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Type or scribe digital notes with this 13.3-inch HP Spectre x360 convertible laptop. It comes with a stylus pen that lets you work with Windows Ink applications, and its 256GB M.2 solid-state drive provides high-performance storage. The Intel Core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM of this HP Spectre x360 convertible laptop let you run multiple programs smoothly.
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Starts up with Cortana speaking and walking you through setup, and you can even speak your answers if you want. When it first started, I figured it was going to be disastrous, but it actually went quite smoothly. It was definitely the most unique, and pretty painless, Windows setup I’ve been through. After the initial setup is complete, it helps get you on wifi & then checks for updates. Initial setup took less than 10 minutes
You won’t be hosting any parties with the built-in speakers, but they’re sufficient for some light background music as you’re working away. Even sound fair when you fold it up and use tablet mode.
On-screen keyboard takes up a large portion (almost half) of the screen when using tablet mode in landscape. Keyboard is slightly better when you ‘undock’ it; a bit smaller and can move it around the screen. Not horrible for the occasional web form, but you won’t want to be writing your life story with it. But then again, you can always unfold it & exit tablet mode.
Included stylus is nice for minor photo touch-ups. If you’re a Onenote (or other handwriting app) user, you can also use the stylus to take handwritten notes, or draw a quick diagram. Has good palm-rejection, so you don’t get many random strokes throughout. Stylus does use a ‘AAAA’ (yes, 4 A) battery. Not sure how common those are, so that’s something to keep in mind. Not a show stopper though.
Bottom gets a little warm after using it for a while. Not warm enough to be too uncomfortable, especially if you have jeans on, but would definitely be noticeable if you were wearing shorts.
Very light & thin. Would be great for travelling and even comes with a leatherette sleeve to protect it from minor bumps/scratches.
Battery life should be fairly good. I’ve got about 4 or 5 hours on it now, and the battery is showing at 55%. I do wish the battery icon in the system tray would show estimated time remaining, as opposed to just a percentage. Maybe there’s a way to change that, but I haven’t found it yet.
Has a full size USB port, along with two USB-C ports which are also used for charging. Has a micro-sd slot, which is unusual. Would have preferred a regular sd slot so I can insert my camera’s SD card.
Overall, I’m impressed. Not sure it could replace my tablet yet, but it may give the table a run for its money. Add the fact that my techie son (who builds his own desktops & designs websites) is jealous & has tried to swipe it from me multiple times, I would definitely recommend this to a friend.
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Enjoy up to 10 hours of wireless audio with these Sony noise-canceling headphones. They produce rich sound by playing at audio frequencies of 3-40,000Hz and have a closed-back design that blocks outside noise for a better listening experience. These Sony noise-canceling headphones sit comfortably behind the neck and work with or without the 1m wire.
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Okay noise cancelling IF you get the ear buds inserted properly. I’ve previously used a pair of over-the-ear NC headphones, so I’m not sure that’s a fair comparison. First tried these when mowing and, I have to say, I was very disappointed. Honestly couldn’t tell the difference between NC on and off. That said, the 2nd time I mowed, I played with the positioning of the ear buds, and it made a significant difference. Although, that could have had as much to do with noise blocking as it did cancelling. Still not comparable to my other pair, but definitely better than my non-NC earbuds.
It does come with several sets of earbuds, in three sizes and two styles. You shouldn’t have any trouble finding one that fits & is comfortable. Maybe it’s just me, but I find them more comfortable when I’m wearing them, in what I’d consider, upside down.
Main neckband contains the battery & controls, and is quite comfortable. After wearing for several minutes, you hardly remember it’s there. Need to use the controls a few times before you remember where each is at, but simple enough after that.
I’m going to call battery life acceptable, but not great. Can easily get through a day of listening to them at work, but you’d be pressed to get much more than that.
Sound quality is probably typical of most earbuds, with marginal bass response. Nothing to brag about here.
Overall, they’re good, but given the premium price tag, I can’t say I’d recommend them to a friend.
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Set up your workstation with this 23-inch Acer widescreen monitor, and enjoy ample space for graphics or document work. The ultra-thin backlit LED display offers easy viewing in any light from any angle, and brilliant 1920 x 1080 resolution brings your work alive. This Acer widescreen monitor features an adjustable tilt stand for comfort.
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4
Nice mid-range monitor
on October 19, 2017
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from Papillion, NE
The thing I love most about this monitor is that it has a matte screen, which greatly reduces glare. So many monitors out now have the glossy screen, which looks great when the lighting is perfect, but suffer a lot from glare and reflections. Won’t have that problem with this monitor.
Color seems good, perhaps very moderately subdued, but that can probably be tweaked in the settings. Speaking of settings, they are a little awkward to use, as you have to just feel for them along the bottom of the screen. Can’t tell the power button from the others.
Display does have about a ⅜ inch bezel around the top and sides, in addition to the ⅛ inch plastic frame, so effectively there’s a ½ inch bezel around your entire viewing area. Hard to see the ⅜ section from online pics, and even somewhat difficult to see when the monitor is off, so don’t spend 30 minutes trying to adjust the viewing area to ‘fill’ the monitor.
The monitor is also crazy thin - perhaps too thin. There was a visible bend to my monitor when I took it out of the box. And it’s thin enough that you can easily bend it, inadvertently, when handling, so be careful.
All in all, it’s a decent monitor. Not spectacular, but slightly above average.
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A new standard of comfort and precision. Logitech's most advanced trackball for trackball enthusiasts and consumers searching for alternatives to mice and touchpads. Delivers 20% less muscular strain compared to a regular mouse. MX ERGO PLUS features a unique adjustable hinge and extra 10° wedge for customized comfort and the latest tracking, scrolling and power management technology. Logitech FLOW enables effortless multi-computer control.
Customer Rating
5
Great upgrade for trackball users...
on September 23, 2017
Posted by: cw77
from Papillion, NE
The first things that stood out for me are that the Ergo Plus weighs almost twice as much as the previous M570 (a good thing, as it feels more solid), and the whole unit can tilt 20 degrees for comfort. Rechargeable battery is also convenient.
The Ergo Plus has a small button on the top that effortlessly lets me switch between controlling my laptop and controlling my desktop - nice feature.
The other cool thing at the Ergo Plus is the ‘Precision Mode’ button on the side. Great for editing photos, or any other work that requires more precision than you would want your mouse set at for typical use - awesome feature!
Overall, a great product if you like the trackball style.
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Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
Customer Rating
5
Rock solid choice for home use
on September 5, 2017
Posted by: cw77
from Papillion, NE
This is my first experience with Dell, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I must admit, I’m not disappointed. Aesthetically, it’s somewhat modern looking, yet not gaudy like some of the gamer PC’s. Definitely an improvement over the ubiquitous black boxes of the past.
On the performance front, it can easily hold it’s own against your typical desktop. It doesn’t have the video chops to be a gamer, but is plenty fast for even your not-so-typical consumer uses. Renders videos in about half the time as my old PC. Adobe Lightroom, which used to take it’s time loading on my old PC, starts up right away & doesn’t have much trouble keeping up with thumbnail previews.
Hardware features are mostly good too. The case has a neat mechanism to open the side & swing the power supply out of the way should you want to add cards/memory/drives, etc…. 8 USB 3.0 slots (4 front/4 rear) should cover most of your USB needs. Has 1 USB type C slot, which is a nice add, but I wish it would have been placed on the front. Also has 2 USB 2.0 slots on the rear, which could be used for the included wired keyboard/mouse. Yes, it comes with a wired mouse/keyboard, which is questionable for a PC in this price range… oh well. Round it out with a laptop-style (thin tray that just pops out - not motorized) DVD writer, SD card reader, and both wired and wireless (AC, so it’s no slouch, if your router supports it) networking.
Hardware features are mostly good too. The case has a neat mechanism to open the side & swing the power supply out of the way should you want to add cards/memory/drives, etc…. 8 USB 3.0 slots (4 front/4 rear) should cover most of your USB needs. Has 1 USB type C slot, which is a nice add, but I wish it would have been placed on the front. Also has 2 USB 2.0 slots on the rear, which could be used for the included wired keyboard/mouse. Yes, it comes with a wired mouse/keyboard, which is questionable for a PC in this price range… oh well. Round it out with a laptop-style (thin tray that just pops out - not motorized) DVD writer, SD card reader, and both wired and wireless (AC, so it’s no slouch, if your router supports it) networking.
Bloatware is kept to a relative minimum. Has your ever present Office trial, McAfee AV, some DVD/video software, and a few Dell support applications. So far, the Dell apps mostly stay out of your way & have only popped up with the occasional available update.
Overall, I’m quite pleased with my new Dell, and would gladly recommend it to friends.
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Enjoy a variety of entertainment with this LG mini hi-fi system. Its Bluetooth function lets you stream audio from digital devices, and you can also play music from cassettes, FM radio and CDs. This LG mini hi-fi system has a USB port to read flash drive files and includes a remote control for convenience.
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4
Great apartment/workshop stereo
on August 15, 2017
Posted by: cw77
from Papillion, NE
Nice sound system with plenty of power to fill a room. Has AM/FM tuner, USB, 3-CD changer, Bluetooth, and a tape player for those times you’re feeling nostalgic. One cool feature is the ability to record audio from the other inputs to USB. Sound quality is more than acceptable and it does have EQ presets to make slight adjustments to suit your preference.
Few things to be aware of… the included manual is pretty much a waste of paper; plan on downloading the full manual from LG website to figure out many of the non-basic functions. The speaker wires are only about 5 feet long, and permanently attached to the speakers, so speaker placement is limited. Auto-DJ is a gimmick - it just fades from one song to another. Last, but not least, the buttons on the main unit really need to be backlit; they’re very difficult to identify unless the lighting is just right.
Overall, a decent setup for the price, and I would recommend to a friend.
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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.
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Considering you're getting a set of bluetooth earbuds for $25, these are a pretty good value. The sound is good, not spectacular, but it isn't fair to compare these to a $100 pair of earbuds.
Quite comfortable, but can't say I'm on board with the 'wings'.
Decent battery life also.
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Clean your carpets efficiently with this iRobot Roomba vacuum. It lets you set a schedule for automated vacuuming, and the sensors help it navigate under furniture and around objects on the floor for a more thorough cleaning job. This iRobot Roomba vacuum has internal brushes, agitators and suction to handle debris and pet hair.
Customer Rating
3
Good for day to day cleaning
on July 27, 2017
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First impressions…
Easy to get going. Just remove the Roomba, base, and cord from the box. Plug the base in & set Roomba on the base to charge for a few hours. Nothing else to put together, except for putting batteries in the virtual wall, if you use it.
Virtual wall can be used to prevent Roomba from entering areas you don’t want it to clean, i.e. Down a hallway towards the bedrooms, or set a 2 foot perimeter around things like pet food/water.
Easy wifi setup via the app, but of course, you have to install yet another app on your phone…
App makes it very easy to manually start/pause/cancel a job, or make a weekly schedule. Allows you to specify days of week & times when Roomba will run.
Roomba does not support 5Ghz wifi. Probably not a deal breaker for most, but something to be aware of.
Integrates with Amazon Alexa, allowing you to start, pause, resume, and stop cleaning. Also lets you ask Alexa where your Roomba is, which causes the Roomba to play some tones.
Easy to get going. Just remove the Roomba, base, and cord from the box. Plug the base in & set Roomba on the base to charge for a few hours. Nothing else to put together, except for putting batteries in the virtual wall, if you use it.
Virtual wall can be used to prevent Roomba from entering areas you don’t want it to clean, i.e. Down a hallway towards the bedrooms, or set a 2 foot perimeter around things like pet food/water.
Easy wifi setup via the app, but of course, you have to install yet another app on your phone…
App makes it very easy to manually start/pause/cancel a job, or make a weekly schedule. Allows you to specify days of week & times when Roomba will run.
Roomba does not support 5Ghz wifi. Probably not a deal breaker for most, but something to be aware of.
Integrates with Amazon Alexa, allowing you to start, pause, resume, and stop cleaning. Also lets you ask Alexa where your Roomba is, which causes the Roomba to play some tones.
Cleaning
Appears to thoroughly cover the room
Much louder than a competitor’s robot vacuum. Not stupid loud, but I doubt you’d want to run it when you’re sleeping or trying to watch a show.
One area that had a transition from carpet to vinyl - Roomba could not figure out how to get back onto the carpet; kept thinking it was an obstacle, so got stuck in the small vinyl area. I had to manually move it back to carpet.
Reports back via the app when it has completed cleaning the room or if it gets stuck
Also has trouble with a floor wine rack we have. The rack has a wooden base (about ¾ inch high) that Roomba climbs over, but then can’t figure out how to get back out of. Why it climbs over this, but not the vinyl/carpet transition mentioned earlier, is baffling.
Appears to thoroughly cover the room
Much louder than a competitor’s robot vacuum. Not stupid loud, but I doubt you’d want to run it when you’re sleeping or trying to watch a show.
One area that had a transition from carpet to vinyl - Roomba could not figure out how to get back onto the carpet; kept thinking it was an obstacle, so got stuck in the small vinyl area. I had to manually move it back to carpet.
Reports back via the app when it has completed cleaning the room or if it gets stuck
Also has trouble with a floor wine rack we have. The rack has a wooden base (about ¾ inch high) that Roomba climbs over, but then can’t figure out how to get back out of. Why it climbs over this, but not the vinyl/carpet transition mentioned earlier, is baffling.
Bottom line - If you’re looking for a robot a vac that you can control from an app or Alexa, then you’ll probably be okay with this one. If you’re just looking for a basic robot vac that you can start when you leave for work, there are better (cheaper) options.
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Enjoy tunes outdoors with this Nyne Rebel wireless speaker. With one-touch NFC connectivity and Bluetooth 4.0, it can queue music on any smartphone or tablet, and its water-resistant and long battery life keep your party's soundtrack pumping. This Nyne Rebel wireless speaker has auxiliary inputs and outputs for karaoke microphones and additional speakers.
Customer Rating
5
Great speaker for the price!
on June 28, 2017
Posted by: cw77
Pros:
Excellent sound quality for the price point
Nice bass, even at higher volumes
Good battery life
Water resistant
NFC is nice touch to aid in pairing
Carry handle built in
Excellent sound quality for the price point
Nice bass, even at higher volumes
Good battery life
Water resistant
NFC is nice touch to aid in pairing
Carry handle built in
Cons:
Portability is subjective. Some would consider it too large to be very portable
Using the ‘phone’ button to manually put in pairing mode was odd
Portability is subjective. Some would consider it too large to be very portable
Using the ‘phone’ button to manually put in pairing mode was odd
Overall, this is a pretty good speaker, especially for this price point. As long as you keep the size in mind when deciding if this is portable enough, it's definitely worth considering. I'm thinking this will make a nice speaker for the garage. Large enough to put out good sound, but still portable enough to move it around.
Would definitely recommend.
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The Magnifi Mini home theater sound bar system delivers big room-filling audio and surround sound experience you’d expect from a full-size sound bar—all in an ultra-compact design that fits any space. Polk’s exclusive Voice Adjust technology dramatically increases vocal clarity and volume level for crystal clear dialogue no matter what you’re watching. Plus, our patented surround technology and Dolby Digital 5.1 decoding creates incredible room-filling surround sound all from a sound bar that is less than 15” long. Compatible with nearly all TVs, the universal sound bar works with your TV, cable box or satellite IR remote control and features simple setup in minutes with the included HDMI cable. The powerful wireless subwoofer delivers deep impactful bass to your favorite movies, TV, games, sports and music too. And if volume’s too loud during late night viewing, Night Mode lets you easily watch your favorite programs at night without waking the neighbors or other family members in your home. What’s more, bring the concert into your room with wireless music streaming via WiFi, Google Cast and Bluetooth. Whatever you do, just don’t let the MagniFi Mini’s small size fool you—this is that big Polk sound you love from a little bar.
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Nice packaging, not overly crammed in.
Includes hdmi, aux, and optical cables.
Sound bar feels very solid. Nice weight to it.
Includes hdmi, aux, and optical cables.
Sound bar feels very solid. Nice weight to it.
HDMI ARC connection is nice. I didn't have to do anything to the tv, it just knew to turn the internal speakers off. The Magnifi automatically powers up when you turn your TV on, and the TV remote is able to control the speaker volume.
Sound quality is a huge improvement over the tiny speakers built into the TV. Nice bass response, but not overpowering. Voice dialog nicely centered under the TV.
By far, my favorite feature of the Magnifi Mini, is the Google Cast feature. You don’t even have to pick up the remote to hit the power button. Just open whatever streaming app (as long as it supports casting) you want to use, and start casting. The Magnifi automatically turns itself on & you’re good to go! It also supports Bluetooth, so you can stream that way if you want. Not as slick as Cast, but still nice.
Bottom line, I would definitely recommend to a friend!
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Coffeehouse Versatility meets Pod Convenience with the Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System. Included 12-cup, double-walled thermal carafe is perfect for both hot and over-ice beverages, with an ergonomic handle and spout allow for easy control of pouring. Tackle grounds and pods with 9 grounds brew sizes from small cup to full carafe, and 4 pod brew sizes from 6 to 12 ounces. Brews a coffee pod faster than a leading Keurig coffee maker upon startup. With Thermal Flavor Extraction DUO technology, perfect flavor for grounds and pods is delivered with even saturation and precise temperature control for ultra-flavorful coffee. Separate from the coffee system is a dedicated hot water line. Using a separate line eliminates flavor contamination and delivers clean water. 2 temperature settings, hot and boil, allow you to make tea, hot cocoa, instant soups, and oatmeal. Brew a super-rich coffee concentrate that you can use to create delicious lattes, macchiatos, cappuccinos, and other coffeehouse-style drinks. Use the built-in, fold-away frother to transform hot or cold milk/milk-alternatives into silky-smooth froth in seconds. Top your Specialty brew with frothed milk for a coffeehouse-style drink. The frother is also removable for easy cleaning. Choose from one of four different brew styles; classic or rich for a traditional hot cup of coffee, over ice for an iced coffee that's never diluted, or specialty to make a cappuccino or latte. Clean function, dishwasher-safe parts, removable Ninja pod adaptor and frother allow you to easily deep clean your unit.
Must I use the pods for single cup?
No, it also comes with a reuseable pod, which will allow you to use regular ground coffee.
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The choice is yours. Whether you prefer making single cups of coffee with *K-Cup pods or full-sized carafes from coffee grounds, the nutribullet Brew Choice Pod + Carafe has the goods to brew both. Just insert your *K-Cup pod or filter, and the machine’s Brew Sense Technology will automatically adjust its display to match, giving you options to brew a 6, 8, or 10oz cup of *K-Cup coffee, or a 6, 9, or 12-cup carafe.
If using an actual K cup instead of the reusable, will it fit a K Cup from Keurig? or is it a special size where you have to use an exact brand?
Standard k-cups (Keurig & non-Keurig brands) work just fine. However, it will NOT accept the carafe sized k-cups.
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The choice is yours. Whether you prefer making single cups of coffee with *K-Cup pods or full-sized carafes from coffee grounds, the nutribullet Brew Choice Pod + Carafe has the goods to brew both. Just insert your *K-Cup pod or filter, and the machine’s Brew Sense Technology will automatically adjust its display to match, giving you options to brew a 6, 8, or 10oz cup of *K-Cup coffee, or a 6, 9, or 12-cup carafe.
Is the coffee really hot when it comes out?
160-170 degrees.
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Better sound begins with better silence. That’s why Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are engineered with the world-class noise cancelling and high-fidelity audio. Microphones inside and outside the earphones sense noise and react instantaneously to cancel the signal. Get rid of disruptions so you can turn up the music on your wireless earbuds and amplify whatever you’re most passionate about — from hiking or circuit training to coding or baking. And when you need to be more aware of your surroundings, minimize noise cancelling with a quick double tap, so you can walk down a busy street or listen for your boarding announcement. StayHear Max tips provide extra comfort and stability for an even better experience. Rule the Quiet with Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and get an exhilarating experience that’s tough to find in any other Bluetooth earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds are available in Triple Black, Soapstone and limited-edition Sandstone or Stone Blue.
Can you go go back on a track, or only skip forward, also can you controls volume headset?
I could not find a way to go back; could only go forward. Nor did I find a way to control the volume.
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Work and play on this 13-inch convertible HP Envy notebook. It has a 360-degree hinge that takes it from laptop to tablet in moments, and 8GB of memory and an AMD Ryzen 5 processor keep it functioning smoothly. Corning Gorilla Glass ensures the screen of this HP Envy notebook remains free from scratches and dings.Learn more.
Can this charge via the usb c port?
Yes, you can charge it via the usb c port if you have your own charger/cable. The included charger is a for the traditional dedicated charging port.
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Enjoy a variety of entertainment with this LG mini hi-fi system. Its Bluetooth function lets you stream audio from digital devices, and you can also play music from cassettes, FM radio and CDs. This LG mini hi-fi system has a USB port to read flash drive files and includes a remote control for convenience.
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Clean your carpets efficiently with this iRobot Roomba vacuum. It lets you set a schedule for automated vacuuming, and the sensors help it navigate under furniture and around objects on the floor for a more thorough cleaning job. This iRobot Roomba vacuum has internal brushes, agitators and suction to handle debris and pet hair.
Does anyone who owns this model find that it is sort of loud?? The part that is the loudest is not the vacuum part but the part that makes it move I guess. Just wondering if anyone else found it loud or is there something wrong with mine?
I'd agree that it's fairly loud. Definitely louder than a competitors robot vac that I have.
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