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The Brother MFC-J995DW XL INKvestment Tank all-in-one inkjet printer with tank technology is the optimal choice for your home or small office needs. The MFC-J995DW XL features reengineered INKvestment Tank cartridges along with an internal ink storage tank to deliver uninterrupted printing for up to 2 years without the need to purchase ink. Business-capable features include mobile device printing, Near Field Communication (NFC) print and scan capabilities, flexible paper handling options, automatic two-sided printing and easy on-screen navigation using a 2.7" color touch screen. With the ink included in-box, the Brother INKvestment Tank all-inclusive solution delivers truly uninterrupted printing, exceptional features, super convenience, large page yields and low-cost printing. Includes a two-year limited warranty with free online, call, or live chat support for the life of your printer. Prints up to 12 ISO ppm*, up to 10 ppm* in color.
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from Athens, GA
This printer was very easy to setup and connect to wifi. Finding the printer on my phone and computer worked the first time and printed without a hitch. I opted to download the software for the printer on my Mac since it doesn't have a cd drive and found the software and installed it with no problems.
Since then, I've printed on letter size paper, printed photos, used the copier, and the tray scanner. I have not and do not plan on using the fax machine portion so I cannot speak to that. The printer is quick; almost as fast as a laser printer for color pages and just as good of quality. The pictures I've printed so far look fantastic. They look just as good as any digital printer I've sent pictures to at stores. I am hopeful that the promise of two years worth of ink that came with this printer holds up. I was expecting multiple ink cartridges in the box but there is only one of each color! Let's hope it really lasts!
The scanner works awesome. I've scanned several work documents to my computer and they look just like any scans I would make on the large machine at my office. Keeps me from having to go to the office just to scan something. The copier works good too. Black and white and color copies look almost as good as the original.
Would definitely recommend to anyone!
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Keep carpets fresh with this Rug Doctor Pro deep carpet cleaning machine. The clean and dirty water tanks are easy to remove, and powerful suction provides professional-level cleaning that surpasses ordinary rental carpet cleaners. The lightweight design and easy-grab handle of this Rug Doctor Pro deep carpet cleaning machine facilitate user-friendly cleaning.
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from Athens, GA
So far I've been pretty pleased with this rug doctor. It has cleaned my carpets really well and leaves them smelling fresh. You wouldn't believe the black water that I empty out of the dirty water tank after using it! Don't expect a miracle though. It's not going to make really old and worn carpets look brand new, but it sure will clean them!
Pros:
-Two tanks. One for clean soapy water and one for dirty.
-Easy to use and setup.
-Works as well if not better than the rental units from the grocery store.
Pros:
-Two tanks. One for clean soapy water and one for dirty.
-Easy to use and setup.
-Works as well if not better than the rental units from the grocery store.
Cons:
-Heavy and hard to steer
-Did not get rid of all old stains on the first pass. Lightened them up, but did not completely remove them. I'll try pre-treatment in the future and hope for better stain removal.
-Did not come with any attachments. Will have to buy those separate in the future.
-Heavy and hard to steer
-Did not get rid of all old stains on the first pass. Lightened them up, but did not completely remove them. I'll try pre-treatment in the future and hope for better stain removal.
-Did not come with any attachments. Will have to buy those separate in the future.
I'd recommend anyone looking for an effective carpet cleaner without having a company come do it!
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Add lighting control to your smart home platform with this Sengled bulb three-pack plus hub. The hub controls up to 64 smart bulbs, turning them on or off and dimming them in response to app or voice assistant commands and programs. This Sengled bulb three-pack plus hub includes classic A19-style bulbs for compatibility with most home fixtures.
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from Athens, GA
I've been skeptical about the home automation thing for a while. I didn't think voice commands for lights, outlets, etc. would be worth it. Having this simple smart bulb package has completely changed my mind. The install was a breeze. Just download the Sengled app on your phone, plug the hub into your router and you're good to go. Controlling the lights with the app is easy and I love the dimming feature. I have also set up these lights to work with my Google Home and it's easy to turn on/off all lights or one light at a time with voice commands since I was easily able to give each light a nickname in the Home app.
I'd recommend this to anyone who's interested in getting started with home automation and wants lights that you can turn on/off using different methods. Light scheduling is even available in the Sengled app of you want them to come on and turn off at the same time every day.
I'd recommend this to anyone who's interested in getting started with home automation and wants lights that you can turn on/off using different methods. Light scheduling is even available in the Sengled app of you want them to come on and turn off at the same time every day.
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Tune out the world with these Sony headphones. Their Wireless Noise Cancellation feature minimizes ambient noise, so you can fully enjoy your content, and the integrated microphone allows you take calls and use your smartphone's voice assistant. These Sony headphones have a swivel design that makes them easy to store in tight spaces.
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3
Good Sound, Decent Noise Cancellation
on April 11, 2018
Posted by: TheStump
from Athens, GA
These headphones have very good sound. I have the PS Gold headset and have always loved the sound during games, music, and movies. These sound just as good, and even better with music. Just the right amount of deep bass without drowning out everything else.
Battery life seems very good so far. I've listened to theses a few time for a full day of work and they make it through easily.
I like the downloadable phone app, where you can adjust the EQ, but really sticking with the out of box sound works the best for me.
The active noise cancellation of these headphones is just okay. They will cancel out steady background noise, such as a fan or air purifier. I'm sure they'll be great for this on a plane. However, compared to some other noise cancelling headphones I've used, these do not stack up. They do not cancel out any other noises, such as voices or other one off noises that aren't steady and low.
The worst thing I've discovered about these is they are very hot. Hotter than most other over the ear headphones I've used. It doesn't take long for these to heat up my ears and want to switch to my wireless earbuds. This is a shame because they are very comfortable to wear and would be great to wear for extended periods if not for the heat factor.
Battery life seems very good so far. I've listened to theses a few time for a full day of work and they make it through easily.
I like the downloadable phone app, where you can adjust the EQ, but really sticking with the out of box sound works the best for me.
The active noise cancellation of these headphones is just okay. They will cancel out steady background noise, such as a fan or air purifier. I'm sure they'll be great for this on a plane. However, compared to some other noise cancelling headphones I've used, these do not stack up. They do not cancel out any other noises, such as voices or other one off noises that aren't steady and low.
The worst thing I've discovered about these is they are very hot. Hotter than most other over the ear headphones I've used. It doesn't take long for these to heat up my ears and want to switch to my wireless earbuds. This is a shame because they are very comfortable to wear and would be great to wear for extended periods if not for the heat factor.
My Best Buy number: 2878795842
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Dance the night away with this Sony portable wireless speaker. Its interactive Party Booster sound effects and multicolor lights bring another dimension to the music, and its Party Chain technology lets you wirelessly connect up to 100 speakers. This Sony portable wireless speaker is resistant to rust, dust and waterproof for reliable use outdoors.
Customer Rating
4
Fantastic Sound and Battery Life
on March 15, 2018
Posted by: TheStump
from Athens, GA
So far this speaker has been a surprise. I was not expecting such high quality sound comparable to some higher priced speakers I've used. Connecting to the speaker was a breeze. I was up and running in a few minutes and the speaker arrived with 70 percent battery life which was nice. I immediately left the speaker on and playing music for about 8 hours and there was still plenty of battery life left, about 25 percent. So the claim of 24 hrs of battery on a single charge may be accurate!
The finish is rugged enough to withstand a fair amount punishment, and the waterproof and dust proof features mean this speaker can go anywhere.
To customize the speaker, you must download the Music Center app to your phone. With this app, you can customize the sound via three preset setting (normal, extra bass, and live sound). You can also adjust the sound manually with the equalizer. So far I have used the three presets and love the live sound. I doubt I'll even mess with the manual EQ.
Now for the gimmicks built into this speaker. I feel like the party lighting and beat box sound effects when you bang on the speaker and absolutely unnecessary. They are nothing but gimmicks and add nothing to the speaker in my opinion. My 3 and 5 year old daughters think they are neat and all, but I really don't ever plan on using this feature, especially since they eat up battery life. The lighting and beatbox features can be turned on and off through the app.
I would recommend this speaker over the xb21, mainly because the battery life is supposed to last twice a long, but also it's a bit larger (but not too large for a suitcase or pool bag or something) which likely means it's louder.
If you're looking for a great sounding waterproof, dustproof bluetooth speaker at a reasonable price, I'd say this is the one.
The finish is rugged enough to withstand a fair amount punishment, and the waterproof and dust proof features mean this speaker can go anywhere.
To customize the speaker, you must download the Music Center app to your phone. With this app, you can customize the sound via three preset setting (normal, extra bass, and live sound). You can also adjust the sound manually with the equalizer. So far I have used the three presets and love the live sound. I doubt I'll even mess with the manual EQ.
Now for the gimmicks built into this speaker. I feel like the party lighting and beat box sound effects when you bang on the speaker and absolutely unnecessary. They are nothing but gimmicks and add nothing to the speaker in my opinion. My 3 and 5 year old daughters think they are neat and all, but I really don't ever plan on using this feature, especially since they eat up battery life. The lighting and beatbox features can be turned on and off through the app.
I would recommend this speaker over the xb21, mainly because the battery life is supposed to last twice a long, but also it's a bit larger (but not too large for a suitcase or pool bag or something) which likely means it's louder.
If you're looking for a great sounding waterproof, dustproof bluetooth speaker at a reasonable price, I'd say this is the one.
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The Polk MagniFi MAX maximum-performance home theater sound bar and wireless subwoofer system provides bigger, more dynamic sound than traditional sound bars—and is optimized to make movies, TV, sports and music come alive. It features patented SDA surround technology for a wider, more immersive listening experience and Voice Adjust technology for crystal clear dialogue—and it’s equipped with Polk Smart Remote technology, so it works with your TV’s remote control right out of the box. Includes HDMI and optical cables for quick and easy setup. Includes Google Chromecast built-in and Bluetooth technologies let you stream all of your favorite music. Compatible with most major TV manufacturers.
Customer Rating
5
Incredible Sound and Clear Voices finally!
on January 9, 2018
Posted by: TheStump
from Athens, GA
I could not be happier with the MagniFi Max so far. I am by no means an audiophile, but this sound bar has crystal clear sound straight out of the box, and the wireless woofer provides enough bass to shake our house. This thing will get very loud while still maintaining the clear sound.
The best feature is the manual voice control that actually works. I've been looking for a soundbar that will create clear voices in my vaulted ceiling great room and have finally found it. I am finally able to hear what people are saying during shows, movies, games, and sports clearly at lower volumes. I'm no longer constantly turning the volume up to hear voices, then down again during action scenes or during music.
Setup was easy, but it took me a few minutes to figure out that I had to plug my Amazon Fire stick, bluray player, and satellite box directly into the soundbar instead of leaving them plugged into the TV like I did with my old soundbar.
Streaming music to my Google Home in my kitchen and this soundbar is an awesome feature as well. One I have used several times already and will any time I listen to music in the house. The only problem I've run into is getting the soundbar to switch back to sound for the TV without turning the soundbar off and back on. Maybe I'm missing something, but it's not apparent to me.
Overall I would highly recommend this soundbar.
The best feature is the manual voice control that actually works. I've been looking for a soundbar that will create clear voices in my vaulted ceiling great room and have finally found it. I am finally able to hear what people are saying during shows, movies, games, and sports clearly at lower volumes. I'm no longer constantly turning the volume up to hear voices, then down again during action scenes or during music.
Setup was easy, but it took me a few minutes to figure out that I had to plug my Amazon Fire stick, bluray player, and satellite box directly into the soundbar instead of leaving them plugged into the TV like I did with my old soundbar.
Streaming music to my Google Home in my kitchen and this soundbar is an awesome feature as well. One I have used several times already and will any time I listen to music in the house. The only problem I've run into is getting the soundbar to switch back to sound for the TV without turning the soundbar off and back on. Maybe I'm missing something, but it's not apparent to me.
Overall I would highly recommend this soundbar.
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Go from hundreds of mystery folders to a visual view of your photos automatically sorted by date, subject, people, and places. See your best photos auto-curated based on quality, faces, subjects, and more. Make your photos look amazing with automated photo editing options, and create and share printed artwork, new dynamic slideshows, photo collages, and gifts for friends and family.
Customer Rating
4
Perfect for beginners
on November 23, 2017
Posted by: TheStump
from Athens, GA
Easy to use photo editing software for all of my photos of my kids and family. Makes good photos look great and organization is smart as well. Would definitely recommend this to anyone
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Demanding workouts demand SoundSport Free truly wireless in-ear headphones. They're completely free of wires, so you'll enjoy complete freedom of movement. They're sweat and weather resistant, too. Bose StayHear+ Sport tips are designed to stay secure and comfortable all workout long. And the earbuds are packed full of technology that makes your music sound so clear and powerful, you'll push past your limits.
Customer Rating
4
Excellent sound and comfort, poor bluetooth
on October 15, 2017
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from Athens, GA
I love just about everything about these Bluetooth earbuds. They sound amazing, fit just right, are comfortable, and let just enough ambient noise in for running on the road without diminishing the sound quality. The lack of any wire is awesome. And the charging case works and is an incredible addition for charging on the go.
The only reason these do not get five stars is due to the poor Bluetooth connection. As soon as I put my phone in my pocket, the connection is either weak with a good deal of static or it drops all together. I have several other Bluetooth headphones that maintain a connection with no issues with my phone in my pocket. One of these is the Bose soundsport Bluetooth with a wire connecting the two buds. Not sure what the deal is with these and the connection.
As much as I want to love these, I cannot recommend them to anyone unless you plan on keeping your phone out of your pocket while exercising or running.
The only reason these do not get five stars is due to the poor Bluetooth connection. As soon as I put my phone in my pocket, the connection is either weak with a good deal of static or it drops all together. I have several other Bluetooth headphones that maintain a connection with no issues with my phone in my pocket. One of these is the Bose soundsport Bluetooth with a wire connecting the two buds. Not sure what the deal is with these and the connection.
As much as I want to love these, I cannot recommend them to anyone unless you plan on keeping your phone out of your pocket while exercising or running.
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Combat shedding with this upright BISSELL vacuum. Its powerful suction removes pet hair and dander from floors, and the detachable canister and specialized pet tools let you clean hard-to-reach areas, so your home remains odor and allergen-free. This bagless BISSELL vacuum picks up long hairs without tangling to keep the roller brush clear.
Customer Rating
3
Sucks good, but has some flaws.
on September 26, 2017
Posted by: TheStump
from Athens, GA
I am disappointed in this vacuum. I own the previous version of the Pet Hair Eraser that does not have a lift off canister. I really like that vacuum, but they have made some very poor changes for this year's lift off version.
First, the steering is no where near as easy as the previous pet hair eraser. They are both heavy, and the previous version was passable at steering, but this new model is just plain bad at steering. It constantly gets bogged down it carpet and just won't turn.
The suction dial is another issue I have with the new vacuum. This model relies on a knob that you use to adjust the suction for different types of floors, rather than a physical height adjustment. The lack of a height adjustment means that even when the suction is adjusted properly, the vacuum still is very hard to push on thicker carpet or rugs. The previous version has a height adjustment and is way easier to use.
The lift off function is nice, but could be better. You cannot take the canister off the base and still use the base with the hose attached. On other brands, you can, which makes for easy vacuuming under furniture and hard to reach places.
The attachments are good. The turbo pet hair eraser is awesome and I also like the narrow space attachment with a built in flashlight.
Overall, I cannot recommend this vacuum, especially given the design issues and the fact that there are better vacuums out there.
First, the steering is no where near as easy as the previous pet hair eraser. They are both heavy, and the previous version was passable at steering, but this new model is just plain bad at steering. It constantly gets bogged down it carpet and just won't turn.
The suction dial is another issue I have with the new vacuum. This model relies on a knob that you use to adjust the suction for different types of floors, rather than a physical height adjustment. The lack of a height adjustment means that even when the suction is adjusted properly, the vacuum still is very hard to push on thicker carpet or rugs. The previous version has a height adjustment and is way easier to use.
The lift off function is nice, but could be better. You cannot take the canister off the base and still use the base with the hose attached. On other brands, you can, which makes for easy vacuuming under furniture and hard to reach places.
The attachments are good. The turbo pet hair eraser is awesome and I also like the narrow space attachment with a built in flashlight.
Overall, I cannot recommend this vacuum, especially given the design issues and the fact that there are better vacuums out there.
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Leave no dirt behind with this Shark APEX vacuum. Its DuoClean operation uses a soft brush roll and powerful suction to pick up large debris and stuck-in dust, and its Powered Lift-Away technology provides extended reach underneath furniture. This Shark APEX vacuum prevents captured irritant particles from escaping thanks to its Anti-Allergen Complete Seal technology.BR>
Customer Rating
5
Easily the best vacuum I've ever used
on September 26, 2017
Posted by: TheStump
from Athens, GA
So far I have loved everything about this vacuum. The suction is fantastic, it comes with a multitude of useful attachments, it's light enough, steers easy, and is unbelievably versatile. No joke, the dual brush rollers (one soft and one typical) are revolutionary. They pick up everything on any surface. I especially like the fact that the soft roller spins slowly on hard floors. This allows every particle to be picked up as the vacuum is not relying solely on suction. It sweeps everything into the suction line while not slinging anything out at my feet.
The lift off canister feature is fantastic as well. I can carry the canister in one hand and vacuum under furniture and our couch with ease. I can also take the suction line out of the base and carry the canister up stairs, vacuuming as i go without having to lug the whole vacuum up the steps.
All the attachments work well. I really like the under appliance attachment. It goes where literally no other vacuum ever has.
I cannot recommend this vacuum enough. If you vacuum regularly like I do, this one is a must.
The lift off canister feature is fantastic as well. I can carry the canister in one hand and vacuum under furniture and our couch with ease. I can also take the suction line out of the base and carry the canister up stairs, vacuuming as i go without having to lug the whole vacuum up the steps.
All the attachments work well. I really like the under appliance attachment. It goes where literally no other vacuum ever has.
I cannot recommend this vacuum enough. If you vacuum regularly like I do, this one is a must.
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Keep a visual record of your visitors with this eufy Security wireless video doorbell. Advanced WDR and distortion correction technologies help ensure your 2K video recordings come out clearly, and a 180-day battery life provides long-lasting performance. This weatherproof eufy Security video doorbell offers military-grade AES-256 data encryption to protect your footage during transition and storage.
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