Michael
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- First ReviewNovember 16, 2013
- Last ReviewDecember 29, 2017
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- First AnswerFebruary 24, 2014
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Bose - SoundLink Revolve Portable Bluetooth speaker - Triple Black
Deep. Loud. And immersive, too. The SoundLink Revolve Portable Bluetooth speaker delivers true 360° sound for consistent, uniform coverage. Place it in the center of the room to give everyone the same experience. Or set it near a wall so sound radiates and reflects. This wireless speaker is durable, water-resistant and easy to grab and go - with a rechargeable battery that plays up to 12 hours.
My 1st experience BT speaker, and IT'S GREAT!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Very compact but feels hefty. Looks great with understated design. Main body appears to be black/dark gray and is made of aluminum with bottom and top accented with soft touch rubber. Standard 3.5mm jack for AUX input, Bluetooth, and standard micro USB charging connector. Under the base of the unit are 4 contacts for the charging cradle and a standard threaded mount like on the bottom of a camera so you can attach the speaker to a tripod or anything with the same type of screw on mount. I really like this feature!
And then there is the huge sound that comes out of this tiny speaker. I'm no audiophile but it sounds great to my ears, and the sound is expansive and does have decent bass as well. I have used my speaker with all kinds of music, news shows, Echo Dot, Audio Books, Movies, TV shows, iPhone, iPad and mounted it on my tripod in my SUV.
I got all I expected out of this little speaker with the last peasant surprise being the great battery life. I used it three days without charging... I didn't track to see if it was really 12 hours total but it felt great to have a wireless device that lasted two plus days with out any concern for charging; very nice!!
As I said this is my first Bluetooth speaker and I'm very happy with it, and the charging cradle. Charging cradle is a must have too!
I may splurge and get another one of these soon.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Keep your SoundLink Revolve or Revolve+ Bluetooth speaker charged and ready to go, with the SoundLink Revolve charging dock. It’s a convenient home base for your speaker, and you can play your music while it charges. Just plug the wall charger included with your speaker into the cradle. Available in Black.
Must have... but it could do more
Customer Rating
4.0
If you buy the Revolve you will definitely want this charging cradle! Unfortunately that is all it is... It just charges, it does not have an audio/aux port which would have been really nice with my setup. I would have liked to connect my Echo Dot to the cradle via 3.5mm cable and then use Bluetooth with my iPhone and iPad, but Bluetooth works with Dot so no big deal.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Dyson - V7 Motorhead Cord-Free Stick Vacuum - Fuschia
Head from hardwood to carpet for quick-and-easy full-house cleanups with this Dyson V7 Motorhead vacuum in hand. The direct-drive cleaner head dives deep into your rugs, getting up dirt from even hard-to-reach spaces. Disconnect the handle of this Dyson V7 Motorhead vacuum, and you've got a cordless handheld vac for simple sweep-ups of spills.
Great but expensive for short battery life:(
Customer Rating
2.0
If the price doesn't bother you then this a a great cordless vacuum! I only gave it 2 stars because the price seems unbalanced with the performance and battery life, not the best value or return on the investment. I feel the cost of the V7 is a high premium for the short battery life you get. This is a solid unit that performs very well at the maximum setting but the battery life for some uses falls way short. My Toyota Sequoia needed a vacuuming bad and the V7 lasted for about half the job then had to be charged; the battery also got pretty warm. For the money I think a canister Dyson model would have been more worth it. Or if you are on a budget then a different brand corded hand vacuum may be a better alternative.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Linksys - Velop AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 System (3-pack) - White
Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
Simple setup, nice design, high performance
Customer Rating
4.0
I have used the Google WiFi 3 node kit which Linksys seems to be duplicating here... And Linksys does a great job of mirroring the experience Google created which I greatly admire! The Linksys offers a great app experience which walks you through the system setup. I did run into one glitch during setup but this was easily fixed by pressing the reset button at the bottom of the second node I setup. The reset button is actually something the Google nodes do not have so its a welcome addition. The other difference is the physical style of each node, Linksys went with a narrow tower design which places the LED indicator light at the top of the tower facing upward. Between the Linksys and Google systems I think you can't go wrong either way. Both systems have great WiFi performance, both are simple to setup, and both are small is size and designed to be hidden in plain sight. If you prefer having a physical reset switch and a rectangular tower design then the Linksys in an easy choice.
However with all that goodness there is one limitation I hope is changed latter through software or firmware update: You cannot control the LAN IP settings. This is not a big deal since most people will not care or notice this missing feature, but if you have older WiFi devices or a special need to manually configure your LAN and DHCP IP settings then you won't want to get this or the Google system...yet. Hopefully they'll add this feature in the future assuming it only requires a software update.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Enjoy nonstop music while charging your iPhone with this Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar adapter. It keeps your iPhone 7 or 7 Plus fully functional while plugged in, and it's compatible with Apple MFi-certified cables and headphones. The 12W power pass-through of this Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar adapter provides optimal charging speed for compatible devices.
It works BUT...
Customer Rating
3.0
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First the big BUTs... The dongle has a very short cable that is very stiff. And the other BUT is that you cannot use this as an audio splitter. If that were possible it would be an awesome feature, but it doesn't work, see picture I uploaded of the guide/instructions. Minor BUT, volume level was slightly reduced when using 3.5mm headphones and the lighting adaptor with this dongle.
On the up side this thing does perform well at its most basic function of allowing you to connect both power and headphones at the same time. I tested this on my iPhone 7 and my iPad Pro 9.7 along with native Apple wired ear buds and also with Marshall and Beats headphones. Remote control worked fine with all sets and the Marshalls and Beats were using the 3.5mm to lighting adapter as well.
I do not think there are other good or better options out there so I would still recommend these, just don't expect anything special for your money.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Shark - Genius Steam Pocket Mop System - Green/Silver
The Shark Genius Steam Pocket Mop System is our most advanced floor cleaning system ever. Featuring both a Steam Mop and a Spray Pocket mop, the Genius system is the right solution for all your cleaning needs. Harness the power of steam to sanitize 99.9% of household bacteria*. (Sanitization studies were conducted under controlled test conditions. Household conditions and results may vary.)
I'm not expert but this is better than expected
Customer Rating
4.0
I have not used it much but after opening the package I got a bit more than I expected. I expected the steam cleaner and that works fine. Keep in mind that its not magic but the design offers two options for using the steam by flipping the "mop" part to the other side. Option 1 shoots the stream of steam into the center of the cleaning head so steams travels through the mop head. The other option puts the steam in front so the steam hits the floor directly. The little surprise was that the kit comes with another handle that lets you use the mop head like a regular mop which is nice for cleaning wood floors or just cleaning without steam. The power/steam handle also comes with a really long power cord so you don't have to plug and unplug very often while cleaning. To be clear the kit only comes with one mop head (the plastic part) and two mop pads and two complete handles. I bought another brand steam/mop a few years back and this is a great upgrade:)
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
Easy to use and simple understated design.
Customer Rating
4.0
This WiFi router three pack might at first seem expensive but if you compare this to a single unit high end WiFi Router it can be seen as a better value. With this three pack you get three units that each provide a WiFi signal and can be positioned in different parts of your home to provide better WiFi coverage for mobile devices. Each unit is also very small (a little bigger than your closed fist) and can be placed almost anywhere that there is a power outlet. Two units act as WiFi extenders and do not need a wired network connection, they only need power. The main unit will need to be connected to your Internet gateway or wired hub connection. I actually have my main unit connected to an existing older router and itworks fine in that configuration as well. Besides being small each unit has a simple design. The indicator LED light can also be adjusted brighter or even turned off if desired. The Google WiFi app provides a guide for setup and also provides configuration settings. I set this system up using its intended easy to use configuration. This may not be a desirable system if you want to control the fine details of router configuration, but if you want something simple that just works this system is excellent and is a great value!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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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.
Pretty good
Customer Rating
3.0
I got this not having very high expectations but I have tried it out with all accessories and it worked well. Its not great or more than I expected. I like the way the different heads attach with a simple twist. This is great, and so is the fact that you can get it wet to rinse it off. I'm not sure I would use it in the shower though. Be careful on uneven skin or loose skin as you can get cut. The device itself is very light weight which is good but it feels a little cheap. It is however constructed. I have no idea about battery life but I did use it without issues for at least 30 minutes and it did not slow down. A couple things I didn't like is that each shave head has a lot of grease inside and hairs can get inside the heads as well. Even after rinsing with just plain water some hairs remain stuck in grease. This did not impact performance but I just don't like that. Overall it shaves well and works well on face and body. It is waterproof but difficult to get completely clean. More pros than cons hence three star rating.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Linksys - WRT AC3200 Dual-Band WiFi 5 Router
Connect your external wireless devices to the internet with this Linksys dual-band router. Two 5Ghz bands support both high-end gaming and low-end applications without compromising speed, and remote management lets you make adjustments from any location. This Linksys dual-band router has a sleek design that integrates easily into most workspaces.
Versitile, works well, not sure of the value...
Customer Rating
4.0
This router is expensive and the thing I'm not sure about is if it is worth the cost, hence minus 1 star. For the techie who loves open source this item may be worth the price. For the average user with a larger home, more than 2500 sq. ft, who only wants one WiFi access point this may also be worth it to you. Some things to note before you buy... Use Chrome browser for initial setup, Windows 10 Edge did not work. Setup is super easy if you want to use it like a normal router with firewall, NAT and all the standard security items. If you want to use it as only a WiFi access point use "Bridge" mode, it is very basic but it works great. If you want a lot more flexibility regarding configuration then you will need to update to DD-WRT router firmware, the stock firmware probably won't satisfy the advanced user or special network needs. I would recommend this router for large homes or to a DIY techie user. If you have a smaller home and your needs are basic then a less expensive router may serve you just as well at a lower price point.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Acer - Iconia One - 8" Tablet - 16GB - Wi-Fi - White
Enjoy a compact tablet that fits neatly in your pocket with this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet. It includes a quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM that deliver powerful processing to play all your games and apps, and the 16GB of flash memory ensure this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet and store your files.
Very low price for a decent product.
Customer Rating
3.0
If you are on a very tight budget or just want to try an Android tablet I would definitely recommend this tablet. The price is just crazy low and it does function with normal apps, but not the greatest for graphic games... The display resolution is limited and slightly fuzzy but not bad. Not recommended to use as an ereader. It is good for video streaming but due to the small amount of storage its not great for downloading a lot of apps or videos.
Build quality is okay but all cheap plastic. Screen does appear to be decent glass and it comes with Android 5.1 and is very responsive in normal use. It's a decent tablet at a very low price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 62958592
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Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
I currently have a router that has one Ethernet connection coming from the modem and 2 Ethernet out ports (1 for my computer and another for to my cox home security system) Does the Google Wi-Fi system have the capability of connecting 2 out ports?
I have not tested this but each unit has 1 in RJ45 port and 1 out. I think worst case you would have to buy a hub or switch to give you the two ports you need for your network. That said the short answer to your question is "no", there is only one port out from the Google units.
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WD - My Book 3TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Save plenty of media and other files on this WD My Book external hard drive, which features a 3TB capacity for ample storage space. WD SmartWare Pro software backs up your files automatically for simple use.
what is the output voltage on the power supply for wd my book essential 3.0 tb
12V DC.
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WD - My Book 3TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Save plenty of media and other files on this WD My Book external hard drive, which features a 3TB capacity for ample storage space. WD SmartWare Pro software backs up your files automatically for simple use.
Does it backup both system software and data, or just data?
Does it back up the whole thing or just the data?
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That depends on your back software. i do not recommend using the software that comes with the drive. I use CrashPlan for home. It only backs up data files and other files I specify but it does not backup the how operating system.
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