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The Roomba 105 Vac Robot Vacuum is made for every kind of dry floor-cleaning task. The 3-stage cleaning system delivers high-performance cleaning by combining 70X more intense power-lifting suction*, an edge-sweeping brush that cleans 20% better*, and a multi-surface brush to pick up all kinds of dirt. ClearView LiDAR quickly maps your home for precise coverage. Tap the app, push the robot's buttons or ask your preferred voice assistant** for an on-demand clean.
Customer Rating
5
Great Value with Higher-end Technology
on July 11, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
The iRobot - Roomba 105 Robot Vacuum is a solid and simple to use device. It offers 3 levels of cleaning power. It does have an 'Automations' section in the app which allows you to set up schedules for specific zones (or all zones) and choose the level of cleaning. It is easy to set up a schedule and the app pretty much steps you right through doing this in a concise way. I prefer not to use schedules yet. If I had a shedding pet, though, I would take advantage of the scheduling capability. The design for connecting to the charging strips on the base is very effective and this unit never failed to put itself back on the charger without my intervention – tip of the cap to the design engineers at Roomba.
The robot needs you to connect your phone's WiFi using a 2.4 GHz access point for the initial setup. However, after setting up you can put your phone back on 5 GHz if you prefer, and still communicate to the robot to start cleaning. The ability to set the suction power from light to normal to deep cleaning is a great feature. I had not seen 3 cleaning levels on my other robot vacuums. Another tip of the cap to the Roomba engineers. One fact though, is that when using deep-cleaning, the vacuum could not complete my 1200 square foot area in one charge. It would return by itself to the charger and then later allow me to restart cleaning just those areas the map showed still had to be cleaned. Its batteries however, could easily handle my 1200 sq feet on the light or normal cleaning levels.
You can tell it during the initial setup to create a map and I was pleasantly surprised to notice it magically created 4 zones for my cleaning area. These zones allowed me to select one or more (instead of just all) so that I could easily do customized cleaning jobs of just some zones to save time or focus on just some areas instead of the whole house.
This unit has a larger dustbin than my previous robot vacuums. It never got stuck in tight areas as had frequently happened to my other brand robot cleaners.The little whirling brush on the bottom is super-effective at getting dust pulled in, especially from corners.
This is a great price/performance value for a very smart robot cleaner and I do recommend this unit.
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The TUF Gaming F16 is built to power through every gaming challenge. Dive into Windows 11 Home with confidence, backed by an Intel Core Processor i7-14650HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus for smooth, responsive gameplay. Its sleek design, featuring a subtle TUF logo, pairs understated style with rugged strength. The 165Hz FHD display with 100% sRGB color range delivers vibrant, lifelike visuals that pull you straight into the action. With 32GB of DDR5 memory and a spacious 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, multitasking and storage are effortless. Designed for real-world toughness, it meets military-grade durability standards. Powerful components require powerful cooling, so we~ve equipped the TUF Gaming F16 with a whole suite of technology to keep it running at peak performance. From the 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans inspired by aircraft engines to a full-width heatsink and integrated dust filters, the F16 will never lose its cool. And with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio, you~ll get rich, immersive sound that enhances every moment of your game.
Customer Rating
5
High-End Gaming Laptop With All the Goodies
on July 4, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
This laptop is a very powerful device and quite capable of higher-end gaming. It has an excellent 14th generation Intel Core i7 processor, 32 GB of memory and a very fast graphics card. It contains 1TB of super fast PCIe G4 SSD storage. The display is an absolutely beautiful IPS FHD+ with 165Hz refresh rate. The specs at this price point are outstanding.
It has a beautiful full backlit keyboard with accounting keys. The keyboard has several ‘brightness’ levels and colors. I felt it could have one more less-bright-level but that may be just me getting used to the keyboard. The feel of the keys is very solid and smooth, and there is some useful audible as well as touch feedback.
This unit’s CPU has 16 cores and 24 threads, I could not seem to overload the system. The 30MB cache is part of the high end specs and the DDR5 memory (which is 1.5 times faster than DDR4) ensures this wonder-box is flying through processing tasks at super-speeds.
Another excellent specification that could be overlooked, is the Thunderbolt 4 port which I want to emphasize is a game changer (no pun intended). This port can support dual 4K displays or a single 8K display. It can also provide much greater charging power than a plain USB port. What is most important for me, right now, is it can handle PCIe data rates. I use an external drive that is an NVMe SSD drive. Using a plain USB port, my backups are limited to the USB port speed. But now, with this Thunderbolt 4 port, I get the full advantage of the speed of my NVMe external drive – great.
Game playing is a delight. There wa no action too fast for this laptop to process cleanly. The screen colors really pop out and the edges between different colors are perfect. I also used a color generator to see how beautiful and distinct the color patterns were – tip of the cap to the ASUS engineers for this remarkable device. Along with game playing, my presentation graphs and images look truly professional (or at least a lot more polished than I am).
I am super impressed with this fantastic laptop. I love its big bright 16-inch display more than any other laptop I’ve used. I would highly recommend this device with its very fair price relative to its high-end and powerful specifications.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Unlock smart work and play with HP's AI-powered All-in-One. Unlock AI-driven efficiency with the HP All-in-One and an AMD Ryzen AI processor with up to 50 TOPS for smooth, responsive, and personalized computing ideal for Copilot+ PC experiences. Work smart and accomplish more, with large storage capacity, DDR5 memory, and Copilot hotkey that instantly launches your personal AI assistant so you can seamlessly integrate AI support into any project.
Customer Rating
5
AI Processor (NPU) and Other Great Specifications
on July 2, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
This HP All-in-One is very well made construction-wise and with strong technical specifications. I was very happy with the AMD processor in regards to the speed of execution when many applications were running. I ran several CPU intensive applications and response times were excellent. I also checked this processor against comparably priced Intel processors with the same number of cores and threads; and the performance was observed as better especailly with AI tasks like Microsoft Copilot.
The packing was super, the device was well protected and I really liked how HP made it easy to remove this AIO from the box - with grab handles to easily extract it - well done. It was simple to assemble the base to the monitor/main-unit. Very clever angle adjustments, tip of the cap to the HP design engineers.
The screen is absolutely beautiful, bright with very strong colors. I did run a couple color pattern generators, very crisp division between colors. Games showed precise movement and colors as well. Audio was outstanding.
I certainly can recommend this powerful unit especially based on price/performance. This unit uses a newer AMD 300 series processor. These processors have an NPU (Neural Processing Unit). NPU's contain circuits to optimize AI applications like Copilot, image recognition, natural language processing and more. I'm really loving this AIO and it has become my main go to computer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SimpliSafe's most advanced Outdoor Camera yet, designed to prevent crime before it happens with Active Guard Outdoor Protection*. Using advanced AI technology, the Outdoor Camera quickly identifies potential threats and alerts our live security agents. SimpliSafe agents can see the threat, speak to the intruder, and deter them in real time, so you can feel completely safe. And with a loud camera siren, a larger speaker, and a microphone that cuts through the noise to pick up human voices, you can quickly grab an intruder~s attention and send them running. *SimpliSafe Active Guard Outdoor Protection available with select monitoring plans.
Customer Rating
5
Newest AI Technology to Help Keep You Safe
on June 15, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
Similar to all the SimpliSafe products I have used, this one is top quality and built with a solid design that is well thought out. Even the packaging is impressive as it ensures the product is protected very well and gets to you in perfect condition.
This camera comes with dual powering options, either battery or utilizing the included 120 vac adapter and cable to use household electric power. I chose the battery option because I have another camera and have found the battery to last over 3 months and it is easy and fast to recharge. If you do elect to use the wired power, there are cable clamps included. However, utilizing the battery and WiFi connectivity, I have a completely wireless setup.
Once you decide on the power method, you install the SimpliSafe app and the app will guide you 100% through the setup of the camera and also the actual physical installation. The unit does come with a magnetic-mount-ball. It is simple to find a good location and screw the base of the mount to the wall. The ball will attach to the base and you twist it till you hear a click and 'bingo' you are installed. The camera itself has a magnetic concave area which will attach to the ball. Utilizing a very clever method of moving the camera over the ball, you can achieve the exact direction/angle you need. One point of improvement for SimpliSafe is to come up with a better included method to attach to a stucco wall. The app says to use the same included screws and anchors for sheetrock as for a stucco wall and through multiple experiences, I know this does not work. Stucco walls require a screw-in anchor not an insert type anchor for better hold. The problem is when you turn the ball on top of the mount, before it clicks in place it will loosen the tiny anchors. I actually add a dab of 2-part epoxy on the screw-in anchors which ensures the mount will never fail.
The wireless connection distance is excellent. I already have a 10 device SimpliSafe system so I utilized my existing app and just added the new camera, it is the most intuitive and simplified process of any security systems I have ever used; and I have installed 5 different brand systems over the years.
The Series 2 cameras have added AI functions that allow the camera to actually identify a threat and speak to the intruder in real time - wow; a tip of the cap to the SimpliSafe engineers for an incredible security function.
This camera has 2-way audio and a very loud siren. It also allows a 10x zoom and I did find the videos crystal clear on my cell phone. This camera is on the back of the house so I didn't have to worry about notifications from passing vehicles, however you can adjust the sensitivity to reduce unnecessary notifications (and/or the camera angle as well, can be adjusted easily to accomplish this. You can also setup 'activity zones' which I did.
This is fantastic technology and I highly recommend this great SimpliSafe Series 2 camera.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Transform your daily listening with GO Pods ANC! Our new stem design earbuds stay comfortably in place and deliver crystal-clear conversations. Enjoy the freedom to adjust your fit without triggering unwanted commands, and create your personalquiet space with hybrid noise cancellation. With up to 26+ hours of rich audio and seamless device switching, these earbuds offer the perfect balance of comfort, clarity, and convenience for your non-stop lifestyle
Customer Rating
4
Good Price/Performance Choice
on June 14, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
This is a low-cost, but full function set of earbuds. The package includes the charging case, the earbuds and 3 sizes of rubber inserts fo match your ears plus the Quick Start Guide. I did find the correct insert for me and these earbuds fit very comfortably and gave me no ear pain at all - great. They curled right into my ears and seated well for jogging or cycling - nice.
Charging was simple using the charging case, however the case has a little one inch pigtail with the male USB C plug instead of a female port. This is a bad design. Usually you already have cables of various lengths to reach your car plug or a bedside cable etc. Now you need an adapter to plug your longer cable in from the charging port to the JLAB charging case. The correct design is a female charging port on the case, JLAB needs to fix this.
Functionality is very comprehensive including cell phone functions, music play functions and volume controls. The buds connect and reconnect easily to phone or laptop. Also the buds have very nice voice prompts when you put them on for Bluetooth-connected and the charge level. The app is very helpful to add customized equalization or canned equalization setups, to select movie or music mode and has a chart of the layout to remind you of the 'button functions'.
I did find the use of the buttons on the buds to be cumbersome. It may just take some getting used-to, but the buds didn't seem to register each touch smoothly. I would try to up the volume a couple notches and nothing happens or else the buds thought I did two taps to Play/Pause. This may be me or else the designand sensitivity of the bud button is not quite right.
The sound was average at best even when improved using the equalizer in the app. The noise cancellation was also just okay. However, overall based on price/performance I would recommend these buds for those who need a lower-cost pair of buds with a great charge-time and full functionality in terms of cell phone or music use.
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Discover 3.1.2ch spatial sound with the BRAVIA Theater Bar 6. Up-firing speakers, a dedicated center channel speaker, and support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X will surround you with expansive sound and clear dialogue. The included subwoofer adds deep, powerful bass, letting you feel the rumble in every scene.
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful Room-filling Soundbar-Woofer
on May 31, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
This is an outstanding soundbar. It is compact with the bar containing all the speakers including a center channel speaker. The bass woofer is separate and is very powerful with just the right amount of rumble. The difference from my puny TV speakers to this soundbar/woofer is amazing. Music videos pop into the room with crisp and vibrant sound. Even TV shows sound more clear with more definition on the sound that fills your TV room. This unit does employ Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®. You will hear Dolby Atmos fill the room with a kind of 3-dimensions of sound, up and down and front to back and all around you; it really makes listening so much more real and enjoyable. DTS:X sends the sound around you as if you had speakers everywhere in the room. Sony has put it all together for a great soundbar/woofer – tip of the cap to the Sony engineers.
One problem I had which was minor was getting the correct app for setting everything up. An 18” by 5” card is on top of the woofer when you open the box. Among other info it says “Complete setup in the app”. My fault, I assumed it was the Sony Music Center app which I have used before. I downloaded that app and it didn’t work. The correct app is the Sony Bravia Connect app. The card should say specifically to download this app. In fairness there is a QR code on the card, so I missed that, it would have gotten the correct app. Again, this was a minor error; but there is plenty of room on this info card for Sony to be specific that it is the Sony Bravia Connect app that you need.
Once I opened the correct app, the installation was flawless. Be sure to use the HDMI eARC port or your TV. The Sony engineers included a couple small feet in case you need to ‘lift’ the sound bar over the TV’s feet - good idea. The packing was superb. The structure of the device is top notch and well built. A tip of the cap to the Sony engineers for a very nicely designed device both aesthetically and technologically.
The remote that came with it works very well and gives you an option in addition to your cell phone app for controlling the sound bar. I did notice that once installed, your TV remote will also control the volume of the sound bar – nice; this way you only need one remote most of the time. The soundbar-remote can control the bass and the soundbar separately – great. If you do want to switch from ‘Sound Field’ to ‘Voice’ you’ll need the cell app or the soundbar-remote control. The speakers including the woofer have absolutely no messy noise/hum; the sound is perfect with front and up-firing speakers. When you do the setup, you will need to tell it how the ceiling is.
I highly recommend this soundbar/woofer combo and it is far and away the best audio experience I have had.
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ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is powerful, portable, and built to boost productivity ~ with advanced speed, memory, and storage. Its lightweight, durable design makes it ideal for work or study on the go. The anti-glare touchscreen delivers clear, comfortable viewing in any light, while the 180~ lay-flat hinge and fast, stable WiFi support seamless collaboration. Powered by ChromeOS with built-in Google AI, it helps you work smarter with enhanced writing, editing, and organization tools. With ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34, you~re ready to do more, wherever you are.
Customer Rating
5
Chromebook 'Plus' a Nice Step Up
on May 27, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
This Chromebook Plus is far more powerful than any Chromebook I have owned before. The specifications are excellent. It will cost a little more than ‘normal’ Chromebooks, but the better speed and other features are well worth the price differential. Of course, this device is what's called a Chromebook Plus for a reason, and the 'Plus' does indicate a more sophisticated and more powerful laptop. Improvements for a Chromebook Plus over a Chromebook include: improved multitasking, more gaming capabilities, a full HD touchscreen with higher resolution and a more solid physical design while keeping a very lightweight device. All these upgrades are obvious when using the more powerful device.
My experience with many apps on this device so far has been great. I had been disappointed with my prior Chromebooks usually because of the lower power of the prior models’ CPU and storage technology. This unit has an Intel 13th generation Core-i5 which has 10 cores and 12 threads, very nice for handling things extremely fast on a Chromebook – yeah! It also has 8Gb of memory and 128 GB of UFS storage. This UFS technology has faster data transfer speeds compared to eMMC (older stuff). It can read and write at the same time, which also helps makes it faster than the old stuff. These are just some upgrades but may help you determine if this is the Chromebook for you. All the prior ease of use of a Chromebook has been maintained.
Google AI is built in, with Gemini, and with the more powerful specifications, this unit has outstanding performance capabilities that come in handy for use with Gemini. I also installed Adobe Photoshop and have found it works great on this device. It is the ‘Photoshop on the Web’ version which is a little lighter weight version, but it provided all the functionality I needed.
This unit has an FHD 1920 x 1080 NanoEdge anti-glare touchscreen that is very bright and along with the 10-hour battery life; I have experienced that it is the perfect take along unit. The touchscreen comes in handy on planes and this unit has a great keyboard – tip of the cap to the ASUS engineers for building an ideal unit for mobile needs. It is not for high end gaming of course, but Chromebooks are designed to handle computer resources more efficiently and have quicker performance for stuff like web surfing and day to day desktop applications. This efficiency also helps to yield its very good battery life. Also recall that Chromebooks have never had a successful viral attack – nice.
I do like Office 365 and I have a subscription. I discovered that I can use that subscription for no additional charge on a Chromebook. But would it install on this Chromebook? The answer is a qualified YES. You simply can create a shortcut to an online version of Office365. I do also use the included suite of office tools that a Chromebook comes with free, but I am pleased that I have the Office365 option and wanted others to know.
I highly recommend this 'souped-up' Chromebook. It is a great companion for me on trips and also for use at home as well.
My experience with many apps on this device so far has been great. I had been disappointed with my prior Chromebooks usually because of the lower power of the prior models’ CPU and storage technology. This unit has an Intel 13th generation Core-i5 which has 10 cores and 12 threads, very nice for handling things extremely fast on a Chromebook – yeah! It also has 8Gb of memory and 128 GB of UFS storage. This UFS technology has faster data transfer speeds compared to eMMC (older stuff). It can read and write at the same time, which also helps makes it faster than the old stuff. These are just some upgrades but may help you determine if this is the Chromebook for you. All the prior ease of use of a Chromebook has been maintained.
Google AI is built in, with Gemini, and with the more powerful specifications, this unit has outstanding performance capabilities that come in handy for use with Gemini. I also installed Adobe Photoshop and have found it works great on this device. It is the ‘Photoshop on the Web’ version which is a little lighter weight version, but it provided all the functionality I needed.
This unit has an FHD 1920 x 1080 NanoEdge anti-glare touchscreen that is very bright and along with the 10-hour battery life; I have experienced that it is the perfect take along unit. The touchscreen comes in handy on planes and this unit has a great keyboard – tip of the cap to the ASUS engineers for building an ideal unit for mobile needs. It is not for high end gaming of course, but Chromebooks are designed to handle computer resources more efficiently and have quicker performance for stuff like web surfing and day to day desktop applications. This efficiency also helps to yield its very good battery life. Also recall that Chromebooks have never had a successful viral attack – nice.
I do like Office 365 and I have a subscription. I discovered that I can use that subscription for no additional charge on a Chromebook. But would it install on this Chromebook? The answer is a qualified YES. You simply can create a shortcut to an online version of Office365. I do also use the included suite of office tools that a Chromebook comes with free, but I am pleased that I have the Office365 option and wanted others to know.
I highly recommend this 'souped-up' Chromebook. It is a great companion for me on trips and also for use at home as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The ultimate guided experience that makes espresso uncomplicated. The Ninja Luxe Caf~ Pro Series is an intelligent espresso & coffee system with unmatched 4-in-1 versatility (no guesswork espresso machine, well balanced drip coffee maker, rapid cold brew creator and independent hot water system), that helps you elevate your coffee routine and create caf~-quality drinks at home. Create perfect pucks at the pull of a lever with the integrated tamper. Barista Assist Technology guides you to the perfect cup from grind size recommendations to automated brew adjustments, while the Dual Froth System Pro effortlessly creates perfectly textured microfoam hands-free. Easy-to-clean, insulated steam wand and XL Milk Jug elevate your at-home coffee routine, and create froth for two drinks with 5 preset froth functions including steamed milk, thin froth, thick froth, extra-thick froth, and cold foam.
Customer Rating
5
Superior Quality and Automation, All in One
on May 23, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
This coffee/espresso maker is a fantastic device. It does cost more than the ones that break in a year or less. However, it is worth the extra cost not just due to its durable construction, but also its ease of use and pretty much automated everything. The construction is durable PVC in some places but is solid thick stainless steel where it counts - as far as where more strength is needed. The frothing cup is the heaviest one I’ve ever used and this speaks to the enhanced quality of this machine. It's also easy to remove the whisk from the bottom of the frothing cup for ease of cleaning. Also an important feature for both coffee and frothing is the ability to set the amount of heating, I've missed this on other units I have had in the past.
I like coffee but I’m terrible at making it. Also I tend to add a lot of milk – which cools down the coffee too much. The frother on this unit is excellent like all the other features and this totally eliminates the cool-down problem. Indeed this unit is like a dream in that it grinds the coffee, tamps down the grounds, brews whatever you like (espresso, Americano etc.) and has the best frother I’ve ever used. The controls are intuitive and comprehensive, so simple – a tip of the cap to the Ninja engineers for a wonderful product. Also the frother will even automatically clean itself after each use – wonderful.
It comes packed well-protected which is always a good sign that the manufacturer wants to ensure you get a working product. You get a Startup Kit and cleaning kit. You also get a couple PH water test strips to check the acidity of your water. This machine has an adjustment-setting to handle the acidity level of your water supply. You get a very well-written and complete Quick Start guide. You get 3 different sizes of filter baskets. Also there is a small booklet called the Inspiration Guide – don’t ignore this, it is filled with great tips and instructions from making espresso to cold brews. There are many QR codes to get videos on features and guidance; well done Ninja engineers.
Note that you can grind your whole beans and use the integrated tamper to ensure the grounds in the portafilter are correctly and firmly compressed. Also if you have ground coffee you can put it in the portafilter and then insert it into the tamping mechanism as well. These engineers thought this product out and implemented a superior home unit – great.
I am very impressed with this high quality and multi-featured, easy to use device and I highly recommend it to solve all your coffee-making needs.
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With 16 buttons, an adjustable 12-button Key Slider, the astonishingly accurate MARKSMAN S 33K sensor, and low-latency SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS, the CORSAIR SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS SE MMO Gaming Mouse is legendary MMO gaming gear. Embrace wireless freedom and enjoy up to 150 hours* of gaming on a single charge. Control the situation during intense raids and boss fights with 16 customizable buttons and the patented adjustable Key Slider which puts 12 buttons in comfortable reach of your thumb. Also control your stream like never before with native Elgato Stream Deck integration giving you quick access to your most important functions.
Customer Rating
5
Great Technology and Comfortable
on May 23, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
This is one mouse that is loaded with superior features. It is physically solid and well built. It has more customization than any other gaming mouse I have ever used. But the main ingredient is the precision. This mouse is designed with lift height adjustments, 33k DPI optical sensor and more. It has the ability to set 12 side-buttons to many types of functions. Of course you also have macro-programming on top of these features. You can connect with the included cable, via Bluetooth or using the included USB dongle.
I did find the design of this particular mouse to be very comfortable in my medium sized hand. You can also slide the 12 side-buttons-pad forward and back – you need to keep the small hex key (included) that is needed to accomplish movement of the slide-pad; this will ensure when you use the mouse that you don’t accidentally hit a side-button. Note that with my hand sitting gently over the mouse’s contour, not only does it provide a very confident grip on the mouse – but my thumb sits exactly on its own spot on the side with no interference with the 12 button side-pad (in the most forward position for my hand). I was pleased with this realization as I did have concerns my hand would interfere with the side buttons. Tip of the cap to the Corsair designers for getting it right by allowing the sliding of the side-pad to ensure your hand will operate properly.
The iCue software will allow you to change many parameters including color lighting schemes. There is a handy Dashboard screen that can show you lots of important info including temperature, cores, utilization, and of course battery status, graphics card info etc. You can customize to see what you want to see. There are some sharp programmers at Corsair that actively pull this data from your computer-setup and present it with simple to understand graphics.
This mouse can also utilize the Elgato Stream Deck application which can be installed in addition to the iCue software if you like even more options to map the mouse’s side and other buttons, etc. Note that the iCue software includes a selection of video tutorials since with this much function, the programming options do require a little bit of help learning; just hit the ‘?’ mark on your iCue Dashboard screen. While not strictly intuitive, the programming can be figured out; but will require some use of the tutorials and a bit of study.
Another feature that is subtle but very important is the mouse feet made from 100% ultra-low-friction PTFE to provide a smooth glide. PTFE is polytetrafluoroethylene, which is Teflon. Teflon is slippery as we know but it is also durable and resistant against many chemicals, and yes indeed sweat is a chemical – smart move by Corsair designers.
You can use Bluetooth to connect the mouse but be aware that the iCue Software only works when the mouse is connected with the USB dongle. However, you can set button functions and store a profile that will be available when in Bluetooth mode. I prefer a USB dongle connection for high speed gaming needs anyway.
I highly recommend this technological marvel. This mouse is very well-built with the latest features to help regular use on your computer and also is a pleasure to use when gaming.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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A 24-inch FHD monitor that optimizes eye comfort and features impressive visuals with outstanding acoustics in a lifestyle-inspired design.
Customer Rating
5
Great Color and Sound
on May 18, 2025
Posted by: RalphHenry
This monitor has a very functional as well as a clean physical design, excellent specifications and very useful features. Although it cannot move up and down while on the stand, it does have a very smooth tilting capability that is fluid yet holds the monitor at the angle you set very firmly. I noticed right away the text on the screen was sharper than my other monitors although the spec’s were the same.
The colors were brighter and very robust with no visible bleed-over between colors no matter how close I looked. I did run a color generator and was very pleased with the shade of each color – I included pictures of some of the color bar charts in this review. You can use the joystick on the back to select different color presets. These included Standard, Movie, 3 Game presets (FPS, RPS & RPG), Warm, Cool, and one customizable preset. I tried them all and each had its own virtues but the choice of video profile is more or less a personal preference. I use the Standard profile for normal computer work (I’m writing this review using the Standard profile). The Cool and Warm profiles are perfect if my eyes are a little tired. It’s great to have these easy to select as options via the rear joystick.
There are speakers in this monitor. A real nice bonus at this price point. I was very surprised at the bass and vibrato reproduced in the Youtube videos I tested with. A tip of the cap to the Dell engineers for including excellent speakers. Also there are several audio profiles: Standard, Movie, Game, Music, Voice, and one customizable profile. I tried them all and liked Music best for me.
The setup was simple - essentially plug and play. With the video and audio profile selections, the speakers and a crisp/colorful display, this monitor is a real winner. I highly recommend it.
The setup was simple - essentially plug and play. With the video and audio profile selections, the speakers and a crisp/colorful display, this monitor is a real winner. I highly recommend 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.
Overall
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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Yes it has Prime Instant Video and lot more stuff like Hulu, YouTube etc. It works great. It kind of made my older TV a Smart TV !
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