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- First reviewMay 28, 2015
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Enjoy sound with clear treble and powerful bass that’s enhanced in real-time by BassUp technology. 3 targeted modes are individually tailored to cancel out the most distracting sounds in each environment. Voice pickup is free from background noises thanks to Life Note 3’s 6 microphones that use Soundcore’s exclusive algorithm to enhance call quality. Get 7 hours from a single charge and up to 35 hours with the charging case. Choose from the variety of included eartips to find a fit that’s perfect for your ears. Life Note 3’s ergonomic design fits in your ear comfortably and remains stable even when listening on the move. Enhances and emphasizes the sound of footsteps, gunfire, and more for a more immersive playing experience.
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5
So Light Weight and Sound Great
on October 7, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
These earbuds are very light weight which I like. I was able to wear them for 3 hours with no discomfort. I did feel if I jogged with them I needed to use a slightly larger eartip to be sure they stayed put. Several eartip sizes are included so you can find the right ones for sitting in front of a computer for 3 hours or a 30 minute jog. The buds did pair in a flash with TV, laptop and cell phone.
I did try using the Windows ‘Your Phone’ app with these heaphones so that I could see if I could combine usage using the phone, my laptop and the earbuds and everything worked fine. Of course the earbuds worked exactly as designed when using my Android phone alone with the earbuds; the call clarity was perfect. I did notice that the touch sensitivity of the buds was excellent.
The sound using cell phone calls was great, but the sound with music was outstanding. I was very impressed with the bass and treble coming through. Noise cancelling worked nicely and also the charge time was as specified about 6-7 hours. You can get up to 35 hours with the built up charge in the case but I didn’t test that specification.
The small charging case pulls the earbuds in smoothly to charge them. When you first open the case the buds go to pairing mode. I sometimes have trouble with earbud pairing but these buds were recognized by various devices very quickly – so I give them the highest mark for pairing ease.
I’m wearing them now, and I barely feel them on my head even with my glasses on. I highly recommend these buds as I rated them highest for charging, pairing, controls, sound and comfort.
I did try using the Windows ‘Your Phone’ app with these heaphones so that I could see if I could combine usage using the phone, my laptop and the earbuds and everything worked fine. Of course the earbuds worked exactly as designed when using my Android phone alone with the earbuds; the call clarity was perfect. I did notice that the touch sensitivity of the buds was excellent.
The sound using cell phone calls was great, but the sound with music was outstanding. I was very impressed with the bass and treble coming through. Noise cancelling worked nicely and also the charge time was as specified about 6-7 hours. You can get up to 35 hours with the built up charge in the case but I didn’t test that specification.
The small charging case pulls the earbuds in smoothly to charge them. When you first open the case the buds go to pairing mode. I sometimes have trouble with earbud pairing but these buds were recognized by various devices very quickly – so I give them the highest mark for pairing ease.
I’m wearing them now, and I barely feel them on my head even with my glasses on. I highly recommend these buds as I rated them highest for charging, pairing, controls, sound and comfort.
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The minute you put on Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, you feel it — the iconic quiet that allows you to concentrate on your music or work on your passion projects. Plus, with these wireless headphones, you can experience the comfort and crystal-clear sound that can only come from Bose headphones. The soft, plush cushions of these Bose over ear wireless headphones seal you in. Then you flip the switch and whoosh — the world fades. The music starts. It’s love at first listen. The original Bluetooth headphones are back, now with signature active noise cancelling technology and premium comfort. Plus proprietary technology for deep, clear sound, and adjustable EQ so you can tune your music to your liking. Bose QuietComfort 45 over-ear headphones. An icon reborn.
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5
Soft and Super Sound
on September 28, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
Like heaven. Very soft earcups which I need. Covers the entire ear and are adjustable so no pinching on ears with too much pressure. These headphones are excellent quality as well they should be at this price point. The sound is amazing and does include noise cancellation i.e. ‘quiet mode’. The box includes a USB-c charging cable. Also included is a 3mm earphone connector, however they are Bluetooth wireless which I would recommend you use. Pairing with a TV, computer or cell phone is simple; the headphones were found instantly on each source and pairing was successful. You should download the Bose Music App (be sure to get the correct Bose app). This app has controls for audio, phone calls, quiet/aware modes and voice assistant. The app will also tell you the percentage of charge.
I wore the headphones 4 hours without removing them and didn’t know they were on my head, which is fantastic. The bass comes through perfectly. If you are looking for more precise sound reproduction, then these headphones are worth every penny. I highly recommend them.
I wore the headphones 4 hours without removing them and didn’t know they were on my head, which is fantastic. The bass comes through perfectly. If you are looking for more precise sound reproduction, then these headphones are worth every penny. I highly recommend them.
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The Nutribullet GO Cordless Blender has a compact and ergonomic design, ideal for those on the go! The 2000mAH battery offers up to 20 blending cycles before needing to be recharged. The 13oz cups are the perfect size for personal smoothies or protein shakes and with 18000 RPMs you can be confident your smoothies will come out tasting delicious! Our base even comes with a blade protector so you can feel confident putting this in a backpack or bag.
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5
Cordless & Convenient for Beach Made Smoothies
on September 23, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This cordless Nutribullet mini-blender clicked all the boxes for me. I love it. It is ideal to take to the beach because it is cordless and I can pop a couple ice cubes into the carafe, a banana, some juice and boom, I have a fresh made smoothie. If I want another one, just pull the fruit from my cooler and make another one, fresh and cold; cordless makes it easy. If you want to make a smoothie at home, you can blend it and use the included cap and just take the capped-carafe with you.
I noticed some nice safety features. First when you screw the carafe onto the base, a blue light will blink 5 times to tell you the cap is on properly. Secondly, it will not start the blades unless the carafe is in place. Third you must push the start button twice to start the unit – a good feature to avoid an accidental start. Fourth it comes with a cover to screw on the base while charging to keep little (and big) fingers away from the metal blades.
It is not super powerful so you still need a ‘main’ blender. But for a quick cordless process to make a nice smoothie it is a great option to have. I do highly recommend this solid little cordless blender.
I noticed some nice safety features. First when you screw the carafe onto the base, a blue light will blink 5 times to tell you the cap is on properly. Secondly, it will not start the blades unless the carafe is in place. Third you must push the start button twice to start the unit – a good feature to avoid an accidental start. Fourth it comes with a cover to screw on the base while charging to keep little (and big) fingers away from the metal blades.
It is not super powerful so you still need a ‘main’ blender. But for a quick cordless process to make a nice smoothie it is a great option to have. I do highly recommend this solid little cordless blender.
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Cook meals on your schedule, and take them on the go! The Crockpot 7-Quart Cook & Carry Slow Cooker makes it easy. It has a travel-proof locking lid that seals tightly to prevent leaks and spills. Its sturdy handles make lifting and carrying it a breeze, whether on the go or at home. With its matte Mushroom color and Scandinavian design sensibility, this slow cooker fits seamlessly into minimalist, uncluttered spaces. Its Auto-Warm setting keeps food at the ideal temperature until you are ready to serve it. It also includes a 16-oz. Little Dipper warmer, which is perfect for sauces, sides, dips, and more. With a 7-quart capacity, it cooks meals for 9+ people, perfect for feeding a crowd. The stoneware bowl is removable and oven-safe. Cleaning this Crockpot slow cooker is easy: the stoneware and the glass lid are dishwasher-safe. For busy people who want nutritious home-cooked meals, this slow cooker makes mealtime easier—and looks great on your countertop, too!
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Crock Pot, Easy to Use
on September 23, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This crockpot worked perfectly. It has a very simple interface but it is all that is needed to operate the device with 4 options for cooking times. You can go for a higher heat and less time or lower heat but cook longer. I made a nice pot roast and chose the higher heat and for the longer time of 6 hours. The pot heated up and perked away and then automatically went to warm mode after the 6 hour programmed time. I had filled the entire 7 quarts with a chuck roast, onions, potatoes, carrots, celery and 3 cups of beef broth. I did follow the recipe to coat the roast with flour, pepper and salt. I’m not good at cooking but it was delicious. The meat was tender and tasty. I could not ask for more from a slow cooker. This unit does have a lid that clamps on so that you could move the entire filled crockpot to another location – this is a useful feature. Also the ceramic crock pot bowl removes from the heater base for easy cleaning.
A bonus item was a small ‘Little Dipper’ pot for making sauces like cheese or salsa etc. This item was terrible. Its feet were not level so it did not sit properly on the table. It has 3 feet and I had to add a washer under one foot to make it level. This was minor compared to the bad design point such that the inner crock pot was not removeable. So now you have a part with an electrical cord that you have to very carefully remove the cooked on grit without getting the bottom part wet. Very poor and I don’t recommend this item at all.
I won’t take a star off for the bonus item as I do highly recommend the main 7 quart crock pot that is well designed and very easy to use and clean.
A bonus item was a small ‘Little Dipper’ pot for making sauces like cheese or salsa etc. This item was terrible. Its feet were not level so it did not sit properly on the table. It has 3 feet and I had to add a washer under one foot to make it level. This was minor compared to the bad design point such that the inner crock pot was not removeable. So now you have a part with an electrical cord that you have to very carefully remove the cooked on grit without getting the bottom part wet. Very poor and I don’t recommend this item at all.
I won’t take a star off for the bonus item as I do highly recommend the main 7 quart crock pot that is well designed and very easy to use and clean.
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The Oster 2-in-1 Blender System is perfect for creating smoothies, frozen drinks, salsas, and more. Use it as a personal blender and take your drink to go with the included 20 oz. Blend-n-Go cup or blend and serve up your favorite recipes in the easy-to-clean 6-cup Boroclass glass jar. The powerful 800-watt motor and Crush 4 Pro stainless steel blade design work together to crush ice and blend your creations to perfection. Use this Oster blender as a smoothie maker with the Smoothie auto-program or make your favorite dips and salsas at the touch of a button with the Salsa auto-program. The simplified user interface allows for more intuitive blending control, with Low, Medium, and High manual blend settings, and Pulse functionality. Plus, the stylish, modernized design looks great on your countertop. With an All-Metal Drive designed for durable performance that lasts up to 10,000 blends, you'll never run out of recipes to blend.
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5
Powerful, Compact & Glass Carafe
on September 20, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This Oster 2 in 1 blender is a very nice product. It is designed with a glass carafe and metal blade - two very important features. It has the standard low, medium, high and pulse buttons that you need. Plus it has two programmed auto mix settings. One is for smoothies and the other is for salsa. I first tried the smoothie button. I used a mixture of ice cubes, some mango-cranberry juice, a banana and some frozen mango pieces. The smoothie came out perfectly ‘smooth’ and icy cold – very tasty.
You also get a smaller 20 cup carafe that can be used on the blender and then capped and taken on the road. This was handy and this cup did fit well in my car’s cup holders. I also crushed ice easily using this blender and the glass carafe with the metal blades which crush the ice without a problem.
I do highly recommend this well designed blender.
You also get a smaller 20 cup carafe that can be used on the blender and then capped and taken on the road. This was handy and this cup did fit well in my car’s cup holders. I also crushed ice easily using this blender and the glass carafe with the metal blades which crush the ice without a problem.
I do highly recommend this well designed blender.
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Your busy office needs a printer that’s fast, affordable, easy to use, and has great features. That’s why we developed the EcoTank ET-3850 – an innovative cartridge-free solution that uses high-capacity, easily refillable ink tanks. So you’ll worry less about running out of ink, and save a lot on replacement ink. The ET-3850 features an auto document feeder, fast printing with outstanding print quality, productive paper handling, a high-resolution flatbed scanner, and a large color display – making it the perfect printer for your home office.
Customer Rating
5
Capable Printer with Ink Tanks
on September 11, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
It is very easy to install this printer using the Epson Smart Panel cell phone app. The ability to print from your cell phone is very handy. Next, you go to your PC and install the utilities from the provided DVD disk. You will have the abilities to print and scan from your PC or initiate a scan/copy from the printer control panel. After you have connected the WiFi setup, it is a good idea to check and install the newest firmware, and there is a simple interface to do this.
The installation, though simple, does take about 15 minutes from start to finish. You will install the ink, initialize the ink supply, align the print heads and set up your wireless connection. Don’t rush if it is your first try with the Eco Tank cartridges and don’t touch the exposed top of the supply bottles. Epson very smartly made it so that each color has a different ‘plug’ end such that you cannot put the wrong color ink into the reservoirs. Also the printer senses when the ink reservoir is filled and stops the input of ink – that was kind of magical – well done by Epson.
I tested the printing, copying and scanning for black/white and color printing and was very pleased with the clarity and colors. Of course a big plus is the EcoTank system. The printer includes a larger bottle of ink for each color. I can’t test the claim of 2 years of ink yet, but I certainly observed the ink supplied was at least 5 times what you see in ‘normal’ ink cartridges. Note after the ink is initialized, the reservoirs have lowered because the ink is put into the connecting pipes etc., so don’t be concerned. If you had some ink left in each bottle (which I did have), you can add it at this point. Note to add ink you should use the add ink menu since it will ask you to ‘proceed’ when done so that the ink levels will be recalibrated by the printer.
I’m very pleased with this printer from all functional angles and I am very happy about the EcoTank system which will reduce the time spent for buying/replacing cartridges and will reduce cost of printing for me. I do highly recommend this nice printer.
The installation, though simple, does take about 15 minutes from start to finish. You will install the ink, initialize the ink supply, align the print heads and set up your wireless connection. Don’t rush if it is your first try with the Eco Tank cartridges and don’t touch the exposed top of the supply bottles. Epson very smartly made it so that each color has a different ‘plug’ end such that you cannot put the wrong color ink into the reservoirs. Also the printer senses when the ink reservoir is filled and stops the input of ink – that was kind of magical – well done by Epson.
I tested the printing, copying and scanning for black/white and color printing and was very pleased with the clarity and colors. Of course a big plus is the EcoTank system. The printer includes a larger bottle of ink for each color. I can’t test the claim of 2 years of ink yet, but I certainly observed the ink supplied was at least 5 times what you see in ‘normal’ ink cartridges. Note after the ink is initialized, the reservoirs have lowered because the ink is put into the connecting pipes etc., so don’t be concerned. If you had some ink left in each bottle (which I did have), you can add it at this point. Note to add ink you should use the add ink menu since it will ask you to ‘proceed’ when done so that the ink levels will be recalibrated by the printer.
I’m very pleased with this printer from all functional angles and I am very happy about the EcoTank system which will reduce the time spent for buying/replacing cartridges and will reduce cost of printing for me. I do highly recommend this nice printer.
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Linksys Atlas Pro 6 with Velop Intelligent Mesh is a dual-band router that delivers next-level streaming and gaming to more than 30 devices per node. Access to 160 MHz unleashes the true power of Wi-Fi 6 technology—these are the least congested channels available on the 5GHz band and offer incredibly fast connectivity. Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) provides access to more channels, reducing interference from neighboring networks. Velop Intelligent Mesh technology offers whole home coverage that’s easily expandable by adding additional nodes. With easy setup, advanced security and parental controls, Linksys Atlas Pro 6 is an essential upgrade to any home.
Customer Rating
5
Powerful Mesh Router, Simple to Install
on August 22, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
The Linksys Atlas mesh router was absolutely simple to install. Once upon a time it was much more difficult to install a router and ensure it was working. Basically, with this Linksys router you install an app on your phone and then you flow seamlessly through the install. There are steps that take a few minutes and a message does pop up to essentially say ‘be patient’. I realized that the software is gathering a lot of information and does establish all your settings – so just be patient. You do receive a little setup card that indicates the color and blink status of the setup progress, so it is smart to use this card so you can see the progress. Once the light turns solid blue you are done. This system has three nodes so you will repeat the process for each node. It was the easiest process I have ever used. I actually put one node only 15 feet from the base node and the software popped up with a message saying ‘…are you sure you don’t want to place this note further away…’ – now that is amazing.
I connected this mesh system off a cable modem/router and established a second in-house network in order to balance resources. SpeedTest showed very little differential in speed from the cable modem/router WiFi versus the Linksys WiFi, so I am very happy with this Linksys system. The app also has an abundance of information on the devices attached and makes it easy to control your network.
You will want to put nodes on different floors if you like, or at least in different corners of the house. I do highly recommend this powerful and simple to use Linksys Mesh system.
You will want to put nodes on different floors if you like, or at least in different corners of the house. I do highly recommend this powerful and simple to use Linksys Mesh system.
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In competitive gaming, every frame matters. Introducing Acer's KA242Y gaming monitor - the Full HD resolution monitor that can keep up with your game play. Through AMD Radeon FreeSync technology, the game’s frame rate is determined by your graphics card, not the fixed refresh rate of the monitor, giving you a serious competitive edge. Plus, users can enjoy comfortable viewing experience while gaming via flicker-less and low dimming display. The design saves space on your desk and lets you place multiple monitors side by side to build a seamless big-screen display.
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5
Reduces Eye Strain and 1 ms Response Time
on August 19, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This HD Monitor worked smoothly for all games I tried, it does have FreeSync technology. Key design point is the 1 ms response time - colors were very sharp and changed fast. I used a few monitor test programs like EIZO. I thought this monitor worked great under test and for games. One game where I saw ghosting on other monitors did not appear on this monitor. You should note that IPS monitors will be a little more vibrant color-wise, but the IPS monitors don’t achieve the 1 ms response time that enables the super fast pixel color changes you need in some games.
The unit is compact, solid and fits my desktop nicely to allow other monitors and my security camera display unit, phone etc. I did appreciate the Acer EyeProtect’s Flicker-less, Blue Light Filter – I did feel less eye strain; so that is another major design point I felt.
The 24 inch size was what I wanted so everything about this monitor including the price worked well for me. Excellent technology at this price point. I do highly recommend this monitor.
The unit is compact, solid and fits my desktop nicely to allow other monitors and my security camera display unit, phone etc. I did appreciate the Acer EyeProtect’s Flicker-less, Blue Light Filter – I did feel less eye strain; so that is another major design point I felt.
The 24 inch size was what I wanted so everything about this monitor including the price worked well for me. Excellent technology at this price point. I do highly recommend this monitor.
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Rechargeable 3 Arm Adjustable 162 LED light. 2850mah Li-ion Battery. Provides up to 16 hours of continuous use. 162LEDs, 5 brightness settings & 3 color temperature modes. Includes magnetic wireless remote (works up to 30ft).
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5
Well Made and Very Useful
on August 6, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
Very nice light source for multiple purposes. Indeed it does work nicely to make your appearance at online meetings much nicer. Most people have overhead lighting but with this device you get a clearer video both of facial and presentation boards (which are still used sometimes).
The construction is solid and the design points are excellent. You have 3 color temperatures, 5 brightness levels, flashing mode and the ability to utilize one, two or three light panels. It comes with a small remote which is essential for changing the controls of the light which you put behind your laptop while you sit in front of your laptop for example and observe the changes. You can also control the light from on board switches. It has a C-USB connector for recharging the long-lasting lithium batteries.
It comes with a small foldout which is all you need for directions. The documentation says you can use it without a tripod but it is not stable enough in my opinion. The base has the tripod camera standard mount and I used a medium sized tripod and that worked great.
I also used it above my pottery wheel and with my wood lathe and it greatly enhanced my visibility while working – so it has a lot of uses with its 162 LEDs. I do recommend this unit for online meetings and other lighting needs. Great product.
The construction is solid and the design points are excellent. You have 3 color temperatures, 5 brightness levels, flashing mode and the ability to utilize one, two or three light panels. It comes with a small remote which is essential for changing the controls of the light which you put behind your laptop while you sit in front of your laptop for example and observe the changes. You can also control the light from on board switches. It has a C-USB connector for recharging the long-lasting lithium batteries.
It comes with a small foldout which is all you need for directions. The documentation says you can use it without a tripod but it is not stable enough in my opinion. The base has the tripod camera standard mount and I used a medium sized tripod and that worked great.
I also used it above my pottery wheel and with my wood lathe and it greatly enhanced my visibility while working – so it has a lot of uses with its 162 LEDs. I do recommend this unit for online meetings and other lighting needs. Great product.
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Touch, Talk, Record and View- observe and control all your Lorex cameras and connected devices from a central location— the Lorex Home Center. The easy-to-use touch screen provides live and recorded views from multiple cameras simultaneously. The highlights of this versatile and expandable security system are the Home Center, two wire-free indoor/outdoor cameras and built-in storage, without monthly fees.
Customer Rating
5
Sophisticated System, Easy Setup
on July 21, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This system is simple to set up and my initial use has shown it to be rock solid. It came with 2 wireless 1080p cameras, however you can add more. The package comes with the base unit already having a 64 GB micro SD card. I like the SD card method so that you can remove the card and insert a different card each month or whenever you like. This preserves the data so it is not overwritten inadvertantly. Of course this means no monthly fees to store data and no potential exposure from storing data in the cloud.
The base unit contains a very clear 7” touch screen that is wonderful – sharp and has vibrant colors. The setup uses the base unit and your cell phone. You download the ‘Lorex Home’ app and this gives you another display which is also mobile. You can play prior videos or display the live views of either camera on the base unit or your cell phone. You can decide on notifications and other parameters, it's easy to do.
This system also includes a WiFi extender. I have found with prior wireless cameras, the farthest units will have trouble connecting sometimes. Lorex removes this exposure by providing a nice WiFi extender with this system. Again it is simple to add the extender to your system with a few steps after everything is already set up. I should note that the cameras did reach the base unit from my garage without the extender, however with the extender it appeared the live feed came up a little quicker. Also you can check that the cameras are using the extender or are using the base. The cameras did switch ‘automagically’ to the WiFi extender after I configured it – nice.
The quality of the devices, software and videos is excellent. The instructions are clear and guide you to get everything installed with no troubles. I noticed on the Lorex website that Lorex is very sharp in terms of clarity and I did make a call on a minor question and got an answer in minutes, very little wait time and excellent knowledge from the technician – tip of my cap to Lorex.
You will need to charge the batteries in the cameras. They are lithium, your amount of usage will dictate when you need to re-charge the batteries. The amount of charge is shown on your Lorex Home Center base screen for each camera; so it is easy to know when to charge them. You can remove the battery to charge or charge with the batteries installed in the cameras.
There are always tradeoffs between wired, fully wireless and wireless with power connections to the cameras. This type of unit requires no wiring – no power to run and no signal wiring to run. I find that this is a very easy way to get your security system setup. The sophistication of the Lorex system takes the installation complexity and virtually removes it. I do recommend this great system for its quality, ease of install, crystal clear videos and functionality.
The base unit contains a very clear 7” touch screen that is wonderful – sharp and has vibrant colors. The setup uses the base unit and your cell phone. You download the ‘Lorex Home’ app and this gives you another display which is also mobile. You can play prior videos or display the live views of either camera on the base unit or your cell phone. You can decide on notifications and other parameters, it's easy to do.
This system also includes a WiFi extender. I have found with prior wireless cameras, the farthest units will have trouble connecting sometimes. Lorex removes this exposure by providing a nice WiFi extender with this system. Again it is simple to add the extender to your system with a few steps after everything is already set up. I should note that the cameras did reach the base unit from my garage without the extender, however with the extender it appeared the live feed came up a little quicker. Also you can check that the cameras are using the extender or are using the base. The cameras did switch ‘automagically’ to the WiFi extender after I configured it – nice.
The quality of the devices, software and videos is excellent. The instructions are clear and guide you to get everything installed with no troubles. I noticed on the Lorex website that Lorex is very sharp in terms of clarity and I did make a call on a minor question and got an answer in minutes, very little wait time and excellent knowledge from the technician – tip of my cap to Lorex.
You will need to charge the batteries in the cameras. They are lithium, your amount of usage will dictate when you need to re-charge the batteries. The amount of charge is shown on your Lorex Home Center base screen for each camera; so it is easy to know when to charge them. You can remove the battery to charge or charge with the batteries installed in the cameras.
There are always tradeoffs between wired, fully wireless and wireless with power connections to the cameras. This type of unit requires no wiring – no power to run and no signal wiring to run. I find that this is a very easy way to get your security system setup. The sophistication of the Lorex system takes the installation complexity and virtually removes it. I do recommend this great system for its quality, ease of install, crystal clear videos and functionality.
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Stream instant content easily with this LG BP550 Blu-ray player. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
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4 out of 5Great Blu-Ray DVD Player for the money
By JulieAS
After buying this product, I am both pleased yet a little disappointed! I needed another player to replace my 5 year old Sony 3-D player (also bought at BB) because it was no longer compatible with YouTube. Since my TV is an LG, I decided to buy an LG player.
The LG BP550 is smaller than my older Sony (another reason I chose it) and has fewer apps but I really didn't care about that as long as YouTube worked and that it also had Netflix and HuluPlus apps. Hooking it up and installing it was quick and easy and completing the system update was also a breeze! Already on sale, I saw it was also available as an Open-Box item so I thought I could save even more buying it at that option...NOT!
Advertised as 'Open-Box Excellent Condition' I ordered it on May 13th and it arrived on the 15th - without the remote! Maybe I shouldn't have assumed that an item labeled as "Returned, used as display model in store, or opened due to packaging damage but remains in like-new condition" meant or means that all accessories, cables, manuals, remotes, etc. are included.
Fortunately, my TV remote was able to do some of the basic stuff for installing and some playback features but that's it. So I make a call to BB and learn that the 4-yr Protection Plan I paid for would not cover this missing remote and was then advised to call LG for a 'free' replacement.
Customer service at LG then directed me to call their authorized parts dealer for my time zone. Of course, they were closed on Saturday and Sunday!
I called the parts dealer today (18th) and was told to contact the retailer since I'd "recently purchased the item and it should be returnable/replaceable under warranty". I explained that I had been informed that it was not and that I was told to call them by both BB and LG!
Subsequently, I was given the part number and price for a replacement remote!
Well it looks as if buying Open-Box didn't save me much, if anything, after all since the replacement remote has to be paid for out of my pocket!
I may be better off returning this player and buying a NEW one instead!
I may be better off returning this player and buying a NEW one instead!
However, I must say that I do like the player for what features I have been able to access while using my TV remote! I look forward to obtaining the full benefits and features when using the actual remote control for the BP550!
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Remote Replacement
May 28, 2015
It's not ideal but if you are missing a remote and/or lose or break it, you can easily download a smartphone app to run it. You could also program a multi device remote like the Harmony 650 which I did. So nowadays a missing remote is not a show stopper but I agree it should have not been missing.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Great box - poor fonts
By Jasonrn
I purchased this with great excitement. I mostly do everyday things, with an evergrowing photo collection. I bought Adobe creative cloud and was ready to go. Fired it up and was shocked at how bad the text looks. I have tried many different settings. I don't know if it is a scaling thing? I love everything else about the unit. Photos look great. I dont game.
The text issue is varies. Some apps, it looks fine... others - terrible. Also, some apps don't scale well at all on the 4K screen.
May return the unit and get a laptop I can plug a second monitor in for my photo work.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Fix for fonts didn't install
November 3, 2015
The expert pointed to a download and it did not install. I'm glad since I think you just need to go to settings and find the 'cleartype text' setting and run through it to make fonts great. Also I see many of the apps will fix drivers and so forth so there is a learning curve now to see how to run these machines.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Tips For Better Text on AIO 700
November 4, 2015
I've played with the font's and you may also want to scale text or make it bold for example if you use Windows Live (you can do that within Display Settings). The other tip is that the text is very clear but small so you may find that enlarging text by hitting Ctrl and + (together) once or twice will make some things easier to read. You hit Ctrl and - together to reduce. I didn't use those commands as often on other machines, but it is beautiful to use at times on this machine. By the way videos are wonderful if you use something like Amazon Prime video etc WOW
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Lenovo Fix for AIO 700 24ISH
November 5, 2015
Jason, I did think ClearType helped a little but the scaling and putting 'bold' on helped more. I did see the fix that Lenovo posted. First I flashed the BIOS which they also posted as of 9/10/15. However when I tried their special fix for the font scaling it is an .rar file and I had to load WinZip (free version for now) but it did unpack it. However I never saw it run successfully as it always returned an error code. I am going to call Lenovo on that but the text looks pretty good so maybe it actually ran. I'll post an update on that. By the way the support at Lenovo is abysmal.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5Disappointed
By Brandon
It worked for a few hours right out of the box. Then I noticed the screen flashing and the graphics cards crashing. After a reset it freezes after 5 minutes of use. Not sure if it's the pc itself or driver issues with Windows 10, either way it's not worth the trouble. If they can fix these issues then it is absolutely worth the price.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Try Driver Updates & Flash BIOS
November 5, 2015
If you still have it and if it will stay up long enough, I'd say go to Lenovo's web site and download the newest BIOS, it's easy to update BIOS now. Then go into Device Manager and update both Display drivers. If you bought an open box, I'd also try to reload the whole machine to the factory settings (or BestBuy should do that for you). But if you go to the apps, the app called Lenovo Rescue System will do it for you pretty easily. Then do the stuff I mentioned above.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Checked on Font Scaling Fix
November 5, 2015
I couldn't get the download from Lenovo's website to install. I downloaded and unpacked the fix, but it returned an error code when I ran it. I spent 40 minutes with Lenovo 1st and 2nd level support. They pretty much had no info on this fix. They didn't open a problem ticket 8005969635. Also their website said you should post a request online to have them call you back, but their process was broken in that area also. Full disclosure: even without this fix, the screen looks awesome to me.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Successful Adjustments for FONTS
November 5, 2015
Lots of people had problems with the fonts on this 4K hi-def screen. Lenovo support was useless but Geek Squad fixed me right up via remote connection. It might be something others know, but judging by the reviews most people including me just didn't really understand. There are lots of modifications to DISPLAY parameters but what most people should do if they are using this screen for apps like Windows Live is to change the screen resolution to 1920x1080 and change the scaling to 125%. Now everything is beautiful. If you do want to watch a movie in high def, then put it back to 3840x2160 and set scaling to 200%. What is confusing is that there is a choice for 2560x1600 but this is not the same ratio as the screen size so you get bars on each side which you probably don't want - I should have seen this but the Geek Squad enlightened me. Now as to the patch from Lenovo for font scaling, you probably don't need it nor would it do much I am sure. So kudos to the Geek Squad and thanks. It is an awesome machine and in fact even the lower resolution is more than any other PC I have ever had.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Thanks for Posting Info on Font Patch from Lenovo
November 6, 2015
JasoninNJ, thanks for posting your comment that installing the Lenovo patch to help font scaling toasted the machine. I won't try again to install it. As I mentioned I don't think it is needed. There will be more ultra HD computer screens and I'm guessing they will add automated switching to show videos in HD but do the rest of your PC work with the lower resolution which is excellent when viewing text.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Text Display Improvement
November 16, 2015
After playing with various settings I have some hopefully helpful feedback. First of all don't use the 3840x2160 unless you are streaming video, it makes text bad. Also don't use 2560x1600 since it is not a multiple of the 3840x2160 i.e. you'll get bars on both sides of the screen. Do use the 1920x1080 which is also hi-def and fits this screen dimensions properly. Now if you want text a little bigger then go to 'set custom scaling level' and use 110% or 115%; this makes nice readable text. Now here's a quirk I see lots of people having and not just on this PC or brand for Windows 10. You may see occasional video card errors and once in a while the machine may not IPL (just power off and try again it will come up). I think the problem is the video card doesn't get back fast enough to the CPU, and the video card crashes but does recover. Not a problem unless you are playing PC high powered games. So I don't recommend this machine for games, but video streaming and apps like Corel Photoshop are great. Now what you can do to minimize or eliminate the video card crashes (remember it happens on lots of machines with Windows 10, so there will be a fix soon I think). Anyway go to Control Panel and search for 'visual effects', then click on adjust the appearance and performance of Windows. Then select 'Custom' and click the box next to 'smooth edges of screen fonts'. If you optimize for 'best appearance' entirely or for let 'windows choose'... that's when the video card may not keep up I think. If you optimize for 'best'performance' the text looks horrible. Anyway the 'custom' settings work for me to give me nice text and no crashes. This is a stretch but I think the engineers knew there could be a problem, that's why they tried to put in the super high powered video cards, but not good enough for now, I do think this will get fixed by Windows 10 OS soon. This machine for it's price is tremendous and I think worth this minor glitch.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Good News to Add
December 8, 2015
I wanted to update my review to indicate that a frequent display driver error that said "...Intel Video adapter stopped working but recovered...", has stopped occurring after about 1 week ago when a pretty big Windows 10 update came out. It was never a killer for me since I don't play games but when I googled it, I did see that it was fairly common on many PC's - that's good since it appears Microsoft fixed it. Note there are two video adapters in this machine but the Nvidia one was not failing.
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Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
Can this player be connected to a car aux input
Yes, you would just need a 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo cable.
4 years, 2 months ago
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RalphHenry
Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
Does the volume control on this device also control the volume of the Bluetooth device it’s connected to?
Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
Can this item connect to car USB audio ports?
Yes, you would need the right cable 3.5mm to USB. However this unit seems to skip if it is jostled too much.
4 years, 2 months ago
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RalphHenry
Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
Does this CD player have a built in speaker to use without earbuds.
Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
I need a portable CD player with a USB adapter that can fit into my USB port in my 2019 Odyssy Honda car. As you might know , the new cars do not have a CD player. Please suggest a CD player and how much it will cost? Thank you.
You could use this one. You would have to get a cable from the 3.5 mm jack on this device to USB. It would work fine. However this unit skips a lot so the motion from the car may be too much for it.
4 years, 2 months ago
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RalphHenry
Clean hard-to-reach areas with this cord-free BISSELL Adapt Ion vacuum. The removable hand vacuum lets you access above-ground spaces, and the two-way folding handle enables easy storage and allows you to clean under furniture. This BISSELL Adapt Ion vacuum features a LiIon battery that provides up to 20 minutes of use, while swivel steering ensures versatile movement.
Can the power brush be turned on and off?
Produce professional-quality foods easily and fast with this BELLA Pro 3.5-qt. black manual air fryer. The 2.8-lb.capacity lets you create large meals, while the dishwasher-safe tray and pan make cleanup simple. This BELLA Pro 3.5-qt. black manual air fryer has Circular Heat Technology for even cooking and crisp results without needing oil.
Are the pan and the tray/rack metal?
Play music with omnidirectional sound by using this VIZIO SmartCast speaker. This portable 2.1-channel speaker produces an amazing 360 degrees of perfect stereo sound. Simply tap the intuitive touch surface of the VIZIO SmartCast speaker to play or pause, swipe to skip the song and twist to control the volume.
My speaker won’t pair to my phone, my phone states that the device is out of Range or not turned on but my device is turned on And within Range how can i fix this issue
Make sure you have pressed the Bluetooth button only once - if you press it again it will turn off Bluetooth on the speaker. It should announce that it is in pairing mode via a voice prompt from the speaker. On your phone, you may sometimes need to go to Settings and Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth off then on while the speaker is looking for your phone. I needed to do this and then also hit the refresh symbol on the phone screen. Suddenly the Sport appeared as in the pairing list on the phone.
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RalphHenry
Store data on this 128GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive. The low-profile casing prevents damage by keeping it snug to the port, making it a great fit for use with tablets, laptops and game consoles. This SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive uses USB 3.1 technology to deliver up to 10 times the transfer speed of older drives.
The main purpose of me purchasing this drive is to fast transfer videos from one computer to another. Can I trust this drive to transfer heavy videos (from premier pro) from one computer to another decently fast?
More than decently fast. It is very quick based on what I experienced moving large files.
5 years, 3 months ago
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RalphHenry
Store data on this 128GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive. The low-profile casing prevents damage by keeping it snug to the port, making it a great fit for use with tablets, laptops and game consoles. This SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive uses USB 3.1 technology to deliver up to 10 times the transfer speed of older drives.
Is the file format FAT 32?
It is FAT32 out of the box, but I suppose you could change it to whatever you like.
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RalphHenry