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The average person touches their phone 2,617 times per day, transferring germs to it with each touch. The simplehuman EPA-registered cleanstation uses an omni-lux™ chamber to sanitize the entire surface of your phone, killing 99.9% of germs in just 30 seconds – fast enough to use while washing your hands. As soon as you insert your phone, it automatically lowers into the omni-lux chamber where 30 high-intensity UV-C LED lights use highly reflective aluminum to ensure UV rays are hitting the entirety of your phone's surface. When sanitation is complete, the phone will automatically raise up. Keep your cleanstation by the sink so you can wash your hands with simplehuman's touch-free sensor pump while sanitizing your phone at the same time.
Customer Rating
5
Feel more safe from germs!
on January 29, 2022
Posted by: TechMatcher
from Minneapolis, MN
Well - it may be a little overboard, but I've acquired a UV light, germ killin' apparatus for feeling safer with my cell phones. I've read the average person touches their phone 2500 times a day. That's alot of fingerprints, and even more germs.
Enter the simplehuman Cleanstation. It works like a toaster for your phone - without the heat. It uses UV-C light to kill germs - including coronaviruses in as little as 20 seconds. The Cleanstation retracts your phone into the killin' light chamber and submerses it in a light bath for 30 seconds, then slowly raises your phone up for you to take - playing a chime to let you know that it is done.
So - does it work? Many recent studies do indeed indicate that UV-C light kills germs, viruses, etc. Hospitals, airlines, hotels and more use UV-C light to disinfect surfaces.
Note - it does not clean your fingerprints or other surface dirt off your phone. That's your job. It just shines that UV-C light on it and kills the bad stuff. My family likes it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Anker PoweCore III Sense 20K Portable Charger is one of the slimmest Power Delivery portable power banks around. It offers high-speed charging for virtually any mobile device on the market. With its large 20,000mAh cell capacity, you can keep all your devices charged for days, wherever you are. The power bank comes with two PowerIQ USB-A outputs for dual-device charging and one Power Delivery USB-C input for extremely quick recharging. The Anker MultiProtect safety system includes high-voltage protection, current regulation, temperature control, and more to keep you and your devices safe. On top of its charging power, you can keep a stylish and professional look with the fabric exterior. This is all you need in a charging companion. Compatible with iPhone 13/13 Pro/12/12 Pro/12 Pro Max/8/X/XR, Samsung, iPad Pro, and More.
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from Minneapolis
We all run out of power occasionally, so why not plan ahead and pick up a solid charger like this Anker Powercore III 20K mAh. It is a life-saver for those dependent on staying connected!
This sturdy, well constructed device has but one button that can alternate charging speeds (trickle/fast). It contains 4 small LEDs that indicate the current charge capacity of the device. Along the bottom are 3 USB ports ( 2 USB-A and 1 USB-C). Use the Type C port to charge the device as well as to connect to devices you want to charge. It's also very thin - as you can see in the picture compared to a pen.
Gave 4 stars because: 1. It's not wireless. I think all devices should be wireless capable - but you'll have to spend more for that upgrade. 2. No charger block/brick is included. You simply get the battery device, a short USC-A to USB-C cable, and a cool mesh bag to carry it in.
Overall - very pleased with the Anker Powercore III 20K device and its ability to fast charge. The 20000 mAh is enough to charge me phone 4-5 times if needed!
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Liberty 3 Pro are the perfect blend of high quality sound and noise cancellation. With our exclusive ACAA 2.0 technology, you’ll hear deep lows, crystal-clear highs, and very present mids. HearID ANC analyzes your ears and provides noise cancellation based on your environment. A triple-point ergonomic shape means you can wear these buds all day, comfortably. With the case, you get up to 32 hours of playtime (8 hours from the earbuds themselves) so you’ll have long-lasting listening sessions.
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from Minneapolis
These have just become my "Go-To" earbuds! I use earbuds when doing construction work, yard work and exercising. These Anker Liberty Pro earbuds have just moved to the top of my favorite list.
There are many of features to be aware of:
- LDAC tech for Hi-Res Audio
- HearID personalized sound - really nice work here!
- Multipoint connection (pair to two devices)
- Transparency mode
- 8 hours playtime and 32 hours of charge in case
- 4 sizes of liquid silicone eat tips
- 4 sizes of flexible ear wings
- LDAC tech for Hi-Res Audio
- HearID personalized sound - really nice work here!
- Multipoint connection (pair to two devices)
- Transparency mode
- 8 hours playtime and 32 hours of charge in case
- 4 sizes of liquid silicone eat tips
- 4 sizes of flexible ear wings
Overall - great fit in my ears - haven't had an issue yet! Sounds is great and bluetooth is strong! Soundcore App provides good functionality and is required for firmware upgrade. I'm very impressed and I think you will be to!
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Enjoy high-quality sound for your music, podcasts, and phone calls with SOUNDFORM Move wireless earbuds, designed for life on-the-go. A complete seal and 3 sizes of silicon ear tips keep the buds secure in your ears while delivering quality sound, and simple touch controls plus a microphone in each bud streamline phone calls and listening on-the-go. With up to 5 hours of playtime per charge, plus another 19 hours in the case, these IPX5 rated earbuds are your new go-to buds.
Customer Rating
5
Decent sound, comfortable
on November 17, 2021
Posted by: TechMatcher
from Minneapolis
I've been wearing the Belkin SOUNDFORM Move Plus earbuds today while I work and while I mowed the yard. There are very comfortable in my ears - so much so I hardly noticed them.
Right our of the box - they were automatically in paring mode and paired up to my iPhone with ease. I had only charged them for about an hour and have been already listening to them for over 4 hours. They are rated at 5 hours playtime battery life with another 19 in the charging case - no reason at this point to say that is inaccurate.
For the price, I think this is a great investment for those wanting an option to the more expense earbuds on the market. Also - the charging case also works by just setting it on a wireless charger!
Box includes charge case, earbuds, short USB charging cord and 3 different size ear tips. I did have to read the manual to learn the volume and sound controls....so don't throw it out!
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Philips Norelco Shaver 9500 delivers superior closeness and personalized skin comfort with SenseIQ technology. Designed to prevent skin irritation, the 9500 features Pressure Guard Sensor which guides you to the the right pressure as you shave.
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from Minneapolis
I have owned a few different electric shavers, and this Norelco 9500 is the best yet! Right out of the box and onto the charger, I gave it a full charge and tried it out on my 3 days of growth. No issues at all, fast, smooth and fairly quiet!
It came with a Quick clean pod - a first for me. After unsealing the liquid cartridge and placing it into the pod - I saw how the contraption worked and was pretty impressed. You turn the shaver on as it sits upside down in the cleaning pod, and it cycles on and off - cleaning, de-odorizing and lubricating the shaver all at once. Seems to take about 30-60 seconds. It says to let it sit in there until it dries. Done.
If you've never used an electric razor before, you'll notice that you can shave in about 1/3 of the time. You can even sit down and do 2 jobs at once if you want - or use it in the shower!
Overall, it comes with a case, charger cord, cleaning pod and cartridge. I would have liked a charging stand though like I have for my other shavers....thus 4 stars.
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Calm your worries and keep track of your health in the comfort of your own home. Take charge of your heart well-being with a professional-grade, automatic blood pressure and pulse monitor. Take the monitor anywhere with the included storage case. All your data can be synced with Bluetooth® technology through the free Beurer HealthCoach app in order to manage your health vitals and share results with your doctor between visits. The preciseness of German engineering of the Beurer BM76 allows for the detection of irregular heartbeats signaling potential heart problems, as well as tracking blood pressure, which allows you to take preventative actions for high blood pressure (also known as hypertension).
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from Minneapolis
I've had mixed success using this Beurer bluetooth upper arm blood pressure monitor. As other have experienced, I find that it needs to run 3 cycles about 50% of the time - only to error out at the end. I have an average size arm and my wife is in the medical field, so we're using it correctly. The last run usually pumps up to over 200 and deflates so slowly that my arm and hand go numb before it's finished.
When it works, it works quickly and the features of having bluetooth capability my phone for up to 4 people made this an attractive device, but the mixed results has rendered it ineffective for me.
Gave 2 stars for features, and only 2 for functionality.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Get even closer to your favorite music with the exceptional bass performance and noise cancellation of the WH-XB910N wireless headphones with EXTRA BASS™ and Dual Noise Canceling technologies.
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from Minneapolis
Although I haven't been able to take this on an airline yet - I'm very excited to. These Sony headphones are comfortable and sound great at home! Bluetooth easily paired, and setup went well including the Sony apps available for your phone.
Firmware was automatically updated on first use and battery life thus far has been great. I charged for about 2 hours before using and have used for about 10 hours now with noise cancelling. Hoping to get the stated 20 more (30 hours with NC on).
A surprising find was how good they worked on phone calls. My picky call recipients said I sounded as good or better than my go-to boom headset I use for conference calls. Nice job!
I like the case and audio jack cord that came with - but they could have provided something a bit longer than the 6" USB C type charging cord. What were they thinking? Oh well, I have another cord I can use.
Sound for music is exceptional, strong bass and full sound. Very excited to wear these more.
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Powerful speaker deliver robust 3D surround sound that fire from front, side and above, for the most immersive sound for your home theatre experience.
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from Minneapolis
I have several soundbars in my house - as most TVs just cannot produce a decent quality audio stream at all. This Samsung 3.1.2 soundbar does not disappoint - and the minute I hooked it up and was cranking some bluetooth tunes, the kids came running to see what was producing such big sounds!
The Dolby Atmos/DTSfeature is nice, but I think it is hard to pull off Atmos sound on a single unit soundbar - so although I do hear a slight difference it's not as good as the Atmos I have setup in the basement with dedicated speakers.
Overall - I'm impressed with the sound and ease of setup - and if you are looking for an entry level start into Atmos - or you're just tired of straining to hear on those little TV speakers - this soundbar will greatly improve your audio experience!
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Your business needs a printer that’s fast, affordable, easy to use, and has premium productivity features. That’s why we developed the EcoTank ET-4850 – an innovative cartridge-free solution that uses high-capacity, easily refillable ink tanks. So you’ll worry less about running out of ink, and save a lot on replacement ink. The ET-4850 offers fax, productive paper handling, a high-resolution flatbed scanner, and convenient 2.4" color touchscreen – making it the perfect printer for your office.
Customer Rating
4
Very capable multi-function printer
on September 12, 2021
Posted by: TechMatcher
from Minneapolis
Just received the ET-4850 multi-function printer and opened it immediately to setup it up. Setup took about 30 minutes using the Epson Smart Panel app on my iphone. It walked me right through it from filling tanks to WiFi with no problems.
Filling the ink tanks was a breeze - hard to believe just how easy it was and how much it can reduce future costs of ink! Great job Epson.
Print setup was easy as well - ran through the adjustments and tweaked a few settings with no issues. Print quality looks good for normal document printing. Photo printing was very good - especially using photo paper.
Scanning was easy to use, but the initial quality suffered. After playing with the resolution and a few other settings, I have it working better. The document feeder works well too. I used it both scanning and copying - flawless.
I only gave a 4 star rating as I can't seem to find a way to set/retain the default scan save location. I want it to go into the "My Scans" folder on my PC.....
Other than the default scanning location issue - this printer is quiet, fast and easy to setup! Sure to be a solid performer in your home!
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The Shark Vertex Pro combines the power and performance of a full-size vacuum* with the ease of a cordless stick. It features deep-cleaning DuoClean PowerFins and a self-cleaning brushroll to get rid of hair wrap. *Tested in Boost mode vs. ZU360.
Customer Rating
4
Interesting concept for a vacuum
on August 11, 2021
Posted by: TechMatcher
from Minneapolis
This is my 4th Shark vacuum - I have one on each floor and at my son's apartment. The Vertex Pro with MultiFLEX is interesting not only in how the unit stores, but how it feels and operates with in the FLEX mode - a bit awkward in my opinion.
I'll admit it does a decent job cleaning, is light and maneuverable and certainly able reach under bed, chairs, couches, etc. The Power fins work great - with two labs and a cat two long haired women in the house, I haven't yet noticed any buildup of hair on the rollers or anywhere underneath.
Battery run time is average, less than the full 60 min as advertised, but I run it at full suction strength. Charging is also a bit awkward - you have to plug the battery into a little 1/4" jack. I would have expected a charging station or something....so now I have yet another power adapter and charger to try not to lose.
Overall - it's a unique concept for a vacuum that provides solid cleaning and flexibility. If you're looking for a cordless vacuum option - this may fit the need for you!
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Garmin Speak™ Plus with Amazon Alexa is what you love about Amazon Alexa, now in your vehicle. Use voice control for hands-free access to music, news, navigation and more. Plus, a built-in dash cam gives you forward collision and lane departure warnings.
Can the lane departure tones be turned off? It's really really annoying! Goes off every time you come up on a car at a stop light. It's not realistic to stay 5 car lengths away from the car in front of you at a light...lots birds would be flipped at You!
Aside from muting the device itself, you can turn off selective features: https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/speakplus/EN-US/GUID-EFD3414D-5D4A-4BB7-9496-ECAD2C4D994E.html
I don't see anything about just turning off the tone for that specific feature.
I don't see anything about just turning off the tone for that specific feature.
6 years, 3 months ago
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Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
What is the brand and model of the graphic card used in this machine?
Intel HD Graphics 630 - so it's built in. Not a dedicated card.
6 years, 9 months ago
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Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
Which version of Windows 10 does this come with, Home or Pro?
Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
What version of Windows 10 is it shipped with? Windows 10 Home ? or Pro?
Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
Since there is no graphics card, I'm curious to the max resolution. My Dell monitor is capable of 2560x1440. Will I need an add on card to get this resolution?
No - you don't need to add a graphics card. I'm running 2560x1440 resolution on my ASUS 2K monitor right now from this machine.
6 years, 9 months ago
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Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
Which version of the I7700 processor is it? (e.g. I770K 4.2 GHz or I7700 4.2 or I770T @ 2.9GHz)?
It is this one:
https://ark.intel.com/products/97128/Intel-Core-i7-7700-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-4_20-GHz
https://ark.intel.com/products/97128/Intel-Core-i7-7700-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-4_20-GHz
6 years, 9 months ago
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Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
Can I use TWO monitors with this or will I need an additional graphics card of some type?
Yes you could use two - you can use the HDMI and the Display Port and even the USB C port (which is display port).
6 years, 9 months ago
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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
Will this system work in a metal building with walls, I have AT&T and currently use an M-Cell booster from them but it does not extend my service throughout the entire building.
Unfortunately, you never know for sure until you've tried it - as all structures and materials are a bit different. However, using a three node system like this starts you off with better odds that a single router! Give it a try and see how it works!
7 years, 3 months ago
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TechMatcher
Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
I currently have the latest AT&T Pace modem / router. Can the AT&T modem be placed into a bridge mode enabling just the modem function? From research, this is a very complicated procedure. I would prefer to return the rental AT&T unit.
I would agree with your second statement - and would always recommend that people purchase their own dedicated modem (cable or DSL) and then use a separate dedicated router configuration. You have more control that way - can keep your devices firmware updated regularily, and usually have better equipment!
7 years, 3 months ago
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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
The advertising states that Velop works with Alexa but I can find no information on how to set this up. Help?
Here's the link to enable the Linksys skills for Alexa. They're not in the Alexa app yet.
https://www.alexaskillstore.com/Linksys-Smart-Wi-Fi/41803
https://www.alexaskillstore.com/Linksys-Smart-Wi-Fi/41803
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