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- First reviewMarch 22, 2010
- Last reviewNovember 18, 2023
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Share prints of your smartphone snaps with this compact Canon mini photo printer. It wirelessly connects to a smartphone app that lets you add frames, emojis and text to your pictures before you print them. This Canon mini photo printer uses special ink-free photo paper to produce clear, smudge-free images.
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4
Great for what it is - fun for kids
on June 1, 2018
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
Just understand this is only for printing wallet sized stickers. It does that very well. Easy to use right out of the box. Tiny and well-built. Fits in a pocket or purse, not much bigger than a smartphone. The prints are high quality as expected from Canon, but they are wallet sized stickers. For kids, I'm sure this is fun to print selfies all day long and stick on folders, backpacks, etc. I don't see much use from adults.
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Enjoy the adaptable, intuitive design of these versatile Under Armour wireless headphones. The flexible neckband maintains a strong, comfortable fit during workouts or workdays, while the JBL-engineered hardware delivers crisp, rich audio. Enjoy a full hour of powerful performance from a five-minute battery charge with these Under Armour wireless headphones.
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4
Good sound, no need for "Flex"
on April 23, 2018
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
I generally have good luck with JBL ear buds. They just always seem to fit my ears without any adjustments, and they sound good. These are no exception. Other brands sound better at higher price points, but these sound good. The "flex" points are just unecessary. I have not figured out what exactly is intended for this feature, as no matter how you bend them, they still "walk" around your neck if you run or do any type of cardio. The flex for me acts more like spring loaded hinges on a pair of glasses, that keep you from breaking them when taking them off. For that, the Flex feature makes sense. The wires do not retract as some other brands do, which leaves them dangling when not in your ears, but they are magnetized, so they stick together instead of falling free and swinging over a shoulder. Controls are intuitive and simple, and since these are becoming very uniform across these products, there'e really no explanation required. Pairing is easy, and a blue light indicates the status. One thing I do like that is not just a gimmick is the LED light that has several different patterns to put in place while running in dusk or dark. The light is bright and obvious to passersby, and an excellent nod to safety--while no drain on the battery! The battery life is outstanding and lives up to 12 hours as advertised.
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Only at Best Buy Keep an eye on what matters most with this wireless SimpliSafe security system. It provides full-time professional monitoring of your home's surroundings, and it detects intruders with advanced sensors to keep your family safe. This SimpliSafe security system continues working for 24 hours when the power fails for added protection.
Customer Rating
4
Easy setup, app is lacking
on April 15, 2018
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
After paying over fifty dollars a month for security monitoring, we wanted to try SimpliSafe to save money. The hardware is a bargain! It’s high quality and super easy to set up. It includes all the components of higher end systems offered by security vendors. Cameras, glass break, door contacts, remote fob, keypad, and access from your phone. Monitoring is a fraction of what we have been paying. Seems like a full win— but the app needs some work. We have another remote camera system, so I know it can be reliable and easy. SimpliSafe has connection problems that others have also noted. The system get five stars, the app I give three for now. That will improve I’m sure, and the value is amazing. I would recommend!
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Start your own personal music festival with this Sony portable Bluetooth speaker. Its Bluetooth and NFC connectivity provide wireless access to your favorite music playlists, and its durable and rustproof exterior keep it safe at the beach. This Sony wireless Bluetooth speaker includes intuitive LIVE SOUND speakers that create a three-dimensional experience.
Customer Rating
5
Booming sound, fun lights, attractive case
on March 27, 2018
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
The build on this series is so rock solid. I get speakers for sound and quality, not bells and whistles, but this largest of the Sony portables has both. The waterproof--not splash resistant--waterproof casing is beautiful and can be rinsed off after a beach or yard day. The port cover is watertight as well. The lights are controlled solely by the app, which also controls sound settings. Lights are fun, but they do drain the battery much faster. Without light, you'll have an entire night and day of music, cut that in half with the effects. The separation of sound achieved by the angled speakers is impressive, although I prefer using the equalizer instead of the presets. Bass is amazing for a portable, beats any I have used. This thing does some party tricks like DJ effects that I could care less about, but some may delve into. It's solid, rich sound, EXCELLENT build quality, and attractive casing make it a winner. One drawback---you'll need to keep up with a charging cable that is not a standard USB charger.
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Nest Doorbell (Wired) lets you know who’s there, so you never miss a thing. It replaces your existing wired doorbell and delivers HD video and bright, crisp images, even at night. It’s designed to show you everything at your doorstep — people head to toe or packages on the ground. And with 24/7 streaming, you can check in anytime. Or go back and look at a 3-hour snapshot history to see what happened.*
Customer Rating
4
Works great--little bulky
on March 20, 2018
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
The packaging is simple and sturdy with no instructions included. There is a paper to lead you to install the app and a QR code to register the product with said app. Super easy. I was dubious of just how simple the installation would be, but after watching the video provided in the app, I was impressed. It walks you through every step in great detail and is pretty much like having a tech over your shoulder. I never looked inside our doorbell chime box on the wall, but was pleased to find out it was very nearly identical to the one in the video. The video accounts for different configurations as well. If you can install a dimmer switch, this is a piece of cake.
The doorbell itself is sleek with a nice large button that gives a satisfying click when pressed---think of a large "home button" on a phone. There are two mounting plates to choose from, one flat and one angled, depending on the position of your entryway. Don't lose the SIM card remover tool (it's to remove the unit to charge the battery, not to remove a SIM, but it looks the same). You will need that to be able to recharge the unit. The unit locks tight to the plate, but I can see where a thief with a SIM tool could easily get himself some doorbell cameras off people's walls.
The app is simple and easy. If you have any security cameras, the doorbell works much the same way as far as motion detection, recording, and audio. It's excellent for package delivery!
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Dance the night away with this Sony portable wireless speaker. Its interactive Party Booster sound effects and multicolor lights bring another dimension to the music, and its Party Chain technology lets you wirelessly connect up to 100 speakers. This Sony portable wireless speaker is resistant to rust, dust and waterproof for reliable use outdoors.
Customer Rating
5
Fun AND terrific sound
on March 15, 2018
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
This is the middle child in Sony’s extra bass line up, and it’s just right. The materials and heft speak to high quality. The size is perfect to hold or carry—which is the whole point of portable. There are no rough edges, and the dirt and water proof fabric covering looks swank. Battery life is right at 18 hours with the lights on! And you can charge your phone on it. The app is easy to navigate, and after testing all sorts of music with all the modes, I found the manual equalizer produced the richest, clearest sound. Thespeakers are angled just a bit to gain some distance, and the design works. It sounds better than any portable its size I have tried, including a couple at twice the price. It’s also tons better sound than the last generation of Sony XB. The little gimmick of being able to hit the speaker in different spots for different sounds is actually pretty neat, even if it’s just a party trick. It sounds organic and is fun to play with. With top notch materials and indestructible build, unbelievable battery life, beautiful and easy to control lights, and rich deep room-filling sound, this is the portable to beat!
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Keep your computer and information safe with Malwarebytes software. It provides protection against multiple attack types, including ransomware that hijacks your computer and demands payment and traditional spyware, and offers fast scanning so your device isn't tied up. Malwarebytes software detects fake websites and prevents you from accessing them or downloading infected programs.
Customer Rating
5
Easy and effective
on January 17, 2018
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
Malwarebytes free is my go to cleaner at work where I'm an IT pro. There are few freebies that are as quick and thorough. Of course no one solution gets everything, but it comes close in a one-off situation where someone is having odd behavior on their PC or opened an email they shouldn't have. I team MB free with a couple others and scan away. I have never used MB Premium until now. I installed it on our home catchall PC and it's a cinch to install, configure, and use. It's not nearly as intrusive as others I have used, and the definitions are kept up to date better than most. The interface walks you right through setup without launching tendrils into every action you take in your daily computing. You hardly know it's there. Running an adhoc scan is super easy as well. I have tried four other top AV's and MB Premium is the "friendliest" and most effective (mainly because you're not constantly turning it off!)
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Listen to music for up to 10 hours with this black JBL portable speaker. It has a built-in Google Assistant that responds to voice commands, and it delivers rich stereo sound while you stream music via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. This water-resistant JBL portable speaker is made of durable materials, so you can use it outdoors safely.
Customer Rating
4
Excellent response, decent speaker
on December 13, 2017
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
The speaker is much better than Google's own offering, but it is heavy and fairly large. I do not notice a marked difference in better sound over JBL's smaller line. The interface is super simple and the app walks you right through all of it. Google assistant is very responsive, and the microphone has terrific range! I yelled from another room and was able to get the weather forecast. You can set up the mic to only allow commands from your own voice for security and to keep kids from adding ice cream to a shopping list. Battery life is as advertised at 10 hours. All in all, I recommend for this price point. JBL makes a good speaker, and Google assistant is useful and attentive.
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Go from hundreds of mystery folders to a visual view of your photos automatically sorted by date, subject, people, and places. See your best photos auto-curated based on quality, faces, subjects, and more. Make your photos look amazing with automated photo editing options, and create and share printed artwork, new dynamic slideshows, photo collages, and gifts for friends and family.
Customer Rating
4
Technical as you want, but fun
on December 1, 2017
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
I am a Creative Suite user from way back, and I know my way around PS. i no longer needed the entire Suite of programs, so I tried out the individual product this time, since it is the one I use most often for home and work. This edition is very geared to social media and organization, as well as easy edits for less technical users. You can still get to all the layers and curves and raw images, but you'll also be able to move quickly through just making your family a little prettier for the Christmas cards. The guided edits are really nice in this version. It's amazing how much is built-in now as far as filters and even facial feature shaping (a little creepy, actually...).
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Create blended beverages and sauces quickly with this Philips ProMix hand blender. The one-button variable speed control and durable titanium-coated blades ensure smooth, thorough mixing, while the ergonomically designed grip keeps your hand comfortable during use. This 300W Philips ProMix hand blender has a single-button attachment-release function to make switching out accessories simple.
Customer Rating
5
EASY clean! Perfect whipped cream
on November 15, 2017
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
My wife makes homemade whipped cream for just about every dessert and sometimes for coffee and cocoa. This usually entails a LOT of whisking---arm-wrenching whisking, or dragging out the hand mixer. This little gadget is so much easier, and despite my doubts, super easy to clean. With the mixer snapped in, it's the same size as an electric corkscrew and just as simple to use. The only thing that could make it better would be to make it cordless, but even with the cord, it slips into a drawer for storage. It is light and has a good feel in the hand. It comes with a container you can use to mix in, and the instructions are easy to follow. Cleaning consists of rinsing off the "blade" and wiping down the handle. There are no crevices or hard to reach areas. If you can wash a spoon, you got this. The speed is controlled at the handle, and is decided by how much pressure you put on the button--lighter is slower, harder is high speed. This is a no brainer addition to the gadget drawer that we actually use bc it's easy to clean.
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MagGo Magetic Portable 5K Battery with Bracket is both a charger and a stand, specifically for your MagSafe compatible iPhone 12 & 13. Using new technology, this can magnetically attach to the back of your phone, providing it a wireless charge along with a strong attachment. The battery also has a bracket that folds out, so that you can stand your phone up wherever you want.
Does it work for any iPhone like the iPhone 11 Pro Max or is it just for the 12 and 13
Only 12 and 13 because the charging mechanism is specific to MagSafe.
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Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro are an incredibly advanced pair of Hi-Resolution wireless earbuds. With up to 26 hours of total play time off of one charge, you can experience your favorite music at all times of the day. Purenote technology allows for a higher quality listening experience, active noise cancelling technology cancels out up to 90% of outside noises, while HearID provides EQ customization. All three come together to make sure your listening experience is truly yours.
Do these have active noise reduction or just passive noise reduction. It isn't clear from the listing?
Active noise reduction--and there are three different modes to cancel certain types of sounds (traffic, voices, etc.).
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Control your home’s heating and cooling system remotely with this LUX Wi-Fi thermostat. The Android and iOS companion app supports geofencing, smart scheduling and personalization settings for efficiency, and compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa offers convenient voice control. This LUX Wi-Fi thermostat works with electric, gas, oil and forced-air systems for versatility.
does this thermostat need a C wire?
No. But you’ll need an additional part (the power bridge) to install without one.
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Sit back, relax and let the Samsung Jet Mop automatically clean your floors. Samsung’s Jet Mop automatically cleans all type of floors, like tile, vinyl, laminate or hardwood. This robotic mop features dual spinning fiber pads that easily and quickly remove dust and dirt. Now, you can simply take it easy as the intelligent Jet Mop does the hard work for you.
Does this unit require water(specific) or cleaner(special brand)? Example: deionized, distilled, tap, boiled, spring. Example: fabuloso, pledge, mop and glow, bleach/water, brand compatible.
Plain water—cannot be used with cleaners or other solutions.
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Tune out the world and lose yourself in music with these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones. Equipped with SENSE ENGINE technology, these earbuds make it easy to adjust sound modes with a single touch, so you control what you hear. Compact and intuitive, these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones stay comfortable for hours.
I work in construction and these are supposedly noise canceling, how good are they with the outside noise and wind?
Excellent noise cancelling. I was my car with the radio on full blast and could only hear the headphones.
6 years, 6 months ago
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Tune out the world and lose yourself in music with these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones. Equipped with SENSE ENGINE technology, these earbuds make it easy to adjust sound modes with a single touch, so you control what you hear. Compact and intuitive, these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones stay comfortable for hours.
Can I use one like a Bluetooth
Tune out the world and lose yourself in music with these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones. Equipped with SENSE ENGINE technology, these earbuds make it easy to adjust sound modes with a single touch, so you control what you hear. Compact and intuitive, these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones stay comfortable for hours.
Can the right earbud be used without the left earbud?
No—that was my major con on these, along with no volume control
6 years, 6 months ago
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Surround yourself with robust audio performance in a slim package with this LG ultra-slim soundbar. Compatible with the latest LG televisions, the compact soundbar pairs seamlessly to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience. The 4K high resolution audio on this LG ultra-slim soundbar lets you hear the action in every scene.
Is this sound bar compatible with the Music Flow multi-room speakers? The model number of the speakers is H3.
Yes--totally compatible with other Music Flow devices.
6 years, 9 months ago
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HP Pavilion x2 Tablet: Get a tablet that's as versatile as you need it to be. You can use the 10.1" touch screen to browse the Web and navigate features, or connect the 93%-size island-style keyboard to convert to laptop, stand or tent mode. Plus, take important documents on the go with a generous 64GB storage capacity.
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There's just something about opening a bottle of wine. The ceremonial quality of removing the cork truly indicates it's time to unwind. Whether relaxing solo after a long day at the office or hosting an intimate dinner soirée or holiday party, the Oster® Silver Electric Wine Opener makes it easy to start the evening off in sophisticated style.
Will the Oster open plastic corks easily?
Our old Oster will NOTopen plastic corks easily. We need a replacement opener what are our options?
I have this model, and it opened a plastic cork with no trouble at all just last night. Just be sure to use the included foil cutter first, and you're good to go!
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