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Nest Doorbell (Wired) lets you know who’s there, so you never miss a thing. It replaces your existing wired doorbell and delivers HD video and bright, crisp images, even at night. It’s designed to show you everything at your doorstep — people head to toe or packages on the ground. And with 24/7 streaming, you can check in anytime. Or go back and look at a 3-hour snapshot history to see what happened.*
Customer Rating
5
Quality and Simplicity
on March 19, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
My first feedback would have to be that my wife loves having a camera that tells her who is at the front door. I installed the NEST app on her phone as wells as on her PC which is upstairs. When she hears the doorbell she can easily see who is there wherever she is before she goes to the door.
I have to say that the product included superior hardware including the device and any wiring and even screws - all top notch. There are videos provided when you install the NEST app to run you through the simple install process. You will need to put a module in your doorbell but it is easy to do, it will connect with two wires. You should be sure you have at least a 16 volt doorbell (it would be rare if you had a lesser voltage) - mine was 16 volts. You will have to find the circuit breaker that turns off the doorbell (which probably is on your garage lights or outlets but could be any of the breakers). You may see the little transformer hanging off your circuit breaker box or even inside the box. You install the module in the doorbell box and then change out the doorbell button for the NEST Hello. It can be done faster than it took me to tell you.
Now there is something called NEST Aware that allows saving of the videos and other abilities, but I only needed the function of being able to see who's at the door. You get a free trial and then it is $10 or so per month if you want to keep the other functions.
You can speak to the person at the door as well as hear them. You can set notifications to your email for motion detection or sound detection. I turned off the sound detection for now as even a crow cawing will cause a recording.
I have the ARLO battery powered cameras and I set a schedule to preserve batteries but cover times when I want to record motion - that is nice and I love them. However, I really like that the NEST Hello is powered by your home electricity because I can let it record motion all the time and not worry about battery life.
I put it in HD mode since I do have hi-speed internet WiFi. The quality of the video is wonderful. It also has night vision - great. One last comment is you will probably use the extra wedge that is included which ensures your camera points away from a wall when your doorbell button is near a corner wall. I had to redo my install of the NEST button since I tried without the wedge. It depends on where your button is.
I definitely recommend this product it is great quality and works flawlessly.
I have to say that the product included superior hardware including the device and any wiring and even screws - all top notch. There are videos provided when you install the NEST app to run you through the simple install process. You will need to put a module in your doorbell but it is easy to do, it will connect with two wires. You should be sure you have at least a 16 volt doorbell (it would be rare if you had a lesser voltage) - mine was 16 volts. You will have to find the circuit breaker that turns off the doorbell (which probably is on your garage lights or outlets but could be any of the breakers). You may see the little transformer hanging off your circuit breaker box or even inside the box. You install the module in the doorbell box and then change out the doorbell button for the NEST Hello. It can be done faster than it took me to tell you.
Now there is something called NEST Aware that allows saving of the videos and other abilities, but I only needed the function of being able to see who's at the door. You get a free trial and then it is $10 or so per month if you want to keep the other functions.
You can speak to the person at the door as well as hear them. You can set notifications to your email for motion detection or sound detection. I turned off the sound detection for now as even a crow cawing will cause a recording.
I have the ARLO battery powered cameras and I set a schedule to preserve batteries but cover times when I want to record motion - that is nice and I love them. However, I really like that the NEST Hello is powered by your home electricity because I can let it record motion all the time and not worry about battery life.
I put it in HD mode since I do have hi-speed internet WiFi. The quality of the video is wonderful. It also has night vision - great. One last comment is you will probably use the extra wedge that is included which ensures your camera points away from a wall when your doorbell button is near a corner wall. I had to redo my install of the NEST button since I tried without the wedge. It depends on where your button is.
I definitely recommend this product it is great quality and works flawlessly.
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Offer graphics to go with your next client pitch when you load them on this portable Epson business projector. The lightweight projector is easy to bring along and offers 3300 lumens of even color and brightness to bring ideas to life. Featuring HDMI compatibility, this Epson business projector combines stunning video and flawless sound in a one-cable setup.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Projector Features and Price Point
on March 17, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
The Epson EX3260 is a middle of the line business projector cost-wise but not function-wise. It is very bright (3,300 lumens of equal color and white brightness) and has easy to adjust skew, using settings or just using the slider on top – I liked using the slider. The price point for this business projector is very nice, it has comparable brightness, clarity and functionality with projectors costing 5 times as much. It is rugged and very well designed. Although it is billed as a business projector, you can show Youtube videos etc. with very nice quality.
It comes with USB, VGA and power cables and also a support bracket for a wireless USB key (but the USB Wireless Key is a $90 option: ELPAP10). Wireless connectivity is not really necessary as you can connect your laptop via HDMI or USB for audio/video. You can also plug in a USB thumb drive with photos and do a slideshow. This unit does have its own internal speaker which is convenient. I purchased and used an HDMI cable and I thought the picture quality was better than with the USB cable.
The remote is super useful and I found myself using it more than touching the projector on-board controls including power off/on. It also has a pointer which is an arrow that you move via the remote joystick - I would have preferred a laser pointer; but it is okay.
It has an easily extendable foot to allow the user to raise the projector without putting a book or something under the projector. The Quick Guide that comes with the projector is probably all you need to use all the functions. However, there are extensive manuals to download if you like all the details – beautiful documentation, you can download the doc’s using the included CD.
You don’t need to install any drivers with Windows 10, it will detect and load the software needed. If you plan to buy the wireless key and use that instead of a cable to make connections, you will need to download and run the Epson iProjection app, which you can find on their website, but not on the provided CD, which I did find a bit of a distraction, the correct Apps should be on the included CD, you can always update the software if needed.
You can also focus and zoom via mechanical or via the remote. The image in a bright room is perfect but there are many adjustments to enhance the image for any lighting environment. I ran it from a laptop with USB and HDMI. I thought the HDMI handled short videos better but either is great for Powerpoint presentations.
I also tried a USB directly attached to the projector and the photos came up brilliant – very nice.
The GUI interface used by selecting ‘Menu’ from the remote or the projector buttons is well thought out and effective. One thing I found especially useful is that you can reset the configuration via selection on the menu. This projector is not DLP it uses the much brighter and better color matching due to its 3LCD technology – wonderful. I really loved this projector which also comes with a great protective carrying case that can store the projector, power cables and also your USB and HDMI cables – really rugged case with carrying strap.
I would recommend this projector for home use or business use. It has great technology and functionality.
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Only at Best Buy Defend your home from intruders with this SimpliSafe security system. Its wireless design provides reliable, multilayer protection and avoids interruptions from cut phone lines and power outages, and it connects to an app for remote operation. This SimpliSafe security system is easy to install and customizable to homes of any size for flexible use.
Customer Rating
5
Simple to Install and Use
on March 14, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
This review is for the SimpliSafe - Protect Home Security System – White. There are many versions you can buy. The basic part of the system will be the same i.e. the keypad and the base unit. If you want to look into the pricing and purchasing options, you can go to their website at https://simplisafe.com/ and a very nice interactive system will help you choose what you may want for your home.
The system I got had the base and keypad and 4 door-entry devices and one motion detector. I could add other devices like glass breaks or smoke detectors to my system. The pricing for various items is about 20% or so of the price for competitors’ devices so SimpliSafe turns out to be very cost effective. I did research and only SimpliSafe devices will work with their base unit but since the SimpliSafe prices are better that is fine with me.
This system does not take technical skill to install, it is super easy. They provided a step-by-step guide and I had the entire system programmed in less than 10 minutes. I have had other systems: CPI and ADT and currently have ADT and they seem overly complicated versus SimpliSafe. Simplisafe provides a method to tape the devices securely in position by doors, windows or walls so installation is very fast and no complications.
The devices worked flawlessly over my entire house range. SimpliSafe has made the usage of the system likewise simple; you have the 3 needed modes, OFF, AWAY and HOME and there is a button for each. The ‘smarts’ are built into the system – I love it. If you want the system to have the monitoring, you will need to connect it to your WiFi or it can use cell towers to report alarms to their monitors who will call police or fire. You need to connect it to your WiFi in any event to check for and download upgrades.
Now SimpliSafe does not lock you into a contract. In fact you don’t need to have a monthly service, you can set up the system and if you get an intruder there will be a loud siren if the passcode is not entered in time. The system will show you messages to help you understand any alarm activity including if the power went out (there is a built-in back-up battery to run the base unit for 24 hours and all devices including the keypad run off batteries.
The monthly service rates if you want ‘monitoring’ are about 20-30% of what the other services cost. I did read that if you want to cancel the service it is instant – the other services make you wait 90 days after you send them a written notice of cancellation.
I plan to cancel my other service and utilize Simplisafe. I also will expand my system. Another use I spoke to my wife about is to have a second base unit and keypad and a couple entry devices, that I can take on vacations where we stay in cabins and I can set it up in 5 minutes so when we leave the cabin we will have an alarm system.
I recommend SimpliSafe, they got it right I feel and their system has a quality feel and is well designed.
The system I got had the base and keypad and 4 door-entry devices and one motion detector. I could add other devices like glass breaks or smoke detectors to my system. The pricing for various items is about 20% or so of the price for competitors’ devices so SimpliSafe turns out to be very cost effective. I did research and only SimpliSafe devices will work with their base unit but since the SimpliSafe prices are better that is fine with me.
This system does not take technical skill to install, it is super easy. They provided a step-by-step guide and I had the entire system programmed in less than 10 minutes. I have had other systems: CPI and ADT and currently have ADT and they seem overly complicated versus SimpliSafe. Simplisafe provides a method to tape the devices securely in position by doors, windows or walls so installation is very fast and no complications.
The devices worked flawlessly over my entire house range. SimpliSafe has made the usage of the system likewise simple; you have the 3 needed modes, OFF, AWAY and HOME and there is a button for each. The ‘smarts’ are built into the system – I love it. If you want the system to have the monitoring, you will need to connect it to your WiFi or it can use cell towers to report alarms to their monitors who will call police or fire. You need to connect it to your WiFi in any event to check for and download upgrades.
Now SimpliSafe does not lock you into a contract. In fact you don’t need to have a monthly service, you can set up the system and if you get an intruder there will be a loud siren if the passcode is not entered in time. The system will show you messages to help you understand any alarm activity including if the power went out (there is a built-in back-up battery to run the base unit for 24 hours and all devices including the keypad run off batteries.
The monthly service rates if you want ‘monitoring’ are about 20-30% of what the other services cost. I did read that if you want to cancel the service it is instant – the other services make you wait 90 days after you send them a written notice of cancellation.
I plan to cancel my other service and utilize Simplisafe. I also will expand my system. Another use I spoke to my wife about is to have a second base unit and keypad and a couple entry devices, that I can take on vacations where we stay in cabins and I can set it up in 5 minutes so when we leave the cabin we will have an alarm system.
I recommend SimpliSafe, they got it right I feel and their system has a quality feel and is well designed.
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Dance the night away with this Sony portable wireless speaker. Its interactive Party Booster sound effects and multicolor lights bring another dimension to the music, and its Party Chain technology lets you wirelessly connect up to 100 speakers. This Sony portable wireless speaker is resistant to rust, dust and waterproof for reliable use outdoors.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Sound Quality and Added Functions
on March 12, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
This unit is very solid construction with quality materials and designed very well. I like the ease of pairing it with my Desktop. I also paired it with a Sling AirTV box and cell phone everything is simple to do. The speaker is great for enhancing your PC speaker situation – beautiful sound, lots of bass. Sound can be very full and deep like you might hear in a theater during the murder scene nice – it does as they say create a 3-D feeling sound.
One cool feature is the lights, you get flashes, strobes and it is not overdone, I liked it playing with the lights while I did other work on the computer. It also has a nice audio-in jack for devices you can’t pair it with. It has a 24 hour charge and this was verified per my own testing.
There is a feature that younger folks and/or party folks would enjoy where you can chain up to 100 of these together using Bluetooth. Nice feature if you consider the tremendous sound and flashing lights that would be produced for a party or reunion. It is waterproof and can be submerged without hurting its electronics or materials – though I didn’t try this.
Interesting app called Sony Music Center can be installed which I did. I did not opt for buying songs but I did utilize the app to easily pair the speaker with my Android phone. Music played by YouTube was much clearer and more Bass than even my Jensen Moto-Mod produced (and the Moto-Mod is pretty nice sound).
Lastly there is a really well done Help Guide you can refer to online. The basic set up instructions came with it. But you will want to go out to http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-xb31/v1/h_zz/ and check out the all the functions and instructions. One example is you can use this speaker with the Sony Music Center app for connection to SIRI and Android voice assist units – pretty neat.
Overall I would highly recommend this unit for its sound quality, lights and its added functionality.
One cool feature is the lights, you get flashes, strobes and it is not overdone, I liked it playing with the lights while I did other work on the computer. It also has a nice audio-in jack for devices you can’t pair it with. It has a 24 hour charge and this was verified per my own testing.
There is a feature that younger folks and/or party folks would enjoy where you can chain up to 100 of these together using Bluetooth. Nice feature if you consider the tremendous sound and flashing lights that would be produced for a party or reunion. It is waterproof and can be submerged without hurting its electronics or materials – though I didn’t try this.
Interesting app called Sony Music Center can be installed which I did. I did not opt for buying songs but I did utilize the app to easily pair the speaker with my Android phone. Music played by YouTube was much clearer and more Bass than even my Jensen Moto-Mod produced (and the Moto-Mod is pretty nice sound).
Lastly there is a really well done Help Guide you can refer to online. The basic set up instructions came with it. But you will want to go out to http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/srs-xb31/v1/h_zz/ and check out the all the functions and instructions. One example is you can use this speaker with the Sony Music Center app for connection to SIRI and Android voice assist units – pretty neat.
Overall I would highly recommend this unit for its sound quality, lights and its added functionality.
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Listen to music while traveling with these Bluetooth-enabled JLab earbuds. Noise-cancelling technology eliminates up to 90 percent of background noise, so you can focus on the songs, and they work for up to 11 hours on a single charge to keep you entertained. These JLab earbuds have intuitive controls for changing tracks, pausing or adjusting the volume.
Customer Rating
5
Deluxe Capabilities and Sound
on March 9, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
These earbuds are a deluxe version. They are super soft foam earbuds that have what they call “Cush Fins” that catch just right in your ear to keep the ear buds in but with really nice comfort. Several sizes of bud inserts are provided so you can get the size just right for your ears. Also the cable can be adjusted to the correct length for each person – so JLAB has figured out how to ensure you can where the earbuds all day and they are comfortable and don’t get in your way.
The normal Bluetooth connectivity is provided and it is easy to connect with a cell phone or with a computer or even a TV. I really liked the extra technology of noise cancellation in ear buds. The cancellation worked as well as my headphones – amazing. The sound is also outstanding – nice bass and treble as well as midrange coverage. JLAB includes an adapter that can connect to any 3.5mm jack so you can watch movies on planes or connect to the headphone jack on a PC for example – and you don’t need to be charged.
I connected to a phone and a PC and the controls were intuitive and so easy to use just by sense of feel. I also connected to a Smart TV in the bedroom so that I could watch TV and only I would hear the audio. The Bluetooth connectivity of course had no problem with the extra distance from the TV (about 15 feet). I would recommend these earbuds, they are very well designed, sound great and have the extra comfort and versatility that make them of higher value than the standard level of buds.
The normal Bluetooth connectivity is provided and it is easy to connect with a cell phone or with a computer or even a TV. I really liked the extra technology of noise cancellation in ear buds. The cancellation worked as well as my headphones – amazing. The sound is also outstanding – nice bass and treble as well as midrange coverage. JLAB includes an adapter that can connect to any 3.5mm jack so you can watch movies on planes or connect to the headphone jack on a PC for example – and you don’t need to be charged.
I connected to a phone and a PC and the controls were intuitive and so easy to use just by sense of feel. I also connected to a Smart TV in the bedroom so that I could watch TV and only I would hear the audio. The Bluetooth connectivity of course had no problem with the extra distance from the TV (about 15 feet). I would recommend these earbuds, they are very well designed, sound great and have the extra comfort and versatility that make them of higher value than the standard level of buds.
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Cut The Cord with AirTV Player. Stream movies, TV, music and other content using a wide range of apps, including Netflix, SlingTV, Google Play and many more from the Google Play Store all with AirTV Player. AirTV’s streaming platform integrates local over-the-air (OTA) programming with your streaming services. The AirTV Adapter and an OTA antenna provide local channels like ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX, without a monthly cable bill.
Customer Rating
5
Future of Entertainment Systems
on February 21, 2018
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
The Sling AirTV is an outstanding product and I have thoroughly enjoyed just getting used to how well it is designed and the quality of the product. The system I got included the control box, an AirTV USB thumb drive and the remote. Each item is very solid. In fact they include an extra USB extension cable as this cable may be useful for your setup to facilitate adding a USB thumb drive to the control box to enable the future recording of local channels feature. I tested the thumb drive and it is recognized and you can configure it easily for internal storage. You are best advised to create a SlingTV account and my package included a $50 certificate toward the cost. The system works best of course if you have an active account. There are various levels of membership but the simplest is Orange at $19.99 per month. You would have to pay just $5 more per month for DVR capability. I found the installation of the product simple; I tested it on an HDTV, a computer monitor and also on an old analog TV (it did not work on the old TV as I expected even though I tried with an HDMI to RCA jack converter cable). Once you are enrolled, you can connect SlingTV to any PC Laptop, Desktop, or use the cell phone app. I have to tip my cap to SlingTV: you have a package that integrates use on all these platforms with the ability to include local ‘free-over-the-air’ channels. If you did not want to pay for a SlingTV account, you could simply use this product as an over-air converter box and you have a great channel guide feature which is not on the old-style converter boxes (which I also tried for comparison). The over the air channels were crystal clear video and audio, you do need a good over-the-air TV antenna of course. One feature that was annoying was an audible announcement of every button you pressed, good thing you can just configure this voice off. Another feature I liked is that you can pair the device with any Bluetooth speaker which in my case was necessary as I had a 32 inch monitor which had no speakers but did have an HDMI input. Initially the audio was a little off, but then everything worked fine once I turned the SlingTV box off then on – that may have just been me. You will love the ability to create you own custom list of MyTV channels which gives you easy access to your favorite channels no matter where they are sourced from. The provided ‘install and use guide’ is very brief but you can easily discover how to do things because the device is intuitive and well thought out. I did have to call support because my promotional key (for the $50 did not work. Support was excellent and even after fixing the problem they made sure I could go back and log into my account and view channels on the monitor (by the way the problem was a temporary glitch where Chrome would not work right with SlingTV but IE did; later all browsers worked but the support person fixed me up fine. Finally, someone is putting out a product that pulls all the sources together without having to switch your source connection. I would highly recommend this product for it’s design and quality and also because it is a factor of 10 times less that a cable contract but with more capability. Wonderful. I love it.
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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.
Customer Rating
5
Bulb and Hue App Work Great
on December 20, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
These bulbs are fantastic. First of all they are very high quality, not cheap construction. They are LED and inside the bulb is WiFi circuitry. As is normal with devices that are distributed in your network, you do need to purchase a special HUB to communicate to the devices. At first this might seem unnecessary for example if you have other smart HUBs, and want to just connect via those HUBs to the Hue Philips smart bulbs, but you cannot without the additional Hue HUB. This is true for Samsung Smart Home and also for Alexa type devices. You will need to purchase the Hue HUB, but my feedback is that you are better off anyway as you will see that you have unique options and setup within the Hue HUB/App that will indeed work better with the Hue smart bulbs. You can connect Alexa once you have the Hue Hub as well as the bulbs and use voice control. So buy the HUB and download the Hue Philips app to your phone. The HUB is not expensive. This Hue App will make it very simple to set up and use your bulbs. Now you can alter the colors if you have color LED Hue bulbs or change the kind of white light with other bulbs. This is great for getting the right light for what you are doing like reading or brighter for assembling electronics or whatever. The HUE app is very well done and professional, easy to use and never fails. The app also has some canned lighting setups for a particular ambience you may like - so that's another benefit of the Hue App.
One piece of feedback is important and I did not know this till I tried it. If you configure a bedroom light for example into your smart lighting setup, you might think that you will need the cell phone to turn the light on and the cell phone may be off charging or otherwise not available. Not to worry, flip the light switch off then back on, and the bulb will light - that's smart design by Philips even though it sounds simple. However, when you shut the bulb power down and back on, any special lighting color for that bulb that you had set is removed and you’ll have to set up your colors and brightness levels again. I definitely recommend the Philips bulbs and HUB, it is another correct step in automating your home.
One piece of feedback is important and I did not know this till I tried it. If you configure a bedroom light for example into your smart lighting setup, you might think that you will need the cell phone to turn the light on and the cell phone may be off charging or otherwise not available. Not to worry, flip the light switch off then back on, and the bulb will light - that's smart design by Philips even though it sounds simple. However, when you shut the bulb power down and back on, any special lighting color for that bulb that you had set is removed and you’ll have to set up your colors and brightness levels again. I definitely recommend the Philips bulbs and HUB, it is another correct step in automating your home.
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Answer Skype audio calls hands-free with this voice-activated harman/kardon Invoke speaker. It's made with premium materials to project music powerfully without sacrificing sound quality from a 360-degree metal cabinet. This harman/kardon Invoke speaker includes Microsoft virtual assistant Cortana to answer questions and smart home technology to streamline tasks.
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful Sound and Great Voice Recognition
on December 11, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
The Harmon Kardon Invoke is similar to many products that allow you to use voice control to handle Smart Home devices from locks, to thermostats and many others. It also can interface with items I already have such as Smart Things. It is simple to set up and pair with your phone or a computer – I did both without any problems. The sound from the speaker is fantastic. You can also make phone calls via Skype. You can ask for songs like I did to play something for example like harmonica music and Invoke will find something and play it for free on iHeartRadio etc. Invoke will also find individual songs. If you need a quick fact, ask Invoke and it will look it up and tell you the answer – nice when doing crossword puzzles when I get stuck. I was able to connect it to use it via voice to change temperatures on my Honeywell thermostat. The possibilities are endless. It is priced similar to other devices but I found it’s construction more solid than others as well as the ability to recognize what I say is excellent even when the dehumidifier is running near it. I do recommend this product.
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Take your morning run with this ProSense multisport watch on your wrist to track your route and stride length with built-in GPS. Featuring CardioSense on-wrist heart rate monitoring, this lightweight smartwatch helps ensure you exercise safely, while the EasyView display can be read in any light. Smart notifications on this ProSense multisport watch keep you on top of missed calls and messages, making it an ideal option for all-day wear.
Customer Rating
5
Comfortable and Rugged Sport Watch
on December 9, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
My first feedback which may not be as important to some people is that this watch is super comfortable. I often forget I'm wearing it unless I need to check the time or start a workout. I actually set it up both on my phone and my PC. I did focus on using the application on my PC and it is very clear and useful. The charger is a one of a kind which I didn't like but it does charge and connect the watch to your PC USB port and the application automatically senses the watch and uploads your workout data. The watch has a very accurate heart rate monitor, I tried to check my heart rate by holding my wrist and with the watch and it was very close. The watch is rugged and band design fits the watch flawlessly.
The watch does have GPS to track your workout or you can skip using the GPS in case you are indoors on a treadmill which I also did. The big buttons and simple interface make the watch more useful. It does have many features to track recovery time and many other factors in your workout. I did wear it in the shower and it did not cause any problems. I would highly recommend this watch for people who want more than steps or stairs climbed but want a full array of workout tracking. Finally the screen is viewable at any angle I was very pleased with the clarity also.
The watch does have GPS to track your workout or you can skip using the GPS in case you are indoors on a treadmill which I also did. The big buttons and simple interface make the watch more useful. It does have many features to track recovery time and many other factors in your workout. I did wear it in the shower and it did not cause any problems. I would highly recommend this watch for people who want more than steps or stairs climbed but want a full array of workout tracking. Finally the screen is viewable at any angle I was very pleased with the clarity also.
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Keep files and passwords safe with Bitdefender Total Security 2018 software. It offers increased privacy with web browsing, so your information is protected from potential hackers, and it delivers multilayered ransomware defense for sensitive documents. Bitdefender Total Security 2018 software has game, movie and work modes, so it won’t interrupt you during an entertainment session.
Customer Rating
5
Thorough and Well Designed Security
on December 5, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Youngsville, NC
I installed Bitdefender easily and it immediately seemed very user friendly. You can select an ‘Autopilot’ mode and that will take care of most interactions you need with the tool. I did notice that like most, you have a quick scan and an in-depth scan. I do have Norton on some PC ‘s and McAfee on one and now Bitdefender on another. It was apparent that McAfee was slower and Bitdefender was the fastest of the three just based on doing different work and looking at the Task Manager for clues on CPU utilization – I know that is not absolutely scientific but Bitdefender did pass at least an eye test to be faster and bog your computer down less. I did research and in fact the ranking that I most frequently saw was Bitdefender first, Kaspersky, Norton and McAfee last – so that made sense. I did find that McAfee, Norton and Bitdefender did find the same problems and cleaned them up. I liked that Bitdefender also found out if you had down-level software programs and also let me know if I had Windows updates waiting. Some people will wonder if Bitdefender cleans up Rootkits and it does not, but it tells you it does not. However, you can get a free tool from Bitdefender to clean them up (if they are known) called Bitdefender Rootkit remover – think of comparable programs like Norton Power Eraser. You also have a complete suite of programs like Rescue Environment (Bitdefender Rescue Mode allows you to remove any viruses from your computer as well as scan all storage drives outside your operating system), Ransomware protection and so forth. It is the most complete security software I have used.
Another feature I liked was that Bitdefender has its own browser toolbar to act as a traffic cop for suspect sites. The Bitdefender toolbar is called Bitdefender Traffic Light and it adds a layer of security to your browsing experience – I liked it a lot, and you can add it in addition to Bitdefender or actually you can add it even if you don’t have Bitdefender installed.
The price is very user friendly as well. Take a look at more details here: https://www.bitdefender.com/media/html/2018/cl35off/?pid=35off&cid=aff|c|ir I was impressed with this program and would recommend it. I had heard of it, but never used it before. Check out the complete Bitdefender toolbox and I think you will also be impressed. I do recommend this program, specifically the Bitdefender Total Security version.
Another feature I liked was that Bitdefender has its own browser toolbar to act as a traffic cop for suspect sites. The Bitdefender toolbar is called Bitdefender Traffic Light and it adds a layer of security to your browsing experience – I liked it a lot, and you can add it in addition to Bitdefender or actually you can add it even if you don’t have Bitdefender installed.
The price is very user friendly as well. Take a look at more details here: https://www.bitdefender.com/media/html/2018/cl35off/?pid=35off&cid=aff|c|ir I was impressed with this program and would recommend it. I had heard of it, but never used it before. Check out the complete Bitdefender toolbox and I think you will also be impressed. I do recommend this program, specifically the Bitdefender Total Security version.
My Best Buy number: 0318219392
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Took it back
By kenn
After setup was complete, the computer suffered many glitches, both in hardware and software. E.g. the computer kept disconnecting from my Wi-Fi and I had to go in and retype the password. Computer locked up several times and I had to unplug it to shut it down so I could reboot it. Much of my software apps displays were incredibly small and I could find no way to change them. These were just a few of the most glaring examples.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
You Can Change Size of Objects & Text
December 27, 2015
The ultra HD display can be adjusted. Go to Settings, System (Display is in there), Advanced Display Settings and change the resolution to 1920x1080. Then continue on to Advanced Sizing of Text and Other Items; now click on 'Set a custom scaling level' (blue text) and select 110%. Now everything will be correct. Most apps don't work well with the Ultra HD yet. But your machine will be powerful as new Apps come out. Once the machine updates to latest Windows 10, you will find it great.
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Fitbit One Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker: Measure your activity day and night with Fitbit One, a sleek device that goes beyond the traditional pedometer. Get motivated to reach your goals by making small changes to your daily life, like taking extra steps throughout the day or learning how to sleep more soundly at night.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Great Product at First
By Merv
Worked great in the beginning but had trouble keeping battery power and is dead now and will not recharge. Also not easy to clip on. The band included to wear on your wrist is 4" thick at least and not practical. It would have been better to purchase on of the wrist versions versus the one. I hope Best Buy will allow me to exchange due to the default.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
FitBit One Wide Band
January 22, 2016
You do realize the wide band is ideal for sleep monitoring as it is very comfortable on the wrist all night. It is not a watch band. Also various suppliers make a band that the Fitbit One can snap into and then it can be worn as a watch. SO if you like the Fitbit otherwise, just get the watch band for it.
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Fitbit One Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker: Measure your activity day and night with Fitbit One, a sleek device that goes beyond the traditional pedometer. Get motivated to reach your goals by making small changes to your daily life, like taking extra steps throughout the day or learning how to sleep more soundly at night.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH SYNCING
By loyalcustomer
from Davenport, FL
little support from Fitbit regarding syncing problems as module appears to be not always functioning during sync. No real solutions received that are workable. Long time getting responses from Fitbit.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Syncing Fitbit One
January 22, 2016
I noticed trouble syncing and it seemed if you have the application open and the Fitbit is connected to your PC, then it won't sync with your phone and vice versa. Not sure if that is an error or the design. Once application closed on PC now the phone sync'd in a couple seconds. So maybe this is what some people are seeing?
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Intel Has Fix for Display Errors
March 7, 2016
Here's good news after I called and got an update from Lenovo support. The problem of getting errors such as "Display driver has stopped responding and has recovered..." seems to be fixed. But the Lenovo support site does not have the driver version to install since it is still in 'maintenance' or Beta test. However you can get the driver from Intel for their 530 graphics hardware at https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25620/Intel-Graphics-Driver-for-Windows-7-8-1-10-15-40-6th-Gen-?v=t
The driver version is 20.19.15.4352 (you're probably using 4300). Now if you download the driver and run the driver install as you normally do under Windows it will say either you are already at the most current driver level or that your manufacturer has not ok'd the use of this level. But the Lenovo tech helped me install it. Basically you need to go to Device manager, select the Intel HiDef Graphics 530, and click to update the driver. Select to install from your computer and say you have a disk and then select the folder where you unzipped the new 4352 driver stuff. Now it will install this driver. I have not seen the display driver error message any more so it appears that this driver fixes things. I had tried all kinds of combinations of settings for the NVDIA driver (there are two display drivers) in conjunction with the Intel driver thinking that the interaction caused the problems. But hopefully this driver level will work. Call Lenovo if you don't want to try to install it yourself.
The driver version is 20.19.15.4352 (you're probably using 4300). Now if you download the driver and run the driver install as you normally do under Windows it will say either you are already at the most current driver level or that your manufacturer has not ok'd the use of this level. But the Lenovo tech helped me install it. Basically you need to go to Device manager, select the Intel HiDef Graphics 530, and click to update the driver. Select to install from your computer and say you have a disk and then select the folder where you unzipped the new 4352 driver stuff. Now it will install this driver. I have not seen the display driver error message any more so it appears that this driver fixes things. I had tried all kinds of combinations of settings for the NVDIA driver (there are two display drivers) in conjunction with the Intel driver thinking that the interaction caused the problems. But hopefully this driver level will work. Call Lenovo if you don't want to try to install it yourself.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Good but some issues
By Mike944
The 4K screen is what sold me. However, it has a lot of glare and not as stunning as you would think for it being 4k display. Also, the video card seems to crash and recover randomly. The system stays on and it recovers well on its own, but it seems to do this regularly nonetheless. Also the keyboard is a very flat, chiclet laptop style keyboard with next to no key travel, resulting in a lot of typing errors. I do not care for this type of keyboard. Otherwise, the performance is pretty snappy with no lag and Windows 10 is a huge improvement over 8.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Graphics Card Problem Fixed
March 19, 2016
I had the same problem with video card crash and recover. Finally a fix is available I have it installed for 2 weeks and not a single error. You have to download a driver from Intel for 530, it is level 20.19.15.4352 You cannot get it from the Lenovo support site because it is a Beta driver. I stumbled into it because I called IBM support and happened to get a tech who knew about it. Go here to find the driver https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/88345/Intel-HD-Graphics-530-for-6th-Generation-Intel-Core-Processors Now you need to update the driver but the normal procedure ( go to driver tab in Device Manager...) will result in a message saying you can't install this driver... But if you go to the Device Manager and then right click the device then click on 'update driver software', then flow through browsing on your computer and say 'have disk'... and point where you unzipped the file; it will install it. If you can't weave through the steps just call Lenovo and the tech will show you or Best Buy Geek will show you. I've tested it and it works fine, great not to see those video crash and recovered errors.
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Huawei Smartwatch: Stay connected on the go with this smartwatch, which provides helpful notifications when you receive calls, texts and app alerts on your compatible Apple iOS or Android device. You can control functions just by saying "OK Google" and speaking your commands. Plus, meet your health and fitness goals with a built-in activity tracker with heart rate monitor.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5No service after purchase
By Mako50
Bought this watch in november 2015, button has already fallen off without any damage or abuse and best buy wont do anything unless you buy their replacement plan, which goes for every item in their store, no replace plan=your on your own to deal with manufacturers, and this huawei watch is unrepairable at the factory- they told me since the button fell off my warranty is voided WTF and cant even be repaired if i pay, basically 3 months use now its a $400 paperweight
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Seems Like Phony Customer Support
March 25, 2016
I had to laugh, the comment from their Customer Support, says sorry for frustration and then cleverly says they'll go ahead and solve your problem by contacting their Customer Support? Yikes, what the @$#&^@.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Good Computer BUT
By BBPurchaser071
After purchasing, the specs on the graphics card is GTX 950A, NOT A 950.Looking up the specs of the 950A, here is what is on NVIDA site: We recommend the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950A for gaming with highest details at resolutions up to, and including, 1280x720. Why would they put in a graphics card in a 4K monitor that can only support great quality up to 1280X720. Taking it back to store.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
This PC has Two Graphics Cards
June 5, 2016
You make a good point. This PC has two graphics cards and the other is the Intel HD 530 but I see it recommends only up to 1366x768. I know the display is supposed to handle 3840x2160 and you can select this setting and it works fine. I'm wondering if the limits on each card are overcome because you have both graphics cards? Maybe the manufacturers just undershoot the real capability? Anyway my Lenovo AIO 700 works great and I love it. For the money it is the best deal. I do know that you have to install a new driver for the HD 530, make sure you have 20.19.15.4352 (this is a Beta driver you can get from Intel) If you don't get it, you will get frequent from the HD 530.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Worst Computer Ever
By Disappointed
This computer is very aesthetically pleasing and has great specs. The 4k screen is very nice and the accessories work great.
However...
1.
This computer constantly is crashing citing a graphics card error. Simply browsing the internet or typing a Word document and the screen will constantly be crashing.
2.
The computer will not let me install updates and programs are constantly freezing and crashing. The only programs I have installed are Kaspersky protection suite and Microsoft Office suite.
**One day I turned on my computer and attempted to create a Word document only to find that the computer had deleted the entire office suite! There is no trace it ever existed.
3.
Simple tasks such as opening a program take a ridiculous amount of time. For a solid state hard drive, opening Windows Explorer takes on average 5 MINUTES!!! I have nothing saved on this computer!
1.
This computer constantly is crashing citing a graphics card error. Simply browsing the internet or typing a Word document and the screen will constantly be crashing.
2.
The computer will not let me install updates and programs are constantly freezing and crashing. The only programs I have installed are Kaspersky protection suite and Microsoft Office suite.
**One day I turned on my computer and attempted to create a Word document only to find that the computer had deleted the entire office suite! There is no trace it ever existed.
3.
Simple tasks such as opening a program take a ridiculous amount of time. For a solid state hard drive, opening Windows Explorer takes on average 5 MINUTES!!! I have nothing saved on this computer!
I took my computer into Best Buy and paid $150 and they said that they could not find any problem. I will be returning this computer.
DO NOT BUY
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Display Error Problem Fixed
August 12, 2016
I once worked at Lenovo & IBM and know a little about display drivers. The problem here is Lenovo's support site recommends the wrong driver level for the Intel 530 Display Driver. All you need to do to automatically fix this is use the Intel Driver Update Utility. Download it and it will show a list of recommend driver updates. For starters just choose the display driver update. At this time it will install level 20.19.15.4463 -> all your problems will go away. You can also let it install any other drivers it may find are down level. It is great. Here is the link to download the utility: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/24345/Intel-Driver-Update-Utility By the way, for this computer to allow stuff I use like Windows Live to look better, I change the screen resolution to 1920x1080 and set the text scaling level to 110%. At the price, this is a super wonderful computer but need to make the changes I suggest.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5great but blinks on and off
By skinnysimmon
I like the computer but when schooling up and down sometimes it blinks on and off
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Easily Fixed
August 12, 2016
I once worked at Lenovo & IBM and know a little about display drivers. The problem here is Lenovo's support site recommends the wrong driver level for the Intel 530 Display Driver. All you need to do to automatically fix this is use the Intel Driver Update Utility. Download it and it will show a list of recommend driver updates. For starters just choose the display driver update. At this time it will install level 20.19.15.4463 -> all your problems will go away. You can also let it install any other drivers it may find are down level. It is great. Here is the link to download the utility: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/24345/Intel-Driver-Update-Utility
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HP Pavilion Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Take your entertainment on the go with this HP Pavilion laptop. Its 360-degree hinge lets you shift between four viewing modes, giving you a variety of options for work, viewing and playing. Featuring a quad-core processor, HP audio boost and a responsive touch screen, this HP Pavilion laptop provides a more enjoyable computing experience.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Terrific 2 in 1 Just Make 1 Change
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This is a steal especially at the sale price. Beautiful touchscreen display, quad core processor albeit not the fastest but 4 cores and made by Intel so not power hungry. Dual Band AC WiFi which is important. Also very solid build, great keyboard. Only thing that slowed it down was 5400 rpm 500GB HDD. Some reviews said slow and it was a bit, but pop in an SSD and it flies super fast. You can use a free program like EASEUS to clone the HDD exactly to the SSD, including the recovery partition etc. Now you keep the old HDD as your instant backup image if needed. 4GB memory appears to be enough. Great function as tablet or tent or normal PC. Very portable which was one of my needs. If you want to step up, get HP's 13.3 inch same as this just bigger, 6GB memory but same tired old 5400 rpm drive problem but you can fix that with an SSD; and this more expensive one has a 6th gen core i3. I couldn't afford the bigger one, but I also liked the smaller 11.6 display anyway. Both have IPS display technology - great.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
SSD Can be Swapped in Here's How
August 13, 2016
I did see the instructions you refer to and they are for an x360 Notebook. It is confusing, as this PC is an x360 2in1. HP does take you to the wrong place. But I looked further and HP does provide a Hardware Maintenance Manual for the x360 2/1. It shows you exactly how to get inside and replace anything from the battery to memory to the HDD. I will paste in the link to the manual and it shows you each step. But I'll give you an overview. You do have to be careful but it is not too difficult. First before removing anything I used a free program called EASEUS Backup which cloned the 500 GB HDD to a 500 GB SSD (it makes it identical including the recovery partition). You do need a USB cable to attach the SSD to a USB port on this PC to make the clone. Then basically you remove 12 screws on the bottom and flip it face up and gently pry the keyboard up first at the hinge end. Don't pull the keyboard off all the way as you have to remove two flat cables from their ZIF connectors. ZIF connectors are easy to release but you do have to notice which side of the connector that you flip up. It is easier if someone holds the keyboard up slightly while you release the ZIF's. I was able to do it myself. Once the keyboard is off, you remove 2 screws from the HDD (it says 4 but I only saw 2 screws) and also another ZIF cable to release the HDD from the board. You will have to take the bracket and the cable plug off the hard drive and put them on the SSD. Then reverse the process. I did read that things like memory are not accessible but the HMM also shows you how to remove a shield a small board and boom there is the single 4GB memory card. You can put in an 8GB memory card but I didn't since the SSD gives you tremendous speed improvement that the memory upgrade will only give you slight improvement. Now the link to the 90 page Maintenance & Service Guide (I also saved it to my desktop): http://support.hp.com/us-en/search?q=HP%20Pavilion%20x360%20m1-u001dx%20maintenance%20and%20service%20guide&filter=&product=11084072&pname=HP%20Pavilion%20x360%20m1-u001dx%20(ENERGY%20STAR) If you are concerned, BBuy should be able to do it for you with your cloned SSD for a small fee. There are lots of videos of people doing this level of stuff on the smaller 2/1 laptops, tablets and cell phones that seemingly are not accessible.. I did watch one on ZIF connectors.
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Stream instant content easily with this LG BP550 Blu-ray player. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
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Does this unit get Amazon Prime videos?
Yes it has Prime Instant Video and lot more stuff like Hulu, YouTube etc. It works great. It kind of made my older TV a Smart TV !
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