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The Bose TV Speaker is a small soundbar that clarifies speech and improves overall TV sound. Inside there are two full-range drivers angled to deliver wide, spatial sound, while the center tweeter specifically focuses on clarifying speech. And built-in Dolby decoding enhances the audio capabilities of your TV Speaker to deliver a more realistic and satisfying listening experience. Designed with simplicity in mind, a single connection to your TV has you up and running in no time. This connection can be either an optical audio cable (included) or an HDMI cable (sold separately). At just over 2″ (5 cm) tall, this TV Speaker is small enough to fit just about anywhere. Place it in front of your TV or mount it to the wall. Plus small LED lights on the front turn on and/or change color when certain features are enabled or when the volume is adjusted. The Bose TV Speaker also has HDMI-CEC, which allows the TV and soundbar to communicate when connected by an HDMI cable. So when you turn the TV on, the soundbar will automatically turn on too, and you can even continue using your current TV remote to control the volume of the soundbar. However, the Bose TV Speaker also has its own remote. On it, you can pair your Bluetooth device to wirelessly stream your favorite music or podcasts, enable Dialogue Mode to further elevate center vocals, or add a bass boost for some extra depth. And the Bose TV Speaker is Roku TV Ready certified. Meaning, it’s designed to work seamlessly with a Roku TV. When connected to a Roku TV via an HDMI cable, you’ll enjoy smooth, automatic setup, easy access to the TV Speaker sound settings in the Roku TV on-screen menu, and compatibility with the Roku TV remote. If you’re looking for even more bass or just want to expand your system, you can add a subwoofer for more theater-quality home theater sound. The Bose TV Speaker requires a wired connection and is compatible with the Bose Bass Module 500 or 700 (Bose Bass Module Connection Cable sold separately).
Customer Rating
4
Nice choice for a small/midsize room
on June 8, 2020
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
I was anxious to set up this new soundbar; I was tired of having to either change remotes or switch inputs when I was going from the cable box to the Roku. I initially set this up with my Sharp LC-60P6070 tv which is about 5-6 years old. If you want to take advantage of the ARC (Audio Return Channel) you need to plug an HDMI cable into the Bose unit, then connect it to an HDMI port on the TV that labeled ARC. Herein starts the confusion. While ARC is the standard label for the back of the tv; there's a plethora of what they call it in your tv manual. It could be Anynet, Simplink, Bravia Link, or in the case of my Sharp, Aquos Link. I tried every option I could in the settings - in the audio section, the setup section; nothing would allow it to communicate via the HDMI cable. I finally admitted defeat & hooked it up via the provided optical cable.
I left it like that for 2 days, then decided to move it to bedroom to take advantage of a newer tv - another Sharp, but this time only a year old.
I hooked up the HDMI cable between the tv & soundbar, went into the tv settings & enabled HDMI-CEC (yeah, that's what they called it on this Sharp Model - maddening!) and voila, it worked! Turning on the tv turned on the soundbar. Now for the next test - switched inputs to the Roku, and yes, I have sound! Volume was also controllable via the cable box remote. No more handful of remotes required!
Then into fine tuning,. The Bose remote has a bass button, click it and 2nd light comes on in the unit. You can then use the volume up/down buttons to increase/decrease the amount of bass.
There is also a dialogue mode button which as it states in the pamphlet "increases the clarity of dialogue." Problem is, there's no further description. When you press the button, the led on the unit changes from white to green to amber, which is 3 different modes. Of course you choose the mode that sounds best to your ears. But it would be nice to add a few words about it. That's the problem nowadays with most included "manuals." They're either full of pictograms, not actual words, or they tell you to go online. As you can see in the picture I included, they do give you a website, but when I went there, there was nothing on this model - probably because it's too new & they haven't caught up.
One nice feature of this model is that the HDMI & power inputs are angled & inset (see photo) so that the unit takes less shelf space & you can almost, but not quite, butt it right up against your tv stand. Just take care not to block the bass vent in the back of the unit.
Another good feature is that the power cord is actually a power cord. A lot of smaller soundbars out there use a power supply, and then you're hunting for plug space behind the tv where you already have too many power supplies trying to share the same space. This one only takes a single outlet spot, the power supply is built into the unit.
If you're looking at this, you've probably bought Bose before, as I have. To my ears, it has that trademark Bose aura to it, pleasant even at louder levels. And the bass, well I think it's fair to say for a small unit it can put out an impressive amount for its size. It's a good choice for what I'm using it for, a bedroom. If you're looking for something to fill a home theater room, you're in the wrong place. Me, I'm happy that the tv sounds good & I got the ARC feature working so I don't have to press multiple buttons when I want to watch some Netflix.
One thing I'm not impressed with is when I initially turn on the tv, it powers on the soundbar, the light comes on, and then there's a delay of about 5-6 seconds before the sound kicks in - like I'm waiting for tubes to warm up. If it bothers me enough, there's an option on my tv settings to disable power on device, I'll just leave the soundbar on constant power.
Overall this comes with my solid recommendation; along with the caution that the newer your tv, the better a chance you'll have at getting a successful setup with ARC, and the features that provides.
I left it like that for 2 days, then decided to move it to bedroom to take advantage of a newer tv - another Sharp, but this time only a year old.
I hooked up the HDMI cable between the tv & soundbar, went into the tv settings & enabled HDMI-CEC (yeah, that's what they called it on this Sharp Model - maddening!) and voila, it worked! Turning on the tv turned on the soundbar. Now for the next test - switched inputs to the Roku, and yes, I have sound! Volume was also controllable via the cable box remote. No more handful of remotes required!
Then into fine tuning,. The Bose remote has a bass button, click it and 2nd light comes on in the unit. You can then use the volume up/down buttons to increase/decrease the amount of bass.
There is also a dialogue mode button which as it states in the pamphlet "increases the clarity of dialogue." Problem is, there's no further description. When you press the button, the led on the unit changes from white to green to amber, which is 3 different modes. Of course you choose the mode that sounds best to your ears. But it would be nice to add a few words about it. That's the problem nowadays with most included "manuals." They're either full of pictograms, not actual words, or they tell you to go online. As you can see in the picture I included, they do give you a website, but when I went there, there was nothing on this model - probably because it's too new & they haven't caught up.
One nice feature of this model is that the HDMI & power inputs are angled & inset (see photo) so that the unit takes less shelf space & you can almost, but not quite, butt it right up against your tv stand. Just take care not to block the bass vent in the back of the unit.
Another good feature is that the power cord is actually a power cord. A lot of smaller soundbars out there use a power supply, and then you're hunting for plug space behind the tv where you already have too many power supplies trying to share the same space. This one only takes a single outlet spot, the power supply is built into the unit.
If you're looking at this, you've probably bought Bose before, as I have. To my ears, it has that trademark Bose aura to it, pleasant even at louder levels. And the bass, well I think it's fair to say for a small unit it can put out an impressive amount for its size. It's a good choice for what I'm using it for, a bedroom. If you're looking for something to fill a home theater room, you're in the wrong place. Me, I'm happy that the tv sounds good & I got the ARC feature working so I don't have to press multiple buttons when I want to watch some Netflix.
One thing I'm not impressed with is when I initially turn on the tv, it powers on the soundbar, the light comes on, and then there's a delay of about 5-6 seconds before the sound kicks in - like I'm waiting for tubes to warm up. If it bothers me enough, there's an option on my tv settings to disable power on device, I'll just leave the soundbar on constant power.
Overall this comes with my solid recommendation; along with the caution that the newer your tv, the better a chance you'll have at getting a successful setup with ARC, and the features that provides.
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Keep a visual record of your visitors with this eufy Security wireless video doorbell. Advanced WDR and distortion correction technologies help ensure your 2K video recordings come out clearly, and a 180-day battery life provides long-lasting performance. This weatherproof eufy Security video doorbell offers military-grade AES-256 data encryption to protect your footage during transition and storage.
Customer Rating
5
Security without a subscription bill
on May 8, 2020
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
Since I had recently installed the Eufy security camera/floodlight, and was happy with the performance, I thought the video doorbell would make a good addition. I've checked out the competition, but the last thing I need is another monthly bill.
I was impressed with how easily the security camera set up, and the doorbell was no different. Easy intuitive instructions - download the app, and just follow it along. I set it up at night, and was playing around with it prior to installing it the following day. Great 2K video quality.
You have the choice of either setting it up standalone, in which case the onboard battery needs to be recharged every couple of months (company claim is for up to 6 months), but I went with the permanent installation using my existing doorbell wiring. You can either mount it flat against the doorframe, or they include an angled mount, which I chose. If you look at the enclosed picture, I have the doorbell cam angled towards the door, the security cam on the other side of the door angled in, so I'm getting greater than 180 degree field of vision between the two of them.
The camera, besides having 2K video, is intelligent, meaning it is set for human detection, and you won't be getting unnecessary alerts for critter intrusions. You can also use the app software to set a zone of detection; ie, pedestrian traffic or kids playing on the lawn will be ignored.
The indoor piece of this, the chime/recording unit, is small, has a pleasant tone, and is smartly designed. I've included a photo of it sitting on my kitchen counter along with Alexa and my Orbi Wifi unit for comparison.
So far, it's performed flawlessly. And the kicker is - no monthly bill!
I was impressed with how easily the security camera set up, and the doorbell was no different. Easy intuitive instructions - download the app, and just follow it along. I set it up at night, and was playing around with it prior to installing it the following day. Great 2K video quality.
You have the choice of either setting it up standalone, in which case the onboard battery needs to be recharged every couple of months (company claim is for up to 6 months), but I went with the permanent installation using my existing doorbell wiring. You can either mount it flat against the doorframe, or they include an angled mount, which I chose. If you look at the enclosed picture, I have the doorbell cam angled towards the door, the security cam on the other side of the door angled in, so I'm getting greater than 180 degree field of vision between the two of them.
The camera, besides having 2K video, is intelligent, meaning it is set for human detection, and you won't be getting unnecessary alerts for critter intrusions. You can also use the app software to set a zone of detection; ie, pedestrian traffic or kids playing on the lawn will be ignored.
The indoor piece of this, the chime/recording unit, is small, has a pleasant tone, and is smartly designed. I've included a photo of it sitting on my kitchen counter along with Alexa and my Orbi Wifi unit for comparison.
So far, it's performed flawlessly. And the kicker is - no monthly bill!
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Monitor your property and capture 1080p footage with this eufy smart floodlight camera. The super-bright 2500-lumen motion-activated lights provide excellent illumination for nighttime recording. This eufy smart floodlight camera offers the option to livestream HD video from your smartphone, and two-way audio communication lets you interact with visitors from afar.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent floodlight cam; no subscription required
on April 6, 2020
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
While researching the Eufy online, I was at first skeptical dealing with a name I hadn't heard before, but then I saw that it was a subsidiary of Anker. I've used Anker products before with good results; so decided to give it a try. Upon arrival, I was immediately while unboxing. The first thing I noticed was the heft of it. I've got about half a dozen floodlights around the house; discounting the weight of the camera, I would say the floodlight assembly alone is 2 to 3 times the weight of the ones I already own. The build looks solid, & my impression is that they're not going to flake, rust, or in the case of plastic, crack after a couple of years.
Second thing I noticed was that it comes with a standard outlet plug temporarily installed so you can power it & set it up while still on the ground instead of fussing with it in the air.
Setup was easy enough, downloaded the Eufy Security app (which of course required an update as soon as it was installed - pretty common thing nowadays.) App recognized the camera, picked up my wifi signal (about 25 feet from router) and we were on to the install.
You might notice from my photos that this is not an ideal install due to the low height, this is only temporary to check out its performance; I plan to later move it to replace a floodlight I have mounted further up the wall.
I encountered a minor hitch during the install; the directions refer to the need for a junction box to do the wiring. For those that don't know, a junction box is an octagonal shaped electrical box you've seen many times in your attic or basement. Well, to my surprise, when I pulled down the porch light, I didn't find a junction box, but rather a standard electrical box (like the ones you have behind all your electrical outlets.) Problem was that a junction box takes 8-32 screws, a standard outlet box takes 6-32 screws. Only 8-32 screws are provided in the package. So I had to go rummaging in the spare parts bin to find the proper screws to complete the install. You might want to check your outlet before doing an install, or you might be off to Home Depot for a package of screws.
Once the install was done, we then went on to fine tune the setup. The picture is nice & clear, the microphone was sensitive enough to pick up squirrel activity on my porch. A nice feature is the ability to zone in the motion detection. At first, it was picking up the motion of passing cars in the street, so I was getting alerts way too often. I then set the field to just scan my lawn & path, which worked out perfect. No alerts unless someone was coming towards my door.
I was also able to set the Eufy up with the Alexa app, so she can turn the lights on & off and also adjust the brightness. And they are bright - I have them set to 35% and that's more than enough light to flood the porch. Upon motion detection they go to full brightness.
So far, very happy with the Eufy. Oh, did I forget to mention my favorite feature - no subscription required?
Second thing I noticed was that it comes with a standard outlet plug temporarily installed so you can power it & set it up while still on the ground instead of fussing with it in the air.
Setup was easy enough, downloaded the Eufy Security app (which of course required an update as soon as it was installed - pretty common thing nowadays.) App recognized the camera, picked up my wifi signal (about 25 feet from router) and we were on to the install.
You might notice from my photos that this is not an ideal install due to the low height, this is only temporary to check out its performance; I plan to later move it to replace a floodlight I have mounted further up the wall.
I encountered a minor hitch during the install; the directions refer to the need for a junction box to do the wiring. For those that don't know, a junction box is an octagonal shaped electrical box you've seen many times in your attic or basement. Well, to my surprise, when I pulled down the porch light, I didn't find a junction box, but rather a standard electrical box (like the ones you have behind all your electrical outlets.) Problem was that a junction box takes 8-32 screws, a standard outlet box takes 6-32 screws. Only 8-32 screws are provided in the package. So I had to go rummaging in the spare parts bin to find the proper screws to complete the install. You might want to check your outlet before doing an install, or you might be off to Home Depot for a package of screws.
Once the install was done, we then went on to fine tune the setup. The picture is nice & clear, the microphone was sensitive enough to pick up squirrel activity on my porch. A nice feature is the ability to zone in the motion detection. At first, it was picking up the motion of passing cars in the street, so I was getting alerts way too often. I then set the field to just scan my lawn & path, which worked out perfect. No alerts unless someone was coming towards my door.
I was also able to set the Eufy up with the Alexa app, so she can turn the lights on & off and also adjust the brightness. And they are bright - I have them set to 35% and that's more than enough light to flood the porch. Upon motion detection they go to full brightness.
So far, very happy with the Eufy. Oh, did I forget to mention my favorite feature - no subscription required?
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Make yard work easier with this Hoover ONEPWR Cordless High-Performance Blower. A heavy-duty turbo fan blasts away leaves with up to 270 cfm of airflow, and an integrated scraper easily removes stuck-on debris. This Hoover ONEPWR Cordless High-Performance Blower includes a charger and a battery and is ready to run right out of the box.
Customer Rating
5
An excellent entry into a crowded field.
on December 28, 2019
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
I'm not a newcomer to handheld blowers. I've had one since they first came on the market. I've had plug-ins, 12volt, 18volt, and most recently a Craftsman 40volt. This Hoover blows them all away (no pun intended!)
Comes near complete in the box - you need only snap on the extension tube & charge the battery, which took less than a half hour. The noise level is acceptable for a product of this type, actually more pleasing than those I've used before. Mind you, this is not a replacement for a backpack style blower, at full power the battery will last about 20 minutes or so, and there was no noticeable power loss as the battery drained down. There are LED's on the battery itself to indicate state of charge.
My first use for this was clear about a half inch of dry snow that had fallen on my driveway overnight, and it worked great. The variable speed control has a very light touch; much better than having a click type knob, or no speed control at all. It's one finger control from a whisper to full blast.
It's also pretty stylish for what it is, while not necessarily a requirement for a garden tool, I've already had 2 neighbors come up and ask me about it.
I would certainly recommend anyone in the market for a handheld blower take a look at the Hoover.
Comes near complete in the box - you need only snap on the extension tube & charge the battery, which took less than a half hour. The noise level is acceptable for a product of this type, actually more pleasing than those I've used before. Mind you, this is not a replacement for a backpack style blower, at full power the battery will last about 20 minutes or so, and there was no noticeable power loss as the battery drained down. There are LED's on the battery itself to indicate state of charge.
My first use for this was clear about a half inch of dry snow that had fallen on my driveway overnight, and it worked great. The variable speed control has a very light touch; much better than having a click type knob, or no speed control at all. It's one finger control from a whisper to full blast.
It's also pretty stylish for what it is, while not necessarily a requirement for a garden tool, I've already had 2 neighbors come up and ask me about it.
I would certainly recommend anyone in the market for a handheld blower take a look at the Hoover.
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The WD_Black™ P10 Game Drive for Xbox™ gives your Xbox the tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. With up to 5TB* of storage capacity, the WD_Black™ P10 Game Drive for Xbox™ is a top-tier external HDD built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their Xbox so they can drive their game the way they choose. Included with your purchase is a 1-month membership of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with access to 100+ games on consoles and PC, plus online console multiplayer.¹*As used for storage capacity, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.¹ 1-Month trial offer of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for New Xbox Game Pass members only. Limit: 1 per person/account. Available for a limited time. See product packaging for full details.
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
Upon unboxing this drive, I was immediately impressed. Why are all my former so called "portable drives" so clunky? Bit of a leap forward in technology here, this is a size that fits nice to the hand. The metal case is also a step up, feels a lot more pro - and looks good doing it. I also appreciate the no cut clamshell case it comes packed in - totally reusable and great to travel with. Rubber feet on the bottom for secure placement on a table or shelf. The only down I can think of is that a longer cable would've been nice; but no lost star for that.
The drive is recognized for a zero hassle setup, and the performance is quick and quiet - great addition for the price, especially for a WD branded product.
The drive is recognized for a zero hassle setup, and the performance is quick and quiet - great addition for the price, especially for a WD branded product.
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Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ LatteGo, Black
Customer Rating
5
The best super automatic I've had yet
on October 15, 2019
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
I've been an owner of super automatic coffee makers for over 20 years now, so not a novice to this type of machine. My last two were a Saeco and a DeLonghi Magnifica. They gave me good service, the Saeco had a cycle counter and logged over 10,000 cups, and it still worked when I replaced it and handed it down. I'll be handing down the DeLonghi as well, that didn't have a counter, but for over 6 years at a minimum of 4 cups a day, more if I had visitors or guests, that also served me well.
The Phillips has proven to be a welcome addition to the family. I've now upgraded to "one touch" latte capability. Well, actually, it's two touches, one to turn the machine on, then the "go" button to brew the drink. That presupposes that you have pre-programmed the machine to your particular preference. For each beverage choice there are 3 separate possibilities, and each possibility has 3 choices. For instance, for a latte, you first choose brew strength - light, medium or heavy. 2nd choice is for the size of the the beverage - small, medium, or large. 3rd choice is amount of milk foam, once again, light, medium, heavy. Once you choose your preference, the machine recalls your preferred settings, and brews the same drink. For regular coffee, you add your own milk to taste, so you only choose brew strength and cup size. The large cup size will fill an average 8 oz. size cup; however, there is an option to set max drink size if you want to fill a larger sized mug.
So far, I've tried the standard coffee, espresso, cappucino, and macchiato options. All brews have been superb. I will admit to doing the wrong thing with these machines - my standard variety is Sumatra coffee, I like it because it's heavy, syrupy, and sweet without sugar. And, heavy enough that I can use it for my everyday coffee as well as pull an espresso out of it. Dunkin Donuts blend it's not. However, these are oily beans, and it's generally recommended not to use that type of bean in coffee machines with built in grinders. But, i've yet to kill a machine with Sumatra beans despite that disclaimer. When brewing an espresso, I always chose the smallest setting to deliver a "short" but in my opinion even at the small setting for this machine it delivers probably double the amount of liquid for what would be considered an espresso "ristretto". The way around this is that the machine will always cut off liquid delivery if you press the "go" button a second time. However, this is not "remembered" as a programming choice, so it's up to you to hit the button early if you want a short. Also, the machine is shipped with the grinder at the coarsest setting, so if your main brews are espresso drinks, i would suggest knocking it down a couple of notches. You can only adjust the grind while the grinder is actually functioning, so it will take a couple of brews to enjoy the full effect. Press the grinder knob down, turn it counter-clockwise for a finer grind.
Speaking of the grinder, it's ceramic. And it's the quietest grinder I've yet experienced. I know that because the grinder is a signal for my dogs. They know that I'm not to be spoken to till I've had my first sip of coffee in the morning, so they wait in the bedroom till they hear the grinder going; then they know it's safe to come out for their morning treat. My wife said to me "how come the dogs didn't go out to the kitchen?" It's because they didn't pick up on the sound of the grinder!
While the grinder is quiet, the foamer is not - but then again, none of them are. That is, unless you have one of those handheld battery powered whippers - but that's not one touch, no? However, the milk container is an ingenious design. If you notice, there's no tube going down to the bottom of the container to suck up the milk. I'm not going to explain how it works, whether by vacuum, capillary action, or some alien acquired principle, but it does work, and what that does is make the cleanup a lot easier. All you need do is rinse out the container, you don't have to worry about milk caking up in a hose or some crevice. Or, if there's milk left in it, the container has a cap, you can pull it off the machine & store it in the fridge for next time. Nice design. Lattes & macchiatos came out rich, full, with a long lasting foam that didn't collapse in minutes.
One minor annoyance is the spacing between the coffee spout and the milk spout. Unless you have a cup with a wide enough mouth you need to inch the cup up a bit between the coffee & foam cycles otherwise one of them will spill over. You can even see them do this in some of the online demo videos on Youtube. Another minor annoyance is that the used coffee pucks need to be emptied after every dozen brews - my last two machines held 16. But, on the good side, you don't need to open a panel to do this, the tray slides out easily to deal with the trash.
The addition of the Aqua filter is a nice feature. It's a recommended 3 month replacement cycle, and has a blue indicator light on the front panel. This should reduce the need for monthly descaling, as well as improve the taste of the brew.
I've saved my biggest annoyance for last, and that's the instruction manual. I know it's the way they're going with most things now, but I hate those pictograms! I've included a photo below, mind you, this is a 6" high manual, and if you can make sense out of those tiny things, you're a better person than me! I mean, where's the included magnifying glass?! Jeez, would it really hurt to make a 8x11 manual with real words? This is a complicated machine! Spent a lot of wasted time trying to decipher what they're trying to depict in the 1/2" cartoons. I enjoy these about as much as all the icons on your car's instrument panel. I'll save you the trouble I went through because I went to the manual first. Just go to youtube - there are manufacturer assembly/installation videos that visually explain the setup much better than the included pamphlet. There are also videos going through making the various drinks, etc.
That being said, I'm very happy with the performance of this unit so far. Hopefully it will give me the long service that my previous machines have. 10,000 cups? That's like $50,000 Starbucks dollars! I will also note that even as far back as 20 years ago, my first super automatic cost me $800, and I believe I paid that for my last 2 as well. How many things haven't gone up in price over the last 20 years, and yet have more features built in?
The Phillips has proven to be a welcome addition to the family. I've now upgraded to "one touch" latte capability. Well, actually, it's two touches, one to turn the machine on, then the "go" button to brew the drink. That presupposes that you have pre-programmed the machine to your particular preference. For each beverage choice there are 3 separate possibilities, and each possibility has 3 choices. For instance, for a latte, you first choose brew strength - light, medium or heavy. 2nd choice is for the size of the the beverage - small, medium, or large. 3rd choice is amount of milk foam, once again, light, medium, heavy. Once you choose your preference, the machine recalls your preferred settings, and brews the same drink. For regular coffee, you add your own milk to taste, so you only choose brew strength and cup size. The large cup size will fill an average 8 oz. size cup; however, there is an option to set max drink size if you want to fill a larger sized mug.
So far, I've tried the standard coffee, espresso, cappucino, and macchiato options. All brews have been superb. I will admit to doing the wrong thing with these machines - my standard variety is Sumatra coffee, I like it because it's heavy, syrupy, and sweet without sugar. And, heavy enough that I can use it for my everyday coffee as well as pull an espresso out of it. Dunkin Donuts blend it's not. However, these are oily beans, and it's generally recommended not to use that type of bean in coffee machines with built in grinders. But, i've yet to kill a machine with Sumatra beans despite that disclaimer. When brewing an espresso, I always chose the smallest setting to deliver a "short" but in my opinion even at the small setting for this machine it delivers probably double the amount of liquid for what would be considered an espresso "ristretto". The way around this is that the machine will always cut off liquid delivery if you press the "go" button a second time. However, this is not "remembered" as a programming choice, so it's up to you to hit the button early if you want a short. Also, the machine is shipped with the grinder at the coarsest setting, so if your main brews are espresso drinks, i would suggest knocking it down a couple of notches. You can only adjust the grind while the grinder is actually functioning, so it will take a couple of brews to enjoy the full effect. Press the grinder knob down, turn it counter-clockwise for a finer grind.
Speaking of the grinder, it's ceramic. And it's the quietest grinder I've yet experienced. I know that because the grinder is a signal for my dogs. They know that I'm not to be spoken to till I've had my first sip of coffee in the morning, so they wait in the bedroom till they hear the grinder going; then they know it's safe to come out for their morning treat. My wife said to me "how come the dogs didn't go out to the kitchen?" It's because they didn't pick up on the sound of the grinder!
While the grinder is quiet, the foamer is not - but then again, none of them are. That is, unless you have one of those handheld battery powered whippers - but that's not one touch, no? However, the milk container is an ingenious design. If you notice, there's no tube going down to the bottom of the container to suck up the milk. I'm not going to explain how it works, whether by vacuum, capillary action, or some alien acquired principle, but it does work, and what that does is make the cleanup a lot easier. All you need do is rinse out the container, you don't have to worry about milk caking up in a hose or some crevice. Or, if there's milk left in it, the container has a cap, you can pull it off the machine & store it in the fridge for next time. Nice design. Lattes & macchiatos came out rich, full, with a long lasting foam that didn't collapse in minutes.
One minor annoyance is the spacing between the coffee spout and the milk spout. Unless you have a cup with a wide enough mouth you need to inch the cup up a bit between the coffee & foam cycles otherwise one of them will spill over. You can even see them do this in some of the online demo videos on Youtube. Another minor annoyance is that the used coffee pucks need to be emptied after every dozen brews - my last two machines held 16. But, on the good side, you don't need to open a panel to do this, the tray slides out easily to deal with the trash.
The addition of the Aqua filter is a nice feature. It's a recommended 3 month replacement cycle, and has a blue indicator light on the front panel. This should reduce the need for monthly descaling, as well as improve the taste of the brew.
I've saved my biggest annoyance for last, and that's the instruction manual. I know it's the way they're going with most things now, but I hate those pictograms! I've included a photo below, mind you, this is a 6" high manual, and if you can make sense out of those tiny things, you're a better person than me! I mean, where's the included magnifying glass?! Jeez, would it really hurt to make a 8x11 manual with real words? This is a complicated machine! Spent a lot of wasted time trying to decipher what they're trying to depict in the 1/2" cartoons. I enjoy these about as much as all the icons on your car's instrument panel. I'll save you the trouble I went through because I went to the manual first. Just go to youtube - there are manufacturer assembly/installation videos that visually explain the setup much better than the included pamphlet. There are also videos going through making the various drinks, etc.
That being said, I'm very happy with the performance of this unit so far. Hopefully it will give me the long service that my previous machines have. 10,000 cups? That's like $50,000 Starbucks dollars! I will also note that even as far back as 20 years ago, my first super automatic cost me $800, and I believe I paid that for my last 2 as well. How many things haven't gone up in price over the last 20 years, and yet have more features built in?
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The Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven is an air fryer, convection oven, and toaster oven that packs a lot of features and cooking capacity in a small countertop footprint. Air Fry, Air Roast, Air Broil, Bake, Bagel, Toast, Dehydrate, and Keep Warm—all in one powerful, stainless-steel 1800-watt appliance—and create full family-sized meals in as little as 20 minutes. When you're done cooking, reclaim your counter space by simply flipping the oven up and away to clean and store.
Customer Rating
5
Another great product from Ninja
on September 2, 2019
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
I already own two Ninja products, a coffeemaker and a Foodi. Both have given me excellent service, so I had no qualms about ordering up this Digital Oven. Since I already own the Foodi, I'll probably use the Air Fry mostly for its toaster oven functions, or for smaller & quicker portions.
I've added 3 photos of my SP101, one to show the brightness of the interior LED, another to show it in upright position with the bottom folded down for cleaning. The third is to highlight the nice sturdy air fry rack included.
At 1800 watts, this is a powerful appliance. The elements heat up quickly, baking temperatures are achieved within 30 seconds. Toast & bagels came out perfectly & evenly done. Tried baking a batch of cookies, was nice not having to turn on the big oven in the middle of summer. It also swallowed up a 12" pizza nicely.
As to the LED lighting, you can turn it on whenever you want, or, if you don't, it will automatically come on 30 seconds before whatever function your performing is completed.
But here's the real reason I'm so happy with this product. I've had two prior top of the line toaster ovens - a DeLonghi Livenza, and a Breville. Both of them were good performers, but both of them had beeps that sounded like a fire alarm and couldn't be adjusted. It got to the point where I couldn't reach for the bread to make a piece of toast before the dogs started running around in a circle & howling in anticipation of the obnoxious beeps. By comparison, using the Ninja is like the difference between a Tesla and a fire truck driving through your house. There's no startup noise, and the finish signal is a nice gentle two toned beep. If you've heard the Foodi, it's the same sound. I've since relegated my other two toaster ovens to elderly relatives with hearing not so sensitive as mine - everybody's a winner, and now the dogs are waiting in front of the Ninja to see what delicious treat is about to be served!
Another nice feature on this unit is a "warm" light that illuminates and stays on after the cycle you've used is finished. It does not extinguish itself until the unit has cooled down enough to either clean it or place it in the upright storage position.
My experience with Ninja is that the products are intelligently designed with great features that are well thought out.
I've added 3 photos of my SP101, one to show the brightness of the interior LED, another to show it in upright position with the bottom folded down for cleaning. The third is to highlight the nice sturdy air fry rack included.
At 1800 watts, this is a powerful appliance. The elements heat up quickly, baking temperatures are achieved within 30 seconds. Toast & bagels came out perfectly & evenly done. Tried baking a batch of cookies, was nice not having to turn on the big oven in the middle of summer. It also swallowed up a 12" pizza nicely.
As to the LED lighting, you can turn it on whenever you want, or, if you don't, it will automatically come on 30 seconds before whatever function your performing is completed.
But here's the real reason I'm so happy with this product. I've had two prior top of the line toaster ovens - a DeLonghi Livenza, and a Breville. Both of them were good performers, but both of them had beeps that sounded like a fire alarm and couldn't be adjusted. It got to the point where I couldn't reach for the bread to make a piece of toast before the dogs started running around in a circle & howling in anticipation of the obnoxious beeps. By comparison, using the Ninja is like the difference between a Tesla and a fire truck driving through your house. There's no startup noise, and the finish signal is a nice gentle two toned beep. If you've heard the Foodi, it's the same sound. I've since relegated my other two toaster ovens to elderly relatives with hearing not so sensitive as mine - everybody's a winner, and now the dogs are waiting in front of the Ninja to see what delicious treat is about to be served!
Another nice feature on this unit is a "warm" light that illuminates and stays on after the cycle you've used is finished. It does not extinguish itself until the unit has cooled down enough to either clean it or place it in the upright storage position.
My experience with Ninja is that the products are intelligently designed with great features that are well thought out.
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The Shark Navigator Pet Pro Upright Vacuum is your answer to stubborn pet hair and heavy-duty cleaning tasks. With an extendable hose for up to 12 feet of total reach for cleaning above floors, 3XL capacity, and a self-cleaning brushroll for nonstop hair removal, this vacuum cleaner is made for a floor-to-ceiling deep clean.
Customer Rating
5
The best anti-clog brush roller yet
on September 2, 2019
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
We've had long haired dogs for the past 30 years, so one can easily imagine that we've been through scads of vacuums over that time. Most of those we've purchased have come along with a promise of dealing with pet hair. This Shark U62 is now poised to replace our current Bissell Pet Hair Eraser. I've attached photos of the two side by side for comparison.
The first thing we noticed was the power. Excellent suction; reaching down deep into the rugs without excessive drag force or an overly objectionable noise level.
The next positive for this unit is container size - looking at the first photo, you can see the collector is super sized as compared to the Pet Hair Eraser. This has always been a pet peeve of ours, as hair does not compact well in these collectors, so you're constantly running back & forth to empty when doing more than one room. Now if someone would only figure out how to de-static pet hair so I don't have to stick my hand in the container to pull it out, that would be vacuum heaven!
The second photo I provided is to show the length of the hose as compared to the Bissell. It's advertised as 12 feet, and it's not quite there yet until it's broken in, but out of the box it's substantially longer. The feel of it is that it does seem more pliable and better easily stretched. On the downside, the unit tips easily when pulling on the hose, but this is a drawback of just about any upright.
By far, the #1 attraction of this unit is the roller design. It works! So far I haven't seen any major hair tangles on the brush.
On the downside, I've come across two minor flaws. The first is that it doesn't edge clean as well as the Bissel, as the sides of the unit seem a bit thicker so the roller doesn't get as close. However, going head on into the wall, it'll pick up the residue. So, a little bit more work when doing hallways. The head unit does swivel well, but overall, when working in confined areas, the Bissell gets the edge. Some of this is also due to the Shark's additional weight and bulk.
The second annoyance I found was with the Shark's crevice/brush tool included. The attachment is built to telescope, so when you want to use the brush you pull it down over the crevice. The problem is that it doesn't snap or lock into place, so if you use too much pressure, the brush just slides back far too easily.
Overall, I'm very happy with the Shark and would strongly recommend considering it, most especially if you've got long haired pets as I do.
The first thing we noticed was the power. Excellent suction; reaching down deep into the rugs without excessive drag force or an overly objectionable noise level.
The next positive for this unit is container size - looking at the first photo, you can see the collector is super sized as compared to the Pet Hair Eraser. This has always been a pet peeve of ours, as hair does not compact well in these collectors, so you're constantly running back & forth to empty when doing more than one room. Now if someone would only figure out how to de-static pet hair so I don't have to stick my hand in the container to pull it out, that would be vacuum heaven!
The second photo I provided is to show the length of the hose as compared to the Bissell. It's advertised as 12 feet, and it's not quite there yet until it's broken in, but out of the box it's substantially longer. The feel of it is that it does seem more pliable and better easily stretched. On the downside, the unit tips easily when pulling on the hose, but this is a drawback of just about any upright.
By far, the #1 attraction of this unit is the roller design. It works! So far I haven't seen any major hair tangles on the brush.
On the downside, I've come across two minor flaws. The first is that it doesn't edge clean as well as the Bissel, as the sides of the unit seem a bit thicker so the roller doesn't get as close. However, going head on into the wall, it'll pick up the residue. So, a little bit more work when doing hallways. The head unit does swivel well, but overall, when working in confined areas, the Bissell gets the edge. Some of this is also due to the Shark's additional weight and bulk.
The second annoyance I found was with the Shark's crevice/brush tool included. The attachment is built to telescope, so when you want to use the brush you pull it down over the crevice. The problem is that it doesn't snap or lock into place, so if you use too much pressure, the brush just slides back far too easily.
Overall, I'm very happy with the Shark and would strongly recommend considering it, most especially if you've got long haired pets as I do.
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Enjoy flawless printing without the hassle of cartridges with this Epson EcoTank all-in-one printer. The front-facing ink tanks support easy monitoring, while Wi-Fi compatibility allows printing directly from a smartphone or tablet. This Epson EcoTank all-in-one printer features refill tanks that print up to 6,000 pages in color, making it ideal for your busy office.Prints up to 15 ISO ppm*, up to 8 ISO ppm* in color.
Customer Rating
5
Well worth the up front cost
on June 29, 2019
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
Over the past 20 years, I can't tell you how many $49 printers I've bought at Black Friday sales - just to get the ink. Then HP got smart and started selling the printers with only partially filled cartridges. My wife is the family's elected person to do photo collages for parties, anniversaries, funerals, whatever. All I know is when she starts one of these projects it means a run to the store for another $50-$100 ink purchase.
Enter the Epson Ecotank. Unboxing it, I couldn't believe the size of the supplied ink bottles. According to Epson, each bottle set is the equivalent of 20 cartridges. I believe them. Filling the tanks is foolproof, each bottle has a shaped tip that will only fit into the correct tank.
The supplied setup instructions are excellent, unlike many of the pictogram leaflets so prevalent today - there are actual words! I was up & running in less than 15 minutes, and that includes connecting Wifi, downloading software, setting up the scanner, and getting a proprietary email address for the printer.
This is not a dedicated 5 ink photo printer, I do have an HP with the photo cartridge for comparison, That being said, it does an excellent job, photos being crisp, clear & bright, certainly good enough for handing out to friends, family, and, of course doing those photo collage projects! I can see myself putting $50 in my pocket every time one of those comes up.
It's not exactly quiet, but noise level is on par with most of the HP units I've had in the past. The scanner though is ultra-quiet - I couldn't even tell with my hand if it was running, I had to lift the lid to see if it was moving. Scan results were excellent.
I was also happy with the compact size of the unit, it does have some heft to it, and peeking under the hood, I was impressed with the the build quality & design. There's also a 2 year warranty, which adds to the value.
Looking forward to spending some time with this printer, and especially looking forward to not having to run out to the store in another month for some overpriced ink!
Enter the Epson Ecotank. Unboxing it, I couldn't believe the size of the supplied ink bottles. According to Epson, each bottle set is the equivalent of 20 cartridges. I believe them. Filling the tanks is foolproof, each bottle has a shaped tip that will only fit into the correct tank.
The supplied setup instructions are excellent, unlike many of the pictogram leaflets so prevalent today - there are actual words! I was up & running in less than 15 minutes, and that includes connecting Wifi, downloading software, setting up the scanner, and getting a proprietary email address for the printer.
This is not a dedicated 5 ink photo printer, I do have an HP with the photo cartridge for comparison, That being said, it does an excellent job, photos being crisp, clear & bright, certainly good enough for handing out to friends, family, and, of course doing those photo collage projects! I can see myself putting $50 in my pocket every time one of those comes up.
It's not exactly quiet, but noise level is on par with most of the HP units I've had in the past. The scanner though is ultra-quiet - I couldn't even tell with my hand if it was running, I had to lift the lid to see if it was moving. Scan results were excellent.
I was also happy with the compact size of the unit, it does have some heft to it, and peeking under the hood, I was impressed with the the build quality & design. There's also a 2 year warranty, which adds to the value.
Looking forward to spending some time with this printer, and especially looking forward to not having to run out to the store in another month for some overpriced ink!
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Secure detailed proof of vehicular incidents with this Owlcam smart dual dash camera. The 1440p outside-facing and 720p inside-facing cameras capture high-definition video, and 4G LTE connectivity enables instant video alerts and remote access to live and recorded footage via smartphone. This Owlcam smart dual dash camera supports voice commands for hands-free operation.
Customer Rating
4
Needs a few tweaks to get to first class
on June 8, 2019
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
As a point of reference, I'm not a dashcam novice; I've had a Thinkware X500 front & rear cams installed in my car for the last 3 years, and have been very happy with its performance.
The unboxing experience with the Owlcam was excellent, hands down it's about as simple as an install can be for a piece of auto electronics. It uses the OBD port for power connection, which makes it plug & play. No need to hunt the fuse box for a key on/key off connector. For the Thinkware, I needed to buy an additional harness, fuse splitters, and drill a hole in the dash to make for a neat installation. About the worst that could happen is if your OBD port is covered; as the plug in connector would extend the port by something over an inch. Absolutely no tools required other than the crevice tool which conveniently comes in the box.
My install was on my wife's 2017 GMC Acadia Limited. There's a choice of 3 extension bars to use, I chose the shortest; as the longer the extension, the higher up on the windshield the cam will sit. Bear in mind that centering the unit on the dash amounts to blocking your view; in most states it is illegal to place anything on the windshield other than in the lower left corner (your inspection sticker) or top center (EZ Pass or toll reading device) That being said, in recent years we've all seen a proliferation of devices on the dash (dashcams, GPS units, Uber signs, etc.) I haven't heard of a rash of ticketing for these items, but common sense tells you the more you can see, the better you are, so keep it low.
I had no problem routing the wire across the front of the dash, in the Acadia it practically fell in. Going down the door jamb, it was a tight fit, but I was still able to hide the wire completely from view. The instructions state to start at the OBD plug, i found it better to start at the camera so as to leave the excess wire at the bottom which I looped in a small coil & stuffed under dash with the help of the included rubberized wire ties (also a nice touch.)
The camera attaches to the arm via a magnetized mount. The magnet is strong enough to hold the cam securely over bumps, but not that strong so you can adjust it easily to tilt or pan.
Next item is to pair your phone to the cam. For reference, my wife has a Samsung S8. When the Owlcam starts, it displays a QR code. You can either scan it, or download the Owlcam app first, which we did. Enter your personal info, and the Owlcam displays a security code to enter in the app. At this point we were a bit confused, as the area for code entry was greyed out in the app. Wanting to insure we were proceeding correctly, we called the 800 number. Time to get a response was something less than 5 minutes. After a few questions back & forth, the tech deciphered that we were connected, he stated the with some phones, the code would enter automatically. So we were good. As a bit of additional info, the installation pamphlet provided is sparse on details, but it seems that's how it is with many products I've gotten over the past few years.
Now that it was installed, was time for a short test drive. We utilized the "Ok, Presto" command to download some clips. Connecting to LTE & downloading is not instantaneous, but is reasonable. At times we did get a "network not available" message, but it's difficult to tell whether it's the Owl's LTE coverage, or that of your provider. We're in a relatively good coverage area, so I do lean towards the former.
With the app, we connected to both Live & History coverage. Live shows you the current camera view, when in History you can scroll back to pinpoint your selected time range. Image was good with both operations, as was night mode.
Tested the alert mode by stepping on the running board; phone alerts were received; once again not simultaneously, but within a reasonable period. One took 4 minutes to arrive, the next in 3.
It didn't take long to demonstrate the usefulness of having a dash cam as evidenced by the screenshot below. (Wish I could've uploaded the video clip, but only photos are accepted here.)
Driving down the road, not too far ahead of my wife, there was a Tesla that had driven into the rear of a landscaper's truck. Autopilot error? Who knows - but she said "Ok presto", and we had the clip.
But now comes the part I don't like. Look at the shot - the license plate, the people standing on the left observing the scene. Why is it all pixelated? Looks exactly like I grabbed the photo from Google maps with their privacy pixelation. This is my video - there shouldn't be censoring. This image is resized due to uploading limits here, but in my original you can clearly make out the 35mph speed limit sign in the distance; that's not pixelated. Why the people & the license plate? Looking around further you can see the pixelation also present in the trees & shubbery. I would imagine vehicle speed at this time was about 20-25mph, whether that had something to do with it I don't know. Another feature that's missing is the GPS location, time & vehicle speed which is imprinted on the screen with my Thinkware. So you're giving up something there.
The other issue I have is the Owlcam will only pair to 1 phone. As most of us have a spouse/significant other, it would be nice not to be treated as an intruder if we swap vehicles, as is oft the case. To pick up gardening supplies or groceries, I'll use the SUV.
One other thing is every time I walked in the garage, the green front led's would be blinking, and for single LED's, they're pretty bright. This is with the vehicle backed in, I'm not looking at the cam, but it's apparently looking at me. I've always been ambivalent about the use of blinking LED's, I've often wondered whether they're more of an invitation than a warning to any thief. I'd like to see a menu option to turn the lights off. Incidentally, Owl offers to replace any stolen cam.
This is not an inexpensive cam. Add to that the cost of subscription. If you're going to use this as a toy and constantly download clips to use as a videolog or for your Instagram account, it can get expensive. But used properly, I see the value in being able to transfer video to your smartphone to demonstrate liability or culpability in the midst of an incident. I can't do that with my Thinkware, I need to retrieve the memory card, insert into a laptop, etc. You're paying for convenience.
That said, at this point, my impression is that some changes need to be made to justify the price point. I think they'll do it - they have a very good base to start from.
The unboxing experience with the Owlcam was excellent, hands down it's about as simple as an install can be for a piece of auto electronics. It uses the OBD port for power connection, which makes it plug & play. No need to hunt the fuse box for a key on/key off connector. For the Thinkware, I needed to buy an additional harness, fuse splitters, and drill a hole in the dash to make for a neat installation. About the worst that could happen is if your OBD port is covered; as the plug in connector would extend the port by something over an inch. Absolutely no tools required other than the crevice tool which conveniently comes in the box.
My install was on my wife's 2017 GMC Acadia Limited. There's a choice of 3 extension bars to use, I chose the shortest; as the longer the extension, the higher up on the windshield the cam will sit. Bear in mind that centering the unit on the dash amounts to blocking your view; in most states it is illegal to place anything on the windshield other than in the lower left corner (your inspection sticker) or top center (EZ Pass or toll reading device) That being said, in recent years we've all seen a proliferation of devices on the dash (dashcams, GPS units, Uber signs, etc.) I haven't heard of a rash of ticketing for these items, but common sense tells you the more you can see, the better you are, so keep it low.
I had no problem routing the wire across the front of the dash, in the Acadia it practically fell in. Going down the door jamb, it was a tight fit, but I was still able to hide the wire completely from view. The instructions state to start at the OBD plug, i found it better to start at the camera so as to leave the excess wire at the bottom which I looped in a small coil & stuffed under dash with the help of the included rubberized wire ties (also a nice touch.)
The camera attaches to the arm via a magnetized mount. The magnet is strong enough to hold the cam securely over bumps, but not that strong so you can adjust it easily to tilt or pan.
Next item is to pair your phone to the cam. For reference, my wife has a Samsung S8. When the Owlcam starts, it displays a QR code. You can either scan it, or download the Owlcam app first, which we did. Enter your personal info, and the Owlcam displays a security code to enter in the app. At this point we were a bit confused, as the area for code entry was greyed out in the app. Wanting to insure we were proceeding correctly, we called the 800 number. Time to get a response was something less than 5 minutes. After a few questions back & forth, the tech deciphered that we were connected, he stated the with some phones, the code would enter automatically. So we were good. As a bit of additional info, the installation pamphlet provided is sparse on details, but it seems that's how it is with many products I've gotten over the past few years.
Now that it was installed, was time for a short test drive. We utilized the "Ok, Presto" command to download some clips. Connecting to LTE & downloading is not instantaneous, but is reasonable. At times we did get a "network not available" message, but it's difficult to tell whether it's the Owl's LTE coverage, or that of your provider. We're in a relatively good coverage area, so I do lean towards the former.
With the app, we connected to both Live & History coverage. Live shows you the current camera view, when in History you can scroll back to pinpoint your selected time range. Image was good with both operations, as was night mode.
Tested the alert mode by stepping on the running board; phone alerts were received; once again not simultaneously, but within a reasonable period. One took 4 minutes to arrive, the next in 3.
It didn't take long to demonstrate the usefulness of having a dash cam as evidenced by the screenshot below. (Wish I could've uploaded the video clip, but only photos are accepted here.)
Driving down the road, not too far ahead of my wife, there was a Tesla that had driven into the rear of a landscaper's truck. Autopilot error? Who knows - but she said "Ok presto", and we had the clip.
But now comes the part I don't like. Look at the shot - the license plate, the people standing on the left observing the scene. Why is it all pixelated? Looks exactly like I grabbed the photo from Google maps with their privacy pixelation. This is my video - there shouldn't be censoring. This image is resized due to uploading limits here, but in my original you can clearly make out the 35mph speed limit sign in the distance; that's not pixelated. Why the people & the license plate? Looking around further you can see the pixelation also present in the trees & shubbery. I would imagine vehicle speed at this time was about 20-25mph, whether that had something to do with it I don't know. Another feature that's missing is the GPS location, time & vehicle speed which is imprinted on the screen with my Thinkware. So you're giving up something there.
The other issue I have is the Owlcam will only pair to 1 phone. As most of us have a spouse/significant other, it would be nice not to be treated as an intruder if we swap vehicles, as is oft the case. To pick up gardening supplies or groceries, I'll use the SUV.
One other thing is every time I walked in the garage, the green front led's would be blinking, and for single LED's, they're pretty bright. This is with the vehicle backed in, I'm not looking at the cam, but it's apparently looking at me. I've always been ambivalent about the use of blinking LED's, I've often wondered whether they're more of an invitation than a warning to any thief. I'd like to see a menu option to turn the lights off. Incidentally, Owl offers to replace any stolen cam.
This is not an inexpensive cam. Add to that the cost of subscription. If you're going to use this as a toy and constantly download clips to use as a videolog or for your Instagram account, it can get expensive. But used properly, I see the value in being able to transfer video to your smartphone to demonstrate liability or culpability in the midst of an incident. I can't do that with my Thinkware, I need to retrieve the memory card, insert into a laptop, etc. You're paying for convenience.
That said, at this point, my impression is that some changes need to be made to justify the price point. I think they'll do it - they have a very good base to start from.
p.s. As I looked at this in review mode, I'm sorry that they don't allow higher quality photos that can be enlarged - or actual video clips so you can see the details I refer to.
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Barista-quality performance with a new intuitive interface that provides all the information you need to create café quality coffee at home. The built-in grinder delivers the right amount of ground coffee on demand, for full flavor. With a 3 second heat up time and precise espresso extraction, you go from bean to cup, faster than ever before.
What is the difference with the PRO model
As I understand it, no pressure gauge - it's replaced by a countdown timer so you time your shot for 20-30 seconds. It has the Barista Pro grinder, with 30 settings as opposed to 18. But I would say the big one is - 3 second warmup time. That's better than instant coffee.
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Keep a visual record of your visitors with this eufy Security wireless video doorbell. Advanced WDR and distortion correction technologies help ensure your 2K video recordings come out clearly, and a 180-day battery life provides long-lasting performance. This weatherproof eufy Security video doorbell offers military-grade AES-256 data encryption to protect your footage during transition and storage.
Does this work with an Orbi AC3000 wifi router? My ring does not work without some serious modifications that I do not want to apply.
If you look at my review, I have the indoor unit sitting on my kitchen counter along with my Orbi satellite. They coexist perfectly. I understand your concern, this past week I had fits trying to set up an Epson scanner that refused to cooperate with the Orbi. But no problem with the Eufy - and I also have their floodlight cam.
4 years, 4 months ago
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ferrari
Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ LatteGo, Black
Is this compatible with Google Home or Alexa...???
No, it doesn't have any internet/wifi abilities.
4 years, 11 months ago
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ferrari
Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ LatteGo, Black
Can it do cold drinks as well as hot? And what is the maximum volume it can brew? Can it brew a whole pot of coffee?
No, it doesn't do cold. No, no whole pots - this is only for single drinks.
4 years, 11 months ago
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ferrari
Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ LatteGo, Black
is that machine automatic?
It's what they call a super automatic. This one goes a notch further by brewing "one touch" latte. It grinds, brews, and foams milk at the touch of a button - well, actually two touches once you set it up.
4 years, 11 months ago
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ferrari
Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ LatteGo, Black
How cups of coffee can it brew at once?
Secure detailed proof of vehicular incidents with this Owlcam smart dual dash camera. The 1440p outside-facing and 720p inside-facing cameras capture high-definition video, and 4G LTE connectivity enables instant video alerts and remote access to live and recorded footage via smartphone. This Owlcam smart dual dash camera supports voice commands for hands-free operation.
What is in the box? And is it possible to connect the Owl dashcam to a power bank and not to the OBD?
No other connectors are included. I imagine you'd have to strip the connector and attach it to both ignition on/ ignition off leads if you wanted to do that.
5 years, 3 months ago
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ferrari
Secure detailed proof of vehicular incidents with this Owlcam smart dual dash camera. The 1440p outside-facing and 720p inside-facing cameras capture high-definition video, and 4G LTE connectivity enables instant video alerts and remote access to live and recorded footage via smartphone. This Owlcam smart dual dash camera supports voice commands for hands-free operation.
Can we receive calls or make video calls on this?
No - the LTE feature is internal and not usable as a phone
5 years, 3 months ago
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ferrari
QuickBooks Desktop Pro helps organize your business finances in one place so you can be more productive. It is simple to set up and use with step-by-step tutorials available. Stay on top of invoices, manage expenses, get reliable reports for tax time, and import data from a spreadsheet. QuickBooks Desktop Pro has a 60-day money-back guarantee.
How many computers can I put this on?
This is only 1 install; if you need more, you have to look at Office 365.
5 years, 10 months ago
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ferrari
For students and families who want classic Office apps installed on one Windows 10 PC or Mac for use at home or school. Classic 2019 versions of Office apps including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Plus, OneNote for Windows 10.
When I redeem my product key, should I use my existing Microsoft account or create a new one?
I used my existing account, no need to create a new one.
5 years, 10 months ago
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ferrari