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- First reviewNovember 16, 2012
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Enjoy a compact tablet that fits neatly in your pocket with this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet. It includes a quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM that deliver powerful processing to play all your games and apps, and the 16GB of flash memory ensure this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet and store your files.
Customer Rating
5
Great little tablet!!!
on May 22, 2016
Posted by: JackM
from San Francisco, CA
It's a nice portable device, and perfect screen size to carry around with me. I take this to the gym and use it to watch my shows via Netflix, Hulu, while I'm on the treadmill. The device feels solid and study. The graphics is very bright and clear. Battery life isn't too bad either. The only down side is the 16gb internal memory. If you want to watch videos and especially download for offline viewing, you will need to get a MicroSD card.
My Best Buy number: 2840624620
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Prevent dead zones around your home with the help of this Linksys Wi-Fi range extender. It works with all types of Wi-Fi routers, and it uses multi-user MIMO for speed and efficiency. This Linksys Wi-Fi range extender can be used to create a different access point or to extend the field of the router’s connection.
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5
Truly works as advertised...
on May 20, 2016
Posted by: JackM
from San Francisco, CA
First thing, the configuration is extremely easy via WPS. Simply plug the unit into a outlet where you have a known good signal. The feature on this that helps you locate the best place to put the repeater. When placing the unit as recommended, I was able to obtain the same speed as I had with the router. I was able to extend from my 2nd floor office to the Living Room with ease. Highly recommended if you have a large or two story home!
My Best Buy number: 2840624620
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Your household is busy streaming media, working online, and playing games every day. This Linksys Wi-Fi Router will expand your network coverage, send signals directly to your devices, and deliver a lag-free connection, even when you’re all online at the same time.
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5
What an awesome piece of hardware!
on May 20, 2016
Posted by: JackM
from San Francisco, CA
Hardware feels sturdy and setup was a breeze. Following the wizard for setup is a piece of cake and I was up and running in less than 5 minutes! All I had to do was naming the connection and the desired password, that was literally the hardest part. I have quite a few gadgets in the house, three PCs, two laptops, 3 tablets, and 3 smartphones, along with SmartTV, and gaming consoles. All of the connectivity in the past week seems to be quite stable and the speed is fast! Please note, in order to obtain the fastest speed based on the specs, you have to have the latest hardware supporting it. But yes, this is something I would install in my house that has high demands for wireless reliability and connectivity.
My Best Buy number: 2840624620
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Scan documents with this Brother DS-920DW scanner that features 48-bit color depth and up to 600 x 600 dpi optical resolution for image clarity and detail. The USB 2.0 interface and built-in wireless LAN offer simple on-the-go connectivity.
Posted by: JackM
from San Francisco, CA
I purchased this unit so I can keep track of my business receipts so I don't have to scramble at the end of the year with a bunch of small receipts and some are unreadable after fading. The scan to SD card is the easiest. The wireless scan feature to the Brother Receipts portal will cost you money. I won't scan to OneDrive though. You will need to connect the cable to transfer the files.
My Best Buy number: 2840624620
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Your household wants to play, stream and work online all at once. With this Linksys router, you can do it all without buffering or other interruptions. Use the Smart Wi-Fi app to get started, control, and monitor your home network from anywhere.
Customer Rating
5
Great Speed and Reliability
on February 9, 2016
Posted by: JackM
from San Francisco, CA
This Linksys unit is probably one of the best ones they've built. The hardware is very solid and the extra upper vents dissipates heat properly. So far it's been extremely reliable and great connections with my Surface Pro, Dell Tablets, and all of our phones and printers. The instructions is clear and easy to understand. The setup process was a breeze through its wizard.
My Best Buy number: 2840624620
What's great about it: Fast speed on wireless connectivity
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keurig 2.0 K450 20231 Coffeemaker: Get your day started on the right track with this coffeemaker, which brews up to 4 cups of delicious, aromatic coffee and features 9 brew sizes. Save your favorite settings to make a quick cup the way you like it.
Posted by: JackM
from San Francisco, CA
I've been extremely hesitant for many years on the quality of the coffee. However, after getting one for my office, I was very surprised with the taste and it is actually better than my old coffee maker. Since I drink coffee throughout the day, it's always nice to get a fresh cup instead of old coffee sitting in a thermal carafe. I ended up buying one for my dad for father's day, another one for home, and for relatives.
ps. I make hot cocoa and apple cider with their pods at night. It's nice to have a hot beverage whenever you want.
pps. Thanks, Keurig, for the free pods for this review.
ps. I make hot cocoa and apple cider with their pods at night. It's nice to have a hot beverage whenever you want.
pps. Thanks, Keurig, for the free pods for this review.
My Best Buy number: 2840624620
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Microsoft Lumia 920 Cell Phone for AT&T: Take fantastic photos and easily stay connected with people and things you care most about. The Lumia 920 boasts an 8MP camera with advanced features to add a special touch to your photos. Customizable Live Tiles on the home screen gives you instant status updates of your friends, and access to your favorite apps, photos and Web pages.AT&T Next option available. Learn more ›
Posted by: JackM
from San Francisco, CA
Age:35-44
Phone size:Just right
I bought the Lumia 920 and I love it and I highly recommend everyone to give it a try, especially if you plan on purchasing Windows 8. AT&T offers a 14 day exchange, but I have a good feeling you wouldn’t want to give it back after you play with it for a few days. It is the most intuitive phone with rich features out there. Here’s the findings on my new phone:
• First things first! The Lumia 920 comes with multiple language options!!! I got my dad one which is great because he can use Traditional Chinese on his phone. I think there are other languages such as Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Korean. Since this is very intuitive phone to use, the additional language is perfect for my parents.
• The phone is beautifully designed and grips very well in my hand. The curved gorilla glass is durable and more ergonomic for finger gestures.
• The screen resolution is amazing and it’s higher than the retina display. The AMOLED screen along with Clear Black technology along with True Black gives you sharp contrast and richer color. This screen definitely works better in bright daylight as it said it would.
• The ultra-sensitive screen also works when I wear gloves on a cold day. No need to take the gloves off, which is nice during cold weather.
• The camera quality can’t be beat on this phone. Night time captures without flash is bright and clear and there’s not a phone out there that can do this. The floating lens and image stabilization works wonders when moving. Moving objects are captured without any ghost effect.
• There are additional camera features built in for users to easily edit photos and change lens style, etc.
• NFC on great for sharing photos, videos or files with friends. In addition, with my Nokia JBL PowerUp speaker, it automatically pairs and charges the phone simply place it on top of the speaker while playing music.
• My partner has iTunes, but with the companion software, it imports all of his playlists, music, photos, and other contents effortlessly.
• I really like the Nokia Drive+ navigation software. It’s free and works perfectly. I like the option where I can download the maps locally so it doesn’t have to rely on internet connectivity. The software also comes with downloadable voice guiding options in many languages! In addition, you can select voice of male or female, depending on your preference.
• Everything I have is accessible via the SkyDrive, including documents where I can edit directly on my phone using the built in Office apps. I keep my shopping list so it's always updated either from my phone, tablet, or home computer. Photos are automatically uploaded to SkyDrive so there's no need to connect the camera to my PC.
• If you get this phone, definitely check out the accessories!!! I got the black Nokia JBL PowerUp speakers. Amazing surround sound and the phone is Dolby certified. The PowerUp actually charges my phone as I use it.
• The phone is beautifully designed and grips very well in my hand. The curved gorilla glass is durable and more ergonomic for finger gestures.
• The screen resolution is amazing and it’s higher than the retina display. The AMOLED screen along with Clear Black technology along with True Black gives you sharp contrast and richer color. This screen definitely works better in bright daylight as it said it would.
• The ultra-sensitive screen also works when I wear gloves on a cold day. No need to take the gloves off, which is nice during cold weather.
• The camera quality can’t be beat on this phone. Night time captures without flash is bright and clear and there’s not a phone out there that can do this. The floating lens and image stabilization works wonders when moving. Moving objects are captured without any ghost effect.
• There are additional camera features built in for users to easily edit photos and change lens style, etc.
• NFC on great for sharing photos, videos or files with friends. In addition, with my Nokia JBL PowerUp speaker, it automatically pairs and charges the phone simply place it on top of the speaker while playing music.
• My partner has iTunes, but with the companion software, it imports all of his playlists, music, photos, and other contents effortlessly.
• I really like the Nokia Drive+ navigation software. It’s free and works perfectly. I like the option where I can download the maps locally so it doesn’t have to rely on internet connectivity. The software also comes with downloadable voice guiding options in many languages! In addition, you can select voice of male or female, depending on your preference.
• Everything I have is accessible via the SkyDrive, including documents where I can edit directly on my phone using the built in Office apps. I keep my shopping list so it's always updated either from my phone, tablet, or home computer. Photos are automatically uploaded to SkyDrive so there's no need to connect the camera to my PC.
• If you get this phone, definitely check out the accessories!!! I got the black Nokia JBL PowerUp speakers. Amazing surround sound and the phone is Dolby certified. The PowerUp actually charges my phone as I use it.
What's great about it: Feature Packed! Extremely Intuitive!!!
What's not so great: Accessories aren't available in stores yet...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Battery Life
5
Sound Quality
5
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Completely customize your Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat to match your lifestyle and decor. The ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat lets you choose the temperature, schedule, display color and the devices you use to control it all.
Does this support the same wiring configurations as the Nest 3rd gen? I live in an apartment and cannot run extra wiring for the HVAC system.
I believe C-wire is required.
6 years, 5 months ago
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Take control of your food prep with this Ninja food processor. Its two interchangeable attachments accomplish a wide range of kitchen tasks, including chopping nuts, slicing vegetables and pureeing fruit, and its auto spiralizer lets you make versatile vegetable noodles. This Ninja food processor has a drizzle hole lid for conveniently adding oils and other liquids.
What is the cup capacity? How large is the bowl? The others all say 9cup or 12 cup, etc.
It's 4 cups. :)
6 years, 6 months ago
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JackM
Wake up to a delicious cup of java with this Ninja Coffee Bar glass carafe system. The 10-cup pitcher holds 50 oz. of coffee when entertaining or brews a single cup at a time, prepared at the infusion level of your choice. This Ninja Coffee Bar glass carafe system has a built-in frother for hot and cold drink creations.
how long does it take to brew 1 cup large (not xtra large) and 1/2 of coffee carafe
If it's preheated, it takes about a minute or so. :)
7 years, 3 months ago
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JackM
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Do I have to have a tablet or smart phone to activate this? Or, can I activate this from a laptop?
Yes, you will have to download the Google Home app from your Android device to set it up.
7 years, 5 months ago
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JackM
Bring the power of Google directly to your fingertips with the Google Pixel. A large 32GB of storage keep data secure, while unlimited cloud storage transfers data as needed, and it's completely automatic. The large 5-inch screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 to ensure the Google Pixel remains scratch-free.
It is an unlocked phone, so I assume it is compatible with SIM card from other countries - is that correct?
No. At this moment, the release in the U.S. is only for Verizon network. But I have a feeling they would be releasing this for International users in the near future.
7 years, 6 months ago
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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
I currently have the Netgear NightHawk router. Will this be better than that, and should I get rid of that one?
If you have a lot of interference in your home, either with multiple devices or from nearby neighbor, yes, this device is a much better choice than the Nighthawk, which is what I previously had.
7 years, 7 months ago
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