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Use your phone while it charges with this Belkin 10W wireless charging stand. The Qi-certified design ensures compatibility with most devices, while an optimized stand holds phones at an angle in portrait or landscape position for maximum visibility. This Belkin 10W wireless charging stand features an LED indicator for monitoring charge status at a glance.
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I got tired of plugging in my phone at night and figured I'd give this wireless charging thing a try. I don't know why I waited so long. These should come standard with every compatible phone. No longer am I finding my phone not fully charged in the morning because I forgot to plugin the charging cable at night. Fits perfectly on nightstand.
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Play music anywhere with this Sony EXTRA BASS portable Bluetooth speaker. The Party Booster feature makes a variety of sounds depending on where the speaker is touched, and the volume increases or decreases depending on the strength of force used when tapping. This Sony EXTRA BASS portable Bluetooth speaker has multicolor flashing lights that sync to the beat of the music for added style.
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My 12-year old grabbed this after I got and I haven't been able to get back. Thankfully it is waterproof, though that should be more of an issue/help in the summer. (IPX7 means 1 meter/3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes)
As far as sound goes, you can't really ask for anything better at this price point and size. Hopefully obvious, a bigger speaker will give you more bass. With the XB32, you are more than adequately covered for any of those heavy bass songs. I used to use Imagine Dragon's Radioactive to test out how well a speaker handles bass. Now, I'm using Above and Beyond by Bassnectar as it seems to serve that purpose a little better. Overall, nice crisp audio. Do press the "live" button to get some better sounds out of the speaker. You also have extra bass available and can combine the two. Really depends on what you're listening to on how much these help. There is a noticable difference when enabled. Do enable when listening outdoors to get more of a feel for being there.
At just under 2 pounds, the speaker is relatively light, especially for one with so much power behind it. The multi-colored lighting is nice, but not something I would look for in a speaker. On the other hand, my twelve year old likes the extra it adds. Good battery life. I like the party mode where you can link multiple speakers (like 100 I think) together but have yet to try. I just don't get the drum kit sounds feature of the speaer. Perhaps I should try dropping it down a fligth of stairs to see how that sounds. I can't imagine why you'd want to bang hard on the different sides of the speaker.
Love the sound of the speaker. I just wish there was some way to more easily carry it around as it lacks a way to add a strap. Backpack only I guess. Great extra powerbank, too, for those times when your phone needs a recharge. Just be sure to have cable. Now,if only I can get speaker back from my son.
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Built for your next victory, your latest achievement and much more is the Turtle Beach® Recon 70 gaming headset for Nintendo Switch™ Featuring Turtle Beach’s latest lightweight and comfortable headset design for hours of play, with high-quality 40mm speakers and over-ear premium synthetic leather cushions that let you hear every crisp high and thundering low while blocking noise. Turtle Beach’s renowned high-sensitivity mic to ensure you are heard clearly on Switch games that support in-game chat capability and easily flips up to mute. Finally, the versatile 3.5mm connection makes it perfect for swapping between Nintendo Switch, PlayStation® and Xbox controllers, as well as PC and compatible mobile devices.
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from Boston, MA
These headphones are surprisingly light and have really cool colors. The on ear design is good because it incorporates all sounds of the game and blocks out background noise. They will be very nice in the car like on the highway when playing games because it'll block out the car noise.
One issue with the headphones is they do not come with a case. This would make portable usage easier.
Otherwise, good product happy to use them.
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Enjoy quality signal reception with this Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro antenna. A 65-mile range ensures reception of a wide variety of channels, while the integrated TV signal indicator LEDs simplify placement for optimal signal strength. This Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro antenna comes with a 16-foot detachable high-performance coaxial cable for connectivity and features a plug-and-play design for quick installation.
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The box for this is larger than expected. Opened up to see what was involved in setup and there were no instructions. I thought about checking online for help but figured its an antenna, just connect all the wires and that should be fine.... and, it was. My only question is how much of a "curve" should there be in the unit for best reception, and perhaps... should I point in a different direction if I don't get 65 channels?
Next, switched over to the TV to have it accept the antenna for input. This would be TV specific but was easy for ours as there is a button on the remote to switch. The TV does a scan through all the channels. At first, it wasn't finding anything and I was getting a little worried. Eventually it started to pickup 5 here and another 5 there. By the time it was done it found 40. Will play around with location of the antenna to see if we can get it up to 65. The connection cable it comes with is long enough to try some other places in the room. We're right next to the window so that shouldn't be an issue.
Picture comes in perfectly. The guide is helpful, though my son has to get used to no DVR/pause on the TV for those stations.
This is first TV in house that isn't connected to cable and we're able to get just about everything we need so far, with the addition of Netflix and Amazon Prime and Hulu and.... If things go well can scale back on the other TVs, too.
Next, switched over to the TV to have it accept the antenna for input. This would be TV specific but was easy for ours as there is a button on the remote to switch. The TV does a scan through all the channels. At first, it wasn't finding anything and I was getting a little worried. Eventually it started to pickup 5 here and another 5 there. By the time it was done it found 40. Will play around with location of the antenna to see if we can get it up to 65. The connection cable it comes with is long enough to try some other places in the room. We're right next to the window so that shouldn't be an issue.
Picture comes in perfectly. The guide is helpful, though my son has to get used to no DVR/pause on the TV for those stations.
This is first TV in house that isn't connected to cable and we're able to get just about everything we need so far, with the addition of Netflix and Amazon Prime and Hulu and.... If things go well can scale back on the other TVs, too.
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A revolutionary smart printer - even for high-volume jobs. Help save time with Smart Tasks shortcuts. Rapid speeds, full-ream paper capacity, Borderless print, and easy mobile printing. Count on seamless connections, and enhanced security. Save up to 50% on ink with HP Instant Ink. Prints up to 24 ISO ppm*, up to 20 ppm* in color.
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from Boston, MA
I've had HP printers for what feels like forever. It was time for an upgrade and the 9025 was the perfect replacement printer. This one feels more like a workhorse than my last. Easy setup, multiple paper trays, mobile printing, faster scanning, and sharing to the cloud make this a great home office printer. I'm still getting used to that last one, where I can connect my printer directly to my Google Drive. You do have to put your trust in the system to protect access to your drive. At least with HP, I do, so far. Still putting printer through its paces but so far looks like a great decision.
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Give orders to teammates during intense matchups with this Razer Kraken gaming headset. Its custom-tuned 50mm drivers provide a wide soundscape, so you can hear subtle footsteps approaching and shattering explosions, and the gel-infused ear cups provide natural cooling to keep you comfortable. This Razer Kraken gaming headset lets you adjust the game/chat balance for a customizable experience.
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from Boston, MA
My son uses these for FortNite. They plug right into the Switch. While he has headphones from Bose and Beats, he prefers these for gaming. I wouldn't recommend them for pure music playing but the combo of the mike quality and the gaming sound handling makes these a reasonable mid-price option for gaming that shouldn't disappoint.
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Get a faster, closer shave with this Philips Norelco shaver. Ideal for managing facial hair, this shaver features a click-on bear styler with five length settings that make it easy to maintain your look. This Philips Norelco shaver features SkinProtect blades for a cleaner shave and prevents skin irritation with its ComfortGlide rings.
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Best electric razor I ever used. Easily outshines my three prior Norelco razors, and is head and shoulders above my Panasonic. Closest shave of any electric razor that I ever owned, although no
where near a blade. First electric razor with zero razor burn that I ever owned (even shaving dry).
where near a blade. First electric razor with zero razor burn that I ever owned (even shaving dry).
Cleaning is more difficult than earlier Norelcos, less intuitive.
The separate trimmer attachment is easily lost, would have preferred
a trimmer integral with the razor. Trimmer is also more difficult to clean than should be necessary. If mishandled, trimmer height attachment is easy to break off. Care required during cleaning. Manual warns of this issue without outright saying that this is the case.
a trimmer integral with the razor. Trimmer is also more difficult to clean than should be necessary. If mishandled, trimmer height attachment is easy to break off. Care required during cleaning. Manual warns of this issue without outright saying that this is the case.
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Provide delicious beverages for everyone with this Calphalon Special Brew 10-cup coffee maker in dark stainless steel. The premium boiling system extracts up to 20 percent more flavor. The nonstick warming plate keeps the 10-cup glass carafe warm for up to four hours, and the Delay Brew feature lets you select a brewing time in advance. The strength flavor adjustment feature in this Calphalon Special Brew 10-cup coffee maker ensures the coffee is to your preferred taste.
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from Boston, MA
After what seems like twenty years my wife caved in and finally decided to get a new coffee machine. Surprise, the new machine makes coffee, too. Easy transition to the new machine and it fits it about the same space as the old machine. The stainless look fits in perfectly for our kitchen.
Wasn't aware Calphalon did coffee pots before seeing this one. Definitely like their pots and pans. No disappointment here with the brand.
For the price you get a few more features than just making coffee. You can adjust strength and supposedly get more flavor from each brew. Stilll trying to discern the latter. The delayed brew is also a nice feature to have. Whether its worth the extra price for the extra features... I don't know. I'm not convinced yet. Will have to see if machine lasts as long if not longer than the last machine.
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Always know what’s happening at your door with the SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro. Its crystal-clear 1080p HD video and 162° field of view give you a clear shot of your property 24/7. Two-way audio lets you hear and speak to unwanted guests (and welcomed ones too) - even when you're not home. Have the SimpliSafe App? The Video Doorbell Pro will send instant alerts whenever someone approaches. And with Smart Person Detection, it can tell the difference between people, vehicles and animals. That means you only get the alerts that matter. Plus, when backed by 24/7 professional monitoring, you’ll have experts who are ready to request emergency dispatch when you need it most. This camera is designed for all weather extremes—so you're still protected in rain and snow. (Compatible with the SimpliSafe Gen 3 security system. Requires Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) and existing wired doorbell setup with mechanical chime and a transformer with 8-24 VAC, 30VA max. Not compatible with digital chimes.)
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from Boston, MA
Great way to monitor your front door when home or not home. Two-way voice is also great, though you have to remember to press the button to talk and release to listen. Both can't talk at same time. Super easy to setup. No base station needed. Just use existing wiring and chime. And remember to turn off breaker when installing to be safe. Camera is secured to outside baseplate with a screw.
Once installed, pressing button on doorbell works as before, assuming you've remembered to turn the breaker back on. You install the SimpliSafe app on your phone and go in to connect to a camera. You don't need to enter the serial # for base station. To connect camera to WiFi, you select network and enter password on mobile device. This will then display a QR Code. You place camera in front of camera and it will then connect. If sunny outside, be sure to block the glare so it can clearly see the code. Once connected, you can watch the camera feed live from the phone. If you want the video saved so you can watched later, there is a $5/month charge.
Waiting to see how much we need to train our visitors.... So far, working great. At most, 30 minutes to setup. Hardest part was finding which breaker was the doorbell...
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Create custom lighting schemes with this Sengled Smart LED Starter kit. More than 16 million hues provide endless choices for every occasion, and a range of whites lets you mimic daylight or brighten your space. Compatible with most personal assistant programs, including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, this Sengled light bulb integrates seamlessly with your smart lighting setup.
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Setup of the lightbulbs was a breeze. Just screw in the bulbs then connect the lighting hub to your networking hub and you're pretty much a go. Then download the app to control.
You can schedule when they go on, control their brightness, and pick which color to shine. They can be configured as one or together.
You do have to remember to leave the switch on, otherwise you can't turn them on and off from the app.
Speaking of the app, the one negative thing about using them is each time you start the app there is a slow animation that shows before you can control the bulbs. It takes too long.
If you want to have some fun, turn the lights on and off when you aren't home and your kid/spouse is. You don't need to be on your home network to do that.
Expensive if you want to do your whole house with these bulbs but you shouldn't need to buy another lighting hub for more bulbs. Just be smart about where you use them.
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Create incredible images every day, anywhere with Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan. Get the magic of Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC, plus everything else you need to organize, enhance, and share your photos like a pro on your desktop and mobile devices.
Just wondering if this is a good home editing system for both audio and video . . . I have a Dell Windows 10 How complex is it? Ratings? Can I install it myself? Thank you! Janie E.
I don't see any video editing features. Easy to install though.
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Clean your carpets efficiently with this iRobot Roomba vacuum. It lets you set a schedule for automated vacuuming, and the sensors help it navigate under furniture and around objects on the floor for a more thorough cleaning job. This iRobot Roomba vacuum has internal brushes, agitators and suction to handle debris and pet hair.
Does this have to have a monthly subscription to keep it running? How does it know where to go?
No monthly fees required.
There is a single "box" you can use to setup a barrier. The box has two modes. You can use the straight line mode to block off a doorway. It will setup an barrier to between it and the wall across from it that the Roomba won't cross. There is also an "arc" mode that you can use by let's say placing it between your dog bowls. That will create an arc around the bowls so it won't repeatedly ram into them. Otherwise, it has free reign of where it will go. If the battery starts getting low, it will return to base.
There is a single "box" you can use to setup a barrier. The box has two modes. You can use the straight line mode to block off a doorway. It will setup an barrier to between it and the wall across from it that the Roomba won't cross. There is also an "arc" mode that you can use by let's say placing it between your dog bowls. That will create an arc around the bowls so it won't repeatedly ram into them. Otherwise, it has free reign of where it will go. If the battery starts getting low, it will return to base.
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Clean your carpets efficiently with this iRobot Roomba vacuum. It lets you set a schedule for automated vacuuming, and the sensors help it navigate under furniture and around objects on the floor for a more thorough cleaning job. This iRobot Roomba vacuum has internal brushes, agitators and suction to handle debris and pet hair.
What are the dimension and how can be charged? It has a bag to store all the dirty? Thanks
The Roomba is about 13" around. There is a base you plug into the wall that the machine parks over whenever it needs a charge. So, add a couple more inches for depth for the base. No bag. It has a small bin in the front that you can empty when the machine is parked.
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Get your floors sparkling clean with this Bissell Spinwave powered mop. It’s made for sealed hard surfaces, and it uses washable cleaning pads that can be customized according to the type of flooring and level of cleansing the job requires. This Bissell Spinwave powered mop swivels to let you access hard-to-reach places.
Does it come with a bristle pad, or scrub pad attachment?
No.
6 years, 11 months ago
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Get your floors sparkling clean with this Bissell Spinwave powered mop. It’s made for sealed hard surfaces, and it uses washable cleaning pads that can be customized according to the type of flooring and level of cleansing the job requires. This Bissell Spinwave powered mop swivels to let you access hard-to-reach places.
Does it suck up the water?
No
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Get your floors sparkling clean with this Bissell Spinwave powered mop. It’s made for sealed hard surfaces, and it uses washable cleaning pads that can be customized according to the type of flooring and level of cleansing the job requires. This Bissell Spinwave powered mop swivels to let you access hard-to-reach places.
Can you use any solution with this machine ? Also, does this clean in the grooves of textured floors ?
It is not recommended you use another solution. I think that has the potential to void the warranty.
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