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Enjoy deep, dynamic bass and clear highs with this Audio Pro T3 wireless speaker. Bluetooth technology lets you stream your favorite music from any compatible device, and the LiIon battery lasts for up to 30 hours on a full charge. This Audio Pro T3 wireless speaker has a convenient carry handle.
Customer Rating
5
One of Best Portable Speakers Ever
on October 15, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
The pure sound, extremely rugged build and ease of use provide a super portable speaker. This speaker has all the required controls in a simple array. I paired it easily with my phone and also my desktop, no re-pairing or second tries, it just pairs right immediately - that's a really nice reflection of the electronics. You also have an auxiliary input so you can attach directly to your device if desired. I actually had a small fender modelling amp which can run through a PC and you can use Fender Fuse software to add effects - I say this because I wanted to see how the effects would sound by playing a guitar through the Fender amp and then feeding the AUX output on the amp to the Audio Pro speaker. The amp is only 5 watts but now I have a 25 RMS watt system and both can function off batteries nice. By the way RMS means 'root mean square' so when a manufacturer uses this it's important because many manufacturers will use peak watts and it sounds like more. So this is a good manufacturer because they could have listed 35 peak watts if they chose to. One problem with guitar amps is that you can have a little noise sometimes and this test showed that the sound through the Audio Pro would remain pure over quite a lot of string banging. So I do recommend this little marvel highly, it's not cheap but it is worth it for the pure sound and portability.
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Take control of your food prep with this Ninja food processor. Its two interchangeable attachments accomplish a wide range of kitchen tasks, including chopping nuts, slicing vegetables and pureeing fruit, and its auto spiralizer lets you make versatile vegetable noodles. This Ninja food processor has a drizzle hole lid for conveniently adding oils and other liquids.
Customer Rating
5
Smart Design Food Processor
on October 12, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
The Ninja - Precision Processor is designed for power and ease of use. Those are my top two requirements. It has the kind of power that prevents bogging down and I tried items like potatoes and it spiralized the potato like it was cotton candy. This unit functions as a normal food processor making smoothies or chopping up nuts or even kneading bread (and comes with the kneading blade). But it also spiralizes. It comes with two spiralizing blades: Spaghetti and Fettuccini; you can buy additional blades. I did cucumbers, onions, potatoes and others. It really worked great. It turns them into coiled pieces and you can easily then make a cucumber salad etc. One thing my wife did was to spiralize a potato and then an onion and fried them up together and for us that was a meal and the taste was wonderful. I did notice that the construction makes it simple and intuitive to use this device. I have an old food processor and it has too many parts and doesn't work as well as this new design. Cleaning up was easy since there are no spots where food can hide in the various parts - nice. I would definitely recommend this if you are looking for a machine to make delicious smoothies or to make things like hashed brown potatoes and many other tasty items. It does come with instructions that are quite usable and a very nice recipe book.
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Set up your workstation with this 23-inch Acer widescreen monitor, and enjoy ample space for graphics or document work. The ultra-thin backlit LED display offers easy viewing in any light from any angle, and brilliant 1920 x 1080 resolution brings your work alive. This Acer widescreen monitor features an adjustable tilt stand for comfort.
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful IPS Monitor
on October 11, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This 23" monitor is beautiful especially at the price point. I've got several monitors and this one is almost as sharp and colorful as the more expensive ones. Another characteristic is it is so light. It is easy to move and that brings it into play as a second monitor. It does not have speakers and has VGA and HDMI input. It is IPS and I noticed that it has an excellent viewing angle just as advertised. I gave it a test with a Dell desktop with Windows 10 and the colors were bright and exact. I like to test by doing things that are 'normal'. I use the Chrome browser type in 'limes' then select images. Repeated with the words lemon, apple, color spectrum. The colors were very nice and correct. I attached this monitor also to a laptop and tested that it could act as a second monitor - that went fine. It does have the normal adjustments underneath the right-side bottom-edge. I also verified that text in various fonts displayed perfectly. I would recommend this monitor as a solid, bright, light-weight and economical choice. Really quite nice.
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Stay productive wherever you go with this Acer Chromebook computer. Its quad-core Intel Pentium processor and 4GB of RAM run programs and apps efficiently, and its 32GB of storage holds personal documents and photographs. This Acer Chromebook computer has a 15.6-inch Full HD touch screen for clear viewing of videos and movies.
Customer Rating
5
Powerful, Fast Large Screen ChromeBook
on October 6, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This Acer Chromebook 15 sits right in the sweet spot of Chromebooks I think. It does not have a high end Intel processor but does have a nice Intel quad core processor which provides plenty of juice for a Chromebook. Also it has 4GB memory, 32 GB of eMMC storage - this is a little slower than SSD but faster than HDD. It also has a beautiful touchscreen. After testing all the features I feel that Acer came up with a great combination of power, speed, function and price point. If you like Chromebooks already, you will love this one. It is solid and the battery life is super, partly because of the low power needs of the processor and also because Chromebooks typically use less power.
If you are a Windows or Mac user, you most likely (unless you've got a souped up Gamer machine) won’t see a degradation of speed since this type of OS is simplified on purpose and therefore doesn’t always have all the bells and whistles.
I did notice that many things missing in earlier Chromebooks are now easy to find like the battery level indicator. I also liked that it has a USB-C port on either side and you can plug the power supply into either side – now that is nice design. You even get a backlit keyboard which is great on airplanes and I think I will always want this feature. Also there is a useful micro SD card slot, a USB3.0 and a headphone jack. The speakers are top facing and have very nice sound. They also stuck in Intel HD graphics and a HD wide angle webcam – amazing total package.
I did notice that an oddball type mouse (Brookstone scanner mouse) gave the OS fits i.e. mouse cursor disappeared, but a ‘normal’ mouse worked fine. Also the touchpad has smooth feel and has multiple finger gestures – nice.
The WiFi is 802.11 AC dual band, so this is great to see that Acer did not cut corners here; also it has Bluetooth.
The Chrome OS is solid and there are lots of apps. You can download additional Microsoft Office like tools, however I found them to be overdone for what you need. What you need in this area is quite nicely filled for free with Google Docs including spreadsheet, word processor and chart maker. All of these programs are simple to use but have quite a bit of useful features – I loved them. I have used Lotus Smartsuite, Open Office, Libre, MS Office and others; and I prefer the Google Docs tools, except for Excel.
You might like apps like Google Play Music, Pandora, etc. Everything installed fine – no glitches. I loaded a Personal Finance app and plan to use only the Chromebook for finance stuff and keep it off my Windows PC’s. You don’t need an antivirus program for Chromebooks it is built in – nice and saves on maintenance costs. If you want to dig into things like CROSH you can, and there are developer tools. CROSH is a shell environment that is provided with Chrome OS. It is kind of like MS DOS and allows users to run commands directly from Chromeos. People who like Linux will like it I think.
If you open a Chrome browser and click on the upper right menu bars, you can get to a lot of tools and settings and you may not expect some were there like Task Manager and turning Bluetooth off and on etc. I like Task Manager and you can pin it to your menu bar -
sometimes if you are goofing around it is good to end programs. Also if you are new to ChromeBooks; you’ll want to get familiar with and use Google Drive and basically you have a machine that is thrifty to buy, thrifty to maintain and gets the job done. I love this not so little at 15.6 touchscreen and recommend it highly as your first Chromebook or as a step up. It’s also kind of fun to play with.
If you are a Windows or Mac user, you most likely (unless you've got a souped up Gamer machine) won’t see a degradation of speed since this type of OS is simplified on purpose and therefore doesn’t always have all the bells and whistles.
I did notice that many things missing in earlier Chromebooks are now easy to find like the battery level indicator. I also liked that it has a USB-C port on either side and you can plug the power supply into either side – now that is nice design. You even get a backlit keyboard which is great on airplanes and I think I will always want this feature. Also there is a useful micro SD card slot, a USB3.0 and a headphone jack. The speakers are top facing and have very nice sound. They also stuck in Intel HD graphics and a HD wide angle webcam – amazing total package.
I did notice that an oddball type mouse (Brookstone scanner mouse) gave the OS fits i.e. mouse cursor disappeared, but a ‘normal’ mouse worked fine. Also the touchpad has smooth feel and has multiple finger gestures – nice.
The WiFi is 802.11 AC dual band, so this is great to see that Acer did not cut corners here; also it has Bluetooth.
The Chrome OS is solid and there are lots of apps. You can download additional Microsoft Office like tools, however I found them to be overdone for what you need. What you need in this area is quite nicely filled for free with Google Docs including spreadsheet, word processor and chart maker. All of these programs are simple to use but have quite a bit of useful features – I loved them. I have used Lotus Smartsuite, Open Office, Libre, MS Office and others; and I prefer the Google Docs tools, except for Excel.
You might like apps like Google Play Music, Pandora, etc. Everything installed fine – no glitches. I loaded a Personal Finance app and plan to use only the Chromebook for finance stuff and keep it off my Windows PC’s. You don’t need an antivirus program for Chromebooks it is built in – nice and saves on maintenance costs. If you want to dig into things like CROSH you can, and there are developer tools. CROSH is a shell environment that is provided with Chrome OS. It is kind of like MS DOS and allows users to run commands directly from Chromeos. People who like Linux will like it I think.
If you open a Chrome browser and click on the upper right menu bars, you can get to a lot of tools and settings and you may not expect some were there like Task Manager and turning Bluetooth off and on etc. I like Task Manager and you can pin it to your menu bar -
sometimes if you are goofing around it is good to end programs. Also if you are new to ChromeBooks; you’ll want to get familiar with and use Google Drive and basically you have a machine that is thrifty to buy, thrifty to maintain and gets the job done. I love this not so little at 15.6 touchscreen and recommend it highly as your first Chromebook or as a step up. It’s also kind of fun to play with.
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Present digital reports and proposals through this Epson Pro wireless projector. Its WUXGA resolution supports images higher than Full HD, and one of its two HDMI ports lets you project directly from an MHL-enabled device. This 3400-lumen Epson Pro wireless projector produces clear, high-quality images with a throw range of 30-300 inches.
Customer Rating
5
Marvelous, Bright, True Color Projector
on October 3, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
The EX9210 is a top of the line business projector. It is very bright and easy to use because of the brains in the unit itself and the available apps. It comes with a USB, VGA and power cables and also a wireless USB key. It may have been better to build in the wireless function. The remote is super useful and I found myself using it more than than even touching the projector including power off/on. 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.
It automatically corrects trapezoid effect, but it does have an adjustment in case your source has too great of an effect. 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 - wow. It also has features like slideshow so you don't need to forward from photo to photo.
The GUI interface by selecting Menu from the remote or the projector buttons is well thought out and effective. I was able to set the networking parameters easily for either Direct Connection or via a WiFi router. One thing I found especially useful is that you can reset the configuration via selection on the menu. This was useful if I wanted to change modes or just entered the WiFi password wrong for example and just wanted to start over fresh. You will want to download the Epson iProjection app both to your phone and to in my case a Windows PC. Apple products and even Chromebooks are also supported. Another option is MHL(Mobile High-Definition Link ) for your connection. Some folks will like to use this special cable (not included, but costs under $20) that can be used to make a direct wire link from your tablet or smartphone to the projector – neat. This is not exactly new but is useful in that you can also use this cable to connect to some TV’s and can provide resolution at 4K Ultra HD (and above). So I plan to get the cable for both the projector, my TV and my smartphone. I think this also makes your security better and also it may ensure no snags for an important presentation since you simply have a wire to the projector – so I like this added feature.
I tried the phone first and it was very simple to connect to the projector. A very nice feature is the ability to connect via a QR code. You should do the Network setting to allow Quick Connection. When the code comes up via the projected image, just go to the Epson iProjection app and select Read QR Code. Boom and point your phnoe to the screen, you are magivally connected to the projector and can view your photos or even mirror the phone on the projector – you don’t need a LAN this is a direct connect to the projector which is more secure if needed. I also tested by installing the Epson iProjection app on a desktop. Also terrific and easy to use. Now in this case you would go back to the projector menu as shown in the quick start guide and configure the wireless (remember you do have to have the wireless USB key plugged into the projector as before) to your WiFi connection. Run the Epson iProjection app on your desktop and for example select yourself as moderator and now you can send photos or presentations etc. to the projector from this source.
This projector is not DLP it uses the much brighter and better color matching due to its 3LCD technology – wonderful. It is also full high definition.
I really loved this projector which does come also with a great protective carrying case. It is much brighter and more versatile than any I have used in the past for presentations and short videos. I highly recommend this solid built, well designed projector.
It automatically corrects trapezoid effect, but it does have an adjustment in case your source has too great of an effect. 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 - wow. It also has features like slideshow so you don't need to forward from photo to photo.
The GUI interface by selecting Menu from the remote or the projector buttons is well thought out and effective. I was able to set the networking parameters easily for either Direct Connection or via a WiFi router. One thing I found especially useful is that you can reset the configuration via selection on the menu. This was useful if I wanted to change modes or just entered the WiFi password wrong for example and just wanted to start over fresh. You will want to download the Epson iProjection app both to your phone and to in my case a Windows PC. Apple products and even Chromebooks are also supported. Another option is MHL(Mobile High-Definition Link ) for your connection. Some folks will like to use this special cable (not included, but costs under $20) that can be used to make a direct wire link from your tablet or smartphone to the projector – neat. This is not exactly new but is useful in that you can also use this cable to connect to some TV’s and can provide resolution at 4K Ultra HD (and above). So I plan to get the cable for both the projector, my TV and my smartphone. I think this also makes your security better and also it may ensure no snags for an important presentation since you simply have a wire to the projector – so I like this added feature.
I tried the phone first and it was very simple to connect to the projector. A very nice feature is the ability to connect via a QR code. You should do the Network setting to allow Quick Connection. When the code comes up via the projected image, just go to the Epson iProjection app and select Read QR Code. Boom and point your phnoe to the screen, you are magivally connected to the projector and can view your photos or even mirror the phone on the projector – you don’t need a LAN this is a direct connect to the projector which is more secure if needed. I also tested by installing the Epson iProjection app on a desktop. Also terrific and easy to use. Now in this case you would go back to the projector menu as shown in the quick start guide and configure the wireless (remember you do have to have the wireless USB key plugged into the projector as before) to your WiFi connection. Run the Epson iProjection app on your desktop and for example select yourself as moderator and now you can send photos or presentations etc. to the projector from this source.
This projector is not DLP it uses the much brighter and better color matching due to its 3LCD technology – wonderful. It is also full high definition.
I really loved this projector which does come also with a great protective carrying case. It is much brighter and more versatile than any I have used in the past for presentations and short videos. I highly recommend this solid built, well designed projector.
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Enjoy lag-free gaming with this Linksys dual-band Wi-Fi router. Its Killer prioritization engine works with Killer-enabled computers to minimize peak ping by up to 77 percent, and the 1.8GHz CPU delivers super-fast speeds with wired and wireless connections. This Linksys dual-band Wi-Fi router has a custom-built user interface that lets you manage your gaming network performance.
Customer Rating
5
Technology at Top of Game
on September 26, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This WRT32X Gaming Router has firmware that prioritizes your gaming data flow ahead of all other data streams that the network is handling. First thing you will see when you un-box this device is in fact the nice visual appeal. All black with blue LED’s and it has four adjustable antennas. It does support dual band 2.4 GHZ and 5.0 GHZ. It is specifically for gamers and promises to reduce lag, reduce ping and prioritize gaming; more about these later.
The router uses KILLER software (this is the software that analyzes your traffic to prioritize gaming-related network activity). If you are not interested in gaming, this router is probably not for you, but if you are, you will find it is going to provide a better gaming experience; not by cobbled together hardware and software but by three things primarily a) the aforementioned priority ranking b) a customizable GUI and c) the integration of components from the Linksys folks with the KILLER engine from Rivet.
This is for console-gaming and PC-gaming. This is the first router ever that actually has the KILLER priority engine that prioritizes gaming first. It provides customized gaming GUI so that you can specify how to handle the traffic. This router talks to the Killer Networking chipset and is not just a fancy looking box. In online multiplayer video games, ping is the latency between you and the game server wherever it is. One key claim is that this engine will reduce ‘ping’ by 77%. It did reduce ping as reported by ‘speed-tests’ and I did experience less lag when using this router versus my old (non-gamer) router. So the claim did prove valid. This should be a quantum leap in your gaming experience. I know that gamers are always looking for another improvement whether it is processors or graphics cards and now this: integrated router/KILLER priority engine. Linksys has pulled off a coup here.
Router setup is very simple just like you are used to with Linksys products. There is a ‘Quick Start Guide’, very well written and illustrated if you need it. I did not need any help for set up but I expect Linksys continues to have super support as I have used their support on other products and their website and help is first rate.
You can see on the box the priority of various types of network demand. This router can distinguish the types of demand and prioritizes them in a specific order with the gaming functions as number 1 – amazing. I can tell you that this is a superstar router in your home for normal functions when not playing games. Indeed against my current NetGear Nighthawk X6 it proved faster and this included faster in devices that were near or farther away, in each case the testing showed the WRT32X provided improvements using two different well-known speed-tests. I chose to play a game via servers in US and in the UK and the lag was non-existent.
I would recommend this product for gamers and actually for other folks in their own home network. It is fast with very wide coverage area to my basement and also to my third floor attic. The router was on the second floor. Truly an aggressive move by Linksys to win in the marketplace.
The router uses KILLER software (this is the software that analyzes your traffic to prioritize gaming-related network activity). If you are not interested in gaming, this router is probably not for you, but if you are, you will find it is going to provide a better gaming experience; not by cobbled together hardware and software but by three things primarily a) the aforementioned priority ranking b) a customizable GUI and c) the integration of components from the Linksys folks with the KILLER engine from Rivet.
This is for console-gaming and PC-gaming. This is the first router ever that actually has the KILLER priority engine that prioritizes gaming first. It provides customized gaming GUI so that you can specify how to handle the traffic. This router talks to the Killer Networking chipset and is not just a fancy looking box. In online multiplayer video games, ping is the latency between you and the game server wherever it is. One key claim is that this engine will reduce ‘ping’ by 77%. It did reduce ping as reported by ‘speed-tests’ and I did experience less lag when using this router versus my old (non-gamer) router. So the claim did prove valid. This should be a quantum leap in your gaming experience. I know that gamers are always looking for another improvement whether it is processors or graphics cards and now this: integrated router/KILLER priority engine. Linksys has pulled off a coup here.
Router setup is very simple just like you are used to with Linksys products. There is a ‘Quick Start Guide’, very well written and illustrated if you need it. I did not need any help for set up but I expect Linksys continues to have super support as I have used their support on other products and their website and help is first rate.
You can see on the box the priority of various types of network demand. This router can distinguish the types of demand and prioritizes them in a specific order with the gaming functions as number 1 – amazing. I can tell you that this is a superstar router in your home for normal functions when not playing games. Indeed against my current NetGear Nighthawk X6 it proved faster and this included faster in devices that were near or farther away, in each case the testing showed the WRT32X provided improvements using two different well-known speed-tests. I chose to play a game via servers in US and in the UK and the lag was non-existent.
I would recommend this product for gamers and actually for other folks in their own home network. It is fast with very wide coverage area to my basement and also to my third floor attic. The router was on the second floor. Truly an aggressive move by Linksys to win in the marketplace.
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Combat shedding with this upright BISSELL vacuum. Its powerful suction removes pet hair and dander from floors, and the detachable canister and specialized pet tools let you clean hard-to-reach areas, so your home remains odor and allergen-free. This bagless BISSELL vacuum picks up long hairs without tangling to keep the roller brush clear.
Customer Rating
5
Gets Up More Pet Hair Than Others
on September 23, 2017
Posted by: RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
The assembly was easy and the engineers at Bissel did such a good job that as you put the unit together or take it apart the procedures are intuitive and it seems the parts kind of plug themselves back together as you position them - I like that. I did call Bissel on one point and I found their support is great, this is not a brand where you have difficulties getting help. The problem had to do with an optional filter that has built in Febreze scent and I simply had a question on its availability - they said soon and then offered me the part free - wonderful.
I had vacuumed my living room with an expensive German vacuum (about 3 times the cost of this unit), and I went over the same area and wow, this vacuum pulled up more of my pet rat terrier/chihuahua’s hair. No doubt this vacuum did a better job. If you move from carpet to wood floors you can flip a switch to turn off the brush and use only vacuum power – nice. There is a knob that might confuse some, it opens the vacuum a little so that when you are in carpet you may want less vacuum or less vacuum when doing drapes, but you close it to get full vacuum for wood floors. I’ve seen the feature on other vacuums and it can be useful – for example on my basement indoor/outdoor carpet I used full power just like a wood floor, but a heavy knap you may not need the full power of the vacuum. This unit also has headlights which are getting scarce, another nice feature.
You do get attachments included with this vacuum. This vacuum has an important capability in that the power unit with canister lifts off the base. Now you can clean drapes or furniture or reach up to cobwebs in the ceiling very easily. It includes a small brush to put on the end of the hose or a nozzle for tight areas – and here’s a nice first, the nozzle has an LED light and when you attach it, the LED is switched on and now you can see in those dark corners. There is also an attachment that is a little turbo brush that when you have the power unit lifted off, you can attach and it does a super great job on sofa cushions since the brush now spins to add that factor to the vacuum power.
I’m kind of a vacuum nut and I have several – this one is the best. I was impressed with the quality of this unit and Bissel was not kidding when they called it the Pet Hair Eraser. It’s now my go to vacuum for all types of cleaning.
I had vacuumed my living room with an expensive German vacuum (about 3 times the cost of this unit), and I went over the same area and wow, this vacuum pulled up more of my pet rat terrier/chihuahua’s hair. No doubt this vacuum did a better job. If you move from carpet to wood floors you can flip a switch to turn off the brush and use only vacuum power – nice. There is a knob that might confuse some, it opens the vacuum a little so that when you are in carpet you may want less vacuum or less vacuum when doing drapes, but you close it to get full vacuum for wood floors. I’ve seen the feature on other vacuums and it can be useful – for example on my basement indoor/outdoor carpet I used full power just like a wood floor, but a heavy knap you may not need the full power of the vacuum. This unit also has headlights which are getting scarce, another nice feature.
You do get attachments included with this vacuum. This vacuum has an important capability in that the power unit with canister lifts off the base. Now you can clean drapes or furniture or reach up to cobwebs in the ceiling very easily. It includes a small brush to put on the end of the hose or a nozzle for tight areas – and here’s a nice first, the nozzle has an LED light and when you attach it, the LED is switched on and now you can see in those dark corners. There is also an attachment that is a little turbo brush that when you have the power unit lifted off, you can attach and it does a super great job on sofa cushions since the brush now spins to add that factor to the vacuum power.
I’m kind of a vacuum nut and I have several – this one is the best. I was impressed with the quality of this unit and Bissel was not kidding when they called it the Pet Hair Eraser. It’s now my go to vacuum for all types of cleaning.
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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.
Customer Rating
5
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.
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.
My Best Buy number: 0318219392
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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.
Customer Rating
5
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.
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.
My Best Buy number: 0318219392
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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.
Customer Rating
4
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.
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.
My Best Buy number: 0318219392
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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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Night Owl is excited to offer our U.S. designed and engineered 4K Wi-Fi Bluetooth Network Video Recorder with Wi-Fi IP 4K Spotlight Cameras and Pre-Installed Hard Drive. With secure app-based Bluetooth setup, there is no need to connect a TV or monitor for setup or viewing (optional). You can easily configure your system right from the app on your smartphone or tablet with the Bluetooth connection. While a TV or monitor is not required, with Google Assistant you can use simple voice commands to stream camera footage directly to your TV or monitor, all while remaining hands free. Each camera has 2-Way audio (talk and listen) as well as a built-in siren and preset voice alerts. From within the app, you can easily activate the built-in siren, startling intruders and sending them packing. Have a guest but can’t get to them? Use a preset voice alert to let them know! Smart detection technology including human detection, facial capture, and vehicle alerts reduce the risk of false alarms, keeping you safe and well protected. Facial capture lets you see who is on your property by snapping a photo and sending the image to your Smart Device. Motion-activated dual spotlights flood your yard with bright lights when human motion is detected, instantly warding off trespassers. Proudly designed and engineered in the USA, our security system uses a built-in wireless connection for uninterrupted viewing with no delays. Our app gives you control of your system and easy access to your recordings, regardless of where you are. Night Owl never charges fees for storage or access to your videos. All recordings are securely stored on a pre-installed hard drive for convenience. You can view and download the recordings as you need them. This system provides the latest technology to give you the ultimate security experience. NOTE: Your Wi-Fi recorder is compatible with our BWNIP2 (Wire Free), WNIP2 (Wi-Fi IP) and WNIP8 (Wi-Fi IP) Series devices and is not backward compatible with other Night Owl products.
Can I add more cameras
Yes you can connect more cameras. In fact the default was to display 8 cameras and I had to set it back to 4.
2 years, 7 months ago
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RalphHenry
The minute you put on Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, you feel it — the iconic quiet that allows you to concentrate on your music or work on your passion projects. Plus, with these wireless headphones, you can experience the comfort and crystal-clear sound that can only come from Bose headphones. The soft, plush cushions of these Bose over ear wireless headphones seal you in. Then you flip the switch and whoosh — the world fades. The music starts. It’s love at first listen. The original Bluetooth headphones are back, now with signature active noise cancelling technology and premium comfort. Plus proprietary technology for deep, clear sound, and adjustable EQ so you can tune your music to your liking. Bose QuietComfort 45 over-ear headphones. An icon reborn.
Does this set(QC45) need an adapter to connect with the TV screen on airplanes? Is it included? I saw an adapter when I looked at the QC35II, will it work with this model?
I think you mean the normal 3.5mm jack/cable which you use when Bluetooth wireless is not available. Yes this cable is included with the QC45 as well as the QC35II.
2 years, 8 months ago
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RalphHenry
The Nutribullet GO Cordless Blender has a compact and ergonomic design, ideal for those on the go! The 2000mAH battery offers up to 20 blending cycles before needing to be recharged. The 13oz cups are the perfect size for personal smoothies or protein shakes and with 18000 RPMs you can be confident your smoothies will come out tasting delicious! Our base even comes with a blade protector so you can feel confident putting this in a backpack or bag.
What’s the voltage on this product?
Protect your home with this ALC Observer touchscreen wireless surveillance system. An easy-to-install weatherproof outdoor camera captures footage of potential intruders in Full HD resolution and sends automated alerts when triggered. This ALC Observer touchscreen wireless surveillance system has a 7-inch monitor that lets you watch recorded footage and monitor live feeds.
Can I hook my alc observe hd up to a computer monitor
I have done it. The base unit will look like a PC to your TV or to a monitor. The included mouse will be your input device.
3 years ago
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RalphHenry
Say Hello to Cleaner, Fresher Indoor Air—24/7.Monitor and clean your air 24/7 with the Filtrete™ 310 Sq. Ft. Smart Air Purifier for Large Rooms from the most trusted HVAC filter brand in America*. These easy-to-use connected devices automatically improve the quality of the air you breathe, taking action when air quality issues arise at home. The devices also integrate seamlessly with the Filtrete™ Smart App, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and other smart home products.With so much bad stuff in our indoor air, why not choose an air purifier and filter to help keep your home’s air cleaner and fresher?Included with each Filtrete™ Smart Air Purifier is a True HEPA filter, which captures 99.97% of airborne particles**, such as allergens, dust, lint, mold spores, bacteria, viruses and pet dander. Plus, every filter is electrostatically engineered to pull in and trap microscopic airborne particles. Many of those particles are 1000x smaller than you can see.Give yourself some peace of mind with a sleek Filtrete™ Smart Air Purifier that automatically monitors, reacts and purifies air in large rooms.
How much do replacement filters cost?
Only $10-$15 for the F1 and you can buy them at Home Depot or Walmart or online.
3 years, 1 month ago
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RalphHenry
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Lights, BassUp Technology, Sync 100+ Speakers, 18H Playtime
What are the measurements for this Bluetooth?
11 inches high, 7 inches wide and 4 3/4 inches deep. This does not count the nylon handle which can be tucked down behind the unit when not in use.
3 years, 6 months ago
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RalphHenry
Now that quality you've come to love from GE is available right on your countertop, thanks to GE Appliances blenders, available in both Standard and Immersion designs. Our immersion blenders are ideal for one-handed operation, and available whisk and chopping attachments make whipping up family meals a cinch. You can even take it with you to help make kitchen magic on the go. GE Appliances standard blenders are the perfect addition to any kitchen and have the power to blend through tough ingredients to make delicious shakes, sauces and purées. The available personal blending cups are perfect for your morning smoothie and help make clean-up a snap. Make your blending experience a snap with help from GE Appliances, a brand you trust.
Is the jar glass or plastic?
Plastic. The two included smoothie cups are also plastic.
3 years, 6 months ago
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RalphHenry
Always ready to entertain with the Bella Pro Series 18-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker. The 1200-watt brewing system quickly brews 18 5-oz. cups of coffee in minutes, making it ideal for large family gatherings or parties. 1 - 4 cup feature for large carafe taste in a smaller batch and brew strength selector for a high quality, customized brew. Prepare ahead of time by programming up to 24 hours in advance. Adjustable 30 minute to 4-hour automatic shut off for added safety. No time to wait for the whole pot? Grab a quick mug while brewing with the pause and serve feature. The special cleaning cycle extends product life while ensure coffee is always at its optimum flavor. Sustainable and reusable permanent filter basket and measuring spoon included.
What are the exact measurements of this appliance. Hard to purchase without knowing if it will fit on your countertop/
Good question, here's the answer: 15 inches high x11.5 inches wide x 9 inches deep
3 years, 7 months ago
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RalphHenry
Revolutionize cooking with the Bella Pro Series 4.2-qt. Analog Air Fryer. The High Performance Circular Heat Technology and the powerful 1500-watt heating system delivers fast, crispy, and evenly cooked food every time. Time saving appliance with up to 50% faster preheat than a conventional oven. Large 3.6-lb. food capacity for your favorite foods, including; fried chicken, roasted salmon, French fries, kale chips, and homemade guilt free donuts. Adjustable temperature from 175°F to 400°F and integrated 60-minute auto shutoff timer with audible tone and indicator lights. The matte black finish adds style to any kitchen. Easy clean up with a dishwasher-safe, PFOA-free non-stick pan and crisping tray.
Did this product come with instruction booklet ? Just the product was in the box
Yes, it came with instructions and also there are some recipes regarding timing for various foods. Here's a link to a similar Bella unit. https://bellahousewares.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/90124-BElla-Pro-4.3QT-Air-Fryer-Stainless-Steel-IM-r1-LR.pdf
3 years, 8 months ago
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RalphHenry
The Logitech Advanced Corded Mouse M500s with hyper-fast scrolling for increased productivity. The scroll wheel lets you fly through long documents and Web pages with a single flick. Or switch to click-to-click mode for precise, line-by-line navigation of lists, slides, images, and menus. Now with 400-4000 adjustable DPI for fast and ultra-precise cursor control.
Which software does the M500s use to customize the buttons? Conflicting information shows Logitech SetPoint if you look under their website, but guidance only goes up to windows 8. Package says Logitech Options but this isn’t On the Options device list
The M500s uses the Logitech Options Software. It is on the site, you may have just missed it for some reason. When you go to Logitech.com/options, click on Support, then Downloads. Now click on downloads in the top menu (I know this seems screwy) but when you hit downloads on this page you will then click on Logitech Options again, then click to download it. It is easy to make miss this. This link will take you directly to the page to download the Logitech Options for Windows 10: https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025297893
3 years, 9 months ago
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RalphHenry