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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great device for the money
on December 12, 2016
Posted by: SpeedWave64
from Wilmington, DE
I have been playing around with this little hockey puck sized personal assistant named Alexa on the Amazon Echo Dot and I have to say that I am quite impressed with how well it functions. It easily can pick up your voice from about 35 feet away with you using regular indoor voice when it is completely quiet. It's pretty good at recognizing what you say and links your music accounts such as Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio and Tunein. For the price this little assistant does a pretty good job,
Some things to consider though, it can stream to multiple devices like Google Chromeccast and Google Home and the search engine isn't as good as Google either, but still pretty decent for many different things. If this thing could do multi-cast like Google Home I would buy more for my house, but sadly it cannot, well yet anyways!
I bought one of these for $50 and bought a pair of wired speakers for $18 and wow it sounds really good. If you buy the Echo Dot wireless remote you can extend the range for your voice to around 50 feet which is awesome so if you have an apartment you only really need one of these things. It does have bluetooth so you pair your speakers with it and use them anywhere which is really nice and super easy. If you are trying to make a smart home and don't mind not having multi-cast and the ability to use the Google search engine then go for it and for the price it's well worth it. Oh did I mentioned that there is a 3.5 headphone out jack that can connect any speaker and to a stereo system. I used a double headphone jack which allows me to connect my Echo Dot to my stereo receive and to some speakers that always stay on so I can hear Alexa when I use the Echo Dot. I hope that this helps in your decision!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Insignia™ Flex Tablet: Connect with friends, play games and browse the Web on this tablet, which features an HD touch screen for smooth navigation and bright images. Dual HD cameras let you snap photos or video chat, and micro HDMI and Bluetooth interfaces offer flexible connectivity.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Nice Full PC in a Tablet
on January 8, 2016
Posted by: SpeedWave64
from Wilmington, DE
This small seized tablet is packed with a full version of Windows 10 which is quite impressive. It runs very well for what it is and completely worth the $1509 price tag. Honestly I would take this over any tablet such as an iPad or Android. There's just more to it with it's quad core Atom Processor,, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB Hard Drive (20 GB after Operating System) and you can put a microSD card up to 128 GB to expand the memory even further. Did I mention that it runs a full version of Windows 10! I have had no problems with it so far oh and you can connect your backup USB Power Bank such as an Anker to charge it on the go if you run low on battery.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone! :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Lenovo 90F20000US Ideacentre Stick 300: The Ideacentre Stick 300 is a functional computer that's small enough to carry around in your pocket, and it plugs into the HDMI port on TVs and monitors. It features WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to connect to the Web and a variety of accessories.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Cool Little Computer
on November 25, 2015
Posted by: SpeedWave64
from Wilmington, DE
I just got this Computer Stick and I have to say that I am completely impressed with it's performance! It has an Intel Atom Quad Core Processor running at 1.83 Ghz which is more than enough to run Windows 10 Home. I was to watch Netflix, Hulu and watch online Xfinity TV with no problems or slow down. The Groove Music and Movies and TV App work fast too! If you are looking for a small PC for your entertainment needs then look no further. I bought this on a whim when there was no reviews and I pleasantly surprised of how well this PC performs despite it's size. I would definitely recommend this to anyone for your main TV for your entertainment needs. I'm actually going to purchase another one after I write this review lol. I hope that this helps.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With built-in wireless networking, this Asus M32BF-B05 desktop makes it easy to access your favorite Web content. The 1TB hard drive provides plenty of room to store pictures, videos, music and other important files.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
What a great computer!
on November 13, 2015
Posted by: SpeedWave64
from Wilmington, DE
I was debating on getting a new computer for some time now and came across this one on a four hour flash sale online for only $380 and I thought what great specs for the money! Even at full retail at the price of $500 it's still very much worth the money for what you get! This computer is running on an AMD A10 7800 Quad Core processor running at 3.5 Ghz which is amazingly fast. It also comes with 8 GB RAM (6.95 usable) which is good enough for multiple apps running at the same time. I had Groove Music, E-Mail, Word, Edge, Team Viewer, Anti Virus Scan while downloading a movie and the computer did not skip a beat or slow down. I even left everything open as I watched Netflix and Hulu and again no slow down. I really think that this machine could easily stack up against some of the gaming machines and perform quite well and you can upgrade the RAM to 16 GB if you're a heavy gamer or designer. It comes with Windows 8.1, but can easily upgrade to Windows 10 and it works very well on this machine! I would definitely recommend this computer if you are upgrading and want to save money. I was pleasantly surprised how much I got for a low price tag. Also, for those whoa re not sure about the brand Asus has been around for some time now and has definitely proven itself to be a quality computer!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy an immersive, distortion-free picture when you use this Epson Home Cinema 1040 3LCD projector, which features ±30° digital keystone correction and crisp 1080p HD resolution. Stream media using an MHL-enabled device, such as a Chromecast or Roku Streaming Stick.Not sure what size projector or screen you need? Learn more.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Awesome Projector
on October 23, 2015
Posted by: SpeedWave64
from Wilmington, DE
I guess I'm either the first one to either buy this projector or review it, but I have to say that I love this projector it is true HD with over 2 million dot pixels! The image is so awesome and bright even on my wall in my family room.
I've had this projector for about 4 weeks now and have put it through nine hours of movies and games and no problem, although it does run hot, but I'm not surprised with 3LCD. If you're looking to play HD movies and games I would definitely go with the 1040 from Epson! The brightness is awesome and I get around a 100 inch screen from about 12 feet away which is awesome
I would recommend this projector! :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy stunning images with this projector that features 1600 x 1200 native resolution and up to 3000 lumens of brightness. DLP and Brilliant Color technologies deliver sharp, detailed images.Not sure what size projector or screen you need? Learn more.
 
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5 out of 5
5
What a great projector for the price
on March 21, 2015
Posted by: SpeedWave64
from Wilmington, DE
I just bought this projector this week and have been using it for a couple of days now and I have to say that it works quite well. It's a 1080p 16:9 resolution and screen size and with 3,000 lumens it gives out a pretty bright picture. I have been testing this out with movies and games and it runs them well. I used it one day for 7 hours and had no problems with it heating up at all although I think keeping a fan next to it might help since it is a higher watt bulb in there. Right\ now I am projecting it on my wall and honestly it looks great I might not even buy a projector screen! My living room width is 12 feet and at that distance it will project approximately a 90 inch screen and at double the distance much bigger, but it's not as bright. Even with the lights on I can clearly see the screen on my wall. So if you're looking for a projector for movies, games or TV I would go with this one. There is no reason to spend lot's of money for a projector. If you are not sure about if this works or not trust me it does a pretty good job and you will not be disappointed I'm not at all I'm actually pretty happy with my purchase and for only $300 you really can't go wrong this one. I might honestly buy another room for my bedroom since it has pretty good clarity running at 1080p. Remember if you are using a computer you have to switch the resolution yourself in the system display settings. I hope that this review helped you make the decision to buy if you were unsure about this one. Have a good day! :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Get the party started with this Bose® SoundTouch™ 20 Series II music system, which features Wi-Fi connectivity, so you can wirelessly stream your music library or favorite Internet radio stations and services like Pandora, Spotify and more.
 
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Hardware is great, but software is not
on January 16, 2015
Posted by: SpeedWave64
from Wilmington, DE
I purchased this Bose Sound Touch system 20 a while ago and it seemed to work great until you update the software. The sound quality is pretty good and the base isn't too bad either. However the battery goes down rather quickly in my opinion. You are paying so much for a Wif-Fi speaker it should be able to last all day. Anyways though if you are looking for a good speaker it's not a bad option, but for the price I might look at other times such as the AirPlay speaker from Phillips. If you decide to get this speaker do not update the software as it has trouble with the AirPlay function. After you set this speaker up via USB to your computer close the SounTouch App/Program and only use AirPlay from your iTunes or your iOS device otherwise it will force you into an update. I hope that this helps for those looking for an AirPlay speaker.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Microsoft Surface Tablet: Do more on the go with the productivity of a laptop in the compact size of a tablet. Create documents with Microsoft Office RT, sync files between Windows devices and video chat with friends and family. The built-in kickstand props up your tablet at just the right angle for easy viewing.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Great tablet computer
on February 15, 2014
Posted by: SpeedWave64
from Wilmington, DE
I bought this Surface Windows RT tablet a while ago and I like it a lot. I think that it works great. It's really fast and has good battery life too. I would give this five stars except for the app store is quite lacking and you cannot install x86 programs on it either. However, it does come with Microsoft Office so that was a plus. I have to say the start screen in Windows 8/RT isn't really too bad once you get used to it. I think it's really pretty easy and I like how the tiles show updates. I especially like how you can expand the memory by adding a mini sd card in the back. That is a good option and the usb is also a plus too. Overall this is a good computer on the go and I would recommend it to anyone. You can easily watch Netflix, Hulu and listen to Pandora with ease. Although there is not a Pandora App the web browser has a full set of features. I hope that this helps you in making your decision.
What's great about it: size, speed, memory, expandable memory, usb slot
What's not so great: needs more apps, can't instal x86 programs
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Features
3 out of 5
3
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Now Mac mini packs even more power, thanks to the latest dual-core Intel processor. It also features integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000, Thunderbolt, USB 3, and OS X.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
What a great little computer
on February 15, 2014
Posted by: SpeedWave64
from Wilmington, DE
I just bought this computer and I have to say that so far I love this mac mini! I was always a pc guy, but now I may get another mac mini to replace my tower pc. When I turned this computer on it literally took 5 minutes to set up with iTunes user accounts and everything. It's very easy to use and I had no problem transitioning over to mac from pc. This computer has a 500 GB hard drive which isn't bad, 4 GB of RAM DDR3 memory (you don't need more memory unless your a graphic designer) and a very fast Core i5 processor which is running at 2.5 GHZ x 2. I hooked mine up to my tv via HDMI and it looks great on my big flat screen TV! If you are looking to get a mac for the first time or want something for your entertainment center look no further! I am very pleased with this mac and $600 isn't too bad considering what your getting and the HDMI cable was only $15 too so all in all a good buy. I hope that this helps others in making their decision to buy a mac!
What's great about it: speed, memory, ease of use, small form factor (size), HDMI output
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
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Lenovo 90F20000US Ideacentre Stick 300: The Ideacentre Stick 300 is a functional computer that's small enough to carry around in your pocket, and it plugs into the HDMI port on TVs and monitors. It features WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to connect to the Web and a variety of accessories.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Windows 10
By DamianX from California
It would be good if it did not come with Windows 10 installed on it.
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SpeedWave64
Wilmington, DE
In the description
November 27, 2015
I'm sure that everyone has their preference for a specific operating system, but the description did say that it comes with the Windows 10 operating system.
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Enjoy an immersive, distortion-free picture when you use this Epson Home Cinema 1040 3LCD projector, which features ±30° digital keystone correction and crisp 1080p HD resolution. Stream media using an MHL-enabled device, such as a Chromecast or Roku Streaming Stick.Not sure what size projector or screen you need? Learn more.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Awesome Projector
By SpeedWave64 from Wilmington, DE
I guess I'm either the first one to either buy this projector or review it, but I have to say that I love this projector it is true HD with over 2 million dot pixels! The image is so awesome and bright even on my wall in my family room.
I've had this projector for about 4 weeks now and have put it through nine hours of movies and games and no problem, although it does run hot, but I'm not surprised with 3LCD. If you're looking to play HD movies and games I would definitely go with the 1040 from Epson! The brightness is awesome and I get around a 100 inch screen from about 12 feet away which is awesome
I would recommend this projector! :)
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SpeedWave64
Wilmington, DE
Mounting the Projector
December 1, 2015
Yes you can definitely mount this projector to the ceiling they have tons of mounts at Best Buy and Amazon for this type of projector. You could use an Apple TV with AirPlay to eliminate all of the wires.
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Enjoy an immersive, distortion-free picture when you use this Epson Home Cinema 1040 3LCD projector, which features ±30° digital keystone correction and crisp 1080p HD resolution. Stream media using an MHL-enabled device, such as a Chromecast or Roku Streaming Stick.Not sure what size projector or screen you need? Learn more.
 
Overall2 out of 52 out of 5
Has a great picture
By EricaR
I bought this for my boyfriend for his birthday not even a month ago. We used it for the first time last night and it kept getting overheated (it was set on top of an ice chest) and the screen would go blue. We turned it off and let it cool put it in a more ventilated space and even put extra fans on it to keep it cool. Nothing we did worked. We tried to exchange it at Best Buy not realizing it was a 14 day not 30 day exchange/ return policy. We called epson they did offer to replace it but they hold $450 on your credit card until they get the old one back. All in all it was a big disappointment. First time using it and it couldn't last through a movie! I had such high hopes because it had such great reviews. I was blown away at how great the picture looked.
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SpeedWave64
Wilmington, DE
Hello
October 20, 2016
Hey there I've been using mine for about a year now and it works awesomely and I never had a problem with it overheating maybe the thermostat in it is not working correctly. However, if that is not the case an ice box below it or a fan blowing on it won't help as it is trying to push the hot air out and the fan might be pushing it back in. Also, check how hot your room temperature is it may just be too hot where you are. I could imagine that a room that is 82 plus degrees might too be much for this projector. I usually run mine in my main room which is 72 degrees and have had no problems at all. I have even used mine for about 9 hours straight and no problems. Don't give up on it it's a great projector for the price!
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

if buy echo dot n bose Bluetooth speaker package, if buy another bose blue tooth speaker will both speakers work together

If the speakers support multi-cast then yes such as the UE series.
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

I have the tall Echo and two dots. When I play music on one will it automatically play on all three? Or can I play different music on each one in different rooms?

Unfortunately it does not have multi-cast yet anyways and yes you can play different stations on other Echos in your house as long as they are not using the same music app.
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

Does the Echo Dot work with Apple devices?

No it does not they are different systems and companies which are not compatible with each other. Google Home or Chromecast Audio can cast music directly from your phone.
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

I have echo dot 2 hooked up in one room with mini bose speaker,, and working great,, I have another echo dot2 in other room but says needs to connect or can,t to wi fi ...help why wouldn,t it connect.

You can connect quite a bit of these things throughout your house so it should be able to be added through the Amazon Alexa app on your phone using the same prime Account, but they do not multi-cast so only one can play music at a time.
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

Can you hook up your phone to it to play music

Yes you can via bluetooth, but you will not get any of the functionality of Alexa.
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

Will this work with the Honeywell 7 day programmable Wifi Thermostat (model RTH6580WF)?

As far as I know it only works with Nest, but they keep adding all sorts of smart devices each month so eventually it should be able to.
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

If you get the Alexa app on your cell phone and the Dot is at home, will she still work on your cell if you are not home?

The answering won't work, but you can update the settings and skills.
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

Does the Echo Dot work with Apple devices?

No it does not work with Apple devices as it is completely separate system
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

Do you need wifi to use it in your house? I have a smartphone only

Yes you need WiFi unless you want to hot spot your smart phone and have the Echo Dot connect to it.
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

Do you have to have the Alexa Echo first or does the Dot work alone?

You can use the Echo Dot as a stand alone device, it's basically like the Amazon Echo, but smaller and would need to be connected to a bluetooth speaker or steroe of some sort to better sound out of it.
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