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Realize immersive room-filling sound from your TV with this LG 3.1-channel high-resolution audio soundbar. DTS technology creates a thrilling surround sound experience, while high-resolution audio support ensures a stunning reproduction of sound and music. This LG 3.1-channel high-resolution audio soundbar features optical, USB, HDMI and Bluetooth for convenient connections to all compatible equipment and TVs.
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I have a full stereo receiver and surround sound system that we use for watching movies, but this one works so well with just the TV running. We are finding ourselves turning the big system down since the sound form this one is even more clear than our old system. With the wireless sub, the sound can be moved around to give the room the best possible quality.
I find that the volume is not as high for me to hear everything, making it better for watching things later in the evening when others are trying to go to bed!
Would love to add the wireless rear speakers, but am happy with just the bar and sub for now. Now that I have heard the sound from this in our home, I may have to rethink the big system!
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Transfer large files and output Ultra HD video with this Belkin Thunderbolt 3 cable. The maximum transfer speed of 40Gbps rapidly transmits data, while 100W of power delivery let you charge most compatible laptops. This 2.62-foot Belkin Thunderbolt 3 cable offers plug-and-play functionality for simple use, and the ability to daisy-chain up to six devices provides easy workspace customization.
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This cable came in handy when I needed a bit more length to attach an external hard drive to my computer. The one that came with it was only about 6 inches long and this one gave me the room to place the drive where I wanted. Not any noticeable speed difference.
Look forward to having it available for other items in the future! Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for a little more cable length to work with.
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Access your smartphone on the road with this iOttie iTap 2 Magnetic mount. The suction cup and dashboard pad provide stable attachment on consoles or windshields, and rare-earth magnets and a rotating ball joint securely hold your device at flexible angles. This iOttie iTap 2 Magnetic mount supports wireless and wired charging with its metal plates and protective film.
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I wasn't sure if I could even get this to stick anywhere in my truck, the dash has a lot of curves and the texture is pretty coarse. I found a fairly smooth spot and stuck the base down. The small magnet fit well on my phone's case and when I put it near the base, it stuck very well.
I fired up Maps when we started a short trip and was impressed by the ease it was to see where it was mounted. I figured with our 100+ degree days that it wouldn't last long, but it has been about a week and it has done well even when left on the dash all day.
I wouldn't have any problem recommending this to anyone looking for a phone mount for their dash.
I fired up Maps when we started a short trip and was impressed by the ease it was to see where it was mounted. I figured with our 100+ degree days that it wouldn't last long, but it has been about a week and it has done well even when left on the dash all day.
I wouldn't have any problem recommending this to anyone looking for a phone mount for their dash.
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Protect your home or business with this Swann 1080p Wi-Fi floodlight security camera. The Full HD resolution lets you review captured footage in stunning detail, while the floodlight ensures that subjects are illuminated. This Swann 1080p Wi-Fi floodlight security camera includes a siren and two-way audio for scaring off trespassers and potential intruders.
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Initially, I was a bit disappointed that I was having trouble with the camera. It installed very easily, and I was up and running within minutes... I thought! Within seconds, my phone was buzzing with notifications that there had been activity (me standing in front of it, adjusting the lights) but as soon as I tapped on one, it took me to an "Activity" page that was blank. There were a pretty good number of notifications, but still nothing on the activity page. I went through all the troubleshooting ideas I could find online and in the literature that came with the camera. Finally, I broke down and emailed Swann's tech support. I was pleasantly surprised when I got a reply back within hours on a weekend!
The tech support person that helped me went through several things I could try to fix the camera and then let me know that they had found a fix and a new firmware was being released that would fix the issue. Sure enough, a day or two later, my camera updated and the "Activity" page has all of my videos on it.
The floodlights themselves are great, very bright and adjustable so that I don't blind my neighbors. I have them on my front porch, so I pointed them up into the eaves so my porch seems like daytime all the time, but it never shines out into the road or anyone's houses.
The camera is about what I expected from a 1080p resolution, decent details, but nothing too exciting. It does do a great job of adjusting to changing light and other conditions, switching from IR to color even in the middle of a video if the lighting is sufficient. I had a hanging flower pot about five feet in front of it, but the glare was really messing with the camera. Moving the plant on down the patio fixed that issue effortlessly.
There are some features that I wish it shipped with, such as scheduling, but I will see if I can get IFTTT to take care of it for me one of these days when I have time to mess with it.
It is really nice to be able to check for packages, visitors and other things when I am not home. The two way audio is a bit delayed, but is usable if you are patient. I have played with the siren also, but am not sure it is really useful when the cats trigger the camera so often. I'll rely on my interior security system for that.
Overall, I am now very happy with the camera/floodlight system. I wouldn't mind putting a couple more around the house. If you are in the market for a simple security camera and floodlight, this one fills almost all the needs in one box.
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Meet ibi™, the smart photo manager that collects all of your favorite photos and videos from your phone, computer, USB drives and popular cloud and social media accounts in one place at home. ibi lets you privately share individual photos or entire albums from vacations, birthday parties, weddings and more with only those you choose.
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I waited some time to write this review because I had a bit of concern when I first set this up. The initial setup was amazingly simple for this kind of device and within minutes, I was uploading and backing up my phone.
My primary concern was that every time I started the app, it backed up the newest pictures... something I thought it was supposed to do automatically, all the time. After a few times of seeing this behavior, I haven't noticed it for a week or more. I am not sure if it was something with my phone or something that has been fixed in an update.
My other nit-picky thing is that it seems to keep two copies of pictures that are saved to an Ibi album or shared folder. Not sure why it would keep two copies, and then show both in the "All Photos" section. I'm sure there is a perfectly logical reason, it just gets annoying having to scroll through twice as many pictures as I really have to find anything.
The storage space is great, the setup is amazing and the device itself is small and only requires a power connection. I have it sitting behind my Google Home, and both are pretty invisible to us already. I really like the space and knowing our pictures are backed up. I will have to play around with it a little more to see if there is a way to only show one copy of each picture.
So far, the slow upload speed reported by others has not been an issue, it seems to be about what I would expect for a device to copy several hundred pictures over WiFi. It is certainly not an NAS, but you would never connect an NAS over WiFi either! It looks to be a bit faster than the external hard drive I have connected to a USB port on my router, but slower than the NAS I have connected to the wired network port.
Overall, I would probably rate it at a 4.5 if that were an option. My problems have nothing to do with how it works now, just my perception of what could be better. The software on both a desktop and an Android phone are pretty decent, the speed is to be expected and the device is unintrusive.
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Link multiple devices to your laptop with this Belkin USB Type-C multiport hub. Pass-through charging up to 60W quickly powers up portable electronics, while the Gigabit Ethernet port offers secure, fast Internet connectivity. This Belkin USB Type-C multiport hub has a 5 Gbps data transfer rate for prompt read and write speeds for thumb drives, smartphones and tablets.
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This small hub is a great way to expand the capability of just about any modern computer. I have used it on both of my laptops as well as a Samsung Chromebook Plus and it has worked perfectly on all three. The laptops already have HDMI and other ports, but the chromebook only has USB-C ports, so it really helps to be able to connect the chromebook to a larger screen, full size keyboard and real mouse.
With the metal housing, it is solid feeling and looks nice since it is a dark grey and black color. I really hate getting white devices that are portable since they tend to collect dust and fingerprints, plus they look cheaply made! The cord is just long enough to be able to get at it, but not too long to be in the way. Since USB-C can be plugged in either way, it is always sitting upright, no matter which side your ports are on.
I have had my eyes open for a small hub like this for some time and was very happy to get this one. The SD card reader and wired ethernet just add to the functionality, making it a great mini-docking station.
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Enjoy music in an exciting way with this portable Sony Bluetooth speaker. The wireless feature offers hands-free usage and the EXTRA BASS gives sound a boost due to the passive radiator, which enhances low-end tones. This Sony Bluetooth speaker is waterproof and dustproof, allowing you to take it to the pool or the beach.
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from Redding
I can't believe the sound from this little speaker! I was hoping for a decent sound, but was not expecting such rich sound and excellent volume from such a small package. I had a UE WonderBoom, but one of my students decided they needed more than I did. While the WonderBoom was small, this thing makes it look huge.
Bluetooth connection was a breeze to my Honor 6X and within seconds of opening the box, I was listening to music. While it is mono with the single speaker, it mixes the sound so well that it isn't hardly noticeable from across the room. The strap is very handy as well, allowing it to be hung from just about anywhere.
I would easily recommend this to anyone looking for big sound from a tiny package. I look forward to using this for a long time... I just have to find a way to keep it out of grabby hands!
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Use your stove top to its full potential with this Calphalon Premier 10-piece space-saving hard-anodized nonstick cookware set. This collection of pans also includes one stock pot, letting you prepare a wide range of recipes and cleanup with ease. Fit this Calphalon Premier 10-piece space-saving hard-anodized nonstick cookware set into two neat stacks to better organize your shelf, cupboard and cooking area.
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from Redding
From the moment we opened the box, we were impressed by this cookware set. The metal it is constructed from is very thick, so the cooking is even. The heat can be turned up slightly from a normal pan and the surface cooks the same way all the way across. The nonstick surface is very hard and has worked well with both plastic and wooden utensils. They say you can use metal, but we are not risking it if we don't have to.
We have cooked from stove top to oven several times and have not had a problem. It is nice to be able to put it right in the oven without worrying about the handles melting! We don't use the stacking ability since I fabricated a hanging rack years ago to keep our cookware organized, but it will surely come in handy when transporting or stacking between cooking and serving.
I have seen pictures of people having problems with the coating getting scratched, but it always looks like their pots have been banging together. We'll see how long it lasts without hitting together. At least it isn't a finish that can come off that is poisonous.
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Built for your next victory, your latest achievement and much more is the Turtle Beach Recon 70 gaming headset for Nintendo Switch Featuring Turtle Beach’s latest lightweight and comfortable headset design for hours of play, with high-quality 40mm speakers and over-ear premium synthetic leather cushions that let you hear every crisp high and thundering low while blocking noise. Turtle Beach’s renowned high-sensitivity mic to ensure you are heard clearly on Switch games that support in-game chat capability and easily flips up to mute. Finally, the versatile 3.5mm connection makes it perfect for swapping between Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox controllers, as well as PC and compatible mobile devices.
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from Redding
For the price, I am pretty impressed with the quality of this headset. It is not to be confused with a $300 set, but for what it is intended, it does a very good job. I have worn these for a few hours and have not found anything really uncomfortable, although I personally would have liked to have them use a little more cushion in the earcups. The adjustment stayed where I set it for the headband and the flip-up mic is a very handy feature.
The color combination goes well with the Switch, looking like it could have come straight from Nintendo! The cord is plenty long enough and the sound quality is decent for the price range.
You get what you pay for, but these were a very good bargain for the price and I would have no hesitation recommending them to anyone but the most picky listeners.
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Enhance your exercise sessions with this Samsung Active smartwatch. Advanced auto workout tracking detects up to seven exercises and tracks up to 40 more, while proactive health monitoring sends real-time alerts in case of irregular heartbeat. This Samsung Active smartwatch can pair with your smartphone, Android tablet and select iOS devices.
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This is my first smart watch, I have been very happy with various G-Shock models for the past decade or more. The watch’s screen is amazingly clear and is very responsive to touch. I was afraid it would be too small, but it is very close to the size of the watches I am used to.
It took only minutes to set up and connect to my Honor 6X, and soon I was playing around with all the features. The array of faces available is bewildering! I have tried so many and still can’t find one that has everything I am looking for, mainly because I find a new feature or begin using one more and look for that in another face.
As a watch, it does that job very well, whether you want analog or digital, simple or feature-packed. It shows texts and email in a slightly cramped space, but gives a great preview of what you can finish on your phone. Its step counter is pretty reliable and it does have a decent heart monitor. I am sure there are more features I will find useful as I continue exploring.
I bought a couple of third-party watch bands and was quite impressed by how simple it was to change between them. After a couple of weeks using it, it has held up well with no visible scratches or marks.
The battery life is pretty good, I end up charging it every night with my phone so that it has some reserve in case something comes up.
I guess the best evidence for the usefulness is that I have not put my G-Shock back on since I began using the Active. For the price, it may be a stretch to justify, but it is very useful and looks pretty decent as well. Since the face can be changed in seconds, it can be adapted for about any situation.
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Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
Is this a good laptop for a college student?
It is very thin and light and would fit easily inside a small backpack or large purse. The keys are nearly silent so would be great for notes in class, but does not have a touch screen, so no drawings or diagrams can be done onscreen by hand. It is a nice looking machine, but make sure you compare it to others in the same price range that may have a features you might need. You will be hard pressed to find anything the same size and weight! I've only had it for a few days and am pretty happy with what it can do, just remember that it does have a few features left out for size reasons such as regular USB ports (there is an adapter included) and there is no HDMI (you would have to buy an adapter to USB-C) or touch capabilities. It is very nice looking and seems sturdy despite its size.
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