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Model D3 Wireless pairs ultralight ergonomics and radiant RGB with our InfinitePlay swappable battery system for true wireless freedom and zero downtime ~engineered for nonstop competitive play
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Battery Swap Option Very Useful
on October 7, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
This is an excellent mouse with top notch specifications. It also has a unique capability that I had not seen before. This special capability is the included docking station which recharges batteries and gives you visual LED indicators for key status/settings. You get two batteries and while one is in the mouse being used, a second one is in the docking station being charged; so you don’t need to worry about charge times – tip of the cap to the design engineers for a very useful battery backup that does indeed come in handy. When I see the dock show the mouse battery is yellow, I swap the batteries the next time I find it convenient. Basically your dock is wired but your mouse can be continuously wireless without concerns for charge times; no more dead mouse just when it is least convenient to stop and charge.
The docking station has a port for the wireless receiver dongle, a port for USB connection to your PC and also has status indicators for polling, DPI settings and the charge of each battery. You do also have a special docking station button that has many uses via whatever you set it to in the Glorious Core software which is a simple to use app. If you need, you can print yourself a chart of docking station color meanings for each of the four LED’s.
The Glorious Core software has all your setting functions for button assignments, lighting effects, keybinding and performance characteristics. Firmware updates are also handled by this software. I also have a Glorious keyboard so both the mouse and keyboard appear in the app and can be configured in the same app – nice. The mouse fit my (medium) hand perfectly. I tried the battery switching and the mouse stays powered while you switch batteries due to an internal ‘keep-alive’ battery; very clever design. The docking station battery lights changed from green to red if a battery is dead or removed.

You can control the polling rate (6 stages), motion sync, debounce times and of course the lift off distance. I was very happy with the .7 mm lift-off distance; but the user should experiment using the Glorious Core software for your ideal characteristics which can vary per game.

This mouse operated smoothly and is relatively lightweight, but some mice are a little lighter. I found the weight acceptable especially considering the great RGB lighting and the battery switch capability. This is like a mouse on steroids in terms of its great specs and its unique and convenient ‘two-battery/dock’ design. I love it and highly recommend this little gem.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The HP DeskJet 2827e delivers color printing, 60-sheet paper capacity, and a flatbed scanner for easy scanning and copying. It's AI-enabled to intuitively adapt to your workflow, with wireless and security features that keep your multifunction printer up to date and secure.
 
Customer Rating
2 out of 5
2
User Interface Poor, HP Smart Install Difficult
on October 3, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
This is an economy printer that has a very poorly design physical interface. I had encountered HP printers with this interface years ago but did not realize they still designed machines with this control panel. It is not intuitive and one must look up the process to do anything other than basic operations. An example is when you may need to change a WiFi address. You are required to restore the printer to Wi-Fi setup mode (this did work by holding both the WiFi button and X button for 3 or 4 seconds). Next you need to use the HP Smart app and the control panel to connect to the new network. The HP Smart app had many troubles doing the setup. Also the HP Smart app would not let me delete the partially installed printer; so I was stuck with a printer I could not connect. I finally had to uninstall/reinstall the app to clear the partial printer install. Finally I got the HP Smart app to get through the setup. There is no way to use the printer’s control panel alone to set a WiFi address.
I was frustrated that the installation was cumbersome and prone to failing at various stages. I needed several attempts and 90 minutes to get the HP Smart App to complete the setup and get this printer installed. Often the app could not find this printer or the app would hang during various phases of the setup. In a few instances when the app could not find the printer, it sent me to a manual setup and asked for the IP address of the printer which I could not get. It would seem the code funneled me into this point from situations where you would have the IP address, so the HP Smart app needs a fix in this area.
I did use a laptop connected to a 2.4 GHz access point and also connected the printer to this same access point. You cannot use a 5.0 GHz access point as that is not supported. I did notice that this version of printer (the 2827e) never does appear when the HP Smart app searches for printers; sometimes I would see the 2800e printer series instead. I believe HP should make the HP Smart show the correct model of printer instead of a generic series. Of course the app should more reliably do the full install without needing so many retries.
On a positive note, a color printout was very accurate to the original color and the speed of the printing process was fine for both black/white and color printing. My advice would be to get a printer that has a control panel and joystick buttons, that will allow you to perform operations from the printer physically like setting the WiFi address/password, finding the IP address, firmware updates and so forth.
Ultimately the printer was functional and printed per specifications connected over WiFi. However, based on the inadequate user interface and the problems encountered with the HP Smart app, I would not be able to recommend this printer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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CORSAIR~s VANGUARD 96 pulls off the astonishing feat of shrinking a full keyboard with arrow keys, a tenkey pad, an LCD screen, rotary dial, and 6 programmable G-keys into a super-compact frame. Featuring wobble-free pre-lubricated CORSAIR MLX switches, it~s also hotswappable, supporting compatible 3-pin and 5-pin switches. The stunning LCD screen takes keyboard personalization to the next level with animations, stats, and game integration support. Quadlayer sound dampening provides satisfying keypress acoustics, and 8,000Hz hyper-polling delivers lightning-fast inputs. VANGUARD 96 also features Elgato Virtual Stream Deck integration, FlashTap SOCD handling, and easy customization via our web-based utility, CORSAIR Web Hub.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
High Technology, Innovative and Super Perfomance
on September 25, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
The first thing you notice is that the Corsair Vanguard 96 keyboard is gorgeous. The physical design is both functional and the appearance is different than other gaming keyboards. It is about three inches shorter than any of my other gaming keyboards. Also it has the G keys on the left side (not top). This design point does two things as it saves some width and it provides landscape for these keys that does not get mixed in with your ‘normal’ keyboard top layout. This 96% keyboard size feels optimal for me, and it does still have a rotary dial, arrow keys, ten key pad, and a 1.9” color LCD screen that you can use in various ways – wow. I’ll give a tip of my cap to the design team at Corsair for innovation as well as the substance of this keyboard’s technology. This keyboard comes with a very soft wrist-rest which connects magnetically to the keyboard. This did help me to avoid some discomfort I usually get after a couple hours. This design by the Corsair folks is perfect for my wrist support needs.
Next impact on me was the feel of the keys. I would say I have never felt a smoother touch than these MLX switches, and I have many gaming keyboards. The sound is also more subtle yet apparent on each keystroke. The reason for the softer sound is a 4-layer sound dampening design. The Corsair engineers incorporated a Fresnel lens for the keys that provides a lighting effect that is very appealing. Before I even knew about the Fresnel lens design, I did wonder why the lighting was so pleasant; now I know. In addition, for me because I wear glasses I noticed the lack of any glare from the lighting, even if it was brighter; I’m loving this Fresnel lens design.
You do have hot-swap keys (and a tool is provided to facilitate key swapping). You have a very broad choice of different compatible keys, but I love the ones that came with it. There are six programmable G keys and superior technology everywhere you look. I noticed that one of the side keys also switches you between game and non-game mode. When you press this mode-button it also changes the lighting effect so that you know which color is game mode – very smart design point. You can change game mode ‘on’ versus ‘off’ color using the Corsair Web Hub.
This keyboard played fast and true for me and fixed some of my goofs because of its ‘Flashtap’ SOCD to help me with my fat-fingered mistakes on directional buttons – amazing. This keyboard has the AXON Hyper-fast keystroke detection and processing, and I did notice no errors no matter how fast I played. I also tried some speed typing (as fast as I could) on a Word file and that also felt smooth and was accurate.
I did play a few hours with motorsport’s games and everything was optimized for my playing. I played an arcade racing game series for PC, this was lots of fun without a steering wheel or floor pedals needed.
This keyboard is compatible with the iCue software which I have used many times. This software is top notch for your G key macro programming, lighting and of course firmware updates. I did use the Corsair Web Hub and it recognized the Vanguard 96 keyboard. After a required firmware update I was able to customize my keyboard. Note that if you have iCue software directly installed on your PC, that software may not be ready to detect this keyboard yet. Also if the PC version is running you will have to exit it in order for the Corsair Web Hub version which does recognize this keyboard; (I had to use Task Manager to close the installed PC version). You also can install the Elgato Stream Deck software to your computer and integrate that with this keyboard.
This is one beautiful, hi-tech keyboard for gaming. I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Brother Work Smart 1360 Wireless All-in-One Refresh Subscription Eligible Inkjet Printer is the perfect choice for a reliable printer with robust efficiency-boosting features. With tools like automatic duplex (2-sided) printing, a 20-page single-sided automatic document feeder(1), and wireless(2) and Cloud connectivity(3) options available on the 1.8~ color display, this multifunction printer helps you get your work done with simplicity and ease. Perfect for printing anything from to-do lists to business reports, this color inkjet printer outputs quality prints at fast speeds. Brother Page Gauge(4) monitors your ink usage so you know when you~re running low. When paired with the Brother Mobile Connect app(5), setup is quick and easy ~ plus, you~ll be able to print from virtually anywhere on your mobile device(6). Print Confidently with Brother Genuine LC501 Ink in your Brother Work Smart 1360 for reliable, consistent prints ~it~s the only brand we recommend for your Brother printer.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Solid Build and Great Features
on September 17, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
I was very impressed with the Brother Work Smart 1360 Wireless Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer. It has a very solid feel. Some things I don't always experience that I look for are: the paper loading is easy and smooth with no hang-ups when removing the paper tray, the display is clear and very responsive to the buttons for making selections and this printer has enough weight that when printing it does not shimmy around - excellent.
Ink setup and initialization of this printer went very nicely. I chose to install from my laptop instead of from my cell phone. It worked fine, but I do know it's recommended to use the cell phone app.
Printer alignment tools worked properly. I did download the firmware update tool and the tool did find that my firmware was up to date. The firmware update tool requires the printer password which is on a label on the back of the printer. I had changed the printer password during setup, however the software told me the password change failed. When I ran the Update Tool, I tried the original password and it failed. I tried the new password and it worked. So the setup software may need a fix since it said my printer password change failed but it was successful.
I love the 'iPrint & Scan' software and it works perfectly. Also the Brother Creative Center software is wonderful. You have many templates for things like calendars, greeting cards, coloring page templates for the grandkids and more. This software and the 'iPrint & Scan' software are free with the printer. Tip of the cap to the team at Brother for a complete set of tools and extras too.
Printouts had very sharp text and colors were great. The document feed ran quickly, and you can select to print on one side or both sides. I'm enjoying this printer and its functionality. I would highly recommend this printer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enhance your audio immersion on Xbox, PC, and more with the versatile HS80 MAX Wireless Gaming Headset. Experience the difference of three-dimensional atmospheric sound with Dolby Atmos and respond more quickly to in-game audio cues. Simultaneous low-latency 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity provides seamless connections over multiple devices. Give crystal-clear callouts with HS80~s omni-directional microphone that boasts exceptional dynamic range and NVIDIA Broadcast technology* to eliminate background noise. Cushy memory foam ear cushions, breathable cloth, and floating headband design work together to provide extraordinary comfort. Get up to 65 hours of battery life, more than enough for marathon gaming sessions.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Super Spactial Sound with Xbox, Comfortable
on September 13, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
These headphones sound amazing. You do need to follow the correct pairing procedure to ensure the Corsair HS80 Max v2 for Xbox is in Xbox mode. It is simple: put the included dongle in an Xbox USB port and press the sync button on the Xbox. The dongle will be white if not in Xbox mode, just double tap the power button on the headphones and the dongle will turn green and you’ll be connected (you’ll also see a ‘Headphone Assigned’ message on your display). I did notice that once it is all sync’d up, for the next time you power up, the Xbox dongle will be green already; so it does stay sync’d through a power off – great. 
I also paired these headphones with my Windows laptop. I tried the dongle and also Bluetooth. Everything paired in a split second. The sound was also amazing using various music videos on my computer. On the Xbox (mine is a Series X), I watched movies and played games; the sound was vibrant with super strong bass and crisp highs. In motorsports games the sound was incredible and did add a lot of fun to playing the games with such crisp, crunchy and snappy sound characteristics.
I ended up watching a couple movies plus about 2 hours of gaming in one sitting. I noticed the ear cups were very comfortable over this timeframe. I do wear glasses, and the shape and softness of the ear cups ensured I didn’t get a headache – tip of the cap to the Corsair engineers for designing a headset with a very high comfort level to go with the wonderful sound.
You can install the iCue software on your computer to update the headset firmware and also you can re-pair the headset with the dongle if needed (however, the dongle does come already paired with the headset). The dongle firmware can also be updated by the iCue software. I noticed that the software found the headset and the dongle immediately –nice. 
I did interact with Corsair support and it turned out that their support was exceptional both via phone and email. I was very pleased with their customer support and appreciated the advice I got. 
I installed Dolby Atmos on my Xbox and the sound through these headphones was booming like 3D spatial sound – just wonderful. You do need to ensure your Xbox audio settings are set to ‘Headphone with Dolby Atmos’. I am very pleased with these headphones and would highly recommend them for the Xbox.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Orbi Wi-Fi 7 is in a class of its own, designed for a new era of entertainment, hybrid work, and smart home convenience. The Orbi 370 Series unlocks the power of Wi-Fi 7 with speeds up to 5 Gbps, 1.7X faster than Wi-Fi 6. In addition, the Orbi 370 brings exceptional 360~ Wi-Fi coverage for whole-home connectivity.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Strong Connectivity Over Large Distance
on September 8, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
The installation of this Netgear super ‘mesh router’ system went smoothly although there are some pros and some minor cons. You start by installing the ORBI app and then follow the prompts to setup the base router; next you proceed to setup the two nodes. Unlike other systems, you don’t need to put the nodes near the base router during setup. You can put them at their expected locations right away when you first configure them – that’s nice. The nodes are installed last, and they picked up communication from about 30 feet away from the base (and through walls and doors) very easily - excellent. Firmware updates also went smoothly. I had no trouble using the app to create an additional access point and told it to run at 5.0 GHz only. The app does include many features to check speeds, configure extra access points, parental controls, a signal strength meter and will show you a nice network map – great.
Every time you do something in the cell phone app to reconfigure, it takes several minutes for the ORBI system to execute the change. You always get these messages to wait while ORBI makes sure your phone is on the ORBI access point (which it already is). Another negative is you are forced into a subscription to Armor Active Security. I’m left with a ‘to-do’ to cancel the Armor Active Subscription which you can’t do from the app; you must go to a web site. You can disable it using the app. In fairness, you can just let the trial for Armor Active expire.
A minor problem is that the LED ‘off’ state is left for you to guess. When this LED, which is on the front of each of the three units is flashing-white, it is syncing; then it becomes solid-white when ready for setup – this information is clearly indicated as you do your install. But in the app, it is shown as green in the instructions, leading you to believe this means all is well. However, you can google it and see that when all is well this LED is off. The process should tell you that the LED ‘off’ state means good. The instructions should be amended to be clearer in this area.
I think this router needs some work to improve the speed of configuration and setup. I was impressed with the distance the nodes can be away from the base unit and connect very easily. I see these nodes do stay connected without any need to reset or resync. Other than some minor issues as mentioned, I really like the solid physical build and the top rate specifications – well done. I finally have my garage covered with a router that really works. I can certainly recommend this unit to help you provide complete internet WiFi coverage for larger houses.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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At just 48.4g (approx.), INZONE Mouse-A delivers pro-level speed and control without compromise. Built with Fnatic, it features the custom 3950IZ sensor, optical switches, and 8000Hz polling for ultra-low-latency action. Add in long battery life, wireless freedom, and an esports-optimized fit~it~s every edge, engineered.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Light, Smooth and Innovative
on September 8, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
The Sony Inzone MSEG500 mouse is no doubt the lightest mouse I've used for gaming. My hand size is between medium and large, and my hand fits perfectly on the curved surface of this little wonder. This mouse moves very smoothly on any surface with the U-shaped glides (an extra pair of glides is included in case of damage or too much wear). The buttons and scroll wheel are exactly where I need them and have a very tactile touch - great design by Sony engineers and a tip of my cap.
I liked the dongle design where your cord attaches to the dongle and then into the USB port versus the 'normal' design where the dongle is a USB key that plugs directly. One advantage is that if you want to switch to a wired mouse, you can simply replace the dongle with the mouse in just one step.
Specifications are top rate. The polling rate of 8000 Hz is fantastic, the precision of the custom 3950IZ sensor delivered in every game I tried. I especially liked motorsports with this mouse.
There is a button underneath that will toggle power off (long press) to save battery as needed. This same button also will switch through 4 custom profiles (short press). This mouse was recently added to the Sony Inzone Hub software. I installed the Inzone Hub, and it immediately recognized this mouse. This software has a very intuitive GUI to set mouse profiles. I also noticed this software installed smoothly with none of the hiccups you sometimes see; another tip of the cap to Sony for doing this software correctly. I also used the Inzone Hub Web version. This worked same as the installed program. One observation, the Web Version comes up with a screen where it looks like you need to click to connect, however it is just an example. I would add words “How To” at the top of this screen so you know it is not active. You need to use the selection menu on the left to connect.
I played for 60 minutes, and the mouse was still strong due to its 90-minute charge. I also found that either the light weight or the shape or both characteristics felt so comfortable that my hand was ready for another few hours of play.
Sony used some innovative design via its polyamide frame which helped make this an ultralight mouse. I love this amazing mouse and highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Meet Yale Code, the non-connected door lock that brings key-free entry to your door an an approachable price point. Ideal for those who are new to electronic locks, or just want an affordable way to upgrade their home, Yale Code has a simple DIY installation process that doesn~t require any professional help, and there~s no app or phone set-up is needed. Create and store up to 20 key-free entry codes directly in the lock itself, and share secure and convenient access with friends, family, housemates, caretakers, and more. The backlit keypad ensures that you can easily read its numbers for entry at any time of day, and the backup key allows all members of your household to choose their preferred way to unlock the door. With its sleek design and low profile, Yale Code looks great on any door while bringing trusted security to your home.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Easy to Install, Handled 115 Degree Weather
on August 20, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
The Yale Code Keypad Deadbolt is one of the most solid and easily installed units I have ever used. I've installed over a dozen keypad electronic locks in my prior houses. I like this more simple lock for the backdoor to my garage that is within a fenced-in yard; therefore I didn't need the wireless connectivity that is not part of this lock. I was impressed with how smoothly the lock worked, a tip of the cap to the Yale engineers for designing a simple, smooth and rugged device.
Installation instructions were top notch and included a section to show you how to determine if the mounting holes of my current lock would support this new lock. This electronic lock parameters were compatible so I did not have to drill any larger holes and I did not have any existing holes that were too large.
I was able to remove the old lock and install the new lock in about 10 minutes. You do need to pay attention to whether you have a left or right hand door - the instructions clearly show you how to determine the hand of the door; and then you set a small micro-switch inside the battery compartment to the correct hand. The new lock operated flawlessly on the first try. I did test the factory reset process using the 'Mode' button (also in the battery compartment area); and the lock did the required reset of all codes. Programming an unlock code is simple, but you should save the instructions as different brands of electronic locks use slightly different steps. You can set up over 20 different unlock codes if you need to. I liked the feature where you can lock the door by touching just one button.
This lock did handle 115 degree heat a couple days in our August heatwave and still worked perfectly. I am very happy with this electronic deadbolt lock and highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung~s 32~ Odyssey G5 G51F Gaming Monitor boasts incredibly detailed, pin-sharp images with QHD resolution (2560x1440). HDR10 provides brighter highlights, improved contrast and color accuracy, making every scene feel more vivid and realistic. 180Hz Refresh Rate and near-instant 1ms Response Time (MPRT) captures all your moves with reduced lag for ultra-smooth gameplay. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro reduces choppiness, screen lag, and image tears. Black Equalizer allows you to adjust dark areas in games, so you can locate opponents hiding in the deepest shadows. Virtual Aim Point allows you to hit your marks with next-level accuracy, giving you the optimal aim with crosshairs on the screen. Auto Source Switch+ instantly switches to a new source signal when connected devices are turned on, without having to use multiple inputs. Ergonomic stand makes it simple to tilt and adjust the monitor for total gaming comfort.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Big and Beautiful
on August 17, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
Indeed, this beautiful 32” monitor is the one I needed for games. It fits perfectly on my desk in my game room. Setup was intuitive to assemble the stand and make the hook-ups. This stand has excellent physical characteristics in terms of its ability to be adjusted up/down and tilt back/forward. It is engineered so that it requires minimal effort to adjust my viewing angle yet it holds firmly wherever you set it. A tip of the cap to the Samsung engineers for making this a very simple and effective physical adjustment that is better than any other I have seen on many monitors. I did connect via HDMI although this monitor also has a Display Port.
I ran a couple different color generators, and the colors were spectacular. I viewed hundreds of colors of various shades and brightness and everything was superb. When playing XBOX games this color excellence was observed both in terms of the vivid colors as wells as no bleed-over from one color to another – no matter how fast the action was. I noticed a ‘depth of the display’ in many game scenes which also reflected the powerful design specs of this device. These super-color qualities reflected the QHD resolution as well as the FreeSync properties of this monitor. There is even a ‘Black Equalizer’ parameter that did help lighten dark spots in some games which can reveal things you might miss.
The large 32” screen is awesome and did improve my game experience. In addition, the extra ‘real estate’ was very helpful with creation and reading of spreadsheets and presentations. I love this monitor, it seems the perfect size; not too big nor too small for my situation. I highly recommend this unit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Introducing the EcoTank ET-3930~The Perfect Printer for Busy Families. Say goodbye to expensive cartridges with the Epson EcoTank ET-3930, the newest innovation from a recognized leader in photographic printing. Combining simplicity with a modern design, the ET-3930 features advanced technology that enhances both performance and print quality, making it an ideal choice for productive home printing~including content created by AI. Powered by PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology, the ET-3930 offers a duty cycle that~s twice as robust as its predecessor (1). And unlike conventional thermal inkjet printers, its unique permanent printhead is engineered to last the life of the printer. Designed to be simple and error-free, refilling ink is a breeze with large ink tanks and uniquely keyed EcoFit bottles~no mess, no stress and no ink bottle mix-ups. And with enough ink in the box to last up to three years (2), you'll enjoy affordable color printing without the hassle of frequently replacing cartridges. Featuring built-in USB and Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity, along with the user-friendly Epson Smart Panel app (3), you can easily print, scan, and more directly from your computer or mobile device (4). Choose Epson EcoTank, the #1 Best-Selling Supertank Printer (5). With more than 100 million units sold globally (6) across seven generations of innovation, EcoTank consistently delivers affordable, photo-quality prints, making it a reliable choice for all your printing needs.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Ink Tank Design is a Winner
on July 17, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
The Epson ET-3930 is a very well-designed printer. Its top quality of course is the high-capacity ink tank design. Epson was the first manufacturer of ink-tank technology, and has this technology very well refined. It was quite simple to load the 4 ink bottles into the tanks. There is some magic that occurs when the tanks reach a ‘full’ level that stops the input of the ink. Not even a drop of ink is spilled while you load the reservoirs – this process is very well designed. Note that if the ink bottles have some remaining ink, then put the cap back on, and when the ink level goes down, you can add this ink to the reservoirs.
The print quality was excellent and the option of double-sided printing meant not only do you have about 2 years of ink supply, but you can also conserve paper.
I was able to connect the printer to my computer without any troubles using either 2.5 GHz or 5 GHz access points. However, using the Epson Smart Panel app with an Android cell phone proved to be a challenge/problem. Although after several attempts I was able to make the WiFi connection and print a pdf from my cell phone, the connectivity was lost the very next time I tried to print from the cell phone. I tried a couple dozen times and had to conclude the Android cell phone functionality is broken. Epson has some work to do to ensure their phone app will work properly with this printer. It was basically trial and error to get their cell phone printing app to work correctly even briefly.
The mechanics of the printer worked flawlessly. This included printing and making copies as well as a unique feature that extends the output tray automatically when printing is called for. There is a button you can hit to retract the tray if you wish. This is a useful feature that helps ensure your work area can be as compact as possible. It is not a touch screen, however the input process to select functions is accomplished in a manner that is sufficient.
The printer has a scanner bed but not an automatic document feeder (ADF) for multiple page copies or scans. I do miss the ADF feature. Printing speed was just fair for color printing but was quite good for mono printing.
Overall, I felt that although the Android cell phone use did not work, this printer has great value for attaching to a computer in terms of its functionality, especially the outstanding ink tank design. I would recommend this printer for computer use, unless you do need the automatic document feed for multiple page copies.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel~ RealSense~ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
 
Overall2 out of 52 out of 5
Took it back
By kenn
After setup was complete, the computer suffered many glitches, both in hardware and software. E.g. the computer kept disconnecting from my Wi-Fi and I had to go in and retype the password. Computer locked up several times and I had to unplug it to shut it down so I could reboot it. Much of my software apps displays were incredibly small and I could find no way to change them. These were just a few of the most glaring examples.
You Can Change Size of Objects & Text
December 27, 2015
The ultra HD display can be adjusted. Go to Settings, System (Display is in there), Advanced Display Settings and change the resolution to 1920x1080. Then continue on to Advanced Sizing of Text and Other Items; now click on 'Set a custom scaling level' (blue text) and select 110%. Now everything will be correct. Most apps don't work well with the Ultra HD yet. But your machine will be powerful as new Apps come out. Once the machine updates to latest Windows 10, you will find it great.
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Fitbit One Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker: Measure your activity day and night with Fitbit One, a sleek device that goes beyond the traditional pedometer. Get motivated to reach your goals by making small changes to your daily life, like taking extra steps throughout the day or learning how to sleep more soundly at night.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Great Product at First
By Merv
Worked great in the beginning but had trouble keeping battery power and is dead now and will not recharge. Also not easy to clip on. The band included to wear on your wrist is 4" thick at least and not practical. It would have been better to purchase on of the wrist versions versus the one. I hope Best Buy will allow me to exchange due to the default.
FitBit One Wide Band
January 22, 2016
You do realize the wide band is ideal for sleep monitoring as it is very comfortable on the wrist all night. It is not a watch band. Also various suppliers make a band that the Fitbit One can snap into and then it can be worn as a watch. SO if you like the Fitbit otherwise, just get the watch band for it.
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Fitbit One Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker: Measure your activity day and night with Fitbit One, a sleek device that goes beyond the traditional pedometer. Get motivated to reach your goals by making small changes to your daily life, like taking extra steps throughout the day or learning how to sleep more soundly at night.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH SYNCING
By loyalcustomer from Davenport, FL
little support from Fitbit regarding syncing problems as module appears to be not always functioning during sync. No real solutions received that are workable. Long time getting responses from Fitbit.
Syncing Fitbit One
January 22, 2016
I noticed trouble syncing and it seemed if you have the application open and the Fitbit is connected to your PC, then it won't sync with your phone and vice versa. Not sure if that is an error or the design. Once application closed on PC now the phone sync'd in a couple seconds. So maybe this is what some people are seeing?
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel~ RealSense~ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Highest Quality and Top Features
By RalphHenry from Raleigh, NC
This AIO has superior resolution to others. Some reviews spoke about a text problem, however you can improve the text via going to settings, display, advanced and 'cleartype text' and follow the steps. Also has 3D display capability which is good for future needs for me. Sound is nice with Jensen speakers. Touch screen is great. WIFI is super and has both 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges with Wireless AC. Very quiet fan. Lenovo support has regressed but is do-able I asked a simple question and the tech had no idea, also the website seems broken in the support area; glad I got Geek Squad. But this AIO is one great machine. price is very reasonable for what you get. Love it.
Intel Has Fix for Display Errors
March 7, 2016
Here's good news after I called and got an update from Lenovo support. The problem of getting errors such as "Display driver has stopped responding and has recovered..." seems to be fixed. But the Lenovo support site does not have the driver version to install since it is still in 'maintenance' or Beta test. However you can get the driver from Intel for their 530 graphics hardware at https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25620/Intel-Graphics-Driver-for-Windows-7-8-1-10-15-40-6th-Gen-?v=t
The driver version is 20.19.15.4352 (you're probably using 4300). Now if you download the driver and run the driver install as you normally do under Windows it will say either you are already at the most current driver level or that your manufacturer has not ok'd the use of this level. But the Lenovo tech helped me install it. Basically you need to go to Device manager, select the Intel HiDef Graphics 530, and click to update the driver. Select to install from your computer and say you have a disk and then select the folder where you unzipped the new 4352 driver stuff. Now it will install this driver. I have not seen the display driver error message any more so it appears that this driver fixes things. I had tried all kinds of combinations of settings for the NVDIA driver (there are two display drivers) in conjunction with the Intel driver thinking that the interaction caused the problems. But hopefully this driver level will work. Call Lenovo if you don't want to try to install it yourself.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel~ RealSense~ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
Good but some issues
By Mike944
The 4K screen is what sold me. However, it has a lot of glare and not as stunning as you would think for it being 4k display. Also, the video card seems to crash and recover randomly. The system stays on and it recovers well on its own, but it seems to do this regularly nonetheless. Also the keyboard is a very flat, chiclet laptop style keyboard with next to no key travel, resulting in a lot of typing errors. I do not care for this type of keyboard. Otherwise, the performance is pretty snappy with no lag and Windows 10 is a huge improvement over 8.
Graphics Card Problem Fixed
March 19, 2016
I had the same problem with video card crash and recover. Finally a fix is available I have it installed for 2 weeks and not a single error. You have to download a driver from Intel for 530, it is level 20.19.15.4352 You cannot get it from the Lenovo support site because it is a Beta driver. I stumbled into it because I called IBM support and happened to get a tech who knew about it. Go here to find the driver https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/88345/Intel-HD-Graphics-530-for-6th-Generation-Intel-Core-Processors Now you need to update the driver but the normal procedure ( go to driver tab in Device Manager...) will result in a message saying you can't install this driver... But if you go to the Device Manager and then right click the device then click on 'update driver software', then flow through browsing on your computer and say 'have disk'... and point where you unzipped the file; it will install it. If you can't weave through the steps just call Lenovo and the tech will show you or Best Buy Geek will show you. I've tested it and it works fine, great not to see those video crash and recovered errors.
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Huawei Smartwatch: Stay connected on the go with this smartwatch, which provides helpful notifications when you receive calls, texts and app alerts on your compatible Apple iOS or Android device. You can control functions just by saying "OK Google" and speaking your commands. Plus, meet your health and fitness goals with a built-in activity tracker with heart rate monitor.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
No service after purchase
By Mako50
Bought this watch in november 2015, button has already fallen off without any damage or abuse and best buy wont do anything unless you buy their replacement plan, which goes for every item in their store, no replace plan=your on your own to deal with manufacturers, and this huawei watch is unrepairable at the factory- they told me since the button fell off my warranty is voided WTF and cant even be repaired if i pay, basically 3 months use now its a $400 paperweight
Seems Like Phony Customer Support
March 25, 2016
I had to laugh, the comment from their Customer Support, says sorry for frustration and then cleverly says they'll go ahead and solve your problem by contacting their Customer Support? Yikes, what the @$#&^@.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel~ RealSense~ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Good Computer BUT
By BBPurchaser071
After purchasing, the specs on the graphics card is GTX 950A, NOT A 950.Looking up the specs of the 950A, here is what is on NVIDA site: We recommend the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950A for gaming with highest details at resolutions up to, and including, 1280x720. Why would they put in a graphics card in a 4K monitor that can only support great quality up to 1280X720. Taking it back to store.
This PC has Two Graphics Cards
June 5, 2016
You make a good point. This PC has two graphics cards and the other is the Intel HD 530 but I see it recommends only up to 1366x768. I know the display is supposed to handle 3840x2160 and you can select this setting and it works fine. I'm wondering if the limits on each card are overcome because you have both graphics cards? Maybe the manufacturers just undershoot the real capability? Anyway my Lenovo AIO 700 works great and I love it. For the money it is the best deal. I do know that you have to install a new driver for the HD 530, make sure you have 20.19.15.4352 (this is a Beta driver you can get from Intel) If you don't get it, you will get frequent from the HD 530.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel~ RealSense~ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Worst Computer Ever
By Disappointed
This computer is very aesthetically pleasing and has great specs. The 4k screen is very nice and the accessories work great.
However...
1.
This computer constantly is crashing citing a graphics card error. Simply browsing the internet or typing a Word document and the screen will constantly be crashing.
2.
The computer will not let me install updates and programs are constantly freezing and crashing. The only programs I have installed are Kaspersky protection suite and Microsoft Office suite.
**One day I turned on my computer and attempted to create a Word document only to find that the computer had deleted the entire office suite! There is no trace it ever existed.
3.
Simple tasks such as opening a program take a ridiculous amount of time. For a solid state hard drive, opening Windows Explorer takes on average 5 MINUTES!!! I have nothing saved on this computer!
I took my computer into Best Buy and paid $150 and they said that they could not find any problem. I will be returning this computer.
DO NOT BUY
Display Error Problem Fixed
August 12, 2016
I once worked at Lenovo & IBM and know a little about display drivers. The problem here is Lenovo's support site recommends the wrong driver level for the Intel 530 Display Driver. All you need to do to automatically fix this is use the Intel Driver Update Utility. Download it and it will show a list of recommend driver updates. For starters just choose the display driver update. At this time it will install level 20.19.15.4463 -> all your problems will go away. You can also let it install any other drivers it may find are down level. It is great. Here is the link to download the utility: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/24345/Intel-Driver-Update-Utility By the way, for this computer to allow stuff I use like Windows Live to look better, I change the screen resolution to 1920x1080 and set the text scaling level to 110%. At the price, this is a super wonderful computer but need to make the changes I suggest.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre All-In-One Computer: With Wireless-AC networking, this all-in-one computer makes it easy to browse Web sites, access social media and check your e-mail. The 23.8" capacitive multitouch screen lets you navigate features using all 10 fingers and presents your favorite films in 4K UHD resolution. The revolutionary Intel~ RealSense~ 3D camera lets you scan 3D objects, use gestures to control your PC or play games and more.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
great but blinks on and off
By skinnysimmon
I like the computer but when schooling up and down sometimes it blinks on and off
Easily Fixed
August 12, 2016
I once worked at Lenovo & IBM and know a little about display drivers. The problem here is Lenovo's support site recommends the wrong driver level for the Intel 530 Display Driver. All you need to do to automatically fix this is use the Intel Driver Update Utility. Download it and it will show a list of recommend driver updates. For starters just choose the display driver update. At this time it will install level 20.19.15.4463 -> all your problems will go away. You can also let it install any other drivers it may find are down level. It is great. Here is the link to download the utility: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/24345/Intel-Driver-Update-Utility
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HP Pavilion Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Take your entertainment on the go with this HP Pavilion laptop. Its 360-degree hinge lets you shift between four viewing modes, giving you a variety of options for work, viewing and playing. Featuring a quad-core processor, HP audio boost and a responsive touch screen, this HP Pavilion laptop provides a more enjoyable computing experience.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Terrific 2 in 1 Just Make 1 Change
By RalphHenry from Raleigh, NC
This is a steal especially at the sale price. Beautiful touchscreen display, quad core processor albeit not the fastest but 4 cores and made by Intel so not power hungry. Dual Band AC WiFi which is important. Also very solid build, great keyboard. Only thing that slowed it down was 5400 rpm 500GB HDD. Some reviews said slow and it was a bit, but pop in an SSD and it flies super fast. You can use a free program like EASEUS to clone the HDD exactly to the SSD, including the recovery partition etc. Now you keep the old HDD as your instant backup image if needed. 4GB memory appears to be enough. Great function as tablet or tent or normal PC. Very portable which was one of my needs. If you want to step up, get HP's 13.3 inch same as this just bigger, 6GB memory but same tired old 5400 rpm drive problem but you can fix that with an SSD; and this more expensive one has a 6th gen core i3. I couldn't afford the bigger one, but I also liked the smaller 11.6 display anyway. Both have IPS display technology - great.
SSD Can be Swapped in Here's How
August 13, 2016
I did see the instructions you refer to and they are for an x360 Notebook. It is confusing, as this PC is an x360 2in1. HP does take you to the wrong place. But I looked further and HP does provide a Hardware Maintenance Manual for the x360 2/1. It shows you exactly how to get inside and replace anything from the battery to memory to the HDD. I will paste in the link to the manual and it shows you each step. But I'll give you an overview. You do have to be careful but it is not too difficult. First before removing anything I used a free program called EASEUS Backup which cloned the 500 GB HDD to a 500 GB SSD (it makes it identical including the recovery partition). You do need a USB cable to attach the SSD to a USB port on this PC to make the clone. Then basically you remove 12 screws on the bottom and flip it face up and gently pry the keyboard up first at the hinge end. Don't pull the keyboard off all the way as you have to remove two flat cables from their ZIF connectors. ZIF connectors are easy to release but you do have to notice which side of the connector that you flip up. It is easier if someone holds the keyboard up slightly while you release the ZIF's. I was able to do it myself. Once the keyboard is off, you remove 2 screws from the HDD (it says 4 but I only saw 2 screws) and also another ZIF cable to release the HDD from the board. You will have to take the bracket and the cable plug off the hard drive and put them on the SSD. Then reverse the process. I did read that things like memory are not accessible but the HMM also shows you how to remove a shield a small board and boom there is the single 4GB memory card. You can put in an 8GB memory card but I didn't since the SSD gives you tremendous speed improvement that the memory upgrade will only give you slight improvement. Now the link to the 90 page Maintenance & Service Guide (I also saved it to my desktop): http://support.hp.com/us-en/search?q=HP%20Pavilion%20x360%20m1-u001dx%20maintenance%20and%20service%20guide&filter=&product=11084072&pname=HP%20Pavilion%20x360%20m1-u001dx%20(ENERGY%20STAR) If you are concerned, BBuy should be able to do it for you with your cloned SSD for a small fee. There are lots of videos of people doing this level of stuff on the smaller 2/1 laptops, tablets and cell phones that seemingly are not accessible.. I did watch one on ZIF connectors.
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Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
 

Can this player be connected to a car aux input

Yes, you would just need a 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo cable.
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Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
 

Does the volume control on this device also control the volume of the Bluetooth device it’s connected to?

It does not have Bluetooth.
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Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
 

Can this item connect to car USB audio ports?

Yes, you would need the right cable 3.5mm to USB. However this unit seems to skip if it is jostled too much.
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Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
 

Does this CD player have a built in speaker to use without earbuds.

No, and it does not have Bluetooth.
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RalphHenry
 
Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
 

I need a portable CD player with a USB adapter that can fit into my USB port in my 2019 Odyssy Honda car. As you might know , the new cars do not have a CD player. Please suggest a CD player and how much it will cost? Thank you.

You could use this one. You would have to get a cable from the 3.5 mm jack on this device to USB. It would work fine. However this unit skips a lot so the motion from the car may be too much for it.
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Clean hard-to-reach areas with this cord-free BISSELL Adapt Ion vacuum. The removable hand vacuum lets you access above-ground spaces, and the two-way folding handle enables easy storage and allows you to clean under furniture. This BISSELL Adapt Ion vacuum features a LiIon battery that provides up to 20 minutes of use, while swivel steering ensures versatile movement.
 

Can the power brush be turned on and off?

Yes.
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Produce professional-quality foods easily and fast with this BELLA Pro 3.5-qt. black manual air fryer. The 2.8-lb.capacity lets you create large meals, while the dishwasher-safe tray and pan make cleanup simple. This BELLA Pro 3.5-qt. black manual air fryer has Circular Heat Technology for even cooking and crisp results without needing oil.
 

Are the pan and the tray/rack metal?

Yes and they are non-stick.
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Play music with omnidirectional sound by using this VIZIO SmartCast speaker. This portable 2.1-channel speaker produces an amazing 360 degrees of perfect stereo sound. Simply tap the intuitive touch surface of the VIZIO SmartCast speaker to play or pause, swipe to skip the song and twist to control the volume.
 

My speaker won’t pair to my phone, my phone states that the device is out of Range or not turned on but my device is turned on And within Range how can i fix this issue

Make sure you have pressed the Bluetooth button only once - if you press it again it will turn off Bluetooth on the speaker. It should announce that it is in pairing mode via a voice prompt from the speaker. On your phone, you may sometimes need to go to Settings and Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth off then on while the speaker is looking for your phone. I needed to do this and then also hit the refresh symbol on the phone screen. Suddenly the Sport appeared as in the pairing list on the phone.
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Store data on this 128GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive. The low-profile casing prevents damage by keeping it snug to the port, making it a great fit for use with tablets, laptops and game consoles. This SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive uses USB 3.1 technology to deliver up to 10 times the transfer speed of older drives.
 

The main purpose of me purchasing this drive is to fast transfer videos from one computer to another. Can I trust this drive to transfer heavy videos (from premier pro) from one computer to another decently fast?

More than decently fast. It is very quick based on what I experienced moving large files.
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Store data on this 128GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive. The low-profile casing prevents damage by keeping it snug to the port, making it a great fit for use with tablets, laptops and game consoles. This SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive uses USB 3.1 technology to deliver up to 10 times the transfer speed of older drives.
 

Is the file format FAT 32?

It is FAT32 out of the box, but I suppose you could change it to whatever you like.
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