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The HP ENVY 6455e makes it easy to print, scan and copy creative projects, borderless photos and homework with automatic 2-sided printing and the automatic document feeder. It includes the optional HP+ Smart Printing System that keeps itself up to date and ready to print from virtually anywhere at any time—at no additional cost.
Customer Rating
5
Solid and Economical Home Printer
on April 22, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This is a very capable all-in-one printer. HP has the lead in proper packaging. Getting the printer ready to install is very intuitive. Those engineers on the packaging and physical design teams are top notch. This printer does not have an LCD touch screen but does have a simple and effective button interface to control the printer functions. The install is easier than any printers I have ever used, again HP shows leadership in this ‘getting started’ arena. You can use your cell phone or a computer. I chose the computer this time and followed the HP Smart Software to do the install without a hitch. I pinned the software to my taskbar to easily open any of my HP printers and add or delete printers – very well done by HP - tip of my cap. HP came up with a concept for this printer that they call the ‘smart control panel’ such that buttons appear only when needed – wonderful, clean look and intuitive. I was amazed that I never had to enter my WiFi password but I could see the proper security was in place during the installation so no concerns here. Actually this is the first printer I have seen with the 5.0 ghz WiFi choice, another area HP is a leader.
You do need to create an HP account in order for all functions to work. This is not difficult and is also necessary to join the low priced auto-ink ordering. I am finding that HP’s innovation here while at first disconcerting is actually very fair and economical i.e. the best way to manage your ink supply.
This relatively economically priced printer is excellent for all functions. I find HP’s web site has all kinds of reference material and some of it is linked in your HP Smart software displays – it is easy to find and very well written. HP runs the whole gamut from solid/great printers, excellent support and the newest technology. I should say I priced out ink costs and this unit uses just two cartridges a black and a multicolor and is a little more economical than printers with 4 cartridges for example. The ink pricing is lower than comparable printers in terms of quality of print outs. In fairness the colors are not as bright as printers that cost 2 or 3 times as much, but for home use this is a great choice and I do recommend it.
You do need to create an HP account in order for all functions to work. This is not difficult and is also necessary to join the low priced auto-ink ordering. I am finding that HP’s innovation here while at first disconcerting is actually very fair and economical i.e. the best way to manage your ink supply.
This relatively economically priced printer is excellent for all functions. I find HP’s web site has all kinds of reference material and some of it is linked in your HP Smart software displays – it is easy to find and very well written. HP runs the whole gamut from solid/great printers, excellent support and the newest technology. I should say I priced out ink costs and this unit uses just two cartridges a black and a multicolor and is a little more economical than printers with 4 cartridges for example. The ink pricing is lower than comparable printers in terms of quality of print outs. In fairness the colors are not as bright as printers that cost 2 or 3 times as much, but for home use this is a great choice and I do recommend it.
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Raycop’s most powerful full-size cordless stick vacuum to-date.
Customer Rating
3
Excellent Power, Major Flaw
on April 22, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This vacuum is light and super powerful. I have used 8 different cordless vacuums and this one is by far the most powerful. It is also the most expensive. It has several attachments including a UV brush head that kills germs with ultraviolet blue light. It is hard to tell if this actually works, however the technology is sound so I believe it does work to disinfect.
I do like the ability to construct it as a hand vacuum. This allowed me to use it easily in the car and with it’s power it is the only cordless vacuum that actually cleaned the car floor and mats.
It does not stand upright without support, however the unit comes with a very nice wall bracket that will hold the unit and it’s accessories – very good idea.
I did like the design of the non-UV power head which had two power driven cleaning brushes and is excellent for non-carpet floors especially.
One major downside is the mechanical design of how you connect the power heads and the other accessories. Normally when you connect items, the best design is to enable a part to slide on without any other action than just moving the parts together, and they lock after they connect. In the case of this design you must hold a button down then push the parts together and release the button. What happened to me in a couple instances was I pushed the power head onto the shaft without pressing the button fully, the button popped off and it took me 20 minutes to find the little spring that hopped out. The design is weak in that it should have a bevel that allows the part to be put on, without pressing the button. When removing two parts it is normal to have to press a button to release one from the other. This is a very important problem since I believe many people will knock the button and tiny spring off within a few days and lose the spring. Now the power head for example is free to drop off at any time. I am taking two stars off because, at the price of this vacuum, this is a very cheap design point. I can’t recommend this vacuum due to this flaw. The engineers need to fix this in the next iteration of this vacuum, then it would be 5+ stars since it is light and yet very powerful.
I do like the ability to construct it as a hand vacuum. This allowed me to use it easily in the car and with it’s power it is the only cordless vacuum that actually cleaned the car floor and mats.
It does not stand upright without support, however the unit comes with a very nice wall bracket that will hold the unit and it’s accessories – very good idea.
I did like the design of the non-UV power head which had two power driven cleaning brushes and is excellent for non-carpet floors especially.
One major downside is the mechanical design of how you connect the power heads and the other accessories. Normally when you connect items, the best design is to enable a part to slide on without any other action than just moving the parts together, and they lock after they connect. In the case of this design you must hold a button down then push the parts together and release the button. What happened to me in a couple instances was I pushed the power head onto the shaft without pressing the button fully, the button popped off and it took me 20 minutes to find the little spring that hopped out. The design is weak in that it should have a bevel that allows the part to be put on, without pressing the button. When removing two parts it is normal to have to press a button to release one from the other. This is a very important problem since I believe many people will knock the button and tiny spring off within a few days and lose the spring. Now the power head for example is free to drop off at any time. I am taking two stars off because, at the price of this vacuum, this is a very cheap design point. I can’t recommend this vacuum due to this flaw. The engineers need to fix this in the next iteration of this vacuum, then it would be 5+ stars since it is light and yet very powerful.
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The Philips Norelco Ultimate Premium Precision Beard Trimmer BT9810/40 is a premium beard, hair, and stubble trimmer. Including: Full steel blades and head, sleek and durable steel design; 100% waterproof; 120 minutes of Lithium Ion run time, 30 quick adjustable lengths zoom wheel in 0.2mm increments (0.4mm to 10mm range) and 1 sturdy reinforced guard attachment to get your precise, even, desired length. This trimmer also cuts hair.
Customer Rating
5
Great for Beard Trim or Haircut
on April 4, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This is a higher quality trimmer, I have used the cheaper ones from the supermarket and this one indeed trimmed my beard much better and more evenly with fewer passes. It is easy to clean and has a very simple ‘height of beard’ adjustment. Actually I also use it to cut my hair. Since the pandemic I started cutting my own hair and this unit now makes the job much easier. I can dial in the correct side length and it smoothly goes over my ears and back of the head. I adjust it higher and cut the top of the head. Works great. I do recommend it because it cuts cleanly and the shape allows me to hold it at the correct angle for a beard trim or for a haircut. Another plus is that it is rechargeable so no cord needed and can be used in the shower. Great product.
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The CORSAIR K65 RGB MINI 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard combines top-level performance with portability. PBT double-shot keycaps deliver exceptional durability with a premium look and feel. With 8,000Hz hyper-polling enabled by AXON hyper-processing technology, CHERRY MX SPEED RGB Silver mechanical keyswitches, and expansive onboard shortcuts, the K65 RGB MINI offers big performance and functionality in a compact design. Vivid per-key RGB backlighting is fully customizable through CORSAIR iCUE software, alongside key remaps, custom macros, and immersive integration with select games. Save up to 50 profiles to take with you anywhere with 8MB of onboard storage. Full N-key rollover, Windows Key Lock mode, and a detachable braided USB Type-C cable make the K65 RGB MINI a high-performance gaming companion at home and on-the-go, so you can win in any space.
Customer Rating
5
Absolutely Smooth and Fast
on March 31, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This 60% mechanical keyboard has the speed and smoothness needed for any game. It does require some practice due to the size and lack of some keys. No shortcuts were taken by Corsair as the Cherry MX switches are super. There is 8GB of onboard storage for holding macros and also light settings.
Be sure to load the correct iCue software as this keyboard requires the more robust 4.9.350 level and I did accidently load the wrong software since there is also a K65 RGB ‘non-mini’ – no harm since that software won’t recognize this keyboard.
This software is brilliant. Detection of the device is instantaneous. You have complete software control for key assignments, lighting assignments, and device settings. It comes with some super looking default lighting effects as well. Your hardware key assignments remain even if the software is closed. Of course you can construct macros. You also have hardware control even if you don’t use the software; but to really gain the benefits of this keyboard the software will certainly facilitate your setup.
If you want a gaming mechanical keyboard that is also portable and takes less space, this may be the one for you. It does have a detachable USB cable.
The quality is solid and both feel and speed of the keys are perfect, no more missed key strokes. I updated the firmware from v.0.12.26 to v.0.14.28. I also set the speed to the most powerful i.e. 8000Hz polling rate – this does require a high performance computer. I’m not a good enough gamer to challenge that speed for sure, so I set it back. I was not able to find any problems with the software - nice.
I do recommend this for those who have the skills to construct the macros, play very powerful games and like the smaller footprint. It is a beautiful and solid addition to anyone’s arsenal of equipment.
Be sure to load the correct iCue software as this keyboard requires the more robust 4.9.350 level and I did accidently load the wrong software since there is also a K65 RGB ‘non-mini’ – no harm since that software won’t recognize this keyboard.
This software is brilliant. Detection of the device is instantaneous. You have complete software control for key assignments, lighting assignments, and device settings. It comes with some super looking default lighting effects as well. Your hardware key assignments remain even if the software is closed. Of course you can construct macros. You also have hardware control even if you don’t use the software; but to really gain the benefits of this keyboard the software will certainly facilitate your setup.
If you want a gaming mechanical keyboard that is also portable and takes less space, this may be the one for you. It does have a detachable USB cable.
The quality is solid and both feel and speed of the keys are perfect, no more missed key strokes. I updated the firmware from v.0.12.26 to v.0.14.28. I also set the speed to the most powerful i.e. 8000Hz polling rate – this does require a high performance computer. I’m not a good enough gamer to challenge that speed for sure, so I set it back. I was not able to find any problems with the software - nice.
I do recommend this for those who have the skills to construct the macros, play very powerful games and like the smaller footprint. It is a beautiful and solid addition to anyone’s arsenal of equipment.
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Immerse yourself in the future of gaming with Soundslayer Gaming Speaker, featuring the Dolby Atmos soundbar. SoundSlayer with Dolby Atmos puts you in the middle of the action by placing crystalline sound all around you with three-dimensional precision even overhead and behind you bringing you all the way into the story and fostering a deeper connection to your gaming, video and audio experience. Compatible with 4k Pass Through, the SoundSlayer Gaming Speaker lets you enjoy high-definition 4K content with no loss in image quality, as video source passes through the system to your PC or TV. This compact, yet powerful speaker brings gaming into the future for unprecedented level of intensity, tension, and connection.
Customer Rating
5
Very Crisp Sound in Perfect Sync with Video
on March 20, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
The Soundslayer had very crisp sound, incuding lots of bass; and stayed in sync with either games or YouTube videos as to video and sound. Often, cheaper units have a delay with the singer-video and the audio and with this device this never occurred. Of course with gaming this is a ‘must’ feature – so highest marks here.
I did pair a gaming laptop and desktop as well as a cell phone with the Soundslayer. All machines eventually paired, but in every case it took a few cycles of moving Bluetooth off and on to finally see the Soundslayer in the list of items to pair; so this was a minor annoyance.
I also used HDMI cables to connect the Soundslayer. Whether Bluetooth or cabled, the speaker performed excellent.
The sound was terrific and really enhanced game playing, I never heard my motorsports game so precise where you could hear all the different sounds coming from the small speakers. This unit is relatively heavy and this heft attests to the power of the speakers inside. I didn’t hear a lot of difference between the 4 sound modes, but there were better highs in game mode per my ears.
I’ve attached a photo to show how nice the unit fits under this 32” monitor which is a big plus so that it is basically out of the way when playing games or listening to music. Movies were wonderful to hear with such clarity in the sound. I played some classical music and it was far better with this unit than with other various speakers I tried.
I do highly recommend this unit, it is worth the extra cost to get a unit that obviously is more than just speakers since the engineers have built in the electronics to create a better game environment. Great.
I did pair a gaming laptop and desktop as well as a cell phone with the Soundslayer. All machines eventually paired, but in every case it took a few cycles of moving Bluetooth off and on to finally see the Soundslayer in the list of items to pair; so this was a minor annoyance.
I also used HDMI cables to connect the Soundslayer. Whether Bluetooth or cabled, the speaker performed excellent.
The sound was terrific and really enhanced game playing, I never heard my motorsports game so precise where you could hear all the different sounds coming from the small speakers. This unit is relatively heavy and this heft attests to the power of the speakers inside. I didn’t hear a lot of difference between the 4 sound modes, but there were better highs in game mode per my ears.
I’ve attached a photo to show how nice the unit fits under this 32” monitor which is a big plus so that it is basically out of the way when playing games or listening to music. Movies were wonderful to hear with such clarity in the sound. I played some classical music and it was far better with this unit than with other various speakers I tried.
I do highly recommend this unit, it is worth the extra cost to get a unit that obviously is more than just speakers since the engineers have built in the electronics to create a better game environment. Great.
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BISSELL CleanView Allergen Pet Lift-Off is designed to give pet parents a quick, lightweight and convenient way to keep up with pet hair on multiple surfaces in their home. The innovative Lift-Off Technology boasts a removable canister that lets you easily clean pet hair anywhere. It's also packed with pet cleanup features, like a HEPA Sealed Allergen System, Tangle-Free Brush Roll, One Touch Easy Empty, and pet tools that store right on the vacuum. And this machine doesn't just clean up after pets, it helps save them, too! BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We’re proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
Customer Rating
5
Improved Power and Design
on March 11, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, Fl
I already had an older model of this Bissell vacuum so I compared the two. The new model has improved all the features that are important. The assembly is easier and comes with a more clear setup guide. The accessories fit more snugly. The power is super. There is a simple adjustment to allow the suction to be raised or lowered. The lift-away release is easier to accomplish since the lever is more effective and more visable. I like how the hose can detach even without lifting the unit apart and now you can do drapes more easily and also clean couch cushions too. The cleanout process is also so easy that I find I just knock out the dust and dirt after every cleaning cycle in the house. The lights in front are brighter than any vacuum I have ever used and I have tried more than a dozen. Getting dog hair up is a breeze and you do see quite a clump in the canister. In short, this vacuum is well designed with the power needed to get dust, dirt, pet hair and to be quite honest - even pull up dead bugs and cobwebs from the corners. I do highly recommend it.
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ASUS TUF Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the fast 15.6-inch 240hz FHD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TB SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Value and Multi-Purpose
on February 20, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This is an excellent gaming laptop especially based on the price/performance factors. I found it does have less capabilities when compared to the top of the line machines, but is less than ½ the price. I also felt the overall design points provided a very nice machine for everyday use as well. Running a few powerful games showed a gaming environment that was excellent from the graphics perspective, keyboard touch and speed; although I did wish for a better on-board audio.
I also found that for other uses, this unit with it’s very strong specifications was super fast using MS Office products, streaming videos and other everyday functions. Great wireless and nice antenna. I found with a 400 Mbs internet speed max that while running wireless this unit tested out several times at over 385 Mbs – very nice. Also the 1080p 240Hz panel provides some ‘future proof’ capability for those of us who can’t afford a new machine as often. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is another highlight; along with 16GB and 1TB SSD, and Intel 11th Gen i7. In fact trying to price a machine with the spec’s of this ASUS - TUF 15.6" Gaming Laptop seemed to prove this PC is a very real bargain.
Physically the unit is very thin, and built solid. The bottom panel will come off easily with normal tools, not much need for my fix-it special tools. A few improvements would be a webcam, please don’t solder any of the memory in, and improve as mentioned the on-board audio punch. I get why the power cord enters in the middle of the left side, I’d prefer that so that the cooling capabilities are optimal – so I think that was a good design tradeoff. I actually liked the soft greenish backlight for the keyboards, it stops me from trying multiple combinations (which just wastes my time) and the one color does the job perfect; it is a great color choice as well as enough brightness options by the designers.
The Armory Crate software was fine. I did have a little trouble upgrading the BIOS which was my fault, since I forgot to plug the unit in, my bad. I mention it because I kept trying it and restarting and maybe my comment will help other absent-minded folks like me. I did add a 1080P J5 Create webcam which worked perfectly - model JVCU100.
I highly recommend this unit as a mid-range gaming machine which should be fine for all except the pro gamers. It can be your everyday laptop as well as your gaming box. Very well done ASUS.
I also found that for other uses, this unit with it’s very strong specifications was super fast using MS Office products, streaming videos and other everyday functions. Great wireless and nice antenna. I found with a 400 Mbs internet speed max that while running wireless this unit tested out several times at over 385 Mbs – very nice. Also the 1080p 240Hz panel provides some ‘future proof’ capability for those of us who can’t afford a new machine as often. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is another highlight; along with 16GB and 1TB SSD, and Intel 11th Gen i7. In fact trying to price a machine with the spec’s of this ASUS - TUF 15.6" Gaming Laptop seemed to prove this PC is a very real bargain.
Physically the unit is very thin, and built solid. The bottom panel will come off easily with normal tools, not much need for my fix-it special tools. A few improvements would be a webcam, please don’t solder any of the memory in, and improve as mentioned the on-board audio punch. I get why the power cord enters in the middle of the left side, I’d prefer that so that the cooling capabilities are optimal – so I think that was a good design tradeoff. I actually liked the soft greenish backlight for the keyboards, it stops me from trying multiple combinations (which just wastes my time) and the one color does the job perfect; it is a great color choice as well as enough brightness options by the designers.
The Armory Crate software was fine. I did have a little trouble upgrading the BIOS which was my fault, since I forgot to plug the unit in, my bad. I mention it because I kept trying it and restarting and maybe my comment will help other absent-minded folks like me. I did add a 1080P J5 Create webcam which worked perfectly - model JVCU100.
I highly recommend this unit as a mid-range gaming machine which should be fine for all except the pro gamers. It can be your everyday laptop as well as your gaming box. Very well done ASUS.
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RCA's amplified indoor HDTV antenna makes it easier than ever to enjoy the reliability, convenience and freedom of over-the-air HDTV. This unique flat panel element design with extendable dipoles provides reception of TV broadcasts including 1080 HD, 4K, 8K ultra HD, when available, for highest quality picture and sound, both UHF and VHF stations. RCA's advanced SmartBoost™ technology amplifies weak signals to bring you even more HD channels.
Customer Rating
3
Does Not Pickup Weaker Signals
on February 7, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
I set this up indoors and it did not receive weaker channels. The movement of the rabbit ears did not have much effect. If you are in an area where TV signals are very strong, you could use this antenna to enjoy clear TV pictures for over the air channels. However if you are in a fringe area, this antenna will disappoint you. I would advise paying more for a better antenna.
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Get organized fast with the WorkForce ES-400 II duplex desktop document scanner. This reliable, easy-to-use performer speeds through scans up to 35 ppm/70 ipm1, capturing both sides of each sheet in one pass. Its 50-sheet Auto Document Feeder allows you to breeze through stacks of documents of varying sizes. Intuitive Epson ScanSmart Software2 means you can easily preview, email and upload your scans. The included TWAIN driver ensures compatibility with most document management software. Scan to cloud storage accounts2 or searchable PDFs. Color and image adjustment features such as auto crop, dirt detection, staple protection and paper-skew correction help ensure remarkable image quality, whatever the scan.
Customer Rating
5
Super Fast Scanning
on January 27, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
Excellent scanner, solid construction, super fast scanning, double sided (in one pass) and a very friendly user interface. If you are used to using a printer that can scan documents, you will never do that again if you have this type of scanner. In only a few seconds an 8 ½ by 11 inch page is scanned. It also can scan a stack of documents, or legal size etc. One very nice feature to save paper and time is it can scan both sides of a page in one pass – wow.
One minor thing to be aware is that you have to be sure you load the software for the ES-400 II. My error but I went to the ES-400 site and the software did download but it did not work. I was puzzled for a minute then realized my error; just avoid that mistake. When I simply googled the software for Epson ES-400-II, I got to the correct site and everything went smooth, note it will say ES-400II lite. The ScanSmart Software2 is very easy to use and fully functioned.
This is a high quality product but the price is in range for home users; although I expect business users would benefit more from its speed and versatility. I do recommend this product highly.
One minor thing to be aware is that you have to be sure you load the software for the ES-400 II. My error but I went to the ES-400 site and the software did download but it did not work. I was puzzled for a minute then realized my error; just avoid that mistake. When I simply googled the software for Epson ES-400-II, I got to the correct site and everything went smooth, note it will say ES-400II lite. The ScanSmart Software2 is very easy to use and fully functioned.
This is a high quality product but the price is in range for home users; although I expect business users would benefit more from its speed and versatility. I do recommend this product highly.
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Impress your audience and own the room with the ultra bright EX3280 projector, offering 3,600 lumens of color and white brightness1 to deliver crisp, detailed presentations, spreadsheets and videos – even in well-lit spaces. From home offices to large video conference rooms, this sleek, compact projector makes it easy to display captivating, big-screen images in nearly any location, using advanced 3-chip 3LCD technology and crisp XGA resolution. Perfect for creating dynamic, engaging presentations, the EX3280 allows for easy Zoom video conferencing, accepts 4K content and conveniently connects to streaming devices, such as Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast, through the HDMI port so you can easily share a variety of rich content, including movies, TV shows and more2.
Customer Rating
5
Very Bright and Well Designed
on January 19, 2021
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
The Epson EX3280 follows the EX3260 with some improvements and some puzzling regressive design points. It has a similar compact footprint which fits easily on a conference room table. The EX3280 however does have a little smaller footprint and weighs a little less than the EX3260 - nice work by the Epson Engineers. There are remarkable improvements in white brightness, color brightness and resolution. I did a comparison of the EX3280 versus the EX3260 and it is obvious it is sharper, brighter and easier to correct the keystone effect. Powerpoint presentations looked quite a bit sharper with text better defined. Running YouTube videos and even movies was much better than the previous model as well. The EX3280 is XGA and the EX3260 is VGA so that is part of the improvement. The lens protector which also served as an A/V mute was removed so that is a backwards move from the EX3260. The USB wireless port was also gone, but I do think that Epson realized most people were just connecting via HDMI since wireless connectivity in a business conference room is more important for projectors that are mounted on the ceiling wher e this unit would not be mounted; still I wish the USB WiFi dongle port had stayed. The laser pointer on the remote is missing from the EX3280 also. The VGA port is still there in case you have an older laptop. I did test the VGA, HDMI and USB-B port and all worked perfectly.
At this price point, this is a steal and I think everyone from business folks to home movie advocates would enjoy this solid, well designed and very functional projector, even for TV viewing.
At this price point, this is a steal and I think everyone from business folks to home movie advocates would enjoy this solid, well designed and very functional projector, even for TV viewing.
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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.
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2 out of 5
2 out of 5Took it back
By kenn
After setup was complete, the computer suffered many glitches, both in hardware and software. E.g. the computer kept disconnecting from my Wi-Fi and I had to go in and retype the password. Computer locked up several times and I had to unplug it to shut it down so I could reboot it. Much of my software apps displays were incredibly small and I could find no way to change them. These were just a few of the most glaring examples.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
You Can Change Size of Objects & Text
December 27, 2015
The ultra HD display can be adjusted. Go to Settings, System (Display is in there), Advanced Display Settings and change the resolution to 1920x1080. Then continue on to Advanced Sizing of Text and Other Items; now click on 'Set a custom scaling level' (blue text) and select 110%. Now everything will be correct. Most apps don't work well with the Ultra HD yet. But your machine will be powerful as new Apps come out. Once the machine updates to latest Windows 10, you will find it great.
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Fitbit One Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker: Measure your activity day and night with Fitbit One, a sleek device that goes beyond the traditional pedometer. Get motivated to reach your goals by making small changes to your daily life, like taking extra steps throughout the day or learning how to sleep more soundly at night.
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1 out of 5
1 out of 5Great Product at First
By Merv
Worked great in the beginning but had trouble keeping battery power and is dead now and will not recharge. Also not easy to clip on. The band included to wear on your wrist is 4" thick at least and not practical. It would have been better to purchase on of the wrist versions versus the one. I hope Best Buy will allow me to exchange due to the default.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
FitBit One Wide Band
January 22, 2016
You do realize the wide band is ideal for sleep monitoring as it is very comfortable on the wrist all night. It is not a watch band. Also various suppliers make a band that the Fitbit One can snap into and then it can be worn as a watch. SO if you like the Fitbit otherwise, just get the watch band for it.
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Fitbit One Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker: Measure your activity day and night with Fitbit One, a sleek device that goes beyond the traditional pedometer. Get motivated to reach your goals by making small changes to your daily life, like taking extra steps throughout the day or learning how to sleep more soundly at night.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH SYNCING
By loyalcustomer
from Davenport, FL
little support from Fitbit regarding syncing problems as module appears to be not always functioning during sync. No real solutions received that are workable. Long time getting responses from Fitbit.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Syncing Fitbit One
January 22, 2016
I noticed trouble syncing and it seemed if you have the application open and the Fitbit is connected to your PC, then it won't sync with your phone and vice versa. Not sure if that is an error or the design. Once application closed on PC now the phone sync'd in a couple seconds. So maybe this is what some people are seeing?
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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
Intel Has Fix for Display Errors
March 7, 2016
Here's good news after I called and got an update from Lenovo support. The problem of getting errors such as "Display driver has stopped responding and has recovered..." seems to be fixed. But the Lenovo support site does not have the driver version to install since it is still in 'maintenance' or Beta test. However you can get the driver from Intel for their 530 graphics hardware at https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25620/Intel-Graphics-Driver-for-Windows-7-8-1-10-15-40-6th-Gen-?v=t
The driver version is 20.19.15.4352 (you're probably using 4300). Now if you download the driver and run the driver install as you normally do under Windows it will say either you are already at the most current driver level or that your manufacturer has not ok'd the use of this level. But the Lenovo tech helped me install it. Basically you need to go to Device manager, select the Intel HiDef Graphics 530, and click to update the driver. Select to install from your computer and say you have a disk and then select the folder where you unzipped the new 4352 driver stuff. Now it will install this driver. I have not seen the display driver error message any more so it appears that this driver fixes things. I had tried all kinds of combinations of settings for the NVDIA driver (there are two display drivers) in conjunction with the Intel driver thinking that the interaction caused the problems. But hopefully this driver level will work. Call Lenovo if you don't want to try to install it yourself.
The driver version is 20.19.15.4352 (you're probably using 4300). Now if you download the driver and run the driver install as you normally do under Windows it will say either you are already at the most current driver level or that your manufacturer has not ok'd the use of this level. But the Lenovo tech helped me install it. Basically you need to go to Device manager, select the Intel HiDef Graphics 530, and click to update the driver. Select to install from your computer and say you have a disk and then select the folder where you unzipped the new 4352 driver stuff. Now it will install this driver. I have not seen the display driver error message any more so it appears that this driver fixes things. I had tried all kinds of combinations of settings for the NVDIA driver (there are two display drivers) in conjunction with the Intel driver thinking that the interaction caused the problems. But hopefully this driver level will work. Call Lenovo if you don't want to try to install it yourself.
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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.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Good but some issues
By Mike944
The 4K screen is what sold me. However, it has a lot of glare and not as stunning as you would think for it being 4k display. Also, the video card seems to crash and recover randomly. The system stays on and it recovers well on its own, but it seems to do this regularly nonetheless. Also the keyboard is a very flat, chiclet laptop style keyboard with next to no key travel, resulting in a lot of typing errors. I do not care for this type of keyboard. Otherwise, the performance is pretty snappy with no lag and Windows 10 is a huge improvement over 8.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Graphics Card Problem Fixed
March 19, 2016
I had the same problem with video card crash and recover. Finally a fix is available I have it installed for 2 weeks and not a single error. You have to download a driver from Intel for 530, it is level 20.19.15.4352 You cannot get it from the Lenovo support site because it is a Beta driver. I stumbled into it because I called IBM support and happened to get a tech who knew about it. Go here to find the driver https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/88345/Intel-HD-Graphics-530-for-6th-Generation-Intel-Core-Processors Now you need to update the driver but the normal procedure ( go to driver tab in Device Manager...) will result in a message saying you can't install this driver... But if you go to the Device Manager and then right click the device then click on 'update driver software', then flow through browsing on your computer and say 'have disk'... and point where you unzipped the file; it will install it. If you can't weave through the steps just call Lenovo and the tech will show you or Best Buy Geek will show you. I've tested it and it works fine, great not to see those video crash and recovered errors.
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Huawei Smartwatch: Stay connected on the go with this smartwatch, which provides helpful notifications when you receive calls, texts and app alerts on your compatible Apple iOS or Android device. You can control functions just by saying "OK Google" and speaking your commands. Plus, meet your health and fitness goals with a built-in activity tracker with heart rate monitor.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5No service after purchase
By Mako50
Bought this watch in november 2015, button has already fallen off without any damage or abuse and best buy wont do anything unless you buy their replacement plan, which goes for every item in their store, no replace plan=your on your own to deal with manufacturers, and this huawei watch is unrepairable at the factory- they told me since the button fell off my warranty is voided WTF and cant even be repaired if i pay, basically 3 months use now its a $400 paperweight
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Seems Like Phony Customer Support
March 25, 2016
I had to laugh, the comment from their Customer Support, says sorry for frustration and then cleverly says they'll go ahead and solve your problem by contacting their Customer Support? Yikes, what the @$#&^@.
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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.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Good Computer BUT
By BBPurchaser071
After purchasing, the specs on the graphics card is GTX 950A, NOT A 950.Looking up the specs of the 950A, here is what is on NVIDA site: We recommend the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950A for gaming with highest details at resolutions up to, and including, 1280x720. Why would they put in a graphics card in a 4K monitor that can only support great quality up to 1280X720. Taking it back to store.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
This PC has Two Graphics Cards
June 5, 2016
You make a good point. This PC has two graphics cards and the other is the Intel HD 530 but I see it recommends only up to 1366x768. I know the display is supposed to handle 3840x2160 and you can select this setting and it works fine. I'm wondering if the limits on each card are overcome because you have both graphics cards? Maybe the manufacturers just undershoot the real capability? Anyway my Lenovo AIO 700 works great and I love it. For the money it is the best deal. I do know that you have to install a new driver for the HD 530, make sure you have 20.19.15.4352 (this is a Beta driver you can get from Intel) If you don't get it, you will get frequent from the HD 530.
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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.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Worst Computer Ever
By Disappointed
This computer is very aesthetically pleasing and has great specs. The 4k screen is very nice and the accessories work great.
However...
1.
This computer constantly is crashing citing a graphics card error. Simply browsing the internet or typing a Word document and the screen will constantly be crashing.
2.
The computer will not let me install updates and programs are constantly freezing and crashing. The only programs I have installed are Kaspersky protection suite and Microsoft Office suite.
**One day I turned on my computer and attempted to create a Word document only to find that the computer had deleted the entire office suite! There is no trace it ever existed.
3.
Simple tasks such as opening a program take a ridiculous amount of time. For a solid state hard drive, opening Windows Explorer takes on average 5 MINUTES!!! I have nothing saved on this computer!
1.
This computer constantly is crashing citing a graphics card error. Simply browsing the internet or typing a Word document and the screen will constantly be crashing.
2.
The computer will not let me install updates and programs are constantly freezing and crashing. The only programs I have installed are Kaspersky protection suite and Microsoft Office suite.
**One day I turned on my computer and attempted to create a Word document only to find that the computer had deleted the entire office suite! There is no trace it ever existed.
3.
Simple tasks such as opening a program take a ridiculous amount of time. For a solid state hard drive, opening Windows Explorer takes on average 5 MINUTES!!! I have nothing saved on this computer!
I took my computer into Best Buy and paid $150 and they said that they could not find any problem. I will be returning this computer.
DO NOT BUY
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Display Error Problem Fixed
August 12, 2016
I once worked at Lenovo & IBM and know a little about display drivers. The problem here is Lenovo's support site recommends the wrong driver level for the Intel 530 Display Driver. All you need to do to automatically fix this is use the Intel Driver Update Utility. Download it and it will show a list of recommend driver updates. For starters just choose the display driver update. At this time it will install level 20.19.15.4463 -> all your problems will go away. You can also let it install any other drivers it may find are down level. It is great. Here is the link to download the utility: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/24345/Intel-Driver-Update-Utility By the way, for this computer to allow stuff I use like Windows Live to look better, I change the screen resolution to 1920x1080 and set the text scaling level to 110%. At the price, this is a super wonderful computer but need to make the changes I suggest.
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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.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5great but blinks on and off
By skinnysimmon
I like the computer but when schooling up and down sometimes it blinks on and off
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Easily Fixed
August 12, 2016
I once worked at Lenovo & IBM and know a little about display drivers. The problem here is Lenovo's support site recommends the wrong driver level for the Intel 530 Display Driver. All you need to do to automatically fix this is use the Intel Driver Update Utility. Download it and it will show a list of recommend driver updates. For starters just choose the display driver update. At this time it will install level 20.19.15.4463 -> all your problems will go away. You can also let it install any other drivers it may find are down level. It is great. Here is the link to download the utility: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/24345/Intel-Driver-Update-Utility
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HP Pavilion Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Take your entertainment on the go with this HP Pavilion laptop. Its 360-degree hinge lets you shift between four viewing modes, giving you a variety of options for work, viewing and playing. Featuring a quad-core processor, HP audio boost and a responsive touch screen, this HP Pavilion laptop provides a more enjoyable computing experience.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Terrific 2 in 1 Just Make 1 Change
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This is a steal especially at the sale price. Beautiful touchscreen display, quad core processor albeit not the fastest but 4 cores and made by Intel so not power hungry. Dual Band AC WiFi which is important. Also very solid build, great keyboard. Only thing that slowed it down was 5400 rpm 500GB HDD. Some reviews said slow and it was a bit, but pop in an SSD and it flies super fast. You can use a free program like EASEUS to clone the HDD exactly to the SSD, including the recovery partition etc. Now you keep the old HDD as your instant backup image if needed. 4GB memory appears to be enough. Great function as tablet or tent or normal PC. Very portable which was one of my needs. If you want to step up, get HP's 13.3 inch same as this just bigger, 6GB memory but same tired old 5400 rpm drive problem but you can fix that with an SSD; and this more expensive one has a 6th gen core i3. I couldn't afford the bigger one, but I also liked the smaller 11.6 display anyway. Both have IPS display technology - great.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
SSD Can be Swapped in Here's How
August 13, 2016
I did see the instructions you refer to and they are for an x360 Notebook. It is confusing, as this PC is an x360 2in1. HP does take you to the wrong place. But I looked further and HP does provide a Hardware Maintenance Manual for the x360 2/1. It shows you exactly how to get inside and replace anything from the battery to memory to the HDD. I will paste in the link to the manual and it shows you each step. But I'll give you an overview. You do have to be careful but it is not too difficult. First before removing anything I used a free program called EASEUS Backup which cloned the 500 GB HDD to a 500 GB SSD (it makes it identical including the recovery partition). You do need a USB cable to attach the SSD to a USB port on this PC to make the clone. Then basically you remove 12 screws on the bottom and flip it face up and gently pry the keyboard up first at the hinge end. Don't pull the keyboard off all the way as you have to remove two flat cables from their ZIF connectors. ZIF connectors are easy to release but you do have to notice which side of the connector that you flip up. It is easier if someone holds the keyboard up slightly while you release the ZIF's. I was able to do it myself. Once the keyboard is off, you remove 2 screws from the HDD (it says 4 but I only saw 2 screws) and also another ZIF cable to release the HDD from the board. You will have to take the bracket and the cable plug off the hard drive and put them on the SSD. Then reverse the process. I did read that things like memory are not accessible but the HMM also shows you how to remove a shield a small board and boom there is the single 4GB memory card. You can put in an 8GB memory card but I didn't since the SSD gives you tremendous speed improvement that the memory upgrade will only give you slight improvement. Now the link to the 90 page Maintenance & Service Guide (I also saved it to my desktop): http://support.hp.com/us-en/search?q=HP%20Pavilion%20x360%20m1-u001dx%20maintenance%20and%20service%20guide&filter=&product=11084072&pname=HP%20Pavilion%20x360%20m1-u001dx%20(ENERGY%20STAR) If you are concerned, BBuy should be able to do it for you with your cloned SSD for a small fee. There are lots of videos of people doing this level of stuff on the smaller 2/1 laptops, tablets and cell phones that seemingly are not accessible.. I did watch one on ZIF connectors.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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