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    November 7, 2018
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Designed with 299Wh capacity and charging up to 6 devices at once, the Anker SOLIX 522 is a best portable battery powered generator to power your 99% consumer electronics like cell phone, laptop, drones, fan, TV and etc when you are in on-the-go off grid adventures(camping, tailgating, RV road trip , gateway) or as an emergency home backup if the electricity goes out unexpectedly. As a portable power station, it weighs only 8.6 pounds, making it a breeze to carry around.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Wow! Extremely poor customer support from Anker.
on June 25, 2024
Posted by: John
Verified Purchase:Yes
My unit had fingerprints, smudges and wipe marks on it. Box was factory sealed so it came from Anker in this condition. I have no idea if it's new, used or refurbished. I reached out to Anker on several occasions. I was told a support specialist would contact me within 24 hours but that didn't happen, twice. Reached out today and the agent stopped responding after the initial greeting. I did see that Anker support managed to answer my question that I posted on Best Buy lol. As far as the unit goes. It's cool and does what its supposed to do. Just poor or non existent support.
Length of ownership: 5
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
2 out of 5
2
Value
3 out of 5
3
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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Discover consistency at your fingertips with the Inspiron 15 3000. View, read, watch, stream, listen, and learn with the latest 11th Gen Intel~ processors that offer a wide range of multimedia capabilities to entertain and entice all throughout your day. Enjoy more screen with two-sided narrow borders that enable an expansive viewing experience. Encased in stylishly slim bordersand HD display delivers a clear, bright image. Lighter than its previous generation, the Inspiron 15 3000 is ready to go whenever you are.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Didn't come with Windows 11
on February 24, 2022
Posted by: John
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nice laptop for the price. Runs good. It didn't come with windows 11 though. Came with an outdated version of windows 10 lol. So I had to spend an hour resolving that issue.
Length of ownership: 6
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Battery Life
5 out of 5
5
Speed
5 out of 5
5
Display
5 out of 5
5
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The 4-Series 4K TCL Google TV delivers stunning Ultra HD picture quality with four times the resolution of Full HD for enhanced clarity and detail, as well as endless entertainment with thousands of streaming apps. Your entertainment is all in one place. Watch movies and shows from across your favorite apps, intelligently organized just for you. Tune in to live shows, curate watchlists, and get recommendations based on what you have watched and what interests you. Finding what to watch has never been easier with TCL Google TV. Use your voice to find movies, stream apps, play music, and control the TV. Ask Google to find a specific title, search by genre, or get personalized recommendations by saying, ~what should I watch?~ Even get answers like sports scores, control smart home devices, and more. Press the Google Assistant button on the remote control to get started. Connect all your favorite devices with the multiple HDMI inputs. Cord cutters can access free, over-the-air HD content with the advanced digital TV tuner or watch live TV from popular cable-replacement services like YouTube TV, Sling, Hulu and more.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Won't process Dolby audio but still decent
on February 19, 2022
Posted by: John
Verified Purchase:Yes
Decent TV. Has a few glitches. It won't process Dolby audio. I thought it was a defect so I exchanged the TV but the new one won't do Dolby audio either. TCL wanted to replace the main board with an identical board. Since both TV's had the same issue I dont think the board is the problem. So maybe a future software/firmware update will resolve the audio issue. If you don't mind strictly PCM stereo audio then no problem.
Length of ownership: 34
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Picture Quality
4 out of 5
4
Sound Quality
1 out of 5
1
Brightness
4 out of 5
4
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Featuring a 10th Gen Intel~ Core~ i3 processor, 8GB of Memory, and a 1TB hard drive, this desktop has the power to zip through tasks quickly and easily. Comes with a Gigabit Ethernet port, built-in WiFi, and a wired keyboard/mouse. An expandable, space-saving design makes the Dell Inspiron 3891 a great option for the office or home.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great desktop PC at an affordable price
on February 19, 2022
Posted by: John
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent desktop PC for the price. Dell always keeps their drivers and software up to date which is good. Low power consumption. Basic PC for every day needs.
Length of ownership: 11
Mobile Submission: True
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
5
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Buildings have been ripped from the ground. Cars are flying through the air. In a world where the line between good and evil is blurred, it's hard to tell the difference between a hero ~ and a villain. From the minds that brought you Mortal Kombat comes a whole new level of fighting with Injustice: Gods Among Us. Now, you can conquer evil as your favorite DC Comics superheroes or become their villainous counterparts. Discover your new super powers, and prepare for the fight of a lifetime.Injustice: Gods Among Us throws you into massive-scale battles between your favorite DC Comics heroes and villains, including Batman, The Flash, Harley Quinn, Superman and Wonder Woman. Every building, car or tree can be a weapon when you use your super powers to conquer your enemies in massive scale battles. Experience a deep, original yet authentic DC Comics storyline as you fight in multi-tiered arenas, using each character's unique super powers, individual move-sets and environmental interactions to your advantage. With the Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition your experience is enhanced with six new characters, bringing the roster to 30 of your favorite DC icons. The Ultimate Edition also allows you to choose between more than 30 new skins and 60 new S.T.A.R. labs missions so you can keep fighting and discovering exciting powers. Don't forget to turn on your official Injustice soundtrack as you play so you can transport yourself entirely into the battle. You have the choice to become a hero or a villain ~ which path will you choose?
 
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5 out of 5
5
Very cool game
on February 19, 2022
Posted by: John
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nice game. Similar to mortal Kombat. A little more dramatic.
Length of ownership: 18
Mobile Submission: True
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
5
0points
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These Sony ZX Series MDRZX110/BLK headphones feature neodymium magnets and 30mm drivers for powerful, reinforced sound. Enjoy your favorite songs with lush bass response thanks to the Acoustic Bass Booster technology.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Not bad. Decent sound quality
on September 15, 2021
Posted by: John
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good headphones for the price. Decent sound quality. Fairly comfortable
Length of ownership: 204
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
0points
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Make your computer more efficient with this Dynex wireless mouse and keyboard combo. The optical mouse features a scroll wheel for navigation, while the keyboard features 103 keys for optimal performance. This Dynex wireless mouse and keyboard combo has a USB receiver that allows for cordless use from a distance of 32.8 feet.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Junky keyboard but everything works
on September 15, 2021
Posted by: John
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works but keyboard quality is poor. Mouse is ok. If you're gentle with the keyboard it'll last but drop it and it's donezo.
Length of ownership: 246
Mobile Submission: true
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
2 out of 5
2
Value
5 out of 5
5
+1point
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Kingston's DataTraveler Special Edition 9 is a fashionable USB Flash drive that makes it fun to connect and share photos, music, videos and more with friends and family. The handy USB Flash drive will be available in an all metal livery casing and is a great accessory for slim notebooks and tablets. Its small, capless design easily attaches to a keychain or necklace for accessibility and safety.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Perfect little flash drive for IT tools
on September 15, 2021
Posted by: John
Verified Purchase:Yes
My favorite flash drive. Never had any issues with it like other drives I've had. Virtually indestructible. Perfect size.
Length of ownership: 398
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
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Bring a new level of productivity to your business with the ultra efficient WorkForce Pro WF-3820 all-in-one printer. Designed for high-volume print environments, the WF-3820 delivers precise, professional-quality prints at fast speeds up to 21 (black)/11 (color) ISO ppm~ using vibrant DURABrite Ultra instant-dry pigment inks. A breakthrough in business printing, the WF-3820 features Epson~s innovative PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology designed for enhanced reliability with minimal downtime. Built with convenience in mind, the WF-3820 offers a variety of user-friendly features to support easy, streamlined printing for small workgroups, including auto 2-sided printing, a large, 250-sheet paper capacity, built-in wireless and a 2.7" color touchscreen for quick navigation and control.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Nice printer. Poor customer service
on September 15, 2021
Posted by: John
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nice little printer. Had trouble with receiving faxes but no problem sending. Poor customer service.
Length of ownership: 129
Mobile Submission: true
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Value
3 out of 5
3
Ease of Use
3 out of 5
3
0points
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Experience the power of high-performance business printing with the WorkForce Pro WF-4820. Providing high-speed printing, the WF-4820 blazes through high-volume print jobs at an astounding 25 black/12 color ISO ppm~. Built for productivity, this reliable printer consistently delivers sharp, professional-quality prints with innovative PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology and vivid DURABrite Ultra instant-dry pigment inks. An efficient, easy-to-use solution, the WF-4820 offers convenient features designed to enhance efficiency and streamline workflow, including a large, 4.3" color touchscreen for intuitive navigation, a 250-sheet paper capacity, auto 2-sided printing, wireless connectivity and more.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Nice but not very reliable
on September 15, 2021
Posted by: John
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nice printer all around with one major flaw. When the printer goes to sleep it disconnects from the network and cannot be used without restarting the printer. No option to disable sleep mode. Poor customer service.
Length of ownership: 12
Mobile Submission: true
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Value
3 out of 5
3
Ease of Use
3 out of 5
3
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Designed with 299Wh capacity and charging up to 6 devices at once, the Anker SOLIX 522 is a best portable battery powered generator to power your 99% consumer electronics like cell phone, laptop, drones, fan, TV and etc when you are in on-the-go off grid adventures(camping, tailgating, RV road trip , gateway) or as an emergency home backup if the electricity goes out unexpectedly. As a portable power station, it weighs only 8.6 pounds, making it a breeze to carry around.
 

Is this item refurbished or new? I opened the sealed box and there are fingerprints, smudges and wipe marks on the unit. It also won't charge to 100%. Really seems like a refurb but I don't see anything that mentions refurbished.

1 year, 11 months ago
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The 4-Series 4K TCL Android TV delivers stunning Ultra HD picture quality with four times the resolution of Full HD for enhanced clarity and detail, as well as endless entertainment with thousands of streaming apps. Watch your entertainment favorites in one place, with seamless access to over 700,000 movies and TV episodes, your cable box, gaming console, and other devices~all from a simple, speedy home screen. Enjoy entertainment, get answers, and control devices around your home using the built-in Google Assistant. Plus, with Chromecast built-in, you can easily cast movies, shows, and photos from your Android or iOS device to your TCL Android TV. Connect all your favorite devices with the multiple HDMI inputs. Cord cutters can access free, over-the-air HD content with the built-in tuner or watch live TV from popular cable-replacement services like YouTube TV, Sling, Hulu and more.
 

I had the Google version of this TV and it would only output stereo PCM over optical and ARC. Is this TV any different? I'm looking for Dolby digital surround sound over optical.

4 years, 4 months ago
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The A6G series. Proving that good things come in big packages too. Take your pick from 85~, 75~, 70~, 65~, 60~, 55~, 50~ and 43~ screens. For 4K UHD picture quality, in the perfect size for your space. With Android TV, you can discover 700,000+ movies and shows in one place. Ask Google to control your TV with your voice. And cast your photos, videos, and music from devices to your TV easily with Chromecast built-in~. Add to that Dolby Vision HDR and Auto Low Latency Game Mode. Or as we call it, a great looking TV.
 

I'm considering buying this TV but I'm not sure if I can get surround sound signals from the optical port. I don't have an ARC or eARC receiver and rely on optical connection. The TV I have now downmixes everything to stereo out of the optical port.

4 years, 4 months ago
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John
 
The 4-Series 4K TCL Google TV delivers stunning Ultra HD picture quality with four times the resolution of Full HD for enhanced clarity and detail, as well as endless entertainment with thousands of streaming apps. Your entertainment is all in one place. Watch movies and shows from across your favorite apps, intelligently organized just for you. Tune in to live shows, curate watchlists, and get recommendations based on what you have watched and what interests you. Finding what to watch has never been easier with TCL Google TV. Use your voice to find movies, stream apps, play music, and control the TV. Ask Google to find a specific title, search by genre, or get personalized recommendations by saying, ~what should I watch?~ Even get answers like sports scores, control smart home devices, and more. Press the Google Assistant button on the remote control to get started. Connect all your favorite devices with the multiple HDMI inputs. Cord cutters can access free, over-the-air HD content with the advanced digital TV tuner or watch live TV from popular cable-replacement services like YouTube TV, Sling, Hulu and more.
 

Does this tv support 5.1 channel surround sound? I've tried everything possible and can only get stereo PCM out of this TV. Whether it's apps, live tv, PlayStation or a blu-ray player I get nothing but stereo even though the TV is set to pass thru. Optica

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Store important games, videos, music, and more on this Western Digital Blue series hard drive. Its 2.5-inch form factor makes it suitable for use in laptops or notebooks. This 1TB Western Digital Blue series hard drive runs at 5400 rpm for decreased heat and power consumption.
 

I installed the drive but the computer isn't finding it. is there a download or something I need?

You have to initialize the disk. One way to do that is to connect to a computer via USB and go to disk management and it will prompt you to initialize.
7 years, 3 months ago
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Google Home Mini is a smart speaker powered by the Google Assistant, so you can ask it questions and tell it to do things. Just start with "Ok Google" to enjoy your entertainment, get answers from Google, tackle your day, and control your smart home. Google Home Mini works on its own or you can have a few around the house, giving you the power of Google anywhere."
 

Is the home mini compatible to Pandora and spoify? And am I able to use at the office?

Yes, it is. You can link pandora and spotify accounts in the google home app. Regarding using at the office, as long as you have an internet connection there then it will work.
7 years, 7 months ago
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