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- First reviewJune 9, 2013
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Display vibrant office presentations with this Epson wireless projector. Its Miracast technology lets you mirror photos, videos and apps from your portable smart devices, and it delivers 3600 lumens of color and white brightness in 1920 x 1080 resolution for colorful, crisp image clarity. This Epson wireless projector has HDMI and USB inputs for making quick connections with external hardware.
Customer Rating
4
Not exactly user-friendly
on October 2, 2017
Posted by: bradcon
from San Diego, CA, USA
As a projector, this works great, but I didn't really want this model for the quality of the picture; I wanted to take advantage of the wireless capabilities. Those work as well, but they aren't what I would call user-friendly. First of all, to connect to a wireless network, you have to manually enter the network SSID through an onscreen keyboard. That means manually selecting each letter with the up, down, left, and right arrows on the remote, which creates numerous opportunities for error. How hard would it be to list available networks? Evidently too hard for the guys who programmed this machine. Secondly, you can project content from your iPhone or iPad, but only through the associated app. That app will pull in content from cloud services like Dropbox (Good!), but it won't play Keynote presentations (Bad!). Oh, and you can also do screen mirroring, but only on devices that support Miracast (sorry Apple fans). There is a very nifty feature that lets the app find the projector by looking at a QR code that the projector displays, so once you've got it on the network, the rest of the pairing goes quickly. However, getting it on the network in the first place is so clunky, that doesn't feel like much relief. So overall, good projector, but if you're buying it for the wireless capabilities, be prepared for a few technical hurdles.
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Enjoy lag-free gaming with this Linksys dual-band Wi-Fi router. Its Killer prioritization engine works with Killer-enabled computers to minimize peak ping by up to 77 percent, and the 1.8GHz CPU delivers super-fast speeds with wired and wireless connections. This Linksys dual-band Wi-Fi router has a custom-built user interface that lets you manage your gaming network performance.
Customer Rating
4
Good, but not smart
on September 22, 2017
Posted by: bradcon
from San Diego, CA, USA
Overall, the router is working well and has good stability and speed. However, unlike my previous Linksys router, this one is not "smart." That means you can't set it up or manage it through the app. Setup for this one was not especially difficult - it has fairly slick browser interface - but was less convenient than using the app. It did have a firmware update immediately available, which slowed the setup process down, but other than that, it went quickly. Performance has improved over my last router.
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Upgrade your home office equipment with this HP Envy all-in-one printer. Its dual-band Wi-Fi support lets you print sharp, borderless photos directly from your mobile device, and the 2.7-inch color touch screen lets you configure options for printing, scanning and copying. This HP Envy all-in-one printer increases productivity as it delivers 14 ppm of black and white documents.
Customer Rating
5
Easy set up, good prints
on August 16, 2017
Posted by: bradcon
from San Diego, CA, USA
Printers have improved a lot since the last time I purchased one. Set up is so much easier now, and photo printing has improved greatly. I set this one up on three different platforms: an iPhone (initially), then a Mac Book Pro, and finally a Windows 10 laptop. My Chromebook is not supported. Setup on the iPhone was a breeze. You plug the printer in, tap two selections to choose your country and language, and the rest is handled in-app. In just a couple of minutes, I was printing a photo from my iPhone photos library through the app, and it came out looking nearly as good as a commercial print. Another nice improvement over my last version is the use of two trays: one for the photo paper and another for the regular paper. You no longer have to pull out your paper and swap when you want to print a photo or vice versa. The iPhone app also allows you to wirelessly scan to your device or automatically add the scan to an email as an attachment. Setup on the Mac was a little more complicated. You have download and install an application, then that application will download and install more software. If you just do it through system preferences, you'll be able to print but not scan. You have to use the app if you want all the features on a Mac. Windows 10 was much simpler. The printer wizard identified and installed drivers then automatically launched the app store, where one click installed the HP app. It's been a long time (maybe never) since I've had a "good" experience with a printer, but this was one.
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Navigate your games with this Logitech wireless mouse. Its optical sensor maximizes accuracy for a smoother gaming experience, and its 1 ms report rate reduces lag, so you don't fall behind in competition mode. This Logitech wireless mouse has a charging system that lets you power it wirelessly, so it doesn't interrupt your playing time.
Customer Rating
5
Thoughtfully designed
on August 3, 2017
Posted by: bradcon
from San Diego, CA, USA
It has all the standard customizable features of any gaming mouse, but it's the little design touches that make the difference. For example, the USB cord is very pliable, lightweight, and slick, so when you're using the mouse while plugged in, the fact that it's plugged in is barely perceptible. The USB dongle for wireless use has an adapter so you can plug it into the end of the USB cord to keep it closer to the mouse while using it wirelessly and minimize the lag. Profiles can be stored locally on the mouse, so you can use one of the mouse buttons to shift profiles on the fly without having to open the app and change a setting. That app will also tell you in real time how your chosen settings will affect battery life. So, not only can you change the color and the brightness of the lighting, when you make those changes, you can see how much more or less frequently you'll need to recharge.
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Air is the new oil, and now with the Philips Airfryer you can use that air to fry in a healthier way with up to 75% less fat! Thanks to Philips unique TurboStar™ technology, all food is exposed to constant, circulating heat allowing you to cook your favorite foods with a tablespoon or less of oil. The result is evenly fried food – with no turning or shaking needed. Preset meals on the digital Airfryer allow you to cook your favorite recipes at the touch of a button.
Customer Rating
4
noisy but good
on July 24, 2017
Posted by: bradcon
from San Diego, CA, USA
Do you like the taste of fried food, but don't want to actually dip it in hot oil? Ever wonder what it would sound like to have a helicopter hovering in your kitchen? This may be the appliance for you. It serves its primary function very well: cooking "fried" food without the actual frying. The food it makes is tasty and cooked to perfection. The downside is the large amount of noise involved in accomplishing that cooking. It also produces a very hot basket that's not the easiest to manipulate. And you're going to have to refill that basket several times if you want to serve more than a couple of portions. Overall, good at what it does, but you have to put up with a few inconveniences. Probably worth it just to avoid dealing with all the oil that's left over from regular frying.
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Enjoy a more profound audio experience with these wireless JBL Everest V710 earphones. Equipped with Bluetooth, these headphones connect to a variety of devices and have a generous range, so you can listen to music while walking around. Charge these JBL Everest V710 earphones for up to 25 hours of playing time and fold them flat for storage.
Customer Rating
4
share your tunes
on July 20, 2017
Posted by: bradcon
from San Diego, CA, USA
Good set of headphones, but if you're looking for a lot of bass, you're not going to find it here. The headphones are easy to pair and keep a good connection. The neat feature is the ability to pair a second set of headphones to this set of headphones. The sound plays and passes through so you both can listen in sync. Overall, sound quality is good, but the bass is a little weak and dependent on the positioning of the earpieces. They're just big enough to fit over my ears, but if the headset isn't adjusted properly, they won't seat well, compromising the quality of the bass.
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Kick your listening experience up to a whole new level with wireless JLab Audio Epic Bluetooth earbuds. The 10-hour battery life lets you enjoy your music all day, and crystal clear radical sound creates a smooth, precise and memorable listening experience. Get the most out of your music, phone calls and audio books with JLab Audio Epic Bluetooth earbuds.
Customer Rating
3
weak bluetooth
on June 30, 2017
Posted by: bradcon
from San Diego, CA, USA
Standard bluetooth range is supposed to be around 30ft. These were sketchy at around 5ft. They were also very dependent on which way my head was facing. When they had a decent connection, the sound quality was good enough, but definitely not high-end. I didn't thoroughly test the waterproof claim (which also seems to be dependent on having the charging connection cover firmly in place), but they did survive a very sweaty workout without issue. However, the shape did manage to channel some sweat directly into my ear canal. Initially, I liked the over-the-ear configuration of the connecting wire because it keeps that wire out of the way, but it became uncomfortable after 15-20 minutes.
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Control everything from lighting to your refrigerator in your home with this all in one Samsung Mesh WiFi Router and Smart Home Hub. Not only does it deliver an optimized Wi-Fi signal to every corner of your home, it also works as a SmartThings Hub, connecting compatible cameras, lights, voice assistants, and more to create your smart home. Now you can manage your Wi-Fi and all your smart devices from the palm of your hand with this Samsung Mesh WiFi Router and Smart Home Hub.
Customer Rating
4
good but not great
on June 30, 2017
Posted by: bradcon
from San Diego, CA, USA
When I saw the specs for this, I was assuming I could get rid of one of my hubs that I have stacked near my router. Not so. While it replicates some of the functionality of a Smart Things hub, it does not replicate everything. It also forces you to download and use yet another app to set it up. And that setup is not without its own set of headaches. Every time I added a hub, I had to wait for the app to time out trying to find the hub. Once it had timed out, it found it immediately on the retry--all three times. Adding network smart devices to the hub was painless enough, but it's impossible to port over the smart things hub to the connect app. That means you have to keep both apps on your phone, and you can't ditch your existing hub either. So far, the mesh network portion of the product doesn't appear to be working any better or worse than the previous mesh network I had set up in my home. It initially said one of my hubs was too far away from the other hubs, but after a refresh, it said it was fine. Placement was the same as my previous setup. For someone that doesn't have a smart things hub, this is probably a good entry product if you're looking to also move to a mesh network. If you have an existing mesh network and smart things hub, this is not a compelling upgrade.
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This is more than just a speaker - it's a journey. Starting from the very basic elements of sound and speakers, your children will build a deeper understanding as they move toward assembling their Speaker Cube. At every step, exploration is encouraged and curiosity is rewarded.
Customer Rating
5
Much more than I expected
on May 25, 2017
Posted by: bradcon
from San Diego, CA, USA
I thought this would be a neat DIY project for my kids to put something together, but this is more of a learning kit than a construction project. The key to it is the app-based nature of the experience. It leads you through several stages of learning about electromagnetism and sound, and it has half a dozen side projects that expand on the learning experience far beyond just putting a speaker together. This was a great learning experience for both my 7 and 9 year old, and at the end, you have a cool bluetooth speaker with customizable LED lights.
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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.
Customer Rating
2
weird charger, mediocre performance
on May 23, 2017
Posted by: bradcon
from San Diego, CA, USA
The whole point of truly wireless earbuds is to not have something hanging around your neck while using them. That makes the idea of charging them in a neck-shaped holder inconvenient at best and self-defeating at worst. You don't have to keep the charger around your neck, but then it's an awkward shape to put in a travel bag or even leave on a desktop. I understand that in some situations, the neck-charger provides additional vibrating notifications, but that's not worth the hassle. On top of that intrinsic design flaw, the ear buds themselves don't work that great. One of the primary use cases I wanted them for was to listen to my TV while working out. I have another pair of wired bluetooth earbuds that always seem to work themselves around to one side of my neck. I thought the completely wireless solution would alleviate that issue, but these would not work with my Samsung TV. I got them to pair, but the sound kept cutting out and switching back and forth between the two earbuds. Unusable in that scenario. They worked reasonably well with my iPhone, but the sound quality was tinny. There was a distinct lack of bass, especially for buds that fit inside the ear. If you only ever plan to use these with a phone, and you don't care that much about the quality of the sound, but you want something hanging around your neck all the time, then these are the earbuds for you.
My Best Buy number: 2094052903
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All the Power You Expect, without the Cord. Go where ambition takes you with the Cordless Food Chopper from KitchenAid. Designed with a powerful rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery, the new cordless food chopper delivers optimal runtime and performance, so you can cook wherever*, whatever, and however you choose. Chop up to 40 onions on a full charge** *Indoor use only. **Based on onion size of 90 - 110 grams
Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. An advanced HD noise-cancelling processor blocks distracting background noise so you can focus in noisy environments, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy use with smartphones and other devices. These Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds include a convenient charging case that offers up to 24 hours of use per charge.
Does the Sony 1000XM3 InEar have it's own volume control? I need to amplify my listening, while my wife listens to the normal TV volume. I have a pair of the Sony 1000XM# over the Ear Head Phones and of course they DO have volume control. Thanks.
Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. An advanced HD noise-cancelling processor blocks distracting background noise so you can focus in noisy environments, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy use with smartphones and other devices. These Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds include a convenient charging case that offers up to 24 hours of use per charge.
Use the Google Smart Light Starter Kit to control the lights using just your voice. Set up in a snap: just plug in Google Home Mini, screw in the GE C-Life smart light bulb, and download the Google Home app to get started. Then just say "Hey Google" to dim, brighten, turn on and turn off the lights."
Use the Google Smart Light Starter Kit to control the lights using just your voice. Set up in a snap: just plug in Google Home Mini, screw in the GE C-Life smart light bulb, and download the Google Home app to get started. Then just say "Hey Google" to dim, brighten, turn on and turn off the lights."
Use the Google Smart Light Starter Kit to control the lights using just your voice. Set up in a snap: just plug in Google Home Mini, screw in the GE C-Life smart light bulb, and download the Google Home app to get started. Then just say "Hey Google" to dim, brighten, turn on and turn off the lights."
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.
Does it do colors or just plain white?
Just white, although you can vary the temperature of the white
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Air is the new oil, and now with the Philips Airfryer you can use that air to fry in a healthier way with up to 75% less fat! Thanks to Philips unique TurboStar™ technology, all food is exposed to constant, circulating heat allowing you to cook your favorite foods with a tablespoon or less of oil. The result is evenly fried food – with no turning or shaking needed. Preset meals on the digital Airfryer allow you to cook your favorite recipes at the touch of a button.
Experience immersive entertainment options with this Sony 4K Blu-ray player. Its Ultra HD resolution provides exceptionally detailed screen images with increased brightness and more realistic color, and its support of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X provides cinema-quality sound. This Sony 4K Blu-ray player supports high-resolution audio formats for more accurate music reproduction.
Add stability to your home network with the Amped Wireless HELIOS-EX Wi-Fi Extender. With DirectLink technology, it avoids signal loss by adding another 5GHz Wi-Fi channel to the standard setup, which it then uses strictly for receiving signal from the source. This Amped Wireless HELIOS-EX Wi-Fi Extender covers an area of up to 12,000 sq. ft. and includes four Gigabit network ports.