explore42
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- First ReviewDecember 5, 2018
- Last ReviewApril 30, 2024
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- Average Rating4.6
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- First Review CommentJuly 19, 2019
- Last Review CommentJuly 13, 2022
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Turn up the volume on your audio experience with the Q60C soundbar and enjoy realistic 3D sound that expands the possibilities of all your favorite content. With Q-Symphony and 3.1ch. Dolby Atmos Sound, you’ll experience dimensional audio that wraps all around you.
Decent Sound Quality with a Center Channel Speaker
Customer Rating
4.0
Quality
4.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Overall this is a good soundbar, definitely an improvement over the Samsung TV speakers. Ive only hooked it up to our Samsung so not sure how reliable the connectivity would be with other brands. The best aspect of this soundbar over the other Samsung models is that this one has a center speaker built in and you can adjust the volume to help with conversations on the TV. The subwoofer does an ok job for its size and I didnt have any issues getting it to connect with the soundbar.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 26
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No wine enthusiast's entertaining bar is complete without the Cordless Wine Opener from Cuisinart. Powerful enough to open 50 corks on a single charge, this stylish and compact tool also comes with a foil cutter.
Easy Opener
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: explore42
on February 10, 2024
Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Value
4.0
This is a nice wine bottle opener. Its easy to grip and hold even when the motor bogs down pulling the cork totally out. The reason I give it four stars is I'm not sure how long it will last. The motor bogs down even on full charge with some corks which makes me think it might be just a tad underpowered. The assembly does want to twist as it finishes the uncorking so you do have to grip it tightly. But I think even someone with arthritis could use this opener without too much hassle. So far its done a good job opening wine bottles. The opener does discharge the used cork without issue.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 21
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Introducing HOTO's innovative all-in-one screwdriver with a unique design, perfect for your daily repair needs. The precision bits, made of durable S2 alloy steel with a hardness of 60 HRC, guarantee reliability and longevity. With 24 precision bits, this tool covers a wide range of repair scenarios. The 360° free-rotating lid ensures easy access to the bits, and the magnetic screwdriver chunk enhances efficiency during use. Experience convenient storage with the magnetic feature that hides all bits securely. The lightweight aluminum alloy body adds durability without compromising on portability. Our pen-shaped screwdriver, weighing only 110g, is designed for comfort and ease of use. Simplify your repairs with this versatile, compact, and reliable all-in-one screwdriver.
Perfect tool for Electronics
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: explore42
on February 10, 2024
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I needed a small multi-tip screw driver for working on electronics. I have a large set down in my work shop but I wanted something I could keep on desk for quick access. This is a really well designed set and it comes with most of the typical tips that you would need.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 23
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Make sure that your accessories can keep up with your busy lifestyle. The Insignia NS-AWB45BNYB Braided Nylon Band for Apple Watch 42mm, 44mm, 45mm and Apple Watch Ultra 49mm (All Series) delivers the unmatched comfort of soft, braided nylon. It adjusts by way of a stretchy 1-piece construction with clasp, ensuring a comfortable fit regardless of your wrist size. A simple loop closure keeps your watch snugly on your wrist. Take on the challenges of everyday life by upgrading your watch band today.
Comfy
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: explore42
on December 26, 2023
Quality
4.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
This band is comfortable to wear and well built so no worry about loosing the watch. The clasp does shift over the day so I do have to adjust it to keep it snug. Other than that its a nice band for the cost.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 38
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Save more and get more with a My Best Buy Plus™ membership. Unlock exclusive member prices on thousands of items every day. Plus, get exclusive access to sales, events and products. You’ll get your tech fast with free 2-day shipping¹ with no minimum purchase, and extra time to decide if it’s right for you with 60 days for returns and exchanges on most products². All for only $49.99 yearly.
Worth the Price
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: explore42
on October 20, 2023
If you get a lot of stuff from Bestbuy this membership really makes sense. The special pricing, deals and 2nd day shipping make it worthwhile. I also like the early access to the special deals so you can get the hard to get items before they are sold out.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Replacement Particle Filter for Blueair Classic 400 Series Air Purifies - White
Freshen up your space with this Blueair Classic 400 series particle filter. The HEPASilent filtration combines electrostatic and mechanical filtration to remove 99.97 percent of particles down to 0.1 microns in size. Antibacterial polypropylene fibers prevent mold and bacterial growth, while porous activated carbon allows this Blueair Classic 400 series particle filter to capture gases and odors.
Great replacement but expensive
Customer Rating
4.0
Quality
5.0
Value
3.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I wanted to make sure my Blueair purifier was filtering to the original specs so I am sticking with their filters. There are a lot of no name and no guarantee on quality filters out there at a much lower cost but for me its not worth the risk. I did give it four stars because I do think the price could be lower.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 25
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Store precooked meals in this frost-free, 14.1 cu. ft. GE freezer. Its exterior temperature control lets you adjust the setting without losing chilled air, and the adjustable shelves and bins keep your items organized and easy to access. This upright GE freezer has an automatic LED light for quick identification of contents.
Great Purchase
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
We needed to replace our old chest freezer and wanted an upright one. The delivery guys were very professional and the freezer was set up and working in no time. The seal on the door is so strong you almost move the freezer before it opens which is great because we know that its sealed tightly. I tested the temp with a thermometer and the freezer is staying withing 1 degree of where I set it. So far we really like it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 22
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Designed for tech enthusiasts, hardcore gamers and heavy-workload professionals who want blazing fast speed. Sequential read/write speeds up to 7,450/6,900 MB/s
Fast with lots of storage
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
I am using the 990 pro as the primary drive and a 980 pro as the secondary drive. The boot up is super fast and there is lots of room for my games.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 23
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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.
Great deal for 2T NVMe SSD
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
The next gen 4 x 4 NVMe SSDs are now coming out which makes these first gen 4 x 4 a great deal. This 980 Pro is very fast and so far I have them installed in both 3 x 4 PCIe and 4 x 4 PCIe NVMe slots and they work without issue. I recommend downloading Samsung Magician software for monitoring the SSD for health and temps.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 17
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Blueair - Classic Filters for Classic 505 and 605 (3-Pack) - White/Black
Rejuvenate your air purifier with this Blueair HEPA particle filter. Its polypropylene and activated carbon materials ensure particles are trapped and odors and gases are removed, while the antibacterial fibers maximize the removal of pet dander, pollen, mold and mites. The gradient structure of this Blueair HEPA particle filter resists clogging, so the purifier doesn't re-release particles back into the air.
High Quality Filters
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
We rely on the quality of our Blueair purifier so I am not willing to risk it by using no name air filters. I know these filters are matched to my purifier and that they will remove the allergens we expect. They arent the cheapest but I believe the quality is worth the price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 30
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No wine enthusiast's entertaining bar is complete without the Cordless Wine Opener from Cuisinart. Powerful enough to open 50 corks on a single charge, this stylish and compact tool also comes with a foil cutter.
Does this grip the bottle and pull itself onto the cork or does it require wrist strength to keep it on the cork while it inserts the screw?
You need to hold the bottle and the opener otherwise it will start twisting things as it starts to fully uncork the bottle. I dont think the amount of strength needed is that great but it does have to be gripped.
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Feel the power emanate from within the neon-hued shell of the Helios 16. Suit up, strap in – and let Helios pave the way. Equipped with superior cooling technology and a trove of performance like NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 laptop graphics and the latest 13th Gen Intel Core i9 processor with new performance hybrid architecture– this gaming laptop will be your guide to gaming bliss. With the 16" 2560 x 1600 IPS panel, 240Hz Refresh, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC technology and 3ms Overdrive response time you can say farewell to blur and hello clear, crisp, high-octane gameplay.
it is good for Like Work stuff or school ?????
This laptop will handle anything and everything. The cpu is top notch and the video card is as good as it gets. The only possible issue would be with the 16gb of ram but so far I havent found anything that this laptop wont run. You can have the memory upgraded to 32 gb but I doubt you will need to. I added a WD 2 tb NVMe M.2 drive to get more storage but that too isnt totally necessary if you store things on an external USB drive or use cloud storage. Bottom line is this laptop really is fantastic!
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Show off that new powerful Predator PO5-650-UB11 gaming PC and illuminate your room in the multi-hued ambience of ARGB as fiery FrostBlade fans hum in an endless high-speed harmony giving constant cool to the Herculean hardware hidden away within. Powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core processor and high-performance NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics, the Predator Orion 5000 delivers an awe-inspiring gaming experience that's second to none! Get ready for an unforgettable gaming experience that ignites the senses and takes your passion to new heights!
To everyone that purchased this computer. What CPU temperature are you experiencing at desktop usage and gaming usage? Anything more than 80 at normal desktop load is concerning.
This computer runs hot on intense games even if you run the fans full blast. I upgraded the cpu cooler with a Noctua cooler and it runs much cooler and a lot quieter. With the stock cooler the temps would reach 80 and above even with the fans running high in gaming mode. The case is well vented and Acer's fans are good fans but the cpu cooler is not effective in removing the heat from the cpu.
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Show off that new powerful Predator PO5-650-UB11 gaming PC and illuminate your room in the multi-hued ambience of ARGB as fiery FrostBlade fans hum in an endless high-speed harmony giving constant cool to the Herculean hardware hidden away within. Powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core processor and high-performance NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics, the Predator Orion 5000 delivers an awe-inspiring gaming experience that's second to none! Get ready for an unforgettable gaming experience that ignites the senses and takes your passion to new heights!
How many ssd slots does the motherboard have? Can I install a second NVME SSD?
The motherboard has a second NVMe slot but it does not include the mounting screw so you need to order one. I installed a Gen 4 2Tb NVMe SSD in mine and it works great.
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ASUS Vivobook Laptop. Enjoy everyday activities with this ASUS notebook PC. The Intel Core i3 processor and 12GB of RAM let you run programs smoothly.
Windows 11 s mode installed. How much free space is left on HD before any updates? If one updates to the regular windows 11, how much hard drive space remains? Does this come with Chrome browser installed? After Chrome is installed, free space? Thanks
With Windows 11 home running - I turned off security S mode - and Chrome and Bitdefender both loaded the storage shows slightly more than 50 gb used. Because I swapped out the NVMe for a 500 gb version I cant tell you exactly how much storage is free on a 128 gb unit but I would estimate around 60 gb.
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ASUS Vivobook Laptop. Enjoy everyday activities with this ASUS notebook PC. The Intel Core i3 processor and 12GB of RAM let you run programs smoothly.
Is there an extra slot or 2nd empty slot to install a second 8GB RAM stick to this laptop? Anybody knows for sure?Thanks. JP.
Yes you can add a second 8 gb of ram. If you look at my review I included a photo of the mother board. With the processor being an i3 I am not sure adding memory will buy you that much though.
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Designed for tech enthusiasts, hardcore gamers and heavy-workload professionals who want blazing fast speed. Sequential read/write speeds up to 7,450/6,900 MB/s
Is this compatible with Lenovo - Legion Slim 7 15" Gaming Laptop?
If you have a NVMe slot then this should work just fine. It is a 4x4 gen SSD but it will work with in a 3x4 gen slot but just wont be as fast.
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Designed for tech enthusiasts, hardcore gamers and heavy-workload professionals who want blazing fast speed. Sequential read/write speeds up to 7,450/6,900 MB/s
Does the Samsung 990 come with a screw to secure the SSD to the motherboard M.2 slot?
No but check your motherboard. Mine had a screw installed even though there wasnt a SSD installed.
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A green environment for now and the future ASUS DRW-24B3ST is a powerful 24x DVD?R/12x DVD?R(DL)/8x DVD+RW/6x DVD-RW/16x DVD-ROM/12x DVDRAM/ 48x CD-R/32x CD-RW/48x CD-ROM for a seamless function of flexibility, high quality and reliability.
Does it work with a tablet?
This is meant to be installed inside a computer - as in PC. There are other versions that are external drives that have USB-C cables for attaching to other devices but I have never used those with a tablet either.
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Store edited photos, videos, and games on this 3.5-inch Western Digital hard drive. It has dynamic cache for optimizing allocation between reads and writes, and there's plenty of space to store files with its 4TB capacity.
Will these two work together?
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If you look inside your case documentation and it says there is at least one 3.5 inch drive bay or mount then this drive is a great one to get. Most cases have at least one drive bay so I would assume you should be fine.
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