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Experience high-quality sound anywhere with this Polk Audio BOOM Bit wearable Bluetooth speaker. Its steel spring clip attaches it securely to your clothing, providing great audio without blocking out noise from the surroundings. The 3-hour battery life of this compact Polk Audio BOOM Bit wearable Bluetooth speaker keeps the tunes coming on any adventure.
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from Racine, WI
The Polk Bit charged quickly and I had no trouble at all connecting with my phone. The sound is a bit tinny when playing music, but is fine for spoken word, podcasts, etc.
My Best Buy number: 0325831075
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Deep clean your carpets with this practical Dyson Ball Multi Floor vacuum, which comes with a self-adjusting cleaner head for great results on a range of floors. With a generous 30-foot cord length, this unit easily travels through large rooms and up stairs. The Dyson Ball Multi Floor vacuum’s HEPA filtration system makes it ideal for commercial or residential use.
Customer Rating
5
Quiet, easy to assemble, works on all surfaces
on March 14, 2017
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Racine, WI
The assembly was quick, the cord is a good length to reach around corners and furniture. The ball took a bit of getting used to, but it did a remarkable job of allowing us to get into tight spaces.
I was able to go back and forth from deep pile carpet, low pile, and tile without missing a beat. Our thinker carpet felt like new.
I was able to go back and forth from deep pile carpet, low pile, and tile without missing a beat. Our thinker carpet felt like new.
It is a really good vacuum.
My Best Buy number: 0325831075
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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
Customer Rating
5
Looks nice, provides excellent coverage throughout
on January 20, 2017
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Racine, WI
Much more attractive than my older router (which looks like a cross between a chocolate box and a set of antlers) and the coverage throughout the house is better and faster.
Unpack and setup was pretty straight forward and the mobile app was easy to use. I had looked into a couple of other mesh wifi systems and I think that dollar for dollar, this measures up well and works great for us.
We have three smart TVs, two tablets, two PCs, and two smartphones in the house and I was able to simultaneously stream video (yeah, I actually did that) on all of the devices without noting any lag, buffering or slow down.
Unpack and setup was pretty straight forward and the mobile app was easy to use. I had looked into a couple of other mesh wifi systems and I think that dollar for dollar, this measures up well and works great for us.
We have three smart TVs, two tablets, two PCs, and two smartphones in the house and I was able to simultaneously stream video (yeah, I actually did that) on all of the devices without noting any lag, buffering or slow down.
My Best Buy number: 0325831075
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Whip up more smoothies and more with this Nutri Ninja blender. Its powerful 1200W motor base blends frozen fruits and desserts in seconds, and the Pro Extractor Blades extract nutrients from fruits and vegetables. With a 4-cup bowl, this Nutri Ninja blender lets you create enough nutritious treats for your entire family.
Customer Rating
5
Powerful, stylish, easy to use.
on January 3, 2017
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Racine, WI
I'll keep this brief and simple; I'm not a blender or smoothie expert but I was very impressed with this Ninja blender.
It looks good, works well, has a simple interface and straightforward instructions. It comes with with a recipe book - nice to have when you consider how many things you can do with this unit.
It is a little louder than the one it has replaced, but is way more efficient and versatile - and it looks good.
It looks good, works well, has a simple interface and straightforward instructions. It comes with with a recipe book - nice to have when you consider how many things you can do with this unit.
It is a little louder than the one it has replaced, but is way more efficient and versatile - and it looks good.
My Best Buy number: 032583107
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Keep unwanted hair to a minimum with this Philips grooming tool. The waterproof design lets you use it in the shower, and eight attachments make this trimmer perfect for grooming different sections of the face. This Philips grooming tool has a turbo setting to increase cutting speed, and it charges in just one hour to reduce wait time.
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5
Does the job and is very good quality.
on November 22, 2016
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Racine, WI
My past experience with trimmers/razors has been hit or miss - mostly miss. It seems as if you can't get a good combination of quality and price and a higher price certainly doesn't guarantee quality. This trimmer was/is a welcome surprise.
I wear a beard for about 4 months out of the year and generally spend most of the rest of the year with a goatee and side burns. This trimmer allowed me better control when grooming my beard and when I decided to trim back to a goatee and burns, it was very accurate and easy to use.
So far, about a week and a half, it has done everything I had wanted and did it well. It handles well and is neither too light nor is it too heavy - something which those of you who use trimmers can appreciate.
Charging is about as fast as my last trimmer, but the charge seems to last longer.
I wear a beard for about 4 months out of the year and generally spend most of the rest of the year with a goatee and side burns. This trimmer allowed me better control when grooming my beard and when I decided to trim back to a goatee and burns, it was very accurate and easy to use.
So far, about a week and a half, it has done everything I had wanted and did it well. It handles well and is neither too light nor is it too heavy - something which those of you who use trimmers can appreciate.
Charging is about as fast as my last trimmer, but the charge seems to last longer.
My Best Buy number: 0325831075
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Save time when you batch-edit photographs with Adobe Photoshop Elements 15. Sort photos automatically with the software’s enhanced smart tagging feature and find pictures via geotags or visual similarity. Specialized tools within the program let you fix frowns, remove camera shake and remove red-eye, making Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 an invaluable addition to your photography needs.
Customer Rating
5
Easy install and now my pics are finally organized
on November 12, 2016
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Racine, WI
I found installation to be straightforward and reasonably fast.
The indexing feature took some time (I had a lot of pictures) but finally all of my digital images are squared away.
Editing of photos was fairly intuitive, I haven't gotten to far into that or tried anything too complex but it seems versatile.
The indexing feature took some time (I had a lot of pictures) but finally all of my digital images are squared away.
Editing of photos was fairly intuitive, I haven't gotten to far into that or tried anything too complex but it seems versatile.
My Best Buy number: 0325831075
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Connect your external wireless devices to the internet with this Linksys dual-band router. Two 5Ghz bands support both high-end gaming and low-end applications without compromising speed, and remote management lets you make adjustments from any location. This Linksys dual-band router has a sleek design that integrates easily into most workspaces.
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4
Good value for the money.
on October 30, 2016
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Racine, WI
I've owned three routers through the years, all were/are Linksys made and I've been happy with them.
Setup was easy, and connecting our various devices was straight forward.
The design and color were the traditional Linksys blue and black -, a little bold for my wife's tastes. We have an AC5400 that is a nice piano black.
Connectivity and range was good and I was able to set this up with my extender in a few minutes.
No complaints other than price point seems a bit higher than I'd expect given the number of available channels.
Setup was easy, and connecting our various devices was straight forward.
The design and color were the traditional Linksys blue and black -, a little bold for my wife's tastes. We have an AC5400 that is a nice piano black.
Connectivity and range was good and I was able to set this up with my extender in a few minutes.
No complaints other than price point seems a bit higher than I'd expect given the number of available channels.
My Best Buy number: 0325831075
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bring the power of Google directly to your fingertips with the Google Pixel. A large 32GB of storage keep data secure, while unlimited cloud storage transfers data as needed, and it's completely automatic. The large 5-inch screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 to ensure the Google Pixel remains scratch-free.
Customer Rating
5
Best smartphone I've had my hands on - ever.
on October 20, 2016
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Racine, WI
Okay, I was excited, but also a bit worried about taking the plunge on this phone. I haven't had anything other than an iPhone so far and the change over was a bit of a nervous one. That lasted about 5 minutes after I had it up and running; I am very, very (as the review title suggests) happy with what I got.
I'll walk through from the beginning:
Packaging was nice, came with a study charging cord and adapters.
Printed instructions were essentially zero and I'm old school about having a document, so I was sort of worried at first. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that, even just pecking my way around, set up was significantly easier than my iPhone had been and took much less time, even without a paper reference.
Printed instructions were essentially zero and I'm old school about having a document, so I was sort of worried at first. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that, even just pecking my way around, set up was significantly easier than my iPhone had been and took much less time, even without a paper reference.
The phone feels nice in my hand and (maybe I'm imagining it) but it also feels a lot lighter than my iPhone - maybe it's just the way it lays. I have the Quite Black model and it looked so good and handled so well that I felt bad about putting a case on it. I did put a case on it and a glass protector and it still feels pretty cool.
Screen is vivid, clear, and responsive. Nice selection of pre-loaded wallpapers too.
Still trying to get the hang of the finger swipe being on the back of the phone, but I think I'm gonna like it.
I had some concerns about navigation after significant exposure to getting around on apple products, but had no problems navigating the menus and think that the slide up app folder feature is very nice.
The personal assistant has excellent speech recognition and seems to do a good job of matching synonyms to context when'reading' my speech. I like the voice better than Siri or Alexa, but that is personal choice.
The battery seems to be holding up, even though I can't put the phone down. I'll have to see what the charging schedule looks like over the next week to be sure, but it doesn't look like a power hog yet.
I don't plan on hauling it around any water or walking around in the rain with it, so the concerns about water resistance don't bother me at all.
All in all, I really, really like this phone so far and I have to say that the assistance I had in getting it added to our account and in selecting accessories was top-notch.
My Best Buy number: 0325831075
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Power through your weekly carpet clean with this Shark Rocket with DuoClean complete upright vacuum. It eliminates particles both large and small, and the deep-cleaning bristle brush breaks through embedded dirt to ensure a deeper clean. Plenty of space for debris ensures this Shark Rocket with DuoClean complete upright vacuum is practical for your everyday cleaning needs.BR>
Customer Rating
5
Powerful, easy to use, versatile.
on September 29, 2016
Posted by: RacineTechie
The vacuum was well packaged, easy to assemble, and the usage and care directions were clear.
We tried this out, straight from the box, on a rug in the living room and were blown away (no pun intended) with the results. The dual action cleaning rolls really lived up to the advertizing; after a once over from this vacuum, the rug looked brand-new.
Cord storage and accessory types were pretty standard fare.
The only downside was the noise that accompanies all of that suction power. It was really, really loud - like a leaf blower. So, I went to the garage, grabbed the "over the ear" noise protection that I use for lawn work and I was OK. This wasn't a deal breaker for me and the results from the vacuum are well worth the hassle of putting on the earmuffs.
My Best Buy number: 0325831075
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Power your Apple devices with this Belkin charge dock. It comes with a Lightning connector that charges iPhones and an integrated magnetic charger that provides Apple watches with more juice when needed. The single built-in cable of this Belkin charge dock lets you charge both devices simultaneously, saving you the inconvenience of using multiple cords.
Customer Rating
5
Small footprint, nice styling, charges fast.
on September 7, 2016
Posted by: RacineTechie
The dock takes up very little space and the phone and watch look nice paired together on the stand. The watch charging rate seems a bit quicker than before (on my older dock) and the phone takes a charge about the same as via cord.
It makes it quite convenient to have a single location for the pair so that when I come home or leave, I know exactly where to find them both and know that they are charged up and ready to go.
It makes it quite convenient to have a single location for the pair so that when I come home or leave, I know exactly where to find them both and know that they are charged up and ready to go.
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Now that quality you've come to love from GE Appliances is available right on your countertop thanks to an array of toaster options to suit your family's busy lifestyle. Whether it's a two-slice toaster or four-slice toaster, you'll appreciate the reliable, efficient performance and timeless stainless steel finish that make every GE Appliances toaster the perfect complement to your kitchen. Toasters come equipped with handy features including 7 Shade settings for your perfect toast, an Frozen, Bagel and Cancel settings to make managing your toasting experience simpler. Get more done in the kitchen with toasters and toaster ovens from a brand you trust.
Do the sides of the toaster get hot to the touch when in use??
Not that we noticed, but we only make 4 slices at breakfast and don't go for dark/burnt toast.
I expect if you like your toast dark and are making a lot of it, it may get a bit warm, fortunately, stainless tends to shed heat fairly quickly anyway.
I expect if you like your toast dark and are making a lot of it, it may get a bit warm, fortunately, stainless tends to shed heat fairly quickly anyway.
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