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    January 7, 2015
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Protect computers and other delicate electronic equipment from power surges and data loss with this APC Back-UPS uninterrupted power supply. It provides surge protection as well as battery backup so that nothing is damaged or lost during a thunderstorm. This APC Back-UPS uninterrupted power supply also includes a USB port for charging phones and other devices.
 
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An essential UPS for your home office
on February 18, 2018
Posted by: EBrown
from Rochester, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a great basic UPS for the home office to keep your computer and peripherals powered through brief power outages or protected from power surges. It has USB ports for directly charging portable electronics without an AC adapter, but it is only a 1.5A port which isn't enough current to charge larger phones and tablets.
My favorite change with this design is the mounting holes on the back so that the UPS no longer has to take up floor or valuable shelf space. I only wish they included the screws and anchors for safely hanging the UPS on drywall/wood
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
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Sonos PLAY:3 Wireless Speaker: Fill your home with rich, dynamic sound with Sonos Play:3, a speaker that's versatile enough to put just about anywhere. Position it horizontally or vertically for a perfect fit in tight spots around your home like on bookshelves or a nightstand.
 
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Medium sized room filling sound
on January 29, 2018
Posted by: EBrown
from Rochester, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Sonos Play:3 provides great sound for medium sized rooms. Setup through the Sonos app is simple, and tuning with the "Trueplay" speaker tuning makes a noticeable difference.
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
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Enjoy accurate acoustics with this Sonos One (Gen 1) speaker. It connects to your home Wi-Fi network to stream digital music, and has Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant built-in for hands-free voice control of your music and other apps.
 
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Finally a voice assistant with high sound quality
on January 29, 2018
Posted by: EBrown
from Rochester, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Sonos One is the first digital assistant speaker that I have been fully satisfied with audio playback quality. The Sonos One is essentially a Play:1 merged with an Echo Dot. Sound is much more even than the 2nd generation Echo which is bass heavy, or the Echo Dot which sounds tinny. Compared to the Google Home speaker, the Sonos One provides more room-filling sound and groups with your other Sonos speakers.
The only negative to the Sonos One is that it does not include the Alexa calling (i.e. speakerphone) or drop-in (i.e. intercom) features that are available on an Amazon branded Echo device. I'm not sure this will change if it is a strategic choice by Amazon to differentiate their devices from other Alexa-enabled speakers.
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
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Unfold the full-size Smart Keyboard when you need it, then fold it to create a durable and lightweight cover when you don't. No need for batteries or pairing. It's just as easy to use as it is to take with you.
 
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A must-have iPad Pro accessory
on January 13, 2018
Posted by: EBrown
from Rochester, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Apple Smart Keyboard adds a physical keyboard to your iPad Pro without adding much bulk compared to a regular flip cover. Also, it doesn't require a separate battery that you must keep charged, unlike many of the other accessory keyboards.
The only real downside to the Smart Keyboard is the limited screen orientations that are possible when using the keyboard. In light of the minimal impact on overall weight to the device, this is a minor downside compared with other keyboard cases that allow almost any screen orientation, but significantly increase the overall weight.
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
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Immensely powerful, portable, and capable, the 10.5-inch iPad Pro features a redesigned Retina display that is the most advanced on the planet, while the A10X Fusion chip delivers more power than most PC laptops. ¹ With Apple Pencil, the Smart Keyboard, and iOS—the most advanced mobile operating system—iPad Pro is designed for the world we live in today. ²
 
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Great iPad form factor
on January 13, 2018
Posted by: EBrown
from Rochester, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
The 10.5" iPad Pro feels like the sweet spot of iPad sizes. It's significantly larger than a phone, but not so large you feel like you need to hold it with 2 hands all the time. The size is great for content consumption, but the optional Apple Smart Keyboard makes it work well as content generation device without adding a lot of bulk. If today's laptops can replace the desktop computers of 5 years ago, then the iPad pro is a replacement of laptop computers from that era.
If you will be generating a lot of content, then I suggest taking the step up to the 12.9" iPad Pro for the added screen real estate.
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
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Immensely powerful, portable, and capable, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro features a redesigned Retina display that is the most advanced on the planet, while the A10X Fusion chip delivers more power than most PC laptops. ¹ With Apple Pencil, the Smart Keyboard, and iOS—the most advanced mobile operating system—iPad Pro is designed for the world we live in today. ²
 
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Not a laptop, but it's still great
on November 18, 2017
Posted by: EBrown
from Rochester, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
The 2017 edition of the iPad Pro is a great piece of hardware. Multitasking improvements in iOS 11 bring it closer to full laptop replacement status unless you need to switch between more than 2 apps for what you're working on. The Apple keyboard cover is definitely worth buying if you are going to be doing a lot of typing on the iPad Pro; it adds several desktop like shortcut while freeing up screen real estate and adding minimal bulk/weight to the iPad Pro.
If you decide to get an Apple Pencil, then also look into a case to protect the back of the iPad that also has a pencil holder.
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
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Enhance your Hue lighting system with this Philips Hue dimmer switch. Removing the control unit from the magnetic base plate lets you use it as a handheld remote, and the on button also adjusts Philips colors and set ambiance levels. Adjust light settings precisely with this wireless Philips Hue dimmer switch.
 
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Smart bulbs still need a button
on April 23, 2017
Posted by: EBrown
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you have Hue bulbs, you should get one of these remotes for any of the common spaces in your home. Sure you could use the app on your phone, but guests and others in the family don't have the same access. This also reduces the likelihood that someone turns off the bulb at the switch on the fixture, which is one of the primary issues with smart bulbs. Every other line of connected bulb just assumes that you will use their app or an automated routine to control the bulb.
The primary negative to this product is the price. If it were less expensive I would purchase more and have at least one in each room that I had a Hue bulb.
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
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Customize your lighting with these Philips Hue ambience bulbs. Gradually adjust your light levels from warm to cool, natural white light via a wireless touch control on your smart device. Connect up to 50 of these Philips Hue ambience bulbs with Philips starter kits and dimmers for optimal illumination throughout your indoor environment.
 
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Tuneable wake-up light
on January 7, 2017
Posted by: EBrown
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you have a Philips Hue system, this is the bulb to add in your bedroom. Adjusting the light from a very soft white to a bright daylight-like bulb can really help your body wake up and set your natural circadian rhythm, especially if you work in an office that lacks natural light.
Pairing with the Hue hub is pretty simple, and it responds quickly to the app. I just wish prices would continue to drop on this bulb.
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
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Enjoy HD programming with the Roku Streaming Stick. Plug it into any flat-screen television that has a built-in USB port to view streaming media. This device provides more than 4500 channels on demand and features more than 450,000 movies and TV episodes. Control the Roku Streaming Stick with the included remote or with your smartphone via the Roku Mobile App.
 
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Streaming Simplicity
on December 30, 2016
Posted by: EBrown
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Roku streaming stick is a great way to add smarts to your old TV or a better smart TV interface to your existing set. Roku is well established and has a wide range of apps that are available.
My criticisms of the streaming stick are minor:
- The microUSB cable to provide power AND an ethernet connection, rather than WiFi, is an optional accessory instead of being the standard cable that is included. The larger smart streaming boxes include an ethernet port.
- The included remote doesn't allow voice search or have a keyboard. This can partially be fixed by using the Roku app on a phone or tablet, but it would be nice if those input features were included with the standard remote.
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
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Samsung SmartThings Motion Sensor: Add this sensor to your SmartThings hub to trigger functions when motion is detected. The unit senses motion up to 15' with a 120° view angle, then sends an alert to your compatible Apple® iOS, Android or Windows mobile device.
 
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Great ZigBee motion sensor and temp monitor
on May 14, 2016
Posted by: EBrown
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Smartthings Motion sensor is great if you have a strong ZigBee network and want to add motion sensing and a temperature monitoring to a room in your SmartHome. The only thing this sensor lacks is an ambient light sensor, which would make it an ideal solution for automating lights. Other motion sensor models do offer this feature, but they are more expensive. It is reasonably compact, but is designed for flat mounting on a wall, not in a corner where it would more completely cover a room.
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
My Best Buy number: 0524739981
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Unfold the full-size Smart Keyboard when you need it, then fold it to create a durable and lightweight cover when you don't. No need for batteries or pairing. It's just as easy to use as it is to take with you.
 

How much memory does it have?

The Smart Keyboard has no onboard memory, it is simply an input device with a special connector that works with the 10.5" iPad Pro. All storage (which is what I presume you mean by "memory") is on the iPad.
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Enjoy HD programming with the Roku Streaming Stick. Plug it into any flat-screen television that has a built-in USB port to view streaming media. This device provides more than 4500 channels on demand and features more than 450,000 movies and TV episodes. Control the Roku Streaming Stick with the included remote or with your smartphone via the Roku Mobile App.
 

whats the difference between roku and fire stick?

The main differences are the app stores and the apps that they provide. The Fire TV and TV stick are heavily tied to Amazon, and it's selection of apps are not as developed as the Roku. However, the Fire TV stick has the Amazon Alexa voice assistant and control built into the included remote. Roku doesn't include or offer a voice search remote for the Roku stick.
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Fitbit Alta Activity Tracker: Maintain a healthy, active lifestyle with help from this wireless activity tracker, which tracks your steps, distance, calories burned, active minutes and sleep patterns for 24/7 monitoring. A wireless sync dongle is included for easy connectivity to your Windows, Apple or Android device.
 

How often does this need to be charged

Mine lasts for about 5 days, but I am not using it to receive any message notifications.
7 years, 10 months ago
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Fitbit Alta Activity Tracker: Maintain a healthy, active lifestyle with help from this wireless activity tracker, which tracks your steps, distance, calories burned, active minutes and sleep patterns for 24/7 monitoring. A wireless sync dongle is included for easy connectivity to your Windows, Apple or Android device.
 

Does it read heart rate or is it compatible with a heart rate monitor?

It does not contain a heart rate monitor, and does not connect to an optional heart rate monitor.

To monitor heart rate you will need a separate device, like a chest strap, that can work with your cell phone.
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