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Groom unwanted facial hair using the Philips Norelco Nose Trimmer 5000, a premium precision trimming kit. The Protective Guard System privides the ultimate comfort while the rotary and detail trimmers cuts close. Use the eyebrow attachments to evenly trim your eyebrows. The long-lasting lithium battery provide multiple usage and the pouch makes the trimmer easy travel. The nose trimmer is fully washable, making it easy to clean by simply running under a warm faucet.
Customer Rating
3
An acceptable, but not exceptional grooming tool
on September 7, 2020
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
I have used this trimmer for 2 out of 3 of its intended functions. I have used the detail trimmer to help tidy up my beard line. I have used the nose trimmer/ear trimmer attachment to trim my nose. I have opted not to use the eyebrow trimmer attachment with 2 different length combs a I have my eyebrows just right for my taste and frankly I am not willing to risk it with a new tool yet.
Overall, I think that this trimmer sits probably just about average on the market of trimmers at this price. Here are my thoughts about it:
For one, the box has inscribed on it a guarantee that this won’t tug or pull your hairs as it cuts. Within the first second of having the nose trimmer tool in my nose, I winced and jerked away from the tool as I felt the sharp pain of a nose hair being ripped from the root. I had not experienced this with any previous trimmer I had tried so I was shocked. The detail trimmer, while it is small enough to get to some nice angles to detail along the jaw line for a beard, just doesn’t seem to be high enough in power and/or sharp enough to really power through my moderately coarse facial hair. As a result, I felt like I had my neck chewed on by an angry gerbil by the time I was finished.
In summary, for the price I think this is a good basic, beginner trimming tool, but one may wish to consider different options!
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Ninja Foodi Power Blender & Processor System with Smoothie Bowl Maker and Nutrient Extractor* with smartTORQUE and Variable Speed Control to power through and never stall. Power Blender & Processor Pitcher is a Total Crushing blender, food processor, and dough mixer. Nutrient Extraction* Cup and Spout Lid for smoothies and extractions. Smoothie Bowl Maker for smoothie bowls and nut butters. 1400-peak-watts make this Ninja's Best Total Crushing Blender.
Customer Rating
5
A high-power, high quality blender!
on September 7, 2020
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
This thing (I hesitate to call it a blender because it feels so much more than that) is a beast! Whole frozen strawberries, frozen blueberries, blackberries and raspberries for my smoothies were pulverized in seconds! The spinach was undetectable because it was SO pureed! If you have a picky eater who won't even look at anything green, let alone eat it, then this is the blender for you! You can sneak those nasty greens right into little Carl's lunch and he'll never know!
The preset menu takes all the guesswork out and the blender does exactly what it needs to get the job done. When the dial lit up to "smoothie" and I saw 62 seconds on the display, I couldn't believe that would be long enough to do the job--but it was! The blender puts itself through the paces of starting and stopping, speeding up and slowing down until the smoothie is perfect. When I pulled off the top--I was amazed! Super delicious, super smooth and super fast! The blending cup and blending bowl are very useful and I love that they are travel-friendly. I also deeply appreciate the fact that everything (except the base of course) is top rack dishwasher friendly. Easy peasy care is a must!
The only issue I had with the FOODI is the level of noise it produces--it is quite a racket! I was prepared for a lot of noise considering there were two cups of frozen fruit in there, but if you have plans on making stealth milkshakes or salsa after the kiddos go to bed, this may be an issue, but it isn't enough to be a deterrent to me. I love this blender and highly recommend it!
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Emberton is a compact portable speaker with the loud and vibrant sound only Marshall can deliver. Emberton utilizes True Stereophonic, a unique form of multi-directional sound from Marshall. Experience absolute 360~ sound where every spot is a sweet spot. With 20+ hours of playtime, you can enjoy the superior sound of Marshall for hours on end. It's IPX 7 water-resistance rating means you can submerge Emberton in 1 m of water for a period of up to 30 minutes. A solid metal grille and the iconic Marshall script adorn the front of the speaker, echoing the legacy of rock 'n' roll that you know and love.
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from Central Point, OR
My initial attraction to this awesome Bluetooth speaker is the fact that it departs from the typical soda can looking Bluetooth speakers that are out there and provides a cool, vintage-vibe looking speaker that supports Marshall's legacy as an excellent speaker and amplifier company as well as providing incredible audio out of a speaker at this price point.
As is typical of Marshall consumer audio-products like their Bluetooth headphones, this speaker includes all the fun quirks of the brand. All of the speaker interaction sounds that go with powering the speaker on-off etc. are little guitar riffs and other electric guitar sounds. That is fun and sets this speaker apart from other run-of-the-mill speakers. The multi-control knob is fluid for skipping songs, increasing the volume, and turning the device on and off with a separate button solely committed to Bluetooth connectivity (this utilizes Bluetooth 5.0). The rubberized, textured feel of this speaker feels high quality--absolutely a cut above the competition. This speaker feels like it could take a tumble from a height no problem and live to play another day--not that I was willing to toss this on the ground to test that assumption!
A neutral observation to note with this speaker. It is Bluetooth connection only. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack, so be aware of that. Other speakers in the Marshall lineup certainly have 3.5mm headphone jacks. My opinion on this is that, for one, the higher waterproof rating (IPX7) is achieved with the exclusion of this jack as it is, by design, a higher-likely point of ingress for moisture than the strict USB-C this speaker utilizes for charging. None-the-less, if you are looking to use this speaker in conjunction with a 3.5mm audio input device like a vintage iPod (how crazy to have to say that!), an Echo Dot, etc.
The sound. The sound the sound. Oh how I love the sound of this speaker. I have review a lot of Bluetooth speakers. So when I turned this on and put on my audio testing playlist, trust me when I say I was astonished by the sound! The two 2" 10 watt speakers produce incredible highs, great mids, and respectable bass notes out of a speaker of this size and build. Furthermore, their claim to a 360 degree sound I feel is accurate. I tested this speaker in different spaces throughout my house, and I found that the sound had an even reverberation and tonality through the space it was placed in. The speaker gets LOUD too. Definitely could be a respectable audio source for a houseboat party float, backyard bash, etc.!
One last cool little feature I wanted to mention is the charge level indicator located on top of the device. This is my first speaker to have a clear and constant visual indicator of how much battery charge is remaining which is really neat! I cannot speak to the claim of a 20 hour runtime, only that that is based on the power demand of the device and that Marshall almost certainly tested that runtime at a fixed volume, probably in the midrange. Thus, higher will drain the speaker faster, lower slower, etc.
Overall, I think the price for the value of the product you are getting with this little Emberton speaker is awesome. I highly recommend it if you are someone who is as concerned with the looks of an audio device as you are its features and sound!
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Freshen up your smile with this Procter & Gamble Oral-B iO Series 9 electric toothbrush. Seven smart modes, including daily clean, gum care and tongue clean, allow for personalized brushing, while Bluetooth connectivity lets you track your brushing with a smartphone. This Procter & Gamble Oral-B iO Series 9 electric toothbrush comes with four replacement brush heads for lasting use and a charging travel case for clean teeth on the go.
Customer Rating
5
A Toothbrush for the Gods
on August 8, 2020
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
If toothbrushes were cars, this toothbrush from Oral B would fall somewhere in the same category as a Tesla Model S. It is sleek, technologically advanced, and overall is featured and sold as a package indicating that Oral B means business!
First of all, why would one spend this much money on a toothbrush? It really comes down to personal preference and the value one puts on their oral health. I know that personally, when I consider a copay I had recently for wisdom tooth extraction was $600, spending this much on a toothbrush for something that will provide me preventative oral health management for years to come does not seem too far a stretch. Additionally, if one puts a lot of value on technological advancement, the features this toothbrush has with the Oral B health to help promote your oral health through real-time 3D mapping of the mouth, brushing patterns, habits, etc. are just incredible.
For example, the app is setup very similar to the Fitbit app, in which it tracks your brushing habits, occurrences, time spent, etc. and will reward badges according to achievements and tracks the metrics so one can identify their weak areas of brushing that may need to be improved. For example, my girlfriend in using this toothbrush in collaboration with the app discovered that she had a couple areas of her mouth she was consistently missing in her brushing pattern.
Now aside from the app, this toothbrush as it stands by itself is featured very well. Its LED screen is colorful with a good, legible font that allows one to scroll and choose settings with ease. It has seven different brushing modes if my memory serves, one of which is a sensitive mode. My girlfriend loves this model of toothbrush for this reason. She has always found lower-tier toothbrushes to be too aggressive and painful to brush with. With the sensitive setting on this toothbrush, she can tolerate it with no problems at all.
At this price-range, the toothbrush comes with additional accessories that help to justify the price. It comes with 4 total brush heads. If one follows ADA recommendations for replacing toothbrushes, this is a year supply. Replacement heads from Oral B for this model to my research are running somewhere around $30 for a two pack of replacement heads at the time of this write-up. These are expensive compared to my previous Oral B 1000's brush heads that ran about $5-7 dollars for a replacement head, but in proportion to the overall price of the toothbrush, it makes a little more sense. The other accessory that I really like is the included rechargeable travel case. It appears easy to clean and includes a separate charging cable for the case, enabling one to leave the main magnetic charging toothbrush for the base back at home while on the go. The only missed opportunity here by Oral B is that I wish the case had a USB-C plug-in. USB-C power delivery can provide plenty of power the recharging of a toothbrush like this and would have provided much more convenience. The included charging cable for the travel case is proprietary and would definitely be annoying to replace if left behind during one's travels.
Overall, I think that for those who believe that the end's justify the means (or expense) or that honestly have the income or independent wealth to justify a oral health tool such as this, the purchase of this toothbrush is a no-brainer. Thanks for reading this review and I hope this helps guide your purchasing decision!
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Keep surfaces dirt-free and dust-free with this Hoover ONEPWR DustChaser hand vacuum. The handheld design offers easy carrying between rooms, while the rechargeable LiIon battery allows for cord-free, continuous use. This Hoover ONEPWR DustChaser hand vacuum has a rinsable filter for easy maintenance and includes an upholstery tool and two-in-one dusting and crevice kit for furniture and hard-to-reach areas.
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This is my second Hoover ONEPWR system product that I own, and I just have to say I am continuing to be impressed by the quality and utility of this lineup of products from Hoover! I have the handheld leafblower that included a 4.0Ah battery (twice the capacity of the 2.0Ah battery included with this vacuum, albeit somewhat heavier) and I am super impressed with this little handheld vacuum.
I can’t say enough good things about this. It is lightweight and very easy to maneuver in tight spaces and above or below one’s midline while vacuuming. It is actually impressively powerful, sucking up the baked-on dogfood on my truck’s floormat with ease and with the included attachments is as versatile for cleanup and tidying up jobs as it is easy to use. I really like the extended length tip that has the flip-into-place brush for cleaning my truck. Getting into cupholders, those annoying spots right at the sides of the seats that carwash vacuums can never reach (you know what I am talking about) is easy with this thing. Those annoying minor spills or accidents of crunched cereal under the dinner table or flour spills no longer requiring breaking out the broom or full-sized vacuum with this thing! Call me lazy, but I am a male who maintains a beard--trimming it often—and I love just vacuuming up the stray hairs on the sides of the sink that are causalities of my trimming. Super convenient!
The included 2.0Ah battery is great, but what is neat about these ONEPWR products is you can go for a larger battery to increase runtime or if you have other ONEPWR tools that have batteries charged up while you are waiting for the included battery to charge. I put my leafblower’s 4.0Ah battery on this vacuum and sure enough it worked without issue!
The utility and cleanup of this vacuum is absolutely excellent. The dirt cup is of reasonable size and is easy to empty out. The filter is easily removed and can be washed under tapwater and left to dry.
I think this vacuum is further evidence that Hoover is making a lineup of products that are intended to be easy to use, have a long service life, and are meant to be versatile. I highly recommend this vacuum, especially if you are interested in the other ONEPWR products in the lineup as I am and can benefit from the utilitarian excellence of these products!
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Microsoft - Surface Headphones 2 - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear with Cortana - Matte Black
The smarter way to listen. Surround yourself with spectacular Omnisonic sound for music, shows, and calls. Stay focused with adjustable noise cancellation and enjoy your favorite playlists, and hear every word in calls. Tune into meetings and listen in comfort all day long.
Customer Rating
5
Great, balanced headphones with handy features!
on July 10, 2020
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
To start with, I want to make it clear that I am a Tech Insider Network member and I received the headphones free of charge from Best Buy. Reviewers in this invitation-only program are provided products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased reviews.
While this might make one think that my review will be skewed, I actually feel I am in a unique position to review this item since I did not make an emotionally charged purchase.
Altogether I would identify these headphones as a top buy for those interested in noise canceling headphones that are as adaptive as that very feature by which they are identified. For an over-the-hear headphone, I am awed by the features here. First of all, there are 13 levels of noise cancelation that are toggled with a dial on the outside of the left ear cup. You can go from complete active noise cancelation mode, essentially blocking out everything, gradually letting more noise in until you hit an amplified listening mode where you can tune into conversations or hear someone if they are talking to you with ease. This will be nice on a plane when you are listening to your music and they begin coming through with the meal and drink carts. No need to pause the music and take off the headphones, just toggle it so you can hear the questions. Volume is controlled with a physical dial on the outside of the right ear cup. I love this feature as I really dislike how with other headphones I’ve used, you end up blindly trying to recall which tiny button or gesture on the headset control which and whether you have to click or hold etc. This headset makes it easy. Pausing the music is achieved with a simple tap on the outside of the right ear cup so you can quickly stop your music and then get right back to it effortlessly. The built-in microphone is great, allowing you to interact with Cortana, the smart assistant for Microsoft and navigate music etc. with you voice. I also carried out a one-hour phone call with a family member walking all over my 1400sq. ft condo away from my phone with no loss of clarity or drops in audio. On the note of connection, I have found this headset pairs effortlessly with my iPhone, MacBook Pro, and my Surface Go 2 without any issues. I have found that it automatically pairs with the last device you had it paired to, so be aware of that.
As for the audio, one of the most important aspects of any headphones, I have found out of the box that these offer a balance of treble, mid, and bass frequencies without any emphasis strongly in one direction or another. The drivers are not going to rattle your skull when listening to dubstep, nor are they going to shred your eardrums with hypersonic level treble notes.
For other features, they included a USB-C charging cable (and the headphones came mostly charged out of the box, yay!), a 3.5mm audio cable for those that prefer a hardwired connection option, and a nice hard shell case that keeps your precious headphones safe and secured. I have spent about 5 hours total with these headphones listening to music and one hour of which was an active phone call with audio and mic use, and the headphones are showing more than 73% remaining. This aligns with the boasted 20-hour total listen time on one charge and is stated to recharge in less than 2 hours! Not bad.
Altogether, I am surpassingly happy with these headphones and they have definitely found a place in my audio device lineup. Microsoft definitely has improved over the original Surface headphones at a 100-dollar lower price to boot! With how comfortable they are, I am seeing future flights going a lot smoother with these suckers on my head. Hope this review helps give you some info and confidence, thanks for reading!
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Pair Surface Go Type Cover with Surface Go* for a full keyboard experience anywhere. Ultra-compact, yet it includes a complete mechanical keyset, backlit keys, and extra-large trackpad. Plus, three colors are covered in rich Alcantara material¹ for an added touch of luxury and comfort.
Customer Rating
5
A perfect addition to my Surface Go 2!
on July 9, 2020
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
To start with, I want to make it clear that I am a Tech Insider Network member and I received this type cover free of charge from Best Buy. Reviewers in this invitation-only program are provided products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased reviews.
While this might make one think that my review will be skewed, I actually feel I am in a unique position to review this item since I did not make an emotionally charged purchase.
With that information in mind, I just want to convey how impressed I am with this type cover. I have had many tablets, and I have purchased quite a few different Bluetooth keyboards and keyboard cover options in the past in order to try to simulate the experience of operating a laptop as best as possible. This Signature type cover from Microsoft is an excellent example of what happens when I company designs accessories for its own hardware. The fit, finish, interaction, attachment, and features of this cover are EXCELLENT in correlation with the Microsoft Surface Go 2 I also received from Best Buy.
Every feature you could want is present in this type cover. The attachment to the magnetic port of the tablet is certain and effortless, adding in seconds a custom fit, thin (but not too thin) large (but not too large) keyboard and touchpad that allows you to take full advantage of the Windows 10 experience at your fingertips.
My top favorite features of this keyboard are that is has what appears to be 2 or 3 different levels of backlighting for the keys so you can type in a dark environment with ease or turn it off when the extra lighting and consequent power draw is unnecessary. The touchpad to my knowledge uses Windows Precision drivers and is accurate and easy to use in navigating the Windows 10 environment of this tablet. The touchpad itself is a springboard type tablet with physical spring feedback for the right and left clicks on the bottom of the touch pad. However, it can be used with Windows gestures and multiple finger taps, allowing you to navigate and select without actually having to “click” on the touchpad.
The feel and quality of the type cover itself is excellent, using Alcantara—the same material used for console, seat, and arm rest covers in supercars like the Bugatti Veyron. It is soft and feels very comfortable for the typing experience. My only concerns would be how it holds up to grease or oil stains from sweaty wrists and also how it seems to have an affinity for picking up crumbs and pencil shavings. Keep it wiped down and I think these concerns won’t be an issue at all.
Altogether, I would dare call this an essential accessory to enhance the experience of the Surface Go 2 and add full utility to its usage. Thanks for reading and good luck with your purchase!
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Your perfect everyday companion. Surface Go 2 is perfect for keeping up and winding down - delivering tablet portability with laptop versatility, long battery life, a stunning touchscreen, and Windows security for the whole family. Browse, shop, and manage email with ease, relax with your favorite TV shows, and much more.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent blend of a tablet and a laptop!
on July 9, 2020
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
To start with, I want to make it clear that I am a Tech Insider Network member and I received this tablet free of charge from Best Buy. Reviewers in this invitation-only program are provided products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased reviews.
While this might make one think that my review will be skewed, I actually feel I am in a unique position to review this item since I did not make an emotionally charged purchase.
To begin with, I think it is important to recognize that this specific tablet in the Microsoft Surface Go 2 lineup is probably the minimum-speced choice I would go with for anyone that expects to be able to multitask on this device. The 8gb of 1867mHz speed RAM is the MINIMUM needed to yield a smooth, stutter free experience on a full Windows desktop device like this—4gb ram is anemic in today’s computation world and it is almost a disservice that companies are still offering that little RAM on higher end devices. The storage this offers in the form of 128gb of onboard storage from a Toshiba BG4 SSD with read speeds of 1400mb/s and write of 800mb/s according to my testing is not bad! The real chokepoint of this device I would say is the 2-core, 4-thread Intel Pentium processor. While it is not the slowest processor to be utilized in a Windows tablet, it is definitely going to be the culprit behind any slow Operating System speed and program launch/navigation slowness detectable to the user. Altogether though, this trim of the Surface Go 2 will surpass the expectations of most everyday users. Now let’s talk more about how I think the use experience is.
First of all, to get the full laptop-like experience out of this, I think that a keyboard is almost mandatory. I have been using the Microsoft Surface Go signature type cover that Microsoft also sent me and I have been nothing but impressed by it. As a matter of fact, it is what I am typing this review on right now. The tablet functionality of the Surface 2 Go is great but to fully utilize the Windows OS a keyboard is the best way to take advantage of it. 2nd, for those who want to get the most out of the tablet functionality of this device, a pen such as the Microsoft Surface Pen is going to greatly enhance that experience. Finally, the IO on this device is minimal in the form of one 3.5mm headphone/speaker jack, a USB-C port, the charging port, and a micro-SDXC port. Thus, to get full usage out of it, I would recommend a USB-C port expander or dock if you need more port needs than what is offered on the device. As for the device itself, I think from the hinge on kickstand, to the Windows Hello log-in feature (similar to face-ID on Apple iOS), to the beautiful bright 1920X1280 screen (with appropriate bezels for being able to use as a tablet without having accidental-touches), this thing is just great to use. It really is so many rungs above other tablets on the ladder of tablet hierarchy.
Where does this tablet fit into the workflow/use case of a potential user at its price point and functionality? I think really it is for someone who really needs the portability or actual features of a 10.5inch tablet with full Windows 10 accessibility who needs a laptop secondarily. The reasoning for this is that at the price point of this device with the additional purchase of a Surface Go type cover, there are faster, better featured Windows laptops. As such, I would highly recommend a prospective buyer look at whether they need a tablet, a laptop, or something like this that performs moderately well in both roles. A tip I want to offer is that this tablet comes loaded with Windows 10 S, a sort of truncated, Windows-app-only version of Windows 10, so when you are ready to download Google Chrome and other non-Windows suite apps and programs, you will have to take a minute to switch to the normal version of Windows 10—not too difficult but a step that must be taken none-the-less.
Overall, I think this is an incredibly well built, quality device and will certainly make a good purchase for those who meet criteria I outlined above.
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Make vegetable and fruit juices with this Oster JusSimple easy juicer. The wide feeding chute fits vgetables and whole fruits, while the two-speed juicer lets you prepare fresh juice quickly. This Oster JusSimple easy juicer features a Rinse 'n Ready filter and a detachable, dishwasher-safe blade for easy cleanup.
Customer Rating
5
A great juicer, get's the job done!
on May 8, 2020
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
I love this thing! It has been great from setup, to use, to especially cleanup. The messiness of juicing has often precluded me from wanting to use a juicer in the past, but this JusSimple juicer makes it easy with the dishwasher-safe blade. I was watching a YouTube video on some juicing recipes and I noticed that I did not have to chop my vegetables into as small of pieces as the demonstration showed since this has such a wide chute. Overall, I am impressed with what I have received and I highly recommend it!
Pros:
Easy to setup
Easy to clean
Good, consistent juicing
Easy to setup
Easy to clean
Good, consistent juicing
Cons:
None that I have determined yet!
None that I have determined yet!
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The WD_Black P50 Game Drive SSD provides the tools you need to drive your game. With read speeds of up to 2000MB/s and up to 1TB of storage, you~ll spend less time waiting to get back in the game and more time actually playing. Designed from the ground up with the gamer in mind, the WD_Black P50 Game Drive SSD is future-ready with a SuperSpeed USB 20Gb/s interface to provide full compatibility to your PC or console.
Customer Rating
5
Best Portable SSD for high-end PCs!
on April 30, 2020
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
I will just start by saying that from the price to the build quality to the performance, this drive obviously does not reflect your average portable drive. This drive is meant for the dedicated content creation professional or hardcore gamer, someone who demands top performance out of their equipment. In my opinion console users should skip; I fully detail why below.
My test platform for this drive was my custom gaming and content creation PC with a 2019 Asus ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING motherboard with a USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB-C connection. Thus, I did not even come close to the 2000MB/s read/write speeds this drive can achieve through a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface. With my USB 3.1 Geb 1 interface, according to CrystalDiskMark7 I achieved a SEQ1M write speed of 1061MB/s and a write speed of 1019MB/s. What this means is that the bottleneck to achieving the top advertised speeds of this drive is my USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface and not the drive! I also tested the read/write speed of this drive over a USB 3.0 connection using the included USB-C to USB-A cable and had a read of 464MB/s and write of 465MB/s, once again demonstrating the bottleneck is in the connection and not the drive. Another test I performed was the copying of a 10GB folder from my Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD drive in my computer to the WD P50 drive via the USB-A 3.0 and USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 connections I have available. Via USB-A 3.0, the drive copied the folder over at a sustained average rate of 340MB/s with no dips and over USB-C 3.1 Gen 1, I had a sustained average transfer rate of nearly double USB-A 3.0 at 600MB/s with no dips.
The summary of all of this is basically that this drive is going to absolutely knock the socks off any tasks that you throw at it for the average use case and with the connection via USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, this thing is going to be as blazing fast as an average NVMe SSD connected to a motherboard via M.2 connection.
All the numbers aside, the build quality of the drive itself is just incredibly high level. The WD Black series from Western Digital is something I have come to associate with high quality in general, and this drive continues to prove that. It is encased in a forged aluminum cover and to touch feels well-regulated in its temperature with sustained transfers during my testing. It has the toughness that would have me feeling secure about tossing it into my backpack and heading to the coffee shop without concern for its integrity. Furthermore, being an SSD, this drive has no moving parts unlike a standard portable HDD and thus will be even further suited to portability. For my use case, this is going to be a backup drive to my main drive on my gaming PC and will be partitioned for some of my photo and video editing projects and as a secondary Steam library folder for my games where load times are important (like Fallout 4, lol).
The only thing I will say in way of consideration for the buyer is that this drive CAN be used by current gen console users, but that doesn’t mean it SHOULD as a first or top choice. The problem is that current gen consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One X are not going to even come close to getting the full use out of this drive due to bottlenecking by the consoles’ USB-A connection interface. Thus, the money would likely be wasted here for most console gamers looking for expandability for their console game libraries. Console gamers would be better off with a larger portable hard drive like a WD Easystore or something along those lines. When the new consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X come out in 2020-2021, however, there might be justification for use of higher end portable SSDs like this WD Black P50 for library expansion since the read/write speeds won’t be as bottlenecked by the console/connection interface.
Overall, I am incredibly impressed with this drive and I cannot recommend it enough if this is something you are in the market for a high-end Windows PC or Apple PC. Hope this review helped you out and thanks for reading.
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From America's most trusted printer brand, the HP Smart Tank 7001 is a smart, connected and refillable tank printer that makes printing seamless for the whole family with its high capacity and wireless connectivity. Create everyday color documents at a low cost with up to 2 years of Original HP Ink included in the box~. It's AI-enabled to intuitively adapt to your workflow, with wireless and security features that keep your multifunction printer up to date and secure.
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 :)
3 years, 10 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 :)
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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"
5 years, 5 months ago
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Bren
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!
6 years, 1 month ago
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Bren
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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(903)8 years, 6 months ago
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Bren
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 with QHD or Full HD?
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.
8 years, 8 months ago
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Bren
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.
8 years, 8 months ago
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Bren
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.