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A new standard of comfort and precision. Logitech's most advanced trackball for trackball enthusiasts and consumers searching for alternatives to mice and touchpads. Delivers 20% less muscular strain compared to a regular mouse. MX ERGO PLUS features a unique adjustable hinge and extra 10° wedge for customized comfort and the latest tracking, scrolling and power management technology. Logitech FLOW enables effortless multi-computer control.
 
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Brilliant Engineering Yields Mouse Plus
on September 22, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This product seems to be the result of using the best of many years of variations on the ‘mouse’, and it is fantastic. The first thing you notice is that the mouse fits your hand so comfortably because of its shape. This comfort is enhanced by how it tilts and this tilt can be varied by adding an included ‘hinge’ component. My wife is having trouble with trigger finger and a sore wrist and I tried different tilt angles with her and she loved the comfort when I added the ‘hinge’ to achieve just the right angle for her to rest her hand on the device – great.
You do have the normal left/right click pads and scroll up/down and the scroller also tilts to achieve left/right movement. The device pairs easily with Bluetooth or using an included dongle USB key. It will pair with two computers and there is a button on the top of the mouse to select which computer to connect with. You also have the forward/back buttons used for example to go back and forth between selected web pages etc. A feature that is really useful if you aren’t used to a trackball is the ‘Precision Mode’ button which varies the speed of the cursor right from the mouse – that is of super great value so you can fine tune the speed of the cursor while you work. It gives you a chance to get used to a trackball which many folks including me feel is much better than sliding a mouse around.
This mouse is rechargeable via the included cable and one minute of charging will permit a day of use; and I verified that claim – wonderful. A full charge may last you 4 months according to the specs. Now if you desire to look for support go here and you will get a great overview of this product’s buttons and abilities: http://support.logitech.com/en_us/product/mx-ergo-wireless-trackball-mouse/getting-started
I was very impressed with this product and did look to additional features that you can use if you are more inclined to program the buttons in various ways for particular applications. You would need to download added software called Logitech Flow Control. I did look around the website and it is absolutely first rate. Items are easy to find and well explained. You might for example want to program the buttons to do play/pause or brightness up/down et al. Many folks will love all these optional settings.
I loved the feel of this mouse and quite honestly my wife really really loved the ergonomics of this mouse and already it appears her sensitive hand is doing better after just a couple days off the old standard mouse and using this very well designed and super functional product. Tip of the cap to the engineers.
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Produce digital copies of bulk documents quickly with this Epson WorkForce scanner. It has a scanning speed of 65 ppm for text documents and 130 color images per minute, and it sends PDF copies directly to your email or cloud storage. The 80-sheet document feeder of this Epson WorkForce scanner saves processing time.
 
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Time Saving with SPEED
on September 12, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This scanner is super-fast. If you have a small business this is the scanner you want. You can scan multiple pages and double-sided pages. You can also scan driver license or credit cards. You do need to flip a switch to enable scanning of small plastic cards or thicker items such as envelopes or folded sheets (for folded sheets you must have the open end facing up, I found this out the hard way, it did not jam but it did bend the papers). There is a very nice user document you can download – 98 pages and provides you easy directions to take advantage of this scanners features.
I can also recommend this unit for those who may not have a small business but do scan in a number of items. In my case I found that scanning my medical bills and medical premium sheets was great and took a fraction of the time using an all-in-one printer to do the scans – the speed was much appreciated. Basically, the documents shoot through this scanner in less than a second – it’s a blur but the scans are perfect – wonderful.
You can even vary things like how fast the scanner will turn off when not in use for say x minutes. The scans are great, easily viewable and you can vary the DPI. It can also skip blank pages. All selectable resolutions produced legible scans, color and black and white. The design and functionality are top notch and this unit is solid and well built.
I had hoped it had network connectivity but it does not. You can however purchase a networking option which includes a small LCD panel and additional switches, but I did not get this option, the referenced user guide does provide some information on this option.
There are customary options for naming files and creating jobs. Also, I tested the skip blank page option and it worked great. Options also include ways to enhance text or color. The basic adjustments do work fine, but it was fun and easy to alter adjustments.
In summary, the speed and accuracy of this scanner makes it stand out. As mentioned above, small businesses will love this machine and even for personal use it is really appreciated for its speed. What took me 10-15 minutes to do before with medical bills and other scans, now takes under 2 minutes to do all my scanning – terrific.
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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.
 
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Boosted Cell Phone Signal Nicely
on September 3, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
Good news is that this device worked as designed and did boost the cell phone connectivity for much clearer calls and more bars when in weak areas. I found the build quality to be absolutely top notch. The connectors were very well made and ensured solid connections between the various components. The components were rugged and very functional.
The directions to hook the system up were well written with graphics that made it easy to install. You do have to put the antenna on top of your vehicle and it attaches magnetically so no need to drill holes of course. One concern is that you run the antenna wire into the vehicle through any of several openings but the wire is then subject to some pressures when you close the door or latch. Also the instructions advise you to remove the antenna when you go through a car wash but you can’t do that to avoid a thunderstorm. It’s not a problem removing the antenna and tossing it inside the vehicle, but would be a step a lot of people will ignore. If you are handier you will probably opt to bring the wire in through the firewall or other means so as to remove the exposure of the wire to being flexed when closing the hatchback or a door and would also remove the rain/car-wash exposure. All that being said, I don’t think there will be excessive wear on the cable since you do have rubber moldings in the doors or hatch to absorb the stress on the cable and indeed it seemed water tight anyway.
I did test the function in weak cell tower areas and the bottom line is that this device improved both the number of bars and the quality of the voice communication when making a call. I did find that in areas with no nearby (albeit) somewhat distant cell tower access, that the device was not able to reach out to those distant cell towers – so there was no improvement in these dead zone situations. It figures that a 32 times improvement is zero if the signal to be amplified is zero. However I did deduct one star since I had hoped that peripheral areas that were just barely outside the cell tower coverage would gain cell phone access but I did not find this. I’m sure there will be boundary limitations with any device. However this device is lower cost than others from the same brand and I suspect you would find the more costly devices would perform better in 'dead-zone' areas.
I did find that the number of bars increased 1 or two bars and even 3 bars in some areas. The manufacturer indicated to go by sound quality versus bars, but I found a direct correlation where more bars appearing when I turned the unit on and got better voice quality as well. By the way a very nice feature though small is that a small light is lit on the cell phone holder when power is connected.
The resulting better clarity on conversations was the difference between a call where some words were missed to a situation of perfect clarity. So I do recommend this product for nearly all situations.
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Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
 
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Tower with Power and Price Advantage
on August 17, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This tower is loaded with capability with the Intel Core i-7 7th gen, the 16GB and fast memory, Optane Acceleration and finally to HDMI 'and' DisplayPort connectivity to your monitor. Also you have an SD card slot and plenty of USB slots, DVD R/W and more. At this price point the speed and affordability mix is set at an optimum level I have not seen before. What you get is worth twice the price in my estimation and I'll tell you a little about why I found that to be true.
First is the speed, yes it does seem that there is an SSD in there and there is. It has the new Optane Memory accelerator. You might wonder ‘so what’ if you have not heard of this. However Optane is hardware that is installed and paired with your HDD to make the speeds of execution from your DASD more like an SSD than an HDD at a fraction of the price. There are some SSD’s like the Samsung Pro that are faster, but some lower priced SSD’s are out performed. This means you can have the speed of an SSD but have a 1 TB drive such as this PC or maybe a 4TB HDD paired with the Optane memory at a fraction of the cost of a multi TB SSD. I’ve installed plenty of SSD’s in older laptops that revived them but no need here, the combination of Optane paired with the HDD is super fast. You won’t be disappointed with the speed of this PC. By the way you can’t see the Optane in the Disk Mgmt but you can see it in the Device Manager or if you run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) application. If you are a techie this is where you can enable and disable the Optane pairing or just confirm the Optane drive is working and installed properly. The bottom line is Optane Memory can quickly and easily boost performance at a low price point.
The design and solid build of this unit is evident, I loved the layout front and rear. I see some think the USB, SD Card above the CD/DVD carriage is a problem but in actual use I did not find the orientation to be a problem. In fact it is easier to use the USB slots at the top of the tower versus at the bottom so I see this as a design plus.
Another nice thing is the DisplayPort. You don’t see it much except in business units so it’s nice to see it in a consumer level PC. And I’ll say why I think that is true. First there are many levels of HDMI cables and you can easily get confused as to the capability of the ports and cables you have. DisplayPort only has one type. Also DisplayPort can connect more monitors in a multimonitor configuration I found out, if that is important to you. I tested with both HDMI and DisplayPort and found the video the same on my monitor. I should say I used an HP Pavilion 32” with 2560 x 1440 QHD resolution. I add this because sometimes you don’t get a good match between PC and monitor but this combo is supreme. A Dell or other brand would also be fine I’m sure but I can attest to this one. Also I did see that DisplayPort has the ability to connect to nearly any other type of monitor with just inexpensive adapters which gives it more flexibility than HDMI possesses.
In summary, this is the most powerful Tower at this price point that I think you can purchase right now. It does have a cheaper wired keyboard and mouse included but the tower itself has very quiet fans and sleek well thought out design. I’d recommend this tower highly.
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Upgrade your home office equipment with this HP Envy all-in-one printer. Its dual-band Wi-Fi support lets you print sharp, borderless photos directly from your mobile device, and the 2.7-inch color touch screen lets you configure options for printing, scanning and copying. This HP Envy all-in-one printer increases productivity as it delivers 14 ppm of black and white documents.
 
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Outstanding Printer at Price Point
on August 11, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This printer is very solid and would be great for a student due to its quality construction, all-in-one function and smaller size which provides better portability. Although it is compact it can copy, scan and print documents or photos – no fax ability but the need for faxing is shrinking. There is a black cartridge and one multicolor cartridge to install. I printed a photo and it was beautiful; by the way, I printed the photo directly from my phone using the HP Smart App. In addition to printing photos taken on the phone, this app also allows me to do a camera scan and to even print photos from my Facebook account using the phone. You can also change printer settings from the phone app – which is nice if you are remote from the printer. You will need to install the HP Print Service Plug-in on your phone, but it will be called out automagically for you to install. Color copies and scans were bright and colors were really great. It quickly is configured wirelessly and also has a USB port. In the front lower left is an SD card slot you might miss since it is behind a circular cover that you push in on one side to reveal the SD Card slot. I found the simplest way to install the printer on Windows 10 is to simply use control panel to display your printers and click add a printer. Although this printer is called the HP Envy Photo 7155, the only available drivers are for the 7100 series printers. I did notice some confusion here as HP has a few other printers that use designations like D7100 or C7100 but they are not this printer. At this time I could not find the drivers on the HP web site but the aforementioned method did find them, no problem. This is an early release of a brand new design printer so the web site is not quite fully functional yet. I should mention that you need to be sure to push the cartridges in all the way to get a solid 'click', if you are a little rushed you may think you have them in but you don't. Per normal HP high quality all the functions worked great and I feel this is a super printer at this price point and certainly like the integration with HP's phone app. Everything from the paper trays to the scanner bed to opening the cover to reveal the cartridges is very well designed and super solid. I loved this printer and plan to take it along for things like vacations at time share cottages since it is compact, rugged and does so much. I can take a photo on the beach with my phone and send it to the printer - nice.
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Install this Logitech Circle 2 security system in just minutes, and keep your family and valuables protected with full HD video. Advanced Motion Filtering keeps track of noticeable changes, recording them so you see only what is significant. The ultra-wide 180-degree lens lets you see more of your surroundings with this Logitech Circle 2 security system.
 
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Great Design Point is AC Power
on August 1, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This product has several important key features: Ease of setup using the phone app, weatherproof, night vision, microphone/speaker, WiFi connectivity and AC power; all being very useful. It is wired (for power) but this eliminates the need to change batteries when it is installed outdoors for example and high above your front door. You do need to get it AC power but it connects wirelessly so you don't need to run a signal wire. A lot of similar outdoor cameras require batteries so for those cameras you do need to get a ladder and change the batteries every so often. With this camera, once installed you are done. Another item of importance is the microphone. Other cameras only have video, this one has both audio and video. I do have a system of wireless battery powered security cameras but they do not have a microphone/speaker. This one fits in nicely as I could use my outdoor outlet to power it, and I can see and talk to people if I want, who are at the front door. It is a premium quality camera and I found it to be easy to use, durable (waterproof and rugged) and it adds a needed function to my security set up. It also can be used indoors of course for example as a baby monitor. I would recommend this camera as a great one for someone who wants to start out with using security cameras or someone who wants to add on to an existing system. The ease of setup, ruggedness/quality and the flexibility/functionality of this device are really first rate - and I am well acquainted with security camera systems. The phone app makes it very easy to utilize its features.
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Get seriously clean floors without the effort thanks to this Roomba robot vacuum. It automatically navigates across your carpet or vinyl while avoiding hazards and keeping track of its location all the while picking up dirt, debris and mess. Automatic recharging keeps this Roomba robot vacuum powered so that it's ready to go.
 
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Relentless Cleaning Robot
on July 25, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This was one of the most fun products I've ever used and it is also very functional. I'd like to relay my observations that may help others to use this product successfully. It is simple to set up - you download the Roomba app and follow the prompts. It connects to your WiFi but only the 2.4 GHZ speed which everyone has, I also have 5 GHZ so that's one update I'd like for this product. It is amazing in that it will go under a table or under a couch (even through the skirt) and will find its way out - I wonder when I last cleaned under the couch so that's a great feature. Get's corners really well and has the smarts to detect an edge and will clean along that edge. It also will detect if more dirt in a particular spot and will wheel in a circle to make sure the dirt is picked up. You do need to remove clutter like toys and shoes but it will go around them; however it is best to not have a cluttered area. It comes with one 'virtual wall barrier'. You will need at least two so that you can ensure you can force Roomba to do a single room and most rooms have two entrances - you can block Roomba with a board if you like. The 'virtual wall barrier' has two modes a) a straight line and b) a radius. The radius is useful so you can leave a dog dish in a corner and Roomba will avoid it. You may want to remove chairs to speed up his random cleaning, however if you leave table chairs in place, I was pleased to see that Roomba spun around and cleaned the pet hair and dust from around the leg completely - nice. You can set a cleaning schedule if you're better organized than me. What I found useful was to have Roomba clean a single room and it will return to the home base if it has enough charge left and the dust bin is not full. But it doesn't matter if it does not get back to home base because you will have to clean the dust bin and wipe Roomba's sides and top and bottom (like a baby I guess) , so then you can place him in front of his base and hit the home dock button or just place him on the dock. I found 60-80 minutes of cleaning can be done without a recharge. If you have a plant stand with slanted edges, Roomba will climb up a bit, but will not get stuck and will continue. I made sure it had room to get around a plant stand so that it cleaned everything. I never did see Roomba get stuck. Roomba is quieter than a vacuum but along with the spinning side brush and spinning cleaning rollers underneath, it does have a vacuum - great. I did take Roomba upstairs and closed all the doors and he did the hallway. You can then put him in another room and let him at that dust. I have found that by doing one room at a time with Roomba, I'm cleaning much better and the house shows it. Roomba won't have enough charge to do your entire downstairs in one cycle. Going from carpet to hardwood is no problem at all - I was amazed at the ability of Roomba to negotiate obstacles. I did notice that our dining and kitchen chairs both have a 12" leg spacing. Roomba is 13.5 inches. Not a cleaning problem as he will go around the chairs but if Roomba can get between things it certainly will improve his cleaning longevity. Having said that I would not want to compromise the current design points and find that Roomba gets stuck. I would recommend this device especially for busy people since it does keep things very clean while you are doing other things, just plan it out to do part of your house at a time and you will be delighted as my wife and I were.
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Upgrade your listening experience with these JBL Everest wireless headphones. The Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream music from compatible devices, and the ergonomic design fits the unique contours of your ears. Its built-in battery on these JBL Everest wireless headphones provides 20 hours of playing time with only 2 hours of microUSB charging.
 
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Great Sound, Comfort and Stays Put
on July 8, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
I wanted 3 things from a wireless headset. First is great sound and these headphones were outstanding. I've owned others where the sounds is either muffled or tinny, these phones have a smooth and complete sound from bass to treble. Second, the head phones must be comfortable; or you just couldn't wear them very long. I found these headphones had all the right adjustments to allow you to find a very comfortable feel against my ears. I get headaches easily so I was elated that these headphones didn't cause a headache for me, when worn for hours either exercising or sitting at the computer. Most people won't get headaches so that may not be a factor for you but it was key for me. That brings me to the third requirement for me and that is that they stay put if I'm exercising a little and/or moving around my little man-cave doing hobbies. These headphones don't slip down such that you have to keep adjusting them every few minutes - this was wonderful for me. The controls are intuitive, with the normal play FF, REW and pause, you can also hit the 'S' button and sync with another headset to hear the same music - I don't always see that option. You also can easily connect with Bluetooth - most devices have got Bluetooth down pat now. The quality of construction is first rate. You do have a microphone so you can make calls on the cell phone and use the headphones as your speaker and microphone; calls were very clear and this is a really useful feature. A small thing but helpful, is that inside each ear cup it is marked right or left so you don't have to keep looking for the symbols elsewhere. You can also connect them wired if the battery goes discharged, and the cable with microphone is provided. There is also a charging cable and everything fits in a very solid carry case. The headphones also worked fine with iTunes on my PC. Well thought-out design, great materials and they work superbly, well worth the money.
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Kick your listening experience up to a whole new level with wireless JLab Audio Epic Bluetooth earbuds. The 10-hour battery life lets you enjoy your music all day, and crystal clear radical sound creates a smooth, precise and memorable listening experience. Get the most out of your music, phone calls and audio books with JLab Audio Epic Bluetooth earbuds.
 
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Comfortable and Super Sound
on June 30, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
I have never had earbuds I liked until these. Sound is number-1 and it was terrific: crisp, bass, mid-range and treble all super. (I noticed a review that said the sound was bad - there had to be something wrong, either the source or how the ear tips fit the ear, because the sound is outstanding). Comfort is number-2, I tried the ear tips already installed and they were perfect for me. You do get 7 additional pairs of ear tips, so you should find a good fit for yourself. Now the packaging for the ear tips was strange. Half of the tips were embedded in the cardboard placard and the other half were in a plastic bag inside the carrying case. You also get some clips to shorten the wire if needed, I did not need. Note I wear them with the wire (that connects the two earbuds) behind my neck - which you have to. The controls are intuitive and you get a voice that tells you hello when powering on and goodbye when powering off; also the voice tells you when in pairing mode. I paired to my PC and also my phone easily. Fit and finish including the storage case and charge cord are top notch. You do have to read the information on controls which is simple enough, but like any of these, you will be using the controls by touch as you won't see the buttons once you are wearing these earbuds. I was blown away by the sound and comfort and as I say I have tried several before to wear in bed actually and they were not comfortable like this product.
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Create an intelligent home network with this all in one Samsung mesh WiFi Router and Smart Home Hub. Not only does it deliver an optimized Wi-Fi signal to every corner of your home, it also works as a SmartThings Hub, connecting compatible cameras, lights, voice assistants, and more to create your smart home. Now you can manage your Wi-Fi and all your smart devices from the palm of your hand with this Samsung Mesh WiFi Router and Smart Home Hub.
 
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Intuitive Function and Nice Design
on June 28, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
Installed easily. Many opportunities for adding Samsung (and other accepted brands) home connect devices. These devices range from electrical outlets, dimmers, cameras, thermostats, vacuums, refrigerators, garage door openers, washers and more. You need to download the Samsung Connect app first to your Smart Phone - you do 'not' need a Samsung brand cell phone; then it is a very simple process to connect the Samsung Home Connect Pro to your home router via an ethernet port. You can even add additional Smart Hubs to ensure that your WiFi signal is optimized through your entire house and garage. I would say it's certain that in the future all homes will have smart connectivity in every device you can think of. Also as more devices are added to a 'home network' folks will begin to add/need more wireless hubs to spread out the load of data traffic - most people are not there yet.
In addition to the Connect Home Pro hub, I did install a Smart Things Outlet model F-Out-US-2. It installs easily. You do need to have the outlet plugged in within about 10-15 feet of the router when you first program it. Later you can put the outlet anywhere in your house. You can turn the outlet on/off from your Smart Phone, you can also easily program RULES that will turn devices on or other actions using the Smart Connect app. I programmed the outlet to turn on at a specified time in one RULE and to turn off at a specified time in another RULE, and it worked great.
I did find that the software is simple and appears to be solid. Support is also first-rate as I did do a couple chats to clear up a few minor things in setting up RULES. I will say that your best bet is to not use the Samsung main web site, but you need to go to the Samsung Smart Things web page and support page (includes direct chat with Smart Thing support) at: https://support.smartthings.com/hc/en-us
I would also recommend that you go through the information which is very nicely formatted and you'll gain a lot of knowledge via their FAQ's, Guide to Smart Things etc. There are many intelligent devices and brands, I give Samsung high marks for having a complete support structure and information that helps to know what devices will work with their products. It is a competitive arena so that's good for us consumers. When I did initiate a 'chat' I got immediate and great help. My overall impression is very high on Samsung and my next device will be a Samsung wireless security camera. By the way, another consideration is interference with other existing wireless and wired devices. In case others care to know: the Connect Home Pro for me was connected to a NetGear Nighthawk router ethernet port. I also have a Netgear wireless router (for Arlo cameras) already installed on another port off the Nighthawk. I had no interference of IP addresses or any other problems. Actually Arlo wireless cameras do connect through the Samsung Home Connect Pro hub, but I didn't do that, but it was that both hubs could co-exist.
I do certainly recommend the Samsung Connect Home Pro and associated devices.
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Only at Best Buy Dell Inspiron Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Enjoy the convenience of a tablet or the functionality of a computer with this Dell Inspiron Starlord laptop. The 15-inch touch screen makes viewing the small details on websites simple, and the Intel Core processor keeps the computer running commands quickly. This Dell Inspiron Starlord laptop has a backlit keyboard so you can type in the dark.
 
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physically shake the laptop? Warning
By Kevin
After looking for a powerful engineering laptop to meet my need, this Dell product is a great one. Design is great, sleek, and powerful. Has windows hello, hd screen and a 2 in 1. However it only has 2 USB ports. I wish dell would added more ports. Fast boot up with ssd, and a good backlight keyboard. However after a week of use, when I would hold the laptop and walk you could here a sound. Now this is when it is off. It seems that something is moving inside or it could be from the manufacture. So I returned it and sought to get the replacement. They opened the replacement and when they shaked it the same sound came from it. The best buy rep seemed to say its nothing and it does not matter where I presented this laptop to a computer engineer at my school, who told be its should not be doing that. Now the one on display did not have the defect. But it is amazing that a laptop of this power has this defect. So to wrap up, if you want to buy this laptop make sure to shake it. Seems weird but you don't want to end up loosing your money
Can Expand Number of USB Ports
February 10, 2017
As you say it has only one 2.0 and only one 3.0 USB port, but this is easily mitigated. For about $20 you can purchase a 4 port USB hub for when you may need added ports. You won't notice any speed difference. Here's one at BBuy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-4-port-usb-3-0-hub-black/4333600.p?skuId=4333600 PS: My unit does not make any noise when you shake it, and unless it needs to turn on the fan it has zero noise in operation. I did the fan and it is noticeable but that's good since it is being turned on to ensure cooling.
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Passport® mini offers convenient amplification for any instrument or microphone. It's perfect for performances by street musicians and students, as well as a basic public address system for events and presentations. It goes anywhere thanks to its dual AC- or Battery-powered capabilities. It can even be used as a music media playback system or computer recording interface.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Great Little Amp & PC Software
By RalphHenry from Raleigh, NC
This amp is tremendous. No hum and lots of adjustments that at first seem over whelming, but then you catch on and it is reasonably simply to operate. The Fender Fuse software is great. I played around and could hear the difference easily as I changed presets and effects. It is not powerful, but it does have 7 watts RMS, fine for in the house. The software is cool, anything you change on the computer changes the adjustments in the little amp flawlessly. First thing I did was follow the instructions to upgrade the firmware to pick up any fixes or enhancements. Then you just have a ball playing around. It does have a vocal and instrument channel as well as an IPOD or other input. I ran it on batteries as well as AC with the included adapter. It also includes your USB cable to connect to the computer. I'm not an expert so this helps me learn about a lot of effects and styles by letting you hear the differences. GREAT. If you are an experienced guitar player, you will probably have other amps but this one may be nice to practice and learn with.
Got Another One
February 16, 2017
I gave the first one to my Uncle. I got another one used from a friend that did not work. However it appears that only a loose wire was the cause so it is now fixed. Also did not work on battery power, but I found that the spring contacts for the batteries were smashed down and didn't actually make contact. Once I pulled the contacts out the unit began to work on battery power as well as AC. So if you find a unit not working on battery power check the contacts.
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We know pets makes messes. Whether it's tracked-in mud or bathroom accidents, BISSELL® ProHeat 2X® Revolution® Pet Pro Plus carpet cleaner handles those though pet messes with its exclusive Pet Pro Cleanup System. This system includes a CleanShot® pretreater to remove spots and stains; the 2-in-1 Pet Upholstery Tool to remove pet hair, stains and odors from upholstery, a trial-size of BISSELL® PET PRO OXY Urine Eliminator formula, and an EZ Clean Brush Roll Cover to make maintaining the machine easy. When used in MAX Clean Mode, you get powerful cleaning that outcleans the leading rental*** and leaves carpet dry in about 30 minutes with Express Clean Mode.** All of this cleaning power comes in a lightweight and maneuverable machine with a low-profile foot that gets under furniture. But this machine doesn't just pick up after pets, it helps save them, too. BISSELL® proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation® and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We’re proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.***Cleaning results based on ASTM F2828 using BISSELL PET PRO OXY Urine Eliminator formula in MAX clean mode against the Rug Doctor Mighty Pro X3 carpet cleaner using their top selling formula.**Express Clean Mode (reference instruction in user guide). Tested on new carpet with protectant. Results may vary.
 
Overall2 out of 52 out of 5
Sadly, Very disappointed with this cleaner
By Laddie
Pros - Light weight and easy to maneuver - intuitive design makes it easy to use and nice design.
Cons - very low suction and seems to clog up after one use. No horsepower listed on the box and was told it was very powerful by a sales person.
The story - I went to Best Buy to purchase the Hoover SteamVac F7452-900 All Terrain Steam Cleaner with SpinScrub which is advertised being at the store. I have had the Hoover model for over 5 years and it has been an incredible workhorse typically using it twice a week. Strong suction and allowed for quick drying over large areas. We moved from a 6-bedroom home of 3,300 square feet to a 1,000 foot two bedroom two bath apartment. Didn't think I would need all the power of the Hoover but with two small dogs, well, they sometimes miss the puppy pads. I'm hoping I will be able to return the new Bissell for a Hoover.
BEST BUY - this is not a fault of Best Buy - they are a great store that carries quality items - unfortunately I didn't do the homework needed to evaluate this product adequately - I should have waited for the Hoover that I wanted...
Must Vacuum First
May 10, 2017
I think I know why you might have less suction or clogging. I learned this the hard way. It is best to vacuum the carpet prior to using this machine - actually every carpet shampooer requires this step. You may have skipped doing this, but if not you may need to use the tool they include and slide it into the nozzle and remove any hair and other clogs. Anyway it worked great for me. The other area to check is the 'red filter' below the dirty tank, I noticed this gets pretty much completely covered and although you clean the tank you need to also clean this filter (see page 16 of the manual Step 5). Hope this helps.
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Kick your listening experience up to a whole new level with wireless JLab Audio Epic Bluetooth earbuds. The 10-hour battery life lets you enjoy your music all day, and crystal clear radical sound creates a smooth, precise and memorable listening experience. Get the most out of your music, phone calls and audio books with JLab Audio Epic Bluetooth earbuds.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Cheap Materials, Bad Sound, Poor Quality Control
By ryanmcv
I wanted to like these, but JLab really dropped the ball with my set of Epic2 headphones. I'd normally list the pros first, but I'm so disappointed that I'm starting with the cons.
CONS:
- The Epic2s are supposed to come with 6 pairs of silicone ear tips. Well, I got 6 ear tips, but not 6 PAIRS of ear tips. My box only had 1 of each type of ear tip. Yes, I looked everywhere - inside the carrying case, in every plastic bag -- they're not there.
- After I removed the headphones from the box, I noticed that the black coating on the cord was starting to peel. This is probably because JLab forcefully bends the cord to fit it into the awkward box. Not a good first impression, and I'm sure it's only going to get worse.
- It's too bad that JLab didn't provide all of the ear tips, because the ones that come installed by default do not fit me well at all. They are way too small for my ears and slide out while I'm running. It would have been nice to try another set of ear tips, but I obviously can't do that.
- These things just aren't comfortable on my ears. The over-ear loops just feel awkward and don't allow much room for adjustment.
- The cord is just ridiculously long. The headphones come with 2 cable clips (which I actually got - yay!), but they are awkward to use and you're warned that using them might kill your Bluetooth connection. No thanks.
- The volume and track control buttons are horribly placed. I feel like I have to reach around and grab the back of my neck if I want to adjust the volume.
- Speaking of sound and volume, these headphones just don't sound good. They are way too bass-heavy and voices/dialogue sound extremely muted.
PROS:
- They turn on and connect to Bluetooth as expected.
- Comes with a nice carrying case.
- Battery life estimate of 12 hours seems to be accurate.
OVERALL:
I've emailed JLab to see about getting replacement ear tips, but even with those, I think I'll still avoid these headphones. I wouldn't want the cord to start peeling apart mid-workout. The title of this review says it all: these headphones are made from cheap materials, have bad sound quality, and apparently go through minimal quality control processes. Avoid at all costs.
Just on the ear tips
June 30, 2017
I know you said they were not included and you looked hard, but I found the small bag with one half of the ear tips and on the placard the other half of each size were connected in the cardboard. I would agree it was odd packaging. But I have a feeling that you might (just maybe) have easily tossed them, baby-with-bath-water style.
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Cut The Cord with AirTV Player. Stream movies, TV, music and other content using a wide range of apps, including Netflix, SlingTV, Google Play and many more from the Google Play Store all with AirTV Player. AirTV’s streaming platform integrates local over-the-air (OTA) programming with your streaming services. The AirTV Adapter and an OTA antenna provide local channels like ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX, without a monthly cable bill.
 

I’m confused. How/ where does it get ota channels? Is there an antenna that comes with it? Similar to the digital antenna I use now for local channels? Or does it get the local ota channels and stream to device via the internet?

It does not get the OTA channels over the internet. You would use the same OTA antenna you may be using with a 'converter' box. There is a 75 ohm cable connector on the SlingTV box and that is where you connect the OTA antenna. This replaces the converter box you may know but has the ability to also get streaming content for channels you subscribe to via the SlingTV account and also Netflix etc. The beauty is you can integrate all these sources of content into one 'MyTV' listing if you like, and be able to see a guide to what's on on the subset of channels you like (or all the channels from all sources if you like). Pretty neat.
6 years, 7 months ago
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Add color to your decorative lighting with this Philips Hue LED candelabra bulb. Its E12 profile fits chandeliers and accent lamps, and it pairs with a Hue Bridge device for integrated wireless control with your smart home system. Set a desired white light brightness or color ambience on this Philips Hue LED candelabra bulb via the Philips Hue app.
 

Why does Phillips say these bulbs are a standard e 12 chandelier bulb and you are calling B39?????

B39 is the shape and E12 is the socket size. Sometimes the shape will matter.
6 years, 9 months ago
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Automatically go from hundreds of mystery folders to a visual view in the photo and video Organizer. See your best photos thanks to auto-curation. Effortlessly extract candid photos from your raw footage. Make photos and videos look amazing with automated photo editing and video creation options. And create and share beautiful printed artwork, new dynamic slideshows, photo and video collages, animated GIFs*, and full-length movies. Being creative is even easier with the Elements bundle.
 

Do you have to purchase a monthly or annual subscription in addition to the software?

No you do not. Further you can install on 2 different PC's.
6 years, 10 months ago
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RalphHenry
 
Clean every corner of your home with this Hoover Fusion Pet cordless vacuum. The One Pwr lithium battery delivers fade-free power for larger jobs, and fast charging speeds eliminate wait times between cleaning sessions. This Hoover Fusion Pet cordless vacuum includes several attachments for cleaning upholstery, crevices and other hard-to-reach areas.
 

Mine recently stopped working and I just bought it a minth ago. I’m not sure why. Help!

You might want to be sure the battery was in the charger properly and got charged. Also check to ensure the connections aren't corroded or dusty. Good luck.
6 years, 10 months ago
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Completely customize your Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat to match your lifestyle and decor. The ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat lets you choose the temperature, schedule, display color and the devices you use to control it all.
 

This looks like the same thermostat a professional installed at my last home. I'd like to add one to another zone in the same residence. Is the version sold and installed by HVAC companies the same as the one sold at Best Buy?

I can only say that the one the professional installed for my sister with her new furnace was the Honeywell Lyric T5 at $150 or so. This one is $200. Both are hooked up exactly the same way. Both have WiFi. I think the $200 looks sharper, felt sturdier and has some more advanced features but either one can program AC/Heat. Both are sold by Best Buy. Your professional will install this one if you buy it and tell him to use this nicer one.
6 years, 10 months ago
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RalphHenry
 
Only at Best BuyExperience crystal clear sound for music and movies without the tangled wiring with this Insignia Bluetooth speaker system. A multifunctional control pod puts volume and balance in the palm of your hand, and the included subwoofer delivers spot-on bass. This Insignia Bluetooth speaker system is compatible with enabled smartphones and tablets.
 

Hi, I just brought these speakers and it appears that the right speaker is not working some reason. And it appears that my tv is picking up the speaker. I mean it is not showing up in the devices. Can you help me?

My guess on the right speaker missing is that your jack is worn and maybe only one of the stereo channels is getting connected on one end or the other - try a new patch cord. I didn't have a problem pairing this with a PC and an android phone, so I'm guessing you need to be sure the TV is looking for any Bluetooth devices. You don't say whether the Audio Pro paired with your phone for example? When I have trouble pairing I power on/off both devices sometimes that helps. Also don't hit the pair button a bunch of times, just hit it once. Hope this helps.
6 years, 11 months ago
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RalphHenry
 
Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
 

Since there is no graphics card, I'm curious to the max resolution. My Dell monitor is capable of 2560x1440. Will I need an add on card to get this resolution?

No, it works with that resolution because that's what I am using with HP Pavilion 32” with 2560 x 1440 QHD resolution - beautiful video, photo and text.
7 years, 1 month ago
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RalphHenry
 
Take your productivity to a new level with this Dell XPS tower PC. The Intel i7-7700 processor and 16MB of RAM provide lots of power, while the easy-open chassis and expansion slots are ready for future upgrades. This Dell XPS tower PC has nine USB slots, including seven USB 3.1 ports, and a 1TB hard drive for ample file storage.
 

What is the size of the Optane memory on this computer?

When I used the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) application I saw 13GB for the Optane and 993GB for the HDD. The Optane memory card is separate hardware that is paired with the HDD, but you probably knew that.
7 years, 1 month ago
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RalphHenry
 
Get seriously clean floors without the effort thanks to this Roomba robot vacuum. It automatically navigates across your carpet or vinyl while avoiding hazards and keeping track of its location all the while picking up dirt, debris and mess. Automatic recharging keeps this Roomba robot vacuum powered so that it's ready to go.
 

What is the best app to use to control th e model 890?

Best app is iRobot . But you may see others, pick the one that is a Green solid ball with a white iR symbol inside.
7 years, 2 months ago
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RalphHenry
 
Listen to powerful audio with these black Sony EXTRA BASS Bluetooth headphones. The built-in Bluetooth connection and 30-hour battery life let you enjoy music and podcasts wirelessly, and the extended sound range and EXTRA BASS features deepen lower notes. These Sony EXTRA BASS Bluetooth headphones feature swiveling earcups for comfortable wearing.
 

Is this model compatible with TV's? I want them for my husband because he likes the sound really loud.

If it has Bluetooth, then yes.
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