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- Review Count17
- Helpfulness Votes1
- First ReviewNovember 18, 2018
- Last ReviewJanuary 27, 2024
- Featured Reviews0
- Average Rating4.4
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- Review Comment Count1
- Helpfulness Votes1
- First Review CommentDecember 4, 2022
- Last Review CommentDecember 4, 2022
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- Question Count7
- Helpfulness Votes0
- First QuestionSeptember 28, 2019
- Last QuestionOctober 24, 2022
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- Answer Count8
- Helpfulness Votes4
- First AnswerJanuary 4, 2019
- Last AnswerJanuary 27, 2024
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Elite Gourmet - 1L Electric Glass Water Kettle - Black
Quickly boil up to 1 liter of water with the Elite Gourmet Electric Glass Kettle. 1000 watts of power quickly brings water to a boil in minute. Save time, there’s no need to use a slow stovetop. It’s perfect for any kitchen or workspace. The Elite Gourmet cordless kettle conveniently boils water for use throughout the day & is perfect for coffee, tea, hot cocoa & instant soup or noodles. Features include a 360 degree swivel base, cord-free serving, cool-touch handle, concealed heating element, simple-to-clean interior and auto shut-off and boil dry protection for safety.
Stylish and easy to use
Customer Rating
4.0
Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Value
5.0
I'm a big tea drinkers, and I needed a more efficient way to boil large quantities of water than my old fashioned kettle on a stove.
This electric kettle is very easy to use and boils water very quickly.
I only have two complaints:
1. I wish it was bigger. I like to brew hot teas and then ice them. It takes at least two kettle's worth of water to fill my pitcher.
2. The power cord is both thick and stiff. It's hard to position the base in a convenient manner on my countertop since the cord keeps getting in the way.
1. I wish it was bigger. I like to brew hot teas and then ice them. It takes at least two kettle's worth of water to fill my pitcher.
2. The power cord is both thick and stiff. It's hard to position the base in a convenient manner on my countertop since the cord keeps getting in the way.
The kettle itself is stylish, modern, and the blue LEDs are both a nice visual accent and a safety feature. I have no qualms about leaving this on my countertop where guests can see it.
Cleaning the kettle is a breeze as the lid fully tilts out of the way (allowing me to wipe the interior down with a damp cloth - the electric kettle I used back in college had a fixed lid, and you couldn't get inside to clean it properly).
I'm quite pleased with this kettle and would recommend it to a friend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 330
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The ARRIS SURFboard S33 is a DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem that delivers the fastest speeds and the latest technology. With a 2.5 Gigabit and a 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, the S33 enables a multi-gig experience for things like online gaming, 4K video streaming and more. It’s best for cable internet speed plans up to 2.5 Gbps and setup is simple with an easy-to-use app. It's compatible with any Wi-Fi router and saves you money on monthly rental fees. Upgrade your home network with an SURFboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem.
Setup requires contacting ISP - Good modem overall
Customer Rating
4.0
Connection Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Setup
3.0
This modem replaced a 10 year old cable modem that my ISP told me was too slow for my data plan.
Installation went fairly smoothly. I was a little dismayed that I had to contact my ISP via their app to report the new modem's serial number (I was hoping to just swap it out and call it a day), but I was still able to get it up and running in about half an hour.
One quick note: About an hour after setting it up, I abruptly lost internet for about 20 minutes. I believe that the modem was running a firmware update during this time. After 20 minutes, the modem came back up on its own, and I haven't had any outages since (it's been about a month now). This was a little alarming at the time, but it turns out it wasn't any cause for concern.
Yes, I'd recommend this modem to a friend; and I'm even planning on purchasing another one for parent's house.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 23
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Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - Nintendo Switch
Worlds collide in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle! The Mushroom Kingdom has been torn apart by a mysterious vortex, transporting the chaotic Rabbids into this once-peaceful land. To restore order, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Yoshi must team up with a whole new crew made up of four Rabbids heroes! Together, they will battle with weapons through four worlds filled with combat, puzzles, and unpredictable enemies.Developed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is the best of the Mario and Rabbids franchises, combining all that you love about Mario iconic universe with the side-splitting antics of the Rabbids.
Lots of fun. Strongly recommend for any Mario fan.
Customer Rating
5.0
I'm a little surprised by how much I enjoy this game.
I'm a big Mario fan, but I thought the Rabbids looked too childish to be any fun. I couldn't have been more wrong.
The game has great graphics, it requires a surprising amount of strategy, and the storyline is more engaging than I expected.
I'm enjoying this game immensely.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 33
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Dedicated to portable play. The Nintendo Switch Lite system is a lightweight, compact, and designed exclusively for handheld play. Bring it along and enjoy a little “me time” wherever you happen to be, whether you’re on the road or in your own backyard! Games for the whole family. Nintendo Switch systems are the home of games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and others starring Mario and friends. And don’t forget series like Animal Crossing, The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon, Pikmin, and more! Connect and play together. Share the smiles! Play online with friends or connect Nintendo Switch Lite with any other Nintendo Switch models via local wireless for multiplayer favorites like the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game.
This is absolutely AWESOME!
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I can't believe that I waited so long to get a switch. This is AWESOME.
Unlike prior handhelds (DS, Gameboy Advance, etc. . . .) which played stunted, graphically weaker versions of games that bore little resemblance to their console counterparts, this device plays the EXACT same games as its television capable counterpart.
I like the lite version in particular because:
1. Cool color (I love this blue)
2. Better battery life
3. integrated controls with a traditional D-Pad (the separate joycons always "off" to me).
1. Cool color (I love this blue)
2. Better battery life
3. integrated controls with a traditional D-Pad (the separate joycons always "off" to me).
At some point I am going to go ahead and pick up a set of joycons (and a separate charger since you can't charge them using this device) just so that I can take better advantage of motion controls in some games (looking at you "Arms"). I think it's very cool that I have this option (the advantage of integrated controls with the option for external if I want them).
Memory is somewhat paltry at 32GB. I'm going top have to pick up an SD card to supplement the internal storage. "Smite" and "Paladins" appear to take up a little less than 20GB each, so I'm thinking that I don't want to get anything less than 128GB if I'm going to put "Rocket League" and "Fortnite" on this as well.
So far, this has been absolutely great. I strongly recommend this console.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 8
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Anker ROAV - Bolt Charger with Google Assistant
Ensure full power for your mobile devices during long drives with this Anker ROAV Bolt car charger. It’s compatible with Google Assistant for voice-controlled navigation and music streaming, and it supports versatile connectivity via Bluetooth, and auxiliary port. This Anker ROAV Bolt car charger’s compact, lightweight design offers convenient portability and storage.
Deeply flawed and already obsolete
Customer Rating
1.0
Quality
3.0
Value
3.0
Ease of Use
1.0
Try as I might, my phone kept responding instead of the Roav. Even pressing the button on the Roav itself just prompted me to unlock my phone (defeating the whole purpose of this device). Ultimately returned the Roav as it wasn't the device that I'd hoped for. I needed a Google Assistant for my car that wouldn't require any direct interaction from me beyond saying "ok Google" (no distracting screen presses or button pushes). This wasn't it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: true
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Canon - Glossy Photo 2.7" x 2.7" 20-Count Paper - White
Print your favorite photos on the go with this Canon SELPHY Square color ink and 20-sheet label set. The extra-small size is ideal for crafting projects, and the light adhesive backing lets you easily reposition your images. This Canon SELPHY Square color ink and 20-sheet label set features dye-sublimation technology for fast-drying, long-lasting photo prints.
Great paper for the Selphy printer
Customer Rating
4.0
Quality
5.0
Value
3.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I love my Selphy printer, and the picture quality is great.
This film is easy to install and gives a retro "polaroidesque" feel.
I just wish that the paper wasn't out of stock so often. It makes me worry about the longevity of the printer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 49
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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.
Not sure whether I'd recommend this service or not
Customer Rating
3.0
Quality
3.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
2.0
I honestly don't know whether I like this or not.
I switched phones at the same time that I switched carriers, and I'm unsure whether or not some of the issue that I've encountered spring from that. I switched to Mint from another pre-paid carrier, and I've experienced some . . . oddities . . . since switching.
First, Mint is EXTREMELY self-serve. Don't expect much in the way of hand holding in terms of getting setup.
I had to Google for the APN settings for my phone as the defaults didn't work. Using the defaults, I couldn't send text messages, and the first two APN settings I tried didn't allow me to send multi-media text messages.
This was a bit of a pain.
On top of that, roaming was not enabled by default. I would often find myself without any data while running errands around town.
In terms of call quality, I've encountered some really weird dead spots since switching. Individual spaces in parking lots fail to get service for some reasons. Fortunately, I have good and strong signal strength from within my home.
In short, I'm not sure whether I'd recommend this service or not. Hopefully, things will become clearer the next time I upgrade my phone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 259
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Chromecast with Google TV brings you the entertainment you love, in up to 4K HDR.* Get personal recommendations from your subscriptions - all in one place. No jumping between apps to decide what to watch. Watch content from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube, Apple TV app, Peacock, HBO Max and many more.**
Best Streamer EVER!
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
This is the best streaming device EVER.
Seriously, I've been using Chromecasts since the device first came out. This iteration is by far the absolute best.
Adding a menu and a remote for easy browsing has enhanced the experience greatly.
Having the Google Assistant baked in is a nifty little perk as well. Being able to control smart home devices with my remote has some definite cool factor.
I absolutely LOVE this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 34
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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker - Nintendo 3DS
Head out on an incredible 3D adventure in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker for Nintendo 3DS. The fun puzzled-based game sends players off on miniature courses based on Kingdoms in Super Mario Odyssey. Use touch screen function to wend your way through increasingly intense levels and collect various treasures in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.
I love this game
Customer Rating
5.0
This game is so much fun. For the most part, the levels are challenging enough to be entertaining, but they aren't so challenging as to be frustrating.
Lots of variety and hours of entertainment.
I strongly recommend picking this one up.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 5
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PNY - 64GB Duo Link USB 3.1 Type-C OTG Flash Drive for Androids and Computers - Mobile Storage for Photos, Videos, & More - Black
Expand phone storage space with this 64GB PNY DUO LINK OTG Type-C drive. Featuring dual USB Type-A and USB Type-C interfaces, this drive offers easy plug-and-play operation with a wide range of devices. This PNY DUO LINK OTG Type-C drive accommodates impressive amounts of data with a 64GB capacity and boasts transfer speeds of up to 130MB/sec.
Versatile drive
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
4.0
Value
4.0
This is a great flash drive for people who work with both old and new systems.
The drive is aesthetically pleasing, and the slider mechanism seems sturdy enough.
A good flash drive overall.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: true
Length of ownership: 33
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Elevate the look of your kitchen with Samsung’s Smart Freestanding Gas Range. Upgraded technology makes cooking simple and fun.
My house is very old, and my exterior door seems just barely wide enough to fit this oven (1/8" to spare). What happens if they can't get it in at the time of delivery? Does my purchase automatically get refunded, or do I have to jump through hoops?
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WD - Easystore 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Help safeguard your cherished memories effortlessly with the easystore portable hard drive. Designed for your on-the-go lifestyle, this compact device offers seamless plug-and-play connectivity. Preserve your photos, videos, and important files with ease, thanks to the included backup software. Your memories deserve exceptional protection, and easystore® helps ensure that every precious moment is seamlessly stored, so you can relive them whenever, wherever.
Has anyone tried removing this from its enclosure and installing it into a laptop or desktop as a secondary storage drive? This tends to go on sale for cheaper than an internal drive, and I'm curious if it would work or if WD did something proprietary.
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When it comes to your kitchen, sometimes you just need simplicity. This Insignia 10 cu. ft. refrigerator is perfect for small kitchens, offices, dorms and more. It’s a smaller full-size refrigerator with plenty of storage solutions to fit everything you need: two adjustable spill-safe glass shelves, a fixed shelf, four door racks and a crisper drawer. Plus, the separate freezer compartment has a shelf and door racks for frozen items. The refrigerator is internally lit so you can find items easily. A frost-free design keeps this refrigerator low maintenance, so you can focus on the chores that really matter. Adjust the shelves, temperature or reverse the door to personalize this refrigerator to fit your kitchen layout and preferences. You can keep it simple and still get everything you need with the Insignia NS-RTM10SS2 10 Cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator with Reversible Door.
Can an ice maker be added to this refrigerator? Talking about the kind that just sits in the freezer and automatically makes ice. Not a door add-in.
2 years, 2 months ago
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WD - Easystore 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Help safeguard your cherished memories effortlessly with the easystore portable hard drive. Designed for your on-the-go lifestyle, this compact device offers seamless plug-and-play connectivity. Preserve your photos, videos, and important files with ease, thanks to the included backup software. Your memories deserve exceptional protection, and easystore® helps ensure that every precious moment is seamlessly stored, so you can relive them whenever, wherever.
Has anyone opened the enclosure and tried installing this as an internal hard drive on a laptop? If so, did you have to do anything special to make it work (i.e. block power supply pins or adjust bios settings)?
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Canon - Glossy Photo 2.7" x 2.7" 20-Count Paper - White
Print your favorite photos on the go with this Canon SELPHY Square color ink and 20-sheet label set. The extra-small size is ideal for crafting projects, and the light adhesive backing lets you easily reposition your images. This Canon SELPHY Square color ink and 20-sheet label set features dye-sublimation technology for fast-drying, long-lasting photo prints.
Why is this always out of stock? Is it being discontinued?
3 years, 6 months ago
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HP - Stream 14" Laptop - AMD A4-Series - 4GB Memory - AMD Radeon R3 - 64GB eMMC Flash Memory
Commute comfortably with this lightweight HP Stream laptop. Seamlessly stream music while working with an AMD dual-core processor and 4GB of RAM while the 14-inch HD WLED-backlit display provides crisp visuals. This HP Stream laptop features a webcam with integrated microphone for video-chatting, and the 64GB of eMMC storage offers fast boot times and data access speeds.
Does the SD card sit flush when inserted into the slot or does it protrude a bit?
4 years, 1 month ago
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VIZIO - 32" Class D-Series LED Full HD SmartCast TV
Watch your favorite shows with this 32-inch VIZIO SmartCast smart TV. It has Chromecast built in for quick access to almost any streaming app, and it lets you browse content easily via its SmartCast remote or the companion mobile app. The full-array LEDs of this VIZIO SmartCast smart TV provide brilliant Full HD viewing.
Since this TV has a Chromecast built-in, does that mean that you can turn it on with your voice if you have a Google Home? Alternately, do any of this TVs HDMI ports support CEC to enable this feature with an external chromecast?
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Elite Gourmet - 1L Electric Glass Water Kettle - Black
Quickly boil up to 1 liter of water with the Elite Gourmet Electric Glass Kettle. 1000 watts of power quickly brings water to a boil in minute. Save time, there’s no need to use a slow stovetop. It’s perfect for any kitchen or workspace. The Elite Gourmet cordless kettle conveniently boils water for use throughout the day & is perfect for coffee, tea, hot cocoa & instant soup or noodles. Features include a 360 degree swivel base, cord-free serving, cool-touch handle, concealed heating element, simple-to-clean interior and auto shut-off and boil dry protection for safety.
Is this easy to clean? Is the lid/spout removable for easy cleaning?
Google - Pixel 4a with 5G (Unlocked)
Pixel 4a with 5G is the budget-friendly, super fast phone from Google. It has the helpful stuff you need in a phone, with an extra boost of 5G speed.*
Does this phone use fingerprint unlock?
Yes, it does. It will have you set this up when you first setup the phone (or you can go into settings and set it up later if you prefer).
It only has you setup 1 finger during the initial setup. I went back into settings and setup the index finger on my opposite hand as well.
Very convenient.
It only has you setup 1 finger during the initial setup. I went back into settings and setup the index finger on my opposite hand as well.
Very convenient.
3 years, 6 months ago
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Google - Pixel 4a with 5G (Unlocked)
Pixel 4a with 5G is the budget-friendly, super fast phone from Google. It has the helpful stuff you need in a phone, with an extra boost of 5G speed.*
Will this unlocked phone work reliably with T-Mobile 5g network. I've had trouble with unlocked phones 3 yrs ago connecting reliably on T-Mobile. My newer T-Mobile "branded" phone never has problems. I'm suspicious of branded vs. unlocked.
I'm using this phone with Mint Mobile (which uses T-Mobile's network), and I've had no issues whatsoever.
I should imagine you wouldn't have any issues if you're signed up with T-Mobile themselves.
I should imagine you wouldn't have any issues if you're signed up with T-Mobile themselves.
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6-Quart Air Fryer Lid
Expand your Instant Pot cooking options even more with this Air Fryer Lid for 6-quart models. Roast, bake, reheat, broil, dehydrate, and air-dry with one-touch presets, and cook delicious and healthy meals without difficulty and skills. The 6-quart Air Fryer Lid is easy to care as it features a dishwasher-safe fryer basket and broiling tray and wipe-clean sleek surfaces.
Nintendo Selects: Super Mario Maker - Nintendo 3DS
Get ready to play a near-infinite number of side-scrolling 2D Mario courses anytime, anywhere. Earn in-game medals in 100 built-in courses, and access recommended courses from the Super Mario Maker game. Plus, design courses and share them with other players via the StreetPass feature and local wireless.
Can this be played on the regular DS?
No. Unfortunately only the 2ds and 3ds.
4 years, 8 months ago
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe - Nintendo 3DS
Start a new adventure with Kirby: Triple Deluxe for Nintendo 3DS. With new skills, collectibles, game modes and controls, this addition to the series is the most action-packed Kirby game yet. StreetPass features and multiplayer options let you share adventures and gaming challenges with your friends in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
SanDisk - Ultra PLUS 128GB microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Expand the storage of your compatible device with this SanDisk Ultra PLUS microSDXC memory card that features a 128GB capacity to hold your photos and videos and a Class 10 rating to ensure speedy data transfer. The rugged design resists damage.
Will this work on an Asus 116 laptop? I need to add storage so my daughter can play the Sims.
It should if you format it to NTFS. Point the installation program at it instead of your C drive, and it should install right to the SD card. Be warned that the program will stop working if you take the card out.
This works for most (but not all) programs in Windows.
This works for most (but not all) programs in Windows.
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SanDisk - Ultra PLUS 128GB microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Expand the storage of your compatible device with this SanDisk Ultra PLUS microSDXC memory card that features a 128GB capacity to hold your photos and videos and a Class 10 rating to ensure speedy data transfer. The rugged design resists damage.