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- First reviewJanuary 9, 2015
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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.
Customer Rating
3
Decent. Expected More from JBL.
on January 27, 2017
Posted by: nkpstudios
from Frederick, MD
For the price, you would expect something GREAT! They are priced the same as other top tier Bluetooth headsets I need not mention. I will be trying to give a fair and unbiased review since I own some other ear buds that are better than these.
Design and Fit (4/5)
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These look great and feel good after finding the right ear-tips. I love the color scheme of red/black. The UA logo is displayed in a good place. When wearing these, make sure you "twist" them into place or they will feel REALLY uncomfortable if you just put them in like traditional ear buds. Sweat proofing is always a plus. Charging port is in a great place (on controls rather than on ear bud itself) although the charge port cover worries me it will break one day. Heart-rate sensor is in the ball park give or take 5 bpm. The length between the two ear buds are shorter than others I have used measuring around 12 inches. 4/5 stars on design and fit.
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These look great and feel good after finding the right ear-tips. I love the color scheme of red/black. The UA logo is displayed in a good place. When wearing these, make sure you "twist" them into place or they will feel REALLY uncomfortable if you just put them in like traditional ear buds. Sweat proofing is always a plus. Charging port is in a great place (on controls rather than on ear bud itself) although the charge port cover worries me it will break one day. Heart-rate sensor is in the ball park give or take 5 bpm. The length between the two ear buds are shorter than others I have used measuring around 12 inches. 4/5 stars on design and fit.
Features (4/5)
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In ear heart rate monitor
Touch right ear bud to get heart rate
Sweat proof
Twist-lock
1 year of Map
UA Record Custom Coaching (if you use it)
Solid built quality
4/5 on features.
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In ear heart rate monitor
Touch right ear bud to get heart rate
Sweat proof
Twist-lock
1 year of Map
UA Record Custom Coaching (if you use it)
Solid built quality
4/5 on features.
Battery (4/5)
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Battery life is decent. I was able to get 4-6 hours depending on heart rate use and volume. Constant heart rate monitoring severely effected battery life almost cutting it in half. I could see maybe running a half marathon with this on if you are under 2 hours finish time. Without heart rate monitoring always on, there is more than enough to run or workout with. 4/5 stars
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Battery life is decent. I was able to get 4-6 hours depending on heart rate use and volume. Constant heart rate monitoring severely effected battery life almost cutting it in half. I could see maybe running a half marathon with this on if you are under 2 hours finish time. Without heart rate monitoring always on, there is more than enough to run or workout with. 4/5 stars
Sound/Performance (3/5)
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So this is a sore spot for me where I wish it would have been better. Ear tip selection is crucial to finding great sound and comfort. I used Spotify Premium with extreme quality setting to test sound for these. The sound is bass heavy and often out of balance. Either you will get great bass and little to no highs/mids or the other way around. I rarely had a perfect balance of sound. These buds lack in the mid and high ranges. Highs are not clear and I often hear crackling in place of instruments like symbols and other sounds like that. Power/volume is very poor. If you like to listen to your music loud, these are not for you. Not much power out of these. They almost feel like sound is limited to protect the listener (not impeded by my phone). I tried various EQ settings on my phone and even tried creating custom settings to no avail. With my S7 edge, after using the Adapt Sound feature sound quality was greatly improved. If you don't have a Samsung or the ability to customize sound for your hearing, you may think these aren't great ear buds. 3/5 stars
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So this is a sore spot for me where I wish it would have been better. Ear tip selection is crucial to finding great sound and comfort. I used Spotify Premium with extreme quality setting to test sound for these. The sound is bass heavy and often out of balance. Either you will get great bass and little to no highs/mids or the other way around. I rarely had a perfect balance of sound. These buds lack in the mid and high ranges. Highs are not clear and I often hear crackling in place of instruments like symbols and other sounds like that. Power/volume is very poor. If you like to listen to your music loud, these are not for you. Not much power out of these. They almost feel like sound is limited to protect the listener (not impeded by my phone). I tried various EQ settings on my phone and even tried creating custom settings to no avail. With my S7 edge, after using the Adapt Sound feature sound quality was greatly improved. If you don't have a Samsung or the ability to customize sound for your hearing, you may think these aren't great ear buds. 3/5 stars
Call Quality/Performance (4/5)
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Callers didn't notice I was on Bluetooth. This should be expected these days with technology where it is. Callers sound great in stereo sound. You can control volume and begin/end call from the controls. I was able to get roughly 20-25ft from my phone before quality was degraded. No gripes here. 4/5 stars.
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Callers didn't notice I was on Bluetooth. This should be expected these days with technology where it is. Callers sound great in stereo sound. You can control volume and begin/end call from the controls. I was able to get roughly 20-25ft from my phone before quality was degraded. No gripes here. 4/5 stars.
Verdict (3.8/5)
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3.8/5 stars. These are good ear buds if you like the heart rate functionality and the free 1 year membership to MapMyRun ($30 value). If you take out the $30 subscription, these would be priced good. Overall I would recommend them. Give them a try, if you don't like them you can always return them. If you are an audiophile you may want to try other ear buds. If you are not a runner or do not care to monitor your heart rate, save some money and get cheaper ear buds that sound better.
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3.8/5 stars. These are good ear buds if you like the heart rate functionality and the free 1 year membership to MapMyRun ($30 value). If you take out the $30 subscription, these would be priced good. Overall I would recommend them. Give them a try, if you don't like them you can always return them. If you are an audiophile you may want to try other ear buds. If you are not a runner or do not care to monitor your heart rate, save some money and get cheaper ear buds that sound better.
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Whip up healthy drinks with the Nutri Ninja BlendMax blender. Its Total Crushing blade technology and 1600W of power grind vegetables and frozen fruits, letting you create luscious smoothies, purees and fresh juices. The Nutri Ninja BlendMax blender comes with two interchangeable pitchers, letting you mix up to 88 oz. of ingredients or extract nutritious vitamins.
Customer Rating
4
Good entry level blender
on January 26, 2017
Posted by: nkpstudios
from Frederick, MD
This blender does everything you need it to. I love the large capacity and powerful motor. What I dislike is the build quality, but this is a trade off you must make if you want to save money without sacrificing performance. The axiom you get what you pay for applies here. Not to diminish this great appliance, but everything is build with plastic. I cannot stand the suction cup feet as it makes the blender harder to maneuver after you have set it down. If your counter is not covered by a cabinet or you do not move your appliances around much, this is a non-issue for you. The blades are sharp and cut through everything used to make shakes, smoothies, and crushed ice. I do however worry about it since the shaft the blades are attached to is made of some composite plastic. The controls are simple to use. There are presets for almost everything you would use and manual controls for those who want to do things on their own. The smaller single serve cups are great and will easily replace your NutriBullet. Everything is built solid, but again I stress the trade off is plastic. I own a professional blender, so I really wasn't wowed by this blender's performance since I have seen more. Needless to say this is a great blender for someone who has never experienced a higher costing blender. It does everything you will need it to and more. The versatility is the highest selling point. The ability to change from a large capacity container and go to a single serve without changing machines is priceless. The power is great, but the RPMs just can't compete with the higher costing blenders. It is aesthetically pleasing if you like chrome, I wish it was more like a matte stainless or similar. Hope this helps, this is a great blender to say the least. My final gripe is this thing is SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPER LOUD!!! Don't use this in the morning to make a smoothie if your family is sleeping :)
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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
4
Game Changer for WiFi/Networking
on January 13, 2017
Posted by: nkpstudios
from Frederick, MD
As we all know, there are other options out there with regards to simplified consumer "mesh networks". Of the ones I have tested, Linksys has done a great job with their rendition of a mesh network. They look beautiful and perform at a high level. My home is covered with no dead zones after placing one of these nodes on each floor. Overall my experience with Linksys Velop has been a pleasant one. Setup was a breeze. I was up and running in less than 30 minutes with Performance is without a hiccup. I have anywhere from 18-25 devices connected at one time and have yet to experience any bandwidth issues or bottlenecks. All devices on the 5Ghz band perform at 180Mbps anywhere in the home which is advertised at 200Mbps I pay for.
Pros
Portability - easily move the nodes to fill dead zones
Aesthetics - these can pass as decor. To me they can even pass as surround sound speakers.
Easy setup - Everything was pretty much plug and play through the app. No PC necessary.
Performance and Bandwidth - Easily handles a high number of data hungry devices (in my home 18-25).
Guest Network
Easy Management - All through an app. This may be a con for some tech nerds/IT guys like me.
Easy LAN Connectivity - Great to be able to add a node in a room that needs LAN connections and do not need to wire them manually. 2 per unit on non-modem connected nodes.
Remote Administration Made Easy - It is administered through the Linksys SmartWiFi Portal so you can check on your network without setting up VPN/Remote Admin logins.
Portability - easily move the nodes to fill dead zones
Aesthetics - these can pass as decor. To me they can even pass as surround sound speakers.
Easy setup - Everything was pretty much plug and play through the app. No PC necessary.
Performance and Bandwidth - Easily handles a high number of data hungry devices (in my home 18-25).
Guest Network
Easy Management - All through an app. This may be a con for some tech nerds/IT guys like me.
Easy LAN Connectivity - Great to be able to add a node in a room that needs LAN connections and do not need to wire them manually. 2 per unit on non-modem connected nodes.
Remote Administration Made Easy - It is administered through the Linksys SmartWiFi Portal so you can check on your network without setting up VPN/Remote Admin logins.
Cons
Lack of ports - Each node has 2 ports and 0 USB
No PC setup - No option for PC setup using IP address. It directs you to download the app.
Lack of Deep Customization - There are many features lacking customization from the app. No power of the transmission, no ability to turn off lights or dim them. Cannot individually manage nodes.
App- App is buggy during setup and hangs/force closes.
Too Simple - For IT/Techs, there isn't much available in the administration department.
Lack of Print/USB Sharing - Not one port for USB available.
LED Light - The blue light on top is bright and is more than enough for a night light. There currently isn't a way to lower intensity or turn off. Don't put this in your room if you like the dark. You can put electrical tape or set something on top of it, but then it wouldn't look as nice.
Lack of ports - Each node has 2 ports and 0 USB
No PC setup - No option for PC setup using IP address. It directs you to download the app.
Lack of Deep Customization - There are many features lacking customization from the app. No power of the transmission, no ability to turn off lights or dim them. Cannot individually manage nodes.
App- App is buggy during setup and hangs/force closes.
Too Simple - For IT/Techs, there isn't much available in the administration department.
Lack of Print/USB Sharing - Not one port for USB available.
LED Light - The blue light on top is bright and is more than enough for a night light. There currently isn't a way to lower intensity or turn off. Don't put this in your room if you like the dark. You can put electrical tape or set something on top of it, but then it wouldn't look as nice.
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Revive your Apple Watch conveniently with this Belkin Valet Charger power pack. A single charge of its 6700 mAh battery refuels a watch up to eight times, and an embedded smart chip detects connected devices for automatic wireless charging. This Belkin Valet Charger power pack includes a USB port for simultaneously charging additional devices.
Customer Rating
4
It's a portable charger...
on December 23, 2016
Posted by: nkpstudios
from Frederick, MD
It is an overpriced charger. It has an Apple Watch charging pad built-in so that is a plus. I never really use watch charging unless I'm pulling an all-nighter. The Apple Watch makes it through the day so I can't see a real use for that. The pack capacity is laughable for the price. It does the job for maybe one charge on each device. Do not recommend for the price and functionality. Build quality is great though.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Keep unwanted hair to a minimum with this Philips grooming tool. The waterproof design lets you use it in the shower, and eight attachments make this trimmer perfect for grooming different sections of the face. This Philips grooming tool has a turbo setting to increase cutting speed, and it charges in just one hour to reduce wait time.
Customer Rating
5
Does great job!
on November 16, 2016
Posted by: nkpstudios
from Frederick, MD
I absolutely love how well this machine shaves/trims. The clippers don't cut as close as my dry shave clippers do but with the shaving attachment more than makes up for the leftover hair. The comb guides are the secret to a perfectly trimmed beard. For all those men out there who do not read instructions, at least skim over them so you know what is attachment does. If not, you will destroy your mane. Every man with a beard should use this. It's very portable and everything fits well in the included bag. I don't have comment on the battery life as of yet since I just started using it. Great gifts for husbands!
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Improve your brushing technique with this Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum toothbrush. Personalized coaching in the app provides tips on how to adjust your brushing for better results. This Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum toothbrush has three modes, three intensities and two heads, so you can customize it to your teeth and gums' needs.
Customer Rating
5
AWESOME!
on November 14, 2016
Posted by: nkpstudios
from Frederick, MD
If you are a tech nerd like I am, you will gladly welcome this toothbrush into your home. It essentially teaches you how to brush properly! You will impress your hygienist with how clean your mouth is. I have nothing bad to say about this brush aside from the price is a bit steep. The brush is awesome and you get what you pay for though.
It is solidly built. It fits comfortably in my hand. My wife likes it since it is a little wider thank the older sonic brush models in Phillips' line-up. The case is more solidly built and I don't think it will break like the older white plastic cases did at the hinging areas.
The app you can download for iOS and Android (only at this time) is basically a coach. You select different concerns you have and it will provide tips and feedback on how you brush. It reminds you to floss and mouthwash. It tells you that you have too much pressure when brushing. There is a graphic that shows you where you should be brushing and where you need to clean better. It gives feedback on areas you need to work on. I absolutely love this app.
Battery life is rated at 19 days on a single charge, but that remains to be seen. I believe it will vary depending on how many times a day you brush. If you want to spend less time at the dentist, I recommend this.
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Philips Sonicare AdaptiveClean Brush Heads (2-Pack): Get a deep, gentle clean with help from these brush heads, which feature a flexible design that conforms to the grooves of your teeth and gums for enhanced plaque removal. When the blue bristles fade to white, it's time for a replacement.
Customer Rating
5
GREAT Brush option, bit pricey
on November 14, 2016
Posted by: nkpstudios
from Frederick, MD
I love being able to put on a close to "full" size tooth brush. It cleans well, flexes to get hard to reach areas, and overall doesn't take getting used to. If you are coming from a Diamond Clean or other brush within the Sonicare lineup, you will like how this cleans. Recommend to all! You only get 2 vs 4 when you buy older brushes.
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Save time when you batch-edit photographs with Adobe Photoshop Elements 15. Sort photos automatically with the software~s enhanced smart tagging feature and find pictures via geotags or visual similarity. Specialized tools within the program let you fix frowns, remove camera shake and remove red-eye, making Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 an invaluable addition to your photography needs.
Customer Rating
3
Good for Newbies
on November 8, 2016
Posted by: nkpstudios
from Frederick, MD
Short and sweet... if you have used Photoshop in any capacity do NOT buy this. This is more like a "plugin" and I can't even try to use it. For the amatuer photog... probably perfect. I was asked to review this software and there you have it. It has a photo editor and a photo organizer. That will help some but not anyone with previous knowledge of Photoshop or Lightroom.
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Connect your external wireless devices to the internet with this Linksys dual-band router. Two 5Ghz bands support both high-end gaming and low-end applications without compromising speed, and remote management lets you make adjustments from any location. This Linksys dual-band router has a sleek design that integrates easily into most workspaces.
Customer Rating
5
Great coverage/ease of use! No more WiFi issues
on November 1, 2016
Posted by: nkpstudios
from Frederick, MD
My first thoughts are Linksys has come a long way. I had been previously using a competitor's device to which I had NO problems with but I agreed to test this one to see where Linksys stands today with their technology. I last used Linksys in 2005 for my home networking needs because there was always trouble with setup and connectivity. So far, I have not seen the same issues I experienced in the past. I am trying to start fresh with this review and not take into account my antiquated experience with older Linksys routers. My overall experience thus far has been a great one. Setup was easy and performance is excellent. Very powerful transmission!
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The SoundLink Color Portable Bluetooth speaker II was engineered to deliver bold sound wherever life takes you. From the pool to the park to the patio, its rugged, water-resistant design lets you enjoy the music you love in more places. Voice prompts make Bluetooth pairing easy. And up to 8 hours of listening per battery charge lets you keep your playlists playing.
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful Upgrade over first rendition!
on October 24, 2016
Posted by: nkpstudios
from Frederick, MD
This upgrade over the original Soundlink is perfect. I can't really find a negative with this. Battery life is acceptable with around 6-8 hours depending on volume. NFC paring is a plus for Android devices and laptops. They added water resistance and the build quality is superior to last year's release. Sound quality seems a bit better with the highs and bass is cleaner. Bose just keeps getting better and better with their device updates.
I LOVE THIS! I recommend to all who are in the market for a portable bluetooth speaker. Pay a little more and get the best.
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Keep your focus on the road with this Garmin Speak voice service device. Amazon Alexa is integrated and takes voice commands, so you can keep your hands on the wheel, and it connects to your vehicle's stereo system to provide spoken turn-by-turn directions. This Garmin Speak voice service device is compact, so it doesn't obstruct your view.
Is it possible to save frequently used locations and just call them by name when routing?
As of 11/22/17, this is a NO. This is one of my biggest gripes with this. If this is a GPS unit, why can we save places and use the Alexa voice assistant to navigate there hands-free.
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Complete your cleaning routine with this Shark IONFLEX vacuum. Its 2x ION power pack system includes two LiIon batteries to provide backup power and longer run time, and it bends to reach floors under low-lying furniture thanks to its MultiFLEX technology. Convert this Shark IONFLEX vacuum into a handheld vac to clean ceilings and small corners.
How long does each battery charge last during use?
These are approximations but are close to all cordless models on the market. What sets this one apart is the fact you can change packs and keep working.
Hand vacuum only in "Max Power" mode: approximately 11 minutes
Hand vacuum only in "Extend Runtime" mode: approx. 23 minutes
Floor mode in "Max Power": approx. 12 minutes
Floor mode in "Extend Runtime": approx. 20 minutes
Carpet mode in "Max Power": approx. 11 minutes
Carpet mode in "Extend Runtime": approx. 14 minutes
Hand vacuum only in "Max Power" mode: approximately 11 minutes
Hand vacuum only in "Extend Runtime" mode: approx. 23 minutes
Floor mode in "Max Power": approx. 12 minutes
Floor mode in "Extend Runtime": approx. 20 minutes
Carpet mode in "Max Power": approx. 11 minutes
Carpet mode in "Extend Runtime": approx. 14 minutes
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Surround yourself with robust audio performance in a slim package with this LG ultra-slim soundbar. Compatible with the latest LG televisions, the compact soundbar pairs seamlessly to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience. The 4K high resolution audio on this LG ultra-slim soundbar lets you hear the action in every scene.
Can this sound bar be used with warless rear speakers? If so has anyone done this?
No. Just a wireless sub and the soundbar work together with no opportunity to expand the system.
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Record high-definition video footage and crisp still images with this Sony AX100 4K flash memory camcorder that features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to minimize blur. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you wirelessly transfer files.
Can you record in 1080 instead of 4k if needed?
Record high-definition video footage and crisp still images with this Sony AX100 4K flash memory camcorder that features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to minimize blur. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you wirelessly transfer files.
can I use a xlr microphone in this camera
Yes if you buy a XLR to 3.5 stereo.mono minijack cord.
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Record high-definition video footage and crisp still images with this Sony AX100 4K flash memory camcorder that features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to minimize blur. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you wirelessly transfer files.
Will this camera allow me to record live on Facebook??
Not out of the box or via apps. You will need to do a search for how to record on FB Live using camera into a computer.
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Record high-definition video footage and crisp still images with this Sony AX100 4K flash memory camcorder that features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to minimize blur. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you wirelessly transfer files.
Tri pod mountable?
Record high-definition video footage and crisp still images with this Sony AX100 4K flash memory camcorder that features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to minimize blur. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you wirelessly transfer files.
Does this camera have a touch screen and does it have night vision
Yes, this can be found under specifications on the website.
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Record high-definition video footage and crisp still images with this Sony AX100 4K flash memory camcorder that features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to minimize blur. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you wirelessly transfer files.
Does this camera have a light to record at night
Yes, there is an infrared light built in that provides recording in complete darkness. You don't get color, just a greenish white recording.
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Record high-definition video footage and crisp still images with this Sony AX100 4K flash memory camcorder that features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to minimize blur. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you wirelessly transfer files.
The specifications state that the focusing is manual. I want to clarify what this means. Does it literally mean that I have to turn some knob every time I want to focus?
This camera allows for manual focus using the focus ring or you can tap the screen to focus on areas of interest. This also has full automatic focus which is also available for those who don't want the professional manual controls. This camera offers something for everyone. I love it.
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