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Nutri Ninja BlendMax DUO Auto-iQ Boost 88-Oz. Blender - Black/Chrome
Whip up healthy drinks with the Nutri Ninja BlendMax blender. Its Total Crushing blade technology and 1600W of power grind vegetables and frozen fruits, letting you create luscious smoothies, purees and fresh juices. The Nutri Ninja BlendMax blender comes with two interchangeable pitchers, letting you mix up to 88 oz. of ingredients or extract nutritious vitamins.
Ran out of things to blend.
Customer Rating
5.0
Firstly I will say the whole unit is a monster of power and blending. Nothing I have put in this beast has slowed it down or even made it break a sweat. Fruit, veggies, ice, or anything slow moving edibles stand a chance in this machine. I have made smoothies in less time then ever before and with the smart pulsing programs it has built in takes the guess work out of what setting to use. However it is not magic and you will have to shift some ingredients every once in a while to make sure all the sticky stuff gets blended. If you follow the instructions and have plenty of liquids inside you will not have any issues. Both containers hold more than I can consume at one time so I am glad they included the travel cups for the morning "on the go" type of situation. All in all I am extremely happy with this device and even will be sending one to my mom so she can whip up my favorite desserts for the holiday seasons and celebrations. Highly recommend to all and to all a good blend
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2126191679
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Samsung - Gear S2 Smartwatch 30.5mm - Black
Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatch: Stay connected even when you're away from your phone with this smartwatch, which receives texts, e-mails and notifications and features S Health and Nike+ Running integration to track your health and fitness. The 1.2" Super AMOLED touch screen makes it easy to navigate apps and Web pages.
Better than expected.
Customer Rating
5.0
Got this to replace my older Samsung Gear 2 Neo. Loved that watch but did not work with my new phone. So shopping started. I was worried about the battery life and the magnetic charger stand. But after reading the reviews I decided to get it a try. I was surprised by how light it was , while still feeling like I had a watch on. Options galore and more apps then I could ever load available on the samsung store. I charged it right out of the box and it was ready to go 2 hours later. That charge lasted me 3 days with the messages, alerts, alarms and playing with it. I do not let it go past 50% so I am sure if I really needed to I could get close to 4.5 days normally. I swapped out the band with a all metal one that came with 22mm lugs. With those I can pick any 22mm watch band I want and never look back. I have the non 3G model and I do miss the speaker, but I never really used that much on my old watch anyway. I love this watch and look forward to many moments where I can wear it and show my family and friends my newest part of my "connected" collection.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Multigroom Series 7400 Wet/Dry Trimmer with 3 Guide Combs
Keep unwanted hair to a minimum with this Philips grooming tool. The waterproof design lets you use it in the shower, and eight attachments make this trimmer perfect for grooming different sections of the face. This Philips grooming tool has a turbo setting to increase cutting speed, and it charges in just one hour to reduce wait time.
Stray Hair Beware
Customer Rating
5.0
Just when I thought I have a good system going I get this.. Well this little gem is powerful enough to put all my other shavers/trimmers to shame. I charged it overnight and in the morning did the beard, neck, head, and shaved all in about 20 mins. This cuts to precisely that I was done long before my other product could do it. Smooth and quick.
The guide were great for getting that few day stubble on the face and the body groomer setup was fast and easy. I love this and the fact it come with a carrying case is a bonus. Good Job guys on making a system that lets us gents ( and ladies if used ) get done with the pruning sooner and on our way.
The guide were great for getting that few day stubble on the face and the body groomer setup was fast and easy. I love this and the fact it come with a carrying case is a bonus. Good Job guys on making a system that lets us gents ( and ladies if used ) get done with the pruning sooner and on our way.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2126191679
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Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Hello World
Customer Rating
5.0
Got the unit on a Thursday and by Saturday morning my wife was trying to have full on conversations with it. She was asking all kinds of medical questions and seeing if it could get the answers right. Well it did and then some. I like to wake up and say "good morning" and have it greet me with weather, traffic and the news of the day.
Setting up was fast and easy with the Google Home app and although it greets me by name, anyone that speaks will be able to use it. Unlike the google app on the phone that is only for a single person. It is a nice neutral color and is not a standout in a mixed color area. Responds well to voice commands and give funny answers when asked personal questions (how old are you, or are you male or female). So I welcome this to my home and like that I can be on the other side of the room and it will still register my questions. Would love to get this for all my family members to make their lives easier.
Setting up was fast and easy with the Google Home app and although it greets me by name, anyone that speaks will be able to use it. Unlike the google app on the phone that is only for a single person. It is a nice neutral color and is not a standout in a mixed color area. Responds well to voice commands and give funny answers when asked personal questions (how old are you, or are you male or female). So I welcome this to my home and like that I can be on the other side of the room and it will still register my questions. Would love to get this for all my family members to make their lives easier.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2126191679
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Google - Pixel XL 32GB (Verizon)
Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
Great Phone with minor issues
Customer Rating
5.0
Got the phone and could not wait to get it charged and working. turned it on and got it activated in short amount of time. Few things to point out before someone gets it home and has some problems.
Good:
Fast interface, great speed, fantastic wifi, bluetooth is strong, size it perfect for medium to large hands, activating was quick and file transfer was flawless.
Bad:
Slight screen shimmer when pulling menu down, no home button on the phone to wake it up (have to use power button), buttons are little to recessed to make it a simple one handed operation, no external storage option (sd card), no all apps work yet since it is 7.1 android and everyone else is still 6.0+, small height does make it slighty slippery to grab and hold on to.
Ugly:
not as many options to configure on the phone to make it unique (like alert lights, screen themes and easy to find settings), lack of many sounds that are stock for phone, emails, etc.
I can whole hardheartedly recommend this phone to all friends and family. This is a giant step forward for what will become a benchmark for others to achieve down the road. It this is what Google is putting out now, I wonder what they have planned for the future.
Good:
Fast interface, great speed, fantastic wifi, bluetooth is strong, size it perfect for medium to large hands, activating was quick and file transfer was flawless.
Bad:
Slight screen shimmer when pulling menu down, no home button on the phone to wake it up (have to use power button), buttons are little to recessed to make it a simple one handed operation, no external storage option (sd card), no all apps work yet since it is 7.1 android and everyone else is still 6.0+, small height does make it slighty slippery to grab and hold on to.
Ugly:
not as many options to configure on the phone to make it unique (like alert lights, screen themes and easy to find settings), lack of many sounds that are stock for phone, emails, etc.
I can whole hardheartedly recommend this phone to all friends and family. This is a giant step forward for what will become a benchmark for others to achieve down the road. It this is what Google is putting out now, I wonder what they have planned for the future.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2126191679
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NETGEAR - Orbi AC3000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (2-pack) - White
Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
Great wifi with some minor restrictions
Customer Rating
4.0
First of all it is a great unit and does deliver very fast speeds via wifi. The 3 standard network ports provide the usual 1Gb internal network speed between hard lined computers on same network/domain. There is a 2.0 connector that at the time of this writing does not have any functionality, but should in future firmware updates. So on to the details of the ORBI.
The Good:
Fantastic wifi speeds (I was getting around 850Mbs).
Easy to setup with browser walk through.
Extreme range (did not drop strength thought my place).
Shape and style of unit blends in with any decor and no flashing lights to keep you up or make it look like 4th of July when room lights are off.
Current features might it a real contender for large area wifi dead spot elimination.
The Bad:
Only 3 ports on back of unit
2.0 USB port has no purpose at this point
Does not support ReadyShare yet.
Satellite does not reach full speeds of main unit (most units do not and cut speed by half). Therefore if you live in a smaller area it is not best option to use both together since once the signal dips on one the other will pick up and say you are offline for a few seconds.
When my tablet, laptop, or phone go to sleep it will disconnect and reconnect when it wakes up. I understand why but still gets old having it happen.
The Ugly:
Current features on control panel still need upgrading to provide more control of hard line and wifi ( naming, restricting and access to 2.4 and 5 bandwidth separately)
Auto channel selection does not dynamically change to clear up wifi clutter.
Limited number of channels available.
When connecting you do not know which band you are connecting to ( either 2.4 or 5 )
Wifi speeds will slow down the hard lined connections when online.
So all in all it is really worth it if you rely on wifi for the bulk of your online needs or if you need to share the connection with somewhere further away ( upstairs, downstairs, or backyard) as the satellite with give you the boost you need to do this.
Will this replace my other router from same company? Maybe once the 2.0 port gets enabled and ReadyShare is added so I can use my usb printer again and have it shared on the net work. Would I recommend this to others? Yes I would but only if they are normal everyday users with little to no need of "tweaking" it. Would I use this for online gaming? Yes I would but not near the satellite or in multiple rooms since it has beam forming and it is best to give it one area to concentrate on.
Hope this review helps make a informed decision for your next wireless router purchase.
The Good:
Fantastic wifi speeds (I was getting around 850Mbs).
Easy to setup with browser walk through.
Extreme range (did not drop strength thought my place).
Shape and style of unit blends in with any decor and no flashing lights to keep you up or make it look like 4th of July when room lights are off.
Current features might it a real contender for large area wifi dead spot elimination.
The Bad:
Only 3 ports on back of unit
2.0 USB port has no purpose at this point
Does not support ReadyShare yet.
Satellite does not reach full speeds of main unit (most units do not and cut speed by half). Therefore if you live in a smaller area it is not best option to use both together since once the signal dips on one the other will pick up and say you are offline for a few seconds.
When my tablet, laptop, or phone go to sleep it will disconnect and reconnect when it wakes up. I understand why but still gets old having it happen.
The Ugly:
Current features on control panel still need upgrading to provide more control of hard line and wifi ( naming, restricting and access to 2.4 and 5 bandwidth separately)
Auto channel selection does not dynamically change to clear up wifi clutter.
Limited number of channels available.
When connecting you do not know which band you are connecting to ( either 2.4 or 5 )
Wifi speeds will slow down the hard lined connections when online.
So all in all it is really worth it if you rely on wifi for the bulk of your online needs or if you need to share the connection with somewhere further away ( upstairs, downstairs, or backyard) as the satellite with give you the boost you need to do this.
Will this replace my other router from same company? Maybe once the 2.0 port gets enabled and ReadyShare is added so I can use my usb printer again and have it shared on the net work. Would I recommend this to others? Yes I would but only if they are normal everyday users with little to no need of "tweaking" it. Would I use this for online gaming? Yes I would but not near the satellite or in multiple rooms since it has beam forming and it is best to give it one area to concentrate on.
Hope this review helps make a informed decision for your next wireless router purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2126191679
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Jaybird - X2 Wireless Earbud Headphones - Midnight
Enjoy your favorite music while you bike or hit the gym with these Jaybird X2 wireless headphones, which feature a Bluetooth interface for wireless streaming and SignalPlus technology for clear, smooth playback. Comply ear tips offer a comfortable fit.
Sounds great, but the fit
Customer Rating
4.0
best sound and range of any bluetooth headphones I have ever owned. But I will say the "fins" it comes with are quite stiff and after awhile will make my ears hurt a little. They connect fast and remember all my devices so I don't have to rejoin them all the time. love the battery life and carrying case is a bonus. Highly recommend for the on the go person that wants great audio and long range from their bluetooth headphones
I would recommend this to a friend!
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My Best Buy number: 2126191679
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Microsoft - Surface Pen - Silver
With 4 interchangeable stylus tips and 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity, this Microsoft Surface 3XY-00001 pen allows you to jot down notes or create detailed artwork on your Microsoft Surface. Access OneNote or Cortana with a single click.
Surface Pen for the artist
Customer Rating
4.0
This pen works great for using photoshop and all the other drawing programs. Each tip is useful in its own right. I used lowest point to give me the control to do tight sketches and editing since it does not slip across the screen easily. I highly recommend this pen and or pen tip upgrade if you need more pencil/paper type of feel for your surface device. I use it on a Surface Pro 3 so I can't enjoy the higher pressure sensitivity but it works great for me none the less.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2126191679
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SanDisk - Connect 32GB USB 2.0 Wireless Flash Drive - Black
This SanDisk Connect SDWS2-032G-A57 USB 2.0 flash drive features a generous 32GB capacity for storing files and supports wireless streaming, so you can share media with up to 8 compatible devices.
Works, although slowly
Customer Rating
3.0
Can't fault the company when they post the speeds of the read/write. However after charging and downloading app and setting up app and logging on with app ( alot of and's ) I was not able to view my video due to speed of signal from the device. Yes it functions as a USB drive and the chip can be replaced for a higher one ( up to 32Gbs on this model ) but due to internal workings it will not work with 64Gbs on up. So now I have a expensive 32Gbs drive that would work for pictures, slide presentations and so on, but not for decent video quality. So if you get this beware that you will be a high priced slow USB drive with wifi that will last maybe 3 hours max and can not be used while charging.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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LG - Tone Pro Wireless Headphones (1st Gen.) Holiday Edition - Black
LG Tone Pro Wireless Headphones: Voice commands let you easily activate apps or contacts, while a built-in microphone and call answer button ensures calls won't be missed. A wireless connection and a comfortable, curved design means the headphones can stay with you all day.
Good for the price and sound better than expected
Customer Rating
4.0
Good headphones but not a fan of rounded earbuds, but for the price it was a done deal. battery life is better than I thought it would be and the ease of connecting to phone, tablet and computer made this a dream. I had to take the cable clips off since turning your head puts alittle stress on the cords and depending on the angle makes the buds pop out. Not a deal breaker since I was able to modify it. All in call I was very happy with the set and would buy it again for gift if needed..
I would recommend this to a friend!
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My Best Buy number: 2126191679
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Google - Pixel XL 32GB (Verizon)
Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
Can u transfer ur songs and photo from ur iPhone to this kind of phone
Yes, the included cable and pixel program it starts with will transfer songs and photos
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Google - Pixel XL 32GB (Verizon)
Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
Does this version of the phone have a locked bootloader?
the only one that comes unlocked is the one from the Google store. The one best buy has is locked to their network.
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Google - Pixel XL 32GB (Verizon)
Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
Will I be able to use my gear s2 with the pixel?
I have a Gear 2 and it does not work with it yet. when changing phones it will have to reset your watch and reconnect. The issue I have is, the watch can connect to the phone via bluetooth but can not be seen in the gear manager. I suspect it it is due to the app not being updated to work with a 7.1 phone. I hope this does get fixed soon, however it is a Google phone and it is a Samsung watch. So no one really guaranteed it would work together. In the past the watch only worked with Samsung phones.
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Google - Pixel XL 32GB (Verizon)
Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
When will these phones be available in stores without pre-order?
In most cases yes. However since a lot of people want it, you will find it sold out quite a bit until the first few weeks hype dies down. But keep looking and be ready to travel to a few locations before you find one available.
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NETGEAR - Orbi AC3000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (2-pack) - White
Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
I currently have the Netgear NightHawk router. Will this be better than that, and should I get rid of that one?
keep the router if you need to use the usb for hard drive, printer, etc support. But I hooked mine up just strictly for the printer since the ORBI just blew the nighthawk out of the water with the wifi speed and range. I can now cover my whole apt with one unit and with the satellite hooked up I can get wifi almost half way up my block.
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NETGEAR - Orbi AC3000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (2-pack) - White
Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
Q I am looking for1 Orbi router and 3 Orbi satellites for my big home, since Netgear is not giving the option to buy satellites individually ,will I be able to order two boxes of Orbi and be able to use one of Orbi router as a satellite ,? interchange
each set is already "synch'd" with each other and just requires a simple button press to join them. However I have heard that you can buy extra satellites soon and once you do, all you would have to do is hit the sync button on them and confirm the M.A.C address with the control panel for the main router. I will tell you from experience with "repeaters" that once they are connected it will give you wifi and it will be decent, but the speed will be cut in half of that of the main unit. That is just how it works in the real world. However since the wifi is quite fast and has large area of coverage you will most likely not notice that difference from a older router speed .
My wifi is running at 850Mbs and satellite runs around 500 Mbs, but since my older router was only pushing 300-400Mbs I did not really care since on that end of the house it was just tablets, phone and such that were maxed out on speed anyway
My wifi is running at 850Mbs and satellite runs around 500 Mbs, but since my older router was only pushing 300-400Mbs I did not really care since on that end of the house it was just tablets, phone and such that were maxed out on speed anyway
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NETGEAR - Orbi AC3000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (2-pack) - White
Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
Will this prioritize devices like some other routers do?
I have the router and have not found the ability at this time to add options for priority. I have in past used keywords like "world or Warcraft, ftp, or Skype, to add to the router table but this only has multi-media enhancements for streaming audio and video. Since this is still new and with the bonuses it has already for speed and coverage, I would assume this option will be made available in future firmware/software updates
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Wacom - Intuos Creative Pen and Small Touch Tablet - Silver/Black
Designed for use with select creative software applications, this Wacom Intuos Creative CTH480 pressure-sensitive pen and small multitouch tablet make it easy to perform a variety of artistic tasks, including editing photos, sketching, painting and more.
Will this pad work with GIMP?
yes it will work since it pen sized mouse for all intended purposes. however only a few programs will give the pressure sensitivity to use the pen to it fullest.
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Wacom - Intuos Creative Pen and Small Touch Tablet - Silver/Black
Designed for use with select creative software applications, this Wacom Intuos Creative CTH480 pressure-sensitive pen and small multitouch tablet make it easy to perform a variety of artistic tasks, including editing photos, sketching, painting and more.
What version of Photoshop Elements is included?
11. 12, 13?
when I got mine it was version 10
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Wacom - Intuos Creative Pen and Small Touch Tablet - Silver/Black
Designed for use with select creative software applications, this Wacom Intuos Creative CTH480 pressure-sensitive pen and small multitouch tablet make it easy to perform a variety of artistic tasks, including editing photos, sketching, painting and more.
can i use this with photoshop 6
you can use this for what ever program you would use a mouse for. that is what it is really. However since APS is working with Wacom you will get the rated pressure sensitivity in the program and any other drawing/art app that supports pens with pressure and not just a pointing device
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