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    May 4, 2020
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Feed any size family with this Insignia rice cooker. Its 2.6 qt. capacity lets it cook large batches easily, and it automatically switches to a warm setting when it's done to keep rice at the proper serving temperature. This Insignia rice cooker comes with a removable steaming basket for preparing vegetables. A BPA-free construction keeps unhealthy chemicals out of your morning cup.
 
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Great addition for the RV...
on November 18, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
We were looking for an inexpensive rice cooker for the RV, and when this one showed up as a deal of the day, it was a no-brainer. A bit smaller than a standard cooker, it's perfect for 2 people.
The kicker is - it cooks rice and rice dishes just fine!
Length of ownership: 32
Mobile Submission: False
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4 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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The Insignia USB-A 3.0 to Dual HDMI video adapter can mirror or extend your computer display to any HDMI-enabled monitor, TV, or projector. The HDMI-1 port can transfer up to 4K@30Hz resolution. The HDMI-2 port can transfer up to 1920x 1080P@60Hz. This adapter is compatible with Windows 10 or 11, but can~t support the Mac OS, Chrome OS, Android OS, Linux OS, Game OS. The driver can be installed automatically when computers internet connection is available, and Windows Update is enabled.
 
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Cheap way to support dual HDMI displays...
on September 9, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you're running an Intel processor with on-board graphics, this allows you use HDMI out without using a graphics card. It wouldn't be a good solution for action gaming, but otherwise it's good for HD graphics up to 60 HZ. One of the ports supports 4K - but your processor will need to support 4k to display it.
When you first plug it in, it will need to grab its drivers and get the installed. This happens in the background, so give it a couple of minutes to set up.
Length of ownership: 22
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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Who will save the Earth after huge alien spacecraft demolish the Empire State Building, the White House, downtown Los Angeles, and most of the world's major cities? How about a brave Marine pilot (Will Smith), a brilliant cable TV technician (Jeff Goldblum), and the U.S. president (Bill Pullman), who must all work together to coordinate a daring offensive to stop the invasion on the 4th of July? The smash-hit mixture of sci-fi thrills and disaster movie dramatics also stars Robert Loggia, Margaret Colin, Vivica A. Fox, and Randy Quaid. 145 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles English, Spanish; audio commentary. Two-disc set.
 
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UHD might be too high a resolution for ID4...
on July 6, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
Clearly a July 4th classic, but the 4K transfer shows the early state of affairs with CGI. The green-screen shots show a hard outline of live versus the background material. The models used in the explosions don't have enough material to hide how the explosions take place. It provides an even more cheesy quality to the movie, which might be more fun, but is visually less satisfying.
The Bonus disc provides every kind of background for the making of the movie, and both the theatrical and extended releases are included.
Ultimately, the Blu-ray HD version might be the more visually appealing as much of the detail revealed in UHD is still hidden.
Length of ownership: 29
Mobile Submission: False
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Winner of six Oscars, including Best Picture, Director, and Actor, Robert Zemeckis' modern-day InchCandideInch stars Tom Hanks as the simple-minded but good-hearted Forrest, whose life is a series of accidental encounters with the memorable people and pivotal events of the '50s, '60s, and '70s. Endearing mix of comedy and drama also stars Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, and Sally Field as Mama Gump. 141 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks English Dolby Digital Atmos, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Japanese Dolby Digital stereo, Portuguese Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles Cantonese, Mandarin, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish; audio commentary; featurettes. Three-disc set.
 
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A good 4K transition...
on July 1, 2022
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Verified Purchase:Yes
The 4K copy is crisp with good sound - worth it IMO when on sale.
Go to IMDB for a critique of the movie - I think it is "Classic" status...
Length of ownership: 24
Mobile Submission: False
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Live stream with outstanding clarity with the Logitech C922 webcam, designed and built for streamers who take their game seriously. With a choice of 30 fps at 1080p or the hyperfast 60 fps at 720p, you can record or go live with vibrant, true-to-life video on channels like Twitch and YouTube. Broadcast masterfully with reliable no-drop audio, autofocus, and a 78~ diagonal field of view. Two omni-directional microphones accurately capture your voice from multiple angles for greater nuance. Go pro with features for XSplit, or customize your stream with Logitech Capture.
 
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A decent webcam...
on July 1, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
A FHD webcam, providing decent video and audio to support Zoom or MS Teams video calls.
Pluses include a useful tripod that support a DSLR if needed, good range of motion for mounting on a shelf or monitor.
Minuses include lack of a privacy shutter, not Windows Hello compliant...
Length of ownership: 24
Mobile Submission: False
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5 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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This release brings together every entry into Peter Jackson's critically-acclaimed The Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. Hobbit Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship embark on a dangerous quest to destroy the One Ring, and with it, its maker, the Dark Lord Sauron, in order to save Middle Earth forever. Included here are The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).
 
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Legendary...
on June 20, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
The trilogy is well known... The 4K scan was well-done and does them justice. Because of the film durations, you must swap disks at mid-movie.
Length of ownership: 382
Mobile Submission: False
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A worthy sequel...
on June 20, 2022
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Verified Purchase:Yes
For me, a surprise... A worthy sequel. The 4K version plays well, and of course the SteelBook has a great feel.
Length of ownership: 230
Mobile Submission: False
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Another alpha guy buddy movie...
on June 20, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's got Sly and Arnold - if that floats your boat. Check out IMDB to see if it might... You probably don't need this one in 4K - Blu-Ray would be sufficient...
Length of ownership: 204
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Action-packed adaptation of the Valiant Comics character stars Vin Diesel as Ray Garrison, a U.S. Marine murdered along with his wife while vacationing in Italy. Ray is resurrected as a super-powered living weapon with no memory of his past. As he begins to recall details of his life, however, he sets out on a violent quest to avenge his wife's death, uncovering the shocking truth behind the high-tech organization that brought him back to life. With Eiza Gonz~lez, Sam Heughan, and Guy Pearce. 109 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Two-disc set.
 
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Been there, done that...
on June 20, 2022
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Go to IMDB if want to know more about the plot and to see critic ratings... The plot is certainly not original.
The 4K version does have good clarity and does the CGI justice...
Length of ownership: 204
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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When he was a teen-and the planet was being ravaged by an apocalyptic event that caused animals to mutate into giant creatures-orphaned Joel (Dylan O'Brien) promised his girlfriend Aimee (Jessica Henwick) that he'd find her again some day. Tipped to her cross-country whereabouts seven years later, he leaves his survivors' colony to find her-tackling uncanny perils along the way. Engaging doomsday actioner-meets-John Hughes flick co-stars Michael Rooker, Dan Ewing, Ellen Hollman. 109 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.
 
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I say give it shot!
on June 20, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
Whatever the premise, this movie was fun for me. The 4K edition was clear with great sound.
Length of ownership: 204
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With up to 40 hours of battery life, Beats Solo~ Wireless is your perfect everyday headphone. With Fast Fuel, a 5-minute charge gives you 3 hours of playback. Enjoy award-winning Beats sound with Class 1 Bluetooth wireless listening freedom. The on-ear, cushioned ear cups are adjustable so you can customize your fit for all-day comfort.
 

How adjustable are these headphones? Also, I have small ears will this affect the headphone's ability to stay on?

My head is pretty average for a man - there is plenty of adjustability for me. They probably fit a bigger head better than a small one.

The cups are actually fairly small, and not meant to fully encompass the ears. I think they're pretty comfortable.
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Get lost in the moments, not the route. The RV 890 GPS navigator features a large 8" edge-to-edge display you can view in portrait or landscape mode. It creates custom routes to suit the size and weight of your RV (not available in all areas) and provides road warnings for steep grades, sharp curves and more. To simplify your trip, it includes TripAdvisor~ traveler ratings, a directory of RV parks and services plus content from Ultimate Public Campgrounds, KOA~ and more. Pair RV 890 with your compatible smartphone for hands-free calling and smart notifications (requires the Garmin Drive~ app downloaded to your compatible smartphone). Use the Garmin voice assistant for more convenience while keeping your hands on the wheel. Download the Garmin Drive app to easily share GPX files and access live traffic and weather.
 

Can thus be used for cars too. Can you switch back and forth from truck to car?

Yes, you can have multiple profiles for each vehicle you want to use it in.
4 years, 6 months ago
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Get lost in the moments, not the route. The RV 890 GPS navigator features a large 8" edge-to-edge display you can view in portrait or landscape mode. It creates custom routes to suit the size and weight of your RV (not available in all areas) and provides road warnings for steep grades, sharp curves and more. To simplify your trip, it includes TripAdvisor~ traveler ratings, a directory of RV parks and services plus content from Ultimate Public Campgrounds, KOA~ and more. Pair RV 890 with your compatible smartphone for hands-free calling and smart notifications (requires the Garmin Drive~ app downloaded to your compatible smartphone). Use the Garmin voice assistant for more convenience while keeping your hands on the wheel. Download the Garmin Drive app to easily share GPX files and access live traffic and weather.
 

So what kind of signal does this require? satilite, tower,wifi hotspot?

It uses satellite GPS for location, USB tethering or wifi for updates, and bluetooth to a cell phone running the Drive app for traffic and services updates.
4 years, 6 months ago
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Get lost in the moments, not the route. The RV 890 GPS navigator features a large 8" edge-to-edge display you can view in portrait or landscape mode. It creates custom routes to suit the size and weight of your RV (not available in all areas) and provides road warnings for steep grades, sharp curves and more. To simplify your trip, it includes TripAdvisor~ traveler ratings, a directory of RV parks and services plus content from Ultimate Public Campgrounds, KOA~ and more. Pair RV 890 with your compatible smartphone for hands-free calling and smart notifications (requires the Garmin Drive~ app downloaded to your compatible smartphone). Use the Garmin voice assistant for more convenience while keeping your hands on the wheel. Download the Garmin Drive app to easily share GPX files and access live traffic and weather.
 

Are these for big rigs too?

You can have multiple profiles that have distinct needs - for example height, width and/or weight. We have a 30' tow behind - if I use that profile, it'll keep me off tight twisty roads, not route through low bridges, or warn me if I venture onto roads that have weight restrictions. If you're a commercial driver, the database for services might be a bit irrelevant, as its focus is for RVs. Garmin might have a commercial version of this GPS, but it's probably more expensive.
4 years, 6 months ago
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Get lost in the moments, not the route. The RV 890 GPS navigator features a large 8" edge-to-edge display you can view in portrait or landscape mode. It creates custom routes to suit the size and weight of your RV (not available in all areas) and provides road warnings for steep grades, sharp curves and more. To simplify your trip, it includes TripAdvisor~ traveler ratings, a directory of RV parks and services plus content from Ultimate Public Campgrounds, KOA~ and more. Pair RV 890 with your compatible smartphone for hands-free calling and smart notifications (requires the Garmin Drive~ app downloaded to your compatible smartphone). Use the Garmin voice assistant for more convenience while keeping your hands on the wheel. Download the Garmin Drive app to easily share GPX files and access live traffic and weather.
 

What type of mount to the dashboard or what ever? And is the mounting part included. I do not see anything. And what is the way to plug in?

If you don't want to use the suction mount, a baseplate is provided. The baseplate is around 3 inches in diameter, and comes with three self-tapping screws to hold it secure. The bottom of the baseplate has a foam pad to help it conform to a curved surface. Once in place, the ball assemblywhich holds the GPS is transferred over to the baseplate from the suction mount.
4 years, 11 months ago
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Grind fresh coffee beans in your home with this Cuisinart Supreme Grind DBM-8 automatic burr mill coffee grinder, which features an 18-position selector for varying grind consistency. The electric timer shuts off the grinder after a cycle has finished.
 

what is the highth and width?

It's rouhgly 11 inches high, 5 1/2 inches wide, and around 8 inches deep.
5 years, 2 months ago
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Grind fresh coffee beans in your home with this Cuisinart Supreme Grind DBM-8 automatic burr mill coffee grinder, which features an 18-position selector for varying grind consistency. The electric timer shuts off the grinder after a cycle has finished.
 

what is the maximum quantity to grind. 1/2 lb, or less at one time?

I use the selector at 10 cups on one of the mid-espresso grind settings. This provides around 3-4 2-shot baskets of grind (a couple days for me). At this rate, the hopper holds around a week's worth of beans.
5 years, 2 months ago
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Grind fresh coffee beans in your home with this Cuisinart Supreme Grind DBM-8 automatic burr mill coffee grinder, which features an 18-position selector for varying grind consistency. The electric timer shuts off the grinder after a cycle has finished.
 

Can it grind into flour grains like rice and wheat

It's only intended for coffee. Other grains or beans would contaminate the grinder, hopper and catch making it distasteful for coffee or espresso.
5 years, 2 months ago
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Grind fresh coffee beans in your home with this Cuisinart Supreme Grind DBM-8 automatic burr mill coffee grinder, which features an 18-position selector for varying grind consistency. The electric timer shuts off the grinder after a cycle has finished.
 

Is the top part that holds the whole beans removable for cleaning and also for storage? What is the height of the unit without the top portion, if removable?

The top unit which holds the beans isn't removeable. You twist it using a pointer in the middle of the grinder to control the amount of grind on the beans. With the top, the unit is around 11 inches tall.
5 years, 2 months ago
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Tomm
 
Grind fresh coffee beans in your home with this Cuisinart Supreme Grind DBM-8 automatic burr mill coffee grinder, which features an 18-position selector for varying grind consistency. The electric timer shuts off the grinder after a cycle has finished.
 

what is the maximum quantity to grind. 1/2 lb, or less at one time?

I know this was asked several months ago, but in case anyone is still wondering, I grind for espresso, using the 10 cup setting. That gives me 3 to 4 double-shot baskets worth. Since I normally have 2, 2-shot grandees each morning, I typically grind every other morning. It's nice to keep the grinds fairly fresh.
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