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- First reviewOctober 27, 2012
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- First review commentOctober 1, 2015
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Find out who's at your door, even when you're away from home. Just connect the doorbell via Wi-Fi and use the Ring app on your iOS or Android device to interact with visitors, receive alerts and review footage.
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5
Great device! Easy install!
on September 21, 2015
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
This is the future of the front doorbell. Easy installation and took about 15 minutes. Set up was easy as well and it works great. A bit larger than I would want for a doorbell but fits into style of house easily. The video is clear and you can even upgrade to save video in the cloud. Integrates with existing doorbell wiring. Love the app and will find this very useful over time!
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Nest 3rd Generation Smart Learning Thermostat: Take control of your home's heating and cooling without lifting a finger with this thermostat, which learns your habits and adjusts to automatically regulate your home's temperature based on your schedule. The Nest Leaf feature alerts you when you choose a temperature that's energy efficient.
Customer Rating
5
Big Differences between 2nd gen Nests! Great!
on September 6, 2015
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
I had just installed 2 2nd generation Nests and 3 weeks later this was released so I boxed them up and returned both to Best Buy and swapped them out for this generation version. Those of you who think there are no big differences in generations, you are dead wrong. This generation of Nest is thinner, larger more bold screen and has a Farsight setting which enhances the entire dial, noticing you from about 20 feet away looking at the thermostat. Plus it seems more intuitive and is just sleeker looking. What happened was Google bought these guys and said, lets update this product to make it look like a modern product put out by a Google company. Plus this syncs nicely with all 9 of my 2nd gen Nest Protects and is just a beautiful product. So go ahead and trade in your 2nd gen Nest Thermostat because you won't be sorry!
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Capture your world on the move with this versatile GoPro HERO4 Silver camcorder. Film professional-quality 1080p video clips or use the 12MP device to photograph up to 30 frames per second. A touch screen offers at-a-glance access to various features, including instant playback, making the GoPro HERO4 Silver camcorder easy to use.
Customer Rating
5
Best of the best when it comes to action camcorder
on March 26, 2015
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
This little camera is the best of the best when it comes to action camcorders. I researched these quite a bit and compared GoPro to Sony's new line and it does not even match up. GoPro invented the action camcorder and has it nailed down to a science. Not only does this come with everything you need to start filming, it is easy to use and works with the iPad and iPhone apps quite well. Plus with the hundreds of harnesses and devices to hold the little device, you can switch it in and out for a variety of shots. Plus it is easy to download the videos, however the GoPro software is not the greatest and it is just as easy to use iMovie to download the videos and convert. I went with the Silver due to the fact it has the playback screen on the back and there is no need for a 4K video since the quality is already very sharp. Highly recommend!
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Dyson V6 Absolute Bagless Cordless Stick Vacuum: This versatile stick vacuum is equipped with 2 cleaner heads for use on carpets and hard floors. The mini motorized tool removes pet hair and ground-in dirt from furniture, car seats and other tight spaces.
Customer Rating
5
The best of the best of the stick/cordless vacuums
on March 6, 2015
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
I have owned now 2 handhelds and 3 Stick cordless Dyson Vacuums and this newest model is the best one yet. Includes to motorized heads and assorted other attachments plus is the most powerful and intuitive and has an improved filter. If you think this is too much to pay for a Stick, think again! I use my stick more than my Dyson upright and it is the best for quick jobs and saves me the hassle of dragging out my upright. I would highly recommend!
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Keep track of your weight, BMI and body fat with this Fitbit Aria FB201B Wi-Fi smart scale that recognizes up to 8 users and lets you upload your weight automatically to the Fitbit Web site for easy monitoring.
Customer Rating
5
Best WiFi scale and integrates with your Fitbit
on January 31, 2015
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
Bought this to integrate into my Fitbit Surge which it does nicely. It is seamless to set up and takes about 3 minutes to join your home WiFi and add into your Fitbit account. Unlike the Withings WiFi scale, which kept losing connectivity, you dont have to go into the app and then add your Wifi to the scale, the scale actually uses the Dashboard within the website to add to your network which is a lot easier and works a lot better. So far the few times I tried this it works great. It measures weight and body fat but does not surprisingly do a BMI which they should add down the road. Plus it seems to be more accurate than the Withings scale which was off about 5 pounds. Screen is easy to read and scale is thin and compact which is nice. Black color is better than the white which looks like it could get dirty easy. I would highly recommend. Price was a bit steep but in line with other WiFi scales.
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Fitbit Surge Fitness Watch (Large): Built with GPS tracking and continuous, wrist-based heart rate monitoring, Surge displays real-time workout stats like distance, pace, elevation climbed, and heart rate intensity, so you can make the most of your training.
Customer Rating
5
Upgraded from Charge HR due to more functions!
on January 30, 2015
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
Let me address the pros and the cons of this device since I like you researched all of these and actually upgraded twice to this one. I bought the Charge HR device about a week and half ago and loved it, however I did notice it lacked a few options I wanted it to have over this one. Granted this device is large and for some I agree, a bit bulky with a large face and larger band. If you are thinking it wont fit under a shirt sleeve or a coat, I wear dress shirts 5 days a week for work and it fits fine under a sleeve and is not protruding.
Pros:
Large face, easy to read, backlight and touchscreen with call and text notifications (note: the Charge did not have both, just call and the screen was too small to read). I have not tried the music functionality but sounds like and added bonus. Heart rate function works just like the Charge HR with a light and seems pretty accurate. I like the fact I can choose a watch face from a selection of styles and this is pretty low profile on the arm seeing it is flatter. GPS functionality is also a cool piece to have. Easy to set up within 5 minutes ready to go. Price was okay. I feel like this should be about $50 cheaper based on functions.
Large face, easy to read, backlight and touchscreen with call and text notifications (note: the Charge did not have both, just call and the screen was too small to read). I have not tried the music functionality but sounds like and added bonus. Heart rate function works just like the Charge HR with a light and seems pretty accurate. I like the fact I can choose a watch face from a selection of styles and this is pretty low profile on the arm seeing it is flatter. GPS functionality is also a cool piece to have. Easy to set up within 5 minutes ready to go. Price was okay. I feel like this should be about $50 cheaper based on functions.
Cons: This is larger than any other Fitbit device and is bulkier. Not sure I needed a second watch seeing I have a Rolex on the other wrist, but I did not buy this for the watch functionality. As with the two other Fitbit devices I owned, not sure the Calories burned is accurate seeing there is no way I am burning 3000 calories for 2000 steps walked. Sleep tracker is okay but after a while, not sure I pay attention anymore. I did upgrade the dashboard on the Fitbit site and using Premium which is a sleeker Dashboard.
Conclusion: Worth the purchase so far. I feel like Charge HR was not enough functions for my needs so we will see how this one pans out. I would recommend to anyone searching for a combo smart watch/fitness tracker. Beats out other devices I researched.
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Fitbit Charge HR Wireless Heart Rate + Activity Wristband: This heart rate and activity tracking wristband is built to capture your movements and health patterns all day long. Easily monitor your heart rate so you can maximize your workouts, learn about your sleep quality and monitor progress on your goals.
Customer Rating
5
Even better than the Flex with HR monitor!
on January 20, 2015
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
I loved the Flex when it first came out but it became boring over time and was really a no frills steps monitor and did not have all that I needed. This version they stepped up the game. With all the other monitors out on the market, they needed to come up with something that monitored hear rate and added stairs and other pieces along with caller ID etc. This device covers you from all angles and works with the existing Fitbit App, plus you can customize the display and charging it is easier and no pulling out the little thing from the band etc. This works perfectly and I love the HR monitor and miles etc. The only issue I have, the band has a rougher surface almost waffle like and it picks up every shred of lint from sleeves so you are constantly wiping it clean. Plus no ability to switch out the bands etc. Other than that, a great device and worth the price!
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This Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera features a 20.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and comes with an EF-S 18-135mm IS STM lens, so you can capture clear images and videos. Built-in GPS allows you to add location information.
Customer Rating
5
The best of the best, cream of the crop!
on December 9, 2014
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
Went back and forth between this one and the 70D and glad I spent the extra money on this camera. I upgraded from a Rebel T4i which actually to me was not that great a camera. It lacked a lot of extra features and just everyday functionality that I required and I am by no means a professional photographer. This camera is first off a lot heavier piece of gear than the Rebel series and has every bell and whistle you could imagine. It lacks a flip out back screen and Wifi but I do not find any of those features useful, in fact I purchased an Eye-Fi card which gives this camera Wifi functionality anyway.
Not being a professional but not wanting a point and shoot camera and loving the DSLR functions, I wanted the best and this certainly gives Nikon and all other DSLRs a run for the money. It is a bit to get used to, however it resembles other Canon models with similar buttons and menus. The one feature I do love is the speed and also the 65 point auto focus which also blows away the 70D 16 point auto focus. Pictures come out crisp and clear and with 18-135mm lens is beautiful. Just understand this is a big camera and does not look like any of the Rebel series or the S1 and is even bigger than the 70D. However it is well protected with a serious outside housing and is also weather resistant which is also a nice feature. If you are going to spend $1300 on the 70D, do yourself a favor and spend the extra $700 on this baby! It is well worth it!
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Designed for use with home entertainment and home automation devices, this Logitech Harmony Ultimate Home remote integrates a full-color touch screen, motion sensing and vibration feedback for a seamless, intuitive Harmony control experience.
Customer Rating
5
Logitech does it again! Simply the best remote!
on October 10, 2014
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
Logitech continues to impress with an updated version to the Harmony Ultimate. Let me mention I have owned now 6 different Harmony remotes for my home theater set up and I will never buy anything else. They are the most impressive and intuitive devices you could ever buy and they are worth every penny. Now integrating Home devices into the mix including my new Smart Things set up and Nest, it is even better.
First let me clarify something, the set up could not be easier and now that you can program the entire remote from your smart phone or tablet, it is even easier. The first thing to remember, ensure your phone or tablet is on the same WiFi network as your Hub and it is a breeze. I set up my entire system and home devices in 30 minutes and with the blasters, moving from a Harmony Ultimate to this remote it is just as innovative. They control your entire set up through cabinet doors and this thing is smooth. It even controls my Sonos Playbar and surround speakers. Now word of advice, if you think you are going to keep your Harmony Ultimate and buy just the Hub to control home devices too you are wrong. Loitech is smart and you would have to upgrade to this system to be able to control home devices. Trust me, I looked into this. As for price, yes expensive but to not have 10 remotes on your coffee table cluttering up your set up? That is worth every penny!
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Nest Learning Thermostat ~ 2nd Generation: Meet the Nest Learning Thermostat. It learns from you and your home, programs itself automatically, and helps save energy when you're away. And you can control it using your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. In independent studies, the Nest Thermostat saved an average of 10%~12% on heating bills and 15% on cooling bills. Based on typical energy costs, your Nest Thermostat could pay for itself in less than 2 years. Calculate your savings here.
Customer Rating
5
So far so good! Easy set up and nice device!
on October 4, 2014
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
I researched this and other smart thermostats for about a year and read review after review after review. Like you reading this now I was hesitant and heard the horror stories of pipes freezing and this thing being buggy. However I decided after all the mixed reviews to take the plunge. I live in a single family home in New England with one thermostat for the entire home and this took exactly 10 minutes to install. It fit nicely into the area that held my older digital thermostat and I added the base plate and connect the two wires and presto this thing was up and running. Now so far it is October and the weather is not freezing cold yet and this thing is trying to learn my habits etc, however I set up a schedule anyway but not sure I will need it. The ease of use for this device was unreal and I can see why so many people like it. It even looks awesome on the wall and I processed a $100 credit from the electric company as a rebate which helped to offset the cost.
What I do like so far is the iPhone app and the website which make this so easy to use and set up anyone could do it. Even the most complicated systems seem like they would be a snap. I will keep a watch on this as the weather gets colder to see how it works and hopefully I have no issues. I would recommend this at this point to anyone since digital thermostats are a thing of the past and I cannot see Honeywell catching up to this anytime soon. Take the plunge, go buy one! I may get the Nest protect but so far that looks full of bugs.
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Nest 3rd Generation Smart Learning Thermostat: Take control of your home's heating and cooling without lifting a finger with this thermostat, which learns your habits and adjusts to automatically regulate your home's temperature based on your schedule. The Nest Leaf feature alerts you when you choose a temperature that's energy efficient.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Big Differences between 2nd gen Nests! Great!
By recruiter89
from Boston, MA
I had just installed 2 2nd generation Nests and 3 weeks later this was released so I boxed them up and returned both to Best Buy and swapped them out for this generation version. Those of you who think there are no big differences in generations, you are dead wrong. This generation of Nest is thinner, larger more bold screen and has a Farsight setting which enhances the entire dial, noticing you from about 20 feet away looking at the thermostat. Plus it seems more intuitive and is just sleeker looking. What happened was Google bought these guys and said, lets update this product to make it look like a modern product put out by a Google company. Plus this syncs nicely with all 9 of my 2nd gen Nest Protects and is just a beautiful product. So go ahead and trade in your 2nd gen Nest Thermostat because you won't be sorry!
recruiter89
Boston, MA
common wire
October 1, 2015
I own two of these and both have no common wire connected
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