BillFromKCMO
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- First ReviewAugust 15, 2018
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TP-Link - Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Light Dimmer Switch - White
Control your environment with this TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi light switch. The scheduling feature lets you program multiple ambient settings for specified times of the day, and the Wi-Fi connectivity offers convenient remote access to functions via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. This TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi light switch has a dimmer for maximum precision.
Easy to install and highly functional
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on June 25, 2019
Quality
4.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I've used Kasa plugs and lightbulbs for a while and have enjoyed a problem-free experience during the course of ownership over the last couple of years (6 lightbulbs and 4 plugs). Naturally, I leaned toward Kasa switches if I were to ever use smart switches because of this experience.
I bought two of these to control lighting in a bathroom These switches weren't much more than non-connected dimmers I was also considering. I ended up going with these since I'd be able to make adjustments to dimming calibration through the Kasa app, instead of needing to adjust dimming calibration manually on the non-connected dimmers I considered.
Some of the nice features you wouldn't think about with these include LED indicators that dimly glow, showing you were the switches are in a dark room; indicators showing you where you're at in terms of dimming level on the switch; connectivity with Google and Alexa; and smart phone app functionality that covers lighting scheduling, timers, and all the configuration functionality you'd need.
The biggest thing you need to know about these switches is you absolutely need a neutral wire in the switch box. If you do not have this, you'll need to contact a qualified electrician to fix that for you. These will not function without a neutral line.
Also, just a recap of what comes in the box:
Kasa HS220 dimmer switch
2 wire nuts
"Screw-free" wall plate (standard decora style and the screws hide under the wall plate)
Basic instructions
Kasa HS220 dimmer switch
2 wire nuts
"Screw-free" wall plate (standard decora style and the screws hide under the wall plate)
Basic instructions
All in all, I'm happy with this purchase. I did have to exchange a switch because it was DOA, but that sort of thing happens and the replacement worked fine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 2
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PNY - 480GB Internal SSD SATA
Secure your data on this 480GB PNY solid-state drive. With 550MB/sec. read speeds and 500MB/sec. write speeds, it lets you transfer large media files quickly and hassle-free, and its SATA III interface ensures it's compatible with most computers. This PNY solid-state drive has no moving parts, so it reduces noise for a quieter environment.
Brings new life to an old system.
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
from KCMO
on April 6, 2019
I bought this to put into a friend of mine’s laptop as the mechanical hard drive in if was failing. Told her for not much more than a regular hard drive, she could have something that would make that laptop of hers feel brand new.
The laptop it went into, btw, is a Toshiba with a Sandy Bridge Pentium G-series chip.
After using Ubuntu to partition the drive to EFI and the included (downloadable) disk cloning software to move the contents of the old drive to this one, it was a matter of popping 5 screws on her laptop, swapping the drive mechanisms, and putting everything back together. From start to finish, it took me 2 hours (because the internal drive was very slow).
Boot times dropped from 2 minutes to 15 seconds from a cold boot. The Windows 10 1809 update took about 30 minutes to complete, including download over the laptop’s wireless N connection. Most apps opened instantly. Overall, it wasn’t much slower than my wife’s much newer Core i3-7100u laptop with a similar SSD in it.
The only thing that would have made this easier is if the drive was formatted as GPT instead of MBR. Otherwise, great product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Philips Norelco OneBlade replacement blade 2 pack - Green/Silver
Philips Norelco OneBlade replacement blade 2 pack
A necessary evil.
Customer Rating
5.0
The pros:
These disposable shave heads last longer than 5 shaves and shave EVERYWHERE you want them to. They also won't cut you unless you really try to cut yourself.
The cons:
As previously mentioned, accuracy and speed aren't strong suits to the OneBlade system. With practice, however, both come quickly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Aluratek iStream Universal Bluetooth Audio Receiver: Easily add Bluetooth capability to your existing stereo system or speaker dock using this receiver, which lets you wirelessly stream audio from your Bluetooth-enabled device from up to 33 feet away. Built-in battery provides up to 12 hours of wireless use.
It works, buuuuut...
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
from KCMO
on March 10, 2019
I bought this specifically to add Bluetooth audio streaming to my wife's car. It was on Deal of the Day, so I at least didn't burn all that much on it. But I'm slightly disappointed.
Aluratek advertises this as a Bluetooth audio receiver. To me, that means this only deals with Bluetooth's audio profiles, and not Bluetooth's hands-free profiles. I don't need HFP and its related things because the wife's car already has hands-free phone capabilities.
This device connects with hands-free along with audio streaming.
I missed the return window, but I've found another use for this device since I have speakers with aux-in capabilities but no Bluetooth. I'm still disappointed about it being misrepresented as a receiver.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Ralph Breaks the Internet [SteelBook] [Dig Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [2018]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Ralph Breaks the Internet [SteelBook] [Dig Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [2018]
Not as good as the first one, but still good.
Customer Rating
4.0
For the fans, it's worth the purchase to get the SB edition because of the artwork in it. If you have to see it now but don't want to buy it, rent it through your favorite digital movie reseller. For everyone else, you might be better off to wait until it hits a subscription streaming service.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Ip Man Trilogy [Blu-ray]
Worth it if you enjoy Kung Fu films
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
from KCMO
on March 9, 2019
The story of Ip Man is a fascinating one, and one I've enjoyed. This trilogy, even though it takes a few artistic liberties, covers everything from humble roots to a certain famous student. It's very much worth watching if you're a fan of Kung Fu movies in general.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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C by GE - A19 Bluetooth Smart LED Light Bulb with Google Assistant/Alexa/HomeKit - White Only
Customize the room ambiance with this C by GE smart light bulb. The C by GE app has pre-set automations that adjust brightness at scheduled times, and Bluetooth connectivity supports wireless control via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. This C by GE smart light bulb fits traditional medium-sized base sockets and employs LED technology for long-lasting use. The C by GE bulb connects directly to Google Home devices via Bluetooth with no additional hub or bridge required to provide quick and easy setup.
A good expansion bulb for C by GE but limited
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
from KCMO
on January 26, 2019
I have reviews up for both the Google Home Mini Smart Light Kit and the C by GE 2-pack, so you can read my thoughts about the bulbs in those reviews. If you already have a C by GE smart light system in your home and you want to add additional bulbs, these are for you. If you're looking to start using smart lighting in your home, this isn't the smart light system you're looking for.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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C by GE - A19 Bluetooth Smart LED Bulb with Google Assistant/Alexa/HomeKit (2-Pack) - White Only
Brighten your home with this 2-pack of C by GE smart LED light bulbs. The companion app lets you control dimming, setting schedules and creating scenes to suit different moods and purposes. Pair these C by GE smart LED light bulbs with Google Assistant or C by GE Smart Plug and Amazon Alexa to enable voice control. The bulb connects directly to Google Home devices via Bluetooth with no additional hub or bridge required to provide quick and easy setup.
Great if you have a Google Home Mini, otherwise...
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
from KCMO
on January 26, 2019
(Note that I only got these because they were part of a deal Best Buy had going with the Google Home Mini Smart Light Kit. I've scored the bulbs as if I paid the full retail value for them, however.)
C by GE is a Bluetooth-connected smart light system. Because of this, it has limits you wouldn't experience with Wifi-connected or hub-connected smart light systems that compete with the C bulbs.
First, the good - these bulbs have three options for connectivity in your home:
If you don't have a Google Home device, you can download the C by GE app and configure them to work that way. This allows you to set timers for the bulbs to come on and turn off, as well as manually control the bulbs when they're in your phone's Bluetooth range. Of course, setting them up to operate this way prevents you from using more than one device to control them and you won't be able to control them while you're away from home (or possibly across the house).
If you do have a Google Home device, you can pair the bulbs by using the Google Home app on your iPhone or Android device. Once set up, the bulb establishes a Bluetooth connection with your Google Home device and you can manually control the bulbs with either your voice or the Google Home app. Unfortunately, this doesn't allow you to set a timer to control when the bulbs automatically come on or power down, but since you can control them from anywhere when set up this way, you'll be able to manually turn on the lights on your way home at night with either the Google Home app or Google Assistant and your voice. Note that you won't be able to pair these bulbs with Alexa using this method.
GE also sells what's called the C-Reach hub, which will put these bulbs at a price point that can be compared to premium smart light systems (both hub and wifi-connected). Unless you have both Google Home and Alexa devices, this isn't worth the cost and I can't recommend buying it for the C system.
These bulbs also form a Bluetooth mesh network, so if you have multiple C-life bulbs in your home, you won't necessarily be out of range because of their connection-hopping ability.
Now for the bad:
Bluetooth connectivity is the limiting factor with these light bulbs. WiFi options aren't much more expensive and are far more flexible. Even some hub-connected systems aren't much more expensive overall, and their central hub connects to WiFi so you can control them anywhere without a Google Home Mini or an optional - and expensive - hub.
If you have a large home, you may not be able to connect and control your bulbs from across the house if they're Bluetooth connected.
Resetting the lightbulb back to factory is a chore. It's not something that can be done either in the Google Home app or the C by GE, and compared to other smart lights, it's more difficult than it should be. (This deducted a star by itself.)
Being that these are Bluetooth bulbs, they're overpriced.
All in all, I can recommend these for apartment dwellers who aren't concerned with always-connected lightbulbs and want something with a well-known name brand, or for people who have a Google Home device and can get these bulbs on sale. As part o a Google Home Mini Smart Light Kit, this is also not a bad deal as you're getting a bulb for less than half it's retail price that way and you'll be able to internet connect it. For everyone else, however, look elsewhere. You can find better, more functional bulbs for around the same price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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BB-8™ App-Enabled Droid™ by Sphero - White
The BB-8™ App-Enabled Droid™ by Sphero is the Droid your little Jedi has been looking for, with its adaptive personality that responds to your voice. Connect to a compatible Apple® iOS or Android device to guide BB-8 around your home.
Fun little Droid.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
from KCMO
on January 21, 2019
Pairs quickly with the Sphero Droids app, but it does have a learning curve when it comes to driving it. Tons of personality as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Die Hard [30th Anniversary] [Blu-ray] [1988]
The GOAT when it comes to Christmas movies
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
from KCMO
on January 21, 2019
Because it's not Christmas until you see Hans Gruber fall from the top of Nakatomi Plaza.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Wasserstein - Vertical Wedge Wall Mount for Eufy Video Doorbell
Improve the viewing angle of your wired or battery-powered eufy security video doorbells with this Wasserstein vertical wedge wall mount. The zero to 20-degree vertically adjustable viewing angle lets you see people and package deliveries more clearly, while the high-grade, sturdy construction offers lasting durability. This Wasserstein vertical wedge wall mount effortlessly covers preexisting doorbell holes for an easy and clean-looking installation.
Does this work with the eufy Video Doorbell 2K (Wired)?
According to the instructions, this works with any Eufy doorbell camera, wired or wireless.
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Capture HD photos and videos at night or during the day with the Rexing Woodlens H1 trail camera. It has an ultra-fast trigger that is paired with an LED flash for split-second shooting when motion is detected, while a built-in LCD screen lets you preview and navigate through photos and videos. The Rexing Woodlens H1 trail camera also features password protection to help guard against any unwanted access.
Can an Eye-fi SD card be used with this camera to connect to my home network?
It should work, at least in theory. The trail cam supports up to 128GB memory cards per the instruction manual, though I've only used a 32GB card in mine.
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Wasserstein - Vertical Wedge Wall Mount for Eufy Video Doorbell
Improve the viewing angle of your wired or battery-powered eufy security video doorbells with this Wasserstein vertical wedge wall mount. The zero to 20-degree vertically adjustable viewing angle lets you see people and package deliveries more clearly, while the high-grade, sturdy construction offers lasting durability. This Wasserstein vertical wedge wall mount effortlessly covers preexisting doorbell holes for an easy and clean-looking installation.
Will this work on Ring Video Doorbell?
This particular one? No. But Wasserstein makes mounts for Ring doorbells.
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PNY - Performance 8GB 2400MHz DDR4 C17 SO-DIMM Notebook Memory - Black
Improve your PC's response time during intensive tasks with this PNY DDR4 2400MHz notebook memory. The 2400MHz RAM frequency and DDR4 technology offer fast speeds, high bandwidth and enhanced thermal performance. This PNY DDR4 2400MHz notebook memory comes as an 8GB stick for easy upgrading and replacement in various PCs.
Will this work on an hp laptop 15-db0xxx Current memory is 4mb 1866 mhz ddr4 synchronous unbuffered
In theory, yes. However, you’ll want to verify that your laptop rubs the RAM at the correct voltage.
I’ve seen DDR4-3600 rub in 6th generation Intel systems with h-110 motherboards. Ryzen is more picky about it. Your milage may vary.
I’ve seen DDR4-3600 rub in 6th generation Intel systems with h-110 motherboards. Ryzen is more picky about it. Your milage may vary.
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PNY - Performance 8GB 2400MHz DDR4 C17 SO-DIMM Notebook Memory - Black
Improve your PC's response time during intensive tasks with this PNY DDR4 2400MHz notebook memory. The 2400MHz RAM frequency and DDR4 technology offer fast speeds, high bandwidth and enhanced thermal performance. This PNY DDR4 2400MHz notebook memory comes as an 8GB stick for easy upgrading and replacement in various PCs.
I bought this RAM today and when i installed it on my lenovo ideapad 330s-15ikb and turned on the power my screen wouldn't turn on why is that? The ram that is soldered into my laptop is a 4gb DDR4 with 2400mhz.
It could be possible the RAM isn’t seated correctly. Pop it out and back in again, then power your laptop up before you button everything up to make sure it powers on properly.
If that didn’t fix it, verify that the laptop still boots with its soldered RAM. That could indicate either a bad RAM slot or a fault RAM stick.
If that didn’t fix it, verify that the laptop still boots with its soldered RAM. That could indicate either a bad RAM slot or a fault RAM stick.
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PNY - Performance 8GB 2400MHz DDR4 C17 SO-DIMM Notebook Memory - Black
Improve your PC's response time during intensive tasks with this PNY DDR4 2400MHz notebook memory. The 2400MHz RAM frequency and DDR4 technology offer fast speeds, high bandwidth and enhanced thermal performance. This PNY DDR4 2400MHz notebook memory comes as an 8GB stick for easy upgrading and replacement in various PCs.
Will it work on my Asus TUF 15 gaming laptop with the ram at 2933 mghz
Will it work? Probably.
Will it run at the speed you want it to? No. This RAM is stuck at 2400 MHz.
Will it run at the speed you want it to? No. This RAM is stuck at 2400 MHz.
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WD - Blue 500GB Internal SSD SATA
Handle storage demands with this Western Digital SATA solid-state drive. Its 560MB/s read speed and 530MB/s write speed are suitable for intensive applications, and its 2.5-inch form factor fits most desktops and laptops. The solid-state drive has no moving parts, making the drive resistant to shock to protect your data. Includes the WD SSD Dashboard to keep track of the drive's status.
Is this MLC or TLC Nand Type?
I believe it’s TLC, as its priced at TLC levels and performa nearly identically to every other TLC drive I’ve used.
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WD - Blue 500GB Internal SSD SATA
Handle storage demands with this Western Digital SATA solid-state drive. Its 560MB/s read speed and 530MB/s write speed are suitable for intensive applications, and its 2.5-inch form factor fits most desktops and laptops. The solid-state drive has no moving parts, making the drive resistant to shock to protect your data. Includes the WD SSD Dashboard to keep track of the drive's status.
Does this come with a software to clone my old drive?
AfterShokz - OpenMove Open-Ear Lifestyle Headphones - Gray
Inspired by athletes, designed for everyone. The AfterShokz OpenMove Open-Ear Lifestyle Headphones in Slate grey were created with versatility in mind. OpenMove by AfterShokz brings you bone conduction technology with a lightweight, titanium fit taht ensures all-day wear.
I’m cyclist and occasionally get caught in rain, can it survive?
As long as it's not a deluge, you should be fine. IP55 rating and all.
I'd suggest powering them down if it gets bad enough, to reduce the change of damage.
I'd suggest powering them down if it gets bad enough, to reduce the change of damage.
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Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe Gen4 SSD for next-level computing. 980 PRO delivers 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe 3.0, while maintaining compatibility with PCIe 3.0.¹ ¹The NVM Express® design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc.* Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs.PS5 compatible with heatsink as recommended by Sony; heatsink sold separately.
On an x570 motherboard, will you see a noticeable difference between this drive an the 2tb 970 evo plus and if so should I have the 980 pro as my boot drive?
I have a B550 motherboard and I noticed a tremendous difference between this and a 970 Evo, somewhere on the order of 2x the performance.
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