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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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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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from Chattanooga, TN
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.
Posted by: MichaelM
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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from Chattanooga, TN
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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Combine the power of your Vitamix motor base with the precision of a large-capacity, full-feature food processor. Go beyond blending and discover how easy food prep can be.
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from Chattanooga, TN
The Vitamix Food Processor attachment turns my Vitamix into a great food processor, and instead of having 2 machines, I save a little space in the cupboard. Obviously it's not just about space savings. The Vitamix Food Processor does everything you could ask from a food processor. The blades are easy to switch out and the cuts are consistent and uniform. And the Vitamix base has plenty of power to get through any job. If you own a Vitamix, this is a must-have attachment
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Experience the joy of worry-free driving with the new Radenso DS1. Delivering extreme detection range, GPS Auto-Lockouts, and advanced DSP technology that minimizes false alerts, the DS1 packs incredible performance into a small, discreet package. With premium features like USB C, a magnetic quick-release mount, and a large multi-color OLED display, the Radenso DS1 is a truly modern radar detector. Designed by driving enthusiasts, the DS1 has a focus on ergonomics and ease of use. An extra-loud speaker and customizable alert tones ensure you can hear your detector over the roar of the exhaust or with windows down, while a convenient front-mounted mute button gives you easy access regardless of where you mount your detector. The included USB C 12v power adapter also includes a built-in mute button, as well as an extra USB port. Backed by a ticket-free guarantee and Radenso’s Cincinnati based support team, you’ll love driving worry-free with the Radenso DS1.
I am trying to purchase a Radenso DS1 but you dont send it out to where I live. I am not in Tucson but 160 northwest of tucson.
Try Best Buy online. It looks like they have them in stock.
2 years, 4 months ago
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Cleaning up after pets has never been easier than with CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro, our BEST CrossWave multi-surface cleaner for homes with pets. It vacuums and washes at the same time, across sealed hard floors and area rugs, combining cleaning steps and saving you time. It’s perfect for grab and go cleaning of frequent pet messes with up to 30 minutes* of hassle-free, cordless run time and it weighs just over 10.5 lbs. Our pet parent engineers incorporated three different cleaning modes: Hard Floor Mode, Area Rug Mode and TURBO PET Mode to boost cleaning performance, especially for pet and everyday stuck-on messes. CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro multi-surface cleaner also has LED headlights to illuminate pet hair, dirt and debris while cleaning along baseboards and in corners. And unlike when you use a mop and bucket, there’s no need to worry about putting dirty water on the floor while you clean, since our Two-Tank Technology keeps the clean and dirty water separate. When you’re done cleaning, CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro cleans itself! It has a self-cleaning cycle that rinses the brush roll and inside of the CrossWave with clean water, so there’s less clean-up after cleaning. Plus, it comes with two trial-size bottles of our PET Clean + Natural formula and two PET Multi-Surface Brush Rolls. And this machine doesn’t just clean up after pets, it helps save them! 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.
Does it come with docking station, and if not, does Best Buy sell?
Yes, it comes with a docking station.
2 years, 4 months ago
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MichaelM
Smart security that is designed for every home. Set up in minutes, and receive notifications from the app whenever a visitor presses your Video Doorbell or motion is detected. You can also choose to wire it to sound your existing home chime. Blink Video Doorbell lets you answer your door no matter where you are. Receive customizable alerts right from the Blink Home Monitor app, and experience helpful features like HD day and night video and two-way audio. Best part – Blink’s long-battery life technology provides peace of mind for up to two years.
If connected to a 12 volt wired doorbell will the unit still need internal batteries?
For some reason batteries are required even if the doorbell is wired.
2 years, 6 months ago
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Smart security that is designed for every home. Set up in minutes, and receive notifications from the app whenever a visitor presses your Video Doorbell or motion is detected. You can also choose to wire it to sound your existing home chime. Blink Video Doorbell lets you answer your door no matter where you are. Receive customizable alerts right from the Blink Home Monitor app, and experience helpful features like HD day and night video and two-way audio. Best part – Blink’s long-battery life technology provides peace of mind for up to two years.
Will it work with 5hgz network?
As I remember, it requires a 2GHz network.
2 years, 6 months ago
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Smart security that is designed for every home. Set up in minutes, and receive notifications from the app whenever a visitor presses your Video Doorbell or motion is detected. You can also choose to wire it to sound your existing home chime. Blink Video Doorbell lets you answer your door no matter where you are. Receive customizable alerts right from the Blink Home Monitor app, and experience helpful features like HD day and night video and two-way audio. Best part – Blink’s long-battery life technology provides peace of mind for up to two years.
Does this camera work with just my wifi or is it on the cloud and does it require a monthly service fee?
The video doorbell will work, but functionality is pretty basic. You get notifications when there's motion, and you can watch live video to see who's at the door. But without a subscription you cannot record motion or live video, and you cannot take photos. From my experience, this is pretty much the norm for video doorbells.
2 years, 6 months ago
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Smart security that is designed for every home. Set up in minutes, and receive notifications from the app whenever a visitor presses your Video Doorbell or motion is detected. You can also choose to wire it to sound your existing home chime. Blink Video Doorbell lets you answer your door no matter where you are. Receive customizable alerts right from the Blink Home Monitor app, and experience helpful features like HD day and night video and two-way audio. Best part – Blink’s long-battery life technology provides peace of mind for up to two years.
Blink video door bell does it detect you even if you don't press the door bell button? Or how it works to notify you? Would you receive alert notification if some one is at door just standing?
You can choose to receive a notification if the video doorbell detects motion.
2 years, 6 months ago
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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.
Is this version 2.0 of the kettlebell?
As the name implies, yes. It is version 2.
3 years, 3 months ago
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Cook foods quickly with this 1100W Panasonic microwave. The tactile buttons, LED display and dial knob offer simple operation, while the 1.3-cu.ft. interior space is easy to clean. This Panasonic microwave features 10 auto cook menus to help quickly prepare common recipes, and the turbo defrost function thaws frozen foods fast.
Looking at the Panasonic 1.3 cu microwave model: NN-SD69LS - it lists interior material as "other" - what is it?
It appears to be metal.
3 years, 9 months ago
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Listen to music all day with the JLab JBuds Air Executive true wireless earbuds. Three EQ settings let you customize sound easily, and soft Cloud Foam eartips keep you comfortable while listening. Plus dual mics offer clear phones calls. Powerful batteries and the included charging case let these JLab JBuds Air Executive true wireless earbuds deliver up to 30 total hours of massive sound.
Can I use only one of them (Left or Right) to listen to music or make calls?
Yes, to both questions. Use the right earbud for best results. You can put the left one in the charging case, which turns it off, while still using the right one.
4 years, 10 months ago
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Listen to your favorite workout mix without being tethered to your music player with these Insignia Bluetooth headphones. The over-the-ear design fits snugly in place as you run or work out, and the sweat-proof ear pads provide added comfort. Featuring 10 hours of continuous playback, these Insignia Bluetooth headphones keep the tunes coming throughout your toughest training sessions.
Will this pair with a Aluratek ABC01F Wireless Bluetooth Transmitter? Connects to a regular headphone jack and transmits the signal via Bluetooth..
I don't own the Aluratek transmitter, but since this is a standard Bluetooth device, I don't see any reason why they wouldn't work fine with it.
6 years, 5 months ago
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