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- Review count3
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- First reviewAugust 25, 2012
- Last reviewJune 7, 2014
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- Average rating2.7
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- First review commentAugust 25, 2012
- Last review commentJune 8, 2014
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wizbangFL's Reviews
Looking for a compact, portable dual hose air conditioner that~s also good for the environment? Whynter~s ARC-110WD design has it all. What~s so special about this model is its easy portability. Its compact size and dual hose system facilitate greater space utilization and more efficient cooling. You get 11,000 BTU of cooling power for covering up to a 350 sq ft space to stay cool while keeping with better environmental standards and reducing energy consumption. Extremely mobile, this portable dual hose air conditioner can easily be set up in almost any indoor location. This includes those areas where excess humidity and heat cannot be remedied by traditional air conditioning.
Customer Rating
5
Very good job of cooling, tricky installation
on June 7, 2014
Posted by: wizbangFL
from Fort Lauderdale, FL
The environment were using the unit in:
Our Late 60's condo (top floor) so our ceiling (made of solid concrete & no insulation) becomes radiant as the day progresses. Meaning by 2:00pm the ceiling temperature will radiate 82 to 92 temperatures. Measures by thermometer attached to ceiling concrete (justifing installation of surface insulation in future throughout condo.) South Florida Humidity is generally 75 to 85%.
Installation:
Unit comes with 5 to 6' accordion hose (when fully expanded made of semi-rigid plastic) There is also a window insert with 2 openings (one for hot air exhaust from the air exchange. So unit brings in air from outside keeps it within the unit and then exhausts the hot air taken from the coils to the outside. (this process occurs fully outside in a wall unit or in the outside box unit of a central AC) The plastic insert has 2 side panels that allow the unit to fit many windows. Unfortunately our's was way too big (again a function of a 60's condo in florida) I was able to use some foam to fill in the gaps until i could go to the store and buy a piece of wood that would bridge the gap and some foam to seal the window (this is going to be there at least for 3 or 4 months and I don't want to have it leak air if i can easily prevent it. So I cut holes for the 2 hoses and attached them to the wood board, the board was already but to length at my big box home improvement store and a little drilling and i had the hole cut out. problem solved and installed. For less extreme environments the included kit will work in many climates.
Results:
Last week was our first real bit of heat for the summer which ended the week Thursday (low 75 high 87) and Friday (low 74 high 92) and the ceiling radiating down 85 on Thursday and 90 on Friday. With that the unit keep the temperature at 77 all day at desk level (also have a thermometer on the wall next to me) as i look up right now the ceiling is at 90 and my level is at 76. So as a result I can work my 10 hour days and not pass out from the heat! The unit also takes a lot of the water out of the air but I have yet to need to drain the unit. Maybe being somehow vented in the exhaust air exchange?
Unit does have a remote control (all the adjustments are done with the remote) which is essential because there are just basic controls on the unit (Unit On/Off & LED On/Off) Presumably to keep little hands from changing the temperatures, etc. As I noted you can TURN OFF the Led light so it won't bother those who are kept awake by other bright LED's in a bedroom (or if you just ind the lights distracting) Cold Air exhausts from the top of the unit in a basic 180* distribution (non oscillating) That Remote can also snap into a inset in the top of the unit just behind the vent at the top. (if you tend to lose remotes)
Lastly Energy Impact: This month has been substantially higher than prior month but comparing a full week of use with this unit and being able to reduce usage of the central AC has actually resulted in a slight savings. So overall very happy with this choice.
*Note that single hose units will not perform the same*
My Best Buy number: 2003862043
What's great about it: Cools Very Well, Temperature Control, Dehumidifier Feature, LED Lights CanTurned Off, Dual Hoses (a necessity)
What's not so great: Somewhat Bulky, Lacking soft insulation to improve air seal.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Create customized DVDs with this Apple~ SuperDrive 8x external DVD~RW/CD-RW drive that features support for double-layer media, so you can easily back up your important files. The built-in USB cable ensures simple connectivity.
Customer Rating
1
A "Super" Drive with Kryptonite parts.
on December 29, 2012
Posted by: wizbangFL
from Fort Lauderdale, FL
This drive looks quite smart and not needing external power is a big plus. I was excited when I got this as a christmas present. HOWEVER, when the drive dies after one use of copying 2 cd's onto my Mac I have serious concerns about the quality vs the price of this product. Yes, only 2 cd's. If I plug it in to a USB port (directly in the back of the computer, not through a hub) the device makes a "click-click" sound and that's it. Putting a disc in it does nothing. For $75 I would expect it to be substantially more reliable.
What's great about it: No external power supply needed, stylish
What's not so great: Poor manufacturing quality, dead after 1 use
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Vampires Suck [Extended Bite Me Edition] [DVD] [2010]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Customer Rating
2
It's a Parity and has some moments, but.....
on August 25, 2012
Posted by: wizbangFL
from Fort Lauderdale, FL
Overall this parity of the Twilight series is ok. The film tries to make a parity of the initial Twilight film and throwing their creative spin to their version. At the beginning, some of the jokes are overkill, (trying too hard to be funny) almost like the film writer is afraid that if they don't start trashing the movie right off people will shut it off. Some of the jokes are very "Saturday Night Life-esque" and are really hilarious with their references to other pop culture references. The actress who plays the Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan) has a lock on a lot of the quirks of the character. After a while the one liner after another schtick gets very old and has me wanting to reach for the fast forward, but I plugged on because some of the jokes as I said are really funny. The problem is there are so many that aren't. A lot of teenage, high school, humor. I'll play it in the background if I'm studying, but I can't sit through it a 2nd time without doing something else, it's just too painful.
This is a good film for someone who likes "prank humor" or wants to see how disturbed someone can make the Twilight movie, some I would recommend, but in a very limited way.
What's great about it: If you've seen the Twilight Series and are in tune with pop culture there are some good one liners.
What's not so great: Trying to make the movie nothing but one parity joke after another gets tiresome.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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wizbangFL's Review Comments
![The Hunger Games [Blu-ray] [2012]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/38de2acb-474d-453b-9a9e-15b9bcae1d47.jpg)
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Only Dolby digital are you kidding me?????
By kevincal
from california
How in the world can you only have Dolby digital nod not dots-hd this is not a movie from the 80's what a joke.
wizbangFL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
what are you saying?
August 25, 2012
Sorry, but your comments are as clear as mud. Have no idea why your saying there is an issue with the disk. Something about Dolby but what?
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APC Back-UPS XS 1300 VA Tower UPS - 1300VA/780W - 4.2 Minute Full Load - 5 x NEMA 5-15R - Battery Backup System, 5 x NEMA 5-15R - Surge-protected
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Known Incompatibilities - but no warnings...
By bezimmer
from Northern VA
This unit is a replacement for a smaller and older competing model I've owned for years. I bought it based entirely on the good reviews here and it's attractive features. 780W, slim design, Green features, plenty of outlets - very nice package and price. But guess what?
a) You're not allowed to put a surge protector between your device and the Back-Ups (OK, I guess)
b) You're not allowed to put an extension cord between your device and the Back-Ups (huh?)
c) You'd better try and figure out if your computer (yes, your computer) is compatible. I have a high end workstation - big national brand with four letters in its name. Apparently this PC's power supply doesn't tolerate "dirty" power - and by their own admission - APC says this Back-Ups battery power is dirty. (Nice feature for a back up system)
b) You're not allowed to put an extension cord between your device and the Back-Ups (huh?)
c) You'd better try and figure out if your computer (yes, your computer) is compatible. I have a high end workstation - big national brand with four letters in its name. Apparently this PC's power supply doesn't tolerate "dirty" power - and by their own admission - APC says this Back-Ups battery power is dirty. (Nice feature for a back up system)
Forget the chat line. Useless. Forget pre-sales technical support. Won't talk to you without an exact APC model number and serial number.
So, here's the deal. All batteries produce DC current. In order to convert that to AC you need something called a rectifier. The rectifier in this Back-Ups produces an AC signal that is described as a "Stepped Approximation to a Sine Wave." Meaning it produces a bunch of little (digital) square waves to try and approximate (fake) a smooth sine wave. The degree of smoothness determines the "cleanliness" of the power. So what?
So I prepared to run a self test once I got everything running and the battery fully charged. I liked the PowerChute software-it told me my load was 325W v. the 780W capacity of the Back-Ups. Plenty of room to spare. Hit go, and the PC's power was interrupted causing it to crash. Didn't expect that. Did a test with just a lamp. Worked fine. Tried the PC twice again with smaller loads - same result. Called to see what give's and was finally told, after much non-sense that certain ****-brand coomputers had power supplies that were intolerant to dirty power and that APC was researching the problem (these computer models are top of the line and their latest and greatest).
I was offered the opportunity to buy a Smart-Ups for hundreds more. No thanks.
Customer service was awful. A real surprise for a company with an otherwise good reputation. My beef is I'm supposed to know that their "Stepped Approximated Sine Wave" is incompatible with my computer. Right. Show me the wave form and maybe I'll figure that out on my own. Face it, they use an el cheapo rectifier. Only the most critical component in that system, next to the battery. No thanks.
Even if your computer tolerates this AC signal I cannot, for a moment, believe it's good for your power supply. As Elmer would have said, "Be verwee, verwee carefuul." Hopefully Best Buy will take this back - APC said I couldn't ship it back to them. Really? Wow! Really.
wizbangFL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
I've read that Dell has this issue
June 8, 2014
Checked Dell website and they have their own brand of UPS. Seems like Dell has created systems with specific power requirements that can be solved by their branded UPS. Haven't heard of any other PC maker with the same power issue.
Interesting technique on part of Dell for boosting sales by making systems wish specific power requirements.
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wizbangFL's Questions
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Refridgerator and freezer are not getting cold
The power is on and I have both set to the coldest setting, but neither one is working. Light is on and so I know power is on. Is it broken? It's only a year old!
First, is the air exhaust clear from obstruction so that air can flow around the refrigerator. Second, Place the temp in the middle of the range. "Turning as far as it can go may actually disable the cooling."
11 years, 6 months ago
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wizbangFL
South Florida
why doesn't the dryer drum turn?
samsung dryer the drum will not turn just sits there and hums...
possible drive belt or motor failure.
11 years, 6 months ago
by
wizbangFL
South Florida
Does increased running noise in a 15-year old refrigerator a sign of trouble?
My refrigerator is a 1996 Whirlpool; it has always run noisily, but latelythe noise level has increased. I wonder what this may indicate.
YES. Increased sound is generally an indication that the compressor or possibly the fan is close to failure. Good idea to identify where the sound is coming from. If it is coming from a black ball looking thing, that is the compressor. But also check that the fan which cools the unit isn't going bad
11 years, 6 months ago
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wizbangFL
South Florida
My Black Ops Disc got scratched, how much is it to repair?
the inner circle is scratched
USER TO USER QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED IN THE Q & A SECTION. Please contact geek squad for pricing for repairs.
11 years, 6 months ago
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wizbangFL
South Florida
remote willturn tv, but not sound
insignia tv model ms 32lcd 07
Reset TV settings to default to see if remote works again. Some combinations of screen settings will cause interference with IR signals. If the TV reset does not resolve the problem then most likely some part of the remote is faulty.
11 years, 6 months ago
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wizbangFL
South Florida
My Black Ops Disc got scratched, how much is it to repair?
the inner circle is scratched
Q&A is for user to user help. Contact Geek Squad for assistance.
11 years, 6 months ago
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wizbangFL
Q&A is for user to user help.
how much do you charge to clean a virus in a computer?
Contact geek squad for pricing.
11 years, 6 months ago
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wizbangFL
Q&A is for user to user help.
maytag gas oven pilot light comes on but does not heat.
I need to know how to fix my oven. The pilot light comes on but the gas oven does not heat up. Is it the ignitor?
sounds like a faulty thermostat.
12 years ago
by
wizbangFL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
What is the best Washer/Dryer for a small towel operation at a golf course
Ours is a seasonal - May through October - golf club, we have three shower stalls that may see 1 shower a week on average and golf towels that go out on every one of our 60 carts each time they go out (20k total rounds a year walking and carts combined.) I would like a better capacity than our current 8 shower towels per wash, and a good extraction cycle. Our laundry service is electric as well.
Any suggestions woudl be a big help.
Thank you.
S
Any suggestions woudl be a big help.
Thank you.
S
You would want to evaluate by the amount you would want to do in 1 load either by weight or volume and look for a model that meets those specifications.
12 years ago
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wizbangFL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Does the temperature change, or just the time the microwave is on?
My microwave adjusts the temperature by changing the time that the power is on. In other words, if you set at 30%, the microwave is on for 30% of the time at 100% power. I want a microwave that cooks 100% of the time at 30% power.
Microwaves operate at % not by reducing the amount of power output but by running the output for a varying amount of time. If there are models that vary the amount of power (which I haven't seen) they would be the ultra high end units and expensive to produce.
12 years ago
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wizbangFL
Fort Lauderdale, FL