to try this pizza oven. There was some assembly required, but it was relatively simply to build. The design is quite sturdy and seems as though it would withstand quite a few uses.
The oven gets very hot! It can definitely cook a pizza quickly. I made a critical mistake of trying to use gluten free dough to make my pizza. It was just way too sticky to try to launch into the oven. The pizza ended up tearing real bad and I ended up with cheese and sauce all over the stones.
That takes me to cleanup....The cleaning instructions are not real exciting. You have to place the gas burner on high and leave it that way for 15 mins, then cool for 90 mins. Once cool you're expected to tip it back over a can to knock the debris and charred carbon into the trash. During the period where I was running it on high it smoked a lot and managed to set off my smoke alarms. Then once it finished the burn-in I had to tip it over a can...It was heavy and unwieldy to do this. At the end of the day I still didn't get all the crud off the stones. I'm likely going to have to dissemble it to clean the stones. And that sucks!
It's a fun idea and could definitely cook a pizza quickly. I'm going to give it another go soon with regular pizza crust. But at the end of the day it's probably easier to just buy a ready to go pie vs all the mess and cleanup.
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Enjoy cinematic sound with these Sony digital surround wireless headphones. Their four sound modes optimize the audio of whatever you're watching, and their 30m range lets you move freely around your home without missing a moment of the action. These Sony digital surround wireless headphones have a 17-hour battery life for hours of uninterrupted listening.
Customer Rating
5
Good Fit, Good Sound
on June 7, 2018
Posted by: GrizzlyD
from Clayton, NC, USA
I used these headphones on one of my Xbox One's for game chat and movies. The headphones are missing a mic which is a bit of a drag, but I have a Kinect for the mic. The audio quality on these is pretty good and I like the fact that it supports DTS. The fit is nice and comfortable. The base stations is really a little big and requires too much real estate to store. If you're looking for a comfortable pair of surround headphones, why not?!
My Best Buy number: 1010944018
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Keep track of your nutrition intake with this NutriBullet Balance smoothie blender. It calculates the nutritional data of the smoothie ingredients you’re using and sends the information to your smartphone via Bluetooth. This NutriBullet Balance smoothie blender comes with two 32-oz. blending cups with lip rings and to-go lids for versatility.
Customer Rating
5
Neat gimmick
on May 9, 2018
Posted by: GrizzlyD
from Clayton, NC, USA
It's a neat gimmick. It can help save time measuring out your grams and all that prior to blending. Just tell it what you've put in there and it can calc up your macros. There's not a lot more you can say about it. Would be nice to have the integration with other apps like MyFitnessPal, etc.
My Best Buy number: 1010944018
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Will it work with Samsung SmartThings?
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Does the BB pre-order come with 6 months of youtube red like the Google store?
Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
I want to bouy and forward it to Brazil through Shipito. Is it unlocked to other carriers?
The device is carrier unlocked, but you'll want to ensure it can operate on the carrier bands available in Brazil.
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Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
Is this phone compatible with T-Mobile plans?
The device is carrier unlocked. I am using it on AT&T. It's safe to say it will operate on T-Mo as well.
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Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
Is this phone worth getting over an iPhone 7,I'm getting Teri's of apple and heard that google phones are really good. Also is it hard go to use to the way this phone works if ur a iPhone user. Thx for help.
Apple is behind the curve. They consistently play catch-up to Android now. Make the switch...you'll be happy you did.
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Nothing puts a vacuum to the test quite like a home with pets. That's why the BISSELL® Pet Hair Eraser® was developed from the ground up by pet parents for pet parents. Whether it's shedding season for your dog or your cat tracks kitty litter all over the house, this revolutionary vacuum is designed to make cleaning up after pets and the people who love them a breeze—from beginning to end. Say goodbye to hair wrap with its Tangle-Free Brush Roll, remove embedded hair everywhere with specialized pet tools, help capture allergens and eliminate odors with the SmartSeal™ Allergen System, and when you're finished cleaning, enjoy a hands-free tank empty with our patented Cyclonic Spooling System™.BR>
How load is it? I've used an Oreck XL upright and a Eureka Mighty Mite and would hope it's no louder as those. I prefer bagged vacuums but want to try the BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser because of its claims of not getting hair tangled on the roller.
It's louder than my Dyson DC28. I wouldn't say its outrageously loud, but it's got a bit of a high pitch whine to it.
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LG OLED 4K Ultra HD TV: Enjoy a cinematic viewing experience in your living room with this OLED HDTV, which presents a 4K Ultra HD picture. Plus, you can connect to the Internet with built-in Wi-Fi and webOS 2.0 for access to a wide range of apps, including Netflix.
What is the refresh rate?
there is no refresh rate/response time on an OLED. the pixels are instant on/off. however, there is input lag on the hdmi ports with post processing turned on. i've seen no problems with gaming on the cinema preset. if it's something that concerns you, you can simply turn on game more which disables a lot of post processing lag. but again, my assessment is that it's a moot point.
From: http://www.avsforum.com/forum/40-oled-technology-flat-panels-general/2132034-lg-55ef9500-65ef9500-oled-owners-thread.html
1. Display lag measured with a Leo Bodnar tester. Getting this out of the way. I'm not a gamer......
HDMI1 - All modes 50ms
HDMI3
ISF Mode - 120ms
Game Mode - 64ms
Rename input from HDMI3 to PC - 50ms
From: http://www.avsforum.com/forum/40-oled-technology-flat-panels-general/2132034-lg-55ef9500-65ef9500-oled-owners-thread.html
1. Display lag measured with a Leo Bodnar tester. Getting this out of the way. I'm not a gamer......
HDMI1 - All modes 50ms
HDMI3
ISF Mode - 120ms
Game Mode - 64ms
Rename input from HDMI3 to PC - 50ms
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LG OLED 4K Ultra HD TV: Enjoy a cinematic viewing experience in your living room with this OLED HDTV, which presents a 4K Ultra HD picture. Plus, you can connect to the Internet with built-in Wi-Fi and webOS 2.0 for access to a wide range of apps, including Netflix.
Update WOS to 3.0?
Will LG update to WOS3.0 ???? I have a EF9500 and it would be bad if they don't update it for the price we paid for this TV and I just got it in Dec 2015..
LG OLED 4K Ultra HD TV: Enjoy a cinematic viewing experience in your living room with this OLED HDTV, which presents a 4K Ultra HD picture. Plus, you can connect to the Internet with built-in Wi-Fi and webOS 2.0 for access to a wide range of apps, including Netflix.
will this TV benefit from Geek Squad Calibration?
Got this TV several months ago. Think the picture is good, but not significantly better than my 2 yr. old Samsung. Got differing opinions from sales mgr. & geek tech when I asked this Q, then read calibration review from a customer on another LG TV saying the LG he had actually got worse with the Geek Squad Calibration. I don't want to waste my $, but want to make sure I'm getting the best picture I can now that I've invested the $ I did buying it. Any info out there re: 65" LG OLED 4K flat screen calibration?
make certain you're running the latest firmware from the website. the auto updater in the us isn't working properly. it's up to 4.20.75 as of today. i performed a calibration on it, and ultimately decided to go back to the preset Cinema settings. I for one prefer the brightness that comes with this preset. The colors out of the box are pretty spot on, and I actually like the Soap Opera Effect.
Try these calibration settings before blowing several hundred dollars on one: http://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/lg-65ef9500-picture-settings/
but know that those settings will drastically reduce brightness.
Try these calibration settings before blowing several hundred dollars on one: http://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/lg-65ef9500-picture-settings/
but know that those settings will drastically reduce brightness.
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TiVo Bolt 500GB Unified Entertainment System - 4K Ultra HD: Access your favorite TV and streaming content with a single click using this unified entertainment system, which features built-in Wi-Fi for access to apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Pandora. A 500GB hard drive lets you store up to 75 hours of recorded HD content.
does it work with satellite?
I live in a really small town. Cable is not available here. Will this work with a satellite connection.