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- First reviewDecember 5, 2009
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- First review commentMarch 7, 2016
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ECOVACS DEEBOT N8+ provides you the value of an all-in-one cleaning robot that mops and vacuums simultaneously. Strong 2300Pa suction power extracts hard-to-reach dirt and dust from any floor, and the OZMO™ Mopping System leaves hard floors sparkling. N8+ uses advanced laser navigation and mapping to accurately map your home, creating efficient cleaning paths for thorough coverage with fewer missed spots. Your N8+ comes with an Auto-Empty Station to enjoy hands-free cleaning for a month at a time. DEEBOT N8+ is a dependable workhorse designed for busy households that need vigorous floor cleaning on a regular basis.
Customer Rating
5
Just what I've been looking for.
on April 12, 2021
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
I recieved this item in return of my unbiased review. Ill start by saying I like this alot more than I originally thought I was going to. With the canister bin for auto emptying bin attached to the charging base, this is a tad larger looking than most robot vacuums/mops.
This connects to either 2.4 ghz or 5 ghz wifi, the 1st time it vacuums the house it maps out all the room and each rooms obstacles. My favorite is it totally avoids bumping and banging into any trim or furniture in my home.
Besides being a great and powerful little robot vac it's also a wonderful robot mop, avoiding all carpet and carpeted areas while in mop mode. For the reasonable, but not cheap price of 599.99 you get quite alot compared to other robot vacuums, and this does everything so well and easy. This by far beats my Samsung robot vac since the Samsung did not have the mopping feature. This Deebot N8 is also so quiet compared to my previous Samsung vac.
I really like how this integrates with integrated with my Google Assistant and responds to commands like start vacuuming the house. Setup out of the box took about 20 minutes from opening the box, to 1st vacuum of my home with the Deebot. I really enjoy not having to empty the collection bin on the N8 after each use, instead after I would say 10 to 15 uses you remove the bag from the canister and replace it with a new one.
I would highly recommend this Ecovac robot mop/vacuum to anyone looking to simplify cleaning they're house, without the need to breakout a traditional vacuum each time .
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With the 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors enabling up to 8-cores and 16-threads of multi-threaded performance, the latest generation of Alienware m17 goes beyond its predecessor. Featuring the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with Ultimate performance for gamers and creators. Realistic ray-traced graphics and AI-accelerated DLSS. Our latest thermal technology, Advanced Alienware Cryo-Tech, is an engineering approach where an Alienware system’s gaming performance is never compromised by means of electrical and mechanical methods while maintaining system stability during the highest performance states.
Customer Rating
3
Good gaming pc, with caveats.
on April 4, 2021
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
I like the look and style of this Alienware/Dell gaming laptop. The Intel is currently can handle pretty much anything I've thrown at it effortlessly from gaming to multiple browser tabs open along with editing software for pictures. The fast refresh rate of the screen really helps during game play.
I love all the rgb on the lid, keyboard and rear vent area of the laptop. The power brick is really beefy, one of the biggest of any laptop I've ever owned. I like that this has the newer AX WiFi6 built in. You can customize the rgb zones or turn them off to suit your taste and mood. The 3070 gpu handles any and every game I played with easeand settings on high. This laptop does get toasty while heavy to moderate game play.
Ok. For my dislikes, I'm not a fan of the soldered ram, while it has 16gb built in, I would love to be able to bump it up to 32gb, but can't since this laptops ram is soldered down to the board. I like that there's a Samsung 512GB nvme ssd in this for storage and a 2nd empty nvme slot for extra storage and expansion. But no standard Sata expansion for a Sata SSD.
I do like this gaming laptop and it's capabilities of heavy gaming with its newer 3070 gpu, but for its cost of $2k it has to many caveats forme to reccomend it to others.
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Bring the party to your patio with this Sonance two-channel outdoor streaming music system powered by Sonos. Combining a 1" cloth dome tweeter with a 6.5" glass fiber cone woofer, the cabinet speaker delivers accurate audio across the range from deep bass to mid-level and treble with a frequency response between 65Hz - 30kHz. This Sonance outdoor streaming music system is powered by Sonos which allows you to stream your music library, radio stations and online music services using the Sonos app.
Customer Rating
5
Best way to stream music in the backward
on March 3, 2021
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
I installed this sonos amp and snace mag speakers in my back yard. The music streaming services are endless, from Pandora to SiriusXM, YouTube music, music on your phone or tablet, amazon music, newly added sonos radio and on....
Installation is easy, I simply mounted my outdoor speakers to the lower half of my siding where I knew there was a 2x12 for a solid attachment, then drilled two 1/2" holes for my shielded speakers wire, along with 4 holes per speaker mount. Then I ran my speaker wire through my basement drop ceiling into my wall cavity to my entertainment center where my sonos amp is installed. Connect the amp to the speaker wire, then I plugged the amp into my other sonos amp with ethernet cable for internet connection. Next just plug in the power cord and connect to the sonos amp for setup.
The sound and volume is incredible, totally fills my backyard and them some with audiophile sound outdoors. These speakers have nice rounded sound with perfect highs and boomy bass. I like that you can tweak the EQ in the sonos ap settings, there's also a Loudness setting which I keep Off.
I now find myself wanting to find excuses to enjoy my backyard more now, since I have endless music that sounds great on tap. I highly recommend giving this sonos amp and sonace speakers try. You will not be disappointed.
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Cutting edge protection, picture perfect. Zoom in to see and record video in 4K with HDR for a clearer, undistorted picture, day or night. Spend less time recharging with 6 months of battery life.¹ With free local storage, remotely access your locally stored videos from the included Arlo SmartHub². The Arlo Ultra 2 Spotlight Camera is wire-free and weather-resistant to deliver fast, easy installation and flexibility to get the perfect camera view, year-round. With the integrated spotlight, see important features like faces and licenses plates in full color, at night with color night vision. Get the big picture with the 180° diagonal view. Receive smarter alerts for quicker action. Receive notifications for people, vehicles and packages and take quicker action like sound the siren, call a friend or dial emergency services with the included 3-month trial of Arlo Secure.³ Ward off unwanted guests by triggering the siren or integrated spotlight automatically or manually from the Arlo App. Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings.
Customer Rating
4
Very nice security cameras
on November 18, 2020
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
I recieved these in exchange of my unbiased review. I love these Arlo spot light cameras, included is 2 of them in this kit. I found these pretty simple to install since I already had some other brand (Logitech) cameras in place. I simply installed these in the same spot as the old. I like how quick you can access these cameras via the app.
I already had a Arlo video DoorBell so I didn't need to setup a account, just link these to my existing one. I decided to hardwire these to power so I won't have to ever recharge them again. Il, start by saying these cameras have a great looking picture, but it looks more 1080p HD than it does 4K.
These connect easily to my wifi and stay connected without issue or dropout. I like the built in 2 way audio, where not only can you hear who your watching on the cameras, but you can also speak to them or set off a alarm over the cameras speaker.
I decided to subtracted a star since these don't seem to produce a true 4K picture. Other than that I couldn't find a con with these cameras. Ive already added two more of these outside my home for a full view around the exterior of my home.
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DJI Mini 2 is beginner-friendly, powerful, and well, mini. Impressive performance, stunning image quality, and creative videos are just a few taps away. Explore an entirely new perspective, capturing the moments that make your life truly yours.
Customer Rating
5
Amazing mini drone, so easy to fly.
on November 15, 2020
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
I'll start by noting I recieved this drone in return of my honest unbiased review. 1st off this drone is very compact even with all its accessories and carrying case, definitely feels less than 2lbs for everything. Before its first flight there was a firmware update, which I completed before taking it on its maiden flight.
This little drone has so many nice built in features in its smaller price point, its not even funny. Like its Auto Takeoff & Ruturn To Home. The auto takeoff feature is plain and simple, just hold the auto takeoff button on your connected smartphone or tablet and the drone takes off the ground and awaits your command at roughly 3 ft.
The RTH return to home feature came in handy on the very first flight of the mini 2. I was around 3/4 a mile away with the drone and it lost connection to the controller(video feed was lost), thankfully after hitting the RTH button on my screen the drone surprisingly returned right back to where I took it off from exactly.
The in app flight tutorial runs you through all the 1st time pre flight check items to make sure you went through the settings and are fully ready to fly for the first time. I really like that its Policy Friendly, since its smaller and lighter you don't need to register it or take training classes to fly the mini 2. Although its good to watch a few videos before taking it on its first flight.
The 4k video resolution is great, details look amazing and the color looks just as good, everything just pops and look so life like. Its nice to be able to record video in 4K at 30 for. Also taking pictures with the drone is so easy and there's so many options its breathtaking. You can manually snap a picture or setup in the fly app to take a picture every so many seconds or minutes, its very nice to have those options. I was also able to switch between video and pictures during flight by allowing the drone to hover.
The built in 4x zoom while recording is a nice feature to have at this lower price point As well. I was pleasantly overwhelmed with all the features this drone has for its price point. Ive owned other much less expensive drones, and none have come in the same ballpark as this mini 2. It really is a incredible piece of technology I only wish I would of bought one sooner. This is so much fun to fly and take video.
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Tech for real life. This 44mm Gen 5E touchscreen smartwatch features a black silicone strap, speaker functionality, 4GB storage capacity and three smart battery modes to extend battery life for multiple days. Smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google are compatible with iPhone® and Android™ phones. Wear OS by Google and other related marks are trademarks of Google LLC. Supported features may vary between platforms. To avoid damage to your watch, only use with included charger. Do not use a USB hub, USB splitter, USB y-cable, battery pack or other peripheral device to charge. Product should be kept more than 20cm away from implanted medical devices to minimize potential for RF interference. See product insert for full details.
Customer Rating
5
Simple, yet improved from previous versions
on October 29, 2020
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
I recieved this item in return of my unbiased review. I'll start by saying I'm more impressed with this fossil 5e smartwatch then my previous gen 5 garret Fossil watch.
The newer version of Wear OS by Google is much improved with the new addition of sleep tracking finally. This watch is a simple design with only one button on the side a speaker and mic. You have limited face options for the watch display, I highly recommend getting the Facer App for better watch face options, both free and paid.
The battery life is average, lasting a day to two days before needing a recharge. Which thankfully the watch charges very fast using the included charging cable, but you'll need a usb power adapter. I haven't searched yet, but I hope Wear OS has the option to extend the length of time the display stays on for. On my gen 5 garret you couldn't change it without purchasing a separate app to controll it.
I'm using this with my new S20 FE 5G phone. Which paired easily without issue. I like the all black look of the watch. The straps are interchangeable and can be picked up reasonably priced. I highly recommend the Fossil smartwatches for Android users.
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Linksys Velop WiFi 6 Whole Home Mesh System MX12600 is a router that delivers next-level streaming and gaming to more than 120 devices on your network. It offers a reliable connection for everyone to stream, game, and video chat without interruption. Intelligent Mesh™ Technology offers whole home coverage that’s easily expandable by adding additional nodes. With easy set up, advanced security and parental controls, MX12600 is an essential upgrade to any home.
Customer Rating
4
Surprised by how well this works
on October 29, 2020
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
I recieved this item in return of my unbiased review. This is my 3rd linksys wireless router except this isn't your standard all in one router. Its a 3 node kit to extend your network and wifi coverage above and beyond what the average wifi router can.
In the past I always liked Linksys routers, but wasn't overly blown away. But this wifi 6 3 piece node kit is pretty impressive for some 4 1/2" deep and wide by 9" high plastic box, with the important parts tucked away inside. I wound up using only 2 of the 3 included nodes in my 150p sq ft home. To my surprise this did a 3x better job of covering my home with the newer wifi 6 and my front and backyard as well.
Before when trying to connect to my old Asus routers when in the backyard by the pool, it was slow and aggravating. Now with this new linksys Velop setup, its quick and painless to get online out by the pool, except its alot cooler outside for now. For setup, I simply plugged in the 1st node to my newer cable modem after installing the Ljnksys App on my smartphone. 2nd I disconnected the modem from its power source for 2 minutes as directed by the app. Next the app finds the node and allows you to complete the rest of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd nodes setup through the linksys app.
Total setup and a firmware update took about 35 to 40 minutes without any issues. I used my previous ssids and passwords., so my wifi devices would connect without any device setup issues, or needing to reconnect them all one by one.
I definitely reccomend this setup to anyone with a large home and or yard, that has difficulty getting good wifi coverage throughout! I'm super happy with this new setup.
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Touch, Talk and View - a smart all-in-one solution for your home monitoring needs. Have complete coverage of your home with the two wi-fi cameras and easily access footage with the intuitive touch screen or by the sound of your voice. "Lorex, show me the front door camera." - it's that easy. This system is compatible with Alexa and Hey Google, and it truly has everything you need with no monthly fees.
Customer Rating
5
Love these cameras by Lorex
on October 16, 2020
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
I recieved these in return of my unbiased review. Great 2 pack of security cameras with a camera video hub. Setup is super easy, although install is kinda pain as the cameras are hardwired for power.
These cameras have great wifi range and a great picture with good quality audio which is also 2 way. I like that you get 2 different style camera mounts for versatility. My one complaint is that when you get on the lorex app via a different device smartphone or tablet you have to sign in each time. I wish it would keep you logged in on both like my other security cameras.
These can connect to either 5 or 2.4 ghz wifiwhich is nice. The built in led spotlight is a nice feature for nighttime. I highly recommend these cameras.
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The A20 Wireless headset Gen 2 is designed to give you gaming audio freedom on several levels. Its 2.4 GHz signal provides an extended wireless range and with the flip-to-mute microphone you can easily choose if you want to be heard or not. Additionally, the headset’s long lasting comfort and battery life allow you to game through those marathon sessions.
Customer Rating
4
Nice wireless gaming headphones with quality sound
on October 14, 2020
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
I really like the wound quality all around with these A20 headphones. These are simply l.ug n play right out of the box. Not the prettiest looking over the earheadphones but they get the job done.
The usb plug in dongle is extra large unlike other wire,ess headphones I have. I wish these had a sleeker look, but its not a deal breaker as I don't wear them in public. Overall good build quality and I highly recommend these.
These use a usb c cable for charging as most newer devices do.
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The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is the ultimate smart clock for any room. With a big & bold display you can check out the time from across the room, whether in the kitchen, in the living room or on a shelf. Talk to Google for hands-free help. From checking the time and weather, setting timers for cooking, adding items to your shopping list or making hands-free calls, the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is here to help you be more productive and take back time. It’s also a great night-time companion with its built-in nightlight that provides a small source of light without waking up the whole family. No more stumbling around in the dark when searching for things. Listen to music, news, podcasts, and more with the clock’s quality speakers. Control over 40,000 compatible smart devices from over 5,000 brands. Ask Google to set the temperature, dim the lights, and more. Just say “Hey Google.”
Customer Rating
4
A nice smart bedside clock
on October 8, 2020
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
I recieved this item in exchange of my unbiased and fair review. Ill start by saying this is one of 5 smart speakers/displays I own. It functions just as well as any other Google smart speaker does. I really like that this is more of a alarm clock looking device so it blends in better in a bedroom decor. I really like that it has a outside temperature reading on the clock display. Atwell as sunny, windy, etc...
The sound from this is sort of tinny or lacking of much bass, but its on the small side. So I wasn't expecting anything big. My one complaint is the display is on the small side. I wish it were 1"x1" larger of a display, as my bedroom is on the larger side, and the display can be difficult at times to read the time and temperature, and I don't wear glasses or contacts.
The rear has a usb a style port for charging a phone or watch, I don't use it as I hate seeing clutter or cords, but it does work as I confirmed. Overall, I really like this smart alarm clock style smart speaker, I just wish the display was a tad larger.
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iBUYPOWER Desktop: Vanquish your opponents with this desktop, which offers 2GB dedicated AMD Radeon graphics to help you explore virtual worlds in clear, vivid detail. Built-in Wi-Fi offers fast Internet connection, and the 2TB hard drive provides ample storage space.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Good Budget gaming PC
By Paul
Bestbuy really doesn't give much info on the exact internals so here they are. The motherboard is a gigabyte z170-hd3p, the ram is Adata brand 2133mhz 2x4gb, cpu i5 6600k, stock Intel cpu cooler, toshiba 2tb hdd, lg dvd drive, gpu is the amd r7 250, and it's all powered by a generic 400w power supply. Overall a good budget pc that will run games on low to medium settings. If want high to ultra settings I suggest upgrading the power supply to atleast 500w and the r7 250 to a nvidia gtx 970. Since the motherboard is a z board you have the ability to overclock the cpu. (Very easy within the BIOS).
Todd
Herky, MO
Geil Super Luce ddr4 memory
March 7, 2016
I've got this pc on the way, I plan on upgrading the PS to a EVGA 750w modular design as well as a better Nvida geforce gtx 970 card. But, my question is, how much room from ghe stock cpu cooler is the ram slots? Tia...
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Your household is busy streaming media, working online, and playing games every day. This Linksys Wi-Fi Router will expand your network coverage, send signals directly to your devices, and deliver a lag-free connection, even when you’re all online at the same time.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5GoodCoverage
By HeadZeppelin
This is a free sample product received from Linksys Family and Friends program and is really awesome looking, it performs well and gives good signal coverage throughout my three room apartment.
I was dissapointed to find it has no WPS button anywhere, and it dosen't recognize my wireless printer, it's probably something simple and I haven't contacted tech yet, I'm sure it will work fine when I can do that, You can't go wrong with Linksys.
You will be impessed by it's looks and the coverage you get from it, If you invest in one I'm sure you won' be disappointed
I was dissapointed to find it has no WPS button anywhere, and it dosen't recognize my wireless printer, it's probably something simple and I haven't contacted tech yet, I'm sure it will work fine when I can do that, You can't go wrong with Linksys.
You will be impessed by it's looks and the coverage you get from it, If you invest in one I'm sure you won' be disappointed
Todd
Herky, MO
This has a WPS button
June 2, 2016
The WPS button is located on the right side, near the front of the 9500...
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Bring bold color to your gaming hobby with this Razer Kraken analog headset. Thick padding and a lightweight construction make it ideal for extended wear, and the fully retractable microphone lets you adjust the device to meet your needs. This Razer Kraken analog headset has a long cable that provides flexibility of movement as you play.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Absolutly amazing
By BoomBox
this is honestly one of the best headphones I have ever purchased in my life, and definitely a step up in Razers game of audio-phile grade headphones. they are very comfortable and sound amazing with a very balanced frequency signature. I'm so glad they upgraded to 50mm speakers over last gens 40mm. if you want a reasonably priced music headphone, look no further. I would recommend the 7.1 chroma variant for gaming though, plus those come with stickers, these, sadly, do not.
Todd
Herky, MO
Stickers
March 24, 2017
Open the Included Booklet, my stickers were inside...
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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."
Can Google Home access and play music from from my iTunes account?
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."
Can i use this device as Bluetooth speaker?
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 this working off of voice recognition or can others in the home use it also?
Anyone can use it. But only 1 google account, at the moment.
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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."
I have an android TracFone . Will I be able to use it with the Google home ? Or do I need a Google phone.
As lomg as its a phone that linked with a Google account (Android), yes itll work.
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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."
Will you be able to take a phone call on this? I.e., do the mics function as a phone mic?
At the time no, but with future updates. Im sure calls and texts will be added, as well as multiple google account users.
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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."
Do you have to pay for extra services with this?
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."
How many speakers and what is the speaker wattage?
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."
Does the Google Home have to be set up with your cell phone provider?
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."
Will the Google Home be compatible with HUE lights?
I need a computer that will run Second Life a Virtual world with high graphics. Can anyone recommend one?
No, you need a good Graphics Card! A Nvidia GTX 970 or 980!
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