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- First reviewAugust 7, 2014
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Entertain friends with loud yet clear music by using this Sony portable Bluetooth speaker. Extra bass and three-dimensional sound create a superior listening experience, while the multicolored flashing lights and Party Booster make your gathering more fun. This Sony portable Bluetooth speaker is waterproof and has a protective fabric cover for worry-free use outdoors.
Customer Rating
5
Great sound and battery life
on March 14, 2018
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago, WI
I am presently surprised at the sound quality of this speaker for its size.
When I compared it to other speakers I own that are of similar size this Sony sounds much better. Then when I downloaded the Smartphone app (Music Center) and went to sound settings and selected the 'Live Sound' option under 'Sound Mode' the sound really came to life. Much better low end than all the prev. speakers of this size so far. (i have not tried the Bose though..)
Now they sell this as a party speaker with the fancy LED lights that you can change and instrument sounds you can select so when you strike the speaker with your palm you can hear a different drum or percussion sounds depending on the side you tap. Honestly these features I can do without. Even my 15-year-old daughter did not quite understand why you need these features. You can turn these features off, so not a big deal.
Battery life is really good. I ran it for a couple days on and off at my desk and in the garage on one charge. I even plugged my phone into the rear USB charging port to increase the charge on that as well.
You can also connect to the Bluetooth by simply tapping your NFC enabled the phone to the top of the speaker. Kind of like that feature as well. I do like the fact that it is water resistant as well. Already took it out to the hot tub without any worries.
All in all I very nice speaker.
When I compared it to other speakers I own that are of similar size this Sony sounds much better. Then when I downloaded the Smartphone app (Music Center) and went to sound settings and selected the 'Live Sound' option under 'Sound Mode' the sound really came to life. Much better low end than all the prev. speakers of this size so far. (i have not tried the Bose though..)
Now they sell this as a party speaker with the fancy LED lights that you can change and instrument sounds you can select so when you strike the speaker with your palm you can hear a different drum or percussion sounds depending on the side you tap. Honestly these features I can do without. Even my 15-year-old daughter did not quite understand why you need these features. You can turn these features off, so not a big deal.
Battery life is really good. I ran it for a couple days on and off at my desk and in the garage on one charge. I even plugged my phone into the rear USB charging port to increase the charge on that as well.
You can also connect to the Bluetooth by simply tapping your NFC enabled the phone to the top of the speaker. Kind of like that feature as well. I do like the fact that it is water resistant as well. Already took it out to the hot tub without any worries.
All in all I very nice speaker.
My Best Buy number: 0086579162
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Make your smart home digitally secure with this Bitdefender BOX 2 cybersecurity hub. It protects your connected home and your family from hackers and privacy intruders. You get complete, multilayered cybersecurity for an unlimited number of internet-connected devices. Bitdefender BOX 2 is 100 percent compatible with your home network and lets you control all your connected devices from a single app.
Customer Rating
5
Solid protection
on March 14, 2018
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago, WI
This unit was fairly easy to set up. I did have one unique issue, (had to set up my Mesh router as a bridge) however, when I called customer support I did get connected with someone right away and they walked me through the fix. All customer service should be like this.
Once you get this hooked up to your network you then log into https://central.bitdefender.com, log in from any device then simply follow the download instructions for that device. I also put Bitdefender on our smartphones and they are now protected as well. You can protect as many devices as you like. Great piece of mind. I was also able to load parental controls and time limits on my child's devices. Really like that feature. Form this central web site you can see all your devices that are hooked up and know if they are protected or not. I have not noticed any internet slow down so far.
Overall great product so far.
Once you get this hooked up to your network you then log into https://central.bitdefender.com, log in from any device then simply follow the download instructions for that device. I also put Bitdefender on our smartphones and they are now protected as well. You can protect as many devices as you like. Great piece of mind. I was also able to load parental controls and time limits on my child's devices. Really like that feature. Form this central web site you can see all your devices that are hooked up and know if they are protected or not. I have not noticed any internet slow down so far.
Overall great product so far.
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Video editing doesn't have to be daunting or take tons of time. Go from hundreds of mystery folders to a visual view of your videos automatically sorted by date. Use automated editing options and step-by-step guidance to create and share everything from animated GIFs and video collages to new dynamic slideshows and full-length movies.
Customer Rating
5
Great editing software
on December 29, 2017
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago, WI
Well, I will start off by saying I know enough to be dangerous with video editing software. I have used Windows Movie Maker in the past with pretty good success. I found myself looking for some of the features found easily in Movie maker, but once I found my way around I found Elements has all the same features and much more. I suggest using the guided editing mode for beginners. Once you learn the program you can advance to Expert mode. I really like the Automatic Slideshow feature found in Organizer Mode.
This software is packed with ways to organize all your media, import from devices and make almost any type of video you want. I really like the built-in feature to create DVD menu's as well. I used to have to open a third party DVD software to do this before.
All in all, I have just scrapped the surface of this software, but I am now confident that I have a tool to do almost anything I would ever want when it comes to organizing photos, making slideshows and editing video/audio. Nice job Adobe.
This software is packed with ways to organize all your media, import from devices and make almost any type of video you want. I really like the built-in feature to create DVD menu's as well. I used to have to open a third party DVD software to do this before.
All in all, I have just scrapped the surface of this software, but I am now confident that I have a tool to do almost anything I would ever want when it comes to organizing photos, making slideshows and editing video/audio. Nice job Adobe.
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Brighten your home with this two-pack of Philips Hue white ambiance A19 bulbs. They provide a comforting, natural glow for your study or living space, helping you relax and unwind at the end of the day. The accompanying app lets you adjust the intensity of these Philips Hue white ambiance bulbs for a customized shade.
Customer Rating
4
Fun technology
on December 27, 2017
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago, WI
I really like these bulbs. Fun technology. I use them in my porch lights and programmed them with the Hue App. to go on at dusk and off a few hours later. The only problem I have is the Hue App does not seem to turn the lights on to the shade of white I have programmed.
Set up was easy enough. You do need the Hue Bridge and smart phone app. to set up the lights. You first link the bridge to your wifi network, then use the app to find and register the light bulbs. The app. is pretty user friendly but could use a little polishing up.
I did expect the bulbs to be a little brighter, the reason for 4 star.
A little pricey for me to use throughout the house at this point, but can see using more of these once the price comes down a bit.
Set up was easy enough. You do need the Hue Bridge and smart phone app. to set up the lights. You first link the bridge to your wifi network, then use the app to find and register the light bulbs. The app. is pretty user friendly but could use a little polishing up.
I did expect the bulbs to be a little brighter, the reason for 4 star.
A little pricey for me to use throughout the house at this point, but can see using more of these once the price comes down a bit.
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Play your favorite music with this Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST wireless speaker. It lets you make voice commands via Amazon Alexa within its 330-foot Wi-Fi range, and Bluetooth connectivity lets it pair with up to eight compatible devices. This rugged, water-resistant Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST wireless speaker withstands drops from up to 3 feet high.
Customer Rating
5
Packs a punch
on November 22, 2017
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago, WI
This speaker really packs a punch. Fantastic Sound. (I have only experienced one other speaker with a little more bass, however, it is much larger and does not have all the other features). The Ultimate Ears Megablast has Amazon Alexa which is a really great feature. I have linked the Alexa to my Dish Network and can tell Alexa to change the channel, pause, rewind etc.
I also linked to my iHeart Radio account to play my music lists. Of course, if you have Amazon Prime you can have Alexa play Amazon Music as well.
The family loves asking Alexa questions. Still learning everything you can get assistance with. Looking forward to connecting more smart home features.
The Ultimate ears Andriod app is pretty clean and easy to use. You will also have to download the Amazon Alexa app to set that feature up.
Pros:
Sound Quality
360 directional sound
Water resistant
Long battery life (up to 16 hrs)
Alex Assistant
Built-in Wifi
Rugged Build
I also linked to my iHeart Radio account to play my music lists. Of course, if you have Amazon Prime you can have Alexa play Amazon Music as well.
The family loves asking Alexa questions. Still learning everything you can get assistance with. Looking forward to connecting more smart home features.
The Ultimate ears Andriod app is pretty clean and easy to use. You will also have to download the Amazon Alexa app to set that feature up.
Pros:
Sound Quality
360 directional sound
Water resistant
Long battery life (up to 16 hrs)
Alex Assistant
Built-in Wifi
Rugged Build
Cons:
Placement of USB charging port - * Not an issue if using Charging
dock which I recommend,
Some Apps not yet supported by Alexa (Spotify, Pandora)
No EQ
Placement of USB charging port - * Not an issue if using Charging
dock which I recommend,
Some Apps not yet supported by Alexa (Spotify, Pandora)
No EQ
Overall, you won't be disappointed with the Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST. Great quality product! Highly recommend.
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Clean fur, dust and dander quickly with this Hoover REACT cordless pet vacuum. Integrated sensors automatically adjust the level of suction and the brush roll speed to handle different floor types. This Hoover REACT cordless pet vacuum uses a long-lasting lithium battery, so you can clean the whole room without a recharge.
Customer Rating
4
It just needs to stand on it's own
on November 14, 2017
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago, WI
Very nice portable machine. It seems to have good suction and is nice and light. Not having a cord is great.
All the attachments work great. The small powerhead is great for stairs (see pics). The other tools are very nice as well for getting to those hard to reach places. My wife loves how easy it is to get underneath objects.
It also has a light on the front to help in the darker areas. Like others have mentioned, the battery charger is a little bulkier than I expected. The only thing that is a negative in my view is that it won't stand on its own. You have to lay it down or prop against the wall when you are in the middle of cleaning. Then store against a wall with the mounted handle.
All the attachments work great. The small powerhead is great for stairs (see pics). The other tools are very nice as well for getting to those hard to reach places. My wife loves how easy it is to get underneath objects.
It also has a light on the front to help in the darker areas. Like others have mentioned, the battery charger is a little bulkier than I expected. The only thing that is a negative in my view is that it won't stand on its own. You have to lay it down or prop against the wall when you are in the middle of cleaning. Then store against a wall with the mounted handle.
Pros:
Light and easy to handle
Lots of attachments
Good battery life
Cleans well
Light and easy to handle
Lots of attachments
Good battery life
Cleans well
Cons:
Bulky battery charger
does not stand upright on it's own.
Bulky battery charger
does not stand upright on it's own.
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Enjoy clear audio without distraction while wearing these Plantronics BackBeat FIT wireless earbuds. They have a sweat-resistant coating and lightweight design that's comfortable to wear and stays in place as you exercise or lounge. These Plantronics BackBeat FIT wireless earbuds come with interchangeable tips in different sizes, providing a secure, noise-blocking fit.
Customer Rating
5
Finally
on November 14, 2017
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago, WI
Finally found a really nice in-ear set of earbuds. The quality, both sound and fit is something you would expect from Plantronics. They rarely disappoint. I found these buds stay in my ear better than most. They have rubber oval ring that takes up the space of your ear to hold them in. I am using the largest size that was supplied and could actually use an even larger ring due to my large irregular shaped ears. (see pic.) Other than that the sound quality was a really nice surprise. Great bass response and clear mids and highs.
You get audio feedback when you turn them on and off and you also hear battery level. (Low, Med. High). I would rather hear this in percentage personally. However, if you download and open the PLT Hub app, that will show you time left in hours and minutes. The app will also let you locate the headset if lost and also shows an instruction card. (no EQ though).
Use the clip in the middle of the wire to attach to your shirt collar. This really prevents them from moving around. Simple, but a nice touch.
Great battery life as well, more than many others I have tried.
Overall, these are my recommended earbuds to date.
You get audio feedback when you turn them on and off and you also hear battery level. (Low, Med. High). I would rather hear this in percentage personally. However, if you download and open the PLT Hub app, that will show you time left in hours and minutes. The app will also let you locate the headset if lost and also shows an instruction card. (no EQ though).
Use the clip in the middle of the wire to attach to your shirt collar. This really prevents them from moving around. Simple, but a nice touch.
Great battery life as well, more than many others I have tried.
Overall, these are my recommended earbuds to date.
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Philips Norelco OneBlade Pro hybrid electric trimmer and shaver, QP6520/70 (14 length comb)
Customer Rating
4
Does the trick
on October 22, 2017
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago, WI
I have a mustache and goatee. The OneBlade Pro worked well to trim and clean up, but I found myself going back to my simple standard razor in the shower mirror to get a closer and faster shave.
I will say it is nice to grab this later in the day for a quick cleanup though.
The battery is great and lasts a long time.
This would be a great travel razor, as this one razor can do it all. I will say that if you want to super smooth shave, then this is not the razor for you. Don't get me wrong, It does a nice job for an electric, but don't expect the same as your standard straight blade razor.
What I found helped is using shave cream. You do get a better shave and the razor glides on the skin much better.
The trimming feature works great with no nicks.
Lots of adjustments for beard length.
The unit itself feels a little bulkier to me over my standard beard trimmer and straight razor, but I think it may take some time to get used too.
Overall, I think if you have an entire beard that you like to trim short like a 5-O'clock shadow , then this may be for you. Again, If you are looking for a baby smooth face, then not for you.
I will say it is nice to grab this later in the day for a quick cleanup though.
The battery is great and lasts a long time.
This would be a great travel razor, as this one razor can do it all. I will say that if you want to super smooth shave, then this is not the razor for you. Don't get me wrong, It does a nice job for an electric, but don't expect the same as your standard straight blade razor.
What I found helped is using shave cream. You do get a better shave and the razor glides on the skin much better.
The trimming feature works great with no nicks.
Lots of adjustments for beard length.
The unit itself feels a little bulkier to me over my standard beard trimmer and straight razor, but I think it may take some time to get used too.
Overall, I think if you have an entire beard that you like to trim short like a 5-O'clock shadow , then this may be for you. Again, If you are looking for a baby smooth face, then not for you.
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Create blended beverages and sauces quickly with this Philips ProMix hand blender. The one-button variable speed control and durable titanium-coated blades ensure smooth, thorough mixing, while the ergonomically designed grip keeps your hand comfortable during use. This 300W Philips ProMix hand blender has a single-button attachment-release function to make switching out accessories simple.
Customer Rating
5
Well built mixer
on October 22, 2017
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago, WI
My wife has used a similar mixer in the past, but it was mostly plastic. As soon as you hold this ProMix Hand Blender, you realize this one is really built solid. The entire bottom half is metal and easily snaps off for cleaning.
Quality product, Works great.
Quality product, Works great.
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Fuse physical and digital worlds with this Merge cube. It's a toy hologram that you can hold in the palm of your hand, and it works with free apps downloaded onto your iOS or Android smart device at the Merge Miniverse site. This Merge cube lets you play your favorite games with virtual reality goggles.
Customer Rating
5
Fun for the family
on October 22, 2017
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago, WI
This is a pretty fun tool for use with VR googles. Applications that are written for this will turn this simple cube into many different 3D objects when viewing through the VR Googles. Such as the human heart, or skull. You can turn the cube in your hand and see all the identified parts. Fun way to learn. You can also use it as the object of a game; like flying a plane through a game. The apps I found are pretty simple at this point, but fun experience.
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Only at Best BuyDell Inspiron 2-in-1 Laptop: Take your work or entertainment on the go with this compact 13.3" touch-screen laptop, which features 8GB memory for smooth processing and multitasking. HDMI output lets you connect to an HDTV or high-definition monitor for additional viewing options.
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I have to say the battery life is the best I have had. I plug it in at night and unplug it in the morning when I take it to work. Grant it I don't use it a lot at work since it is my personal laptop, but I have had no problem with running out of battery all day. For instance, I used it this morning to stream music for an hour, then put it to sleep when I took it to work. Used it a couple times briefly and now have been browsing the net at dinner time an I have 1hr 45 min remaining according to the battery indicator. Oh, and this is at 100% screen brightness, so if you turn that down, you will gain more time for sure.
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