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- First reviewApril 8, 2014
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- First review commentJuly 25, 2015
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Observe proper speed limits while driving with this Escort iXc radar detector. The GPS-enabled AutoLearn technology and improved IVT Filter prevent the reoccurrence of false alerts for precise tracking and reduction of unwanted distractions. This Escort iXc radar detector is compatible with Wi-Fi-connected cars for automatic firmware and software updates.
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from Tucson, AZ
This unit is replacing my Escort Max II detector. I have zero complaints what so ever. The new styled mount is a huge improvement. Easy on and off with just a magnet. During the summers this is makes it quick and easy to toss it into the console and set up the windshield screen real quick.
I have yet to have false alarms from newer high tech vehicles like I had with my Max II. Be sure to hold the volume buttons, they are not just a quick depress. The auto works best for my mixed highway and city driving. I love the way these are linked to GPS and store false alarms or alerts that are always in the same location, like a stationary speed alert sign.
Save big bucks in accidental tickets and run this unit instead. Much better look in upgraded model and sounds much better as well. No more jump out of your seat alerts.
I have yet to have false alarms from newer high tech vehicles like I had with my Max II. Be sure to hold the volume buttons, they are not just a quick depress. The auto works best for my mixed highway and city driving. I love the way these are linked to GPS and store false alarms or alerts that are always in the same location, like a stationary speed alert sign.
Save big bucks in accidental tickets and run this unit instead. Much better look in upgraded model and sounds much better as well. No more jump out of your seat alerts.
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Hear lifelike sound details in your Xbox One games with this Turtle Beach Elite gaming combo. The Elite Pro 2 headset has 50mm custom-tuned Nanoclear drivers for an immersive experience and Aerofit ear cushions for ergonomic comfort. Customize your headset’s sonic performance via the SuperAmp controller of this Turtle Beach Elite gaming combo.
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from Tucson, AZ
I am not gonna lie, I've been using my Tritton COD headphones forever and have refused to upgrade due to the investment and how well they fit. So jumping to these was a big leap. The Tritton's were great for their time but these are amazing. They fell so solid and well built out of the box. Fit, finish and feel is great. Full HD sound that intensifies the game and gives you full advantage to hear the foot steps and gun fire. I have a huge noggin and have a hard time finding things that fit well but these were great. My favorite feature is no more wires connected to the controller.
Overall I am impressed with everything this headset provides. I'm sure they will stand the test of time and allow for tons of hours of use.
Overall I am impressed with everything this headset provides. I'm sure they will stand the test of time and allow for tons of hours of use.
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The Dyson Pure Cool Me Air Purifier - Dyson's first personal purifying fan. Delivers a focused stream of purified air to cool you with Core Flow technology. Includes a fully-sealed HEPA filter and activated carbon filter to capture 99.97% of allergens and pollutants, including pollen, bacteria and pet dander.
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from Tucson, AZ
Going to knock out my complaint first in case that is what you came to look at this four star rating for.
The remote is small and compact which is nice but for night use there is no backlight or prominent features for the buttons, I'm not sure why Dyson left this out.
However it works fantastic! The filtration is phenomenal, my old dog has a tendency to gas us out, even with the ceiling fan on. I run it at night on the floor and have it oscillating and haven't had my nose accosted since I set it up. It does seem a bit noisy but overall I am very satisfied.
I love the screen, it reminds me of the Nest screen and is super clean. Overall it looks like a trash can, the remote is meh, it blows loads of air if you need it and it can remove odors that are unfriendly.
The remote is small and compact which is nice but for night use there is no backlight or prominent features for the buttons, I'm not sure why Dyson left this out.
However it works fantastic! The filtration is phenomenal, my old dog has a tendency to gas us out, even with the ceiling fan on. I run it at night on the floor and have it oscillating and haven't had my nose accosted since I set it up. It does seem a bit noisy but overall I am very satisfied.
I love the screen, it reminds me of the Nest screen and is super clean. Overall it looks like a trash can, the remote is meh, it blows loads of air if you need it and it can remove odors that are unfriendly.
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Play your favorite tunes almost anywhere with this Marshall Stanmore speaker. It has Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, so you can listen to music without remotes or wires, and its two 15W Class D amplifiers ensure precise, clean sound. This Marshall Stanmore speaker has a textured vinyl covering for added durability and style.
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from Tucson, AZ
This speaker has been a joy to experience. Love the look, feel and build of the Marshall amp style. First connecting to Bluetooth took a while and was honestly frustrating, but you only need to do it once I suppose. Having to hold the on and off toggle seems off to, a quick flick should be all that's needed, in my opinion.Other than those two issues I love this speaker. I played plenty of music for a few days, even leaving it on while away at work to break in the speakers. This way I could give a better review then right out of the box. Speakers always have a break in period that can throw off some listeners. I have to say that this compares well with Bose and Harmon as far as bluetooth speakers go. No battery which is fine for me since this will sit in one location anyway, plus I can't imagine damaging the great style of this speaker by lugging it around all over the place. Being able to adjust the bass and treble on the fly is very nice for when switching genres. If you like the Marshall style and want your ears to be happy then you have found your new Bluetooth speaker.
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The MR8300 Max Stream™ AC2200 is a high-performance Tri-Band router. Perfect for households that thrive on entertainment, it delivers up to 2.2 Gbps of superior speed throughout your entire home. The Tri-Band and MU-MIMO technology make it ideal for simultaneous streaming of HD movies, online gaming, video calling and supporting all of your smart home devices. MR8300 also grows as your needs do. With its built-in mesh Wi-Fi, instead of investing in a new router, you can expand coverage by simply adding Linksys Velop™ Mesh Wi-Fi nodes for seamless Wi-Fi everywhere.The MR8300 serves as the master router and must connect directly to your modem to create your network. Sets up in minutes with the Linksys app.
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from Tucson, AZ
Love this WiFi router. Packaging is nice and simple, Linksys supplies the needed power cable and a Ethernet patch cable. You also get basic start up instructions but you will be using a app to finish the install. Had it up in running quicker than you could make a bag of popcorn. Having the 4 extra Ethernet ports is fantastic, my house is mostly wireless but I do have a wired house as well and the ports were all needed. Speeds are fantastic for streaming or gaming. I added a Velop plug in node as well and had zero issues installing on the other side of the house.The app works great as well, quick and simple with zero glitches so far. I'm overly pleased and my new set up is here to stay.
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Remove hair without wax or razors using the Lumilisse by Conair hair removal device. Rapid pulses of intense light help prevent hair regrowth, delivering permanent results with consistent use. The FDA-cleared device uses sensors to safely activate. Choose between continuous mode for large areas or manual mode to target specific trouble spots. The Lumilisse by Conair hair removal device includes two attachments to ensure perfectly smooth results all over.
Posted by: Oldskool
from Tucson, AZ
This is the first time my wife or I have tried hair removal minus the traditional way. To start off the unit feels like it is well built and of good quality. The device plugs in and you must first start off by setting it to your skin tone. Set it on your skin and press the side button to get the correct settings. Neither one of us wanted to test it on our faces but tried many places on our bodies. The zap didn't bother me at all and had a minimal quick shot of heat which also didn't bother me. My wife said it hardly bothered her but "wasn't fun". We both did the trial time and 3 sessions. She has extremely light hair and it seemed to soften up, mine is coarse and dark and I didn't notice any change. We will continue our sessions to see if things start working better. I wouldn't say it doesn't work and can't yet say its gonna be great. Overall it doesn't seem to be some as seen on tv gimmick so I would recommend giving it a shot at this point.
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Only at Best BuyRecord your every move on the road with this Rexing V1 Plus dash cam. Front-facing and rear-facing mount options let you choose the angle you want to capture, and the viewing screen means this dash cam can double as a backup camera. With included mounting materials, this Rexing V1 Plus dash cam is easy to install.
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from Tucson, AZ
Loving this dash cam. Replacing my two year old camera with this newer, upgraded unit. Installation was short and sweet and came with everything needed to get up and running. Hard wiring was the way to go for me and luckily it was included. Spend some time reading the included manual and setup is a breeze. Quality of the cam and the video is fantastic for the cost and it seems like it should last a long time. No issues so far and I will return to update if anything changes.
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Listen to your favorite songs anywhere with these Bluetooth Audio Technica headphones. They fold inward, letting you conveniently store them when not in-use, and the fitted ear cups prevent outside noise from interfering with sound quality. These Audio Technica headphones run for up to 40 hours on a single charge and have 45mm large-aperture drivers for clear, powerful sound.
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from Tucson, AZ
I have tried many headsets, and some well above the price point of these. AT blew me away with these. As far as the build and finish this is not what you are paying for, the sound quality however is fantastic. I love pretty much all genre's of music and played it all for about 4 hours and everything sounded spot on. You won't get the vibrating bass from these but the bass is there and is solid, mids are on point and the highs are perfect with zero tinnyness to them. Bluetooth pairs up as it should and I never felt any discomfort wearing these, even with my large melon. These are not noise cancelling but the cups are so nice and supple you wouldn't really need it. These fit well, look good and sound great with a inexpensive she'll and design. If you aren't into looks and frills but want amazing sound then these are what you have been looking for. You won't be dissapointed.
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Enjoy totally immersive gameplay with this bold and powerful HP Pavilion gaming desktop. Lag is nonexistent thanks to AMD Radeon RX 580 graphics, while high-speed performance is provided by an AMD Ryzen processor and 8GB of DDR4 RAM. Interior expansion slots allow for upgrades that ensure your HP Pavilion gaming desktop remains up to date.
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from Tucson, AZ
I was shocked at the size of this guy first opening up the box. Most gaming PC's have very large cases but not here. Super quiet also. Get the updates done asap as well as the BIOS and video card. If you are a gamer then the included keyboard and mouse are worthless in my opinion, not sure why they would even toss those in the box.
This machine is very quiet even torqued out and maxing all settings. Paird with the HP 25x it's a sweet setup and looks great.
I've always stayed clear of AMD but this rig has sold me. The chips play well together and for a pre built machine I don't think you could go wrong for the money.
This would be a great entry level out of the box PC for that new gamer in your life. Paired with a good monitor, headset and upgraded mouse and keyboard you won't be dissapointed.
This machine is very quiet even torqued out and maxing all settings. Paird with the HP 25x it's a sweet setup and looks great.
I've always stayed clear of AMD but this rig has sold me. The chips play well together and for a pre built machine I don't think you could go wrong for the money.
This would be a great entry level out of the box PC for that new gamer in your life. Paired with a good monitor, headset and upgraded mouse and keyboard you won't be dissapointed.
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Experience the ultimate in FHD gaming graphics with this 24.5-inch HP 25X display. A smoother gaming experience with sharper, cleaner details is provided by a display that refreshes 144 times per second, while the micro-edge design provides ultra-wide, seamless viewing. The stand on this HP 25X display has a 100mm range of motion, making it easy to position for your comfort level.
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from Tucson, AZ
First off guys and gals, put some hours on it ( lots of hours) then make your adjustments in the settings to dial it in. Like a TV it's not 100% out of the box.
The monitor has a nice build and feel and its wall/bracket mountable. Has a green accent light that only lights up partially, pretty annoying.
The monitor itself looks great and is fast enough to do the job. No blur, no bleeding and nice blacks.
The monitor has a nice build and feel and its wall/bracket mountable. Has a green accent light that only lights up partially, pretty annoying.
The monitor itself looks great and is fast enough to do the job. No blur, no bleeding and nice blacks.
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Designed for use with home entertainment and home automation devices, this Logitech Harmony Ultimate Home remote integrates a full-color touch screen, motion sensing and vibration feedback for a seamless, intuitive Harmony control experience.
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1 out of 5Useless; poor range, does not work behind cabinets
By Anonymous
from na
As you can see, I have to place the IR blaster in plain sight. It states you can place them behind cabinet doors, but it doesn't work. Also, you need to use both blasters. Often I have a problem beyond 6' with both blasters.
As for the mobile app, it's useless. I find it really difficult to believe people claiming to replace their remote with this. You can't even customize the buttons and you have to scroll through 3 or 4 screens to perform a simple command. As you can see in the picture, if I simply want to surf the satellite guide, I (1) select the device or activity, then it takes me to page 3, then (2) I have to scroll to page 4, (3) press Guide, (4) scroll back to page 3, (5) scroll back to page 2, (6) use the direction or page up/down buttons to surf. If I need information, I have to (7) scroll forward to page 3, then (8) scroll forward to page 4, (9) select Info, then if I need to go back to the guide I have to (10) scroll back to page 3, (11) scroll back to page 2, (12) press Return, (13) and surf some more. Let's see, at least 13 steps. BUT, there's no Exit button to get out of the guide, so I'm stuck there! Useless; too much work and it's missing some buttons.
As for the touch screen, you see need to look at it to know which button to press. Sure there's vibration after to press the button, but you can't feel for the button before you press it. Then you have to scroll a million pages up/down to find your desired command. With the old 880/890 you can scroll left and right to get to the desired screen which then holds 6 commands. It's more efficient, and you can feel for the buttons.
Oldskool
Tucson, AZ
Setup is wrong
July 25, 2015
As Eric said your IR blasters need to be at devices they are controlling. The receiver takes the remote signals with RF and transfers the signal to the IR blasters to control each device. They do not need to be in the field of view. Try reading the directions or asking for help, your review is bad due to operator error not the device. Also you bought it knowing it was touch screen doh. I have all my components in a hall closet and everything works great! Just be sure to place your IR blasters near the components IR sensor. I just stuck mine to the inside of the door and they all reach the components.
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Imbue your morning cuppa with additional quality by using this JURA coffee machine. Its Pulse Extraction Process optimizes extraction time and provides a delectable aroma, even for short specialty coffees. This JURA coffee machine also contains CLEARYL water filters and integrated rinsing/cleaning programs to provide a hygienic environment for purer taste.
How do you clean and how many do you need to clean it
It cleans itself automatically. You only have to clean the tray and grounds tray occasionally.
4 years, 5 months ago
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Find the best fishing spots with this PowerDolphin Wizard water drone. The included PowerSeeker gives you data on water conditions, and the BaitBox function lets you drop bait to attract fish. This PowerDolphin Wizard water drone has a 4K UHD camera that captures stunning footage and quickly switches between above and underwater modes.
Does this 999.00 come with all options Sonar, bate drop DOES IT INCLUDE A CASE
Yes, everything is included and two canvas carrying cases for all devices.
4 years, 9 months ago
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Find the best fishing spots with this PowerDolphin Wizard water drone. The included PowerSeeker gives you data on water conditions, and the BaitBox function lets you drop bait to attract fish. This PowerDolphin Wizard water drone has a 4K UHD camera that captures stunning footage and quickly switches between above and underwater modes.
How deep can this go underwater. The add says the “SONAR” can detect up to 230 ft but nothing is stated about how deep the drone itself can go.
This drone does not go under water, its a boat with a underwater camera.
4 years, 9 months ago
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Hear lifelike sound details in your Xbox One games with this Turtle Beach Elite gaming combo. The Elite Pro 2 headset has 50mm custom-tuned Nanoclear drivers for an immersive experience and Aerofit ear cushions for ergonomic comfort. Customize your headset’s sonic performance via the SuperAmp controller of this Turtle Beach Elite gaming combo.
The first elites broke around the screws on the headset band within just months or less of having them, have they upgraded the integrity on these?
I never used the first Elites but these are very well built. As soon as you get your hands on them you can feel the quality.
5 years, 1 month ago
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Only at Best BuyMonitor the exterior of your home with this Lorex active deterrence DVR security system. An eight-channel 4K Ultra HD DVR records and plays back crisp, high-quality video, while the remote-triggered siren and bright LED light work to scare off intruders. With color night vision, the cameras included with this Lorex active deterrence DVR security system provide a clear look at your property even in low lighting conditions.
Are there wireless 4K cameras that can also be used with this system? (Wireless video transmission but powered by plugging into an outlet.)
Nope
5 years, 7 months ago
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Only at Best BuyMonitor the exterior of your home with this Lorex active deterrence DVR security system. An eight-channel 4K Ultra HD DVR records and plays back crisp, high-quality video, while the remote-triggered siren and bright LED light work to scare off intruders. With color night vision, the cameras included with this Lorex active deterrence DVR security system provide a clear look at your property even in low lighting conditions.
Does this system use BNC or PoE for the cabling?
BNC connectors.
5 years, 7 months ago
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Only at Best Buy Defend your home from intruders with this SimpliSafe security system. Its wireless design provides reliable, multilayer protection and avoids interruptions from cut phone lines and power outages, and it connects to an app for remote operation. This SimpliSafe security system is easy to install and customizable to homes of any size for flexible use.
Can this system be set so if your home and someone comes in it will go off and warn you
Yes, just like any home alarm you can set for home, away or off. Home will alert you if a sensor is triggered but not sound the alarm.
6 years, 2 months ago
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Oldskool
Clean fur, dust and dander quickly with this Hoover REACT cordless pet vacuum. Integrated sensors automatically adjust the level of suction and the brush roll speed to handle different floor types. This Hoover REACT cordless pet vacuum uses a long-lasting lithium battery, so you can clean the whole room without a recharge.
Does vacuum only clean one room on a full charge?
No it has a great battery. I guess it would depend on how dirty your house is and the type of floors. For me, I am able to vacuum my entire 1800sq ft house which is all hardwoods, told bathrooms and area rugs here and there. It's awesome!
6 years, 6 months ago
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Is the Product shipping with Power adapter socket for the Norwegian market 220V/ 2-pins.
Mine did not.
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