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See vivid images and enjoy Full HD videos with this 23-inch HP micro-edge display. Its 178-degree viewing angle provides brilliant images from any position, and its AMD FreeSync technology lets you enjoy smooth gaming performance. This ultrathin HP micro-edge display has VGA and HDMI ports for versatile connectivity to high-definition devices.
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5
A Sleek Monitor That Looks Great in the Office
on August 27, 2018
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from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The HP 23f Display monitor is a sleek, beautiful display. I love the small bezel (the area surrounding the screen), as it makes the 23-inch screen feel bigger, and less imposing on my office style.
It features Freesync, which is great for gaming, as it ensures the lowest lag possible for better gameplay. I occasionally bring my Xbox to work with me, and it is great to play on this display.
It also includes both HDMI and VGA inputs, so it is even a good option for older computers.
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Bring vibrant sound to your outdoor entertainment area with this Sonance outdoor streaming music system. A magnetic-mount audio keypad gives you a central command station for controlling playlists and volume, while Wi-Fi connectivity means you can use your home's internet connection to stream content. Featuring powerful speakers, this Sonance outdoor streaming music system delivers clear audio quality for your listening enjoyment.
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5
Amazing Outdoor Sound System!
on August 15, 2018
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from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The Sonos & Sonance Outdoor streaming system is just amazing. We have a pool in our backyard, and are often entertaining guests, or just hanging out in the backyard as a family. Needless to say, this often includes music. Previously, we just used a bluetooth portable speaker for music, which worked fine, but required that one of our phones be the dedicated “music” phone.
Now, with this setup, we have uninterrupted music (no more notification sounds!). Not only that, the speakers are amazing, providing full bodied sound. The sound quality is amazing, probably better than the premium system in my car.
While this is quite an expensive system, especially compared to a simple bluetooth speaker setup, it is well worth it if you can afford the price.
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Enhance your multimedia experience with this 15.6-inch Dell G7 gaming laptop. Its VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics board provides seamless, stunning images on the Full HD display, and its hexa-core Intel Core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM handle extended multitasking. Run applications efficiently with the 256B solid-state drive of this Dell G7 gaming laptop.
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5
A Great Gaming Laptop
on July 12, 2018
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from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The Dell G7 is a great laptop, suitable for just about anything, but really shines with gaming.
Since it has a solid-state drive, it has incredibly snappy startup times, and programs load quickly. The hard drive is 256GB, but if you need more storage space, you can always expand it with an SD card.
My favorite feature is having a backlit keyboard. I didn't really understand why anyone would want or need this feature, but now that I have it, I LOVE it. It makes working in dark rooms easy and convenient.
Gaming is also totally doable on this system, thanks to its Nvidia GeForce 1060 graphics card. The large air vents and dual fan system helps the laptop stay cool while playing graphically demanding games, but it can get a bit loud, although this is to be expected with any current generation gaming laptop.
The Waves MaxxAudio sound system is superb. I was very impressed with the clear sound that actually had some "umph" behind it.
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Add lighting control to your smart home platform with this Sengled bulb three-pack plus hub. The hub controls up to 64 smart bulbs, turning them on or off and dimming them in response to app or voice assistant commands and programs. This Sengled bulb three-pack plus hub includes classic A19-style bulbs for compatibility with most home fixtures.
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5
Awesome Smart Bulbs!
on June 26, 2018
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from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The Sengled Element Classic Smart LED bulbs are awesome. I love having control over my lights using just my voice, though I can also use the app to control the lights.
I also love that you can set a schedule for the lights. This is an especially good feature if you are going to be out of town, as you can give the appearance of being home.
If you have been considering getting some smart bulbs, these are quick and easy to setup and enjoy, even for the most novice of home automation users.
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Keep an eye on your home and loved ones when you can't be there with this Kasa Cam indoor smart camera. Two-way audio lets you connect with the nanny or say hello to pets, while 1080p Full HD provides a clear view of your home. Set up a Kasa account with your Kasa Cam indoor smart camera to review stored video from virtually anywhere.
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4
Works Well!
on June 11, 2018
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from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The TP-Link Kasa Cam is an easy to set up home camera solution. It can be used to monitor much of your household, from babies and puppies to the front door or gardens.
It allows you to view a live feed from your home, business, or anywhere else. It will give you alerts when motion is detected. I work in a workshop in my backyard, so I primarily use this to monitor my front door. Since it has two-way audio, I just keep the storm door locked, but UPS delivery people and the like can hear me and I can hear them. I'm able to have them wait while I run to the front door, preventing me from missing any more packages.
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Capture and share special moments with Google Clips. Engineered to recognize faces and expressions, this clever camera automatically takes several-second-long audio-free motion photos, leaving you free to focus on the occasion. Enhanced with Super Res mode, the Google Clips device syncs data with your phone and lets you save any frame as a high-resolution still photo.
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A Disappointment
on June 3, 2018
Posted by: TechGuru
from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The biggest value for Google Clips, I imagine, would be actually catching some special moments, such as a baby's first steps or similar accomplishments. Assuming it is capturing what you want, the battery is still working, and you have it positioned well to actually get the shot, you might get some real gems.
To those points, I found that the battery life was less than three hours. Considering how quickly the camera app in my cell phoen will launch, I'm not missing many moments I want to capture anyway, but with Google Clips, it is very likeyl that you will miss a moment due to the battery being fully discharged.
I also found it hard to position the camera if I wanted anything other than a straight-on shot.
Finally, Google Clips doesn't record any audio. This, along with the battery life, are the biggest detractors from the value of this device. If there is an amazing life moment that I want to capture, why wouldn't I want the audio? I can always delete it later.
Overall, I was very disappointed in this product. It is an interesting idea, but between the performance I saw, as well as privacy concerns, I can't recommend this product. If you need something constantly recording, look into security cameras.
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Enjoy your favorite music through these Sony Sports wireless noise-cancelling headphones. The in-ear design ensures a snug fit, so you can jog or walk without missing a beat, and the wireless format eliminates the need for cumbersome cords. The Ambient Sound Mode on these Sony Sports wireless noise-cancelling headphones keeps you alert to your environment.
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4
Great Bass in a Small PAckage
on June 3, 2018
Posted by: TechGuru
from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The Sony Sport earbuds are amazing. I thought I would just use them for working out, but they have been great for work calls as well. They do a great job with noise-cancelling, allowing them to be used for important calls in just about any environment.
The only down side to them is the battery life. I really need my headphones/earbuds to last eight hours, so if you need full usage during a full work day, these probably aren't for you.
If, on the other-hand, you are looking for great call quality, great music, and amazing bass for the size, these are the earbuds for you.
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Enjoy crystal-clear phone calls with these Jabra wireless headphones. Dual-microphone technology eliminates background noise, so your voice is heard clearly, and the flexible wire neckband retains its shape and contours for maximum daily comfort. These water-resistant Jabra wireless headphones provide eight hours of battery life for all-day performance before needing to charge.
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5
Amazing Call Quality!
on May 22, 2018
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from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The Jabra Elite 45e is an amazing set of earbuds. I was initially excited about using them for working out, but they are so comfortable, and the sound quality is so good on calls, I started using them for work.
I primarily work on the phone or using Skype or MS Teams to make calls. These paired eaily with my computer, and they have enough juice to make it through an entire days worth of calls.
Several of the people on calls I have been making have asked if we upgraded our phone system or something, as the call quality is excellent.
Working out, the Elite 45e earbuds perform excellent, staying in place in my ears, and the wire isn't a nuisance like it is with some similar earbuds. Overall, I love these earbuds, and they will remain a valuable part of my office.
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ASUS Laptop: Experience powerful gaming performance in a slim, compact package with this 15.6-inch ASUS laptop. Its 16GB of DDR4 RAM and Intel Core i7 processor let you multitask between programs, and its GTX 1060 graphics card smoothly renders 3D scenes. This ASUS laptop has a 1TB HDD, 8GB SSHD and 128GB SSD for versatile storage options and fast boot times.
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5
A Stylish, Powerful Laptop, Good for Anyone
on May 4, 2018
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from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The Asus ROG GU501GM is an amazing laptop, both for gaming, and for school work. It is the ideal computer for a college student who is also a gamer. As a former college student, and a current gamer, I can stongly attest to this.
The Asus ROG has tons of power, from the 8th generation Core i7 processor to the 16 GB of RAM, along with a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, I can play the latest games, AND mine cryptocurrency. Everything I've thrown at this machine runs great. On the huge 15.6" screen, games look amazing.
Additionally, it features two hard drives: a Solid-State drive (SSD) for the operating system, and a 1TB drive for data. This setup ensure that the bootup process, as well as starting apps and games, is super fast. Setup and use has been snappy and easy.
However, one of my favorite features, something I can't live without now, is the back-lit keyboard. I did not know how great that would be, especially when I need to write a quick email at night, and don't want to wake up my wife, I can easily type with the back-light.
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Accept no VR limits with this Alienware Aurora gaming desktop. Its 2TB hard drive and 16GB of Intel Optane memory provide powerful storage performance, and its six-core Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM support bandwidth-intensive applications. The VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics of this liquid-cooled Alienware Aurora gaming desktop keep action-packed scenes free from screen tearing.
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5
An Awesome Gaming Rig!
on April 11, 2018
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from Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The Alienware R7 Aurora is an amazing gaming PC. It handles everything from the newest games to VR with ease. I love this system, and don't plan on needing a new one for quite some time. Especially since the system is expandable to ensure it is future-proof for quite some time.
Coming with 16 GB of RAM (upgradeable to 64 GB), an 8th-gen 6-core i7 proecessor, an NVidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card, and a 2 TB hard drive, you can see that this is certainly a robust system. Now add in that it is liquid cooled, and you will see this syetm is perfect for your gaming needs.
I was surprised to see that this system didn't come with an SSD (Solid State Drive), but come to find out, the Optane Memory allows standard hard drives to behave like SSDs, giving an incredibly fast bootup (under 20 seconds). This also leads to incredibly snappy program startups and navigation.
Another interesting feature is the external lighting on this computer: you can change it up. You can set the light colors on each side of the computer, as well as the power button. You make make them all the same color, have them all be different colors, or have the color change based on system events, like an email notification.
Finally, this system is loaded with USB ports. is has 7 SuperSpeed USB 3.1 ports, and 6 standard USB 2.0 ports, ensuring you'll have plenty of ports, both for fast and slow data-transfer needs.
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Keep your devices powered on the go with the Belkin BOOSTCHARGE 36W Dual Port PPS Car Charger. It boasts two 18W USB-C Ports, both of which support simultaneous fast charging for all PD-Enabled devices. This 36 watt charger is equipped with PPS technology, which allows for optimized charging with compatible devices by dynamically negotiating the best charging voltage. It’s packed with the latest USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 and PPS technologies, working together to safely deliver the ideal amount of fast power to the device it’s connected to. Optimized to charge all USB-A and USB-C compatible devices faster than a standard 5w Charger. Compatible with Apple iPhone 14, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone XR, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, HTC U12+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10, Google Pixel 3 XL, Google Pixel 3, iPad Pro (12.9") 2nd Gen, iPad Pro (10.5"), Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Huawei P30/P30 Pro, Sony Xperia XZ2
The description for this product is incorrect and sparse at best. Please update.
AGREED! The desciption seems to indicate that it has BOTH USB-A and USB-C ports. This is incorrect, it only has USB-C connections. The description should be fixed immediately.
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Cut The Cord with AirTV Player. Stream movies, TV, music and other content using a wide range of apps, including Netflix, SlingTV, Google Play and many more from the Google Play Store all with AirTV Player. AirTV’s streaming platform integrates local over-the-air (OTA) programming with your streaming services. The AirTV Adapter and an OTA antenna provide local channels like ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX, without a monthly cable bill.
I’m confused. How/ where does it get ota channels? Is there an antenna that comes with it? Similar to the digital antenna I use now for local channels? Or does it get the local ota channels and stream to device via the internet?
It actually has a coaxial cable plug-in so that you can use any OTA antenna with it.You should be able to use the digital antenna you mentioned in your question. That said, you can get a new, Smart 4k TV for around $300-$450, so I would go that route unless you are on an extremely tight budget. 4k, plus Roku is a much better option in my opinion. If nothing else, Roku isn't going anywhere.
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Showcase video adventures in Full HD with this 24.5-inch HP Omen gaming display. Its 144Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time let you play fast-action games seamlessly, and it has HDMI, DisplayPort and USB 3.0 ports for versatile connectivity. This HP Omen gaming display has a built-in headphone hook for easy organization.
Does this monitor have built-in speakers?
Showcase video adventures in Full HD with this 24.5-inch HP Omen gaming display. Its 144Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time let you play fast-action games seamlessly, and it has HDMI, DisplayPort and USB 3.0 ports for versatile connectivity. This HP Omen gaming display has a built-in headphone hook for easy organization.
Does it have Freesync?
Yes, the HP Omen 25 monitor supports Freesync, whereas the HP Omen 27 supports G-Sync, a proprietary NVIDIA alternative that requires an NVIDIA GPU.
7 years ago
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Showcase video adventures in Full HD with this 24.5-inch HP Omen gaming display. Its 144Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time let you play fast-action games seamlessly, and it has HDMI, DisplayPort and USB 3.0 ports for versatile connectivity. This HP Omen gaming display has a built-in headphone hook for easy organization.
Is this a Freesync monitor? I keep getting conflicting information.
Yes, the HP Omen 25 supports Freesync. The HP Omen 27, on the other hand, supports G-Sync, an alternative to Freesync that requires NVIDIA GPUs to work.
7 years ago
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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.
Does the coffee bar good rich ice coffee
Yes, the Ninja Coffee Bar has a special brewing setting for iced coffees, and they are delicious.
7 years, 6 months ago
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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."
does it support AT&T Digital life and its Nest devices and thermostats that are attached to the system ?
It supports Nest devices, but you would have to contact AT&T about future integration, but currently it isn't supported.
7 years, 7 months ago
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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."
Does this support Sonos? iTunes?
No, not at this time. IT also doesn't support Amazon Music. It currently only supports Google Play Music, Spotify, Pandora, and YouTube Music.
7 years, 7 months ago
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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."
Can this be used if the phone the main account is tied to is not at home? IE: Could my wife ask it to play music from Google Play if I'm not there? I'm not asking about family accounts but if this will remember my account if my phone isn't around?
Yes, Google Home will work regardless of if the primary account holder is around. Great question!
7 years, 7 months ago
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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."
Does google home has an accesory for lock and unlock doors?
Yes, you must make sure your door locks are compatible, but it does support this function.
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