jhancock
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Linksys - WRT32X AC3200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Gaming Router with Killer Prioritization Engine
Enjoy lag-free gaming with this Linksys dual-band Wi-Fi router. Its Killer prioritization engine works with Killer-enabled computers to minimize peak ping by up to 77 percent, and the 1.8GHz CPU delivers super-fast speeds with wired and wireless connections. This Linksys dual-band Wi-Fi router has a custom-built user interface that lets you manage your gaming network performance.
A "Killer" router!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on September 23, 2017
The Linksys - WRT32X AC3200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Gaming Router with Killer Prioritization Engine was very easy and very fast to install and setup. It only took about 5 minutes – I used their included tri-fold instruction brochure to guide me. Their packaging was both great looking and functional. The WRT32X comes in near the high-end price routers and has features to justify that price. One of the most notable features is Rivet Network's Killer Prioritization Engine (KPE) that will elegantly analyze and prioritize your data for both gaming and video streaming. “Killer” wireless 1535 card prioritization is designed to work with several of the new gaming laptops to decrease ping times, lower latency and reduce lag increasing responsiveness automatically. Using a “Killer” enhanced laptop with the WRT32X, it seemed about twice as fast as using a non-killer enhanced router. Killer's Control Center software lets users prioritize data packets by app and services, optimizing packet grouping for game or video streams, over background tasks, file downloads, or other less important functions. Dual Core, 1.8GHz Processor, Advanced Ethernet Switching, Tri-Stream 160, MU-MIMO, DFS Certified, Beamforming, and Optimized Packet Aggregation make for a great router experience. It is a superb gaming router – highly configurable / customizable but should also function well as a primary router for any household.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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BISSELL - MultiReach Cordless Stick Vacuum - Gray with green accents
Keep your home spotlessly clean with this Bissell multi-reach cordless vacuum. Its four specialized cleaning attachments include a crevice tool for difficult nooks and crannies, a multi-surface brush roll for floors, and both a dusting brush and upholstery tool for furniture and other areas. This Bissell multi-reach cordless vacuum has built-in LED lights for illuminating hidden dirt.
Nice touch-up vacuum
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on September 23, 2017
The Bissell 2151 Multi-Reach Cordless Vacuum is reliable, convenient, and an overall efficient tool for cleaning both home and vehicle. It helps avoid things like having to bending over to reach remote spots. Its LED lighting ensures good visibility of areas to be cleaned. It has a short run-time of around twenty minutes – great for touch-ups but short for whole house cleaning. Like most vacuums of this style its dirt cup / dust bin is rather small and may need to be emptied frequently. It does not come with a wall hanger making storage a little clumsy. It looks nice and functions well with good suction while still being very light.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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Shark - IONFlex 2X DuoClean IF251 Bagless Cordless Pet Stick Vacuum - Blue stream
Complete your cleaning routine with this Shark IONFLEX vacuum. Its 2x ION power pack system includes two LiIon batteries to provide backup power and longer run time, and it bends to reach floors under low-lying furniture thanks to its MultiFLEX technology. Convert this Shark IONFLEX vacuum into a handheld vac to clean ceilings and small corners.
Great Vacuum for multi-surface
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on September 23, 2017
The Shark - IONFlex DuoClean IF251 Bagless Cordless Pet Stick Vacuum’s 2X ION Power Pack System Technology Provides more than enough run-time to vacuum a three-bedroom dwelling. The 2X ION Power Pack System includes 2 removable, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and a separate charging dock so you can always have a spare charged battery. The MultiFLEX Technology provides under furniture vacuuming. The MultiFLEX design also allows for freestanding, compact storage – no wall hanger needed. The DuoClean Technology has a bristle brush for deep cleaning carpets, and an additional soft brush roll to suck up larger particles and directly brushes floors for a polished look. It provides floor-to-ceiling flexibility by converting to a handheld vacuum for above floor cleaning, car cleaning, etc. while the Smart Response Technology provides a range of performance-enhancing power settings tailored to your cleaning needs on carpets and hard floors. The vacuum almost feels like it is self-propelled. It is a very nice well-made unit for its price range.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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Take control of your oral health with this Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart toothbrush. The microchip-containing brush head sends brushing data directly to your phone to ensure that each tooth in your mouth is getting proper care. This Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart toothbrush even tells you when to change heads to keep your brush performing its best.
A great way to brush-up on oral hygiene.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on September 5, 2017
The New Philips Sonicare - Sonicare DiamondClean Smart Rechargeable Toothbrush - has 4 cleaning modes and 3 intensities: Clean for excellent daily cleaning, White for whitening your teeth and removing surface stains; Deep clean for a deep clean using the adaptive brush head that flexes with the contours of your teeth; and Gum health for gentle gum cleaning. The three intensities are high medium and low to customize your teeth cleansing. It comes with a charging glass and a travel case. It’s patented sonic technology helps to stimulate your gums with up to 31000 brush strokes in one minute. Enough strokes for a complete cleaning of your teeth and gums. It has a rechargeable battery that can last up to 42 uses or 3 weeks on a single charge and comes with multiple brush-heads.
I experienced a positive change in my dental health and brushing experience.
The Philips Sonicare App is great for monitoring your dental regimen based on 3D tracking and prompts. It is also, like the toothbrush, easy to use and has very high ratings.
Overall the Sonicare DiamondClean Smart Rechargeable Toothbrush system is a great addition to oral health.
I experienced a positive change in my dental health and brushing experience.
The Philips Sonicare App is great for monitoring your dental regimen based on 3D tracking and prompts. It is also, like the toothbrush, easy to use and has very high ratings.
Overall the Sonicare DiamondClean Smart Rechargeable Toothbrush system is a great addition to oral health.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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HP - ENVY Photo 6255 Wireless All-In-One Instant Ink Ready Inkjet Printer - Black
Produce professional-looking prints from home with this HP ENVY all-in-one printer. The Wi-Fi capabilities let it connect quickly to your tablet or smartphone, and the color copy speed of up to 8 ppm reduces wait times on large jobs. This HP ENVY all-in-one printer copies documents for distribution and scans for easy storage.
Nice Photo Printer
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on August 15, 2017
The HP ENVY Photo 6255 All-in-One Printer is a moderately priced printer that provides consistently good printouts whether text on plain paper or photos on photographic paper. Setup was made super easy by following the included detailed graphic instructions. I first set it up to print from an iPhone and a Pixel XL – it worked flawlessly. I have since set it up to print from Mac OS X, Windows 10 and the internet. It is fast and easy to use while still delivering high resolution high quality images. If you need mostly photo printing it is very nice and also does a fine job of handling limited faxing, scanning and copying (read single sheet). It has a reasonably small footprint making it easy to find a place to put it. Ink cartridges promise to be simple by using HP’s HP Instant Ink.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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LG - 4.1-Channel Hi-Res Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Chromecast Built-In - Black
Surround yourself with robust audio performance in a slim package with this LG ultra-slim soundbar. Compatible with the latest LG televisions, the compact soundbar pairs seamlessly to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience. The 4K high resolution audio on this LG ultra-slim soundbar lets you hear the action in every scene.
Great Sound Bar none
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on August 14, 2017
The LG - 4.1-Channel Hi-Res Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier is a very well-crafted soundbar system that has a very low profile and nice visual style (and amazingly) without sacrificing audio quality. The quality of construction is very good and substantial. This bar was extremely easy to set-up and install. At about an inch and a half in height and several inches in depth it adds to the audio environment without cluttering the visual environment. The controls allow good well-tailored access to audio quality settings through the LG app. The included sub-woofer drives clean crisp bass. The audio volume is able to blast the aural spectrum from clean highs to strong bass, enough to be able to cover a large room. The installation was simple and fast. With enough modes to aid in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and wired connections it is well suited to a myriad of spaces. This 4K high resolution audio ultra-slim soundbar lets you hear the action in every scene from subtle to ear shattering. It is easily accommodated by not only LG TVs but has multiple types of mounting hardware included for other installations. It has Chromecast and more built-In.
Although small I would like to be able to disappear or at least dim the status indicator.
Easy install and setup plus good style and sound make it a solid buy.
Although small I would like to be able to disappear or at least dim the status indicator.
Easy install and setup plus good style and sound make it a solid buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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Philips - Viva Collection 2.75 qt. TurboStar™ Analog Air Fryer - Black
Air is the new oil, and now with the Philips Airfryer you can use that air to fry in a healthier way with up to 75% less fat! Thanks to Philips unique TurboStar™ technology, all food is exposed to constant, circulating heat allowing you to cook your favorite foods with a tablespoon or less of oil. The result is evenly fried food – with no turning or shaking needed. Preset meals on the digital Airfryer allow you to cook your favorite recipes at the touch of a button.
A Best Buy! @ Best Buy - Awesome AirFryer!
Customer Rating
5.0
The Philips Viva Hot Air Fryer is a kitchen appliance that does more than just grill or bake - it fries, bakes, grills and roasts food and it does all four styles of cooking well. I tried frozen crinkle cut French fries first. I cooked them at the long side of recommended times and was rewarded with perfect fries that were tender in the middle and crisp on the outside for a satisfyingly good crunch. All the foods followed this to perfection.
It uses up the counter space of about two standard size facial tissue boxes placed side by side. It should fit most counters easily. Clean-up has been simple, easy and fast. Wipe and place in dishwasher – comes out perfectly clean. It will cook enough food for serving up to 4 people per dish in most cases. Power consumption should be less than using a stove top or oven. It is attractively designed and well engineered and built. It uses little or no oil (read healthy but tasty). Foods were evenly cooked throughout. This Airfryer is as good as the advertising says it is - a great multi-use, compact and easy to use appliance!
–NICE! - VERY NICE!!
It uses up the counter space of about two standard size facial tissue boxes placed side by side. It should fit most counters easily. Clean-up has been simple, easy and fast. Wipe and place in dishwasher – comes out perfectly clean. It will cook enough food for serving up to 4 people per dish in most cases. Power consumption should be less than using a stove top or oven. It is attractively designed and well engineered and built. It uses little or no oil (read healthy but tasty). Foods were evenly cooked throughout. This Airfryer is as good as the advertising says it is - a great multi-use, compact and easy to use appliance!
–NICE! - VERY NICE!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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LG - TONE Studio HBS-W120 Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Gray
Immerse yourself in music or movies with this LG TONE Studio wearable speaker. It has four drivers to let you experience three-dimensional surround sound and feel low-frequency vibrations from the bass through your body. This LG TONE Studio wearable speaker is Bluetooth compatible for easy connection to your smart devices.
some limitations but still innovative
Customer Rating
4.0
A novel neckband design with two ways to wear. You can use the retractable cables to use the in-ear headphones, or you can use speaker mode with the external (neckband encased) speakers (which can be disruptive to others). This audio device looks somewhat like a horse collar but also is stylish. The band is part flexible easy to put on or take off and is comfortable to wear although not great for my work outs. The wired earbuds are retractable. When not in use, they retract inside the neckband. It has reasonable controls for audio / phone functions. The audio is not as robust as I would like due to its having subdued base. The system is designed to give you a 360-degree immersive aural experience. The earbuds are able to provide a better experience (but they come with a warning to be careful with the thin cables). You can share music with a person that that has a pair of these (not tested). The unit emulates deep bass through haptics, vibrating the speakers on the neckband. The battery life is excellent 6 hrs. speaker mode / 35 or so hrs. earbud mode. I would like to see them rated for water / dust intrusion. Great concept, Great features, mediocre execution.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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JLab - Epic2 Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black
Kick your listening experience up to a whole new level with wireless JLab Audio Epic Bluetooth earbuds. The 10-hour battery life lets you enjoy your music all day, and crystal clear radical sound creates a smooth, precise and memorable listening experience. Get the most out of your music, phone calls and audio books with JLab Audio Epic Bluetooth earbuds.
Impressive value truly Epic
Customer Rating
5.0
From exercise routines to foul weather conditions these JLab Audio wireless sport earbuds are impressive. Virtually skip-proof using Beacon™ and C3™ signal technology I did not miss a beat.
Rated at an IPX of IP55 sweat and moisture resistance lets you wash these earbuds. An ultra-precise fit is facilitated by 8 sets of well designed gel tips that keep them in your ears. The audio is clean and crisp. Nice looing and small enough to be non-intrusive they are comfortable and stay in place. How long can they last battery wise? – a whopping 12 hours!
Rated at an IPX of IP55 sweat and moisture resistance lets you wash these earbuds. An ultra-precise fit is facilitated by 8 sets of well designed gel tips that keep them in your ears. The audio is clean and crisp. Nice looing and small enough to be non-intrusive they are comfortable and stay in place. How long can they last battery wise? – a whopping 12 hours!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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Samsung - Connect Home AC1300 Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-pack) - White
Control everything from lighting to your refrigerator in your home with this all in one Samsung Mesh WiFi Router and Smart Home Hub. Not only does it deliver an optimized Wi-Fi signal to every corner of your home, it also works as a SmartThings Hub, connecting compatible cameras, lights, voice assistants, and more to create your smart home. Now you can manage your Wi-Fi and all your smart devices from the palm of your hand with this Samsung Mesh WiFi Router and Smart Home Hub.
Very easy mesh network setup
Customer Rating
5.0
First – this was the fastest (under 10 minutes) and easiest mesh setup I have experienced to date. I downloaded the Connect app and followed the easy to understand instructions.
Second - The Samsung Connect Home 3-Pack Mesh Wi-Fi System is designed to be the hub of your smart home. It combines a Wi-Fi router for data and a SmartThings hub Wi-Fi for data, and Bluetooth 4.1, Zigbee and Z-Wave for wireless control of your compatible home automation devices. all in one. This allows you to manage your Wi-Fi and all your smart devices from the Samsung Connect app. A smart router – Connect Home’s smart home hub functionality allows you to connect compatible thermostats, cameras, lights, voice assistants, and more to control your home from your phone, tablet or voice (think Alexa) Plus it updates automatically. It covers up to 4,500 sq ft. Very impressive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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Upright - GO 2™ Posture Trainer - White
Boost your confidence with this Upright Go 2 posture trainer. Integrated sensors detect when you're slouching to help train your body for better posture in under 14 days. Use the device by itself or sync with the Upright app on Android or iOS. With a portable design, 30-hour battery life and easy-touch adhesive to keep it safely in place, this Upright Go 2 posture trainer is ideal for all-day wear.
Will this device help remind me to hold my shoulders back? Or would a brace be better?
Typically when you sit or stand erect your shoulders are automatically moved away from hunched shoulders. The Upright - GO 2™ Posture Trainer has helped me in this regard.
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Bose - Headphones 700 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Triple Black
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 deliver everything you expect from Bluetooth headphones – and some things you never imagined possible. It’s no surprise PC Magazine called them “The best active noise cancellation you can buy.” Eleven levels of noise cancellation feature a range of options to choose from. You can totally eliminate distractions or minimize noise cancelling to hear everything around you. Or choose from nine other levels in between. Active noise cancelling technology in Bose Headphones 700 monitors the sounds around you and instantly cancels out unwanted noise to let your music shine through. At the same time, the acoustic space inside the earcups is maximized to give your music depth and detail. With these noise cancelling headphones, it’s not just your music that’s clear, so are your calls. The unrivaled microphone system uses a series of microphones to adapt in real time to noisy and windy environments so voices sound crystal clear on calls. Voice commands are also captured with unprecedented accuracy. The stunning new design of Bose Headphones 700 features a streamlined stainless-steel headband and a lightweight, comfortable fit that’s perfect for all-day listening. With these wireless headphones you get up to 20 hours of battery life and time-based power information per charge. Bose Headphones 700. The wireless headphones everyone is talking about.
I would like to use these headphones with my home theater a/v receiver. Yamaha RX-V685. Will this work?
They should work well with the Yamaha RX-V685 bluetooth.
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HP - LaserJet Pro M479fdw Wireless Color All-In-One Laser Printer - White
Winning in business means working smarter. This HP Color LaserJet Pro M479fdw printer is designed to let you focus your time where it's most effective - growing your business and staying ahead of the competition.Prints up to 27 ISO ppm*, up to 27 ISO ppm* in color
Does this printer hook up to a phone line and have a direct fax function? It states 'integrated fax' but I am not sure what that indicates.
The answer is yes (a phone cord RJ11 is included).
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Nanoleaf - Canvas Smarter Kit - 9 Light Squares - Multicolor
Create your own lighting masterpiece with these touch-reactive LED Light Squares that connect together along each side to create any design you choose, whether it's a clever 'smart art' decoration above your sofa or a colourful party wall in the basement rec room. Watch the lights react dynamically to your touch, and Rhythm Scenes make lights dance to your favorite music. Fully customize your Canvas inside the Nanoleaf App, set Schedules to wake up naturally. Easily mount panels onto any flat surface using mounting tape.
Can you connect two starter kits together?
My understanding is yes. although they do have an extension pack that may be what you need to use. I think one power source will power 20 tiles.
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Bose - Soundbar 500 Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
The stylish Bose Soundbar 500 speaker is meant to be heard, not seen. Its thin profile fits discreetly under the TV screen, while its powerful acoustics fill the room with sound. And with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant built in, all your favorite music is just an ask away, or use it as a central hub to control your existing smart home devices.
Is the 500 newer than the 300 and can you use with cinematic 15
Brother - ADS-2700W Wireless High-Speed Duplex Desktop Color Document Scanner with Touchscreen LCD - White
Store documents and photos digitally with this Brother wireless scanner. Its duplex setting copies both sides of the page in a single pass to save time, and its image optimizing feature improves the quality of the scan. The 2.8-inch touch screen on this Brother wireless scanner lets you configure its settings to your preferences.
Is this scanner a printer also?
No the Epson ES-500WR Wireless Document Scanner only functions as a scanner. - a very capable and fast scanner.
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Samsung - 11.6" Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 2GB Memory - 16GB eMMC Flash Memory
Complete thorough research with this 11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook. Its Intel Celeron processor and 2GB of RAM let you switch between multiple tasks quickly, and the 16GB of flash memory provides space to store photos and documents. This Samsung Chromebook has two USB ports for connecting peripherals and additional storage drives.
All I want this for is watching Netflix and email will it work for me?
Samsung - 11.6" Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 2GB Memory - 16GB eMMC Flash Memory
Complete thorough research with this 11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook. Its Intel Celeron processor and 2GB of RAM let you switch between multiple tasks quickly, and the 16GB of flash memory provides space to store photos and documents. This Samsung Chromebook has two USB ports for connecting peripherals and additional storage drives.
Can you expand the ram, if so to what? And can you use external hard drive or optical drive?
16G is listed as max supported memory. I have used it with both an external 8T hard drive and a usb DVD drive.
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Samsung - 11.6" Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 2GB Memory - 16GB eMMC Flash Memory
Complete thorough research with this 11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook. Its Intel Celeron processor and 2GB of RAM let you switch between multiple tasks quickly, and the 16GB of flash memory provides space to store photos and documents. This Samsung Chromebook has two USB ports for connecting peripherals and additional storage drives.
Can I connect a Brothers printer?
It should work with almost any current manufacture printers - It works with a new Brother that I just got.
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Lenovo - Legion Y530 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti - 1TB Hard Drive - Black
Play your favorite PC games with this 15.6-inch Lenovo laptop. Its Intel Core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM let you run multiple programs without performance lag, and its 1TB hard drive provides plenty of file storage space. This Lenovo laptop has a powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti graphics card for fast rendering of images and videos.
Is the processor i7-8750H or i5-8300H? I'm confused, best buy says i7-8750H but the lenovo website says i5-8300H. Who do I believe?
Best Buy
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/processors/core/i7-processors/i7-8750h.html
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/processors/core/i7-processors/i7-8750h.html
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