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- First reviewSeptember 18, 2007
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- First review commentJune 8, 2016
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This Logitech Harmony 915-000194 smart control lets you use your compatible Apple® iPhone®, iPod® touch or iPad® or Android device to control up to 8 components for simple, multifunction use.
Customer Rating
5
Great flexible remote
on September 22, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
Nice remote and works better than the previous version, the Harmony Link. The software is improved for phone and tablet devices. The best improvement is the addition of a remote control. The remote does all of the needed features you want without needing phone or tablet. It direct connects, so it will work even if other wi-fi devices can't connect to the Hub.
My Best Buy number: 2022178798
What's great about it: The remote makes it usable without phone or tablet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
Durability
4
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This MetroVac DataVac Pro Series MDV-3TCAV compact canister vac features a blower function for versatility and a multisurface design for easy use on carpets and bare floors. A standard filter helps maintain air quality by trapping airborne contaminants.
Customer Rating
4
Good for small jobs and tight spaces
on September 22, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
Gender:Male
I had a MDV-1BA and although great in theory, it wasn't powerful enough. The product was solidly built, so I bought this version. This unit does everything it should. Suck dust out of computers and other electronic devices easily. Switch the attachments and it will blow the dust out of hard to reach places. It has many attachment and so far as done everything I have asked of it. Computers, dust in stereo equipment, printers, what ever you have. Suction and blowing are good. It gets a little warm in use, but not hot. Cord is long enough to get to most areas if plugged in near by. The case it comes with is holds everything you need.
My Best Buy number: 2022178798
What's great about it: Good for electronic cleaning.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
5
Performance
5
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Take control of your game with this Logitech G19s 920-004985 keyboard that features multikey input for swift execution of complex moves. Twelve programmable G-keys enable you to preset up to 36 frequently used commands for quick access.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Keyboard
on September 22, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
I got this to replace a G510 keyboard. It's a great deal when they are on sale. I've had it over 6 months now. The small screen is great for secondary game information, or just showing performance and the time. It's not so bright it gets in the way. There are many 3rd party programs for it that can make it even more useful. The keyboard can be programmed through Logitech software and is not hard to do. The keys are lighted and can be changed to any color in the spectrum. G keys provide custom mapping and macros as needed. It has the usual multimedia controls too. It's an expensive keyboard, but will all of the features and on sale it'll meet your gaming needs at a decent price.
What's great about it: Every option you could want
What's not so great: Needs it's own power supply
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
5
Ease of Use
5
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This SanDisk Extreme 64GB USB 3.0 flash drive allows you to manage your digital data with ease. Data transfer rates up to 190MB/sec. offer efficiency.
Customer Rating
5
Fast USB 3.0 stick
on September 22, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
Got this based on several USB stick reviews saying it was one of the best. Transferred GB of information in 30 minutes instead of the hours a USB 2.0 stick would have taken. Worked on all my USB 3.0 devices. It's really fast.
My Best Buy number: 2022178798
What's great about it: Fast
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
5
Capacity
5
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Do your Sims need a new sofa? Wouldn't you love for your Tiger Woods PGA Tour golfer to have that new putter you've seen online? Now there's an alternative method of payment for purchasing digital items within EA online games. Redeem your card to buy content from the EA Store, The Sims store, Pogo.com and many other games such as Need for Speed World and Tiger Woods PGA Tour online. Load up on goodies for your characters to make your gaming experience even more thrilling.
Customer Rating
5
Gift Card for Origin
on September 16, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
Simple, get a gift card for Origin to by games. Origin is behind Steam, but trying to catch up. It's $20 to buy games. Wish they had them in more amounts.
What's great about it: Money card ofr Origin
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Are you sharp-shooting assassin? Do you seek glory on the gridiron? Can you devise the most cunning of strategies in open combat? When you're a gamer, there's no such thing as "Game Over." Ensure you never run out of gaming Steam by fueling the action with this Steam Wallet Card.Your key to a world full of gaming possibilities, this Steam Wallet Card provides you with $100 to spend on the content you crave. Whether you're a soldier, athlete or explorer, one thing's for sure — you're a gamer. Are you ready for some Steam-powered action?
Customer Rating
5
Great for Steam
on September 16, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's a card with money on it for Steam. Put it in Steam, and get just about all of the games you can think of, usually on sale.
My Best Buy number: 2022178798
My Best Buy number: 2022178798
What's great about it: Steam has a ton of games, usually on sale
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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Belkin WeMo F7C027FC Switch: Control your home electronics from almost anywhere using your Android or Apple® smartphone or tablet. The free WeMo app lets you control and monitor as many or as few devices as you'd like.
Customer Rating
5
Great wi-fi home automation switch
on August 13, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
I bought this to power multiple items in the distant sides of one room, and an timed light in another. Handling 1800W you can run most things through them. Setup wasn't hard though my Android phone. Set up 5 of them pretty easily. Link to the Wemo first, and then you set it to your home network. Next it detected firmware updates were needed and downloaded them. Rule to automate on and off by time aren't hard to setup. The Android app is still improving, but all of the needed features worked fine. Sometimes all of the wemo's don't show up, 1-2 refreshes at the most and they all appear. Allowing more customization and for it to work on all tablets with 4.0+ for the app is all that's left. I did not try the IFFF feature, no need for me.
My Best Buy number: 2022178798
What's great about it: Easy setup, works great
What's not so great: App still needs some work
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Jump into 3D learning with the Leap Motion Controller, which lets you use both hands and all your fingers to control action on your PC or Mac with pinpoint precision. Access the Leap Motion App Store to find apps that enhance your learning experience.
Customer Rating
4
Great device that will great better
on July 26, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
The Leap Motion is a great device with some early growing pains. There are apps, but not a lot yet. Sometimes it's intuitive, others times you have to think some. Google Earth takes some time. But, it's not to hard to figure out. Games are fun, apps aren't too expensive. It's very accurate. Once you figure out the field of vision and a frame of reference you'll feel at ease with it. The potential is there, I hope enough apps are software are written for it to make it more useful.
My Best Buy number: 2022178798
What's great about it: New type of controller, makes any computer like a touch screen
What's not so great: Not always intuitive, lack of apps so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
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NETGEAR R6300 Dual-Band Gigabit Router: This router avoids interference and delivers fast Wi-Fi speeds and reliable connections, making it great for larger homes with multiple devices. Plus, sharing across your network is simple, whether you're accessing stored photos and music or printing documents wirelessly.
Customer Rating
5
Another Great Netgear Router
on July 21, 2012
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
I use it in...:Large home
Upgraded from a WNDR3700v1 (now an AP) to this for some newer features. Easy to install, all web setup. Has a greater range and USB options than the WNDR3700. Everything on my network, wired and wireless, saw the new router with no issues and connected to the internet with no problems. Fast speeds in my network all the time between devices. Just get the latest firmware and you'll have a great router.
What's great about it: Ease of setup, speed and range
What's not so great: Nothing so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
5
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Designed to withstand extreme temperatures and heavy rains for lasting outdoor use, these Polk Audio ATRIUM 6 WHITE speakers are crafted with Dynamic Balance technology that tunes out unwanted resonance and distortion for pure sound.
Customer Rating
5
Great outdoor speakers
on June 24, 2012
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
I got these to replace some Yamaha NS-AW350's outside. I got some great help from Polk tech support who answered by questions pre buy. The Atrium 6 met my needs and budget. The sound is much clearer, and the biggest improvement has been in the bass the Polk's provide over my previous speakers. These are outside wall mounted under the roof overhang for a 20x20 deck and are hooked up to a basic 100 per channel receiver. So far highs to lows sound good for a speaker this size. I looked a few other speakers in stores and online, but I found these at a great price and they were the best bang for the buck. Installation was easy, 2 screws per bracket and snap the speaker in place basically. The sound is easily heard over the whole deck. I look forward to enjoying these for a long time.
What's great about it: Bass for size and easy to install
What's not so great: None so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
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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.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Just average router for now
By grimmace
from MD
This is a high end router from Linksys. Hooking it up was easy, and starting it was not a problem.
Positives-
8 ports – lots of ports to plug directly into the router.
Interface and setup are easy
Dual band worked fine
Multiple VPN ports can be designated
8 ports – lots of ports to plug directly into the router.
Interface and setup are easy
Dual band worked fine
Multiple VPN ports can be designated
Neutral-
The have icons to attach to your network devices. They have the Wemo series of products and some other generic icons, but not much else if it matters to people.
The have icons to attach to your network devices. They have the Wemo series of products and some other generic icons, but not much else if it matters to people.
Negative-
No aggregate ports
No bandwidth monitor (couldn’t find it in the regular Linksys screen location or any other pages)
Have to use an app to connect with mobile devices
Keeps trying to get you sign up for Linksys smart-fi
Requires adobe flash for the speed test. Flash is going away.
Wireless range was not as great as other similar range routers.
No aggregate ports
No bandwidth monitor (couldn’t find it in the regular Linksys screen location or any other pages)
Have to use an app to connect with mobile devices
Keeps trying to get you sign up for Linksys smart-fi
Requires adobe flash for the speed test. Flash is going away.
Wireless range was not as great as other similar range routers.
All of the comments are from the original firmware shipped with the router. The issue is, for a top end router with the matching price, it needs to have features others in the range do. Firmware upgrades should be able to fix many of these issues I think, but they should be there from the start. So, average overall since it has room to improve and should.
grimmace
Baltimore, MD
Range update.
June 8, 2016
I did play with the position of the antennas, The link you provided has very basic information. I tried the antennas at all angles, mostly 45 and 90. The range was still not as great as other routers in this price range.
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Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO with Heatsink for next-level computing. With a PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ interface, get up to 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe® 3.0¹ while remaining compatible with PCIe® 3.0. ¹Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe® 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs.
Anyone know if the heatsink is easily removable in case I want to use it in a gaming laptop? I am not sure this will fit my laptop 2nd bay, Asus ROG m16 SSD slot. Thanks!
I tried to get it off. It has 5 small screws. I tried all of my small head. Philips, star, hex, etc, I couldn't anything that fit right to remove the screws. It's a big heat sink. If on a MB or laptop that has a heat sink built in to a cover it's not going to fit. If it doesn't have a heatsink cover built in it might fit, but measure or something first. It's a really big heat sink.
2 years, 3 months ago
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grimmace
Introducing G303 Shroud Edition—the remaster of our iconic mouse. Featuring LIGHTSPEED, it delivers ultra-low latency and reliable performance. Helping Shroud and you take aim. With HERO 25K Sensor, Shroud’s G303 is built for precision and speed, without sacrificing energy. G303 Shroud Edition weighs 75 grams, made for low-sensitivity DPI and faster aiming. Designed in collaboration with Shroud, the new G303 perfectly matches his specs and includes our latest pro-grade technology.
Does this mouse have a battery included? Is the battery replaceable?
The mouse has in internal battery charged by a USB-C cable. You'd have to take the mouse apart to access it.
2 years, 4 months ago
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Explore a new world of personalized home theater audio. The SRS-NS7 Wireless Neckband Speaker uses Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer technology to envelop you in the rich audio of your favorite shows and movies, while being unobtrusive to others in your home.
Do these have 3.5mm jack or do they only connect via bluetooth?
Coffeehouse Versatility meets Pod Convenience with the Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System. Included 12-cup, double-walled thermal carafe is perfect for both hot and over-ice beverages, with an ergonomic handle and spout allow for easy control of pouring. Tackle grounds and pods with 9 grounds brew sizes from small cup to full carafe, and 4 pod brew sizes from 6 to 12 ounces. Brews a coffee pod faster than a leading Keurig coffee maker upon startup. With Thermal Flavor Extraction DUO technology, perfect flavor for grounds and pods is delivered with even saturation and precise temperature control for ultra-flavorful coffee. Separate from the coffee system is a dedicated hot water line. Using a separate line eliminates flavor contamination and delivers clean water. 2 temperature settings, hot and boil, allow you to make tea, hot cocoa, instant soups, and oatmeal. Brew a super-rich coffee concentrate that you can use to create delicious lattes, macchiatos, cappuccinos, and other coffeehouse-style drinks. Use the built-in, fold-away frother to transform hot or cold milk/milk-alternatives into silky-smooth froth in seconds. Top your Specialty brew with frothed milk for a coffeehouse-style drink. The frother is also removable for easy cleaning. Choose from one of four different brew styles; classic or rich for a traditional hot cup of coffee, over ice for an iced coffee that's never diluted, or specialty to make a cappuccino or latte. Clean function, dishwasher-safe parts, removable Ninja pod adaptor and frother allow you to easily deep clean your unit.
Must I use the pods for single cup?
No. Just put in the amount of grounds needed, and select a one cup server size. It will brew just that.
2 years, 6 months ago
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Forged to obliterate games, empower creativity and inspire envy from anyone who makes eye contact with it, the Triton 500 SE has all the tools to tackle any task in today’s performance-hungry world. Slim, stylish and infused with the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor and cutting-edge GeForce RTX™ 3060 laptop graphics, this awesome machine serves up what you demand in a cutting-edge PC. Fast, realistic and with AI-enhanced technology, it features a CPU that ensures epic streaming, photo editing and 3D rendering capabilities, while its powerful GPU revolutionizes the immersive gaming experience via high frame rates that drive incredible realism! Get smooth gameplay at refresh rates up to 165Hz on the 16" WQXGA IPS Display — while a 3-Zone RGB backlit keyboard and stellar audio round out a gaming experience that’s second to none
On the 2nd M.2 slot (for expansion), how do I access it? Where is it? Where is the schematic of the laptop? What type of driver do I need for the screws? Please confirm the primary M.2 contains the operating system and is rated at Gen 4 speeds.
Yo have to remove the motherboard and flip it over. The memory and 2nd M.2 slot are there.The M.2 slot has a screw in it already. Cover screws are hex and internal Philips. I found no schematics. The M.2 that comes with it is a OEM Samsung and has the OS on it. I added the 2nd M.2 and upped the memory to 32GB. See a better explanation on the process in the review I did for it.
2 years, 8 months ago
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grimmace
Upgrade your home theater with this JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system. The powerful 820W output offers an immersive movie and music experience, while Bluetooth, Airplay 2 and Chromecast connectivity lets you stream audio smoothly. This JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system has detachable speakers with rechargeable batteries for flexible placement, and Dolby Atmos technology delivers quality surround sound.
I currently stream directly from my LG OLED. Is it possible to do this and still have the audio synced? If not how do I accomplish this without another box of some sorts?
From the manual.
Audio sync
With the audio sync function, you can synchronize audio and
video to make sure that no delay is heard from your video content.
1. On the remote control, press and hold for more than three
seconds and then, press +.
2. Within five seconds, press + or - on the remote control to
adjust the audio delay and match with video.
→ The audio sync timing is displayed.
NOTES:
− If no action is taken within five seconds, you will exit the audio sync
mode.
Audio sync
With the audio sync function, you can synchronize audio and
video to make sure that no delay is heard from your video content.
1. On the remote control, press and hold for more than three
seconds and then, press +.
2. Within five seconds, press + or - on the remote control to
adjust the audio delay and match with video.
→ The audio sync timing is displayed.
NOTES:
− If no action is taken within five seconds, you will exit the audio sync
mode.
3 years, 10 months ago
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grimmace
Upgrade your home theater with this JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system. The powerful 820W output offers an immersive movie and music experience, while Bluetooth, Airplay 2 and Chromecast connectivity lets you stream audio smoothly. This JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system has detachable speakers with rechargeable batteries for flexible placement, and Dolby Atmos technology delivers quality surround sound.
I connected jbl 9.1 soundbar with my tv through hdmi arc and playing atoms content through Netflix but on soundbar it’s showing Dolby surround not atoms. How to get atoms ??
Your TV has to have an eARC HDMI port for Atmos or DTS:X formats to be passed. So, an HDMI 2.1 port. Without that you won't get Atmos from a TV. If you have a steaming device you can connect to the HDMI port on the soundbar, you'll get Atmos through it.
3 years, 10 months ago
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grimmace
Warm and cook food with this 18-inch vinyl black Galanz retro countertop microwave oven. The power-level knob and five-item one-touch menu offer easy operation, while the defrost programs provide hassle-free reheating. This 0.7 cu. ft. Galanz retro countertop microwave oven has a classic design that brings a nostalgic flair to your kitchen, and the turntable enables even cooking.
None of your microwaves show a wattage. How are we supposed to know?
On the microwave page under specifications and electrical specifications, it says 700 watts and has a power consumption of 1100 watts.. Same as most .7 cu ft microwaves.
3 years, 10 months ago
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Upgrade your sound entertainment experience with this Yamaha sound bar. The robust construction ensures longevity even with rugged use, while built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies provide convenient wireless connectivity. This Yamaha sound bar (winner of the 2020 CNET Editor’s Choice Award) has a compact design for easy placement, built-in Alexa technology for hands-free operation and four woofers for immersive sound reproduction.
Can the subwoofer be hard wired on the new YAS 209?
No, it's wireless, only connection is a power cable
4 years, 7 months ago
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grimmace
Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. An advanced HD noise-cancelling processor blocks distracting background noise so you can focus in noisy environments, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy use with smartphones and other devices. These Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds include a convenient charging case that offers up to 24 hours of use per charge.
Does the Sony 1000XM3 InEar have it's own volume control? I need to amplify my listening, while my wife listens to the normal TV volume. I have a pair of the Sony 1000XM# over the Ear Head Phones and of course they DO have volume control. Thanks.
No. Volume is controlled by the device outputting sound. There is no volume control on the earbuds.
4 years, 9 months ago
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