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- First reviewMarch 24, 2014
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- First review commentJanuary 29, 2013
- Last review commentJune 12, 2017
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Only at Best BuyEnjoy television and movies in stunning clarity with this 60-inch Sharp Smart TV. Its 4K panel resolution delivers a clear, crisp picture, and its three HDMI inputs and one USB input let you connect accessories and stereo receivers. This Sharp Smart TV is Netflix certified for simple, fast streaming of digital content.
Customer Rating
5
Stunning!
on February 20, 2018
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
I love this TV. I recently purchased a different branded 55 inch smart TV (nearly three months ago) which had very similar specifications such as UHD, 4K, etc, and I can honestly tell you that the SHARP blows it out of the water. Picture and color are awesome. This TV doesn't need a sound bar, as the built in speakers are very adequate and produce great sound. I would image that there will be some of you that wish to fill your home with concert level decibels, but you're in for quite a surprise as you are likely to achieve those levels with this TV.
I found the remote control to be larger than most that I have utilized in the past, and a bit on the cumbersome side. You will eventually get used to it and it easily handles the functions quite easily. There is no supplied brochure detailing the use of the control.
Set up of the SHARP TV was quick and easy. Once you power it up, you chose the language of choice, your local time zone, and your ready to scan for channels. That's it.
SHARP has brought a winner to the public. Vibrant colors, awesome sound, and a quality product which should provide years of viewing pleasure. Enjoy.
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Only at Best BuyAnswer all your questions and share your playlist with this Insignia portable wireless speaker. Featuring Google Assistant, this compact speaker lets you search the internet or set your schedule with just the sound of your voice. Bluetooth compatibility on this Insignia portable wireless speaker allows sharing and casting to multiple devices, including phones, tablets and even other speakers.
Customer Rating
3
Troublesome.
on January 31, 2018
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
My overall impression of this device is that is does not integrate well with my IPhone.
After extensive testing of this device, I find this speaker very contradictory. It cannot make calls, read text messages, or send texts. But it still does connect to my phone as it is able to put calendar events on my iPhone. But that’s about all it does with my phone. It cannot find my iPhone. My assistant informed me that she can only connect to Androids to use the find my phone feature for now. Maybe a firmware update in the future will fix this?
I just find the utility lacking. If I ask my assistant to find me directions to the nearest coffee shop, it tells me them. But this cannot be sent to my iPhone. So what is the use?
Also, it often has issues verifying my voice requiring me to repeat my commands. It also thinks my wifes voice is mine, and we have very different voices. It frequently misses ‘Hey Google’ commands even when the room is silent.
The Google Home app that goes along with this is painfully slow and times out very often on my iPhone 6s running iOS 11.
I will say that I really enjoy the good morning feature is awesome. Asking for the weather is cool, playing music is cool. But these are fun features that do not really improve my life or workflow.
Maybe I should have had different expectations for this device. Hoping some firmware updates make this device more usable and integratabtle into my everyday life.
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Brighten your day and night with this Philips Being Hue ceiling light. The dimming function lets you set an ambience for different moods, and it works with the Philips Hue dimmer switch and mobile app for versatile control. The ZigBee technology of this 32W Philips Being Hue ceiling lamp provides smooth, efficient interoperability with multiple Hue lighting units.
Customer Rating
5
Philips lights the way!
on January 16, 2018
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
I was truly excited to install this product and put it through the paces. After unpacking this fixture, I noticed that a few of the clear plastic panels were not fastened and seated correctly. Apparently they became loose during the shipping process. This in itself was no big deal, as they were easily slipped back into their slots.
Installation of the fixture was a snap! If you have ever attached a light fixture to a ceiling, you will have no trouble with this item. The unit has 3 wires, hot, cold and a green grounding wire. The product is not supplied with twist on wire connectors, so you will have to purchase them at your local store.. These are the fasteners that allow you to attach the fixture wires to the ceiling wires. You will need three of them for this product. There is also no mounting hardware which you will need to attach the fixture to your ceiling.
The Philips Hue fixture is not sold with a Hue Bridge nor a Wall Dimmer. If you wish to control this fixture via cell phone, you're out of luck. You must purchase a Hue Bridge in order to use this product via a smart phone. You can use this product without a Bridge, but you will not be able to unlock and access all of the lighting modes.
The appearance of the fixture is ultra-modern and sleek, with no complaints. It looks and feels thoroughly modern and is as smart as any Philips Hue product. The product has a designer aura that will please the modern design aesthetic.
As with most LED products, I am not sure if and when an LED does "burn out" if that will effect all of the rest of the LED's. I know from experience, that some products will cease to operate if "one" LED burns out. I am not sure what happens in the case of this Philips product. Philips rates their LED lights at 25,000 hours of life and there’s a two-year warranty. That makes me somewhat hopeful, and I recommend that you keep your receipts just in case you need to exercise a warranty claim.
As for the functionality......Lighting and the different modes are very pleasant. My fixture is mounted in an area leading to our kitchen. This area is quite large, and the fixture had no problem providing adequate lighting. You will have a lot of fun testing and playing with the lighting modes. You should be pretty happy with this product. Philips is a winner.
Installation of the fixture was a snap! If you have ever attached a light fixture to a ceiling, you will have no trouble with this item. The unit has 3 wires, hot, cold and a green grounding wire. The product is not supplied with twist on wire connectors, so you will have to purchase them at your local store.. These are the fasteners that allow you to attach the fixture wires to the ceiling wires. You will need three of them for this product. There is also no mounting hardware which you will need to attach the fixture to your ceiling.
The Philips Hue fixture is not sold with a Hue Bridge nor a Wall Dimmer. If you wish to control this fixture via cell phone, you're out of luck. You must purchase a Hue Bridge in order to use this product via a smart phone. You can use this product without a Bridge, but you will not be able to unlock and access all of the lighting modes.
The appearance of the fixture is ultra-modern and sleek, with no complaints. It looks and feels thoroughly modern and is as smart as any Philips Hue product. The product has a designer aura that will please the modern design aesthetic.
As with most LED products, I am not sure if and when an LED does "burn out" if that will effect all of the rest of the LED's. I know from experience, that some products will cease to operate if "one" LED burns out. I am not sure what happens in the case of this Philips product. Philips rates their LED lights at 25,000 hours of life and there’s a two-year warranty. That makes me somewhat hopeful, and I recommend that you keep your receipts just in case you need to exercise a warranty claim.
As for the functionality......Lighting and the different modes are very pleasant. My fixture is mounted in an area leading to our kitchen. This area is quite large, and the fixture had no problem providing adequate lighting. You will have a lot of fun testing and playing with the lighting modes. You should be pretty happy with this product. Philips is a winner.
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Keep files and passwords safe with Bitdefender Total Security 2018 software. It offers increased privacy with web browsing, so your information is protected from potential hackers, and it delivers multilayered ransomware defense for sensitive documents. Bitdefender Total Security 2018 software has game, movie and work modes, so it won’t interrupt you during an entertainment session.
Customer Rating
5
AntiVirus Guardian
on December 12, 2017
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
There a quite a bit of antivirus programs on the market and I have personally used many of them. Bitdefender seamlessly installed on both my Mac and Windows platform computers. No glitches or problems were observed. What's important to me is that whatever antivirus product you choose, they should not slow your computer down. The Bitdefender is a winner in this area. Once installed you will need to create a personal Bitdefender account prior software usage. Bitdefender employs a dashboard to view information such as threats, but you can also update antivirus definitions directly from it, as well as performing a Quick Scan or Vulnerability Scan. A dashboard in my opinion is the norm now-a-days. There are features that will check your account passwords and Wi-Fi network whereby ensuring maximum security. You can also perform a system scan and scan your entire PC for malware. Custom scans are easily set up, and you choose which directories you want to scan.
Noteworthy is that Bitdefender offers a Rescue Environment that you can use for most serious malware infections. There’s also a feature that can warn you about malicious websites. This product has many other features, so you will have to give them a try for yourself.
In closing, Bitdefender works fine with no speed deterioration noted. Definitely a BIG PLUS. I have no idea of how it will actually handle malware or viruses but with any antivirus program you have to keep your fingers crossed. So far, so good.
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Blast through the newest video games with this HP Omen desktop computer. Its 8GB of DDR4 RAM and AMD Ryzen 5 processor let programs operate quickly and provide smooth transitions between applications. This HP Omen desktop computer includes a 1TB hard drive for ample storage and an AMD Radeon graphics card for crisp images.
Customer Rating
5
Supreme Reign
on November 3, 2017
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
The first thing noticeable is the super sleek, futuristic design of the HP's Omen 880. The look is straight out of a science fiction movie and the look is awesome. Be prepared to conquer and reign over all of your gaming pleasures with this gem of a desktop/gaming platform. This is an awesome computer that boasts a 3.2GHz AMD Ryzen 5 1400 quad-core processor, which is coupled up with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics. This combination allows you to destroy multiplayer opponents and solo adventures without so much as a blink of an eye. The unit is very responsive and quick and I encountered no lag times.......just pure speed.
The HP's Omen runs with high-bandwidth RAM which very smoothly handle your games and photo and video-editing projects, as well as simultaneously running multiple programs and browser tabs all at once.The Omen has internal fans which are pretty quiet. The Omen is driven by 3GB GDDR5 dedicated video memory which is exactly why you are able to quickly render high-quality images for videos and games.
This is what the Omen 880 is loaded with:
The Omen 880-010 desktop comes complete with a hard wired keyboard and an optical mouse.
Premium Services suite digital download
Windows 10 operating system
3.2GHz AMD Ryzen 5 1400 quad-core processor
8GB DDR4 2400MHz SDRAM (which incidentally is expandable to 32GB)........
1TB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive
DVD+/-RW The DVD/CD burner reads and writes to a variety of formats, which include DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW.
Huge 1TB hard drive which holds a significant collection of digital photos, music, HD videos and DVD-quality movies.
802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology. Connects to your network or hotspots on all current Wi-Fi standards. Connect to a Wireless-AC router for speed nearly 3x faster than Wireless-N. Gigabit LAN port also plugs into wired networks.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with 3GB GDDR5 memory
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
Two USB-C ports
Six USB 3.0 ports T he USB 3.0 ports are backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices (at 2.0 speeds).
Two USB 2.0 ports
Three DisplayPorts
HDMI, DVI, ethernet ports
Headphone/microphone jackHP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Netflix, McAfee LiveSafe (1 year subscription), CyberLink Power Media Player, and more.
Premium Services suite digital download
Windows 10 operating system
3.2GHz AMD Ryzen 5 1400 quad-core processor
8GB DDR4 2400MHz SDRAM (which incidentally is expandable to 32GB)........
1TB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive
DVD+/-RW The DVD/CD burner reads and writes to a variety of formats, which include DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW.
Huge 1TB hard drive which holds a significant collection of digital photos, music, HD videos and DVD-quality movies.
802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology. Connects to your network or hotspots on all current Wi-Fi standards. Connect to a Wireless-AC router for speed nearly 3x faster than Wireless-N. Gigabit LAN port also plugs into wired networks.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with 3GB GDDR5 memory
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
Two USB-C ports
Six USB 3.0 ports T he USB 3.0 ports are backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices (at 2.0 speeds).
Two USB 2.0 ports
Three DisplayPorts
HDMI, DVI, ethernet ports
Headphone/microphone jackHP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Netflix, McAfee LiveSafe (1 year subscription), CyberLink Power Media Player, and more.
Missing from HP's Omen is a VGA adapter or an HDMI to HDMI cable which you need to connect a monitor. Note that the HP's Omen does not have a VGA port. Chances are that your current computer monitor is using a VGA to VGA cable which allows connection from your monitor to the back of your computer. Guess what? HP's Omen does not allow a VGA to VGA connection. You will have to go out and purchase an adapter, or a HDMI to HDMI cable. HP does not supply any cables for this product, and for me this turned out to be an inconvenience. One IMPORTANT note: On the back of the Omen tower there is a HDMI connection port that has a little black cover in it. When you are connecting your monitor to a HDMI port (on the back of your Omen), do not remove this black plastic tab. This particular port does not work. There are other HDMI port connections on the lower side of the unit. Please use the other HDMI ports, otherwise your monitor will not receive a signal/input. I should know, it happened to me.
A few words about the supplied HP keyboard. The keyboard is small, compact, and for me not the easiest of keyboards to get along with. I found the layout cramped.The supplied mouse was easy to use, operated with smoothness, and felt good.
Product manual you may ask? NONE. At a minimum I would have liked to have seen a more comprehensive set up guide, with illustrations.
Overall, the HP Omen is a winner. It's super fast, and will blaze through every task and chore you need it to do. You will have many fun filled hours with this product. Highly recommended.
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Rely on this Philips Norelco shaver to get a close shave in less time when you get ready for the day. Turbo+ mode offers an instant power boost to make it through even dense areas of your beard. Independent heads on this Philips Norelco shaver move in five different directions to catch every angle of your face.
Customer Rating
5
A Cut Above the Rest
on October 17, 2017
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
The first thing that becomes apparent when you use the Norelco 5750 shaver for the first time, is how truly quiet it is (even in the Turbo mode). It seems to be very well designed and has an ergonomic grip and feel. I really loved this product as it provided a close shave and was easy to clean by simply rinsing it under hot running water.The shaver works equally as well on a dry or wet face and can be utilized in the shower. The shaver has a separate trimmer attachment that requires you to remove the shaving heads first, and then push/mount the trimmer onto the machine. Instructions indicate that head replacement should take place on a yearly basis, but that seems to be the average length of time for shavers.
The razor has a waterproof head with a flip open apparatus. Shaving heads can be rinsed under hot water to clean. The cleaning process was quite simple and quick. This product was accompanied with a hard carry case, so that you can pop it into your suitcase or hand carry baggage when you travel. As mentioned earlier, the shaver has a Turbo mode. I don't have thick facial hair, so I really didn't see any benefit from the Turbo mode, but I suspect that consumers that have full thick facial hair may benefit from this capability.
It should be noted if you completely run down the razors charge, you will have to charge it to utilize it. If you try and plug it in to shave at the same time, it doesn't work. The shaver is auto-locked when under electrical charge. This should not be construed as a negative point, as this is designed to prevent electrical shock.
I did find it cumbersome to switch out and reattach either the shaving head or trimmer attachment back onto the machine itself. Instructions indicate that you simply push "down" and you should hear a click. In my experience, I had to try it several times until a successful attachment took place. There is a piece on the underside which moves when you apply pressure, whereby making several attempts a reality before coupling was successful.
In closing, the Norelco doles out a great shaving experience. I found the shave to be very smooth, without nicks and cuts. It is well balanced, looks good, and offers a comfortable feel when shaving.
I highly recommend this well-designed, quality product.
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Expand your workspace or gaming experience with this 27-inch Acer widescreen monitor. An antiglare LED backlit screen provides easy viewing from any angle and even in direct light situations, and 1920 x 1080 resolution delivers on graphics. This Acer widescreen monitor features an ultra-slim design that doesn't take up a lot of space.
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful Color Monitor
on October 12, 2017
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
This monitor is one of the nicest monitors I've ever owned. The monitor is fairly thin (and lightweight) which makes it portable and easier to fit into tight spaces. I found the colors to be quite crisp, bright and vibrant.
Once I unpacked the monitor it required assembly to the base (two screws). This took approximately 1 minute. I suggest that you place the monitor on a flat surface during this process. EASY!
You will immediately notice the size of this monitor. It is very impressive and you will love the expanded viewing pleasure that it gives you. The connection to my computer was uneventful with no connectivity issues. When powered on, the power button is quite visible and there is no mistaking whether the monitor is on of off.
From the second that I turned the monitor on, it was nothing short of stupendous. My new monitor didn't need any calibration adjustment, as the display was picture perfect. The only adjustment that I had to manually tweak was the screen resolution (which was a Microsoft issue).
There are no built-in speakers supplied with this monitor, nor is there a Web-cam. So, for those of you planning on listening to music or using SKYPE/FaceTime you will have to purchase a Web-Cam and a set of external speakers. For me this wasn't an issue as I already own external speakers and a Web-cam as they are relatively inexpensive. I thought that I would mention it, as I know this might be a selling point or a deal breaker for some consumers.
What I found a little cumbersome was the adjustment of the viewing angle for the monitor. Being very honest, when I first assembled the monitor to the base, I attempted to adjust the viewing angle and tilt the monitor to a comfortable angle. It did not budge an inch since I wasn't applying enough pressure to successfully adjust it. The ability to tilt this particular monitor forward and backward was very stiff. When I applied enough pressure it adjusted as necessary.
Overall this is a very nice monitor. With its borderless 27 inch viewing area, photo-editing becomes easier, watching movies becomes more pleasurable, video gaming comes alive, etc. The Acer monitor is fantastic. Happy Viewing!
Once I unpacked the monitor it required assembly to the base (two screws). This took approximately 1 minute. I suggest that you place the monitor on a flat surface during this process. EASY!
You will immediately notice the size of this monitor. It is very impressive and you will love the expanded viewing pleasure that it gives you. The connection to my computer was uneventful with no connectivity issues. When powered on, the power button is quite visible and there is no mistaking whether the monitor is on of off.
From the second that I turned the monitor on, it was nothing short of stupendous. My new monitor didn't need any calibration adjustment, as the display was picture perfect. The only adjustment that I had to manually tweak was the screen resolution (which was a Microsoft issue).
There are no built-in speakers supplied with this monitor, nor is there a Web-cam. So, for those of you planning on listening to music or using SKYPE/FaceTime you will have to purchase a Web-Cam and a set of external speakers. For me this wasn't an issue as I already own external speakers and a Web-cam as they are relatively inexpensive. I thought that I would mention it, as I know this might be a selling point or a deal breaker for some consumers.
What I found a little cumbersome was the adjustment of the viewing angle for the monitor. Being very honest, when I first assembled the monitor to the base, I attempted to adjust the viewing angle and tilt the monitor to a comfortable angle. It did not budge an inch since I wasn't applying enough pressure to successfully adjust it. The ability to tilt this particular monitor forward and backward was very stiff. When I applied enough pressure it adjusted as necessary.
Overall this is a very nice monitor. With its borderless 27 inch viewing area, photo-editing becomes easier, watching movies becomes more pleasurable, video gaming comes alive, etc. The Acer monitor is fantastic. Happy Viewing!
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Prep meals quickly with this Ninja Intelli-Sense system. A 1200W motor pulverizes ice cubes and vegetables and makes it easier to create everything from frozen drinks and fresh salsa to soups and sauces. Use the Auto-Spiralizer function on this Ninja Intelli-Sense system to turn zucchinis and other vegetables into healthy noodles.
Customer Rating
5
NINJA CHOPS THE COMPETITION TO PIECES!
on October 12, 2017
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
If you haven't upgraded your blender, food processor, mixer, or veggie cutter lately, you're in for a real treat. The Ninja Intelli-Sense is a multi-functioning system which has 4 differing attachments, which is like having 4 different machines in one. It comes standard with a Single-Serve Cup attachment, a Precision Processor, a Total Crushing Pitcher and finally a Auto-Spiralizer. The Ninja enables you to make smoothies, juices, ice cream, frozen drinks, snow cones, veggie cutting, soup recipes, food processing and then some. The versatility of this machine is amazing!
The first thing that we made was my wife's world class "Iced Coffee" drink. For many years we had been utilizing a blender for the ice crushing, and blending of the ingredients. We always 'thought' that the end product was fantastic and so did all of our guests. Enter the Ninja. The Ninja handily wins this contest. The Iced Coffee drink (made with some liquor, ice, cinnamon, instant coffee and milk) had never tasted so good! Creamy was an understatement. We had no idea of what we were truly missing. Consistency of the blend and the taste was awesome.
A word about the Ninja's brain which is called "Intelli-Sense". If you are making a frozen drink the Ninja will automatically cycle thru numerous on and off cycles ensuring that all of the ice (or whatever contents is being blended) is fully and consistently blended to the correct consistency. The Intelli-Sense has artificial intelligence and is SMART! Wait until you try it. The Ninja also has what is called Vessel - Specific Smart Programs which automatically appear on the power base. It will auto detect what size vessel you are currently using and display the appropriate program automatically. Remember that the Ninja comes with 4 different vessels, such as the single serve cup, the blending pitcher, the food processor attachment and last but not least, the auto-spiralizer.
The Ninja doesn't have buttons to press on the display panel, rather the unit is accompanied with a smooth touch screen. This may not seem like a big deal, except when it comes to cleaning up spills and splatters. On old style blenders, when your buttons became sticky you basically wiped around them. Since the Ninja has a smooth touch screen, clean-ups are a snap. This is really a great touch.
The motor housing is situated on-top of 4 suction cups, which not only prevents your Ninja from unnecessary counter-top travel but also has what looks like shock absorbers (located on the underside of the motor). The unit is super steady while in operation. The unit boasts 1200 watts of power and it's evident once you use your Ninja. This unit will not bog down and has plenty of power to spare.
Food preparation has never been so fast and easy, and the unit comes with an auto-spirlazer attachment which is real slick. It will cut veggies and fruits into noodle shapes. Super appealing to young children and perhaps will help you feed them their vegetables.
The Ninja comes with a cookbook included which offers up some interesting recipes and suggestions. I personally can't wait to give them a try.
The Ninja comes with a cookbook included which offers up some interesting recipes and suggestions. I personally can't wait to give them a try.
Look no further as the Ninja is a winner. Buy one, as I highly recommend it.
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Get ready to rumble with this Dell laptop. A 15.6-inch full HD display makes it easy to see your programs, apps and files, and an Intel Core i5 processor powers through any task you have on the screen. A long-lasting 42Wh battery keeps your Dell laptop on for long periods so that you can complete the day's work.
Customer Rating
5
Dell Rocks
on October 11, 2017
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
What's not to like about this product?
Let me start off by saying that set up right from the box was easy. All you have to do is plug in the power cord and press the power button. Dell prompts you with on screen instructions as to how to set up your new computer. Instructions were simple to follow and should put all users to ease. This was a real snap to set up.
Of course, once you input your WIFI password, the next thing that happens is that Microsoft will download any and all updates that your new computer needs. This is to be expected, as any new computer will have to undergo updates in order to run it's operating system correctly.
The display of this computer was easy to look and was not any better or worse (as far as colors or sharpness) than I've seen before. I personally own 2 other laptops which are made by differing companies and a side by side comparison failed to indicate a clear winner. I have absolutely no issues with it's screen characteristics. I don't think you will be disappointed either.
This computer is fast. Let me repeat, this Dell product is fast! It has 8GB of RAM and a Hard Drive that boasts 2 Terabytes of space. You will have the opportunity to load plenty of music, videos, photographs and games on this laptop before you run out of space. Frankly, I don't think the average user will ever use the space on this computers hard drive.
The battery life is fantastic. Enough said.
The speakers are average and adequate for most users, but if you are looking for that boom-box level of listening satisfaction, a pair of external speakers would be in order.
The keyboard is responsive and has a great feel. The needed key pressure is just right. This Dell unit has a keyboard backlight option, i.e. you can either choose to backlight the keys or completely turn it off. If you've never experienced a backlit keyboard you are in for a real treat, as working in a dark or dimly lit room is now a reality for you. NICE TOUCH, DELL.
I am not going to get into the specifications of this Dell product, as users usually know what "extras" they need, etc. As all around computer goes, this Dell product is a winner and should not disappoint you in the long run. Happy Computing.
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Make office presentations look vibrant with this Epson projector. Its 3600 lumens support color and white brightness in XGA resolution for greater detail and color accuracy, and its wireless configuration lets you display content from your laptop or smartphone without cords. This Epson projector has an HDMI input for audio and visual support in one connection.
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Product
on October 4, 2017
Posted by: WesternSky
from Florida
I am very impressed by the Epson EX5260. The images are crisp and beautiful. The sound is clear. It is versatile, from being able to project video, images, and documents during a presentation or at trial to watching an outdoors movie with friends and family. The Epson has wireless capabilities which translates into being able to roam around the presentation room without having to be tethered to the projector. It can be connected to a phone (I tried with my IPhone) to show images and web-pages, among other things. One interesting use: you can have it project the phone's camera, which could in a pinch serve as an overhead projector (unless you get creative, it wouldn't serve as a substitute since your hand holding the phone will likely not be steady enough for extended viewing, but it would be very helpful if there's a last minute document or image you need to project that isn't digital). Setup was very quick: plug in USB or HDMI, power, click a few buttons, and go. You could hear the fan, but I tested it out in a small, silent room, and I expect that it wouldn't stand out in a larger space. Overall, this is a winner.
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Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–300mm f/4.5–5.6G IF-ED Telephoto Zoom Lens: Leave the tripod at home and create stunning still images and HD videos from any distance with this Nikon telephoto zoom lens. The versatile focal length allows you to capture intricately detailed photos of sports events, wildlife and distant scenery. Vibration reduction technology reduces blur caused by camera shake for crystal clear handheld photos and action shots.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5This is a must have lens!
By grammylovestodance
from Western Ohio
I love this lens, it works perfect with my Nikon D800 and barely comes off my camera!
WesternSky
Florida
Nikon 70-300 MM AFS
January 29, 2013
Purchased this lens about 18 months ago for my Nikon D7000. Lens is very fast with focusing, and takes great shots. It has never disappointed me. Great for wildlife, zoos, everglades, sports events, etc. Buy it!
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Browse the internet or play your favorite apps on this Acer tablet. It runs on an Android operating system and is powered by a quad-core 64-bit processor for full functionality. Google Mobile Services and Microsoft Office Suite are preloaded on this Acer tablet for out-of-the-box work or play capabilities, and DTS-HD Premium Sound lets you enjoy videos.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Dynamite Tablet
By WesternSky
The Acer Tablet is an absolute delight. This is my fist experience with a tablet and what a nice surprise. My whole family doesn't want to put it down! The processor is fast, doesn't get hot even after extended periods of use and does most everything my home computer does. The tablet keyboard is very responsive and has a great feel to it. So far battery life has been amazing. Lots of use with SKYPE, emails, and internet browsing and battery life indicates plenty of charge. Having a great battery life will make you very happy. The tablet is very lightweight and has a great color display. The Acer tablet is very simple to operate, which is another plus. I am totally satisfied and very happy to own this product. This is an overall great tablet. Buy one.
WesternSky
Florida
Not so dynamite
December 14, 2016
I have to honestly put some updates to my review of this item. One or two days after the posting of my review this tablet become inoperable. Acer customer service had me factory reset this tablet. That option did not solve the problem. I had to ship this tablet back to Acer for repair. Tablet was received back from repair and the tablet once again is is need of repair after 6 days of use. Tablet has a sluggish response time, does not respond to Google search normally, stumbles when switching programs, and the list goes on. Asked Acer to replace this detective unit, as their customer service wants me to send it in for repairs once again! This unit has no reliability and consumers should be very careful. What an inconvenience as this tablet has less than three weeks use on it and now needs another repair. My five star rating of this unit should be changed to one star. The only positive for this tablet is battery life. I am very, very disappointed with this unit.
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Concoct a variety of coffee-based beverages with this combination DeLonghi coffee maker and espresso machine. Its cappuccino system easily prepares perfectly frothed coffee, and its 24-hour programmable timer lets you make up to 10 cups of brew on your schedule. This DeLonghi coffee maker and espresso machine also makes lattes and hot chocolate.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Coffee Drinkers Heaven
By WesternSky
from Florida
Our home is a coffee drinkers paradise, so the receipt of the DeLonghi was highly anticipated and welcomed. This household consumes at least 16 cups of coffee per day, which does not include the consumption of Cuban Coffee (Turkish/Greek Coffee as others call it) which is currently brewed through non-conventional means. What is meant by that is that Cuban/Turkish/Greek Coffee is not made with a specialty "coffee maker".
The DeLonghi is designed for the brewing of a variety of coffee-based beverages such as American Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino, Lattes, Hot Chocolate, as well as Cuban/Turkish and Greek coffees. It's cappuccino system easily prepares perfectly frothed coffee, and its 24-hour programmable timer lets you make up to 10 cups of your favorite brew on your personalized schedule. Great news for those users that like the option of using and brewing specialized coffees with ESE pods, as this machines allows for the use of them.
The DeLonghi has a quite a few niceties (some of which I will mention here, and others later on in my review), such as auto shut-off which promotes safe operation. This feature will turn your machine off after 2 hours. The unit has water filtration which helps you achieve that perfect cup of coffee. Also standard with this unit is a cup warmer. NICE touch!
This unit has a removable water tank which allows for easy refilling for when making Espresso, Cappuccino, Cuban, and Greek/Turkish coffee. Just detach the water tank and fill it underneath your kitchen sink faucet. YES! It should be noted the the drip coffee maker has a separate water supply which is not removable. This means that you have to fill the water tank by adding water via a pull out assembly that harbors that coffee filter housing. Noteworthy is the fact that the DeLonghi does not have that "plastic smell " which is almost always present in new coffee makers. Thank Goodness! A word concerning the coffee filter. The unit comes with a permanent metal mesh filter, meaning that you can throw out your paper filters! No more fumbling at 6:00 am trying to separate a paper coffee filter from that multi-pack! There is a removable drip tray keeps your counter tops nice and clean.The drip tray has a hidden "float" and when the water level get too high, the "tip" of the float sticks out through the grill which alerts you to spill out the excess water. This is very cool. This unit also comes with a cup warming surface located on-top of the machine. This is real nice, as many coffee drinkers are located in cold climates and the extra hand warmth feels nice.
The Delonghi comes with a professional style filter holders, both small and large. The filter holder has a very tight fit when attached to the unit. This is a must, as your Espresso and Cappuccinos are brewed under pressure. You certainly don't want a loose fit when brewing your favorites. A word about brewing American Coffee. The DeLonghi has a setting 1- 4 cups which allows for the slow brewing of your coffee. This setting allows the water to slowly be dripped onto the coffee grounds making for stronger coffee. If you have never had a unit with this option, you are in for a treat as they really work. I am not going to provide a review as to the taste of the coffee, lattes, etc as every ones taste is personal. The DeLonghi worked as advertised, and there are no complaints here. Enjoy your coffee.
The DeLonghi is designed for the brewing of a variety of coffee-based beverages such as American Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino, Lattes, Hot Chocolate, as well as Cuban/Turkish and Greek coffees. It's cappuccino system easily prepares perfectly frothed coffee, and its 24-hour programmable timer lets you make up to 10 cups of your favorite brew on your personalized schedule. Great news for those users that like the option of using and brewing specialized coffees with ESE pods, as this machines allows for the use of them.
The DeLonghi has a quite a few niceties (some of which I will mention here, and others later on in my review), such as auto shut-off which promotes safe operation. This feature will turn your machine off after 2 hours. The unit has water filtration which helps you achieve that perfect cup of coffee. Also standard with this unit is a cup warmer. NICE touch!
This unit has a removable water tank which allows for easy refilling for when making Espresso, Cappuccino, Cuban, and Greek/Turkish coffee. Just detach the water tank and fill it underneath your kitchen sink faucet. YES! It should be noted the the drip coffee maker has a separate water supply which is not removable. This means that you have to fill the water tank by adding water via a pull out assembly that harbors that coffee filter housing. Noteworthy is the fact that the DeLonghi does not have that "plastic smell " which is almost always present in new coffee makers. Thank Goodness! A word concerning the coffee filter. The unit comes with a permanent metal mesh filter, meaning that you can throw out your paper filters! No more fumbling at 6:00 am trying to separate a paper coffee filter from that multi-pack! There is a removable drip tray keeps your counter tops nice and clean.The drip tray has a hidden "float" and when the water level get too high, the "tip" of the float sticks out through the grill which alerts you to spill out the excess water. This is very cool. This unit also comes with a cup warming surface located on-top of the machine. This is real nice, as many coffee drinkers are located in cold climates and the extra hand warmth feels nice.
The Delonghi comes with a professional style filter holders, both small and large. The filter holder has a very tight fit when attached to the unit. This is a must, as your Espresso and Cappuccinos are brewed under pressure. You certainly don't want a loose fit when brewing your favorites. A word about brewing American Coffee. The DeLonghi has a setting 1- 4 cups which allows for the slow brewing of your coffee. This setting allows the water to slowly be dripped onto the coffee grounds making for stronger coffee. If you have never had a unit with this option, you are in for a treat as they really work. I am not going to provide a review as to the taste of the coffee, lattes, etc as every ones taste is personal. The DeLonghi worked as advertised, and there are no complaints here. Enjoy your coffee.
WesternSky
Florida
June 12, 2017
I would like to add a footnote to my review, as I originally stated that I was not going to comment on the taste of the brewed coffee. I really feel that it would be a disservice if I didn't comment on the DeLonghi's cappuccinos. My entire family is now so hooked on cappuccinos. The frothiness, the creaminess, and the overall flavor is absolutely amazing (even without the milk). Much better than store bought! DeLonghi has done a great job with this machine. So very happy to own this unit. Thanks.
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An industry defining 49” 1000R curved screen, equipped with a cutting edge Quantum Matrix HDR2000 panel, 240hz refresh rate, G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro support, 1ms GTG response rates, and fully customizable Odyssey Infinity Core lighting.
Does this monitor have a VESA mount?
An industry defining 49” 1000R curved screen, equipped with a cutting edge Quantum Matrix HDR2000 panel, 240hz refresh rate, G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro support, 1ms GTG response rates, and fully customizable Odyssey Infinity Core lighting.
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An industry defining 49” 1000R curved screen, equipped with a cutting edge Quantum Matrix HDR2000 panel, 240hz refresh rate, G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro support, 1ms GTG response rates, and fully customizable Odyssey Infinity Core lighting.
Hi, does the screen wipe clean easy for when i get penutbutter and chocolate all over it?
I would suggest using a quality screen cleaner. I'm sure you will have no problem with removal of grime.
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How does this compare with Prestige models as far as quality and comfort of shave? What is the difference between shaver heads?
I personally own the 9500 model, and I can honestly say that this razor is giving me the closet and most irritation free shaves that I have ever experienced. I've been shaving for 50 plus years and have owned just about any razor on the market. This is really a superior product and I don't think you'll be disappointed with the results.
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Is it easy to clean
I own this product and its a breeze to clean. The baskets are line with non-stick surfaces and both have drip trays. A little soap and water is all it takes. I'm very happy with this appliance. I think you will be also.
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Does this work with Chromebook OS?
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Do the sides of the toaster get hot to the touch when in use??
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Does instruction manuals come with it and recipe book
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