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Best Electronics Mounts

VideoSecu ML531BE TV Wall Mount for most 32"-55" LED LCD Plasma Flat Screen Monitor up to 88 lb VESA 400x400 with Full Motion Swivel Articulating 20 in Extension Arm, HDMI Cable & Bubble Level WP5
Size: 32-50 inch The VideoSecu articulating mount is a mounting solution for 32"- 42", some models up to 55 inch (Please check VESA and Weight). The TV mount fit VESA 200x200mm/200x100/100x100 (8"x8"/8"x4"/4"x4"). Tilt+15°/-5°, swivel 180 degrees and rotate for maximum viewing flexibility; VESA plate can be taken off for easy installation by one person.
Reviews
"I looked at a lot of options both on Amazon as well as elsewhere before settling in this one. Included are a complete assortment of screws, bolts and washers (all neatly organized and labeled in individual packets), a double-sided spanner wrench, a very nice magnetic level, and even a 10' HDMI cable. I just enlarged it with a round needle file, but since they don't include any spares, if you don't have a file or another washer laying around, you'll need to get one. Just thought I'd throw that out there in the interest of full disclosure. Once this was installed, I was impressed with not only the sturdiness, but also with the complete range of motion."
"8/28/2017 UPDATE: The review and the pictures below are accurate for the TV mount I purchased on 01/26/2015. I didn't use the included lag bolts because of the poor quality complaints in previous reviews. I didn't want to take the chance to strip the included bolts so I bought 5/16-9 2-1/2 lag bolts from Lowes (item 63396) and a box of 1/4" Toggler bolts (Lowes item 118084). On one of the 65" TVs and the 50" TV, the 2x4 studs were spaced perfectly and I was able to mount them using 4 lag bolts each. On the other 65" TV, the stud was about 2" off center so I put 2 lag bolts in the stud and 4 toggler bolts in the left and right most holes."
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Cheetah APTMM2B TV Wall Mount for 20-80" TVs up to VESA 600 and 165lbs, and fits 16” And 24” Wall Studs, and includes a Tilt TV Bracket, a 10' Twisted Veins HDMI Cable and a 6" 3-Axis Magnetic Bubble Level
FITS 20-80" TVs up to VESA 600 and 165lbs This mount fits virtually all 20-80" TVs sold today with VESA hole patterns from 100x100 (4x4”) to VESA 600x400 (24x16”) and up to 165lbs. Adjustable pull tabs below the mount allow for easy mount release. 10' TWISTED VEINS HDMI CABLE AND 6” MAGNETIC BUBBLE LEVEL The mount includes a 10’ Twisted Veins High Speed with Ethernet HDMI cable featuring 4K 60HZ 3D signal support and a protective braided jacket. Supports all major television brands including Samsung Vizio LG Sony Bravia Panasonic Toshiba Philips Sharp Insignia Hisense Element TCL RCA Sceptre JVC Avera Mitsubishi NEC Pioneer and Others.
Reviews
"I also installed the Datacomm 50-3323-WH-KIT behind the TV for cable management so that I could run the include 10' HDMI cable and power inside the wall versus having the cables hang down from the TV. Even at this angle, you can't see any of the cables as you enter the room (the include velcro cable management ties work perfectly."
"I've used over a dozen of these mounts for installations, and other than the built-in level being NOT trustworthy, this is a great mount and should work for just about any TV in the 32-65" range. However, when you understand the physics of what the wall mount is actually doing, you'll realize that a bulkier mount really isn't giving you much additional support in a fixed or tilt mount application. That's because contrary to popular opinion, the wall mount isn't really carrying the entire weight of your TV - in fact, with the exception of articulating arm mounts, it's actually not even carrying a majority of it. This concept applies the same whether you use a Cheetah mount or a more expensive mount. I am not saying that the more expensive mounts that use thicker gauge steel aren't stronger than the Cheetah Mount."
"On the 78” TV I was able to attach the 1X4 to 3 studs then mount the TV mount to the 1X4s and one stud."
"This is so odd most brackets are mended in the middle this item you need to add 1/3 of the bracket to the end adding about 7 inches seems like a weak point in addition the sloppy play on the tv to wall placement only about 1/4 inch of the quick release pull cords the metal hooks are thin less than an 1/8 inch hard steel I have a 70 inch tv and I really don’t feel good about hanging it."
"Make sure your studs are completely straight and right at 16 inches - otherwise this is a pain in the butt."
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ECHOGEAR Full Motion Articulating TV Wall Mount Bracket for most 37-70 inch LED, LCD, OLED and Plasma Flat Screen TVs w/ VESA patterns up to 600 x 400 - 16" Extension - EGLF1-BK
Don't worry, we'll do the heavy lifting: ECHOGEAR TV mounts are tested to hold 4 times the weight they're rated to. Mounting has never been so easy: 30 minutes to install on 16" studs, with all hardware included and pre-divided.
Reviews
"I would have also put screws into the center stud if my TV was heavy but at only 37 lbs did not feel that necessary."
"If you are looking for a super high quality articulating mount this is it."
"Plus, I wanted a good mount that would allow me to shift the viewing angle easily. So, after a lot of research I finally decided on this mount and paired it with the PowerBridge TWO-CK recessed wall outlet. There's a lot of things to consider when cutting into an existing wall. (e.g. don't try to saw through any existing electrical wires) I then ran the my cables through the wall, set the power boxes in place and hung the TV on the mount. I have to admit, I was extremely nervous about doing this as I wanted it to look good and had a general idea of how this whole thing would play out, but until I was able to screw the last clamp in place, I was nervous."
"I assembled and installed the ECHOGEAR Full Motion Articulating TV wall mount to a brick wall. Then I installed an old Sony 46" KDL-46V2500 LCD TV in 51" enclose which is heavier than 70" LED TV. It was easy to install the two TV rails on the back of the TV, I used two of the longer screws included in the ECHOGEAR kit."
"Pros: - Well made with quality materials. - Easy to install but definitely need a second pair of hands to hold it up. - Pulls out and swivels with ease. Cons: - Slight bulk due to full articulating but that's more preference."
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Best Computer & Monitor Mounts

VIVO Dual LCD LED Monitor Desk Mount Stand Heavy Duty Fully Adjustable fits 2 / Two Screens up to 27"
Recently upgraded design with added features such as removable VESA plates and more Features: - Tilt: -15 to +15 degree - Swivel: 360 degree - Rotate: 360 degree - Height adjustable - Ultra heavy duty "C" clamp - Integrated cable management system - Monitor can be installed either in portrait or landscape shape - Fully adjustable arms - Vesa Standard: VESA 75 (hole pattern: 75 x 75 mm), VESA 100 (hole pattern: 100 x 100 mm) - Center Post is 18" tall and the mounting brackets are exactly 29" on center (apart), please see product diagram for further details. INTEGRATED CABLE MANAGEMENT – Keep your power and AV cables clean and organized with detachable cable clips on the arms and center pole.
Reviews
"This weekend I drilled a hole in the top portion of the desk and attached the mount using the 4” grommet. When I ordered the mount, I didn’t realize that the 4” grommet would work for passing it through a desk with a hole in it. It has allowed me to have the left monitor arm fully extended and then the right one it adjusted to be next to it. My opinions are solely mine and are NOT influenced by anything other than the QUALITY and PERFORMANCE of this particular product."
"The clamp and pole are quite a bit heavier than you'd imagine looking at the picture. I opened this late at night after the kids were asleep excited to get everything mounted, only to find the bolt that clamps the arms onto the pole wasn't included. Unfortunately, because I opened it so late, there was nothing I could do and had to let everything sit in a pile until the next morning when I could run to the hardware store to get a bolt."
"But, the top shelf of the standing desk was holding my monitors, and that space was completely wasted. I bought this mount, hesitant and the monitors belong to my company and I didn't want to risk them on something that might fail."
"My desk is not a big computer desk and I used the attachment to mount it on the table (not through the table). Also easy to put your monitors on it."
"I own two 24" monitors and although the arms, pole and desk mount work about as I would expect, the rotation design is pretty bad. If a speck of dust hits the top part on the left or right side of one of the monitors, or your cat's tail brushes the monitor, the entire monitor begins to rotate (see provided picture)."
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Best Nursery Furniture Collections

WALI Heavy Duty Anti-Tip Straps for Furniture and TVs/Baby Safety Protection, Fit Most Flat Screens, All Mounting Hardware Included, 2 Pack, Black (WL-TAS001)
2 straps required per TV/piece of furniture for best use. Keep Your Child Safe: Anti-Tip Straps prevent huge unsecured TV or big cabinet from tipping over injuring kids.
Reviews
"Work well to secure a 50 inch in my 2 year old room."
"Works great, sturdy!"
"Easy to put together and install."
"The bolts that go into the back of the TV were the same length as those that came with my TV so when adding the bracket, it feels like only one or two threads makes contact with the TV because the holes are a bit recessed."
"No hardware screws included."
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Best Electronics Cables

AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable, 6 Feet, 1-Pack
Length: 6 Feet |. Style: 1-Pack. Meets the latest HDMI standards (4K Video at 60 Hz, 2160p, 48 bit/px color depth) that supports bandwidth up to 18Gbps and backwards compatible with earlier versions.
Reviews
"While I cannot speak for the configurations of other users, I can confirm the following: Using this cable on a Samsung KS8500, I can confirm that this cable supports: UHD 4K HDR Content. 4K 30Hz 4:4:4. 4K 60Hz 4:4:4. I am attaching a picture of the chroma test as well."
"Please do not waste your hard earned money on overpriced HDMI cables in the name of picture or sound improvements. In order for a HDMI cable to have a "High-speed" moniker, it must be capable of showing resolutions up to 4K --> 3840 x 2160 at 30fps (or 4,096 x 2160 at 24fps). And as the highest resolution any 4K TV currently on the market can produce is 3840 x 2160 at 30fps, even if you found a $100 cable at your local BestBuy that claims it can transmit much more than that, it doesn't matter as you are limited by your source (i.e your cable box, Xbox, PS4 e.t.c) and your TV's hardware capabilities. Hence, if you do happen to own a TV and another device that both have HDMI 2.0 ports, any AmazonBasics High-speed rated cable will work perfectly fine with it."
"I don't know that I could tell the difference in performance of a basic vs some kind of "superior" HDMI cable but there is one thing about this product you might need to know.. the insulation makes these really thick.. maybe about double size of other HDMI cables."
"I needed to run an HDMI cable from a conference table to a wall outlet and it needed to run across the floor, inside of the rubber conduit cable keeper."
"With HDMI cables, you don't have to spring for the $200 diamond plated cables or whatever like other companies would have you believe to get the best picture."
"These cables work perfectly for my Roku ultra and my Samsung 4K TV."
"My old one supplied by cable company was causing picture issues and they suggested a new HDMI cable."
"I have a Vizio M65-E0 4K HDR TV and an LG UP970 UHD Blu-Ray player, which worked fine with other HDMI cables I had."
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Best Electronics Power Protection Products

Belkin BE112230-08 12-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector
Protect your devices from power surges with the Belkin 12-Plug Power Strip Surge Protector. 12-plug power strip with 8-foot cord, ideal for home or office use.
Reviews
"It is plenty large and spacious enough to accommodate my plethora of cords and voltage adapter cubes for the various items on my computer desk."
"I moved from an old 2900joule APC up to one of these for my desk area and then grabbed another for my entertainment area and have the old 11 outlet APC serving the house entertainment area."
"The only other problem I have is that the flat plug that goes to the wall is designed to hang on a normal wall outlet, but every last one of the outlets in this apartment complex is installed upside down, leading to it being more awkward than a standard plug would have been."
"I'm not a huge review writer, but this product and the support provided by Belkin warrants some comments. The product failed within the first 30 days while being hooked up to my computer and a TV. No fuses tripped within my home... something apparently just shorted out inside the unit. They have a process similar to Amazon which allows them to ship you the new product, then you return the defective one to them once the new one is received. This is obviously a huge part of the equation for a $25.00 product and I assume it will be covered eventually once they provide some actual dollar figures about what I will be charged if I don't return the bad one. So I contact CitiBank (my credit card) to notify them of a probable dispute at this point... and they tell me the actual charge was $80.30. Anyway, short version: product failed twice (which to me warrants the one star review alone), Belkin customer service then provides the trifecta of failure. Five days later I received a response that appeared to be written by an actual person (versus an automated reply) that stated. "Thank you for contacting Belkin Technical Support. Please call our customer support department during business hours". So that was great. I never received anything and tracking shows it was returned to their docks almost a month ago, yet they charge me."
"Disappointed that this offers little to no protection...only plus is 8 outlets on a switch."
"It caught on fire and burned my carpet, but it didn't burn the whole house down since I was sitting right next to it."
"The real news: none of Belkin's products, or other similar surge protectors, can protect electronic equipment during a catastrophic surge, such as that caused by a close lightning strike. Such a protector, properly connected by an electrician, will dissipate 85-90% of the initial surge from a lightning strike, and allow a Belkin-type protector, if good enough, to do its intended job. And now, the kicker: they reserve the right to have you mail them all of the equipment you are claiming is damaged--at YOUR expense and with ABSOLUTELY NO GUARANTEE that either you'll get it back or that they'll give you one red cent even after they receive your damaged equipment. And if they do deny your claim after all of this, your only resort is to sue them, and the amount of damages claimed may exceed the limits for small claims court in your state (meaning you'll have to hire a lawyer--have you priced one lately?). First, get yourself a whole-house surge protector, and then, protect all of your electronic equipment (including appliances) with appropriately scaled surge protectors from Monoprice."
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Best Office Electronics Accessories

Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4-Inches, 3 mil thick, 100-Pack (TP3854-100)
Scotch Thermal Laminator Pouches protect documents you handle frequently. Thermal Pouches fits documents up to 8.5-Inch x 11-Inch.
Reviews
"These laminating pouches are the perfect thickness to laminate bookmarks that fit comfortably between pages. I've laminated both 100lb coverstock as well as 80lb, so I laminate paper on the thicker side and they work amazingly well. I found the best way to feed into the machine is setting the document in the laminating pouch on top of something that is on level with the opening feed."
"My son has Autism and can't talk so I use this to make him pecs communication cards and it works like a charm."
"I used to make stickers but eventually the stickers were peeling and not sticking because the heat through the laminate ruined the sticky part of the label sheets and the cold makes it peel."
"These Scotch 3 Mil Thermal Laminating pouches work great in the Scotch laminator (TL901 C-T) and I have also used them in a other laminator brands with great success."
"I use them with my scotch laminator, and they allow my center materials to stay nice and neat for several years!"
"My wife loves crafting and making all sorts of things. It is so easy, that I have even laminated some things for my football coaching and a little mothers day project for the wife."
"Two will go through my Amazon Basics laminator without jamming so it's not that big if a deal, just a waste of laminating sheets."
"Works extremely well for things to laminate such as paper for use in centers."
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Best Electrical Cord Management

VELCRO Brand One Wrap Thin Ties, Black, 8 x 1/2-Inch, 100 Count (91140)
Strong and resusable, the ties are presized to make appliance and electronics wire and cable management quick and easy. 100 Pack of adjustable, reusable, low profile Black VELCRO Brand Thin Ties.
Reviews
"Hopefully, it helps you after you see how it can turn a mess into a very clean, nice-looking wrapped cable."
"Vastly different from the other options listed above, it is easy to apply, easy to remove, does not cause damage to cords/cables, does not rapidly degrade with age, can easily be cut (or combined) to change the size for the User's needs, and works well even when being used frequently. You have likely seen similar products at hardware stores, but generally the quantity per-package is low, and the price high. While these are lighter duty than most of the retail packages of Velcro Cord Ties are, these work perfectly for my general home-use needs and they cost about 1/10th the price."
"You receive two individual rolls with 25 ties; one gray and one black."
"Pros: Very inexpensive, easy to use, strong velcro stays in place. Cons: None. I don't know why it took me so long to buy these, but these are an absolute must for anyone who wants to organize the cables underneath their desk, TV console, or modem/router table. These velcro ties are the perfect alternative and I have no reason to go back to zipties for cable management ever again."
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Best Consumer Electronics Installation Services

Hitachi DB3DL2 3.6 Volt Lithium Ion Dual-Position Cordless Screwdriver Kit (Lifetime Tool Warranty)
It features a 1/4-inch hex chuck for quick and easy bit replacements, convertible tool body conforming from straight to pistol grip as needed and a compact, lightweight size that makes this versatile tool easy to use. It also offers 21 clutch settings to drive screws flush into wood or drywall and has a spindle lock for manually tightening screws, as well as an easy to use forward/reverse switch to change bit direction with the push of a button. Today, Hitachi continues the tradition of innovation and engineering with new features in addition to classic quality. Covered by Hitachi's Lifetime Lithium Ion tool warranty & 2-year Lithium Ion battery warranty. Includes: (2) 1.5Ah 3.6V Lithium Ion Batteries (326263), Quick Charger (UC3SFL), Phillips Bit (992671), Case.
Reviews
"I had to order a #0 bit online from Wiha tools, once that came in, I was set free from endless manual driving of screws in the disassembly and reassembly of laptops and desktops. I did file off the very end of the drill bit I bought for it to create a more secure non-skipping grip on tiny screws."
"Drilled a few pilot holes in concrete with my hammer drill then installed tapcons for Christmas lights with no problem. If you need to drill a bunch of screws into hardwood without a pilot hole then get a regular drill."
"I am a full time electronics tech and this is my second Hitachi hand driver. Most of the boards I remove have 100's of screws holding the housings and electronic boards together, This driver makes short work of them. The batteries charge quickly and they are Li-ion so they work full speed right up until they need a charge."
"LED light is very dim but I like that it stays on with its own button instead of only turning on when you start spinning your bits."
"The torque clutch allows me to screw into plastic parts and not worry about stripping things apart. I have another driver that does not have a clutch but runs at 7 volts and can drives screws farther into wood and other household stuff better."
"It is very light and has enough power for the light jobs I do with it."
"If you don't need the high torque, then this is the tool to have. Yes, the batteries are rated at 3.6V, but these were made for a specific purpose: lower torque applications. I use them in short fasteners that are usually buried into plastic or electronics / computer environments which don't need big torque."
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Best Telephone Accessories

CPR V5000 Call Blocker - Block All Robocalls, Political Calls, Scam Calls, Unwanted Calls on Landline Phones. Block All Nuisance Calls At The Touch Of A Button using Caller ID
This helps provides a dramatic reduction in robocalls, scam calls, political calls, election calls and general nuisance calls as soon as the Call Blocker is connected. "0" Type Calls Blocking Function. This will reject all calls shown as multiple 0s or variations of fake numbers. Unknown Blocking Function: This will reject all calls shown as UNAVAILABLE / OUT OF AREA.
Reviews
"With this puppy the phone doesn't "ring once" like it does with other blockers or the "block" from my phone/cable company (not VOIP - we use Cox). We were to the point we were going to get rid of our home phone due to the blind dial calls ("hello, this is Windows support"), the Out of Area calls and the Political "can I have three minutes of your time" and then you spend 30 minutes listening to someone read asinine questions about a bunch of clowns running for office."
"I really wanted to like the CPR V5000 based on good reviews and advertised functionality, but in the end I have concluded that while it is a quality product, it does not work well for the US phone system. Here’s why: When the device is connected in SERIES (using the recommended procedure shown for US setup) the call blocker itself works ok except it did NOT pass along the caller ID to my Uniden DECT cordless phone system. This may be true, but my 4 year-old Digitone call blocker had no problem passing through the caller-ID info (Digitone has its own power source, which may be a factor), so I concluded it is NOT the phone line voltage that is the problem."
"I was able to easily view all the blocked numbers simply by pressing an up arrow button marked “Block List” and then using the up or down arrow buttons as desired to scroll through the list of numbers. Once again, I appreciated the capability of being able to scroll through the call list of recent call numbers (press the down arrow marked “Call List”) and quickly select any junk number to block by pressing the red “Block” button while the desired junk number is displayed. I did not see any evidence of strange numbers being blocked so I don’t know if the blocker displays any information when (if) it blocks one of the 5000 pre-programmed junk numbers. However, I don’t think this capability is necessary for us because of being able to recall the caller’s phone number to the blocker’s display and then simply pressing the red “Block” button any time after the call has disconnected while the recalled number is displayed."
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Best Cell Phone Accessories

COWIN E7 Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone Hi-Fi Deep Bass Wireless Headphones Over Ear, Comfortable Protein Earpads, 30H Playtime for Travel Work TV Computer Iphone - Black
Cowin E-7 wireless headphones are engineered to sound better, be more comfortable and easier to take with you. Your music is deep, powerful and balanced, and so quiet that every note sounds clearer. E-7 Headphones are lightweight with pillowy-like softness on the headband and protein ear cushions, while the earcups rotate for a fine-tuned fit. Discover sound quality that brings out the best in your music—including subtle details you may never have noticed. Specifications Impedence: 32Ω. S/N: ≥75dB. Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz. Power supply: Lithium battery or Micro USB cable Audio source: iPhone, iPad, Samgsung, Blackberry, Nexus, Smartphone, Computer, PC, Notebook, MP4, MP3, etc. Function spec: Bluetooth, Microphone, AUX, Active Noise Cancelling. Advanced active noise reduction technology quells airplane cabin noise, city traffic or a busy office, makes you focus on what you want to hear,enjoy your music, movies and videos. The Active Noise Cancelling around-ear headphones from COWIN give you crisp, powerful sound and quiet that helps you enjoy your music better. Gentle Reminder: please take off the headphone every 2-3 hrs to get your ears relax, in order to get better hearing enjoyment, and keep the head comfortable. A built-in 600mAh battery won't allow your headphones power off, you can enjoy your world without noise for 30 hours' long time.
Reviews
"The very first day, my colleague and I looked at each other and nodded, it's time for noise cancelling headphones - so I did some research, read some reviews, and bought two Cowin E-7's for us. But I'm streaming my Boston sports radio and my Pearl Jam and clacking away while my noisy keyboard to get some revenge to those who don't have noise-cancelling headphones like these. When using it for Skype (the mic works great by the way) or GoToMeeting, Wiindows 10 might identify it as a communications device rather than the proper stereo headphones. The second is, if you're like my coworker and don't want noise-cancelling - and buy noise-cancelling headphones for some reason, even though there is a standard pair $10 cheaper right next to it - it's an optional feature you can switch on or off as needed."
"These phones sound great, are very comfortable to wear, 30 hour play time and if you do manage to run down the batt. As I tried to quickly discuss in the video the fit and comfort of these phones will vary with different size and shape heads so you'll just have to try them on. (think shoes) As far as sound, I am a retired professional studio musician, trumpet player, and I've used headphones that would sell for around $5,000 at today's prices, so let's not go crazy comparing apples & oranges!"
"You can't go wrong with these headphones, the build quality is excellent and they look amazing, very expensive."
"Another device i recommend is gaming keyboard Gaming Keyboard, UtechSmart Saturn RGB Visual Effect Wired Gaming Keyboard with Rainbow LED Backlit."
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Best TV Accessories

VideoSecu ML531BE TV Wall Mount for most 32"-55" LED LCD Plasma Flat Screen Monitor up to 88 lb VESA 400x400 with Full Motion Swivel Articulating 20 in Extension Arm, HDMI Cable & Bubble Level WP5
Size: 32-50 inch The VideoSecu articulating mount is a mounting solution for 32"- 42", some models up to 55 inch (Please check VESA and Weight). The TV mount fit VESA 200x200mm/200x100/100x100 (8"x8"/8"x4"/4"x4"). Tilt+15°/-5°, swivel 180 degrees and rotate for maximum viewing flexibility; VESA plate can be taken off for easy installation by one person.
Reviews
"I looked at a lot of options both on Amazon as well as elsewhere before settling in this one. Included are a complete assortment of screws, bolts and washers (all neatly organized and labeled in individual packets), a double-sided spanner wrench, a very nice magnetic level, and even a 10' HDMI cable. I just enlarged it with a round needle file, but since they don't include any spares, if you don't have a file or another washer laying around, you'll need to get one. Just thought I'd throw that out there in the interest of full disclosure. Once this was installed, I was impressed with not only the sturdiness, but also with the complete range of motion."
"8/28/2017 UPDATE: The review and the pictures below are accurate for the TV mount I purchased on 01/26/2015. I didn't use the included lag bolts because of the poor quality complaints in previous reviews. I didn't want to take the chance to strip the included bolts so I bought 5/16-9 2-1/2 lag bolts from Lowes (item 63396) and a box of 1/4" Toggler bolts (Lowes item 118084). On one of the 65" TVs and the 50" TV, the 2x4 studs were spaced perfectly and I was able to mount them using 4 lag bolts each. On the other 65" TV, the stud was about 2" off center so I put 2 lag bolts in the stud and 4 toggler bolts in the left and right most holes."
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Best Home Audio Accessories

AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable, 6 Feet, 1-Pack
Meets the latest HDMI standards (4K Video at 60 Hz, 2160p, 48 bit/px color depth) that supports bandwidth up to 18Gbps and backwards compatible with earlier versions.
Reviews
"While I cannot speak for the configurations of other users, I can confirm the following: Using this cable on a Samsung KS8500, I can confirm that this cable supports: UHD 4K HDR Content. 4K 30Hz 4:4:4. 4K 60Hz 4:4:4. I am attaching a picture of the chroma test as well."
"Please do not waste your hard earned money on overpriced HDMI cables in the name of picture or sound improvements. In order for a HDMI cable to have a "High-speed" moniker, it must be capable of showing resolutions up to 4K --> 3840 x 2160 at 30fps (or 4,096 x 2160 at 24fps). And as the highest resolution any 4K TV currently on the market can produce is 3840 x 2160 at 30fps, even if you found a $100 cable at your local BestBuy that claims it can transmit much more than that, it doesn't matter as you are limited by your source (i.e your cable box, Xbox, PS4 e.t.c) and your TV's hardware capabilities. Hence, if you do happen to own a TV and another device that both have HDMI 2.0 ports, any AmazonBasics High-speed rated cable will work perfectly fine with it."
"dated November 21, 2017 (you can find it online at CNET dot com) explains what matters and what doesn't, and states that you can't rely on labels to tell you what a cable is capable of - "The only way to verify it works is to test it." - wirecutter online article "Cheap, Great HDMI Cables" dated February 1, 2018 (available at thewirecutter dot com online) - same author as the CNET article cited above, but published slightly more recently (still does not have any test data, though). ---> CNET's and wirecutter's recommendation: this AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI cable. Various other articles I found online make the same clear statement - that price doesn't matter - but I didn't find any comparison tests that included this Amazon cable. This AmazonBasics cable specifications are the final confirmation to me: "meets the latest HDMI standards (4K Video at 60 Hz, 2160p, 48 bit/px color depth); supports bandwidth up to 18Gbps"."
"I initially try to buy something similar at a popular electronic store near my house and it was almost $30 and I thought to myself, surely I can do better and I went on Amazon on my phone in the store and saw the prices were waaaaay better."
"These work."
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Best GPS System Accessories

Garmin Portable Friction Mount - Frustration Free Packaging
Shipping Height: 2.0 Shipping Width: 5.5 Master Pack Qty: 1 General Information Manufacturer: Garmin, Ltd Manufacturer Part Number: 010-10908-02 Brand Name: Garmin Product Model: 010-10908-02 Product Name: 010-10908-02 Portable Friction Mount Product Type: Vehicle Mount Product Information Device Supported: GPS Miscellaneous Compatibility: Garmin GPS System: aera 500 aera 510 aera 550 aera 560 nüvi 1200 nüvi 1250 nüvi 1260T nüvi 1300 nüvi 1350 nüvi 1350T nüvi 1370T nüvi 1390T nüvi 1450 nüvi 1490T nüvi 1690 nüvi 200 nüvi 200W nüvi 205 nüvi 205W nüvi 250 nüvi 250W nüvi 255 nüvi 255W nüvi 260 nüvi 260W nüvi 265T nüvi 265WT nüvi 270 nüvi 275T nüvi 295W nüvi 350 nüvi 360 nüvi 370 nüvi 3750 nüvi 3760T nüvi 3790T nüvi 465T nüvi 500 nüvi 5000 nüvi 550 nüvi 600 nüvi 610 nüvi 650 nüvi 660 nüvi 670 nüvi 680 nüvi 750 nüvi 755T nüvi 760 nüvi 765T nüvi 770 nüvi 775T nüvi 780 nüvi 785T nüvi 850 nüvi 855 nüvi 880 nüvi 885T nüvifone G60 StreetPilot c510 StreetPilot c530 StreetPilot c550 StreetPilot c580 StreetPilot i2 StreetPilot i3 StreetPilot i5 z?mo 220 z?mo 660 z?mo 665. A Frustration-Free Package comes without wire ties, hard plastic "clamshell" casings, and plastic bindings. Avoid the "wing around the windshield" syndrome that accompanies windshield mounts. Garmin ball mount easily attaches to your existing cradle.
Reviews
"Another advantage of this is that once the mounting bar is in place, you can either lock it in place (so you would have to move the whole thing around to change the angle) or leave it unlocked and it will turn 360 degrees horizontally as needed."
"Maybe the cord slot wouldn't be jacked up frim falling on 2 of my GPS had I done this before... Had to buy new GPS's."
"My Toyota Yaris has a center mount dash instrument panel and the sides are fairly steep."
"I do with the item came with a longer goose neck...something a little taller."
"Second the bottom padding on this mount provides more friction and is less likely to slide across the dash in a sharp turn."
"I haven't yet installed this on the dashboard, but I attached my Garmin to it, and it fits perfectly."
"I went to B&H's site and they said it was compatible with all Nuvi series so I bought it from B&H."
"I just leave it attached because it's so easy to quickly stash under the car seat to Not attract attention to thieves and I don't have to unplug it, it knows when I'm parked and goes to sleep."
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Best Camera & Photo Accessories

SanDisk Ultra 64GB microSDXC UHS-I Card with Adapter, Grey/Red, Standard Packaging (SDSQUNC-064G-GN6MA)
Built to perform in extreme conditions, SanDisk Ultra micro SDXC cards are water proof, temperature proof, shock proof, X-ray proof and magnet proof. Water proof, temperature proof, shock proof, X-ray proof and magnet proof.
Reviews
"I bought this for my Nintendo Switch and it's great."
"The 4K speeds are fairly slow at 5MB/s and the sequential write is 15.8 MB/s which should suffice for most applications."
"Since the card comes with an SD Card adaptor, I can easily copy the videos using my Mac's SD slot and then insert the microSD card into the slot of the tablet."
"He felt left out and I told him he wasn't getting a new phone yet, but offered to get him a new card so he could keep loading more music instead."
"Sandisk is known brand in the industry and there is no question on the quality of their products just remember they have different types of memories target at different consumers and different applications and devices."
"Writes quickly enough for taking photos and video on my DJI Mavic drone in 4k."
"Plugged in effortlessly, Was pre-formatted and was able to use it immediately to offload some of my fixed internal memory camera video and photo storage to free up the phone for more apps."
"The other three work fine in both the GoPro and the Laptop: they haven't melted yet, but now I'm concerned."
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Best Recording Microphones & Accessories

Mpow 059 Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Hi-Fi Stereo Wireless Headset, Foldable, Soft Memory-Protein Earmuffs, w/ Built-in Mic and Wired Mode for PC/ Cell Phones/ TV
Designed for an excellent listening experience, Mpow Bluetooth headset with CSR chip and around-ear cushion design can provide robust, immersive and Hi-fidelity sound. The Bluetooth headset can easily and quickly connect with smartphones, tablets, TVs and other Bluetooth devices within 33 feet, bringing you crystal clear sound effect. In the wireless mode: With a built-in 420mAh battery which provides 13 hours' continuous wireless playback and let you get rid of the tangled cables on the move; In the wired mode: Used as a wired headphone with an audio cable. 1x Mpow Bluetooth Headset. 1x 3.5mm Audio Cable. 1x USB Charging Cable. 1x Packing Bag. 1x User Manual. The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability. Gentle Reminder: Depending on your head/ear size/shape, it may be a little tight(feels like“on ear”) for someone to wear which is designed to avoid sound leakage. In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hrs to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use.
Reviews
"These are the BEST headphones I've tested (and I've tested a lot) when it comes to latency--that is there's no delay when viewing a video on my iPhone and the audio that's playing."
"No headphone has ever covered my ears without hard places or sweaty or too tight. Pairs easily with my moto G 4 phone and also a BT transmitter connected to my Chrome TV dongle. Ear cups are flat enough to lay head on pillow to watch TV. We'll see how they hold up to long daily use. Update 9/30/2017 I wear these for several hours each day."
"Update 04/06/2017: Customer service did pretty good job and fast, by contacting me about the issue I had."
"My wife took over my $300 head phones so I needed to find something that was ok and won't break the bank."
"I've really enjoyed these MPow Bluetooth Headphones, especially for the price."
"The only complaints I have is when doing certain exercises they tend to slide off my head a little so I have to adjust them a few times."
"Need a nice value bluetooth headphones with durability, good sound quality, & can be wireless OR wired? while also testing the ability for folding the headphones (worked great, very solid feeling). 2) Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and pair the MPOW headphones / connect. 4) Operate the headphones (connected and streaming from your BT-enabled phone) for 10 hours continuous streaming and wired mode (using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable) along with conducting a test phone call. I turned on the headphones (the headphones provide an initial. "powering on" along withe a "not paired" audio cue), then paired the device and connected by phone using Bluetooth (yet another audio cue "phone 1 connected"). I next disconnected from bluetooth and attempted to test wired connection using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable that was supplied by MPOW to connect to my phone's headphone jack. I've done a test with the headphones running while streaming music using bluetooth, my test ended after 10 hours and it was still running! *Conclusion*. This MPOW Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear delivers in what they said this device could do. Mpow Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Hi-Fi Stereo Wireless Headset, Foldable, Soft Memory-Protein Earmuffs, w/ Built-in Mic and Wired Mode for PC/ Cell Phones/ TV."
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Best Audio & Video Accessories

VideoSecu ML531BE TV Wall Mount for most 32"-55" LED LCD Plasma Flat Screen Monitor up to 88 lb VESA 400x400 with Full Motion Swivel Articulating 20 in Extension Arm, HDMI Cable & Bubble Level WP5
Size: 32-50 inch The VideoSecu articulating mount is a mounting solution for 32"- 42", some models up to 55 inch (Please check VESA and Weight). The TV mount fit VESA 200x200mm/200x100/100x100 (8"x8"/8"x4"/4"x4"). Tilt+15°/-5°, swivel 180 degrees and rotate for maximum viewing flexibility; VESA plate can be taken off for easy installation by one person.
Reviews
"I looked at a lot of options both on Amazon as well as elsewhere before settling in this one. Included are a complete assortment of screws, bolts and washers (all neatly organized and labeled in individual packets), a double-sided spanner wrench, a very nice magnetic level, and even a 10' HDMI cable. I just enlarged it with a round needle file, but since they don't include any spares, if you don't have a file or another washer laying around, you'll need to get one. Just thought I'd throw that out there in the interest of full disclosure. Once this was installed, I was impressed with not only the sturdiness, but also with the complete range of motion."
"8/28/2017 UPDATE: The review and the pictures below are accurate for the TV mount I purchased on 01/26/2015. I didn't use the included lag bolts because of the poor quality complaints in previous reviews. I didn't want to take the chance to strip the included bolts so I bought 5/16-9 2-1/2 lag bolts from Lowes (item 63396) and a box of 1/4" Toggler bolts (Lowes item 118084). On one of the 65" TVs and the 50" TV, the 2x4 studs were spaced perfectly and I was able to mount them using 4 lag bolts each. On the other 65" TV, the stud was about 2" off center so I put 2 lag bolts in the stud and 4 toggler bolts in the left and right most holes."
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Best Computer Accessories & Peripherals

SanDisk Ultra 64GB microSDXC UHS-I Card with Adapter, Grey/Red, Standard Packaging (SDSQUNC-064G-GN6MA)
Built to perform in extreme conditions, SanDisk Ultra micro SDXC cards are water proof, temperature proof, shock proof, X-ray proof and magnet proof. Water proof, temperature proof, shock proof, X-ray proof and magnet proof.
Reviews
"I bought this for my Nintendo Switch and it's great."
"The 4K speeds are fairly slow at 5MB/s and the sequential write is 15.8 MB/s which should suffice for most applications."
"Since the card comes with an SD Card adaptor, I can easily copy the videos using my Mac's SD slot and then insert the microSD card into the slot of the tablet."
"He felt left out and I told him he wasn't getting a new phone yet, but offered to get him a new card so he could keep loading more music instead."
"Sandisk is known brand in the industry and there is no question on the quality of their products just remember they have different types of memories target at different consumers and different applications and devices."
"Writes quickly enough for taking photos and video on my DJI Mavic drone in 4k."
"Plugged in effortlessly, Was pre-formatted and was able to use it immediately to offload some of my fixed internal memory camera video and photo storage to free up the phone for more apps."
"The other three work fine in both the GoPro and the Laptop: they haven't melted yet, but now I'm concerned."
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Best Batteries, Chargers & Accessories

Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger, One of the Smallest and Lightest 10000mAh External Battery, Ultra-Compact High-speed-Charging-Technology Power Bank for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and More (Black)
From ANKER, America's Leading USB Charging Brand • Faster and safer charging with our advanced technology. • 10 million+ happy users and counting. High-speed-Charging Technology Anker's exclusive PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies combine to ensure the fastest possible charge up to 2.4 amps. Notes: • Please use the original Apple charging cable (not included) to charge Apple products. What You Get: Anker PowerCore 10000 portable charger, Micro USB cable, travel pouch, welcome guide, our worry-free 18-month warranty and friendly customer service.
Reviews
"I travel quite a bit and haven't printed a boarding pass in quite a while... As the practice of e-boarding passes continues to increase, so will the instances of anxiety due to a low battery while waiting in the security line or at the gate! I recently purchased and reviewed the Lumsing Ultrathin Portable 3-Port USB Charger 10000mAh... This thing was great except is made a high pitch noise when it charged another device. Cons: I actually prefer the taller/thinner form of the Lumsing which keeps the device ports easily accessible when in the inside pockets of my sports coat."
"So far, I've been able to charge my phone about 4 times from near empty to full before having to charge the power bank. The power bank itself requires at least 2 hours to charge from empty to full but once charged, your phone will charge to full in less time."
"On the left is the older 10,000mAh charger, right is the newer 20,000mAh charger, this charger in the middle. All things said, the charger worked amazingly well, much faster than the previous iteration of the 10,000mAh charger and much better than I expected. I have had an issue with an older charger with a built in cable, and while the charger was no longer available for sale Anker sent me a voucher for the full value of my charger, which I was able to use to purchase the older 10,000mAh charger you see in the photos."
"In less than six months three of us have replaced our broken micro usb cables. The Anker cables that come with the Anker power bank are run-of-the-mill at best. My point...if you're comfortable with having to replace the cable at some point (it's likely) than this is an awesome power bank."
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