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good version of cinderella
on March 14, 2020
Posted by: r8ter
Verified Purchase:Yes
maybe it's because this is the classic version of Cinderella, but this is still my favorite.
Length of ownership: 25
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your DUALSHOCK 4 charged and ready for gaming with the officially licensed USB Charging Cable for PlayStation 4 by PowerA. This 6.5ft cable is perfect for charging your controller while your PlayStation 4 console is on standby or even while you play. Made with ferrite coil and gold plated connectors, this USB Charging Cable was designed to last.
 
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3 out of 5
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it's a calbe
on March 14, 2020
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Verified Purchase:Yes
I guess if you need an over priced micro usb cable, this is the one to get.
Length of ownership: 16
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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3 out of 5
3
Quality
3 out of 5
3
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2 out of 5
2
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Mighty. Smart.Nest Cam IQ is a seriously sharp outdoor security camera. It has brains to tell you when it sees a person and Supersight to show you an extra clear close-up tracking shot of who's there. It can even recognize familiar faces with Nest Aware.
 
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Good camera, bad mount
on March 14, 2020
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I currently use nest cams mainly because it's part of google and the 1st couple I purchased kept me into products. I enjoy a lot of the features the devices have, but the interface, cost, and mounting options are all definitely negatives. If I were to start from scratch I wouldn't buy them again. The outdoor cameras don't come with an outdoor power supply. That's extra. The camera mounts only alow the camera to go up and down, and not side to side, so in my situation where the camera is on the corner of my house trying to view my whole back yard, I had to customize a mount to get it to a 30 degree angle. The nest app also has been buggy since always. Sometime the camera view doesn't show up, wait 2 min, try again and it's fine.
Length of ownership: 25
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
5
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3 out of 5
3
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2 out of 5
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Help ensure that your USB-enabled devices are ready for use with this Insignia~ NS-AC1U2N wall charger, which provides a 2.4-amp output and 12W of power for dependable performance. The folding blades simplify portability.
 
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it's a wall charger
on March 6, 2020
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Verified Purchase:Yes
it charges my tablet and phone as I would expect in a decent amount of time.
Length of ownership: 9
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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A fun kids movie
on March 6, 2020
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Although there a couple plot holes for adults, the kids love it anyway. I was also a little disappointed in the music with this movie.
Length of ownership: 10
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Set up your home entertainment center with this LG 43-inch 4K HDR smart TV as the focal point. A powerful quad-core processor enhances color and picture quality, while the IPS 4K display offers a wide viewing angle so every seat in the room is front row. Built-in Wi-Fi and integrated AI technology make it easy to stream content or control this LG 43-inch 4K HDR smart TV that works with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
 
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simple set up
on February 14, 2020
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Verified Purchase:Yes
got this for my grandparents, they haven't had any problems yet.
Length of ownership: 27
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
3 out of 5
3
Value
3 out of 5
3
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
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Replace only the color you need with individual ink cartridges. Best of all, only one set of cartridges is needed to print amazing documents and great photos. There's no need to spend additional money on specialized cartridges to print on either plain or photo paper. Epson's revolutionary DURABrite Ultra Ink produces smudge, fade and water resistant prints that look brilliant on both plain and glossy photo paper.
 
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good quality ink
on February 9, 2020
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Epson and their durabright ink do last quite a long time. For the price they are a decent value for what you get.
Length of ownership: 33
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
4
Quality
5 out of 5
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Value
3 out of 5
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Print amazing documents and great photos. Epson's incredible ink produces prints that look brilliant on both plain and glossy photo paper.
 
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good quality ink
on February 9, 2020
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Epson and their durabright ink do last quite a long time. For the price they are a decent value for what you get.
Length of ownership: 33
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
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Quality
5 out of 5
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Value
3 out of 5
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Print amazing documents and great photos. Epson's incredible ink produces prints that look brilliant on both plain and glossy photo paper.
 
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4 out of 5
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good quality ink
on February 9, 2020
Posted by: r8ter
Verified Purchase:Yes
Epson and their durabright ink do last quite a long time. For the price they are a decent value for what you get.
Length of ownership: 33
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
4
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
3 out of 5
3
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Print crisp text and images on your Epson Workforce printer with this Epson 252XL T252XL120-S ink cartridge, which features DURABrite Ultra ink for smudge-, fade- and water-resistant documents. The high yield easily handles your office printing needs.
 
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good quality ink
on February 9, 2020
Posted by: r8ter
Verified Purchase:Yes
Epson and their durabright ink do last quite a long time. For the price they are a decent value for what you get.
Length of ownership: 33
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
4
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
3 out of 5
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Range Extender boosts your WiFi to the extreme with speeds up to 3Gbps. From your garage to the backyard, eliminate WiFi dead zones and extend WiFi range to hard-to-reach areas of your home. Add-on to your existing router/gateway/ISP gateway and get the entire benefit of mesh networking; one network name, seamless roaming and a dedicated backhaul.
 

I currently have the Nighthawk AC2300. Can this extender be solely used for my SMART HOME devices, such as RING DOORBELL and MOTION LIGHT CAMERAS and etc and does it have it's own unique "PASSWORD"?

yes, you could set this up so that it has it's own unique SSID's and password to only join certain devices
6 years, 7 months ago
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Extend your existing Hue Play light bar setup with the Play White and Color Ambiance light bar extension pack. This extension pack includes 1 color changing light bar and mounting hardware. Requires a Play light bar base kit with power supply (sold separately). Create a wash of colorful light with the sleek design of the Play light bar. Choose from 16 million colors to experience different light effects. Select preset scenes with dynamic effects or create your own in the Hue app. Lay it horizontally on the floor or stand it vertically on a cabinet or shelf. Create a TV backlight by mounting it to the back of the TV with the included mounts to enhance your home theater setup. Connect to a Hue Sync box (sold separately) to create immersive lighting experiences that sync in real time to your favorite movies, music, and video games. Hue lights can sync with music when you pair them with your Spotify account or listen to music using Samsung SmartThings in the Galaxy smartphone app. Take gaming to a whole new level when you sync Hue lights with Razer Chroma LED accessories and Corsair iCUE products. Requires a Hue Bridge (sold separately). Unlock the full power of Philips Hue smart home lighting with the Bridge and enjoy benefits like multi-room control, automations and smart control from anywhere in the world.
 

Does any part of the assembly get hot ???

It should get warm, but not so hot that you can't hold your hand on it
6 years, 8 months ago
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Did you know Philips Hue smart bulbs are only active when the light switch is in the on/up position? If the switch is accidentally turned off or Wi-Fi connection is lost, the Philips Hue smart bulbs no longer operates from any control source (wireless app, remote, or voice). The Aurora ~Always Ready~ Smart Bulbs Dimmer is the first and only solution that ensures your Hue smart bulbsare kept in ~ready mode. Its elegant, intuitive, easy-touch dimming aesthetic allows anyone to control the lights, even if they don~t have the app.
 

Which version of the Hue bridge do I need in order to program Aurora in the Hue app?

Version 2
6 years, 9 months ago
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This base kit includes 2 color changing Hue Play light bars, mounting hardware, and 1 power supply with plug. Create a wash of colorful light with the sleek design of the Play light bar. Choose from 16 million colors to experience different light effects. Select preset scenes with dynamic effects or create your own in the Hue app. Lay them horizontally on the floor or stand vertically on a cabinet or shelf. Create a TV backlight by mounting them to the back of the TV with the included mounts to enhance your home theater setup. Connect up to 3 light bars with one power supply (extension kits sold separately). Connect to a Hue Sync box (sold separately) to create immersive lighting experiences that sync in real time to your favorite movies, music, and video games. Hue lights can sync with music when you pair them with your Spotify account or listen to music using Samsung SmartThings in the Galaxy smartphone app. Take gaming to a whole new level when you sync Hue lights with Razer Chroma LED accessories and Corsair iCUE products. Requires a Hue Bridge (sold separately). Unlock the full power of Philips Hue smart home lighting with the Bridge and enjoy benefits like multi-room control, automations and smart control from anywhere in the world.
 

Is each light controllable separately or does the set act as one light?

Each light can be controlled separately.
6 years, 11 months ago
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This base kit includes 2 color changing Hue Play light bars, mounting hardware, and 1 power supply with plug. Create a wash of colorful light with the sleek design of the Play light bar. Choose from 16 million colors to experience different light effects. Select preset scenes with dynamic effects or create your own in the Hue app. Lay them horizontally on the floor or stand vertically on a cabinet or shelf. Create a TV backlight by mounting them to the back of the TV with the included mounts to enhance your home theater setup. Connect up to 3 light bars with one power supply (extension kits sold separately). Connect to a Hue Sync box (sold separately) to create immersive lighting experiences that sync in real time to your favorite movies, music, and video games. Hue lights can sync with music when you pair them with your Spotify account or listen to music using Samsung SmartThings in the Galaxy smartphone app. Take gaming to a whole new level when you sync Hue lights with Razer Chroma LED accessories and Corsair iCUE products. Requires a Hue Bridge (sold separately). Unlock the full power of Philips Hue smart home lighting with the Bridge and enjoy benefits like multi-room control, automations and smart control from anywhere in the world.
 

We bought three of these for behind our large tv. They were installed by best buys geek squad. When put behind the TV first, they made a mistake and they had to get them off and on again. Maybe that's why they keep falling off? How can I fix it?

If geek squad installed I would call them and have it fixed. If they took them off and put them back on again, they will need new 3M adhesive strips.
6 years, 11 months ago
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Enhance your Hue lighting system with this Philips Hue dimmer switch. Removing the control unit from the magnetic base plate lets you use it as a handheld remote, and the on button also adjusts Philips colors and set ambiance levels. Adjust light settings precisely with this wireless Philips Hue dimmer switch.
 

Is it legal to remove original light switch (making HOT/Live wire always on). Put a wall plate and add this Hue switch on?

Code will tell you where you need to put the switches, as long as you don't cover up a switch and not replace it then you should be fine.
7 years, 6 months ago
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Enhance your Hue lighting system with this Philips Hue dimmer switch. Removing the control unit from the magnetic base plate lets you use it as a handheld remote, and the on button also adjusts Philips colors and set ambiance levels. Adjust light settings precisely with this wireless Philips Hue dimmer switch.
 

hello, my electrician just installed white ambiance lighting and the bridge- it works great, however he is using regular, home depot dimmer, switch, it turns on and off, but the dimmer not working with these lights? Do i need this dimmer?

no, a normal dimmer will actually harm these bulbs and cause them to fail sooner. You need a hue dimmer
7 years, 6 months ago
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Enhance your Hue lighting system with this Philips Hue dimmer switch. Removing the control unit from the magnetic base plate lets you use it as a handheld remote, and the on button also adjusts Philips colors and set ambiance levels. Adjust light settings precisely with this wireless Philips Hue dimmer switch.
 

can this switch be ganged up with other switches

yes
7 years, 6 months ago
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Enhance your Hue lighting system with this Philips Hue dimmer switch. Removing the control unit from the magnetic base plate lets you use it as a handheld remote, and the on button also adjusts Philips colors and set ambiance levels. Adjust light settings precisely with this wireless Philips Hue dimmer switch.
 

Do you have to buy hue bulbs or will it work with any bulbs?

This only works with hue bulbs or "friends of hue"
7 years, 6 months ago
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Automate your lights for peace of mind. Now expand Hue to your outdoors. The Ludere security light can be connected to your existing Hue bridge to get all the features like away from home control, geofencing and scheduling.
 

What is the power source, is wiring required or is it wireless?

wiring is required
7 years, 7 months ago
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