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- First reviewDecember 27, 2016
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Target opponents perfectly during gameplay with this ROCCAT Kain 120 AIMO mouse. The Titan Click reacts fast, providing precise clicks even during frantic gaming sessions, while the hybrid anti-wear coating offers a firm grip and dirt resistance for durability. This ROCCAT Kain 120 AIMO mouse features a fluid illumination-producing state-of-the-art aesthetic for your setup.
Customer Rating
4
Great if you don't have sweaty palms
on October 26, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
To start this review, I like this mouse. It is apparent that ROCCAT put a lot of effort into making sure the mechanics of this mouse were flawless. I did a side-by-side comparison of this mouse with my Razer Basilisk while doing everyday computer and internet browsing tasks and playing one of my favorite FPS's, Doom 2016. This was not a perfect comparison as the Razer Basilisk is more of a "claw" grip mouse where as the ROCCAT Kain 120 is more of a "palm" grip.
The ROCCAT is plug and play. Even without the ROCCAT software suite, the mouse started up perfectly when plugged in and accepted all of the mouse button mapping in Doom that I had in the settings. Additionally, the DPI button worked right off the get go and I was able to choose between its settings a good DPI settings for my needs.
As for the actual mechanics of the mouse, the clicks of all of the buttons are great; highly responsive during the frenetic gunplay that Doom has to offer. As for the feel, this will be highly subjective based on anatomy and different users' preferences, but the fill of the mouse in the palm of my medium/large hands felt great. The tracking is great too. I used it on my Razer Goliathus mousepad and on the wood of my desk with no troubles tracking. Just don't forget to remove the blue protective tape on the sliding surfaces on the bottoms of the mouse.
The only thing I have to ding a star off this mouse for is that there is no grip texturing or rubberizing whatsoever on any surface of the mouse. For gamers with sweaty palms, this will present an issue as it is going to slip around in your hand much more easily than a mouse like the Basilisk that has texturing and rubber built onto gripping surfaces to enhance the feel and grip.
Overall, I think that this mouse is a great option for anyone looking for a plug and play gaming mouse, but the grip could use work for future iterations.
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Turn your videos into amazing movies and fun creations with Adobe Premiere Elements 2020. The Adobe Sensei AI technology powers automated options that make it simple to get started. Share your memories in animated GIFs, video collages, dynamic slideshows, and full-length movies.
Customer Rating
5
Scalable, user-friendly software!
on October 24, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
Just in my brief time using Premiere 2020, I am already feeling like this is going to be incredible for my workflow and usage.
Something that stands out to me is that they have worked hard in this iteration to make it so that anyone from a stark beginner to a pro/prosumer level can use this software and be able to accomplish great results. There are built in tutorials, helpful walkthroughs, and there are three different platforms for editing: Quick, Guided, and Expert.
I explored each of these settings and found that, depending on my project, I would be happy to go between using any of these. Like iterations in the past, however, this software does require good hardware to run it if someone has expectation of the best performance. My current setup is a more "Gamer" focused custom computer consisting of an Octacore I7 9700K (certainly less than spectacular with a content creation focus as compared to its AMD counterparts, the Ryzen 3700X and 3900X), 16GB DDR4 3000mHz dual channel RAM, a 1TB Crucial P1 NVMe SSD, and a 2080 Super graphics card. All of this together resulted in incredible render times in my projects and snappy performance; all of which is highly demonstrative of a much more streamlined and less power hunger software than past iterations.
Overall, I think Premiere 2020 Elements is going to please the overwhelming majority of users. I know I am looking forward to trying it on my MacBook Pro next!
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Increase precision with this Lexip ceramic glide feet mouse upgrade kit. A set of six ceramic pads let your mouse glide easily for improved accuracy and help extend the lifetime of your mouse by reducing wear and tear. This Lexip ceramic glide feet mouse upgrade kit includes stickers and alcoholic wipes for thorough pre-application cleaning.
Customer Rating
5
Lexip wants your business, and I am not upset
on October 21, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
These ceramic feet are awesome, easy to install, and show that Lexip cares about you buying their products and KEEPING them. Planned obsolescence is something that, more than ever, has seemed to plague the tech industry. For those of you who do not know, one of its loose definitions is the creation of products with the intention of them having faults or advancements in subsequent models that make them obsolete, hence the term planned obsolescence. These ceramic feet in the ever stylish Lexip manner show that they want you to use the heck out of their mouse (perhaps mice one day here soon) and keep on replacing the parts that wear out or could use a different feel from the beginning, like these feet. With all of these things in mind, I give these a solid 5 stars. Well done, Lexip!
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Take out your enemies with sharp accuracy by using this Lexip Pu94 wired gaming mouse. The ergonomic construction provides a comfortable grip during marathon gaming sessions, and the wired design helps ensure low latency. This Lexip Pu94 wired gaming mouse boasts a laser sensor for pin-point precision, and the programmable buttons enable customization.
Customer Rating
5
Learning curve, but beneficial in specific uses
on October 21, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
This is a mouse that is as unique in its uses as are its looks and namesake. The idea of a mouse with this, succinctly put, is to be able to accomplish better three dimensional and multi-axis control over program functions you are interfacing with on your computer, be it game controls, Blender models, etc. The way the mouse accomplishes this is unique in that the mouse itself has tilting functions along the x and y axis (just like joysticks on arcade machines), toggle control with the side control stick, and finally with the usual multi-directional tracking most mice have these days. To this end, with practice, the mouse is marvelous at what it is trying to accomplish. Games like Civilization V are so much easier to manage and navigate with the side toggle instead of arrow keys on your keyboard. With the software, mapping the axis and toggle controls to do what you want in various use cases is made simple, all while using what is honestly a cool, conversation starting mouse among fellow nerds. Overall, I would rate this mouse highly for anyone who is wanting to branch out on their productivity work-control and is looking for a different feel and/or edge in games!
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Canon PIXMA MegaTank G5020 Wireless Printer: Eliminate the need for ink cartridges with this Canon MegaTank wireless printer. The integrated tank system holds up to 6,000 black and 7,700 color prints, while the 4800 x 1200 dpi resolution delivers detailed images. This Canon MegaTank wireless printer has print speeds of up to 13 ipm in black and 6.8 ipm in color for high-volume printing tasks.Prints up to 13 ISO ipm* in black, up to 6.8 ISO ipm* in color
Customer Rating
5
Awesome printer, easy to set up!
on October 14, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
When looking into getting a print that uses ink bottles instead of cartridges, I was nervous. I assumed that this printer would be a major hassle setting up and that the ink itself would probably be difficult to manage and get all over the place. I was, thankfully, totally wrong! The included manual is super easy to follow and each step of the setup was super smooth. The ink bottles and the printer have a way of interfacing where the ink does not begin pouring out of the bottle until the spout of the bottle is fully locked and pushed down onto the printer fully. The WIFI connection using the Canon download from their website made setup really easy too. Further more, this printer prints quickly and with the extra included TWO black ink bottles, I am dubious as to when I will next need a refill of ink for this printer. Overall, for someone who needs a straight up printer without scanning abilities and just needs to print lots of quality documents, fast, and in color when needed, I would say a printer like this takes the cake. Definitely 5 stars!
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Upgrade your kitchen with this Mr. Coffee coffee maker. The 12-cup capacity lets you make coffee for a crowd, while the two-step Advanced Water Filtration System ensures quality output. This Mr. Coffee coffee maker features Brew Now and Brew Later options so you can make your drink immediately or program a future brewing cycle.
Customer Rating
5
Great, User-friendly Coffee maker
on October 11, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
I really like this coffee maker. It seems to be one of the few I have had over the years where the machine seems to have been designed to work around people's needs and not making people have to work to its needs and quirks. For one, I appreciate how all the important parts of this coffee maker are dishwasher safe. I like just being able to put the filter basket, carafe, and lid in the dishwasher when they start to get gross and not have to worry about it further than that. Another thing I like is how they made the included scoop color coded and matched to the carafe for measuring how many scoops is needed for a given amount of cups of coffee. I vacillate between using my Keurig for personal use and this coffee maker for guests and days where I need more java-juice and this maker makes it easy. Overall, I highly recommend this coffee maker. 5 stars for sure!
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Start your day off with a steaming hot cup of energy using this Delonghi La Specialista dual-heating espresso machine. The sensor grinding technology helps ensure the coffee dose is just the right amount. This Delonghi La Specialista dual-heating espresso machine features active temperature control to keep the water consistently hot.
Customer Rating
5
Steep learning curve, but truly truly worth it!!
on October 4, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
I can sum up this entire review by just telling you that this machine is incredible. From the machine itself, to the quick start manual, to all of the included accessories, everything is just designed with a heft and quality that screams "high-class". I have been nothing but please with the experience of this machine but let me just tell you now, if you are new to espresso machines, this will definitely take a bit of practice. Alas, the results (delicious, tasty results) are worth it!
First of all, the packaging of the machine is incredible. Every accessory and trinket is lovingly packed into this box with pride. Next, the quick start manual for getting this thing up and running is excellent, complete with helpful tips and pictures for those of us who prefer the cartoons part of a newspaper to the front page. Finally, the caffinated-bliss that comes out of this thing. Ohhh myyy gooodness. Standing in my kitchen enjoying such rich pulls of espresso with frothed-milk (whole or 2% for best results) is just too awesome to behold.
This is a high-dollar item, no question about it. But when you want beauty, quality, and results all wrapped into a single package, this machine is simply unbeatable. 5 out of 5 stars, most definitely recommend this for purchase! Thanks for reading!
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Turn your favorite moments from your smartphone into effortless photo creations. Designed to use with Bluetooth and the HP Sprocket app, you can easily transform photos from your camera roll or social media into sharable memories.Creates a 4" x 6" photo-quality print in as little as 61 seconds*
Customer Rating
4
Great prints and looks, phone app needs work
on September 28, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
When i got this photo printer I was very excited! It is compact, looks aesthetically pleasing, and the prints it yields are actually of fantastic quality for being churned out in about a minute or so. Upon initial set up, I was able to get up and connected very quickly on my phone using the user friendly software. In no time at all I had printed out some pictures on the included photo paper and I was happily surprised by how nice the prints turned out! The loss of the star on this review though comes from the fact that when I returned to come back to print more photos the next day, I could NOT get connected back to the printer through my phone despite following all of the HP troubleshooting guides online. I am sure they will tweak this bug out and it still works with my computer, so I am not giving up on the printer or telling anyone not to buy it. The prints are great and software can always be improved.
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Customize your sound with these EVEN H4 Bluetooth headphones. Integrated EarPrint technology lets you personalize your sound profile, and the 40mm drivers enhance your experience with rich, detailed audio. These EVEN H4 Bluetooth headphones offer up to 20 hours of use per charge and have on-ear controls that make it easy to skip songs and change volume levels.
Customer Rating
5
My best looking–if not best sounding–headphones!
on September 9, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
I am super picky about my audio equipment. I have written other reviews before about headphones and earphones I have that probably singed the eyebrows off of the manufacturers reading them given that I did not pull any punches about my dissatisfactions. With that preamble through, I can honestly give these headphones a 100% recommendation for purchase. Feel free to stop reading here and buy them if you just needed a quick summary, but if you want more, here it goes.
First of all, I am wearing these headphones right now as I am writing this review. I just have not wanted to take them off. It has become routine for me to grab these suckers and put them on right away when I am ready for a good audio experience. What I have on hand for good comparison is the headsets I wear for gaming. I am currently running a Logitech G Pro wired headset and previously was running Razer Kraken Tournament headset. While I do wish for a bit more of the bass that the Logitech G Pro headset has as well as the comfort of its headband, these Even H4 headphones are much lighter weight and seem not to need the additional bulk of the padding as a result. The mids and the highs are just stellar on this headset, as well as the sound separation between the speakers in each cup. I am startled with the clarity that I can pick out the left versus right balance with these headphones. On that note, an additional cool feature these headphones have is a feature called Earprint, which prompts you to listen to a series of 8 different music clips at gradually increasing volumes and directions in order to get an idea of what balance your ears would best benefit from. I want to play with this feature more, but when I used it, I definitely noticed that the balance was higher on the volume in the right cup–in which I am admittedly somewhat deaf from my middle school days of walking around with an earbud blasting in just my right ear. Sigh, I was so uncool.
On the note of setting these up, they have built in a personal assistant called "Sarah" who verbally cues you through the ear print and bluetooth connection set up, all of which was EXTREMELY smooth and seamless. This lands Even another kudos since there is a lot of expectation for setup to be easy in these fateful days of AirPods and Dr. Dre devices that link up to Apple devices in the blink of an eye. I like Sarah and I found myself impressed that they built that extra little bit of cool into a headset at this price level.
Aesthetically, these headphones are gorgeous. As you can see from my pictures, I really love wood themes on technology. Maybe it was growing up around grandparents with wood paneled station wagons, but I just think there is something so cool and eye catching to high quality, modern tech that has wood incorporated in the presentation. Somehow or another, they even managed to get somewhat of a grain feel on the "wood" material of these headphones. The only ding I am going to give them is that on the included USB-C charging and 3.5mm headphone cable, I would have liked to have seen braided cables at this price level given how chic the rest of the setup is. On that note, however, I really appreciate that these can be wired and that they boast a 20-hour battery. I have not yet reached the limit of the battery, but thus far I am impressed. I also have to compliment them that, unlike some manufacturers, Even sent these H4's partially charged out of the box and ready to go for some listening. I doubt that the first thing anyone wants to do with a new set of headphones is charge them, so Kudos to Even for thinking that detail through. The case is also a thoughtful inclusion, almost as if they know that the kind of people who would appreciate this level of audio technology would equally like to travel with it and keep it protected!
Overall, I would definitely recommend these headphones to anyone who is interested in a cool, away from the normal aesthetics set of headphones with great sound and great features. I have had a great experience using them and I am certain you will be happy if you try them. Good luck with your purchase and thanks for reading!
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Create nutrient-rich meals with this NutriBullet blender combo. The 64 oz. blending pitcher shreds tough skins, pulverizes stems and crushes seeds to deliver creamy snacks, smoothies and soups. This NutriBullet blender combo features a powerful 1200W motor that operates quietly, so you can engage in conversations while blending fruits and vegetables.
Customer Rating
5
Flexible, affordable, and quality
on August 31, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
When it comes to my cooking implements, I like to minimize how much I am stacking in my pantry and consolidate and improve efficiency wherever possible. This blender has helped me do it. If you are wondering, the "combo" that this blender's title is referring to is the fact that it not only comes with a 64oz blender pitcher but also with a 24oz handled cup and a 32oz cup complete with travel lids to take your healthy (or not) brew on the go! I like this a lot. It means that if I want to make just a single serving shake for breakfast to get me out the door, I can do that. If I need the larger pitcher for making multiple shakes for a day, friends, or a recipe, I can do that as well. Altogether, I think that this blender simply smacks of quality from pouring the contents of the its box out onto the counter to pouring the contents of the blender pitcher or cups into your mouth! All silliness aside, I think this is a great buy and you are bound to be pleased with it. 5 stars!
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The HP Smart Tank 7001 supertank printer makes printing seamless from start to finish for the whole family with a high-capacity refillable ink tank and wireless connectivity. Create outstanding-quality color documents at a low cost with up to two years of Original HP Ink included in the box.
Is it supported by Big Sur Op System? Does it work with airprint?
It does work with airprint! I am having no problems on my Apple MBP currently :)
2 years, 6 months ago
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The Canon imageFORMULA R10 portable document scanner is simple to set up and easy to use, anywhere. Easily convert paper documents to searchable digital files, using the built-in software, to get and stay organized.
Does this product scan both sides of a document? Is this user friendly? Thank you
Yes, it does scan both sides of a document and a card! I found it to be extremely user friendly, I just had to be patient with the updates to the software and firmware upon first setting it up :)
2 years, 6 months ago
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The Apex 5 gaming keyboard has hybrid mechanical switches that combine the smoothness of a membrane switch with the added durability, performance, and satisfying tactile click of a blue mechanical switch. It also has per-key RGB customization, OLED Smart Display, aluminum alloy frame, premium magnetic wrist rest, and more.
Can the key caps be switched out with other key caps
Yes! They are compatible with most Cherry MX keycaps! From Steelseries' Blog post on the hybrid mechanical switches, "Like a blue switch, it registers a keypress with a click at 2mm, bottoms out at 4mm, and requires 50cn of force to press. Because it is a mechanical switch, you can even put aftermarket keycaps on them"
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The PRO headset from Logitech G is designed with and for esports pros. Aluminum forks, steel headband, and memory foam and premium leatherette head and ear pads keep you comfortable through marathon training and competition sessions. Pro-G 50mm drivers deliver incredibly accurate audio with improved bass response. The advanced USB DAC has a five-band onboard EQ that can be programmed via G HUB software with settings from your favorite esports pros. Pro-tuned, detachable boom mic with wind screen and pop filter ensures your comms are crystal clear. Designed for PC.
do these work for ps4?
Yes, the cable will plug into your PS4 controller and be good to go for use for audio and microphone use, no problem!
4 years, 9 months ago
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With its Bluetooth interface, this Logitech MX Anywhere 2 910-004373 wireless mouse enables you to pair with up to 3 Bluetooth Smart Ready devices simultaneously. Darkfield Laser Tracking technology allows operation on most surfaces, including glass.
Does this product work for gaming?
Extremely well, depending on your needs. I use it for battlefield 1 and Doom and I love it. The programable buttons work awesome. For RPGs you may want a mouse that has more programable buttons, depending on your style :) If that is the case, I recommend the one's below:
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Razer Blade Laptop: Developed in partnership with Intel and NVIDIA, the Razer Blade delivers performance to run the most demanding games of today. Powered by an Intel Core i7 quad-core CPU, NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor and a 14" LED display, you'll be blown away by the immersive visuals of your games in crisp high definition 1080p.The Razer Blade features 6th Gen. Intel Core i7 quad-core processor. This ensures your games and media playback run with powerful processing performance anywhere, anytime.The Razer Blade features a high-performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU. This means you play games the way they were meant to be played, with fluid frame rates and rich DirectX 12 graphics, and in VR.With NVIDIA Optimus technology, the Razer Blade combines great performance and great battery life by intelligently delivering power only when you need it, and conserving it when you don't.
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Razer Blade Laptop: Developed in partnership with Intel and NVIDIA, the Razer Blade delivers performance to run the most demanding games of today. Powered by an Intel Core i7 quad-core CPU, NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor and a 14" LED display, you'll be blown away by the immersive visuals of your games in crisp high definition 1080p.The Razer Blade features 6th Gen. Intel Core i7 quad-core processor. This ensures your games and media playback run with powerful processing performance anywhere, anytime.The Razer Blade features a high-performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU. This means you play games the way they were meant to be played, with fluid frame rates and rich DirectX 12 graphics, and in VR.With NVIDIA Optimus technology, the Razer Blade combines great performance and great battery life by intelligently delivering power only when you need it, and conserving it when you don't.
is this the newest one razer blade?
Only at Best BuyPlay your way to the top with this HP OMEN notebook. The Intel Core i7 processor provides lightning-fast response times, and the 1TB hard drive is enough for all your favorite games and apps with room to spare for music and video files. This HP OMEN notebook has a full-size backlit keyboard for fast, easy typing.
How long does the battery last and can the ram be upgrade
Battery has averaged 2.5 to 3 hours under normal use and 1 hour or so with gaming (as should be expected in any gaming laptop, really). The RAM can be upgraded given you are patient and careful when you unscrew and pry open the back. 8GB of 2133Mhz RAM is what it has stock in one of the two available slots.
7 years, 4 months ago
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Only at Best BuyPlay your way to the top with this HP OMEN notebook. The Intel Core i7 processor provides lightning-fast response times, and the 1TB hard drive is enough for all your favorite games and apps with room to spare for music and video files. This HP OMEN notebook has a full-size backlit keyboard for fast, easy typing.
will programs be installed on the ssd before the hdd
Yes, they will be. By default to allow quick bootup and accessing times. You can select the 1TB "D" drive though when you are downloading. I keep all of my games on the 1TB drive and it has worked perfectly.
7 years, 4 months ago
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Only at Best BuyPlay your way to the top with this HP OMEN notebook. The Intel Core i7 processor provides lightning-fast response times, and the 1TB hard drive is enough for all your favorite games and apps with room to spare for music and video files. This HP OMEN notebook has a full-size backlit keyboard for fast, easy typing.