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Prep meals quickly with this Ninja Intelli-Sense system. A 1200W motor pulverizes ice cubes and vegetables and makes it easier to create everything from frozen drinks and fresh salsa to soups and sauces. Use the Auto-Spiralizer function on this Ninja Intelli-Sense system to turn zucchinis and other vegetables into healthy noodles.
Customer Rating
5
All-in-one Kitchen Machine!
on October 17, 2017
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
This is more than your average kitchen blender. It’s basically four appliances in one: a blender, food processor, auto spiralizer, and “crusher”. They all attach to the same “smart” base unit. I was amazed how many parts I kept pulling out of the box. All of the parts takes quite a bit of counter space. Note that it does come with a lot of sharp blades so be careful when unpacking it. I would not let children make their own smoothies!
The base unit itself comes with suction cups to keep it firmly planted on your counter, and an LCD that comes alive when you power it on and attach one of the four “vessels”. It automatically detects which one is in use and shows you the applicable “smart programs” for that appliance. For example, if you attach the “Total Crushing Pitcher” you get the following options: smoothie, frozen drink, ice cream, or snow cone. The first thing I did was make a Pina colada using the frozen drink program. When you press it the machine displays a countdown timer and will go through the cycles of crushing the ice and mixing the drink. The end result was one of the best home frozen drinks I have made. It was a perfect consistency without any ice chunks that I’ve had before.
You can also use the 24 oz tumbler to blend a personal size fruit smoothie for example and drink it without pouring it into another container. The spiralizer I admit will probably not get as much use in my house as the frozen drinks and smoothie maker but it comes with both a fettuccine and spaghetti blade in order to make things such as curly fries or onion strings. I tried a carrot with the spiralizer and was impressed with how quickly it made it into something suitable for a salad or soup. The food processor attachment is where you can chop, dice, and puree, it is very powerful. I haven’t had a chance yet but I plan on making my own salsa dip with this machine.
Overall, if you are someone who likes to be in the kitchen and wants to combine some of your many appliances into one, this is probably it. About the only thing missing is a juice extractor!
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Go for a spin with this Sphero Ultimate Lightning McQueen car. It has expressive LCD eyes and a hi-fi speaker to embody the spirit of the Cars character, and its dedicated app lets you control it from your mobile device. This Sphero Ultimate Lightning McQueen car provides over 2 hours of play on a full charge.
Customer Rating
5
Hard to believe this is a toy!
on October 6, 2017
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
When this thing was first announced I saw the videos online and thought it was awesome and now I finally have it!
It’s hard to believe this thing is a toy. We certainly didn’t have toys like this growing up. I already have Sphero’s BB-8 so I’m familiar with how life-like their toys can be but this thing takes it to a new level. In addition to the front being able to bounce, the car truly feels alive with the LCD eyes and moving lips when it speaks.
I'm giving this to my son who has a Lightning McQueen themed room but at only four years (almost 5) I'm a little nervous to actually let him drive it. Hopefully it'll spend most of it's time on the nightstand as it also just looks awesome. It's very well made and has all the details you'd expect. The animatronics are top notch, but I'd expect nothing less from Sphero which is quickly becoming my favorite toy company.
When you take it out of the box you are supposed to charge it for about 30 minutes. I plugged in and about 5 minutes later Lightning McQueen’s voice said “ready!” so I took it off the charger and downloaded the app. Meanwhile, while the app was downloading and the car checking for firmware updates it was bouncing around on it’s front two wheels and quipping about being bored and asking me what I wanted to do. Once the app connected to the car it asked me to plug him in again so that he could update. The charger is actually where McQueens’ fuel cap is located which is pretty cool.
With the app there are two way to control the car. The first I would call the “Sphero” way in which you have to stand at the rear of the car to orient yourself, press a button, then move a virtual joystick to both steer and accelerate the car. It's similar to the way you control the BB-8 toy and quite honestly I found it very difficult to use with a car. Luckily, you can switch the controls to RC which will give you a traditional (but virtual) accelerator and steering control.
The car itself moves as you would expect, it can get to about 5 mph and can do donuts pretty easily. It's actually a lot of fun to drive. The tail lights function just as they would on a real car, lighting up when you brake. In the app, there is also a button to make him speak, which honestly if all this toy did was speak, move it's eyes, mouth and bounce around it would be an awesome toy in and of itself. The fact that it does all of that and is fully driveable is amazing. There is also a "speed button" which will make Lightning go at full speed along with the VROOM sounds which are actually pretty loud and will probably scare your small pets.
All in all, I highly recommend this car, but I will say it's fun factor can be a bit limited by the fact that it would be painful to break this car. I don't know how much abuse it can take but this is something I'm probably gonna only use inside. Save the outside jumps for cheap throwaway R/C cars.
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Demanding workouts demand SoundSport Free truly wireless in-ear headphones. They're completely free of wires, so you'll enjoy complete freedom of movement. They're sweat and weather resistant, too. Bose StayHear+ Sport tips are designed to stay secure and comfortable all workout long. And the earbuds are packed full of technology that makes your music sound so clear and powerful, you'll push past your limits.
Customer Rating
5
Great Sound, Secure Fit, Simple to Use
on October 4, 2017
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
These earpieces are great. I was worried at first that they would make me look like Frankenstein since they looked rather large in the pictures but actually they are not like that at all. I also figured they would fall out and get lost (especially in my ears where traditional earbuds never stay in) but they fit well and are really secure. The key to the secure fit and low profile is to twist them into your ears so that the Bose logo is near horizontal. I ran with them on the treadmill for over an hour and never felt like they were going to fall out.
The Bose connect app makes it very easy to pair and manage these (and your other Bose headphones) on iOS and Android. I don't think I did anything other than take them out of the case, open the app on my iPhone, then select that I wanted to connect to them. There is also a "find my buds" feature that will tell you where you last used the earpieces, which is great for those like myself who carry a ton of electronics around and are always misplacing them.
The headphones only fit one way and will charge when placed into the case. The case itself is a battery and can be charged with a micro USB cable (included) either with the headphones in or out. This is great as it allows you to charge the case while you are working out then when you put the headphones back in and hit the road back home the headphones are charging in your gym bag.
Pros:
Completely wire free.
Great Bose sound signature
Comes with compact case
Case doubles as the charger and battery pack
Sweatproof
Does not fall out of ears.
Powers on and off automatically.
Easy to pair (w/ app)
Comes with small, medium, and large earpieces and fins
Completely wire free.
Great Bose sound signature
Comes with compact case
Case doubles as the charger and battery pack
Sweatproof
Does not fall out of ears.
Powers on and off automatically.
Easy to pair (w/ app)
Comes with small, medium, and large earpieces and fins
Cons:
Phone calls only play out of the right earpiece.
Phone calls only play out of the right earpiece.
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Display vibrant office presentations with this Epson wireless projector. Its Miracast technology lets you mirror photos, videos and apps from your portable smart devices, and it delivers 3600 lumens of color and white brightness in 1920 x 1080 resolution for colorful, crisp image clarity. This Epson wireless projector has HDMI and USB inputs for making quick connections with external hardware.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Projector for All Uses
on October 1, 2017
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
When I write a review I typically start by listing out what's good and what's bad in a notepad then go from there. In this case, I started my list and quickly realized I couldn't come up with much of anything for the "bad" column.
I mean, there's not much more you could ask for in a projector:
Only weighs about 5lbs. Portable.
1920x1200 WUXGA resolution.
Two HDMI ports, including one MHL.
Comes with carrying case, USB cable, VGA
Wireless LAN (Wifi) included.
Extremely bright lamp. Seriously, can see well in a lighted room.
10,000+ hours on the lamp before you have to replace it.
Can mute both video and sound with a lens cover.
Not a DLP projector, so no rainbow effect.
Did I mention it's bright?
1920x1200 WUXGA resolution.
Two HDMI ports, including one MHL.
Comes with carrying case, USB cable, VGA
Wireless LAN (Wifi) included.
Extremely bright lamp. Seriously, can see well in a lighted room.
10,000+ hours on the lamp before you have to replace it.
Can mute both video and sound with a lens cover.
Not a DLP projector, so no rainbow effect.
Did I mention it's bright?
Ok, so there is ONE thing that's bad...the speaker. Just a little 2W mono speaker...it does not sound good. But honestly, it's a bonus, most projectors don't even come with speakers.
The first thing you will notice when turning on this projector is how bright the lamp is. The advertised 3600 lumens do not disappoint.
I realized after I got the projector that I didn't have an HDMI adapter for either my Windows or Macbook Pro (both only have USB-C) so my only option was the USB connection (through a USB-C to USB-A adapter). Honestly, I didn't think it would work that well but for the most part it worked fine. Both Mac and Windows installed the software without a hitch and was playing both audio and video on the screen in front of me. Now, there was a bit of lag...it would't work well to watch a video but in a pinch it works. As an added benefit you can also control the mouse with the projector's remote.
Now I know this is not a projector marketed for cinema or video games, but I wanted to at least test the HDMI connection so I hooked up my PS4 and let the kids play some of their games. Let me say I was pleasantly surprised. It looked fantastic and I even had to take the controller and verify that there was no perceived lag. They had loaded a pinball game which would be very hard to play if there was any lag at all.
Finally, I don't even know how it works but the projector showed up in the screen list on my Android tablet and within a few seconds I was screen mirroring wirelessly. There was some slight lag but I would expect that from a wifi connection.
Overall, this is a fantastic projector that can be used for almost anything you might need it for!
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Navigate your games with this Logitech wireless mouse. Its optical sensor maximizes accuracy for a smoother gaming experience, and its 1 ms report rate reduces lag, so you don't fall behind in competition mode. This Logitech wireless mouse has a charging system that lets you power it wirelessly, so it doesn't interrupt your playing time.
Customer Rating
3
Not a lot of features and wireless doesn't work
on August 8, 2017
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
This is my third or fourth Logitech gaming mouse. I've had Logitech wireless mice before, most recently the G700s wireless and G502 wired. I suppose the G703 should be an upgrade over the G700s (which is several years old) but it actually seems like a step backwards.
Unfortunately, this mouse arrived broken; I was unable to use it in wireless mode. Logitech support said the mouse might have come unpaired from the receiver. That could make sense, but they also said there is no way to pair the mouse to a receiver so they are shipping me a new one. Bummer..
In all honesty, the G703 does not even seem like a gaming mouse. It looks and feels like a standard wireless mouse, except with a 'G' logo. It's the response rate that make it a gaming mouse and in my testing (over wired of course) it seems to be just as responsive if not more than my current mouse the G502.
However, there's a lot about it that I don't like. Ergonomically, it feels awkward and does not have all of the contoured curves for your fingers of the gaming mice that I am used to. This makes it feel larger than it really is and less "premium". I like gaming mice to look like gaming mice, not something that I might see in a suit and tie office. It is also way too lightweight for my liking, even when adding the extra weight. I know the trend is to go as light as possible but I think at some point my hand actually gets more tired from pushing around something that is barely there.
Finally, there is a lack of user customizable buttons. There are only 4 if you don't count left and right click. And If you want to change the DPI from the mouse itself that'll cost you another leaving you with just 3. Also you can only cycle through DPI settings, not go up and down. I typically use more buttons and the DPI up and down so this is a definite drawback for me.
Pros:
Powerplay Compatible (when available)
Fast Response Rate (in wired mode)
Wired or Wireless (if it works)
Comes with extension cable for wireless receiver
RGB Lighting
Fast Response Rate (in wired mode)
Wired or Wireless (if it works)
Comes with extension cable for wireless receiver
RGB Lighting
Cons:
Too light
Not that many customizable buttons
No battery indicator
No switch to customize scroll
Can't shift DPI up or down, only cycle
Too light
Not that many customizable buttons
No battery indicator
No switch to customize scroll
Can't shift DPI up or down, only cycle
All in all, this seems like a budget mouse with a premium gaming mouse price tag. If I really needed wireless and Powerplay I would consider trying the G903 to see if it improves upon the shortcomings of this mouse but the bottomline is that there are better mice that you can buy for your money.
My Best Buy number: 0047895607
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Secure your loved ones with this Logitech Circle 2 security system, which uses smart alerts to keep you informed. Full 1080p HD along with 180-degree capabilities and night vision record high-quality video so you can see what's going on. Advanced Motion Filtering on this Logitech Circle 2 security system keeps you apprised when unexpected activity occurs, eliminating endless viewing.
Customer Rating
3
Has Potential but Feels Incomplete at Launch
on July 31, 2017
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
I was really excited to get this camera but to me it feels like it was rushed to market as there are a few bugs.
Pros:
- No wires needed at all. Built in Wi-fi and battery dock.
- Clear picture (despite only 720p at the moment, see cons).
- Ultra Wide View
- No base station required - connects directly to 2.4/5Ghz wifi.
- Two-way Audio.
- Night Vision (appears black and white, not green which is good)
- Clear picture (despite only 720p at the moment, see cons).
- Ultra Wide View
- No base station required - connects directly to 2.4/5Ghz wifi.
- Two-way Audio.
- Night Vision (appears black and white, not green which is good)
Cons:
- Takes a very long time to enter Live View even when on same network. This seems to be the case when the camera is waking up from low power mode. UPDATE: The app on iOS was updated Jul-31 which improves upon this. At first was taking up to a minute and a half, now closer to 45 seconds.
- No option I see to enable 1080p despite being list in specs and marketing. I’m sure this is coming later.
- Has trouble adjusting to changes in lighting. Sometimes will just see a very dark image and cannot make out anything. This is especially true in a low lit environment with a light source like a lamp in the background.
- Zone Editor issues. I tried to set up a motion zone which unfortunately has to be done through the website for some reason but it does not show you a live preview of the environment when drawing your zones leaving you to just guess.
- Can not set on a tabletop and point downward without camera tipping over. Was hoping to use this as a "roaming" camera to place where ever is best to monitor my kids at the time but it's too top heavy and will fall over if you try to put it on a shelf and point it toward the floor.
- There was also several occasions where I tried to turn off the camera or adjust a setting and the app would spin for several seconds before throwing an error or resetting the setting I was adjusting.
- Takes a very long time to enter Live View even when on same network. This seems to be the case when the camera is waking up from low power mode. UPDATE: The app on iOS was updated Jul-31 which improves upon this. At first was taking up to a minute and a half, now closer to 45 seconds.
- No option I see to enable 1080p despite being list in specs and marketing. I’m sure this is coming later.
- Has trouble adjusting to changes in lighting. Sometimes will just see a very dark image and cannot make out anything. This is especially true in a low lit environment with a light source like a lamp in the background.
- Zone Editor issues. I tried to set up a motion zone which unfortunately has to be done through the website for some reason but it does not show you a live preview of the environment when drawing your zones leaving you to just guess.
- Can not set on a tabletop and point downward without camera tipping over. Was hoping to use this as a "roaming" camera to place where ever is best to monitor my kids at the time but it's too top heavy and will fall over if you try to put it on a shelf and point it toward the floor.
- There was also several occasions where I tried to turn off the camera or adjust a setting and the app would spin for several seconds before throwing an error or resetting the setting I was adjusting.
Honestly, with the exception of needing a bigger base to prevent it from tipping over almost all of the cons are really bugs that can be fixed with firmware and/or app updates over time. However, at the moment there are too many issues (most importantly the time it takes to enter live view) to recommend this camera.
My Best Buy number: 0047895607
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Enjoy music wirelessly with these Everest Bluetooth in-ear headphones. A built-in microphone with echo cancellation lets you make clear, hands-free calls, and ergonomic ear tips in three sizes ensure a comfortable fit. The built-in battery on these Everest Bluetooth in-ear headphones provides up to 8 hours of listening between charges.
Customer Rating
5
My New Favorite In-Ears!
on June 29, 2017
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
I've been wearing these all day and absolutely love them. My ears typically don't do well with in-ear headphones...they either fall out or are just plain uncomfortable. The JBL Everest 110 do not fall out out of my ears and I can stand to wear them for longer than an hour!
These also get very LOUD. On my iPhone if I go past a little over half volume it starts to get uncomfortable very quickly. About the same on my Windows PC. They sound great too, utilizing JBL's trademark Pro Audio Sound which is very clear and distinct. Make sure you have a tight snug fit in your ear canal or else you will be returning these as you'll find the bass to be lacking.
Inside the box are different sized ear tips, ear hooks, as well as a charging cable. Make sure you you use the right ear tip. As I've said before it needs to fit in your ear properly for best performance. At first i was using the smallest ear tip and was hearing almost no bass at all. Switched to the medium size ear tip and it's a world of difference.
Battery life is rated at 8 hours and thankfully it does use micro USB for charging. A lot of smaller devices like this will use a proprietary charger because it can be difficult to fit a micro USB. In this case, the micro USB port is right on the inline remote. They can also go from dead to fully juiced in about 2 hours.
So far, phone calls have been crystal clear with nobody complaining of any issues on the other end. It does include a noise cancelling microphone for phone calls.
The only downsides I've found is that a carrying case does not come in the box, and that these are not sweat proof. However, I don't plan to work out with these and because they sound so good I'm willing to forgive JBL for not including a carrying case.
The convenience of hands free listening and phone calls is more than worth it. Especially considering that they also have killer sound. . If you don't have a pair of wireless in-ears do yourself a favor and get these.
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Share with your family, friends or an entire class with this Epson Home Cinema 4000 projector. The 2,200-lumens projector throws clear images that can be seen from around the room, and 4K enhancement brings each graphic to life. This Epson Home Cinema 4000 projector has two HDMI ports for connecting a computer or other device.
Customer Rating
5
Can't get any better for a home theater!!!
on June 23, 2017
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
Only one word describes this projector: Wow.
I just bought a new house with a large media room and I really wanted to do a projector. Enter the Epson Home Cinema 4000, a machine that can deliver up to a 25 foot picture and has 4Ke and HDR that won’t break the bank.
The first thing you will notice is that it is big and heavy. This isn’t what you’d find in your typical business conference room. Due to its size, you’ll need to give thought as to how you want to mount this thing. For my application, I mounted it on top of a large entertainment center which has been repurposed for my Bluray storage. It also generates a lot of heat, so it needs to be placed in a location with adequate airflow. The vents are on the front. To the right side of the lens is an air intake and an exhaust on the opposite side. The intake has a little door that allows access to the air filter which should be changed periodically. The projector will warn you if you fail to take care of the filter and the temperatures becomes too extreme. Regarding maintenance it also has a lamp timer which will inform you when it is time to replace the lamp.
Once you get it mounted you can adjust the focus and zoom with the remote. Yes, it is powered, there is no need to manually adjust these on the projector itself, which is a really nice feature for a projector in this price range. Another nice touch is the lens cover that automatically slides open and closed with the projector power.
It will natively output a resolution of 1920x1080 at a 16:9 ratio. This is the same as your typical widescreen TV. Wait, 1920x1080, you ask? Isn’t this a 4K projector? This is where the 4Ke or “4K Enhanced” as Epson calls it comes in. The way it works is the projector displays a 1080p image and then it rapidly shifts its lens so that it produces another set of pixels that are slightly offset from the native image. This process alternates and is so fast your eye cannot see it. In the end, there are not as many pixels as true 4K but double that of 1080p. The effect works well and since my seating is about 12 feet from the wall I don’t think I could even perceive the extra pixels of a true 4K projector.
Performance is outstanding, especially at this cost. I feel like I’m in an actual theater. I paired some active 3D glasses I had from an older Samsung TV with it and watched the Avengers (2012) in 3D. It was just as I remembered when I saw the same movie in the theater. I have it set up on my wall at about 120". The large screen size and high resolution really immerse you in what you are watching, no matter what it is. I watched live action, animated, gaming, even some old TV shows from the 80's in SD and they all looked fantastic. The 4K upscaling works really well independent of what the source is. I don't have a UHD Bluray player yet so to test 4K content I used YouTube and Netflix. Typically streaming services will suffer from "banding", which is an artifact of video compression where you can see the color changes in dark scenes as "striped gradients". This projector does a very good job of minimizing or eliminating that effect. Streaming sources at 1080p or 4K were very impressive. Sadly, despite my love for Blurays I can see how a streaming only future is inevitable.
All in all, this projector is the one to have for almost any home theater room and will surely impress your friends, especially those who who have not adopted 4K yet. My next steps are some new speakers and a professionally mounted screen!
My Best Buy number: 004789560
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Concoct a variety of coffee-based beverages with this combination DeLonghi coffee maker and espresso machine. Its cappuccino system easily prepares perfectly frothed coffee, and its 24-hour programmable timer lets you make up to 10 cups of brew on your schedule. This DeLonghi coffee maker and espresso machine also makes lattes and hot chocolate.
Customer Rating
4
Great combo machine but documentation is lacking
on June 8, 2017
Posted by: Titan5178
I enjoy lattes and cappuccinos but I’ve never had a machine in my home that could make them until now. I was super excited to get this machine and see if I could save some dough and time by making these drinks myself. The DeLonghi is actually a combination machine that does both espressos/cappuccinos and drip coffee. Although the machine looks large in the photograph it is actually quite compact for what it is. It will definitely save counter space versus having separate espresso and coffee maker machines. However, is is about twice as wide as your typical coffee maker and you need a little bit of extra space to the right of the unit to access the drip coffee filter and water reservoir so keep this in mind when deciding where to place it.
Let’s talk about the drip or right side of the unit first. It works very similar to any other drip coffee maker. Pull out the tray on the right and add your coffee grinds and water. Note that it includes a metal filter. I didn’t try a paper filter but due to the design of the filter’s holder I don’t know if it would work that well. Anyhow, close the tray and press the on/off button. I was very impressed with how fast the system brewed coffee, also the temperature of the coffee came out to my liking. You can remove the carafe while it is brewing and the drip stop will prevent *most* coffee from landing on the hot pad. In reality, I found it still drips a little bit.
So why did I only give it four stars? Two reasons, one, the instructions are lacking. Being that I was new to doing this at home I was unable to figure out the espresso side of the machine without a video conference with a friend who makes his own espresso drinks. Note, he does not have a DeLonghi unit but was able to guide me through the process. The issue I had was I was not putting enough ground coffee into the portafilter. If the manual would have told me or given better examples of how to fill and tamp it properly I might have saved my friend and I some time. Another example is no where in the instructions for making an espresso does it tell you to actually fill the espresso reservoir with water. There are no details on basic features of the device or coffee recipes that I would expect to come with a product like this.
Secondly, the espresso machine could be simpler to use. Some standalone models (including those from DeLonghi) have buttons that automatically pour a one or two shot of espresso. This machine does not, you have to turn off the espresso pour yourself. With the instructions that were given I was unsure of how this worked.
Once I got past the initial learning curve you can actually make really good drinks with the espresso and steamer. The wife said the drink I made on my third or so attempt was very close to what she drinks at the local coffee shop. Like I mentioned above you need to make sure you are using enough grinds and that you tamp it properly. Then you attach the portafilter to the espresso maker (with a little force to get a good seal) and press the button to start the process. Once your espresso is made you can froth milk using the steamer which hangs off the left side of the unit. I do wish the steamer was more flexible in where it can be placed. It only swings in and out the unit.
All in all, it’s a good machine but it’s a shame the poor documentation can make it frustrating to use, especially for beginners.
My Best Buy number: 0047895607
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Start every morning off right with this DeLonghi Dedica coffee grinder. It has a 14-cup grind capacity to serve a crowd, and its 18 grind settings and light, normal and strong coffee choices provide the options you need to meet variable taste preferences. This DeLonghi Dedica coffee grinder has a removable upper burr to make cleaning easy.
Customer Rating
5
High Quality and Flexible Grinder
on June 7, 2017
Posted by: Titan5178
The Dedica coffee grinder can be summed up in two words: ultimate flexibility. There are 18 settings from espresso to drip/pour and french press. There are three settings for strength and an option to grind from 1-14 cups. I'm no expert but in my opinion this is the grinder to have for those who consider themselves coffee connoisseurs.
It's extremely easy to use. Simply put the hopper on the top of machine and turn it to lock it into place. Pour your beans in and then select the size of the grind from a dial in front of the hopper. Next, you select how much to grind by turning the dial on the right hand side of the unit. The LCD will display how many cups you have chosen. Then, choose the strength by pushing the button under the LCD to the right. You can choose from light, medium, and strong. I believe this affects the "aroma" of the brewed coffee by grinding a bit more if you select "strong" and vice versa. Finally, press start and watch it do its thing. It will automatically stop once it has the right amount.
It might take a few tries to find the exact settings to make your perfect brew, but the point is you can dial it in to exactly what you want. It also will remember your settings when powered off, so you can quickly grind it the same way every time. As with any grinder, after use you should clean it. A brush is provided.
The build quality of the machine is outstanding. It's relatively lightweight and is manufactured of stainless steel with a plastic base. The grinders look to be heavy duty. Admittedly, this machine is probably too nice for my counter top compared to the other appliances I have. I was expecting it to be louder but it is really quiet and quick. It's also mostly idiot proof. An icon on the LCD will flash if you haven't installed the hopper or forgot to put the storage container into place.
Speaking of the storage container, it is an air tight container that can be used to store your grinds. Although storing them probably negates the reasons to grind your own coffee. There is also the option to grind directly into an espresso portafilter. A portafilter adapter is included in an accessory drawer in the base of the grinder. Simply attach the adapter and your portafilter to the adapter. Then hold down the start button until your portafilter is filled with grinds.
All in all, I won't be buying pre-ground coffee from the store again, and am now on a quest to find my perfect roast!
My Best Buy number: 0047895607
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung 28" S271HL U28E590D 4K UHD Monitor: See all of your photo's details during editing. Video game levels look amazing. The large screen allows you to have multiple windows open at once to get more work done.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Excellent entry level 4k monitor for early adopter
By Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
I've been using a Samsung 1920x1200 monitor for the past 6 years so when I decided to add a second monitor to my desk I was buying with the idea that I will also use this new monitor for just as long.
This is the reason why I chose to spend extra and get a 4K monitor at a time when 4K support is pretty limited. It also has the inputs I was looking for although I wish it included dual DisplayPort connectors.
Just so you know DisplayPort is the only way to get 4K content at 60Hz. With HDMI, you can do 4K at 30Hz or lesser resolutions at 60Hz.
Connectivity:
DisplayPort is hooked up to my Macbook Pro which is about 3 years old so the best it can do is 2560x1440 resolution. Even though the monitor is not displaying in its native 4K resolution it still looks fantastic.
HDMI Port 1 is connected to my Linux desktop which can display 4K. I use this if I actually want to view content in 4K. Some of the 4K content that you can find is breathtaking when viewed on this monitor. It's much more appreciable when you are sitting 2-3 feet from a 4k monitor versus trying to watch it on a 4K TV where you really won't see the detail from the distance that most people watch their TVs.
HDMI port 2 is used for gaming with my PS4 and it has quickly become one of my favorite display devices to game on.
PIP: The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) is a nice feature but it's usefulness is limited. It's nice to be able to put my PS4 for example into a smaller window of my desktop but things on your computer screen can get hidden behind this inset. The side-by-side feature is much more useful if you need to use more than one ipnut at a time as long as you are ok with each view being vertical. This feature doesn't work well at all with input from my Linux machine.
Sound: I love how I can route the sound through my monitor and out to my external THX speaker system. Whichever source is displayed on the monitor is output to my speaker system, whether is is the sounds of my Mac through DisplayPort or the sounds of my games through HDMI. There is a volume control on the monitor that's easilly accessible through the jog wheel if you are using headphones. I keep it at 100% and control the sound with my external speakers.
Menu: The menu and configuration buttons are on the back of the monitor on the right hand side in the form of a "jog wheel" so it can be a little awkward to change inputs or any other settings but unless you are trying to configure PIP you won't be using the menu often, so it works fine.
Stand and Mounting: The stand is not adjustable and there are no mounting holes to do a wall mount with this monitor. For me, this is not a problem.
Titan5178
Cedar Park, TX
April 1, 2015
I stand corrected, it does tilt! Effortlessly, too. Thank you Samsung Ambassador for pointing this out. I did not know!
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Cell Phone for AT&T: This phone is constructed from metal and glass for a sturdy, high-quality build, while its ultra-fast processer makes for exceptional multitasking. It comes packed with features, like a fingerprint reader, advanced cameras on both sides of the phone, and a heart rate monitor. Plus, Samsung Pay allows you to swipe this phone as if it were a credit card to process fast, secure payments without pulling out your wallet.AT&T Next option available. Learn more ›
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Amazing Device. Samsung hit a home run
By Titan5178
Let me start off by saying this is not my first Galaxy. I started with the Galaxy S4 the day it came out after being a longtime Apple user. I switched at the time I felt Android was on par with iOS and since then I believe it's been iOS that's been playing catchup with Android. I then upgraded to the Galaxy S5 and now the S6. I picked this phone up on Friday the day it was released.
Physical: The phone itself is a thing of beauty. Yes, it looks like an iPhone 6, but so what? The iPhone 6 is a very well made device. From a distance, you might be fooled but get up close and there's no doubt, this thing has the look of a Galaxy. Gone are the ugly plastic dimples on the back of the S5, replaced by smooth glass. I love the way the glass front and back smoothly transition into the metal frame. As a Galaxy S5 user I am happy to see that the charging cover flap is gone. Unfortunately, waterproofing is also gone. It was nice to take the previous generation into the lazy river of a water park but honestly I'm happy to give up waterproofing for such beautiful aesthetics. The power button has been moved about a half inch from the S5, almost to the center of the right side of the phone. It's going to take me a while to get used to that. The metal frame on either side has a straight bevel that really helps in holding the phone. The home button is slightly larger to accommodate the new touch fingerprint which works much better than the previous versions swipe fingerprint sensor.
Storage: Yes, the microSD expansion is gone. Is this is a bad thing? For some, maybe. Most users are probably fine without it. I had microSD cards popped into my previous phones and tablets so I thought I would miss this feature. In reality, the microSD functionality on Android is limited, so I hardly used it. Most apps like large games can't be installed onto the SD card. My movies and music are in the cloud. About the only thing it was useful for was storing photos, as it was really easy to move them to the next phone. But really, those are backed up to the cloud too. Point is, the way we manage our data has dramatically changed since expansion storage was introduced and with the generous onboard storage this phone gives you I don't think it's needed anymore.
Battery: The battery is smaller than the S5 and non-removable. To me the fact that it's non-removable is not an issue. Is the battery life shorter? Too early to tell. The fact that I can just set my phone down on a pad and watch it charge is amazing though. Another feature (like wireless payments) that Android beat Apple to. I haven't had a chance to test the quick charging feature. So far the battery does not feel to drain any faster than I would expect.
Performance: One of the first things I noticed in the first hour of using this thing is how fast it is. It really flies compares to the S5. And my S5 was recently restored to factory so it's a fair comparison. I think Samsung made the right decision going with their in-house Exynos processors instead of the Snapdragon this time around. I have confidence this thing will run anything you throw at it.
Software: It's Android 5.0.2 with the typical Samsung spin on it, known as TouchWiz. In the past Samsung would throw every bell and whistle they could into their software offerings to try to differentiate itself. In this latest version only the best of those features remain like multiwindow, power saving, S-health, etc. The Do Not Disturb mode finally works properly. The UI itself finally looks polished and well blended with the underlying Android UI. The settings menu is better organized.
Bloatware: Yes, depending on the carrier, the phone comes with a lot of apps you probably don't want. But guess what Apple fans? iOS has bloatware too and you can't remove it. I don't want apps like Apple Watch, Passbook, Newstand, Stocks, Weather, etc on my phone. HIding them in a folder is not acceptable to me. The S6 allows you to disable all of the default apps so that they are no longer consuming cpu, memory, or space in your app drawer. Remember that default applications are system apps so the fact that you can't actually delete them is a non-issue. They are on a system partition so deleting them would not provide you with any more usable space.
Camera: I am most impressed by the camera on this phone. It is very fast - just tap the home button twice to open the camera app. You no longer need a camera icon on your home page to launch the camera. Low light pictures are some of the best I've seen on a smartphone. I will probably not be using my DSLR as much as I have been. This thing also takes 4K video (again...sorry Apple fans) which looks absolutely stunning on my 4k monitor.
Overall, I would recommend this phone to anyone - even diehard Apple fans.
Titan5178
Cedar Park, TX
Updated Review: Poor Battery Life
October 30, 2015
The battery on this phone has gotten to the point where it pretty much needs to live tethered to the charger. I wake up at 7:30 with 100% and it's down to 60% by 11am and completely dead by mid-afternoon. If I go out in the evening it will certainly be dead before I get home.
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Play to your full potential with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop. Fluid gaming is ensured with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series graphics and an Intel Core i7 processor, running on Windows 10 Home. Make a statement with customizable RGB lighting and a transparent side panel, and perform easy toolless upgrades in adherence to micro-ATX standards with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop.
Is it possible to add a Blue-ray or optical player and if so would it be accessible from the front? Doesn't appear to have an opening in the front
Correct, not on the front. The front has vertical spots for hard disks. You would need to use a USB external Bluray drive.
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Play to your full potential with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop. Fluid gaming is ensured with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series graphics and an Intel Core i7 processor, running on Windows 10 Home. Make a statement with customizable RGB lighting and a transparent side panel, and perform easy toolless upgrades in adherence to micro-ATX standards with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop.
How many fans on the RTX 2080, 1, 2, or 3?
Play to your full potential with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop. Fluid gaming is ensured with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series graphics and an Intel Core i7 processor, running on Windows 10 Home. Make a statement with customizable RGB lighting and a transparent side panel, and perform easy toolless upgrades in adherence to micro-ATX standards with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop.
This might be a dumb question, but will the 2080 be able to use g-sync? I don’t see it on Nvidia’s list of supported cards. (https://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/g-sync/supported-gpus) Would I need to run v-sync as well? Thanks.
Yes, it supports G-Sync.
Reference: I have this computer and my monitor is G-Sync.
Reference: I have this computer and my monitor is G-Sync.
5 years, 5 months ago
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Titan5178
Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
What users is this directed towards?
Anyone looking for a really thin, light Windows laptop for light to medium usage.
7 years, 11 months ago
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Titan5178
This Logitech Type S 920-006401 case features a built-in Bluetooth keyboard that wirelessly connects to your Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5, so you can enjoy freedom of motion while you type. The E.P.S. (Essential Protection System) safeguards your device.
Will this work with a Tab4
No, it is made specifically for the Tab S 10.5
9 years, 1 month ago
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Titan5178
Cedar Park, TX
Guard your Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 from scrapes with this Samsung EF-BT800BSEGUJ cover that features polyurethane and polycarbonate materials for durable, encompassing protection. The screen-toggle capability turns the screen on or off automatically.
how to install?
How do you install this book cover? The tablets has 2 button looking holes in back.
Just pop it into those two buttons. It's really simple and works well.
9 years, 9 months ago
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Titan5178
Cedar Park, TX
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4: Whether you're at home, in the office or working on the go, this tablet is your portable personal assistant. Multitask efficiently with Multi Window, and create, edit and share documents with ease using Hancom Office Suite.
How do I use the Multi-window feature on my new tablet?
Make sure it it turned on in Settings -> Device -> Multi window.
Go back to your home screen and either swipe your finger from the right edge of the screen or press and hold the Back key to access the multi window tray.
From there just click or drag the applications you want to open. You can open up to 2 on the 8.4 tablet.
Go back to your home screen and either swipe your finger from the right edge of the screen or press and hold the Back key to access the multi window tray.
From there just click or drag the applications you want to open. You can open up to 2 on the 8.4 tablet.
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Titan5178
Cedar Park, TX