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Whip up a smoothies, dips or side dishes with this Ninja blender. The FreshVac pump reduces oxygen to preserve flavor and nutrients, and the 20-oz. cup or 72-oz. pitcher makes it easy to create single or multiple servings. This powerful Ninja blender has crushing blades that power through ice cubes effortlessly.
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The Ninja Smart Screen Kitchen blender with FreshVac has 1400-watts of power and it looks very modern with the nice responsive touch screen. This package comes with two 20 oz. single-serve cups that you can take to go, two lids for those cups, a 72 oz. FreshVac pitcher, along with the FreshVac pump that attaches to either the single serve cups or the 72 oz. pitcher. What this does is suck out all of the air in the container, similar to what a food saver vac does. When you remove the air, say when you make a smoothie, the color is richer, and it does taste smoother than when I made one without taking the air out. Both tasted great but the color of the freshvac one was superior. All the components are well built and feel sturdy and the blades are sharp and work well. Washing them in the dish washer is ok to do and I just put them on the top shelf with no problems. There are 7 pre-programmed settings that the blender has are a very welcome addition and take a lot of the guess work out of blending for drinks, smoothies and shakes. This blender replaces my old trusty 1100-watt ninja blender that has served us well, but this is leaps and bounds better and more advanced.
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Velop is a flexible Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi system of modular nodes that work together to provide a flawless signal for any home. Now with new plug-in nodes that fit all wall sockets, you'll be assured coverage in traditionally underused areas, and the sleek design only uses a single outlet. Velop works with any Internet Service Provider (ISP), making customization simple, and with Tri-Band performance and Intelligent Mesh™ technology, you'll always be on the fast path to the Internet.
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5
Fast speed, but no Ethernet ports on plug-in nodes
on November 14, 2018
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from Sparks, NV
The Linksys Velop Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi system is very easy to set up using the Linksys App. The units are small and fit in with just about any décor with a modern, but not too modern look. My wife even allowed me to place one in the kitchen so that was a plus for the design in my book. The three nodes easily provide coverage throughout my 2300 sq ft. house and the entire back yard area, front yard, and garage. They are rated to cover a 5000 sq. foot area. The AC4800 version comes with a regular size node and two plug-in nodes, which will fit in the bottom outlet and leave the top one open for something else. I was really hoping that the plug-in nodes had an Ethernet port or two on them like the regular nodes do, but they do not. They strictly provide Wi-Fi coverage only. They are well packaged, and the presentation of the devices is top notch. Something I have come to expect from Linksys. I easily connected the main node via the RJ-45 cable that was included in the packaging and just followed the set-up procedures in the App. I didn’t have to update the firmware immediately, but I did have to do one a few days after install. The update took about 5 minutes for each node and then the system rebooted. My cable modem speed is 100mb down and 13mb up. I am seeing speeds faster than that in the times that I have checked. I have not noticed any slowdowns or buffering while multiple devices are streaming in our house either. I tried to max it out by streaming Netflix on both TV’s, and YouTube videos on 3 tablets and 2 phones. No issues to report there. Linksys provides a 3 year warranty with these so I am sure I will have no problems. These also give you the ability to set up a guest Wi-Fi and you can toggle it on or off using Alexa. My guests have been impressed with that feature. Over-all, I am very impressed with the speed and ease of use so far with these and you can easily add additional nodes as your needs require them. I have tested both tri-band and dual-band nodes at the same time and had no issues. I suspect speed would be degraded to the slowest device on the network, but even the dual-bands were plenty fast for my needs.
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Stream your favorite media on the go with this HP Chromebook touchscreen laptop. The notebook has 8GB of RAM and an Intel Core i3 processor so it's easy to use Google Play apps for everyday productivity. This HP Chromebook touchscreen laptop has a modern 360-degree design and 13-hour, 30-minute battery life for work on the go.
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5
Sweet Chromebook, very portable.
on November 10, 2018
Posted by: jago
from Sparks, NV
The HP x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Chromebook looks great in my opinion. I like the white top contrasted by the cloud blue bottom part. The nice big 14” touchscreen is bright and has a pretty good viewing angle as well. The screen is responsive while in tablet mode as well as in laptop or tent mode. The Intel Core i3 processor and 8GB of RAM has been able to handle everything that I have thrown at it so far. It does have the Intel UHD Graphics 620 built onto the processor that shares the 8GB of RAM and it handles video playback pretty good and the few games I tried also played well. I don’t think it can really handle graphic intensive games though. The speakers are positioned right above the keyboard and they are provided by Bang & Olufsen Audio, very impressed with the sound, and they don’t sound too bad in tent mode when they are pointing away from you either. The built-in HD webcam and dual microphones worked well as I video chatted with my family and friends. They were impressed with the quality and sound. The backlit keyboard is one of my favorite aspects of this device. Typing feels natural and smooth as you press the keys with your fingers. I had no issues with typing at all and in dimly lit situations, being backlit really helps. The portability of this device is just about perfect as well. It measures 0.6” thin and weighs 3.7 lbs. Very portable and the screen is big enough to actually do some work on. Battery life has been really good as well. I haven’t been able to get the advertised 14 hours out of it, but I have been getting around 9-10 on average which would get most people through the day. I am very impressed that a USB type A port was included along with two type C ports. End of the day, this would be a great laptop for work, but I do find it to be limiting due to the Chrome OS. For example, if you need full versions of Microsoft Excel, you can’t get a real version that supports Macros (as far as I know) with Chrome OS. There are probably other shortcomings with Microsoft office products that exist, but I only tried to use Excel. I am sure the more I use Chrome OS I can learn to work around these issues. I did have this lock up on me while watching videos using chrome and I had to power it down by holding the power button.
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Velop with Intelligent Mesh™ Technology is an award-winning family mesh Wi-Fi system created to work seamlessly together. Mix and match nodes with different speeds to modify performance or interchange colors to coordinate with your home style. Regardless of shape, size, or wherever your Internet comes in, Velop can be customized to your home. Which makes it easy to add more nodes as your home and family expand. Unlike traditional routers with range extenders, each node provides a powerful Wi-Fi signal throughout your entire home. It continuously self-organizes and optimizes to find the fastest path to the Internet for seamless Wi-Fi everywhere. Individual nodes may be connected wirelessly or by Ethernet for fast, reliable connection. This is an ultrasimple and powerful system that uses only one Wi-Fi network name and password to give you seamless and secure Wi-Fi. And leading-edge security lets you block content and easily pause the Internet for dinner or homework. It works with all Internet service provider supplied equipment and speeds, and its simple app-based setup will get you up and running in minutes.
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5
Mesh Wi-Fi, easy set up and great coverage
on November 2, 2018
Posted by: jago
from Sparks, NV
The Linksys Velop Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi system is very easy to set up using the Linksys App. The units are small and fit in with just about any décor with a modern, but not too modern look. My wife even allowed me to place one in the kitchen so that was a plus for the design in my book. The three nodes easily provide coverage throughout my 2300 sq ft. house and the entire back yard area, front yard, and garage. They are well packaged, and the presentation of the devices is top notch. Something I have come to expect from Linksys. I easily connected up the main node via the RJ-45 cable that was included in the packaging and just followed the set-up procedures in the App. I didn’t have to update the firmware, but I have read that others had to right out of the box, so your mileage may vary on that one. If you do have to do that, you will probably be waiting a bit for the upgrade to complete. My cable modem speed is 100mb down and 13mb up. I am seeing speeds faster than that in the times that I have checked. I have not noticed any slowdowns or buffering while multiple devices are streaming in our house either. I tried to max it out by streaming Netflix on both TV’s, and YouTube videos on three tablets and two phones. No issues to report there. I did have a node status light turn orange and another one turn red at one point and I simply turned those ones off and then back on and they came back with a blue light. I will keep monitoring them for continued issues. Linksys provides a 3 year warranty with these so I am sure I will have no problems. These also give you the ability to set up a guest Wi-Fi and you can toggle it on or off using Alexa. My guests have been impressed with that feature. Also, each node has two ethernet ports that can be used for wired devices near those locations. The only node that you can’t use both ports is the main node that has to connect to your ISP (internet service provider) with one of the ports. Over-all, I am very impressed with the speed and ease of use so far with these.
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Acer Spin 15 Convertible 2-in-1 Chromebook: Get the latest technology with this Acer Spin touch screen Chromebook. Its 360-degree hinge lets you quickly convert to tablet or tent mode, and the 4GB of RAM and quad-core Intel Pentium processor power games and apps. This Acer Spin touch screen Chromebook has an HD webcam for videoconferencing and a 32GB eMMC hard drive to store your photos and documents.
Customer Rating
5
Backlight keyboard, good specs, nice Chromebook
on October 29, 2018
Posted by: jago
from Sparks, NV
The Acer Spin 15 Chromebook is not very portable, it’s a very large device to lug around and will barely fit in my backpack that is meant for up to 15” laptops. It is also pretty heavy for a Chromebook at 4.85 lbs. It does have an Intel Pentium processor with 4GB of RAM and a 32GB eMMC flash memory. The screen is fantastic though. It is a full HD screen (1920x1080) and is bright and the viewing angle is really good. There is a very welcome headphone jack, two USB 3.0 Type A ports (one on each side), 2 USB 3.1 Type C ports (one on each side), Built in wide angle 1280x720 webcam, microSD slot, backlit keyboard, stereo speakers (located next to the keyboard). The speakers sound a lot better than most due to their placement. They face up and you can actually hear them when watching a movie. Battery life is rated at 13 hours and I believe I will get close to that with moderate use, but of course if watching a movie, expect that time to do down dramatically. During normal usage of typing a report and web viewing, it seems to be responsive and fast. I have had no issues with speed or battery life while doing that. I did try a few graphic intensive games and it did struggle a little. I suspect due to the 4GB shared memory. Using this as a tablet is a bit cumbersome and bulky due to its large size. Watching a movie in Tent mode is not great with the sound since the speakers are now facing away from you while positioned that way. Using BT headphones or wired ones fixes that issue though. In summary, I think this is a fine tablet for a student who needs to do school work at home, but for a power user or someone who likes to take your device with you, you may want to look elsewhere. I have uploaded a photo of the Acer Spin 15 next to my wife's Samsung ChromeBook plus (12.2") for comparison.
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At BISSELL, we know pets can make a mess at any moment – that’s why we created the Pet Hair Eraser Turbo. It doesn’t matter if you vacuumed just hours before Fido left behind a trail of fur, you need to be ready for any mess at any moment. The Pet Hair Eraser Turbo comes with powerful pickup packed into a lightweight and agile machine for easy and convenient everyday cleanup. Enjoy the Quick Release Extension Wand which is always on and always ready to tackle those tricky, hard-to-reach pet messes around the home. Plus, with features like the Tangle-Free Brush Roll and a Hands-Free Empty Dirt Tank, you don’t have to worry about cleaning your vacuum after you’ve cleaned your home. You can also breathe easy with the Smart Seal Allergen System with Febreze* that traps dirt and allergens and eliminates odors so you can enjoy a fresher, cleaner home. *Febreze and Febreze logo is a registered trademark of The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio used under license by BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
Customer Rating
5
Great suction and handy tools
on October 24, 2018
Posted by: jago
from Sparks, NV
The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus (long name I know!) has been a great vacuum with a ton of features and accessories. I have been testing mine out for that last two days and it seems to always pick up more dirt than I thought possible from my carpets. My carpets are about 15 years old, but still in decent shape from dealing with kids and dogs over the years. It’s a low pile carpet and the Bissell handles it like a champ. Suction power is outstanding, and I am very impressed with it. I am not sure what the CFM is, but it does feel stronger than my old trusty Dyson upright that has been in service for 6 years. The amount of attachments is a very welcome addition. The lighted crevice tool is very unique and helpful. I can’t believe I have never seen this before. Now I can see what I am going to suck up when I stick the crevice tool into a dark corner. The motorized hand tool works great on the couch where my dogs like to sleep and also on the stairs. It pulls up the hair and dirt with ease. There is also a Febreze deorderizer filter that is included, and I don’t feel that my house stinks, it sure does smell better after a good vacuuming now though. The dust bin is a good size and I am easily able to do my whole 2400 sq. ft. house with out having to empty it. Emptying the dust bin is easy and the dirt and hair just falls out. The 30 foot cord is great to have as well. Also included is a full 5 year warranty so you can purchase this and not have to worry about it for years. Their customer service is fantastic. I have had to deal with them with other Bissell products and they are responsive and helpful. They sent out a replacement for a broken spot carpet cleaner that arrived in two days. As a bonus, Bissell also donates $10 to their pet foundation that rescues pets for every vacuum that they sell.
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Enjoy smart TV navigation with this Logitech K600 TV keyboard. Its precision touch pad makes browsing the web and searching for your favorite movies more user-friendly. This Logitech K600 TV keyboard connects wirelessly to smart TVs from up to 15m away, so you can relax comfortably in your recliner while selecting shows.
Customer Rating
4
No backlight, but still a great keyboard
on October 20, 2018
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from Sparks, NV
The Logitech K600 keyboard is an easy way to type on my smart TV. I have a LG UH8500 series TV with WebOS installed and trying to enter passwords or searches using the remote is always cumbersome. This keyboard allows you to just type normally and it is fast and responsive. The included touchpad and D-pad function as a mouse would, and the onscreen cursor will move to where you want it to. Installing it on my TV was also a breeze. I just plugged in the USB dongle, opened a web browser on my TV and visited the Logitech set up page and followed the instructions. I was also able to set up the keyboard to work with my Dell laptop (connected via BT) and to my Note8 as well for a total of 3 devices. I can quickly switch between the three devices with the 3 connection buttons on the top row of the keyboard. It is a QWERTY keyboard, so typing is familiar, but it is a little small so typing for a while is not what it is designed for, but it does work great for those quick things you need it for. It takes two AAA batteries to function and in the battery compartment it does have a spot to store the USB dongle, so you won’t lose it. My only gripe with the keyboard is that it does not have a back light. It would have been nice to have that feature since most of the time I am watching TV my living room is a little on the dark side. Other than that, I really like using this and it’s a much better option than using the magic remote that came with my TV.
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One solution for your family across all your devices. With Office 365 Home, you and your family get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. Work anywhere with apps that are always updated with the latest features. 12-month automatically renewing subscription for up to 6 people including 1TB OneDrive cloud storage for each person.
Customer Rating
5
All office products included!!
on October 19, 2018
Posted by: jago
from Sparks, NV
I have been using Office 365 for a few years now and I have been very happy with it. It allows me to use the whole suite of office products that I have installed locally on my computers. Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, OneDrive, OneNote, Publisher are all included. OneDrive you get 1 Terabyte of data for each user (6 total users are included) I use OneDrive to back up all of my files for a safe and secure online storage. I have had to use it to restore after a hard drive failure and it worked great. I highly recommend having some sort of back up system and an online one such as OneDrive is a great feature to have in case of natural disaster or destruction of your home. That feature alone is worth it for peace of mind. All of the office products work as you would expect them and they are constantly updated to keep them protected from the latest exploits or bugs.
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Look sharp with this electric Philips Norelco Prestige shaver. Its Superb SkinComfort rings ensure the NanoTech precision blades flow fluidly across even seven-day beards, and the multi-direction ContourDetect head follows the definitions on your face for a precise trim. This Philips Norelco Prestige shaver's lithium-ion battery recharges in one hour so you can quickly resume your grooming routine.
Customer Rating
5
For a shave as close as a blade...
on October 16, 2018
Posted by: jago
from Sparks, NV
This is the best electric shaver that I have ever used. I should probably elaborate some more on that, but honestly that statement rings true for me. The design of this shaver is incredible, I have never had one that felt so good in the hand as this one and the chrome/black really is sharp looking. I have been using electric razors for all of my life and all but one of them was a Norelco one. Norelco as a company stands behind their products and they have always been helpful when I did have an issue with a razor…even past the warranty. Speaking of which, you get two years with this one and if you register online, they give you an additional 6 months. The razor’s blades will last you about a year and it has an indicator that will let you know when it’s time to replace them. The head comes off and you are also give a trimmer attachment to put on. That is probably my only gripe…I do find myself using the trimmer a lot and my previous razors all had that built into the body, but this one you have to remove the head and swap it out. A minor inconvenience, but it does allow for additional attachments such as the skin cleansing brush (not included with this model). I plan to check that feature out. The buttons are easy to use as well. There is a power button and a toggle button where you can increase the power level by 3 settings. Also, the battery percentage is easy to see and will light up when you move the razor. There is also a clean head reminder. Of course this is a wet/dry shaver and sturdy carrying case and power adapter is included as well. My previous Norelco chargers are the same so it’s nice to see that they have not changed that.
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Bitdefender Total Security 2020 is a complete next-generation solution to cover cybersecurity for your Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices with no compromise on performance and battery life.
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5
Easy to use and great protection
on October 6, 2018
Posted by: jago
from Sparks, NV
I have been using Bit Defender for nearly a year now and I have been very satisfied with it. It updates itself on a regular schedule so I never have to worry about doing that myself. I am always protected from the latest malware, phishing, rootkits, spam, spyware, adware, trojans, viruses, worms and keyloggers out. I have not noticed any performance hits to my computers or phones. My Note8 runs just as smoothly with the bit defender app running. When I download a new app or update, it atomically scans it for malware and lets me know that it is safe with a quick little thing on my screen (similar to when you connect to a WiFi network from your phone, the message comes up and goes away quickly). I am very happy with the protection that it provides and the how easy it is to keep updated and use.
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Wake up to a delicious cup of java with this Ninja Coffee Bar glass carafe system. The 10-cup pitcher holds 50 oz. of coffee when entertaining or brews a single cup at a time, prepared at the infusion level of your choice. This Ninja Coffee Bar glass carafe system has a built-in frother for hot and cold drink creations.
Hi - Can I run hot water thru this machine to make tea, hot soup, etc.?
Wake up to a delicious cup of java with this Ninja Coffee Bar glass carafe system. The 10-cup pitcher holds 50 oz. of coffee when entertaining or brews a single cup at a time, prepared at the infusion level of your choice. This Ninja Coffee Bar glass carafe system has a built-in frother for hot and cold drink creations.
How long will the heating element keep a pot of coffee hot
It is set to a defult of 2 hours, but you can change it to up to 4 hours if you wish.
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Why is it so expensive?
Price is all relative. I didn't find it to be that expensive. It has a great speaker and it simply works really good. Its priced $50 cheaper than the Echo and the speaker quality is as good if not better.
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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
do you have to have an internet service before this will bring in the wi fi
Yes, you need an ISP (Internet Service Provider), such as comcast cable, At&T uverse, etc.
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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
We live in the country, and can only use satellite internet. It is not a real strong signal, and can be affected easily by weather. We also have a log home, which blocks the signal in certain areas of the house and porch. Would this help in our situation?
It won't help with your satellite signal, but the wifi signal in your house could potentially improved.
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