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Air is the new oil, and now with the Philips Airfryer you can use that air to fry in a healthier way with up to 75% less fat! Thanks to Philips unique TurboStar™ technology, all food is exposed to constant, circulating heat allowing you to cook your favorite foods with a tablespoon or less of oil. The result is evenly fried food – with no turning or shaking needed. Preset meals on the digital Airfryer allow you to cook your favorite recipes at the touch of a button.
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4
Cooks great! Better than the oven is some cases!
on August 7, 2017
Posted by: TheStump
from Athens, GA
This fryer took a while to get the hang of. It is not as intuitive as I would have liked, but once I got it figured out, it cooks really well!
I have cooked chicken and frozen fries and other frozen foods, and it does a great job with the foods I have cooked. It gives foods that crispy texture that true frying does, but with much less fat and mess. It will cook about enough fries 2-3 people I would say, so it is not a large fryer for a big gathering unless you are willing to cook multiple batches.
I would recommend this to any couple or family that loves the fried food taste but wants to be a bit healthier about it.
I have cooked chicken and frozen fries and other frozen foods, and it does a great job with the foods I have cooked. It gives foods that crispy texture that true frying does, but with much less fat and mess. It will cook about enough fries 2-3 people I would say, so it is not a large fryer for a big gathering unless you are willing to cook multiple batches.
I would recommend this to any couple or family that loves the fried food taste but wants to be a bit healthier about it.
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Get seriously clean floors without the effort thanks to this Roomba robot vacuum. It automatically navigates across your carpet or vinyl while avoiding hazards and keeping track of its location all the while picking up dirt, debris and mess. Automatic recharging keeps this Roomba robot vacuum powered so that it's ready to go.
Customer Rating
3
Excellent Cleaning, where it actually cleans
on August 7, 2017
Posted by: TheStump
from Athens, GA
I've been withholding my review for a bit in order to determine how this Roomba operates. After multiple cleaning sessions, changing the location of the base a few times, and tests with crumbs and some trash set out on the floor, I've determined that I cannot recommend this product, especially for the price.
This Roomba has excellent suction, whether on carpet or hardwood, and will sweep up just about anything you put in its way. It is especially good at picking up dog hair. It does a pretty good job of rolling over cords, rugs, and even towels, only occasionally getting hung on these items. One other positive is that it keeps the floor picked up because you have to remove everything off the floor prior to setting it loose. The app is also easy to use and intuitive.
The negatives far outweigh the positives. For starters, in any given room, the vacuum will room around bumping into walls and furniture, roll back and forth across the same area a few times, and leave huge portions of the room uncleaned. It will sometimes come back and pick up a few areas it missed, but overall, half the floor in a room does not get cleaned. I tested this by placing crumbs and bits of trash around a room and letting it loose. It would start vacuuming the kitchen, move on to the living room, and never come back to finish the kitchen. The portable "virtual wall" will allow you to keep the Roobma out of a room or area, but since my house has more than one entrance to most rooms, the Roomba will eventually leave the target room without some serious baby sitting. Battery life is not the best either. The Roomba runs for about an hour on a single charge before having to return to its base. So for one charge, it doesn't even cover half of my not so big main floor. It also will not hop up onto my thicker rug in the living room. It handles most other transitions with no problems, but treats my not quite shag rug as a wall.
I don't expect the Roomba to be perfect. I was expecting to have to rescue it sometimes, which I have had to do. I was also not expecting it to get every square inch of the main floor, but the fact that it doesn't even cover half and leaves large portions of rooms untouched is a huge bummer. This vacuum is definitely not the "turn it on and leave it" replacement to manual vacuuming.
For the price, I cannot recommend this Roomba. It simply does not clean as much area as it should and has taken way more TLC than it should. If the vacuum came with at least two of the virtual walls, where you could really keep it contained to a room, I might give it another star. But even then, that would be way too much babysitting for something advertised as a hands free cleaning solution.
This Roomba has excellent suction, whether on carpet or hardwood, and will sweep up just about anything you put in its way. It is especially good at picking up dog hair. It does a pretty good job of rolling over cords, rugs, and even towels, only occasionally getting hung on these items. One other positive is that it keeps the floor picked up because you have to remove everything off the floor prior to setting it loose. The app is also easy to use and intuitive.
The negatives far outweigh the positives. For starters, in any given room, the vacuum will room around bumping into walls and furniture, roll back and forth across the same area a few times, and leave huge portions of the room uncleaned. It will sometimes come back and pick up a few areas it missed, but overall, half the floor in a room does not get cleaned. I tested this by placing crumbs and bits of trash around a room and letting it loose. It would start vacuuming the kitchen, move on to the living room, and never come back to finish the kitchen. The portable "virtual wall" will allow you to keep the Roobma out of a room or area, but since my house has more than one entrance to most rooms, the Roomba will eventually leave the target room without some serious baby sitting. Battery life is not the best either. The Roomba runs for about an hour on a single charge before having to return to its base. So for one charge, it doesn't even cover half of my not so big main floor. It also will not hop up onto my thicker rug in the living room. It handles most other transitions with no problems, but treats my not quite shag rug as a wall.
I don't expect the Roomba to be perfect. I was expecting to have to rescue it sometimes, which I have had to do. I was also not expecting it to get every square inch of the main floor, but the fact that it doesn't even cover half and leaves large portions of rooms untouched is a huge bummer. This vacuum is definitely not the "turn it on and leave it" replacement to manual vacuuming.
For the price, I cannot recommend this Roomba. It simply does not clean as much area as it should and has taken way more TLC than it should. If the vacuum came with at least two of the virtual walls, where you could really keep it contained to a room, I might give it another star. But even then, that would be way too much babysitting for something advertised as a hands free cleaning solution.
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Listen to music all day with these JLab JBuds Pro earbuds. The adjustable tip placement provided by the three gel tip sizes delivers comfortable wear, while the two Cush Fins offer a deeper sound-sealing fit. The 10mm titanium drivers of these JLab JBuds Pro earbuds produce high-quality audio for a dynamic listening experience.
Customer Rating
4
Good sound and battery life!
on July 19, 2017
Posted by: TheStump
from Athens, GA
Enjoying these bluetooth earbuds so far. I have used them for several hours at a time while cutting grass and they are comfortable, sound really good, and passively remove outside noise. I don't have turn them up very loud to drown out the lawn mower. I also really like the fins that keep the buds in my ears without adding extra bulk or weight.
The only complaint I have is the cord between the buds is a little on the short side. I cannot clip the cord to my shirt without the earbuds pulling out when I turn my head. Not a big issue for me but may be for others.
Overall I'd recommend these to anyone looking for good sound out of bluetooth earbuds at a good price.
The only complaint I have is the cord between the buds is a little on the short side. I cannot clip the cord to my shirt without the earbuds pulling out when I turn my head. Not a big issue for me but may be for others.
Overall I'd recommend these to anyone looking for good sound out of bluetooth earbuds at a good price.
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Add an audio home theater experience to favorite programs with this 2.1-channel Sony sound bar. Its S-Force PRO Front Surround technology adds a cinematic feel to movie sounds, and it provides wireless control from your Bluetooth device via the SongPal app. Set the wireless subwoofer of this Sony sound bar on sofa mode to optimize bass details in under-the-couch setups.
Customer Rating
4
Great sound, even with high Ceilings
on May 1, 2017
Posted by: TheStump
from Athens, GA
The main reason I wanted a sound bar was to attempt to make voices in our living room easier to hear. We have vaulted ceilings, and the sound bounces all around the room and voices have been difficult to hear without cranking up the volume. This Sony soundbar solves this problem. We can now hear voices clearly at lower volumes, and the voice mode helps even more.
I love the small, sleek design of the soundbar and woofer. The slim design of the woofer allows it to be placed almost anywhere (I put ours under a side table between couches).
This sound overall, while very good, does not blow me away. It is no substitute for a good 5.1 system. But that's not what I was looking for in my living room. i just wanted to hear speech clearly and add some extra bass, which this system does very well. This soundbar is basically provides an excellent upgrade to tv speakers.
I'd recommend this to those looking for a small, unobtrusive soundbar with good sound and bass.
I love the small, sleek design of the soundbar and woofer. The slim design of the woofer allows it to be placed almost anywhere (I put ours under a side table between couches).
This sound overall, while very good, does not blow me away. It is no substitute for a good 5.1 system. But that's not what I was looking for in my living room. i just wanted to hear speech clearly and add some extra bass, which this system does very well. This soundbar is basically provides an excellent upgrade to tv speakers.
I'd recommend this to those looking for a small, unobtrusive soundbar with good sound and bass.
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Experience high-quality sound anywhere with this Polk Audio BOOM Bit wearable Bluetooth speaker. Its steel spring clip attaches it securely to your clothing, providing great audio without blocking out noise from the surroundings. The 3-hour battery life of this compact Polk Audio BOOM Bit wearable Bluetooth speaker keeps the tunes coming on any adventure.
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4
Good and Loud Sound in portable form
on May 1, 2017
Posted by: TheStump
from Athens, GA
I've been impressed with this mini speaker so far. It is very loud, louder than my phone speakers, and clear when it is loud. The bass from this tiny speaker is not the best, but I was not expecting it to be due to the size. The portability is fantastic. We've already used the speaker several times outside when we've wanted to listen to music and I see this getting a lot of use at the pool and beach this summer. Straight out of the box, the battery life has been excellent. We've already listened to the speaker around the 3 hour rating time and still haven't charged it. I would recommend this to anyone looking louder than phone sound with no bulk.
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Track your heart rate, listen to music or talk hands-free on these JBL in-ear headphones. The ergonomic ear tips twist into your ear and stay in place with TwistLock technology without causing discomfort. These durable, sweat-proof JBL in-ear headphones have a battery life of up to 5 hours and come with a one-year MapMyFitness premium membership.
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2
Zero Comfort, Poor Sound, and Heart Rate Off
on January 31, 2017
Posted by: TheStump
I cannot recommend these Under Armour (UA) earbuds. They are simply too uncomfortable. These earbuds come with four sizes of "sound enhancers", or tips, to fit different size ears. Despite following the directions and trying all four sizes, I could not find a size that made these comfortable. I ended up settling with a different size in each ear, but after several minutes of use, they are too uncomfortable and actually start to hurt my ears.
Sound quality is very poor. The sound from these earbuds offers little depth almost no bass. With the poor fit, my ears are not sealed off completely and this makes the sound even worse and very tinny. I can also hear too much outside noise. I know the idea is to be able to hear what's around you. This is very important, especially for use outside on roads and sidewalks. But these earbuds allow so much outside noise, I have to turn them way up just to hear music.
The heart rate monitor is off compared to my watch and other set of heart rate monitoring earbuds. My resting heart rate was measured 14 bpm higher on these UA earbuds than on my watch and other earbuds!
I also noticed a few other issues: the cord is almost too short and the three buttons on the wire are too far behind my head and awkward to use.
Sound quality is very poor. The sound from these earbuds offers little depth almost no bass. With the poor fit, my ears are not sealed off completely and this makes the sound even worse and very tinny. I can also hear too much outside noise. I know the idea is to be able to hear what's around you. This is very important, especially for use outside on roads and sidewalks. But these earbuds allow so much outside noise, I have to turn them way up just to hear music.
The heart rate monitor is off compared to my watch and other set of heart rate monitoring earbuds. My resting heart rate was measured 14 bpm higher on these UA earbuds than on my watch and other earbuds!
I also noticed a few other issues: the cord is almost too short and the three buttons on the wire are too far behind my head and awkward to use.
Connection and setup were easy however, and I like the Under Armour app a lot. It has several good features and a good interface. But you don't need these headphones to use the app. You can use any heart rate monitor. Also, these earbuds stay in my ears. So at least they have that going for them.
I have another set of heart rate monitoring wireless earbuds that blow these away. The other earbuds I have are very comfortable, the sound is incredible, and battery life is very good. They are so comfortable that I wear them as my main earbuds at work. These UA earbuds definitely do not even come close to competing with my other set. My other earbuds even connect to the UA app.
So I cannot recommend these to anyone, as there is a much better option out there at the same price point.
My Best Buy number: 2878795842
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Arlo Pro takes the worrying out of life with the 100% Wire-Free indoor/outdoor home monitoring system. Arlo Pro includes rechargeable batteries, motion and sound-activated alerts, 2-way audio, a 100+ decibel siren, and 7 days of free cloud HD video recordings. Arlo covers every angle to help keep you safe and protected.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Picture Quality and Battery Life
on January 24, 2017
Posted by: TheStump
I was not expecting to like and enjoy this camera system so much. Being able to check in on things at my home at any time and get alerts on my phone when motion is detected provides a peace of mind I didn't know I was missing.
Set up is super simple. Just plug in the base unit into your router. Put the battery packs in the cameras. Download the app on your phone and a few simple steps later your all connected and ready to place the cameras.
Install is very easy. One screw and you can adjust the camera to any angle with the strong magnetic bracket. I installed one camera looking up my driveway in the front and one in the back of my house.
Range is good for my home. One camera is about 100 ft from the base in the back yard and there are no connection issue.
The system includes 7 days of cloud storage for free can be upgraded for a monthly fee. So far 7 days is all I have needed, plus you can download videos at any time to your phone or computer and save them manually.
The cameras are motion activated, and the system records in 10 second chucks. It will continue to save these 10 second videos as long as there is motion to keep the camera active. This 10 second interval allows for quick download and viewing when streaming, even on my less than average quality internet service.
Picture quality is very good, and the night vision is excellent as well. Also the sound quality is far better than I expected. You can hear footsteps in the video and hear voices clearly.
Battery life has been excellent. I have had the cameras in operation for 3 weeks and the battery meter on the app has not dropped one tick.
My only complaint so far is the camera design allows rain water to drip down and cover the camera, making the picture quality very bad in the rain. I'm probably going to install a small cover for the exposed camera to keep rain water off of it.
Overall, I'm very please with this camera system and would recommend this to anyone looking for a great, easy to use wifi camera system, indoors or out.
Set up is super simple. Just plug in the base unit into your router. Put the battery packs in the cameras. Download the app on your phone and a few simple steps later your all connected and ready to place the cameras.
Install is very easy. One screw and you can adjust the camera to any angle with the strong magnetic bracket. I installed one camera looking up my driveway in the front and one in the back of my house.
Range is good for my home. One camera is about 100 ft from the base in the back yard and there are no connection issue.
The system includes 7 days of cloud storage for free can be upgraded for a monthly fee. So far 7 days is all I have needed, plus you can download videos at any time to your phone or computer and save them manually.
The cameras are motion activated, and the system records in 10 second chucks. It will continue to save these 10 second videos as long as there is motion to keep the camera active. This 10 second interval allows for quick download and viewing when streaming, even on my less than average quality internet service.
Picture quality is very good, and the night vision is excellent as well. Also the sound quality is far better than I expected. You can hear footsteps in the video and hear voices clearly.
Battery life has been excellent. I have had the cameras in operation for 3 weeks and the battery meter on the app has not dropped one tick.
My only complaint so far is the camera design allows rain water to drip down and cover the camera, making the picture quality very bad in the rain. I'm probably going to install a small cover for the exposed camera to keep rain water off of it.
Overall, I'm very please with this camera system and would recommend this to anyone looking for a great, easy to use wifi camera system, indoors or out.
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Remove dirt and debris from carpet with this Shark Navigator upright vacuum. A detachable canister lets you empty the vacuum easily, and the included tools make cleaning upholstery or inside crevices easy. This Shark Navigator upright vacuum uses a HEPA filter to remove harmful allergens and micro particles for healthier air.
Customer Rating
4
Fantastic Hard Floor Vacuum
on December 21, 2016
Posted by: TheStump
The Hard Floor Hero attachment combined with the canister lift away feature is what makes this vacuum excel. The removal canister is lightweight and easy to carry around. Carrying the canister around with the hard floor Hero attachment allows me to clean everywhere on our hard floors. The attachment is steerable and easily maneuverable. I can vacuum under furniture, around chairs and up the stairs with ease and without having to move things around. The suction is also fantastic using this setup and will capture every speck and dog hair on the floor.
The downfalls are the vacuum base and carpet cleaning. Don't get me wrong, this vacuum cleans carpet and rugs adequately, but the base is not steerable, and while it's lightweight, not having a steerable vacuum after having one in the past is not fun. Also, to get the brush roller to continue spinning on thicker carpet, I had to adjust the suction on the vacuum. There is a slider on the of the handle where you adjust the suction depending on the floor type you are on. This slider seems to be a alternative to a height adjustment, but the instructions do not tell you this. So, for the thicker carpet, I had to adjust this slider and lessen the suction. To me it seems like the vacuum would be less efficient with less suction, but it did pick up a lot of dirt and hair out of the thick rug I vacuum almost daily.
I really like this vacuum and given the fact that we have mostly hard wood floors, I will love using it. It even can easily replace sweeping as a quick cleanup tool.
I highly recommend this to anyone with hard floors. Would not recommend as much for a lot of carpet.
The downfalls are the vacuum base and carpet cleaning. Don't get me wrong, this vacuum cleans carpet and rugs adequately, but the base is not steerable, and while it's lightweight, not having a steerable vacuum after having one in the past is not fun. Also, to get the brush roller to continue spinning on thicker carpet, I had to adjust the suction on the vacuum. There is a slider on the of the handle where you adjust the suction depending on the floor type you are on. This slider seems to be a alternative to a height adjustment, but the instructions do not tell you this. So, for the thicker carpet, I had to adjust this slider and lessen the suction. To me it seems like the vacuum would be less efficient with less suction, but it did pick up a lot of dirt and hair out of the thick rug I vacuum almost daily.
I really like this vacuum and given the fact that we have mostly hard wood floors, I will love using it. It even can easily replace sweeping as a quick cleanup tool.
I highly recommend this to anyone with hard floors. Would not recommend as much for a lot of carpet.
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Listen to music on the go with these Sony wireless headphones. Their Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream music and take calls from compatible devices, and the built-in battery provides up to 9 hours of playback time on a single charge. Jam to your favorite tunes in comfort with the foldable, around-the-neck design of these Sony wireless headphones.
Customer Rating
4
Excellent sound and battery life
on December 6, 2016
Posted by: TheStump
So far I've enjoyed every second of these Sony headphones. My main use for them is wearing at work and around the house. They are comfortable to wear, even for extended periods, the battery life is great, running over 9 hours on the first charge, and the sound is well above average, rivaling the best wired or other wireless earbuds I've had. Call quality is excellent, for both me and the person on the other end of the call. The floppy neck strap is far superior to stiff models, and feels like it will take a fair amount of punishment.
The only issue I've run into, which is not much of an issue, is the volume controls on the headphones and the volume controls on my android phone are independent of each other. So when I first turned them on and turned up the volume from my phone, the volume on the headphones was still very quiet. Once I figured out that the headphone volume controls operate independently of the phone controls, I was able to crank the volume up. Now I just leave the headphones turned all the way up and control the volume with my phone.
Overall I would highly recommend these great Sony headphones.
The only issue I've run into, which is not much of an issue, is the volume controls on the headphones and the volume controls on my android phone are independent of each other. So when I first turned them on and turned up the volume from my phone, the volume on the headphones was still very quiet. Once I figured out that the headphone volume controls operate independently of the phone controls, I was able to crank the volume up. Now I just leave the headphones turned all the way up and control the volume with my phone.
Overall I would highly recommend these great Sony headphones.
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
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4
Great sound. Assistant, while smart, needs work
on November 4, 2016
Posted by: TheStump
So far, Google Home has been a good addition to my home. Setup up could not be easier and I had her playing music from Google Play in no time. She is responsive and hears you from far away, and while she's waiting for input, she turns the music to a lower volume but it still plays in the background which makes the communication feel seamless. She also understands my wife and my little girls who can't exactly pronounce "google" just yet.
The sound is crystal clear, will get very loud and surprisingly fills our large vaulted ceiling living room. It is a bit heavy on the bass, making some music sound a little muffled, and I'm disappointed there are not equalization controls on the speaker or app. Maybe Google will add this later.
Home understands a whole lot, but could definitely use some work. She knew the game time for my football team and what station they were on. She knew the forecast and even has random knowledge to drop on you if you ask. However, I could not get her to play an album I knew is on Google Play music, no matter how many different wording combinations I tried. She also cannot send messages yet, which I'm not sure if this will come in an update later or not. When I ask her to send a message she says she cannot send them "yet" which leads me to believe they'll be coming down the road.
I didn't get to try out the smart home features, because I don't have any smart home devices other than my thermostat which she is not compatible with at this time.
Overall, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good wifi speaker with nifty smart features.
The sound is crystal clear, will get very loud and surprisingly fills our large vaulted ceiling living room. It is a bit heavy on the bass, making some music sound a little muffled, and I'm disappointed there are not equalization controls on the speaker or app. Maybe Google will add this later.
Home understands a whole lot, but could definitely use some work. She knew the game time for my football team and what station they were on. She knew the forecast and even has random knowledge to drop on you if you ask. However, I could not get her to play an album I knew is on Google Play music, no matter how many different wording combinations I tried. She also cannot send messages yet, which I'm not sure if this will come in an update later or not. When I ask her to send a message she says she cannot send them "yet" which leads me to believe they'll be coming down the road.
I didn't get to try out the smart home features, because I don't have any smart home devices other than my thermostat which she is not compatible with at this time.
Overall, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good wifi speaker with nifty smart features.
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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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