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Amp up your workouts with these JLab Epic Sport wireless earbuds. Memory Wire ear hooks keep them securely in place during activity, and their six tip options and interchangeable Cush Fins let you make custom adjustments for an ideal fit. These JLab Epic Sport wireless earbuds have a 12-hour battery life for uninterrupted listening during long training sessions.
Customer Rating
5
Comfort, Great Sound and Stay Put
on April 5, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
I have several pairs of earbuds both wireless and wired, so I took the opportunity to compare some of them with this item. The wired pair is from a major brand and they were just okay in terms of comfort, but they did not have the soft rubber type ear inserts so I expected that. The sound was okay but not as much bass as I wanted. I also compared with a different JLAB product Epic Executive wireless buds (with noise cancelling) which have sort of ‘cushion’ flaps or fins which catch inside your ear and then finally this item (JLAB Epic Sport Wireless) which have the soft ear inserts but also go over top of your ears. I can tell you that either one is super comfortable. This item is called sport and that’s because the over the ear would seem to have a better chance of staying in your ear while jogging; however the flaps style also stayed fine during jogging, but not quite as well. Also all three kinds could be used easily with glasses. I did not expect the over the ear type (the JLAB Epic Sport i.e. this item) to accomodate the glasses as well, but they did just fine (in fact I’m wearing them while I write this with glasses). The sound from both JLABs blew the wired pair away so my further comments will compare only the JLAB buds. Both had a great and easy method of charging, both kept the charge fine. My preference would be the ‘cushion’ flap style only because they were easier to put in my ears than the over the ear type (this item). Sound wise they were similar, but noise cancelling is a desirable feature on planes which this item did not have, but the ‘cushion’ flap style did.
This item has three equalizer modes which included: Bass Boost, Balanced and a so-called Signature mode with amp’d up vocals and bass which I liked best.
Bluetooth connectivity is a snap with either JLAB and I did it easily with a desktop, an android phone and also to a Sling AirTV box – nice. For running I use the over the ear (this item) and for computer work or on planes I love the JLAB Epic Executive. This item for me was easily 5 star. I would highly recommend this item i.e. the JLAB Epic Sport Wireless. JLAB has their act together for excellent comfort, super sound, Bluetooth connectivity and ease of controls and charging – great.
This item has three equalizer modes which included: Bass Boost, Balanced and a so-called Signature mode with amp’d up vocals and bass which I liked best.
Bluetooth connectivity is a snap with either JLAB and I did it easily with a desktop, an android phone and also to a Sling AirTV box – nice. For running I use the over the ear (this item) and for computer work or on planes I love the JLAB Epic Executive. This item for me was easily 5 star. I would highly recommend this item i.e. the JLAB Epic Sport Wireless. JLAB has their act together for excellent comfort, super sound, Bluetooth connectivity and ease of controls and charging – great.
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Start your own personal music festival with this Sony portable Bluetooth speaker. Its Bluetooth and NFC connectivity provide wireless access to your favorite music playlists, and its durable and rustproof exterior keep it safe at the beach. This Sony wireless Bluetooth speaker includes intuitive LIVE SOUND speakers that create a three-dimensional experience.
Customer Rating
5
Deep Mellow Bass - Beautiful
on March 26, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
For a relatively small speaker, this has beautiful bass. This one is bigger than its cousin the XB31, so sound is a bit more robust. This unit is another solid product from Sony in terms of construction with quality materials and well thought out design. It can be charged either over USB cable or the supplied AC Adapter. It paired easily with my desktop, laptop, cell phone and also with a Sling AirTV box. Everything is simple to do. The speaker is great for enhancing your PC speaker situation – beautiful sound, lots of bass. A nice feature is the lights, you get lines of light and strobes; and it is not overdone. I liked the lights while I watched TV – it seemed to cheer me up – great.
It also has a nice audio-in jack for devices you can’t pair it with. It has a 24 hour charge and I verified this by letting it die, then recharging. There is a feature that younger folks and/or party folks would enjoy where you can chain up to 100 of these together using Bluetooth. Nice feature if you consider the tremendous sound and flashing lights that would be produced for a party atmosphere. It is waterproof and can be submerged without hurting its electronics or materials – though I didn’t try this. Interesting app called Sony Music Center can be installed which I did. I did not opt for buying songs but I did utilize the app to easily pair the speaker with my Android phone. It does have a microphone so you can make calls using it.
If you like technical specs you might have noticed it has IP67 rating – and this is something very good. I didn’t know what an IP67 rating was exactly so I looked it up. This is called the Ingress Protection rating system which shows the degrees of protection from solid objects (like dust) and liquids. The first number refers to the protection against solid objects, if the first number is 0, there is no protection provided. A number 5 refers to limited protection against dust. The number 6 is for total protection against dust. The second number of the IP rating system refers to protection against liquids. A ‘0’ indicates no protection, while a 7 refers to protection against immersion between 15 centimeters and 1 meter. So this unit is outstanding, there you have that. Another spec of interest is LDAC4. This means it will transmit three times more data than conventional Bluetooth audio so you are not going to get blips and skips while listening – also very nice.
Music played by YouTube was much clearer and more Bass. Lastly there is a really well done Help Guide you can refer to online. The basic set up instructions came with it. But you will want to go out to http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-xb31/v1/h_zz/ and check out the all the functions and instructions. One example is you can use this speaker with the Sony Music Center app for connection to SIRI and Android voice assist units – pretty neat.
Overall I would highly recommend this unit for its sound quality, lights and its functionality.
It also has a nice audio-in jack for devices you can’t pair it with. It has a 24 hour charge and I verified this by letting it die, then recharging. There is a feature that younger folks and/or party folks would enjoy where you can chain up to 100 of these together using Bluetooth. Nice feature if you consider the tremendous sound and flashing lights that would be produced for a party atmosphere. It is waterproof and can be submerged without hurting its electronics or materials – though I didn’t try this. Interesting app called Sony Music Center can be installed which I did. I did not opt for buying songs but I did utilize the app to easily pair the speaker with my Android phone. It does have a microphone so you can make calls using it.
If you like technical specs you might have noticed it has IP67 rating – and this is something very good. I didn’t know what an IP67 rating was exactly so I looked it up. This is called the Ingress Protection rating system which shows the degrees of protection from solid objects (like dust) and liquids. The first number refers to the protection against solid objects, if the first number is 0, there is no protection provided. A number 5 refers to limited protection against dust. The number 6 is for total protection against dust. The second number of the IP rating system refers to protection against liquids. A ‘0’ indicates no protection, while a 7 refers to protection against immersion between 15 centimeters and 1 meter. So this unit is outstanding, there you have that. Another spec of interest is LDAC4. This means it will transmit three times more data than conventional Bluetooth audio so you are not going to get blips and skips while listening – also very nice.
Music played by YouTube was much clearer and more Bass. Lastly there is a really well done Help Guide you can refer to online. The basic set up instructions came with it. But you will want to go out to http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-xb31/v1/h_zz/ and check out the all the functions and instructions. One example is you can use this speaker with the Sony Music Center app for connection to SIRI and Android voice assist units – pretty neat.
Overall I would highly recommend this unit for its sound quality, lights and its functionality.
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Tune out the world with these Sony headphones. Their Wireless Noise Cancellation feature minimizes ambient noise, so you can fully enjoy your content, and the integrated microphone allows you take calls and use your smartphone's voice assistant. These Sony headphones have a swivel design that makes them easy to store in tight spaces.
Customer Rating
5
Comfort and Great Sound & Affordable
on March 25, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
Very comfortable headphones. The first thing I check is the comfort level, no matter how great a sound, if the headphones aren’t comfortable then nothing else matters to me. Along with the soft nice feel which is a product of the ear pads and how the headphones gently hug your head, these headphones also do have super sound.
The ease of connection with Bluetooth is getting more refined by all devices and this product is no exception. I paired it easily to my laptop, desktop android phone and also a Sling AirTV box. No troubles at all. I also paired it to my RAM truck just in case I would want to use the headphones in the truck – nice.
The Digital Sound Enhancement Engine did seem to work nicely as the sound was more robust than other head phones. I liked the battery 35 hour charge and it really does last. You can use with a cell phone as it has a microphone.
The noise cancelling was superb, sometimes noise cancellation seems to muffle the music but not with these headphones and that was really better than I expected. It was great for use when my dehumidifier came on (I tested that to see).
I felt the controls were logical and simple. I don’t want too many settings to play with for headphones and this pair has a nice plain but perfectly usable controls – nice.
You get a charging cord and also included is a useful Male-to-Male 3.5mm Cable if you want to go wired (or run out of battery power) – this is a nice extra not often included and you can use it for other devices as well.
I would highly recommend these headphones as more value for the price than many higher end models I have tried. The key here is the right design points in terms of comfort, beautiful sound and they have the great added noise cancelling capability.
The ease of connection with Bluetooth is getting more refined by all devices and this product is no exception. I paired it easily to my laptop, desktop android phone and also a Sling AirTV box. No troubles at all. I also paired it to my RAM truck just in case I would want to use the headphones in the truck – nice.
The Digital Sound Enhancement Engine did seem to work nicely as the sound was more robust than other head phones. I liked the battery 35 hour charge and it really does last. You can use with a cell phone as it has a microphone.
The noise cancelling was superb, sometimes noise cancellation seems to muffle the music but not with these headphones and that was really better than I expected. It was great for use when my dehumidifier came on (I tested that to see).
I felt the controls were logical and simple. I don’t want too many settings to play with for headphones and this pair has a nice plain but perfectly usable controls – nice.
You get a charging cord and also included is a useful Male-to-Male 3.5mm Cable if you want to go wired (or run out of battery power) – this is a nice extra not often included and you can use it for other devices as well.
I would highly recommend these headphones as more value for the price than many higher end models I have tried. The key here is the right design points in terms of comfort, beautiful sound and they have the great added noise cancelling capability.
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Improve daily oral hygiene routines with this Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush. An internal sensor regulates applied pressure to prevent soreness of teeth and gums, and the BrushSync reminder lets you know when it's time to change the brush head. This Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush removes up to seven times more plaque than a regular toothbrush to maintain oral health.
Customer Rating
5
Just Fabulous Power Toothbrush
on March 21, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
I have used power toothbrushes for many years. This one is the best so far. The brush head itself is designed in a very smart way so that you can easily clean your teeth AND gums (without hurting the gums). I actually use two different power toothbrushes every day and also a manual brush. One gets my gums and the next others are more for my teeth (with whitening toothpaste). By the way it is a great idea to have a water pick type device as well and I find it does better than flossing.
This brush can do a lot of different things although it is simple to use. It has three modes: cleaning, whitening and gum care mode. The head design is key and feels so great on my teeth. It has an indicator for to help you know when one part of your teeth is good to go and you can move on – I liked that feature a lot. It also indicates when you should replace the brush head – I’ve never seen that type of indication before – super. I do realize I might see the brush head needs replacement sooner. I think it is a great idea since I tend to not pay attention to brush head replacement.
It also has a battery status indicator. Some models don’t have this and I miss it on those; although it seems to not be so vital it is an important feature not found on cheaper products.
The mechanism for this brush is tried and true, I have had other products from Philips Sonicare and they are constructed ruggedly and I have not had one break on me. I highly recommend this unit.
This brush can do a lot of different things although it is simple to use. It has three modes: cleaning, whitening and gum care mode. The head design is key and feels so great on my teeth. It has an indicator for to help you know when one part of your teeth is good to go and you can move on – I liked that feature a lot. It also indicates when you should replace the brush head – I’ve never seen that type of indication before – super. I do realize I might see the brush head needs replacement sooner. I think it is a great idea since I tend to not pay attention to brush head replacement.
It also has a battery status indicator. Some models don’t have this and I miss it on those; although it seems to not be so vital it is an important feature not found on cheaper products.
The mechanism for this brush is tried and true, I have had other products from Philips Sonicare and they are constructed ruggedly and I have not had one break on me. I highly recommend this unit.
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Nest Doorbell (Wired) lets you know who’s there, so you never miss a thing. It replaces your existing wired doorbell and delivers HD video and bright, crisp images, even at night. It’s designed to show you everything at your doorstep — people head to toe or packages on the ground. And with 24/7 streaming, you can check in anytime. Or go back and look at a 3-hour snapshot history to see what happened.*
Customer Rating
5
Quality and Simplicity
on March 19, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
My first feedback would have to be that my wife loves having a camera that tells her who is at the front door. I installed the NEST app on her phone as wells as on her PC which is upstairs. When she hears the doorbell she can easily see who is there wherever she is before she goes to the door.
I have to say that the product included superior hardware including the device and any wiring and even screws - all top notch. There are videos provided when you install the NEST app to run you through the simple install process. You will need to put a module in your doorbell but it is easy to do, it will connect with two wires. You should be sure you have at least a 16 volt doorbell (it would be rare if you had a lesser voltage) - mine was 16 volts. You will have to find the circuit breaker that turns off the doorbell (which probably is on your garage lights or outlets but could be any of the breakers). You may see the little transformer hanging off your circuit breaker box or even inside the box. You install the module in the doorbell box and then change out the doorbell button for the NEST Hello. It can be done faster than it took me to tell you.
Now there is something called NEST Aware that allows saving of the videos and other abilities, but I only needed the function of being able to see who's at the door. You get a free trial and then it is $10 or so per month if you want to keep the other functions.
You can speak to the person at the door as well as hear them. You can set notifications to your email for motion detection or sound detection. I turned off the sound detection for now as even a crow cawing will cause a recording.
I have the ARLO battery powered cameras and I set a schedule to preserve batteries but cover times when I want to record motion - that is nice and I love them. However, I really like that the NEST Hello is powered by your home electricity because I can let it record motion all the time and not worry about battery life.
I put it in HD mode since I do have hi-speed internet WiFi. The quality of the video is wonderful. It also has night vision - great. One last comment is you will probably use the extra wedge that is included which ensures your camera points away from a wall when your doorbell button is near a corner wall. I had to redo my install of the NEST button since I tried without the wedge. It depends on where your button is.
I definitely recommend this product it is great quality and works flawlessly.
I have to say that the product included superior hardware including the device and any wiring and even screws - all top notch. There are videos provided when you install the NEST app to run you through the simple install process. You will need to put a module in your doorbell but it is easy to do, it will connect with two wires. You should be sure you have at least a 16 volt doorbell (it would be rare if you had a lesser voltage) - mine was 16 volts. You will have to find the circuit breaker that turns off the doorbell (which probably is on your garage lights or outlets but could be any of the breakers). You may see the little transformer hanging off your circuit breaker box or even inside the box. You install the module in the doorbell box and then change out the doorbell button for the NEST Hello. It can be done faster than it took me to tell you.
Now there is something called NEST Aware that allows saving of the videos and other abilities, but I only needed the function of being able to see who's at the door. You get a free trial and then it is $10 or so per month if you want to keep the other functions.
You can speak to the person at the door as well as hear them. You can set notifications to your email for motion detection or sound detection. I turned off the sound detection for now as even a crow cawing will cause a recording.
I have the ARLO battery powered cameras and I set a schedule to preserve batteries but cover times when I want to record motion - that is nice and I love them. However, I really like that the NEST Hello is powered by your home electricity because I can let it record motion all the time and not worry about battery life.
I put it in HD mode since I do have hi-speed internet WiFi. The quality of the video is wonderful. It also has night vision - great. One last comment is you will probably use the extra wedge that is included which ensures your camera points away from a wall when your doorbell button is near a corner wall. I had to redo my install of the NEST button since I tried without the wedge. It depends on where your button is.
I definitely recommend this product it is great quality and works flawlessly.
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Offer graphics to go with your next client pitch when you load them on this portable Epson business projector. The lightweight projector is easy to bring along and offers 3300 lumens of even color and brightness to bring ideas to life. Featuring HDMI compatibility, this Epson business projector combines stunning video and flawless sound in a one-cable setup.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Projector Features and Price Point
on March 17, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
The Epson EX3260 is a middle of the line business projector cost-wise but not function-wise. It is very bright (3,300 lumens of equal color and white brightness) and has easy to adjust skew, using settings or just using the slider on top – I liked using the slider. The price point for this business projector is very nice, it has comparable brightness, clarity and functionality with projectors costing 5 times as much. It is rugged and very well designed. Although it is billed as a business projector, you can show Youtube videos etc. with very nice quality.
It comes with USB, VGA and power cables and also a support bracket for a wireless USB key (but the USB Wireless Key is a $90 option: ELPAP10). Wireless connectivity is not really necessary as you can connect your laptop via HDMI or USB for audio/video. You can also plug in a USB thumb drive with photos and do a slideshow. This unit does have its own internal speaker which is convenient. I purchased and used an HDMI cable and I thought the picture quality was better than with the USB cable.
The remote is super useful and I found myself using it more than touching the projector on-board controls including power off/on. It also has a pointer which is an arrow that you move via the remote joystick - I would have preferred a laser pointer; but it is okay.
It has an easily extendable foot to allow the user to raise the projector without putting a book or something under the projector. The Quick Guide that comes with the projector is probably all you need to use all the functions. However, there are extensive manuals to download if you like all the details – beautiful documentation, you can download the doc’s using the included CD.
You don’t need to install any drivers with Windows 10, it will detect and load the software needed. If you plan to buy the wireless key and use that instead of a cable to make connections, you will need to download and run the Epson iProjection app, which you can find on their website, but not on the provided CD, which I did find a bit of a distraction, the correct Apps should be on the included CD, you can always update the software if needed.
You can also focus and zoom via mechanical or via the remote. The image in a bright room is perfect but there are many adjustments to enhance the image for any lighting environment. I ran it from a laptop with USB and HDMI. I thought the HDMI handled short videos better but either is great for Powerpoint presentations.
I also tried a USB directly attached to the projector and the photos came up brilliant – very nice.
The GUI interface used by selecting ‘Menu’ from the remote or the projector buttons is well thought out and effective. One thing I found especially useful is that you can reset the configuration via selection on the menu. This projector is not DLP it uses the much brighter and better color matching due to its 3LCD technology – wonderful. I really loved this projector which also comes with a great protective carrying case that can store the projector, power cables and also your USB and HDMI cables – really rugged case with carrying strap.
I would recommend this projector for home use or business use. It has great technology and functionality.
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Only at Best Buy Defend your home from intruders with this SimpliSafe security system. Its wireless design provides reliable, multilayer protection and avoids interruptions from cut phone lines and power outages, and it connects to an app for remote operation. This SimpliSafe security system is easy to install and customizable to homes of any size for flexible use.
Customer Rating
5
Simple to Install and Use
on March 14, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
This review is for the SimpliSafe - Protect Home Security System – White. There are many versions you can buy. The basic part of the system will be the same i.e. the keypad and the base unit. If you want to look into the pricing and purchasing options, you can go to their website at https://simplisafe.com/ and a very nice interactive system will help you choose what you may want for your home.
The system I got had the base and keypad and 4 door-entry devices and one motion detector. I could add other devices like glass breaks or smoke detectors to my system. The pricing for various items is about 20% or so of the price for competitors’ devices so SimpliSafe turns out to be very cost effective. I did research and only SimpliSafe devices will work with their base unit but since the SimpliSafe prices are better that is fine with me.
This system does not take technical skill to install, it is super easy. They provided a step-by-step guide and I had the entire system programmed in less than 10 minutes. I have had other systems: CPI and ADT and currently have ADT and they seem overly complicated versus SimpliSafe. Simplisafe provides a method to tape the devices securely in position by doors, windows or walls so installation is very fast and no complications.
The devices worked flawlessly over my entire house range. SimpliSafe has made the usage of the system likewise simple; you have the 3 needed modes, OFF, AWAY and HOME and there is a button for each. The ‘smarts’ are built into the system – I love it. If you want the system to have the monitoring, you will need to connect it to your WiFi or it can use cell towers to report alarms to their monitors who will call police or fire. You need to connect it to your WiFi in any event to check for and download upgrades.
Now SimpliSafe does not lock you into a contract. In fact you don’t need to have a monthly service, you can set up the system and if you get an intruder there will be a loud siren if the passcode is not entered in time. The system will show you messages to help you understand any alarm activity including if the power went out (there is a built-in back-up battery to run the base unit for 24 hours and all devices including the keypad run off batteries.
The monthly service rates if you want ‘monitoring’ are about 20-30% of what the other services cost. I did read that if you want to cancel the service it is instant – the other services make you wait 90 days after you send them a written notice of cancellation.
I plan to cancel my other service and utilize Simplisafe. I also will expand my system. Another use I spoke to my wife about is to have a second base unit and keypad and a couple entry devices, that I can take on vacations where we stay in cabins and I can set it up in 5 minutes so when we leave the cabin we will have an alarm system.
I recommend SimpliSafe, they got it right I feel and their system has a quality feel and is well designed.
The system I got had the base and keypad and 4 door-entry devices and one motion detector. I could add other devices like glass breaks or smoke detectors to my system. The pricing for various items is about 20% or so of the price for competitors’ devices so SimpliSafe turns out to be very cost effective. I did research and only SimpliSafe devices will work with their base unit but since the SimpliSafe prices are better that is fine with me.
This system does not take technical skill to install, it is super easy. They provided a step-by-step guide and I had the entire system programmed in less than 10 minutes. I have had other systems: CPI and ADT and currently have ADT and they seem overly complicated versus SimpliSafe. Simplisafe provides a method to tape the devices securely in position by doors, windows or walls so installation is very fast and no complications.
The devices worked flawlessly over my entire house range. SimpliSafe has made the usage of the system likewise simple; you have the 3 needed modes, OFF, AWAY and HOME and there is a button for each. The ‘smarts’ are built into the system – I love it. If you want the system to have the monitoring, you will need to connect it to your WiFi or it can use cell towers to report alarms to their monitors who will call police or fire. You need to connect it to your WiFi in any event to check for and download upgrades.
Now SimpliSafe does not lock you into a contract. In fact you don’t need to have a monthly service, you can set up the system and if you get an intruder there will be a loud siren if the passcode is not entered in time. The system will show you messages to help you understand any alarm activity including if the power went out (there is a built-in back-up battery to run the base unit for 24 hours and all devices including the keypad run off batteries.
The monthly service rates if you want ‘monitoring’ are about 20-30% of what the other services cost. I did read that if you want to cancel the service it is instant – the other services make you wait 90 days after you send them a written notice of cancellation.
I plan to cancel my other service and utilize Simplisafe. I also will expand my system. Another use I spoke to my wife about is to have a second base unit and keypad and a couple entry devices, that I can take on vacations where we stay in cabins and I can set it up in 5 minutes so when we leave the cabin we will have an alarm system.
I recommend SimpliSafe, they got it right I feel and their system has a quality feel and is well designed.
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Dance the night away with this Sony portable wireless speaker. Its interactive Party Booster sound effects and multicolor lights bring another dimension to the music, and its Party Chain technology lets you wirelessly connect up to 100 speakers. This Sony portable wireless speaker is resistant to rust, dust and waterproof for reliable use outdoors.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Sound Quality and Added Functions
on March 12, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
This unit is very solid construction with quality materials and designed very well. I like the ease of pairing it with my Desktop. I also paired it with a Sling AirTV box and cell phone everything is simple to do. The speaker is great for enhancing your PC speaker situation – beautiful sound, lots of bass. Sound can be very full and deep like you might hear in a theater during the murder scene nice – it does as they say create a 3-D feeling sound.
One cool feature is the lights, you get flashes, strobes and it is not overdone, I liked it playing with the lights while I did other work on the computer. It also has a nice audio-in jack for devices you can’t pair it with. It has a 24 hour charge and this was verified per my own testing.
There is a feature that younger folks and/or party folks would enjoy where you can chain up to 100 of these together using Bluetooth. Nice feature if you consider the tremendous sound and flashing lights that would be produced for a party or reunion. It is waterproof and can be submerged without hurting its electronics or materials – though I didn’t try this.
Interesting app called Sony Music Center can be installed which I did. I did not opt for buying songs but I did utilize the app to easily pair the speaker with my Android phone. Music played by YouTube was much clearer and more Bass than even my Jensen Moto-Mod produced (and the Moto-Mod is pretty nice sound).
Lastly there is a really well done Help Guide you can refer to online. The basic set up instructions came with it. But you will want to go out to http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-xb31/v1/h_zz/ and check out the all the functions and instructions. One example is you can use this speaker with the Sony Music Center app for connection to SIRI and Android voice assist units – pretty neat.
Overall I would highly recommend this unit for its sound quality, lights and its added functionality.
One cool feature is the lights, you get flashes, strobes and it is not overdone, I liked it playing with the lights while I did other work on the computer. It also has a nice audio-in jack for devices you can’t pair it with. It has a 24 hour charge and this was verified per my own testing.
There is a feature that younger folks and/or party folks would enjoy where you can chain up to 100 of these together using Bluetooth. Nice feature if you consider the tremendous sound and flashing lights that would be produced for a party or reunion. It is waterproof and can be submerged without hurting its electronics or materials – though I didn’t try this.
Interesting app called Sony Music Center can be installed which I did. I did not opt for buying songs but I did utilize the app to easily pair the speaker with my Android phone. Music played by YouTube was much clearer and more Bass than even my Jensen Moto-Mod produced (and the Moto-Mod is pretty nice sound).
Lastly there is a really well done Help Guide you can refer to online. The basic set up instructions came with it. But you will want to go out to http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-xb31/v1/h_zz/ and check out the all the functions and instructions. One example is you can use this speaker with the Sony Music Center app for connection to SIRI and Android voice assist units – pretty neat.
Overall I would highly recommend this unit for its sound quality, lights and its added functionality.
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Listen to music while traveling with these Bluetooth-enabled JLab earbuds. Noise-cancelling technology eliminates up to 90 percent of background noise, so you can focus on the songs, and they work for up to 11 hours on a single charge to keep you entertained. These JLab earbuds have intuitive controls for changing tracks, pausing or adjusting the volume.
Customer Rating
5
Deluxe Capabilities and Sound
on March 9, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
These earbuds are a deluxe version. They are super soft foam earbuds that have what they call “Cush Fins” that catch just right in your ear to keep the ear buds in but with really nice comfort. Several sizes of bud inserts are provided so you can get the size just right for your ears. Also the cable can be adjusted to the correct length for each person – so JLAB has figured out how to ensure you can where the earbuds all day and they are comfortable and don’t get in your way.
The normal Bluetooth connectivity is provided and it is easy to connect with a cell phone or with a computer or even a TV. I really liked the extra technology of noise cancellation in ear buds. The cancellation worked as well as my headphones – amazing. The sound is also outstanding – nice bass and treble as well as midrange coverage. JLAB includes an adapter that can connect to any 3.5mm jack so you can watch movies on planes or connect to the headphone jack on a PC for example – and you don’t need to be charged.
I connected to a phone and a PC and the controls were intuitive and so easy to use just by sense of feel. I also connected to a Smart TV in the bedroom so that I could watch TV and only I would hear the audio. The Bluetooth connectivity of course had no problem with the extra distance from the TV (about 15 feet). I would recommend these earbuds, they are very well designed, sound great and have the extra comfort and versatility that make them of higher value than the standard level of buds.
The normal Bluetooth connectivity is provided and it is easy to connect with a cell phone or with a computer or even a TV. I really liked the extra technology of noise cancellation in ear buds. The cancellation worked as well as my headphones – amazing. The sound is also outstanding – nice bass and treble as well as midrange coverage. JLAB includes an adapter that can connect to any 3.5mm jack so you can watch movies on planes or connect to the headphone jack on a PC for example – and you don’t need to be charged.
I connected to a phone and a PC and the controls were intuitive and so easy to use just by sense of feel. I also connected to a Smart TV in the bedroom so that I could watch TV and only I would hear the audio. The Bluetooth connectivity of course had no problem with the extra distance from the TV (about 15 feet). I would recommend these earbuds, they are very well designed, sound great and have the extra comfort and versatility that make them of higher value than the standard level of buds.
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Cut The Cord with AirTV Player. Stream movies, TV, music and other content using a wide range of apps, including Netflix, SlingTV, Google Play and many more from the Google Play Store all with AirTV Player. AirTV’s streaming platform integrates local over-the-air (OTA) programming with your streaming services. The AirTV Adapter and an OTA antenna provide local channels like ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX, without a monthly cable bill.
Customer Rating
5
Future of Entertainment Systems
on February 21, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
The Sling AirTV is an outstanding product and I have thoroughly enjoyed just getting used to how well it is designed and the quality of the product. The system I got included the control box, an AirTV USB thumb drive and the remote. Each item is very solid. In fact they include an extra USB extension cable as this cable may be useful for your setup to facilitate adding a USB thumb drive to the control box to enable the future recording of local channels feature. I tested the thumb drive and it is recognized and you can configure it easily for internal storage. You are best advised to create a SlingTV account and my package included a $50 certificate toward the cost. The system works best of course if you have an active account. There are various levels of membership but the simplest is Orange at $19.99 per month. You would have to pay just $5 more per month for DVR capability. I found the installation of the product simple; I tested it on an HDTV, a computer monitor and also on an old analog TV (it did not work on the old TV as I expected even though I tried with an HDMI to RCA jack converter cable). Once you are enrolled, you can connect SlingTV to any PC Laptop, Desktop, or use the cell phone app. I have to tip my cap to SlingTV: you have a package that integrates use on all these platforms with the ability to include local ‘free-over-the-air’ channels. If you did not want to pay for a SlingTV account, you could simply use this product as an over-air converter box and you have a great channel guide feature which is not on the old-style converter boxes (which I also tried for comparison). The over the air channels were crystal clear video and audio, you do need a good over-the-air TV antenna of course. One feature that was annoying was an audible announcement of every button you pressed, good thing you can just configure this voice off. Another feature I liked is that you can pair the device with any Bluetooth speaker which in my case was necessary as I had a 32 inch monitor which had no speakers but did have an HDMI input. Initially the audio was a little off, but then everything worked fine once I turned the SlingTV box off then on – that may have just been me. You will love the ability to create you own custom list of MyTV channels which gives you easy access to your favorite channels no matter where they are sourced from. The provided ‘install and use guide’ is very brief but you can easily discover how to do things because the device is intuitive and well thought out. I did have to call support because my promotional key (for the $50 did not work. Support was excellent and even after fixing the problem they made sure I could go back and log into my account and view channels on the monitor (by the way the problem was a temporary glitch where Chrome would not work right with SlingTV but IE did; later all browsers worked but the support person fixed me up fine. Finally, someone is putting out a product that pulls all the sources together without having to switch your source connection. I would highly recommend this product for it’s design and quality and also because it is a factor of 10 times less that a cable contract but with more capability. Wonderful. I love 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.
Overall
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.
Overall
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.
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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 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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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.
5 years 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.
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, 6 months ago
by
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.
5 years, 6 months ago
by
RalphHenry