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Always ready to entertain with the Bella Pro Series 18-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker. The 1200-watt brewing system quickly brews 18 5-oz. cups of coffee in minutes, making it ideal for large family gatherings or parties. 1 - 4 cup feature for large carafe taste in a smaller batch and brew strength selector for a high quality, customized brew. Prepare ahead of time by programming up to 24 hours in advance. Adjustable 30 minute to 4-hour automatic shut off for added safety. No time to wait for the whole pot? Grab a quick mug while brewing with the pause and serve feature. The special cleaning cycle extends product life while ensure coffee is always at its optimum flavor. Sustainable and reusable permanent filter basket and measuring spoon included.
Customer Rating
4
Nice Basic Coffee Maker
on November 11, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This Bella coffee maker would be ideal for those who drink more than the average amount of coffee in a few hours. It makes up to 18 5-oz. cups. This one is easy to operate and the controls are intuitive. You simply use the nice glass carafe to fill the water reservoir, put in your coffee with the included scoop and hit the Brew/Off button. An extra nice feature is that when brewing is complete, the unit will start a count and show the time since brewing was complete. You can select the Keep Warm time you want, at which time the counter will stop.
You can program a start time like most coffee makers have. This one comes with a permanent filter but you can also use paper filters with the permanent filter which I did. The coffee maker will sense when the reservoir is empty and stop or you can hit the Brew/Off button to turn it off.
I noticed that when you remove the carafe there is a spring loaded button that is supposed to stop any additional drips from coming down but this didn’t work – a few drops will fall, so be prepared to wipe that up.
This is a basic coffee maker, the coffee was very good, it was easy to use; so I do recommend it.
You can program a start time like most coffee makers have. This one comes with a permanent filter but you can also use paper filters with the permanent filter which I did. The coffee maker will sense when the reservoir is empty and stop or you can hit the Brew/Off button to turn it off.
I noticed that when you remove the carafe there is a spring loaded button that is supposed to stop any additional drips from coming down but this didn’t work – a few drops will fall, so be prepared to wipe that up.
This is a basic coffee maker, the coffee was very good, it was easy to use; so I do recommend it.
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Supreme stereo sound, impressive comfort and extended cross-platform compatibility ~ that's the ROCCAT~ Elo X Stereo Wired Cross-Platform Gaming Headset for PC, Xbox, PlayStation~, Nintendo Switch & Mobile. Experience a weightless, dynamic fit thanks to a self-adjusting metal headband, superior memory foam ear cushions and ProSpecs~ Glasses Relief System for glasses wearers. Precision-tuned 50mm drivers produce crisp highs to thundering lows to help you seek out opponents with pitch-perfect stereo sound while a detachable noise-cancelling microphone featuring TruSpeak~ technology ensures your commands are heard perfectly with crystal-clear voice communication. Finally, the 3.5mm jack lets players go from PC to game console to mobile devices with ease.
Customer Rating
5
Comfortable, Versatile and Nice Sound
on October 26, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
Brilliant design for headphones. These sound great and check all the boxes. The mic is removeable, they are usable on Xbox, PS4, laptop and desktop, and they are very comfortable. The included PC splitter is needed to work with desktops that have a separate mic and headphone audio jacks. I tried all configurations and phones worked nicely. The mic has noise cancelling which ensures clear commands, the designers get five stars for figuring out the technology to do this without losing crispness.
I wear glasses and the oversized earpads are very well cushioned so that I had no pain from wearing the headphones for over 2 hours. These ROCCAT headphones actually use memory foam in the pads.
The mic doesn’t mute like some where you can lift it up to mute; but instead there is a very easy to reach mic mute button on the left ear side and I found this very simple and effective. The volume control is also on the left pad. The headset is wired so Bluetooth is not needed which makes connectivity very secure.
The design for the self-adjusting headband is very clever. You simply put these phones on and just the exact right amount of tension is created to push up the ‘inner band’; give the designers a tip of the cap for this well-designed feature.
This will become one of your favorite headphones, I do highly recommend this device.
I wear glasses and the oversized earpads are very well cushioned so that I had no pain from wearing the headphones for over 2 hours. These ROCCAT headphones actually use memory foam in the pads.
The mic doesn’t mute like some where you can lift it up to mute; but instead there is a very easy to reach mic mute button on the left ear side and I found this very simple and effective. The volume control is also on the left pad. The headset is wired so Bluetooth is not needed which makes connectivity very secure.
The design for the self-adjusting headband is very clever. You simply put these phones on and just the exact right amount of tension is created to push up the ‘inner band’; give the designers a tip of the cap for this well-designed feature.
This will become one of your favorite headphones, I do highly recommend this device.
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Finally: ANC true wireless that is accessible to everyone. Building on it~s success as the #1 true wireless family in the US, JBuds Air ANC feature a powerful 24+ hours of ANC Bluetooth Playtime. Has 3 noise control modes and low latency movie mode.
Customer Rating
5
Subtle Buds with Great Design/Features
on October 16, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
These are very solid ear buds and produce excellent sound. I’ve used other Jlab earbuds and as always the pairing was very easy. I used with a cell phone and all the required functions were very intuitive. The only triple-tap was to change the equalizer settings which is okay; all other actions were one or two taps which I prefer. The buttons reacted with instant response and this is great since some earbuds often miss my taps.
I also paired to a laptop and desktop and the pairing was simple and the sound was also very nice. I do think the noise cancelling feature was necessary listening to some songs on the PC’s; so I’m glad these earbuds include that feature.
Several sets of ear foam are provided. I found the correct one for me and it was very comfortable to listen for over 2 hours. The ear buds secured very nicely in the ear, but it should be noted that these earbuds are not the type I use for jogging since I prefer the over the ear style for jogging (or treadmill) to ensure they stay in. Also I prefer this style for PC usage as it does not have the small bar that hangs down and feels more comfortable to me; and there is not much physical movement so they stay put.
I like these earbuds best for me, as the design is more subtle and the earbuds work perfectly. Great product.
I also paired to a laptop and desktop and the pairing was simple and the sound was also very nice. I do think the noise cancelling feature was necessary listening to some songs on the PC’s; so I’m glad these earbuds include that feature.
Several sets of ear foam are provided. I found the correct one for me and it was very comfortable to listen for over 2 hours. The ear buds secured very nicely in the ear, but it should be noted that these earbuds are not the type I use for jogging since I prefer the over the ear style for jogging (or treadmill) to ensure they stay in. Also I prefer this style for PC usage as it does not have the small bar that hangs down and feels more comfortable to me; and there is not much physical movement so they stay put.
I like these earbuds best for me, as the design is more subtle and the earbuds work perfectly. Great product.
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De'Longhi All-In-One Combination Coffee and Espresso Machine
Customer Rating
5
Great Value and Great Coffee/Espresso
on October 16, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This machine worked very well for making coffee and espresso, and also for steaming milk. Compared to professional espresso machines this unit made great espresso and costs 4 times or more less. Its construction is not as solid as the commercial machines, however it does use the 15 bar pressure just like the very expensive machines. A feature you do not have is a built-in grinder. I actually prefer a separate grinder however, because this is a part of some machines that breaks down more often.
Now about taste: I found the coffee to be much less bitter than the low-cost coffee makers. I felt this was due to the use of a water filter cartridge and also the special metal filters both for espresso and the coffee. It is simple to use and does give you the ability to steam milk. This is important because if you use a lot of milk, then you may have to microwave your coffee to get it warm again and this kills the taste in my opinion. So in one unit you have a machine that will make up to 10 cups of really great coffee for you and your friends; and without a lot of fuss.
You do have two separate water reservoirs and heating systems which is a great design point. Therefore this machine can produce coffee and espresso (or steam milk) at the same time and can also do both jobs in an optimal way since it is really two machines in one. You do have 1 and 2 serving espresso cups as well as a third espresso cup for espresso pods.
You also have a clock and programmable timer, very nice and useful. It is not huge, so it doesn’t take up a lot of counter space relative to its functionality (about 10.5” x 13.5” x 13” high). I love this unit and am making a lot of my favorite French Vanilla grind with steamed milk. I think that De'Longhi really got it right with this all-in-one machine. I do highly recommend this unit and it’s a great value at the price.
Now about taste: I found the coffee to be much less bitter than the low-cost coffee makers. I felt this was due to the use of a water filter cartridge and also the special metal filters both for espresso and the coffee. It is simple to use and does give you the ability to steam milk. This is important because if you use a lot of milk, then you may have to microwave your coffee to get it warm again and this kills the taste in my opinion. So in one unit you have a machine that will make up to 10 cups of really great coffee for you and your friends; and without a lot of fuss.
You do have two separate water reservoirs and heating systems which is a great design point. Therefore this machine can produce coffee and espresso (or steam milk) at the same time and can also do both jobs in an optimal way since it is really two machines in one. You do have 1 and 2 serving espresso cups as well as a third espresso cup for espresso pods.
You also have a clock and programmable timer, very nice and useful. It is not huge, so it doesn’t take up a lot of counter space relative to its functionality (about 10.5” x 13.5” x 13” high). I love this unit and am making a lot of my favorite French Vanilla grind with steamed milk. I think that De'Longhi really got it right with this all-in-one machine. I do highly recommend this unit and it’s a great value at the price.
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Revolutionize cooking with the Bella Pro Series 4.2-qt. Analog Air Fryer. The High Performance Circular Heat Technology and the powerful 1500-watt heating system delivers fast, crispy, and evenly cooked food every time. Time saving appliance with up to 50% faster preheat than a conventional oven. Large 3.6-lb. food capacity for your favorite foods, including; fried chicken, roasted salmon, French fries, kale chips, and homemade guilt free donuts. Adjustable temperature from 175~F to 400~F and integrated 60-minute auto shutoff timer with audible tone and indicator lights. The matte black finish adds style to any kitchen. Easy clean up with a dishwasher-safe, PFOA-free non-stick pan and crisping tray.
Customer Rating
5
Quick and Tastier Food
on October 10, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This device works wonders. It keeps the great taste of frying but in about half the time. It has easy cleanup because of the design and the non-stick coating. The size is smaller so 2-3 people would be the capacity. You can get 4 smaller burgers in or 8 hot dogs. I tried link sausage, asparagus, burgers, sausage patties, frozen hash browns and quite a few other items; all came out very tasty. I rarely fry on the stove top since another feature is that once inside this cooker, you don’t have to worry about grease spattering on your stove top or on your clothes and countertop – that’s a very nice side effect. One other good thing I have found about having an air-fryer is that I use the air-fryer to cook my main course and the microwave is now free for me to use to heat up gravy, soup or canned vegetables etc.; at the same time.
Cleanup is a breeze, I put the holder/pan and the ‘crisping tray’ in the sink add a little dish soap, fill about 2 inches and let it sit for a couple minutes; then just rinse off. The non-stick is a very nice surface which sheds food easily.
I do have an earlier version of this Bella brand air-fryer. I have to say the manufacturer made some great improvements. My older model worked fine for a couple years now and still works great. However, here’s what I saw as improvements. The holder/pan was redesigned with a better non-stick coating and also the sides go straight down versus the old model where there was a bump-in to form a ledge for the crisper tray. The new crisper tray has ‘feet’ which hold it off the bottom. This change may seem minor but it makes cleaning easier and the tray goes in more smoothly. The dials for time and temperature were moved on top versus one was on the front before and it is easier to see both dials now.
I use this air-fryer at least once a day. I’m loving my new cooker and highly recommend it.
Cleanup is a breeze, I put the holder/pan and the ‘crisping tray’ in the sink add a little dish soap, fill about 2 inches and let it sit for a couple minutes; then just rinse off. The non-stick is a very nice surface which sheds food easily.
I do have an earlier version of this Bella brand air-fryer. I have to say the manufacturer made some great improvements. My older model worked fine for a couple years now and still works great. However, here’s what I saw as improvements. The holder/pan was redesigned with a better non-stick coating and also the sides go straight down versus the old model where there was a bump-in to form a ledge for the crisper tray. The new crisper tray has ‘feet’ which hold it off the bottom. This change may seem minor but it makes cleaning easier and the tray goes in more smoothly. The dials for time and temperature were moved on top versus one was on the front before and it is easier to see both dials now.
I use this air-fryer at least once a day. I’m loving my new cooker and highly recommend it.
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Offering the ultimate true-wireless experience for any fitness-loving music lover, JLab Epic Air Sport ANC offers customized sound and active noise canceling plus industry-leading 70+ hours playtime. Transition from gym to calls or from work to a run, effortlessly, with features like wear-detect, movie mode, wireless charging and more.
Customer Rating
5
Very Comfortable Over the Ear Type
on September 27, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
These sport type earbuds have the over the ear design which fit nicely and did not hurt my head while jogging. I also wear glasses so I have found other earbuds with over the ear hooks were painful, but JLAB got it right.
Pairing was simple and quick whether with TV, laptop or cell phone. Sound was excellent, not muffled and had nice bass notes. These buds have a “movie mode” so that dialog matches up with what you see. This feature I had not seen before and it worked!
Phone controls were also well designed for ease of use. You can control these and more functions from the cell phone app (Jlab Air ANC app), so I would recommend installing it.
Several sets of ear foam are provided. The charging case was really one of the best I’ve ever seen, very easy to remove and return the buds to the case.
These earbuds overall are great and I do recommend them.
Pairing was simple and quick whether with TV, laptop or cell phone. Sound was excellent, not muffled and had nice bass notes. These buds have a “movie mode” so that dialog matches up with what you see. This feature I had not seen before and it worked!
Phone controls were also well designed for ease of use. You can control these and more functions from the cell phone app (Jlab Air ANC app), so I would recommend installing it.
Several sets of ear foam are provided. The charging case was really one of the best I’ve ever seen, very easy to remove and return the buds to the case.
These earbuds overall are great and I do recommend them.
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Calls. Conferences. ON-the-GO. Air never looked so epic. Offering the ultimate true-wireless experience for any professional or audiophile, JLab Epic Air ANC offers customized sound and active noise canceling plus industry-leading 48+ hours playtime. Transition from music to calls, work to home effortlessly with features like wear-detect, movie mode, wireless charging and more.
Customer Rating
5
Effective Noise Cancelling
on September 18, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
Excellent ear buds with all the needed features. Bluetooth pairing was immediate and easily accomplished. The fit and finish is beautiful. The case charges the buds and allows wireless or wired charging. The quick start guide was precise in words and figures.
I paired to cell and also to laptop. Worked flawlessly either way. The control functions are very well thought out; none of the weird crazy extensive tapping of some buds. I did notice that sometimes the noise cancelling feature was required to reduce some small amount of buzzing – but it was easy to turn on and completely eliminated the noise. I suspect this is not due to the ear buds, but rather just my immediate environment. The good news is the feature is there and works great. You can and should download the Jlab Air ANC app as it provides additional options including setting equalizer. You will probably have to update the firmware when you first open the app. The buds worked perfectly taking cell calls.
Several sets of ear foam are provided. I found the correct one for me and it was very comfortable to listen for over an hour. The ear buds secured very nicely in the ear. I noted that for normal exercising they are fine; for example just a treadmill. For running and jumping I felt an over the ear attachment would be better. If the over the ear bud types make your ears a little sore, I could recommend these ear buds and just use a little larger foam to ensure they stay put for more active exercising.
These earbuds overall are first-rate and I do recommend them.
I paired to cell and also to laptop. Worked flawlessly either way. The control functions are very well thought out; none of the weird crazy extensive tapping of some buds. I did notice that sometimes the noise cancelling feature was required to reduce some small amount of buzzing – but it was easy to turn on and completely eliminated the noise. I suspect this is not due to the ear buds, but rather just my immediate environment. The good news is the feature is there and works great. You can and should download the Jlab Air ANC app as it provides additional options including setting equalizer. You will probably have to update the firmware when you first open the app. The buds worked perfectly taking cell calls.
Several sets of ear foam are provided. I found the correct one for me and it was very comfortable to listen for over an hour. The ear buds secured very nicely in the ear. I noted that for normal exercising they are fine; for example just a treadmill. For running and jumping I felt an over the ear attachment would be better. If the over the ear bud types make your ears a little sore, I could recommend these ear buds and just use a little larger foam to ensure they stay put for more active exercising.
These earbuds overall are first-rate and I do recommend them.
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Pressure cook, slow cook, sear, saut~, boil, simmer, and steam with the Crock-Pot Express Easy Release. The Easy Release Multi-Cooker lets you pressure cook foods up to 70% faster than a conventional oven but also lets you drop in your favorite ingredients for a delectable slow-cooked meal. It features 3 innovative functions that will take your cooking to the next level. Manual Pressure lets you customize recipes by setting any cook time plus high or low pressure. Simmer Function cooks gently and slowly and helps thicken sauces, and Boil allows you to create more one-pot dishes, such as pasta, poached eggs, and more. When used as a pressure cooker, it features a front steam release dial to keep your hand safe and away from the hot steam being released. The nonstick cooking pot removes for easy cleanup and 6-quart capacity can serve over 7 people, perfect for family meals or large gatherings. The Crock-Pot Express also includes a recipe book, steaming rack, and spoon.
Customer Rating
5
Innovative and Works Beautifully
on September 16, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
I've got high praise for this product. It is a slow cooker and a pressure cooker. It really is an appliance every kitchen should have. The controls are intuitive and the device is built very well. It uses a non-stick coated metal 'crock' instead of a ceramic crock which is easier to move around for sure. Here's the bottom line it cuts cooking time dramatically and the results are fantastic. A good example was cooking short ribs. I followed the directions in the included recipe book. Ribs, onions, garlic, BBQ sauce and some chicken stock basically. Toss these in the pot, cook for 40 minutes under pressure and the ribs had fallen off the bone and tasted delicious. I had actually planned to recook them under the slow cooker setting for an hour or two extra and ensure they were tender. Tasted one rib part and knew they were already perfect after just 40 minutes. You can cook so many things using this cooker, it is the tops. It comes with a manual and a nice recipe booklet. I highly recommend it and am sure I'll be using it a lot. Yummy.
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You can make everything fresh and delicious with the Oster Pro~ 1200 Plus' versatility and performance. The powerful motor starts up with 1200 watts of power that consistently crushes ice, pulverizes greens and turns frozen fruit into a smooth sorbet. Seven speeds including 3 pre-programmed Smart Settings~ take the guess work out of blending and food prep, providing simple one-touch controls for salsas, milkshakes and smoothies at the touch of a button. Featuring a 50% larger blade system (compared to previous Oster~ blender models) and patented Dual Direction Blade Technology~ that blends in forward and reverse motion, optimizing blade power and allowing ingredients to move down into the jar for faster, easier blending. 24 ounce Blend-N-Go~ cup included to take nutritious smoothies on the go.
Customer Rating
5
Powerful and Well Designed
on September 16, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
This is a nice blender which is very powerful at the price point. It has a beautiful glass carafe and also comes with a plastic smaller jar with lid that can be used to take your smoothie with you for example and fits in the car’s cupholders. It has a simple and very user friendly array of functions. Its little brain is programmed to optimize what you are blending. An example is that it will blend at high power and then stop to let the fruits fall down into the blades; then start up again and keep cycling this way on some settings. You can also put it on high and whip up a nice milkshake that is very aerated so it tastes great. The blade design is very clever with the two metal ‘Dual Direction’ blades working to mix really well. I pulverized about 10 ice cubes in seconds into sno-cone ice – remember when you crush ice always use the pulse setting to ensure optimal use of a blender.
The directions for putting the carafe in place are about as mysterious as I’ve ever seen. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for this statement that you are instructed to follow: “Make sure the tab of the jar on the left side is in the back of the tab of the blender base and the tab of the jar on the right side is in front of the tab on the blender base”. I eventually saw what they tried to mean, however this blender and carafe do not lock together. The carafe just sits into the position, there is no need to line up tabs unless they mean the holes the tabs fit in on the base – it just goes straight up and down. I think this carafe apparently fits other Oster units which would use those tabs on the carafe to lock the carafe into the base. Also there is a puzzling spring loaded ‘finger’ on the blade unit that seems to have no purpose either.
Because of the beautiful glass carafe, the well designed blade and the super 1200 watt power I do recommend this blender.
The directions for putting the carafe in place are about as mysterious as I’ve ever seen. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for this statement that you are instructed to follow: “Make sure the tab of the jar on the left side is in the back of the tab of the blender base and the tab of the jar on the right side is in front of the tab on the blender base”. I eventually saw what they tried to mean, however this blender and carafe do not lock together. The carafe just sits into the position, there is no need to line up tabs unless they mean the holes the tabs fit in on the base – it just goes straight up and down. I think this carafe apparently fits other Oster units which would use those tabs on the carafe to lock the carafe into the base. Also there is a puzzling spring loaded ‘finger’ on the blade unit that seems to have no purpose either.
Because of the beautiful glass carafe, the well designed blade and the super 1200 watt power I do recommend this blender.
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The Logitech Advanced Corded Mouse M500s with hyper-fast scrolling for increased productivity. The scroll wheel lets you fly through long documents and Web pages with a single flick. Or switch to click-to-click mode for precise, line-by-line navigation of lists, slides, images, and menus. Now with 400-4000 adjustable DPI for fast and ultra-precise cursor control.
Customer Rating
5
Great Feel and Precision
on September 11, 2020
Posted by: RalphHenry
from New Smyrna Beach, FL
The M500 mouse proved to fit comfortably in the palm of my hand. It has very well designed contours so that your hand does rest on top of the mouse and seems to automatically slide your fingers into the positions for the left/right buttons and the scroll wheel. The sides have a soft rubber texture and the whole mouse feels cool in your hand because of the premium surfaces.
I am going to make this my main mouse even though I prefer a wireless mouse because the cut/paste operations are more precise than others I have used. Also the scroll wheel has a very precise scroll left/right feature not just scroll up/down.
For forward/back browsing buttons, Logitech figured out that you need to have a nice indent below the buttons so you don’t accidently hit them. Logitech did a great job here also. You can use the button below the scroll wheel to make the scrolling smoother/faster or slower with an audible soft click as you spin the scroll wheel. The Logitech Options Software will enable you to modify the button assignments as well as adjust the pointer speed.
I do recommend this very well designed and affordable wired mouse. I loved it.
I am going to make this my main mouse even though I prefer a wireless mouse because the cut/paste operations are more precise than others I have used. Also the scroll wheel has a very precise scroll left/right feature not just scroll up/down.
For forward/back browsing buttons, Logitech figured out that you need to have a nice indent below the buttons so you don’t accidently hit them. Logitech did a great job here also. You can use the button below the scroll wheel to make the scrolling smoother/faster or slower with an audible soft click as you spin the scroll wheel. The Logitech Options Software will enable you to modify the button assignments as well as adjust the pointer speed.
I do recommend this very well designed and affordable wired mouse. I loved it.
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Stream instant content easily with this LG BP550 Blu-ray player. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great Blu-Ray DVD Player for the money
By JulieAS
After buying this product, I am both pleased yet a little disappointed! I needed another player to replace my 5 year old Sony 3-D player (also bought at BB) because it was no longer compatible with YouTube. Since my TV is an LG, I decided to buy an LG player.
The LG BP550 is smaller than my older Sony (another reason I chose it) and has fewer apps but I really didn't care about that as long as YouTube worked and that it also had Netflix and HuluPlus apps. Hooking it up and installing it was quick and easy and completing the system update was also a breeze! Already on sale, I saw it was also available as an Open-Box item so I thought I could save even more buying it at that option...NOT!
Advertised as 'Open-Box Excellent Condition' I ordered it on May 13th and it arrived on the 15th - without the remote! Maybe I shouldn't have assumed that an item labeled as "Returned, used as display model in store, or opened due to packaging damage but remains in like-new condition" meant or means that all accessories, cables, manuals, remotes, etc. are included.
Fortunately, my TV remote was able to do some of the basic stuff for installing and some playback features but that's it. So I make a call to BB and learn that the 4-yr Protection Plan I paid for would not cover this missing remote and was then advised to call LG for a 'free' replacement.
Customer service at LG then directed me to call their authorized parts dealer for my time zone. Of course, they were closed on Saturday and Sunday!
I called the parts dealer today (18th) and was told to contact the retailer since I'd "recently purchased the item and it should be returnable/replaceable under warranty". I explained that I had been informed that it was not and that I was told to call them by both BB and LG!
Subsequently, I was given the part number and price for a replacement remote!
Well it looks as if buying Open-Box didn't save me much, if anything, after all since the replacement remote has to be paid for out of my pocket!
I may be better off returning this player and buying a NEW one instead!
I may be better off returning this player and buying a NEW one instead!
However, I must say that I do like the player for what features I have been able to access while using my TV remote! I look forward to obtaining the full benefits and features when using the actual remote control for the BP550!
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Remote Replacement
May 28, 2015
It's not ideal but if you are missing a remote and/or lose or break it, you can easily download a smartphone app to run it. You could also program a multi device remote like the Harmony 650 which I did. So nowadays a missing remote is not a show stopper but I agree it should have not been missing.
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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.
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2 out of 5
2 out of 5Great box - poor fonts
By Jasonrn
I purchased this with great excitement. I mostly do everyday things, with an evergrowing photo collection. I bought Adobe creative cloud and was ready to go. Fired it up and was shocked at how bad the text looks. I have tried many different settings. I don't know if it is a scaling thing? I love everything else about the unit. Photos look great. I dont game.
The text issue is varies. Some apps, it looks fine... others - terrible. Also, some apps don't scale well at all on the 4K screen.
May return the unit and get a laptop I can plug a second monitor in for my photo work.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Fix for fonts didn't install
November 3, 2015
The expert pointed to a download and it did not install. I'm glad since I think you just need to go to settings and find the 'cleartype text' setting and run through it to make fonts great. Also I see many of the apps will fix drivers and so forth so there is a learning curve now to see how to run these machines.
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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 5
5 out of 5Highest 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.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Tips For Better Text on AIO 700
November 4, 2015
I've played with the font's and you may also want to scale text or make it bold for example if you use Windows Live (you can do that within Display Settings). The other tip is that the text is very clear but small so you may find that enlarging text by hitting Ctrl and + (together) once or twice will make some things easier to read. You hit Ctrl and - together to reduce. I didn't use those commands as often on other machines, but it is beautiful to use at times on this machine. By the way videos are wonderful if you use something like Amazon Prime video etc WOW
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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 5
5 out of 5Highest 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.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Lenovo Fix for AIO 700 24ISH
November 5, 2015
Jason, I did think ClearType helped a little but the scaling and putting 'bold' on helped more. I did see the fix that Lenovo posted. First I flashed the BIOS which they also posted as of 9/10/15. However when I tried their special fix for the font scaling it is an .rar file and I had to load WinZip (free version for now) but it did unpack it. However I never saw it run successfully as it always returned an error code. I am going to call Lenovo on that but the text looks pretty good so maybe it actually ran. I'll post an update on that. By the way the support at Lenovo is abysmal.
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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 5
2 out of 5Disappointed
By Brandon
It worked for a few hours right out of the box. Then I noticed the screen flashing and the graphics cards crashing. After a reset it freezes after 5 minutes of use. Not sure if it's the pc itself or driver issues with Windows 10, either way it's not worth the trouble. If they can fix these issues then it is absolutely worth the price.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Try Driver Updates & Flash BIOS
November 5, 2015
If you still have it and if it will stay up long enough, I'd say go to Lenovo's web site and download the newest BIOS, it's easy to update BIOS now. Then go into Device Manager and update both Display drivers. If you bought an open box, I'd also try to reload the whole machine to the factory settings (or BestBuy should do that for you). But if you go to the apps, the app called Lenovo Rescue System will do it for you pretty easily. Then do the stuff I mentioned above.
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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 5
5 out of 5Highest 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.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Checked on Font Scaling Fix
November 5, 2015
I couldn't get the download from Lenovo's website to install. I downloaded and unpacked the fix, but it returned an error code when I ran it. I spent 40 minutes with Lenovo 1st and 2nd level support. They pretty much had no info on this fix. They didn't open a problem ticket 8005969635. Also their website said you should post a request online to have them call you back, but their process was broken in that area also. Full disclosure: even without this fix, the screen looks awesome to me.
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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 5
5 out of 5Highest 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.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Successful Adjustments for FONTS
November 5, 2015
Lots of people had problems with the fonts on this 4K hi-def screen. Lenovo support was useless but Geek Squad fixed me right up via remote connection. It might be something others know, but judging by the reviews most people including me just didn't really understand. There are lots of modifications to DISPLAY parameters but what most people should do if they are using this screen for apps like Windows Live is to change the screen resolution to 1920x1080 and change the scaling to 125%. Now everything is beautiful. If you do want to watch a movie in high def, then put it back to 3840x2160 and set scaling to 200%. What is confusing is that there is a choice for 2560x1600 but this is not the same ratio as the screen size so you get bars on each side which you probably don't want - I should have seen this but the Geek Squad enlightened me. Now as to the patch from Lenovo for font scaling, you probably don't need it nor would it do much I am sure. So kudos to the Geek Squad and thanks. It is an awesome machine and in fact even the lower resolution is more than any other PC I have ever had.
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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 5
5 out of 5Highest 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.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Thanks for Posting Info on Font Patch from Lenovo
November 6, 2015
JasoninNJ, thanks for posting your comment that installing the Lenovo patch to help font scaling toasted the machine. I won't try again to install it. As I mentioned I don't think it is needed. There will be more ultra HD computer screens and I'm guessing they will add automated switching to show videos in HD but do the rest of your PC work with the lower resolution which is excellent when viewing text.
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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 5
5 out of 5Highest 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.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Text Display Improvement
November 16, 2015
After playing with various settings I have some hopefully helpful feedback. First of all don't use the 3840x2160 unless you are streaming video, it makes text bad. Also don't use 2560x1600 since it is not a multiple of the 3840x2160 i.e. you'll get bars on both sides of the screen. Do use the 1920x1080 which is also hi-def and fits this screen dimensions properly. Now if you want text a little bigger then go to 'set custom scaling level' and use 110% or 115%; this makes nice readable text. Now here's a quirk I see lots of people having and not just on this PC or brand for Windows 10. You may see occasional video card errors and once in a while the machine may not IPL (just power off and try again it will come up). I think the problem is the video card doesn't get back fast enough to the CPU, and the video card crashes but does recover. Not a problem unless you are playing PC high powered games. So I don't recommend this machine for games, but video streaming and apps like Corel Photoshop are great. Now what you can do to minimize or eliminate the video card crashes (remember it happens on lots of machines with Windows 10, so there will be a fix soon I think). Anyway go to Control Panel and search for 'visual effects', then click on adjust the appearance and performance of Windows. Then select 'Custom' and click the box next to 'smooth edges of screen fonts'. If you optimize for 'best appearance' entirely or for let 'windows choose'... that's when the video card may not keep up I think. If you optimize for 'best'performance' the text looks horrible. Anyway the 'custom' settings work for me to give me nice text and no crashes. This is a stretch but I think the engineers knew there could be a problem, that's why they tried to put in the super high powered video cards, but not good enough for now, I do think this will get fixed by Windows 10 OS soon. This machine for it's price is tremendous and I think worth this minor glitch.
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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 5
5 out of 5Highest 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.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Good News to Add
December 8, 2015
I wanted to update my review to indicate that a frequent display driver error that said "...Intel Video adapter stopped working but recovered...", has stopped occurring after about 1 week ago when a pretty big Windows 10 update came out. It was never a killer for me since I don't play games but when I googled it, I did see that it was fairly common on many PC's - that's good since it appears Microsoft fixed it. Note there are two video adapters in this machine but the Nvidia one was not failing.
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There was no vga cable in the box. Should I go to best buy or hp?
I don't think HP provides a VGA cable with this unit, only the HDMI cable. You will have to purchase one. Of course an old VGA cable will work fine. If you can switch to HDMI it is much better and of course VGA is being phased out.
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Will my Note 8 work with this
It says on the box that Galaxy Note 8 is compatible, but Google your phone to be sure.
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Is this booster compatible with Verizon?
I don't think it is a question of carrier but rather the model of your cell phone. You can google to see if your phone is compatible. Also look on the box for those few iPhones and Samsung phones listed.
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will it work to my phone blackberry classic? i plan to use it not in the car, is it ok to supply the power cable with other supply of 12VDC?
You better go here and look for your Classic model and see if it will work. https://help.blackberry.com/en/blackberry-classic/10.3.1/help/amc1415722640609.html
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Can I add outlook to Samsung - 11.6" Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC Flash Memory - Metallic Black
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Take your music anywhere with this portable Sony wireless speaker. Lightweight and water-resistant, it has a 16-hour battery life, making it perfect for on-the-go listening all day. This Sony wireless speaker has Bluetooth connectivity with NFC One-touch, and it can also link to a second speaker for stereo sound.
We have a 2007 Insignia Flat Screen TV. How do we know if it is Bluetooth compatible? We have Xfinity as our cable provider.
In 2007 it is probably not Bluetooth. It won't have anything to do with your cable provider. To see if the TV happens to be Bluetooth compatible I would try this. Select Menu or Settings. Look for something like 'Add Accessory' or pair with Bluetooth Device.. You might also look for Audio settings but that is less likely. Now your TV probably does have an Audio Out Jack of the 3.5mm variety. The speaker also has a little Audio In jack. You would need a cable like this one https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-6-3-5mm-mini-audio-cable-black/4370001.p?skuId=4370001 from Best Buy. Simply plug in to both the TV and speaker and you are good to go. Now if you don't have the 3.5mm jack on your TV you probably have Audio Out on RCA jacks, in that case get this cable to connect: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-6-3-5mm-mini-to-rca-stereo-audio-cable-black/4408001.p?skuId=4408001
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Is it has a microphone
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Will Google Hello do a better job in regards to lag (delay) and motion detection? I had another video doorbell (rhimes with Ding) which could not adequately connect to the wifi, terrable lag, poor motion detection (false alarms and missed live ones).
Delay is a second or so on the NEST HELLO. I know because as I tested it, I could hear my wife talk inside and then hear her voice outside; and vice-versa. So it is not what I'd consider a problem.
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RalphHenry
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What are the dimensions And is there a charge
There is a charge to keep NEST AWARE functions, $10 or so per month. But you do not need it to see and hear and talk to people at the door.
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