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The new Bella Pro Series 8-qt. Digital Air Fryer with Dual Baskets is every multi-tasker’s dream come true. You can now cook two different foods two different ways, simultaneously, and still have them finish at the same time. Or, make a full load of the same dish using the extra-large 8-quart capacity by easily syncing the cook settings across both baskets. Our innovative touch screen display not only looks sleek, but it also allows you to easily customize your cooking method with 6 built-in smart cooking functions. Thoughtfully designed and easy to operate, this product is what you need to take your cooking up a notch.
Customer Rating
4
Two Air Fryers in One
on September 30, 2021
Posted by: explore42
from Cincinnati Ohio
We have done a fair amount of cooking in our Bella Pro 8 qt. Dual Basket Air Fryer and it has a done a relatively nice job. The dual baskets and separate cooking areas allow you to independently cook two different items in the same air fryer. Its great for cooking a piece of meat in one basket while cooking vegetables in the other. The down side is that each basket is only 4 qt. so they are on the smaller side when compared most of the single ovens. I think it’s a decent size for a couple but not quite sure it is large enough for a family of four. You can somewhat overcome the smaller basket issue by using both baskets to cook the same food item but doing this somewhat defeats the purpose of buying a dual basket system. The overall design of the air fryer allows you to have dual baskets without requiring much more counter top space than a single basket air fryer. The air fryer does use rear vents as mentioned below so it may need to be moved out from the wall when operating.
Cooking in this air fryer is simple because the controls and display are very intuitive and easy to understand. You choose from the 6 preset cooking modes, set the timer and the temperature and you are good to go. There is a sync feature that lets you coordinate the cooking time between the two baskets. This is a nice feature because all the food is finished cooking at the same time. Because of the design the Left and Right baskets operate independently and there is not any heat transferred so you can cook one side with very high heat while not affecting the other side that might be cooking at low heat. The overall build quality is good except for the crisping trays in the baskets. These trays are very thin and feel like they could bend fairly easily if not handled properly. Also because the trays are thin the crisping affect on various foods is not as good as it could be. The air fryer exhaust warm/hot air out two large rear vents so you have to be aware of what is behind the air fryer when you use it. I would recommend operating the air fryer in an open space or at least several inches away from anything that is behind it. The overall noise level when cooking is about the same as my older single basket air fryer. The baskets are easy to remove and easy to clean up thanks to the non-stick finish.
Pros:
- Dual baskets with totally separate cooking spaces and controls
- No heat cross-over between the two baskets
- Cooks fast and evenly
- Six Preset Cooking modes (Air Fry, Bake, Broil, Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate)
- Able to Sync both section’s cooking cycle
- Easy to operate and to clean
- Dual baskets with totally separate cooking spaces and controls
- No heat cross-over between the two baskets
- Cooks fast and evenly
- Six Preset Cooking modes (Air Fry, Bake, Broil, Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate)
- Able to Sync both section’s cooking cycle
- Easy to operate and to clean
Cons:
- Small basket size at 4 qts.
- Two Large Exhaust vents in the rear so it cannot be close to the wall when operating
- The basket trays are very thin metal and don’t provide much crisping
- Touch panel is high gloss and really shows fingerprints and smudges
- Small basket size at 4 qts.
- Two Large Exhaust vents in the rear so it cannot be close to the wall when operating
- The basket trays are very thin metal and don’t provide much crisping
- Touch panel is high gloss and really shows fingerprints and smudges
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The Oster Pulverizing Power Blender with High-Speed Motor is perfect for creating delicious and nutritious smoothies, frozen drinks, sauces, and more. This blender features a premium metallic finish, and a powerful 800-watt motor with ice-crushing power. It effortlessly takes ice from cubed to crushed in seconds. Its durable 6-cup Boroclass glass jar is thermal shock-resistant, shatter-resistant, and dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. This versatile Oster blender has a Crush Pro 4 stainless steel blade, as well as 8 speeds (including Stir, Mix, Chop, Blend, Liquify, Puree, and Pulse) to easily pulverize and chop a wide variety of ingredients for all your kitchen needs. It includes a convenient 2-ounce filler cap that has built-in markings for easy measuring and pouring of ingredients. This blender is built to last. It is designed with an all-metal drive for increased durability and also comes with a 3-year satisfaction guarantee.
Customer Rating
5
Strong, Simple and Easy to Clean
on September 20, 2021
Posted by: explore42
from Cincinnati Ohio
When it comes to blenders it is hard to beat the value this Oster Pulverizing power blender provides. Oster keeps it simple to use and easy to clean. The 6 cup glass pitcher is thick and solid – no cheap plastic container here. At the base of the pitcher the stainless steel blade assembly is screwed on via a plastic sleeve. If you have owned an Oster blender in the past you will feel right at home with this model. I really like the design because after I use the blender I can unscrew the base and easily clean out the pitcher and the stainless steel blade assembly. I have owned other blenders where the pitcher base was not removable and it was much more difficult to clean. The blender has Stir, Mix, Chop, Blend, Puree, Liquify and Pulse buttons to give you a wide selection of speeds when it comes to blending ingredients. After several uses I have found that this blender does a great job of crushing ice especially for frozen drinks. The motor sound is typical of what I would expect from a blender, it definitely gets louder as the speeds go up. The overall look is simple and non-distinct. The base is curved with smooth lines which is easy to clean if you happen to spill anything on it.
The only negative with this blender is that the pitcher does not lock onto the base in any manner. It sits on the base and there are some built in stops that keep the pitcher from rotating during use. I haven’t had any problem so far but I find myself holding the pitcher when I blend things just to make sure its stable.
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The best bedroom Smart Clock just got even better. The Lenovo Smart Clock Gen 2 with Wireless Charging Dock keeps your nightstand clutter free. Charge up to two additional devices at once: your phone (using the wireless dock) and another accessory, like a smart watch (using the USB port). The 4“ color touchscreen showcases the time, weather and your family photos with a choice of customizable clock faces or check in on your smart cameras feeds before bed. Enhanced with a built-in nightlight when docked, the light is just bright enough to illuminate your way without waking your partner. With multiroom audio, you can add your Lenovo Smart Clock Gen 2 to a speaker group and play media across multiple devices and rooms.
Customer Rating
5
Customizable Smart Clock
on September 1, 2021
Posted by: explore42
from Cincinnati Ohio
The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 with wireless charging dock has to be one of the most customizable alarm clocks available. It helps organize your nightstand and lets you organize your life using the built in Google assistant. With a single outlet you can power the clock and wirelessly charge your phone while using the USB port to charge a watch or ear buds at the same time. The built in Google assistant allows you to control the clock and all your other Google home devices by voice command. The four inch color touch display is the perfect size for a clock and you set the brightness level to automatic or anywhere from bright to off. Using the Google Home app you can set up Night Mode that allows you to set the clock brightness and do not disturb feature based upon time and days of the week. You access the set up menu and alarm menu by swiping across or up and down on the screen. There are twelve clock faces to choose from and several also display the current weather conditions. You get to choose from seven wake up alarm tones including an impromptu piano session picked daily by Google. One of the nicer features is the Goodnight feature which plays “Country sounds” to help you fall asleep. Setting an alarm via the touch screen is intuitive and simple but it’s even easier to use the Google assistant. You can also have your daily Good Morning Routine automatically played when you turn off the alarm. You can play music on the Clock using the Google Assistant and Chromecast or your mobile device using a Blue Tooth connection. The screen is for displaying the clock and can be used to stream security video from compatible cameras but it cannot be used to stream movies or videos.
To set up the clock you have to use the Google Home app on your mobile device or tablet. The power cord plugs into the clock and the clock when placed upon the charging dock will supply power to the wireless charger. There is also a USB port that can be used for charging devices. On the back of the clock there is a mute button and on the top of the clock there are volume up and down buttons. At the base of the clock there is a light ring that is used as a status indicator as well as a night light. The ring lights up when a phone or ear buds are placed on the wireless charger base. This is nice because you get a visual indicator that your phone is properly aligned on the charger.
The only negative is that twelve clock faces and seven wake up tones are nice but most devices like phones and smart watches have way more options. Hopefully Lenovo will add additional faces and tones in upcoming software updates. As nice as Country sounds are I wish they would have included a few more options like falling rain or ocean waves
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Imagine having the magic of a movie theater right in your home and feeling totally immersed in every scene. With the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Dolby Atmos, you can. Custom-engineered upfiring dipole speakers work with advanced Bose technologies to make it seem like your room is filled with sound from every direction. Even overhead. It~s like you can almost feel the rain coming down during your favorite movie. For content that isn~t encoded in Dolby Atmos, proprietary TrueSpace spatial processing intelligently analyzes signals other than Dolby Atmos, like stereo or 5.1 surround sound system, and upmixes them to create an immersive 7-channel speaker wireless surround sound experience with an impressive sense of height in the soundscape. The result is enveloping sound with convincing realism no matter what you watch with this TV soundbar. But it~s not just the sound quality that you~ll notice with this Dolby Atmos soundbar. Material quality. Construction. Finishes. Controls. Every detail was obsessed over to produce a Bose premium soundbar that looks as beautiful as it sounds. And with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant built in, you can create a connected home theater system. This Bluetooth soundbar helps you control all your entertainment, manage your day, and get information ~ using just your voice.
Customer Rating
4
Elegant, Immersive but lacks strong Bass
on August 22, 2021
Posted by: explore42
from Cincinnati Ohio
The Bose 900 is elegant looking with a sleek profile. It looks like a premium soundbar and in most aspects it delivers like one. The Dolby Atmos support and Alexa features work extremely well but the lack of bass, only having a single HDMI port and no DTS support keep this from being a five star soundbar.
Set Up: Setting up the soundbar was quite simple via the Bose Music app. The app walks you through the steps of setting up your wireless connection, adding an Alexa or Google voice assistant and performing a room calibration via the ADAPTiQ tool. Once Alexa was configured I found the Alexa voice recognition and response to be the best I have experienced on any device. Because of this we find ourselves using the voice assistant and commands much more than we have in the past. Note that this soundbar supports both Alexa and Google voice assistants. Setting up the ADAPTiQ requires you to wear a microphone headset that is included with the soundbar. You are prompted to sit in the five most used seats in the room so that the equalizer can optimize the sound quality to the room layout. The soundbar only has one HDMI port which is a short coming. Because of this you have to run your video/audio sources to the TV first and then the TV using either a HDMI or optical cable sends the audio to the soundbar. This is definitely a problem for anyone who is trying to play DTS based DVDs or Blu-Rays. The Bose 900 does not support DTS so when the TV sends the native DTS audio to the soundbar no audio is heard. To fix this problem I had to go into my TV’s audio controls and change the setting from AUTO to PCM output. Some DVDs/Blu-Rays support both Dolby and DTS so you can select the Dolby audio output via the Player’s menu system vs having to change things on the TV. The remote control allows you to set volume and select source input (TV, Music, Blue Tooth) and control media playback from a small rubberized non-back lit controller. While functional it’s not the best because the buttons lack a noticeable feel and they can be difficult to locate especially in the dark. Mounting the soundbar on the wall requires an optional wall bracket system.
User Experience: The frequency response especially across the mids and highs are outstanding. The sound stage is quite large and Bose does a good job of producing virtual surround sound without having rear speakers. The downside is that you cannot turn off the surround sound if you only want to listen to your music in stereo. The Atmos speakers do a decent job of adding to the 3d affect. The only complaint I have with the audio performance is that the bass can at times sound muffled or lacking punch. Without that strong bass hearing a helicopter fly overhead just doesn’t have the impact you would expect from a Dolby Atmos experience. There is an optional Bose subwoofer but it drastically increases the cost of the solution. You can adjust the Bass and Treble levels using the Bose Music app but there are not any preconfigured modes such as Movie or Music. To enhance the Dialogue in movies and pod cast the Music App allows you to control the center speaker volume as well as turn on a Dialogue mode. The soundbar supports wi-fi, blue tooth and Air Play 2 so connecting your favorite music source is not an issue. Using the Alexa voice assistant with this soundbar worked so well that often I could play music or watch TV without having to use a remote or engage my mobile device at all. The soundbar has two light bars on the front. The smaller light shows whether the microphone is muted or not. The larger light bar indicates the wi-fi, blue tooth and voice assistant status. Sadly Bose does not show the volume status instead it just blinks the light when you press the volume up or down button so you have no idea where you are in relation to maximum volume. There is also no indication as to what the audio input is to the soundbar so you cannot distinguish if your soundbar is receiving Atmos or Dolby Digital or just stereo input.
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Looking for a projector that can handle both business and entertainment needs? Look no further than the Miroir M600 Full HD Pro 1080p projector! It's compact, lightweight, and can project up to 120 inches with a bright display of 600 LED lumens. Plus, with a built-in rechargeable battery and a 5-watt speaker, you can take it with you anywhere without worrying about power or sound. Whether you're giving a presentation at work or hosting a movie night with friends, the M600 has you covered. And with support for 4K input and Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing technology, you'll get clear and vibrant images that will make you feel like you're at the cinema. Don't settle for anything less than amazing - get the Miroir M600 Full HD Pro 1080p projector today!
Customer Rating
4
Portable and Versatile but Lacks Some Features
on July 25, 2021
Posted by: explore42
from Cincinnati Ohio
This HD projector provides a good balance between image quality and portability . It is not feature rich because it lacks wireless and Bluetooth support; does not include a media player and does not have a remote. It is however very portable and is good for office presentations and an occasional movie in a relatively dark room.
Image Quality: At 600 lumens this projector is not the brightest and it loses image quality quickly if the room is not dark. The brightness level is also affected by the distance between the projector and the screen. If you plan on using the maximum 120 inch projection screen you will need a dark room to get acceptable image quality. I found that with the blinds closed during the day we could get acceptable images of about 90 to 100 inches. The projector has a native resolution of 1080p providing Full HD images. Once manually focused the projector provides a sharp image with accurate colors. Due to the low brightness the contrast level can be lacking on some image content. The blacks and greys start to blend together as the ambient lighting is increased. This can be easily overcome when creating presentations by using vivid colors with higher contrast.
Operation: The projector has an HDMI port, a type-C and a type-A USB port and an audio port. There is a manual focus wheel on the side and volume up and down on the top. There is also a Mode button on the top that allows you to put the projector into ECO mode which lowers the brightness level to conserve power. The buttons are touch buttons that are flush with the top and they light up when touched so you can find them in the dark. There is no built- in wireless support however you can overcome this by attaching a Roku or Chrome Cast to the HDMI port and then use screen mirroring on your device. If you are going to use an HDMI cable I recommend purchasing a long cable especially if the presenter is not very close to the projector. The included HDMI cable is very short. The single speaker provides 5 watts of audio which is good enough for most small to mid-sized rooms. The USB-A port is strictly used to power external USB devices such as the Roku or Chromecast mentioned above. The projector does not include a media player so you cannot plug in a USB drive in either USB port to provide media content. The projector comes with a standard tripod screw mount and I have found that attaching the projector to a small tripod lets me more easily align the projector to the screen. This is very important because the projector has auto Keystone correction but for it to work correctly the projector needs to be level and not tilted in any manner. There is an issue with the tripod mounting hole on the projector because it does not sit flush with the base. To compensate for this, I added a small square piece of foam to the top of my tripod that helps stabilize the projector once its screwed onto the tripod.
Portability: The projector is very portable due to its size and shape. Its roughly 9”x5”x1.5” and although it doesn’t come with any type of travel protection I have found that it slips nicely into a small spare laptop sleeve. Adding the projector, power supply, HDMI cable and small tripod in my backpack was not a major weight or space issue. The projector does have a built-in battery that is supposed to last 2 hours but I prefer to use the included power supply. It is nice to know the battery is there in case I can’t get the projector near an outlet.
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Fast data transfer speeds reduce the time used to copy large files, while the 256GB provides ample storage space for your favorite data. This SanDisk Ultra Type-C USB flash drive has SanDisk SecureAccess software, which helps you encrypt sensitive files easily.
Customer Rating
4
Ample Storage in a Type-C Flash Drive
on July 24, 2021
Posted by: explore42
from Cincinnati Ohio
Over the years I have owned lots of SanDisk Flash drives including several Ultra versions and they have always been very reliable. This USB type-C version is slimmer and fully wrapped in a plastic case so it doesn’t have as solid a feel as versions made with medal or thicker plastic. The USB-C head can be retracted into the drive when not installed but due to the thinner plastic case this can be difficult at times. After doing several large file transfers to and from the flash drive I did notice that the drive warmed up and this could be felt through the plastic case. Once the drive sat idle it cooled back down as expected. The drive does include a Lanyard loop and SanDisk Memory Zone software for Android. To secure your data SanDisk offers the SanDisk Secure Access software on their website which allows you to create an encrypted secure vault on your SanDisk flash drives. The encryption process slows down the file transfers a little bit but the security is worth it. Overall its nice USB 3.0 type-C flash drive.
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Step into your zone with Zone 750, the wired headset that lets you sound clear, hear better, and stay focused, no matter where you work. Collaborate better and stay connected. Zone 750 is a USB headset that delivers premium audio and reliable call clarity. In-line controls keep call functions handy while USB-C and included USB-A adapter ensure plug-and-play compatibility. Zone 750 works with common calling applications across most all platforms and operating systems. Noise-canceling dual-mic technology accurately suppresses distracting sounds like keyboard clicks and nearby voices as close as 23 in away.
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from Cincinnati Ohio
Logitech makes taking calls in the office or home office extremely easy with the Zone 750 headset. They even included how-to videos on setting up the headset with various conferencing apps in the Logi Tune app under the “?”. Overall these headphones are a good solution for anyone who uses a laptop for communications.
Fit and Feel: The Zone 750 headset is easily adjusted and reasonably comfortable to wear. The ear pads are made with soft foam covered with a very soft leatherette cover. The soft foam allows the headset to gently sit on your ears vs cupping your ears like some headsets do. Even though they do not fully surround your ears they still do a good job of isolating the ambient noise in the room. I have found that in time the soft foam pads can become warm from body heat and for me that can be distracting. On calls lasting longer than an hour I find myself lifting the earpads off my ears to let them cool off.
Sound and Mic Quality: The sound quality of these headphones are tuned for conference calls. The voices sound clear and distinct. The Logi Tune app includes an equalizer to help you tune the audio quality to your listening preferences. While not as good as more expensive headphones for listening to music they are fine for the office. The noise cancelling microphone works well and helps eliminate stray sounds which is important for anyone working from home with kids or dogs. I also found that the microphone worked well with dictation programs which is a plus for anyone who uses that feature. The in-line control module is convenient to use and allows you to adjust the volume, mute, answer calls and control music playback.
Pros:
- Solid build quality and tangle free wiring
- In-line controls are very intuitive and easy to operate
- Easily adjusted for a comfortable fit
- Logi Tune app adds features and is helpful setting up headset for video conferencing apps
- USB-A and USB-C compatible
- Noise Cancelling microphone helps eliminate room noise
- Solid build quality and tangle free wiring
- In-line controls are very intuitive and easy to operate
- Easily adjusted for a comfortable fit
- Logi Tune app adds features and is helpful setting up headset for video conferencing apps
- USB-A and USB-C compatible
- Noise Cancelling microphone helps eliminate room noise
Cons:
- The ear pads can get warm from body heat after extended use
- When not in use the headphones don’t fold flat.
- The ear pads can get warm from body heat after extended use
- When not in use the headphones don’t fold flat.
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Pixel Buds A-Series bring you rich, high-quality sound for a lot less than you~d expect. Their beamforming mics help make calls crystal clear.*** The flush-to-ear design is stylish, and the stabilizer arc keeps them in place so you can wear them even during the sweatiest workout.**
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from Cincinnati Ohio
The Pixel A Buds are comfortable to wear, great for taking phone calls but the audio quality can be too bright and they lack bass when it comes to music. Because of their tight fit and sweat resistance they are my primary earbuds for workouts.
Pros:
- Comfortable fit that doesn’t move when you do
- IPX4 Sweat and water resistant
- Great for phone calls, high quality microphone
- Easy set up and fast pairing with Google or Android phones
- Integrated Google assistant
- Auto pause when earbud is removed from the ear
- Comfortable fit that doesn’t move when you do
- IPX4 Sweat and water resistant
- Great for phone calls, high quality microphone
- Easy set up and fast pairing with Google or Android phones
- Integrated Google assistant
- Auto pause when earbud is removed from the ear
Cons:
- Lack of bass even with the Bass Boost turned on
- No volume control via earbud touch
- No ability to re-assign touch functions
- No built- in equalizer in the Pixel Buds app
- No Pixel Buds app for Pixel Chromebooks or IOS devices
- No ANC – Active Noise Cancellation
- Lack of bass even with the Bass Boost turned on
- No volume control via earbud touch
- No ability to re-assign touch functions
- No built- in equalizer in the Pixel Buds app
- No Pixel Buds app for Pixel Chromebooks or IOS devices
- No ANC – Active Noise Cancellation
Performance: The earbuds feel solid and the low profile allows it to sit comfortably in your ear. As soon as you open the case the earbuds automatically pair with an Android phone which is great. There is also a pairing button on the back of the case to turn on pairing if your device is not an Android. Operating the play, pause, forward/reverse functions as well as phone call control is simple and fairly intuitive however you cannot change the volume nor can you change the button’s assigned function. The earbuds use Adaptive Volume if you have an Android phone and this automatically adjust the volume to the environment. I found that often the Adaptive control would set the volume too low for my liking and I eventually just turned the feature off. The auto-pause when one ear bud is removed worked well and it’s a great feature to have especially if you are using these in an office or a gym where people may interrupt you. The battery life of 5 hours for the earbuds and 24 hours for the case are typical of what you get in this price range. There is a light on the front of the case that indicates the charging and paring status of the earbuds.
Pixel Buds App: This is a very minimalistic app that is only available on Android phones. It’s not available for Pixel Chromebook or IOS devices. Sadly, it doesn’t include touch function management or an equalizer. You can check the battery levels of each ear bud and the case. There are four areas in the app, Find Device, Touch Controls, Sound and In Ear Detection. In Find Device you can use location info to help locate a missing earbud as well as turn on a ringing sound within the earbud if it’s within range. In Touch Controls you can turn the Touch control on or off but you cannot reassign the functions. In Sound you can turn Bass Boost on or off which is the only equalize control you have in this app. You can also turn Adaptive Sound on or off which automatically adjust the volume based on your environment. In Ear Detection you can turn on or off the detection of the earbud being out of your ear.
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The newly developed pulsating brush removes more hair and pet hair than our other models. The flexible, vibrating and rotating brush performs 18,000 pulsations per minute.
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from Cincinnati Ohio
The Raycop RN UV Handheld Vacuum does an adequate job cleaning flat bedding and flat upholstery. Sadly, many of the things I would like to clean with this vacuum like some of my bedding, chairs and sofa are not flat. After using the vacuum on several beds and pieces of furniture I have come to the conclusion that this is a very unique product but it has some shortcomings that limit its overall value.
Overall: The build quality of the vacuum seems to be solid with easy access to the primary filter, the dust box and the HEPA filter. The cord is slightly over 16 feet long so I had no cord length issues vacuuming a king size bed or a long sofa. The pulsating brush and UV light can be accessed and removed when necessary with minimal effort. The instruction manual recommends using the vacuum on a flat surface and compares the required effort to “ironing”. I don’t know too many people who like to iron but luckily using this vacuum isn’t quite as tedious. The downside is that the vacuum and UV light lose their effectiveness if the surface is not perfectly flat and many upholstered chairs and sofas and some pillow top beds can never be flattened enough to meet that recommendation. The UV light is automatically turned off for safety reasons if the vacuum believes it is not in full contact with the surface. I don’t know if the vacuum is actually picking up dust mites since I can’t see them nor do I know if the light is strong enough or exposed long enough to kill bacteria and viruses so I have to trust Raycom on that claim.
Shape: The shape of the vacuum and the handle make it very convenient to clean the surface of a bed but to clean the sides of the bedding you may need to reposition the bedding so the sides are on top of the bed and sitting flat. Chairs and sofas are even more difficult to clean. Due to its odd shape you can never vacuum into the corners or close to where two surfaces meet. There are no attachments to reach into the corners or crevices. At my house that is usually where everything settles including the dust. When you try to vacuum any curved surface the UV light turns off due to the vacuum not being in full contact with the surface. So when I tried to vacuum the upper sections of the sofa and chairs the light would come on and go off regularly. My couch and chair backs are not flat surfaces, there are hills and valleys where there is decorative pillowing. When I used the vacuum over those areas only the areas in direct contact with the vacuum were cleaned. When I tried to clean some decorative pillows I could vacuum the middle of the pillow but the edges were difficult to manage as they became more curved.
Filter: The primary filter and dust box are extremely small. This is fine for picking up dust and small particles but anyone with a pet that sheds will have to empty the dust box and clean the filter often. The filter is made up of small squares and the vacuumed particles start to clog these squares which affects the vacuum effectiveness. The plus side is this filter is plastic and reusable, the downside is Raycom recommends emptying the filter and cleaning it in water which is not convenient. The vacuum also has a replaceable HEPA filter that filters the exhausted air from the vacuum. The filter is easy to replace and the vacuum does give you an indication when it needs to be replaced.
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Mini version of Tweezermans award-winning slant tweezer. Famous for its precision, the Mini Slant Tweezer features perfectly aligned hand-filed tips for expert brow shaping. Grabs every hair, every time.
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from Cincinnati Ohio
These Tweezerman mini tweezers are perfect for anyone who uses tweezers. The tweezers are solidly built and have a nice feel to them so they don’t slip when you try to use them. The ends aligned perfectly and the force required to clamp the arms together wasn’t excessive. Because of the solid build you can clamp down hard on what you are trying to pull out. With lower quality tweezers the hairs can slip from the clamp when you pull – not the case with these. They come with a nice plastic tube container for storage which is great for a purse or travel kit. Lastly because they are the mini version it lets you get more clamping power closer to the ends which I think is a definite advantage.
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Upgrade from the last generation with the new ROG Strix G10CE, a Windows 11 gaming desktop that delivers exhilarating gaming experiences powered by an 11th Gen Intel~ Core~ i7-11700F processor and NVIDIA~ GeForce RTX~ 3060 graphics.
What size is the power supply?
500 watt Gold Plus. The photo isnt the best but if you look to right you can see the Power Supply and its Gold Plus 500 label.
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Upgrade from the last generation with the new ROG Strix G10CE, a Windows 11 gaming desktop that delivers exhilarating gaming experiences powered by an 11th Gen Intel~ Core~ i7-11700F processor and NVIDIA~ GeForce RTX~ 3060 graphics.
Is it only one stick of 16gb ram or two sticks of 8gb ram?
Only a Single Module. To use dual channel you will need to get a matching 16gb module or replace the existing module with a new matching pair of ddr4 ram modules. If you look at the photo you can see that its only a single 16 gb module.
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Soundcore by Anker Mini 3 Pro is a perfect pocket portable bluetooth speaker! Get 360~ of ear-dazzling audio squeezed into something smaller than a coffee cup. With a 15-hour battery life on a single charge and IPX7 waterproof, who says beach and pool parties can't get as wild as you want? It's your sound, your rules, so connect the Mini 3 to the Soundcore app to turn it on, off, adjust the volume, change the sound profile, and much more. A USB-C charging port is included for fast-charging with the latest technologies and Bluetooth 5.0 can keep your audio experience crystal clear with a strong connection.
I have the SoundCore Mini 1 and the one thing that I don't like about it is that when in bluetooth mode it turns off automatically after about 10 minutes if no audio is being streamed to it. Has this annoying power-saving feature been fixed with SC Mini 3
In the Soundcore App you can set this timer to up to 60 minutes.
4 years, 3 months ago
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Print your memorable photos with this Canon SELPHY Square QX10 compact photo printer. The compact, lightweight design offers easy portability, while the dye-sublimation technology delivers quality quick-drying 2.7 x 2.7-inch prints that last for a long time. This Canon SELPHY Square QX10 compact photo printer has a built-in battery for cordless hassle-free printing.
Do I have to continuously refill the ink cassette or buy new ones like a regular printer?
Yes but with this printer the supplies are sold by Canon as a single item. I've been buying the Canon XS-20L which comes with 20 photo pages and a cassette that will print 20 photos.
4 years, 11 months ago
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Follow a natural sleep routine with this Philips SmartSleep sleep and wake-up light. Its sunset and sunrise simulations prepare your body to sleep and rise on time, and its RelaxBreathe feature calms you into peaceful slumber. This Philips SmartSleep sleep and wake-up light plays your music, an FM station or built-in nature sounds for a gentle wake-up routine.
Can you turn the display brightness off? I am very light sensitive and even dim lights can make it difficult for me to fall asleep.
Nugget Ice. Pellet ice. Drive-in ice. Whatever you call it, you know it's "the good ice." Now that chewable ice is available from the convenience of your countertop with the Opal 2.0 Ice Maker. It is capable of producing up to 38 lbs. of ice in 24 hours and stores up to 3 lbs. of ice at one time. The Opal 2.0 Ice Maker has WiFi connection capability and comes with the side tank attachment for 3x more ice production.
I've read numerous disastrous feedback for this unit on Amazon and I'm a bit worried about the number of defective units being sold. Has anyone owned this for more than a year without incident? Has anyone used the Geek Squad extended warranty for repairs?
There are a couple of versions of the Opal out there. I just picked up the Opal 2.0 which is an improved version and seems to work quite well. One way you can differentiate the units is the 2.0 version has touch button sensors on the front for the power, light and cleaning cycle. If you are really concerned you can get the extended warranty through Best buy. Although I have not used the extended warranty on this unit I have used it on my Samsung refrigerator's ice maker and found the service to be quite good.
5 years, 2 months ago
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Designed to make printing easier for the whole family, the HP ENVY 6055 all-in-one printer lets everyone print, scan, and copy everyday documents, schoolwork, borderless photos and more. This wireless picture printer can order ink for you and deliver it to your door with up to 50% savings on ink using the HP Instant Ink delivery service, so you can print high-quality documents and photos when you need them (subscription required). Set up, and connect the all-in-one printer to your family's mobile devices in a few easy steps for remote scanning and sharing using the HP Smart app. And keep connected, and reduce interruptions with self-healing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 technology. Prints up to 10 ISO ppm* in black and up to 7 ppm* in color.
fax capable
Good Question, it does not have fax capabilities built into the printer. You can send a fax if you use HP's cloud services but the printer cannot receive a fax. If faxing is a requirement I would suggest looking at a Desk Jet or Office Jet series all in one.
5 years, 2 months ago
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Designed to make printing easier for the whole family, the HP ENVY 6055 all-in-one printer lets everyone print, scan, and copy everyday documents, schoolwork, borderless photos and more. This wireless picture printer can order ink for you and deliver it to your door with up to 50% savings on ink using the HP Instant Ink delivery service, so you can print high-quality documents and photos when you need them (subscription required). Set up, and connect the all-in-one printer to your family's mobile devices in a few easy steps for remote scanning and sharing using the HP Smart app. And keep connected, and reduce interruptions with self-healing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 technology. Prints up to 10 ISO ppm* in black and up to 7 ppm* in color.
Can use either iPad or iPhone to print from. I do ya have a computer and use both off those a lot. But sometimes I would Have a sibling print for me and I’d like to do it on my own
I use this with my ipad and it works fine. Download the HP Smart app from the Apple store and this app allows you to control the printer. I have HP Smart running on my android phones, my ipads and my windows laptops and they all access the printer wirelessly.
5 years, 2 months ago
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Designed to make printing easier for the whole family, the HP ENVY 6055 all-in-one printer lets everyone print, scan, and copy everyday documents, schoolwork, borderless photos and more. This wireless picture printer can order ink for you and deliver it to your door with up to 50% savings on ink using the HP Instant Ink delivery service, so you can print high-quality documents and photos when you need them (subscription required). Set up, and connect the all-in-one printer to your family's mobile devices in a few easy steps for remote scanning and sharing using the HP Smart app. And keep connected, and reduce interruptions with self-healing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 technology. Prints up to 10 ISO ppm* in black and up to 7 ppm* in color.
does the printer do double siding printing?
The HP Envy 6055 can do double sided printing. It will print the front side of the paper and before the page fully exists the printer it pulls the sheet back into the printer to do the back side. In other words its a 2 step process but it does occur automatically without you doing anything special.
5 years, 2 months ago
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Designed to make printing easier for the whole family, the HP ENVY 6055 all-in-one printer lets everyone print, scan, and copy everyday documents, schoolwork, borderless photos and more. This wireless picture printer can order ink for you and deliver it to your door with up to 50% savings on ink using the HP Instant Ink delivery service, so you can print high-quality documents and photos when you need them (subscription required). Set up, and connect the all-in-one printer to your family's mobile devices in a few easy steps for remote scanning and sharing using the HP Smart app. And keep connected, and reduce interruptions with self-healing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 technology. Prints up to 10 ISO ppm* in black and up to 7 ppm* in color.
Is the printer also a copy machine? Can I place a 12 page document in the feeder and it will make a copy?
The HP Envy 6055 does not have a document loader so it cannot automatically copy a group of documents. It will copy documents but you have to load each one onto the glass manually. If you want this model with the document loader you should be looking at the HP Envy Pro 6455 or one of the HP Office Jets or Desk Jets.
5 years, 2 months ago
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