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- Review count54
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- First reviewSeptember 28, 2018
- Last reviewDecember 26, 2025
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- Average rating4.9
- Review comment count11
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- First review commentSeptember 12, 2020
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Secure and protect your data with this gray Samsung T7 2TB portable SSD. Large files transfer rapidly with USB 3.2 Gen 2 technology, and the durable thermal construction defends against impact and overheating. This Samsung T7 2TB portable SSD includes software and two cable types to simplify firmware updates and file management across multiple select platforms.
Customer Rating
5
Simple, Elegant, Well Made and Stores Data Quickly
on July 1, 2022
Posted by: RBrylawski
Verified Purchase:Yes
Having recently purchased a brand new MacBook Pro M1 Pro with 1TB SSD, I wanted a really good external SSD for Time Machine Backups. I already own a much smaller Samsung SSD which has served me really well for the last few years. So I knew in advance the Samsung T7 2TB would be the perfect choice for the task at hand. It's simply amazing you can get portable SSD drives with so much real and usable storage, for the price of admission in this T7.
It came nicely packaged with every you need, including a little owners manual and a high quality USB C to USB C cable. This drive is incredibly fast and was able to download hundreds of gigabytes of data quickly. It's built to the best standards with durable thermal construction, which Samsung says defends against impact or overheating.
Out of the box, it was recognized on my new MacBook and using Disc Utility, I formatted it appropriately for a Mac (using APFS) and while data is downloading, the little Blue LED blinks to let you know data is being accepted, then turns solid blue when the data transfer is complete. You can password protect the drive and it includes 256-BIT AES hardware encryption, which scrambles data to make it nearly impossible to hack.
It's small, elegant, incredibly well made, protects your data and simply couldn't be easier to use. If you've ever lost data before, you know how awful the feeling. This T7 SSD from Samsung will ensure I can never lose data. For the money, I simply can't recommend this enough.
Length of ownership: 26
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
5
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Magic Mouse is wireless and rechargeable, with an optimized foot design that lets it glide smoothly across your desk.The Multi-Touch surface allows you to perform simple gestures such as swiping between web pages and scrolling through documents.
Customer Rating
5
It's an Apple Mouse and it just Works!
on May 20, 2022
Posted by: RBrylawski
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm surprised by how much I love this little Apple Magic Mouse. It wasn't the mouse I envisioned buying. I bought a new 16" MacBook Pro M1 laptop and also purchased the Logitech - MX Master 3 mouse for it. It was actually the one marked for Mac. Only it's not compatible with the new M1 Silicone chip. So I figured Apple should have a mouse that will surely work with their newest MacBook Pro and sure enough, the Apple Magic Mouse does beautifully.
As one would expect from an Apple product, the mouse is elegant and beautiful. It connects to your MacBook pro simply and easily. And it's unique to say the least. Note there is no scroll wheel. Just slide your finger like you would on a touch screen and you scroll. The mouse clicks precisely. You can swipe right and left on the mouse to go between pages on your laptop. It just all works so perfectly.
Is there anything I'd change? Well, yes. The charging plug connects to the underside of the mouse, meaning it has to be charged when not in use. And it's a Lightning connector, like an iPhone, and it should be USB C instead. And it's smaller than most mice. With the sides all clad in Aluminum, it needs more grip. So I bought a Magic Mouse silicone case, which provides added protection for the mouse and grip for the sides. See the attached photo.
Otherwise, this mouse is simply awesome and if paired with an Apple computer, the perfect mouse in so many ways. It's Apple and it just works.
Length of ownership: 21
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
4
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MX Master 3 is instant precision and infinite potential. Designed for designers and engineered for coders, it~s our most advanced Master Series mouse yet. App-specific button customizations speed up your workflow in the apps you use most and the electromagnetic MagSpeed wheel enables fast noiseless scrolling. Your hand rests perfectly on the sculpted form and allows you to work comfortably for hours across multiple computers and operating systems in one fluid workflow. Ready for video calls - predefined settings for Microsoft Teams and Zoom let you instantly mute and Start/Stop your video call. With MX Master 3, you can truly master what you make.
Customer Rating
2
Great Mouse, BUT Won't Work on a MacBook Pro 2021
on May 13, 2022
Posted by: RBrylawski
Verified Purchase:Yes
Let me start by saying I'm actually a fan of the Logitech MX Master mouse. I'd been using the MX Master for the last couple years on an HP Spectre.
So, when I recently purchased a brand new MacBook Pro 16" M1 Pro laptop, I was excited to buy the newest MX Master 3 and I bought the one marked for Mac. Only this mouse WILL NOT work through the Logitech Options app on a MacBook Pro M1 with the silicone chip, released in 2021.
I called Logitech for help. Their tech support suggested I just use it as a standard mouse, but offered to elevate me to higher level tech support. Why would anyone spend $100 on a mouse which offers customization, without said customization.
It took higher level Tech Support a full week to let me know their software is Intel based and it simply won't work on the newest MacBook Pro's with the Silicone Chip.
So I returned it for the Apple Magic Mouse.
Length of ownership: 21
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
2
Quality
4
Value
4
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The new MacBook Pro delivers game-changing performance for pro users. Choose the powerful M1 Pro or the even more powerful M1 Max to supercharge pro-level workflows while getting amazing battery life.~ And with an immersive 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display and an array of pro ports, you can do more than ever with MacBook Pro.~
Customer Rating
5
Most Amazing Laptop I've EVERY Owned!
on May 13, 2022
Posted by: RBrylawski
Verified Purchase:Yes
I own iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, but until now, I've always been a Windows Laptop user. Over the last 4 years, I've had 4, count then, FOUR higher end Windows laptops crash and burn (not literally in flames), but totally crash on me.
After my most recent HP Spectre 1TB 4K laptop's SSD literally crashed, I decided my time with Windows had to end. So, I bought this MacBook Pro 16" 1TB with the M1 Pro chip and to say, I don't know what took me so long to move to Mac. This MacBook Pro is simply beyond awesome and worth every single penny and it costs a lot of pennies, but you get what you pay for and then some.
The build quality is amazing. The Stunning Liquid XDR Display is the best display I've ever seen on a laptop. The M1 Pro chip with 16GB of ram is fast beyond belief. MacOS is far easier to master than I ever imagined, with performance I was NEVER able to get with the highest end HP Spectre this replaces.
I am simply blown away by how incredible this MacBook Pro is. Simply Blown AWAY!
Length of ownership: 21
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Battery Life
5
Speed
5
Display
5
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Glass Elite, our strongest glass screen protection, is combined with a Eyesafe technology that filters 40% of peak high-energy blue light (435-440nm), and contains antimicrobial properties that protect the screen protector by inhibiting the growth of odor-causing bacteria and guarding against degradation from microorganisms.* Compatible with Apple iPad Air 10.9" 4th Generation (2020) and 5th Generation (2022) and iPad Pro 11" 1st Generation (2018), 2nd Generation (2020), 3rd Generation (2021) and 4th Generation (2022).
Customer Rating
5
Another Excellent Screen Protector From Zagg
on April 22, 2022
Posted by: RBrylawski
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got this Zagg InvisibleShield Glass Elite VisionGuard+ Blue Light screen protector for my new iPad Pro 11 2021 M1. I'm a huge fan of Zagg screen protectors and have the same class of screen protector on my iPhone 13 Pro Max.
The screen protector is less resistant to finger prints than the naked screen. And since we tend to spend hours staring at our screens, the Blue Light Filtering is much healther for our eyes.
I've seen people complain about how large the cutout is on this particular screen protector. I guess some don't realize that on an iPad Pro, in particular, there are more sensors beyond the True Depth camera, which is broader than previous devices.
All in all, it may be pricey, but oh so worth the price of admission to protect not only my iPad Screen but my precious eyesight.
Length of ownership: 24
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Commute and travel in style with this Samsonite Carrier backpack. A large padded compartment safely stores laptops up to 15.6 inches, and the padded bottom provides additional impact protection. This Samsonite Carrier backpack has adjustable ergonomic shoulder straps and an air-mesh back panel that help you stay comfortable by improving airflow.
Customer Rating
5
Samsonite Quality in the Perfect Sized Backpack
on July 31, 2021
Posted by: RBrylawski
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been using Messenger Bags as my work briefcase for the last few years. Their time has come and gone in my humble opinion. They may look nice, but they're not particularly convenient.
I bought this Samsonite - Carrier Fullpack Backpack as my new work companion and I couldn't happier with it. Its feature packed, very lightweight, stylish and as would be expected from Samsonite, well made.
Features include a large padded laptop compartment for laptops up to 15.6 inches and it's padded on the bottom to provide better impact protection. The shoulder straps are fully adjustable and offer what Samsonite says is "air-mesh" back panel to help you stay more comfortable by improving airflow.
You can store loads of things you may need in the internal and external compartments and the backpack is made of polyester, ballistic and polyurethane-coated materials. This should ensure it's durable for years to come.
I've been using this now for over a month and I'm very pleased. It's affordable, well made, comfortable and holds everything I need between home and office. Of course you don't have to use this work, it could be the perfect accompaniment for weekend getaways too!
Length of ownership: 34
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
5
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Make foolproof waffles with this Cuisinart Belgian waffle maker. The vertical shape takes up less counter space, and the brushed stainless steel finish is easy to clean. Pour in batter through built-in spout for consistent thickness. Five browning levels, ready-eat indicator light and audible alert make breakfast a snap with this Cuisinart Belgian waffle maker.
Customer Rating
5
The Perfect, Non-Messy Waffle Iron From Cuisinart
on July 31, 2021
Posted by: RBrylawski
Verified Purchase:Yes
It was time to replace our not that old Waffle Iron. It still worked, but the thing we found most objectional is it was impossible to keep clean and every time we used it, waffle batter dripped down the sides and made a gooey mess.
Enter Cuisinart's Vertical Waffle Maker. This thing solves every problem we had with our previous maker. It just can't be easier to use. Make your batter (we found a great waffle recipe on Food Network and honestly homemade batter is just better than out of a box batter), and the waffle iron made perfect waffles with no mess and easy cleanup.
The waffle iron has a brushed stainless steel top cover, with non-stick cooking grates, which make a perfect round four-section waffle. All you have to do is turn your waffle maker on (we did lightly spray the plates with spray oil), choose the desired brownness level (3 worked great for our recipe), wait until the light turns green (it is ready to make waffles), and fill the included scoop with waffle batter, pour it in the wide opening and wait for the maker to do it's magic.
Nothing leaks out. NOTHING. And when your waffle is ready, the light turns green an audible tone lets you know your waffle is done. The Waffle Maker locks the cooking plates in place to cook. Unlock it, remove the waffle and enjoy. It just can't be any simpler or more effective.
I meant to take pictures of the perfectly cooked waffles, but they got eaten before I had the chance to photograph them. Trust me when I say they were terrific!
All in all, I can't recommend this jewel of a Waffle Iron more. It's Cuisinart a name you can trust. It's simple to use. It doesn't make a mess. And the waffles come out perfect every time. What more could you want!
Length of ownership: 34
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Ease of Use
5
Value
5
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This GE genuine RPWFE refrigerator water filter is certified to reduce 50+ impurities including lead, chlorine, PFOA/PFOS, microplastics, and select pharmaceuticals to provide clean, safe drinking water and ice whenever you need it. Compatible with select GE, GE Profile, Caf~, and Monogram French door refrigerators, with easy installation and no water shutoff required.
Customer Rating
5
We Only Trust Authentic GE Filters
on May 15, 2021
Posted by: RBrylawski
Verified Purchase:Yes
While there are loads of aftermarket water filters for most refrigerators, costing less, when you consider you likely spent a huge sum of money on your refrigerator and having the safest drinking water matters to you. For this reason, we only use the filter made by our manufacturer in our refrigerator.
Length of ownership: 13
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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HP Spectre x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Work, game and stay entertained with this HP Spectre x360 convertible laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti graphics card produces stunning visuals on the 15.6-inch 4K touchscreen, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM deliver smooth performance. This Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled HP Spectre x360 convertible laptop has a 1TB SSD and 32GB of Intel Optane memory, offering ample storage space and rapid boots.
Customer Rating
5
HP Spectre x360 is Simply a Fantastic Laptop
on January 12, 2021
Posted by: RBrylawski
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had what I believe was a first generation Spectre, which I loved. But time took it’s toll and the screen went out on it sometimes for hours and my Geek Squad protection plan expired, so it was time for a new laptop.
Off to Best Buy I went for a new laptop. While my first Spectre was 512GB, I wanted 1TB, and the Spectre x360 1TB was more than I wanted to spend. The Salesperson at Best Buy recommended a Dell Inspiron 7000. It sounded nice. It had good specs. It’s a Dell and they make good laptops, right? After several days, it became plainly obvious it wasn’t even close to a Spectre. Even with a 4K screen and an 11th Gen Intel i7 processor, the Dell was simply disappointing.
So I returned the Dell and spent the extra money on the Spectre x360 with 1TB of SSD storage, 10th Gen i7 Processor and GE Force Graphics. The Processor is Six Core, the kind of powerful processor you’ll find in desktop systems. To say I’m so much happier with the Spectre is an understatement.
The Dell screen, while 4K didn’t have the incredibly stunning clarity or brightness you get on a Spectre 4K Ultra AMOLED screen. This new generation AMOLED screen has a better anti-reflective coating than my first Spectre. The Spectre has 400+ Nits of brightness, whereas the Dell has a maximum of 270 Nits. Trust me when I say the difference is night and day. The screen on the Spectre which I understand is from Corning Glass, is in another universe altogether. And no matter what I tried, the Dell renders whites with a decidedly yellow tint. White on the Spectre is a perfect bright white. Go out to YouTube and pull up any 4K Ultra Video and be prepared to be simply blown away.
The Dell while being an Intel 11th Gen i7 processor with 1TB of SSD memory, took three full days to download my rather large Carbonite backup. In contrast, the Spectre with a 10th Gen i7 processor downloaded the same amount of data in less than 24 hours.
The Dell while being an Intel 11th Gen i7 processor with 1TB of SSD memory, took three full days to download my rather large Carbonite backup. In contrast, the Spectre with a 10th Gen i7 processor downloaded the same amount of data in less than 24 hours.
The Dell’s typing experience was in a word disappointing. The key travel wasn’t great and the typing feel was spongy. There was also a significant typing lag. I’m a touch typist. It’s very disconcerting to type letters and not see them appear on the screen in real-time. The typing feel on the Spectre may well be the best typing experience I’ve ever enjoyed. And I thought the typing experience on my first Spectre was good. This is even better.
My very modern and programmable Logitech MX Master mouse didn’t work smoothly on the Dell. I’d slide the mouse and it would get stuck and it was jittery. On the Spectre Its smooth and works perfectly.
I didn’t try any games on the Dell. I’m actually not a gamer, but I have run some games and the Spectre did fine keeping up. It has a 60hz refresh rate, which isn’t earth shaking for gaming, but the Spectre isn’t considered a Gaming Laptop to begin with. If you’re an occasional gamer and you don’t play intensive games, the Spectre will do just fine.
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti graphics card with a dedicated GPU is a much better graphics card than the Intel Iris Xe MAX in the Dell. Videos on the Dell, often lagged. Video, especially 4K video play so much smoother on the Spectre. The GPU with it’s own memory delivers more powerful video processing power.
With all these accolades, is there anything about the Dell, I liked better than the Spectre. Yes, there are two things the Dell does the Spectre doesn’t. While they both come with Electronic Stylus, the Dell has a cradle with a charging port for the Stylus built into the keyboard. This provides a permanent home for the stylus and keeps it charged and ready for use. The Spectre stylus requires you plug into a USB C charger to charge it and there is simply no place to store the Stylus on the Spectre, increasing the chance of losing it.
And Dell has this really useful app called Dell Mobile Connect. It pairs either Android or Apple phones to your laptop via Bluetooth and lets you text and get notifications from your phone directly on the laptop. This is an incredibly useful feature. It was terrific getting a text message from my iPhone and being able to respond directly on the laptop. HP has something for Samsung phones, but nothing for iPhone. Does HP not realize iOS users might appreciate a higher end laptop like the Spectre? NOTE TO HP: iPhone users are more than likely a demographic you shouldn’t ignore. And if Dell can offer such an app for Dell laptops which can offer seamless integration for Android or iOS, HP should be able to as well.
Those two things aside, I’m incredibly happy with my new Spectre x360 1TB laptop. It’s beautiful. Beyond beautiful. There’s really no other laptop finished as stunningly. It’s solid and luxurious with an all-aluminum body. The stunning 4k Ultra AMOLED screen is beyond amazing. It's powerful and fast and everything about the laptop performs beyond my expectations. Hopefully, HP will address the lack of iOS integration, but even if they don’t, I’m sure I’ll be very happy with my new Spectre for a long time.
Length of ownership: 5
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Stay entertained with this Sony EXTRA BASS portable speaker. The IP67 rating protects against harsh elements and dirt for safe outdoor use, while Bluetooth connectivity lets you listen to music wirelessly from paired devices. This black Sony EXTRA BASS portable speaker has a battery life of up to 24 hours for uninterrupted playtime.
Customer Rating
5
Exceptional Sound From Such A Small Speaker
on December 25, 2020
Posted by: RBrylawski
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love this little portable Bluetooth speaker from Sony.
It just doesn't seem possible so much sound can come from such a small compact speaker. But it does.
It offers extended bass, 24 hour play time, can be paired with another XB33 for true Stereo sound, is dustproof and water resistant.
We just moved into a new home which didn't come with wiring for outdoor speakers. This fills the outdoors with great sound.
Download the Sony Music Center App to your smartphone and you can better customize your listening experience.
It charges with USB C and a full charge only takes a few hours and you're ready to go for more than a full day's use.
All in all, I couldn't be happier with this little marvel in Bluetooth Speaker technology.
Length of ownership: 62
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Cook your next meal with this Caf~ over-the-range microwave oven. The convection setting circulates air around food for even heat distribution, and the sensor cooking controls adjust time and power for perfectly cooked food. This Caf~ over-the-range microwave oven features a fast-cook setting, creating an oven-quality meal cooked in a few minutes.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Attractive and Great Microwave
By RBrylawski
We recently moved into a brand new home and chose the Cafe line of Appliances. This 1.7 Cu. Ft Convention Microwave compliments the other Cafe appliances and is excellent.
It has a unique control panel. You don't enter the time to cook via a control panel keypad. You tap cook time and turn the round knob, which adds 15 seconds per click of the know. Then you push the knob in once and press start. It's different than we've had in other microwaves, but once you get used to it, works quite well.
It's very spacious inside and in addition to normal microwave functions, it's a convection oven as well. This will really come in handy during the holidays when oven space is at a premium and you need to cook casserole dishes.
The interior is dark and won't show dirt as easily as lighter interior microwaves. You have all the preset options you need and you can dial in the the food you're planning to cook and the microwave determines the correct time and power automatically.
Little things make a big difference too. The vent fan on most microwaves we've owned are obnoxiously loud. Not on this Cafe appliance. It vents really well and you can actually talk and be heard when it's on. The under-microwave lights are two levels and provide good light to the range burners below.
All in all, this is a great compliment to the Cafe appliances in our kitchen. Note that this appliance must be in high demand and came a few weeks after the other appliances came. If you're buying Cafe appliances, you may have to wait a bit longer for the microwave, but to us, it was well worth the wait.
RBrylawski
Tampa, FL, USA
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September 12, 2020
I was reviewing all of my new appliances and somehow attached the wrong picture of our Cafe dishwasher instead of the microwave. I don't see how I can update my review to show the microwave.
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An unbelievably brilliant picture made possible by millions of colors, producing images you have to see to believe. Picture quality and color volume have been elevated to incredible levels.
Does this TV have voice remote?
An unbelievably brilliant picture made possible by millions of colors, producing images you have to see to believe. Picture quality and color volume have been elevated to incredible levels.
Costco has this TV listed as having a 5 year warranty. If you read the linked user manual on the costco site it does indeed say 5 years. Does this TV have a 5 year warranty or is that something just through costco?
Costco doesn't actually sell this model. They sell the 2018 Q7FN for the same price Best Buy sells the Q70RAF.
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Create a reliable wireless network at home with this Linksys Wi-Fi system. It offers up to 6,000 sq. ft. of coverage, so it's suitable for a large home, and its Tri-Band technology delivers faster speeds for multiple devices by balancing loads effectively. This Linksys Wi-Fi system works with Amazon Alexa to control the unit with simple voice commands.
Is the router included?
Yes, it includes either two or three stations, all are routers, but one connects to the network via Ethernet, while the other stations connect wirelessly.
6 years, 11 months ago
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Listen to your TV or music wirelessly without disturbing others.