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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.
Customer Rating
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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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5Took it back
By kenn
After setup was complete, the computer suffered many glitches, both in hardware and software. E.g. the computer kept disconnecting from my Wi-Fi and I had to go in and retype the password. Computer locked up several times and I had to unplug it to shut it down so I could reboot it. Much of my software apps displays were incredibly small and I could find no way to change them. These were just a few of the most glaring examples.
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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.
Overall1 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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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
6 years, 2 months ago
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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
6 years, 3 months ago
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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.