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The Micro SD Memory Card EVO Plus + Adapter gives you the freedom to do more. Store huge files, load games, and download the latest apps at lightning-fast speeds. Plus, it~s designed to be incredibly durable, resistant to water, high temperatures, magnets & more. All with the performance and reliability you expect from the world~s #1 flash memory brand.
 
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Reliable, Convenient storage
on November 30, 2022
Posted by: Fred
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very reliable with plenty of storage space. No issues when removing the card or when deleting files. I'm using one in y new smartphone and another in my new laptop. Buy/use with confidence. Picked up 2 of them on sale at 50% off.
Length of ownership: 12
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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Ease of Use
5 out of 5
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Store and play files on disk with this portable LG external DVD writer. Its 8x DVD and 24x CD write speeds let you produce optical copies efficiently, and its silent play technology optimizes read speed while reducing noise. This slim LG external DVD writer supports M-DISC formats for high-quality data storage.
 
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Seemingly Sturdy and Reliable
on November 18, 2022
Posted by: Fred
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this for my new laptop. Super easy to install and use. Very fast loading. Despite the plastic build it seems sturdy and should remain so if not abused.
Length of ownership: 2
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
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Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
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With a 48MP Quad camera system, you can capture from the smallest details to grand canyon wide images. View them on the stunning 6.8~ FHD+ Max Vision display and an 89% screen-to-body ratio. You don~t have to worry about battery life with a 4000mAh battery that can last up to three days.
 
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This Moto has Mojo
on November 18, 2022
Posted by: Fred
Verified Purchase:Yes
Fast charging, fast boot up, responsive stylus, clear hi-res display. The camera is very good although I'd like to see better color saturation. Photos look a bit on the overly lit side with and without flash. Sound quality is better than all my prior phones.
Length of ownership: 23
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Battery Life
5 out of 5
5
Display Quality
5 out of 5
5
Camera
4 out of 5
4
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Three-disc set includes Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes (2011) A research scientist (James Franco) tests a drug on a group of chimpanzees, greatly increasing their intelligence before he's forced to put them all down. That is, all but Caesar (Andy Serkis in a voice and motion-capture performance), one of the test subjects' offspring, whose enhanced brain capacity enables him to lead his fellow primates in a violent revolution against humanity. Provocative reboot of the classic sci-fi film series also stars Freida Pinto, John Lithgow. 105 min. C/Rtg PG-13 Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes (2014) Ten years after a devastating virus wiped out much of humanity, a small band of survivors in San Francisco has established an uneasy peace with chimpanzee Caesar (a motion-captured Andy Serkis who also supplies his voice) and his community of intelligent apes who live in the nearby Muir Woods. But co-existence may be ultimately out of reach as members of both species seem bound and determined to make war. Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell co-star in this hit sequel. 130 min. C/Rtg PG-13 War For The Planet Of The Apes (2017) The third chapter in the rebooted sci-fi film franchise finds ape leader Caesar's (Andy Serkis in a voice and motion-capture performance) forces locked in a desperate conflict with the Colonel (Woody Harrelson), a ruthless human whose army also includes a group of traitorous primates. As the war reaches it's apex, the virus that decimated much of humanity begins to cause some of the remaining survivors to slowly devolve into more primitive creatures. With Steve Zahn, Karin Konoval, Amiah Miller.
 
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Go Ape on This
on September 25, 2022
Posted by: Fred
Verified Purchase:Yes
This series reboot leaves all others choking on it's dust. The scripts are largely intelligent with barely a plot hole to be found, the sfx are outstanding and almost completely integrated into the characters. Image quality has excellent black level with contrast, color and shadow details that contribute to compelling story telling. Good deep bass in a soundtrack that also has an immersive DTS-MA effects.
Length of ownership: 12
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Room-shaking output well below the threshold of audibility, with pinpoint control and accuracy, the PB-1000 Pro obliterates performance expectations for subwoofers anywhere near the price. A reimagined 12-inch high-excursion SVS driver, increased from 10-inches from the original PB-1000, is married to a reference SVS Sledge Amplifier with fully discreet MOSFET output for stunningly immersive cinematic bass. PB-1000 Pro is optimized with a new dual-port cabinet design for effortless bass with vanishingly low distortion and features the SVS Subwoofer DSP smartphone app for tuning and control.
 
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Easy Set-up and Integration
on September 17, 2022
Posted by: Fred
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased two of these for my HT room. They are simple to integrate via their remote control/app, which is easily downloaded and user friendly. In my <1900 sq.' room they easily pressurize the whole area for a smooth response in combination with the Audyssey MultEQ XT32 processing in my AVP.
Length of ownership: 25
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
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Value
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Ease of Use
5 out of 5
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Eight-disc set includes Dracula (1931)After starring in the title role on Broadway, Bela Lugosi became forever identified with the bloodsucking count in director Tod Browning's Gothic film adaptation. Follow Dracula from his Transylvanian castle to England as he ensnares the unwary in his diabolical schemes. With Dwight Frye, Helen Chandler, Edward Van Sloan. 75 min. BW/Rtg NR Frankenstein (1931)Based on the novel by Mary Shelley, this classic chiller helped usher in the age of the Universal monsters. When mad scientist Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) pieces together body parts taken from various corpses with hopes of creating life, his resulting production (Boris Karloff, in a career-defining performance) demonstrates the consequences of toying with nature. With Mae Clarke, Dwight Frye; directed by James Whale. Restored version; 71 min. BW/Rtg NR The Invisible Man (1933)He's rarely seen in this, his film debut, but Claude Rains lends a sinister presence as H.G. Wells' Inchout of sightInch scientist in this horror/fantasy classic from InchFrankensteinInch director James Whale. Rains stars as Dr. Jack Griffin, who discovers a formula that can render him invisible. But little does he know that it carries with it a dangerous side effect It also turns him into a murdering madman. With Gloria Stuart, William Harrigan, and quintessential town biddy Una O'Connor. 71 min. BW/Rtg NR The Wolf Man (1941)Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolf bane blooms and the autumn moon is bright. Classic chiller stars Lon Chaney, Jr. As Larry Talbot, a man marked with the sign of the beast. Returning to his family's Welsh ancestral home, Talbot is the recipient of a lycanthropic curse when he's attacked by a vicious werewolf. With Claude Rains, Evelyn Ankers, Bela Lugosi, and the ever-wizened Maria Ouspenskaya. 70 min. BW/Rtg NR
 
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Superb Restoration of Classic Films
on September 17, 2022
Posted by: Fred
Verified Purchase:Yes
The best iteration of these films EVER. Gray levels, contrast, shadow detail, clean sound, no film splices, crisp black and white details.... The whole nine yards in restoration. I've seen these films dozens of times over my movie/TV watching years and now watching them like this is almost like seeing them for the first time.
Length of ownership: 4
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Steven Spielberg's masterful take on the H.G. Wells classic stars Tom Cruise as Ray Ferrier, a divorced New Jersey Everyman whose weekend with his kids (Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin) is shattered by an alien invasion. As the decidedly unfriendly E.T.s and their menacing tripods devastate the planet, Ferrier bravely attempts to reach his ex-wife (Miranda Otto) in Boston, encountering the best and worst of humanity along the way. Tim Robbins also stars. 117 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Two-disc set.
 
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Much Better than the DVD
on September 16, 2022
Posted by: Fred
Verified Purchase:Yes
This UHD was a replacement for my old DVD. I had recently watched the DVD and decided it was time for an upgrade. The uptick in resolution was very noticeable and the soundtrack was more robust.
Length of ownership: 7
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Meet the ultimate streaming player, Roku Ultra. It~s fast and powerful so you can to get you to the entertainment you want quickly. Enjoy a cinematic experience as you watch what you love in spectacular 4K and Dolby Vision picture with immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Get fast, seamless TV streaming in any room in the house with Wi-Fi or choose to wire up over Ethernet. Start streaming apps including Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, Netflix, Sling, Freevee and Hulu in a snap with a lightning-fast interface. Say ~Hey Roku~ from across the couch to power up your TV, control your streaming, and even find your lost remote. Use the rechargeable remote to quickly search and type with your voice, enjoy Headphone Mode, and set shortcuts for your favorite apps. Plus, enjoy easy voice control with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Roku is America~s #1 TV streaming platform based on hours streamed ~ Hypothesis Group, December 2023
 
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Perfect Upgrade
on August 5, 2022
Posted by: Fred
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this on sale for my Home Theater system and to replace my Roku 4670 (which is going on an older TV). The interface is very reliable, hookup and account setup was a breeze. The remote performs as advertised and the new "passthrough" audio option assures the best surround formats. It's a perfect upgrade.
Length of ownership: 22
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
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Gritty, emotional and realistic
on March 11, 2022
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Verified Purchase:Yes
A tour de force of acting, characterization, story telling, tension filled vignettes, machismo, action, emotional engagement and more. Hand held camera and quick zooms might be off-putting to some but, inevitably, it all combines to put the viewer inside the story.
Length of ownership: 8
Mobile Submission: True
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In late-14th-century France, Norman knight Jean de Carrouges (Matt Damon) was stunned when his wife Marguerite (Jodie Comer) leveled an accusation of rape against his squire and best friend Jacques Le Gris (Adam Driver). The events as recounted through the eyes of all three-through their culmination in the nation's last recognized trial by combat-drive Ridley Scott's historical opus. Co-stars Ben Affleck; Damon, Affleck, and Nicole Holofcener co-adapted the Eric Jager novel for the screen. 152 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Two-disc set.
 
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It's Worth the Time Spent for the DUEL
on January 7, 2022
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Superb 4K image. The 2+ hours is worth the DUEL which is exciting with edge of seat suspense and great sonic impact. Excellent story although I prefer my story arcs told linearly versus as seen from three viewpoints. The differences among the points of view don't hold up on repeat viewings for me. Well drawn characters although some stilted acting mars an otherwise well produced period piece.
Length of ownership: 11
Mobile Submission: False
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It's the year 2029, and much of the world's mutant population has succumbed to a genocidal, man-made virus. As a down-and-out Logan (Hugh Jackman, in his final appearance as the character) comes to terms with his failing healing factor, he and an ailing Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) must protect Laura (Dafne Keen)-a young genetically bred mutant with powers similar to Logan's-from the evil organization that created her. With Richard E. Grant, Boyd Holbrook, Stephen Merchant.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
ONE OF THE BEST COMIC BOOK MOVIES OF ALL TIME
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Great movie and to me, one of the best in the XMen franchise. Awesome final outing for Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and Patrick Stewart at Professor X. Great story and acting. Highly recommend.
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Must be Another Fred Out There
August 4, 2019
Not sure if something went amiss at the moderator's desk but that's not my review. Not from this Fred anyway. Mine appears next.
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Get to know the playful, wireless POP Mouse, designed to make personality shine on your desktop and beyond. Pick the POP Mouse you love most from our range of designs, and make it your own with fun emoji customization. With SilentTouch clicks, and up to 24 months battery life, take it anywhere you go. Connect POP Mouse to your desktop, laptop, or tablet using Bluetooth on Windows, macOS, iPadOS and Chrome OS. Glide between up to 3 devices at a time with FLOW, and shift instantly from high-precision to speed scroll mode with the SmartWheel.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Seems to Have Lost its Blue Teeth!
By Fred
Purchased several weeks ago. Stopped working this morning. No amount of Bluetooth pairing, connecting, reconnecting, rebooting, reinstalling can solve it. Keep getting message to try reconnecting. Now outside return period. Will go to Logitech website for support on manufacturer 1 year warranty.
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June 17, 2023
Got it working after re-download of Logitech Options Plus. Followed prompts as usual to Add BT device, connected and seems fine...for now.
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Create an immersive entertainment system with this Epson Home Cinema 4K PRO-UHD projector. Full HDR color processing and 4K PRO-UHD projection technologies ensure accurate reproduction of premium, cinematic content for immersive viewing. The pixel-shift processor of this 2600-lumen Epson Home Cinema 4K PRO-UHD projector enhances the quality of lower-resolution videos.
 

Will using a fiber optic HDMI cable eliminate my handshake issues? It takes about 10 seconds for an Image to appear with a 35' HDMI active cable. Will a fiber optic cable be worthwhile? If so, how long might the handshake take to produce an image?

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The LG 17U70Q UltraPC unveils a new standard for a premium performance laptop with a large screen. A large 17" WQXGA resolution, non-Reflective, 16:10 IPS display means you spend less time scrolling and more time focusing and helping perform tasks efficiently. And with the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPU, the UltraPC can help you power through any project thrown your way with speed and vibrancy. The stylish yet lightweight design and long-lasting battery of the LG UltraPC, you can get heavy work done anytime, anywhere.
 

Is the solitary usb c port the only way to power/ charge the battery? To me, this is not clear in the description or illustrations.

Using the included AC adapter charges the battery.
3 years, 5 months ago
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Store and play files on disk with this portable LG external DVD writer. Its 8x DVD and 24x CD write speeds let you produce optical copies efficiently, and its silent play technology optimizes read speed while reducing noise. This slim LG external DVD writer supports M-DISC formats for high-quality data storage.
 

Will this work with windows 11 and plug into my laptop

Yes. I'm using it with my new Win11 LG 17".
3 years, 6 months ago
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The LG 17U70Q UltraPC unveils a new standard for a premium performance laptop with a large screen. A large 17" WQXGA resolution, non-Reflective, 16:10 IPS display means you spend less time scrolling and more time focusing and helping perform tasks efficiently. And with the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPU, the UltraPC can help you power through any project thrown your way with speed and vibrancy. The stylish yet lightweight design and long-lasting battery of the LG UltraPC, you can get heavy work done anytime, anywhere.
 

Does this have a direct ethernet port?

The specifications for inputs/outputs do not list Ethernet port but the photos seem to show a RJ45 port quite clearly, which presumably is for Ethernet connection. I have one of these laptops on order. When I placed the order in-store the sales rep pointed it out to me in the photo.
3 years, 7 months ago
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Meet the ultimate streaming player, Roku Ultra. It~s fast and powerful so you can to get you to the entertainment you want quickly. Enjoy a cinematic experience as you watch what you love in spectacular 4K and Dolby Vision picture with immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Get fast, seamless TV streaming in any room in the house with Wi-Fi or choose to wire up over Ethernet. Start streaming apps including Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, Netflix, Sling, Freevee and Hulu in a snap with a lightning-fast interface. Say ~Hey Roku~ from across the couch to power up your TV, control your streaming, and even find your lost remote. Use the rechargeable remote to quickly search and type with your voice, enjoy Headphone Mode, and set shortcuts for your favorite apps. Plus, enjoy easy voice control with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Roku is America~s #1 TV streaming platform based on hours streamed ~ Hypothesis Group, December 2023
 

Does the Roku Ultra work on a 5GHz network?

All of my Roku Ultras (4662, 4670, 4802) work on my 5GHz network.
3 years, 10 months ago
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Meet the ultimate streaming player, Roku Ultra. It~s fast and powerful so you can to get you to the entertainment you want quickly. Enjoy a cinematic experience as you watch what you love in spectacular 4K and Dolby Vision picture with immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Get fast, seamless TV streaming in any room in the house with Wi-Fi or choose to wire up over Ethernet. Start streaming apps including Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, Netflix, Sling, Freevee and Hulu in a snap with a lightning-fast interface. Say ~Hey Roku~ from across the couch to power up your TV, control your streaming, and even find your lost remote. Use the rechargeable remote to quickly search and type with your voice, enjoy Headphone Mode, and set shortcuts for your favorite apps. Plus, enjoy easy voice control with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Roku is America~s #1 TV streaming platform based on hours streamed ~ Hypothesis Group, December 2023
 

I have roku ultra that does not see my t mobile 5 ghz network. The 2.4ghz has jitter, buffering etc. Do I need a new roku?

It probably is too far from your router. You can try installing a WiFi extender. Doing so resolved a similar problem for me. Or use a wired ethernet connection direct to the Ultra.
3 years, 10 months ago
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Fred
 
Meet the ultimate streaming player, Roku Ultra. It~s fast and powerful so you can to get you to the entertainment you want quickly. Enjoy a cinematic experience as you watch what you love in spectacular 4K and Dolby Vision picture with immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Get fast, seamless TV streaming in any room in the house with Wi-Fi or choose to wire up over Ethernet. Start streaming apps including Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, Netflix, Sling, Freevee and Hulu in a snap with a lightning-fast interface. Say ~Hey Roku~ from across the couch to power up your TV, control your streaming, and even find your lost remote. Use the rechargeable remote to quickly search and type with your voice, enjoy Headphone Mode, and set shortcuts for your favorite apps. Plus, enjoy easy voice control with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Roku is America~s #1 TV streaming platform based on hours streamed ~ Hypothesis Group, December 2023
 

I bought a Roku Streaming Device from Amazon for an older TV that only has A/V Ports and the program that I choose will come on and then after 15 seconds or so the signal cuts out completely. I tried everything and nothing works why? The tv has no HDMI.

It's likely that your "older TV" is not High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compliant which only current HDMI connections can negotiate properly.
3 years, 10 months ago
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Meet the ultimate streaming player, Roku Ultra. It~s fast and powerful so you can to get you to the entertainment you want quickly. Enjoy a cinematic experience as you watch what you love in spectacular 4K and Dolby Vision picture with immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Get fast, seamless TV streaming in any room in the house with Wi-Fi or choose to wire up over Ethernet. Start streaming apps including Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, Netflix, Sling, Freevee and Hulu in a snap with a lightning-fast interface. Say ~Hey Roku~ from across the couch to power up your TV, control your streaming, and even find your lost remote. Use the rechargeable remote to quickly search and type with your voice, enjoy Headphone Mode, and set shortcuts for your favorite apps. Plus, enjoy easy voice control with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Roku is America~s #1 TV streaming platform based on hours streamed ~ Hypothesis Group, December 2023
 

Hi, They actually did not directly answer my question earlier. My question is, does the Roku Ultra have a "ZOOM" feature on it to expand the picture that will fill the screen?" I have an older TV with HDMI but the Roku's that I have don't have "ZOOM".

No. There is no ZOOM feature. It's designed to display the content's original aspect ratio or whatever the provider is streaming.
3 years, 10 months ago
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Experience immersive viewing when you add this Samsung 40-inch smart TV to your home. The wide color enhancer and Full HD resolution deliver vibrant picture quality, while the Digital Clean View optimizes content for better results. A unique lifestyle gallery creates scenic views for any room in your home when this TV is not in use. This Samsung 40-inch smart TV features support for the Samsung SmartThings app to complete your home automation setup.
 

4 holes on the back are not threaded for wall mount. How do I mount to wall bracket

See this Samsung support link for the user manual. It has instructions for on-wall installation and for ordering a proper wall mount : https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202104/20210405184119569/BN68-12552A-00_UM_N5200_ZA_ENG_210317.0.pdf
4 years, 6 months ago
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Transport food securely in this Crock-Pot Cook & Carry slow cooker. Three settings lets you cook on high and low temperatures and then keep food warm until served, while the 6-qt. capacity is ideal for big meals. This Crock-Pot Cook & Carry slow cooker has a removable stoneware pot, eliminating the need for additional serving dishes.
 

crock pot is good, but the lid broke Can I just get a new lid? How & where

Contact the manufacturer.
5 years, 5 months ago
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Fred
 
Transport food securely in this Crock-Pot Cook & Carry slow cooker. Three settings lets you cook on high and low temperatures and then keep food warm until served, while the 6-qt. capacity is ideal for big meals. This Crock-Pot Cook & Carry slow cooker has a removable stoneware pot, eliminating the need for additional serving dishes.
 

Does the outside of this crock pot get really hot?

It gets hot but not excessively so. Regardless, when it's hot we always use pot holders when lifting or taking off the lid.
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