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Defend your PC against hackers and viruses with AVG Internet Security 2018 software. Its artificial intelligence uses real-time analysis to block rootkits, Trojans and spyware, and its Email Shield protects against malware sent through attachments. Protect your private data, photos and passwords against ransomware with AVG Internet Security 2018 software.
 
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great as expected!
on February 15, 2018
Posted by: Katie
from Crystal Lake, Il
I was not sure what to expect with this product as it was the first paid subscription of any sort of internet security/antivirus software I have ever had. In the past I have always just simply had the free download versions that at least tell you basic information, but almost always ask for money if you want more detailed information about your device, or if you wanted an issue resolved. I now have several computers worth well more than your average computer and I wanted the piece of mind of having a slightly more advanced program looking after my computer while I use the internet with it. Once I got my avg account set up properly and had this subscription attached to it, it was smooth sailing. It is a bit strange that you are only given one code for 3 computers, that was a bit confusing at first, giving three separate codes could have been easier. Although once everything is installed and running properly, AVG’s user interface, and overall appearance and layout is so clear and easy to understand. By far my favorite looking software of this kind I have ever used. When manually having AVG run a scan of your machine, the status bar is very informative, and the process is very quick and easy, I think the key word overall with this service is that it is easy to use and easy to understand what it needs to tell you about your computer. I did notice though that AVG is sure to tell you if your computer is being bogged down by anything and that it could use some tuning up, however if you tell it to fix it, it still asks for payment towards an even more advanced security subscription. That is the only disappointment so far, otherwise I feel safe using this program on all three of my devices.
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Listen to music for up to 10 hours with this black JBL portable speaker. It has a built-in Google Assistant that responds to voice commands, and it delivers rich stereo sound while you stream music via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. This water-resistant JBL portable speaker is made of durable materials, so you can use it outdoors safely.
 
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Fantastic!
on December 26, 2017
Posted by: Katie
from Crystal Lake, Il
First and foremost, if you are looking for a bluetooth speaker that is just that, a bluetooth speaker, keep looking, there are plenty of great options on the market, especially in this price range or above. But if you are are looking for a speaker that is a step in the direction of a Smart or voice assistant device, this is definitely the one.
When it comes to the sound quality, its near top notch. Comparing it to my bose speaker that is nearly the same size, and also round, the difference in very small between the two. Depending on what you are listening to, the difference is sometimes not even noticeable at all. I would say the JBL is only a hair behind in bass boost and an overall clear sound. Another thing I noticed is it is not completely an even sound all the way around, if you stay in one spot and spin it in front of you, there are three or four spots where it sounds slightly muffled.
The overall build quality of this speaker is impressive, I would not recommend it as it would probably be cringeworthy, but it seems like it could definitely handle an accidental drop or two. I have also used it under humid conditions in the bathroom while showering and it does not even phase it. Also a plus is this really is a nice looking speaker. There are some speakers out there that are not all that great or sleek looking, but this one is honestly very nice looking. Also seems to be made out of nice materials, materials that will not scratch or break easily, and the fabric over the speaker area is solid too! Another plus is the fact that JBL made this speaker able to charge thru a micro usb plug, the most common charge plug out there these days, I LOVE that it does not come with its own special power adapter that adds to wire clutter, I can simply plug it into my phone charger when needed. *Note, its does come with a charger; a power block for the wall outlet and a usb cable, however any other one you have for other micro usb devices do the job.
When it comes to the voice prompts and smart features, once you get it all set up with your device and such, it is great! I never thought I needed to speak to my devices or needed a “smart” device for home other than a smart tv, but I was wrong. Not only can you ask all sorts of questions to google and get an intelligent response nearly every time, but you can also control what is playing. If your hands are busy or messy, if you are in the shower, if you are in the pool and the speaker is several feet away, you can easily say hey google, next song, or volume up, or switch to spotify or pandora. Functions like that are far more impressive and useful to me than being able to ask what the weather is like or asking for google to tell you jokes.
Also worth noting is how long the batteries charge seems to last, playing at a medium to high volume level I get nearly ten hours of solid playback before it starts asking for more juice.
Only two minor complaints I have on this speaker, first one being the start up time. It takes a good 15-20 seconds before it starts making noises like it is on and either working on connecting to your phone or is connected. I understand it may take longer due to it having to also connect to wifi. Just worth mentioning. Biggest complaint overall though, is how often this speaker stops music playback for absolutely no reason. As I have typed out this review, it has now done it five times. The battery is fine, had 4/5 dots of power but I plugged it into the charger anyway, did not make a difference. The wifi in our house is excellent so that is not the issue. My phone is literally only six inches from the speaker, so it is not a distance thing. And I am playing music through google play that is on my phones memory card, so I am not trying to stream anything thru a music app. I connect my phone to my bose speaker for hours and hours at a time and the same pause never happens so it is not my phone. I do not understand why it keeps doing it but it takes quite a few times of hitting play on both the speaker and the phone to get the music to resume. Not major when both devices are right here in front of me on my desk, but come summer time when I use this out by the pool, I sure hope a software update comes out by then to fix this annoying bug. Overall, a very nice speaker and well worth the price.
My Best Buy number: 3312367199
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Simplify tasks with this 15.6-inch HP ENVY convertible laptop. Its Full HD touch screen lets you navigate the intuitive Windows 10 interface, and its Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM ensure demanding programs run smoothly. This HP ENVY convertible laptop has a 1TB hard drive for storing photos, videos and documents.Learn more.
 
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Just a so so laptop..
on December 19, 2017
Posted by: Katie
from Crystal Lake, Il
The build quality on this laptop is excellent. It feels sturdy and durable, more durable than other laptops in this size and price point. Its two hinges feel strong, smooth, and adequate, I don't feel the laptop flexing as if it were fighting itself at all when I open or close it. Some important ports that I am glad this laptop has is the hdmi cable port, I use that on a daily basis. As well as a sd card slot, as someone who edits photos daily, this is also extremely useful, that option right there makes this laptop great for anyone who works with importing their own photos a lot, it means it's one less cable to carry around on the go. Also a great feature is that it has two usb ports, at a time when useful things like that are being taken away from computers, I am glad HP left this laptop with not one but two ports. The rubber grips on the bottom of the laptop are also worth mentioning, in the past I have had laptops that just have a small maybe half inch by half inch square at each of the corners under the laptop, and over time, they would lose their adhesion and move around or come off altogether, this laptop instead has strips across the length of the laptop in the front and back, which to me seems like it will take alot to wear these strips down enough that they don't stay in place or grip anymore. Opening up the laptop first thing to notice is how large the touchpad is, it is literally a rectangular shape that is just shy of 5 inches wide and almost 2.5 inches tall. Largest I have had yet out of 4 laptops. Also a great feature is the backlit keyboard, although at this price point I would pretty much expect it as a standard. The speaker is also worth noting, unlike other laptops I’ve had, it is located in a great spot right on top above the keyboard, not somewhere where it would get muffled against your lap if you were working with it on your lap. Seems like such a given that laptops should have a top facing speaker instead of the bottom, because it is a LAPtop, but, unfortunately I have seen more laptops with the speaker on bottom. Sound quality is also up there, listening to music and movies I have no complaints for it being a laptop speaker, it still has the typical, laptop speaker sound to it, lacking bass, but overall quality is there. From there things start to disappoint. The screen is not that impressive, since it is not a 4k screen I am not expecting 4k quality, but in this price point, I expect the 1080 to be great. The coloring always seems to be off no matter where the brightness level is, if you plan on using this for media editing, definitely factor in also purchasing at least a $100 monitor calibrator. The sharpness and contrast is also nothing to be excited about either, I have seen several other laptop models at this price point or even cheaper have a much nicer quality screen. From the second I turned the laptop on I also noticed a nearly constant ringing/buzzing/grinding of some sort coming from inside the computer towards the right side. It does it whether it is charging or not. Sitting at idle or downloading or under a semi heavy workload or not. Overall this laptop is decent, it certainly has its pros. However, in this price point, I have seen nicer quality models from other brand names.
My Best Buy number: 3312367199
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Tune out the world and lose yourself in music with these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones. Equipped with SENSE ENGINE technology, these earbuds make it easy to adjust sound modes with a single touch, so you control what you hear. Compact and intuitive, these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones stay comfortable for hours.
 
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Not as good as expected...
on November 2, 2017
Posted by: Katie
from Crystal Lake, Il
These headphones could have honestly been much better for its price point, I see these as being $80-100 headphones, that is being generous. First reason for that is the charging dock/case. It seems so cheap, like not much was put into the design of it, lack of ergonomics, and the hinge, one of the more important features of it, seems so cheap as it has a lot of play in it. Next reason is the sound quality, now the sound quality would be acceptable if the pricing point was literally at least half of what it really is. But being just $50 less than the newest bose wireless headphones which sound amazing, these cannot even compete. I have tried all types of music going thru them and yes there are some types of sounds that sound okay, but anything with a little more bass than usual just sounds terrible, very muddy sounding. Also noticed if there is a break of sound in a song or a quieter part, there is a constant static going on in the background and putting the ambient sound and noise cancelling features on or off did not seem to improve it. A pro of these though was Sony did a good job of giving you plenty of different ear tip options to make them comfortable. They give you two different types of material tips too which is something I have been wishing for a company to do with wireless headphones for a long time. Overall if this budget is where you are comfortable at, spend the little bit more and get the bose headphones, if these are at the top of your budget and you make the assumption that because these are pricey they will be good, you are wrong! I literally have a $30 pair of bluetooth headphones that I still prefer over these.
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Rely on this Philips Norelco shaver to get a close shave in less time when you get ready for the day. Turbo+ mode offers an instant power boost to make it through even dense areas of your beard. Independent heads on this Philips Norelco shaver move in five different directions to catch every angle of your face.
 
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Really not impressed
on November 2, 2017
Posted by: Katie
from Crystal Lake, Il
The shaver itself works okay, it seems to run slower than previous shavers I have had in the past despite being fully charged. The cordless feature seems nice and the battery seems to last a long time. The cons are the fact that the cleaning solution needs to be replenished periodically using only the specific type of cleaner, meaning an additional purchase later on. The cleaning base itself is very bulky and takes up a lot of space! With all the attachments provided, there is really no way to store them and keep them together such as mounts on the base or a small bag to hold everything in. Overall just an okay product, nothing to rave about.
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Take care of your business on this Lenovo Yoga convertible laptop, which switches from computer to tablet with just a flip. The thin design holds 8GB system memory to keep up with multitasking, and Intel Core i7 provides super-fast processing speeds. The 13.9-inch HD display on this Lenovo Yoga convertible laptop brings streaming video to life.Learn more.
 
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Great!
on October 15, 2017
Posted by: Katie
from Crystal Lake, Il
I must say do not let the small size of this laptop fool you. First impressions of this laptop is that it is very impressive. Without a doubt the hinge (watch strap design) is my absolute favorite, not only does it look nice, its feels so sturdy and strong. I've noticed that they have made this laptop so incredibly thin that it is somewhat difficult to open it up, the space they leave for you to put you finger really just forces you to use you finger nails instead to pry it open, I would have liked to see a slightly more ergonomic notch cut into the edge. The speakers seem to have a great sound, so far music and movie playback sounds good, especially on a desk, but if you plan to use this on your lap often, and need the sound, this is not the one for you. The speakers are on the bottom outer edge that would be up against you and would be completely muffled. More impressive that the speakers though is the screen. I noticed right out of the box the brightness is way too high, when watching anything the highlights were so white and washed out, but bringing the screen brightness down to about 60% I think added to the quality of the picture. When playing 4k or 8k videos, I have no trouble saying the quality is right up there with my dell 4k monitor that was a $600 purchase. A step further than the visual quality of the screen is the touch capabilities, I was not expecting to be impressed with it but I am. Very accurate and precise. The first time that I saw that it even knew when I would press harder on the screen and adjust the line accordingly, I was amazed. Only complaint I have is the Bluetooth pen design, the buttons down low are in the exact spot my thumb seems to always rest at, and since the lower button appears to be an eraser, I often erase something I just did. I can see this laptop being great for students who need something faster and stronger than just a basic cheap laptop. There is a function where you can take a screenshot by clicking the button on the top of the pen twice and from there you can make all sorts of notes or even highlight something like an actual highlighter to paper. Where was that tool while I was in school? I can also see this laptop being good for someone who works with graphic design or creative content because of the quality of the screen as well as the touch capabilities. I would not say this would be their only tool, I personally do a lot of photo editing in adobe lightroom for both personal and job use and I cannot use a screen this small unless I absolutely have to, say like out in the field where I need a project turned in nearly on the spot. For everyday use with creating content however, a larger 24-37 inch screen is a better option. But again, this would be a great option for working on the go. And for someone who just needs the internet and microsoft office functions, this would be an even better option for them as the specs on the internal components all either meet or exceed the daily demands of the everyday user.
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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.
 
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Excellent!
on October 9, 2017
Posted by: Katie
from Crystal Lake, Il
These are exactly what one would expect coming from Bose. I've tried a lot of headphones over the years and these without a doubt sound the best. Right off the bat I was impressed with the heavy duty packaging. The case for the headphones is even more impressive though. It feels very sturdy and I love that it has more battery storage built into it. The ear pieces that are on it when you get it fit and feel comfortable and stay in while working out. Only change I would have liked to see was more noise cancelling, from my experience the foam ear pieces work the best with that because they expand to form to your ear. Considering these are rubber, they do a decent job at noise cancelling but there is room for improvement. Only had one instance so far where roughly ten minutes into using them after a full nights charge, the left side just stopped playing. After connecting it to the base for a few seconds then putting it back in my ear it was fine, couldn't figure out the cause of it, my phone (galaxy s7) was not even 3 feet away. Hopefully this does not become a frequent thing. Overall it is a great product and I highly recommend it to people who enjoy high quality sound, and convenience of Bluetooth technology.
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Take precise, intuitive control of digital projects with this wireless Logitech Craft advanced keyboard. Its creative input dial lets you make accurate object size adjustments, zoom images quickly and perform other shortcut functions with design tools in multimedia and office applications. The backlit keys of this Logitech Craft advanced keyboard automatically adjust their brightness to your environment.
 
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I love it!
on September 23, 2017
Posted by: Katie
from Crystal Lake, Il
I replaced my first Logitech keyboard, one from the $30 range, with this keyboard and I am honestly so impressed with this product. At my work station I have my custom desktop for photo editing, and two laptops off to the side. I figured after dropping a pretty penny to have my desktop built, it deserved a just as nice keyboard to use with it. There is so much to love about this particular keyboard though. What sold me what the option to pair it with multiple computers and with the simple click of a button, I can switch between computers. It is so easy to go from editing on my main computer, pressing the #2 button and bouncing over to my laptop to do an internet search. Gone are the days of having to reach to multiple keyboards. At first I thought the big dial on the upper left corner was strange, but once I started using it, I can't believe I went through life without it! Right now its control volume on whichever computer you are working with, the note from Logitech from the box claims you can change what the dial controls but I haven't figured that out yet. From what I can tell the battery life is good, it has not asked me to charge it yet and I have used it for a total of almost 8 hours now. I also love that this keyboard lights up, again that was never something I thought I needed till my most recent laptop purchase had it and I loved it. This keyboard takes that a step further and it lights up anytime your hand goes near it, which is even cooler. I use an apple keyboard on the macs at school and I hate them, I always find that some keys just don't always work even though I know I hit them, or they lag, for example when I hit the caps lock button on an apple keyboard it does not initiate until I am nearly 3 letters ahead of the letter I needed capitalized, I and so glad this keyboard and Logitech keyboards in general have never given me that problem. My one complaint is that the directions are nearly nonexistent. Sure it came with a booklet that had the 4 steps to connect to computer, but that is it. Nothing about how long a charge should last, nothing about how to change the function of the dial, I don't think it would have hurt to include another page or 2 about that, my package happened to have a brief letter from Logitech, but most people would not get that, therefore they would have even less information than I received. I'd also like to note the overall quality of this product, it feels nice and sturdy, not cheap at all, the keys are comfortable to use for hours at a time, and they are so quiet! Overall I absolutely love this keyboard, its perfect for my use, always working on multiple devices at once, including photo editing where I am always using keyboard shortcuts and the arrow keys. If you are looking at this for gaming, I would probably say keep looking, but if you spend a lot of time at a computer, or several computers, this is a must.
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Enjoy a variety of entertainment with this LG mini hi-fi system. Its Bluetooth function lets you stream audio from digital devices, and you can also play music from cassettes, FM radio and CDs. This LG mini hi-fi system has a USB port to read flash drive files and includes a remote control for convenience.
 
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Was expecting more..
on August 16, 2017
Posted by: Katie
from Crystal Lake, Il
I replaced my roughly nine year old Sony stereo system that was very similar to this system, just slightly smaller in physical size and wattage. Since I was getting a new, more modern and powerful system, I was expecting something really nice, but I ended up fairly disappointed.
As far as sound quality, I am pretty unimpressed, I was expecting a clearer sound, however after scrolling thru the sound options more than a handful of times, and changing the equalizer settings on my phone when using Bluetooth, I was never able to get it to sound as good as my old sony sounded. Something is just missing from it no matter what I play thru it and I honestly can't place exactly what it is.
If you are getting this and don't have much space for it, maybe hold off. I fortunately have offset speaker shelves for the speakers and I put the unit on my dresser below the shelves, but honestly the unit itself is very big. It seems like there is some empty space in it and that it could be much smaller. Maybe a 3 disk cd changer is not necessary?
But I will say I LOVE the bluetooth function. I use bluetooth nearly exclusively now which was a big reason I chose to get this unit. Connecting is very easy, and it even turns the unit on automatically when you connect to it.
The instructions are absolutely horrible. All it really is is a few diagrams with labels. I know your probably thinking who cares about directions? I rarely ever need them, but for example this product has a function called Auto DJ. Don't know what it is. Still don't know what it is. Go to the directions and all you get is an arrow pointing to the auto dj button, with a label saying that is the auto dj button. Still have not figured out how to set the clock either.
Overall I would like to see LG make some improvements to this model and its instruction manual before I recommend it to a friend.
My Best Buy number: 3312367199
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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.
 
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Great!
on July 7, 2017
Posted by: Katie
from Crystal Lake, Il
These headphones, compared to others that I have tried, took a much shorter time to find the right combination of ear tips and make them fit comfortably. They come with a decent assortment of tip options, only bummer is only one combination works the best, so in the future, when these eventually wear out and tear, or get lost, I will have to switch to a less comfortable tip.
The sound on these were great! Compared to others I have tried in this price range, they beat out the competition. (I will say I have a $30 pair of bluetooth JBL headphones and they sound nearly identical). The base and tremble sounds good, don't sound muddy nor like they are cheap and lacking. I tried several different genres of music and they were all strong. Noise cancelling seemed to be better than other competitors options as well, I used them outside and at the gym and barely heard much around me at all.
I was also impressed with the range/distance it can still stay connected at. At the gym I like to leave my phone at the machine while I go grab a drink of water or get a towel to wipe down the machine and my cheaper jbls never skip, another competitors pair at this price point skips a lot, but these did not skip or briefly disconnect at all.
I also like the quick controls to change songs or answer a phone call, I wish there was a little less button presses involved to skip songs, but not the end of the world. You have to press the middle button twice to skip a song, and 3 times to start a song over or go back.
My only complaint is that they do not come with foam ear tip pieces. I have always liked foam better than silicone tips. Foam is so much easier as you can squish them down and put them in you ear, and when they expand within 5-10 seconds, they stay in better, as well as cancelling out noise better. It boggles my mind that more headphones don't come with foam, but instead use these silicone ones that do not fit as well. I also wish it was possible to use these headphones without the tips that stick into the upper part of your ear. I tried it because my other JBLs do not have that tip and they are more comfortable, however with these, the headphones do not even attempt to stay in your ear without that top nub.
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Capture special moments with this Fujifilm instax mini 8 camera that utilizes film packs (not included) to instantly provide you with photos. The brightness dial enables simple customization, and the high-key mode softens your shots for a creative touch.
 

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