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Realize immersive room-filling sound from your TV with this LG 3.1-channel high-resolution audio soundbar. DTS technology creates a thrilling surround sound experience, while high-resolution audio support ensures a stunning reproduction of sound and music. This LG 3.1-channel high-resolution audio soundbar features optical, USB, HDMI and Bluetooth for convenient connections to all compatible equipment and TVs.
 
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Works so good I got 2
on June 13, 2019
Posted by: mrkato
from Windsor
Bought this soundbar for my TV in the living room and I liked it so much I got one for my TV in the bedroom. 3.1 sound really works well for making dialogue more distinctive. Easy to set up and adjust sound. Bluetooth pairs seamlessly. It even distinguishes the soundbar in the living room from the soundbar in the bedroom on my phone. Bluetooth has great range. Very happy with the purchase.
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Not every mess calls for a full-size carpet cleaning machine. BISSELL Little Green ProHeat portable deep cleaner is a lightweight and compact machine that permanently removes tough spots and stains with the power of OXY. It~s engineered with Heatwave Technology to help maintain consistent water temperature while cleaning carpets, upholstery, stairs, area rugs, auto interiors, or any other soft surface where stains can occur. It also comes with three specialized tools, including a 3~ Tough Stain Tool, 3-IN-1 Stair Tool and a HydroRinse Self-Cleaning Tool, as well as a trial-size bottle of our PRO OXY Spot and Stain formula. And this portable deep cleaner doesn~t just clean up after pets, it helps save them! BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We~re proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
 
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Works great, easy to use
on April 27, 2019
Posted by: mrkato
from Windsor
We have used this on a few areas in our home and it has worked great. Recently our dog was having some health issues which caused her to make some messes in the house. We had to use this on a number of spots on our carpet and it worked great. Make sure you follow the directions for pre-treating the spot and then cleaning. Assembly was easy and straightforward. Unit is very easy to carry around. Cleanup is easy and when you look at what is in the wastewater tank you will be surprised. We had some spots on out master bedroom carpet that were cleaned by a professional and he told us that they would not come out. We used this cleaner on them and they are gone, and they have been in the carpet for several years. I am sold on this unit. The only drawback, and this could be user error is that it seems to leave a fair amount of moisture in the carpet when done so we had to employ a fan to quickly dry the spots we cleaned.
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The V-MODA BassFit Wireless sport headphones have the juice to power you through the most demanding work outs. With over 11 hours of playback time, these lightweight, wireless headphones deliver heart~pumping bass and unparalleled clarity in a featherweight, sweat-proof package. The patent-pending TriFit design gives you the choice of 3 different fits, using sport fins, ear hooks or a combination of both to create the perfect fit for you and your active routine.
 
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Great earbuds
on January 25, 2019
Posted by: mrkato
from madison, wi
These earbuds offer many options for obtaining the proper fit. They come with ear clips, different sized in ear wings and 4 sizes of tips. I experimented with all of them and found the best fit for me. (I am using the ear clips and large tips) I have been using these primarily for working out on both the treadmill and weights and have had no problems with them falling out. They have great sound, very crisp and clear and solid bass that is not muddy or overbearing. They claim on the box that they offer "6" star service and they don't lie. I had a problem putting on one of the earclips and broke it. I contacted V-Moda service via email and received an almost immediate response. I explained the problem and they sent me out new earclips and I had them the next day.Vanessa in customer service was outstanding and answered my inquiries almost immediately. After receiving the new earclips I realized that I probably broke the earclip because I did not install it correctly. I have not had an opportunity to use them for phone calls. The 3 button control works well and they paired easily with my phone and computer. They only negative I can find is that there is no battery level indicator to tell you what level your battery is at. There may be a low battery signal but I did not see anything in the manual about it. Overall very satisfied and would recommend these as a step up from basic earbuds
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At BISSELL, we know pets can make a mess at any moment ~ that~s why we created the Pet Hair Eraser Turbo. It doesn~t matter if you vacuumed just hours before Fido left behind a trail of fur, you need to be ready for any mess at any moment. The Pet Hair Eraser Turbo comes with powerful pickup packed into a lightweight and agile machine for easy and convenient everyday cleanup. Enjoy the Quick Release Extension Wand which is always on and always ready to tackle those tricky, hard-to-reach pet messes around the home. Plus, with features like the Tangle-Free Brush Roll and a Hands-Free Empty Dirt Tank, you don~t have to worry about cleaning your vacuum after you~ve cleaned your home. You can also breathe easy with the Smart Seal Allergen System with Febreze* that traps dirt and allergens and eliminates odors so you can enjoy a fresher, cleaner home. *Febreze and Febreze logo is a registered trademark of The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio used under license by BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
 
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Excellent vacuum
on November 12, 2018
Posted by: mrkato
from madison, wi
This works very good. Have tried all attachments and they work well. Seems a little heavier than my old Dyson but does a great job. We have 2 large dogs in the house and this keeps their hair at bay. Assembly was easy. Tangle free brush roll works great, where has this design been all these years? LED headlights are great for seeing what you are cleaning. Does a great job cleaning stairs in the lift away mode. All in all a great machine as long as it holds up like our old Dyson did.
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Shark APEX combines DuoClean, self-cleaning brushroll and Powered Lift-Away technologies to deliver our ultimate full-sized cleaning experience.
 
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Lots of nice features
on October 14, 2018
Posted by: mrkato
from madison, wi
This is a great vacuum. A lot of my comparisons will be based against our Dyson that served us faithfully for the last 10 years. I will list pros and cons below.
Pros:
The headlights on both the main unit and the wand make the whole process much better. They are great for seeing things on the floor that you miss without them.
As you can see from the attached photo the amount of hair and dirt in the bag is what I got out of the Shark immediately after I had vacuumed the same area with our Dyson. I was quite amazed at the amount of hair etc. the Dyson had missed.
The Zero M process, however it works is great. I have vacuumed our whole house twice and there is virtually no hair buildup on the brush roller.
It does almost seem to be almost self-propelled when vacuuming on carpet.
We used the appliance tool to clean under our refrigerator and stove and I was quite embarrassed at how much was under them.
The powered liftaway feature is great for doing things like stairs and along walls and ceilings.
The powered pet hair tool works great and when you attach it to the wand it automatically turns on the headlight on the handle which is very handy.
It is much quieter than our old Dyson as well.
The onboard tool storage is very nice and easy to use.
The shape of the brush head makes it easier to get close to walls and under things compared to our Dyson. Works very well for edge cleaning.
Very easy to assemble and was using it 5 minutes after it came out of the box.
Cons:
The dust cup seems to be smaller than our Dyson was and is not as easy to empty
It seems to be a little heavier to move around.
Steering it does take a little getting used to. The more I use it the easier it is getting to be.
The cord guide that you put the cord in on the side does not hold the cord very well.
Overall I am very satisfied with the operation of this vacuum and would recommend it to friends. Seems to be well built and if it lasts as long as our Dyson did I will be very happy.
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Load AAA game titles with this 15.6-inch Lenovo Legion gaming laptop. Its 1TB of storage lets you save large downloads, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card renders fluid Full HD visuals. This Lenovo Legion gaming laptop has 16GB of RAM and a hexa-core Intel Core i7 processor for powerful performance.
 
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Good gaming laptop
on August 28, 2018
Posted by: mrkato
from madison, wi
I have received both the 8GB ram and the 16GB ram models. My review below is on the 8GB the only difference I can find in the 16GB is that the graphics for whatever reason are even better even though the graphics card is supposed to be the same. The lack of an SSD does slow down the boot time but overall a top notch gaming rig for a decent price.
Pros
Graphics are very crisp and lifelike. No lag or blur in any games
Very fast for any game you throw at it.
Sound for computer speakers is very good.
Plug ins along back are nice, less cluttered.
Boots up quite fast
Keyboard has good feel. Keys are easy to access and well spaced.
Battery life if not gaming seems to be good.
Backlit keyboard is nice.
Cons
With monitor hooked to HDMI port there is a slight lag in graphics
Does run quite hot, pretty common for gaming laptops.
Battery life only runs 30-45 minutes before warning about low charge when gaming.
Backlit keyboard is nice but it needs to have a longer delay before shutting off.
Although it’s not used very often the number pad is not in the best location
Overall a very good entry level gaming computer except for the few cons listed. I would recommend a cooling pad to keep the heat down and always keep the power adapter handy to re-juice the battery
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Play your favorite PC games with this 15.6-inch Lenovo laptop. Its Intel Core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM let you run multiple programs without performance lag, and its 1TB hard drive provides plenty of file storage space. This Lenovo laptop has a powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti graphics card for fast rendering of images and videos.
 
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Great gaming laptop with few exceptions
on August 1, 2018
Posted by: mrkato
from madison, wi
Pros
Graphics are very crisp and lifelike. No lag or blur in any games
Very fast for any game you throw at it.
Sound for computer speakers is very good.
Plug ins along back are nice, less cluttered.
Boots up quite fast
Keyboard has good feel. Keys are easy to access and well spaced.
Battery life if not gaming seems to be good.
Backlit keyboard is nice.
Cons
With monitor hooked to HDMI port there is a slight lag in graphics
Does run quite hot, pretty common for gaming laptops.
Battery life only runs 30-45 minutes before warning about low charge when gaming.
Backlit keyboard is nice but it needs to have a longer delay before shutting off.
Although it’s not used very often the number pad is not in the best location
Overall a very good entry level gaming computer except for the few cons listed. I would recommend a cooling pad to keep the heat down and always keep the power adapter handy to re-juice the battery
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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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Nice inexpensive headphones
on July 26, 2018
Posted by: mrkato
from madison, wi
These are nice and lightweight, have good sound and are fairly easy to use. Not a high end headphone, but they shouldn't be for $20.00 Easy to pair, sound for this price point I think is very good. Not much noise isolation but they are on the ear phones with no ear cups. I use them primarily for watching online video on my computer when I don't want to bother my significant other. Only negative is that the single button on the side for all functions takes a bit of getting used to.Overall for the money not a bad investment. I received this product at no charge in exchange for an honest unbiased review.
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Acer Spin 15 Convertible 2-in-1 Chromebook: Work, browse and play with this Acer Chromebook. The Intel Pentium processor has four cores that handle multiple processes at once, and 4GB of RAM supports efficient multitasking. With its generous 15.6-inch Full HD touch display, this Acer Chromebook lets you watch movies, browse comfortably online and enjoy your favorite podcasts.Learn more about Chromebooks ~
 
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Another Great Chromebook
on July 2, 2018
Posted by: mrkato
from madison, wi
I have been a Chromebook user since shortly after they came out. I have an Acer 11" and an Acer 13" that i use on a daily basis. My Chromebooks are my go to daily computers. This new Acer 15.6" Chromebook is amazing. It boots up almost immediately after opening the cover. So far I have gotten about 11 hours of battery life out of it. The touchscreen is very responsive. The display is crystal clear ( it does have a little glare in the sun) Speakers are nice that they are top mounted and have good sound for a computer. Using it in tablet mode is simple. The auto rotate feature is very fast, again the touchscreen is very responsive.I do like that now I can download android apps.from the play store. This processor is much faster than my older Chromebooks. I have had multiple apps open at once and it does not seem to slow it down at all. The only drawback is that it is a little heavy but that is to be expected from a 15.6" laptop. It does not weigh any more than my HP 15.6" laptop. The top is a very nice aluminum and feels nice and makes it less slippery when carrying. It has USB C charging which is a plus. I have received this product at no charge in exchange for an honest unbiased review.
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Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
 
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Works great
on June 26, 2017
Posted by: mrkato
from madison, wi
Took about 45 minutes to set up. Once I got 1st disc set up remainder went smooth. I didn't realize how many devices I really had in the house until I downloaded the app. Fun to check when the family comes over and I see I have about 30 devices on my network. Coverage is much better, I have solid wi-fi all the way to my property lines. I have full advertised speed in all corners of the house. Nice to see the price has dropped a little. Highly recommended
My Best Buy number: 052723793
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro combines crytal-clear sound with unprecedented control, making it effortless to elevate everyday moments. Use intelligent Active Noise Cancellation to escape into your music at a moment~s notice, even in a noisy crowd. Close the distance with crystal-clear calls, so it always feels like you~re in the same room. And water won~t ruin your workout since the resistant Galaxy Buds Pro keeps the beat going even with a little rain. Pair your Galaxy Buds Pro with a Galaxy S21 and find even more ways to make ordinary extraordinary.
 

Do these come with a charging case? Can I also use power share with them?

Yes, they do come with a charging case and you can use power share although I personally have not tried it
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro combines crytal-clear sound with unprecedented control, making it effortless to elevate everyday moments. Use intelligent Active Noise Cancellation to escape into your music at a moment~s notice, even in a noisy crowd. Close the distance with crystal-clear calls, so it always feels like you~re in the same room. And water won~t ruin your workout since the resistant Galaxy Buds Pro keeps the beat going even with a little rain. Pair your Galaxy Buds Pro with a Galaxy S21 and find even more ways to make ordinary extraordinary.
 

Are the Samsung Earbufs Pro only compatible with the S21? Is it possible a software download will make them available to S20 Note Ultra 5G users? If so, when? Thank you.

I have the S10+ and they work fine with them. They did go thru a software update when I initially booted them up.
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Enjoy deep, punchy EXTRA BASS sound in a truly wireless headphone. The WF-XB700 truly wireless headphones keep you going with up to 18 hours of battery life plus quick charging.~ The ergonomic tri-hold structure provides a secure fit, and the IPX4 design gives you long-lasting sound through rain and sweat.
 

Are these noise cancelling head phones?

They are not noise cancelling but they do block out a lot of ambient noise
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Say goodbye to cords and cables with these Skullcandy Sesh true wireless headphones. Bluetooth technology seamlessly connects to your smartphone, tablet or PC, letting you stream music or take phone calls with the built-in microphone. These water-resistant Skullcandy Sesh true wireless headphones come with a charging case, providing up to an extra 7 hours of listening time.
 

Is this available in stores right now it’s October 26

According to Best Buy.com they are available at most stores in my area. (Wisconsin)
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Get the most from your technology with this Acer Chromebook Spin 11 computer. The 360-degree hinge lets you convert it to tablet, display or tent mode as needed, and the 4GB of RAM powers games and applications. This Acer Chromebook Spin 11 computer includes 32GB of eMMC storage for work and personal files.
 

Does it have a slot to play dvds?

There is not a DVD drive with this model.
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