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11/26/2025

Black Friday DEAL - High End HP laptop $430.

Latest AMD AI Processor (340)
16GB DDR5 (latest RAM)
Bright 16 inch display (400 nits )

This is a steal!!

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11/18/2025

Excellent HP 14" touchscreen Laptop $700!!!

24 GB of latest RAM
Touchscreen
400 nits brightness (can see outside)
Latest AMD AI processor (350)
Backlit keyboard
USB 4.0

Will last you many years no matter what you are doing!!

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10/30/2025

Dell 15.6" Touchscreen Laptop for $400!!

Cant beat if want an inexpensive everyday laptop but don't want to spend alot.

Only downside is the display which isn't very bright (220 Nits) but fine if using indoors. You have to give up something for $400!!

Main Specs:
- AMD Ryzen 7 7730U (more than enough for everyday)
- 16GB RAM (is DDR4 - latest is DDR5 but again)
- 512GB SSD

For further info:
- goto Costco site and search for Item # 1826937
- Dell Model # i3535-A813BLK-PUS
- Not allowed to directly put link here!!!

09/15/2025

Nice 16" HP touchscreen laptop ($530)

16GB of fast RAM (DDR 5)
Intel Core Ultra 5 226 processor (good for most)
400 nits display (bright)

Not a bad deal especially with uncertainty from tarrifs.

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07/28/2025

TV DEAL!! 43" SMART 4K TV for $99 (today only) !!

Do you need a TV for the garage or even bedroom!! You can't beat this deal at best buy for today (Monday 7/28/2025) only!

Brought to you from desk of John Salley!! :)

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07/26/2025

Lenovo 16" Touchscreen Laptop ($450!!!)

This is a steel and sure the promo code (GETIDEA5) will not last much longer!!!

Most recent AMD processor, 16GB of fast RAM (& field upgradeable to 32GB)!! Only negative is display ( 300 nits) isnt the brightest -but if use indoor - can't beat !!!

This Lenovo laptop with new Ryzen AI CPU and 16GB RAM is only $450 today | PCWorld

With a special coupon code, you can snag this IdeaPad Slim 5 with the latest AMD chip and plenty of specs at a steep discount.

06/29/2025

A very nice HP 14" laptop for $530 (model #14-fk0013dx)!!!

Has recent AMD AI 5 340 processor, 16 GB of latest LPDDR5X RAM.

Decent 400nits brightness touchscreen display.

USB 4 (with thunderbolt) so can easily connect to docking station and / or external .

One thing missing is fingerprint sensor but can login with facial recognition or PIN #.

Very good laptop for general use (school / work)!!

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/hp-omnibook-x-flip-2-in-1-copilot-pc-14-2k-touch-screen-laptop-amd-ryzen-ai-5-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-meteor-silver/6613861?sb_share_source=PDP

Please share with anyone who might be interested 😊

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06/06/2025

This is a very nice laptop for $600 (Acer Swift Go 14 inch).

Bright display (400 nits) so can at least use outside (most laptops at this price are 300 nits )

Touchscreen - which is always nice to have especially if you hate using touchpad (I hate using the touchpad lol).

Thunderbolt 4 - so can use with docking station (power and display using one USB C cable) and have fast data transfer.

A good processor (Intel Ultra 7 155H) with 16GB of fast RAM DDR5.

Finger print reader and backlight keyboard.

Not a bad deal!!

The Acer's Swift Go 14 laptop exceeds 15 hours on a charge, and right now it's only $599 (was $899) at B&H!

05/25/2025

Roku - finally releases THE PERFECT REMOTE!!!

I purchased the "Roku Voice Remote Pro 2nd edition" from Amazon a few days and I LOVE IT.

Always wished Roku remote would have a backlight for at night and this finally does!!

I know can "feel" around remote because somewhat simple - but backlight is very nice.

Also has rechargeable batteries. The first gen Roku pro remote had rechargeable batteries but didn't last very long. Roku says the 2nd edition has 50% more capacity - will let ya know if this remote fixed that issue.

Has everything:
- Rechargeable batteries
- Backlight
- Remote finder (does drain battery)
- Pure wifi connect (no line of sight needed)
- Mute button (and on side where can find)
- Voice commands ("find movies)
- Even has 2 custom launch items (rocket)

Little expensive at $30 but something you use everyday!!!

Even if have a current remote - always nice to have second one at say kitchen table or ...

The remote will work with any Roku from 2017 and later.

Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition) is the ultimate Roku remote. Enjoy convenient USB-C charging with 50% more battery life that lasts three months on a single charge. Easy-to-see backlit buttons make movie night navigation a breeze. And using your voice to search and control your streaming is as...

05/20/2025

INFO: Netflix Chromecast 4K issue

The Netflix app on the Chromecast 4K (with google tv) has a bug and will NOT support streaming 4K (2160 lines) content and will only show HD (1080 lines) next to the title.

There is no work around at this point on the Chromecast platform - it will have to be fixed by Netflix.

4K streaming works perfect if using a Roku and is the best suggested work around at this time.

Don't think affects many people, but wanted to let people know.

Thanks
Bill Ponikvar
(216) 512-1786