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Use your stove top to its full potential with this Calphalon Premier 10-piece space-saving hard-anodized nonstick cookware set. This collection of pans also includes one stock pot, letting you prepare a wide range of recipes and cleanup with ease. Fit this Calphalon Premier 10-piece space-saving hard-anodized nonstick cookware set into two neat stacks to better organize your shelf, cupboard and cooking area.
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All my pots and pans were handed down to me from my mother and probably from her mother so needless to say they were really old. The last time I needed to use one, I looked at how scratched and corroded it was and decided it was time to get some new ones. When I read the description of this Calphalon cookware set I decided that rather than buy some cheap set that would look bad after a few years, I decided to go with the best so it would last me the rest of my life. It seems like these pots are made of Vibranium with Adamantium handles as they are so heavy and sturdy (they could be used to fight an Infinity War). The handles barely get hot so they can be lifted without a pot holder. For such a well made product of course you have to pay more for them as they are expensive but you'll never need to replace them, ever!
The set includes an 8" & 10" frying pans, a 2.5 & 3.5 quart sauce pan with glass covers, a 3 quart saute pan with a cover and a 6 quart stock pot with a cover. They stack together to save 30% space.
They really look nice in my kitchen and I can finally get rid of my old hand-me-downs.
The set includes an 8" & 10" frying pans, a 2.5 & 3.5 quart sauce pan with glass covers, a 3 quart saute pan with a cover and a 6 quart stock pot with a cover. They stack together to save 30% space.
They really look nice in my kitchen and I can finally get rid of my old hand-me-downs.
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Store data on this 128GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive. The low-profile casing prevents damage by keeping it snug to the port, making it a great fit for use with tablets, laptops and game consoles. This SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive uses USB 3.1 technology to deliver up to 10 times the transfer speed of older drives.
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The SanDisk - Ultra Fit 128GB Flash Drive is TINY! It's called UltraFit because it's barely sticks out from your laptop so you can slip your laptop into your bag and you don't have to remove it. Try doing that with a standard USB flash drive. It's not the kind of drive you want to carry in your pocket as you will lose it. It's made to be additional storage for your notebook rather than a drive to carry spare files in. Yes you obviously can copy files to it and use it to transfer the files to another computer but when you pull it out of your notebook get a good grip on it or you might fling it across the room as you pull it out. It has a small loop on it that you can attach a small strap or even hang it on a chain if you really want to.
The drive is pretty fast as it does have a USB 3.1 interface.It says on the package that the drive has a read speed of up to 130 Mb per second and write speed is lower based on the host device. I transferred 190 files (34.8Gb) to the drive in 26.30 minutes and then read from the drive back to the computer in 15:21 minutes. Not bad for such a large amount of files but remember your speed will vary depending on your computer and operating system.
They include the software for password protecting the drive using 128bit encryption for Windows and a link for downloading the software for the Mac. They also include a free one year subscription for SanDisk's Rescue Pro should your files get corrupted and they give you one free year of online file storage as well.
You really can't go wrong with SanDisk drives, I have been using them for years and they have always worked fine.
The drive is pretty fast as it does have a USB 3.1 interface.It says on the package that the drive has a read speed of up to 130 Mb per second and write speed is lower based on the host device. I transferred 190 files (34.8Gb) to the drive in 26.30 minutes and then read from the drive back to the computer in 15:21 minutes. Not bad for such a large amount of files but remember your speed will vary depending on your computer and operating system.
They include the software for password protecting the drive using 128bit encryption for Windows and a link for downloading the software for the Mac. They also include a free one year subscription for SanDisk's Rescue Pro should your files get corrupted and they give you one free year of online file storage as well.
You really can't go wrong with SanDisk drives, I have been using them for years and they have always worked fine.
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The MR8300 Max Stream™ AC2200 is a high-performance Tri-Band router. Perfect for households that thrive on entertainment, it delivers up to 2.2 Gbps of superior speed throughout your entire home. The Tri-Band and MU-MIMO technology make it ideal for simultaneous streaming of HD movies, online gaming, video calling and supporting all of your smart home devices. MR8300 also grows as your needs do. With its built-in mesh Wi-Fi, instead of investing in a new router, you can expand coverage by simply adding Linksys Velop™ Mesh Wi-Fi nodes for seamless Wi-Fi everywhere.The MR8300 serves as the master router and must connect directly to your modem to create your network. Sets up in minutes with the Linksys app.
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I have a number of IOT devices and when my router goes out, Alexa and Google complain like babies "please check your device's connection and power supply". Obviously I wasn't disconnecting my devices a few times a day but for some reason, my routers couldn't keep connected. My original router was an Apple Airport that couldn't connect to the Ring Video Doorbell, 4 feet away from it. I switched to a different router and that connected to the doorbell but then disconnected itself every other time I needed to see who was at my door. I changed the router again and it also lost the connection a few times but did connect to the doorbell. For some reason, it lost connection to the Insignia Speaker with Google Assistant at least once a day. I got a replacement unit from the company and although better, I could not get it to connect to my Insignia Garage Door opener. I tried over and over to get it to connect via HomeKit and no luck. Finally I decided to get this Linksys MR8300 Max Stream Router and the Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi Extender. So far in the past week, I haven't had a disconnect to the speaker, the Ring Cameras connect perfectly and finally I can control my garage door using Siri.
The MR8300 has 4 Gigabit ports, it would have been nice to have more but I plugged in a Gigabit switch to expand my network. With the extender, the mesh system covers every inch of my house and the entire back yard. Wow!
The MR8300 router is a tri-band router but all the IOT devices will only work on the 2.4Ghz band. Although I could connect my smart TV using the other band, I prefer to have it hardwired. Setting up the MR8300 was way easier than my last router (which shall remain nameless). With that one, no matter how I tried to connect using it's web interface, it always gave me an error message wherein I had to call the company and reset the router to factory settings (and we're talking straight out of the box). I unplugged the previous router, plugged in the MR8300 and after a firmware update, it connected immediately to all my devices! I didn't have to reset them, they were automatically recognized. It was great.
This is the first time I have had all my devices working at the same time and haven't heard a complaint from Alexa all week. It's really aggravating when the only way to turn on your lights is with Alexa and it doesn't work but so far, so good, life is wonderful. Great router!
The MR8300 has 4 Gigabit ports, it would have been nice to have more but I plugged in a Gigabit switch to expand my network. With the extender, the mesh system covers every inch of my house and the entire back yard. Wow!
The MR8300 router is a tri-band router but all the IOT devices will only work on the 2.4Ghz band. Although I could connect my smart TV using the other band, I prefer to have it hardwired. Setting up the MR8300 was way easier than my last router (which shall remain nameless). With that one, no matter how I tried to connect using it's web interface, it always gave me an error message wherein I had to call the company and reset the router to factory settings (and we're talking straight out of the box). I unplugged the previous router, plugged in the MR8300 and after a firmware update, it connected immediately to all my devices! I didn't have to reset them, they were automatically recognized. It was great.
This is the first time I have had all my devices working at the same time and haven't heard a complaint from Alexa all week. It's really aggravating when the only way to turn on your lights is with Alexa and it doesn't work but so far, so good, life is wonderful. Great router!
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Move essential data across devices efficiently with this Western Digital My Passport Ultra External Portable Hard Drive. The drive uses USB 3.0 technology for quick read and write speeds, and the USB-C connector offers effortless plug-in options while boosting transfer rates. Abundant storage space for all types of media and applications. The backup software lets you automatically save works in progress at your preferred intervals. Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption for added security.
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When I go out to shoot photos with my 36 megapixel Nikon D800, I shoot a lot. So much that I have had to carry multiple 1 TB hard drives to transfer all my files so I can reuse my SD cards. Now with this 4TB portable, I can transfer thousands of photos and videos and still have room for whatever comes along.
This drive is one of the first portables to come with the new USB-C jack so I can use it with my new PC laptop which only has USB-C or with my MacBook Pro (an older model) that only has USB 2.0 by using the cable with adapter plug that came with the drive.
The drive is about 1/2 inch shorter but slightly thicker than my previous portable hard drives. Using the new USB-C interface, the transfer rate is much faster than before.
The design of the drive, not that it matters to the functionality of the drive, is very modern looking with a very professional looking silver cover rather than just a solid black box.
The drive came formatted in the NTFS format but since I use it for both my PC and Mac, I reformatted it to ExFAT so both OSes can read and write to it. The drive comes with software installed on it for both Mac and PC that will help you format the drives and turn on hardware encryption. If you plan on reformatting the drive, remember to copy the software to another drive before formatting this one or you will lose it (you can always download it from the WD website I suppose).
Of course you could always us the drive for your desktop computers as well to backup your internal drives or just use it to store 1000's of photos, music, movies etc. and take them on the road with you for a long vacation.
When I go out on a pro photo shoot, I always carry 2 drives with one backing up the other and carry one in my luggage and one in a pocket or in my car. Just in case something happens to one, I know I will always be able to come back with my valuable photos.
This drive is one of the first portables to come with the new USB-C jack so I can use it with my new PC laptop which only has USB-C or with my MacBook Pro (an older model) that only has USB 2.0 by using the cable with adapter plug that came with the drive.
The drive is about 1/2 inch shorter but slightly thicker than my previous portable hard drives. Using the new USB-C interface, the transfer rate is much faster than before.
The design of the drive, not that it matters to the functionality of the drive, is very modern looking with a very professional looking silver cover rather than just a solid black box.
The drive came formatted in the NTFS format but since I use it for both my PC and Mac, I reformatted it to ExFAT so both OSes can read and write to it. The drive comes with software installed on it for both Mac and PC that will help you format the drives and turn on hardware encryption. If you plan on reformatting the drive, remember to copy the software to another drive before formatting this one or you will lose it (you can always download it from the WD website I suppose).
Of course you could always us the drive for your desktop computers as well to backup your internal drives or just use it to store 1000's of photos, music, movies etc. and take them on the road with you for a long vacation.
When I go out on a pro photo shoot, I always carry 2 drives with one backing up the other and carry one in my luggage and one in a pocket or in my car. Just in case something happens to one, I know I will always be able to come back with my valuable photos.
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Make media more fun with this HP Spectre Folio convertible laptop. Three possible screen positions let you watch videos or edit photos in comfort, and its powerful Intel Core i7 processor is ideal for gaming. This HP Spectre Folio convertible laptop has a 256GB M.2 solid-state drive, ensuring speed and ample storage.
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I have to say that this is the most beautiful laptop I have ever seen and I am partial towards MacBooks. The reason I love the look of this notebook is because it doesn't look like a notebook, it looks like a handsome leather portfolio case. If I walked down the street with it under my arm, no one would suspect it was a full blown 8th generation i7 touchscreen laptop.
The fact that it is a 2-in-1 makes it very versatile to use. The screen moves from a standard laptop screen position to a media viewing position to a tablet position very easily. Speaking of tablet, it comes with a 2 button pen stylus that seems to be very accurate. the pen attaches to the side of the notebook in a leather loop and comes with additional nibs. The keyboard is illuminated making it easy to see the black keyboard in dim light. The battery charges very quickly but I haven't drained the battery down enough to see how long it takes to do a full charge from empty.
There are 3 USB-C ports that can be used for charging, flash drives, external hard drives etc. as well as a headphone jack. It came with a USB-A to USB-C adapter so I could use older drives or peripherals such as microphones.
This model came with 8Gb of RAM and a 256Gb SSD which seems pretty fast. The screen is 1920x1080 and is extremely bright. The sound is pretty good as well as the sound fires upward from the bar above the keyboard which is where the heat emanates from as well. Even when the notebook is in tablet mode, the sound and heat comes out the side of the fold since the screen folds over with a gap between itself and the keyboard.
It of course came with a fairly small USB-C charger.
It of course came with a fairly small USB-C charger.
The model I got doesn't have LTE capability but from what I read HP makes a model that can accept a SIM card but that would mean an additional monthly cell line. When I need, I can always use my iPhone as a portable hot spot.
I can't wait to show it off at my camera club and my computer user group as well.
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Enjoy interactive streaming with this Google Nest Hub. With the built-in Google Assistant, you can view your calendar, receive alerts and reminders, and control devices from the single dashboard, and voice control lets you access other smart features. This Google Nest Hub lets you listen to music from Spotify and Pandora and view YouTube content. "
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I love my Google Voice assistants. I have 3 in various rooms and wanted to use this Google Home Hub next to my bed since it has very large numerals and I could see it without eyeglasses with no problem. We'll get back to my problem in a minute.
The Google Home Hub is slightly larger than a cell phone and has a beautifully clear touch screen. You are able to ask it the same kind of questions you can on the other Google assistants but now it will show you a visualization on the screen. If you ask about a celebrity, it will show you a photo and give you some info on the person. It will show you a few buttons that you can select photos, video, more info, etc. I tried adding objects to my shopping list and for some reason it couldn't hear me. It heard me ask to add to my shopping list and it showed the words as I said them and then had me repeat it 2 more times before saying it can't hear me because there may be too much noise in the background (the room was absolutely silent). The screen will display by Arlo cameras outside my house but not my Ring Video Doorbell. It will show me that my door is locked (Nest x Yale Lock). It displays Youtube videos that you ask for by name or it will suggest videos for you. You can't access other websites as it's not really a browser. It will show you the weather and traffic conditions to work along with a map and buttons to select driving, walking, transit, etc.
If you use the Home Hub in the kitchen, you can have it show you a recipe, list the ingredients, walk you through the preparation and even set a timer for you.
My main problem I find with the device is that it has an always on ambient mode. I don't know about you but when I sleep, it's dark in the room. If I get up in the middle of the night, I would like to turn to the clock and see the time. Well, that can't happen now since the darker the room is, the darker the screen is. The screen is almost totally off when I wake up in the middle of the night and want to see how much more time I have before getting up for work. I've gone through all the settings and searched online for a solution but it seems that Google thinks the ambient light sensor is a feature. There should be a way to adjust the ambient sensor but apparently the developers of the device sleep with the lights on and never realized that the clock gets too dark to see. This could be changed with a software update I'm sure and I suggested that to Google in the feedback section of the app.
Of course I could always use my iPhone, iPad or computer to get this information but it's nice to have an always on device next to your bed if you dreamed of something and wanted to get information on it right away.
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Create healthy hot meals on this Delonghi 5-in-1 grill. Use the versatile ceramic-coated surface as a contact grill, panini press, or full grill when preparing great steaks, fish, burgers, or paninis. Removable dishwasher-safe plates facilitate easy cleanup. Compact but powerful, this Delonghi 5-in-1 grill operates at 1500W for quick, consistent grilling.
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from Clifton, NJ
It's a knockout for sure. I've had a few George Foreman grills over the past 20 years and they were OK. To make a hamburger or veggie burger they did the job but I could never make much more with them. They were always set to just one temperature and couldn't be adjusted. I tried making various other sandwiches using them but they always seemed overcooked in some areas and undercooked in others. This DeLonghi - Livenza 5 in 1 Grill let's me adjust the temperature to my liking and let's me use it to make more than just hamburgers.
The grilling plates which can be used to make burgers, chicken, steaks, fish or paninis come off (for easy cleaning) and can be swapped out for griddle plates so I can make eggs or pancakes. The unit can be used in 5 different configurations such as a contact grill for paninis, full grill, full griddle, half griddle or combination half grill and half griddle. The 3 knobs are clearly marked so you know exactly the temperature for the method of cooking you desire. The handle is rubber coated so I never feel the heat of the grill. They included 2 drip cups to catch the grease and fat that drains off the food and a small spatula for flipping the food.
When open, the grill takes up about 18 inches of space so in a small kitchen like mine, I have to move around the pots and pans to give me counter space but with the DeLonghi grill, I can finally ditch my frying pan and skillets.
So far, I have grilled chicken breasts, hamburgers and made a panini and as soon as I finish writing this review, I think I'll make a grilled mac and cheese sandwich. Yum!
The grilling plates which can be used to make burgers, chicken, steaks, fish or paninis come off (for easy cleaning) and can be swapped out for griddle plates so I can make eggs or pancakes. The unit can be used in 5 different configurations such as a contact grill for paninis, full grill, full griddle, half griddle or combination half grill and half griddle. The 3 knobs are clearly marked so you know exactly the temperature for the method of cooking you desire. The handle is rubber coated so I never feel the heat of the grill. They included 2 drip cups to catch the grease and fat that drains off the food and a small spatula for flipping the food.
When open, the grill takes up about 18 inches of space so in a small kitchen like mine, I have to move around the pots and pans to give me counter space but with the DeLonghi grill, I can finally ditch my frying pan and skillets.
So far, I have grilled chicken breasts, hamburgers and made a panini and as soon as I finish writing this review, I think I'll make a grilled mac and cheese sandwich. Yum!
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Experience a new dimension of music with this Zound Industries smart speaker. The built-in Amazon Alexa feature lets you change songs without lifting a finger. This Zound Industries smart speaker has two 15W amplifiers for powerful, clear sound and a far-field microphone array to recognize commands from across the room.
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Just like the Marshall amps that you've all seen at any rock show, this Marshall-Stanmore II Voice Wireless Speaker delivers the kind of sound that fills the room and makes you want to keep it on all the time. Unlike most other Alexa speakers you can use the control knobs on top to increase or decrease the treble, bass or volume. Of course there's an app as well with an equalizer with 6 presets or you can customize the sound manually. The knobs on the top are surrounded by LEDs whose brightness can be controlled via the app as well.
Alexa works just as you would expect answering your questions, controlling your IOT devices and of course playing music from your Amazon music library, iHeart Radio, TuneIn and Spotify if you have a premium account. I was unable to play anything from Pandora.
A few downsides to this speaker is that you can't change the wakeword like you can on other Alexa devices. You are stuck with "Alexa", no "Echo", "Amazon" or "Computer". Another thing you can't do is include the device into a group. I haven't tried any routines or skills on it yet but it should be able to do it.
The speaker connects easily to bluetooth so I can always pair it to my iPhone or iPad to play other music sources. One feature the speaker has that other devices don't have is an Aux in and RCA jacks on the back to plug into a larger system if you wanted.
Overall, the sound quality makes up for those few shortcomings I mentioned and with a speaker this large, that is the most important thing.
Alexa works just as you would expect answering your questions, controlling your IOT devices and of course playing music from your Amazon music library, iHeart Radio, TuneIn and Spotify if you have a premium account. I was unable to play anything from Pandora.
A few downsides to this speaker is that you can't change the wakeword like you can on other Alexa devices. You are stuck with "Alexa", no "Echo", "Amazon" or "Computer". Another thing you can't do is include the device into a group. I haven't tried any routines or skills on it yet but it should be able to do it.
The speaker connects easily to bluetooth so I can always pair it to my iPhone or iPad to play other music sources. One feature the speaker has that other devices don't have is an Aux in and RCA jacks on the back to plug into a larger system if you wanted.
Overall, the sound quality makes up for those few shortcomings I mentioned and with a speaker this large, that is the most important thing.
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Ninja Foodi's TenderCrisp pressure cooker allows you to achieve all the quick cooking and tenderizing wonders that you love about pressure cookers. The Foodi's Crisping Lid allows you to air fry, bake/roast, and broil. That means you can give your tender, juicy pressure-cooked meals a golden, crispy finish. The secret is TenderCrisp Technology, which produces the perfect combination of heat, fan velocity, and air circulation to give your food even crisping from top to bottom.
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I don't like to spend a lot of time preparing food for dinner. I either pop a TV dinner into the microwave or I go out to eat. On rare occasions, I have prepared chicken in my air fryer because it's so easy - chop up the chicken, throw it in the air fryer and set the timer. Not bad, but not the must thrilling taste sensation.
I thought about what else I could do to make dinner interesting and then I saw the Ninja Foodi. This thing does everything. It's a pressure cooker, it steams, it sears and sautés, it bakes and roasts, it dehydrates , it broils and it air crisps. I decided to try my hand at cooking so I followed the beginner recipe in the included book and made the Herb-Roasted Chicken. It wasn't that difficult. I prepared all the ingredients and followed the instructions and in about an hour I had a delicious roasted chicken. Of course the recipes are designed to serve 2-4 people so I ate half and have another half for dinner tonight.
Cleanup was a breeze. The pot and basket come out for washing as does the pressure lid. I should mention that it is a removable lid that you put on for pressure cooking and the attached lid is for air crisping. You can also leave the lids off for searing or sautéing (I'll try that when I'm more proficient at cooking). It also comes with a reversible rack for steaming vegetables or broiling meat.
The only down side of the Ninja Foodi is it's size. It's large! Almost twice as large as my previous Air Fryer. You'll need at least 18 inches of counter space including the lid when open. Of course it will fit a larger chicken or whatever but I don't have a lot of counter top and it filled up the entire available space.
Other than it's size, the device is wonderful with it's large readout that I can see from the next room and it's touch panel with LEDs to show you the modes it's in. I can't wait to try my next recipe.
Who knew it was this easy to cook!
I thought about what else I could do to make dinner interesting and then I saw the Ninja Foodi. This thing does everything. It's a pressure cooker, it steams, it sears and sautés, it bakes and roasts, it dehydrates , it broils and it air crisps. I decided to try my hand at cooking so I followed the beginner recipe in the included book and made the Herb-Roasted Chicken. It wasn't that difficult. I prepared all the ingredients and followed the instructions and in about an hour I had a delicious roasted chicken. Of course the recipes are designed to serve 2-4 people so I ate half and have another half for dinner tonight.
Cleanup was a breeze. The pot and basket come out for washing as does the pressure lid. I should mention that it is a removable lid that you put on for pressure cooking and the attached lid is for air crisping. You can also leave the lids off for searing or sautéing (I'll try that when I'm more proficient at cooking). It also comes with a reversible rack for steaming vegetables or broiling meat.
The only down side of the Ninja Foodi is it's size. It's large! Almost twice as large as my previous Air Fryer. You'll need at least 18 inches of counter space including the lid when open. Of course it will fit a larger chicken or whatever but I don't have a lot of counter top and it filled up the entire available space.
Other than it's size, the device is wonderful with it's large readout that I can see from the next room and it's touch panel with LEDs to show you the modes it's in. I can't wait to try my next recipe.
Who knew it was this easy to cook!
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Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a supremely powerful, portable wireless speaker. It blasts loud, clear, and powerful 360° sound with deep thundering bass. And it is insanely waterproof, dustproof, and drop proof too. Combined with one-touch music controls, and stunning, two-tone, high-performance fabric, the ultimate party starter has been redefined.
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I am not an audiophile by any means. Having grown up in an age of transistor radios and phonographs, sound was always OK. Sure I have all the latest electronic gadgets but when it comes to sound, cheap Bluetooth speakers have always been good enough. I had to buy a Bluetooth speaker for my computer group and I bought a $60 one that I felt was good enough. Now that I got this Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3, I realize just how bad the club's speaker is. Of course, you get what you pay for and I realize I should be paying more attention to the sound quality. I brought the Megaboom 3 to my club and ran the same audio on both the speakers. The Megaboom 3 sounded so rich and full with a deep bass and the other speaker sounded muffled and flat in comparison. The Megaboom 3 is virtually the same size as the original Amazon Echo and just slightly larger than my Contigo travel coffee mug.
Connecting my iPhone, iPad and Macintosh to the Megaboom 3 with Bluetooth was almost immediate. Many other devices I have tried to connect over the years took up to 30 seconds to connect. There are only 3 buttons on the top of the Megaboom 3. One button turns it on and off, one starts the Bluetooth paring and the large button in the middle lets you tap once o play and pause, 2 taps skips a song, a 2 second press will go to the next playlist you added to their app and if you hold another 2 seconds it will advance to the next playlist. The app lets has an equalizer as well as playlist control and lets you pair multiple Megabooms in party mode. The front of the cylinder has 2 volume buttons disguised as a + (cross) and a - (hyphen) . As a friend said, when he saw the cross on the front, he thought the speaker was a religious candle. I decided to try the Megaboom 3 in my backyard where I have always used a pair of Yamaha speakers mounted on the wall connected to my hot tub. The sound from the Yamahas was always OK but when I played the Megaboom 3 speaker I couldn't believe the difference. The sound was so much better and clearer and had way deeper bass and I can just carry it outside and place it down whenever I go in the back yard. The speaker is waterproof but I would rather not put it in the hot tub as who knows how the heat might affect it.
The manual says you get 20 hours on a charge. I haven't kept it on that long so far but to charge it there is a rubber flap that opens to reveal a Micro-USB port. Ultimate Ears says they are coming out with a charging base that you would just rest the speaker on to charge it but it's not available as of this writing.
I love the rich deep sound of this speaker that I find myself listening to old favorites and hearing new things in the songs that I have never heard before.
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Rest easy knowing your home is protected, whether you're there or away with Arlo Pro 4. With no wires, your camera connects directly to your Wi-Fi network so you can easily install in minutes. Spot unique details with color night vision, and see more in dark areas with the integrated spotlight. The advanced lens provides superior image quality and a wider field of view, and allows you to track and zoom on moving objects with clarity. Hear and speak to visitors clearly with two-way audio. Receive notifications and view videos that tell you a package, person, vehicle or even an animal is detected, so you can take quick action like phone a friend, sound an alarm or call emergency services with included trial of Arlo Secure. Personalize what you get notified for and create custom activity zones to ensure you only get alerts for what matters, reducing those that are less important. Arlo Secure includes cloud recordings of video clips at 2K or lower resolution for 30 days. Renewal of an Arlo Secure plan is required to maintain Arlo Secure features, including cloud storage and activity zones.
Is the battery removable like the Arlo Pro2 or does the whole unit need to be charged?
The battery is removable but you would have to buy some kind of charger as there is no jack on the battery to charge it directly. So you really do have to take the whole camera in and plug it in to charge it or buy a solar panel for it.
3 years, 4 months ago
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Cueball2000
Get a new take on security, with the latest indoor 1080p FHD Wi-Fi security camera. Small and lightweight in design, this camera gives users the flexibility of multiple placement options along with a simple set-up and installation process. See more and know more with an ultra-wide 135° diagonal field of view and night vision capabilities. Pan and tilt to cover larger areas so you don’t miss out on the most important details. Be aware when you’re not there with person detection technology, which will notify you when a person is detected.
Do these plug into a power source or are they battery operated?
There is no internal battery, it comes with a USB cable and power adapter that plugs into an electric outlet. I suppose you could use an external battery pack to plug the USB cable into but then you would have to charge the battery pack constantly.
3 years, 8 months ago
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Cueball2000
Get a new take on security, with the latest indoor 1080p FHD Wi-Fi security camera. Small and lightweight in design, this camera gives users the flexibility of multiple placement options along with a simple set-up and installation process. See more and know more with an ultra-wide 135° diagonal field of view and night vision capabilities. Pan and tilt to cover larger areas so you don’t miss out on the most important details. Be aware when you’re not there with person detection technology, which will notify you when a person is detected.
Does this camera need WiFi to work?
It needs to be on your home network and the same network as your cell phone.
3 years, 8 months ago
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Cueball2000
Shoot pro-quality aerial footage with this DJI Mavic Air 2 drone. The three-axis gimbal stabilizes the 48.0MP camera for stunning photos and clear videos, while the 3500 mAh battery delivers dependable power for every flight. This DJI Mavic Air 2 drone features FocusTrack technology for advanced obstacle avoidance and target tracking.
This model doesn't seem to come with any sort of monitor. Is the monitor sold separately? How much is it?
You connect your iPhone or Android phone to the remote controller, it clamps onto the top of it and holds it securely. You run the DJI Fly app and you can see the video on the phone as you are flying and all the flight information is shown overlaid on the video. Clicking on various icons let you set all the parameters for the video (or stills) as well as other settings for the drone itself.
4 years ago
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Cueball2000
Take music to outdoor parties and other events with this ION Sport wireless speaker. Bluetooth connectivity allows music from streaming devices to be broadcast, and the water-resistant design provides durability and protection from the elements. This ION Sport wireless speaker has a USB charging port for conveniently recharging phones and devices.
What is the size of this speaker
Secure complete footage of vehicular incidents with this Insignia Full HD dual dash camera. The 1080p rear-facing and front cameras capture detailed events at different perspectives, and the G-force sensor supports automatic recording upon impact. This Insignia Full HD dual dash camera has a built-in microphone to record audio details of important moments.
Does this camera have motion detection if wired to have constant power?
Yes it does have motion detection.
4 years, 8 months ago
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Cueball2000
Secure your home with this five-in-one U-tec Ultraloq smart lever lock. Its advanced fingerprint technology, touch screen numeric keypad and Bluetooth connectivity for easy smartphone app control provide flexible and customizable access options. This versatile U-tec Ultraloq smart lever lock also has a hidden keyhole for the three included mechanical keys.
This thing is huge. Should I safely assume this also replaces my door knob?
No, the lock has nothing to do with the door knob, it just replaces the lock/deadbolt. You still need a doorknob to open the door.
4 years, 11 months ago
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Cueball2000
Secure your home with this five-in-one U-tec Ultraloq smart lever lock. Its advanced fingerprint technology, touch screen numeric keypad and Bluetooth connectivity for easy smartphone app control provide flexible and customizable access options. This versatile U-tec Ultraloq smart lever lock also has a hidden keyhole for the three included mechanical keys.
it is reversible? left or right hand door? Thank You
Yes the lock is reversible. When setting up the lock, it uses a method where it "hands" the lock to determine which direction the lock is facing.
4 years, 11 months ago
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Cueball2000
Secure your home with this five-in-one U-tec Ultraloq smart lever lock. Its advanced fingerprint technology, touch screen numeric keypad and Bluetooth connectivity for easy smartphone app control provide flexible and customizable access options. This versatile U-tec Ultraloq smart lever lock also has a hidden keyhole for the three included mechanical keys.
Does it cover and replace both door knob and deadbolts?
No, it just replaced the door lock/deadbolt. The door knob has nothing to do with the lock
4 years, 11 months ago
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Cueball2000
Move essential data across devices efficiently with this Western Digital My Passport Ultra External Portable Hard Drive. The drive uses USB 3.0 technology for quick read and write speeds, and the USB-C connector offers effortless plug-in options while boosting transfer rates. Abundant storage space for all types of media and applications. The backup software lets you automatically save works in progress at your preferred intervals. Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption for added security.
Will I be able to format this for Mac and if I already have something saved on it will reformatting it negatively affect the saved information
When you reformat it for Mac, you will lose everything on it. It will wipe it clean so be sure to copy everything form the drive to your computer, reformat it and then copy everything back. If both your PC and Mac are recent computers, I would suggest you use the ExFAT format that can be read on both computers and has no file size limit like Fat32 does.
5 years, 5 months ago
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Cueball2000