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BISSELL SpinWave wet and dry robotic vacuum provides two ways to clean in a single revolutionary robot. The two tank system actively mops or powerfully vacuums with smart, structured cleaning paths. Use it in dry vacuuming mode to collect pet hair, dirt and other debris on carpet, area rugs and hard floors. When used in wet mopping mode, the mop pads and BISSELL cleaning solution work together to scrub floors clean. And, with the Soft Surface Avoidance Sensor, there's no need to worry about the robot going up on area rugs or carpets when in wet mopping mode. Plus, this product doesn't just clean up after pets, it helps save them, too. BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We're proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
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from Chattanooga, TN
I really like the BISSELL SpinWave. As far as know, it's the first robotic vacuum that has wet and dry modes. it works as well as any dry robotic vacuum I've had. My only concern is the lack of mapping, so you never know if every inch has been covered. Though I haven't noticed any spots that seem unvacuumed.
The feature that makes the vacuum stand out is it mopping ability. With 3 different solutions (offered by Bissell), or plain water, it is very versatile. The worst part about it is seeing just how dirty my floors were!
Lastly, the app needs a little work with occasional crashes, but I'm sure that will get sorted out in short order.
Overall, I'm very happy with the BISSELL SpinWave. It collects the fur my dog deposits on the floor, and mops up the dirt he brings in on his paws. You might say the BISSELL SpinWave is man's best friend.
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The new Denon Home 150 plays all your music wirelessly with the great sound you expect from Denon. Enjoy your music in any room of your house, and group other products with HEOS Built-in such as AV receivers, Hi-Fi systems, sound bars and speakers to fill your whole home with music. With a dynamic tweeter and powerful mid-bass driver, enjoy accurate, room-filling sound, without sacrificing the space needed for a full Hi-Fi system. Play music from your favorite online streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music HD, Pandora, TIDAL and more, or play music stored on your phone or network via Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth.
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from Chattanooga, TN
So, I don't use voice assistants, so I won't be reviewing this feature, though I understand the Denon Home 150 works well with Alexa, Siri, etc. What I care about is sound. When I first connected to the Home 150 I was disappointed. The sound was muddy and definitely not what I was expecting from Denon. It wasn't until I increased treble that the sound cleared up and...now I understand why Denon has such a good reputation. The sound from this small little speaker is phenomenal! It it crisp and full. It has enough volume to fill a 20' by 25' room quite well. With a room full of people you're probably going to want to get the Home 250, or 350, though.
And I like the HEOS app. It makes it easy to select your sound source in one location. My only gripe is that I would like to see more options in the equalizer than just treble and bass.
And I like the HEOS app. It makes it easy to select your sound source in one location. My only gripe is that I would like to see more options in the equalizer than just treble and bass.
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The JAXJOX Kettlebell is a six-in-one digital adjustable kettlebell ranging from 12-42 lbs. Select your weight with a touch of a button.
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I have a small home gym and space is at a premium. So, to go along with my adjustable dumbbells, I got the JAXJOX adjustable kettlebell. It replaced the 4 kettlebells I had and mission accomplished--space saved. It's a great idea and the different weight increments are easy and quick to select. Granted, the kettlebell is large. It kind of has to be to do what it does. But the size of this unit isn't really the issue. The app just isn't ready for prime time. I feel confident they will iron out the bugs and omissions, but for now it just isn't very good. That having been said, that doesn't change the quality of the hardware, and I still recommend this set to anyone in my situation where space saving is important. I would say buy it, and hope the app gets better. But if it doesn't, enjoy the flexibility of an adjustable kettlebell as I have.
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Now that quality you've come to love from GE Appliances is available right on your countertop thanks to an array of toaster options to suit your family's busy lifestyle. Whether it's a two-slice toaster or four-slice toaster, you'll appreciate the reliable, efficient performance and timeless stainless steel finish that make every GE Appliances toaster the perfect complement to your kitchen. Toasters come equipped with handy features including 7 Shade settings for your perfect toast, an Frozen, Bagel and Cancel settings to make managing your toasting experience simpler. Get more done in the kitchen with toasters and toaster ovens from a brand you trust.
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It's a toaster and it does its job. It's simple to use and toast comes out evenly browned. But this toaster looks really good while doing its job. The stainless steel finish goes great with our other appliances.
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from Chattanooga, TN
Right out of the box the first thing I noticed, besides how cool the box is when you open it and the laptop is raised to meet you, is how amazing this laptop looks. The build quality is phenomenal. Because of this, there are lighter laptops on the market, but I imagine this one will be extremely durable and will last far beyond my expectations. Besides, if an extra pound is too much, it could be a gym membership is in order. ;-)
Other than great build quality and looks, the Flip 15 has some really nice features:
--I love the smooth hinge that also raises the back of the laptop to put the keyboard at a more comfortable angle.
--MIL-STD 810G military grade durability.
--Asus clearly put a lot of work into AI - specifically the noise cancelling feature that works great for those who work from home.
---If you are a photographer or designer, you'll appreciate the touchscreen with allows for 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, as well as the Pantone screen.
---The Harmon/Kardon speakers were a little disappointing...they sounded tinny with very little bass or volume. To fix this I went into the dts app and set it to Custom Audio and selected Wide and Vocal Boost and Bass Boost. Bass response and volume are really good now and the speakers live up to the brand's name. Make sure to adjust the sound to your tastes.
--I'm not a gamer, but the GeForce GTX 1650 will allow for pretty decent laptop gaming.
--Number pad. I know. Most 15" laptops have them. But I've missed this feature having used 13" laptops for the past 5 years.
--Size. The bezels on the Flip 15 are very small which keeps the footprint to a minimum.
--MIL-STD 810G military grade durability.
--Asus clearly put a lot of work into AI - specifically the noise cancelling feature that works great for those who work from home.
---If you are a photographer or designer, you'll appreciate the touchscreen with allows for 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, as well as the Pantone screen.
---The Harmon/Kardon speakers were a little disappointing...they sounded tinny with very little bass or volume. To fix this I went into the dts app and set it to Custom Audio and selected Wide and Vocal Boost and Bass Boost. Bass response and volume are really good now and the speakers live up to the brand's name. Make sure to adjust the sound to your tastes.
--I'm not a gamer, but the GeForce GTX 1650 will allow for pretty decent laptop gaming.
--Number pad. I know. Most 15" laptops have them. But I've missed this feature having used 13" laptops for the past 5 years.
--Size. The bezels on the Flip 15 are very small which keeps the footprint to a minimum.
If lightness is at the top of your list of laptop requirements the Asus Flip 15 is probably not going to be the best option for you. But if build quality, speed, and features are important, it would be hard to find a better laptop, especially at this price. I highly recommend the Flip 15. It's definitely become my favorite laptop.
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Pixel 4a with 5G is the budget-friendly, super fast phone from Google. It has the helpful stuff you need in a phone, with an extra boost of 5G speed.*
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from Chattanooga, TN
I miss the flip phone days when you charged your phone once a week. Unfortunately, we've gone from that to charging daily. The Pixel 4a 5G is a huge improvement. I'm not a really heavy user, but I can go almost three days on a charge. That's about a day better than the best smartphones out there. It could be because of Android 11, which installed on day one. Since we don't have 5G in my area, I haven't been able to test battery life on the new network, but I'm pretty sure it will decrease slightly.
Speaking of Android 11, one of the nice things about Google phones is you get completely stock Android--no launchers or other software that can slow the phone down. And this phone is fast. I've not seen any lag at all.
The camera is excellent, giving accurate colors in good light, and good pictures in low light situations, as well.
The AMOLED screen is bright and colors pop. And I've been very impressed with the speaker. It gives sufficient volume without sounding tinny like most smartphone speakers.
The only issue I've noticed so far is that sometimes apps open in landscape mode and there is a lag before rotation is corrected. I'm sure that's a software issue and will be fixed in the near future.
In my opinion, this phone has all the features you could want in current smartphones. And it's half the price of other flagship phones.
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DJI Mini 2 is beginner-friendly, powerful, and well, mini. Impressive performance, stunning image quality, and creative videos are just a few taps away. Explore an entirely new perspective, capturing the moments that make your life truly yours.
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from Chattanooga, TN
I've owned 4 different drones over the last few years. I've liked every one of them for different reasons, but the Mini 2 has to be my favorite. Why? So it's missing the 1" sensor from the Mavic, as well as some of the obstacle avoidance sensors, but the camera takes great pictures, and the drone is surprisingly stable. And the range is outstanding. Lastly, it's small and light, so it makes it easy to put in a pocket and take it with you. I'm always excited to go on vacation, but the Mini 2 has me looking forward to vacation even more.
This is definitely my favorite drone ever. The price is reasonable, the camera is really good, it's stable, has great range and flight time, and it's small.
But the most important feature of this drone? It's just so much fun to fly!
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Inspiration comes fast; don’t let ordinary performance slow you down. The Crucial® P5 SSD delivers impressive speed and fierce data protection with sequential reads up to 3400MB/s. Engineered with NVMe™ technology, the P5 is backed by thousands of validation hours, dozens of qualification tests, and Micron’s reputation for world-class engineering and innovation.
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from Chattanooga, TN
I trust Crucial with my data. And with the technology built into this M.2, I know I don't need to worry about losing my data.
The read and write speed is just average. But that's in benchmarks. In real world application, we're talking a out milliseconds. In my opinion most users won't notice the difference between the P5 and faster drives day to day. However, I do believe firmware updates will increase the speed.
The only disappointing aspect of this drive is that it is only warrantied for up to 600TB of writes in 5 years. That is also average for the industry, but only a third of what is available on the market. Also, I've noticed the P5 can run pretty hot. That's not a big deal as long as there is plenty of cooling, but if it's installed in an enclosure you'll want to make sure it has a good heatsink.
In the end, I trust Micron with my data. They have been in business for a long time and they have never let me down.
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The PRO pressure cooker that crisps. 11 programmable cooking functions provide endless recipe options inside the nonstick 6.5-qt cooking pot and 4.6-qt Cook & Crisp Plate. TenderCrisp Technology lets you pressure cook then air fry finish.
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I have been so impressed with the Ninja Foodi. Often a device that claims to do multiple things doesn't really do any of them well. Not so with the Foodi. Cooking with this thing is really easy and the cookbook that comes with it is extremely helpful because it not only has some great recipes, but it helps you see what's possible. This is a must-have kitchen item, especially for those with limited space and/or time for preparing meals.
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The microwave that does it all, the Panasonic Home Chef 4-in-1 Multi-Oven has four separate functions—Convection Bake Oven, an Air Fryer, a FlashXpress Broiler and a 1000W Inverter Microwave—to help make every meal a masterpiece. Whether you are doing the most simple reheating or undertaking your next culinary adventure, HomeCHEF lets you savor warm, perfectly-cooked insides and crispy browned outsides. With 6 possible cooking options to choose from, including combination Convection + Microwave and Broil + Microwave, you’ll never run out of options for making fast, flavorful meals.With a roomy 1.2 Cu.Ft interior capacity, the HomeCHEF accommodates a 14.2” turntable—large enough to fit a 9”x13” baking dish or a whole chicken. Cook quickly and easily using the 1-Touch Genius Sensor Reheat, Turbo Defrost, 20 Automatic Cook Menu Presets. The stainless steel countertop combination oven can also be built-in using an optional trim kit – NN-TK81KCS, sold separately.
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Normally products that claim to do it all...don't do it all very well. That's not the case with the Panasonic Slimline Combi 1.2. It actually works well as a microwave, an air fryer, a grill, and a convection oven, and it does a good job in all 4 functions. So far I've made pizza, cupcakes, mac and cheese, and French fries, and the results and been what you would expect from an oven, but quicker. I've found myself using it to crisp things up that I never would have taken the time to do with an oven.
Of course it works well as a microwave, but I've been pretty impressed with Sensor cooking. Just put your leftovers in and press the dial and it senses the amount of steam produced to know how long to cook for. I've found it to do a good job, though I have on occasion needed to put things back in longer because they weren't hot enough. I honestly was skeptical about the popcorn feature, but popcorn cooks perfectly every time. It's magic!
Because of all this machine does, it can be a little complicated to use. The directions are well-written, so become familiar with how things work and you'll be much happier with the results.
So, it does what a microwave does--heats things up--but it does it better. It also does what an oven does, but it does it quicker. It does it all and does it well.
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Choose this unlocked Huawei Honor 6X smartphone for its powerful capabilities. It includes an octa-core Kirin processor and 3GB of RAM to run apps quickly, and it has 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded to 128GB by adding a microSD card.
Had a few more questions. Does this phone work well with Snapchat? Does it come with a charger? How's the battery life? Is there any camera stabilization for videos
It works great with Snapchat. Yes, it comes with a charger. Battery life is excellent. I'm not a heavy user, but I often get two days out of a charge. Lastly, no, it does not have image stabilization. Remember that it's a $200 phone, and it has a 1080 screen as well as 3 gigs of RAM. Image stabilization was one of the corners they had to cut to keep the price down. The other was Gorilla Glass. It comes with a decent screen protector, though.
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Choose this unlocked Huawei Honor 6X smartphone for its powerful capabilities. It includes an octa-core Kirin processor and 3GB of RAM to run apps quickly, and it has 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded to 128GB by adding a microSD card.
What does 'Unlocked' mean? It sounds like the phone will work on anybody's cell service, and yet looking through your answers to other questions the phone is limited to certain cell companies. What is the advantage of an 'Unlocked' phone?
Unlocked means it will work on any GSM carrier. That would be AT&T and T-Mobile in the USA, and any MVNO that uses their towers. It will not, however, work on Verizon or Sprint.
The advantage of using an unlocked phone is that if you switch from AT&T to T-Mobile, or vice-versa, you can easily take your phone with you. In addition, if you travel to another country, you will be able to purchase a SIM card that will work on this or any other unlocked phone.
Most carriers will unlock their phones because of consumer pressure, so purchasing an unlocked phone is not a huge deal anymore. I purchased the Honor 6X not because it is unlocked, but because it is an exceptional bargain.
The advantage of using an unlocked phone is that if you switch from AT&T to T-Mobile, or vice-versa, you can easily take your phone with you. In addition, if you travel to another country, you will be able to purchase a SIM card that will work on this or any other unlocked phone.
Most carriers will unlock their phones because of consumer pressure, so purchasing an unlocked phone is not a huge deal anymore. I purchased the Honor 6X not because it is unlocked, but because it is an exceptional bargain.
6 years, 10 months ago
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Choose this unlocked Huawei Honor 6X smartphone for its powerful capabilities. It includes an octa-core Kirin processor and 3GB of RAM to run apps quickly, and it has 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded to 128GB by adding a microSD card.
Only at Best Buy Increase productivity with this powerful Insignia tablet. It has an 11.6-inch touch screen that provides high-definition viewing, and the 32GB of built-in storage help you manage documents, music files and applications. Snap photos and chat with others via video-conference applications with the rear-facing and front-facing cameras of this Insignia tablet.
Only at Best Buy Increase productivity with this powerful Insignia tablet. It has an 11.6-inch touch screen that provides high-definition viewing, and the 32GB of built-in storage help you manage documents, music files and applications. Snap photos and chat with others via video-conference applications with the rear-facing and front-facing cameras of this Insignia tablet.
Only at Best Buy Increase productivity with this powerful Insignia tablet. It has an 11.6-inch touch screen that provides high-definition viewing, and the 32GB of built-in storage help you manage documents, music files and applications. Snap photos and chat with others via video-conference applications with the rear-facing and front-facing cameras of this Insignia tablet.
Only at Best Buy Increase productivity with this powerful Insignia tablet. It has an 11.6-inch touch screen that provides high-definition viewing, and the 32GB of built-in storage help you manage documents, music files and applications. Snap photos and chat with others via video-conference applications with the rear-facing and front-facing cameras of this Insignia tablet.
Only at Best Buy Increase productivity with this powerful Insignia tablet. It has an 11.6-inch touch screen that provides high-definition viewing, and the 32GB of built-in storage help you manage documents, music files and applications. Snap photos and chat with others via video-conference applications with the rear-facing and front-facing cameras of this Insignia tablet.
Can you hide the screen buttons on this device? I want to use it as a signature tablet for checking out clients and clients constantly touch the back button or home button accidentally.
If you are talking about web pages, you can run Edge or Chrome in kiosk mode and the menu bar will not show. Just do a search for kiosk mode in Edge or Chrome to find out how to set things up.
You can hide the Home button on the bezel of the tablet by putting it in a case that covers it. Alternately, a strategically placed piece of electrical tape might do the job.
You can hide the Home button on the bezel of the tablet by putting it in a case that covers it. Alternately, a strategically placed piece of electrical tape might do the job.
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