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ASUS - Zen AiO Pro 23.8" 4K Ultra HD Touch-Screen All-In-One - Intel Core i7 - 12GB Memory - 128GB Solid State Drive - Icicle gold
Experience the speed and versatility of this Asus desktop PC. It has a 24-inch touch-screen monitor for exploring the intuitive interface of Windows 10 Pro, and its Intel Core i7 processor supports smooth application execution. This Asus desktop PC has a 1TB hard drive to provide room for all your document, image and video files.
Very nice PC - Runs well looks great
Customer Rating
4.0
Used in an office for accounting. Easy to setup. Quiet, NOt too many Bloatware apps. Looks sleek, can be mistaken for an iMac by the average bear.. Like an iMac they put the USB connectors on the back. I don't like that..
The Bluetooth Keyboard interfered with the Bluetooth Mouse.. made typing cut in and out.. very odd.... ended up using wired mac keyboard..
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Denon - AVR 5.2-Ch. 4K Ultra HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black
Connect up to eight Bluetooth-enabled devices to this Denon Ultra HD AV receiver. Its included setup assistant makes it easy to configure an entire home theater system, and dual subwoofer outputs eliminate acoustical interference. The remote control and quick select buttons of this Denon Ultra HD AV receiver let you preprogram favorite audio settings. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Nice Receiver for the cost. ARC issue with SONY TV
Customer Rating
4.0
Was a nice receiver for the cost. Sounded good, Worked easily. Nice Automatic Setup process although the graphics are low resolution. Setup displays on the TV. You have to make sure the TV is on when starting the Setup.
I returned it because I never could get it to switch inputs to get return audio from aSony x900e TV when using the TV native Streaming APPS. I had to switch inputs on the Receiver to "TV Audio" using the Receiver remote.
HDMI CEC (Bravia Sync on Sony TV's) should handle that.
HDMI CEC (Bravia Sync on Sony TV's) should handle that.
This made a one remote solution impossible without using the Harmony. I wanted to try to do this using ONLY the TV remote as you are supposed to be able to do.
Returned it and purchased the Denon 1400H on sale for about $100.00 more.
Returned it and purchased the Denon 1400H on sale for about $100.00 more.
Works perfectly.. Switching to an APP on the Sony x900e such as AMAZON OR NETFLIX on the TV switches the input on the Receiver to TV Audio and you can hear the App Audio, and control the volume. nice...
Switch back to "TV" on the Sony remote and you can now hear the Audio coming into the Receiver form my Uverse STB.
IF you have a different brand TV apparently this is not an issue. this is what I learned in the Sony Support forums.. I'd use this if I had and LG or a Samsung.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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KitchenAid - 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher
KitchenAid built-in dishwasher: With plenty of options, including heated-dry and delay-start, you can wash dishes your way. The ProScrub option eliminates the need for soaking with 40 spray jets, and a low noise level ensures quiet operation.
A++ Quiet Wash - Smooth Gliding Racks
Customer Rating
5.0
It's been 1 month. Previous Samsung started chirping at 5 years and not running full cycle any longer. Also was not as quite as this.
This Kitchenaid is so quiet you can't hear it standing in front of it.
This Kitchenaid is so quiet you can't hear it standing in front of it.
Actual Handle is a nice feature rather then a cutout to reach under and grab.
The racks slide very smoothly. I did not like the noisy, rough sliding action of the racks sliding in and out on the Samsung.
So far it seems to clean really well. Only 1 instance of some food on a plate after probably 25 washes. Dryer works well, Top flat rack is a nice feature that we do use. Flexible width adjustment on the bottom rack for deep dishes. nice knife basket.
I installed it with my Son-in-law and it took 1 1/2 hours including removing the existing D/W.
I installed it with my Son-in-law and it took 1 1/2 hours including removing the existing D/W.
Be aware you need to get a 90 degree hose adapter that is not used on most other dishwashers.
It was a $6.00 item but I had to stop and go to the hardware store for it. The instructions do point it out, but it is not laid out in the page of the manual so as to be clear. Silly they don't include it.
It was a $6.00 item but I had to stop and go to the hardware store for it. The instructions do point it out, but it is not laid out in the page of the manual so as to be clear. Silly they don't include it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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WD - My Passport Ultra 1TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive - Classic Black
Store music, photos, files and more with this WD My Passport Ultra 1TB portable hard drive, which features password protection and 256-bit AES encryption to safeguard your data. WD Backup software makes it easy to back up your data to the Cloud.
We have dozens of these and very few ever fail
Customer Rating
5.0
High reliability. Fast and small. On sale a great buy.
We have maybe 50 of these that we use almost daily. We have bought probably 20 more that we have passed on to clients. Only 2 have ever failed and both of those in the last year. I'd say these are highly reliable for 3 years of daily use. Then shelve them and replace. We had tried Seagates before this but had way more failures. It was clearly a different quality Hard Drive then these..
We have maybe 50 of these that we use almost daily. We have bought probably 20 more that we have passed on to clients. Only 2 have ever failed and both of those in the last year. I'd say these are highly reliable for 3 years of daily use. Then shelve them and replace. We had tried Seagates before this but had way more failures. It was clearly a different quality Hard Drive then these..
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Apple - MacBook® Pro - Intel Core i5 - 13.3" Display - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Silver - Silver
MacBook Pro features Intel's latest quad core processor, the core i5 processor, for a boost in processor and memory speeds. New next-generation graphics deliver performance levels that are up to 60 percent faster than before. And high-speed Thunderbolt I/O lets you transfer data at rates up to 10 GBps. The MacBook Pro is a great computer that just got even greater.
This generation is still a great buy
Customer Rating
5.0
These are our Workhorses. We have dozens. They travel well although they are almost 7 pounds.. So flying with a number of them like we do often internationally, is sometimes an issue. PC Laptops are almost all lighter. The new pros with the SSD's are half the weight.., But no built in ethernet.. A needless hassle.
We get about 3 years of daily rough use out them before a Thunderbolt or firewire port or ethernet port fails... at that point we kick them down as personal laptops and replace..
We get about 3 years of daily rough use out them before a Thunderbolt or firewire port or ethernet port fails... at that point we kick them down as personal laptops and replace..
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Dell - Inspiron Desktop - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive
This Dell Inspiron I3646-2600BLK desktop's built-in Wi-Fi allows you to browse the Web, access social media and check e-mail. The Intel® Pentium® processor features two processing cores for fast Internet surfing, downloads and more.
Great buy on Sale. Quiet, fairly fast.
Customer Rating
5.0
We got this as a testing PC fo web development. We develop on iMacs mostly but test on PC's The machine has a small footprint, is super quiet, starts up fast, runs Office apps and our online apps we build well. It came with WIndows 8 but had an auto upgrade to 10.
Ports in front were not obvious to us.. (DOH) taht is even more convenient.
Great bargain PC.
Ports in front were not obvious to us.. (DOH) taht is even more convenient.
Great bargain PC.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Newman's Own - Special Blend Coffee K-Cup Pods (18-Pack)
Add Newman's Own Organics Special Blend K-Cups to your Keurig brewing system for a delicious cup of java. The carton contains 18 single-serve pods, which are tightly sealed to prevent air, light and moisture from spoiling the flavor. These Newman's Own Organics Special Blend K-Cups combine medium and dark roasts to deliver a satisfying full-bodied taste.
This is one of the good Keurig Coffees
Customer Rating
5.0
This coffee is strong enough to taste somewhat fresh brewed in a Keurig. In my opinion it is the lack of "solids" in the coffee that makes Keurigs taste less than fresh brewed. This coffee has no solids to speak of but it is thicker than most. A good coffee you'll recognize and enjoy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Wireless Optical Mouse
Insignia™ Wireless Mouse: With 2.4GHz wireless technology, this mouse connects to your PC or Mac without creating desktop cable clutter. Optical technology with up to 1600 dpi movement resolution allows precise tracking on a variety of surfaces.
Works fine rather twitchy on some surfaces
Customer Rating
4.0
It's bigger then I would like Works well, feels good, Seems to not like some surfaces.. other then that It was a good value. Battery life is average.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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NETGEAR - Powerline 500 Nano Ethernet Adapter Kit - White
Extend an Ethernet connection to a wall outlet with these NETGEAR Powerline 500 Nano adapters that deliver data transfer rates up to 500 Mbps for blazing-fast Web access. The Push-and-Secure button helps keep your network safe with a simple touch.
Tricky to setup (for me) but do work
Customer Rating
4.0
These wereused for security cameras that were not near my NVR. They were finicky to get connected the first time, although I didnt read the instructions thoroughly.... took about 15 minutes to get them going.. but have not had an issue since. Plug one in here plug in your cable... plufg the other one over there, plug in your cable... BOOM.. works.. Neat trick..
I did have to move one off of the power strip on one end and plug it into the wall.. They tell you that in the notes...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With gold-plated contacts, this 8' Insignia™ NS-PNW5608 Cat-6 cable offers a reliable connection between most PC and Mac computers, DSL/cable modems or other peripherals and a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network.
Well made - cost was high
Customer Rating
4.0
I needed some cables that day.. These are well made. The protector at the end didnt get stuck in the Macbook port like some do. Cost was more then online but needed them ...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Denon - AVR 5.2-Ch. 4K Ultra HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black
Connect up to eight Bluetooth-enabled devices to this Denon Ultra HD AV receiver. Its included setup assistant makes it easy to configure an entire home theater system, and dual subwoofer outputs eliminate acoustical interference. The remote control and quick select buttons of this Denon Ultra HD AV receiver let you preprogram favorite audio settings. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
does reciever have multiple sound fields ? What are they ?
Dolby PL 2-Roman Numeral
This mode can be selected when the Dolby PL 2-Roman Numeral decoder is used to play back 2-channel sources in 5.1-channel surround sound with an enveloping surround sound experience.
Dolby Digital
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital.
Dolby TrueHD
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in Dolby TrueHD.
Dolby Digital Plus
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital Plus.
DTS sound mode
DTS Neo:6
This mode can be selected when a DTS Neo:6 decoder is used to play back 2-channel source in 5.1-channel surround sound.DTS Surround
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS.
DTS 96/24
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS 96/24.
DTS-HD
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS-HD.
DTS Express
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS Express.
PCM multi-channel sound mode
Multi Ch In
This mode can be selected when playing multi-channel PCM sources.
Multi Ch Stereo
This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers.
Virtual
This mode lets you experience an expansive surround sound effect when playing back through just the front (L/R) speakers only, and when listening with stereo headphones.
Stereo
This mode plays 2-channel stereo audio with no additional surround sound processing.
Sound is output from the front left and right speakers, and subwoofer if connected.
When multi-channel signals are inputted, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played back with no additional surround sound processing.
Direct sound mode
Direct
This mode plays back audio as recorded in the source.
This mode can be selected when the Dolby PL 2-Roman Numeral decoder is used to play back 2-channel sources in 5.1-channel surround sound with an enveloping surround sound experience.
Dolby Digital
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital.
Dolby TrueHD
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in Dolby TrueHD.
Dolby Digital Plus
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital Plus.
DTS sound mode
DTS Neo:6
This mode can be selected when a DTS Neo:6 decoder is used to play back 2-channel source in 5.1-channel surround sound.DTS Surround
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS.
DTS 96/24
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS 96/24.
DTS-HD
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS-HD.
DTS Express
This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS Express.
PCM multi-channel sound mode
Multi Ch In
This mode can be selected when playing multi-channel PCM sources.
Multi Ch Stereo
This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers.
Virtual
This mode lets you experience an expansive surround sound effect when playing back through just the front (L/R) speakers only, and when listening with stereo headphones.
Stereo
This mode plays 2-channel stereo audio with no additional surround sound processing.
Sound is output from the front left and right speakers, and subwoofer if connected.
When multi-channel signals are inputted, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played back with no additional surround sound processing.
Direct sound mode
Direct
This mode plays back audio as recorded in the source.
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Denon - AVR 5.2-Ch. 4K Ultra HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black
Connect up to eight Bluetooth-enabled devices to this Denon Ultra HD AV receiver. Its included setup assistant makes it easy to configure an entire home theater system, and dual subwoofer outputs eliminate acoustical interference. The remote control and quick select buttons of this Denon Ultra HD AV receiver let you preprogram favorite audio settings. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Denon - AVR 5.2-Ch. 4K Ultra HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black
Connect up to eight Bluetooth-enabled devices to this Denon Ultra HD AV receiver. Its included setup assistant makes it easy to configure an entire home theater system, and dual subwoofer outputs eliminate acoustical interference. The remote control and quick select buttons of this Denon Ultra HD AV receiver let you preprogram favorite audio settings. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
KitchenAid - 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher
KitchenAid built-in dishwasher: With plenty of options, including heated-dry and delay-start, you can wash dishes your way. The ProScrub option eliminates the need for soaking with 40 spray jets, and a low noise level ensures quiet operation.
Can you turn off end of cycle notification beep? I know you can turn off beeps for cycle selection but what about end of cycle? Thanks.
I thought about this and asked my wife. We don't recall ever hearing any beeps at the end of the cycles or when starting it. I don't recall changing any settings. My Wife has not made any changes either. This dishwasher is the quietest appliance we own. Even our stove makes some noise!
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Dell - Inspiron Desktop - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive
This Dell Inspiron I3646-2600BLK desktop's built-in Wi-Fi allows you to browse the Web, access social media and check e-mail. The Intel® Pentium® processor features two processing cores for fast Internet surfing, downloads and more.
has anyone tried to upgrade this to Windows 1o
Wondering how simple ( or not ) this might be to upgrade to Windows 10 if anyone has done that - thanks !
We did. It offered a free upgrade. It went fine although it did take a bit..
So far no issues.
So far no issues.
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WD - My Passport for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver
With a sleek, compact design, this WD My Passport for Mac external USB 3.0 hard drive for Mac makes it easy to take up to 2TB of data on the go. Password protection and hardware encryption safeguard private data against unauthorized access.
Can I delete individual files from this external hard drive if I need to make room in the future?
Yes, like any other drive.
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WD - My Passport for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver
With a sleek, compact design, this WD My Passport for Mac external USB 3.0 hard drive for Mac makes it easy to take up to 2TB of data on the go. Password protection and hardware encryption safeguard private data against unauthorized access.
Is this hard drive compatible with Mac OS X 10.10.3?
Yes absolutely
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SanDisk - Cruzer 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - Black
Take a variety of digital files with you on the go with this SanDisk Cruzer SDCZ60-008G-A46 USB 2.0 flash drive, which offers an 8GB capacity for ample storage space. The USB connector retracts to help protect it from damage, helping to keep your data safe.
How can I make it work on my Mac
How to make it work on my new Mac.......When it's put into the USB slot on the back all it shows on the screen is the symbol like I want to import it and the eject arrow but nothing else happens.
These work on our Macs. When you insert it it will appear as a DRIVE. Look for it in FINDER on the left, in the sidebar. Click on it and you be able to drag and drop files on to it.
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