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Dive into your favorite games with this Alienware wireless gaming headset. A noise-cancelling microphone keeps your voice clear as you call out commands to teammates, and 7.1 virtual surround sound enhances the audio quality so you never miss a whisper. Featuring two custom lighting zones and 6.8 million colors, this Alienware wireless gaming headset lets you create a custom look that accents your signature gaming style.
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5
Comfortable, cool, great sound, some odd behavior.
on September 4, 2018
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from Reading, MA
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Alienware - Wireless Wired Stereo Gaming Headset - Black
Alienware - Wireless Wired Stereo Gaming Headset - Black
This headset is SO comfortable. The sports fabric used to cover the ear pieces is soft and does not get sweaty with extended use. It is nicely balanced and although it feels heavier in your hand, it feels light and breezy on your head.
The signature Alienware lighting on the ear pieces is cool, but cuts down on battery time if you are using them wirelessly.
The microphone turns on instantly when you pull it down; if you’re not using it, it tucks neatly away.
The 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound seemed like it was unlikely to be very effective in a pair of headphones, but I was very pleasantly surprised to be able to distinguish sound coming from the rear or front, left or right. It’s hard to over emphasize how immersive the sound becomes due to the 7.1 feature!
The frequency range is top-notch, with amazing bass and sweet treble. These rival my high-end noise-cancelling headphones!
Because they’re from Alienware, these headphones seem to be most at home when in the Alienware ecosystem. For example, the wireless setup requires a small USB dongle that you plug into your PC (That is, they are not standard Bluetooth.) They work fine when they’re connected to my Alienware desktop PC, but some of the most basic settings are disabled when I plug them into my gaming controller using the short 1/8” cord provided. Volume for example: The thumbwheel on the left earpiece allows a quick volume tweak, but only works in wireless mode. This same feature works fine on a lower end gaming headset of mine, so I know it’s technically possible; that makes it feel like a poor design decision.
Overall, even with these small inconsistencies, this is a great headset!
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Enjoy Full HD viewing with this 25-inch HP micro-edge display. It has one VGA and two HDMI inputs for versatile, high-definition connectivity, and its edge-to-edge panel lets you opt for a clean-looking multi-monitor setup. Play video games smoothly thanks to the AMD FreeSync technology of this thin HP micro-edge display.
Customer Rating
5
Sharp, bright, nice design
on August 21, 2018
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from Reading, MA
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HP - 25f 25" IPS LED FHD FreeSync Monitor - Natural Silver
This is a really elegant monitor for the price! The colors are great and the design is top notch.
If you want to use this monitor for everyday, computer use, it’s perfect. The light bleed at the edges make it less perfect for watching movies, games, etc. I’m using it for video editing and it looks great!
The packaging is well done and the assembly instructions are straight forward. It’s simple to assemble and have up and running in no time.
Settings for movies, photos, low blue light, nighttime, etc. are all easy to toggle using the buttons along the lower edge.
A great monitor for a great price!
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Put a vintage twist on your private listening with these retro-style JLab Rewind wireless headphones. Their Signature, Balanced and Bass Boost EQ settings provide flexible listening options, and the built-in microphone lets you carry out voice commands through Siri or Google Assistant. Enjoy nonstop music playback for up to 12 hours with these JLab Rewind wireless headphones.
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JLab Audio - Rewind Retro Wireless On-Ear Headphones - Black
JLab Audio - Rewind Retro Wireless On-Ear Headphones - Black
I have several sets of bluetooth earbuds and a nice pair of over-the-ear headphones; these headphones lands squarely between them in terms of comfort and function.
Almost all earbuds cannot provide the sound quality of real headphones, these headphones sound good and allow for three different equalization settings!
Over-the-ear headphones tend to be heavier and harder to transport; these headphones are comfortable, easy to put on, and super light.
Pairing is easy and subsequent connections are fast. Voice prompts from the headphones make them easy to use.
I did knock off a star for the blue tooth quality. When I’m inside, using Wi-Fi, I can leave my phone in another room and my music will not skip a beat, but once I walk outside, the music tends to skip. I found several things that improved transmission: shutting down other aps, switching my phone to the right pocket, and restarting my music. So many BT headsets have this problem, that I don’t think it’s a deal breaker — especially for the price!
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Philips Avance Collection Airfryer XXL, Twin TurboStar with Fat Removal Technology- Fry healthy with up to 90% less fat
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Philips - Air Fryer XXL - Black
Philips - Air Fryer XXL - Black
Wow! I was so surprised by the size of this appliance. It definitely takes up some counter space. That said, here’s the good news. It’s worth every square inch!
This fryer has impeccable design. It not only looks nice, but all of the components work together simply and easily.
The basket has a handle that fits neatly into the cooking container. Both pull out on a well-balanced track that keeps even heavy loads of wings easy to manage.
I made four meals in this to test it’s XXL capacity and was not disappointed once! I first tried french fries from fresh potatoes. Prep was more work than cooking. Reading that I had to soak the fries for 30 minutes, then dry them seemed like too much work. But the included cookbook is better than the generic instruction book that also comes along with the fryer. It advised after soaking the fries to “dry” them in the fryer itself for 10 minutes at a low temp. Worked like a charm. Toss them with a little (1 TB.!) oil and put them back in the cooker. The handle and basket make it easy to pull them out, toss them around a little and put them back a few times during the cooking process (about 30 minutes). They were crisp and delicious.
Next I tried sweet potato fries using what I had learned. (There was no specific recipe.) They were even better! Crisp outside and soft inside; full of flavor.
My third meal was all I was hoping for: chicken wings with Buffalo sauce. There was no specific recipe for the XXL fryer, but I found a good one on YouTube. Simple prep with three pound of wings produced a crispy, delicious dinner! No deep frying, no messy baking trays.
Finally, I had read that you could cook a whole chicken (3-4 pounds) in the fryer. Some people who used larger chickens said they were dry, so I got a three-pound split fryer, pre-seasoned with barbecue rub. I adjusted the time a little since the chicken was split and in 40 minutes had a delicious main dish with little effort! The chicken came out perfect. Judging from the fat that collected at the bottom of the fryer, I could see that we indeed were getting a healthier version of a roast chicken without the mess and fuss.
Added bonus: it’s been a heat wave here, with days in the 90’s, so using the fryer instead of the stove was a real pleasure. it sends some warm air out the back, but not nearly the room-heating effect of using the oven.
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Add lighting control to your smart home platform with this Sengled bulb three-pack plus hub. The hub controls up to 64 smart bulbs, turning them on or off and dimming them in response to app or voice assistant commands and programs. This Sengled bulb three-pack plus hub includes classic A19-style bulbs for compatibility with most home fixtures.
Customer Rating
5
Easy setup. No problems so far!
on June 26, 2018
Posted by: TechSavvy55Plus
from Reading, MA
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Sengled - Element Classic A19 Smart LED Light Bulbs (3-Pack) with Hub
Sengled - Element Classic A19 Smart LED Light Bulbs (3-Pack) with Hub
I’m new to smart bulbs but not IOT, so I was happy to have a successful first venture with these bulbs.
The installation instructions are five simple steps and work well if you follow them. I saw several reviews where people said they had problems if they varied from the directions, so I was very strict in adhering to them and had good luck. That said, I don’t know what I don’t know! Since the kit came with three bulbs. I installed them as directed, but then found there was no way to know which was which in terms of assigning them names (room locations). I happened to get all three wrong and had to unname and rename them. Even so, this was easy and quick.
I also found it odd that the initial setup for the hub required it to be hard wired to the router before being able to be made wireless and yet, this was simple too. Again, following the directions made this very straight forward.
I went out on a limb to connect the system to my Google Home and once again, found that the instructions made it easy. Within minutes, i could adjust the three lights with voice commands from my Google Home device. Better yet, I can address them from the Google Home app when I’m away from home. This may not seem like a big deal, but I can imagine having a more connected home in the future and the idea of addressing different systems though their respective apps could get really annoying! Having one place to control everything seems a much better goal.
As to the Sengled Elements app, itself, I’d give it 4 stars. It’s basically fine, but could be easier. For instance, scheduling seems so buried in the feature set, that I began to think that it wan’t possible. (It is!) This seems like an important feature for individually-addressable light bulbs; why not put it up front with on/off and brightness controls? Yet, power consumption stats are out at the main level, something you may check infrequently, if at all. I do like the graphics that show a lit room vs. a dim room for each bulb; very intuitive instead of saying “Living room on,” etc.
The bulbs themselves are bright, dim well, and seem to be well designed. Time will tell!
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Connect your iPhone to your car stereo or home speakers for effortless sharing with this Belkin Lightning to aux cable. The single 3-foot cable connection is compatible with the iPhone 7 Plus and up, while the 3.5mm jack works with a range of speakers and car stereo setups. Featuring MFi certification, this Belkin Lightning to aux cable keeps up with iOS updates.
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Although my car allows for a Bluetooth connection, I found this cable provides an easier, faster, and more reliable connection. It’s well made and worth the price. It’s also just the right length for use in the car!
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Incorporate wire-free music into your active lifestyle with these Rowkin Surge Bluetooth earbuds. Their TPE over-ear hooks provide a secure fit, and their built-in controls let you skip songs and access Siri or Google Assistant easily. Answer calls hands-free via the built-in microphone of these water-resistant Rowkin Surge Bluetooth earbuds.
Customer Rating
4
Really stay put during exercise!
on June 8, 2018
Posted by: TechSavvy55Plus
from Reading, MA
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Rowkin - Surge Charge Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black/Green
Rowkin - Surge Charge Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black/Green
These wireless earbuds are great. They have good quality sound and because they REALLY stay put in your ears during exercise, you can enjoy the bass that they provide.
It’s nice that the case also contains a battery that recharges the headphones when you plug them into it, but it’s somewhat annoying to have to connect each earphone to the micro-USB cables in the case. It would have been nice to have a more elegant charging solution that would just let you place the buds in the case. There are several such charging technologies available.
I’ve tried several wireless earbuds and some of them are great for sitting and listening to music or video, but none have ever stayed in place when I exercise — until now. These buds really do stay in your ears and they’re comfortable too! Although they look a little bulky, they’re actually quite light. You can forget you’re wearing them. It’s also easy to push them into your ears or reposition them by pressing on the logo area. It’s difficult to do this on other wireless buds that use pressure to turn the buds on and off. Those controls are out of the way from positioning the buds, yet easy to use when you want.
Finally, a little nit picky, but like similar head sets, these buds work great with my iPhone, but the caller’s voice only plays in the right ear. Again, many similar sets do not have this problem, so it’s not a matter of technology, just lack of thoughtful design.
So for exercise and music these are the best I’ve seen. For the clunky USB cables and mono phone signal I took off one star.
My Best Buy number: 0207158351
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Tap on NFC-compatible Bluetooth devices to connect and go with these Sony wireless headphones. Their noise-cancelling technology keeps you focused on your music, while their Ambient Sound Mode mixes in voices and other external sounds you need to hear. Sweat and splashes are not a problem for these water-resistant IPX4-rated Sony wireless headphones.
Customer Rating
4
Great sound. Reliable Bluetooth connection!
on May 28, 2018
Posted by: TechSavvy55Plus
from Reading, MA
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Sony - SP600N Sports Wireless Noise Canceling In-Ear Headphones - White
Sony - SP600N Sports Wireless Noise Canceling In-Ear Headphones - White
These earbuds sound great, but I think the best thing about them is their reliable connection to Bluetooth. I’ve tried so many Bluetooth wireless headsets and the running theme is they only maintain a good audio connection if you hold your phone in the right place. Not these buds. Rock solid connection!
The bass is very good and the battery life is impressive. My first reaction to the one-button control for play/pause and forward/back was suspicion, but I have to say upon use, I like it better than a headset with too many buttons. Play/pause is a single click, forward one song is a double click, and back is a triple click. Since song navigation is easy on your phone (or watch, if you’re lucky), simplifying the controls for the most common features is a great idea.
In the same way. the noise cancelling features rotates through noise cancelling, ambient sound, and off with each state clearly spoken in your ear. To be honest, as with most earbuds I’ve tried, the noise cancelling is not very effective. If you’re buying these buds for that feature, stick to over-the ear type headphones.
If I could change one thing, it would be to move the controls about an inch down the wire from it’s current position. While not as heavy as some controls, I found the unit pulls on your left ear too much because of the short distance between your ear and the controls plus the overall weight of the controls. OK, maybe two things: I’d add a small clip to attach the cord to your collar; I’ve found these to be very useful during a workout.
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Whether it's streaming music wirelessly or plugging in a microphone, keyboard or guitar, the S1 Pro Portable Bluetooth Speaker and PA System is designed to be your go-anywhere music system for nearly any occasion. With rugged, lightweight materials, the S1 Pro speaker is designed to travel. A convenient carry handle makes it easy to get to the party, and once you're there, let the S1 Pro make it look easy. Place it on the ground, on its side, tilted back, or elevated. The speaker's unique multi-position design and built-in Auto EQ ensure that the music always sounds the way it should and that everyone can hear it. For the ultimate freedom, play for up to 11 hours using the internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery and go wherever the fun is happening. So, when it's your turn to bring the music, bring a pro. Bring the Bose S1 Pro.
Customer Rating
5
Very nice PA and practice amp!
on May 6, 2018
Posted by: TechSavvy55Plus
from Reading, MA
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Bose S1 Pro Portable Speaker
Bose S1 Pro Portable Speaker
This little amp has a lot of features. It has very good clarity regardless of signal type wth no distortion even at maximum volume. Reverb is very tasteful and useable for vocals and guitar. The tone match buttons work very well. It has great ergonomics with an easy-to-carry handle and the shape lets you use it as a monitor, standing flat or tilting back. It has a mount for a PA speaker stand or can just sit on a table. A really minor complaint: the Bluetooth button is not labeled, although it lights up if you know to press it!
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The Turtle Beach Stream Mic is the first professional desktop microphone created for gamers streaming directly from their Xbox One and PlayStation 4, as well as from a PC or Mac. The Stream Mic features Adaptive Mic Patterns, customizable software, a dual-capsule mic array with advanced digital processing, and a zero-latency headphone output so anyone can stream like a pro.
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use with good results.
on April 15, 2018
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from Reading, MA
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Turtle Beach - Stream Mic for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC
Turtle Beach - Stream Mic for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC
The best thing about this mic is it’s ease of use! It’s simple to connect to your Mac, PC, or gaming system via USB; no need to have or use special audio hookups.
The variety of settings for mic patterns make it easy to match your needs, whether it’s recording with a group, another person, or just you,
This mic is very solid and sits firmly on a tabletop. It also allows for a boom mic stand mounting, which is great!
The sound quality is excellent for the price. There is a jack in the back to plug in your headphones. Overall, a very nice mic!
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The unpleasant side effects of allergies shouldn’t follow you home. Improve your breathing and remove unpleasant odors with the Insignia NS-APLWH2 497 Sq. Ft. HEPA Air Purifier. It removes allergens, large irritants, mold, dust, pet dander, smoke and pollen with the included HEPA filter. The active carbon filter also removes odors, keeping your house smelling clean and fresh. An LED display makes it easy to check the air quality of your home and change the settings of the air purifier, such as the speed, timer or child lock. It’s ideal for a large-sized room up to 497 sq. ft. You shouldn’t have to struggle to breathe in the comfort of your own home. Help avoid allergy flare-ups by cleaning your air today.
How many filters does this have. Are they washable
Just one - it combines particle (for dust etc.), carbon (for odors), and HEPA for fine particulates. It can’t be washed but can be vacuumed to make it last longer. It’s supposed to last a year or more.
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Protect your home while away without comprising your privacy when at home. Arlo Essential Indoor Camera captures 1080p video and offers a way to reassure your privacy with an automated privacy shield, controllable through the Arlo App. Receive motion alerts directly to your phone and use 2-way audio to hear and speak to visitors. See at night, with black and white night vision. Connect directly to Wi-Fi for easy setup. Get notifications on your smartphone when your camera spots people or animals, and view recorded video clips directly from your phone, with a trial of included Arlo Secure¹.
Do I need to have WiFi to use it.
Yes. Must be 2.4 ghz, but super-easy setup!
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Nomatic’s Carry-On Classic is a sleek black roller bag perfect for a 3-5 day getaway. Constructed of durable Makrolon polycarbonate, its outsides are strong. The internal luggage compartment has a 30L capacity and includes thoughtfully designed features to help organize packing. Internal side pockets help to organize cords, accessories, and other pieces you want to keep track of while packed.
How much does it weigh?
7.46 pounds. So well-balanced, it feels lighter!
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Clean hard-to-reach areas with this cord-free BISSELL Adapt Ion vacuum. The removable hand vacuum lets you access above-ground spaces, and the two-way folding handle enables easy storage and allows you to clean under furniture. This BISSELL Adapt Ion vacuum features a LiIon battery that provides up to 20 minutes of use, while swivel steering ensures versatile movement.
Can the power brush be turned on and off?
Print documents and photos with this Canon PIXMA printer. The integrated tanks provide a clear view of ink levels for hassle-free monitoring, and the capacity is 30 times standard cartridges, so you can go longer between refills. This Canon PIXMA printer lets you print from your smartphone or tablet via the Canon PRINT app.Fast print speeds up to 8.8 ISO ppm* in black, up to 5 ISO ppm* in color; creates a 4" x 6" photo-quality print in as little as 60 seconds*
is this an all in one meaning it will print/fax and copy? Does it require a phone line to work as a fax?
Yes. It even comes with a phone cord. This is probably great for offices that still fax and have a dedicated line, but many homes don't have landlines any more.
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Print documents and photos with this Canon PIXMA printer. The integrated tanks provide a clear view of ink levels for hassle-free monitoring, and the capacity is 30 times standard cartridges, so you can go longer between refills. This Canon PIXMA printer lets you print from your smartphone or tablet via the Canon PRINT app.Fast print speeds up to 8.8 ISO ppm* in black, up to 5 ISO ppm* in color; creates a 4" x 6" photo-quality print in as little as 60 seconds*
Do any of the Canon MegaTank All-in-One Printers offer the capability of printing on printable CD/DVD?
The 4210 does NOT provide this capability.
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Conquer virtual enemies with this Dell Inspiron desktop. It has an AMD Radeon graphics card with 8GB of dedicated video memory for fast image rendering, and its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM run multiple programs, games and browsers simultaneously. This Dell Inspiron desktop has a 1TB hard drive for plenty of long-term game storage.
This Desktop Says, It doesnt have a mouse included, Can you please recommend me a mouse for this? Also How many watts for the psu? And is it a 80+ Psu atleast?
Actually, this system comes with a basic mouse and keyboard. I upgraded it to an Alienware Gaming Keyboard and Gaming Mouse.
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Work, play or shop online with this Asus laptop. The 15.6-inch Full HD screen lets you navigate via touch for optimal efficiency, especially when the computer is folded into the tablet setting. On-processor graphics support everyday video streaming, and you can cast videos from this Asus laptop to your television with Intel Wireless Display functionality.
Is there a away to completely disable the keyboard when the the laptop is completely flipped into tablet mode?
This is automatic! When the hinge is rotated 360º -- into tablet mode -- the keyboard is completely disabled.
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