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Revolutionize cooking with the Bella Pro Series 4.2-qt. Analog Air Fryer. The High Performance Circular Heat Technology and the powerful 1500-watt heating system delivers fast, crispy, and evenly cooked food every time. Time saving appliance with up to 50% faster preheat than a conventional oven. Large 3.6-lb. food capacity for your favorite foods, including; fried chicken, roasted salmon, French fries, kale chips, and homemade guilt free donuts. Adjustable temperature from 175°F to 400°F and integrated 60-minute auto shutoff timer with audible tone and indicator lights. The matte black finish adds style to any kitchen. Easy clean up with a dishwasher-safe, PFOA-free non-stick pan and crisping tray.
Customer Rating
5
Quick and Tastier Food
on October 10, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This device works wonders. It keeps the great taste of frying but in about half the time. It has easy cleanup because of the design and the non-stick coating. The size is smaller so 2-3 people would be the capacity. You can get 4 smaller burgers in or 8 hot dogs. I tried link sausage, asparagus, burgers, sausage patties, frozen hash browns and quite a few other items; all came out very tasty. I rarely fry on the stove top since another feature is that once inside this cooker, you don’t have to worry about grease spattering on your stove top or on your clothes and countertop – that’s a very nice side effect. One other good thing I have found about having an air-fryer is that I use the air-fryer to cook my main course and the microwave is now free for me to use to heat up gravy, soup or canned vegetables etc.; at the same time.
Cleanup is a breeze, I put the holder/pan and the ‘crisping tray’ in the sink add a little dish soap, fill about 2 inches and let it sit for a couple minutes; then just rinse off. The non-stick is a very nice surface which sheds food easily.
I do have an earlier version of this Bella brand air-fryer. I have to say the manufacturer made some great improvements. My older model worked fine for a couple years now and still works great. However, here’s what I saw as improvements. The holder/pan was redesigned with a better non-stick coating and also the sides go straight down versus the old model where there was a bump-in to form a ledge for the crisper tray. The new crisper tray has ‘feet’ which hold it off the bottom. This change may seem minor but it makes cleaning easier and the tray goes in more smoothly. The dials for time and temperature were moved on top versus one was on the front before and it is easier to see both dials now.
I use this air-fryer at least once a day. I’m loving my new cooker and highly recommend it.
Cleanup is a breeze, I put the holder/pan and the ‘crisping tray’ in the sink add a little dish soap, fill about 2 inches and let it sit for a couple minutes; then just rinse off. The non-stick is a very nice surface which sheds food easily.
I do have an earlier version of this Bella brand air-fryer. I have to say the manufacturer made some great improvements. My older model worked fine for a couple years now and still works great. However, here’s what I saw as improvements. The holder/pan was redesigned with a better non-stick coating and also the sides go straight down versus the old model where there was a bump-in to form a ledge for the crisper tray. The new crisper tray has ‘feet’ which hold it off the bottom. This change may seem minor but it makes cleaning easier and the tray goes in more smoothly. The dials for time and temperature were moved on top versus one was on the front before and it is easier to see both dials now.
I use this air-fryer at least once a day. I’m loving my new cooker and highly recommend it.
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Offering the ultimate true-wireless experience for any fitness-loving audiophile, JLab Epic Air Sport ANC offers customized sound and active noise canceling plus industry-leading 70+ hours playtime. Transition from gym to calls, work to a run effortlessly with features like wear-detect, movie mode, wireless charging and more.
Customer Rating
5
Very Comfortable Over the Ear Type
on September 27, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
These sport type earbuds have the over the ear design which fit nicely and did not hurt my head while jogging. I also wear glasses so I have found other earbuds with over the ear hooks were painful, but JLAB got it right.
Pairing was simple and quick whether with TV, laptop or cell phone. Sound was excellent, not muffled and had nice bass notes. These buds have a “movie mode” so that dialog matches up with what you see. This feature I had not seen before and it worked!
Phone controls were also well designed for ease of use. You can control these and more functions from the cell phone app (Jlab Air ANC app), so I would recommend installing it.
Several sets of ear foam are provided. The charging case was really one of the best I’ve ever seen, very easy to remove and return the buds to the case.
These earbuds overall are great and I do recommend them.
Pairing was simple and quick whether with TV, laptop or cell phone. Sound was excellent, not muffled and had nice bass notes. These buds have a “movie mode” so that dialog matches up with what you see. This feature I had not seen before and it worked!
Phone controls were also well designed for ease of use. You can control these and more functions from the cell phone app (Jlab Air ANC app), so I would recommend installing it.
Several sets of ear foam are provided. The charging case was really one of the best I’ve ever seen, very easy to remove and return the buds to the case.
These earbuds overall are great and I do recommend them.
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Calls. Conferences. ON-the-GO. Air never looked so epic. Offering the ultimate true-wireless experience for any professional or audiophile, JLab Epic Air ANC offers customized sound and active noise canceling plus industry-leading 48+ hours playtime. Transition from music to calls, work to home effortlessly with features like wear-detect, movie mode, wireless charging and more.
Customer Rating
5
Effective Noise Cancelling
on September 18, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
Excellent ear buds with all the needed features. Bluetooth pairing was immediate and easily accomplished. The fit and finish is beautiful. The case charges the buds and allows wireless or wired charging. The quick start guide was precise in words and figures.
I paired to cell and also to laptop. Worked flawlessly either way. The control functions are very well thought out; none of the weird crazy extensive tapping of some buds. I did notice that sometimes the noise cancelling feature was required to reduce some small amount of buzzing – but it was easy to turn on and completely eliminated the noise. I suspect this is not due to the ear buds, but rather just my immediate environment. The good news is the feature is there and works great. You can and should download the Jlab Air ANC app as it provides additional options including setting equalizer. You will probably have to update the firmware when you first open the app. The buds worked perfectly taking cell calls.
Several sets of ear foam are provided. I found the correct one for me and it was very comfortable to listen for over an hour. The ear buds secured very nicely in the ear. I noted that for normal exercising they are fine; for example just a treadmill. For running and jumping I felt an over the ear attachment would be better. If the over the ear bud types make your ears a little sore, I could recommend these ear buds and just use a little larger foam to ensure they stay put for more active exercising.
These earbuds overall are first-rate and I do recommend them.
I paired to cell and also to laptop. Worked flawlessly either way. The control functions are very well thought out; none of the weird crazy extensive tapping of some buds. I did notice that sometimes the noise cancelling feature was required to reduce some small amount of buzzing – but it was easy to turn on and completely eliminated the noise. I suspect this is not due to the ear buds, but rather just my immediate environment. The good news is the feature is there and works great. You can and should download the Jlab Air ANC app as it provides additional options including setting equalizer. You will probably have to update the firmware when you first open the app. The buds worked perfectly taking cell calls.
Several sets of ear foam are provided. I found the correct one for me and it was very comfortable to listen for over an hour. The ear buds secured very nicely in the ear. I noted that for normal exercising they are fine; for example just a treadmill. For running and jumping I felt an over the ear attachment would be better. If the over the ear bud types make your ears a little sore, I could recommend these ear buds and just use a little larger foam to ensure they stay put for more active exercising.
These earbuds overall are first-rate and I do recommend them.
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Pressure cook, slow cook, sear, sauté, boil, simmer, and steam with the Crock-Pot Express Easy Release. The Easy Release Multi-Cooker lets you pressure cook foods up to 70% faster than a conventional oven but also lets you drop in your favorite ingredients for a delectable slow-cooked meal. It features 3 innovative functions that will take your cooking to the next level. Manual Pressure lets you customize recipes by setting any cook time plus high or low pressure. Simmer Function cooks gently and slowly and helps thicken sauces, and Boil allows you to create more one-pot dishes, such as pasta, poached eggs, and more. When used as a pressure cooker, it features a front steam release dial to keep your hand safe and away from the hot steam being released. The nonstick cooking pot removes for easy cleanup and 6-quart capacity can serve over 7 people, perfect for family meals or large gatherings. The Crock-Pot Express also includes a recipe book, steaming rack, and spoon.
Customer Rating
5
Innovative and Works Beautifully
on September 16, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
I've got high praise for this product. It is a slow cooker and a pressure cooker. It really is an appliance every kitchen should have. The controls are intuitive and the device is built very well. It uses a non-stick coated metal 'crock' instead of a ceramic crock which is easier to move around for sure. Here's the bottom line it cuts cooking time dramatically and the results are fantastic. A good example was cooking short ribs. I followed the directions in the included recipe book. Ribs, onions, garlic, BBQ sauce and some chicken stock basically. Toss these in the pot, cook for 40 minutes under pressure and the ribs had fallen off the bone and tasted delicious. I had actually planned to recook them under the slow cooker setting for an hour or two extra and ensure they were tender. Tasted one rib part and knew they were already perfect after just 40 minutes. You can cook so many things using this cooker, it is the tops. It comes with a manual and a nice recipe booklet. I highly recommend it and am sure I'll be using it a lot. Yummy.
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You can make everything fresh and delicious with the Oster Pro® 1200 Plus' versatility and performance. The powerful motor starts up with 1200 watts of power that consistently crushes ice, pulverizes greens and turns frozen fruit into a smooth sorbet. Seven speeds including 3 pre-programmed Smart Settings™ take the guess work out of blending and food prep, providing simple one-touch controls for salsas, milkshakes and smoothies at the touch of a button. Featuring a 50% larger blade system (compared to previous Oster® blender models) and patented Dual Direction Blade Technology™ that blends in forward and reverse motion, optimizing blade power and allowing ingredients to move down into the jar for faster, easier blending. 24 ounce Blend-N-Go® cup included to take nutritious smoothies on the go.
Customer Rating
5
Powerful and Well Designed
on September 16, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This is a nice blender which is very powerful at the price point. It has a beautiful glass carafe and also comes with a plastic smaller jar with lid that can be used to take your smoothie with you for example and fits in the car’s cupholders. It has a simple and very user friendly array of functions. Its little brain is programmed to optimize what you are blending. An example is that it will blend at high power and then stop to let the fruits fall down into the blades; then start up again and keep cycling this way on some settings. You can also put it on high and whip up a nice milkshake that is very aerated so it tastes great. The blade design is very clever with the two metal ‘Dual Direction’ blades working to mix really well. I pulverized about 10 ice cubes in seconds into sno-cone ice – remember when you crush ice always use the pulse setting to ensure optimal use of a blender.
The directions for putting the carafe in place are about as mysterious as I’ve ever seen. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for this statement that you are instructed to follow: “Make sure the tab of the jar on the left side is in the back of the tab of the blender base and the tab of the jar on the right side is in front of the tab on the blender base”. I eventually saw what they tried to mean, however this blender and carafe do not lock together. The carafe just sits into the position, there is no need to line up tabs unless they mean the holes the tabs fit in on the base – it just goes straight up and down. I think this carafe apparently fits other Oster units which would use those tabs on the carafe to lock the carafe into the base. Also there is a puzzling spring loaded ‘finger’ on the blade unit that seems to have no purpose either.
Because of the beautiful glass carafe, the well designed blade and the super 1200 watt power I do recommend this blender.
The directions for putting the carafe in place are about as mysterious as I’ve ever seen. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for this statement that you are instructed to follow: “Make sure the tab of the jar on the left side is in the back of the tab of the blender base and the tab of the jar on the right side is in front of the tab on the blender base”. I eventually saw what they tried to mean, however this blender and carafe do not lock together. The carafe just sits into the position, there is no need to line up tabs unless they mean the holes the tabs fit in on the base – it just goes straight up and down. I think this carafe apparently fits other Oster units which would use those tabs on the carafe to lock the carafe into the base. Also there is a puzzling spring loaded ‘finger’ on the blade unit that seems to have no purpose either.
Because of the beautiful glass carafe, the well designed blade and the super 1200 watt power I do recommend this blender.
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The Logitech Advanced Corded Mouse M500s with hyper-fast scrolling for increased productivity. The scroll wheel lets you fly through long documents and Web pages with a single flick. Or switch to click-to-click mode for precise, line-by-line navigation of lists, slides, images, and menus. Now with 400-4000 adjustable DPI for fast and ultra-precise cursor control.
Customer Rating
5
Great Feel and Precision
on September 11, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
The M500 mouse proved to fit comfortably in the palm of my hand. It has very well designed contours so that your hand does rest on top of the mouse and seems to automatically slide your fingers into the positions for the left/right buttons and the scroll wheel. The sides have a soft rubber texture and the whole mouse feels cool in your hand because of the premium surfaces.
I am going to make this my main mouse even though I prefer a wireless mouse because the cut/paste operations are more precise than others I have used. Also the scroll wheel has a very precise scroll left/right feature not just scroll up/down.
For forward/back browsing buttons, Logitech figured out that you need to have a nice indent below the buttons so you don’t accidently hit them. Logitech did a great job here also. You can use the button below the scroll wheel to make the scrolling smoother/faster or slower with an audible soft click as you spin the scroll wheel. The Logitech Options Software will enable you to modify the button assignments as well as adjust the pointer speed.
I do recommend this very well designed and affordable wired mouse. I loved it.
I am going to make this my main mouse even though I prefer a wireless mouse because the cut/paste operations are more precise than others I have used. Also the scroll wheel has a very precise scroll left/right feature not just scroll up/down.
For forward/back browsing buttons, Logitech figured out that you need to have a nice indent below the buttons so you don’t accidently hit them. Logitech did a great job here also. You can use the button below the scroll wheel to make the scrolling smoother/faster or slower with an audible soft click as you spin the scroll wheel. The Logitech Options Software will enable you to modify the button assignments as well as adjust the pointer speed.
I do recommend this very well designed and affordable wired mouse. I loved it.
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Logitech G923 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC is a high-performance racing wheel that revolutionizes the racing experience. Re-engineered to support a next-generation feedback system, G923 features TRUEFORCE high-definition force feedback that dials into game engines to deliver higher-fidelity realism. Feel the pistons pumping, the gravel crunching, and every shift, drift, and hairpin turn like never before. True racing comes from within.
Customer Rating
5
Very Realistic Racing Wheel
on August 27, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
I had a great time playing with the Logitech G923 combination wheel and 3-pedal car racing controller. This device is very rugged and has a lot of features that make racing games on PC, XBOX or PS4 very realistic. I did use the game on a Windows-10 PC with one of the most popular motorsports games and it worked nicely. The sounds, video and action are all more of a thrill when you use this wheel.
If you are not a seasoned gamer and are using a PC, be sure to configure the game to use the Logitech G923 wheel and pedals, else it defaults to use your keyboard as your controller. It is simple to setup the pedals and wheel as your input controls and you also can set other items like the shifter. If you don’t have a separate shift control, you can use the paddles on the steering wheel to shift up and down.
There are dozens of options to set that make the game more and more realistic and this G923 does support as many as I could think to try. One of the most realistic functions is the vibration feedback you get especially when you crash into a wall, which you will do when you start out. If you want advance gaming setup, all the controls are available with this device, but if you just want a simple race car set, you can just do that.
I had only used a keyboard before so using this device as the controller was tremendous and tons of fun. It isn’t a requirement, but it would be a good idea to also get a separate shift knob. I plan to get one of the “Racing Wheel Stands”. These stands hold the pedals in place as well as the steering wheel and optional shift knob control on its own platform – so that you look like you have a regular car dash setup in front of you. I do plan to invest in one of those stands. You can use any chair that works to get you in position.
This G923 is sharp looking, handles the complex or simple games and is a blast to play with. I highly recommend this device.
If you are not a seasoned gamer and are using a PC, be sure to configure the game to use the Logitech G923 wheel and pedals, else it defaults to use your keyboard as your controller. It is simple to setup the pedals and wheel as your input controls and you also can set other items like the shifter. If you don’t have a separate shift control, you can use the paddles on the steering wheel to shift up and down.
There are dozens of options to set that make the game more and more realistic and this G923 does support as many as I could think to try. One of the most realistic functions is the vibration feedback you get especially when you crash into a wall, which you will do when you start out. If you want advance gaming setup, all the controls are available with this device, but if you just want a simple race car set, you can just do that.
I had only used a keyboard before so using this device as the controller was tremendous and tons of fun. It isn’t a requirement, but it would be a good idea to also get a separate shift knob. I plan to get one of the “Racing Wheel Stands”. These stands hold the pedals in place as well as the steering wheel and optional shift knob control on its own platform – so that you look like you have a regular car dash setup in front of you. I do plan to invest in one of those stands. You can use any chair that works to get you in position.
This G923 is sharp looking, handles the complex or simple games and is a blast to play with. I highly recommend this device.
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Follow a natural sleep routine with this Philips SmartSleep sleep and wake-up light. Its sunset and sunrise simulations prepare your body to sleep and rise on time, and its RelaxBreathe feature calms you into peaceful slumber. This Philips SmartSleep sleep and wake-up light plays your music, an FM station or built-in nature sounds for a gentle wake-up routine.
Customer Rating
2
Good Idea but Bad Menu Interface
on August 13, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
First the good points. The unit is solid and attractive and functions as designed. It has a good basic theory in that waking up to softly glowing light and for example nature sounds will get you off to a better start for your day. After testing I would agree there is indeed some benefit.
Now the bad. The interface is a nightmare (pun intended) relative to usability. There are icons that over time you may ‘get’ but they are not intuitive. Also the menus are layered and it is difficult to recall where various settings are. The designers wanted to have too many options and settings; ... in my estimation, they goofed.
You can use it as an alarm clock radio with FM tuner. Also you can use it for deep breathing exercises, and you can use it with all the bells and whistles to bring up just the right volume and color intensity to wake you up. It also has a snooze function.
The proper design would have been a few knobs to set each function instead of diving into layered menus. Yes, it can be learned and you can wrestle through the odd-looking icons to set radio stations and set the other parameters but it is by no means something that is well designed or you will remember next time you may want to change settings.
I would advise a more simple interface with the knobs I mentioned and fewer options. Also a big button on the device to select say one of just three wake up modes. I don’t recommend this device it has hard to see icons, too many settings and an interface that is not intuitive in my opinion. I have an MS in Computer Science so I know this device’s interface could have been done a lot better, and still been profitable at this price point.
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Start your day with a fresh cup of morning joe with this 5-cup Mr. Coffee programmable coffeemaker. The 25-oz. carafe is calibrated to ensure accurate measuring for hassle-free brewing, while the brew later function ensures a cup is ready when you need it. This Mr. Coffee programmable coffeemaker has an auto shutoff feature for enhanced safety.
Customer Rating
5
Small and Simple
on August 4, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, Florida
This Mr. Coffee programmable coffee maker is great at what it does, which is to simplify making coffee. Essentially you add water to the supply tank, put coffee into the filter area and press a button. You can set a start time so that it will turn on and run a cycle for you at a specified time of day or just hit another button and it will start the device right away. You can also interrupt a cycle to pour a quick cup of coffee for yourself and then let it complete the entire cycle of up to 5 cups. That’s it. How good or bad the coffee is will strictly depend on the quality of water and the coffee grounds you put in it.
It is a very solid unit with a nice 25 ounce glass carafe. Cleaning is easy as there are only a few parts and they can be removed and replaced without any fuss. One rather clever feature is that there is a water-arm above the coffee grounds that you pivot away when you put the grounds in; when you close the lid, the arm will pivot back automatically over the coffee in case you had forgotten to move it back.
People who want to do their own grind will find this a handy alternative to the pre-filled types of coffee pods. You could make the coffee without using paper filters, however it was best to use the paper filters to ensure fewer grounds in your coffee. I do recommend this item as an economical option for great tasting coffee when you don’t want a lot of features that some would not use.
It is a very solid unit with a nice 25 ounce glass carafe. Cleaning is easy as there are only a few parts and they can be removed and replaced without any fuss. One rather clever feature is that there is a water-arm above the coffee grounds that you pivot away when you put the grounds in; when you close the lid, the arm will pivot back automatically over the coffee in case you had forgotten to move it back.
People who want to do their own grind will find this a handy alternative to the pre-filled types of coffee pods. You could make the coffee without using paper filters, however it was best to use the paper filters to ensure fewer grounds in your coffee. I do recommend this item as an economical option for great tasting coffee when you don’t want a lot of features that some would not use.
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The ONEPWR™ Evolve™ Pet delivers lightweight cordless everyday convenience, ideal for those with furry friends at home. This compact and lightweight design brings you the easiest clean, weighing less than 9 lbs. when you carry it from room to room, while it only feels like 2 lbs. in the handle as you recline it to vacuum so your arms won’t get tired from cleaning. Lift all the embedded dirt and pet hair from your carpet or your hard floors and maneuver around furniture without worrying about a cord. Plus, enjoy 3X more capacity than a stick vacuum so you don’t have to empty all that puppy hair and dirt every few minutes. Equipped with an anti-microbial brush-roll and a pet odor filter the ONEPWR™ Evolve Pet ™ is the new solution to all the pet lovers looking for the ideal clean!
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5
Powerful Cordless Vacuum
on July 22, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, Florida
This is a powerful cordless vacuum. I am a little leery of cordless power so I vacuumed an entire 1662 square foot house including carpet and solid surface flooring. I kept the device on max power which gives you greater suction and spins the brush. The battery went down only 1 notch. It pulled up a lot of dirt. Carpet looked great I recharged to full in just about 15 minutes.
So that is my testimonial that the product is well designed in the power department. I also found the ability to insert and remove the power supply was easy with a very nice ‘click’ when it’s inserted so you know it is fully seated. I found the cleaning of the dust bin including the removal of the filter to be a snap. Hoover got this one very right. The price is a little more than the cheap ones, but I don’t recommend the cheaper ones as the batteries will soon lose their charge and they are not as solid nor as powerful as this unit. I highly recommend it.
So that is my testimonial that the product is well designed in the power department. I also found the ability to insert and remove the power supply was easy with a very nice ‘click’ when it’s inserted so you know it is fully seated. I found the cleaning of the dust bin including the removal of the filter to be a snap. Hoover got this one very right. The price is a little more than the cheap ones, but I don’t recommend the cheaper ones as the batteries will soon lose their charge and they are not as solid nor as powerful as this unit. I highly recommend it.
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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 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.
Overall
3 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.
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.
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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