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Air is the new oil, and now with the Philips Airfryer you can use that air to fry in a healthier way with up to 75% less fat! Thanks to Philips unique TurboStar™ technology, all food is exposed to constant, circulating heat allowing you to cook your favorite foods with a tablespoon or less of oil. The result is evenly fried food – with no turning or shaking needed. Preset meals on the digital Airfryer allow you to cook your favorite recipes at the touch of a button.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Clean "frying"
on August 10, 2017
Posted by: Bappy
from Garner, NC
This air fryer is works pretty well, it is fairly small and has non-digital controls, which actually makes it easier to operate. I find the frying basket is a little bit small, realized it says three or four people serving size for most foods. Depending on foods expect to serve 1 to 2. Nothing unique in the home frying world, small batches of food come out over a period of time. As for foods specifically, french fries cooked nice, took 12 minutes from a frozen state. Fried Plantains not so much, probably needed to be sprayed with a little oil prior. Frozen breaded ravioli's took longer than a regular oil based fryer. This is something you have to remember that for the most part this is not using any oil so the foods are not inundated with with oil to cook and they're not submerged in anything. Upside is foods are not greasy. does a pretty good job things don't turn out greasy. Basically this is a small little convection oven. Have not a get cooked any meats so far, there are mobile or tablet based apps to get ideas and helpful hints on what foods to cook. I wish it was a little bit larger but is good for one or two people. Only comes with one basket, you can buy other accessories, for instance to bake a small cake. Overall pretty happy with the unit it's compact and works fairly well.
Pros:
- "fried" foods with little grease.
- handy, compact size
- other cooking accessories available
Cons:
- low capacity fry basket
- some foods take longer to cook than traditional frying.
My Best Buy number: 0208022682
Mobile Submission: True
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Work on any surface with this Logitech wireless mobile mouse. Its Darkfield technology allows flawless tracking on glass, metal and even cloth, and its compact size makes it easy to pack. Enjoy the speedy free-spinning mode of this Logitech wireless mobile mouse for rapid scrolling, or switch to click-to-click mode for more precise work.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Logitech quality continues
on July 10, 2017
Posted by: Bappy
The Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mobile Mouse uses the tried and true Logitech mouse form factor, it fits comfortably in your hand and is easy to use. As with my previous Logitech Anywhere mouse it has back and forward buttons on the side which aid greatly for surfing in your favorite internet browser. While I did not use the FLOW software I did wirelessly connected this mouse to my laptop using Bluetooth, which allowed me to bypass using the small USB receiver that is supplied with the mouse. Another great feature of the Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mobile Mouse is that is has a rechargeable battery built in, no need to carry spare batteries, just plug in the supplied USB charging cable (you can use it while charging) and charge the internal battery. I expect this MX Anywhere 2S will perform as well and long as my previous MX Anywhere, Logitech is known for quality products and I expect the same from this product.
My Best Buy number: 208022682
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Listen to music all day with these JLab JBuds Pro earbuds. The adjustable tip placement provided by the three gel tip sizes delivers comfortable wear, while the two Cush Fins offer a deeper sound-sealing fit. The 10mm titanium drivers of these JLab JBuds Pro earbuds produce high-quality audio for a dynamic listening experience.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Sound is full range and clear
on July 3, 2017
Posted by: Bappy
These Bluetooth earbuds do everything they are supposed to and are quite the value. They connect easily, sound as good as some of the more expensive versions that are out there. Multiple size earbuds are provided. Controls and charging point are all with the small block that is on the wire that connects each ear bud. I was surprised on how good these things sounded. I would absolutely recommend them.
My Best Buy number: 208022682
Mobile Submission: True
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Take your favorite music anywhere with this Nyne Rock boom box. It has two midrange speakers, two tweeters and a subwoofer, and its rechargeable lithium-ion battery lets you play tunes for up to 8 hours. This Nyne Rock boom box is Bluetooth 4.0 compatible and connects to a mobile device via NFC one-touch technology.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
huge portable Bluetooth speaker
on June 28, 2017
Posted by: Bappy
Recently I picked up a Nyna X-series Rock Bluetooth speaker. I was surprised by the sheer mass of the speaker, about the footprint of a 24 inch widescreen display laid flat. Pairing the unit with my iPhone was pretty easy, large backlit buttons are on the top of the unit. Once paired I started playing a variety of my favorite music, starting with an acoustic piece. I was impressed by the clarity of the highs and mid range frequency reproduction. This unit could be cranked up quite a bit, volume is not a problem, although at higher levels it sometimes produces a wall of sound, you lose some of the dynamic range (difference between quiet and loud passages). Also for a large speaker it takes a bit to get the low end frequencies pumping, thus it is imperative that as is the case with many portable speakers you use a playback app where you can manipulate the sound profile using graphic equalizer settings. Where this speaker really shines is in the area of bass once you manipulate the sound profile. At mid volume there is good sound reproduction, you just have to find the sweet spot. The battery life is impressive, although I have not fully gone through a discharge/charge cycle yet. I have played approximately 7 hours of moderate volume and the handy battery charge indicator (on the rear of the unit, with an input in/out and USB plug) stills shows 5 out of 5 in regards to remaining battery life.
Pros:
deep clear sound
battery life
lighted control buttons
pairing ease
Cons:
fine tuning needed for best sound
high volume setting is loud, but not much dynamic range
portable, but barely
My Best Buy number: 208022682
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Prepare a wide variety of foods with this nonstick DeLonghi Livenza digital grill. It includes grill and griddle plates that can be switched out depending on the type of food being cooked. This 14.5-inch DeLonghi Livenza digital grill has a hinged top so you can make delicious panini, and it pairs with a digital cookbook app.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
well built and designed grill
on June 16, 2017
Posted by: Bappy
DeLonghi - Livenza All-Day Electric Grill - Black/Polished chrome
This grill is pretty cool, I used the famous boxer grills in the past and never really liked them, seemed they were clunky and the grease drip pan was awkward and problematic. Plus they were not easily cleanable as the units really didn't come apart. As for the DeLonghi - Livenza All-Day Electric Grill, we have an integrated center grease drip pan, removable cooking plates which are easily cleanable and interchangeable with other pairs of cooking plates for flat grilling purposed, standard ridged plates and a waffle plate (not included with my model). In any case I put this unit to use for the first time with two New York strip steaks, they cooked perfectly and the grill marks were picturesque, like they came from a fancy restaurant. The steaks cooked quickly and evenly in a mode where the top grill plate sits on top of the food, this setting is also adjustable for other types of food either where you want to put some pressure (like a Panini) or an option to sit above the food without the top plate making contact (think something like shrimp or tender fish where you don't want to necessarily want to put pressure on food or make contact). Very interested on how this grill handles boneless chicken breasts, thick cut pork chops and kabobs. The temperature controls are pretty straightforward (one each for the top and bottom grill plates) with digital readouts and a sear mode which intensely grills your food. Should also do an excellent job cooking brats, Italian sausage or Polish Kielbasa. You can probably get innovative and grill some veggies on the non stick surfaces of the unit. Overall this unit is well built, the heat from the grill plates is well insulated from the rest of the unit, so you don't have to worry about other exterior surfaces of the unit heating up. I used the unit outside on my deck and quickly cleaned up after, that process is simple and painless. Only thing that I could really complain about was the waffle grills were not included in this model. Also the cord is a little short, so you better be close to an outlet.
My Best Buy number: 208022682
Mobile Submission: False
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Take your tunes anywhere with this LifeProof AQUAPHONICS speaker. This floating waterproof device is submersible in up to 1m of water for 30 minutes, and it deflects damage from snow, ice and dirt. Pair this LifeProof AQUAPHONICS speaker with up to eight Bluetooth devices, and use the included dry box for storing keys and cards.
 
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
built like a brick of sound
on May 22, 2017
Posted by: Bappy
Aquaphonics AQ10 is a waterproof (rated for 30 minutes at 3 feet) Bluetooth speaker. It has an interesting form factor, brick like. The unit is well built and seems like it could really taking a beating, it comes from the people that make Otterbox and Lifeproof phone cases, as such I would expect the same durability against the elements. However it just seems clunky and over designed. The manual that was provided with the device has the typical multilingual/pictures but no real detail on how to operate the device. There is a dry, waterproof compartment where you can store a few, very small items (the compartment is about the size of an iPhone 5), most phones won’t fit in it, a few dollars, maybe keys and whatever else small you want to keep from the elements. There are also ports (USB) that can be used to charge other devices (even while using the speaker) and an auxiliary input input jack. There are big plastic/rubber control buttons which seem built for abuse. The one big negative to me is that you apparently have to use the dedicated AC adaptor to charge the device, getting away from the standard mini usb jack, used for charging many devices (and the flexibility of using the same USB pluggable charging block). So if you go on vacation, make sure you bring the non-descriptive, looks like every other AC adapter with you. As for the audio, I wouldn’t call it hi fidelity, the tonal quality is pretty good, especially in the high and mid-range, the lows leave a little to be desired and require some graphic equalizer tweaking if your playback app provides that capability. It also can get fairly loud if you need it to. A positive in the area of sound it does have two separate front facing drivers, so you do have true stereo sound. This is a pleasant surprise as the trend these days is to build a single omnidirectional speaker. Overall this is a pretty good portable speaker with some limitations.
Pros:
- Gets loud
- Battery life
- Device charging abilities
- Waterproof, rugged
- Microphone for speakerphone capabilities
Cons:
- Sound needs a little tweaking, with a playback app with a graphic equalizer
- requires a specific AC adapter (supplied) for charging (as opposed to a generic charger)
- clunky
My Best Buy number: 208022682
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Adjust lighting levels easily with this universal Belkin Wemo Wi-Fi smart dimmer switch. It lets you schedule operations and set timer rules via the Wemo app, and it works with any dimmable LED, CFL or incandescent light bulb. This universal Belkin Wemo Wi-Fi smart dimmer switch is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control, and requires no hub for easy installation.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Wemo - home automation, nice to have features
on May 17, 2017
Posted by: Bappy
The Belkin WeMo Dimmer Wi-Fi Light Switch is a pretty cool device, it essentially is a fancy, modern dimmer switch with some intelligence and connectivity built in. First thing you notice when unpacking the switch is it is pretty large, so make sure you have enough room in the switch box you plan on installing this dimmer switch in. Also the device only works on light switches that controls a single light (in other words if you have two or more switches that control the same light, this device will not work). Once I installed and connected the wires (make sure you turn off AC power and are comfortable with performing basic electrical work) I downloaded the Wemo IOS (iPhone App in this case) followed the instructions and connected to the Wemo default network and ran through the procedure to connect to your wireless network. Once connected the app allows some basic functions like turning the light on and off, setting a sleep timer (which is pretty cool, essentially a timeout where your light will turn off automatically after the timeframe you set). You can also randomize on/off cycles so it does not appear to others that a timer is controlling the light (helpful if someone is observing you house, determining if anyone is home). When adding other remote control devices (phones or tablets that you are using to control a Wemo switch) ensure you are connected to the same wireless network or else the app will not detect any devices. You can use the IFFTT app to script and Google Home or Amazon Alexa for other ways of managing Wemo devices, however I did not explore these capabilities. Overall this is a pretty easy step towards introducing home automation to your home. Will probably get a few more devices that you can plug an AC plug into (Wemo Smart Plug) for lamp control. The Wemo Insight Smart Plug also seems interesting as you can use it to monitor power consumption of a device plugged into it. Overall these products are interesting and if building a new house or performing renovations it would be something I would definitely consider expanding on, with adding additional Wemo devices.
My Best Buy number: 0208022682
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Keep your SoundLink Revolve or Revolve+ Bluetooth speaker charged and ready to go, with the SoundLink Revolve charging dock. It’s a convenient home base for your speaker, and you can play your music while it charges. Just plug the wall charger included with your speaker into the cradle. Available in Black.
 
Customer Rating
2 out of 5
2
Difficult to place the speaker on the dock
on April 17, 2017
Posted by: Bappy
Found this a little difficult to place the Bose Revolve+ Bluetooth Speaker on this charging cradle. Well made but not exactly helpful. Would actually consider skipping the cradle/dock purchase and just charging it with a cable.
My Best Buy number: 0208022682
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Deep. Loud. And immersive, too. SoundLink Revolve+, the best-performing portable Bluetooth speaker from Bose, delivers true 360° sound for consistent, uniform coverage. Place it in the center of the room to give everyone the same experience. Or set it near a wall so sound radiates and reflects. This wireless speaker is durable, water-resistant and easy to grab and go - with a rechargeable battery that plays up to 16 hours.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Bose Quality and Clarity
on April 17, 2017
Posted by: Bappy
The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ is a decent size Bluetooth speaker from Bose. This particular model reminds me of an old fashioned lantern, even has a carrying handle. As far as I know this only comes in black (however as with their other Soundlink speakers maybe more colors to come). This device easily connects via Bluetooth and you can play music rather quickly, also has a corresponding App that can be installed on your mobile device. Now to the sound, it has the usual Bose quality and this one has a 360 degree sound field. This speaker can really be cranked up and has some real volume output capabilities. The only critique I have (and others that listened to it) is the unit produced less bass than I would expect, especially from a device this size. I also have a Bose Soundlink speaker (the one that looks like a square block) and I would say that has more bass. In any case if you use EQ and play with sound profiles on the device you are using to connect to this speaker you can coax additional bass from the unit. The battery life is pretty good and I have yet to go from one playing session of full charge to no charge, but have no doubt it would play for several hours at a decent volume. Did notice that the battery seemed to discharge quickly with nonuse, however I did get the integrated charging stand which is a nice place to leave the unit and have it charge without much effort (although it did seem to be finicky about correctly placing the unit on the dock). One of the features that I didn’t test was using this with a phone as an audio conferencing device. However given the superb voice quality I could imagine this as being a pretty good, adhoc audio conferencing device.
My Best Buy number: 0208022682
Mobile Submission: True
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Deep clean your carpets with this practical Dyson Ball Multi Floor vacuum, which comes with a self-adjusting cleaner head for great results on a range of floors. With a generous 30-foot cord length, this unit easily travels through large rooms and up stairs. The Dyson Ball Multi Floor vacuum’s HEPA filtration system makes it ideal for commercial or residential use.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Solid, improved design
on March 14, 2017
Posted by: Bappy
I have to admit I have never owned a Dyson product, however I was curious on what all the hype is
about. Well after using the Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 I know why. The unit does an amazing job
cleaning carpets as well as bare floors in seamless fashion, automatically adjusting as you roll from one
room and one surface to another. The rotating brushes in the head of the unit do an amazing job
cleaning, it picks up embedded dirt and dust that was left over time by lesser vacuums, the suction is
incredibly strong. This Dyson uses their revolutionary ball design, which enables it to maneuver and
glide its way through furniture filled rooms with ease. The attachments are easily used once you figure
out the unique design. The set of attachments do a great job on stairs, even without the moving brush
mechanism found on other units I have used. I thought this would not be the case, however this is
where the incredible suction eliminates the need for a moving brush. The rest of the attachments work
equally well and fit seamlessly into the body of the unit in an innovative fashion. When you look at the
unique and sometime perplexing design of the unit you wonder why ? Well this is engineering at its
best, similar to the quality and thought put into an iPhone. My wife also loves how lightweight the unit
is, easily carried when cleaning a set of stairs. The unit also has a extra long cord, with a heavy duty
plug for durability. It does take time but the design and uniqueness of the Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 is
well worth getting used to.
Pros:
– unique design
– cleaning ability
– warranty and support
– versatility of tools
– long and durable cord
– cleaning head auto disengage when for instance picking up a sock with the powerbrush mode
Cons:
– no foot peddle to unlock from storage mode, questionable how durable the stand mechanism
will be over time
– sometimes feels like you need to be gentle with it
– on/off and brush on/off could be located in a better place
– pricey, but depending on long term durability it might be a better value (if regularly replace
vacuums every two years it seams)
My Best Buy number: 0208022682
Mobile Submission: True
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The sound quality you expect from great earbuds with convenient features that go above and beyond. Two microphones in each earbud mean you’ll always be heard on calls. The SOUNDFORM Rise True Wireless Earbuds are designed to get you through even the longest days with an impressive 7 hours of charge in each earbud and another 24 hours in the wireless charging case. The IPX5 water resistance rating protects them rain or shine while easy-to-use controls offer the power to change volume, skip tracks, and take calls, all at your fingertips.
 

Are the Soundform Rise compatible with Windows?

I paired them to my Windows 10 laptop and used them on Zoom calls.
2 years, 7 months ago
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Bappy
 
TUF Gaming VG289Q is a 28-inch, 4K UHD, IPS display with superior images, 90 % DCI-P3 color space designed for professional gamers. It also features FreeSync/Adaptive-Sync technology, for extremely fluid gameplay without tearing and stuttering. VG289Q supports HDR technology across a range of luminance to deliver a wider color range and higher contrast than traditional monitors. The brightest whites and the darkest blacks bring out details like never before. It also delivers DCI-P3 90% color gamut and contrast performance.
 

Can this monitor be turned for a vertical view as well?

yes the stand allows the monitor to physically swivel 90 degrees
3 years ago
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Bappy
 
Improve your home security with this Night Owl 10-channel NVR surveillance system. The two-way audio communication lets you converse with guests, while four Full HD IP cameras have color night vision capability to capture clear video evidence. This Night Owl 10-channel NVR surveillance system features Wi-Fi connectivity for remote access via Android and iOS devices.
 

How long does the batters last on charge for cameras

they require power via an AC adapter, the are not battery powered.
3 years, 10 months ago
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Bappy
 
The Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth keyboard for Mac makes any space minimalist, modern, and multi-device by letting you type on your iPhone, iPad, MacBook, iMac more.* Connect with three devices simultaneously and switch instantly between them. The K380 Multi-Device for Mac is compact and lightweight. You can type on the device of your choice, so you can own your space—anywhere.
 

Does this keyboard come with a usb a adapter to plug into a device that doesn’t support Bluetooth?

No
3 years, 10 months ago
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Bappy
 
The Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth keyboard for Mac makes any space minimalist, modern, and multi-device by letting you type on your iPhone, iPad, MacBook, iMac more.* Connect with three devices simultaneously and switch instantly between them. The K380 Multi-Device for Mac is compact and lightweight. You can type on the device of your choice, so you can own your space—anywhere.
 

Does this work with the iPad Air?

Yes
3 years, 10 months ago
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Bappy
 
Capture up to 1440p video with this Nextbase 522GW dash camera. Alexa enables hands-free control through voice commands, and Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi technologies sync with compatible smartphones for quick access to important footage. This Nextbase 522GW dash camera has ports for connecting compatible camera modules for easy expansion.
 

This specs states that it has GPS. Does it record GPS location and speed on the viewed camera footage? There is a GPS powered mount that is available for these types of cameras. Are these extra mounts needed to record GPS and speed on the footage?

GPS works with their standard supplied mount
4 years, 11 months ago
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Bappy
 
Acer Nitro 5 Laptop: Lose yourself in the absorbing multimedia experience delivered by this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor ensures a lag-free performance, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card delivers immersive visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop has 8GB of RAM for seamless multitasking.
 

Do you know the average fps on high setting on high quality games.

that can vary, but the Relative Benchmark app in the Windows Store indicates 59.98 FPS at 1920x1080 :
5 years ago
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Bappy
 
Upgrade compatible PC systems with the WD_Black SN750 internal SSD. Read speeds of up to 3,470MB/s offer improved load times, while the M.2 form factor means you can directly plug into the motherboard without extra cabling. Compared to typical 2.5-inch SSDs, this WD_Black SSD fits double the storage density on a single-sided drive, making it suitable for portable builds.
 

Will this work with Lenovo Thinkpad L380

yes it should
5 years ago
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Bappy
 
Always know what’s happening at your door with the SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro. Its crystal-clear 1080p HD video and 162° field of view give you a clear shot of your property 24/7. Two-way audio lets you hear and speak to unwanted guests (and welcomed ones too) - even when you're not home. Have the SimpliSafe App? The Video Doorbell Pro will send instant alerts whenever someone approaches. And with Smart Person Detection, it can tell the difference between people, vehicles and animals. That means you only get the alerts that matter. Plus, when backed by 24/7 professional monitoring, you’ll have experts who are ready to request emergency dispatch when you need it most. This camera is designed for all weather extremes—so you're still protected in rain and snow. (Compatible with the SimpliSafe Gen 3 security system. Requires Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) and existing wired doorbell setup with mechanical chime and a transformer with 8-24 VAC, 30VA max. Not compatible with digital chimes.)
 

Does this doorbell allow storage to the local network instead of a cloud server?

no local SD card or transmit capabilities of images.
5 years, 7 months ago
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Bappy
 
Handle storage demands with this Western Digital SATA solid-state drive. Its 560MB/s read speed and 530MB/s write speed are suitable for intensive applications, and its 2.5-inch form factor fits most desktops and laptops. The solid-state drive has no moving parts, making the drive resistant to shock to protect your data. Includes the WD SSD Dashboard to keep track of the drive's status.
 

Hello will this work on my HP Elitebook 8460w laptop. Thank you in adbance, Eddie.

it should, however since you have a Serial ATA-300 HDD controller you might not receive the full throughput available with this drive
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