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    November 20, 2008
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Connect up to 4 USB 3.0 devices to your computer through a single port with this Insignia™ NS-PCH5431 USB hub, which features 4 USB ports that support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps for fast uploads and downloads.
 
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Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Works fine, power cord is way to short.
on October 2, 2016
Posted by: ITHero
from Sioux City, IA
Seems to work fine, I'm not having any issues with things loosing connection like some of the reviewers. My only issue is the power cord is way to short to be very useful. This probably won't be an issue for everyone but just something to be aware of. The USB cable is short too but most people will probably use this within a few feet of their computers anyway.
I'm using this on macOS Sierra running on a Late 2013 iMac.
My Best Buy number: 0319961566
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This digital TV antenna receives clear digital TV signals from up to 35 miles away. The table- or wall-mountable design allows for optimal placement.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Works for UHF not good for VHF
on April 18, 2016
Posted by: ITHero
from Sioux City, IA
PLEASE make sure you don't have VHF stations in your market before you buy this antenna. This antenna style is ok for picking up UHF stations but isn't optimal for VHF, that's not to say it won't pick up VHF but it probably won't.
I'm the Chief Engineer at a VHF TV station and I've had several viewers unable to get our signal with this antenna and after swapping it out for much cheaper rabbit ears they were able to get our station just fine.
Do a little research and make sure any TV antenna you buy is rated to receive channels 2-13 (VHF) and channels 14-51+ (UHF). For indoor antennas that is the old style rabbit ears with the hoop in the middle and can be had for much less than the fancy "HD" antennas. Even if your antenna doesn't say it's "HD" you'll still get a full HD picture. Also, make sure if it has a built in amplifier that it can be turned off or bypassed. Some times the amplifiers can cause more problems than they solve.
If you are in a UHF only market than this will probably work ok for you but outdoor antennas are a better way to go if at all possible.
My Best Buy number: 0319961566
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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This air purifier uses HEPA filtration to remove up to 99.97% of airborne particles and odors from the air for a healthier environment. The compact design makes it ideal for placement on a desk or night stand.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Good little unit
on January 6, 2012
Posted by: ITHero
from Sioux City, IA
I bought two of these. One for my bedroom and one for my office. The first one I put in my bedroom and it works great. It's whisper quiet even on high and I can tell that the dust in the air is reduced drastically. The air has a nice clean smell to it and I've noticed I'm less stuffed up in the mornings.
The second unit for my office sounds like a boat motor. On medium and low it bangs like the motor is loose and out of balance. It's not bad on high but it's still twice as loud as my other one. I'm going to return it and have them get me another one. I'll post it on here if there are any problems with that one.
What's great about it: Small (has about the same foot print as a sheet of paper, inexpensive, one of them was whisper quiet.
What's not so great: One of them was defective.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Features
4 out of 5
4
Performance
4 out of 5
4
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This powerful multidirectional HDTV antenna lets you receive over-the-air high-definition signals and features up to a 15.8dB gain for improved reception.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Be wary.
on March 12, 2009
Posted by: ITHero
from Sioux City, IA
I am the Assistant Chief Engineer at a TV station that trasnsitioned to a digital High VHF signal on Feb. 17th. I can tell you from experience that this antenna does not work for VHF signals. This is a UHF "Bow Tie" antenna and why VHF is even mentioned is beyond me. I went to Terrestrial Digital's web site since they actually manufacture the thing and they make no mention of it receiving VHF signals.
Why is this a problem? 96% of all television markets in the US are going to be UHF/VHF combo markets AFTER the June 12th transition date. Right now most markets are temporarily all UHF for digital. So this antenna will work fine for now but will not be able to get all the channels after June 12th. My advise is do not buy this antenna until you call all the TV stations in your area. If any of them are going to be VHF this antenna isn't going to pick them up.
Only get an antenna that says it can receive channels 2-69 and avoid buzz words like DTV or HDTV ready, I've found that most of the time these are just for UHF signals.
I would like to say though if you live in a UHF only market that this would be a great antenna and there is a chance that you could get VHF signals on it but out of 5 people in my market with this antenna none of them have.
What's great about it: Great for UHF reception only!
What's not so great: It is a UHF only antenna but it says it's enhanced for High VHF.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Durability
4 out of 5
4
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This sleek, glossy black TV stand can accommodate flat-panel TVs up to 62" and features a wire management system for a neat, organized appearance.
 
Customer Rating
2 out of 5
2
Stylish but not sturdy
on November 20, 2008
Posted by: ITHero
from Sioux City, IA
The screws for this go into predrilled holes in thin steel, so anything past finger tight stripped out the hole and the screw would basically fall right out of the hole. I'm afraid to set anything more then the glass shelf on the middle shelf since that is one of the screws that stripped. The glass for the shelves are held in place by nothing more then suction cups that don't even suction.
This unit is very sharp but I can't see setting three thousand dollars worth of A/V equipment in something that strips out so easily.
What's great about it: Stylish, easy to assemble.
What's not so great: Not very sturdy, I stripped out 2 screws putting this together and they weren't very tight. Not worth the money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Durability
1 out of 5
1
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