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- Review count140
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- First reviewFebruary 8, 2014
- Last reviewMay 13, 2024
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- Average rating4.6
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- First review commentFebruary 11, 2014
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Record road trips with this Rexing dash cam. Its built-in GPS logger and G-sensor safely store footage in addition to time, location and speed without a separate accessory. Full HD front and rear cameras with ultra-wide lenses and Wi-Fi connection let you share your footage from this Rexing dash cam.
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use HD dashcam combo
on January 3, 2019
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC, USA
Pros: Front and Rear HD cameras; Easy to use; Easy to setup - Literally:
1) Put in a memory card (Note - not included)
2) Plug into 12 volt outlet in car
3) Mount front and back cameras via sticky tape mounts and you are in business.
1) Put in a memory card (Note - not included)
2) Plug into 12 volt outlet in car
3) Mount front and back cameras via sticky tape mounts and you are in business.
Depending on how clean of an installation you'd like to have you can use the included plastic trim tool that lets you quickly and easily tuck the cables from the cameras under the edge of your car's dash/window/floor trim. There's also an available optional (separate purchase) hard wire kit to wire the cameras directly into your fuse box to keep your cars 12volt plug free.
Video quality is great and quick and easy to lock and save a video. Comes preset to loop recording video - Now if someone cuts you off - just tap the "OK" button and the last recording is locked for later viewing and won't be overwritten by the loop. Files are easy to remove and view via PC.
There's a bunch of additional features like gps location reporting of the video; changing resolution, loop recording, accessing the camera via wifi on your smartphone, etc. But 99% of the time your use it to record your front and back - which is what you want.
Only cons were 1)I have a Toyota 4Runner and the window goes completely down and the tailgate/hatch completely lifts up, so not ideal to mount the rear on the window. 2) No Micro SD memory card included.
All in all - excellent dash camera setup.
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Listen to customized audio with these black JLab Fit Sport wireless fitness earbuds. Signature, Balanced and Bass Boost modes let you set sound quality preferences, and the adjustable tip placement and flexible memory wire provide a secure, comfortable fit. Recharge these JLab Fit Sport wireless fitness earbuds via the included microUSB cable to enjoy up to six hours of playback.
Customer Rating
3
Budget "wireless" sport headphones
on December 3, 2018
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC, USA
Note these aren't truly wireless - they have a cable that connects the 2 ears. They are "wireless" in that they connect via blue tooth to your phone or other audio.
Both my wife and I had a hard time getting these to fit right. I like the idea of the flexible/pliable wrap around ear design, but a bit uncomfortable in the ear and tough to get to stay put.
Wasn't super impressed with the sound quality, but this may be due to not being able to get them to fit right.
Pros: Flexible and wrap around design, bluetooth, inexpensive, lightweight, multiple "equalizer/sound" type adjustments.
Cons: Uncomfortable, tough to put on, tinny sound.
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Listen to your TV or music wirelessly without disturbing others.
Customer Rating
5
Sound great, no more complaints from the spouse!
on December 3, 2018
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC, USA
Very easy to setup - took like 2 minutes to plug into the TV. Can connect with red/white RCA, 3.5mm, or optical.
Then just turn off the speakers and put these on. Comfortable and sound good. Easy to adjust volume controls on the right side headset.
Worked easily throughout my entire 2nd floor leaving the living room to snack in the kitchen without missing a beat. Wore for about 3 hours watching late night football and no more late night complaints of “Can you please turn it down!”
Save your marriage and buy these :-)
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Remove unwanted body hair quickly and efficiently with this Philips Norelco Bodygroom 7000. One end has a contoured four-directional shaver to safely and comfortably remove body hair, while the other end has a trimmer with five adjustable lengths for trimming the hair you want to keep. This Philips Norelco Bodygroom 7000 is showerproof, so you can shave wet or dry.
Customer Rating
5
Best personal body groomer!
on November 17, 2018
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC, USA
Gentle on your skin, close trim/shave, easy to use, easy to clean, waterproof, great close trim/shave. #ManScaping
Note - this is for your body, not for face or head (basically every where else).
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Keep your home free from pet hair with this BISSELL CleanView vacuum. Triple Action technology and specialized tools provide powerful cleaning of carpets, floors and hard-to-reach areas, and the automatic rewind lets you store the cord with one touch. This BISSELL CleanView vacuum’s lightweight design and swivel steering deliver smooth maneuverability to effortlessly reach edges and corners.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect vacuum for homes with pets!
on November 1, 2018
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC, USA
Great for a home with pets (we have a cat and dog who both shed). Very strong suction on all levels and has a “1-5” height setting which means 1=hardwoods/tile and 5=70’s shag carpet. The nozzle has great suction as well when vacuuming pet areas and beds. I found that the pet revolving attachment was almost overkill, as just the nozzle was powerful enough, but I suppose the revolving attachment covers more surface area.
Bagless canister is easy to clean and hose is nice and long.
Assembly was pretty easy - the crevice tool sticks out at an angle when put onto the base but it seems to stay put. The rotating main vacuum head is great for getting into corners and the multi level lowering capability helped reach under low tables and carpets.
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Watch over your infant with this Panasonic long-range baby monitor. It comes with a pan-and-tilt night vision camera with smart sensor alerts to keep your child’s environment in check, and two-way communication, lullaby and white noise functions let you soothe your baby. The DECT technology of this Panasonic long-range baby monitor provides strong wireless signal reception.
Customer Rating
5
Works great - easy to install and use
on October 15, 2018
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC, USA
Very easy to install. Since it is a closed system (not WiFi or BT), it connects automatically after you have installed the battery on the monitor and plugged in the camera - so you don't need to be a techy to set it up. It's range works well and I can use it anywhere in our 3 story/2600 sq. foot house.
Lots of bells and whistles like lullabies and background noises to help the baby sleep, as well as alerts when movement, sound, or temperature is out of your set range. You can also easily pan and tilt the camera to see more of the room and use the 2 way talk function for the baby to hear your voice from the monitor.
The important part for us though is really being able to be alerted of movement or sound, see the baby in light or darkness, and get the alerts instantly on the monitor from anywhere in the house.
Only minor con is there no WiFi/App so you can't use your phone to view, but for what we need it for this works great.
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Feel the beat with this LG PK3 portable Bluetooth speaker. It provides dynamic sound and rich bass thanks to its Meridian Audio technology, so you can bring the party with you. The IPX-7 water resistance lets you go anywhere, rain or shine. This LG PK3 portable Bluetooth speaker keeps the music going for up to 12 hours per charge.
Customer Rating
5
Big sound from a little speaker!
on October 8, 2018
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC, USA
I've used other waterproof/bluetooth speakers before, but this one is significantly louder! No problem rocking out the entire pool with this small waterproof speaker.
It has an enhanced bass option, but for most of the music I played through it I actually thought it sounded better with that option turned off.
It also responds to Siri commands and you can have 2 separate devices paired to it so you don't have to re-pair it all the time if you switch between 2 phones or say a phone and an iPad. (note the Siri command option doesn't work when you have 2 devices paired.) It's like most bluetooth speakers though where pairing a new phone/device just takes a few seconds so I've just been keeping 1 phone paired so I could use Siri as well to change songs, etc. remotely.
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Prepare fun food on the grill with this BakerStone pizza oven kit. The porcelain-enameled steel box heats on the rack of most three-burner or larger gas grills, and it displays the temperature range, so you know when it's ready to cook. Make cookies, bread or meats with this BakerStone pizza oven kit, which comes with a pizza peel and turner.
Customer Rating
2
Beware the back ledge of "pizza doom"
on July 9, 2018
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC, USA
It looks great (initially), but does require 15-20 mins of assembly, is a bit bulky and not sure the pizza is any better than with a much less expensive and easy to store pizza stone.
The concept is sound that a mostly enclosed 4 sided pizza stone "box" would cook more evenly, but I made 8 pizzas for a group of people and had varying results.
Heat time - 4 burner grill (removed the flavor bars according to instructions) and it took about 20-25 mins to get up to 600+ degrees.
Fit just fine on the grill. Opening is a little small - tip - do not make a pizza bigger than 12-14".
Most of the pizzas we made the crust was cooked perfectly using a 1 minute to set, then turn every 30-45 secs (the back is much hotter than the front so this is a must do step). The crust was the only great part though. The dough wasn't fully cooked on top and the toppings didn't get hot enough either. Leaving it in any longer though and then you burn the crust...
2 of the pizzas were completely destroyed - 1 was an error of not enough flour as the pizza kept sticking to the peel and then the stone. Once it got stuck on the stone it was pretty much a train wreck from there - ingredients, sauce, cheese, Canadian bacon, peppers, you name it all got stuck on the stone.
Waited a bit for those to melt on to a nice crispy blackness and then scraped off what I could with the pizza spatula, but because it is mostly enclosed this is very difficult.
Also - DO NOT PUSH THE PIZZA IN TOO FAR! 2nd pizza fatality happened when it slid too far to the back where there is actually an open 2-inch ledge and the edge of the pizza bent over it and immediately heated in place. The part hanging off the back ledge then broke off while trying to get the pizza back out and to turn it. Why is this ledge of doom there??
Next pizza was going well until the couple inches of pizza from the above doom ledge that broke off caught on fire.
I will try to clean the stone (not sure how well that can be accomplished as it's a total mess now - see pic) and give it another try, but after my first party with it and 8 pizzas, not impressed.
I think it needs a lid or door for the front to allow it to cook the top of the pizza better and it would be nice to be able to lift it open to clean the stone and see and avoid that back ledge of pizza doom when putting the pizza in.
Some newbie advice: Do not make pizzas on a metal tray/cookie tin - apparently that is essentially pizza dough “glue” and you will wreck your pizza trying to get it off the tin.
Put plenty of flour and/or corn meal on the wooden pizza peel or they won’t come off and slide easily in the oven.
Do not put too many toppings or make them too thick/heavy.
A) you can’t get them of the pizza peel easily and B) your crust will burn way before the toppings cook/cheese fully melts etc.
A) you can’t get them of the pizza peel easily and B) your crust will burn way before the toppings cook/cheese fully melts etc.
Overall a bit tough to use and made quite a mess with some average and catastrophic pizza results.
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Connect your iPhone to your car stereo or home speakers for effortless sharing with this Belkin Lightning to aux cable. The single 3-foot cable connection is compatible with the iPhone 7 Plus and up, while the 3.5mm jack works with a range of speakers and car stereo setups. Featuring MFi certification, this Belkin Lightning to aux cable keeps up with iOS updates.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for connecting iPhone/iPad to audio jack
on June 28, 2018
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC, USA
Works perfectly. Great little cable to connect your phone or ipad with lightning connect to 3.5mm audio port on your car or a speaker.
Sounds crystal clear.
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Tell Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to turn on the lights with this 3-way control TP Link smart light switch kit. It has Wi-Fi connectivity and includes two switches to control a single unit in a stairway or other location. This TP Link smart light switch kit works with the Kasa app for remote control.
Customer Rating
5
"Hey Google - Lights" - Awesome!
on June 2, 2018
Posted by: ShawnInKB
from Kure Beach, NC, USA
Welcome to the future! So cool to walk into a room and say "Hey Google, Lights" and they come on!
Super easy to install if you are comfortable replacing a light switch (turn off the power first!) and the app walks you through it step by step with images and instructions.
One note - the 3 way switches aren't dimmable, however if you have a dimmer installed already on another switch in your 3 way circuit, you can leave that installed and just use 1 of these. They still turn on / off correctly with the app, a manual switch press, or via Alexa/Google. I did this and then used the other switch for another light altogether, so almost like getting one for free since you can split these to work 2 separate 3 way switches!
"Turn on the lights and beam me up!"
My Best Buy number: 0746008087
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Transform your iPad Air into a portable laptop with this Logitech FabricSkin 920-006040 case that features a discreet Bluetooth keyboard to simplify typing documents and e-mails on your device. The water-repellent design helps keep your device safe.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Best fitting case / issue with power button crack
By ShawnInKB
from Pottstown, PA
Overall a great case as long as it holds up! 1st one got a crack at the power button within 2 weeks. The plastic there is just too small/not sturdy enough and I barely used it. You almost never even use the power button because it automatically comes on and off when you open and close the case. Lots of others had this same problem. On my 2nd one - 2 weeks in (so far so good, but being really gentle with it just in case.)
Otherwise a great case. Good viewing angle, great form factor, super light so it doesn't bulk up your iPad air. Keyboard takes some getting used to and keys are in weird places, but much better for typing than the on screen keyboard. Nice slim package, lets you type better, easy access to the camera, power, and charging port. Good viewing angle. Note the only slimmer full case was the OEM Appple iPad full case which I tried 1st, but it was worthless. The only viewing angles on that one were basically flat and 90 degrees so not usuable at all. Go with this one instead and careful with the area of plastic by the power button.
ShawnInKB
Pottstown, PA
2nd one cracked also at the power button!!!
February 11, 2014
A few days after I wrote this review, the 2nd case broke in the exact same spot at the power button. Again, never even used the power button as it isn't needed. Serious design flaw. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!
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Treat yourself to the ultimate bathroom upgrade with the Slim Three Bidet Seat. Designed for an easy DIY install, this premium model offers superior cleaning results at an affordable price. Features: Three-in-one bidet system, stainless steel nozzle, adjustable water pressure, wireless remote, warm air dryer, adjustable nozzle position, intelligent seat sensor, slow closing seat & lid, heated seat, warm water, night light, posterior wash, feminine wash, massage spray, turbo spray, power saving mode. Available for Round or Elongated toilets. Bio Bidet by Bemis - Water Does It Better
How is water supplied to the unit
They provide a t-adapter in the box to connect to existing toilet cold water supply. It fills a tank on the unit itself and heats up the tank for warm water cleaning.
3 years, 6 months ago
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Wemo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug gives you total smart control over your lights, holiday decorations and other outdoor devices. Featuring two splash-proof and weather-resistant outlets, you can set schedules and control two devices together from anywhere by using the app or your voice with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, or Hey Google.* It’s perfect for the patio, yard or other spaces where you’d like to manage electric outlets. You can also use Away Mode to randomly turn porch or landscape lights on and off when you’re not home. Sync lights connected to the Smart Outdoor Plug with the sunset and you’ll walk out to a backyard that’s ready for evening activities.
I actually have 3 questions. Is this device gfi protected? Can I control each outlet separately? I’ve yet to see a straight answer on that question What are the current and temperature ratings for the device?
No it is not GFCI, but most places require outdoor outlets to be on a GFCI in that circuit so should be covered by your GFCI outlets. No, it turns both plugs on/off simultaneously. Not sure on it's temperature rating. Didn't see any details on that in the manual.- only that it is IP44 rated.
3 years, 6 months ago
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Meet Talk GO, JLab’s compact, lightweight, and portable USB microphone. With 2 studio-quality condensers and a generous resolution of 96kHz/24BIT, this is a great entry level microphone for all around use with high performance. The Talk GO has 2 directional pattern modes to choose from and has volume and mute controls, making it great for calls, podcasts, gaming, ASMR and voiceovers using its two directional pattern modes.
Does it use an aux cord
It is USB connection only for connecting to your PC/Mac. There is a 3.5 aux jack on the bottom of the mic for connecting a 3.5mm headset for listening if desired. Instead I just use the output of my PC speakers to hear others on my meetings/web calls.
3 years, 9 months ago
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The reliable Brother MFC-L3710CW digital color all-in-one printer is an ideal choice for home and small offices looking for laser printer performance and need full functionality, print, copy, scan and fax, in a compact footprint. The up to 50-sheet automatic document feeder enables multipage copying, scanning and faxing, plus quick print speeds of up to 19 pages per minute. The manual feed slot accommodates varied printing needs and can handle a variety of paper types and sizes, including card stock, envelopes and more. The 250-sheet capacity adjustable paper tray helps improve efficiency with fewer refills and handles letter- or legal-size paper. Connect with versatile options, including built-in wireless or USB interfaces, and print wirelessly from mobile devices³. Save time by creating custom shortcuts on the 3.7" color touch screen, which also enables you to directly print from and scan to popular cloud apps, including Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote, OneNote and more¹. Brother Genuine high-yield replacement toner cartridges help lower printing costs. Comes with a 1-year limited warranty and free online, call or live chat support for the life of your product.Prints up to 19 ISO ppm*, up to 19 ppm* in color.
will it scan two sided to two sided through the scanner?
No. Single sided scans and printing on this model. Check out the MFC-L3770 if you need duplex scanning and printing.
4 years, 7 months ago
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Cut The Cord with AirTV Player. Stream movies, TV, music and other content using a wide range of apps, including Netflix, SlingTV, Google Play and many more from the Google Play Store all with AirTV Player. AirTV’s streaming platform integrates local over-the-air (OTA) programming with your streaming services. The AirTV Adapter and an OTA antenna provide local channels like ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX, without a monthly cable bill.
I’m confused. How/ where does it get ota channels? Is there an antenna that comes with it? Similar to the digital antenna I use now for local channels? Or does it get the local ota channels and stream to device via the internet?
If you have an OTA antenna already you will be all set. Just unscrew the OTA coax cable from your TV and connect it to the OTA AirTV adapter (included with this item.) Then it will show the locals right in the AirTV/SlingTV same guide.
6 years, 2 months ago
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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.
will this work with iPhone?
Yes, works with both iOS and Android.
Apps can be downloaded from here:
https://yourhome.honeywell.com/en/products/thermostat/wi-fi-smart-color-thermostat-rth9585wf
Apps can be downloaded from here:
https://yourhome.honeywell.com/en/products/thermostat/wi-fi-smart-color-thermostat-rth9585wf
6 years, 6 months ago
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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.
What are installation instructions & wiring requirements?
User manual, guides, and walk through installation videos are all here:
https://yourhome.honeywell.com/en/products/thermostat/wi-fi-smart-color-thermostat-rth9585wf
https://yourhome.honeywell.com/en/products/thermostat/wi-fi-smart-color-thermostat-rth9585wf
6 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.
Apartment use. Currently have a TimeWarner modem router and an extender in living room. parts of living room are slow and gaps. will these replace the modem router and will range be better?
I would say yes. Our speeds tripled in the areas of our home that were slower (3rd floor and basement) from 20-27mbps to 63mbps.
7 years, 7 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 have a house built in 1930 and it is 1000 sq. ft. up and 1000 sq. ft. basement. I have 2 wifi extenders because of the solid brick and plaster walls to pick up better signal in dead areas. I currently have a Netgear 55 router. Would this work better?
I would say yes based on my results. Before I installed the Orbi I ran 5 separate speed tests on my laptop in various parts of our home. (3 story house - 2700 sq. ft).
I ran tests from each floor on my existing router (TP Link WR1043ND - a 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router). Speeds averaged 43.76Mbps down and 4.35Mbps upload.
After I installed the Orbi, I re-ran the same speed tests in the same locations and speeds now average 62.83Mbps down and 5.80Mbps upload. Significantly faster!
The 2 spots in the house - top floor and basement both went from 28.56Mbps and 21.72 to 64.33 and 63.46 - so much better coverage and the Orbi's base + satellite coverage now provides equal coverage thoughout the entire home.
I ran tests from each floor on my existing router (TP Link WR1043ND - a 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router). Speeds averaged 43.76Mbps down and 4.35Mbps upload.
After I installed the Orbi, I re-ran the same speed tests in the same locations and speeds now average 62.83Mbps down and 5.80Mbps upload. Significantly faster!
The 2 spots in the house - top floor and basement both went from 28.56Mbps and 21.72 to 64.33 and 63.46 - so much better coverage and the Orbi's base + satellite coverage now provides equal coverage thoughout the entire home.
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