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 Whirlpool - 0.9 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with 900W Cooking Power - Black
Whirlpool - 0.9 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with 900W Cooking Power - Black
Whirlpool® 0.9 Cu. Ft. Capacity Countertop Microwave with 900 Watt Cooking Power - Black
 
Perfect for my needs!
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on June 3, 2022
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Was looking for something compact to fit in a tight spot... something with a pull handle (rather than a push button)... and something with clear, easy controls for a variety of users. This fit the bill perfectly! It looks great, seems well built, and cooks well. I especially like the selection of buttons... has buttons for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 minutes and then + and - from there... which was a better choice for me as opposed to the standard keypad. Love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 19
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Mint Mobile is the easy way to save a ton on wireless. Get unlimited talk and text plus 5G · 4G LTE data on the T-Mobile Network, and you can even bring your own phone. Genius, right? And did you know, once your 3-month plan ends, you can choose to renew with a 3-, 6- or 12-month plan… the more you buy, the more you save. You'll get the same intro plan savings by renewing for 12 months.
 
Tested the water and I love it!
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on June 3, 2022
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I've looked at Mint Mobile several times and decided to take the leap and test it on an extra phone. The service in my area is quite good, with excellent call quality. This is a T-Mobile MVNO so it should work well if T-Mobile is strong in your area. Setup was easy, it includes use of phone as a hotspot, and the plan is a bargain for me. I'm sold!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 13
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 Motorola - Moto G Pure 32GB Memory (Unlocked) - Deep Indigo
Motorola - Moto G Pure 32GB Memory (Unlocked) - Deep Indigo
Meet Moto G Pure and get more of what you love. An ultra-wide view of your favorite movies, games, and video chats on a 6.5" Max Vision HD+ display. Plus, a two-day battery to keep the fun going all weekend long. And there’s more. Dual camera system with Night Vision. Super-responsive processor (3GB RAM). Water-repellent design. With Moto G Pure, more comes standard.
 
Great value for a very good phone!
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on June 3, 2022
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Needed something simple for occasional use and the Moto G Pure fit the bill at a very fair price. Screen is big and bright, not loaded with unwanted apps, call quality is very good and performance is snappy. Build seems solid. The only thing to keep in mind is that 32 GB of built-in storage is low (though you can put in a MicroSD card to expand)... but that could be an important factor if you store a lot of photos, etc. With everything I need loaded about half the 32 GB is free.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 13
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 Corel - WordPerfect Home &amp; Student 2021 (1-User) - Windows
Corel - WordPerfect Home & Student 2021 (1-User) - Windows
Unpack the user-friendly toolkit in the new and enhanced WordPerfect Office Home & Student 2021. Deliver impressive documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and reports, and make each unique with the help of hundreds of time-saving templates. With 60+ familiar file types and hundreds of fonts, this complete suite of applications and features has been designed to make your life easier.
 
A lifelong WordPerfect user and fan!
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Posted by: James
on April 22, 2022
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I have been a WordPerfect user since the first version, and even though my office uses MS Office, I always buy a personal copy of each new version of WordPerfect. For my money, "Reveal Codes" makes it worth buying, but there's so much more. I find the typographical controls so much easier to use in WordPerfect. A very high-end office suite at an unbeatable price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 9
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 Dell - Inspiron 24&quot; FHD Touch-Screen All-In-One - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD
Dell - Inspiron 24" FHD Touch-Screen All-In-One - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD
Save space and cut back on hassle with a single piece of technology that contains everything you need—computer, monitor and speakers all in one. The Inspiron 5000 comes with an InfinityEdge FHD display and an 8mm border, this 23.8-inch Full HD display looks incredible from nearly every angle. Experience improved stability, fewer distractions and stunning design with a space-efficient stand, a forward-firing sound bar and keyboard storage underneath your display. Zip through tasks quickly with the latest 11th Gen Intel®Core™ processors. Connect with friends and family when you want to with a HD or infrared FHD pop-up webcam. When the camera is not in use, a simple push will give you privacy as the camera disappears.
 
Would buy it again!
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Posted by: James
on April 22, 2022
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I needed an all-in-one for a small office, and the Dell Inspiron 24" filled the bill perfectly! Great for everyday tasks: e-mail, browsing, productivity apps. Love the touchscreen. It is a good looking unit along with being easy to set up, quick to start up, and responsive to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 10
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The perfect choice for creators, IT professionals or everyday users, the latest 870 EVO has indisputable performance, reliability and compatibility built upon Samsung’s pioneering technology.
 
I always choose this Samsung SSD
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Posted by: James
on March 12, 2022
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I have chosen this drive model several times to update different laptop PCs, replacing mechanical hard drives. In every case the migration (using Samsung's software from their web site) has gone perfectly, and the speedup has been dramatic. For me, the "plus" is the Samsung software, which creates a bootable replacement drive for me each and every time, on the first try. Highly recommended!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 29
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 Brother - HL-L2370DW Wireless Black-and-White Refresh Subscription Eligible Laser Printer - Gray
Brother - HL-L2370DW Wireless Black-and-White Refresh Subscription Eligible Laser Printer - Gray
Boost your productivity with this Brother laser printer. It prints at speeds of up to 36 pages per minute*, helping you quickly accomplish common tasks, and its 250-sheet capacity lets you print large jobs without pausing to refill. This Brother laser printer boasts wireless connectivity that allows convenient use via all connected devices.
 
Brother HL-2370DW: great printer at a good price
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Posted by: James
on December 25, 2021
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I am a big fan of the Brother laser printer line, and the HL-2370DW is a great example of why. It is compact, fast, and has great print quality... all at a low price. I appreciate the fact that the drum is separate from the toner cartridges so that you can replace only what is needed, unlike with brands that combine those two units into one. I needed a compact, simple printer for a friend... yet one with automatic double-sided printing (when needed) and the ability to connect via Wi-Fi. Very pleased, and would buy it again.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 27
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 Brother - MFC-L2710DW Wireless Black-and-White All-in-One Refresh Subscription Eligible Laser Printer - Black
Brother - MFC-L2710DW Wireless Black-and-White All-in-One Refresh Subscription Eligible Laser Printer - Black
Complete office tasks efficiently with this Brother multifunction laser printer. It prints up to 32 ppm* to keep productivity levels up, and the automatic feeder makes clear copies of important documents. This quiet Brother multifunction laser printer has built-in wireless and wired connectivity for printing remotely from your laptop or computer.
 
Great features at a great price
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Posted by: James
on September 17, 2021
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The Brother MFC-L2710DW really fit the bill in terms of features and print speed and quality, at a very good price point. I appreciate that Brother separates the toner cartridge and the drum so that you don't end up replacing both each time you run out of toner. One helpful thing for me was setting which of the "app" buttons was the default at power up... I chose to have the "Copy" button the default each time the printer starts up. I like the Brother scan software as well, with its four pre-sets. I rarely have to adjust any settings except for very specific tasks. Would buy the same printer again.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 20
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Polished, professional Full HD video calls. The C920S HD Webcam delivers remarkably crisp, clear and detailed images in vibrant colors. HD autofocus and light correction adjust to provide consistently high definition, and the dual mics on either side of the lens capture natural sound. The privacy shutter puts you in control of what you show.
 
Terrific midrange camera!
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Posted by: James
on September 17, 2021
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I have a variety of cameras on home, office, and travel computers. I was looking for something with a good image that was more affordable, for use in a temporary second office. I really like this Logitech C920S... the image is very good and the sound pickup is excellent. It seems to have a more stable and usable clip for sitting on top of the monitor than other cameras I've had. I'd purchase the same camera again.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 26
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 Solo New York - Executive Collection Rolling Laptop Case for 17.3&quot; Laptop - Black
Solo New York - Executive Collection Rolling Laptop Case for 17.3" Laptop - Black
This vinyl and cotton Executive Bradford rolling case will help keep your business running smoothly. It includes plenty of room for office supplies with an accordion file, zip-down organizer and attachment loops. This Executive Bradford rolling case is tech-friendly with a padded interior compartment to hold your laptop and a pocket to safely store your iPad or tablet.
 
A Perfect Fit for my needs
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Posted by: James
on July 16, 2021
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First... I needed a rolling bag that would be able to fit a 16" laptop and an HP OfficeJet 200 mobile printer, along with the accessories for both. Because this bag has two larger inner compartments, everything fit perfectly. Instead of the mobile printer I sometimes pack a ream of paper for handouts, and this bag accommodates that easily. Note that it does NOT have clasps for a shoulder strap, nor does it have a "sleeve" on the back for sliding over the handle of a larger piece of luggage... so keep that in mind. Some bags of this type have a larger number of thinner interior compartments, but I needed this 2-compartment approach. Highly recommend this bag... but be sure it has the features you're looking for.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 26
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Maximize productivity in your small office with this 36 ppm* Brother wireless all-in-one laser printer. Its 50-sheet document feeder and two-sided scanning and photocopying capability save time spent flipping originals. This NFC-compatible Brother wireless all-in-one laser printer comes with one high-yield and one super-high-yield toner cartridge for up to 7500 pages of output.
 

What happens to the scanner file if it doesn't scan to USB? Just to the laptop file? Does the system come with scanning software to help modify the scan in case it's too dark, needs color enhsncement, needs cropping, etc.?

This printer comes with Brother "Control Center 4" scanning software, which offers a lot of options in terms of the file type you want to create, the scan resolution, whether you want to scan in black and white, gray scale, or color, and where you want the file to be sent. The scanning software has adjustments for brightness and contrast as well. It has four pre-set "uses" by default and you can customize those. So, if you want to create a PDF or a graphic image (like a photo), you make that choice up front. Whether you connect it to your computer with a wireless, network, or USB connection doesn't affect the way the software works: the scanned file always is sent to your computer.

All of that being said... and just to be clear... the software does NOT include photo editing features to adjust photos AFTER they have been scanned. Windows includes some rudimentary features to do that, and you can find free programs for photo adjustments.

Hope that helps!
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Maximize productivity in your small office with this 36 ppm* Brother wireless all-in-one laser printer. Its 50-sheet document feeder and two-sided scanning and photocopying capability save time spent flipping originals. This NFC-compatible Brother wireless all-in-one laser printer comes with one high-yield and one super-high-yield toner cartridge for up to 7500 pages of output.
 

Can this machine print envelopes? Thanks

Yes, the Brother MFC-L2750DW can print envelopes... but as is true with all laser printers, there are caveats. The most reliable approach is using the manual paper tray so that the envelope doesn't have to bend around as it is fed into the printer... the manual printer tray allows heavier paper or an envelope to feed directly into the printer. In theory you can load envelopes into the main paper tray but I've never tried it. If you have to print more than a few envelopes I recommend using laser labels instead. Printing multiple envelopes using any laser printer will be a frustrating experience... for an occasional few envelopes using the manual feed tray, this works great.
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 Corel - WordPerfect Home &amp; Student 2020 - Windows [Digital]
Corel - WordPerfect Home & Student 2020 - Windows [Digital]
Connect to the user-friendly toolkit in the new and enhanced WordPerfect Office 2020 Home & Student suite. Build impressive documents, presentations, spreadsheets, reports and more with hundreds of free fonts and templates. Get the force and flexibility you need in the affordable all-in-one office suite.
 

does this have the quattro spreadsheet? The last quattro i purchased could be used on up to three computers, and went into Lotus 123 mode as well as Excel mode. Does this product meet these specifications? If not, does it at least offer Quattro T

The WordPerfect Office 2020 Home and Student Edition does, indeed, include Quatro Pro. Using the "Workplace Manager" (under Tools) one can choose to work in Quatro Pro mode, Excel mode, or Lotus 1-2-3 mode. The 2020 edition says that it is licensed to be used on up to two computers.

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 Corel - WordPerfect Home &amp; Student 2020 - Windows [Digital]
Corel - WordPerfect Home & Student 2020 - Windows [Digital]
Connect to the user-friendly toolkit in the new and enhanced WordPerfect Office 2020 Home & Student suite. Build impressive documents, presentations, spreadsheets, reports and more with hundreds of free fonts and templates. Get the force and flexibility you need in the affordable all-in-one office suite.
 

Is this downloadable to Mac computer

There has not been a native Mac version of WordPerfect for quite a long time. You can install Windows on a Mac (and can find guidance online about options for doing that), and then run WordPerfect under that Windows installation. It is all done through an emulation process and I've never done it myself, so I can't comment as to whether it would work well. It seems like a lot to go through, but I'd guess that if I were a Mac user I'd be inclined to try it, since I'm such a fan of WordPerfect.
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With the Logitech C270 Webcam, you can confidently join any video meeting knowing you’ll always have quality audio and video. Our most affordable camera, the C270 Webcam is an upgrade for your laptop or desktop with practical features that outperform most built-in laptop cameras. It supports crisp HD 720p/30 fps video calls with diagonal 55° field of view. Logitech’s RightLight technology adjusts to your lighting conditions, producing brighter images to help you look good even in low-light and backlit situations. And the noise-reducing mic makes sure your voice comes across clearly, even in busy environments.
 

how does it clip on to the top of a desktop monitor?

This depends upon how thick the monitor is at the top. Most taper toward the top such that the top edge is less thick, and a webcam should work well in that situation. For some "business" style monitors I've noticed that the top edge is quite "thick" or deep... and the mount that comes with most webcams isn't going to adapt to that. Basically, the mount has a rubberized base under the camera, with a lip that goes over the front of the monitor. The rest of the mount is a hinged arm that you adjust so that its rubberized foot presses against the back of the monitor. The camera is held in place on top by the lip, and on the bottom by the rubberized foot pressing against the monitor back. For that to work, the monitor needs to be thinner toward the top. I suspect you could do some adaptation with Velcro strips or something like that, should the monitor be thick at the top.
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With the Logitech C270 Webcam, you can confidently join any video meeting knowing you’ll always have quality audio and video. Our most affordable camera, the C270 Webcam is an upgrade for your laptop or desktop with practical features that outperform most built-in laptop cameras. It supports crisp HD 720p/30 fps video calls with diagonal 55° field of view. Logitech’s RightLight technology adjusts to your lighting conditions, producing brighter images to help you look good even in low-light and backlit situations. And the noise-reducing mic makes sure your voice comes across clearly, even in busy environments.
 

can you adjust or zoom in or out for the image

With this model, as with most inexpensive webcams, you can't really zoom. The camera tilts up and down manually in order to frame the image properly... and you "control" how close or far the subject is by moving the camera closer to you or farther away. If you need digital zoom on a webcam you're limited to the higher-end units, and the feature descriptions will mention that ability. By the way... activating the digital zoom is almost always a feature of added software that you download from the camera manufacturer; it is not a function of physical controls on the camera, at least on most webcams. To get into the fuller range of photo adjustments you'd look for a video camera rather than a webcam.
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With the Logitech C270 Webcam, you can confidently join any video meeting knowing you’ll always have quality audio and video. Our most affordable camera, the C270 Webcam is an upgrade for your laptop or desktop with practical features that outperform most built-in laptop cameras. It supports crisp HD 720p/30 fps video calls with diagonal 55° field of view. Logitech’s RightLight technology adjusts to your lighting conditions, producing brighter images to help you look good even in low-light and backlit situations. And the noise-reducing mic makes sure your voice comes across clearly, even in busy environments.
 

My laptop doesn't have a camera, can it be used on laptops?

I have to limit my comment to laptops running Windows 10, as that is the context for my experience. Indeed, this camera should work quite well for your laptop, if it uses Windows. The hinged mount sits securely on the top lip of the screen, and the camera is then adjustable in terms of angle. The camera has a built-in mic and both the camera and the mic use a single USB cable. There is an indicator light that glows when the camera is in use, but I'd probably unplug it or cover it when you're not using it. Logitech makes great cameras... this one is inexpensive but does a fine job with Zoom, etc.
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Cool up to 350 sq. ft. with this Insignia portable air conditioner. The 8000 BTU of cooling power helps keep your room at a comfortable temperature, while the three modes provide flexible functionality. This white Insignia portable air conditioner has a built-in sleep mode for energy savings, and the included remote control ensures easy operation.
 

is this one discontinued? I can not find the manual on Insignia website

I don't think it is discontinued... just bought one in the last month. However, the PDF manual on all three Insignia portable A.C. units I was looking at are corrupted and not able to be opened. Best Buy needs to fix that on its website. I wanted to use the manual to find the length of the heat-exhaust hose because of my unusual window arrangement, and couldn't open any of the manuals. Fortunately, the hose is quite expandable and more than long enough for what I needed.
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Cool up to 350 sq. ft. with this Insignia portable air conditioner. The 8000 BTU of cooling power helps keep your room at a comfortable temperature, while the three modes provide flexible functionality. This white Insignia portable air conditioner has a built-in sleep mode for energy savings, and the included remote control ensures easy operation.
 

I'm a little confused. The Insignia 300 sq. ft. unit says the condensation evaporates automatically but the 350 sq. ft. unit says it has to be manually drained. Is this correct and if so why the difference?

I'm a fairly new owner of this unit so I don't consider myself an expert... but, as I understand it, there are two water collection systems linked to different functions. When running the unit in air conditioner mode, a smaller amount of water is collected in the bottom pan of the unit. Natural evaporation, aided by some of the warmth and air movement generated by the running unit, would normally take care of that water collection... unless one happened to be in an EXTREMELY humid environment. In that case, it is possible to drain that pan. The second collection area is linked to the dehumidifier function of the unit, which one can choose to run. Since the purpose of that function is specifically to remove moisture from the air, it collects more water in the upper chamber, which would need to be drained on a regular basis. Note that there is a standard bushing to accept a short length of hose for the purpose of draining... not a removable collection container. I drain mine into a bucket with a short length of hose, though you could roll it to a floor drain or roll it to an outside door and use the hose to drain the water into the lawn.
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Cool up to 350 sq. ft. with this Insignia portable air conditioner. The 8000 BTU of cooling power helps keep your room at a comfortable temperature, while the three modes provide flexible functionality. This white Insignia portable air conditioner has a built-in sleep mode for energy savings, and the included remote control ensures easy operation.
 

The unit will run for a little while, then it will start beeping and all of the lights start flashing. Is this an error with the unit?

First: I have not experienced this with my Insignia portable air conditioner. Just to rule out any other possibility I'd make sure that the water has been drained from both collection areas... which I'm sure you would have thought of already. Barring that, my assumption would be that the unit needs to be serviced. Just as an example... if the unit were to have lost some or most of its coolant, it could act like this because it could overheat through having to run its compressor too much without effect. If it were mine I'd assume it needs service.
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