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The newly developed pulsating brush removes more hair and pet hair than our other models. The flexible, vibrating and rotating brush performs 18,000 pulsations per minute.
Customer Rating
3
simple vacuum, small dust container
on July 4, 2021
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
This is a very simple vacuum. No attachment or anything else in the box. Just the vacuum itself.
Use: Plug it in, and press the button to turn it on. It has a brush roll and a bagless dust container that collects what you are vacuuming. There is also a UV light that turns on when in contact with a surface to disinfect. Problem is, on dark surfaces it doesn't turn on. The instructions do say this, but my couch that I mainly use it on is a dark grey, and the UV light won't turn on, so its basically just a small vacuum with a long cord.
Overall: Small dust bin, that doesn't really hold much. It seems like there is room where they could have made a larger bin. The sensors are sensitive for turning on/off the UV light, so it is only on about half the time, really defeating the purpose of the UV light and this vacuum in general. Plugging it in gets annoying, and there are many other options that work as well that are cordless.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Meet Level Lock - Touch Edition, the world's smallest, most capable smart lock ever. In the footprint of a traditional lock, you can add effortless new ways for everyone to access your home.
Customer Rating
5
easy install, sleek design, well built
on July 4, 2021
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
This is a great door lock with easy install and good looks.
Whats in the box: Getting started guide, the lock itself, set of keys and keycards
Install: If you are slightly mechanically inclined, this is an easy install. Well, easy if your door is well aligned. If you have to push or pull on your door to lock the deadbolt, you'll need to adjust the door first. The instructions lead you to a website that gives you pointers on how to fix your door alignment if needed. If the door is aligned, you follow the very easy instructions, a couple screws, put the battery in and set it up on the app. Start to finish you could do this in 15 min. It took me longer because I had to adjust my door, but I'm happy I did that because now the door is much easier to open and close.
Use: Once installed, you set up the app. Very easy to do, and has a barcode to scan if you want to set it up with apple home kit. It works as a regular old deadbolt with a key on the outside, and turn handle on the inside. You can do touch to lock/unlock on the outside of the door once its set up on the phone. Works very well, and uses GPS to ensure it won't unlock for other people. You simply touch the outside where the key is to lock, and when you return touch it again to unlock. No key needed. You can also use the apple home app, or the level app to lock unlock, along with Siri.
Guest access: you can remotely unlock via the app, you can also set temporary guest access if they download the app. Other options include keycards that look like credit cards. You give them to people you want to give access to, and they tap the key on the lock and it will lock/unlock. Very handy and easy to use.
Looks: Very well built, nice color and feels very sturdy. I LOVE how it looks on the inside. No one that has visited knows that it is a smart lock. Many other brands are very obvious and clunky/large on the inside. This looks like a regular old lock.
Overall: I'm very impressed. Works well, easy to install and set up and easy to give guest access.
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Record audio or chat with friends by using this Samson lavalier USB digital wireless system. The USB stick receiver is compatible with Macs, PCs and other machines for versatility. This Samson lavalier USB digital wireless system provides clear audio up to 100 feet away, making it ideal for live broadcasts and other mobile activities.CONSUMER ALERTMost users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC's wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones
Customer Rating
5
excellent audio quality, good range
on June 18, 2021
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
This is a very easy to use wireless microphone system with very good sound quality.
What's in the box: wireless microphone pack, USB receiver, 6" usb extension cable and a manual.
Setup: Very easy. install 2 AA batteries in the pack, plug in the microphone cable to the pack and plug in the receiver to your computer. There is no setup other than that. No software to install and the pack was already synced with the receiver.
Use: Once you plug in the receiver, my computer recognized it as a USB audio device. Simply turn on the pack and you are good to go. The clip on microphone has 2 small cable channels that help you orient the clip depending on the type of clothing you are attaching it to. This is a very nice touch. There is an adjustable gain inside of the wireless pack, with an included small screwdriver, this is a nice feature to help with audio levels depending on the speaker.
Sound quality: very good. I use logic pro to record audio, and this microphone sounds very good even without compression or any eq adjustments. I still did, and it sounded just that much better. But the raw audio is great! There is also a line out jack on the receiver which is nice for using headphones if you do not have another way to monitor the input.
Range: not as good as some other packs, but this is a very small receiver that is powered by USB and not a wall outlet, so the range is very good for what it is. I have no problems with it.
Overall: this is a very nice wireless microphone, and would definitely recommend it!
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PI7 True Wireless In-Ear Headphones is like a pair of bookshelf speakers adapted for True wireless listening. A bi-Amplified 9mm midbass driver and Balance Armature High Frequency Driver delivers clarity, power and separation so you can hear your favorite music in all its glory. True high-resolution audio performance with a 24-bit connection between the right and left earbuds for superior sound quality. With Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, PI7 adjusts dynamically and optimises connection reliability for a great Bowers & Wilkins listening experience.
Customer Rating
5
man oh man, these are great
on May 19, 2021
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
I love these headphones. Expensive, but you can tell you get what you pay for.
These are very easy to use, nice fitting and nice sounding headphones. The charging case has a nice, solid feel and provides wireless charging to the headphones and is simple to just set on a charging mat to, well, charge.
Use: There are 3 different size ear tips, that are easy to change. They are easy to put in, with a somewhat of a small twist into the ear. They stay in place and are comfortable. They will pair automatically to an android device, and manually to other devices. It is easy to pair though, just a simple hold of a button on the case until you get a blue light. Easy peasy. Once paired, as soon as you open the top of the case and pull out the ear buds, they automatically connect. There is an app you can download to tweak settings, but it is not required. You can use some swiping motions on the headphones to adjust noise cancelling and simple play pause. Not a ton of options for changing tracks, but they are small enough that there isn't real estate to have more track control. Which is fine.
Sound quality: Great. There is a nice rich tone to them, with enough bass to be satisfactory. No complaints in the sound department.
Noise cancelling: Good, not the best, not the worst by any means. They aren't going to be as good as over the ear headphones, but I don't expect it to as they just physically can't block noise like they can. However, the noise cancelling they provide is good.
Overall, I highly recommend these. Battery life is good. Nice compact case and good sound quality.
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The latest in curved screen technology, the A650 ultra QHD monitor showcases ultimate user comfort and productivity. The A650 monitor provides 1000R curvature, 21:9 aspect ratio, and USB Type-C port with 90W charging power. With HDR10 technology, colors will look vivid and lifelike while the TUV-certified eye comfort care will reduce eye fatigue and keep you productive. The minimalistic, virtually borderless design, clean cable management and slim, sleek stand gives you an optimized clutter-free workstation.
Customer Rating
5
excellent clarity, stand and features
on May 19, 2021
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
Is this an expensive monitor? Yes. Is it worth it. I think so.
This thing is great. The picture quality is bar none. VERY clear and crisp. The color and black levels are very accurate, and there are many settings that you can change to tweak it to your liking. I haven't noticed any dead pixels.
Features: Many different inputs/outputs on this monitor. HDMI and USB C are going to be the most commonly used. I LOVE the power through the USB C port. I use a MacBook with this, and it is one cable between the monitor and MacBook to provide video AND it charges the MacBook from the monitors own power. This cuts down on cords needed when docking. There is also a built in USB hub on the back of the monitor. You can plug in devices to the monitor, and it acts as a hub and will connect them to the computer via USB C (or another standalone cable if your computer doesn't support USB C video). This is very handy. This monitor has cut down on many cables, and a hub that I used to use.
Stand: Well built and feels very solid. It is adjustable with height and pivot. Feels very sturdy, and has a built in strap to help with cable management.
Overall, I love this thing. Very well built with high picture quality and lots of features.
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Whether you prefer pods or drip, choose how you brew with the Mr. Coffee Pod + 10-Cup Space-Saving Combo Brewer. This programmable coffee maker lets you to brew a single cup using a pod, or up to 10 cups of drip coffee into a carafe. The pod holder attachment makes this coffee maker more versatile: you can brew 2 ways, and save countertop space. This coffee making machine is designed with a Strong Brew Selector, as well as an advanced water filtration system to help improve coffee flavor. This drip coffee maker also features a stainless steel thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot for hours. When brewing a carafe, if you need a cup before brewing is finished, use the Grab-a-Cup feature. Also includes removable reservoir, and a reusable single-serve filter.
Customer Rating
5
great dual purpose coffee maker
on April 9, 2021
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
This is a very simple, easy to use dual purpose coffee maker. Physically, it is pretty small and nice to keep on a counter top. It has a good build quality, and the carafe is very solid feeling.
You have two brewing choices: pot using a traditional filter and grounds, or use a special brew basket with a spot for a k-cup pod. This is handy and easy to use. You simply select how many cups you want from 1-10 and hit brew, no other silly settings to change.
Very easy to use and go back and forth between settings.
I've had coffee taste better out of other coffee pots, but they cost MUCH more, so the bang for your buck with this coffee pot is great!
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Ultraportable Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ROG notebook PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the fast 14-inch 144hz FHD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TD SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
Customer Rating
4
AMAZING performance, looks dated
on April 8, 2021
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
Needless to say, I was VERY excited to get this computer. the packaging was fairly good (I do unboxing videos, so I get a little geeky with the packaging). I was a little disappointed with the looks of the laptop after I opened it though....looks dated, kinda like its from the year 2000.
Setup was easy, just normal windows computer setup. Register for an account or two if you don't already have them, and its up and running. You don't care about that, though, this is a gaming computer, right? Here we go.
I used the new MS Flight Simulator 2020 to test the graphics power of this bad boy, and it impresses! It comes with multiple pieces of software in order to control the different aspects of the "power" behind the computer. There are many things you can change, you can overclock the GPU/CPU, or have it in different managed modes from "silent" through "turbo". Turbo has insane processing power for a computer of this size and portability. Though the fans are definitely turbo, you could probably cook an egg on this thing after a few minutes of flight simulator. The performance and graphics though? *chefs kiss*. On turbo mode, with flight simulator on "ultra" settings, it doesn't even flinch. I have it locked at 60FPS and it does it with ease. The screen is crisp, and there is no lag at all.
The Screen is very crisp and clear, and there is an HDMI port so you can output to a big screen as a primary, or secondary monitor.
There is not much out there right now that is more graphics intensive than Flight simulator on ultra mode, and this machine handles it with grace.
The reason I'm giving this 4 stars is because of the look. It just looks so old, cheap and dated. I've had 4 other people look at it and they all agree, it just looks cheap.
Overall: performance is amazing, it can handle basically any game you throw at it. just make it look a little prettier.
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Introducing the Ninja Cold Press Juicer Pro, a better way to juice at home. With Cold Press Technology, this powerful juicer produces more juice*, less foam, and brighter colors than leading centrifugal juicers.**
Customer Rating
4
works well, great tasting juice, a little slow
on April 8, 2021
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
Overall, I like this juicer. It is almost entirely dishwasher safe, and it is very easy to use. The instructions are very clear on how to put it together, choose which pulp amount you want, and how to start making some juice.
Use: choose between 3 filters, all the pulp - some pulp - no pulp. snap it all together, and start juicing. The instructions tell you how to prepare whatever it is that you are juicing. I tested with apples, orange and ginger. The orange was very easy to juice. Apples....the instructions say you can leave the skin on, but I found that it randomly clogged with the skin. The 2nd time I used apples, I peeled them first and it worked much faster. You simple place whatever is being juiced into the tube and slowly press it in. The juice comes out of the bottom, the junk out of the side. I gave this unit 4 stars because it is slow. I takes almost 20 minutes of work to get 2 glasses of juice (including prepping the fruit). While the juice tastes great, the lazy American in me wants to just grab a bottle of orange juice rather than spend that much time. Doing something more unique is worth the time though.
Cleanup: Very easy. Pull it all apart and throw it all into the dish washer.
Overall: easy cleanup, simple use, a little slow though.
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The Shure MV7 is a professional-quality USB/XLR dynamic microphone, ideal for close mic applications that require vocal intelligibility with a balanced tone. A touch panel interface on the microphone itself provides control over microphone gain, headphone level, monitor mix, and muting, and the ShurePlus MOTIV™ Desktop Application allows users to save their own presets or enable auto-gain, compression, and EQ presets for easy real-time audio processing. The attractive and durable all metal design features an adjustable yoke that can be mounted onto a variety of microphone stands for flexible placement options.
Customer Rating
4
great quality, both sound and build
on March 17, 2021
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
I was excited to try out this microphone.
Whats in the box: Not a lot. The microphone, a quick start guide and a couple usb cables.
Getting Started: This was very easy to do. The guide included in the box gets you started with the basics, and shows you where you can go download the Shure software to help with sound quality and adjustments. You want to do this to get the best out of the microphone!
Use: First of all, I wish this microphone included a stand of any type. It does not. So if you do not have a microphone stand or arm, it going to just be sitting on your table in the beginning. a simple table top stand would have been a nice addition. I use this as a USB microphone, recording with GarageBand on a Mac. I have also used this for Zoom calls. With Zoom, I use the shure software and the sound quality is great. You can adjust for near or far, or go custom and tweak all sorts of settings to get the best sound that you can. I then turn off the built in zoom audio controls. I've been told I sound great on zoom calls now.
Recording with GarageBand really shows how this microphone shines. While it is designed as a near field microphone, you can get pretty far away and use it as a boom mike if you will. Add in just a little compression and EQ and it sounds like a very professional microphone.
Recording with GarageBand really shows how this microphone shines. While it is designed as a near field microphone, you can get pretty far away and use it as a boom mike if you will. Add in just a little compression and EQ and it sounds like a very professional microphone.
Features: This microphone has a USB and XLR output, as well as a monitor output. There are built in touch controls, which are very handy for close up live recording using a monitor. The recording I do, I don't use this as I use the software after the fact, but I tested them out and the controls are easy to use and you are able to easily adjust the gain level or mute.
Build quality: This feels great. Very solid. A good weight, but not too heavy. The foam filter works well for blocking out breath or wind noises.
Overall: great quality, especially for a USB microphone, but you can improve it by using an XLR interface. Feels great and looks great. 4 stars instead of 5 as I feel it should have included a small stand of some sort, or at least advertise that it doesn't include one. You are able to buy packages on the shure website, but it almost feels like an upgrade rather than a requirement.
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Maximum connectivity. Compact Design. The Dell DA300 6-in-1 USB C adapter. Featuring the widest variety of port options including HDMI, DP, VGA, Ethernet, USB-C and USB-A, this Dell USB-C Mobile Adapter - DA300 offers seamless video, network and data connectivity, in a neat, compact design. Offers up to 4K resolution at 60Hz via DP or HDMI port and enjoy a crisp and clear view without compromising on performance. Its USB-A and USB-C downstream ports also offer fast data transfer rates, at up to SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps3 when connecting to other supported peripherals. The only USB-C adapter with in-built cable management and a round, coaxial cable that offers a reliable connection with enhanced signal integrity.
Posted by: Alex
from Minnesota
This is a very basic mini hub for a laptop/computer. It has one USB C plug that nicely retracts into itself for travel. This is a nice touch.
The ports, however are quite limited. The instructions tell you that you cannot use multiple ports at once, except for a few, and that it does not support power passthrough the USBC port on the device itself. For those of you with a computer that only has one usbc port, this is critical. You cannot plug in power to your laptop while using this device. I found this device is really only useful for an HDMI output and a USBA port, that's about all.
There are other adapters on the market I would rather have.
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Canon PIXMA MegaTank G6020 Wireless All-In-One Printer: Save big on ink with this Canon PIXMA MegaTank inkjet printer. The MegaTank ink storage container can be easily refilled to offer over 30 times as much ink compared to standard cartridges. Tackle big print jobs with a page yield of up to 6,000 black or 7,700 color sheets from this Canon PIXMA MegaTank inkjet printer.Prints up to 13 ISO ipm* in black, up to 6.8 ISO ipm* in color
comes with ink
Night Owl 8-Channel Security System: Safeguard your home or small business against intruders with this Night Owl security system, which includes 4 high-definition cameras that connect using your existing coaxial cables for easy upgrades from an analog system.
Do I have to have wifi or internet for these to work at all
No, but you will not be able to view them remotely on your phone/tablet.
With no internet, you can still view the cameras on the screen that is attached to the DVR
With no internet, you can still view the cameras on the screen that is attached to the DVR
7 years, 11 months ago
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Night Owl 8-Channel Security System: Safeguard your home or small business against intruders with this Night Owl security system, which includes 4 high-definition cameras that connect using your existing coaxial cables for easy upgrades from an analog system.
if I have all 4 cameras running 24/7 in my store - primarily as theft deterrant - how many hours/days does 1T provide?
Probably around two weeks. I have 8 cameras on mine, and I can get 7-9 days.
7 years, 11 months ago
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Dyson V6 Motorhead Bagless Cordless Stick Vacuum: This powerful stick vacuum's direct-drive cleaner head provides 75% more brush bar power than the Dyson V6 vacuum. The wand easily detaches for handheld cleaning and the docking station charges the vacuum so it's always ready to use.
How do you switch out of Boost mode?
I may have accidentally pressed the Boost button while connecting the right sweeping tool. I was not able to switch the Boost mode off. I had to use the vacuum in Boost mode that ran out of battery in 6 minutes and then I have to recharge for 3 and half hours. Is it possible to switch off the Boost mode?
in order to turn it on or off you have to do it while holding the trigger.
with one had, pull the trigger to turn the vacuum on, with your other hand press the "max" button on the back, the unit will switch back and forth. There is a blue ring lit up around the max button when max mode is on.
with one had, pull the trigger to turn the vacuum on, with your other hand press the "max" button on the back, the unit will switch back and forth. There is a blue ring lit up around the max button when max mode is on.
8 years, 5 months ago
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Alex
minnesota