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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.
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from Houston, TX
The iRobot Roomba 690 is nicely packaged and easy to set up out of the box. It does a good job of removing debris from my tile, hardwood floors and area rugs.
The iRobot Roomba 690 seems sturdier and more powerful than the Bissell vacuum robot I used in the past. The amount of dog hair and debris in the waste bin is solid evidence!
You can use the Roomba out of the box, just by pressing the Clean button. When the room is clean, or when the battery charge gets low, the iRobot returns to its charging station. You can always press the Home button to sent the vacuum to its charging station.
To get the most out of this machine, you should connect it to your Bluetooth device like a smartphone or tablet. The software currently does not work with the higher speed, 5 GB networks, so you have to connect to an alternate network if you have both in your home.
The iRobot learns the layout of your home, and it is effective in sensing different shapes in your baseboard molding... it inches along and adjusts, rather than zipping off at a 45-degree angle for large obstructions. If you want to clean only a specific room, then close the doors and/or use the provided barrier device to keep the Roomba in that room.
If you have lots of things on the floor, including power cords, be careful! Remove obstacles if possible or watch that the Roomba does not catch a power cord and pull your lamp or computer down from the table.
Pros: sturdy, programmable, relatively quiet, nearly maintenance-free, different cleaning patterns, works on many different carpet, rug and hard flooring types.
Cons: not yet compatible with 5GB wireless networks (this software issue could be upgraded in the future), takes a long time to do what a manual vacuum could do in a few minutes.
With Bluetooth capabilities and a smartphone/tablet app, this truly is the next generation of home automation. I would recommend this to a friend or family member.
My Best Buy number: 0022332318
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Enjoy your morning java with this Ninja coffee brewer. Its specialized extraction technology maximizes the flavor of your hot or iced brew, and its Auto-iQ One-Touch Intelligence feature lets you choose the size of your drinking vessel so it delivers the exact amount of water. This Ninja coffee brewer has a removable reservoir for easy refilling.
Customer Rating
5
Single-Serving to Full Carafe Coffee Brewer
on July 13, 2017
Posted by: iconoclast
from Houston, TX
The Ninja Coffee Brewer is well-designed, nicely packaged and attractive. It offers twelve different combinations of brew quantity and strength--cup, travel mug, half carafe or full carafe quantities in classic, rich or over ice strength.
Pros:
permanent filter basket; no pods required; saves money
easy-to-fill water tank, different brew quantities, different brew strengths
flip-down shelf to dispense coffee directly into cup, or flip up for travel mug or carafe
drip-stop feature
ability to add the amount of coffee and adjust to your taste
permanent filter basket; no pods required; saves money
easy-to-fill water tank, different brew quantities, different brew strengths
flip-down shelf to dispense coffee directly into cup, or flip up for travel mug or carafe
drip-stop feature
ability to add the amount of coffee and adjust to your taste
Cons:
(minor) instructions do not say what grind of coffee to use, e.g., regular, coarse or fine
when brewed directly over a full tumbler of ice, nearly all of the ice melts, and the coffee is not as cold as it should be
(minor) instructions do not say what grind of coffee to use, e.g., regular, coarse or fine
when brewed directly over a full tumbler of ice, nearly all of the ice melts, and the coffee is not as cold as it should be
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Kick your listening experience up to a whole new level with wireless JLab Audio Epic Bluetooth earbuds. The 10-hour battery life lets you enjoy your music all day, and crystal clear radical sound creates a smooth, precise and memorable listening experience. Get the most out of your music, phone calls and audio books with JLab Audio Epic Bluetooth earbuds.
Customer Rating
3
Basic, Lightweight Wireless Headphones
on July 13, 2017
Posted by: iconoclast
from Houston, TX
The JLab Audio - Epic2 Sport Wireless Earbud Headphones are lightweight and compact. They pair easily with my iPhone.
Pros: lightweight and compact, charge quickly, hooks over ears, so should be stable when exercising.
Cons: not as comfortable as other headphones I have used, even with multiple different earphone plugs. Does not have bass/treble adjustments like similarly-priced units.
My Best Buy number: 0022332318
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Listen to music hands-free with this LG wireless headset. It lets you answer or ignore a call with voice commands, and the wireless earbuds charge when they're resting inside the neckband, ensuring they're ready for use. The neckband of this LG wireless headset provides vibration alerts for incoming calls and texts, so you'll never miss a message.
Customer Rating
5
Sturdy, powerful Bluetooth Headphones
on June 9, 2017
Posted by: iconoclast
from Houston, TX
The LG TONE Free HBS-F110 Wireless In-Ear Headphones are an upgrade to the previous version, the LG HBS Tone 750 Wireless In-Ear Headphones. These new Bluetooth headphones are sturdy, sleek, easy to set up, and easy to use. Charge the headphones with the micro USB charger (provided). When ready to use the headphones, simply remove them from the neckband and place into your ears.
These stereo headphones pair easily with smartphones and tablets, providing clear sound for music, phone conversations and more. A great hands-free set.
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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.
Customer Rating
4
Sporty little Bluetooth speaker
on May 4, 2017
Posted by: iconoclast
from Houston, TX
The Polk Bit speaker is sporty and powerful. Just clip it onto your clothing or bag, pair it with your smartphone or tablet, and you're good to go. Easy hands-free "walking and talking" or listening to music. Or, use the Bit in place of your phone's speaker for conference calls, watching videos, or streaming music.
The Bit charges using a USB outlet on your computer, car charger or phone charger. It has a weather-resistant case, making it good for casual athletes.
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Take your music anywhere with this portable Sony wireless speaker. Lightweight and water-resistant, it has a 16-hour battery life, making it perfect for on-the-go listening all day. This Sony wireless speaker has Bluetooth connectivity with NFC One-touch, and it can also link to a second speaker for stereo sound.
Customer Rating
4
Neat little Bluetooth speaker
on April 9, 2017
Posted by: iconoclast
from Houston, TX
The Sony XB10 speaker packs plenty of bass in a small package. It is easy to set up and use, right out of the box.
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This HP 950 CN049AN#140 ink cartridge is compatible with HP Officejet Pro 8600 e-All-in-One Series printers. The black ink helps produce dark, clear text.HP Verified Online Supplies Reseller ›
Customer Rating
5
Long-lasting HP ink cartridge
on April 9, 2017
Posted by: iconoclast
from Houston, TX
Verified Purchase:Yes
I always buy the XL (extra life) HP InkJet cartridges because they are a better buy. The cartridges do not dry out and work when I need them to.
My Best Buy number: 4155293911
My Best Buy number: 4155293911
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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
Customer Rating
3
Great Wi-Fi Network with Poor Software
on February 22, 2017
Posted by: iconoclast
from Houston, TX
Before I received the Velop three-node Wi-Fi network, I had dead spots in my home where I could not use the Internet. The Velop "mesh" network solved that issue.
LinkSys put a lot of thought into the system's design and packaging. Each router node is a sleek, white tower with a small footprint, smaller than 3" x 3" and about 8" tall.
The issues are with the LinkSys software--not the hardware. You must download an iPhone or Android app to set up the network. In principle, this sounds good, but in practice, the app behaves more like beta software than a complete software product. I easily downloaded the app and started to set up my W-Fi network. But when I looked ahead to the next step, I got stuck and had to start all over.
It took about 15 minutes to set up the network. First, you set up the first node. When it is active, you place the second node in another location, and it connects to the first one. When the second node is active, then you place the third node in another location and it connects to the network.
Sounds simple. The problem came when I tried to connect two wireless HP printers. By the way, I am pretty tech savvy and have done this many times before. But Velop did not "see" my printers or showed them as inactive, and the app has no way of deleting a device.
I started an online chat with LinkSys to solve the printer connection issue. They directed me to a dedicated Velop tech support phone line. After almost two hours with the tech support guy doing a remote session on my laptop, the network and printers were functional.
The system is great, but the software is not. Thus, I cannot give it more than 3 stars.
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The HP Officejet 951 ink cartridge meets all your business printing needs, producing laser-quality documents and brochures that resist water and fading.
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5
HP XL cartridges are the way to go
on January 28, 2017
Posted by: iconoclast
from Houston, TX
Verified Purchase:Yes
I print less than 500 pages/month on my InkJet printers, but purchase the Extended Life (XL) cartridges because they do not clog or dry out. Not only are the XL cartridges a better buy than the standard cartridges, as a My Best Buy member, I get a discount on HP inks.
My Best Buy number: 4155293911
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The HP Officejet 951 ink cartridge meets all your business printing needs, producing laser-quality documents and brochures that resist water and fading.
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Genuine HP ink
on January 28, 2017
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from Houston, TX
Verified Purchase:Yes
I would not consider off-brand InkJet ink after having trouble with an HP printer years ago. As a My Best Buy member, I get a discount on HP inks, and take advantage of the savings.
My Best Buy number: 4155293911
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Make the most of every day with the sleek style, performance, and all-day battery life² you need in the lightest Surface Laptop, all at an exceptional value. Ultra-light and portable profile, the apps* you use every day, premium materials, and a choice of must-have colors will make this your go-to laptop. ²Up to 13 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in September 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Laptop Go Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.
What is Windows 10 in S mode?
S Mode is a more secure version of Windows 10 that allows you to download apps only from the Microsoft store. For further information, please see:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85#:~:text=Windows%2010%20in%20S%20mode%20is%20a%20version%20of%20Windows,10%20in%20S%20mode%20page.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85#:~:text=Windows%2010%20in%20S%20mode%20is%20a%20version%20of%20Windows,10%20in%20S%20mode%20page.
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Make the most of every day with the sleek style, performance, and all-day battery life² you need in the lightest Surface Laptop, all at an exceptional value. Ultra-light and portable profile, the apps* you use every day, premium materials, and a choice of must-have colors will make this your go-to laptop. ²Up to 13 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in September 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Laptop Go Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.
Can you switch out of S mode on Surface Laptop Go?
Yes. For more information, check out the FAQs on the Microsoft site, "Windows 10 in S Mode" page:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85#:~:text=Windows%2010%20in%20S%20mode%20is%20a%20version%20of%20Windows,10%20in%20S%20mode%20page.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85#:~:text=Windows%2010%20in%20S%20mode%20is%20a%20version%20of%20Windows,10%20in%20S%20mode%20page.
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Make the most of every day with the sleek style, performance, and all-day battery life² you need in the lightest Surface Laptop, all at an exceptional value. Ultra-light and portable profile, the apps* you use every day, premium materials, and a choice of must-have colors will make this your go-to laptop. ²Up to 13 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in September 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Laptop Go Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.
What version of Windows does Surface Laptop Go ship with?
Windows 10 Home.
3 years, 7 months ago
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iconoclast
Experience the power of high-performance business printing with the WorkForce Pro WF-4820. Providing high-speed printing, the WF-4820 blazes through high-volume print jobs at an astounding 25 black/12 color ISO ppm†. Built for productivity, this reliable printer consistently delivers sharp, professional-quality prints with innovative PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology and vivid DURABrite Ultra instant-dry pigment inks. An efficient, easy-to-use solution, the WF-4820 offers convenient features designed to enhance efficiency and streamline workflow, including a large, 4.3" color touchscreen for intuitive navigation, a 250-sheet paper capacity, auto 2-sided printing, wireless connectivity and more.
can I print envelopes? like 5x7. flash cards?
The paper tray accommodates many sizes of paper and types of photo stock. It can accommodate thicker paper and has a setting for this. I expect that it can easily print envelopes and index cards.
3 years, 8 months ago
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Experience the power of high-performance business printing with the WorkForce Pro WF-4820. Providing high-speed printing, the WF-4820 blazes through high-volume print jobs at an astounding 25 black/12 color ISO ppm†. Built for productivity, this reliable printer consistently delivers sharp, professional-quality prints with innovative PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology and vivid DURABrite Ultra instant-dry pigment inks. An efficient, easy-to-use solution, the WF-4820 offers convenient features designed to enhance efficiency and streamline workflow, including a large, 4.3" color touchscreen for intuitive navigation, a 250-sheet paper capacity, auto 2-sided printing, wireless connectivity and more.
Does it have an external USB port so I can scan directly to a flash drive without a computer ?
Yes. The USB port is on the left front of the printer and has a dust cover.
3 years, 8 months ago
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Experience the power of high-performance business printing with the WorkForce Pro WF-4820. Providing high-speed printing, the WF-4820 blazes through high-volume print jobs at an astounding 25 black/12 color ISO ppm†. Built for productivity, this reliable printer consistently delivers sharp, professional-quality prints with innovative PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology and vivid DURABrite Ultra instant-dry pigment inks. An efficient, easy-to-use solution, the WF-4820 offers convenient features designed to enhance efficiency and streamline workflow, including a large, 4.3" color touchscreen for intuitive navigation, a 250-sheet paper capacity, auto 2-sided printing, wireless connectivity and more.
Can this printer scan 11X17 drawing sheets?
The scanner bed is too small to fit an entire 11 x 17-inch drawing. However, you can scan it in two parts if needed. I would recommend a large format printer/scanner/copier that accepts and prints up to 11 x 17-in or 13 x 19-inch documents.
3 years, 8 months ago
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Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
besides batteries does it come with an adapter?
It does not come with an A/C adapter. You can purchase an adapter for $10 or less.
4 years, 2 months ago
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Turn moments from your phone into effortless photo creations. Designed to use with Bluetooth and the HP Sprocket app, plus the included power bank, you can easily transform photos from your camera roll or social media into sharable memories.Creates a 4" x 6" photo-quality print in as little as 61 seconds*
Does this version print 2x3 sticky back photos too, or just the 4x6 size?
The HP Sprocket Studio printer prints only 4x6-inch photos. You can print a single image, or make a collage of several images, using the HP Sprocket Studio software.The photo paper does not have a sticky back.
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HP Sprocket Studio 4x6" Photo Paper (80 Sheets)
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Turn moments from your phone into effortless photo creations. Designed to use with Bluetooth and the HP Sprocket app, plus the included power bank, you can easily transform photos from your camera roll or social media into sharable memories.Creates a 4" x 6" photo-quality print in as little as 61 seconds*
Picture replacement what size? How much is the copy paper for this printer? Does it use ink on them ? How much is the ink?
The Sprocket Studio prints 4x6-inch photos. You can print a single image or a collage of several images, using the free HP Sprocket Studio software on your smartphone or tablet.
HP sells two cartridges and 80 sheets of paper for $35, which is about 48 cents per print, including tax.
The printer uses dye sublimation ink, which is a thin film rather than a traditional ink. The cartridges include all the colors you need in a single unit.
HP sells two cartridges and 80 sheets of paper for $35, which is about 48 cents per print, including tax.
The printer uses dye sublimation ink, which is a thin film rather than a traditional ink. The cartridges include all the colors you need in a single unit.
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HP Sprocket Studio 4x6" Photo Paper (80 Sheets)
(71)4 years, 4 months ago
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iconoclast
Write e-mails and blog posts through your third-generation iPad Air tablet with this graphite Logitech Slim Folio Bluetooth keyboard case. The edge-to-edge keyboard has well-spaced keys for comfortable typing, and the four-year battery life and BLE technology provide efficient performance. This slender Logitech Slim Folio Bluetooth keyboard case has a built-in pen holder to secure your Logitech Crayon or Apple Pencil.
Will this fit on the 7th gen iPad ?
If this is the same case as shown in the link below, it fits the 7th Generation iPad. You might check the Logitech part number to be sure.
https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/slim-folio-ipad-keyboard-case
https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/slim-folio-ipad-keyboard-case
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