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The award-winning Lockly Secure Pro deadbolt is a must-have upgrade for all homeowners. Featuring hack-proof patented PIN Genie keypad and advanced 3D biometric fingerprint access for keyless entry, combined with app control, Scan-to-Open, Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant, Offline access codes and Physical key to always have access or grant access. Real-time door status monitoring from anywhere, anytime through free, no-subscription Lockly App. Best for homeowners, Airbnb rentals and offices. Universal fit for easy DIY installation.
 
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Hard to ask for better
on May 25, 2019
Posted by: Viabledata
from Indianapolis, IN
What a great door latch! It is perfect for guests, deliveries, AirBnB, and even for kids to get in and out of the house with. This is not designed for doors with deadbolts. It certainly is not stopping you from using a deadbolt, but the spacing for it will be way off of standard if you are using a pre-drilled door. I had it installed on my garage entry door to the house.
Out of the box this setup is quite confusing, but it has a very thorough installation guide, setup guides, warnings and templates. This is a moderate project to task, but is more than capable of doing yourself by following all of the instructions. Right away there is a warning explaining not to lose the initial door code. It is very important to keep it, as you can not access the lock functions with out it and you can change the code later on. Just in case something does happen with the bluetooth/wifi, the kit does come with 2 physical keys to be able to open the door with, and there is a nice hide cover over the key hole on the handle.
The overall construction of it all is very detailed and solid, and quite stylish. The handle and plates are a nice solid metal and feel sturdy and a nice weight to it when operating. The keypad has nice responsive touch sensors and I didn't run into any problems using that. Setting up on your phone or other device requires the Lockly app, and is one of the main basis of this door latch. It allows you to unlock and lock your door wirelessly, change codes, assign user account so you know who is using the door and the history of who accessed the door and when. It also has live alerts that will notify you when the door is opened. I love using it. It is one less key on my keychain to carry around, and worked great when my sister and her family came into town and were able to get in the house while I was at the store.
I highly recommend this, and I plan to get another one in the near future for some of my other doors.
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Protect yourself in the event of an accident with this ESCORT dash cam. The built-in collision detection system stores important footage in the event of a crash, and Wi-Fi connectivity lets you instantly share data with your insurance company. This ESCORT dash cam uses super-capacitor technology to keep recording, even in extreme temperatures.
 
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Excellent dash cam! Rough mount design
on May 11, 2019
Posted by: Viabledata
from Indianapolis, IN
This dash cam is meant as a companion to the Escort iXc radar detector, but could be used by itself if you wanted to buy a seperate window mount and power adapter for it, which are very pricey.
First is setting up the dash cam on to the window mount for the radar detector. In the box is an attachment arm and longer adjustment screw. The old one needs to be taken off of the window mount, put the new arm on, and screw in the new longer adjuster. This is where things get tricky. When having to take out the adjusting screw on the mount, it also loosens the adjustment for the radar detector. It is simple to put the new arm onto the window mount, but trying to line everything back up is a major pain. When the radar detector is hung on the mount, there is almost no room to get your fingers in and tighten the adjustment screw to be able to get the right angle on your window, especially trying to get it tight enough. I ended up breaking the mount for the camera trying to turn the knob to tighten. After the fact I would consider to anyone to use a pair of pliers or grips to grab a hold of the knob to tighten it. My camera mount broke right where the adjustment screw goes through.. Luckily I was able to superglue it back and it has held in place just fine since, although it now takes away my ability to adjust the radar in the future, but it is all aligned so no need for that.
Everything else I can say about this dash cam is great!
Next you should install the Escort M1 Dashcam app. You don't absolutely HAVE to have it, as the camera does come with a removable micro SD card, but you do need it to adjust the settings of the camera. Once you download the app and first use it, you will have to connect through wifi to the camera and it will show up in your list and the app will provide a temporary password to connect to wifi, in which you can change later once all set up. Once connected, it will show you a live view of your dash cam, and give you a few buttons for options like settings, captures, and recording. The camera is set up to start recording automatically once powered on, which is indicated by a flashing green light on the back of the camera.
It is very easy to access everything in the app, but the downside to this is that when connected to wifi, you can't access any other internet on your device, because the wifi is connected to the camera directly. I have not found any adjustments on my phones wifi settings to bypass the wifi when connected to a non internet source..
Retrieving and watching your video's is easy. Just click the button with pictures on it and it will take you to another screen with App folders and Edit video. Clicking on app folders will allow you to enter the camera's SD card and you will get a list of all the recordings on the card. Each one will have a down arrow next to it, which when pressed will download the video to your phone which can only be accessed through the app. When downloaded it will show back up in your app folders area, and also then in your edit videos folder and you don't have to be connected to the camera to watch your downloaded video's. It does take a few minutes to download the videos, depending on the length of time you set each video to record for. Watching videos can also be a bit laggy until it is downloaded, as it has bad latency trying to watch it over a wifi connection.
I recommend keeping your recording set to 1080x30fps. The overall video clarity is very sharp and clear, even at night. The audio recording is also very clear. If you listen to music during the recording, it will sound distorted during playback if watching on your device, but when connected to your car speakers or another audio device, it is crystal clear like you are sitting in your car and hearing like when you were driving; even with subs, to an extent. After downloading it will give the share icon next to your downloaded video, which will allow you to share to a large selection of sources.
Overall this camera is an awesome addition to the radar detector, but having a stand alone version would be great! With its app control, great camera quality and sound pickup, it is hard to ask for more. Escort just needs to re-design the mounting configuration, as it is definitely the downfall of this whole thing. Even with that, I would still strongly recommend this camera!
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Observe proper speed limits while driving with this Escort iXc radar detector. The GPS-enabled AutoLearn technology and improved IVT Filter prevent the reoccurrence of false alerts for precise tracking and reduction of unwanted distractions. This Escort iXc radar detector is compatible with Wi-Fi-connected cars for automatic firmware and software updates.
 
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Top of the line
on May 3, 2019
Posted by: Viabledata
from Indianapolis, IN
Escort is top of the line when it comes to detectors, and this iXc is no slouch! It is packed with tech with the help of the Escort Live app. This system is designed to be used with cars that have built in wifi hotspots/ data plans in the car itself, but it can still be used as a normal detector with out it as well, you are just missing out on most of the features this detector offers. The companion app pretty much controls everything about the system. There are buttons on the detector itself like volume, power, marking, etc, but when it is mounted on the windshield it is difficult to use those buttons, especially if you are not familiar with the location of each one, so it is much easier to just control everything in the app.
The power cord is a smart cord and is really pricey to replace so it is important to take care of it. It plugs into a cigarette lighter, and the other end is a phone cord type connector that plugs into a phone jack on the detector. The main end that plugs into the cigarette lighter has a built in usb plug and a red and green light on it with a mute/mark button. If the detector goes off, it is super easy to reach down and just tap the mute button on the power plug and it will mute the alarm. Holding down the button for a couple seconds will "Mark" your location if you have your wifi connected, and is used to confirm area's where police are present.
The companion app offers a mapping/gps system like Waze, and you can keep your app up while your driving in order to see where police are, and also the flow of traffic itself, kind of like Sirius/XM traffic data does, or google maps. In the app you also have the ability to select which radar/laser bands you want it to pick up, and has a ton of settings.
I will say this detector can be very difficult to learn all the stuff for, especially if this is your first one. I have had this for weeks and still have not figured everything out yet on it. I can say this is my difficulty on it and might be easier for others. Also I think the windshield mount could be redesigned. it is a very short base and I found to be very difficult to adjust the angle while mounted to the window, especially if you are using the companion dash cam system, it is almost impossible then. I will say the mount is very strong and uses a sticky type suction mount. It is super important that you clean your windshield good where it mounts though. If there is anything on it and it is not completely dry, it will have a good chance of falling off the window once you mount the detector on it and it gets weighed down. It is nice though the detector mounts with a square magnet that has a lip on one side so it is very quick and taking down, while being able to leave the mount on the windshield.
Overall this is a great product and it works very well.
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Capture and share memories quickly with this Canon IVY Cliq Plus instant camera. The 8MP camera and built-in printer take and print snapshots in 50 seconds or less, while Bluetooth connectivity facilitates sharing your favorite pictures with compatible devices. Use the Mini Print app to edit photographs before printing with this Canon IVY Cliq Plus instant camera.
 
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A good follow up to the polaroid, but barely
on May 1, 2019
Posted by: Viabledata
from Indianapolis, IN
What makes this camera good is two things. First is the built in inkless printer, and second is the ability to print from your phone/tablet using the Canon mini print app. And really, that's about it. The rest of this camera is not very good at its job. To start, it has a gimmicky "selfie" lense to use for snapping pictures of yourself, but the reflection piece is dull and hard to see yourself in. Next, the actual shutter button to take the picture is super sensitive and found myself accidentally clicking the button several times which leads to number three; that pictures print automatically, and with the lack of a review screen or sequence, it leads to a lot of unwanted pictures and wasted photo paper. The paper is easy to load though and is fairly inexpensive for refills. You can print in 2x2 or 2x3 form. The camera does come with a flash toggle, and can switch between off, fill, and auto. The viewfinder has picture boarders in it to help with lining up your shot for a clean print.
It does have a rechargeable battery and seems to hold charge for quite a long time. It does have an auto power off after a couple minutes of no activity.
What does come in somewhat handy, but is seemingly counter to having a print camera in the first place is the ability to print pictures from your phone using the app. It works fairly well and is easy to set up. The app does come with its own editor which has several good features to it and is enjoyable.
After starting the print, the cycle takes roughly 30 seconds to print the picture out. The quality of the picture when printed is actually really good, but the paper is not the best. When I hung up some pictures I took, the sides of the paper curled into itself after a couple days, which makes is hard to present a gallery of these pictures with out having to tape all sides down.
Overall, this camera feels like it would be best in the hands of a child to play with and take pictures and print out their own little mini picture collection. Linking with your phone or tablet is gimmicky. You are better off taking pictures with your phone and just using the camera as a printer than you are using the camera as a camera.
It has a lot of potential to grow into something better, and the inkless printing is the coolest part of this, but hard to say it is worth it for the configuration it is in.
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Enjoy timeless vinyl in modern quality with this Sony wireless turntable. Bluetooth connectivity pushes high-quality audio to wireless speakers and headphones, while a built-in phono audio output ensures wired devices can be connected as well. A minimalist design simplifies use of this Sony wireless turntable to a single button press, and two operating speeds allow for customizable playback.
 
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A decent turntable, great sound
on April 10, 2019
Posted by: Viabledata
from Indianapolis, IN
Right upfront, this turntable is not plug and play, and assembly is required. It is just the nature of the turntable as to not damage components during transport/shipping. It is a fairly easy setup, but may seem a bit confusing to those novice with record players. The instructions are well written to guide you through the setup easily. Be sure not to jump the gun like I did by removing the red plastic tab from the metal plate before installing, as it is needed to install the belt on the motor pulley. You can still install the belt with out it, but makes it more difficult.
Once setup the rest is pretty simple, and again the instructions do a great job of guiding you through everything. This turntable does have Bluetooth connectivity so you are able to wirelessly connect to a receiver or any other Bluetooth audio source. When initially pairing, you need to hold down the pairing button for several seconds to put it into detect mode so your audio source can find it.
A couple gripes I have with this turntable, is that the RCA out that comes with it, is not detachable from the turntable itself, which makes for some excess clutter and having to tie up and tuck away the cable if you decide to use Bluetooth instead. Also, the needle makes some noise that can be heard if you have the lid open when playing a record, or playing your music at a lower volume.
The turntable has 2 speeds, includes an adapter for a 45 (which tucks nicely into the side of the case) and a volume adjust switch on the back that adjusts the crossover volume based on the recording quality of the record you are using so you can keep it louder as needed. The overall construction is very nice. The front buttons do feel a bit light and fragile, but the rest is ok.
Once you have it setup and record ready to play, hitting the start button the front panel will automatically move the arm off the resting post and onto the record to start playback. You have to adjust the arm from there to skip songs. To stop playback, just hit the stop button on the front panel and after a few seconds, the arm will lift and return back to the resting post. Pushing the up/down button on the front panel during playback will lift the arm off the record, essentially pausing the music. Hit the button again to resume playing.
It is also important to note that there is a plastic protective piece on the needle that needs to be removed before attempting playback, and the instructions recommend keeping that piece and putting it back on when not using the turntable for long periods of time, or when moving it.
Overall, the music clarity is pretty superb when using either RCA or Bluetooth. It is pretty sleek looking and easy to operate. Besides having to assemble it and the couple gripes I had, it is definitely recommendable as a solid turntable to add to your audio collection.
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Use your stove top to its full potential with this Calphalon Premier 10-piece space-saving hard-anodized nonstick cookware set. This collection of pans also includes one stock pot, letting you prepare a wide range of recipes and cleanup with ease. Fit this Calphalon Premier 10-piece space-saving hard-anodized nonstick cookware set into two neat stacks to better organize your shelf, cupboard and cooking area.
 
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Amazing cookware!
on March 31, 2019
Posted by: Viabledata
from Indianapolis, IN
This cookware set is awesome. It is very well crafted and extremely durable. Plus, it is made in Ohio! Cooking on it is great, and clean up is easy. I have been cooking on them all week and couldn't be more satisfied. It is also listed as metal utensil safe and works pretty well against the ceramic coating. I love the long handles on the pans and also the lids having long handles as well. The quality of the lids and fitment of the lids on the pans is amazing as well and I love the design of them.
Everything stacks easy in two separate stacks, One for the 8" pans and one for the 10" pans. I was able to much better organize my cupboard space!
I couldn't recommend this cookware enough! I love cooking on them!
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Cook delicious meals with this Panasonic cyclonic inverter microwave oven. Boasting a 2.2 cu. ft. capacity and 1,250 watts of cooking power, this appliance easily accommodates large dishes and heats food quickly. This Panasonic cyclonic inverter microwave oven ensures meals are cooked to perfection by automatically adjusting settings to best match your food.
 
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Very large, sleek, powerful microwave
on January 25, 2019
Posted by: Viabledata
from Indianapolis, IN
Panasonic made one heck of a microwave. Just from the outside looks with the stainless steel casing, to its powerful cooking really makes this microwave a showpiece for the kitchen.
It's a big microwave. The 2.2 Cu.Foot of cooking space gives plenty of room for most of your larger dishes with ease. The cyclonic inverter technology is new to me, but seems to work very well and cooks food more thoroughly than my regular microwave and even seems to taste better overall.
It doesn't get used all that often, but a favorite feature I like is the auto warming function for if you get busy and forget to get your food out of the microwave right away after it is done cooking. The popcorn functions work great, and the sensor cooking would probably be another one of my favorite features, and is supposed to detect when the food is cooked so you don't have any overcooking. I don't think it works though if you use a food cover.
As for its size, it is pretty large overall and will take up a good amount of counter space. It is designed as a countertop unit, but you can also put it in oven cabinetry or on shelving like a bakers rack or something.
Overall I love this microwave. It works as intended and looks great. Would highly recommend.
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Enjoy totally immersive gameplay with this bold and powerful HP Pavilion gaming desktop. Lag is nonexistent thanks to AMD Radeon RX 580 graphics, while high-speed performance is provided by an AMD Ryzen processor and 8GB of DDR4 RAM. Interior expansion slots allow for upgrades that ensure your HP Pavilion gaming desktop remains up to date.
 
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A very well rounded gaming desktop
on December 16, 2018
Posted by: Viabledata
from Indianapolis, IN
I would like to say first off, right out of the box, that after hooking up and finalizing windows I encountered several driver errors. Not really how you want to start off a brand new computer. Nonetheless, I was able to resolve all of the issues once I downloaded new driver updates. After getting through that, this computer shines pretty well.
It has a cool sleek case with a green led that lights up down the center and on the power button as well. Aesthetically the keyboard and mouse are not much to look at and are pretty basic though. No backlighting on the keyboard, and it is pretty compact. For a gaming desktop I would have expected the keyboard and mouse to better match the case.
Overall startup is super fast, and running any program (Even photo and video editors) are very fluid and quick. This desktop has an AMD Ryzen 5 2400G Processor which is quad core and sits at 3.6ghz which is pretty nice. It has Radeon RX580 graphics, which I assumed was the 8GB card, but instead it is the 4GB card. Regardless, it is still a nice running graphics card and handles games pretty good. You can upgrade to the 8GB graphics card if you want, but you will have to also upgrade the power supply to at least 1000w. RAM is at 8GB on this model, which I feel lacks a bit but is still good enough for most applications. Upgrading seems to be limited on RAM, and had some issues trying to find out the correct specs for upgrading as HP's spec sheet states contradicting numbers. It does come with a 1TB hard drive for storage with windows being installed on the separate 128GB Solid State Drive, which helps with faster booting and loading times.
One place this computer shines is when connected to a Freesync monitor, which I highly recommend. Gaming is so fluid and precise and can game in full 1080P and also 4k when hooking up to a freesync monitor with the display port, which the computer does have multiple display port outs.
One thing I am not too much a fan of is the cd tray. It has a verticle laptop tray in it, where the cd snaps into the tray itself. I find it kind of irritating but does not really take away from the overall experience.
The sound output is pretty basic, and it is loaded with RealTek audio. Changing audio out sources is very nice and easy.
Overall this desktop will run most of my games on high settings and even better with a freesync monitor. I rate it 4/5 stars, but I still recommend buying, as it is a very solid gaming desktop.
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Immerse yourself in an engaging gaming experience with this HP OMEN Mindframe headset. FrostCap technology provides thermoelectric cooling for comfortable use during long hours of cyber battles, and the 7.1 virtual surround sound keeps you alert when any virtual enemy attacks. Real-time voice feedback and an on-ear cup volume control add essential functionality to this HP OMEN Mindframe headset.
 
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Very "Cool" Headset
on December 8, 2018
Posted by: Viabledata
from Indianapolis, IN
First off, I love when things come well packaged and in nice packaging. It is a good statement of the quality of the product. This headset is that. Be advised, there are 4 twist ties holding the headset in, so be careful not to just try and yank the headset out of the holder in the box.
This headset only seems to function on computers. When plugging it to the computer, it has cool looking LEDs that come on the ears and microphone boom. You must download the OMEN command center to adjust the LED, to which there is a whole color palate that you can adjust your lighting to. Unfortunately the only lighting you can adjust is on the ear pieces.. The microphone lighting will always stay red, but is only red when you have the boom folded upward, into mute mode. It turns off when the mic is active.
This headset fits very large head sizes comfortably. It's adjustment is a stretch band in the middle that easily conforms. The first thing you notice when putting on the headset is the coolness of the earplate inside. It has cooling fan tech inside the cups that help keep your ears cool. It is very nice. You can also adjust that in the Omen command center. Unfortunately, the outside of the cups get warm to touch and is not really bothersome but it does get somewhat annoying when taking the headset off. The overall design of the headset is very nice and comfortable though.
The sound quality of the headset is pretty good, but unless you have a sound equalizer on your computer, it is a tad underwhelming if listening to music. The sound quality in games though is superb and can hear great surround sounds. I am told the mic quality sounds clean and clear. The volume control on the right ear cup is nice and is not separate of total computer volume.
Overall I would highly recommend for computer gaming.
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Experience the ultimate in FHD gaming graphics with this 24.5-inch HP 25X display. A smoother gaming experience with sharper, cleaner details is provided by a display that refreshes 144 times per second, while the micro-edge design provides ultra-wide, seamless viewing. The stand on this HP 25X display has a 100mm range of motion, making it easy to position for your comfort level.
 
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Excellent gaming monitor
on December 8, 2018
Posted by: Viabledata
from Indianapolis, IN
First off, out of the box, everything is very well packed, and comes with a 6' HDMI cable, the power cable, and warranty book. The pedestal plate for the stand is the only thing you have to put together, but the stand arm is already connected to the monitor.
One of the first cool things about this monitor is its swivel and height adjustment features. It is seamless and easy to adjust. It has a 90 degree vertical swivel but only rotates in one direction.
When powering on, you get some cool green ambient lighting at the bottom of the monitor, which is adjustable through the menu in the power options. The menu offers a lot of options to change and also shows display info from your connected device like display size and hertz the monitor is currently running at.
When plugging in a device, it is important to note, that a display port cable is needed if wanting to run Freesync for gaming. You can pick one up for around $20 for a 6' cable, but it is important that your computer is compatible with Freesync before you consider this monitor, as it is the majority basis for choosing this over other monitors. The HDMI port only supports 1080P, and you must use the display port for 4k gaming.
Gaming is smooth and fluid and is a major difference between my 40" 4k TV I normally use as a computer monitor. This is quite the optimal monitor to use as long as you have Freesync on your computer and the display port cable to go with it. I don't have any gripes with this monitor. Would very much recommend
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Enjoy superior sound and voice quality with these Jabra Elite wireless headphones. Integrated controls let you answer calls, adjust the volume or pause music with the touch of a button, while the included carrying case doubles as a charging station. External ambient noise keeps you aware of your surroundings, while a background noise filter delivers crisp, clear voice calls. With Bluetooth connectivity, these Jabra Elite wireless headphones are easy to pair to a mobile device.
 

Does they play loud. Most earbuds doesent play very loud. l had Jaybird x3. Good sound bit not so loud

Seems to vary by song, or even device playing them. Some songs for me are soft, then flipping to another song it's so loud it hurts my ears and have to turn down. They can play loud though but varies with the source. It also has an equalizer in the companion app which helps.
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