BillFromKCMO
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- First ReviewAugust 15, 2018
- Last ReviewDecember 13, 2023
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- Average Rating4.5
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- First Review CommentJuly 15, 2019
- Last Review CommentJune 4, 2021
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eufy Security Outdoor Cam Pro 2K is a wired 2K Wi-Fi surveillance camera that is completely free of the bounds of an external system hub- instead storing all the information locally in the 32gb SD card that comes with it. Check your high-quality, encrypted, 2K footage whenever you need to via the eufy Security app and only be alerted of the things that matter with AI Human and Pet detection. Outdoor Cam Pro is not compatible with eufy HomeBase. The USB adapter is not waterproof, a cover is required for outdoor use.
Solid outdoor security camera.
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on January 9, 2022
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Great video quality, the spotlight is handy but not particularly strong. Night vision using IR is out of this world great though, picking things up clearly 75 feet away from my home.
The only major drawback is the AC adapter for these are large. You'll want either Apple cubes (which comfortably run these) or outlets with USB connections in them which will need to be in weatherproof covered boxes). Otherwise, these are great.
For those that know of other Eufy security products and decided against them because of a single point of failure, this camera does not require a HomeBase device. It connects directly to your WiFi.
For the tech-savvy - these can record to an internal SD card, the cloud, or to an RTSP-supporting NVR/DVR system, so you have options on how these work.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 139
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With Apple TV+, you can stream Apple Original series and films, including compelling dramas, groundbreaking documentaries, kids’ entertainment, and comedies—with new Apple Originals added every month.Subscription auto renews for $9.99/month after the promotion ends until cancelled.Terms and Conditions
Terrific content
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on January 9, 2022
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
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Awesome shows and a terrific price, considering that it streams in Dolby Vision 4k with Dolby Atmos audio. There isn't as much content as the big names in streaming, and there likely never will be, but the homegrown content is all amazing.
If you have an Apple device and Apple Music, you might as well roll this into an Apple One subscription as it's a better value. Still, $5 a month for this is a good deal and it works on most Amazon, Roku, and Android TV devices along with most LG and Samsung TVs since 2016.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 13
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Apple - Free Apple News+ for up to 6 months (new or returning subscribers only)
Apple News+ is your own personal newsstand, with full access to hundreds of magazines and leading newspapers. Find it on the Apple News app.
Nice but not a great value on its own
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on January 9, 2022
Quality
5.0
Value
2.0
Ease of Use
5.0
It's nice to have access to additional content, but if you're going to subscribe to Apple News and you already have Apple Music and Apple TV+, just get the Apple One Premium subscription instead so you get 2TB of shared iCloud (within your Apple Family account), Apple Fitness, Apple Arcade, and both Music and TV get rolled in as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 13
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Apple - Free Apple Music for up to 6 months (new or returning subscribers only)
With Apple Music, you can play over 90 million songs and 30,000 playlists ad-free, online or off.
My favorite music service
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on January 9, 2022
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Honestly, after using Tidal, Amazon, and Spotify, I find Apple Music to just get me better in the playlist department. The music between all the major services is exactly the same but it's the extras - the "radio" stations, Beats 1, and the AI helping you find new music - that makes the difference for me.
Note that I was already a subscriber. BTW, if you're going to get Apple Music and you already have an Apple device, just skip this and get Apple One instead.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 13
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The CORSAIR MM700 RGB Extended Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad provides an expansive 930mm x 400mm surface with ample room for your keyboard, mouse, and more. Surround your setup in 360° of three-zone dynamic RGB lighting, alongside two built-in USB ports to connect your peripherals. Twelve onboard profiles deliver immediate lighting out of the box with simple push-button control. Alternatively, unlock full RGB lighting customization and synchronization with other CORSAIR devices through the power of CORSAIR iCUE software. A glide-enhanced solid black woven textile surface, 4mm-thick plush rubber, and an anti-skid base combine for the durable construction to last through years of gaming. Connecting to PC via a detachable USB-C cable, the MM700 offers amazing lighting all around.
Nice, but HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on January 9, 2022
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Note that this mousepad is HUUUUUGE. You should really measure your desk before you get it because it will take up a lot of space. If you have the space for it, it's great because it's a good place to keep your keyboard and mouse. But it's the space that's the issue.
Corsair's Cue lighting system is also really neat with this, especially if you have a matching keyboard, mouse, and case lighting.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 43
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![Microsoft - PC Game Pass - 3-Month Membership [Digital]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9a632e18-1ef8-4cd8-b21e-09690c7aee54.png)
Play over 100 high-quality PC games with friends on Windows PCs for one low monthly price. An EA Play membership is included and gives you access to top Electronic Arts titles on PC from series like Battlefield and STAR WARS. Plus, you get more from the games you love with exclusive in-game challenges and rewards, special member-only content, and early trials of select new EA titles. Use the Xbox app on PC to download and enjoy new games on day one like Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5 from Xbox Game Studios, as well as iconic franchises like DOOM from Bethesda Softworks, indie games and blockbusters, and PC favorites including Age of Empires IV and Microsoft Flight Simulator. Get member discounts of up to 20% off select games in the PC Game Pass library, and up to 10% off related game add-ons. With a huge variety of PC games from every genre, and new titles added all the time, there’s something for everyone to play.
Solid value in gaming
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on January 9, 2022
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Great way to play games without actually paying for them. This gives you access to some classics and a ton of modern titles, along with EA Play and all the titles you have access to over there (classics, modern stuff, and Sims 3&4).
If you also have an Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S console, spend a little more and get Game Pass Ultimate with cloud gaming on console, PC, and your phone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 43
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Seamless screen with 3-sided border-less display stretches from edge to edge for immersive viewing and maximum concentration. With refined dark blue gray exterior, the screen brings more sleek and modern look.
Good option if you can find it on sale
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on January 9, 2022
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Not the best monitor on the market but definitely a good option if you can find it on sale. The picture is crystal clear, the response time is fairly decent with little blur for an LCD, and it can be very bright. FreeSync is a nice added feature and allows for my kid's computer to play most things thrown at it with no screen tearing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 51
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PNY - 64GB Elite-X Class 10 U3 V30 microSDXC Flash Memory Card 2-Pack
Expand device storage and capture 4K video with this PNY Elite-X microSDXC card. Featuring a V30 video speed class, this high-performance 64GB memory card smoothly records video in 4K Ultra HD resolution. This A1 app performance-rated PNY Elite-X microSDXC card accommodates large amounts of data and improves the performance of Android devices by making stored apps run smoothly.
Good pair of memory cards
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on January 9, 2022
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Fast reads, fast writes. I bought these for a dash cam and have yet to experience problems with them, even with heat and cold.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 87
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Sony - WH-CH710N Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Gray
Turn down the world's noise with the long-lasting noise cancellation performance of the WH-CH710N wireless headphones. Dual Noise Sensor technology automatically senses your environment to deliver an amazing sound experience. With up to 35 hours of battery life¹, quick charging, and access to your smartphone's voice assistant², the WH-CH710N are sure to be a must-have for your travels.
Good over-ears for the price.
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on January 9, 2022
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Terrific audio quality for the price when you can catch them on sale, otherwise they're a little pricy for what they are. Noise cancelling does work, but it's not at the same level as the more expensive and larger Sony WH1000-XM4s, making these a good choice for noise cancelling on a budget.
Two really nice things about these headphones are for the physical connectivity - they use USB-C for charging and they come with an analog cable for connecting to things with a headphone jack, like an iPad, older smart phone, portable CD player, computer system, and so on.
Do I recommend these? When you see them on sale, yes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 99
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Get faster boot-ups from this PNY CS900 internal SSD. The 500GB provides ample storage space, while the read/write speeds of up to 550/500MB/sec. ensure rapid load times and data storage. This PNY CS900 internal SSD features a SATA III interface for simple connection to the motherboard, and the 2.5-inch form factor fits most desktop computers.
SSD to the rescue for an old cheap system
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on January 9, 2022
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
Terrific upgrade if you're still using a mechanical hard drive. PNY doesn't supply cloning software for this particular drive - most of the SSDs they make for that matter - but Google can find you a free solution in that department.
How much faster can a SSD make your computer? The laptop I upgraded is an AMD A6-7400 with 4GB of DDR4 RAM. The SSD alone improved boot times from about 5 minutes to desktop to about 45 seconds; I did upgrade the RAM, which took it down to about 20 seconds. If you have a computer made in the last 4-5 years and you want to get some more life out of it, this is the upgrade for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 35
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PNY - CS900 120GB Internal SSD SATA
Count on high-speed storage performance with this 120GB PNY solid-state drive. Its 515MB/sec. read and 490MB/sec. write speeds let you multitask efficiently, and it's up to 30x more robust than hard drives, ensuring durability and data protection.
I recently purchased a macbook pro mid 2012. Would this SSD work for this model or is there a better SSD that y'all would recommend. I am planning on doing some mildly intensive editing on this laptop.
As long as the MacBook Pro model you’re using has SATA and not M.2 or soldered storage, you’d be fine. I would recommend something larger than 120GB though.
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PNY - CS900 120GB Internal SSD SATA
Count on high-speed storage performance with this 120GB PNY solid-state drive. Its 515MB/sec. read and 490MB/sec. write speeds let you multitask efficiently, and it's up to 30x more robust than hard drives, ensuring durability and data protection.
Hello. Is it compatible with MAcbook black early 2008?
Yes it is. However, because of how macOS 10.7 and earlier handle TRIM, you’ll need to Google how to enable that feature so your SSD doesn’t fail prematurely.
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Roku - Streaming Stick+ 4K Streaming Device with Roku Voice Remote and TV Controls
Enjoy nonstop entertainment with the Roku Streaming Stick+. Its wireless receiver provides a strong signal for smooth streaming in rooms far from the router, and it supports 4K, HD and HDR resolutions for crisp, colorful pictures. Take this compact Roku Streaming Stick+ with you on vacation for enjoying shows away from home.
Will this work with disney plus
It does, but my picture stutters and my audio quality is garbled. I'd recommend other devices for Disney+ over Roku.
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Dynex™ - 3' MFi Lightning Cable for Apple® iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Midnight Blue
Recharge a host of devices at high speeds safely with this Dynex Lighting charge and sync cable. The slender design works with a wide range of cases for added flexibility, while the 3-foot length offers convenient freedom of movement. This Dynex Lighting charge and sync cable features a thick outer layer for durability.
Is this compatible with an iPad 4th generation? Thanks.
This works with any iOS device with a lightning port (or any accessory with a lightning port for that matter), so yes.
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Geeni - Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell - Wired - Black
Monitor incoming guests with this Geeni smart doorbell. The 720p HD resolution, 130-degree viewing angle and automatic night vision provide detailed, round-the-clock tracking of your surroundings, and the listen and talk two-way audio offers clear communication. This Wi-Fi-enabled Geeni smart doorbell works with the proprietary app for remote access and includes mounting accessories for precise installation.
Does a charger come with the Geeni door bell ring
While this video doorbell does have a USB micro port that's useful for initial setup or troubleshooting when you experience hardware or network issues, the Geeni Doorscreen relies on power from your existing wired doorbell button. It requires a 16 or 24 volt power supply rated for at least 10VA. 90% of mechanical doorbells will run this device.
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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.
Would this HD need a mount/rack for a standard sized desktop case? For reference the case is "Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange with Window Compact Mid-Tower Computer Case (CC-9011038-WW)"
If your case doesn’t have SSD mounting spots, then yes.
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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.
Is this compatible with MacBook Pro 2012 ?
It is, but you’ll need to get disk cloning software and a USB to SATA adapter to copy the contents of your laptop to this drive.
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Geeni - LUX 1050 1050-Lumen, 10W Dimmable A21 LED Smart Light Bulb, 75W Equivalent - White
Manage your home lighting with this Geeni Lux smart bulb. It produces the equivalent of 75W of light, and its brightness can be adjusted from a smartphone app or through Amazon's Alexa. This Geeni Lux smart bulb connects through Wi-Fi, so you can link it to other bulbs and set up on/off schedules.
Are these bulbs suitable for use in outdoor fixtures subject to below zero temperatures?
Just like any other LED, you can use a smart bulb in sub-zero conditions. However, your milage can and will vary based on minimum and maximum temperatures.
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C by GE - A19 Bluetooth Smart LED Light Bulb with Google Assistant/Alexa/HomeKit (4-Pack) - White Only
Create customized illumination for your home with this 4-pack of C by GE smart light bulbs. The free iOS or Android app lets you set automatic on and off schedules, and compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa supports the voice-activated operation. Control these 9.5W C by GE smart light bulbs individually, or group them together for simultaneous brightness adjustment. 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.
Do these lightbulbs burnout and have to be replaced? And if they do, how long do they last
LED lighting - smart or otherwise - fail by one of the two following ways:
1) The LED modules or the LED driver module experiences a sudden failure. Early LED lighting had this issue due to overheating. While not as common, modern LED lighting fails because part of the LED driver - for lack of a better term - pops. This can happen at any time for any reason, but is most likely to occur during the warranty period.
2) The LED modules slowly dim over time due to materials within slowly experiencing a chemical reaction (caused either by heat or electricity), either in the diode material itself or a phosphor used on the LED to help with light color and quality. This generally takes a period of years, even if the LED is on 24/7. (BTW, unless it's purpose-built to run 24 hours a day, I don't recommend LEDs in constant-on situations.)
1) The LED modules or the LED driver module experiences a sudden failure. Early LED lighting had this issue due to overheating. While not as common, modern LED lighting fails because part of the LED driver - for lack of a better term - pops. This can happen at any time for any reason, but is most likely to occur during the warranty period.
2) The LED modules slowly dim over time due to materials within slowly experiencing a chemical reaction (caused either by heat or electricity), either in the diode material itself or a phosphor used on the LED to help with light color and quality. This generally takes a period of years, even if the LED is on 24/7. (BTW, unless it's purpose-built to run 24 hours a day, I don't recommend LEDs in constant-on situations.)
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C by GE - A19 Bluetooth Smart LED Light Bulb with Google Assistant/Alexa/HomeKit (4-Pack) - White Only
Create customized illumination for your home with this 4-pack of C by GE smart light bulbs. The free iOS or Android app lets you set automatic on and off schedules, and compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa supports the voice-activated operation. Control these 9.5W C by GE smart light bulbs individually, or group them together for simultaneous brightness adjustment. 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.
We have a google home and a google mini. Do I need anything else.for these bulbs to work in my home?
Nope. Just make sure you pair them using the Google Home app and not the C by GE app if you want to be able to control them outside of your home.
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