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Enjoy cinematic experiences in the comfort of your home with this VIZIO soundbar. Two upward-firing speakers deliver dedicated overhead sound for outstanding audio performance, while the wireless slim subwoofer adds deep bass for a more immersive experience. This VIZIO soundbar features height volume control to help you achieve audio clarity that complements different content types and a variety of room sizes.
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from Fitchburg, WI
This soundbar has big sound for its size. I was new to using the ARC feature and the Dolby Atmos when I received this sound system, but have to say they were super easy to install and work together quite seamlessly on my TV. Below are my overall thoughts on the product.
First, the overall sound quality is good. The bass from the subwoofer doesn't have quite the oomph I was expecting but to be honest I'm still trying to figure out the best settings by using the remote. Other than that, the sound is pretty crisp and clear. And if you are worried it might not have enough power to fill a room you shouldn't be. This sound system can easily provide enough volume.
Second, the design and quality are also very good. The speaker is sleek and doesn't take up a lot of room. Also, because the subwoofer is wireless you can put it anywhere in the room. I hid mine behind a couch.
Third, the technology works. It did take several attempts to get the app to connect to my home wifi, but other than that it was easy to plug in and setup the system. The TVs with ARC are easy to control once setup. Regarding the Dolby Atmos technology. I was able to find a movie on Apple TV that supported it and the sound was awesome. I tried to listen specifically for the directional sounds and switched between the other surround sound settings to see if I could tell the difference. I think there is a difference but it matters how your room and your speaker is setup to hear it. My TV and soundbar are higher than normal, which throws the sounds above my head. I'll need to find a new setup so I can maximize the impact, but I am very excited about the new Dolby Atmos. Especially as it becomes more readily available.
Overall, I really like this soundbar and would recommend it.
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Add up to 63 hours of battery life to your Apple watch with this black Belkin AW Power Pack 2200. Portable and compact design makes it ideal for travel and on-the-go charging, so you can track fitness, use Apple Pay, and receive updates. The included micro USB cable in this Belkin AW Power Pack 2200 allows for easy connection to a wall charger.
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from Fitchburg, WI
This Apple Watch charger is both compact and convenient. It easily fits into your backpack or bag so you can bring it with you when needed. It is convenient because it is so easy to use. There is no programming or difficult settings, just an on/off button and an LED indicator for the battery level.
I've tested this out several times and it has worked seamlessly and as expected. After a couple charges the battery level still remains half charged.
Overall, I like this charger because it's easy to use and it works well.
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Clean wood floors thoroughly with this Dyson V7 Fluffy cordless vacuum. The fluffy cleanerhead has extra-soft bristles that prevent scratches, and the Dyson V7 Fluffy gives you up to 30 minutes of runtime (varies based on attachment/power mode). Includes bonus mini motorized tool for extra cleaning power on hard-to-reach areas. Cord-free, hassle-free, powerful suction.
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from Fitchburg, WI
There are several things I like about this Dyson hard wood floor cleaner. The first is that it is a Dyson and has superior suction power. The design is powerful and also very sleek and modern looking.
The second great thing about this vacuum is that it is much quieter than any vacuum I've used. Even compared to other stick vacuums it is much quieter. Again, part of the great Dyson design.
The third thing I like about this vacuum is that it actually pulls the dust off the floor. Pure vacuums only use suction, but that is not enough to dislodge all of the dust. The "fluffy" cleanerhead on this vacuum spins quickly and dislodges the dust. The strong suction pulls the dust into the tube.
The other design function I like is how easy it is to operate. Pull the trigger to turn it on. And steer it by turning the handle left and right as you push and pull.
The only negative I can think of is the storage and charging of the unit. Normally I would hide the vacuum in the closet but because there are no outlets in my closets I needed to find alternative storage.
Overall, a very solid built, well designed, high quality stick vacuum for hardwood floors.
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Sleep in comfort on this queen-size Sealy mattress. The premium memory foam conforms to individual body shapes, and the inner layer of Bolsa coils powered by Active Support Technology allows for airflow and provides a supportive core. The soft circular knit cover of this Sealy mattress adds an extra touch of luxury.
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from Fitchburg, WI
Buying a bed is difficult because laying on a bed for 5 minutes in a store is not the same as sleeping on it overnight and over long periods of time. I am happy to say that this bed did not let me down. Right from the start it was very comfortable.
Also, if you are thinking about buying this bed, you might want to know that it comes packaged in a rather small box. The mattress is actually folded in half and rolled up like a sleeping bag. All the air is sucked out of the bag and when you tear the outer plastic piece it literally inflates. It's pretty amazing that after it inflates it feels exactly like any other mattress.
I would also classify this bed as not too hard and not too soft. If I sleep in a hard bed my back will hurt the next day. The same with a soft bed. Amazingly, after sleeping on this bed for a few nights I noticed that the discomfort I used to feel in the mornings was gone.
I know everyone has a different take on bed firmness, but I have slept on a lot and this one seems to have the right fit, at least for me.
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Accompany your workouts with streaming tunes from these JBL Endurance PEAK Bluetooth headphones. PowerHook technology switches them on when worn, and the TwistLock and FlexSoft features ensure a lightweight, ergonomic fit for comfortable, all-day use. Manage music playback effortlessly on these wireless JBL Endurance PEAK Bluetooth headphones via touch-enabled controls.
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from Fitchburg
Let me start by saying that I have had about 5 or 6 pair of JBL Bluetooth headphones over the past several years. In almost every set, my biggest complaint was the lack of volume and bass. I am happy to say that these headphones have good volume and decent bass, especially for the price.
The second thing I really like about these headphones is the technology. Most headphones have several buttons and it is sometimes difficult to remember or even find which button turns them on and off. These headphones automatically turn on or off depending on whether the bud is in your ear. Also, there is no volume control because you set that with your phone or device, but the pause and skip functions are as easy as tapping the side of your ear, so all you have to remember is that one tap is for play/pause, two for skip forward, and three for skip back. Another nice technology is the carrying case that is also the charger. My headphones fully charged in just a few minutes, which was nice.
With all the positive things about these headphones there are also a few tradeoffs. First, the headphones are larger than others, so you may not look as cool walking around with rectangles over your ears, in case that matters. And also, the battery life is only up to 4 hours. Since I almost never wear them longer than that it is not really an issue. Also, you can recharge them from the case without plugging it in a few times, so if you were on a plane or something you'd be able to listen to them for a long time.
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Step up your game with this 15.6-inch Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The high-performance AMD Radeon RX 560X graphics card provides powerful gaming performance and detailed graphics that look great on the Full HD display. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop features an AMD Ryzen 5 processor for a smooth and responsive user experience.
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from Madison WI
Let me start by saying that the design and look and feel of this laptop is very cool. It has a sleek design with the black casing, red highlights and red backlit keyboard. My son and I were very excited about this laptop as our other laptop was not able to play Forza Horizon 3, which is the picture advertised on this laptop.
Unfortunately, we are still unable to play Forza Horizon 3. I have attached a picture showing one of the many error codes received when launching Forza. If you hit "ignore and continue" you can eventually get into the game (takes about 10 mins to load) but then the roads and background do not render so you can't really play. I thought the problem might be due to the graphics card settings so I spent several hours upgrading and changing settings. After that, I called Acer support and they gave me several other suggestions, including using the graphics driver from their website. We had no success getting the game to play. I would point out that the Acer support team was fantastic and really tried to help. The problem is with the AMD graphics card and driver, and after reaching out to them several times over the past month it looks like they are not going to help either.
After giving up on high graphic games, my son decided to play Roblox, which practically plays in a browser. The laptop continues to have graphics issues, as you can see in the other image I shared. The graphics in Roblox also have trouble rendering.
I hate to be too negative on a review like this but I can't honestly recommend this laptop.
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Study or work hard on this HP Envy convertible laptop, which features a large 15-inch screen. The laptop opens up easily to create a tablet for note-taking, while an AMD Ryzen processor supports Windows 10 Home and other applications effortlessly. The reliable128GB solid-state hard drive on this HP Envy convertible laptop stores lots of files and programs.Learn more.
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from Madison WI
After spending a week with this laptop, I have come to appreciate its design, versatility and quality. I have not run into a single problem or had any delays or slowness while working on it. To me that means that the laptop has been tested adequately for compatibility between its software and hardware - something not all new laptops are successful at. Below are a list of pros and cons about this laptop.
Pros. The pros to this laptop are many. It is small and light, but yet still has room for a numeric keypad. Compared to my older HP Envy, there is almost no room around the screen, which helps make the laptop smaller despite having the same screen size. Also, the screen plays videos in high definition and looks very high quality. It is also a touchscreen.
I also like that the laptop has facial recognition. The processor is so fast that there is literally no delay in recognizing my face. The computer turns on faster than I could hit the enter button! The laptop is loaded with versatility and other great features including tablet mode, a backlit keyboard, a noiseless solid state drive, plenty of memory, and lots of USB and HDMI ports.
Cons. There aren't really any cons I can point out. I guess a disadvantage of this laptop is that the integrated graphics card does not have enough memory to run high graphic games, and because it is integrated it cannot be upgraded (according to the rep at Best Buy).
Overall, this laptop is versatile, speedy and high quality and I would highly recommend it.
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Prepare fun food on the grill with this BakerStone pizza oven kit. The porcelain-enameled steel box heats on the rack of most three-burner or larger gas grills, and it displays the temperature range, so you know when it's ready to cook. Make cookies, bread or meats with this BakerStone pizza oven kit, which comes with a pizza peel and turner.
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from Madison WI
I have always been a fan of homemade pizza so was very excited to get this pizza oven. For those of you that don't know, most restaurant pizza is cooked at 900 degrees, but most home ovens can only reach 550 degrees. I have been trying for years to get a higher temperature by cooking pizza on a stone on the grill. I have been able to get the stone up to 900 but when I cooked the pizza the toppings and cheese don't melt before the crust is done. This pizza oven solves that problem!
The design of this oven basically creates a box made out of baking stones, so when heated, it provides heat to the top and bottom of the pizza. There is also an opening at the back of the box that allows the heat to convect upward and over the pizza.
I bought 8 pizza doughs from our Italian deli and had a family pizza party. Here is what I learned about this pizza oven. First, pay close attention to the thermometer. I thought that getting more heat would make it cook better but the gauge went all the way around and back to cool because I heated it too much. When too hot, the crust blackens instantly and you cannot use parchment or it will immediately burn and stick to the dough. The best temperature is hotter than the oven (the thermometer uses pictures) and about half way through the fire. At that temperature you can still use parchment to get the pizza in the oven, and then take it out in about 30 seconds after the dough starts cooking.
The second piece of advice about the stone is to rotate the pizza. If your grill is on, then heat will be coming in the back vent of the pizza oven and it will brown and cook faster in the back. The turner that comes with it works great for rotating the pizza as you cook it and will help it cook more evenly.
Overall, I am very pleased with the quality of pizza that I can make in this pizza oven and would highly recommend this.
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Philips Avance Collection Airfryer XXL, Twin TurboStar with Fat Removal Technology- Fry healthy with up to 90% less fat
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from Madison WI
Right out of the box this air fryer was easy to setup and use. The first thing I tried was homemade French fries. As you can see from the picture they turned out crispy, which is how I like them. Right after that I breaded some chicken strips with panko and cooked them. Amazingly, they cooked in about 10 minutes, and were also crispy. I have also made wings twice and both times they have turned out crispy.
Overall, this air fryer is great family fun. Everyone likes to watch it cook and it is easy to take places where you don't have an oven (like camping) and make good food. The size is as advertised, you can fit a lot of food in it at a time. The recipe book is also nice to have, and there are endless air fryer recipes available on the web.
The only negatives about this product is that it takes a lot of room to store because of its size and it is a little more difficult to clean than advertised. After cooking wings, for example, there is a lot of baked on grease that is not that easy to remove. Easier cleanup than a traditional fryer but still takes some work to clean.
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Return to simplicity with this Lenovo all-in-one desktop computer. It has an Intel Core i7 processor that blazes through various tasks, and there's 1TB of storage within its slim 23.8-inch screen, so you don't need a tower. With 8GB of RAM, this Lenovo all-in-one desktop handles multiple applications like a charm.
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from Madison WI
The thing I like best about this computer is its sleek and stylish design. The worst part about setting up a desktop computer is all the cords attached devices. This computer has one cord that is plugged into the power outlet. Everything else is wireless and small. The screen is large but also very thin, and houses the processors. It is kind of like a high end tablet on a stand. Also, the keypad and stand feel sturdy and high quality. The mouse, on the other hand, feels a little light and is kind of an awkward shape, but easy to get used to.
Regarding the processing power. The intel processor has good performance. I did get some slow spots but it was usually caused by Windows, which was doing updates and upgrades for the first 3 days I had the computer. Also, I would point out that you can play most games on this computer but if you need a good graphics card then you may want to get a computer with a separate graphics card and memory. This computer has an integrated graphics card and cannot support any of my son's "xbox" games. It is no flaw with the computer but rather just something to consider when you are shopping.
Another thing I like about this is the bottom mount camera with an on/off switch. You can slide a shutter across the camera to make sure the camera is off. Also, the view from a bottom mount camera seems like a better angle than the top mount. Also, the camera is used for facial recognition and easily unlocks the computer just by standing in front of it. Not once did the facial recognition not work.
Overall, this computer is a great family computer that is fairly quick, sleek looking, easy to maintain, and takes up very little desk space. I would highly recommend it.
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Only at Best BuyThis Modal MD-PD6MF2BP folio case features a form-fitting design and a magnet that help keep your Apple iPad Air 2 protected and secure. PU material ensures durability to help promote lasting use.
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does the iPad Air case fit the iPad air 2
Yes, This case fit our iPad Air 2.
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