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ASUS AIO is a precision-crafted masterpiece inspired by the spirit of future. It combines the simplicity of pure aluminum with the sophistication of advanced technology to create timeless yet practical beauty for your home.
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Comments here are from the perspective of my use case for this PC: I needed a compact AIO w sufficient USB ports primarily due to space limitations in the area this was to be set up. Previous PC tower and monitor w wired keyboard and mouse simply took up too much space so the hunt was on for an AIO PC.
Initial setup was marred by MS requiring the creation of an MS account. Initial account creation and login were fine but trouble started when I opted for a local login account. Long story short, I was able to recover from a loop that prevented me from logging in with the local account. Would be nice if MS let us specify a local [non-MS] user account during initial setup. Other than that, setup was smooth!
Great display! And it's a touch screen. Sounds is a bit tinny and thin but that's to be expected given the compactness of the PC and lack of space for supporting better sound. The camera is middle of the road quality-wise, this may or may not matter to you.
I'm using amateur radio apps so processing power and RAM are important but top-of-the-line CPUs etc. aren't critical. From all I can tell user-installable RAM is not an option for this PC. If this is incorrect please point me in the right direction. Equipped w 8GB RAM this is fine for my main use but were I to branch out to more resource-intensive uses it might fall short.
Glad to see the included keyboard [both mouse and KB are wireless] follows the trend of having larger letters! Neither mouse or KB have on-off switches so we'll have to see how long the batteries last.
Wireless is WiFi6-compatible though my system is updated to that level.
Also, this thing is quiet! Much appreciated.
Again, this is from a limited use perspective and, for my needs, it's fine. It's a good PC, space-saving but you may find the specs somewhat limiting based upon your planned usage.
Currently priced @ $629, this is a great deal. If I had it to do it again, I'd opt for the i7-equipped PC w 16GB RAM, mainly for the increased RAM onboard and larger SSD.
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XPS products are designed to be the best, with cutting-edge technologies, exceptional build quality, unique materials and powerful features. XPS brings together the most elegant designs and premium experiences to enhance your work and personal success. This combination ultimately results in beautifully crafted products with no compromises. The new XPS 15 is the perfect balance of power and portability with an unrivaled immersive visual and sound experience. Whether you are streaming, editing photos or creating your next masterpiece, the XPS 15 has the power to move your ideas into reality.
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5
Beautiful screen, great performance, solid build.
on July 27, 2022
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Simply gorgeous with a solid build, appearance [this is the carbon fiber deck model] and performance. That, in a nutshell, sums up the 3 main areas that impressed me the most about the XPS 15 laptop from BestBuy.
Nice keyboard with a big touchpad area. The keys don't feel mushy. This is obviously no desktop keyboard, it does fine however. A 10-key pad would be great but there is just no room.
The display is stunning in clarity and brightness. I work daily with computers with varying time spent looking at a display and this display does not tire my eyes after a long day.
No camera shutter but given the thin bezel it's not a surprise.
Sound was fine but that's not a major buying point at least in my calculation.
Every task I threw at the laptop was handled easily. Large spreadsheets that bog down my work desktop were nothing to the XPS. Seriously. That was the clincher for me. This thing cooks!
As an aside, already having a Dell Docking Station [D6000], I was curious if it would work with the XPS 15 laptop to provide a wider choice of ports and video connections over the 3 USB-C ports in the laptop. I can gladly say that, with the exception of the dock power supply not being as powerful as the default laptop PS, the D6000 fills those gaps easily. In addition there is a GB Ethernet port in the doc that works just fine, all while using 1 USB-C port. High recommended for enhanced expandability. BB sells the D6000 docking stations. Highly recommended to expand ports available [the only shortcoming of the laptop IMHO - the laptop comes equipped w 3 USB-C ports and a dongle w 1 each USB A/HDMI ports].
Desktop replacement? Easily. Short on ports but easy to fix, if needed, with a dock. If you're in the market for a great performing laptop with a beautiful display, look this one over before you make a final decision.
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The Shark EZ Robot is your easy path to a smart clean. It combines the convenience of a self-empty base with powerful Shark suction for a complete home clean. After each cleaning session, your robot automatically empties itself into the bagless self-empty base, which holds multiple sessions’ worth of dirt and debris so you can forget about vacuuming for weeks. Now that’s easy.
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from San Antonio
My home has both carpeted and hardwood flooring areas. I vacuum regularly to keep the dust down etc. This unit finds dust, dirt, animal hair, etc. my upright doesn't catch. And it requires little to no attention.
EASY wireless setup! My previous unit's wireless configuration [from another maker was designed] didn't make it past the
design stage as it was a struggle to configure it correctly.
design stage as it was a struggle to configure it correctly.
Also, my older robot room cleaner could not negotiate rugs with black borders. Stopped it cold. Not the Shark system, it takes on any surface in my home easily, no having to pick it up and reposition it.
I appreciate the self-cleaning feature although it fills much faster than advertised requiring emptying of the base station dust bin frequently. A minor point though.
Minor point but my older room cleaner robot followed the most random cleaning logic and seemingly covered the same areas more than necessary. The Shark unit is methodical and quite thorough.
I will say I continue to be impressed by Shark/Ninja products, they are good value for the money and built to last. Buy with confidence.
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The Inspiron range of laptops and 2-in1s are thoughtfully designed so you can stay connected wherever you are, with long-lasting battery life, these chic, lightweight devices can seamlessly connect your PC and smartphone with Dell Mobile Connect’s wireless integration. Equipped with the latest processors, graphics, and thermal solutions; your PC runs quickly and smoothly as you connect with confidence. Optimized with technology that simplifies your life, Inspiron laptops and 2-in-1s offer a range of easy-to-use features all packaged in a minimalist and modern design. A newly designed and ergonomically positioned lift hinge increases comfort for a better typing experience when on chat, writing lengthy emails or connecting to your world. And that’s not all, your Inspiron, is now environmentally conscious – The Inspiron compliments not just your style but also your values.
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Short and sweet: This is a powerful laptop with a gorgeous screen that performs bigger than its size.
It has, for a laptop, a wonderful keyboard with great feel, touch-typing is a breeze. The touch pad requires only a light touch and has buillt-in left and right buttons [depress the sides].
The screen, at 14", is gorgeous and sharp, videos look great. Although I prefer a larger screen, 15" minimum & 17" is better, I'd much rather keep this laptop at hand than lug the extra bulk and weight, esp when travelling.
2 USB ports, a USB-C / Thunderbolt port, Micro SD and HDMI ports? Yes!
The touchscreen functions accurately even with my sausage fingers,
Did I mention that wonderful keyboard?
Simple: bang for the buck this is a winner. You don't have to lug a heavy bulks laptop around for great connectivity and performance. Give your shoulder a break. Buy this!
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Enhance your conference calls with the 360° All Around Webcam. This all-in-one virtual meeting device combines HD video with business-grade audio clarity, to help run your video conferences smoothly. This high-definition, plug-and-play webcam, is ideal for any space. Capture a 360° panoramic view of the room or focus on specific presenters with the various display modes. The 360° All Around Webcam is equipped with a USB-C cable and a USB Type-A connector to work with both your older and newer devices.
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from San Antonio
My best use case was recently testing for my ham operator license. Usually done in person, the testing can now be done remotely to allow for today's health concerns. To insure an environment that will not allow cheating on the test [I mean, really? It is really straightforward with a bit of study and perseverance!]. a couple of cameras are needed, one for the remote test coordinators to observer the person testing [a laptop camera works here] and one fo r the immediate surrounding environment. Because the j5create camera has multiple modes including a 360 degree view, it was perfect for this application. It allowed the remote folks a constant view of the environment during the exam session.
Another view that useful is the allows individual view of a couple of folks and the rest of the room. The full 360 degree view is actually fun and useful - am searching out software that can use the camera's motion sensing capability to send alerts to me.This is a great feature!
A HUGE improvement in the camera would be boosting resolution. These are 4k days, folks, 2k just doesn't cut it any longer. For a business app, I'd hope to put our best foot forward and in remote meetings that means a sharp detailed picture. The video output is a bit soft and could use some attention.
Good camera, a bIt quirky to figure out [which of the modes captures what space - it is not always clear and takes experimenting with camera placement or seating arrangements.- trying to judge coverage using the camera positioning is not always intuitive].
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The Alienware RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - AW410K - is an allround gaming keyboard that blends function and immersiveness while still offering industry leading components in an iconic design. Incorporating Cherry® MX keys in a floating key architecture with anti-ghosting and on-board memory, this keyboard is designed for responsive, immersive gaming in a compact form factor. Gamers can now enjoy greater precision thanks to industry leading Cherry® MX Brown keys which combine tactile feedback and quiet-click keys with a low actuation force. They can also fully customize their setup and get the most immersive gaming experience with the AlienFX per-key RGB lighting, choosing from approximately 16.8m colors for a fully bespoke gaming experience. Designed for personalization, this gaming keyboard features fully programmable keys for macros and key assignments, while dedicated audio controls allow for quick and accurate adjustments to be made. The Alienware RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is also ergonomically designed with 3 height adjustment settings for greater comfort.
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Having started on and still use IBM Model M keyboards, I'm tuned into the clickety-clack highly-tactile key feel and have found over the years very few KBs that get it right. My latest KB eventually cut like a razor on my patience, it's slightly tighter keypitch leading me to toggle off the Caps Lock key in the KB software as I kept inadvertently turning it on. So using the Alienware AW-410K, while not built like the Model M and using different switches, is now my main KB. The switches allow for more WPM with their positive feel and short actuation stroke, this translate into fast response times whether typing or gaming. It has taken a very short period to adjust the lighter force need for actuation and shorter stroke.
An onboard USB port is a necessity for me and is fulfilled here.
The Alienware configuration app is a little quirky when to comes setting colors but is very detailed. It will add games automatically to its library, if desired, and can be used assign themes individually and allow you to selectively assign colors, macros and other settings on a per game basis.
I can say without any reservations that this is the keyboard I've been looking for.
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At GE Appliances, we're bringing craftsmanship to your countertops, with reliable and durable drip coffee makers. Equipped with either a sleek glass or insulated thermal carafe, our coffee makers have convenient functions such as Delayed Start and Timer, to make the brewing process simple and user-friendly. And all GE Appliances drip coffee makers are finished with tasteful and durable stainless steel, making them the perfect accent for any kitchen or office – all from a brand you trust.
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4
Looks good, makes good coffee, good basic unit.
on October 21, 2020
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from San Antonio
A coffeemaker is a coffeemaker is a coffeemaker. In all honesty there are no standout points to recommend this unit over any other when it comes to making coffee.This is not intended as criticism but as praise. If what you need is a coffeemaker that does its job well and reliably and consistently with a touch of convenience then this fills the bill very nicely.
The built-in clock and timer that can be set to begin brewing is very convenient. The better half doesn't start her day without 2-3 cups and having a pot ready when we roll out of bed is great.
The only downside to the unit is that the water reservoir can be awkward to fill due to the small refill openings on either side of the coffee holder which, by the way, comes with a stainless steel removable basket [as well as the holder being removable] that makes clean up easy and quick.
Sometimes average is all one really needs. We don't need bells and whistles if all we want is a good hot cup of java. We like average just fine.
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Barista-quality performance with a new intuitive interface that provides all the information you need to create café quality coffee at home. The built-in grinder delivers the right amount of ground coffee on demand, for full flavor. With a 3 second heat up time and precise espresso extraction, you go from bean to cup, faster than ever before.
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Being a hot tea and occasional coffee drinker, I thought "Why Not?" when the Barista Pro popped up. They are not kidding with this system - this is a serious tool and making a good cup of espresso takes time to figure out the right combinations of settings. Even then, a change in one component can turn it all upside down. In my experience, the main contributing factor is absolutely the grind; just as the grind for regular coffee can affect the outcome, here it can do so as well. This is a trial and error part of the overall process so, if you're looking at adding this to your caffeine-ingestion regimen, plan on investing the time needed to get this right.
The built-in grinder is fantastic and widely adjustable; I also like the ability to unlock and remove the hopper while beans are still in it, great for cleaning the burrs.
Like cable TV where having so many choices can become overwhelming, I've finally settled in with grind and time settings and can consistently make a pleasing cup now. It took time to dial it all in, tried several different bean choices and even a ground coffee trial [no thank you] but results are now predictable and repeatable.
4 different filters are included for single and double cups, whole bean or ground coffee. A milk cup as well as water filter and cleaning tools are included as well. I have used the steamer a single time and it's easy to dial in and use though cleaning takes some doing.
Plan on a 14" x 14" x 14" space for the unit plus space to store the accessories.
Not for the amateur, it has a single purpose, making the best espresso and in my book it does just that.
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Clean and deodorize your rugs, carpets and upholstery with this 64-oz. Hoover Paws and Claws carpet cleaning formula. Stainguard technology and enzymatic ingredients eliminate pet messes, odors and dirt, while the cotton breeze scent leaves your home smelling fresh all day. This Hoover Paws and Claws carpet cleaning formula has an optimized formulation that's safe to use with your deep cleaning machines.
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While putting my Hoover SmartWash carpet cleaner to work as part of my staycation, I used the Paws and Claws cleaning solution and am as happy with that as the cleaner itself. It just WORKS! I don't detect any residue left behind nor odors as others have mentioned. In combination with the cleaner, the pile of my carpeting stands up and is softer on bare feet. It just WORKS!
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The Hoover® SmartWash™ PET Complete Automatic Carpet Washer is just as easy to use as our original SmartWash. Simply push forward to clean and pull back to dry. No trigger, and no mixing solutions. It’s literally as easy as vacuuming. And the SmartWash™ PET Complete is designed specifically for homes with pets. Use the Spot Chaser™ Pretreat Wand to pretreat stains before you clean or as you go. Plus, the antimicrobial FlexForce Pet PowerBrushes remove deep-down dirt while resisting pet odors. For those pet stains on stairs or furniture SmartWash™ PET Complete comes with an antimicrobial scrubbing tool.
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Setting: 5 family members, 3 dogs, a cat, a rabbit, 20 yr old carpet
Given the above, your imagination will certainly come up with plenty of scenarios where carpeting takes a beating. Store rental carpet cleaners vs. professional carpet cleaners was the choice we have if we wanted to keep the carpets clean and and prolong their life as much as possible.
Cleaned the entire house over a few days and the carpeting came out looking not new, of course, but like it has many fewer years of foot traffic as well as accidents on it. It looks amazing! Walking barefoot on it is no longer a cringe-worthy experience, it's actually soft and the pile stands up considerably. While not completely dried after cleaning, it took little time to fully dry and be ready for traffic [overnight]. The unit is easy to use, a bit thirsty but easy refilled as needed.
I truly cannot recommend more highly!!!
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Play to your full potential with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop. Fluid gaming is ensured with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series graphics and an Intel Core i7 processor, running on Windows 10 Home. Make a statement with customizable RGB lighting and a transparent side panel, and perform easy toolless upgrades in adherence to micro-ATX standards with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop.
What's the motherboard?
HP 84FD
5 years, 4 months ago
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Play to your full potential with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop. Fluid gaming is ensured with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series graphics and an Intel Core i7 processor, running on Windows 10 Home. Make a statement with customizable RGB lighting and a transparent side panel, and perform easy toolless upgrades in adherence to micro-ATX standards with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop.
what is the weight of the desktop?
Figure on 25 lbs or so.
5 years, 4 months ago
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mojo
Play to your full potential with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop. Fluid gaming is ensured with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series graphics and an Intel Core i7 processor, running on Windows 10 Home. Make a statement with customizable RGB lighting and a transparent side panel, and perform easy toolless upgrades in adherence to micro-ATX standards with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop.
what type of power supply and how many watts
Lite-On 500W 80+ Bronze PS.
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Play to your full potential with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop. Fluid gaming is ensured with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series graphics and an Intel Core i7 processor, running on Windows 10 Home. Make a statement with customizable RGB lighting and a transparent side panel, and perform easy toolless upgrades in adherence to micro-ATX standards with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop.
Is there room to install an additional SSD?
These is a single free SATA port and an empty 3.5" bay with a sled. With an adapter of some sort you can add another SSD while retaining the 2TB HD.
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mojo
Play to your full potential with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop. Fluid gaming is ensured with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series graphics and an Intel Core i7 processor, running on Windows 10 Home. Make a statement with customizable RGB lighting and a transparent side panel, and perform easy toolless upgrades in adherence to micro-ATX standards with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop.
Is there a difference using a gsync or freesync monitor with this machine?
Freesync is for an AMD GPU, Nvidia cards will not utilize it [which is not to say you cannot use a Freesync monitor with this box, you can].
5 years, 4 months ago
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mojo
Experience power and portability with this HP ENVY laptop. Its Intel Core i7 processor and 12GB of RAM provide smooth performance while multitasking, and a 17-inch touchscreen makes split-screening easier. Thanks to a slim, lightweight design and up to 9 hours of battery life, this HP ENVY laptop is ideal for working on the go.
Has anyone found an active stylus that works with this laptop? I tried the Bamboo & one of HP styluses but haven't gotten it to work. I can't find anything anywhere on line about a supported stylus.
Nope; I just use my fingertips.
5 years, 9 months ago
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mojo
Toshiba 4K UHD Fire TV Edition is a new generation of smart TVs featuring the Fire TV experience built-in and including a Voice Remote with Alexa. With true-to-life 4K Ultra HD picture quality and access to all the movies and TV shows you love, Toshiba Fire TV Edition delivers a superior TV experience that gets smarter every day. The Voice Remote with Alexa lets you do everything you'd expect from a remote—plus, easily launch apps, search for TV shows, play music, switch inputs, control smart home devices and more, using just your voice.
Why only 50" ? Will larger ones become available?
A 53" is out there.
5 years, 10 months ago
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Dell Inspiron Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Experience games in a new way with this 15.6-inch Dell Inspiron notebook computer. Its Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM run programs efficiently, and its 4K display delivers high-quality images for realistic gaming. This Dell Inspiron notebook computer has an HDMI port to connect an HD monitor or television.
hi, ther is an option to upgred the video card to GeForce GTX 1050 TI and above ?
I doubt the power supply would support the upgrade.
5 years, 11 months ago
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Only at Best BuyAugment your sound system with this universal Insignia rear speaker kit. Its transmitter and receiver communicate audio signals remotely at distances up to 30 feet, and its two speaker units provide surround sound playback. This Insignia rear speaker kit also has optical, RCA and 3.5mm jacks for connecting wired audio sources.
I have 3 questions actually: 1. Do i have to use the speakers which came with it or can i use another pair 2. Do the speakers turn off automatically or will they stay on. 3. Has any one programmed them to logitech harmony remote?
2. You can set the app to turn the speaker on/off when powering on/off the TV to which it's connected.
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Keep high-resolution files protected and easily accessible with this Samsung EVO Plus microSDXC card. It provides robust storage for up to 64GB of data from your action camera, tablet or smartphone thanks to its resistance to shock, seawater and extreme environments. This Samsung EVO Plus microSDXC card reads data at speeds of 100MB/sec. for smooth 4K UHD media playback.