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- First reviewDecember 3, 2009
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This H&R Block Premium Tax software is designed for people who want to be in control of their tax preparation experience and feel empowered by completing their own return. It is a perfect solution for homeowners, investors, rental property owners, or self-employed who have complex tax situations and want to get a big refund.
Customer Rating
2
Doesn't interop with HRBlock Online
on January 29, 2020
Posted by: bc3tech
from Seattle, WA
I got this thinking it would allow me to use HR Block locally on my computer in conjunction with the past decade's-worth of tax filings I've done on HR Block online.
First step in the program: "Import your previous year's taxes" - no way to pull what I've done in their own web software. No way to export from HRBO to a format this app understands.
In short, if you're looking to go from HRBO -> Local software, don't waste your money. If you want to start completely over w/o cloud backup/storage of your past year's taxes (you'll have to take the output files from this app and keep them safe vs HRB doing it for you with the Online product) then this is the box for you.
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High Performance Computer and Electronics UPS for Premium Power ProtectionThe Back-UPS Pro family offers guaranteed power protection for high performance computer systems, routers/modems, external storage devices, game consoles and other electronics in your home or business. These UPSs supply electronics with abundant battery backup during outages and stabilize unsafe voltage levels. They also provide power protection from damaging surges and spikes, and allow the use of management software so you get the most out of your UPS. Premium features of this family may include Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), an LCD display, Smart Outlets, energy saving functions that reduce electricity use, network manageability, Watchdog, or configurable outlets. Together with the rest of the Back-UPS Pro's standard features, they are the perfect choice to protect your data and keep your system available.
Customer Rating
5
Puny package packs plenty of power
on December 13, 2019
Posted by: bc3tech
from Seattle, WA
This unit is about the size of a Webster's dictionary yet with 1000VA capacity shows my Surface Studio2 (i7 processor) at only 20% of load. If I flip the Studio in to Gaming mode, this goes up to only 40%. Plenty of juice!
Additionally, it comes with the USB data cable and plugging this in to a Windows 10 PC yields "battery" settings and all the configuration therein. Stuff like when to switch to battery saver mode, what power profile to use when "plugged in," and the like.
So far no complaints. It's a nice and small unit with more backup availability and seamless setup.
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Clean hard floors and rugs with this BISSEL CrossWave Cordless Max multisurface wet/dry vacuum. The multisurface design vacuums and washes floors simultaneously, and the powerful battery offers up to 30 minutes of use per charge. This BISSEL CrossWave Cordless Max multisurface wet/dry vacuum includes a docking station that charges the battery and automatically cleans out dirt and debris.
Customer Rating
4
Works great on hardwood
on December 3, 2019
Posted by: bc3tech
from Seattle, WA
We used this almost immediately on our hardwood floors as we had guests w/ children who had just managed to spill - of all things - honey! It cleaned it up beautifully. The manual and quick start, however, are nebulous as to whether or not you can use this unit on *carpet*. Manual & quick start say "area rugs" yet the unit's control panel setting says "carpet". So we haven't braved running it on our carpet just yet.
Dry mode seems to work just OK; it seems this unit is really built to work more as a wet vac than a dry one.
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Enjoy the crisp, powerful sound of these Plantronics BackBeat FIT wireless earbuds while working out. The Always Aware eartips let you listen in on your surroundings, while the sweatproof and waterproof design helps prevent damage. These Plantronics BackBeat FIT wireless earbuds have soft, flexible earloops for a secure, comfortable fit, and the on-ear controls let you answer calls and handle multimedia playback hands-free.
Customer Rating
5
Great fit, great sound
on November 12, 2019
Posted by: bc3tech
from Seattle, WA
These earbuds are perfect for working out. They stay in while I run and provide excellent comfort and sound clarity! An excellent option if you're looking for wireless earbuds without that annoying cord between them!
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Stay connected with this Motorola Alexa wireless home phone. The built-in Alexa button lets you make calls, control smart devices and check weather and news updates, while the 2-inch full-color display makes it easy to browse through your contacts. This Motorola Alexa wireless home phone has a hands-free speakerphone for quality sound, and the backlit keypad ensures seamless operations in dimly lit rooms.
Customer Rating
3
Good system hampered by wires
on November 11, 2019
Posted by: bc3tech
from Seattle, WA
While this is a landline system, the biggest headache is that it requires a hard-line *ethernet* cable to my router in order to work. This in addition to being plugged in to the phone line. This means if your home phone system's plug isn't physically near your router, be prepared to do some rearranging. In 2019, this setup should be wifi-enabled, not require hard-wiring.
Once I finally got my home system rearranged to accommodate, the phone worked fine and its range is good. The Alexa integration is really only good for issuing commands - don't expect to be listening to your favorite music/podcasts on the handset as its speaker is extremely ill-fitted for this type of use.
The setup instructions for the Alexa integration have you downloading a new app to your phone and going thru setup which, no matter how many times I tried, failed to complete on my Android device; it consistently just exited out when it got to the final step of Checking for Updates for the base unit. Mine was the very first review on the app on the Google Play store, so it appears this is a very new app/feature for Motorola and I expect it will improve in the near future.
The handset itself is sleek but also sturdy and runs on two AAA NiMH batteries which are easily replaceable; a plus as most times it's the battery/battery pack that ends up going south on these units. I plan on buying additional handsets to pair with this system and expand the coverage in my home.
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The TRX STRONG Suspension Trainer is the all-in-one fitness solution powered by bodyweight that fits everyone from the beginner to the elite athlete. Get the full gym experience for your level and goals with exclusive access to the TRX Training Club~ fitness app.
Customer Rating
4
Great for sturdy doors!
on November 8, 2019
Posted by: bc3tech
from Minneapolis, MN
Our doors are not solid wood and I noticed some bowing when putting full weight on the door. However it worked great with the door to our garage and on trees.
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Make smoothies or chop food to your desired consistency with this Oster Texture Select Master Series blender. The filler cup lets steam escape when blending hot foods and allows you to add fresh ingredients during use, while a locking seal ring offers leakproof operation. This Oster Texture Select Master Series blender features preset controls for flawless results with the touch of a button.
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from Seattle, WA
My favorite thing about this blender is the easy control for thick/thin smoothies! Makes it very quick to get exactly what I want out of the blender when I'm in a hurry in the morning. Likewise depending on my ingredients this fits the bill perfectly! Kids also love the fruit smoothies we're now dishing out at home :)
I'm also very appreciate of the "blend in" cup, allowing me a no-fuss no-mess way to create my morning drinks.
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Bring the party to your patio with this Sonance two-channel outdoor streaming music system. Combining a 1" cloth dome tweeter with a 6.5" glass fiber cone woofer, the cabinet speaker delivers accurate audio across the range from deep bass to mid-level and treble with a frequency response between 65Hz - 30kHz. This Sonance two-channel outdoor streaming music system is compatible with iOS and is easy to manage with the included xPRESS audio keypad for Sonos.
Customer Rating
1
Sketchy marketing; read carefully
on October 18, 2019
Posted by: bc3tech
from Seattle, WA
Despite the constant mentions of "wireless," "streaming," and "outdoor" the only thing about this system that's wireless is the wall controller.
The Sonos amp part of this setup is fully wired. Both to power and, more importantly, to the speakers. To boot, it's an indoor-only device. So if you do intend to use this as an outdoor system you'll be drilling holes *through your house*. My expectation of an "outdoor streaming music system" was that it would be fully wireless. Looking over the box, the only way to know it's a wired system is to carefully examine one small mention of speaker wire.
That said, the sound from the speakers is truly incredible and you get everything you expect from Sonos and the Sonos app. However, beware again as the iPort wireless remote is only pairable with an iOS device, sorry Android users.
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Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ LatteGo, Black
Customer Rating
4
Quick & Easy, but could be better
on October 14, 2019
Posted by: bc3tech
from Seattle, WA
The #1 thing this coffee maker is missing is an alert when the *beans* are getting low. There isn't one. It tells you when water is low, when to empty the grounds, and when the wastewater is full but has nothing to tell you your low/out of beans!
That said, I replaced my Mr. Coffee espresso machine + standalone bean grinder with this unit and am definitely happy with the results. The fact that I don't have to grind my own beans & pack a tamper saves quite a bit of time, and results in fresher and stronger coffee since before I would run a 2x espresso over the same grounds so I didn't have to do the whole process again.
So far, the amount in each drink is as expected but it's nice that it's customizable from 1-3 as far as settings go. The latte maker does what you want, but IMO doesn't fill enough. For instance I don't know of an out-of-the-box setting that will get you what's shown in the picture; you'd have to customize the drink amount in order to make it happen and, even then, I'm pretty sure that only applies to coffee drinks if I read the instructions right.
Overall it's a good unit for the price and works as advertised but could've been greatly improved w/ the addition of an alert that you're out of beans.
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Keep an eye on your home or business day and night with Arlo Pro 3. With no wires, you can install Pro 3 in minutes and view video directly from your phone. Spot unique details with color night vision, and see more in dark areas with the integrated spotlight. The advanced lens provides superior image quality, a wider field of view, and allows you to auto track and zoom on moving objects with clarity. Receive notifications when your camera spots people, vehicles, animals, or packages, and view live video or recorded clips directly from your phone, with 3 months of included Arlo Smart.* Hear and speak to visitors clearly with two-way audio.
Customer Rating
3
Good features, forced obsolescence
on October 5, 2019
Posted by: bc3tech
from Seattle, WA
I installed these cameras and the new SmartHub as a replacement for my current set of 4 Pro 2 cameras and the previous-gen Arlo Base Station.
First thing I noticed: despite the *exact* same position of both the hub and cameras, and signal strength showing the same as before, the cameras are much more flakey and take significantly longer to connect to. Sometimes upward of 20 seconds. Seems the new higher quality makes it a near-requirement to have full signal strength to the camera.
Additionally, these new cameras require a new form factor of batteries (forget using your Pro 2s or any charging station you bought for them!) as well as new magnetic mounts (hope you didn't install your old ones in a difficult spot!). This is force obsolescence at its finest. I'm left shopping for additional batteries and a new charging station instead of using my existing investment in the Arlo brand.
Additionally, these new cameras require a new form factor of batteries (forget using your Pro 2s or any charging station you bought for them!) as well as new magnetic mounts (hope you didn't install your old ones in a difficult spot!). This is force obsolescence at its finest. I'm left shopping for additional batteries and a new charging station instead of using my existing investment in the Arlo brand.
Second, my entire home wifi became unstable to the point of being unusable. Upon further investigation, the new SmartHub blasts a Wifi access point - that you can't hide, disable, or configure - and was overriding the same 2.4GHz channel in use by my home Wifi. So, don't be surprised if you see ARLO_VMB_XXXXXX in your wifi list after this installation. Scouring the Arlo Support boards, they seem to have taken the stance of "hey, hiding an SSID doesn't really provide any protection to you, so deal with it" which is sub-par to say the least - if numerous customers are requesting this, just do it. Also, in case it matters to you and your installation, my new SmartHub was blasting out on 2.4GHz ch8 so if you know how, make sure your wireless router isn't using the same for its 2.4GHz band or you'll run in to the same issues I did.
As far as the devices themselves the quality is good when I can get it to connect, the spotlight and siren are both impressive when enabled. The light is definitely enough and the siren is quite loud.
The wider angle on the cameras is significantly better than the Pro 2, as is the video quality - if you can get it to work.
I've not yet had a chance to see the smart package, person, vehicle, or animal detection at work but as long as the activity zones actually work (they never did on my Pro 2 set), I'll be much happier. However activity zones are still only defined as a square; multi-point polygons would make configuration much easier and make a whole lot more sense IMO.
I was disappointed to learn that the Cloud Video Recording capability of the cameras is only possible if install them directly connected to a power source. Yet this kit only comes with one AC adapter :/ My expectation here was that CVR would work to record any triggers of the cameras to the cloud, but in fact it's continuous recording to the cloud, so the need for external power makes more sense, but it's still rather peculiar this is the requirement and they only sent one AC adapter! It's also quite stunning that CVR is billed *per camera* which, I imagine for some installations, could get quite expensive. I saw no option for "N cameras for $x.xx/mo"
Also worth noting on this kit, it only comes with one magnetic mount. The other is the "arm"-type mount with 3 screws going through the base. As the magnetic mounts for the Pro 2s aren't compatible, I'm now left with this ugly arm one sticking out the side of my house :/
The wider angle on the cameras is significantly better than the Pro 2, as is the video quality - if you can get it to work.
I've not yet had a chance to see the smart package, person, vehicle, or animal detection at work but as long as the activity zones actually work (they never did on my Pro 2 set), I'll be much happier. However activity zones are still only defined as a square; multi-point polygons would make configuration much easier and make a whole lot more sense IMO.
I was disappointed to learn that the Cloud Video Recording capability of the cameras is only possible if install them directly connected to a power source. Yet this kit only comes with one AC adapter :/ My expectation here was that CVR would work to record any triggers of the cameras to the cloud, but in fact it's continuous recording to the cloud, so the need for external power makes more sense, but it's still rather peculiar this is the requirement and they only sent one AC adapter! It's also quite stunning that CVR is billed *per camera* which, I imagine for some installations, could get quite expensive. I saw no option for "N cameras for $x.xx/mo"
Also worth noting on this kit, it only comes with one magnetic mount. The other is the "arm"-type mount with 3 screws going through the base. As the magnetic mounts for the Pro 2s aren't compatible, I'm now left with this ugly arm one sticking out the side of my house :/
Bottom line, if you're looking to upgrade an old system, take the opportunity to research the landscape again; you're going to be changing everything anyway. And even if you're not, check on your Wifi settings and don't be alarmed or annoyed when this new ARLO_VMB_XXXXXX SSID pops up in your lists everywhere.
As an upgrade I'd give this 3 Stars. For new installations, 4.
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Clean hard floors and rugs with this BISSEL CrossWave Cordless Max multisurface wet/dry vacuum. The multisurface design vacuums and washes floors simultaneously, and the powerful battery offers up to 30 minutes of use per charge. This BISSEL CrossWave Cordless Max multisurface wet/dry vacuum includes a docking station that charges the battery and automatically cleans out dirt and debris.
do it have a fond so to speak to be able to get into corners and reach for ceiling molding cleaning?
You definitely won't be reaching up in the air w/ this thing. The weight + containers of water would make it very difficult/impossible/messy.
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Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ LatteGo, Black
is that machine automatic?
if you mean grinds, presses, and brews in one shot - yes.
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Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ LatteGo, Black
How cups of coffee can it brew at once?
One, unless you split the output of the two spouts across two containers; but I believe it's intended just to brew in to one cup. The setting to adjust the amt of coffee that comes out can be used to adjust from 1-3, but the manual doesn't state how many oz/ml this equates to. However, the "My Brew" capability lets you set the 3 setting to whatever amount you choose so, in effect, it can brew as large a cup as you can fit under the spout! Not sure how it works w/ grinding/replenishing the beans during the brew, though.
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Keep an eye on your home or business day and night with Arlo Pro 3. With no wires, you can install Pro 3 in minutes and view video directly from your phone. Spot unique details with color night vision, and see more in dark areas with the integrated spotlight. The advanced lens provides superior image quality, a wider field of view, and allows you to auto track and zoom on moving objects with clarity. Receive notifications when your camera spots people, vehicles, animals, or packages, and view live video or recorded clips directly from your phone, with 3 months of included Arlo Smart.* Hear and speak to visitors clearly with two-way audio.
Does this come with free 7days of recording? Or is it like the 4k model where you have to pay for cloud after one year?
you get 7d onboard, and you can add external storage if you have a lot of devices.
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Experience an immersive acoustic performance with these Sony XB Extra Bass wireless headphones. The noise-isolating fit mutes ambient noises, while the lithium-ion battery offers up to 30 hours of playtime, keeping you entertained during long-distance travels. These Sony XB Extra Bass wireless headphones have a touch sensor for convenient control.
Are these blue tooth. Can they be used with any electronic device ( PC, TV, Cell phone).
Yes - they pair via bluetooth so any device that accepts bluetooth headphones or headsets is capable of using them.
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Navigate your desktop precisely with this CORSAIR mouse pad. Its textured surface is optimized for optical and laser mice, and it uses Qi technology to wirelessly charge your mouse as you play. This black CORSAIR mouse pad has an LED charging indicator that provides instant information on battery life status.
Will this be able to fit into the K63 lapboard?
Highly doubtful, it's huge. But check the dimensions of it against your lapboard just to be sure.
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Enjoy big-screen entertainment with this Epson 3LCD portable projector. All-digital HDMI connectivity lets you stream from a variety of devices, and 3,300 lumens of equal color and white brightness let you use it in almost any lighting condition. This Epson 3LCD projector lets you view images up to 25 times larger than those on a 60-inch TV.
does this device can be used outdoors?
Enjoy big-screen entertainment with this Epson 3LCD portable projector. All-digital HDMI connectivity lets you stream from a variety of devices, and 3,300 lumens of equal color and white brightness let you use it in almost any lighting condition. This Epson 3LCD projector lets you view images up to 25 times larger than those on a 60-inch TV.
does this device support sd card input
Enjoy big-screen entertainment with this Epson 3LCD portable projector. All-digital HDMI connectivity lets you stream from a variety of devices, and 3,300 lumens of equal color and white brightness let you use it in almost any lighting condition. This Epson 3LCD projector lets you view images up to 25 times larger than those on a 60-inch TV.
Can I use this projector for movies and video games ?
Absolutely, HDMI input is great! Quality isn't even 480p but I haven't minded one bit.
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Enjoy big-screen entertainment with this Epson 3LCD portable projector. All-digital HDMI connectivity lets you stream from a variety of devices, and 3,300 lumens of equal color and white brightness let you use it in almost any lighting condition. This Epson 3LCD projector lets you view images up to 25 times larger than those on a 60-inch TV.