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- First reviewAugust 5, 2012
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The JBuds HD Webcam brings new focus to your virtual life. With high-definition images and natural sound, the attention will all be on you whether you’re leading a meeting, recording a vlog, or joining a virtual workshop. The crystal clear glass lens and dual omni-directional microphones give you serious performance, and the easy-to-use clip-on design fits seamlessly into any setup.
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5
Easy setup and works great
on September 26, 2023
Posted by: ScubaSteve
This webcam connects seamlessly and no software needs to be downloaded. The connection is plenty long enough to allow placement on a monitor that is not right next to the monitor. The faceplate can easily be removed and replaced with a white one if desired. Video looks great on teams calls and the field of view is wide and clear . The microphones provide crisp sound transmission and do a good job of blocking out a lot of background noise. The monitor clip is easily adjusted and holds the camera firmly in place. The camera can also be tilted up and down and to the side. The only drawback is that it does not include a privacy shield. It is easy to hang something over when it not in use for an extra sense of security. The size is just right to provide all the necessary features without be too slightly on the monitor. It is easy to take off and place back on the monitor if you prefer. I prefer to my laptops built in webcam and will be traveling with it in my laptop bag. It does not take up much room and seems durable enough for taking with you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![McAfee Mobile Security (1 Device) Antivirus Software (1-Year Subscription) - Android, Apple iOS [Digital]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6517/6517328_sd.jpg)
McAfee Mobile Security's all-in-one protection makes it easy to stay safer online, wherever you connect. With our award-winning antivirus, industry-first McAfee Protection Score, automatic Secure VPN, real-time alerts, and simple steps to protect your personal data and privacy, you can feel confident online.
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5
Complete Mobile Security Utility
on August 22, 2023
Posted by: ScubaSteve
Setup is simple and the application is configured very well. You get all the needed mobile security tools in one packaged. The Security Center displays your overall security score and you can drill down to see what can be done to increase the security on your device. Antivirus scans can be initiated as needed or set to scan at a certain time each day. You can set to scan only new files and also select applications to add to a trusted list. This greatly speeds up scans. Wi-Fi networks can be set to automatically be scanned and get notifications if security is weak. Secure VPN can be set to automatically enable on unsecure wireless networks. I really like the fact that can set trusted networks so that VPN does not connect to these automatically. You also have Safe Browsing that can be turned and will notify if you an internet site you are connecting is possibly unsafe. Identify Monitoring can be enabled to monitor you personal information, such as email addresses, to inform you if was identified in a breach. With all the features this software includes, each is explained very well and there are helpful hints provided to increase your security knowledge. I feel that my device is fully protected and this is one of the best mobile security options available from a trusted name.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The new and improved BlueParrott M300-XT SE Bluetooth headset is engineered for superior calls in high-noise environments. Its ultra-light discreet design blocks out 80% of background noise using 2-microphones, it connects to 2 Bluetooth devices for more flexibility, and has a long battery life that offers up to 14 hours of talk time for all-day conversations. The ability to roam up to 300ft/100m gives you the freedom to leave your paired Bluetooth device behind. It is equipped with a customizable BlueParrott button which can be programmed for mute, speed dial or Push-to-Talk in the BlueParrott app. Included are 3 different size EarGels for a secure comfortable fit and the headset is adjustable to wear on the right or left ear. It is built to last with IP54-rated protection against dust and moisture and is covered by a one-year warranty.
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This headset is just the right size to provide good hearing and speaking sound quality without being too bulky. It rest just right on your ear and so light weight you can hardly tell it is there. The mic is just long enough to pick up your voice well without being overly visible. Charge time is really good and connection to you device and the Blueparrott mobile application is quick and simple. The app let's you easily so the battery life and adjust system settings. I have used on several long walks and it has worked great. When walking beside a busy road the person on the other end could hear me clearly. I could also her them well also. After several hours of use the battery has only reduced by less than 25%. I connected to my work computer as well and it works just as well for business calls. The appearance is modern and the buttons are easy to get to on the headset for power on and off and controlling the volume. I have several Blueparrott headsets and this one does not disappoint and continues the high quality I've come to expect.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SimpliSafe's next generation of professional monitoring is here. 24/7 live guard protection and the Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera help stop crime in real time. When a break-in occurs, the camera springs into action. This breakthrough in advanced home security allows SimpliSafe monitoring agents to see and speak to intruders directly through the two-way audio feature, informing them they’re being recorded, and police are on the way.
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5
High quality expected of SimpiSafe
on July 24, 2023
Posted by: ScubaSteve
This camera is super easy to setup and is of the same high quality that all SimpliSafe devices are made. My entire house security system is made of SimpliSafe devices and have several other SimpliSafe cameras installed inside and out. The mount installs easily with four screws. The camera slides onto the mount is held in place very secure. You have the option to charge and use completely wireless, or the USB power cord is plenty long enough to leave it plugged all the time. I choose to leave it powered all the time and I had plenty enough cord to run from the top of an inside door, down the door frame and to a nearby outlet. Connection was simple and fast using the mobile SimpliSafe application. Note, you must have a SimpliSafe account base for it to work. It cannot be used as a stand-alone device. I really like the fact that it has built in privacy shutter that you can easily see if it is in place and it automatically retracts only when you are actively viewing video. I am using this camera to keep a watch on my son's room and he instantly knows when we are viewing because he can tell when the shutter is retracted. Not only does it function great, it looks modern and it does not need to be hidden. There is an additional subscription fee if you would like real-time all the time monitoring of the camera, but it works great as an on demand device as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Webroot - Premium Antivirus Protection (10 Device) with Allstate Identity Protection (1 Identity) - Android, Apple iOS, Chrome, Mac OS, Windows [Digital]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6521/6521830_sd.jpg)
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Customer Rating
3
Good security with too many bloatware features
on July 24, 2023
Posted by: ScubaSteve
This software does a good job of providing the basic security features that most people need. It uses minimal system resources and security scans are fast. It does not include a firewall and relies on Microsoft's built-in Defender software for firewall protection. The PC interface is clean and easy to navigate. The mobile application is basic and includes a Secure Browser feature, protection for a Chrome browser only and a Scan Option. You cannot configure and remove features such as if your not using Chrome and the Password Manager option cannot be hidden. When you log in to your online account it gets really confusion. You have options for all kinds of features whether you want them or not. These include Carbonite back-up, an Identity Production additional add-on and Password Manager through Last Pass. I really only want Internet Security and you cannot hide seeing all of these other additional features. The security features can be set and forgot to run in the background and I feel it gives adequate protection. However, I do not like the fact that I continually get forced all the additional up sale features that I do not want. I especially wish they remove the LastPass backup feature and make it optional since it has had several breaches recently and is it not recommended by many reputable security analyst.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Introducing CZ Smart YouQ, the smarter smartwatch. Citizen CZ Smart Casual 41mm smartwatch is designed to help you be the best version of yourself throughout the day, every day. Inspired by the rich design of Citizen’s iconic sport technical timepieces, CZ Smart marries cutting-edge science and technology with the style and quality you expect from Citizen. CZ Smart YouQ leverages AI Models built with IBM Watson Studio and research pioneered by NASA Ames Research Center to power features within the proprietary YouQ application. CZ Smart YouQ helps you anticipate patterns of fatigue and alertness and offers highly personalized insights and suggested actions to help you improve alertness and promote the building of better habits, readying you to meet whatever the day may bring. Compatible with both iPhone and Android, CZ Smart YouQ features Wear OS by Google. The versatile, customizable menu of dials, designed exclusively for CZ Smart, gives you all the information you need at your fingertips. With a range of interchangeable 22mm bands available for all CZ Smart watches in bracelet, mesh, leather, and silicone, you can dress your CZ Smart watch for any occasion and make the most out of every moment. The Smarter Smartwatch: CZ Smart features the new proprietary wellness app YouQ built using research pioneered by NASA’s Ames Research Center and AI Models built with IBM Watson Studio. YouQ helps wearers maximize their daily potential by learning the wearer’s unique Chronotype and rhythms. YouQ computes HR, SP02, fitness activity, sleep data, and alert scores to offer the wearer a personalized 24-hour forecast of alertness. Aggregating data over time will enable CZ Smart YouQ to cater to wearers personally allowing them to understand their body’s natural rhythms. Meet your self-care advisor: CZ Smart YouQ provides the wearer a daily, brief, and gamified Alert Monitor, designed based on NASA’s PVT+ (Psychomotor Vigilance Task Test), a test used by astronauts to measure alertness. Only CZ Smart YouQ uses Alert Monitor scores and sleep data to identify the wearer’s distinct Chronotype (are you a morning go-getter, steady achiever, high-energy hustler?). CZ Smart YouQ helps you stay on track with an Hourly Power Score, an indicator of your cognitive and physical energy at a particular moment and offers Power Fixes to mitigate the effects of fatigue and improve alertness so the user can optimize themselves for what’s ahead. You may have a napuccino or liquid energy in your future. Preloaded and ready-to-go: Citizen Connected works with phones running on the latest version of Android (excluding Go Edition and phones without Google Play Store) or iOS. Applications available via the Play Store include CZ Smart YouQ App, Google Fit, Strava, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Amazon Alexa. CZ Smart features 24+ hour battery life (varies based on usage) and achieves a full charge in just 40-minutes. Connections include Bluetooth (connect your headphones), Wi-Fi, GPS (head out for a run or hike and leave your phone behind), and NFC (make contactless payments). Sensors include Gyroscope, altimeter, barometer, accelerometer, heart rate sensor, SP02, ambient light sensor, so that you can track activity goals, heart rate monitor, cardio fitness tracking, steps, sleep, and more. Personalization, notifications, and more: The uniquely designed CZ Smart dials give hundreds of options to fully customize your watch face and receive the information you find most important. Stay focused all day while getting notifications on your watch for incoming calls, texts, emails and calendar notifications. The built-in speaker enables you to conveniently answer a call from your smartwatch. With Amazon Alexa built-in, CZ Smart makes it easy to tackle your daily tasks and organization. CZ Smart next generation: Citizen Connected works with phones running on the latest version of Android (excluding Go Edition and phones without Google Play Store) or iOS, 24+ hour battery life, Qualcomm 4100+ chipset, offering the user a seamless connection and quick response and screen changes.
Customer Rating
2
Good quality, Poor Software
on July 24, 2023
Posted by: ScubaSteve
This watch has the high quality that you would expect to find from Citizen. The watch band and watch are sturdy, attractive and very well made. I don't prefer a metal watch band and swapped it out for a Citizen leather band that is of the same high quality. Charging time is fast at less than hour for a fully dead battery. The Citizen Connect is very basic and is only useful to let you know your watch is connected. Even then, the watch seems to disconnect frequently and I have to refresh the app to get it connected again. The instructions that come with the it are very vague. You are prompted to download the Citizen Connect app but no where does it direct you to the CZ Smart YouQ application that is the big selling point of the watch. The CZ Smart YouQ application is very confusion and after weeks of use I still don't really know the value of the information it provides. It rarely syncs with the information from watch. I have to open the Connect app and click on the information, such as Sleep tracking, several times to get it to update. It then is hit or miss if it even syncs with the YouQ app. I really wanted to like this watch. As a time piece, it is really nice. As a smartwatch it leave a lot to desire, especially as advertising AI integration. I have much older smartwatches that were cheaper and do a better job of tracking and reporting on my activity.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The new PowerCurve24 makes work-from-anywhere easy. Four USB-A ports and four surge-protected, patented, rotating AC outlets make everywhere you work more productive. A premium, double-woven, nylon-jacketed 5’ cord puts power right where you need it.
Customer Rating
5
Great power center for modern devices
on June 28, 2023
Posted by: ScubaSteve
This power cord / surge protector checks all the boxes for what most other devices are missing. First of all, it looks great is and not something you care is visible. The 5' cord is just the right length for most applications without too much extra to manage. The plug is angled so you can plug-in without blocking a second plug. The four plugs are great in that thy swivel so you can plug all different sizes of plugs without blocking the adjacent plug. The four USB-A plugs are an added bonus in not having to use additional plugs for an adapter. A next feature is the ability to balance the power based upon the number of devices that are connected. This keeps it from getting overloaded and causing a heat issue. The power button is easy to get to and the cool blue light confirms that surge protection is working. I connected devices to all of the connections and they worked flawlessly. If you connect devices into more than one of the USB slots it will slow the charging down slightly with the distributed power function.
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The XPS 15 laptop is the perfect balance of power and portability with an unrivaled immersive visual and sound experience. Whether you are streaming, editing photos or creating your next masterpiece, the XPS 15 has the power to move your ideas into reality.
Customer Rating
5
Slick and powerful laptop
on June 19, 2023
Posted by: ScubaSteve
This laptop feels premium from the way it comes boxed. There is a neat box within a sturdy outer box. The included accessories are the power block, power cord and a USB-C to USB / HDMI adapter. The adapter is handy being included because the only connections are three USB-C connections and one will be used by the power cord. Startup was fast and I was up and running in about 20 minutes, including installing all available updates. I really like the Dell Update application. It checks for windows, hardware and BIOS updates all at one time. The display looks great with the 1920 X 1200 FHD+ screen. I wish it had a higher refresh rate, but 60hz is fine for most applications. The 1TB SSD has plenty of room and I was able to play New World at the highest resolution and Call of Duty MW2 at the highest settings with descent framerates. It includes 16gb of RAM which is good at FHD+. If it ran at 4K, I would recommend 32gb. Battery life is really good as well and I was able to leave it unplugged for several hours during the evening under heavy use. The cooling is quite and charging automatically adjusts to maximize battery life. Overall it is an economic option for a good I7 processor, plenty of memory and the latest Nvidia series of graphic card. The 4050 GPU is not the most powerful laptop option but it has plenty of power to push FHD+ and has 6GB of memory.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Blue Pure 411i Max HEPASilent smart air purifier quickly cleans 219 sq. ft small rooms in about 12.5 min or up to 526 sq. ft space in 30 min, on high. This air purifier has a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 141 for fine smoke particles, dust and pollen.
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This unit is the perfect size for bedrooms or smaller places. It ready to go right out of the box with the filter installed and no packing material to remove. There is one button on top that controls the speed from auto, sleep and up to the highest setting of 4. Settings 1 - 3 are very quite and only slightly loud on highest. I actually prefer the highest setting to give a nice humming sound while sleeping. You have the option to download the mobile application and connect it to your home WiFi network. Setup is rather simple, you will just need to make sure the device your are using to connect with is on the same 2G network as the one your setting up. Like most such devices, it will only work on the 2G band and you may experience some issues if your wireless router is set to load balance your network across all available wireless bands. Once connected, the app clearly shows your air quality and allows you to control the settings. The lights can be dimmed if desired for night-time use. It tells you the filter life percentage and replacement filters can be ordered directly from Blueair on the app. Filters are rather cheap compared to some other comparable units. The design of the device is rather unique in that the entire body is the filter. The top portion is screwed only a frame and the filter slides over the frame. The filter has the standard Hepa, as well as a carbon filter for removal of smells. My only concern with filter replacement is that you have to remove the outer cloth pre-filter when replacing and the cloth can be washed. I'm not sure how I like dust collecting on the outside of the device but it is not very noticeable with texture and color of the cloth. Overall it is moving air well and my bedroom smells much fresher. If you don't mind the extra maintenance steps, this is a really great filter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Meet Pixel 7a, engineered by Google. The Google Tensor G2 chip makes it fast. The Pixel Camera takes amazing photos and video. VPN by Google One protects your online activity. Pixel 7a features are rated highest in security. [1] And the battery lasts all day. [2] All for less than you think.
Customer Rating
5
Big performance in a small package
on May 17, 2023
Posted by: ScubaSteve
As a current Pixel 7 Pro user, I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of comparable features that were present in the small sized Pixel 7a. The box comes with the standard universal USB-C charger and USB-C to USB doggle. Setup is super easy and you have the option to import your settings from another Pixel device or even another Android or Apple as well. I like the smaller feel of the phone and at the same time having the same processing power as the larger Pixel 7 and Pixel Pro devices. The adaptive brightness works great for viewing in bright sunlight and toning it down at night. Wallpaper settings are easily acceptable by long pressing the home screen. There are only a few standard included, but you have an unlimited selection from the Play store. Connecting to a mobile or WiFi network is seamless and Google's adaptive network connectivity has the ability to efficiently manage your connection to provide the best speed and battery life. Calls are clear on the phone itself, or through the speaker. The one compromise is that you get a slight downgrade in camera features from the larger Pixel devices but it still takes great photos. Super Res Zoom lets you easily configure your pictures to close up and far away. Long exposure is a neat feature that adds a cool motion blur to action shots. Real Tone and Photo Unblur is what really makes Pixel photos unique. People's facial features look super realistic under different light settings. Unblur can take those unsteady photo shots and make them look professional. Low light pictures look incredibly accurate through the Night Sight option. Security is top notch feature as well and you the ability to use a pin, fingerprint or face unlock. The fingerprint reader works surprising well once you have it configured. It comes with a basic Google One account that gives you 15 GB of online backup storage and VPN for one device. For $1.99 a month or $19.99 a year you can get 100 GB online backup storage and VPN for multiple devices. There are additional packages that will give you even more backup storage if needed. Battery life is great with the features of Adaptative Battery and Extreme Battery Saver if you are going to be away from a charging option for an extended period. I can easily get two days of battery life with moderate usage throughout the day. You can set charging for quick charges on the go or Adaptive Charging for charging slower overnight for extended battery life. You get most all of the features of the Pro device for half the price which makes this an excellent overall value.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enhance your multimedia experience with this 15.6-inch Dell G7 gaming laptop. Its VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics board provides seamless, stunning images on the Full HD display, and its hexa-core Intel Core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM handle extended multitasking. Run applications efficiently with the 256B solid-state drive of this Dell G7 gaming laptop.
Will the Windows Hp Mixed Reality be compatiable with this laptop? If so, would games such as “Beat Saber” run at a decent frame rate? Thank you very much
Mixed Reality should run OK on this laptop, however I suggest at least 16 GBs of RAM to run smoothly with all VR applications.
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Conquer virtual enemies with this Dell Inspiron desktop. It has an AMD Radeon graphics card with 8GB of dedicated video memory for fast image rendering, and its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM run multiple programs, games and browsers simultaneously. This Dell Inspiron desktop has a 1TB hard drive for plenty of long-term game storage.
What is the power supply for this pc
My build only has a 375 watt power supply, which I was rather disappointed in considering it is branded as a gaming PC.
6 years, 8 months ago
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