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The premium vacuum and mop solution like no other. It’s the only 2-in-1 with D.R.I. (Dry Rug Intelligence) means the Roomba Combo™ j7+ uses carpet detection and the Auto Retract Mopping System that lifts itself to the top of the robot, completely away from carpet preventing wet messes entirely. On hard floors, it vacuums and mops at the same time. The 4-Stage Cleaning system combines our Edge-Sweeping Brush, Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes, Power-Lifting Suction and first-of-its-kind mopping with added pressure for a thorough clean. It's all designed to keep your carpet and hard floors cleaner while avoiding obstacles at the same time—so you can live your life.
 
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4 out of 5
4
A wonderful improvement
on October 31, 2022
Posted by: Toyman
Years ago, I bought a first-generation Roomba when they first came out and tried to like it. It couldn’t even climb from tile to a rug with a pad underneath. It was one of my worst ever purchases and my wife hasn’t let me forget that. It sat n the garage for years before a garage sale finally moved it out. Thankfully, this new J7+ is MUCH better. It handles rugs with aplomb. When the dust collector fills, it returns to the dock and transfers the debris to a bag. It also goes back to the dock to recharge (when mopping and vacuuming, it has to stop at least once on our 1500’ downstairs area). The initial mapping took a couple of tries and stops to recharge. I have a 1/2” threshold between the tile floor in the hallway and a wooden floor in my office. Sadly, this defeats the J7+ - it gets hung up midway on the threshold and spins its wheels until it’s rescued. I had to manually block off that area, but fortunately the app makes that easy. None of the small rugs caused it any problem. The thick rug and pad that defeated the first Roomba incarnation was no challenge for the J7+. I couldn’t be happier with the performance of this unit. It really deep vacuums well and doesn’t have problems with obstacles like shoes that weren’t there during the mapping.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Control and view your garage door from anywhere with Wyze Garage Door Controller. Whether you're letting someone in or trying to keep others out, you can remotely open and close your garage door with just a tap in the Wyze app. Get notified when your garage door is left open and close it quickly in the app or with Alexa and Google Assistant. There’s no need to replace your existing garage door opener, Wyze Garage Door Controller works with your existing equipment and installation is a breeze. Stream 1080p HD video in full color, even at night, with the award-winning Wyze Cam v3. Get notified when motion is detected, record 24/7 with local microSD storage, even set off a mini-siren to scare off intruders. Oher smart controllers use short-lived battery sensors. Wyze Garage Door Controller uses AI vision-sensing on the included Wyze Cam v3 to know whether your garage door is open or closed. No monthly battery changes needed.Schedule your garage door to close automatically if you accidentally left it open. Create automations to make life easier like: "turn on Wyze Floodlight when I open the garage door at night.”
 
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5 out of 5
5
Incredibly clever
on October 5, 2022
Posted by: Toyman
This is one of the cleverest IOT devices that I've ever seen. It's also inexpensive. I used to use a magnetic contact sensor and a powered toggle switch to control the garage door, but it never worked quite right. The fact that I can see the garage door with the Wyse V3 camera is a real plus. First, I have to rave a bit about the packaging. When I first saw the package, I was dubious that it would work. It was just so small! The packaging was done by a master - there's absolutely no wasted space. Anyhow, the whole idea behind this device is that the camera (included) looks for a QR code target (included) which is, in turn, attached to the garage door. The control box (which also strobes when the door is moving) connects to the camera and to the actual garage door switch. Everything is mounted using adhesives. It's a 10 minute setup (though you do have to be sure that your garage door opener is compatible). The app is quite reasonable and has useful features like letting you know when the door was opened and closed. You can even set a schedule so that the door is closed every night at 8 o'clock, etc. Bottom line, it's easy to set up, works better than my sensor-based solution ever did, and it's not expensive. Bonus: you get a garage camera.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Upgrade to latest Wi-Fi 6 Whole Home Mesh WiFi System to experience faster speeds, greater capacity, and expanded coverage for homes – all shapes and sizes. Three Deco units work together to provide dual-band speeds up to 4.3 Gbps and coverage up to 7,000 sq. ft. reaching every corner of your home. Create fast, reliable wired connections for your PC, Smart TV, or gaming console anywhere in your home with the 2.5 gigabit ethernet port and take full advantage of internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps.
 
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4
Not bad
on July 23, 2022
Posted by: Toyman
The TP-Link Deco AX4300 WiFi 6 Mesh system is a three node dual-band WiFi 6 router. Dual band means that it doesn't have a dedicated radio for inter-node connection. In technical terms, it doesn't have a dedicated WiFi backhaul. If at all possible, you should choose the option to connect the nodes via an ethernet cable to achieve maximum bandwidth.
Vendor device support for 801.11ax (WiFi 6) is still a bit limited. I don't have a high bandwidth 801.11ax client to run actual speed tests with, so I can't provide numbers, but it feels fast and supports all my IOT devices (about 40) without strain or compatibility issues. Also, my home isn't large enough to test the 7500 sq ft coverage claim.
The presence of extra ethernet ports on each node is a very nice feature and the units themselves aren't obtrusive. At least the nodes don't look like a dead bug with it's legs up in the air. There are no protruding antennas to spoil the aesthetic.
The iPhone client is intuitive and setup is a breeze. I hate having to give my WiFi credentials to TP-Link, but that does allow remote network status checking and maintenance. All said, this is a very good option for someone who wants a no fuss mesh WiFi system with a large coverage area and without the need for range extenders or different 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz SSID names.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Victrola Revolution GO is everything a premium record player should be for today's vinyl lovers—with a modern take on design, functionality, and overall usability to fit your lifeSTYLE. The Revolution GO is the ultimate all-in-one record player that does what others can't. Whether staying in, going to a friend's house, or digging for vinyl at your local record store, the Revolution GO is at home anywhere, thanks to its onboard rechargeable battery with 12 hours of playing time. Portability doesn't mean you have to sacrifice audio quality; the built-in stereo speakers will fill your room with rich, full sound. Need it louder? Turn on our Vinyl Stream Bluetooth technology and connect it to your favorite speaker. Need it quieter? Just connect your Bluetooth headphones for instant privacy. The Revolution Go also has a premium Audio-Technica magnetic cartridge to provide excellent sound reproduction and is easy on your vinyl. Are you worried about skipping or scratching? Our proprietary sound enclosure and floating plinth prevent the speakers from vibrating the tone arm, so you get the best possible sound even when the bass is bumping. Want to play grandma's old 78s? We've got you covered with 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM speeds so you can listen to everything, and of course, there is also a 45 adapter. If you want to take a little break from your records, turn on Bluetooth and connect your phone or tablet to stream whatever you please. The Revolution GO looks great, sounds great, and is incredibly easy to use; turn it on, place your record, and drop the needle. With the Revolution GO, you can go your own way and go in style
 
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4 out of 5
4
Works well
on December 27, 2021
Posted by: Toyman
from San Jose, CA
I have quite a few old vinyl albums that I've never converted to digital and which aren't available on CD so this seemed like an ideal way to get them converted. It worked fine! I'm not sure if I'll ever use the carrying strap, but it's there if I ever have the urge to spin stax of wax in the boondocks. The bluetooth pairing was easy to use.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Philips Norelco Shaver 9500 delivers superior closeness and personalized skin comfort with SenseIQ technology. Designed to prevent skin irritation, the 9500 features Pressure Guard Sensor which guides you to the the right pressure as you shave.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Nice close shave
on November 10, 2021
Posted by: Toyman
from San Jose, CA
I love everything about the shaver except for the beard trimmer. Using that is still closer to scraping hair off than actually cutting it cleanly. The rotary heads do provide a nice close shave.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Twinkly Flex will add advanced technology to your home décor. The Flex, neon-like, flexible LED tube can be shaped any way you want, bringing new levels of lighting design and creativity to your connected home. Like all Twinkly products, every single LED of Flex can be controlled individually, allowing you to create and reproduce unique effects, gradients, and color animations. Twinkly’s patented mapping tool uses your smartphone camera to locate the precise position of each LED in the space, however they are laid out. This powerful and innovative process lets you control Flex like a screen: you can play professional, pixel-perfect effects and animations right on your decorative lighting display. Twinkly’s App enables you to create light design installations based on a wide range of pre-made effects and animations, as well as the ability to create your own effects from scratch using the FX Wizard creation tool. All effects are completely customizable: brightness, speed, intensity, and color can be modified with a single tap. A color picker helps you choose the perfect shade from more than 16 million options. An ON/OFF timer and general dimmer complete your control panel, providing you with unlimited possibilities to create the perfect lighting decoration. Flex can be grouped together with other Twinkly devices to create larger, synchronized light installations. Twinkly Flex can be used in combination with Twinkly Music, a small USB device (sold separately) capable of identifying and interpreting any source of music reproduced in your environment, enabling your lights to follow the beat for a WOW-effect audiovisual experience. Twinkly Flex can be controlled seamlessly with vocal assistants such as Hey Google and Amazon Alexa, as well as with Apple HomeKit, and Homey. Compatible with Razer Chroma RGB via Twinkly Chroma Connector to enhance your gaming experience with stunning light effects that react to your gameplay. Getting started with Flex is super easy: a quick and intuitive setup process helps you configure your device in a matter of seconds via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Twinkly Flex is IP20 certified, suitable for indoor use only.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Unfortunately, not waterproof
on October 30, 2021
Posted by: Toyman
from San Jose, CA
The rating is IP20 which means it protected from touch, but not from water. I had thought to use this for an outside holiday display, but after a closer reading of the specs, that idea was dashed. It's nice that the setup can be done with bluetooth, but further customization requires that you either give up your wifi password or you talk only to the controller. Now that's not a bad option (I hate giving up my wifi password to random organizations after having an earlier instance leaked to the dark web which meant changing the password of dozens of IOT devices), but it's very cumbersome in practice. If, knowing these drawbacks, you still want a very nice, bright, and independently controllable light tube that can be bent and twisted, this is the product for you. I still plan to use this on our Christmas tree as an alternative to the normal light strands.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Style up your home studio or gaming station with this CORSAIR iCUE smart lighting strip starter kit. The four strips include individually addressed LEDs for customizing the illumination, while the light-diffusing casing softens the brightness for balanced ambiance. This CORSAIR iCUE smart lighting strip starter kit features magnetic clips and adhesive backing for easy installation.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Bright and beautiful
on October 30, 2021
Posted by: Toyman
from San Jose, CA
These LED tubes are very bright (controllable) and the interior LEDs are not visible through the frosted surface which gives a nice even glow. The iCUE software (tested on Windows) provides an incredible menu of options. I didn't put the strips on my monitor because it's large and faces a window. Instead I mounted them to my full tower case. I love the colors and the setup is very easy. This is really a very easy way to add a bit of color and the ability to have the lighting change based on CPU temperature, etc. is a great feature.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Levoit PlasmaPro Smart True HEPA Air Purifier completely refreshes air 5x per hour in a 403 sq ft space or 2x per hour in a 1,007 sq ft space, running with noise levels as low as 24dB. With 3-stage H13 True HEPA filtration, the air purifier filters 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 microns in size and neutralizes household odors such as pet and kitchen smells. HEPASmart Technology filters 99.99% of bacteria and mold, as well as 99.9% of viruses, keeping your home fresh and healthy. PlasmaPro Technology releases negative and positive ions into the air, which then bind with contaminants and break them down into harmless matter. The laser dust sensor scans surrounding air for airborne particles and displays the amount detected on the PM2.5 display. With smart control, you can control air purifier settings no matter where you are, connect to third-party voice assistants, and receive real-time notifications about air quality and filter life.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Fantastic!
on August 20, 2021
Posted by: Toyman
from San Jose, CA
The 400s is quiet and efficient. It's wildfire season here in California and it quickly reduces the air quality from moderate to good in a 400 square foot room. I have it about 4 feet from my bed and it normally isn't audible. The top controls are unobtrusive, but responsive. They are quite intuitive. The air quality index it reports agrees quite well with local sensors (took it outside to check). I love it!
The only drawback is the app requires you to trust a computer in China with your wifi password. Since my wifi password appeared on the dark web and I had to change all my wifi passwords on over 50 IOT devices, I'm very sensitive to this. I didn't review the app.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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2 out of 5
2
Not a fan
on June 15, 2021
Posted by: Toyman
from San Jose, CA
I'm sensitive to the smell of the coating on the HEPA filter, so that's a big negative for me. The App was also a non-starter. I don't give access to my wifi, email, and phone lightly, certainly not for an air filter. The cost of filter replacement is also a negative. However, I do like the ease of setup, the overall look of the unit, the features and the amount of air it moves. It is very quiet on the sleep setting. If only it didn't make everything smell like the HEPA filter coating, I'd have rated it much higher.
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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TUF Gaming VG289Q is a 28-inch, 4K UHD, IPS display with superior images, 90 % DCI-P3 color space designed for professional gamers. It also features FreeSync/Adaptive-Sync technology, for extremely fluid gameplay without tearing and stuttering. VG289Q supports HDR technology across a range of luminance to deliver a wider color range and higher contrast than traditional monitors. The brightest whites and the darkest blacks bring out details like never before. It also delivers DCI-P3 90% color gamut and contrast performance.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Big, Beautiful, and Fast!
on June 2, 2021
Posted by: Toyman
from San Jose, CA
The Asus 28" IPS 4K gaming monitor is a sturdy and stylish piece of hardware. The base rotates and has about a 6" of vertical travel, enough that you can use the monitor is either portrait or landscape mode. It comes with 2 HDMI ports and one Display Port 1.2 port. Strangely, the box includes a Display Port cable, but no HDMI cables. Says something about the target audience, I guess. The adjustments are on the back right hand side and there's a really nice joystick to let you select various monitor settings. I especially liked the blue level setting (to reduce eyestrain), and the shadow boost technology is a great idea. I hate playing with gamma settings to try to see what's in the shadows with resulting blown out highlights. It's an IPS panel, so it has to be very responsive and the 4K resolution is a thing to behold with good input. Unfortunately, the frame rate is limited to 60hz at high settings, so it may not be great for all gamers, but for light gaming and standard PC use (e.g. photoshop, excel, browsing, youtube, etc.) it's a marvel.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Alienware Desktop: Prepare for an immersive entertainment experience with this Alienware Aurora desktop computer. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card lets you play modern titles at high settings, and the 256GB NVMe SSD and 1TB HDD support fast installations and offer ample storage space. This Alienware Aurora desktop computer features an Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, so you can seamlessly run background programs while gaming.
 

Does it include a keyboard and a mouse.

My R9 came with a generic keyboard and mouse. I'll be upgrading those.
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