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All the Power You Expect, without the Cord. Go where ambition takes you with the Cordless Food Chopper from KitchenAid. Designed with a powerful rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery, the new cordless food chopper delivers optimal runtime and performance, so you can cook wherever*, whatever, and however you choose. Chop up to 40 onions on a full charge** *Indoor use only. **Based on onion size of 90 - 110 grams
Customer Rating
5
Innovative, Handy, Small-Footprint Chopper
on July 9, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, Florida
This is the first chopper that I have used that is cordless and rechargeable. It does make using the chopper on your center island very nice to not have the cord. It is quite powerful although some choppers that are corded will have a more powerful action. My testing on various items like onions, apples, bananas, nuts, avocados and oranges showed me it had plenty of power. One suggestion is to start on the lower setting which will have more torque and then switch to the higher speed for more finer chopping.
This chopper has nice rubber feet that grip the surface of granite or laminates very well. The chopper has few parts which I find refreshing. It has a drive cylinder which goes in first and then you have either a whisk which does great to foam milk for example, and it has a chopping blade which is your main cutter.
Safety is built in such that you must press the top of the lid handle to start the machine. It is easy to attach the bowl and blades, and very easy to clean. I loved the simplicity of this device. I also felt it did a fine job chopping up the various food items.
If you add oil or other fluids, there is only a small hole in the top which is adequate but you can’t add fluids quickly. It’s called a drizzle basin and is integrated with the lid. It is easy to clean.
I was very pleased with this little chopper and find it is my go-to device for quick chopping with fast clean up. I even used the chopper blade with ice cream and milk to instantly create a very tasty milk shake. I definitely recommend this well built, innovative and functional product.
This chopper has nice rubber feet that grip the surface of granite or laminates very well. The chopper has few parts which I find refreshing. It has a drive cylinder which goes in first and then you have either a whisk which does great to foam milk for example, and it has a chopping blade which is your main cutter.
Safety is built in such that you must press the top of the lid handle to start the machine. It is easy to attach the bowl and blades, and very easy to clean. I loved the simplicity of this device. I also felt it did a fine job chopping up the various food items.
If you add oil or other fluids, there is only a small hole in the top which is adequate but you can’t add fluids quickly. It’s called a drizzle basin and is integrated with the lid. It is easy to clean.
I was very pleased with this little chopper and find it is my go-to device for quick chopping with fast clean up. I even used the chopper blade with ice cream and milk to instantly create a very tasty milk shake. I definitely recommend this well built, innovative and functional product.
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Whether you need 8 dozen* of your signature chocolate chip cookies or shredded chicken for Taco Tuesday with friends and family, the KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer has the capacity for every occasion. This durable tilt-head stand mixer was built to last, and features 10 speeds to gently knead, thoroughly mix and whip ingredients for a wide variety of recipes and comes in a variety of colors to perfectly match your kitchen design or personality. Get creative and make more with your mixer with over 10 optional hub-powered attachments*, from food grinders to pasta makers and more. *Using the flat beater; 28g dough each **sold separately.
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5
Perfect Blend of Power, Beauty and Functionality
on July 9, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, Florida
This mixer has extreme power. It is not a toy. Everything about it says quality and functionality. The design of the controls is so well thought out and intuitive that you can’t think of anything to improve this mixer. The finish on the mixer is beautiful and just makes you want to use it. The mixing bowl is stainless steel and will lock in place on the mixer, just a simple perfect design.
It does come with the big wire whip, flat beater and a nice dough hook. There are additional accessories and the machine does have the attachment hub (kind of like a PTO) for things like pasta makers, food grinders and others. It is very easy to add these attachments to make things and also fun.
This mixer is easy to use with 10 speeds and will readily mix many types of foods including bread dough. I made a cake mix and it was simple to get all the ingredients perfectly mixed. It does have great rubber feet underneath to hold it in place very firmly. The mixing is done with an orbital action that is precisely matched to the shape of the bowl. Very well thought out.
Don’t forget to lock the head in the upward position when you move it out of the batter, that way it won’t accidently fall into the mix even if you bump it.
Cleaning up was simple for the bowl and the mixer. I found the design of the mixing attachments made them very effective at mixing and the design made them easy to clean under a running faucet. The engineers at Kitchen Aid deserve some praise. Nice size at 4.5 quarts and 275 watts of motor power.
I do highly recommend this product. There are more powerful Kitchen Aid mixers but they are more for commercial use, I found for in the home, this level of power/size is more than adequate.
It does come with the big wire whip, flat beater and a nice dough hook. There are additional accessories and the machine does have the attachment hub (kind of like a PTO) for things like pasta makers, food grinders and others. It is very easy to add these attachments to make things and also fun.
This mixer is easy to use with 10 speeds and will readily mix many types of foods including bread dough. I made a cake mix and it was simple to get all the ingredients perfectly mixed. It does have great rubber feet underneath to hold it in place very firmly. The mixing is done with an orbital action that is precisely matched to the shape of the bowl. Very well thought out.
Don’t forget to lock the head in the upward position when you move it out of the batter, that way it won’t accidently fall into the mix even if you bump it.
Cleaning up was simple for the bowl and the mixer. I found the design of the mixing attachments made them very effective at mixing and the design made them easy to clean under a running faucet. The engineers at Kitchen Aid deserve some praise. Nice size at 4.5 quarts and 275 watts of motor power.
I do highly recommend this product. There are more powerful Kitchen Aid mixers but they are more for commercial use, I found for in the home, this level of power/size is more than adequate.
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Stream audio while charging your smartphone or tablet with this black Belkin CONNECT USB-C audio and charge adapter. The two ports both support charging and listening for effortless connection. This Belkin CONNECT USB-C audio and charge adapter delivers up to 60W of pass-through power and supports fast charging for compatible devices.
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1
Device was Defective
on July 5, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This product did not work properly. I tried several times to get it to work but at best it worked only once in a while and would stop working even when I did finally get it to work. Basically, it turns a single USB-C port into two ports, one for charging and one for using audio headphones or earbuds.
One problem not related to function is that the packaging is misleading in that it says 'Interchangeable USB-C ports…’. However, one port is actually marked for charging and the other is marked for audio, so you actually cannot use them interchangeably.
A bigger problem seems to be that the connector to put in your phone is too short and the connector is loose, I took the phone case off but that did not help. A second problem is when you do finally get the audio to work and then plug into the charging port, the audio stops. I tried to hold the connector tightly to the phone so I think the second problem is caused by the circuitry in this Belkin device, i.e. it is improperly designed to handle both the charging function and the audio functions at the same time; at least this is true for my cell phone and laptop.
I called Belkin and they do have 7 days a week support so that is good. The connection to a support person was fuzzy and hard to hear. Also, the support person did not seem to be able to help me very much. She collected my information and she put me on hold and never got back for 20 minutes so I had to hang up. The best I can say is if you want this device, try to test it in the store with your cell phone and determine if it works for you. I can’t recommend this device.
One problem not related to function is that the packaging is misleading in that it says 'Interchangeable USB-C ports…’. However, one port is actually marked for charging and the other is marked for audio, so you actually cannot use them interchangeably.
A bigger problem seems to be that the connector to put in your phone is too short and the connector is loose, I took the phone case off but that did not help. A second problem is when you do finally get the audio to work and then plug into the charging port, the audio stops. I tried to hold the connector tightly to the phone so I think the second problem is caused by the circuitry in this Belkin device, i.e. it is improperly designed to handle both the charging function and the audio functions at the same time; at least this is true for my cell phone and laptop.
I called Belkin and they do have 7 days a week support so that is good. The connection to a support person was fuzzy and hard to hear. Also, the support person did not seem to be able to help me very much. She collected my information and she put me on hold and never got back for 20 minutes so I had to hang up. The best I can say is if you want this device, try to test it in the store with your cell phone and determine if it works for you. I can’t recommend this device.
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Simplify personal grooming with this Panasonic ARC 5 electric shaver. The ultra-fast motor and five-blade system make short work of facial hair by providing up to 70,000 cross-cuts per minute,. This Panasonic ARC 5 electric shaver has a built-in pop-up trimmer that makes it easy to sculpt mustaches, beards and sideburns.
Customer Rating
5
Smooth Comfortable Shave
on June 12, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
I had tried electric razors before several times. None of them worked. But this one did. The design of the head seemed too large but it is not, it is perfect. I was able to have a close comfortable shave the very first time I used this shaver. I think the design of the foil area and cutters is the reason it works so well. The shaver is easy to clean and has a sonic vibration cleaning mode. It also has a trimmer that pops up to clean up your sideburns. The manual is outstanding. It is very well written with clear illustrations. I loved this razor and I expect to give up blades now and only use this electric razor. It recharges so there is no cord in the way while you shave. I highly recommend this electric razor. Panasonic got it right.
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Record and view impressive video with this powerful security system, providing 4K Ultra HD resolution with superior definition and detail. This system also features Smart Motion Detection on all channels, so you only receive notifications that are important to you. Smart search technology allows you to quickly and easily filter motion events, saving time when reviewing footage. With convenient voice control and smart home compatibility, 4K Ultra HD resolution, and Smart Motion Detection, this security system has everything you need to start protecting what's important to you.
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5
Great Value for Top Notch Security
on June 11, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This system was very easy to setup. However you do need a monitor or an HDMI port on your TV. The package includes the cameras and the recorder with 2TB, a mouse and the wiring and power supplies. Most laptops don't have HDMI-in so using a monitor or using one of your HDMI inputs on a TV will provide you the necessary display. The quickstart guide takes you through setup to create your basic setup and it's a good idea to download the Lorex Home app so you can view the cameras from your phone from anywhere (if you connect the Lorex recorder to your home router). It's not WiFi so you have to use an RJ45 cable - a short one is supplied as well as a short HDMI cable. The video is very crisp and this system has 4 cameras which you can name so it's easy to know where you are viewing.
The 60 foot cables are a bit too short but you can make do with them. You must preplan so that your recorder is in a central location and your camera cables can all reach the recorder. However, the cables have industry standard connectors for wired DVR security systems and you can find 120 foot or 200 foot cables at many local stores including Best Buy and even Home Depot. If you need to run the cables through your attic to reach your cameras, you will need the longer cables.
The cameras have many useful features like the ability to turn on a mini flood light and even make a siren sound. You can run the system without a router connection, but the ability of the system to be monitored remotely (say you are in a restaurant) is important and easy to setup, so I recommend connecting it to your home router. The software can recognize if it sees a person and you can also just take a look from anywhere and turn the flood light or siren on to scare someone away. Of course you have the ability to record what the motion-activated cameras sees, with snapshots or videos.
I’ve had battery powered systems and though the install is easier, they are not as useful because you have to schedule them only certain hours to avoid running the batteries out too quickly, and eventually say every 3 months, you need to change the batteries. With a wired system you can run the cameras all the time – so I think that is a better way to go; albeit a little more install time.
I do recommend these cameras as a must to protect your home and family. At this price for a 4K Ultra HD Security System with four 4K motion detecting cameras it is a steal. Also for more info you can download manuals for the D861 here: https://www.lorextechnology.com/site/D861A82-8DA4-E-1-p#downloadsTab
The 60 foot cables are a bit too short but you can make do with them. You must preplan so that your recorder is in a central location and your camera cables can all reach the recorder. However, the cables have industry standard connectors for wired DVR security systems and you can find 120 foot or 200 foot cables at many local stores including Best Buy and even Home Depot. If you need to run the cables through your attic to reach your cameras, you will need the longer cables.
The cameras have many useful features like the ability to turn on a mini flood light and even make a siren sound. You can run the system without a router connection, but the ability of the system to be monitored remotely (say you are in a restaurant) is important and easy to setup, so I recommend connecting it to your home router. The software can recognize if it sees a person and you can also just take a look from anywhere and turn the flood light or siren on to scare someone away. Of course you have the ability to record what the motion-activated cameras sees, with snapshots or videos.
I’ve had battery powered systems and though the install is easier, they are not as useful because you have to schedule them only certain hours to avoid running the batteries out too quickly, and eventually say every 3 months, you need to change the batteries. With a wired system you can run the cameras all the time – so I think that is a better way to go; albeit a little more install time.
I do recommend these cameras as a must to protect your home and family. At this price for a 4K Ultra HD Security System with four 4K motion detecting cameras it is a steal. Also for more info you can download manuals for the D861 here: https://www.lorextechnology.com/site/D861A82-8DA4-E-1-p#downloadsTab
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Enjoy your favorite podcasts and music on the go with these Skullcandy Indy Evo true wireless earbuds. The sweat-resistant and water-resistant design is ideal for workouts, while the Tile technology lets you track and find them when lost. These Skullcandy Indy Evo true wireless earbuds offer up to 30 hours of battery life for continuous entertainment.
Customer Rating
5
Best Fitting: Stay-Put and Comfortable
on June 11, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
Excellent quality, packaged very well so no chance of shipping damage. The sound is very nice, lots of bass for such a small device. A high point for me is that they fit so well. You do have a few choices of rubber grommets to find your best fit. They stay put and don't move even when jogging. They also are extremely comfortable and I could wear them over 30 minutes and felt no discomfort. The charge case is one of the best in terms of putting the device in and having it seat each bud easily. Too often some earbuds require some finesse to get them to seat properly in a charging case - but these are super. It is important to download the app to change to ambient mode for example since I found the tapping of the earbuds hard to learn except for volume up/down functions. The interface to pause and take calls and end calls is very user friendly. One caution is that you do need to practice a bit to tap the earbuds just right to get the desire function. I think I will get better in time so I'm blaming myself for this shortcoming. I do recommend these earbuds as having marvelous sound, great comfortable fit and a reasonable cost.
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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.
Customer Rating
2
Barely Acceptable at the Price Point
on April 18, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
Even accounting for the relatively small price this product is not very good. It is too large to carry for jogging and skips too much even with ESP set. It would be useful if you have some CD's to take for example on a picnic to listen but only once you arrive. You can plug it into a speaker - you would have to provide your own cable to connect it since it does not use Bluetooth. The earbuds that came with it arrived broken. I did attach my own earbuds and tried all the settings. the Equalizer had minor differences in sound. The electronic skip which you can turn on/off did not work very well, but without it, the unit skipped even if you gently moved it. The sound was okay and if you have old CDs to listen to, it might be worth buying but the cost for the quality is a little high I felt. A lot of laptops come today without a DVD/CD built in, so you might find this a useful product to listen to music CD/MP3's while you did email, but you could not use it to load software. It has a feature to program the order the tracks are played, but I tried to figure it out and could not - it is not intuitive, and I don't see much use since you do have the ability move to the next track with one tap. I would only recommend this product if you have a specific situation that fits the type of use I touched on above.
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G513 is a high performance RGB mechanical gaming keyboard that features advanced technologies in a modern and sleek design. G513 includes full spectrum ~16.8M color RGB per key lighting with LIGHTSYNC technology, choice of mechanical switches, and a memory foam palmrest to deliver utmost comfort. G513 is the perfect blend of performance, advanced technologies and features, and unparalleled build quality and comfort.
Customer Rating
5
NIce Tactile and Audible Feedback
on January 26, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
The G513 wired keyboard is more solid than any I have used so far. The keyboard has the new GX Blue Mechanical Switches which are extremely smooth, just the right feel and click to give feedback for both sense of touch and sound. The keyboard is beautiful with that solid plate feel and rubber feet to keep it in place even with more frenzied movements in a game. It is also nice to use for every-day tasks like just creating documents.
I’m not a fan of the two USB cable connections from your keyboard to the computer. I realize you can then plug your mouse into the port on the keyboard for example but you just used 2 ports on the computer anyway. So why not just plug the mouse into the computer. There is no performance advantage to having the mouse plug into the keyboard. Using the USB keyboard port for a headphone causes the wire to go across the keyboard so I’d say leave this feature off unless you could design one keyboard cable to USB port connection. The best use of this USB port on the keyboard is for device charging and it does have full power pass-through.
The GHUB software is great, macros are easy and customizing lighting is easy. The programmers put a lot of thought into a very nice GUI interface and all this means the programming underneath is strong and doing its job nicely.
I saw the camera port on the middle of the back of the keyboard and it must be for demo use or a future option.
You can change keycaps if you wish. This keyboard at the price point is a steal I think. I found that the key spacing is perfect and also the complete accountant key set is nice to have. I do highly recommend this keyboard. You also get the best I’ve ever felt palmrest with memory foam – wow. This keyboard certainly has wonderful and functional design points and I didn’t find any gaming problems.
I’m not a fan of the two USB cable connections from your keyboard to the computer. I realize you can then plug your mouse into the port on the keyboard for example but you just used 2 ports on the computer anyway. So why not just plug the mouse into the computer. There is no performance advantage to having the mouse plug into the keyboard. Using the USB keyboard port for a headphone causes the wire to go across the keyboard so I’d say leave this feature off unless you could design one keyboard cable to USB port connection. The best use of this USB port on the keyboard is for device charging and it does have full power pass-through.
The GHUB software is great, macros are easy and customizing lighting is easy. The programmers put a lot of thought into a very nice GUI interface and all this means the programming underneath is strong and doing its job nicely.
I saw the camera port on the middle of the back of the keyboard and it must be for demo use or a future option.
You can change keycaps if you wish. This keyboard at the price point is a steal I think. I found that the key spacing is perfect and also the complete accountant key set is nice to have. I do highly recommend this keyboard. You also get the best I’ve ever felt palmrest with memory foam – wow. This keyboard certainly has wonderful and functional design points and I didn’t find any gaming problems.
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Make your moves with this Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite gaming mouse. With the 17 programmable buttons and a repositionable Key Slider system, this mouse offers comfort and function for longer gameplay. An 18,000 dpi sensor delivers pinpoint accuracy. This Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite gaming mouse is built for durability with a braided cord and sturdy scroll wheel.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Fit, Finish and Function
on January 15, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
What an absolutely superb shape this mouse has. My hand draped over it perfectly and the feel of the mouse is neither greasy nor sticky i.e. a very nice satiny finish. You do need to download the iCue Software and ensure you have the latest version. The website is super easy to use.
There are many nice lighting effects and it does match other Corsair products if you like to have keyboard and headsets with similar lighting designs. I felt the ability to make the lighting also dimmer or brighter was very useful and I like dimmer.
This mouse does have a 12 button keypad on the right side for your thumb. They are not too small to hit individually so that was great, I’m amazed they could get so many buttons in a small area yet still make it useable. I did take advantage of the ability to slide the 12 button keypad forward or backward to match your thumb size. You need to loosen a screw on the bottom of the mouse and they provide the small hex key tool to loosen it. Beware that the tool is stuck inside the rolled up cord for the mouse and at first I missed it. When done it does lock solid in the position you set.
You can adjust many settings using the iCue software for surface calibration, LOD, and even angle-snapping if you want to play around with that. Bottom line is it is a very sophisticated mouse.
You can set macros for any of the 12 keypad buttons as well as all the other buttons except 'left click'. It is a simple process using the iCue software, very well thought out. I like it when strong programming goes into the functionality so that the user interface is easier and this iCue software does the trick.
I do recommend this mouse as it feels so nice in your hand, has plenty of customization and plays very precisely. What a great little mouse.
There are many nice lighting effects and it does match other Corsair products if you like to have keyboard and headsets with similar lighting designs. I felt the ability to make the lighting also dimmer or brighter was very useful and I like dimmer.
This mouse does have a 12 button keypad on the right side for your thumb. They are not too small to hit individually so that was great, I’m amazed they could get so many buttons in a small area yet still make it useable. I did take advantage of the ability to slide the 12 button keypad forward or backward to match your thumb size. You need to loosen a screw on the bottom of the mouse and they provide the small hex key tool to loosen it. Beware that the tool is stuck inside the rolled up cord for the mouse and at first I missed it. When done it does lock solid in the position you set.
You can adjust many settings using the iCue software for surface calibration, LOD, and even angle-snapping if you want to play around with that. Bottom line is it is a very sophisticated mouse.
You can set macros for any of the 12 keypad buttons as well as all the other buttons except 'left click'. It is a simple process using the iCue software, very well thought out. I like it when strong programming goes into the functionality so that the user interface is easier and this iCue software does the trick.
I do recommend this mouse as it feels so nice in your hand, has plenty of customization and plays very precisely. What a great little mouse.
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Own your space with Logitech Pebble M350 – a modern, slim, and silent portable mouse designed for your curated lifestyle. Make a statement with a slim mouse that can easily be scooped up and brought to the cafe or library. Silent clicking and scrolling means you can stay focused without disturbing those around you. And the Logitech Pebble stays powered for up to 18-months on a single AA battery so you don’t have to worry about losing power.
Customer Rating
5
Quiet, Smooth and Quality Feel
on December 6, 2019
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
The Pebble mouse is a ‘horse of another color’ in terms of overall feel and also has a smooth-quiet feedback from the left and right mouse buttons. I loved the little bugger not so much for an everyday mouse, but for a nice change of pace and also for travel. The clicks are intentionally very low volume and this is a useful feature especially on an airplane when you don’t want to disturb your neighbors.
It is smaller and does fit under your hand which some may find not as comfortable as a “full size” mouse.
I must say for me that a larger mouse does let your hand drape over it with more comfort. Having said the above, I found that when traveling this mouse is ideal. I do not like touchpads so to have a mouse that fits in a small travel bag and is wireless provides me with a great option at a very small price for a solid and Bluetooth mouse. It does come with a USB dongle but I preferred the Bluetooth connection and it paired easily.
I do recommend this mouse for those with smaller hands, want a little change of pace and definitely for those who travel a lot and prefer a mouse to a touchpad.
It is smaller and does fit under your hand which some may find not as comfortable as a “full size” mouse.
I must say for me that a larger mouse does let your hand drape over it with more comfort. Having said the above, I found that when traveling this mouse is ideal. I do not like touchpads so to have a mouse that fits in a small travel bag and is wireless provides me with a great option at a very small price for a solid and Bluetooth mouse. It does come with a USB dongle but I preferred the Bluetooth connection and it paired easily.
I do recommend this mouse for those with smaller hands, want a little change of pace and definitely for those who travel a lot and prefer a mouse to a touchpad.
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Stream instant content easily with this LG BP550 Blu-ray player. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
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4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great Blu-Ray DVD Player for the money
By JulieAS
After buying this product, I am both pleased yet a little disappointed! I needed another player to replace my 5 year old Sony 3-D player (also bought at BB) because it was no longer compatible with YouTube. Since my TV is an LG, I decided to buy an LG player.
The LG BP550 is smaller than my older Sony (another reason I chose it) and has fewer apps but I really didn't care about that as long as YouTube worked and that it also had Netflix and HuluPlus apps. Hooking it up and installing it was quick and easy and completing the system update was also a breeze! Already on sale, I saw it was also available as an Open-Box item so I thought I could save even more buying it at that option...NOT!
Advertised as 'Open-Box Excellent Condition' I ordered it on May 13th and it arrived on the 15th - without the remote! Maybe I shouldn't have assumed that an item labeled as "Returned, used as display model in store, or opened due to packaging damage but remains in like-new condition" meant or means that all accessories, cables, manuals, remotes, etc. are included.
Fortunately, my TV remote was able to do some of the basic stuff for installing and some playback features but that's it. So I make a call to BB and learn that the 4-yr Protection Plan I paid for would not cover this missing remote and was then advised to call LG for a 'free' replacement.
Customer service at LG then directed me to call their authorized parts dealer for my time zone. Of course, they were closed on Saturday and Sunday!
I called the parts dealer today (18th) and was told to contact the retailer since I'd "recently purchased the item and it should be returnable/replaceable under warranty". I explained that I had been informed that it was not and that I was told to call them by both BB and LG!
Subsequently, I was given the part number and price for a replacement remote!
Well it looks as if buying Open-Box didn't save me much, if anything, after all since the replacement remote has to be paid for out of my pocket!
I may be better off returning this player and buying a NEW one instead!
I may be better off returning this player and buying a NEW one instead!
However, I must say that I do like the player for what features I have been able to access while using my TV remote! I look forward to obtaining the full benefits and features when using the actual remote control for the BP550!
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Remote Replacement
May 28, 2015
It's not ideal but if you are missing a remote and/or lose or break it, you can easily download a smartphone app to run it. You could also program a multi device remote like the Harmony 650 which I did. So nowadays a missing remote is not a show stopper but I agree it should have not been missing.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5Great box - poor fonts
By Jasonrn
I purchased this with great excitement. I mostly do everyday things, with an evergrowing photo collection. I bought Adobe creative cloud and was ready to go. Fired it up and was shocked at how bad the text looks. I have tried many different settings. I don't know if it is a scaling thing? I love everything else about the unit. Photos look great. I dont game.
The text issue is varies. Some apps, it looks fine... others - terrible. Also, some apps don't scale well at all on the 4K screen.
May return the unit and get a laptop I can plug a second monitor in for my photo work.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Fix for fonts didn't install
November 3, 2015
The expert pointed to a download and it did not install. I'm glad since I think you just need to go to settings and find the 'cleartype text' setting and run through it to make fonts great. Also I see many of the apps will fix drivers and so forth so there is a learning curve now to see how to run these machines.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Tips For Better Text on AIO 700
November 4, 2015
I've played with the font's and you may also want to scale text or make it bold for example if you use Windows Live (you can do that within Display Settings). The other tip is that the text is very clear but small so you may find that enlarging text by hitting Ctrl and + (together) once or twice will make some things easier to read. You hit Ctrl and - together to reduce. I didn't use those commands as often on other machines, but it is beautiful to use at times on this machine. By the way videos are wonderful if you use something like Amazon Prime video etc WOW
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Lenovo Fix for AIO 700 24ISH
November 5, 2015
Jason, I did think ClearType helped a little but the scaling and putting 'bold' on helped more. I did see the fix that Lenovo posted. First I flashed the BIOS which they also posted as of 9/10/15. However when I tried their special fix for the font scaling it is an .rar file and I had to load WinZip (free version for now) but it did unpack it. However I never saw it run successfully as it always returned an error code. I am going to call Lenovo on that but the text looks pretty good so maybe it actually ran. I'll post an update on that. By the way the support at Lenovo is abysmal.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5Disappointed
By Brandon
It worked for a few hours right out of the box. Then I noticed the screen flashing and the graphics cards crashing. After a reset it freezes after 5 minutes of use. Not sure if it's the pc itself or driver issues with Windows 10, either way it's not worth the trouble. If they can fix these issues then it is absolutely worth the price.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Try Driver Updates & Flash BIOS
November 5, 2015
If you still have it and if it will stay up long enough, I'd say go to Lenovo's web site and download the newest BIOS, it's easy to update BIOS now. Then go into Device Manager and update both Display drivers. If you bought an open box, I'd also try to reload the whole machine to the factory settings (or BestBuy should do that for you). But if you go to the apps, the app called Lenovo Rescue System will do it for you pretty easily. Then do the stuff I mentioned above.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Checked on Font Scaling Fix
November 5, 2015
I couldn't get the download from Lenovo's website to install. I downloaded and unpacked the fix, but it returned an error code when I ran it. I spent 40 minutes with Lenovo 1st and 2nd level support. They pretty much had no info on this fix. They didn't open a problem ticket 8005969635. Also their website said you should post a request online to have them call you back, but their process was broken in that area also. Full disclosure: even without this fix, the screen looks awesome to me.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Successful Adjustments for FONTS
November 5, 2015
Lots of people had problems with the fonts on this 4K hi-def screen. Lenovo support was useless but Geek Squad fixed me right up via remote connection. It might be something others know, but judging by the reviews most people including me just didn't really understand. There are lots of modifications to DISPLAY parameters but what most people should do if they are using this screen for apps like Windows Live is to change the screen resolution to 1920x1080 and change the scaling to 125%. Now everything is beautiful. If you do want to watch a movie in high def, then put it back to 3840x2160 and set scaling to 200%. What is confusing is that there is a choice for 2560x1600 but this is not the same ratio as the screen size so you get bars on each side which you probably don't want - I should have seen this but the Geek Squad enlightened me. Now as to the patch from Lenovo for font scaling, you probably don't need it nor would it do much I am sure. So kudos to the Geek Squad and thanks. It is an awesome machine and in fact even the lower resolution is more than any other PC I have ever had.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Thanks for Posting Info on Font Patch from Lenovo
November 6, 2015
JasoninNJ, thanks for posting your comment that installing the Lenovo patch to help font scaling toasted the machine. I won't try again to install it. As I mentioned I don't think it is needed. There will be more ultra HD computer screens and I'm guessing they will add automated switching to show videos in HD but do the rest of your PC work with the lower resolution which is excellent when viewing text.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Text Display Improvement
November 16, 2015
After playing with various settings I have some hopefully helpful feedback. First of all don't use the 3840x2160 unless you are streaming video, it makes text bad. Also don't use 2560x1600 since it is not a multiple of the 3840x2160 i.e. you'll get bars on both sides of the screen. Do use the 1920x1080 which is also hi-def and fits this screen dimensions properly. Now if you want text a little bigger then go to 'set custom scaling level' and use 110% or 115%; this makes nice readable text. Now here's a quirk I see lots of people having and not just on this PC or brand for Windows 10. You may see occasional video card errors and once in a while the machine may not IPL (just power off and try again it will come up). I think the problem is the video card doesn't get back fast enough to the CPU, and the video card crashes but does recover. Not a problem unless you are playing PC high powered games. So I don't recommend this machine for games, but video streaming and apps like Corel Photoshop are great. Now what you can do to minimize or eliminate the video card crashes (remember it happens on lots of machines with Windows 10, so there will be a fix soon I think). Anyway go to Control Panel and search for 'visual effects', then click on adjust the appearance and performance of Windows. Then select 'Custom' and click the box next to 'smooth edges of screen fonts'. If you optimize for 'best appearance' entirely or for let 'windows choose'... that's when the video card may not keep up I think. If you optimize for 'best'performance' the text looks horrible. Anyway the 'custom' settings work for me to give me nice text and no crashes. This is a stretch but I think the engineers knew there could be a problem, that's why they tried to put in the super high powered video cards, but not good enough for now, I do think this will get fixed by Windows 10 OS soon. This machine for it's price is tremendous and I think worth this minor glitch.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Good News to Add
December 8, 2015
I wanted to update my review to indicate that a frequent display driver error that said "...Intel Video adapter stopped working but recovered...", has stopped occurring after about 1 week ago when a pretty big Windows 10 update came out. It was never a killer for me since I don't play games but when I googled it, I did see that it was fairly common on many PC's - that's good since it appears Microsoft fixed it. Note there are two video adapters in this machine but the Nvidia one was not failing.
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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. Should I go to best buy or hp?
I don't think HP provides a VGA cable with this unit, only the HDMI cable. You will have to purchase one. Of course an old VGA cable will work fine. If you can switch to HDMI it is much better and of course VGA is being phased out.
5 years, 10 months ago
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RalphHenry
Strengthen your phone’s 4G reception while you’re on the road with the weboost Drive Sleek cradle signal booster. Its powerful outside antenna detects an accessible 4G/LTE or 3G signal and transmits it to the booster unit for enhanced data reception. This versatile weboost Drive Sleek cradle signal booster is compatible with all US and Canadian network providers.
Will my Note 8 work with this
It says on the box that Galaxy Note 8 is compatible, but Google your phone to be sure.
6 years ago
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RalphHenry
Strengthen your phone’s 4G reception while you’re on the road with the weboost Drive Sleek cradle signal booster. Its powerful outside antenna detects an accessible 4G/LTE or 3G signal and transmits it to the booster unit for enhanced data reception. This versatile weboost Drive Sleek cradle signal booster is compatible with all US and Canadian network providers.
Is this booster compatible with Verizon?
I don't think it is a question of carrier but rather the model of your cell phone. You can google to see if your phone is compatible. Also look on the box for those few iPhones and Samsung phones listed.
6 years ago
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RalphHenry
Strengthen your phone’s 4G reception while you’re on the road with the weboost Drive Sleek cradle signal booster. Its powerful outside antenna detects an accessible 4G/LTE or 3G signal and transmits it to the booster unit for enhanced data reception. This versatile weboost Drive Sleek cradle signal booster is compatible with all US and Canadian network providers.
will it work to my phone blackberry classic? i plan to use it not in the car, is it ok to supply the power cable with other supply of 12VDC?
You better go here and look for your Classic model and see if it will work. https://help.blackberry.com/en/blackberry-classic/10.3.1/help/amc1415722640609.html
6 years ago
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RalphHenry
Samsung 3 Chromebook: Get compact power with this Samsung Chromebook laptop. Its 11.6-inch HD display provides clear graphics with anti-reflective technology, and its 4GB of RAM and Intel Celeron processor keep multitasking operations moving smoothly. This Samsung Chromebook laptop includes a 720-pixel camera and a 32GB flash drive to store documents, photos and programs.
Can I add outlook to Samsung - 11.6" Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC Flash Memory - Metallic Black
Yes, go here to see how: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/how-to-install-and-run-microsoft-office-on-a-chromebook-32f14a23-2c1a-4579-b973-d4b1d78561ad
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RalphHenry
Take your music anywhere with this portable Sony wireless speaker. Lightweight and water-resistant, it has a 16-hour battery life, making it perfect for on-the-go listening all day. This Sony wireless speaker has Bluetooth connectivity with NFC One-touch, and it can also link to a second speaker for stereo sound.
We have a 2007 Insignia Flat Screen TV. How do we know if it is Bluetooth compatible? We have Xfinity as our cable provider.
In 2007 it is probably not Bluetooth. It won't have anything to do with your cable provider. To see if the TV happens to be Bluetooth compatible I would try this. Select Menu or Settings. Look for something like 'Add Accessory' or pair with Bluetooth Device.. You might also look for Audio settings but that is less likely. Now your TV probably does have an Audio Out Jack of the 3.5mm variety. The speaker also has a little Audio In jack. You would need a cable like this one https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-6-3-5mm-mini-audio-cable-black/4370001.p?skuId=4370001 from Best Buy. Simply plug in to both the TV and speaker and you are good to go. Now if you don't have the 3.5mm jack on your TV you probably have Audio Out on RCA jacks, in that case get this cable to connect: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-6-3-5mm-mini-to-rca-stereo-audio-cable-black/4408001.p?skuId=4408001
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RalphHenry
Ensure safe listening with these Insignia kids' headphones. Children can listen to high-quality audio through the 40mm drivers without damaging their hearing; the headphones' built-in volume-limiting function keeps the decibel level low to protect small ears. These Insignia kids' headphones have a share port that enables the connection of a second pair of headphones.
Is it has a microphone
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.*
Will Google Hello do a better job in regards to lag (delay) and motion detection? I had another video doorbell (rhimes with Ding) which could not adequately connect to the wifi, terrable lag, poor motion detection (false alarms and missed live ones).
Delay is a second or so on the NEST HELLO. I know because as I tested it, I could hear my wife talk inside and then hear her voice outside; and vice-versa. So it is not what I'd consider a problem.
6 years, 3 months ago
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RalphHenry
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.*
What are the dimensions And is there a charge
There is a charge to keep NEST AWARE functions, $10 or so per month. But you do not need it to see and hear and talk to people at the door.
6 years, 3 months ago
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RalphHenry
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.