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    August 21, 2019
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    August 14, 2022
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The Apple M1 chip takes Mac mini, the most versatile, do-it-all Mac desktop, to a whole new level of performance. With up to 3x faster CPU performance, up to 6x faster graphics, a powerful Neural Engine with up to 15x faster machine learning, and superfast unified memory ~ all in an ultracompact design.* So you can create, work, and play on Mac mini with speed and power beyond anything you ever imagined.
 
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Good value for what we need
on August 14, 2022
Posted by: Wallygator
Verified Purchase:Yes
Working great so far. I’m running the beta OS on it now but so far it’s been very stable and the transition to Apple silicon has been uneventful with almost everything I use.
I’m moving from a 2017 iMac 27”. This was an affordable option while also keeping a 27” screen with the Dell monitor. I also like the small footprint on my desk.
Length of ownership: 31
Mobile Submission: True
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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Immerse yourself in vivid pictures from this LG 27-inch UltraFine 5K monitor. Designed for Mac devices, the Thunderbolt 3 port lets you connect a variety of supported devices for quality video, audio and data transfer. This LG 27-inch UltraFine 5K monitor has a pair of 5W speakers, a microphone and webcam for simple video conferencing, and the 178-degree viewing angle produces crisp visuals from almost any direction.
 
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Working great
on August 14, 2022
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Working great with my new Mac mini M1. Hooked up easily to my VESA enabled standing desk for more desk space. Love I can use portrait mode on webcam works better than the conference apps.
Length of ownership: 31
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
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4 out of 5
4
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
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Magic Keyboard is now available with Touch ID, providing fast, easy, and secure authentication for logins and purchases.
 
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Works great
on August 14, 2022
Posted by: Wallygator
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had been thinking of upgrading to this keyboard for a while and made the move with a new Mac. Love it except I’ve had to move my track pad to the left as the keyboard stand for me standing desk has me off center of the monitor otherwise. This isn’t a keyboard issue but a setup issue of my standing desk.
Length of ownership: 27
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
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Quality
5 out of 5
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Value
5 out of 5
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Soft, breathable, and lightweight, the Sport Loop features a hook-and-loop fastener for quick and easy adjustment. The double-layer nylon weave has dense loops on the skin side that provide soft cushioning while allowing moisture to escape. On the reverse side, the attachment loops are securely anchored for superior durability.
 
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Loving the color
on August 14, 2022
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Love my new strap. This is bright for a little color after having a white strap. Way to put on and take off.
Length of ownership: 12
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
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Your life~s an adventure. To capture and keep its best moments, you need fast, high-capacity storage that accelerates every move. With up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds, store your content and creations on a fast drive that fits seamlessly into your active lifestyle. Up to three-meter drop protection, with IP65 water and dust resistance, a carabiner loop for securing the drive, and a 5-year limited warranty give you the peace of mind to take it with you on travels near and far. From a brand trusted by professional photographers, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD provides fast solid state performance in a tough, reliable storage solution.
 
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Works great
on August 14, 2022
Posted by: Wallygator
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works as needed. Small so it doesn’t take up much space. Only wish the cord that came with it was a little longer.
Length of ownership: 39
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 Bulb is a smart color changing LED lightbulb, and one of the first of its kind to work with Thread. This bulb proudly boasts the brightest tunable whites on the market and over 16M colors to choose from, making it perfect for all of your daily lighting needs. Whether working from home, or looking to set a relaxing nighttime ambience, the Essentials Smart Bulb provides you with the perfect light for every situation, all with the seamless and intuitive app, voice control, or the time-based automated Circadian Lighting feature.
 
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Doing the job and more
on March 26, 2022
Posted by: Wallygator
Verified Purchase:Yes
Working well , lots of features. Got to add morning light as I wake before the sun. I’m still adjusting the settings between this and homekit. I like the interface better than the hues we have elsewhere. Looking at adding more Nanoleaf lights elsewhere.
Length of ownership: 32
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
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Jam-packed with innovation, HomePod mini fills the entire room with rich 360-degree audio. Place multiple speakers around the house for a connected sound system.~ And with Siri, your favorite do-it-all intelligent assistant helps with everyday tasks and controls your smart home privately and securely.~
 
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Surprised me
on March 26, 2022
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With wired speakers around the house and airplay enabled receiver I didn’t think I needed this. Added to our detached garage to connect other IoT devices to homekit app. Works great for that and I’m enjoying the speaker features enough I may add more on the house.
Length of ownership: 32
Mobile Submission: True
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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5 out of 5
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Keep a close eye on your home around the clock. Receive rich notifications on your iPhone immediately when something is up in your home and protect the privacy of your personal space in the process. Eve Cam is designed exclusively for Apple HomeKit Secure Video, built from the ground up to keep your data secure. No matter where you are, you get direct and fully encrypted access to Eve Cam thanks to your home hub (Apple TV or HomePod). Live images never reach the cloud, not even iCloud. Recordings are stored securely and fully encrypted in your iCloud. Protect your home from intruders and keep an eye on pets and property. No matter how you use Eve Cam, you decide when it should be on and how it should operate. Set Eve Cam to automatically deactivate when everyone is home, for example. And control when you want to receive notifications, every time motion occurs or only when people or pets are detected.
 
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Doing the job
on March 26, 2022
Posted by: Wallygator
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works great for the detached garage. Easy setup and alerts are accurate.
Length of ownership: 32
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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With just the turn of a dial you can automatically change your resistance from 5 lbs. all the way up to 52.5 lbs of weight. No more picking up 30 different dumbbells to get the results you want, these adjustable dumbbells replace 15 sets of weights. All you need is two SelectTech 552 Dumbbells to transform your body for good.
 
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Happy purchased
on January 16, 2022
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Work great! Feel secure after changing the weights. A little big for someone that is smaller stature for some exercises.
Length of ownership: 36
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
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Value
4 out of 5
4
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
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Monitor room conditions with this Eve Room indoor air-quality sensor. It tracks and clearly displays temperature and humidity on the customizable screen, and the Home app offers activation of accessories via iOS devices based on preset scenes. This Eve Room indoor air-quality sensor uses any iPhone charger or USB power supply for effortless charging.
 
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Does the job
on January 16, 2022
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Got this so I could keep an eye on the temp in a separate building. Works as advertised. Looking to add a thread border router to see if thread works better than Bluetooth LE for the homekit connection.
Length of ownership: 11
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4 out of 5
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Value
4 out of 5
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Ease of Use
4 out of 5
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The Apple M1 chip takes Mac mini, the most versatile, do-it-all Mac desktop, to a whole new level of performance. With up to 3x faster CPU performance, up to 6x faster graphics, a powerful Neural Engine with up to 15x faster machine learning, and superfast unified memory ~ all in an ultracompact design.* So you can create, work, and play on Mac mini with speed and power beyond anything you ever imagined.
 

Can I connect the Dell Ultrasharp 2722d monitor to the Mini M1?

The LG - UltraFine 27" IPS LCD 5K UHD Monitor hooks up great with this.
3 years, 9 months ago
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Magic Keyboard is now available with Touch ID, providing fast, easy, and secure authentication for logins and purchases.
 

Is this rechargeable? I.e., doesn't take batteries and doesn't have to be plugged in to work.

Yes. When it needs to be recharged you plug it into the computer for a few hours. You can work with the keyboard when plugged in and it’s recharging too.
3 years, 9 months ago
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Magic Keyboard is now available with Touch ID, providing fast, easy, and secure authentication for logins and purchases.
 

Will the touch ID keyboard work with my iMac computer?

Not sure what version of the iMac you have but I’ve been using it for both a 2017 iMac and a mini M1. The Touch ID doesn’t work with the 2017 iMac but the keyboard works.
3 years, 9 months ago
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The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 Bulb is a smart color changing LED lightbulb, and one of the first of its kind to work with Thread. This bulb proudly boasts the brightest tunable whites on the market and over 16M colors to choose from, making it perfect for all of your daily lighting needs. Whether working from home, or looking to set a relaxing nighttime ambience, the Essentials Smart Bulb provides you with the perfect light for every situation, all with the seamless and intuitive app, voice control, or the time-based automated Circadian Lighting feature.
 

Will this work with HomePod Mini without a hub or other bridge. My C by GE needs a hub to integrate with HomePod Mini and also use an external app as well.

No extra hub is needed. It does have its own app but also works with apple home app too.
4 years, 2 months ago
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The Roomba~ i7 robot vacuum unleashes powerful cleaning when, where, and how you want with a single command to your Google Assistant or Alexa voice assistant. When messes happen, just say, ~Tell Roomba to clean under the kitchen table.~ Smart navigation maps specific objects in your home, guiding it to the mess, right when the mess happens. With 10x the suction* and automatic, personalized schedules~even recommendations during pollen and pet-shedding seasons~ its vacuuming that fits seamlessly into your life.
 

Does the i7 prevent hair and strings from tangling on the roll brushes?

Hair has still gotten tangled in the rollers. That said it is much easier to remove when it happens than the first generation one we used to have. It also tells us when to check the rollers but it’s been so easy I do it after a run in about a minute.
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