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- Review count246
- Helpfulness votes527
- First reviewSeptember 10, 2014
- Last reviewDecember 29, 2022
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating4.6
- Review comment count5
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- First review commentNovember 18, 2015
- Last review commentMay 27, 2017
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- First answerJanuary 27, 2016
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Bring soft illumination to your favorite nook with this white Philips Hue table lamp. It mimics natural light to help you relax and feel energized when you wake up, and it's bright enough to read by during story time. This Philips Hue table lamp connects to the Hue bridge, so you can control it remotely.
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful Lamp!!
on December 10, 2017
Posted by: ExcellentEducator
from Birmingham, AL
I love this lamp! Upon its arrival, I was both excited and afraid to open the box and put this lamp to usage. The excitement came from opening it to pleasantly find out it was larger than expected and the nervousness came from being afraid that in my haste to set it up, I would accidentally drop it! The lamp is beautiful—I have chosen to place it on my bedroom’s night stand. The hue from the light is wonderful in so much that it isn’t harsh on the eyes. I know that the unit is controlled via a Bridge app with Alexa voice controls to dim its lightening, cut it on and off, but at this point I haven’t invested in the Bridge app. However, I am enjoying the lamp for its aesthetics and soft hue that it gives.
My Best Buy number: 3444192911
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Achieve impressive sound from this JBL Link voice-activated speaker. Bluetooth technology ensures solid connectivity to your smartphone to play your favorite music, and the built-in Google Assistant provides hands-free operation on a variety of tasks. This JBL Link voice-activated speaker works with both iOS and Android devices for optimal convenience.
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Blue Tooth Speaker!!
on December 8, 2017
Posted by: ExcellentEducator
from Birmingham, AL
JBL has done a wonderful job with this intuitive Bluetooth speaker! The unit arrived packaged exceptionally well within a nice enclosure with a carrier handle. Setup was very user friendly and easy to employ! Wow, I must say that “Google Assistant” is far superior to “Alexa” in my humble opinion. As an owner of both, Google Assistant responds so much easier, informative and reliable. There are times I can ask “Alexa” questions and I either get, “I don’t know” or anything! JBL has certainly lived up to its name with great bass, clear audio and reliable communications. I immediately requested “Google Assistant” to play my Pandora list and this task was quickly and efficiently done. Overall, AWESOME JOB JBL!!!
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Track just about every aspect of your workout with this ProSense 57 running watch. Built-in GPS records your route, pace and distance traveled, while CardioSense technology monitors your heart rate for health-conscious exercise. Featuring smart technology for message notifications and music playlist access alongside built-in training features that keep you motivated, this ProSense 57 running watch is an ideal fitness partner.
Customer Rating
2
Needs Improvements!!
on December 8, 2017
Posted by: ExcellentEducator
from Birmingham, AL
The Epson ProSense 57 watch does a great job of monitoring of one’s heart and physical activities, but as a “Smart Phone” there are some short comings. Firstly, the watch gives you several options to set up either via phone, PC, or watch. I elected to download the app and use ‘set by phone.’ Next, I implemented the app, “Epson View”. Initially, I ran into a quick message relating to failure to install; however, I quickly recovered and completed the download process that included a firmware update. As I aforementioned, the app is very intuitive and does a wonderful job at its core function, “monitoring” of the heart. The app keeps tracks of sleep time, physical activities, steps taken and calories burned. I especially like how information is updated on a frequent basis. Moreover, there are some great 3rd party apps that can be used to aid in one’s workout needs.
Now, that I have mentioned the good, the not so good is that this watch does not do a great job of smart phone activities which is something that I need in a watch. In “My Watch” settings is where you can sync your phone in “notifications” in order to receive Emails, text messages and phone call alerts. Initially this process was problematic, but after completing one final step the app has begun to work better. The watch responds to incoming calls well and E-mails; however, I will note, I am unable to read the actual email messages, only the notification alert of a new E-mail. Unfortunately, the app does not alert me to incoming text messages which is something I was hoping that it would do. I will note, this may very well be some type of software incompatibility issue that exists with Android.
I charge the watch on a daily basis due to the fact, I keep my Bluetooth active. The charging doesn’t take too long; however, I was hoping for at least 2 days of performance without having to charge.
Aesthetically, the watch isn’t very pretty, it looks tailored for heavy duty activities such as mountain climbing, hiking, rock climbing and the likes thereof. Also, I wish Epson would design some interchangeable bands. I am aware that this model comes with a black, green and red band, but it would be nice to have an array of colors to select from.
Truthfully, I am on the fence about this watch because as I mentioned, it does a great job at its core function, “monitoring of the heart” but I think it needs some improvements, which probably will come with firmware updates.
My Best Buy number: 3444192911
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Keep files and passwords safe with Bitdefender Total Security 2018 software. It offers increased privacy with web browsing, so your information is protected from potential hackers, and it delivers multilayered ransomware defense for sensitive documents. Bitdefender Total Security 2018 software has game, movie and work modes, so it won’t interrupt you during an entertainment session.
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Protector!!
on December 7, 2017
Posted by: ExcellentEducator
from Birmingham, AL
Bitdefender is a robust protection anti-virus program that quietly controls your system but does not cause any interruptions in your normal work flow while on computer. The software was very easy to download and install. It does a great job of scanning your computer for viruses, malware, adware, trojans and the like. I was apprehensive that installing this software may cause lags or obtrusive interruptions, but to my surprise it has not slowed my computer down. I ran a speed test after installation, surprisingly my speeds were still performing at a high rate. I commend Bitdefender for the robust protection along with ease of usage when adding this product.
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Polished and professional. That’s the impression you’ll make when you use Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. With a one-year subscription, you get the latest Acrobat software that always stays up to date plus Adobe Document Cloud services to prepare and share your company’s business documents. Get the complete solution for working with PDF documents at your desk, and use Document Cloud services to accomplish more when you’re on the go.
Customer Rating
5
Solid Performer!!
on December 2, 2017
Posted by: ExcellentEducator
from Birmingham, AL
As a user of Adobe software for many years, this product continues to keep Adobe in the fore front when it comes to editing, converting, scanning and reading of PDF documents. I especially like how comprehensive this program is. The program once downloaded, requested to make Adobe my primary user of PDF documents, which converted all my scanned documents and saved PDF's effortlessly. Thus far, the program is intuitive with interactive applications that will help you in learning and doing new things. Suffice to say, whether you’re a novice or expert user this program will integrate seamless!
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Prepare delicious recipes with this Blendtec Designer 650s Blender. The Blendtec Designer Series uses all the power and performance that made Blendtec the choice of blending professionals, and combined it with a modern design with functionality taking Blendtec to a new level in performance blending. The Blendtec Designer Series is the all-in-one appliance that replaces many standard kitchen appliances with one fast easy-to-use machine. It will make smoothies, fresh whole juice, ice cream, margaritas, soups, sauces, bread dough, dressings, salsas, flours and more! Blending professionals have relied on Blendtec machines in the best coffee shops, juice bars, gyms, and restaurants around the world for producing the best, most consistent results in taste and texture. You can now enjoy the same results in your home.
Customer Rating
5
Robust Blender!
on November 29, 2017
Posted by: ExcellentEducator
from Birmingham, AL
This is a great blender that I found simple to use. I love the 8 different speed settings. As a person who loves and enjoys smoothies, I tested this blender by making a smoothie and man I was thoroughly impressed with its ability to blend so well. With the holidays in tow, this will be put to great usage in my home as I do a lot of entertaining this time of year.
My Best Buy number: 3444192911
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Keep your focus on the road with this Garmin Speak voice service device. Amazon Alexa is integrated and takes voice commands, so you can keep your hands on the wheel, and it connects to your vehicle's stereo system to provide spoken turn-by-turn directions. This Garmin Speak voice service device is compact, so it doesn't obstruct your view.
Customer Rating
5
Meet My New Assistant!
on November 25, 2017
Posted by: ExcellentEducator
from Birmingham, AL
I love this device! The set up was very easy. After downloading the app, “Garmin Speak” in addition to “Amazon Alexa” I was set to go after a few updates. I like the following about the device:
*How small and compact the device is. I was able to stick it in area of my front window that does not distort my view while driving.
*I love how Alexa provides me with weather, playlist of songs, news, along with the basic information that I need on a daily basis to keep me abreast of my day.
*The audio voice speaks well with great clarity.
*The device plugs into my cigarette lighter firmly as this is welcomed because in the past I have purchased cell phone chargers that didn’t stick well after insertion.
Overall, I am quite pleased with this product and its performance. I am thrilled that I have a reliable system both in home and car!
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Listen to your favorite playlists with these Epic Air wireless earbuds. The special earhook delivers a precise fit to prevent slipping during intense workouts, and the touch-and-tap controls let you skip forward or back as needed. These Epic Air wireless earbuds come with a convenient charging case for storage and transport.
Customer Rating
5
Forward-thinking Design!!
on November 21, 2017
Posted by: ExcellentEducator
from Birmingham, AL
These buds were easy to sync, use and workout in. The buds synced seamlessly with my smartphone. I have walked for a few days wearing them and they were very comfortable. I was afraid that the hook would interfere with my glasses, but the fit, feel and comfort overall was second to none. The sound they produced while walking was good.
I did answer a call while wearing these and I did not experience any lag, cutouts or choppy communications. I do recommend these for gym workouts, walking, running along with day to day tasks that free up hands from a physical phone.
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Go from hundreds of mystery folders to a visual view of your photos automatically sorted by date, subject, people, and places. See your best photos auto-curated based on quality, faces, subjects, and more. Make your photos look amazing with automated photo editing options, and create and share printed artwork, new dynamic slideshows, photo collages, and gifts for friends and family.
Customer Rating
5
User-friendly Software
on November 18, 2017
Posted by: ExcellentEducator
from Birmingham, AL
Adobe has done a great job of enhancing this software in order to create, edit, and enhance photos. The software does take some time to down load because of the many features that it has to offer. The ease of usage is user friendly, no matter if one is at the novice or advance stage. I personally used it to tweak some facial features on a few pictures and the process was easily done. I recommend this software to anyone who wants to create their own personal photo shop collection!
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Enjoy clear audio without distraction while wearing these Plantronics BackBeat FIT wireless earbuds. They have a sweat-resistant coating and lightweight design that's comfortable to wear and stays in place as you exercise or lounge. These Plantronics BackBeat FIT wireless earbuds come with interchangeable tips in different sizes, providing a secure, noise-blocking fit.
Customer Rating
5
Nice In-Ear Headphones!
on November 9, 2017
Posted by: ExcellentEducator
from Birmingham, AL
These Plantronic inner-ear buds are user-friendly from most aspects. They synced and paired with my Samsung Note Edge easily. The design is simple and responsive. The sound from these is good with clear communications. Also, I don’t hear distortion or dead air which is always a plus. The only minus, I see is where the control is placed as it isn’t easily accessible when wearing them. I wish Pantronics would have designed it to be more flexible.
If you’re looking for a good pair of inner ear buds that have interchangeable buds to accommodate your inner ear canal, these buds may work for you!
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This Insignia™ NS-PNK5011 wireless keyboard features 104 keys, including multimedia keys and a calculate key, to enable simple typing and control of your PC or Mac. The 2.4GHz wireless technology eliminates restrictive power cords.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Keyboard
By Pudge
I needed a basic keyboard since the one on my lap top stopped working. It worked fine for a few weeks. Having a problem now, It types Caps without putting on the Cap key, It skips spaces. Then the next day It will be fine for awhile and do the same thing again. Only paid $12.99 for it and that is just about what it is worth. I have had it over a month and as I said it was great for about 2 weeks.
ExcellentEducator
Birmingham, AL
Keyboard
November 18, 2015
I am surprised by the price you listed for the keyboard. I am in Birmingham, Al and the keyboard has been on sale here for only $6.99 for quite some time now.
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iPad® Air is 20 percent thinner1 and weighs just one pound, so it feels unbelievably light in your hand. It comes with a 9.7-inch Retina display, the A7 chip with M7 motion coprocessor, ultrafast wireless, powerful apps, and up to 10 hours of battery life.2 And over 475,000 apps in the App Store are just a tap away.3
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great Tablet
By Basman
from New Jersey
Great Tablet for beginners. Easy to use with amazing battery life.
ExcellentEducator
Birmingham, AL
Great Performance
April 7, 2016
I concur, the battery life is amazing on this tablet!
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Enjoy powerful computing with this energy-efficient HP Pavilion Wave desktop. Its Intel Quad-Core i5 processor combines with 8GB of RAM to support heavy-duty multitasking and complex applications, and its 128GB solid-state hard drive retrieves data rapidly. Powerful 802.11ac Wi-Fi ensures this HP Pavilion Wave desktop connects to your office network reliably.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5No CD/DVD Rom Drive
By Hpandme
It's my fault for not reading the fine print but I now realize that this desktop does not have a CD/DVD Rom Drive. This is important to me since I do play games on my computer. It's smaller than the picture looks...about the size of a gallon of milk and I just got it , so I don't have any comments yet on the performance. The keyboard is compact too, wish it was wireless. Otherwise, a great buy.
ExcellentEducator
Birmingham, AL
HP Pavilion Wave
November 16, 2016
I have the same desktop; however, it is with the i3 processor. Yes, it does come with a keyboard and mouse which are both paired. As a result, all one needs to do is plug and play. The desktop comes with several ports if a person desires to use an external CD/DVD player, the unit can accommodate the need by using one of the USB ports. I have an extra keyboard (which is bigger) and mouse that I use along with the included keyboard and mouse. So, if the included keyboard and mouse are not to your satisfaction, there are several USB ports that can be used to accommodate something else.
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With a 250-sheet lower paper tray and 1-sheet manual feed slot, this Brother DCP-L2540DW all-in-one printer makes it easy to print, copy and scan large documents. Automatic duplex printing lets you create 2-sided documents.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great printer
By Sonny
I wanted to save on ink and toner is the way to go. If you are looking for a quality machine that prints quickly and clearly, this is your machine.
ExcellentEducator
Birmingham, AL
Great printer
April 9, 2017
You're going to be really happy with this printer. I purchased it 2 years ago and it hasn't given me a moment's trouble. Also, there are great 3rd party vendors that sell quality toner at great prices for this machine.
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Listen to music hands-free with this LG wireless headset. It lets you answer or ignore a call with voice commands, and the wireless earbuds charge when they're resting inside the neckband, ensuring they're ready for use. The neckband of this LG wireless headset provides vibration alerts for incoming calls and texts, so you'll never miss a message.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Headphones
By Aleralra
Great product but sound is too low and connecting is not as simple as the other LG headphones
ExcellentEducator
Birmingham, AL
LG 110 in-ear Headphones
May 27, 2017
I suggest downloading the app, Tone and Talk. I initially felt the way you're feeling until I tried the app which has bass levels and enhances sound. I have an Android phone; as a result I obtained the app out of the Google Play store. I hope this info helps!
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CybertronPC Trooper-X68 Desktop: Defeat your opponents with ease using this desktop, which offers immersive 3D action when connected to your compatible HDTV or high-def monitor with the HDMI output. The 1TB hard drive gives you ample space for music, videos, photos and other files.
does it come with a graphics card or do i have to buy it seperately
To the best of my ability a graphics card is not included.
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Play games or program tech solutions on the wide 23-inch screen of this HP LED HD monitor. The antiglare flatscreen offers views from any angle, and the 1920 x 1080 display offers super-sharp images. This HP LED HD monitor has HDMI and VGA inputs, letting you connect a variety of peripherals and devices.
Can this be wall mounted with a standard monitor mount?
Unfortunately, this monitor does not have VESA mounting.
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Take a trip through your favorite titles on this Kindle Voyage e-reader, which features a built-in light for late-night reading. The 6-inch display offers 330 ppi to closely replicate a printed page, and convenient PagePress eliminates the need to swipe. The long battery life on this Kindle Voyage e-reader makes it an ideal companion for waiting rooms and travel.
Can you download games on kindle voyage?
No, you cannot download games on this device. It is strictly an E-reader.
8 years, 4 months ago
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ExcellentEducator
Birmingham, AL
Take a trip through your favorite titles on this Kindle Voyage e-reader, which features a built-in light for late-night reading. The 6-inch display offers 330 ppi to closely replicate a printed page, and convenient PagePress eliminates the need to swipe. The long battery life on this Kindle Voyage e-reader makes it an ideal companion for waiting rooms and travel.
Can you listen to an audio book on a Kindle?
Unfortunately, you cannot listen to audio books on Voyage.
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