jhancock
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- First ReviewJanuary 7, 2012
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Blendtec - Designer 650 Blender - Stainless Steel
Prepare delicious recipes with this Blendtec Designer 650s Blender. The Blendtec Designer Series uses all the power and performance that made Blendtec the choice of blending professionals, and combined it with a modern design with functionality taking Blendtec to a new level in performance blending. The Blendtec Designer Series is the all-in-one appliance that replaces many standard kitchen appliances with one fast easy-to-use machine. It will make smoothies, fresh whole juice, ice cream, margaritas, soups, sauces, bread dough, dressings, salsas, flours and more! Blending professionals have relied on Blendtec machines in the best coffee shops, juice bars, gyms, and restaurants around the world for producing the best, most consistent results in taste and texture. You can now enjoy the same results in your home.
Smooth Blending by a Great Blender!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on November 26, 2017
The instinctive touch controls let you choose from eight speeds including a pulse function to handle everything from juicing to grinding meat, and the smooth seamless motor base with sealed touch area make it easy to clean - just wipe. The Blendtec Designer blender has a 1500W, 3 HP (almost 3 times the power of my last blender) motor for commercial-capable strength provides reliable power for all of its blending chores. The heavy base makes for as stable and as quite of operation as is feasible. The 36-oz. blending cup/pitcher (medium-sized, robust, durable, and see-through makes it easy to blend smoothies and other drinks. The touch area has illuminated easy-to-read icons that allow you to effortlessly select blend cycles and it also incorporates the pulse function on the panel. Blending frozen fruit and ice is flawless - no plunger needed. The 1500W commercial grade motor is strong enough to drive the aggressive blade so you don't need a messy plunger. It incorporates a state-of-the-art touch slider, touch it anywhere to jump to any speed, and slide your finger to fine-tune your blend. This Blendtec blender has a precision balanced direct drive and motor assembly. The precision-machined socket connects directly to the motor, resulting in both reduced vibration and noise. The innovative airflow design keeps the blender cooler. A cooler motor means a longer life (it has an eight-year warranty). The blender fits easily under most cabinetry. Great Blender at a reasonable price!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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BenQ - HT1070A 1080p DLP Projector - White
Re-create the movie theater experience with this BenQ projector. It provides 2200 lumens to deliver a 15,000:1 contrast ratio even in bright rooms, and it produces 1920 x 1080 HD resolution to capture every detail of a scene. This BenQ projector has dual HDMI ports, so you can connect HD devices.
Solid 1080p performance
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on November 26, 2017
The BenQ - HT1070A 1080p DLP Projector provides a pleasing home movie theater experience it provides up to 2200 lumens (depending on energy settings) to deliver up to a 15,000:1 contrast ratio even in moderately bright rooms when used with a good reflective screen, and projects a 1920 x 1080 HD image to capture and display every detail in the majority of today's video. This BenQ projector has dual HDMI ports, so you can connect multiple HD devices. The setup was simple and fast. The on-screen menus are well thought out. The noise level is very acceptable for relatively small spaces. The wide-angle lens is great for 100" wide display. The projector itself is reasonably small and light weight.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 257601939
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JLab - Epic Air True Wireless Earbud Headphones - Black
Listen to your favorite playlists with these Epic Air wireless earbuds. The special earhook delivers a precise fit to prevent slipping during intense workouts, and the touch-and-tap controls let you skip forward or back as needed. These Epic Air wireless earbuds come with a convenient charging case for storage and transport.
Great extended play time.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on November 26, 2017
JLab Audio - Epic Air True Wireless Earbud Headphones -
These exclusive Best Buy earbud headphones are quite nice. Counting reading and following the instructs carefully total setup time to connect with my iPhone was less than 15 minutes. The earhook In-ear design fits securely and when combined with 8 sets silicone gel tips in various sizes and contours delivers a precise fit for almost anyone (maybe everyone) to prevent slipping even during extreme workouts. The touch-and-tap controls let you skip forward or back as needed. The JLab Audio - Epic Air True Wireless Earbud Headphones come with a compact hard charging case providing about 30 additional hours of battery life and also provide a Micro USB Charging Cable (that is a great design both functionally and esthetically) that allows for extended use (up to 7 hours of use on a single charge), storage and transport. All of this combined with - Bluetooth 4.1 with aptX technology, IP55 (sweat-proof) and a Microphone in both earbuds (for cell phone use) make for a well thought out piece of equipment. The sound quality is nice with good connectivity through Bluetooth. The design is minimal and unobtrusive.
These exclusive Best Buy earbud headphones are quite nice. Counting reading and following the instructs carefully total setup time to connect with my iPhone was less than 15 minutes. The earhook In-ear design fits securely and when combined with 8 sets silicone gel tips in various sizes and contours delivers a precise fit for almost anyone (maybe everyone) to prevent slipping even during extreme workouts. The touch-and-tap controls let you skip forward or back as needed. The JLab Audio - Epic Air True Wireless Earbud Headphones come with a compact hard charging case providing about 30 additional hours of battery life and also provide a Micro USB Charging Cable (that is a great design both functionally and esthetically) that allows for extended use (up to 7 hours of use on a single charge), storage and transport. All of this combined with - Bluetooth 4.1 with aptX technology, IP55 (sweat-proof) and a Microphone in both earbuds (for cell phone use) make for a well thought out piece of equipment. The sound quality is nice with good connectivity through Bluetooth. The design is minimal and unobtrusive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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Arlo - Pro 2 2-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wireless 1080p Security Camera System - White
Arlo Pro 2 keeps an eye on your home while you're away, in brilliant 1080p HD quality. Put the 100% wire-free, weather-resistant camera anywhere, indoors or out. Then, power it with the included rechargeable battery or plugged it in (when indoors) to access activity zones and 24/7 Continuous Video Recording upgrades. Use 2-way audio or remotely sound a 100+ device siren while catching every moment with night vision and advanced motion detection. You'll even get motion and sound-activated alerts and 7 days of free cloud video recordings. Arlo Pro 2 works with Amazon Alexa to make your smart home security even more simple and effective.
Great video security system
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on November 13, 2017
The setup of a two camera system took less than 15 minutes. Quality of construction and style are excellent. Easy to mount or place out of the box, it has a mount that the cameras magnet adheres to, or by using additional mounting options that are available. NETGEAR is a solid name in networking and has been around (stable) for a long time. HighRes imagery is great for resolution and recognizable images. You can add additional sensors as needed. Can be used with desktop computers, Chromebooks etc. , macOS or Android devices through the well designed Arlo app or through the web interface. The audio alert is ear piercing - I MEAN LOUD! The cameras are easily concealed. The hub that ties every thing together offers multiple cloud storage options along with 2 local usb ports. The cameras use rechargeable batteries that provide power for a long time before needing to be charged. They are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. The cameras are of a true wireless design. I did not experience any dropouts or glitches. This is a premium system in all respects. The Arlo is a truly elegant solution to the security challenge. Crisp video and wide angle coverage make this system viable for home / office - interior or exterior.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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Sony - WF 1000X True Wireless In-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones - Black
Tune out the world and lose yourself in music with these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones. Equipped with SENSE ENGINE technology, these earbuds make it easy to adjust sound modes with a single touch, so you control what you hear. Compact and intuitive, these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones stay comfortable for hours.
Great noise cancelling wireless earbuds!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on October 28, 2017
The Sony WF-1000X Noise Canceling Earphones come attractively and protectively packaged. The big plus for these are really great noise cancelation, a first I believe for true cordless earbud style earphones. They look nice (I like their style) when worn compared to many other earbuds that look out of place on the human head. They weigh almost nothing and due to a myriad of configurations are able to be fitted comfortably to almost any ear. The battery case which provides enough juice, for the earbuds to get about nine hours of use, is rugged enough to carry in your pocket. A full charge of the case through the USB-C port requires about 1.5 hours. I would like more than three hours per charge for the earbuds though. Sound quality is great - I like the nice heavy bass and crisp highs. They are not waterproof. The case can be carried in my pocket easily and, in addition to recharging, protects the earbuds from damage. They work in conjunction with the Sony connect app on iOS or Android devices. They are currently available in black or gold finish.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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Ninja - Precision Processor™ 4-Cup Food Processor with Spiralizer - Black
Take control of your food prep with this Ninja food processor. Its two interchangeable attachments accomplish a wide range of kitchen tasks, including chopping nuts, slicing vegetables and pureeing fruit, and its auto spiralizer lets you make versatile vegetable noodles. This Ninja food processor has a drizzle hole lid for conveniently adding oils and other liquids.
Ninja with a solid chop
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on October 19, 2017
The Ninja Precision Processor™ 4-Cup Food Processor has a small footprint making it ideal for a kitchen short on counter space. It comes with 2 bowl types, one to process almost anything from chopping nuts, slicing vegetables to pureeing fruit while its auto spiralizer lets you make a variety of vegetable noodles, fettuccini or spaghetti style. A nice touch this food processor has is a closeable drizzle hole lid for conveniently adding oils and other liquids. It is reasonably quiet and its suction cup feet aid in holding the unit in one spot and also reduce vibration. The design is clean, compact and modern. Its modular design allows it to be stowed in cabinets quite easily. The Ninja Precision Processor™ feels sturdy and has heavy duty plastic bowls.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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Acer - S271HL 27" LED FHD Monitor - Black
Expand your workspace or gaming experience with this 27-inch Acer widescreen monitor. An antiglare LED backlit screen provides easy viewing from any angle and even in direct light situations, and 1920 x 1080 resolution delivers on graphics. This Acer widescreen monitor features an ultra-slim design that doesn't take up a lot of space.
Very nice HD 27" monitor with a small footprint
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on October 15, 2017
The Acer S271HL Gbidx 27" Monitor in black is a Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution 16:9 ratio with a respectable 4 ms response time LED monitor that draws less wattage than a 25-watt lightbulb. Its antiglare design coupled with 178 degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles, a 100,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 300 cd/m² brightness is capable of producing a very nice image in just about any typical computer environment. It has three industry standard inputs - HDMI, DVI and VGA. The 60Hz refresh rate, while not spectacular, is fast enough for most casual gaming.
Setup took about 5 minutes and was easy to do. I Customized my settings using the Acer eColor Management embedded in the monitor. It lets you optimize viewing scenarios and appearance with the touch of a button.
It is a nicely priced, styled and highly functional monitor that is capable of accurate color, runs cool and has a small footprint.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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Bose - SoundSport Free True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds - Black
Demanding workouts demand SoundSport Free truly wireless in-ear headphones. They're completely free of wires, so you'll enjoy complete freedom of movement. They're sweat and weather resistant, too. Bose StayHear+ Sport tips are designed to stay secure and comfortable all workout long. And the earbuds are packed full of technology that makes your music sound so clear and powerful, you'll push past your limits.
I can hear you now - awesome concept and design !!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on October 8, 2017
The Bose SoundSport Free Wireless Headphones have out of the box functionality, nice design, great sound with superb base, sturdy, good fit (for me) using the middle size earpieces, 5 hour battery life with additional recharge from its rugged stylish compact carrying case make these great audio components especially when combined with good dust and water intrusion protection. - no wires!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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Acer - 15.6" Touch-Screen Chromebook - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC Flash Memory
Stay productive wherever you go with this Acer Chromebook computer. Its quad-core Intel Pentium processor and 4GB of RAM run programs and apps efficiently, and its 32GB of storage holds personal documents and photographs. This Acer Chromebook computer has a 15.6-inch Full HD touch screen for clear viewing of videos and movies.
Acer Chromebook 15 touchscreen - best in class !!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on October 8, 2017
It features an awesome and stylish brushed aluminum top shell combined with the Chromebook™ OS plus Android app capability with an immersive display and upward facing speakers for a truly stunning entertainment / work experience. The Large Display, over 15 inches, is the largest in its class, has wide angle viewing combined on this model with touch screen. It is very responsive providing a nice touch screen, trackpad and backlit keyboard for user interaction. Large, light, sturdy, portable and responsive with 10 plus hour battery life.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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SanDisk - iXpand Base 64GB iPhone Charger and Backup - Black
Protect your iPhone's data with this 64GB iXpand charger and backup base. It charges your iPhone quickly with 15W of power, and it backs up photos and videos as it charges to ensure precious memories are always safe. This iXpand charger and backup base also backs up your stored contacts, so you can restore them when needed.
There is nothing like a great memory!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jhancock
from Chicago
on October 8, 2017
The SanDisk iXpand Base for iPhone (the 64 Gigabyte version) is a great way to backup your iDevice photos using removable SD cards. The unit should work well on a boat or other conveyance due to its rubberized and grippy top surface for holding your iDevice. So recharge and backup locally at night while you sleep - simple! It is a great way to back up when you have no cell or wifi service. Nice style, compact and fully functional with a nice iPhone app.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2576019394
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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 cpu 8th gen?
Yes
8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-8750H 6 core Processor (2.20GHz, up to 4.10GHz with Turbo Boost, 9MB Cache)
8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-8750H 6 core Processor (2.20GHz, up to 4.10GHz with Turbo Boost, 9MB Cache)
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GPX - CD Player - Black
GPX PC101B CD Player - LCD - CD-DA
Does this play MP3 cd's?
You can attach a wired or Bluetooth output CD player as a source.
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Bose - Hearphones Conversation-Enhancing Headphones - Black
Hear the world on your terms by controlling the sound around you. Innovative technologies in Bose Hearphones amplify softer sounds, let you turn down the distractions in noisy environments and focus on what you want to hear.
Can you connect them to an audio Bluetooth player, such as an iPhone, to listen to music when not using them for conversation enhancement? If so, what is the audio quality of the music? Do they compare to the similar looking Bose around you neck earbuds.
They are connectable to Bluetooth players like the iPhone and provide great audio with low noise. Yes - similar to their other around the neck earbuds.
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Philips - Hue White Ambiance Wellner Dimmable LED Smart Table Lamp
Bring soft illumination to your favorite nook with this white Philips Hue table lamp. It mimics natural light to help you relax and feel energized when you wake up, and it's bright enough to read by during story time. This Philips Hue table lamp connects to the Hue bridge, so you can control it remotely.
How big is it
Height 12.3 inches
Width 8.2 inches
Depth 11.3 inches
Width 8.2 inches
Depth 11.3 inches
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Blendtec - Designer 650 Blender - Stainless Steel
Prepare delicious recipes with this Blendtec Designer 650s Blender. The Blendtec Designer Series uses all the power and performance that made Blendtec the choice of blending professionals, and combined it with a modern design with functionality taking Blendtec to a new level in performance blending. The Blendtec Designer Series is the all-in-one appliance that replaces many standard kitchen appliances with one fast easy-to-use machine. It will make smoothies, fresh whole juice, ice cream, margaritas, soups, sauces, bread dough, dressings, salsas, flours and more! Blending professionals have relied on Blendtec machines in the best coffee shops, juice bars, gyms, and restaurants around the world for producing the best, most consistent results in taste and texture. You can now enjoy the same results in your home.
What is the difference between the designer series and the classic blender? Can they be used commercially? Which is more rugged?
The major difference between the two series appears to be the number of functions, with the Designer Series having the most settings. Blendtec also has a series of pro blenders. You can do a search for Blendtec/commercial. They both seem to be very rugged.
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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.
Can this sound bar be used with warless rear speakers? If so has anyone done this?
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.
does this have 3d pass through
Sony - Cyber-shot RX100 II 20.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens on this Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II digital camera features a 3.6x optical zoom to help you bring subjects into focus for detailed photos and videos. Optical SteadyShot stabilization enables clear image capture.Memory card sold separately.
Best way to get clear low light shots with action
What is the best way to achieve good motion shots in low light on this camera? I am frequently trying to capture images or video in poorly lighted gyms or auditoriums. Is there a recommended preset that handles these conditions well?
Use the highest ISO you are comfortable with digital noise wise. Preferably 3200 or above. Shoot at the widest aperture preferred setting 1.8 at 28mm if possible. This will give you the fastest shutter speed possible. Last but not least pan with your subject. - good shooting!
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