The Shark Clean Sense Air Purifier MAX with Odor Neutralizer Technology uses Pure Air MicroForce to deliver fast, powerful, and quiet purification for up to 1200 sq. ft. A True HEPA filter captures 99.98% of airborne particles (based on IEST-RP-CC007.3, 0.1-0.2 microns). Odor Neutralizer Technology guards against odors throughout your home.
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From a consumer point of view, this is just so simple to setup and use, and get quality results.
Out of the box, you need to take about 1 minute to take the packaging completely off (including the plastic on the filter), and install the Odor plugin. And then plugin and you are on your way.
It is effectively silent on auto mode. You can feel the air moving, but even in the most quiet of rooms you can't hear it run.
In my child's bedroom, it ran for about 24 hours and then got that up to near 100% clean air. My child was a little surprised when they saw the number was much lower to begin with (we were not :) ).
So far a few days in, the allergy sniffles and sneezing have decreased, which was the goal. The room effectively smells and just feels better when going in there.
The only marginal downside of the unit, is that it is extremely light. I can see a family with pets or a lot of activity that this unit can easily be knocked over or moved around.
The cord "could" be a little longer, so that it can be placed a little further from an available outlet, without using an extension... but those are extremely minor nit-picks.
Ambush at the peak-point, overlooking the enemy and about to march strongly, Bravo 15 is ready to ignite the gaming world. Combining the latest AMD Ryzen 7735HS processor and AMD Radeon RX 6550M graphics together, Bravo 15 satisfies the gamer's imagination in gaming. With the MSI exclusive thermal solution - Cooler Boost 5, empower the full performance of CPU and GPU. Also the 144Hz gaming display provides sharp and smooth visuals so gamers never miss a beat. Take advantage of Bravo 15 and soar like thunderbird in the game battlefield!
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So, out of the gate... let me say I would give this 4.5 stars, but that isn't an option.
A modern very powerful laptop, that should serve any user well for several years if not longer.
Let's get right to my few negatives: 1) This is my negative for almost all laptops I have looked at. IT IS NOT USING USB-C FOR CHARGING, and requires a proprietary adapter. Look, seriously. we just need to move on, and all get standardized, so we can use the plethora of small USB-C charging options. As a traveler, carrying this massive charging bricks, is a major pain. And for a student or other, that is tough too. and they are expensive options to buy a 2nd / 3rd one.
2) Heavier than most laptops nowadays. I did find this unit heavier than most I have check out lately. Same size, but this one was just a bit heavier. not crazy, but if this is going in a bag or backpack, could make a difference.
3) Slightly slow boot time. Now, to be fair, we are still talking just 10-15 seconds and the system is up and running, but compared to some other options as of late, that are up in just a few seconds, it is noticeable.
Now to all the good stuff:
1) I LOVE that it is upgradeable. You can upgrade the memory and the storage space, pretty easily. DDR5 memory, easy to upgrade and can take up to 64GB. Storage is PCIe. It will take a little bit of time to upgrade (unless you are just going to format and restart), but super easy to install and upgrade.
2) The keyboard, is responsive. not just a lightweight tap and type, there is some feel to the keys, and that is important to people that type a lot
3) Screen. Big screen, bigger than most lately.. (and probably why it is heavier). So you can get a big space for your development and your game play
4) Strong graphic processor/system, while not the absolute latest (which is nearly impossible to do nowadays), it is very realistic and strong and powerful. the multiple games we tried, worked just fine with no hesitations.
So this laptop is going off to play games and build games (used as a development machine as well).
it has all the standard necessary expansion ports, so no issue there. Liked that it had the option to be wired ethernet.
So other then the relatively few nit-picks, this is a solid machine
You’ll never run out of ice with the Insignia NS-IMN44BS4 Portable Nugget Ice Maker with Auto Shut-Off. This ice maker stores up to 3.5 lbs. to supply all the cold drinks at a large gathering. It creates small, chewable ice pellets in 12 minutes, letting you enjoy the restaurant-style ice you love right at home. An extra-large 2.3-quart water tank recycles melted ice, so you can refill it less often. A digital touch control panel makes this portable ice maker easy to operate, and the lighted bin makes it easy to see how much ice is ready to use. Match the ice maker to your kitchen décor with a black and stainless-steel design that will attract all your guests. Become the best party host with a portable ice maker that keeps up with the drinks and your guests’ expectations.
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I so wanted to like this item, as it was going to be a perfect fit for a lot of what we needed for.
So right out of the gate: "Portable" in the title and description. It is by definition, but you are not going to be bring this with you many places. This is a stay put appliance, that can be moved around when necessary. It is heavy then you expect, and many people may not be able to move it. No handles, no wheels. The biggest thing that makes it "portable" is that it does not need to be connected to a water source.
For the majority of time, it isn't overly loud... but it isn't like that all the time. When it is doing its normal operations of pumping water to the freeze unit, and then dumping, and running the cooling it is fine for a unit this size. not to bad, you can have it on the counter, no problem. BUT! when it continues to run (which it has too), it makes a lot of noise, and almost pops and sounds like things are snapping at time. when the water is low, or not as full as it needs to be.
Why is that an issue? Because if you hit the button to stop making ice, the ice chamber is kept cold enough, and the ice melts. On my first usage, I had a full bin of ice... awesome.. hit the stop making ice button, left for a few hours, and came back and half the ice had melted. So keeping it on ice mode, was the old way I could keep ice cold and frozen.
So.. next nit pick.. wet/moisture each time I take out the drawer. yes there is the drip tray, but also should have a tool, as nothing I could do would keep some water from dripping, and always missing the tray. and have to clean up the front of the device.
Next, the scoop. great there is one, but when I try to fill a scoop against the side of the bin, there isn't enough room in the tray to level out the scoop so I don't pour out ice out of the scoop as I am trying to get a full scoop.
And draining and cleaning... oh boy.. got myself soaked, when trying to pull off the drain cap, as while I didn't see any water in the tube ,it was full and under pressure.. not fun.
So now for some of the good (it wasn't all bad)
It did make GOOD ice. The size is great for this type of device, and works great for the Nalgene and glasses, as well is a good size for smoothies. It is also pretty quick, in under an hour we had a full bin, or near a full bin.
Very easy to fill, if you have a water bottle or something with a good spout that can go into the device, the first pitcher I used was a little wide, but not hard to find something that worked well.
So this was an okay device, just really wanted it to be better. I could live with most things, but the fact that I had to keep it in Ice MAKING mode, and it didn't stay cold enough that even a few hours most ice would melt, that was the deal breaker.
Upgrade your home with the RYSE SmartShade + BatteryPack Bundle! With RYSE SmartShades, you can choose to control your motorized shades using the on-device buttons, or the RYSE mobile app. Installation is a breeze with our simple DIY instructions, taking less than 10 minutes to set up. Plus, with extended battery life, a 6-hour charge can power your SmartShade for 3-6 months.
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So my shades are in perfect condition, and are 20+ years old... And today, these shades would be $1000+ to replace with "smart" ones. So this product fits the need I had, perfectly.
Let's start about physical setup first: If you are comfortable with basic tools, this won't take very long. Just measure 3 times (unless you are really good).. you don't want to make this too tight or too loose, need to get it just right in the sweet spot, before you make the holes in your wall. Once you got it fitted, the physical installation is really easy.
Now let's talk about what I think is the coolest thing they did.. the battery pack. This was 95% well thought out (see below for the other 5%). being able to charge this pack, and bring the battery pack to the unit. Very easy to use. Just clip it in, leave it. Remove, charge, and boom... done. Very easy to use.
Digital Setup: Okay, so if you really want to make this a "smart" device, you need the Ryse bridge, sold separately. A little added cost, but.. that is really where this gets to make's mark. Side note: Setting up the Ryse bridge was painless, about 4 clicks in the app.
So.. the App: Nit Pick #1: The app needs to be able to supported iOS stored passwords. I like to use complicated passwords that are unique to everything. So, the lack of using the iCloud was disappointing.
Setting up the bridge first, was really easy and simple. Connected to the router, and then in the app it appears, takes about 1 minute to pair it.
Then to setup the opener, was about 1 minute more. very straight forward, was able to rename at it at setup. it walks you through The full open and Full close settings, with just a push of the physical buttons, get it to where you need it, and save. Very simple.
Next was the step that wasn't mentioned in the app, but I knew. To setup Alexa, you need to go into the Alexa app and add the skill. (and then this is where the stored password would have been nice). But Alexa was easy to setup and add to group.
Nit Pick #2: This is listed as a "lock" in Alexa. While it isn't a Lock, it simply does have an open/close setting. The part I didn't like, is that with the scroller bar in Alexa, all the way to the left 0%, mean fully open. The all the way to the right 100%, means fully close... doesn't seem correct to me.
Quiet, easy to use, it has the power to open and close my shades very easy.
Okay, now for the 5% deduction, and the full star loss. Why in the world in 2023, is this still using Micro-USB? And the bridge as well. Yes, a cable was provided, a short one at that. BUT!!! it is 2023. This should be USB-C all the way, both devices. So yes, maybe not worth a whole start deduction, but I can't do a half or a quarter. USB-C please.
Superb sound meets brilliant stage lighting, for a multisensory experience you can take anywhere, with up to 30 hours of battery life,¹ plus IP67 rated dust and water resistance.² Savor our most powerful high-quality speaker sound as the compression horn tweeter produces dynamic sound and the 4.5-inch woofer brings the bass to life. Plus it has a stage lighting that puts a vibrant lightshow on the wall to get the party started.³
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This is one of the best portable Bluetooth Speakers I have every owned... Just a couple of nitpicks kept it from having a perfect 5, but a solid solid system.
The speaker is pretty heavy, so that is both good a bad. Good, that it is going to stay where you put it, and where you need it... not going get knocked over by wind or just a simple casual contact with someone. Bad, that you have to account for that while moving it. It is also larger than the picture makes it seem. This is not a tiny speaker by any means.
Volume... oh my, this speaker can really pump the music. Very loud, and still very very clear while doing so. Playing some of my favorite music, you can shake the house or the deck pretty good with this... I don't think most will ever need to have it past 50%, but if you do... get ready for some sound the will be heard around the area.
Easy to setup, as you would imagine. Connect bluetooth and go. I have an iPhone and it promptly asked me to download and setup the companion app, which allowed me to easily setup some of the other light and features of the unit.
I personally am not a big fan of lights for "party" mode on these speakers, it is okay.. but really something I just turn off, and it is really easy to do so. There is one particular light, that is intended to light the stage, but I just find it odd, it is on the opposite side of the speaker that the audio comes out of. I guess the intent was to light the stage for the performers? not sure.. I just keep it off now.
The deep base and audio is great, and you see XBOM logo'd component really pump and bounce as it is rocking. I haven't tried it in a sandy or wet environment, should be okay, but I am curious on if it would impact long term performance.
Easy to charge, easy to power up... the battery I have not been able to drain yet after length use.
So close to being a 5, but just enough little little picks, that I would really give this a 4.5-4.75
Make scanning simple with the affordable, compact and lightweight Epson Perfection V39 II. Featuring an optical resolution of 4800 dpi, this easy-to-use photo scanner delivers amazing clarity and detail at a great value. With the included Epson ScanSmart software, you can scan photos, artwork, illustrations, books, documents and more to cloud storage services as well as stitch together oversized images. Moreover, if your photos have faded, you can bring back the color in one click with Easy Photo Fix technology. The V39 II delivers high-quality letter-sized scans in as fast as 10 seconds. It also includes convenient one-touch scanning with easy-to-use buttons, so you can scan directly to PDF or email with just the touch of a button. In addition, you can create editable Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files using optical character recognition (OCR) software. The V39 II is USB powered for portability, includes a built-in kickstand for space-saving vertical placement and storage, and features a high-rise, removable lid to accommodate bulky items such as books and photo albums. Meet the nexus of stunning image quality and great value with the Epson Perfection V39 II.
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So going into the way back machine, we all used to have dedicated standalone scanners. But with the advent of phone's and pictures->pdf... more and more people don't find the need to have one of these devices anymore.
Multi-funtion printers, also serve the role, but are often very clunky and that door on top is heavy, and just makes it difficult to use for some projects.
This scanner is great, for the right need and project. If you want to scan a bunch of photos, you know the ones that are still on printed media... :) This will work out very well, great.. crisp scanning with a lot of depth.. with allow you to get those physical pictures quickly into digital form. Scan a few at once, and use the software to split them up into individual pictures.
This one is going to be great, to help transfer physical scrapbook that were made 20 years ago, into digital mediums... so we can regenerate them and put them with the books we have been making the last 10 years. With the big scan bed, and light lid, we will be able to position things on this scanner, like none of the other ones... and get much better quality then a camera pictures.
I am not sure about ever using all the button functions on front... As connected to a desktop, the software on the screen handles most of the controls for you..
Overall for a flat bed scanner, it does a very good job for the price.
Now for my nit picks... really I wanted to give this 3.5 stars.
First: it is not quiet, it is pretty loud actually... louder then I expected it to be.. Second: while quick.. for a dedicated scanner that has no other functionality, I expected it to be quicker. it isn't bad, but you are going to really notice if you are doing a lot of documents or scans.
Those combined.. maybe a -.5 star. My biggest issue, and seriously... The lack of USB-C. While this does come with the cable, the connection to the scanner is micro-usb, and on the other side full USB. It is 2023. My newest laptop has no legacy USB ports. My Mac-book, no legacy USB.. my Mac-Mini, has one.. that is used by my external keyboard.
I was actually stunned that this didn't have USB-C on it. So it took me a while, to find an adapter that wasn't in use, to connect this.
Also, was a little struck that this didn't just connect and work. That you had to download the software, run the installation routine, and then connect. A little old-school style. This will make it a little more less friendly to use around the various computers in the house.
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Light, almost too light.. and quick.. Near perfect
on June 27, 2023
Posted by: Ebonovic
Right out of the box, you knew this was going to be a different Dell.
The 13.4" screen, should give you an indication of the size of this laptop. The screen is edge to edge, we are talking just a millimeter or two, of frame, the rest is all screen surface.
First nit-pick, the screen picked up the slightest of touch of my finger and oils, so have a micro-fiber to keep it clean.
First big plus: it charges with USB-C connection... YES!!! finally, not locked to a proprietary adapter.
Now the down side: There are only two USB-C connections (one on each side). So if you are going to ever need to connect any more then two devices (or one when you have power), you will need a hub.
Plus, it comes with a dongle for a 3.5" headphone if you still need that corded experience, and a USB-C to USB-B adapter, so no need to get those if you need them.
Silent running, make no noise other than audio when you do something to cause audio. The hardware is silent.
A sleek silver look, gives it a great appearance.
Now for my biggest down (and the reason why it is not 5 stars), it is almost too light. and the bottom is too smooth. on my primary work surface and my kitchen counter, the laptop slides when using it.. very very easily So will need to adjust how I use it on those surfaces.
This battery life is really long as all, haven't been able to completely drain it yet.. So this is going to be a great machine while traveling.
Windows 11 fully loaded and all ready to go.. just need to do the standard updates on first load, which can take some time.. .
Make your world shine with ASUS Vivobook 16X, the feature-packed laptop with a brilliant display. Vivobook 16X makes it easy to get things done, anywhere: everything about it has been improved, from its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 mobile processor to its 180° lay-flat hinge, modern colors and sleek geometric design.
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A very powerful, but light laptop for your overall needs. Easily will replace any old desktop you have, and get you on the move and the flexibility you need.
Quick boot up time. Power up to login screen, is just a few seconds away, silent as well. No winding fan or hard drive. Everything is solid state, so runs fast.
Pre installed with Windows 11, but will need a good 20-30 minutes to do all the latest updates, so if you are in a hurry... for that first usage, give it just a little more time.
Full keyboard, with number pad... which is rare these days... so that is good for those that need it, no external number pad necessary.
Small power block, about the size of a deck of cards. Small nit-pick, I wish this had a usb-C power input, so it can easily use some of the fine 3 party power blocks out there.. as a traveler it is easy to forget a power block, and just need more then one.
Screen is big and bright, very easy to see everything... no disappointments there.
Good sound out of the speakers, but also has all the modern connectivity for headsets.
WiFi 6, was getting almost 700mb download speeds, so a solid performer there as well.
Accept every way your customers want to pay with Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation) —take EMV chip cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other contactless, NFC payments. You can also send invoices and key-in credit card numbers by hand. The reader connects wirelessly to iOS or Android devices with Bluetooth LE. The reader will remain connected to your device so no need to pair each day. It works with the free Square Point of Sale app to take care of payments, tipping, inventory, reports, and more. You can also build a website with Square Online to manage your business and sell to anyone, anywhere. Accept all major credit and debit cards and pay one simple rate with no hidden fees and no long-term contracts required. Fast and flexible transfers keep your cash flow at your fingertips. Access funds as soon as the next day for free, or transfer instantly for a small fee.
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Simply put, if you are not accepting credit cards with your business (of any size), you are loosing out on potential sales. Even if you are doing fundraising, or a garage sale... having this can help you sell more.
Square it self is an easy to use platform, that takes very little time to setup and use... I have had square now for well over 6 years if not longer. I use it for my craft side business, fundraising for our scouts, and even our home garage sales.
With this contactless reader, you can accept all the modern Chip and Tap payments including Apple Pay. This device is an updated model over the previous, charging via USB-C in under 20 minutes it is fully charge, and the charge is going to last you several days under normal usage. I have yet to ever kill the battery at a full weekend craft show.
Tap payments, Tap: Beep, and go... the customer never has to let go of their card, and you can bring the reader to them. Chip payments.. just slide it in, and it instantly starts to talk to your phone, and you are on your way.. so is your customer.
Tap and Chip payments are the most secure way to do a transaction, and you pay less in transaction rates.
Setup for the reader, takes under a minute. Open your app, tap a button in the app to start the process, hit the power button. The first time you do, it is going to do a secure software update, and then you are ready to go.
While Square has recently added Tap payments built into the app, if you have a compatible phone... you still can't take chip.
This device will NOT accept a magnetic swipe.. but for the rare occasion you need that, you can keep the number into the app.
Square is FREE to setup, and just a modest cost for this reader. And you pay per transaction... so monthly fees.
Holmes Big Breeze 16” Oscillating Manual Stand Fan #12090 makes cooling large spaces a breeze. This stand fan features 6 powerful blades that move airflow up to 25% faster than traditional stand fans. It includes 3 speeds, low, medium, and high, to find your ideal cooling level and easy push button controls to operate. This pedestal fan features a motorized 80° wide angle oscillation that delivers cooling airflow for larger living areas. To direct airflow where you need it most, the head can tilt up to 30° and the height can be adjusted from 41" to 49". With an output of 2,200 cubic ft/min and high-speed velocity up to 22.3 ft/sec, this fan is ideal for use in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, gyms and home offices. Includes a sturdy base, modern black finish, and 3-year limited warranty.
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So with the summer months coming, and energy prices going to be high... Fans like this are good options to have, and this one fits the bill.
Takes about 10 or so minutes to assemble, if you have assembled a fan before maybe even less. And after that, it is plug it in, and turn it on.
Adjustable height option with the rotating lock on the shaft, and you can move the fan up and down. At the lowest level, it is at chair level height... at the heights, give or take standing height. So depending on where you use it and your needs you can adjust.
Multi button control right on the fan, so you can pick one of 3 speeds (and off). Tilt option on the head so you can angle it just a little more if the height adjustment isn't right. And motion option, to keep it locked, or let it rotate about 160 degrees left to right... to cover a wider space.
Good sized base, but not that heavy... so be a little cautious with it being bumped and knocked over especially if you have pets.
Overall a good inexpensive option, to move the air in your space. No over the top frills. You can easily add a smart plug to this, to give you that remote on/off option that is not built in.
Transform your living room into a personal home theater with this Samsung 60-inch smart television. With 4K UHD, this TV delivers 4 times the resolution of full HD for enhanced visuals. The wireless mirroring function lets you play content from mobile devices on this Samsung 60-inch smart television and access your favorite apps effortlessly from the home screen.
Overall2 out of 5
Incorrect info. No 3D
ByLeroythedog
I was already to buy this TV- seems to be GREAT price! BUT - IT DOES NOT HAVE 3D. Luckily, this was pointed out by the salesman. He told me that he had even called Samsung to check, and there is a misprint in the specifications,
If you don't want 3D, this would be great, but it doesn't work for me.
Per Samsung's site, it states as 3D Ready. Which means you just need the other equipment (separate), glasses, Blu-ray player, and material source Glasses are about $20 each.
Dell XPS Desktop: It's easy to keep in touch using built-in wireless networking, which provides access to social networks, e-mail and streaming entertainment. Bluetooth technology allows pairing with compatible devices.