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Record and view impressive video with this powerful security system, providing 4K Ultra HD resolution with superior definition and detail. This system also features Smart Motion Detection on all channels, so you only receive notifications that are important to you. Smart search technology allows you to quickly and easily filter motion events, saving time when reviewing footage. With convenient voice control and smart home compatibility, 4K Ultra HD resolution, and Smart Motion Detection, this security system has everything you need to start protecting what's important to you.
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from Lisle, IL
This is a great surveillance system for a home or business. The 4k playback is perfect for detailed viewing. The setup is very easy and intuitive. Running the cables is easy and totally dependent on your personal setup. The cables that come with the system are 60 feet long which is great for most runs. The online viewing system is very convenient if you have a wired connection you can tie into.
The playback is easy and the 4k recording is very detailed. The night vision is so clear there's no loss of definition. The colors are less intense obviously but unlike most night vision cameras it's not black and white. The active deterrence works pretty well. The playback automatically tags the video timeline where it detects movement. The general settings picked up the trees moving on 1 camera when it was windy which makes the tags less useful. There is a search ability for people which makes it easier.
The other nice thing about the cameras are where I have 1 camera set up there is a dark corner on 1 side and a light on the other. The camera handles it perfectly and there is no portion of the screen that is not clear and easy to see. The light does not affect the dark corner at all.
Overall I would highly recommend this system for anyone considering a camera system for their property.
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Listen to music on the go with this black Sony EXTRA BASS portable Bluetooth speaker. The shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof design allows use on rugged terrain and near pools, while the rechargeable battery offers up to 12 hours of playback on a single charge. This Sony EXTRA BASS portable Bluetooth speaker has an X-balanced speaker unit for well-balanced sound.
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from Lisle, IL
I've had this speaker for a week and it is a great rugged portable speaker. The size is good, it's easy to hold or locate in plenty of places and the exterior seems pretty rugged and should hold up well to use.
I've had a Sony XB10 series bluetooth speaker that I've been happy with for a while and my only small complaints about that one was the volume is not as loud as I had hoped and the range is slightly shorter than I'd like. Neither of those is an issue with the XB23. It's plenty loud to hear above my tool noise or just in multiple rooms of the house. It also has great range. I can walk about 30' away through multiple walls and it does not skip a beat. The bass is great as it has a cone on both ends of the speaker.
The only thing I'm curious to see is how the end cones hold up as they are not 'protected' by anything, you can touch them and feel the bass. I'm assuming they'll hold up fine as this speaker is rated for waterproof and sandproof. I'll update if anything happens as I use my speakers in very harsh environments.
The bluetooth paired seamlessly and when you connect it gives you a voice confirmation that it is connected to a device. The battery charges quickly and last plenty long. I like that it has a USB-C port to charge as this is what almost all of my devices are now.
I did not have a chance to test the stereo pairing or the party pairing settings but they should rival the competitions offerings for syncing multiple speakers together.
Overall I am extremely happy with this speaker and would highly recommend it.
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Samsung Galaxy Book Flex a Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Stay productive at work with this Samsung Galaxy Book Flex laptop. The Intel UHD integrated graphics render vivid visuals on the 13.3-inch Full HD touch screen, while the 512GB SSD ensures speedy file storage and access. This Samsung Galaxy Book Flex laptop has an Intel Core i7 processor and 12GB of RAM for running multiple programs at once.
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This Samsung laptop is a great 13" 2in1 option.
The screen is awesome. It's got several different settings as well as an 'outdoor' setting that ups the brightness (many disclaimers on hurting battery life, but a great option to have either way). The screen is clear and crisp. The colors are bright and vibrant and the Full HD on a 13" screen is great.
The battery life is awesome also. It streamed HD video for 6 hours at full brightness without a problem. There are a lot of battery extender options that I'm sure you could get close to the 17 hours claimed.
The system is fast and smooth. The SSD hard drive is quick and good sized at 512GB. I like some of the little options that Samsung has like the screen privacy and adjustable keyboard brightness. The speakers are good volume and clear. The laptop weight is great for carrying and the thickness is great. It's squared off edges on this thin a laptop is actually easier to carry than all the rounded or tapered edge laptops of late.
The only downside I had with it was none of my USB-C chargers would charge the laptop through the port. I tried a RAVPower battery bank, Platinum charger and and off brand charger. All three of those will charge 15" Dell and HP laptops but none would charge this laptop. Hopefully Samsung can update that with a BIOS update, if not with this battery life it is probably not that big of a problem.
Overall I would definitely recommend this laptop.
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Shark VACMOP Pro cordless hard floor system uses an innovative all-in-one disposable pad to vacuum and lock away debris other pads push around, and to spray mop tough messes. Pick up dry debris, then spray mop, and toss the pad with one click–never touch a dirty pad again! Features LED headlights, charger, 2 disposable pads, and a 12-oz. bottle of Shark VACMOP Multi-Surface Cleaner.
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from Lisle, IL
The Shark VacMop Pro is a nice and easy floor cleaner. Our house has all hard floor with the exception of a couple rugs in different rooms. We have a good assortment of trees outside that get small leaves and pine needles tracked into the house constantly. Our old method was to vacuum the whole house with a small vacuum to pick up debris, then go over the floors with a swiffer or mopping pad to clean the floor. This VacMop makes our cleaning a 1 step process.
Unpacking and assembling the vacmop was easy and straightforward. The box comes with 2 cleaning pads and 1 starter multisurface cleaning solution. I was able to clean our LVL kitchen floor, bathroom tile and hardwood floors very quickly and effectively. The cleaning solution worked well on all the marks on the floor and the vacuum is very strong and picked up everything in front of it.
The only slight downsides are the vacuum picks up from the front of the pad so getting directly along the baseboard isn't always possible (but no worse than any other normal vacuum I've used that wasn't a hose). The pad is smaller than a swiffer but easy to control and good enough to get floor done quickly. The solution goes in a tank in the vacuum so changing it isn't easy, it really has to run out. It would be nice to be able to swap as I'd like to see how their wood floor cleaner works and use the multisurface in the other rooms, but the multisurface worked well on our wood floors and didn't leave any streaks or marks.
I would definitely recommend this cleaner for hard floors. It quick, easy and well thought out. The magnetic charger is easy and convenient and the refill products are reasonably priced.
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Listen to your favorite music on the go with this Memorex armband radio. The digital AM/FM radio offers access to multiple stations, while an LCD screen ensures easy navigation across different frequencies. This Memorex armband radio has a built-in bass boost system for versatile audio options and a digital clock to keep track of time.
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The Memorex armband radio is a good basic radio for outdoor use. I have an older radio from another brand that I was looking to upgrade from. The memorex is slightly larger which is fine and fits fine on the arm.
My thoughts on the radio are as follows:
- The reception of the radio could be better. It seems to pick up stations fine outside but once I went into the house or building it drops stereo on FM stations and gets a background fuzz on AM stations. Not horrible but not great.
- The buttons are good and bad in different ways. They click audibly which gets annoying if you hit them a lot. But you can also tell very easily that you have pressed them and I doubt they will be pressed accidentally outside of a bag.
- The radio has 20 presets per band but they are all accessed through 1 button which means if you're on 5 and want to go to 4 you're pushing the button 19 times.
- The seek feature works pretty well and picked up all the stations I expected it to.
- The screen is not nearly as bright as it shows in the pictures. It can be hard to see in different light.
- The armband is comfortable enough and stays pretty well while active.
- The lock button is easy to engage.
- The earphones that come with the unit are not bad but not great but for the price more than I expected honestly.
My thoughts on the radio are as follows:
- The reception of the radio could be better. It seems to pick up stations fine outside but once I went into the house or building it drops stereo on FM stations and gets a background fuzz on AM stations. Not horrible but not great.
- The buttons are good and bad in different ways. They click audibly which gets annoying if you hit them a lot. But you can also tell very easily that you have pressed them and I doubt they will be pressed accidentally outside of a bag.
- The radio has 20 presets per band but they are all accessed through 1 button which means if you're on 5 and want to go to 4 you're pushing the button 19 times.
- The seek feature works pretty well and picked up all the stations I expected it to.
- The screen is not nearly as bright as it shows in the pictures. It can be hard to see in different light.
- The armband is comfortable enough and stays pretty well while active.
- The lock button is easy to engage.
- The earphones that come with the unit are not bad but not great but for the price more than I expected honestly.
In summary I believe this radio could work fine for most and for the price is a nice option to have. I would recommend this for the right situation but there are little things you should know going in so you're not disappointed.
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Escape to a musical retreat with these Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 noise-canceling headphones. Expertly tuned acoustics deliver clear, rich audio, and the over-ear cushions feature adaptive memory foam surrounded by soft lambskin for exceptional comfort. These Bluetooth-enabled Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 noise-canceling headphones offer up to 25 hours of use on a single charge, and the included audio cable supports aux connectivity.
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Beoplay's B9 headphones are good wireless units for the price.
The audio is crisp and clear, bass is good and the noise cancelling blocks out a lot of extra noise. They are comfortable for extended periods and the ear cup touch controls are very convenient, not always perfectly reliable but still very nice to have.
I would put these on par with most of the other wireless headphones in their class. The bluetooth connects quickly and smoothly and I didn't have any problems with dropping off. The range is very good for them also, they stay connected from much further than I expected them to go.
I would recommend these to anyone looking for a good wireless over ear headphone set. They are well worth it.
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Own your space with Logitech Pebble M350 – a modern, slim, and silent portable mouse designed for your curated lifestyle. Make a statement with a slim mouse that can easily be scooped up and brought to the cafe or library. Silent clicking and scrolling means you can stay focused without disturbing those around you. And the Logitech Pebble stays powered for up to 18-months on a single AA battery so you don’t have to worry about losing power.
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from Lisle, IL
I have tested this mouse out and it's great. The buttons are incredibly quiet but solid and you know exactly when you're pushing them from touch, not sound. The wheels scrolls smooth and quietly. It glides smoothly across multiple surfaces and tracks precisely. It has a good speed to the cursor movement out of the box. And it linked up to my laptop through bluetooth in a matter of seconds.
The design is nice with internal storage for the USB doggle. The battery is claimed to last 18 months and if it's even half that I'd have no problem with it. The only thing to keep in mid is this is a flat mouse, not contoured. I have large hands and it is a little uncomfortable for me for long periods not having the hump on the back of the mouse to rest on. My fiance has smaller hands and said it was not the most comfortable but was not uncomfortable for her.
All in all I think it is an awesome mouse for the right situation. I don't need a mouse constantly for our laptop, only when I'm sitting at a desk is it nice to have, I use the trackpad the rest of the time. This mouse is perfect as the flat design will make it much easier to pack and carry.
I would highly recommend this.
I would highly recommend this.
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Make your photos look amazing with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020. The Adobe Sensei AI technology powers automated options to get a starting point for creative exploration, and the Guided Edits feature allows removing unwanted objects to achieve the result you want. Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 lets you easily edit photos, make clips, and create memes to share on your favorite social websites.
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from Lisle, IL
Photoshop 2020 is well worth the upgrade. I have used an older Photoshop for years and the newer edition is much easier, quicker and more intuitive.
I went on a trip abroad earlier this year and this program made many of the photos usable that we didn't like because of someone standing the background or slightly blurry. The good photos it made even better sharpening or focusing on the point that we wanted. It's amazing what Photoshop can do.
The color adjustment is so easy and makes everything look much better. That was my major complaint with my cell phone photos is the color is never just quite right, no longer a problem. Also adjusting high res photos is even better. My phone can capture RAW images and the program handles them incredibly. They are so easy to just put over the top by adjusting little settings so they look amazing.
I can't imagine not having this program to put all my pictures over the top.
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Dell Inspiron Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Smart meets sleek in this compact 2-in-1 laptop. With an innovative, heat dissipating hinge design and adaptive thermals. Get the job done and stay entertained with this Dell Inspiron laptop. The 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM let you run multiple applications simultaneously for seamless multitasking, while the 512GB SSD offers short load times, letting you jump into work sessions quickly. This two-in-one Dell Inspiron laptop has Intel UHD integrated graphics, which render smooth visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD capacitive display.
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This laptop is even more than I had expected in a laptop for this price.
There is a competitors laptop that is direct competition to this laptop I have used a lot in the household and this one is unquestionably the better computer.
The i5 chip is the only spec it doesn't match or beat the other laptop at but I have not outpaced the i5 in this computer doing normal activities. I do not game with this computer so I cannot rate it on that, it does everything else up to that smoothly and well.
The screen is bright and clear. The hinges are more solid than competitors and it switches from laptop to tablet seamlessly and quietly, no popping or noises. The touchscreen works well although I don't used it often. The keyboard is very nicely laid out with convenient buttons and the ability to lock or unlock the function keys. I was apprehensive about the power button being on the keypad, not on the side, as that is different than every laptop I've had for the last 10 years but it honestly is more convenient. I do wish it had a light somewhere that gave a status of on, sleep or off as most laptop power buttons on the side do.
The battery life is great. I can work on this (web, word processing and some video) for most of a day before having to recharge. It is easy to charge also as all the USB-C PD devices I have charged it perfectly. I have a portable power bank and 60W block that charged it slowly, but charged (charged normally if powered off). The 87W charger actually charged it quicker than the power supply that was shipped with the laptop with the barrel plug.
Overall it looks good, has very good performance and is very smartly engineered. I would highly recommend this laptop. Dell definitely beat the competition this round.
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Connect a MacBook, Chromebook or laptop with a USB-C port to devices with a standard USB port with the Platinum USB-C to USB adapter. The adapter is fully plug and play, compact and supports fast 5 Gigabit transfer speeds. The premium housing ensures durability while providing a sophisticated appearance.
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I've used this adapter for a couple weeks and it's very helpful in quick transfers between my phone and USB devices. I have no loss of speed when using this adapter when compared to plugging straight into a USB3.0 port.
I would recommend this product when looking for a USB-c to USB3.0 device.
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The Shark EZ Robot is your easy path to a smart clean. It combines the convenience of a self-empty base with powerful Shark suction for a complete home clean. After each cleaning session, your robot automatically empties itself into the bagless self-empty base, which holds multiple sessions’ worth of dirt and debris so you can forget about vacuuming for weeks. Now that’s easy.
Is this robot smart enough not to fall down stairs
Yes it will not fall down stairs. There are a couple warnings in the manual about not having carpet runners at the top of wood stairs and such where apparently the robot can get confused and risk falling. But I have not had a problem, it cleans up the the edge of steps on hard surfaces and does not risk falling.
2 years, 10 months ago
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The Shark EZ Robot is your easy path to a smart clean. It combines the convenience of a self-empty base with powerful Shark suction for a complete home clean. After each cleaning session, your robot automatically empties itself into the bagless self-empty base, which holds multiple sessions’ worth of dirt and debris so you can forget about vacuuming for weeks. Now that’s easy.
Does this have a home mapping and room by room cleaning feature?
It seems to map the floorplan as it goes but it is not a map you can see, adjust or label. From what I can tell it is stored in the robot and just used to fine tune the cleaning runs.
As for room-by-room cleaning it does not have that feature. It is just whole house cleaning or nothing (unless you can close doors or block the robot with the boundary strips to keep it out of certain areas.
As for room-by-room cleaning it does not have that feature. It is just whole house cleaning or nothing (unless you can close doors or block the robot with the boundary strips to keep it out of certain areas.
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Shark VACMOP Pro cordless hard floor system uses an innovative all-in-one disposable pad to vacuum and lock away debris other pads push around, and to spray mop tough messes. Pick up dry debris, then spray mop, and toss the pad with one click–never touch a dirty pad again! Features LED headlights, charger, 2 disposable pads, and a 12-oz. bottle of Shark VACMOP Multi-Surface Cleaner.
How many times can you use the pad before throwing it away?
Depends on how wet it gets. I've stored them being only slightly wet and it did fine. If it gets saturated I'd throw it out and start fresh. I think when I checked pads were less than $1 so I don't know that it's worth trying to stretch them out to long.
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Shark VACMOP Pro cordless hard floor system uses an innovative all-in-one disposable pad to vacuum and lock away debris other pads push around, and to spray mop tough messes. Pick up dry debris, then spray mop, and toss the pad with one click–never touch a dirty pad again! Features LED headlights, charger, 2 disposable pads, and a 12-oz. bottle of Shark VACMOP Multi-Surface Cleaner.
What is a magnetic charger? How long does it hold a charge?
Magnetic charger just means it does not have exposed plugs you have to plug in. There is a wall plug like a phone charger, then the other end of the cord is a small appx 1.5" disk that has a magnet built in. You put that against the back charging area of the vacuum and it automatically sticks to the vacuum and charges without having to 'plug' into the vacuum. The advantage is if you forget to 'unplug' before grabbing the vacuum the disk will just pull off, no harm done.
I can't attest to how long a charge will last. I've used it for over half an hour with spraying and vacuuming and it's not giving any indication it needs charged again. The LED on the front will flash different times to show when it's getting low and needs charged.
Hope this helps.
I can't attest to how long a charge will last. I've used it for over half an hour with spraying and vacuuming and it's not giving any indication it needs charged again. The LED on the front will flash different times to show when it's getting low and needs charged.
Hope this helps.
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Shark VACMOP Pro cordless hard floor system uses an innovative all-in-one disposable pad to vacuum and lock away debris other pads push around, and to spray mop tough messes. Pick up dry debris, then spray mop, and toss the pad with one click–never touch a dirty pad again! Features LED headlights, charger, 2 disposable pads, and a 12-oz. bottle of Shark VACMOP Multi-Surface Cleaner.
How many times can you use the pad before throwing it away?
They recommend you throw it away after every use. The instructions say to store the vacuum without a pad on it. I have stored it for a couple nights with a slightly wet pad and used it again and it did fine. If the pad was overly wet I would dispose of it before letting it sit.
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Brother MFC-J6545DW INKvestment Tank all-in-one inkjet printer offers print, copy, scan and fax up to 11" x 17" and feature cartridges that work with an internal ink storage tank to deliver up to 1 year of printing. Help take the guesswork out of when to replace ink by using the unique Brother Page Gauge, a visual, numerical way to know the amount of ink you've used and the amount of ink you have remaining. Includes mobile device printing, 11" x 17" scan glass, automatic two-sided printing and a 3.7" touch screen.
Can this Printer enlarge or reduce documents in 1% increments?
Yes, it has preset enlargement and reduction sizes (between standard paper sizes), and also has a custom setting that lets you resize between 25-400% in 1% increments.
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Call friends, get online and play apps with this Moto Z Force Droid smartphone. It’s designed around Moto Mods, interchangeable backs that snap onto your smartphone, instantly transforming it into a movie projector, boombox, battery powerhouse, and more. A capacitive touch screen and 16 million colors ensure a brilliant display that reacts smoothly, and Corning Gorilla Glass protects against shattering or scrapes when the phone is dropped. You can use this Moto Z Force Droid smartphone with its Android Marshmallow operating system to run Google apps.
Does this also come with the free upgrade and free activation that Verizon is offering through their website?
I didn't get free activation although it was a better deal if you pre-ordered through Best Buy than VZW. Not sure if it is now that its normal purchase though.
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Call friends, get online and play apps with this Moto Z Force Droid smartphone. It’s designed around Moto Mods, interchangeable backs that snap onto your smartphone, instantly transforming it into a movie projector, boombox, battery powerhouse, and more. A capacitive touch screen and 16 million colors ensure a brilliant display that reacts smoothly, and Corning Gorilla Glass protects against shattering or scrapes when the phone is dropped. You can use this Moto Z Force Droid smartphone with its Android Marshmallow operating system to run Google apps.
Does this phone have wireless charging?
No not built in. You can essentially add it though through the Incipio, Tumi or Kate Spade battery mods that have wireless charging though.
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Call friends, get online and play apps with this Moto Z Force Droid smartphone. It’s designed around Moto Mods, interchangeable backs that snap onto your smartphone, instantly transforming it into a movie projector, boombox, battery powerhouse, and more. A capacitive touch screen and 16 million colors ensure a brilliant display that reacts smoothly, and Corning Gorilla Glass protects against shattering or scrapes when the phone is dropped. You can use this Moto Z Force Droid smartphone with its Android Marshmallow operating system to run Google apps.
It doesn't mention that the screen is shatterproof like the ones Verizon has, is it? Because that's the main reason I'm interested
All Moto Z Droid Force have unbreakable screen from what I understand.
All Moto Z Droids have normal screens.
All Moto Z Droids have normal screens.
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Call friends, get online and play apps with this Moto Z Force Droid smartphone. It’s designed around Moto Mods, interchangeable backs that snap onto your smartphone, instantly transforming it into a movie projector, boombox, battery powerhouse, and more. A capacitive touch screen and 16 million colors ensure a brilliant display that reacts smoothly, and Corning Gorilla Glass protects against shattering or scrapes when the phone is dropped. You can use this Moto Z Force Droid smartphone with its Android Marshmallow operating system to run Google apps.
Can someone who owns this phone let me know how the screen is outdoors? Is it bright enough to see well outdoors?
I came from a Droid Maxx if that helps but the Moto Z Force has dimmer low and brighter high than that phone does.
I have used it outside fairly often without the screen as bright as it would go and I can see it clearly.
I have used it outside fairly often without the screen as bright as it would go and I can see it clearly.
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