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Navigate your desktop precisely with this CORSAIR mouse pad. Its textured surface is optimized for optical and laser mice, and it uses Qi technology to wirelessly charge your mouse as you play. This black CORSAIR mouse pad has an LED charging indicator that provides instant information on battery life status.
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4
Very cool, but very huge
on April 15, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
I really like this mousepad - but my only gripe is that it's a very, very large mousepad. I mean, I appreciate the space when I'm gaming, so I don't have the issue of the laser running off the mousepad anymore - but I went from my old, typical mouse pad to this behemoth.
It also takes up 2 USB-3 ports on the back of my rig - one is to supply the power for Qi charging, and the other is used to pass-through the USB port on the top of the mousepad. The mousepad itself also has an LED indicator to let you know when something is charging using Qi charging.
It also comes with a Qi puck and adaptor, so I can charge my Apple Pencil, wireless headphones, gaming mouse, you name it. There's a very specific part of the mousepad that you need to use for Qi charging, you can't leave an accessory just anywhere.
I had to rearrange my desk to make this thing fit, but I'm glad I did. If you're a gamer who likes having a bigger space to work with, or someone who likes the idea of Qi charging accessories on your mousepad, then you should check this out. I've been using it for about a week now with no issues whatsoever. I ended up getting a small, 4-port USB hub and connected it to the mouse pad to replace the USB space I lost on my rig. Nice thing is that it also powers my Logitech Craft keyboard too, which my old hub wouldn't do, so that's a plus.
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Hear the world on your terms by controlling the sound around you. Innovative technologies in Bose Hearphones amplify softer sounds, let you turn down the distractions in noisy environments and focus on what you want to hear.
Customer Rating
4
Great BT Headset for my Dad
on April 8, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
My father is in his late 60's and on top of suffering from some hearing loss is also dealing with tinnitus in his ears. He has some hearing aids, but he always complains about them falling out and he doesn't like to wear them around the house. So, consequently, when we visit, the volume on the TVs is SUPER loud. I have the Bose QC30's and I really like them, so when I saw Bose was making a version of the headset that was designed to help people with hearing troubles, I jumped on them.
My Dad loves these things! Now, he can watch his NCIS, JAG, and Law & Order marathons while streaming the audio from his Apple TV without driving my mom insane. He also said that when he turns the volume up, there's white noise that helps drown out the tinnitus, which he really appreciates.
He did say that Mom's had to watch what she says around the house now, because he can hear her better - so jury's out on if that's a plus or a minus. His only gripe with it was that the collar kept rotating, and this is a struggle I also have with my QC30's. For all the time and R&D Bose put into these, you'd think they could also had some counterbalance to the collar to keep it from moving.
My Dad loves these things because he gets to listen to what he wants, when he wants and that these don't hurt his ears like some other buds I got him before. If you have a parent who has hearing troubles, or have some yourself, I highly recommend you check out this headset from Bose. The quality is amazing - and my only reason for rating this 4-stars is for the collar's inability to rest still around your neck. While these are not as good as "real" hearing aids, they can go a long way with some added benefits.
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Extend your next-gen AC Wi-Fi connection in hard-to-reach locations of your home such as the backyard, garage, or bedroom, so you can get blazing AC3000 Wi-Fi speeds to Smart TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, iPads, tablets, laptops, and smartphones. Powerful amplifiers and four high-performance external antennas deliver maximum power and range, allowing everyone in your family to enjoy 4K/HD movie streaming, simultaneous online gaming, social media, and more.The Max-Stream RE9000 tri-band range extender helps you get the most out of your home Wi-Fi by delivering faster speeds than dual-band range extenders. Dedicated backhaul technology maximizes Wi-Fi speeds by assigning a single, dedicated 5 GHz Wi-Fi band to your router. This frees up the remaining two bands to focus exclusively on your streaming media players, game consoles, and other connected devices, so you'll enjoy full-strength Wi-Fi without slowdown or degradation.
Customer Rating
4
Spot Finder is a Godsend Feature
on March 16, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
I picked this up to help extend the WiFi signal in our house to our master bedroom and back patio where the signal is weakest. I had some issues using the WPS setup mode with our Linksys EA9500 router, but after a botched setup attempt, I was able to get it working.
There's 3 things I really like about this extender. First, the Spot Finder feature is a godsend in knowing where to put the extender for best range amplification. Once it's setup, you'll be shown an option to see if it's too close, too far or just right.
The second thing I like about this is the private 5GHz back channel. It's nice because it doesn't eat half the WiFi bandwidth communicating to the extended devices.
My third favorite thing with the extender is that it uses the same beam forming technology that the EA9500 router uses, so that way, it helps direct the beams towards the devices that need it, instead of simply blasting out a WiFi signal.
If you have a Linksys router, such as the EA9500, this thing is a great addition to extend your 5GHz WiFi network - the overall look and feel mirrors the same look and feel of Linksys's higher-end routers as well.
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Add music to your day with this portable Sony speaker. Its Live Sound mode broadcasts sound waves in a wider arc for a true concert experience, and the Extra Bass setting deepens the low notes. This water-resistant Sony speaker has flashing lights that sync with the beat to create a party atmosphere wherever you go.
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5
Perfect Travel Party Speaker
on March 16, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
The Sony SRS-XB31 is hands-down my favorite wireless speaker that we've ever used. I've got several scattered throughout the house, but we recently went on a cabin camping trip for spring break and although my wife said not to bring a speaker, I brought this one.
When I fired up the kid's Disney playlist, my wife and I were pleasantly surprised by how awesome the audio sounded. This thing kicks out more bass than any other wireless speaker I have. Combined with the light show you can set up, my kids love this thing just as much as I do.
What's really cool with these, is that you can link other ones to it and extend the sound - so you can keep the party going! My wife is already talking about buying an extra one because she likes the lights and sounds that much!
It works with Sony's Music Center App, which you use to customize the sound and light show. That was cool, because I didn't have to download another app for a single device. If more manufacturers started making their apps work across their product line, then I could get rid of bloated app.
Bravo Sony - nicely freaking done!
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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.
Customer Rating
5
Finally, Excellent EarBuds
on February 16, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
These earbuds are the earbuds I've been searching for! Jabra has made some awesome headphones in the past and the Elite 65t's are no exception.
Out of the box, they are easy to set up, connect and put in your ear. I'm lucky enough that most medium or average earbuds fit me so I don't have to fight with different size buds. The carrying case of rite earbuds is also sleek, minimalistic and compact. The only downside to the case is that the bottom is curved, so don't expect to have it standing unless you place it on it's side.
The sound quality is excellent, I was able to watch Justice League from my iPad while doing the dishes and running the garbage disposal. Not once did I miss out on any dialog because of ambient noise.
They also support Siri smart assistant right now and you can download a companion app specifically for the 65t's. The app also lists Amazon Alexa support as coming soon - between HomeKit and Alexa, all my smart home devices will be covered!
If you are looking for some great earbuds that stay in place, have excellent sound quality and a roadmap of cool features coming, then you'll love these! I do!
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Create incredible images every day, anywhere with Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan. Get the magic of Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC, plus everything else you need to organize, enhance, and share your photos like a pro on your desktop and mobile devices.
Customer Rating
5
Great Package for Photography Lovers
on February 11, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
The Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plans are a great, all-in-one solution for both amateur and professional photographers. There's 3 different tiers, and this particular one was a sweet spot right in the middle.
At a cost of $10 a month, this will run you $120 a year. Given how Adobe pricing model works, this is cheaper if you want to always have the latest and greatest updates to your apps with the benefit of some additional cloud storage thrown in.
This package contains Photoshop CC, Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic. LR-Classic is a standalone product that you can continue to enjoy should you chose not to renew your subscription. This package also comes with 20GB of cloud storage, which when using RAW images isn't really a lot, but it's nice to be able to pick up and continue editing an image on my iPad.
The next level up costs $10 more a month, which brings the annual total to $240, and that comes with the same 3 apps, plus 1TB of cloud storage instead of the 20GB at the $10 a month tier.
I liked this package because of all the features I got to try out. I think I'll pony up for the 1TB plan next year when my subscription is up so I can do more RAW editing on the go.
If you're an amateur photographer who's ready to get serious or even a professional, I think this package is the right combination of products, features, and benefits.
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Enhance your listening experience with these Plantronics headphones. They wirelessly connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device to eliminate the hassle of traditional corded models, and they work with Siri, Cortana and other virtual assistants for convenient control. A single charge lasts up to 18 hours, so you can listen to your Plantronics headphones worry-free all day long.
Customer Rating
4
Great Beats Alternative
on January 28, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
My wife and I have been looking for some headphones that we could use at the gym and at home, watching Netflix on the iPad. She'd been looking at some Beats headphones, but there was a serious amount of sticker shock that goes there. I have a pair of Plantronics Backbeat 305's that I love using for the gym or for a run. So when I saw that they made a 505 version, I picked them up!
I was pleased that the 505's do a great job producing great sound. I was able to identify treble, mids and bass notes while listening to music and they did a great job streaming movies and TV shows on our iPad. I also connected them to our Apple TV, so now my wife can watch her shows on the TV in the bedroom and I can play Doom on my Switch - everyone wins!
The 505's state that they can run for unto 18 hours of wireless audio at moderate levels. We've used them several nights in a row and they still report a high battery. Alternatively, when we're watching TV on the iPad, we sometimes use the wired connection to save battery life.
I also used them at the gym. They stayed pretty still during my workout, but there were some times they shifted. I ended up taking them off and going back to my 305's since they have a clip that connects them to my shirt. I also took the 505's for a run and was pleased that they offered decent sound and sweat resistant. Which is nice, because I sweat a lot when I run.
Although they don't last as long as Beats do on a charge, I found the 505's to be a great set of wireless headphones. I was impressed by Plantronics' work on the 305 and am more impressed now with the 505's. If you're looking for a solid wireless headset that doesn't break the bank (or have the Apple tax) then you should check out the 505's.
They have a great, sturdy feel and I also like that they came with their own carrying pouch and the earphones rotate so they can lay flat which makes packing them in a suticase or backpack a breeze.
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Prepare all your favorite dishes in this DeLonghi Livenza convection oven. Insulated construction helps maintain temperature, and the oven fan distributes hot air to facilitate fast and even cooking. This DeLonghi Livenza convection oven heats multiple dishes at one time in two specific heating areas with four adjustable rack positions that maximize space.
Customer Rating
4
Convection Counter Oven
on December 27, 2017
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
My wife has a ride or die relationship with her toaster ovens. We use them for literally 9/10 things we make for our kids for dinner: fish sticks, chicken nuggets, meatballs, pizza, you name it.
When my wife and I saw this, she was really interested in looking at convection technology again. We had a full size convection oven when the technology came out and it never really cooked the food right. Since that was almost 10 years ago, we were good to try it again.
We made the mistake that I think most people will make - you think this will fit by looking at it in the store or online. We didn't measure, we eye-balled it. Since it's a convection oven, this thing takes up more space than our old B&D one that we had - we also should've brought my wife's favorite pan to see if it fit... it didn't, the pan was literally about 1/4" too wide. Thankfully, it comes with a pizza pan, so that solved about 99% of our use case right there!
So poor measuring and planning aside, when we fired this thing up, we were impressed to see all the options it has to offer! It makes cooking the bacon on a Saturday morning a cinch! I've also mastered the art of cooking my 4-year old daughter's favorite meal: cheese toast.
There's a ton more options in what kind of food you want to cook, how many portions or servings you're preparing and then how long you want it to cook / hoe high you want the temp. We've been using it pretty much daily since we got it, and we still haven't tried all the settings yet.
Another cool addition was that it comes with some sample recipes and some tips for using convection ovens if you're new to them. I knew my wife was happy enough with it when I saw our old toaster oven in the trash bin the other night - guess she's happy enough to keep it!
If you're looking for a toaster oven with a ton of features, then check this out!
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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
4
Intelligently Beautiful Flushmount Fixture
on December 10, 2017
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
My experience with Philips Hue lights are usually - "Why didn't I do this sooner?!"
We have several Hue lights in our house and we've gradually been updating fixtures and elements in our house to make it more updated. In our front of our house where my office is, we had an ugly builder-grade light that used 1 regular bulb. When we were looking at fixtures to replace it, I thought about Hue since you can program them for different scenes.
This fixture is beautiful, simple and clean in it's design. Installing was a pain though - that's why the 4 star rating. I hate installing lighting in general, but the Hue flushmount light required my wife's help to hold the fixture steady so I could connect the wires. The installation guide is basic and simple, but I could see someone who doesn't do fixture upgrades in their house getting stumped and asking for help or installation.
The other reason for this 4 star review is the fact that it didn't come with any wire connectors. The screw taps you use to connect the wires in your house to fixtures. Even basic $20 fixtures come with those - so I had to go to Lowes and get one since this fixture requires 2 ground wires be connected to the fixture as well instead of the ground wire connecting to the mounting fixture. Once we got it installed, adding it to my existing Hue setup was a breeze. We started playing around with the different lighting scenes.
There's a variety of intensity and temperature settings from bright, cool light to a dim warm light. We settled on Concentration at 50% - and we realized how much more yellow all the other lights in our house were. So I'm not sure if my wife will let me keep that setting on. She's already asked me to program other scenes so that it'll update based on time of day.
I love this thing and I wouldn't mind replacing other flushmount / semi-flushmounts with ones like this... but I might have someone install them for me since I had enough fun with the first installation.
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Train with technology and maximize your run with this ProSense GPS running watch. Featuring built-in GPS, this lightweight watch logs your route, tracks your pace and even measures your stride length to chart your progress. CardioSense on-wrist heart rate monitoring helps keep your run heart healthy, while smart notifications on this ProSense GPS running watch alert you to calls and messages.
Customer Rating
2
Good Running Watch - but that's it
on December 10, 2017
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
I've been struggling with the battery life of my smartwatch since I use it for workouts. Since I like to go for a 5k jog or walk at least 2 times a week, I thought that I should try out a watch dedicated for running.
I took the ProSense 17 with me on a few treks and honestly, the battery life didn't impress me compared to my other smartwatch. The information on the exercise was comparable, Epson said I actually went a little further than I did - but I learned it's because when I'd jog in place at an intersection, I was getting credit for steps.
An odd feature is the battery connector that Epson uses, it's a literal clip and you have to position the clip on the watch's face and underbelly perfectly, otherwise it won't charge. It's not as easy or intuitive as other charging setups I've seen.
The main problem I have with this watch is that I always found myself comparing it to my smartwatch in terms of what it could do and couldn't. Admittedly, that's not fair - but with wearables that can do so much more than track a run or play music, I think that this watch won't have a long shelf life.
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Unlock new potential for your wireless headphones with this Airfly headphone accessory. It plugs into any conventional headphone jack to enhance your listening experience and can pair with in-flight entertainment systems for added convenience. This Airfly headphone accessory has an eight-hour battery life and recharges through USB, so it's easy to take anywhere.
Does this charge air pods. Lost my charger
Use the Google Smart Light Starter Kit to control the lights using just your voice. Set up in a snap: just plug in Google Home Mini, screw in the GE C-Life smart light bulb, and download the Google Home app to get started. Then just say "Hey Google" to dim, brighten, turn on and turn off the lights."
Is the bulb soft/warm white or bright/daylight white?
The bulb has 3 settings: daylight white which is a cooler white, medium which is a typical soft light, and evening which is a much warmer, yellowish color.
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Get more out of your home theater setup with this Sonos Beam compact smart soundbar. A 5-speaker with five amplifier setup delivers rich, big sound to your room, while the single-cable connection allows for fast, easy setup. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control, this Sonos Beam compact smart soundbar lets you control the volume and power with the just sound of your voice.
can I disconnect the alexa on the beam and still use it, I don't want anything to do with a listening device in my personal space
Yeah, you don't have to use the Alexa service - or you could also turn off the microphone using the button on the top of the Beam.
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Only at Best Buy Keep an eye on what matters most with this wireless SimpliSafe security system. It provides full-time professional monitoring of your home's surroundings, and it detects intruders with advanced sensors to keep your family safe. This SimpliSafe security system continues working for 24 hours when the power fails for added protection.
I'm looking at the simply safe web sight and building me a a security system, would really like to buy this from Best Buy are you cheaper than the web sight price?
Simplisafe is pretty much the same price regardless where you buy it. They have different, pre-configured packages that they sell through different retailers.
6 years, 6 months ago
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Only at Best Buy Keep an eye on what matters most with this wireless SimpliSafe security system. It provides full-time professional monitoring of your home's surroundings, and it detects intruders with advanced sensors to keep your family safe. This SimpliSafe security system continues working for 24 hours when the power fails for added protection.
Will this system be compatible with Amazons Echo? Or Google Home?
Hey Brie - they've announced plans to integrate with Alexa this year. They've also made comments that they're looking into other systems such as HomeKit and Google Home, but nothing committed at this point other than Alexa.
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Create incredible images every day, anywhere with Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan. Get the magic of Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC, plus everything else you need to organize, enhance, and share your photos like a pro on your desktop and mobile devices.
Just wondering if this is a good home editing system for both audio and video . . . I have a Dell Windows 10 How complex is it? Ratings? Can I install it myself? Thank you! Janie E.
The Photography Plan is solely geared towards editing images and not videos. If you are looking for a good home editing product and like Adobe products, check out Premier Elements. If you want something more robust, you can jump up to Premier CC, but there's also a big price jump too.
6 years, 7 months ago
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The Shark ION Robot is designed with a Tri-Brush System, combining side brushes, channel brushes, and a multi-surface brushroll to handle debris on all surfaces, corners, and edges. Use the SharkClean app or voice control with Alexa or Google Assistant to start cleaning from anywhere Shark ION Robot.
We have thick pads under our area rugs, will the ION-Robot be able to get over the height of the area rugs? We have several of them throughout the house. We bought a RUMBA and it was not able to get over them.
My 750 went into our bedroom which is carpeted with a thick pad and it didn't miss a beat - went right on in and cleaned away.
6 years, 11 months ago
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LG’s SJ7 Sound Bar Flex offers endless entertainment from a versatile dual-speaker design: The two main speakers can be placed in front of the TV, or to the left/right vertically or in front of and behind the listener for an even more cinematic experience. Both speakers are Bluetooth, and the right unit has a built-in battery, so it can work independently just about anywhere.
Can the LED display on speaker be turned off?
I don't believe so - but I know that mine turns off after a minute unless I change the volume level or input.
7 years, 1 month ago
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Showcase video adventures in Full HD with this 24.5-inch HP Omen gaming display. Its 144Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time let you play fast-action games seamlessly, and it has HDMI, DisplayPort and USB 3.0 ports for versatile connectivity. This HP Omen gaming display has a built-in headphone hook for easy organization.
Does this monitor have built-in speakers?
No - but there is an aux out jack on the right-hand side of the screen to connect your headphones to. That's what I use for gaming so I don't wake the family.
7 years, 3 months ago
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Take your tunes anywhere with this LifeProof AQUAPHONICS speaker. This floating waterproof device is submersible in up to 1m of water for 30 minutes, and it deflects damage from snow, ice and dirt. Pair this LifeProof AQUAPHONICS speaker with up to eight Bluetooth devices, and use the included dry box for storing keys and cards.
Does an regular iPhone 7 fits in the aq10 dry box?
No, the A10's dry box will only fit a slimmer form factor like the iPhone 5
7 years, 4 months ago
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