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- First reviewJune 21, 2012
- Last reviewJune 11, 2026
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- Average rating4.5
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Keep your home networking equipment working when the electricity goes out with this APC Back-UPS Network 40 BN4001 UPS that features 4 battery-backup and surge-protection outlets to ensure electronics remain powered during outages.
Customer Rating
5
Works Great, But Won't Last Long
on May 13, 2016
Posted by: RedScorpion
from Wichita, KS
I purchase these APCs for my computers. They don't have the longest battery life. With a monitor and desktop computer, it won't keep you up for long if the power goes out. But it's rare that the power goes off for more than a minute or two. Worse than long black-outs are the spikes and brownouts that can occur throughout a given day. Those power variations can be extremely detrimental to your equipment. These APC units keep everything stable. If the power flickers, I know my equipment is fine. The surge protection and the warranty are great additions.
The battery will come disconnected and you will need to connect the battery properly before using this the first time. If the battery dies, you can purchase a replacement online.
I recommend these APC units for anyone with a computer. They're great for everyday power fluctuations.
My Best Buy number: 0754232634
I would recommend this to a friend!
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iPod shuffle comes in 5 stunning colors. And with up to 15 hours of battery life, it is good to go for hundreds of songs.~ The control pad makes it easy to play your music. VoiceOver tells you the song title or playlist name.~ And you can sync multiple playlists from your iTunes library.
Customer Rating
5
Great Little Player
on May 13, 2016
Posted by: RedScorpion
from Wichita, KS
I love the iPod shuffle. I prefer it when listening to music over my iPhone in many situations.
For one, it's a lot smaller. It holds roughly 16 hours of audio. With 16 hours you can mix up music and audio books. It's inexpensive. It sounds great. I'm less concerned about a $40 iPod breaking or being stolen than I am my $800 iPhone.
Cons, it doesn't support Bluetooth. That means you will be using the wired headphones that come with your iPhone or the iPod shuffle, but inline volume and play controls work.
The iPod requires iTunes. You plug the iPod into a Windows computer or Mac with the included USB to 3.5mm connector. Your music can be imported from CDs, Amazon, or any other MP3 service. The iPod has audio based navigation. You push a button and the audio guides you through your playlists, podcasts, books, audio travel guides, and songs. The battery will last weeks on a charge.
I've had three Shuffles of various makes over the years. My last one worked for 4 years before I replaced it with this one. I recommend these Shuffles to anyone looking for an entry level mp3 player.
My Best Buy number: 0754232634
I would recommend this to a friend!
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JBL Flip 3 Speaker: Stream your favorite songs and Internet radio stations from your compatible audio device using this speaker, which offers extensive playback with the rechargeable battery. Dual external bass radiators offer booming low tones, and you can enjoy clear phone calls with the integrated speakerphone.
Customer Rating
5
Great Little Speaker
on May 13, 2016
Posted by: RedScorpion
from Wichita, KS
I gave this speaker as a Mother's Day present. The sound is amazing. I still can't believe the sound quality for such a small, portable speaker. My mother loves it because it is simple. Once paired with her iPhone, she just has to turn it on and start playing her music. Range is great; the phone and speaker can be a good distance away and still function.
You can pair these speakers together with other Flip 3 speakers. There's also a JBL app to download firmware updates and rename the speaker. I haven't used either of these. My thinking was that I just wanted a simple device that worked out of the box. And, as far as I'm concerned, this speaker works and sounds great without making things more complicated.
You can either pair the device via blue-tooth or connect directly with a 3.5mm connection. There are power lights on the side to tell you when you need to hook the speaker up for charge.
If I had one quibble, it's the charging. You have to plug it into a USB port to charge. It doesn't come with a complete charger and instead just has a Micro USB cable. The cable works. I have my mother plugging it into an iPad wall adapter and everything charges just fine. But it is a little disappointing that a complete charger was not included.
I highly recommend the speaker and am thinking about getting myself one.
My Best Buy number: 0754232634
I would recommend this to a friend!
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It's important to be comfortable in a place where you spend a lot of your time. This Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 has even more comfort features to make your day-to-day tasks that much easier.
Customer Rating
3
Good, but......
on June 21, 2012
Posted by: RedScorpion
from Stillwater, OK
This is my third "Natural" keyboard from Microsoft. I've switched to Logitech mice, but Microsoft has me on their keyboard layout and design.
However, I had to return my initial Natural 4000 keyboard because the "n" key stuck. I went online and found out that this is apparently a common problem. However, I exchanged the keyboard and the "N" key on the new keyboard works fine. Also, this is the third design from Microsoft, but there are only minor changes from previous models and they are a mixed bag at best. A few changes are good (zoom toggle, padded wrist pad), but a few changes left me scratching my head (the absence of a sleep button, the space bar, the elevated stand). I have some longevity concerns. I've read about the print disappearing from the keys and the space bar is louder than I would like. All the same, I still like this style of keyboard and prefer it for long typing sessions.
Hope that helps!
What's great about it: Ergonomic Shape, Wrist Pad, zoom toggle
What's not so great: sticky keys, loud spacebar
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
3
Ease of Use
3
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Hi, how is the sound quality for talking? Do the buttons hurt your ears when you push them in?
I didn't think they sounded that good and the person I called said I sounded very static-y.
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Keep your home networking equipment working when the electricity goes out with this APC Back-UPS Network 40 BN4001 UPS that features 4 battery-backup and surge-protection outlets to ensure electronics remain powered during outages.
Where do I get a new Battery for this?
I'm sure my battery didn't last three years and I need a new one. What size am I looking for and where can I get one?
You can find replacement battery information on APC's website at:
http://www.apc.com/tools/upgrade_selector/
http://www.apc.com/tools/upgrade_selector/
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JBL Flip 3 Speaker: Stream your favorite songs and Internet radio stations from your compatible audio device using this speaker, which offers extensive playback with the rechargeable battery. Dual external bass radiators offer booming low tones, and you can enjoy clear phone calls with the integrated speakerphone.
can it be connected to a ipod nano
Yes.
If your iPod Nano has blue-tooth (which the newer models do), then you can connect this to your Nano that way. If your Nano does not have blue-tooth, you can always connect the Flip 3 with an auxiliary 3.5mm audio cable.
If your iPod Nano has blue-tooth (which the newer models do), then you can connect this to your Nano that way. If your Nano does not have blue-tooth, you can always connect the Flip 3 with an auxiliary 3.5mm audio cable.
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