BehindtheBuy.com’s Senior Editor David Gregg shows us some very smart products that promise to save us money and provide an easier life.
LG Chromebase
The new LG Chromebase is an All-in-One desktop computer powered by Google’s Chrome OS that is faster, simpler, more secure and more affordable for everyone. All content (including family photos and videos) is stored in the cloud, making them accessible from other devices, such as tablets or other computers, as long as they are connected to the Internet. Unlike with a traditional computer, users no longer have to purchase security software or new versions of word processing and other common software – they are provided for free through automatic updates, so all programs are always up-to-date.
The LG Chromebase features 21.5-inch Full HD IPS display that delivers accurate color, stunning contrast and an impressive ultra-wide viewing angle, making it everything a home computer needs to suit a modern lifestyle in a sleek package.
LG Chromebase comes with a welcome package which includes:
• Free 100GB storage for 2 years
• Free Google Play music streaming for two months.
LG Chromebase is available at Amazon, Newegg, Fry’s Electronics, Micro Center and Tiger Direct.
Price: $349.99; www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-Chromebase-22CV241-W
Kyocera Hydro Vibe
Kyocera Hydro Vibe is the latest in Kyocera’s line of waterproof 4G LTE smartphones. It can be fully submersed in up to 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes to help you avoid life’s aquatic accidents like spring downpours, pranks at the pool or the dreaded toilet dunk. Hydro Vibe also features a 4.5-inch impact-resistant HD touchscreen, offering extra protection from cracks and shatters.
Hydro Vibe is available at Sprint for zero down and 24 monthly payments of just $9.59 with Sprint Easy Pay. For those who prefer no-contract, Hydro Vibe is Virgin Mobile’s first waterproof 4G LTE smartphone and it’s just $149.99.
Hydro Vibe is also ready for Sprint Spark as it rolls out across Sprint markets, an even faster 4G LTE service for better video, music and data downloads.
Website: www.kyocera-wireless.com/hydro-vibe
Polar Loop
Polar is the leader in smart fitness technology and the Polar Loop activity tracker is the perfect device for anyone who want to get in shape and lead a healthier life. The Polar Loop tracks daily steps, distance, calories and sleep. It even compares restful versus restless sleep in the night. It is also waterproof up to 20 meters, so you can wear it in the shower, swimming or even at the beach! Everything from the tracker syncs to your iPhone or Android app, too, so you can see your activity and sleep through the Polar Flow app or online.
The main difference between the Polar Loop and other trackers available today is the ability to also track heart rate. Fitness buffs know that this is the most accurate way to measure exercise intensity. With the Polar H7 heart rate sensor, the Polar Loop captures workouts that most trackers can’t, by monitoring heart rate during activities such as spin class or a CrossFit session.
Pricing: $109.95 for Polar Loop; $189.90 for Polar Loop with H7 heart rate sensor; https://www.shoppolar.com
Twitter: @PolarGlobal
Ooma Telo
Ooma uses your high-speed Internet to give you crystal-clear nationwide calling, FOR FREE! After purchasing the Ooma Telo device, you pay only applicable taxes and fees (about $4 a month) and get all the features you would expect in a phone service including voicemail, call-waiting and caller-ID. 911 Alerts are also included with basic service – get notified the moment 911 is called from your Ooma number.
Call quality and reliability is amazing thanks to Ooma’s propriety PureVoice HD technology. In fact, Ooma was rated the #1 home phone service by a leading U.S. consumer research publication for the last 4 years running!
Ooma is easy to install and easy to use (most people are calling within 15 minutes). Simply plug it into your high-speed Internet and regular home phone – or plug it into a cordless base station to run cordless phones throughout your house.
Ooma Telo is available on ooma.com and major retailers.