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- First reviewOctober 21, 2009
- Last reviewAugust 4, 2017
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- First review commentDecember 7, 2013
- Last review commentJuly 22, 2017
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GE JES0736SPSS Compact Microwave: Practical and simple to use, this compact microwave is a good fit for a small apartment kitchen, dorm room, snack area or anywhere else where space is limited.
Customer Rating
4
Good little Microwave
on September 10, 2012
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I had an "accident" with my last microwave- specifically I was using my indoor electric grill too close to the power cables and my old microwave's cord melted to it and then shorted out. So, I bought this one. It works well, but I have noticed it takes more time to cook something than the old one did, and they were both 700W units. That being said, I've read that a longer and slower cook will actually heat the food more thoroughly, so maybe this is a blessing in disguise! This unit looks great- black and stainless matches with my other appliances and it fits right into the space where the old one was. Beep is loud but not unreasonable. Display is green, I'd prefer blue but that is a small detail. Overall I am happy and hope that I don't kill this one like I did my last one!
What's great about it: Looks good
What's not so great: Needs extra cooking time
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
Features
4
Performance
3
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This SanDisk Cruzer Fit SDCZ33-016G-A11 flash drive features a 16GB capacity to store your media and documents. SanDisk SecureAcces software uses password protection and encryption to safeguard your files.
Customer Rating
4
GREAT for card USB ports. A little slow, however.
on May 6, 2012
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I just bought a 2012 Veloster and it has a USB/iPod music port. Initially I was using my SanDisk Cruiser 16GB drive, but then I read about some guy whose hand slipped off the shifter and hit his USB drive, snapping it off. So, I went to Best Buy to see if they had a smaller drive. This drive is GREAT for car stereos! It fits flush against the port and looks like an integrated part of your stereo versus awkwardly sticking out. I also like the orange LED light when it's in use, although it does not come on very often in my car. A lot of people seem to be complaining about this drive being too small, but I don't see that as a flaw at all- it's MEANT to be small, if it's easy to lose that is the fault of the owner, not the flash drive. I will say that the speed is slower than I had hoped. As a point of reference my music collection is about 7GB. To copy it to this drive took 25 minutes. To copy it to my Sony 16GB flash drive takes 18 minutes. To copy it to my SanDisk Cruiser 16GB drive takes 28 minutes, so this isn't the slowest drive out there but it's slow. I also didn't like the included software, it tried to install itself and force a reboot but I cancelled it and formatted it. I wish the software would ask if you want to use it before trying to install itself. Overall, great little drive, but be prepared for slow transfer times.
What's great about it: Small size, great value
What's not so great: Slow USB transfer time
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
3
Capacity
5
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Shred unnecessary papers or old credit cards with this cross-cut shredder that can shred up to 5 sheets of paper at a time.
Customer Rating
4
Does the job!
on February 11, 2012
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I needed a shredder because I had to reprint my state tax return and I ended up with 40 pages that had my SSN on each and I didn't want to rip them up manually. I've had good luck with Dynex products, so I picked this one up.
Shreds paper fine, I only do 3-4 sheets at a time and it doesn't jam. I have not used it for credit cards but some of the other reviews seem to indicate it has trouble with them.
Overall a nice shredder, good price, I have no complaints!
What's great about it: Basic, does the job on paper
What's not so great: Others have had reliability issues
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
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This helicopter features flashing multicolor LED lights for a realistic look and gyroscopic stabilizer technology for precise omnidirectional flight. The 3-channel IR remote allows for easy control and hours of fun.Fly Responsibly:The FAA requires operators of unmanned aircraft weighing more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) on takeoff (including everything on board or attached), and operating outdoors, be registered at www.faa.gov/uas/registration. If you are under age 13, you must have a parent or someone age 13 or older register for you. Additional state or local requirements may apply. Check your local jurisdiction. The following websites may help you make informed decisions about how regulations impact you: www.knowbeforeyoufly.org and www.modelaircraft.org. Some manufacturers recommend minimum age requirements for operating certain models of unmanned aircrafts. See the Specifications tab on this page for the Recommended Minimum Age for this product.
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I bought a more expensive copter for my dad for Christmas, but decided to buy this one for myself to play around with. I have a small apartment, so I was looking for something small yet accurate. This copter rocks! It did take me a few times to get good at flying it, but now I can take off, fly around, go over and under things and then land right back on the take off spot. Charging takes awhile but you can plug it right into the controller, into a USB port, or use a USB wall charger. Flight time is about 6-7 minutes. I did have one small issue- after about the 10th crash it wouldn't fly any more, it would just bank to the right and crash. I bought the repair kit from Protocol for about $7, and took the copter apart. I turns out that a piece that connects to the gyro and top blades had broken, but I was able to fix it in under 15 minutes. And hey, fixing it added even more fun since I like to tinker!
My suggestion? Buy two of these copters so you can have another charged and ready to go, and buy at least one repair kit from Protocol, and you have have a blast, I guarantee it!
My suggestion? Buy two of these copters so you can have another charged and ready to go, and buy at least one repair kit from Protocol, and you have have a blast, I guarantee it!
What's great about it: Easy to fly, accurate, easy to fix
What's not so great: Low battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
5
Durability
4
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This cable sends audio signals through RCA jacks with 24K gold-plated connectors that ensure an ideal fit to keep your home theater system connected.
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
Using this wire to connect the Insignia 200W 2 channel amp to the Insignia 6 ½" bass reflex speakers. The wire certainly does its job, which is simply to carry the signal from my TV audio out to the receiver audio in. No complaints here, red and white colors were easy to distinguish, cable fit snugly into the RCA jacks, long enough wire to hide behind the equipment, and sound quality is great, meaning no failure in any of the equipment or this wire.
What's great about it: Tight grip, easy to use
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
Performance
4
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Connect audio components across large spaces with this Dynex speaker cable. It comes with 50 feet of cable to handle large projects or multiple installations.
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
Using this wire to connect the Insignia 200W 2 channel amp to the Insignia 6 ½" bass reflex speakers. The wire certainly does its job, which is simply to carry the signal from the receiver to the speakers. Speakers sound just fine, even at high volume. However, I do need to agree with other posters that the "++++" markings on the wire jacket for the positive connection is very, very hard to see. Not only are they a small font, they are a charcoal-gray color which is hard to see. I had to check several times before each connection to make sure I had the right polarity. A simple dashed red line would have been better. Crossing the polarity won't damage anything, but will reduce your sound quality significantly, especially the bass response, and most people will blame the speaker, receiver, or source material rather than a crossed speaker wire.
What's great about it: Gets the job done
What's not so great: Positive markings VERY hard to see
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
2
Performance
3
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This receiver creates layers of stunning sound for an improved audio experience when listening to music or enjoying a movie.
Customer Rating
4
Great for a small apartment
on November 29, 2010
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I'm using this receiver with the Insignia 6 1/2" bass reflex speakers. Overall it's a nice unit, provided plenty of power in my studio apartment. It's a pretty basic receiver, but certainly meets my needs. It has several inputs, all analog RCA connections. I run my PS3 and HD cable through my TV, with the audio out fed into the receiver. My only real issue is with FM reception- the little antenna that comes with it only got me about 5 stations, and none of the ones I was trying to get. My boom-box type stereo gets many more. Controls are basic but easy to use. Basic bass and treble controls, some EQ settings would have been a nice touch. I'd also like a subwoofer output, as I do plan to run a sub in the future and will need to find a line level input one, which is not as crisp as a line-level one. The receiver runs a little hot, but I have not had any shut-down issues that some reviewers have mentioned. Overall, gets the job done, but just the basics.
What's great about it: Simple, clean controls, good power
What's not so great: Only the most basic features; poor tuner reception
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
4
Ease of Use
4
Features
4
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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Standard Lens: Whether you're a beginner or professional, you'll love this compact, lightweight lens from Nikon. The normal angle of view captures approximately what the human eye sees, making it a great all-around lens. Plus, the f/1.8 maximum aperture is ideal for creating softly blurred backgrounds and shooting in low light.
Customer Rating
5
If you have a D40/D40X/D60 youwill want this lens!
on October 21, 2009
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
This is truly a great lens. Have you ever wondered why your pictures from your Nikon DLSR look good, but not great? This lens is the answer. Good glass makes such a difference! A 1.8 lens gathers 4 times as much light as a 5.3 lens, so this will blow away the 18mm-55mm kit lens as well as the 18mm-200mm all-purpose lens. What this means that in good light the pictures will be tack sharp and have great color. It also means this lens works great in poor light- in fact, I have dimmer switch on my room lights and I tested this lens by dimming the lights and taking pictures as it got darker and darker. I had to turn the lights completely OFF before I could get the lens to not focus. Most of the time you won’t need a flash with this lens, which makes it perfect for weddings and churches. It will work with any current Nikon DX, the AF-S means it works with the D40/D40X/D60 line perfectly. Set your auto ISO to 1600 and 1/30 trigger and you will get sharp pictures in almost any lighting. The 35mm on a DX camera is equivalent to 52.5mm on a full-frame camera, which is almost a 1:1 or “normal” lens. This means that what you see with your eye will be the same as what you see through this lens, as far as apparent distance. It’s neither a wide-angle nor a telephoto lens. The lens is a bit smaller than I thought, but this works well with the small size of the D40/D40X/D60 line. It’s lightweight due to use of plastic in its construction, although it does have metal ring where it connects to the camera. A nice touch is that to manually focus all you do is turn the focus ring; you don’t have to move a switch first. Price was right at $199.99, and my local Best Buy had several of them in stock and none on display, which makes sense since this is a very popular lens and those who know about it won’t need to see it on display. My only complaint with this lens is that VR would have been a nice feature, even if it added a few dollars to the price.
What's great about it: Great low light lens, awesome colors!
What's not so great: Mostly plastic, no VR
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Durability
4
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Enjoy a DSLR-like body and sensor with a fixed lens with this Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 III camera. Powerful zoom ensures you get close up to your subject, and you can also film at up to 4K resolutions. Ultra-powerful intelligent autofocus and heavy-duty image processing ensure this Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 III camera captures the images you want..
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Small sensor
By BusStop
Bitter sweet, good zoom but small sensor will not give you the professional looking photos of a full frame camera.
Good for traveling anyway.
Good for traveling anyway.
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Hmmm...
July 3, 2017
You really can't compare a camera with a 1" sensor to a full-frame... APS-C would be a closer comparison, but even still, you won't get a 600mm equivalent lens @ 4.0 for less than $12k even with an APS-C camera, and the quality on this camera is about 80% of an APS-C...
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Bring the party wherever you go with the LG X-Boom speaker cube. Wirelessly stream music from a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet, or use dual USB ports for playback or recording when connected to a USB device. Download the free LG Remote app from the Google Playstore to control the LG X-Boom speaker cube from any Android device.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great Sound and Bass
By mmcdon
Good overall purchase but the only feature lacking is a shuffle feature if you have a usb connected.
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Random
July 22, 2017
Press the "repeat" button until the display says "random". I think it's four or five clicks. You have to do this each time you turn the system on, but it works.
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Play back audio from a wide range of sources with this Insignia™ NS-SH513 compact shelf system, which features Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a CD player for flexible use. The FM tuner features 30 presets for simple station recall.
Will it play burned music CDs?
After buying a new CD, I burn a copy and store master copy for safe keeping. Will this desk stereo have issues playing a burned copy of a music CD?
It will play it but shuffle will only work with standard CDs. If the CD is MP3 shuffle won't work
9 years, 1 month ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Play back audio from a wide range of sources with this Insignia™ NS-SH513 compact shelf system, which features Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a CD player for flexible use. The FM tuner features 30 presets for simple station recall.
Can I connect this to my TV?
Can I somehow use the aux port to connect this system to my TV?
Yes, but only if the TV has a headphone jack.
9 years, 1 month ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Standard Lens: Whether you're a beginner or professional, you'll love this compact, lightweight lens from Nikon. The normal angle of view captures approximately what the human eye sees, making it a great all-around lens. Plus, the f/1.8 maximum aperture is ideal for creating softly blurred backgrounds and shooting in low light.
I have a D90, should I think about upgrading?
Should I upgrade from my D90 and to what Nikon Camera. Also, are SIGMA lenses for Nikon good to use / buy?
I've used Sigma lenses, they work just fine. the camera body is less important than the lenses. If you feel that newer bodies have more features that you would like (faster burst, Wi-Fi, etc) than sure, upgrade; but keep in mind that picture quality won't improve much (if at all) if you are using good lenses!
9 years, 3 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Play back audio from a wide range of sources with this Insignia™ NS-SH513 compact shelf system, which features Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a CD player for flexible use. The FM tuner features 30 presets for simple station recall.
does the players remembers the track from mp3cd and usb? or it would always start from the beginning?
does the players remembers the track from mp3cd and usb? or it would always start from the beginning?
Always starts at the beginning and shuffle only works with standard CDs, not CD-R/RW or USB. Major flaw in my opinion!
9 years, 4 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Samsung NX300 Mirrorless Camera with 18–55mm Lens: You can capture the important moments in your life in rich detail with the Samsung NX300, which comes with a 18–55mm lens and features a Samsung NX mount that lets you switch out your lenses (additional lenses sold separately). Once you've captured the images and HD video footage you want to share with loved ones, just connect to your devices via the camera's built-in Wi-Fi.Memory card sold separately.
How is this for shooting indoor volleyball?
My daughter plays competitive volleyball. I am told I need a camera with a high burst rate, high iso and a lens with a low f setting. I am shooting pictures anywhere from 20-30 feet away.
You could get it to work for this but a DSLR may be better. This camera can have a very fast burst rate with lower quality, there are several level of speed vs. quality you can select. You can also set the ISO fairly high. You'd need a fat lens, the 40MM 1.8 is fast but is not much of a telephoto. No eyepiece here, for sports you would probably want a DSLR with a fixed lens such as a 200MM minimum.
9 years, 4 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Play back audio from a wide range of sources with this Insignia™ NS-SH513 compact shelf system, which features Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a CD player for flexible use. The FM tuner features 30 presets for simple station recall.
Does it have a clock display?
This smart Samsung BD-H5100/ZA Blu-ray player supports BD, DVD±R/RW, DVD-Video, CD±R/RW, WMV and JPEG formats and 1080p video output, so you can easily enjoy your favorite media in crisp high-definition.
By connecting this Blu Ray Player to my Samsung SMART TV, can I eliminate having to hard wire the player for internet access?
I am asking this question because my TV is wireless and is part of my home network already but this player is not wireless and would normally need to be hard wired (ethernet cable) to get internet access. Problem is I do not have hard wire access in that room - so again I am wondering if being hooked up to the TV it will have internet access via the TV? I understand if the Blu Ray player needs to update it's firmware it needs internet access and that's why this is important to me.
No- the Blu-ray player needs a direct internet cable connection
9 years, 6 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
The T15 are those bookshelf speakers whose high versatility is built to impress. Engineered with Polk's proprietary Dynamic Balance technology, they're primed to improve your home theater experience and take on your entire arsenal of tunes without fail. Think brighter highs, a wide-open mid-range and surprising bass response - the perfect entry into high-performance audio. What’s more, it’s easy to setup, supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater receivers, stereos or home theater processors. The best part is that it won't drain your wallet! Go big on great sound made for everyone. Add the T15 bookshelf stereo speakers to your home audio setup today.
powerful party speakers for laptop
haveing a party and my brother is the (DJ) so i want something that has alot of sound for a decetn price. also an added woofer would be nice.
They will handle a fair amount of power and should be plenty loud- but they lack a bit of bass. Highs and mids sound great though.
9 years, 7 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Fill your room with big and balanced sound with this Logitech Z313 980-000382 3-piece speaker system featuring a 4" subwoofer and a control pod to easily adjust the volume and headphone controls.
Does it works with 220V ?
I know it works with 110 V for sure, and want to know if I bring it to a country that runs 220 V, will it works as well?
Capture important moments with this Canon PowerShot SX170 IS digital camera, which features a 16.0-megapixel CCD sensor that enables you to shoot crisp photos. The dedicated movie button lets you easily record high-definition videos with stereo sound.Memory card sold separately.
What is the difference between digital and optical zoom?
Optical zoom is physically using the lens to zoom, in other words, it's real zoom. Digital zoom is simply blowing up a portion of the picture, like taking a small picture and having it blown up to a larger one. Always use optical zoom, the quality will be much better. Once you are using digital zoom you are just blowing up a portion of the picture and the quality degrades quickly.
9 years, 10 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA