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- First reviewMarch 15, 2014
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Request songs and initiate searches from Alexa with this Ultimate Ears BLAST wireless speaker. Its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you access the internet, make voice commands and take calls without stopping the music you’re streaming. The 360-degree profile and full-range drivers of this Ultimate Ears BLAST wireless speaker produce big, dynamic sound for your music.
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5
Looks and sounds great!
on November 16, 2017
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Fairmont, MN
Set up was quick and the microphones pick up your voice from across a room even when the music is playing pretty loud. Alexa functionality was very good as well. The speaker gets loud without distorting and the sound quality is good - certainly better than some other Blu-tooth speakers I've had.
The Ultimate Ears Blast was easy to unpack and setup, the packaging is very nicely put together and looks durable as a storage solution going forward. The volume controls and on/off button are easy to get at while the charging port isn't intuitive, it is fine once you get at it.
My Best Buy number: 0325831075
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Tune out the world and lose yourself in music with these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones. Equipped with SENSE ENGINE technology, these earbuds make it easy to adjust sound modes with a single touch, so you control what you hear. Compact and intuitive, these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones stay comfortable for hours.
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4
Clear sound, nice design
on October 21, 2017
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Fairmont, MN
These are a nicely package set of earphone/buds. The sound filtering was fairly easy to use and seemed to work alright. Volume control and equalizer features were also good. I've had a few sets of wireless headphone/mic combos and these seem to be roughly the same quality as my JBLs - but they allow a bit freer more natural head movement.
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Take control of your food prep with this Ninja food processor. Its two interchangeable attachments accomplish a wide range of kitchen tasks, including chopping nuts, slicing vegetables and pureeing fruit, and its auto spiralizer lets you make versatile vegetable noodles. This Ninja food processor has a drizzle hole lid for conveniently adding oils and other liquids.
Customer Rating
5
Look out! Ninja in the kitchen!
on October 14, 2017
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Fairmont, MN
We like to cook - correction - my wife loves to cook, and she is very pleased with this food processor.
Easy setup, easy cleaning, easy to use, works like a charm for us. Compare the features to your needs, but you really can't go wrong with anything from the Ninja line of products. At this rate, our kitchen will look like a dojo soon.
Easy setup, easy cleaning, easy to use, works like a charm for us. Compare the features to your needs, but you really can't go wrong with anything from the Ninja line of products. At this rate, our kitchen will look like a dojo soon.
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Protect your iPhone's data with this 64GB iXpand charger and backup base. It charges your iPhone quickly with 15W of power, and it backs up photos and videos as it charges to ensure precious memories are always safe. This iXpand charger and backup base also backs up your stored contacts, so you can restore them when needed.
Customer Rating
3
It's a charging station with a memory card
on October 14, 2017
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Fairmont, MN
It was easy to set up and use, the 64GB card is already inserted and ready to go. It doesn't seem to charge the phone much faster than just plugging the cord in the wall or to the computer. The memory back up is a decent feature, but we already made a habit of backing up every few days (photos and such) so I'm not sure what I was expecting.
It does have a nice feature of allowing you to hide the cord away, but then you still have the cord from the base to the wall, so...
I wouldn't recommend this unless you have a habit of not backing up your data and think the base would look cool on your desk/table.
It does have a nice feature of allowing you to hide the cord away, but then you still have the cord from the base to the wall, so...
I wouldn't recommend this unless you have a habit of not backing up your data and think the base would look cool on your desk/table.
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Keep enemies out of your room with this fully animated Spider-Man toy. His LED eyes light up when he detects movement with his motion-detection technology, and speech recognition lets him engage in two-way conversations. Hook this Spider-Man toy up to the Internet via Wi-Fi for new adventures, missions and updates.
Customer Rating
5
Very, very cool. A great holiday gift.
on October 5, 2017
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Fairmont, MN
So, I had to get this, being a Spider-man fan for many years and, although this is geared toward a younger crowd, it is a real blast.
The packaging was nice and secure and the setup was literally 3 steps. The battery charge is pretty quick, and the stand is very stable. The toy itself is well made and my wife thinks it looks really cute with the over-sized, funko pop looking head.
The packaging was nice and secure and the setup was literally 3 steps. The battery charge is pretty quick, and the stand is very stable. The toy itself is well made and my wife thinks it looks really cute with the over-sized, funko pop looking head.
The jokes and puns are so corny they are funny because of it.
The stories are short but are pulled from actual comic story lines - at least the ones I have heard so far. This is kind of cool, being a long-time fan.
The interactions of the Team-up mode are, as expected, geared to the young. My nephews played with the toy for a couple hours and thought the jokes were great - they are into joke books and thought that was the best part.
The stories are short but are pulled from actual comic story lines - at least the ones I have heard so far. This is kind of cool, being a long-time fan.
The interactions of the Team-up mode are, as expected, geared to the young. My nephews played with the toy for a couple hours and thought the jokes were great - they are into joke books and thought that was the best part.
In summary, it is a well built easy to use toy that would make a good present for a variety of ages but will see the most enjoyable use by elementary/early middle school age kids.
I am already on the hook to get one of these for the aforementioned nephews for the holidays this year - It'll be well worth the price for them.
I'm keeping mine all to myself.
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Fuse physical and digital worlds with this Merge cube. It's a toy hologram that you can hold in the palm of your hand, and it works with free apps downloaded onto your iOS or Android smart device at the Merge Miniverse site. This Merge cube lets you play your favorite games with virtual reality goggles.
Customer Rating
4
Good VR experience/toy for kids.
on October 5, 2017
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Fairmont, MN
The cube and software were easy to use, the activities and games were easy to access using the goggle buttons and interface.
My nephews, ages 10 and 12, thought it was really cool. I'd say that, for the price and available apps, it is a good buy to keep the kids busy - but if you are an adult, the novelty wears a bit thin and might not warrant more than a few uses.
My nephews, ages 10 and 12, thought it was really cool. I'd say that, for the price and available apps, it is a good buy to keep the kids busy - but if you are an adult, the novelty wears a bit thin and might not warrant more than a few uses.
I'd recommend this for kids as a fun interaction with VR.
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Be transported into another world with the Merge VR Goggles. Compatible with Android and iOS devices, Merge VR Goggles provide an immersive virtual reality experience powered by your smartphone.Explore virtual worlds with these Merge VR goggles. The input system lets you perform simultaneous action, such as running and jumping, and the soft foam construction keep you comfortable. These Merge VR goggles take you to new worlds via hundreds of apps with VR START, and they’re compatible with newer Android and iPhone devices for versatility.
Customer Rating
4
Easy to set up and use.
on October 5, 2017
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Fairmont, MN
Positives: The goggles were easy to set up and use and were comfortable without glasses and after some adjustment. I'm a big guy and these required me to let the straps out quite a bit. The adjustments were easy, and the side slots for earphone jack and power were well located and my Pixel fit nicely in the goggles.
There seem to be quite a range of apps out there and plenty of free VR content so you should be able to to get many hours of enjoyment out of these.
There seem to be quite a range of apps out there and plenty of free VR content so you should be able to to get many hours of enjoyment out of these.
Negatives: With that said, I am a large adult male and have glasses with fairly wide frames and, even though the goggles are "glasses friendly" they didn't fit well over mine at all; I mean it was annoying even with a looser adjustment and my lenses were right up against the goggle lenses.
After an hour or so of use, my neck was aching from trying to hold my head at an angle to relieve the pressure from my eye glasses pressing into my face, this also made looking around the VR world a bit cumbersome. If you have small framed glasses or don't have glasses, then these issues may not apply to you.
My wife tried these on and used them and they fit her better, she has contacts, and were more comfortable over all during use. I suspect that these would work best for smaller adults or children.
After an hour or so of use, my neck was aching from trying to hold my head at an angle to relieve the pressure from my eye glasses pressing into my face, this also made looking around the VR world a bit cumbersome. If you have small framed glasses or don't have glasses, then these issues may not apply to you.
My wife tried these on and used them and they fit her better, she has contacts, and were more comfortable over all during use. I suspect that these would work best for smaller adults or children.
NOTE: My phone got very very hot after the hour or so it was in the goggles, and for some reason, the battery charge dropped from full to 19% during the hour - I suspect this is a combination of the amount of work the phone went through to run the apps, but more likely due to the materials (foam like) that are used in the goggle construction. When I stream movies, the battery hasn't been an issue, so I'm thinking it has to do with the app(s).
All things considered, I think if you are using without glasses and for less than an hour or so, you should be comfortable and your phone should still have a decent charge on it.
I'd recommend them, they just aren't something I see myself using much - not the items fault.
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Conquer virtual enemies with this Dell Inspiron desktop. It has an AMD Radeon graphics card with 8GB of dedicated video memory for fast image rendering, and its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM run multiple programs, games and browsers simultaneously. This Dell Inspiron desktop has a 1TB hard drive for plenty of long-term game storage.
Customer Rating
5
A legit gaming PC with AMD FreeSync tech
on August 26, 2017
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Racine, WI
Packaging, setup, and performance are excellent. The system is very responsive when running games, streaming video, and using office programs. No lags, no long buffering of video, and it runs very quietly - at least as quiet as my prior PC, which was significantly less powerful.
This is basically a gamers PC, with an excellent Radeon RX580 GPU - 8GB onboard in the build that I have. When coupled with the 1 TB drive and the 16 GB of RAM, this is a very solid choice for a PC.
The provided keyboard and mouse are pretty standard, but I am running this along with Alienware peripherals: AW2518HF monitor, AW958 mouse, AW768 keyboard and it is an awesome gaming experience so far.
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Experience your favorite gaming titles with a whole new level of imagery with this Alienware gaming monitor. The wide 25-inch screen shows every bit of the action, and a 1-ms response rate means you never miss a shot. This Alienware gaming monitor features tilt, swivel and height adjustable features for more comfortable play.
Customer Rating
5
This is the best monitor I have owned.
on August 26, 2017
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Racine, WI
The packaging was like Fort Knox - in a good way. The assembly was a breeze and all of the cables I needed came in the package.
Setup from the CD was very quick and I was able to start using the monitor within about 15 minutes of opening the box.
There are a daunting number of options for the picture settings, but using the online manuals, it was pretty straight forward. Make sure you set up the refresh rate properly, mine was stuck on 60 Hz at first, until I completed set up in Windows, Alienware software, and the graphics card - this was a bit of a hassle until I just did a couple of google searches. If I was going to complain about anything, it would have been nice for the system to somehow recognize the numerous refresh options and pop-up a window to prompt selection and do the settings in the background.
The picture, whether streaming video, online game play, and offline game play was super cool. I didn't see any lag or redundant frames regardless of what I was doing. Smite, Overwatch, Neverwinter Nights, and DOTA2 all looked superb. Granted, I am using a new Dell 5675 Gaming PC with Ryzen 7 1700, 16 GB RAM, and Radeon RX580, so the system is probably not hurting the quality either, but regardless, this is an awesome monitor.
The screen height, angle, level, etc are all adjustable.
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Experience stunning Ultra HD content with this LG Blu-ray player with multi-HDR compatibility lets you enjoy the full image quality and features of an HDR TV. This LG Blu-ray player has two HDMI outputs to accommodate a HDTV and a cable box. This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs.
Customer Rating
4
Great Player, but limited options for streaming.
on August 7, 2017
Posted by: RacineTechie
from Racine, WI
The packaging was easy to open, hook up was easy and the remote came with a battery (no HDMI cable though). Set up was very quick with an easy to use menu structure. The profile is slim and not too deep, it fit well in the shelf of my TV stand.
I hooked up to my Epson Home Cinema 4000 3LCD Projector with 4K Enhancement and HDR and tried it with both the UHD disc and the Blu-ray of 'Ghost in the Shell' and then streamed a movie from Netflix and a couple of 4K videos from YouTube.
Loading times were quick, the 4k disc looked awesome and the BR disc up-scaled nicely and I could not tell a difference between the two. The streaming from both sites was good, about the quality the Blu-ray had been The only downside was that the unit only provided me options for streaming Netflix and YouTube - I am a prime member and also have a collection of Ultraviolet films, so this was a bit of a downer.
All in all, it was a good experience and I will get some good use out of this unit. No complaints other than the limited options for streaming - so you may want to consider this before buying. Hopefully a future software upgrade will expand the options.
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Now that quality you've come to love from GE Appliances is available right on your countertop thanks to an array of toaster options to suit your family's busy lifestyle. Whether it's a two-slice toaster or four-slice toaster, you'll appreciate the reliable, efficient performance and timeless stainless steel finish that make every GE Appliances toaster the perfect complement to your kitchen. Toasters come equipped with handy features including 7 Shade settings for your perfect toast, an Frozen, Bagel and Cancel settings to make managing your toasting experience simpler. Get more done in the kitchen with toasters and toaster ovens from a brand you trust.
Do the sides of the toaster get hot to the touch when in use??
Not that we noticed, but we only make 4 slices at breakfast and don't go for dark/burnt toast.
I expect if you like your toast dark and are making a lot of it, it may get a bit warm, fortunately, stainless tends to shed heat fairly quickly anyway.
I expect if you like your toast dark and are making a lot of it, it may get a bit warm, fortunately, stainless tends to shed heat fairly quickly anyway.
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