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Amazon - Echo Show 8 Smart Display with Alexa - Charcoal
Echo Show 8 connects to Alexa to give you rich stereo sound with vivid visuals on an 8" HD screen. Set alarms and timers, display your favorite photos, check weather and traffic as you head out, or catch up on news highlights and movie trailers. Connect with your favorite people by making hands-free video calls to the Alexa app or another Echo with a screen, use Announcements to send voice messages to every room with a supported Echo device, or use Drop In as a two-way intercom between rooms.
Easy voice access to useful video & audio sources
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
4.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
The Echo Show 8 is a compact device with a clear video display on its 8-inch screen, and good sound for its size. When connected to home wi-fi it provides Alexa voice recognition access to many types of useful video and audio information sources, including movies, streamed music, home security cameras, Amazon shopping, and a wide range of other sources suggested on the screen. It is reasonably priced. There appears to be no ability to access search engines or websites and the touch screen seems to be limited to adjustment of device settings, but most people have smartphones. tablets, or computers for those targeted information needs.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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TIDAL - HiFi Plus, 3-Month Music Subscription starting at purchase, Auto-renews at $14.99 per month [Digital]
TIDAL HiFi Plus allows you to hear the difference in your favorite songs with high-fidelity sound quality, Master Quality Audio, Dolby Atmos, and Sony 360 Reality Audio. Enjoy your music ad free or offline from anywhere on all your favorite devices.
Good streaming service for some use cases
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3.0
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Ease of Use
3.0
I am interested in exploring the canon of classical music using entry-level audiophile headphones (Sennheiser HD 560S, connected to a Windows PC through a hi-res MQA-enabled DAC/AMP USB dongle). I have recently started this trial subscription to Tidal and another to a different music streaming service that also claims to have a broad selection of millions of "songs" with many offered in lossless CD quality or a better hi-res format. This is my early, inexpert, and possibly misleading evaluation of the two services.
Both services appear to provide the claimed quality of audio format for a song when using their provided Windows apps. The difference is in the selection of music available in each format and the ease of finding and playing it. My limited research and experience indicate that Tidal specializes in modern music, especially popular songs and new releases. Historic classical music at first seemed to be limited to excerpts of the more popular movements rather than albums of complete works. My randomly chosen example, a search for “Beethoven Eroica Symphony” produced 10 results on Tidal, only one of which was the complete symphony and that was offered at less than lossless CD quality; the others appeared to be single movements, one with a video. However, this was labeled as a “Top Result” and I noticed an option for “Albums” that displayed images of 132 CD sleeves for the symphony, 16 with MQA Master audio quality. I tried several of the others and did not find one with lossless CD quality. On the other streaming service, the same search immediately produced 70 CD sleeves, with 11 in hi-res and the rest in lossless CD quality. I noticed that Tidal recognized my subscription each time I selected the app, but the other service required two separate sign-ins. For new releases and popular items of modern music I saw many MQA Master offerings in Tidal but don’t recall finding any with lossless CD quality. This may be done to reduce file sizes for users who want to store many songs on their phones.
The two services are good and would have the same monthly cost. It is high enough to discourage subscribing to both. For my purposes, I want access to a large selection of performances of each classical work with all music at least of lossless CD quality, and do not need to store files for offline playback, so I am currently inclined to discontinue the Tidal service. But this could change after more use of the services.
Any recommendation to a friend would depend on his/her preferences for music.
Both services appear to provide the claimed quality of audio format for a song when using their provided Windows apps. The difference is in the selection of music available in each format and the ease of finding and playing it. My limited research and experience indicate that Tidal specializes in modern music, especially popular songs and new releases. Historic classical music at first seemed to be limited to excerpts of the more popular movements rather than albums of complete works. My randomly chosen example, a search for “Beethoven Eroica Symphony” produced 10 results on Tidal, only one of which was the complete symphony and that was offered at less than lossless CD quality; the others appeared to be single movements, one with a video. However, this was labeled as a “Top Result” and I noticed an option for “Albums” that displayed images of 132 CD sleeves for the symphony, 16 with MQA Master audio quality. I tried several of the others and did not find one with lossless CD quality. On the other streaming service, the same search immediately produced 70 CD sleeves, with 11 in hi-res and the rest in lossless CD quality. I noticed that Tidal recognized my subscription each time I selected the app, but the other service required two separate sign-ins. For new releases and popular items of modern music I saw many MQA Master offerings in Tidal but don’t recall finding any with lossless CD quality. This may be done to reduce file sizes for users who want to store many songs on their phones.
The two services are good and would have the same monthly cost. It is high enough to discourage subscribing to both. For my purposes, I want access to a large selection of performances of each classical work with all music at least of lossless CD quality, and do not need to store files for offline playback, so I am currently inclined to discontinue the Tidal service. But this could change after more use of the services.
Any recommendation to a friend would depend on his/her preferences for music.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 33
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The HD 560S indulges the audiophile evaluating their music’s entire journey through the audio path. With linear acoustics and exceptional low-frequency performance the HD 560S was crafted for the analytical audio enthusiast. This open-back headphone is tuned to reveal every detail in your music without sacrificing the gratifying bass response. When combined with its ultralight chassis and luxurious comfort, it’s a breakthrough value in reference monitoring.
Splendid headphone if sound leakage OK in your use
Customer Rating
4.0
Quality
4.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
The HD 560S is a new headphone design for which I found favorable expert reviews with an Internet search engine (review guidelines prohibit naming other products and websites). I am using it with a MQA-enabled DAC/AMP to stream CD-quality and hi-res music from a USB port of a Windows 10 PC. It fits comfortably and performs well, particularly with hi-res music from two streaming services that I have on trial subscriptions. The open back design provides a satisfying sensation of spaciousness but unavoidably allows sound to leak both ways, so I deducted one star just as a warning. Any external sound, like a TV, will leak in and the headphone sound may be overheard by anybody nearby. It comes with only a detachable long (10 ft) cable that has a heavy 6.3mm jack (for AVR use) and a heavy 3.5 mm adapter. For use with a smartphone that has a 3.5mm stereo output port it would be better to use a short (4 ft) cable with a 3.5 mm jack. A Sennheiser rep. told me that the 1.2m cable provided with the HD 599 is suitable but they have no spares in stock for purchase now.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 13
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Whirlpool - 2.1 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking - Stainless Steel
Enhance your kitchen with this over-the-range Whirlpool microwave. This 2.1 cu. ft. unit has a steam function for preparing rice, vegetables and other healthy dishes, and its stainless steel construction is both stylish and durable. This 1000W Whirlpool microwave has a hold button for keeping food warm until serving time and a reheat setting for evenly heated leftovers.
How much do you charge to take hood range down and put electrical Box down install microwave . I live in mobil home . My measurements are 30 w 12 depth 15 H . I like Whirl pool I like the 2 in one whirlpool that is 30 w H 17.125 16 depth Will this fit
I recall that they mention $199 for that, but you should ask at a Best Buy store because any electrical work may cost more. My 2.1 cu ft oven did fit in that standard oven-size cabinet space but you need to see the dimensions listed on the Best Buy website for your oven to be sure.
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Whirlpool - 2.1 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking - Stainless Steel
Enhance your kitchen with this over-the-range Whirlpool microwave. This 2.1 cu. ft. unit has a steam function for preparing rice, vegetables and other healthy dishes, and its stainless steel construction is both stylish and durable. This 1000W Whirlpool microwave has a hold button for keeping food warm until serving time and a reheat setting for evenly heated leftovers.
Whirlpool - 2.1 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking - Stainless Steel
Enhance your kitchen with this over-the-range Whirlpool microwave. This 2.1 cu. ft. unit has a steam function for preparing rice, vegetables and other healthy dishes, and its stainless steel construction is both stylish and durable. This 1000W Whirlpool microwave has a hold button for keeping food warm until serving time and a reheat setting for evenly heated leftovers.
Why won’t my light come on, neither the high or low, is there a bulb that needs to be replaced, if so how do we fix this and what size bulb, microwave only a little over a year old
Consult the owner's manual section on troubleshooting. If bulb is dead, type in your question at google.com or youtube.com. e.g., How to replace interior light bulb in 2.1 cu ft Whirlpool microwave oven WMH53521H. There may be several videos describing how to do it. (This works for almost everything when you need help, but quality varies!)
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Whirlpool - 2.1 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking - Stainless Steel
Enhance your kitchen with this over-the-range Whirlpool microwave. This 2.1 cu. ft. unit has a steam function for preparing rice, vegetables and other healthy dishes, and its stainless steel construction is both stylish and durable. This 1000W Whirlpool microwave has a hold button for keeping food warm until serving time and a reheat setting for evenly heated leftovers.
What material is used for the non-stick CleanRelease interior coating? Is it like Teflon or is it ceramic? I am concerned that it could contain hazardous chemicals like some non-stick pans.
It would be best to ask Whirlpool (see their website, whirlpool.com) because the coating could be changed over time. Here is the relevant part.
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TIDAL - HiFi Plus, 12-Month Music Subscription starting at purchase, Auto-renews at $119.99 per year [Digital]
TIDAL HiFi Plus allows you to hear the difference in your favorite songs with high-fidelity sound quality, Master Quality Audio, Dolby Atmos, and Sony 360 Reality Audio. Enjoy your music ad free or offline from anywhere on all your favorite devices.
HEOS does not unbundle MQA files. MQA will play at cd quality rate 16 bit 44.1 kHz, unles you have a streaming media player like a Bluesound node that can unfold MQA to its higher resolution.
This looks more like an answer than a question! HEOS cannot process MQA at hi-res through a Denon AVR. Another non-HEOS alternative may be to stream through the Windows PC Tidal app using a MQA-enabled USB DAC that provides a stereo cable connection to an analog input of a Denon AVR. This might also be done with an Android device having a USB-C port and a USB-C-to-USB adapter but it would need the USB Audio Player Pro app with MQA feature that is not free. I have not tried either of these.
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Bring a cinema-quality experience home with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The HCX processor maximizes the visual appeal of 4K UHD images to display your favorite films in stunning picture quality. Smart networking technology lets you create your own home streaming network with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
Bring a cinema-quality experience home with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The HCX processor maximizes the visual appeal of 4K UHD images to display your favorite films in stunning picture quality. Smart networking technology lets you create your own home streaming network with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
Logitech - K360 Full-size Wireless Scissor Keyboard - Black
Logitech K360 wireless keyboard is ready when you are. This compact and portable keyboard fits into your tight workspaces, small offices or wherever you take your laptop or computer. Enjoy more comfort with a layout you're used to in a space-saving design that's about 20 percent smaller than our standard keyboards. Equipped with a number pad and 12 easy access keys, you can be more productive at home or at work. Logitech Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity gives you the reliability of a cord with wireless convenience and freedom - all in a tiny Logitech Unifying receiver that's small enough to stay in your laptop and also lets you add up to 6 compatible devices to it.
Logitech - K360 Full-size Wireless Scissor Keyboard - Black
Logitech K360 wireless keyboard is ready when you are. This compact and portable keyboard fits into your tight workspaces, small offices or wherever you take your laptop or computer. Enjoy more comfort with a layout you're used to in a space-saving design that's about 20 percent smaller than our standard keyboards. Equipped with a number pad and 12 easy access keys, you can be more productive at home or at work. Logitech Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity gives you the reliability of a cord with wireless convenience and freedom - all in a tiny Logitech Unifying receiver that's small enough to stay in your laptop and also lets you add up to 6 compatible devices to it.
What key or keys do I press to start a new page, as for a new chapter for a book?
Depends on the device and software you are using. Look at the Help pages for the app software. Function key F1 may start Help when using app on Windows. Both Help and Page Down may be activated by a mouse click or screen touch at some point on the app page you are now on. You may already have tried likely keys to see what happens. PgDn on lower right would be my first choice. Down arrow (v) in bottom row may move down one line at a time while held pressed to get to next page.
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Insignia™ - Laser Lens Cleaner
Only @ Best BuyThis Insignia™ NS-HCL303 laser lens cleaner features a 10-brush cleaning system that gently and quickly cleans the laser lens of your CD, DVD or Blu-ray player. On-disc voice instructions make it easy to clean your player.
Will this work on Nintendo wii?
IIRC, the BB website listing indicates that it is intended for use only on devices with disc trays that extend for loading a disc, like CD players, not devices with slots for disc insertion, like most game consoles, including Wii. I have not used it for a slot device and don't know if it would work there or cause problems if tried.
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