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- First reviewMay 28, 2015
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Let Yale welcome you home with it’s very first retrofit biometric smart lock: the Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi + Keypad. This discreet, interior-only lock installs over your existing deadbolt and lets you keep your keys, while the keypad can be placed anywhere within Bluetooth(R) range- so you're effortlessly enhancing your door without changing a thing about it. Thanks to the biometric keypad, enjoy an extra layer of convenience and security and enter your home with just a simple touch of your finger. With multiple ways to lock your door- including Auto-Lock with Doorsense and One-Touch Locking, and the ability to easily track who comes and goes using the Yale Access App, rest easy knowing your home is secure at all times.
Customer Rating
5
Strong and Beautiful Lock with Easy Install
on July 23, 2024
Posted by: RalphHenry
First of all, this is a beautiful door lock and keypad. It is very well made in addition to its gorgeous physical design. Its functional design also provides for an intuitive install (both physical and programming) and a simple operation. Yes, I was blown away, a tip of the cap to the engineers who designed this lock.
The lock does not require a new key since the installation utilizes your existing lock mechanism. The included instruction guide will help you with the lock setup in 4 main steps: the app download, the lock install, the bridge install, and the keypad install. The app is fantastic in guiding you through the details of each step. You will only need a screwdriver to do everything.
I did have a Yale electronic lock previously which I forgot about. However the app knew and alerted me to simply sign in to my existing account instead of creating a new account – nice; although I did still have the option of creating a new account. That other lock is about 4 years old and is still going strong.
I actually made a mistake in scanning the Bridge QR code before proceeding to scan the lock code. The app simply directed me to basically retrace my steps and start the 4 steps again as listed in the small ‘Get Started Guide’. I was impressed with the foresight the designers built into their install process to catch my error and make it harmless – another tip of the cap. I should note that there are included ‘adapters’ to ensure this lock will match different manufacturers; my existing lock was a Kwikset. I have installed several other brands of electronic locks and this one was by far my favorite.
In about 20 minutes, not counting my mistake, the lock was up and functional. Now I can check and change the lock status from anywhere. This is one attractive lock that is easy to install and simple to use. It even works with 'SmartThings (which I have). I highly recommend this lock.
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The K30 is a fun, children's drone based featuring a bionic design that combines beauty and protection with customizable and colorful lighting. The aircraft is equipped with a 720P camera, which can record the flight from a first-person perspective. The downward vision sensor makes the flight more stable.
Customer Rating
5
Easy to Use and Well Made Entry Level Drone
on July 15, 2024
Posted by: RalphHenry
This drone is an entry level device at an entry level price. It does allow you to learn the basics of operating a drone that has a camera (720P) and utilizes your cell phone to watch live or recorded videos.
The quick start guide is well written and is enough to permit you to do a test flight in a matter of minutes. The user guide has more details and I’d recommend reading it to understand all the features of this drone. With very little practice you can do loops and landings without any crashes. The guide also will help you to understand the procedures to start up, fly and land the drone. The steps to get the drone paired with the controller and also connected wirelessly to your cell phone are very straightforward and worked every time. When you crash, be sure you reset the drone so it will work correctly, but this process is very easy and quick.
It is a toy and is very light; as such it does get buffeted by the wind, but with practice you can learn to control it. I’d also recommend using the ‘headless’ mode which allows you to make turns using the control pad without knowing where the front of the drone is pointing. You can graduate to remove this mode once you are more skillful.
You get some spare parts such as 4 extra propellers, however I did find this little drone to be well made and several crashes did not damage it. You do get two drone batteries which is nice, and the control pad uses 3 AAA batteries not included. You can take videos and snapshots and view them on your cell phone, but be sure you connect the wireless on your cell to the drone, not to your home wireless.
It does give you a kick when you master some maneuvers with this little drone and take some photos & videos. It makes the perfect gift for a youngster to learn about flying drones. I would highly recommend this affordable entry point level drone.
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Heat food quickly and efficiently with this Insignia NS-MW7BK5 .7 Cu. Ft. Compact Countertop Microwave. Nine preset functions take the guesswork out of cooking common foods like popcorn and baked potatoes, and a .7 cu. ft. interior provides room for meals without taking up too much space. A 10-in (25.4 cm) glass turntable works to evenly distribute heat while 700 watts and 11 power levels let you cook or reheat meat, vegetables and more. This microwave has an integrated child lock for safety and a bright LED display that lets you operate the device in low-light conditions. Finally, a classic black finish looks elegant in any kitchen. Enjoy delicious meals while conserving kitchen space with this compact Insignia microwave.
Customer Rating
5
Remarkable Technology in Compact Microwave
on June 30, 2024
Posted by: RalphHenry
This microwave is very well designed. It is very solid sitting on my counter because of its oversized rubber feet. It is heavier than I expected (23 pounds) due to the sturdy transformer and large magnet needed for the powerful magnetron that is utilized in this compact unit.
I also did very much like the secure latch that is used. When you grab the door handle you lift up one finger to release the door. I immediately preferred this design over the push button openers on many other microwaves.
You will need to read the instructions to get the best use of the many features of this unit. Although the operations are intuitive, you can benefit from utilizing the built in operations that will make it a snap to do timer cooking or simply use the one touch features to defrost or set incremental cooking times. The handy manual is very well written with illustrations that make learning all the features very easy.
Although this unit is just 700 watts it heated everything from a danish pastry to boiling water for tea/coffee very nicely.
I do have a built-in microwave, however I keep this little wonder on the counter and end up using it for smaller reheats for example. It does have a generous-sized 10-inch turntable. I often end up using both units at the same time. Tip of my cap to the design engineers for a smart and useful addition to my kitchen. I highly recommend this nicely priced and very functional microwave.
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The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 wireless multiplatform gaming headset for Windows PCs, PS5 & PS4, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and mobile is refreshed and powered up for a third generation of gaming domination. With a history atop the wireless console headset charts, the Stealth 600 enters its 3rd Generation with a model designed exclusively for PC gamers. Experience low-latency wireless connectivity on PC & PlayStation consoles, plus built-in Bluetooth lets you connect directly to mobile devices. Plus, switching between 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connections is made easy using the QuickSwitch button located conveniently on the headset. And only for the PC model, Waves 3D Audio lets you fine tune every aspect of your audio for complete immersion on your favorite titles. Be unstoppable with a best-in-class, 80-hour battery life featuring quick charge so you can get back in the game right away. Completely redesigned for the third generation of the Stealth 600, the all-new uni-directional, flip-to-mute microphone features A.I. noise reduction to ensure ultra-clear mic quality with the quietest background possible. Using the Swarm II desktop software for PC, or mobile app for iOS & Android devices, you can turn on/off the A.I. mic noise reduction, adjust noise gate, sensitivity, monitoring levels, and choose from four different mic presets, or even make your own with a custom 10-band microphone EQ. Clear comms are nothing if you can’t hear every vital game detail, so the Stealth 600 is packed with the legendary 50mm Nanoclear drivers for precise, detailed spatial audio quality. Plus, with Waves 3D Audio, a feature exclusively available in PC mode, you can customize your audio even further, for perfectly dialed-in audio immersion. And with the Swarm II app, you can cycle through four audio EQ presets, create up to five custom presets with a 10-band EQ, adjust game & chat volume mix, plus activate, or adjust Turtle Beach exclusive Advanced Superhuman Hearing sound setting. Play for hours in total comfort with a pressure-relieving, ultra-comfortable design. Memory foam ear cushions wrapped in athletic-weave fabric keep your ears cool and cozy over extended game sessions. Plus, the cushions feature ProSpecs glasses relief technology, so whether you wear gaming or prescription glasses, you’ll enjoy the same great comfort. For added customization, you can remap the secondary wheel & mode button on the headset to distinct functions to better suit your gameplay. And the Stealth 600 is built for long-lasting, comfortable use with an adjustable, lay-flat design.
Customer Rating
5
Innovative Superhuman Hearing & Comfortable
on June 18, 2024
Posted by: RalphHenry
This Turtle Beach Stealth 600 set of headphones is a third generation product so my expectations were high. My initial observations were that this headphone was very well made, great sound and very soft earpads. The material for the earpads was breathable. I tried this unit for a couple hours with my old glasses which have a very large frame, but even with the larger frame the earpads did not cause discomfort over my ears.
I was disappointed in the Quick Start Guide because it had very poor quality print and on top of that the text was so small that even with a magnifying glass it was impossible to read. I did however find the Quick Start Guide on the Turtle Beach website and that version was legible. I ended up configuring the headphones without much benefit from the Quick Start Guide because it is also poorly written; but the process was intuitive. I would suggest the guide be more clearly constructed to show precise steps to configure and use the headphones; including the firmware update process (which I did perform, as it is required).
Once configured I found the headphones to be excellent, so I’m not taking a star off for the poor documentation. The controls are logically laid out and innovative. I very much liked the one button push of the Power button to switch between human and superhuman hearing. This feature is tremendous and helps considerably to allow me to perform better with fast paced gaming. Superhuman hearing does indeed allow you to hear things like footsteps or heavy breathing, anything that can get lost in the cacophony of sounds that are playing while you try to fight off invaders or monsters. You can actually hear where the sounds are coming from and both your eyes and ears will respond to the audio clues and begin to automatically scan based on these subtle audible clues. The one button switch back to human hearing mode is a great idea; tip of my cap to the Turtle Beach engineers.
I liked the mic monitoring spin wheel adjacent to the spin wheel for volume. The lift boom mute for the mic worked perfectly. Also the Mode button will pick your equalization setting. The app on the PC is called Swarm II. This app has plenty of customization controls including equalization profiles.
You have a choice of with 2.4GHz Wireless and Bluetooth 5.2 on PC. Be sure to insert the included dongle in a USB port. The 80 hour battery is also a great spec. Overall at the nice price-point that Turtle Beach offers, this headset is an outstanding value especially in terms of soft comfort for the ears, and superhuman hearing. I would highly recommend this headset.
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The versatile and powerful ASUS Vivobook Pro OLED is designed for those who want to do more, ignite creativity, or game. The Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, paired with NVIDIA RTX3050 graphics, deliver outstanding multitasking and creative power. Backed with advanced thermal technology, the laptop is primed to deliver maximum, sustainable performance. ASUS DialPad, an intuitive physical controller, gives you instant and precise fingertip control over creative, productivity, and entertainment apps. The NanoEdge OLED display with Dolby Vision comes with a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 gamut, and is PANTONE Validated for its accurate color. The Harman Kardon-certified quad-speaker Dolby Atmos audio system adds to the cinematic experience with ultra-realistic multi-dimensional sound.
Customer Rating
5
Strong Specs Plus OLED Display at Affordable Price
on June 16, 2024
Posted by: RalphHenry
This is a terrific gaming laptop or for your go to laptop for any applicaitons. The first thing you notice is the very well thought-out physical design. One very important feature is the design of the rubber feet on the bottom. This design makes this laptop extremely stable on the desk or table and is often overlooked in other gaming laptop brands. Next I appreciated the slim design of the perimeter around the screen. I also found the touchpad the best I have ever tried, although I do use my favorite mouse for fast paced gaming scenarios. The position of the power cord is also ideal on the upper right side. The slide to block the camera is also a feature that I use often, no more need to have a piece of tape handy. I did note that per instructions I needed to charge the unit for about 3 hours for the first time. When I powered-on out of the box, the screen was blank but the fan was running. So you do need to follow the instructions on this first time setup to fully charge the battery.
The specifications are top notch especially at the price-point that ASUS offers for this machine. Plenty of RAM, the 6GB cache for the nice RTX3050 video card and the powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 with 14 cores – yeah! The audio is superb via the Harmon Kardon Dolby Atmos technology – nice of the engineers to put this in and a tip of my cap for that design point. I loved just playing Youtube music videos which I often rely on for some relaxation.
The touchpad is unique in that the two small concentric circles in the upper left are designed to facilitate using certain multimedia type apps; for example, selecting brush style choices, color choices and similar parameters. These touchpad circles also are useful for other controls of the cursor at any time. I thought this design was very useful as well as innovative. Tip of my cap to the ASUS engineers. Note that some very high end laptops include this capability via a physical knob, I found the ASUS design to be superior.
Okay, last but not least. The wonderful, bright and colorful OLED display is fantastic. The colors are vibrant but what I noticed (with my glasses on) was the sharpness of the display. Now I am spoiled as I need to ensure I have OLED displays on all my laptops, monitors and TV’s. The OLED technology does come with a price, but based on my observations including several comparisons of color-test generator runs, the OLED is definitely worth it especially for gaming and really for any applications. Thanks to the ASUS engineers again. I would highly recommend this device for your primary laptop.
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Our latest premium video doorbell offers enhanced security and convenience. Choose between up to 8 months of battery operation or continuous hardwired monitoring. Enjoy more than crystal-clear 2K 5MP resolution live view, a super-wide 180 degree angle view, full-color night vision, two-way audio, and filter person, package, vehicle, and pet detections.
Customer Rating
5
Latest Technology in Solid Smart Doorbell
on June 12, 2024
Posted by: RalphHenry
The Tapo D25 is a next generation product for smart doorbell cameras. You need to download the Tapo app and then the process to install and configure this device becomes extremely easy using the app. The ‘Quick Start Guide’ is the first place to start. It is well written. You do have to decide if you want a battery powered or a hardwired installation. I do suggest that the process to remove the mounting back plate to expose the switches, charging port and micro SD slot be put ahead of all the other various directions in the ‘Quick Start Guide’ since the first thing you need to see is how to remove the device from the back plate.
The app will guide you through the steps needed to connect your WiFi to the doorbell camera and to connect the chime to the doorbell. It is a good idea to keep the guide handy as it has some excellent diagrams of things like resetting the device and the location of the microphone and speaker for example.
Two wedges are included (slant up/down or left/right) to help position the angle of the camera, if necessary to use. I chose to use the device powered by the 8 month battery instead of hardwired so that I could keep my existing doorbell button. I also chose to attach the base plate using the included screws instead of the included adhesive pad; but this is a choice the user can make. I felt the screw attachment was more secure. The device does have the ability to alert you when the camera is removed from the base plate – nice feature and a tip of the cap to the engineers who designed the device. You can add more chimes if you want to ensure more coverage of the doorbell ring such as in the garage for example.
I found this smart doorbell to be one of the most complete as to desirable features which include color night vision, two way audio, 180 degree wide angle, and even more smart features. It was well designed regarding ease of setup, functionality and in physical structure. I would highly recommend this great smart camera doorbell.
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Effortlessly print, scan, and copy with this compact, wireless printer with an automatic document feeder, paired with the easiest-to-use print app. From labels to recipes, enjoy a seamless home printing experience from the America`s most trusted printer brand.
Customer Rating
5
Innovative Design with Super Functionality
on May 13, 2024
Posted by: RalphHenry
I’ll start with the packaging. This printer came well protected with padding and the entire unit was covered in a plastic wrap – excellent. No hard lifting, the unit easily slipped out of the box. There were a few blue tape pieces to remove and the entire process proved to be intuitive and simple.
You can setup from a cell phone or from a computer. I wanted to try setting it up from a computer this time. I already had installed the HP Smart app (for my other HP printers) so I just clicked the add new printer button. I also could have gone to the HP web site to install. I highly recommend the HP Smart app since it simplifies the entire process from turning the printer on the first time to alignment to printing your first page. I noticed that when I did my first print, HP Smart had included all the printers I had on my computer in the selection box – very nice to see everything was already integrated. This process included the initial install of cartridges. This was the easiest install I have ever made. You can choose to enroll in HP Ink or not. HP has refined the process to get your WiFi connected to the printer, it spotted the printer right away and was super fast to connect. I was also given the option to update firmware during the initial setup. Tip of the cap to the HP engineers for upgrading this whole process to very few steps.
Alignment took a few minutes using the alignment sheet which is printed out and placed on the scanning glass. All functions worked nicely for scanning, copying and printing. This printer had an innovative input feed on the back of the printer that held 60 sheets. I found this newer design easier to use when adding more paper and you can see if paper is running low – another tip of the cap to the engineers.
This is a very solid and functional device, it even includes a document feeder. I have had many printers from many brands, this unit is the best I have seen at such an affordable price-point; I would highly recommend it.
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Experience your music in full clarity and richness, even when space is tight, with this compact, all-in-one stereo system that will fit anywhere. Whether you're playing a CD, the radio, or Bluetooth® streaming from your smartphone, the PM270 delivers high-quality sound through powerful stereo speakers with 20W(10W+10W) RMS Output. Customize your sound through the Bass/Treble buttons and simple presets. Sleek, matte black design; remote control
Customer Rating
5
Versatile Bluetooth Bookshelf System
on May 4, 2024
Posted by: RalphHenry
This small bookshelf stereo system is an excellent option for your living room, bedroom, garage or even in the kitchen. The sound is pure and although the speakers are small, they provided a very high volume without distortion.
The system came with a remote, two speakers and the control unit. The speakers have the wires attached internally at the speaker end and the control box provided a solid clip method to attach the color-coded wires. An FM antenna is included and the design of the connection to the control box was solid. A ferrite core is inclluded that you need to install on the power cord to avoid any interference of this unit with other devices. But, it seemed fine with our without the ferrite core attached.
I loaded MP3’s on a flash drive and plugged it in. The machine worked perfectly. You do have to select the input as USB. Likewise, I put in a music CD, selected the CD source and the unit played beautifully. The remote provided functions to select the source and also to navigate through the songs. The remote also turns the unit on or off which is important.. You have a treble and bass control which worked fine as well the provided sound shape presets including Surround sound. A nice feature is a built-in FM radio. You simply attach the included antenna and you are able to get crystal clear radio reception, tip of the cap to the engineers at Panasonic for including this feature.
I used the Bluetooth capability to pair the control unit with my TV, my phone and my laptop. There is a Bluetooth button to ensure it is simple to connect devices. I tried to connect an old iPod via the USB port but it was not recognized. I also used an adapter cable to connect a cell phone to the USB port, but again the device was not recognized. So you do need either a Bluetooth source, CD or flash drive. I believe the design should have included a 3.5mm port, but I didn’t take off a star for that missing design point that would have been very convenient.
I am currently using this small system connected to my TV and the sound is much sharper and louder than the TV speakers provided. I would certainly recommend this fine compact unit.
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Introducing the T9 Golf GPS Watch, featuring a vibrant color touchscreen for intuitive navigation. Providing precise yardages to the green's front, center, and back, it offers an array of advanced functionalities. With features like Active Green Data for enhanced accuracy, V-Algorithm for slope calculation, and Green Undulation displaying high and low points on the green via a heat map, this watch elevates your game. Explore Putt View to discern putt break direction, utilize Smart Green for customizable touch pin-placement, and access Course Views for yardages to hazards and bunkers. With additional features like Swing Tempo Mode and Shot/Putt Tracking for auto scorecard, the T9 is your comprehensive golf GPS watch, perfect for enhancing your gameplay on the course.
Customer Rating
5
Super Technology, Accurate and Helpful for Golfers
on April 18, 2024
Posted by: RalphHenry
The T9 Voice Caddy for golfers is a fantastic device. It straps on like a watch with a very comfortable rubber writst-band that is soft but stays put on every swing. I am a bogey level golfer and I found this golf aid invaluable especially since I don’t have the kind of distance perception of most people and I do wear glasses.
Here are some key advantages of this device: the screen is readable even in bright sunshine. It is a color touch screen and has a very accurate GPS built in. One course I play actually has a small GPS capable screen in the golf cart which displays the hole and distance from the green when you stop the cart. Although it can’t do what the T9 Voice caddy can do, at least you get the distance and a fly over of the hole. However, I have not seen any other course which has this. Now with the T9 I get this ability to know the distance (and more) on all the other courses. Yes, the T9 can find them when you first tee off using its GPS to actually determine the course you are playing.
I took my T9 to the course with the golf cart GPS, and took advantage of the chance to compare the yardages of the cart’s screen with the T9. Be aware that whenever you get to a golf course and go to the 1st tee, the T9 will connect to satellites and actually find the golf courses which took about 60 seconds when I began play.
I noticed the display of the hole and the yardage was exactly how each hole was laid out showing not just the fairway, but the green, ponds and sand traps. The T9 also did the flyover as you started the hole. The yardage on each shot to the green compared within a couple yards of the golf carts GPS device. So I knew the T9 was accurate.
Now the T9 also allowed me many other features not on the golf cart. When I reached the green, I could use the T9 to mark the flag and mark my ball… then the T9 would show me the length of the putt – wow. You should wait a few seconds for the T9 to get its most accurate putt distance.
Also the T9 uses a color coding to actually display the green to show the contours and slope. There is also the ability to zoom in and out on this great device. The T9 also keeps score for you including how many putts. Another extremely useful feature is swing tempo which was very helpful to me as a bogey golfer. I was able to see that my tempo varied too much from swing to swing so I am trying to use the T9 to make my swing tempo more consistent. I did feel by the seventh hole that I had improved a little and was hitting the ball more consistently as well. Yeah T9, thank you my little wonder, and tip of my cap to the designers.
It's easy to use this device. There are advanced modes to get more out of the features as well. I certainly feel this is a solid built and very high technology device. The GUI interface is well thought out and intuitive. By the way the T9 also has a watch built in and you can choose from several different watch faces. I would recommend it very highly.
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Philips Norelco Multi Groomer - 13 piece Mens Grooming Kit for beard, face, nose, and ear hair trimmer and hair clipper - NO BLADE OIL NEEDED, MG3740/40
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Trimmer at Affordable Price
on April 5, 2024
Posted by: RalphHenry
This product offers a lot of versatility for a minimal price point. I found the unit to be very well designed with a solid quality construction. It included several trimmer clips for hair and beard. The hair clips are black and the beard clips are grey so it is easy to know which is which. However, you may find like me that the beard trimmers work best for your hair and also beard since my hair is short. It was helpful and fun to try out the different trimmer clips.
I noted the run time of 60 minutes was fine for all my trimming needs. The 3 year parts and labor warranty is excellent. I noted that the more expensive Philips units had a longer warranty and had lithium-ion versus Nickel-metal Hydride battery technology. Honestly I did not see the need for the more expensive units if you trim your hair and beard once every couple weeks. If you are a more detailed person, then a more expensive unit might be your choice.
The charger plug has a light on it so you know when it is charging. The unit also comes with a nice cloth bag to hold all the accessories and the unit; this made it nice for a quick trip I took.
The unit also includes a nose trimmer and ear trimmer. I tried all the trimmer clips including the nose and ear and found them very useful for different purposes. I have to say I never had the nose and ear trimmer and these are actually essential accessories; I very much benefited from using them. Instructions said no blade oil required, but I may add a drop once a month to help keep the self-sharpening blades in tip-top shape. I registered the device and got a 15% discount on other Philips products - nice.
My sense is by the time the warranty runs out in 3 years, at this price, I’ll probably by a new unit to get sharper brand-new blades. So all in all this is a great, well-thought out trimmer choice at a bargain price. I would highly recommend this Philips Multi-Groom unit.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
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2 out of 5
2 out of 5Took it back
By kenn
After setup was complete, the computer suffered many glitches, both in hardware and software. E.g. the computer kept disconnecting from my Wi-Fi and I had to go in and retype the password. Computer locked up several times and I had to unplug it to shut it down so I could reboot it. Much of my software apps displays were incredibly small and I could find no way to change them. These were just a few of the most glaring examples.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
You Can Change Size of Objects & Text
December 27, 2015
The ultra HD display can be adjusted. Go to Settings, System (Display is in there), Advanced Display Settings and change the resolution to 1920x1080. Then continue on to Advanced Sizing of Text and Other Items; now click on 'Set a custom scaling level' (blue text) and select 110%. Now everything will be correct. Most apps don't work well with the Ultra HD yet. But your machine will be powerful as new Apps come out. Once the machine updates to latest Windows 10, you will find it great.
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Fitbit One Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker: Measure your activity day and night with Fitbit One, a sleek device that goes beyond the traditional pedometer. Get motivated to reach your goals by making small changes to your daily life, like taking extra steps throughout the day or learning how to sleep more soundly at night.
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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Ditch the headphone cable with these Insignia Bluetooth wireless earbuds. With up to five hours of use per charge and an included charging case for mid-day boosts, these earbuds are ideal for daily use. These Insignia Bluetooth wireless earbuds feature a built-in microphone for hands-free calling and easy voice commands.
Can you pair one with one phone and another if another phone so that two people can share one set?
No. The right bud is a master, i.e. it connects and is paired to your source. The left bud connects to the right bud, it does not connect to the source.
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Ditch the headphone cable with these Insignia Bluetooth wireless earbuds. With up to five hours of use per charge and an included charging case for mid-day boosts, these earbuds are ideal for daily use. These Insignia Bluetooth wireless earbuds feature a built-in microphone for hands-free calling and easy voice commands.
Can you use one ear piece by itself without affecting sound quality?
That is a subjective question, for me personally the answer is no. However you can use it with just the right bud running if you must keep one ear free. The way these work the right bud is the master and the left bud won't work at all without the right bud paired to your source. Also in case you think you could use the left ear bud and keep your right ear free, that won't work because the left earbud has to be about 8 inches or less from the right earbud or it turns doesn't connect.
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RalphHenry
Ditch the headphone cable with these Insignia Bluetooth wireless earbuds. With up to five hours of use per charge and an included charging case for mid-day boosts, these earbuds are ideal for daily use. These Insignia Bluetooth wireless earbuds feature a built-in microphone for hands-free calling and easy voice commands.
Can you pair one with one phone and another if another phone so that two people can share one set?
Listen to your TV or music wirelessly without disturbing others.
Can you have 2 sets of headphones working on the same tv ?
Yes. On your TV will be a right and left audio RCA output jacks. Connect one of these to each jack: Male-to-Female RCA Y-Adapter (https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-male-to-female-rca-y-adapter-black/4371028.p?skuId=4371028). Now connect your RCA cables that came with each headphone as you now have 4 jacks to plug into and connect them to each sending/charging unit. Now both headphones will get the audio signal from the TV.
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RalphHenry
Clean those hard-to-reach places in your home with this Shark cordless vacuum. Its bristle brush deep-cleans any carpet, and the additional soft-roll brush pulls in larger particles from wood floors while polishing them. The rechargeable, high-capacity Li-Ion battery keeps this Ninja cordless vacuum's DuoClean Technology ready for tough cleaning chores.
I need a lightweight vacuum for medical reasons which would you recommend? Also one that is powerful!
I have tried several and this is the best one. You will love the Shark - ION™ P50 Powered-Lift Away IC162 Cordless Upright Vacuum.
5 years, 10 months ago
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RalphHenry
Grill, bake, roast or broil with this Delonghi Livenza 0.5 cu. ft. digital compact convection oven. This compact oven saves space while providing enough capacity to save the hassle, heat and cost of using your full-size oven. This Delonghi Livenza 0.5 cu. ft. digital compact convection oven has toasting _and warming functions for maximum flexibility.
What is the wattage on it has to be 1000 or less b4 I can use it
Take gaming up a notch with this Logitech gaming mouse. The LIGHTSPEED wireless technology provides a 1ms report rate and optimized connectivity to prevent lag, and six programmable buttons let you create a custom experience. This Logitech gaming mouse uses an ergonomic design and advanced button tensioning for comfortable, effortless gameplay.
Is this a good mouse to use for blender software?
I would say 'no'. I would recommend a gaming specific mouse and look for one that fits the size of your hand. That being said, this is a subjective area. However for gaming I liked the Fnatic Flick2 it is a little smaller than the Fnatic Clutch 2. Both are similar in Lift Off Distance and DPI settings. Again you may like it for Blender SW etc.
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RalphHenry
Optimize your viewing experience on this 23-inch Dell LCD monitor. Its Full HD IPS screen lets you see content from almost any angle. Easily connect a laptop or a PC to the VGA and HDMI ports on this Dell LCD monitor.
I tried hooking up my macbook pro (which only has a usb-c port) to the monitor via hdmi and a hdmi adapter. However, the monitor keeps telling me there is no hdmi signal from my device. How do I fix this? The adapter works on other monitors (also Dells).
If you open the menus on the monitor (hit the buttons underneath on the right hand side). There is a selection for input, maybe that will fix you up. It may not realize it is HDMI, but if you tell it that is the input I think it should work for you.
5 years, 11 months ago
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RalphHenry
Optimize your viewing experience on this 23-inch Dell LCD monitor. Its Full HD IPS screen lets you see content from almost any angle. Easily connect a laptop or a PC to the VGA and HDMI ports on this Dell LCD monitor.
Does this monitor have an AUX port on the back for headphones?
Enjoy Full HD viewing with this 25-inch HP micro-edge display. It has one VGA and two HDMI inputs for versatile, high-definition connectivity, and its edge-to-edge panel lets you opt for a clean-looking multi-monitor setup. Play video games smoothly thanks to the AMD FreeSync technology of this thin HP micro-edge display.
There was no vga cable in the box. I purchased two monitors and neither had the bag cord. The description says the VGA is included but only HDMI cord was in the box
I didn't get one either, I think the description is in error. I was able to utilize HDMI. An older VGA cable will work, but maybe BestBuy will give you a VGA cable, you will have to ask them.
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RalphHenry