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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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Let me open with a little history... The wife and I have been together for 27 years, married for 20. Having young and growing careers and even younger but faster growing kids, we have classically been somewhere between thrifty and frugal in living within our means.
That said, our M.O. has generally been to buy decent but entry level cookware, understanding that it probably will not last as long as other high-end hardware, but spending $90 to $100 every 5 to 8 years made financial sense for where we were and what was important at that time in our lives.
Having reached a point in our lives and given the opportunity to "step-up" to a higher-end set, I can say with absolute certainty, this is an excellent choice.
The 35 pound box arrived in great shape. It was with a couple quick seconds and the box was open to a sturdily packed set that while sturdy and protective but didnt "ooze" in seemingly unnecessary packing Styrofoam or overabundance of cardboard..
Unpacking was great. Everything removed with ease and the feel of the cookware was noticeably more "substantial" than our previously mentioned mid-level cookware. All of the pieces felt high quality, construction was high quality and the stacking feature was positive and strong.
My wife is a fantastic cook. She was eager to put these through their paces and I can assure you, she (we) were NOT disappointed, They cook evenly, clean up easy and are remarkably versatile. From the stove-top, to the oven (up to 450 degrees), to the dishwasher to the easy stack of the space-saving cupboard.
We looked for an area of improvement and honestly, we really could find none. I suppose for even more space saving, they could have the European style universal removable / multi- use handle, but there is something to admit the substantial feel of the permanently attached stainless steel handles balanced against the tripple layered anodized aluminum offer a satisfying tactile pride of ownership.
In all, I can easily recommend to a friend and would be happy to have a second set for our RV. They are just that good.
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Stay in constant communication with other players when you wear this Logitech stereo gaming headset. The 3.5mm input works with computers, laptops and gaming consoles for added versatility, and the 50mm drivers bring big sound to your ears. With lightweight leatherette ear cups, this Logitech stereo gaming headset offers added comfort throughout extended play sessions.
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After using these for a couple days, I gotta' say they are pretty nice for the price-point.
They are very comfortable for those long gaming sessions, the sound is great for non-surround and the microphone does a good job at isolating voice.
The one area that would be a "nice to have" (more out of habit on my part) would be an actual nute button either on headset and/or inline. That said, certainly not a deal breaker.
I would recommend to a friend.
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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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OK, truth be told, I love this little speaker!
As a former guitar player who has countless hours both in studio and on stage, I am quite familiar with the lineage that is Marshall. While I almost always played through Mesa Boogie pre-amps, tube power amps and 2 4x12 Mesa Boogie cabinets, I will admit that I always loved the pure Marshall tone and sound that my other guitarist got from his Marshall JCM 800 head unit. The tone was... Well, truly and only Marshall. I can say that they did a yeomans job in extending that heritage to this little speaker.
First impressions, the packaging struck me as slightly higher in quality than from some other popular wireless speakers I have used. Opening the box, it was packaged as to be expected. Remove the top layer of snug protective Styrofoam and the speaker was next wrapped in solid dust-jacket. A simple pull on the dust-jacket and this gorgeous speaker pulled right out.
Here is where I started to fall in love... This unit had the classic look and feel of Marshall's legendary pre/power amps. Beautiful textured black covering juxtaposed against the classic gold inset and the positive feedback of the volume and tone knobs brought me right back into the studios and stages in the early 90's.
Continuing the un-boxing and the usual suspects were included: US power chord, UK power chord, a simple set-up guide and the obligatory warning sheet in 27 languages.
Set up was simple... Plug in, hold the momentary power switch and she came to life. The red LED's showing the settings for volume and tone knobs were quite cool. It certainly added to the overall quality of the unit.
I downloaded the app to my phone and the pairing was as quick as it was simple. Once it was paired, there was about a 6 minute Bluetooth firmware upgrade, it was good to.
Before I preview the actual speaker, let me note that while I have seen reviews that slammed the app, it has been rock solid for me. Is it particularly robust? Not really, but is it perfectly serviceable and effective? Yes, very much so. You can easily control the EQ from the app as well as the cool red lights. Not sure what some others wanted, but it did everything I would want/need.
Great, but how does it sound? Short answer is awesome.The first thing I played was 5 Finger Death Punch "Wrong Side Of Heaven". The sound was fantastic. The lows were deep and room filling. The mids were fantastically crisp and perfectly balanced against the lows and crisply framed the highs. The highs were also fantastic. very crisp and natural sounding. I then tested several other songs from metal to country to classical and this little lady handled with aplomb each and every scenario I tossed at her. Very impressive. The tone was fantastic, the sound room filling and all packaged in that beautiful little Marshall frame. Excellent.
Other nice features include multiple input options from Bluetooth to 3.5 mm jack to RCA allowing for multiple source options. That said, in some speakers I have used, the Bluetooth occasionally does not offer quite as high audio as compared to wired but this speaker is able to bring BT to almost wired quality. Very well done, Marshall.
If I have to find something to offer as a negative, it's that this doe not go to 11... It would be nice if it were Nigel Tufnel approved and went to 11. If you get the reference, yes, I agree, one of the funniest movies ever.
All seriousness, this is a fantastic little speaker and would be great for garages, basements, man caves but also with its pure beauty, just as comfortable in any living area of the house. I would certainly recommend this to a friend. I rarely give 5 star ratings, but I honestly can find no reason to offer any less.
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Cook delicious meals with this Panasonic cyclonic inverter microwave oven. Boasting a 2.2 cu. ft. capacity and 1,250 watts of cooking power, this appliance easily accommodates large dishes and heats food quickly. This Panasonic cyclonic inverter microwave oven ensures meals are cooked to perfection by automatically adjusting settings to best match your food.
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OK, probably best place to start... This thing is a BOSS, it's huge! Almost beastly, BUT I do not mean that as a pejorative, I mean that as a complete compliment. It is BIG. We went from a 10 year old, .8 cu. ft, 950 watt LG that had been great, to this 2.2 cu. ft, 1250 watt beast and it is by orders of magnitude larger. This is a good thing, but make sure to measure your space to allow for required venting. Really nice.
As mentioned, we have used a 950 watt for 10+ years so that is our baseline. This 1250 watt unit certainly cooks more quickly and more even than our old unit. I would say this cooks in 1/3 less total time and offers a better end-delivery.
Packaging was to be expected for consumer grade product, finish is really nice. Very attractive unit. Set up was simple. My 13 year old daughter set it up in just a couple minutes. Controls are intuitive (as they should be).
The interior is cavernous without being overbearing. The one minor nitpicking bug I might submit is the interior LED light. While it is most certainly serviceable and adequate, it is not quite as bright as our previous units incandescent bulb was, but to be fair, this little LED has 3 times the area to illuminate so this is certainly an acceptable trade off.
In all, if you are ready or in need to upgrade your current microwave, I would be hard-pressed to find a reason why this would not be an excellent choice for this price-point. Really nice unit with very good features.
In all, I would emphatically recommend it to friend.
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Stay in contact on the job by using this 2-pack of Cobra Pro Business radios. They have 22 preset privacy channels to minimize external interference and a 20-floor/250,000 sq. ft. signal range to keep you connected. These Cobra Pro Business radios are voice-activated to free up your hands for other tasks.
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We have a micro-ranch in the Foothills of the Rockies in Colorado. Just a shade under 12 acres and in a semi-mountainous terrain. Our metal shop is at the far end of the property and we have no issues talking from inside the shop with all doors closed to the far end of the property.
I really like knowing that the 16 year old son and 14 year old daughter can be out on the ATV's with these units instead of their $700 phones if anything comes up. It's also nice if they need something to take care of property or tend to the animals, they can call ahead and we can have whatever they need ready to go for them.
While I can't vouch for the advertised 23 mile range, I can attest that for our unique needs, these are nice little units.
In all, I would recommend them if you have the need.
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Brew the perfect cup every time with this Saeco Incanto espresso machine. Espresso can be customized to your exact requirements with five grinder settings, a milk frother and Quick Heat Boiler technology. Auto-cleaning and efficient operational design help make the durable Saeco Incanto espresso machine an impressive yet sophisticated addition to any home or office.
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3
It's OK, but has some issues
on January 8, 2019
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from Niwot CO
OK, here is the deal...
The good:
+ Very attractive
+ High quality feel and appearance
+ Pretty dang "cool"
+ Honestly makes a good cup of coffee
+ Solid packaging
+ High quality feel and appearance
+ Pretty dang "cool"
+ Honestly makes a good cup of coffee
+ Solid packaging
The equal:
= Not as easy to use as other machines
= Has a built in water filter that was not easy to set up, and for us, we don't need it
= It's good for the "coffee artist", but for a "quick cup", there are better options
= Has a built in water filter that was not easy to set up, and for us, we don't need it
= It's good for the "coffee artist", but for a "quick cup", there are better options
The areas for improvement:
- Set up needs improvement
- Non-Intuitive use
- It's kinda' crazy, like Sybil
- Learning curve is steep
- Takes some time craft a cup
- Non-Intuitive use
- It's kinda' crazy, like Sybil
- Learning curve is steep
- Takes some time craft a cup
OK, how did we get here?
As mentioned, good looking unit, has a quality feel, makes a great cup of coffee and hey, who wouldn't want to have a classic looking espresso machine on their counter to impress their friends? These are the reasons we like it.
That said, there are areas for improvement...
The set up was unnecessarily difficult. My wife and I are both college educated. She is a full time Commissioned Officer and Firefighter/Paramedic for a major metropolitan Fire Department and I have worked high-tech for 2+ decades. We had to set it up 4 times to get it right, and yes, we DID read the manual. Every time we would set it up, it would react with a new idiosyncrasy while leaving a previously displayed idiosyncrasy on the shelf. Water would spurt from the steam spout unexpectedly one time while next time at same step water would spew from the coffee dispenser and the next time nothing would happen. It was strange.
We also experienced a couple errors that were seemingly unexplained but were fixed after starting over 2 or 3 times. It was a little frustrating.
Once we got it set up and had a few days to burn it in, we have had some errors come up that were not specifically difficult to clear, but were certainly not intuitive to correct. Are these deal breakers? Not necessarily, but they are certainly somewhat frustrating.
We have also noticed that it seems to take a little longer to get a decent cup than from our other higher-end unit that uses pods. To be fair, this unit creates fresh grounds every time, so it is a trade off. It also seems to use water more than one would think. The drain tank fills up quicker than we expected but I think that's because it expel's water at every start-up process.
End of the day to compare to a BBQ smoker; as a true BBQ low-and-slow smoker purist like I am, I compare this machine to the hard-wood-low-and-long smoking process that is more art than science. If you love the "craft" of finer coffee for you and your guests, this is probably a decent choice.
If you are however more the person who wants to drop a pod, load some milk and press a button like the guy or gal who prefers an auto-feed electric smoker for your BBQ, there are better choices for you. I know, comparing high-end coffee makers to BBQ smokers is an acute dichotomy, but I find it to be quite accurate. I hope SOMEONE can appreciate the polarity!
Not a bad unit, but for our needs, I would not recommend to a friend (unless that friend was a coffee artist).
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Enjoy the look and feel of a well-groomed beard with this Philips Norelco series 70 beard trimmer. With an ergonomic grip, this beard trimmer offers enhanced comfort and control. This Philips Norelco series 70 beard trimmer prevents skin irritation and features steel blades, making it ideal for cutting each hair with accuracy and precision.
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from Niwot CO
This is my first foray into non-manual facial grooming so truth be told, I have little to compare it to. That said, so far it's a great little unit. It comes with 4 attachments that can do most anything I can imagine would be needed. The battery life is great and the fact that it has a built in vacuum makes for easy clean-up and less mass.
In all, I would certainly recommend it both for personal use and as gift for the right person.
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Enjoy your workout and travel playlists with these JBuds Air true wireless earbuds. Three EQ settings include JLab Signature, Balanced and Bass Boost to customize your listening experience, and the charging case provides 10 hours of additional battery life. Take clear, hands-free phone calls with the built-in microphone and Bluetooth 5.0 technology of these JBuds Air true wireless earbuds.
Customer Rating
4
Impressive, With Room For A Small Improvement
on December 11, 2018
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from Niwot CO
First impression:
This little set is packaged well. Opened and everything had a quality feel and positive tactile feedback.
Pillbox carry case / charger is great. Compact, lightweight and easy to carry in pocket.
Earbuds are small, solid, light and have quality feel.
Out of box:
Earbuds were charged a little bit, pillbox carrier/charger was about 75% charged. Charged all for 45 minutes and was good to go.
Pairing:
Simple (Android). Literally 30 seconds and both nodes paired, no fuss.
Connectivity:
Wow. These little buds have GREAT range, and I don't ALL CAPS for nuthin'. The range was better than several more expensive units I have tested. Stereo was synched instantly as I tested going out of range and then coming back in range. Really impressive.
Sound:
Very good. These are not Sonos/Sonance, Bose, Polk et al but the sound is great. For tiny buds, I can give them a solid 8.5 on sound. I'm impressed.
Fit:
They fit this Fat Daddy's ear great. I took them for a 45 minute fast-walk and they did great. I would question a little how they would do during a high intensity work out, but for casual stuff they are great.
Areas for improvement:
External controls are... Well... Almost worthless. I would have LOVED separate volume/track controls. I understand why they don't have them. That's A LOT of engineering into a small package for this value price.
Final thoughts:
Wow. For the price, come on. Can't be beat. These are great. Very good sound, great battery life, comfort. I would proudly recommend them to a friend.
The improvements I would suggest: Ad a couple buttons for volume up/down and power.
Other than that, fantastic workout companions.
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Dell Inspiron Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Maximize productivity with this 13.3-inch Dell Inspiron notebook computer. The combination of its Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM runs multiple programs simultaneously at peak performance, and it's Bluetooth-enabled to connect wireless devices or transmit data. This Dell Inspiron notebook computer has a 256GB solid-state drive to safely store files.
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This is a very decent little laptop. It's very light weight, sleek, and portable. The battery life is above average. One charge will last longer than my other laptop. The fingerprint authentication is great and the pin recognition is very handy. The keyboard is a little on the smaller side, and I have small hands, so if you have larger hands you can expect to have some difficulty.
I wish that this had a CD rom drive, that addition would make it almost perfect. The touch screen is a major selling point. I like that it acts as a tablet and a laptop. The screen is decent sized and the clarity is above average. Overall, I give this 4 stars for being above average. It's not perfect, but so little actually is. This is a good little machine.
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The Shark WANDVAC Cord-Free Handheld Vacuum combines lightweight portability with the incredible suction power of a high-speed brushless motor. Weighing just 1.4 lbs., this lightweight handheld vacuum boasts a tapered nozzle for easy debris pickup and two accessories for tackling pet hair, upholstery, and tight spaces. Between cleanings, return your vacuum to the charging dock for fast recharging. Fast cleaning, always ready when you need it. The Shark WANDVAC: Extraordinary power for the everyday mess.
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4
Throw back to the dust buster
on November 19, 2018
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from Niwot CO
This is a very sleek, compact, hand held vacuum. Very stylish and compact. Decent suction power, slightly on the louder side. The collection bin is very small, so if you have a spill of any notable size you will probably have to empty it in the middle of your clean up. The battery could last a little longer, in my opinion. but for a quick clean up of the random collection of dust bunnies or dirt it works well. Is great for small spaces like my camper!
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The advanced mobile mouse for power users. Harness the power of Logitech Flow and seamlessly move content between three devices. Scroll through documents and web pages faster and easier with the hyper-fast scroll wheel. Powers up for an entire day in just three minutes. A compact, sculpted shape crafted to fit your hand and provide the control you need anywhere.
how do I get my mouse to move properly on my intel computer screen
I'm not sure I understand the question. You should be able to plug the USB into your PC, turn your mouse to the "on" position and have it operate no problems.
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Record and view impressive video with this powerful security system, providing 4K Ultra HD resolution with superior definition and detail. This system also features Smart Motion Detection on all channels, so you only receive notifications that are important to you. Smart search technology allows you to quickly and easily filter motion events, saving time when reviewing footage. With convenient voice control and smart home compatibility, 4K Ultra HD resolution, and Smart Motion Detection, this security system has everything you need to start protecting what's important to you.
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Type more naturally with ERGO K860 – an advanced ergonomic keyboard that promotes a more relaxed typing posture – reducing wrist bending and offering wrist support. A curved keyframe helps reduce wrist strain, while a pillowed wrist rest keeps your forearms elevated to help prevent excessive bending. This Logitech ERGO keyboard features Perfect Stroke keys for quiet performance and responsiveness, and the 2-year battery life offers long-lasting use.