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- First reviewMarch 22, 2010
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Whisk or beat ingredients with ease during meal prep by using this 270W Oster five-speed hand mixer. The HeatSoft technology delivers a gentle burst of heat to soften cold items quickly, while turbo boost adds more power to your selected speed setting. This Oster five-speed hand mixer features full-size beaters for faster mixing results.
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3
Neat idea, cumbersome
on October 20, 2019
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
This is a usual hand mixer that softens ingredients while in use. In theory it saves the time and aggravation of using the microwave to get butter pliable. No more melt outs! And it works—it is heavier than a regular hand mixer, and the method of softening is a heated blower that has a filter on it. Strangely enough the blower really does soften when activated. Directions say to cut the butter into one inch cubes. I did not. It still worked. It worked best actually with cream cheese for buffalo chicken dip. I do find it a little cumbersome and I don’t know if it is worth the weight and changing a blower filter to avoid a twenty second microwave session.
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The reliable, robust Brother HL-L3290CDW compact digital color printer with copying and scanning capabilities is a great choice for the busy home or small office. The flatbed scan glass provides convenient copying and scanning. Quick print speeds of up to 25 pages per minute¹ plus manual feed slot accommodates varied printing needs and can handle a variety of paper types and sizes including card stock, envelopes and more. Connect with versatile options including built-in wireless or USB interfaces and print wirelessly from mobile devices. The 250-sheet capacity adjustable paper tray helps improve efficiency with fewer refills and handles letter or legal sized paper. Automatic two-sided printing helps save on paper costs. Brother Genuine high-yield toner replacement cartridges help lower printing costs. Comes with a 1-year limited warranty and free online, call or live chat support for the life of your product.Prints and copies up to 25 ppm in black and up to 25 ppm in color
Customer Rating
5
Easy to setup and speedy printing!
on October 10, 2019
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
In my experience, Brother makes great printers. The cost of ownership is less than any other brand, and they are easy to navigate. This model lacks a touch screen--which I see as one less thing to break. The menus are intuitive, the setup is as simple as following steps and punching a big green button. The 250 sheet paper tray is awesome for a small or home business. I have printed about 100 sheets so far through various print jobs, and have not encountered any trouble or jams yet. We print over WiFi and through the phone app. Printing is quiet too! The flatbed scanner/copier does not feel as flimsy as some I have used on other brands. It feels sturdy and heavy enough to qualify as a "real" scanner/copier, and it has features you'd expect form those separate devices. The autofeed works great and saves time. This one is a winner for my home office!
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The IQAir new edition HealthPro Plus is the best choice for asthma and allergy sufferers. IQAir HyperHEPA filtration is proven to trap the smallest, most harmful particles in the air, down to 0.003 microns – 100 times smaller than 0.3 microns. That includes viruses, pet dander, dust mites, air pollution, even cigarette smoke. IQAir nanofiber technology and innovative design stop particles 100x smaller than 0.3 microns. IQAir uses only safe, proven technology to clean the air. IQAir systems produce no unhealthy ozone, ions, UV or chemicals. IQAir tests every HealthPro Plus system at the factory to ensure its performance meets our strict specifications. We test total system efficiency – the actual air coming from the outlet. Results are detailed in a hand-signed Certificate of Performance that is shipped in the box with every HealthPro Plus system. V5-Cell filtration provides the best solution for gas & odor control. The V5-Cell combines 2 types of media: one adsorbs odors & gases, the other changes pollutants to oxidized form. The new edition HealthPro Plus delivers up to 25% more clean air, up to 38% longer filter life, and 32% less sound.
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Make no mistake, this unit is BIG. But it’s on casters, so rolling it away to the closet is simple enough. I have allergies to dust, my dogs’ dander, ragweed (in full bloom at the moment), and mold. And we just put a new natural fiber rug in the master bedroom. I read a ton of reviews for different air purifiers and filters, and most of them said the same thing—don’t waste time with the little guys, just get a serious one like this and do it right. This one comes fully assembled, save snapping on the wheels. Instructions are beautifully simple down to how to easiest remove the packaging and operate the remote. I was impressed with how easy it is to set and forget. The one thing I will note is the clips that hold the bottom in place are rather flimsy, so just don’t knock it around. Other than that, it’s sturdy, has a handle, and the wheels make it necessarily portable to get it out of view when not in use. We used it in the master at night and in the living room during the day. The awful new rug smell in the master went away in two days. After four days I was waking up without stuffy nose or sore throat for the fist time in ages!! The air actually smells different. I can’t wait to see the difference it makes in the amount of dust over time. I would give five stars for function and 3.5 for build quality. Total 4 stars and definitely recommend.
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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.
Customer Rating
5
Definitely install app to tweak sound!
on August 4, 2019
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
I have tried a LOT of completely wireless earbuds and these are my favorites. The shape is different, but it works. The touch controls are intuitive and sensitive enough to work but not so much that you hit them by accident. The charging case looks like a battery with its copper top, but it’s well made and it gives two full days of charge, including 80% rapid charge after twenty minutes! Sony thoughtfully provides silicone AND memory foam adapters in every size for a comfy fit, and they do not fall out.
Noise cancelling is flawless. I don’t use the auto adjust, personal preference is to turn off and on manually, but auto does work when running or riding. If you want to shut out the world (or just your office mates) these do the trick nicely without sacrificing one bit of sound quality.
My biggest complaint right out of the box was the sound. However, once I drove around the app a bit, I found the equalizer. WOW! I’m in love now. The bass is amazing, mids are clear and treble is not tinny. Make sure you do MANUAL EQ, and not any of the canned sound settings that come in the app. They are not well tuned and end up giving distorted sound. Take the time to adjust in the app, and you will love these little gems too!
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Create your own lighting masterpiece with these touch-reactive LED Light Squares that connect together along each side to create any design you choose, whether it's a clever 'smart art' decoration above your sofa or a colourful party wall in the basement rec room. Watch the lights react dynamically to your touch, and Rhythm Scenes make lights dance to your favorite music. Fully customize your Canvas inside the Nanoleaf App, set Schedules to wake up naturally. Easily mount panels onto any flat surface using mounting tape.
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from Charlotte, NC
Novel idea. Novelty item. It feels like a kickstarter project that still isn’t quite ready for prime time. Tiles are sturdy and well made. But the little flimsy linkers that connect them are afterthoughts. Easily bendable (a bad thing) and will snap right in two if you mistakenly put pressure on one. My biggest complaint is the “mounting”. Basically using this product on the wall means putting 27 pieces of tape on your wall. 27! And lining the squares up just right and knowing where they hook together with the flimsy linkers. Not a friendly design. The lights are neat. Not rock your world amazing, but neat. You can roll through scenes and touch a tile to change its color. Set schedules for sunset and sunrise scenes, use as reading lights, create ambience, etc. But the construction is disappointing at best. I was thinking these would be fun for a kid’s room, after playing with them, I think maybe for an older kid, definitely not a little one. Those tiles would be ripped right down, linkers snapped. I’m taking my set to the office as a novelty item. My geeky coworkers will appreciate it, but I cannot recommend. Especially for the money, I’d wait until they bake this a little longer.
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Take control of your gaming experience with this Logitech Astro USB controller. The highly durable construction is great for extended sessions, and the fully customizable layout lets you remap each button to mimic any console configuration. This Logitech Astro USB controller has extra-sensitive triggers that respond seamlessly without having to depress them fully.
Customer Rating
4
Excellent 3rd party controller
on June 30, 2019
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
As a longtime fan of the DualShock, I was skeptical going in. And although the Astro C40 TR is not without flaws, it is the best third-party console controller I've used in a long time.
It's often difficult to know what to expect out of a third-party peripheral. There exist countless brands who talk a big game with slick marketing but when you feel the cheap build quality or attempt to use their buggy software, both you and your wallet feel that old familiar sting; regret. In my experience thus far Astro has done me and my wallet a favor and although not perfect, they delivered something of quality which does stand above most competitors. The packaging is of course slick and pretty, but you can feel and see value in hardware which does not feel like a cheap plastic toy and software that isn't terrible: my two major issues with most third-party stuff.
With the DualShock 4 less expensive than ever, it will be difficult to ignore the price tag. Many other reviews have mentioned the price and because times and prices will always change, I will not necessarily be counting this against the product itself here, but it is of course something to keep in mind.
The C40 TR allows for easily swappable sticks and D-pad, although mine did not ship with any secondary D-pad. The ability to customize and interchange buttons, modules, etc. will be a major selling point and I'm looking forward to component options opening up in the future. It feels solid with a weight that reflects quality rather than cheap plastic. It took a couple hours but the controller did quickly feel very comfortable in my hands. I would especially recommend the C40 to anyone with larger than average hands, as it's slightly more bulky than the DS4 (think Xbox controller) and allows for larger thumb stick options.
One of my biggest complains with the C40 and its hardware (albeit one I haven't seen mentioned much) is the left stick does not seem to seat perfectly on the underlying module. This leads to the slightest rattle in the thumb stick that you can definitely feel and noticable rattle noise along with it during casual movement. This existed for me both before attempting to swap any parts and after trying the other stick sizes. The other sticks seat fine, just not the left stick that shipped on my C40. I should mention, taking apart the controller and swapping parts is very easy and neither screws nor key tool feel remarkably cheap.
Along with physically reconfigurable components, the buttons are re-mappable via the software (PC and Mac). The software is clean, simple and works as expected. Decent software can be hard to find in this market so this is a major point for me. The SW is used to upgrade firmware on the controller along with mapping inputs. I have not used this controller on the PC for gaming yet but I am curious to see how it compares to the DS4 w/ popular third party Windows drivers, as I'm accustomed.
Inability to wirelessly power on the console could be a big deal for some, but otherwise the features are solid, including great 3.5mm audio quality, trigger locks for the depth of top triggers, and 2 additional buttons on the back side. The battery life is lacking – it has not lasted close to 12 hours as packaging suggests - battery life is closer to 6-8 hours for me.
I have not tested input lag with the included 2.4 GHz adapter vs the DS4 Bluetooth connection but this is something to think about. I can say the response feels quick and has not given issues.
Overall, if you're looking for something with plenty of customization, a solid feature set and can stomach the price, the C40 is a relatively great option as either a third-party PS4 controller or for PC game use. However, I would like to see some improvement in the battery life and improvement with how well the components fit (ex. stick issue mentioned above. Again, I'm not sure how common this issue is.)
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Acer Nitro 5 Laptop: Experience immersive multimedia with this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The 8GB of RAM and Intel Core i5 processor support multitasking, and the 512GB solid-state drive offers quick data access and ample storage. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop features an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card that renders crystal-clear images on the 17.3-inch Full HD display.
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from Charlotte, NC
The Nitro line of gaming laptops is made to provide a solid gaming experience on a budget. Simply put, it delivers. The design is beautiful and eye catching without being garish. The red accents and lighting make it clearly a gamer’s machine. Acer, like other manufacturers, uses plastics throughout the build to lessen the weight and keep things cool. The autofan kicks on when the processor is working hardest, and the rig remains fairly cool. The fans are loud, of course, but they do the job. Acer knows displays—no exception here he screen is no glare, rich, sharp, and quick. Battery life is decent at about four hours online playing. Much longer than higher end rigs. I noted no lag, and the dedicated graphics RAM kept up just fine. I was actually pleasantly surprised by the quality, and I can definitely recommend this as a budget gamer. One poor design choice—speakers are at the bottom and easily muffled, but most of us use headphones to play now anyway.
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Bose Home Speaker 300 Wireless Smart Speaker delivers room-rocking bass and 360-degree sound in a space-saving size. With the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa built in, enjoy millions of songs, playlists and more with just your voice. And you have the freedom to control the music your way - using your voice, with a tap on the top controls, or the Bose Music app.
Customer Rating
5
Great sound, responsive!!
on June 30, 2019
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
This is a compact smart home speaker with BIG sound. Bose knows bass, and they get it right on this model. Music and speech sounds rich and clear from electronica to hip hop to NPR to audio books. Having Google and Alexa baked into one device opens a world of smart home possibilities. There are some things one does better than the other, and with this device you don’t have to choose. I prefer Alexa for playing my books and music, but Google for reminders and shopping lists. But where the Home 300 truly outshines competitors is the microphones. No matter how loud the speaker is playing, it can still clearly hear commands. That’s something Other brands have not quite mastered. Kudos to Bose, quality sound, build, and tech—again.
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Let the s9 handle the tough messes so that you can handle everything else —featuring PerfectEdge™ Technology, our most powerful cleaning system, and advanced features. With a single command to your Google Assistant or Alexa voice assistant like, “Tell Roomba to clean under the kitchen table,” it gets to work—when and where the messes happen. It even learns your cleaning habits and offers personalized schedules and recommendations during pollen and pet-shedding seasons. A specially designed Corner Brush and 40X the suction* pull in embedded dirt, dust, and pet hair from wherever it hides—for cleaning that fits seamlessly into your life.
Customer Rating
4
Definitely smart, and better clean!
on June 1, 2019
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
We have owned several Roombas over the years, and all have been capable worth the spend. This one is a game changer. It’s an all new design from bin to shape to battery to software. The bin is SO much easier to empty. It pulls right up and out, and dumps into the trash with a button push. I need to pick the Roomba up to detach the bin from the side, this one is right in the center under a solid lid. The SHAPE made me so happy when I saw that flat edge. One of my biggest complaints about previous models was lack of corner and edge cleaning. They have finally figured it out on this redesign. The curb feeler has five brushes instead of three, and it truly sweeps the corners and edges. The level of clean is just so much higher with this design. The BATTERY lasts two hours. That’s a lot of cleaning time, and the robot actually finds its base every time for a recharge. I have seen it stuck under furniture but I have not yet seen it lost. That’s a huge improvement. After the the first couple runs, you’ll figure out what spots are trouble for it and block them off. We have two trouble spots, one under the foyer table and one under a chest in the living room. I have since placed obstacles in front of those so Roomba can clean on schedule every other day and not worry about it getting hung somewhere. Yes, you have to empty the bin, but the clean is so great now that it does not bother me. Anyone worried about level of suction need not. We ran it right after our housekeeper left and it pulled even more dirt from the rugs. Pet hair is no problem at all anymore since the corner issue is solved. The only part I had to remove a star for is the smart mapping. Maybe over time it will get better, but for now Roomba cannot seem to find all the first floor rooms on her own. It consistently skips the bedrooms and says it is finished. I’ll update if that changes. Hopefully it will. For now, our common living areas are all beautifully swept and clean—our first floor is about 1900sf total, so she’s getting about 1000 of it and we’ll within one charge.
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Clean wood floors thoroughly with this Dyson V7 Fluffy cordless vacuum. The fluffy cleanerhead has extra-soft bristles that prevent scratches, and the Dyson V7 Fluffy gives you up to 30 minutes of runtime (varies based on attachment/power mode). Includes bonus mini motorized tool for extra cleaning power on hard-to-reach areas. Cord-free, hassle-free, powerful suction.
Customer Rating
5
Light, high quality, CLEAN!
on May 27, 2019
Posted by: Mer4343
from Charlotte, NC
We have two dogs and lots of wood floors. That means paw prints and fur balls! This Dyson has ample suction to grab the fur balls, and the velvety roller bar polished up the prints. But using the vacuum as a handheld is the best part! I clean the stairs like a champ with it and I have even swept the car out a couple times. The battery lasts at least a half hour every time. The build quality is so far above other brands that is more than justifies the cost. Emptying the canister is NO MESS. So easy. This is a solid tool that I can’t imagine not having.
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MagGo Magetic Portable 5K Battery with Bracket is both a charger and a stand, specifically for your MagSafe compatible iPhone 12 & 13. Using new technology, this can magnetically attach to the back of your phone, providing it a wireless charge along with a strong attachment. The battery also has a bracket that folds out, so that you can stand your phone up wherever you want.
Does it work for any iPhone like the iPhone 11 Pro Max or is it just for the 12 and 13
Only 12 and 13 because the charging mechanism is specific to MagSafe.
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Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro are an incredibly advanced pair of Hi-Resolution wireless earbuds. With up to 26 hours of total play time off of one charge, you can experience your favorite music at all times of the day. Purenote technology allows for a higher quality listening experience, active noise cancelling technology cancels out up to 90% of outside noises, while HearID provides EQ customization. All three come together to make sure your listening experience is truly yours.
Do these have active noise reduction or just passive noise reduction. It isn't clear from the listing?
Active noise reduction--and there are three different modes to cancel certain types of sounds (traffic, voices, etc.).
3 years, 4 months ago
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Control your home’s heating and cooling system remotely with this LUX Wi-Fi thermostat. The Android and iOS companion app supports geofencing, smart scheduling and personalization settings for efficiency, and compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa offers convenient voice control. This LUX Wi-Fi thermostat works with electric, gas, oil and forced-air systems for versatility.
does this thermostat need a C wire?
No. But you’ll need an additional part (the power bridge) to install without one.
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Sit back, relax and let the Samsung Jet Mop automatically clean your floors. Samsung’s Jet Mop automatically cleans all type of floors, like tile, vinyl, laminate or hardwood. This robotic mop features dual spinning fiber pads that easily and quickly remove dust and dirt. Now, you can simply take it easy as the intelligent Jet Mop does the hard work for you.
Does this unit require water(specific) or cleaner(special brand)? Example: deionized, distilled, tap, boiled, spring. Example: fabuloso, pledge, mop and glow, bleach/water, brand compatible.
Plain water—cannot be used with cleaners or other solutions.
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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.
I work in construction and these are supposedly noise canceling, how good are they with the outside noise and wind?
Excellent noise cancelling. I was my car with the radio on full blast and could only hear the headphones.
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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.
Can I use one like a Bluetooth
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.
Can the right earbud be used without the left earbud?
No—that was my major con on these, along with no volume control
6 years, 7 months ago
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Surround yourself with robust audio performance in a slim package with this LG ultra-slim soundbar. Compatible with the latest LG televisions, the compact soundbar pairs seamlessly to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience. The 4K high resolution audio on this LG ultra-slim soundbar lets you hear the action in every scene.
Is this sound bar compatible with the Music Flow multi-room speakers? The model number of the speakers is H3.
Yes--totally compatible with other Music Flow devices.
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HP Pavilion x2 Tablet: Get a tablet that's as versatile as you need it to be. You can use the 10.1" touch screen to browse the Web and navigate features, or connect the 93%-size island-style keyboard to convert to laptop, stand or tent mode. Plus, take important documents on the go with a generous 64GB storage capacity.
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There's just something about opening a bottle of wine. The ceremonial quality of removing the cork truly indicates it's time to unwind. Whether relaxing solo after a long day at the office or hosting an intimate dinner soirée or holiday party, the Oster® Silver Electric Wine Opener makes it easy to start the evening off in sophisticated style.
Will the Oster open plastic corks easily?
Our old Oster will NOTopen plastic corks easily. We need a replacement opener what are our options?
I have this model, and it opened a plastic cork with no trouble at all just last night. Just be sure to use the included foil cutter first, and you're good to go!
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