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Meet the Ninja Foodi XL 2-Basket Air Fryer, that lets you cook 2 foods, 2 ways and finish at the same time. This bigger and faster air fryer has XL 10-qt. capacity and includes 6 versatile cooking functions. Not only is this great for large family meals and entertaining, but this air fryer also has DualZone Technology, IQ Boost, and Ninja’s Smart Cook System.
Customer Rating
5
Ninja has taken over my kitchen
on August 18, 2022
Posted by: EnglishD
This is by far the biggest appliance for cooking from Ninja. It allows you to make two separate dishes at once which is a major win
So first thing is this is big. Itys going to be difficult to store but you will likely know this going in to this but i figured i should mention it as it could be important to people who want something like this.
This dual basket design is wonderful and allows you to make two things at once so you can have your nightly meals cooked in once place at the same time. Its fast, its neat and its easy and this is why I love this. You can program this so that both baskets finish cooking at the same time. No more guessing, this makes it easy to do.
Being a 6 in 1 you get options on how to create.
1. Air frying surrounds the food with hot air to crisp up frozen and fresh food faster than your regular oven
2. Baking is just that and works just like the oven but i find its a more even bake
3. Roasting is also just like the oven but again it gives a more even finish
4. Air broiling, Is just like broiling in the oven with heat coming from above
5. Dehydrating remove moisture
And 6. Reheating which is self explanatory
I've been using Foodi appliances for a few years now and this complements the other appliances i have from them, It makes cooking multiple items at once a breeze and is great for the busy home who not only want to eat healthier but also not take as long to prepare your family meals.
Highly recommended
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Meet Google Pixel Buds Pro, the wireless earbuds with premium, immersive sound that adapts to you. Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal blocks outside sounds, so your music shines.
Posted by: EnglishD
After owning all the Pixel buds that have been released I have to say the Google has actually nailed it this time. While not perfect, these are still some of the best.
One of the major gripes I had with previous Pixel buds had to do with connection issues. They would often lost connection and that would be really annoying. While they got better over time they never really managed to fix that issue until now. The new Buds Pro have a great connection and I've not really had any issues regarding connection. I can walk 20-30 feet away and still have a strong sound coming from these. So if you had any of the previous Pixel Buds before and worried about the dreaded connection issues then worry no more, that issue is fixed.
When it comes to sound on these I'm happy to say this is also an area that Google has upgraded and made this stand with the rest in this price point. With good lows, clear highs and mids these hit the mark when it comes to being a versatile pair of buds being able to offer quality sound across a wide range of genres, Sound quality is well above average and on a par with others.
The noise canceling is good, Google use custom six-core audio chip to power the ANC and its really does a good job, better than previous version but still not as good as some others, but still a significant upgrade over the previous versions.
Transparency mode is ok. It what I would say is the weakest feature on the Pixel Buds Pro, but they do the job, just not as well as others in this department.
Comfort is purely down to the user, I have no issues with the Buds Pro, they don't give me ear fatigue or discomfort.
The Pixel Pro Buds do have onboard controls: tap once to play / pause, twice to skip tracks, three times to go back. Press and hold to switch between ANC and transparency, and this gesture can be customized to activate Google Assistant as well. You can also swipe for volume adjustment like on previous buds.
Battery on these is as advertised with getting around 7 hours with ANC on and 11 with ANC off which is up there with some of the best.
IPX4 is a little low for my liking but the will be fine to workout in as they will be sweat proof. The case is only IPX2 which isn't great at all but should be ok for pulling the case out in a slight shower to put the buds back in or pull out to use, but don't expect any real water resistance.
Overall these are the best buds that google has produced. The nightmare connection issues are a thing of the past, the new multipoint connection works great, good ANC and good battery life makes these quite easy to recommend
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Ready to take your ride to a new level?! Introducing the Hover-1 Jive. This exciting eScooter is the epitome of rideable technology. Featuring a powerful 300W brushless motor, a max range of 16 miles, and 14mph top speeds, the Jive gives you a smooth and soaring ride with all the bells and whistles you could ask for – including an LED light, LED Footpad, an LCD display, and a foldable frame for maximum portability. Equipped with 8.5” tires, and a strong frame capable of supporting 264lbs of weight at a 15-degree incline with ease. The Jive is a smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable ride.
Customer Rating
5
Not just for fun but also practical
on August 16, 2022
Posted by: EnglishD
I honestly didn't know what to expect when this arrived but I was pleased when I got this eScooter going.
So I highly recommend doing what the instructions say when you first get this and that's to scoot manually so you can get used to how this moves and handles. It's been some 30 odd years since I've been on something like this and it took a minute even riding manually to get used to something like this.
My scooter came with an almost full battery when taken out of the box but we went ahead and charged it anyway.
The scooter is rather for people upto 264lbs and I'm at 250 and had no issues other than not hitting the 16mph top end which is expected as I'm almost at the max weight limit, I could get to 14mph though and that feels really fast on this.
The ride quality is surprisingly good, the 8.5" air filled tires help with bumps and such and give you quite a smooth experience and the fact they include a pump gives them extra marks from me.
The scooter also has cruise control which allows you to just enjoy the ride and works like it does in a car, pull the brake and cruise disengages.
The lights are customizable to an extent, you can cycle through various colors to whatever suits.
Battery seems to be quiet good lasting over an hour but I'm not sure we hit the advertised range but I'm thinking that's like the top speed, it's weight dependent.
It does have a break light also so people can see when you're slowing down.
Overall I've really enjoyed this, it's actually been really practical for me. I'm a mid 40s guy with rheumatoid and took this with me to the zoo recently and this allowed me to go around without any pains. It's also great as I feel like a kid again everytime I jump on it.
Overall this is a great product and I do highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Great for older kids with a large, over-ear design, the JLab JBuddies Pro offer the ease of Bluetooth and versatility to go wired at school or while traveling. With a 35+ Hour battery life, JBuddies Pro provide all-day comfort for school or home with JLab’s over-ear Cloud Foam Cushions and Form-Fit earcups. Using Shareport, two kids can listen to their favorite music or watch a movie with the built-in together. Keep young ears safe with a volume regulator so the kids can listen to music 85db and below, perfect for sensitive and growing ears. Built in controls and microphone help kids go from wired to wireless quick and simple. No fuss necessary.
Customer Rating
5
Great headphones with good build quality
on August 10, 2022
Posted by: EnglishD
I was very surprised when these arrived. So they come in the usual blue packaging that all JLab devices come in, once removed from the box is when I became quite impressed.
These are built extremely well. I expected them to be rather flimsy and cheap feeling, but, they're not. The build quality on these is excellent, much better than some adult headphones costing over $100. They are made of plastic but its not a cheap hollow plastic. they don't seem to creek much or crack unless you twist them under pressure, the ear cups themselves have a nice feel to them and a good size for over the ear. the soft cushions are also nice and don't seem to cause heat when being used.
You can use these wired or wireless which is great. they are easy to pair and sound quite good. They are loud enough without being too loud and offer a good quality sound. They have decent lows and pretty good mids for a kids headphones. Overall very good.
Battery seems to last for a while too so its nice not to have to constantly worry about that.
I have an autistic 3 year old and he loves these. He can wear them for a couple of hours without then bothering him at all. He loves to listen top his educational shows and videos through these.
Overall these are great over headphones for children, they do say for 8 year olds but my little boy loves them
Highly recommneded
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Introducing Alienware Aurora R13 - our new gaming desktop with an evolved chassis, enhanced airflow and quieter acoustics. Enjoy the freedom of gaming, streaming and creating on a multi-threaded capacity desktop with the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and NVIDIA GeForce 30-series graphics.
Customer Rating
5
Absolute beast of a machine, Play anything!
on August 10, 2022
Posted by: EnglishD
First thing you will notice about this as the package arrives is that the box is huge. Its extremely well packed which is something i cant say for other PC makers that i have purchased before. Hats off to Dell for making sure this PC gets to the customer in one piece.
Once unboxed you will see that the desktop is covered in protective plastics to ensure the glossy white finish doesn't get any scratches, another good choice by Dell. You also get a black box containing the cables and paperwork.
Once setup you will see that you can customize the desktops lighting though one of the pre installed Alienware apps. You can customize every light in several different ways which makes it easier to make this desktop your desktop.
This comes with the RTX 3080, 32gb of fast ram a fast 1TB SSD and plenty of ports. I play games at 1440P on a 32" HDR monitor and I can play all games on high settings and get over 100 fps. This thing is an absolute beast for gaming. The fans are quiet also but you can hear them when they do crank up which is to be expected with something this powerful. The i9 doesn't seem to get excessively hot either. One thing this PC has in abundance is horsepower.
Its also great for video editing in both Davinci Resolve and Adobe. Both are optimized to take full use of the NVidia GPU making rendering times much lower than your on board graphics. I use DaVinci and I find its almost as quick as FCP on the fruity machines.
Overall I'm very impressed with this system, it will play anything I throw at it, it edits videos extremely and does so without seeming to blow out excessive heat or fan noise.
The only real negative thing about this is the included mouse and keyboard. They are low cost junk unfortunately. The mouse is made from the cheapest plastics I heave felt in a long time and the keyboard is much better when it comes to materials. This wasn't important to me as i have a mechanical KB and gaming mouse and most people who buy something like this will also have there own KB and mouse to use it so don't let that put you off, I just thought its worth mentioning
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Twinkly Dots are designed with an innovative flat, matte head to reach impressive brightness levels and perfect color tones, while offering the versatility of classic LED light strings with a refined look and feel of premium decorative lighting. The light string measures 33 feet in length with 200 RGB LED lights. Getting started with Twinkly Dots is super easy, a quick and intuitive setup process configures your device in a matter of seconds. The Twinkly ecosystem uses a Bluetooth and Wi-Fi controller with a state-of-the-art smartphone application, bringing new levels of lighting design and creativity to customize your connected home. Like all Twinkly products, every single LED light can be controlled individually, allowing you to create and reproduce unique effects, gradients, and color animations. Twinkly Dots can be grouped together with other Twinkly devices to create larger, synchronized light installations and combined with Twinkly Music (sold separately), to offer a fully customizable light show for all occasions.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent for my autistic toddler
on August 1, 2022
Posted by: EnglishD
I love RGB lighting for a couple of reasons but not all RGB lighting is the same and some are better than others.
Twinkly are well known for there lighting products and for good reason. They offer what I consider to be one of the best built lighting packages you can buy.
Unboxing is very simple with the lights, remote and paperwork being in there, the packaging is nice and you can see it's not some cheap product.
The dots are featherlight unlike a lot of RGB lights which makes these super easy to install. I've put these in a couple of places so far as it's just so easy. While being very lightweight they are still made of high quality materials.
Connecting the dots to your smart home of choice is also super easy, I use Google home and connecting these was painless which is a major point as some of these things can be a pain to get up and running this way.
The twinkly app is available for iOS or Android and is easy to use. It gives you so many ways to customize your dots, you can even decide on individual dots behavior.
I have an autistic toddler and he adores these lights, they call him when he gets upset and he just loves them in general.
I highly recommend these lights, especially if you have an autistic child. They look great, they work great and can cause calm and happiness
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The G5 gaming laptop powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPU combines gaming, entertainment, work and more! Its powerful 11th Gen Intel Processor allows you to effortlessly handle multiple tasks at the same time. It features a 3 screen display output, built-in SD card slot, and next-gen Wi-Fi 6 technology; with a tool for every task, this laptop provides great balance between gaming, entertainment, and work capabilities. Welcome to your new go-to laptop.
Customer Rating
5
Great Gaming Laptop At A Great Price
on July 31, 2022
Posted by: EnglishD
Don't let the low price tag fool you, this is a very good laptop that works well at more than just gaming.
The unboxing is just like any other laptop, no frills. Paperwork, charger etc etc. Once unboxed and the laptop is ready to go is when the fun starts.
Build quality of the laptop is what you would expect in this price range. The plastics used don't feel cheap and it feels well made. I'm not noticing and seam's larger than others or any major flexing outside of anything typical. Over all it's very well built.
The screen is also pretty good with decent viewing angles and a high refresh rate of 144hz. I didn't expect the higher refresh rate so this was a welcome surprise. It's an IPS 1080p display so you get the best response times. Overall I think the display is good.
The keyboard is backlit and is quite nice to type on, keys are clicky and light up adequately for when you're using in a darker room. No complaints. It's the same with the trackpad, typical at this price point and does the job.
Performance is also quite good, 8gb is a little low but fortunately you can upgrade the ram yourself but for lighter tasks 8gb will work ok. The i5 seems to be pretty powerful and the 3050Ti allows me to play games at around medium to high. Overall gaming performance is pretty good.
It also does well on video editing as Davinci Resolve takes full advantage of the 3050ti, it render so much faster thank you the graphics and makes editing much quicker.
Overall I love this laptop, it's at a good price point with good features.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The critically acclaimed wireless RIG 800 Series is back in PRO form with an all-new base station. Designed for Xbox the RIG 800 PRO HX takes it to the next level with a new multi-function base station which provides wireless connection and seamless charging for the headset. The removable USB wireless adapter can also plug directly into your Xbox allowing the stand to be placed anywhere for headset charging convenience. Equipped with an impressive 60 hours of battery life in a single charge, the RIG 800 PRO HX delivers extreme wireless comfort in a lightweight design. Signature lightweight headband with self-adjusting head strap and dual-material ear cushions let you game in comfort for hours. Precision 40 mm drivers with bass enhancers are engineered to produce accurate 3D audio. Dolby Atmos for Headphones is included* so you can now react faster and more accurately detecting the precise distance and direction of your threats.
Customer Rating
5
The most comfortable gaming headset I've used
on July 18, 2022
Posted by: EnglishD
So this is a tale of two stories and which tale suits you best will depend on this headset is for you.
So out of the box you will find that these are all plastic, before you roll your eyes though you do have a massive benefit because of this. The headset is extremely lightweight weighing in at about 8 ounces which is much lighter than most. This makes wearing the 800 Pro for long periods very easy. It is by far the most comfortable headset I have ever used, even as a glasses wearers I can say I had zero issues with discomfort due to the low weight design. This is a major W for me.
The head band is also plastic and while that may seem worrisome for durability it seems to be just fine. Overall the build quality is very very good without having that heft.
This unit also comes with a base to dock the headset in after usage to keep them charged. I really like this as I know it's charged everytime anytime. Having to charge a headset while wearing it isn't the best situation and the base station included remedies this.
This does use a USB dongle to connect to your Xbox which is no big deal and allows for a solid connection. It uses a 2.4ghz frequency.
The ear cups are very soft and very comfortable. The softness is what makes these comfortable for a glasses wearers. I also found they don't make me ears hot.
All the controls for the headset are on the left ear cup. This includes a game/party chat dial for Xbox up top, power button, volume controls, dedicated mute button, and the charging port. Volume is very sensitive but once right it's great.
The sound on these is enjoyable. You can hear everything and the 3d sound works extremely well. They don't have as much low end as other headsets so if you love low-end you may not like these. They do have bass but it's not like some others you may have used. The bonus to not being heavy on the low end is that you get a crystal clear audio experience where you hear everything.
Over all these are great and I highly recommend them. Great for glasses wearers, great for long periods of use and sound really well. Lacks on the low end so could be an issue for some.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Shark Air Purifier uses Pure Air Microforce to deliver fast, powerful, and quiet purification. Clean Sense IQ senses air quality & auto-adjusts to improve air quality and report results in real time. A HEPA filter captures 99.98% of airborne particles like allergens*, dust, and dander (based on IEST-RP-CC007.3, 0.1-0.2 microns). Cleans up to 1200 square feet.
Customer Rating
5
This Works Really Well, Great Purchase!
on July 4, 2022
Posted by: EnglishD
The Shark HP202 Air Purifier MAX works really well.
Setup is extremely easy and we were up and going on no time.
We have 5 cats in and a dog our home and can cause some allergy issues for some.
Once you plug the Max in it will analyze the air quality in your space. About 80 minutes went by and the air quality had hit 100% which is amazing.
It says it will clean the air of upto 1200sqft but we live in a place that's 1600swft and it works just fine though we do have a lot of open space and this could be why. Your mileage may vary.
I love the way this automatically senses the air quality and then sets about giving you great quality air. With this in our home we rarely see the air quality dip and I have confidence knowing it's going to optimize our air quality without needing to check it over and over.
The build quality if the device is extremely good and it's so quiet., It's super simple to use and is something I've never really thought about buying before. Now I've tested this out I can say I've been missing out all this time.
Excellent product and highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Introducing Mode II, the first true wireless in-ear headphones from Marshall. Engineered to deliver a thunderous audio experience and 25 hours of portable playtime with the charging case, Mode II produces phenomenal sound with no wires attached. Custom-tuned dynamic drivers create a highly detailed and precise sound experience with growling bass, natural-sounding mids and crisp treble. Experience the complete sound with mind-blowing clarity as if you were right there in front of the stage. Built for all-day listening, Mode II in-ear headphones are ergonomically designed to fi t securely and comfortably. Customise your fit with adjustable ear tips so you can listen for hours without your ears getting tired. The touch-responsive earbuds allow you to easily control your music, answer calls and more. With its durable rubberised fi nish, portable charging case and IPX5 water-resistant earbuds, Mode II is the ultimate travel companion.
Customer Rating
4
Good sound, feel and case but overpriced
on May 15, 2022
Posted by: EnglishD
from Florida
How Often Used:Daily
So when it comes to unboxing the Marshall Mode II its pretty basic. You get 3 sizes of silicone tips, a short USB C cable, a couple of manuals and thats about it.
Setting these up are a breeze especially with android as they have fast connect. As soon as you open the lid of the case you get a pop-up on your screen asking you to connect the buds, simple. It will then prompt you to download the app from Marshall. It makes everything so much easier.
The case on these is by far the best case ive used. The tradmark Marshall design and leather look makes thus case very grippy. Not once ive i dropped this case. It also doesnt get full of fingerprints. It charges via USB C. The case is also very pocketable due ti the size. Its a pill shape but slim. I like the case a lot.
The earbuds are well made and dont feel cheap. The outer part has the white Marshall Logo but sadly they didnt add the leather texture look. I think thats a missed opportunity to make them stand out in a crowd of plastic earbuds.
They are low profile so they do not stick out if your ears by much, they are also extremely comfortable. I get zero ear fatigue with these.
Sound quality is good, offering good highs, mids and lows. I did have to bring the highs down a little as they can be a little scratchy soinding but ones i had done that i liked the sound a lot.
These also have ANC which works well. Its not the best but it does the job for the most part.
The app is ok, its not fully featured, and thats the theme for these earbuds.
The battery is decent and with the case i was getting around 21 hours.
Overall i like these earbuds. I think they sound well, look good, very comfortable and ha e a great case. My main gripe about these is the cost. I feel you can spend less and get a similar feature set with good sound, sometimes better. And if you spend a little more you can get many many more features and better sound.
While i do loke these i do feel they are around $50 more than they should be.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
4
Comfort
5
Durability
5
Quality
4
Value
3
Ease of Use
5
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Enjoy listening to favorite tunes anywhere with these refurbished BeatsX earphones. They're lightweight and built to go wherever you do, hanging comfortably around your neck when not in use. When you're in a rush, 5 minutes of charging produces up to 2 hours of playback from these BeatsX earphones, and a full charge provides 8 hours.Learn more about Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products ›
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Good headphones for price
By JimerFranker
Good quality
Quick charge
Magnetic feature nice
Quick charge
Magnetic feature nice
Only works with apple devices
Long neck cable
Long neck cable
EnglishD
Fairborn, OH
Works with any Bluetooth device
July 10, 2017
You say they only work with Apple products and that is simply not true. They works with anything bluetooth
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Accept no VR limits with this Alienware Aurora gaming desktop. Its 2TB hard drive and 16GB of Intel Optane memory provide powerful storage performance, and its six-core Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM support bandwidth-intensive applications. The VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics of this liquid-cooled Alienware Aurora gaming desktop keep action-packed scenes free from screen tearing.
I’m interested in buying this PC as my first in a long time. Would this run over watch, Diablo 3, and World of Warcraft at max settings?
Surround yourself with robust audio performance in a slim package with this LG ultra-slim soundbar. Compatible with the latest LG televisions, the compact soundbar pairs seamlessly to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience. The 4K high resolution audio on this LG ultra-slim soundbar lets you hear the action in every scene.
Two questions: 1) Since this sound bar does not have a center speaker, how is dialogue clarity? 2) Can the subwoofer just be used occasionally; that is can it be turned off and on?
This is the main reason I love this, I have had various setups and the dialogue in action scene have sucked. This however works fantastic. And yes you can power off the sub but you can also turn the sub volume down too so you wouldn't need to power off
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Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
I want to bouy and forward it to Brazil through Shipito. Is it unlocked to other carriers?
Im using my Verizon version on T-Mobile with no issues, so it will work on other networks, just check your carrier matches
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Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
Is this phone only available on Verizon?
It works on any carrier, the difference between the Google supplied phone and the Verizon one is that the bootloader is locked on the Verizon version, which isnt an issue unless you like to modify your device, my Pixel XL is working just fine on T-Mobile
7 years, 6 months ago
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Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
Does your Best Buy Pixel phone have the Verizon crapware on it?
The Verizon version i have comes with no bloat, i removed the sim before powering on, it also works on T-Mobile
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