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Keep track of your nutrition intake with this NutriBullet Balance smoothie blender. It calculates the nutritional data of the smoothie ingredients you’re using and sends the information to your smartphone via Bluetooth. This NutriBullet Balance smoothie blender comes with two 32-oz. blending cups with lip rings and to-go lids for versatility.
 
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Excellent blender
on May 7, 2018
Posted by: SimpleLiving
from Tampa, FL
As a smoothie fanatic, I was very excited to try this blender. It is fairly easy to start using it - just give it a wash, and it is good to go. The setup is a simple process as well. After putting the desired ingredients into the container, top it with the blade, and place it on the base. Tilt it to the side to start it, and then back to stop it. This simplicity of the machine is what encourages me to use it. My favorite part - which I believe is what really makes this blender a five-star product - is how efficient the Nutribullet Balance App is. After downloading it, just connect it to the blender through Bluetooth. This app shows a variety of distinct recipes for smoothies, dips, salad dressings, and soups that you could make with the blender. When following a recipe, the app will tell you how much of each ingredient you need and will alert you when you have put enough or too much. I am especially fond of this feature as no separate measuring cup or tools are actually needed. The app will also control the amount of time the blender is on, turning it off automatically. Moreover, this app allows you to keep track of all nutritional facts in your drink, soup, dressing etc. This is imperative for developing a healthier lifestyle. Cleaning it is an effortless task as long as you rinse it immediately after use. Essentially, I am highly satisfied with this product and I am sure I’ll be using it regularly.
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The Turtle Beach Stream Mic is the first professional desktop microphone created for gamers streaming directly from their Xbox One and PlayStation 4, as well as from a PC or Mac. The Stream Mic features Adaptive Mic Patterns, customizable software, a dual-capsule mic array with advanced digital processing, and a zero-latency headphone output so anyone can stream like a pro.
 
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Great universally compatible mic
on April 18, 2018
Posted by: SimpleLiving
from Tampa, FL
The Turtle Beach Stream MIc is very easy to set up and it sounds great. It is universally compatible with most devices via a USB cord. I use it a lot on my XBox One and it works perfectly; not all mics work with Xbox, it must be compatible. It focuses on your voice so it works well in noisy rooms. My fellow gamers can hear me loud and clear.
Assembly is relatively easy and it offers the option for a stand-alone on a desktop mount or installs on a boom clamp holder arm with the provided adaptor. I find it very useful the feature to connect your headphones to the mic which makes it very simple so that your hand does tangle with your headphones. It is compact and lightweight which makes it easy to move it from one place to another.
Very important, make sure the mic has the latest firmware and use the app designed for the Turtle Beach mic. Its digital voice processing tools give you a ton of options to play without the need to buy outside software or hardware (e.g. like a capture card). Properly setting up this mic you will get close to professional sounding product, you will sound like a pro.
The Stream Mic works on a variety of room environment and uses. Simply press the button on the mic to switch from different modes/patterns. The LED color light on the mic indicates the selected mode. The main mode is green which is the cardioid mode, it captures the sound on the front of the mic. Each mode has a customisable mic pattern and sensitivity setting. It comes with 4 modes, (Cardioid, Bi-Directional, Hypercardiod, and Omnidirectional) and with the option to install more patterns.
In conclusion, this is the perfect all-in-one solution for live-streaming video games and recording voice. My son and I love this mic.
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Navigate your desktop precisely with this CORSAIR mouse pad. Its textured surface is optimized for optical and laser mice, and it uses Qi technology to wirelessly charge your mouse as you play. This black CORSAIR mouse pad has an LED charging indicator that provides instant information on battery life status.
 
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Great companion for wireless mouse
on April 12, 2018
Posted by: SimpleLiving
from Tampa, FL
I have the Corsair Dark Core RGB SE mouse and this pad is the perfect companion. The mouse pad has a great texture makes the mouse slide gently which makes gaming very easy and enjoyable. This pad also gives the user the option to charge phones and other devices with the use of an included adaptors. The mouse pad is very easy and quick to setup. Place the pad down on the desk, connect it to your computer and you are all done read to play.
The cord length is enough to offer the option for different types of computer setups. The surface area is big enough which also allows you to move the mouse a lot without it going off the edge. The product is well made with a durable plastic surface. The cord is high quality made and has a protective braided outer layer. This is a great mouse pad that will add to your overall gaming experience.
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Upgrade PC game performance with this Corsair gaming mouse. Its 1 ms 2.4GHz wireless technology is low latency to provide the edge in eSports competitions, and the nine programmable buttons enable custom configurations. This Corsair gaming mouse has a contoured shape and interchangeable side grips to provide the user with a tailored fit.
 
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Great responsive mouse
on April 12, 2018
Posted by: SimpleLiving
from Tampa, FL
My experience with this mouse has been excellent. I have used it for hours and no issues. The mouse comes with a 6ft long braided USB cable for easy changing and you can use the mouse while connected. I also have the Corsair charging mouse pad and accepts any compatible Qi wireless charging pads.
It is very nice that it has many buttons such as the two buttons on the top left of the mouse. These buttons change the speed of the mouse. Another button that is useful for gamers is the sniper mode button this button slows down the speed of the mouse to snipe better in-game. The buttons are programmable and customizable. The mouse has a very nice fit for many hands and has the capability to switch the right side grip. My son and I use it a lot and we are very satisfied with all the features provided by this mouse.
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Enjoy your favorite songs with this Bluetooth Sony speaker. Its multicolored line lights and flashing strobe turn any gathering into a party, and the 12 hours battery keeps the music playing all night long. This portable Sony speaker is resistant to water, dust and rust, so you can supply the tunes for any adventure.
 
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Powerful portable speaker
on March 25, 2018
Posted by: SimpleLiving
from Tampa, FL
The Sony Speaker is portable, loud, and simple to handle; three essential features that make it a great speaker. They have a very nice cylindrical design and comes with many fun features that enhance one’s listening experience. Firstly, its portability allows you to bring the music with you wherever you may go. The sound is effective and easy to adjust. It comes with the lights that you choose to leave on or off while playing your music. Keeping the lights off preserves energy, while leaving them on adds to the fun. One feature I truly enjoy is the Bluetooth pairing feature. With it, you can connect two Sony speakers to keep the sound loud in different places in the house. The quality of the material is quite sturdy. Certainly, my family and I will be using this speaker a lot.
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Take the party anywhere with this Sony portable speaker. It's safe to use at the pool or beach thanks to an IP67 rating that allows total water immersion, and flashing lights add mood to the music. This Sony portable speaker's Extra Bass keeps things pumping, and the Live Sound feature provides three-dimensional audio.
 
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Excellent Portable Speaker
on March 25, 2018
Posted by: SimpleLiving
from Tampa, FL
The sound produced by this speaker is one of the best I have heard from all portable speakers. I like the extra bass that gives a boost to produce the best beats. I can definitely feel it across my big living room; which is quite wide. The speaker has a Live Sound button that when pressed it gives a real three-dimensional listening experience. The speaker’s box has an angled design which sends the music to a wider area. I initially used the speaker without the Sony app and it worked well, but I later downloaded the app and this gave me more control of the speaker setting. The app allows you control over the lighting mode, sound mode, turn on, and adjust the Power Booster, and play with the DJ effect setting. The first day I got this speaker I used it for many hours -first for exercising and later doing chores around the house. Good music played on this speaker will keep you very active for hours.
The Party Booster is advertised for party events but I find it excellent for dance exercise because you move more by holding the speaker and taping the sides to add your own beat sound to your favorite music. Five sides of the speaker produce different sound with the tap of your hand on each side. If you have another Sony portable speaker with WPC (wireless party chain) you can link them together spread your music even further. Overall, I am very satisfied with this speaker.
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Enjoy big-screen entertainment with this Epson 3LCD portable projector. All-digital HDMI connectivity lets you stream from a variety of devices, and 3,300 lumens of equal color and white brightness let you use it in almost any lighting condition. This Epson 3LCD projector lets you view images up to 25 times larger than those on a 60-inch TV.
 
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Great portable projector
on March 16, 2018
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from Tampa, FL
This Epson Home Cinema 3LCD projector is great to watch in a home theater room or any place since it is portable. It fits excellently in a backpack and it has its own internal speaker. The size is just slightly thinner than most projectors and its weight is light. If you are going to use a projector stand, just note that it only has three holes for attachment. It has all the necessary type of connections that you may need for today’s devices.
The best feature about this projector is that it does a perfect job at horizontal and vertical image correction, this is “Keystone correction.” That is one less thing you need to struggle with during setup because the projector does it automatically. It corrects itself to project a rectangular image from any angle. This is perfect for portability because you will sometimes need to project on a wall that is not at the best angle.
The fan noise level at normal mode is average -not too loud. When set in economy mode, the noise level is greatly reduced to the point that it is unnoticeable. The cooling fan has a small filter to prevent dust entering the unit. I will mostly use this projector in economy mode for two reasons: to have the least noise and to prolong the life of the lamp.
To sum up, this projector is fantastic for any meeting room, for portability use, and as a bonus, to watch quality videos. This is an excellent cinema projector.
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Enjoy an individualized listening experience with these Sony wireless on-ear headphones. Their built-in Bluetooth lets you stream playlists with a paired compatible device, and they last for 20 hours on a single charge for nonstop entertainment all day. These Sony wireless on-ear headphones have a built-in microphone for answering calls hands-free.
 
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Good headphones
on March 8, 2018
Posted by: SimpleLiving
from Tampa, FL
The Sony WH-CH500 Wireless headphones are comfortable, although the cushion is a little too small. The size and weight is excellent to store in a backpack or medium purse. The quality of the audio is good, although they won’t completely block out the ambient sound as much as one would expect unless the volume of the headphones is raised up to a high volume. It is quite simple to connect the headphones via Bluetooth to another device, and the battery life lasts a decent time-about an entire day. Of course, battery life does depend on the use of the product, but I believe for general use the battery life is fair. Overall, this are good headphones for small or medium size heads and we are satisfied with the product.
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Make your smart home digitally secure with this Bitdefender BOX 2 cybersecurity hub. It protects your connected home and your family from hackers and privacy intruders. You get complete, multilayered cybersecurity for an unlimited number of internet-connected devices. Bitdefender BOX 2 is 100 percent compatible with your home network and lets you control all your connected devices from a single app.
 
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For complete cyber-security
on March 4, 2018
Posted by: SimpleLiving
from Tampa, FL
I feel more secure that all of my smart connected home devices are protected. This device would prevent a hacker from entering your home network through any of your internet connected device. Nowadays there are tons of connected devices besides computers, smartphones, and tablets that use the internet, such as TVs, game consoles, printers, security system and cameras, refrigerators, garage door opener, lighting fixtures/bulbs, and etc… The Bitdefender BOX has a nice clean and futuristic look.
With the Quick Start Guide, the setup is easy and straightforward. You will need to download an app and create an account, the app will guide you through the rest of the setup process. The app will instruct you to plug the power cord into the device and the wall outlet, then wait for the LED. Next, connect the box to your Wi-Fi network, this step has three options (1) use the Wi-Fi router from your internet service provider (ISP), (2) use your own personal Wi-Fi router or (3) use the Bitdefender box as a standalone Wi-Fi router. My setup was very easy without an issue; for my setup, I used my Wi-Fi router. One excellent feature of this device is that if you encounter any issue during a setup you may call the 24/7 free setup assistance number.
Once everything is set up, the Bitdefender scans all connected devices and continuously search for any weakness. The app will let you know of ongoing events and this will help prevent security threats. It really blocks suspicious links and blocks them; they can be phishing attempts. If you are certain that a link is safe, you can simply allow it with the Bitdefender Central app.
Nowadays it is very important to protect our data, such as family photos, digital documents, and credit card bank information. If your network is not protected you have a possible cyber vulnerability. The device includes the Bitdefender Total Security software to remotely protect your computers. The subscription is for one-year and is for unlimited devices. The device also includes various parental safety controls, such as setting content filtering, manage daily internet usage, blackout potential harmful persons, and monitor texts. To close, I highly recommend Bitdefender to protect your home network with a complete cybersecurity.
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Stream your favorite shows on this 60-inch Hisense television. Its 3840 x 2160 resolution and 8 ms response time bring scenes to life, and 4K upscaling transforms lower quality video into HD resolution. This Hisense television is equipped with HDMI inputs to connect to a gaming console or Blu-ray player.
 
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Great TV with excellent picture quality and sound
on February 21, 2018
Posted by: SimpleLiving
from Tampa, FL
My family and I were very, very excited to get this TV! This Smart TV connects to the internet, as well as many other devices at home. Everything to do with setting it up was fairly simple, and it only required one wire to turn on the TV. Moreover, the resolution on the screen is great, and the image is very well sharpened; The screen is wide, making the living room seem bigger. Also, the sound is loud and clear. If you can’t locate the remote control, don’t panic because on the TV there are all the buttons needed to control the TV, including a scroll-wheel. The TV comes with a variety of features and 27 pre-installed apps, including our family favorite’s: Vudu, Netflix, and Youtube (These apps along with Amazon are on the remote for immediate access). It also has Game Center, Dailymotion, and Pandora. Although we have not tried it yet, you can also download other apps you wish to have. Therefore, one can not only watch movies and shows on this television, but can also play and download different games and apps, and stream and access music online!
The settings I used: Sports mode, brightness 47, contrast 53, Color 53, dynamic backlight off, aspect auto, eco sensor off, noise off, adaptive off, sharpness 10, ultra smooth standard, and back light 100. For our type of room lighting condition and the type of movies we watch, this is the best setting for my family. You have to adjust the setting to get the images that are best for you. The key is playing with the setting.
Considerably, this is a good investment for as you can do many things with it; it has a ton of bells and whistles at a great price. Overall, we are very satisfied with the product.
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Stream your favorite shows on this 60-inch Hisense television. Its 3840 x 2160 resolution and 8 ms response time bring scenes to life, and 4K upscaling transforms lower quality video into HD resolution. This Hisense television is equipped with HDMI inputs to connect to a gaming console or Blu-ray player.
 

Why I see this tv offered to me at 479.00 and when I clicked on it has a 599 price instead??????

This has happened to me and I think this might be your reason why you see a different price. Sometimes BestBuy does offer a different price but the tradeoff is that it is an open box item. When a product has an available open box, it will show you the different prices. Sometimes availability of an open box depends on your location; it looks like they do open-boxes within a certain distance from your location. So, if you are doing a search on BestBuy.com for a particular product and the browser has a different zip code (auto fills the zip code) other than your location it will give you the price for the wrong location. Once you enter your correct zip code at checkout (or before) it will change or state that it is not available. I live in Florida and many times my browser sometimes gives a zip code from different states, like NY or NH.
Another possibility is that an Open-item was available when you started doing your search and just before deciding to checkout it is no longer available because had already bought it online or in the store. Nowadays, many stores are fulfilling their online purchase with their own store inventory, not from a warehouse.
BestBuy has 3 types of Open-Box products:
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Only at Best BuyJam Thrill Bluetooth Wireless Speaker: Enjoy easy connectivity to your compatible wired and wireless devices with these speaker, which provide Bluetooth for connection from up to 30' away and feature auxiliary inputs for plugging in. Charge your USB devices as you listen for extended streaming.
 

Is this speaker drop proof

The top and bottom sides of the speaker are made of a hard plastic material which probably breaks easily. It is not insulated by any silicon or rubber type material, the bottom has some rubber but that is to prevent skids. So, I will not think that they can hand a heavy drop, maybe from a table to floor distance but I would be careful.
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JBL - LINK 20 Smart Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Google Assistant - Black
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Only at Best BuyJam Thrill Bluetooth Wireless Speaker: Enjoy easy connectivity to your compatible wired and wireless devices with these speaker, which provide Bluetooth for connection from up to 30' away and feature auxiliary inputs for plugging in. Charge your USB devices as you listen for extended streaming.
 

Can you plug in and use with a nano iPod?

This speaker is completely wireless, there is no iPod connection port and not even for the regular AUX connection. The connection to this speaker is through Bluetooth. If your nano iPod has Bluetooth, then should not have an issue connecting it.
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JBL - LINK 20 Smart Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Google Assistant - Black
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Listen to music for up to 10 hours with this black JBL portable speaker. It has a built-in Google Assistant that responds to voice commands, and it delivers rich stereo sound while you stream music via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. This water-resistant JBL portable speaker is made of durable materials, so you can use it outdoors safely.
 

I want the JBL Link 20 in white. Is it available? And how do I order it?

I have seen these in white but I am not sure if this store sales them in that color. White is a very nice color but if it will handle a lot to move it from place to place the cloth-like material surround the speaker might get dirty and not stay white. This is just like white vehicle compares to a darker color vehicle, you will see them dirty more quickly. If you get white and you want to clean the side, then this will be no issue because these speakers are water-resistant.
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Only @ Best BuyEnhance your entertainment experience with this Dynex HDMI cable, featuring a 3-foot length that hides easily behind your components. Triple-layer shielding protects the cable from interference, creating a seamless picture. This Dynex HDMI cable supports resolutions up to 4K UltraHD with speeds up to 18 Gbps so you get every second of the action.
 

My laptop works but the screen died. Both my TV & laptop have HDMI hookups. Can I use these to make my TV my computer screen?

Yes, It should work fine. I watch online movies using my laptop connect with an HDMI cable to my TV or my projector. It works fine. You might have an issue with screen size and resolution, but this is a temporary fix to be able to use your laptop with a damaged monitor. My laptop only has the newer USB connection but NO HDMI so I use an adaptor which allows me to connect an HDMI cable to my laptop. See image.
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Grill and brown food to tasty perfection all-year-round with virtually no smoke thanks to the Philips Smoke-less Indoor BBQ Grill. Advanced infrared technology and special reflectors guide heat to the grid for delicious, evenly grilled food. The drip tray underneath remains cool so there is up to 80% less smoke and minimal splattering when cooking.
 

did it char like an outdoor grill? Thinking about getting this since we can no longer have outdoor grills in our complex.

Yes, it does char your food as long as it touches the grid.
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HP Laptop: Stay connected and productive wherever you go with this efficient, lightweight 15.6" laptop, which features a 500GB hard drive that offers space for your growing media collection. Link with an HDTV using the HDMI output to watch stored movies and shows on the big screen.
 

Does this laptop have a touch screen?

NO.
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