Listen to your favorite playlists with this Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth speaker. Analog interaction knobs provide control over sound output, and the standby mode saves power when the speaker sits unused for a period of time. This Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth speaker includes an RCA input for connection to devices without Bluetooth technology.
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When it comes to music, I've always preferred headphones with amp and or DAC. However, it can be inconvenient for me when I can't just sit down but would like to listen to music without too much of a compromise on audio quality. The Stanmore fulfills my need in my little office. The sound fills the room and I'm quite surprised with how well it works with other genres of music. It looks very good as a decor, too! Plus, it works very well with Chromecast Audio; making listening to music easier than ever. While it won't replace my preferred way of listening to music, this speaker has become a great accessory to my daily life.
Enjoy a world of entertainment with Google Chromecast. Just connect to your HDTV's HDMI interface and your home Wi-Fi network to get started. You can stream your favorite apps from your compatible phone, tablet or laptop, plus use your phone as a remote to search, play and pause content.
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Yep. For years, I haven't really been using the TV in our living room. I've been bound to using my computers for work and entertainment because the services that the Internet provides is far more convenient for me. I think the dullness that cable services provided just ended TV in general for me. But Chromecast brought it backf or me. I mostly use it for Netflix and YouTube but I don't think I've explored the other services I can cast on my TV. It reminded me how much better it is to watch things on a larger screen. I plan on adding more around the house soon!
Keep up with the advancing world of Wi-Fi. This TP-LINK Google OnHub router connects to over 100 devices at the same time, learns what bandwidth each device or task requires, and automatically upgrades to the latest features and security settings, for a far-reaching, high-performing home network.
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I work as a Systems Admin and I can say that I'm surprised with what this router can do for what it is. The router is as basic as you can get, but it's user friendly and easy enough to setup. With that said, you don't get many advanced features that are normally available with other routers. But if what you're looking for is something simple to setup for home use (phones, entertainment, and good estate coverage), then this router might be for you. You will need to download Google Wifi after connecting this router to your modem just like you would need with other routers. It will require a Google account login and after you wait for it to do its thing, you're ready to go. My home is about 11,000 square feet including the yard and it covers it very well. I have it setup with 4 phones, 2 laptops, a growing collection of Google products (Home/Chromecast/Audio), and Philips Hue system. My problem is that it often drops (maybe once or twice a month) and requires being unplugged from the wall to work again. Overall, I'm satisfied with it.
HP LaserJet Pro m402n Printer: With 100-sheet and 250-sheet input trays, this efficient printer makes it easy to complete large print jobs. Plus, you can print directly from your smartphone or tablet with Apple® AirPrint, HP ePrint and other mobile apps.
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Can't say much about this printer. It works as intended and does so very quickly. It's reliable as a daily printer for basic black and white documents including making tabs and envelopes. It's a solid printer and I think it's also reasonably priced.
With TurboWrite technology, this Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E500B 500GB internal SATA hard drive allows you to quickly update files. The 32-layer 3D VNAND flash memory ensures reliable performance, and AES 256-bit encryption keeps your data private.
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I've own many SSD's throughout the years. This is my first Samsung EVO SSD since I've only ever purchased SLC SSDs as a boot drive. I've been using this SSD for my games (Steam, Battle.net, and Origin). It's plenty of space for my needs and the games I play often. I recently purchased a second one for processing my photos with Adobe Lightroom. I understand my use for these SSD's isn't what most people are doing with them. I know they're excellent for boot drives, but I have a Samsung 960 Pro M.2 as a boot drive. Together, they all work incredibly fast and it makes using my computer extremely satisfying.
Take high-quality photographs anywhere with this Peak Design field pouch. Its expandable design and multiple inner pockets hold your camera accessories and cords, so you're always prepared wherever life takes you. The weather-resistant waxed 500D Kodra shell of this Peak Design field pouch protects your equipment in rain or shine.
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I carry this with me during when doing a small hike and only need a lens or two. It's a lot roomier than I thought and couldn't go wrong for the price. The great part about this is how you can add more functionality to it with the other Peak Design products. The Peak Design strap works well with making this pouch a carry on. You can also use the Peak Design clip and you can then clip your camera externally for easier access. Highly recommended especially how cheap it is!
Keep your spare lens rigidly secure with this Peak Design Sony E/FE CaptureLENS clip. It lets you rapidly change lenses with one hand, and the clip and adapter provide a convenient place to store the removed gear. This Peak Design E/FE CaptureLENS attaches to any backpack strap, belt or bag, freeing up space in your camera bag.
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I'm not a professional photographer but anyone who owns a DSLR or mirrorless system will benefit on owning one of these. I always carry my camera with me and any bag I use always have the clip on it. It's secure and don't show any sign that it will give in. The lens holder is useful as well. During a shoot, I have the camera on a strap, so I use the clip and the lens holder attached to my bag. It makes my gear easily accessible without feeling compromised. Only con is the price, but I'd buy it again if I lose it.
Acer 27" S271HL DBID LED HD Monitor: The thin design lets you place this large monitor almost anywhere — even hang it on the wall (wall mount sold separately). Great for playing video games, showing movies, viewing documents side by side, and enlarging photos during the editing process.
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I bought 4 of these for two employees so they could use it for themselves as dual monitor workstations. Great colors due to it being an IPS panel, VESA mount ready, and can't ask for more for the price.
Google Chromecast Audio: Stream your favorite music with Google Chromecast Audio. Simply plug into your speaker's auxiliary input and connect to your Wi-Fi network. Then just tap the Cast button from your favorite apps on your phone, tablet or computer to cast songs, radio stations and podcasts to your speaker.
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I recently purchased a Marshall Stanmore and I wanted to be able to use it for casting music because Bluetooth consumes battery. The Chromecast Audio does the job well! It works seamlessly with my Google Home and phone. I also like that I can control my music (Spotify) while I'm on my desktop. I'll look into adding more of these around the house.
Sony G Master FE 85 mm F1.4 GM Full-Frame E-Mount Mid-range Telephoto Lens: Take on the tough assignments with the Sony 85mm F1.4 GM Prime lens in your bag. Ring drive SSM easily powers the heavy lens, and an 11-blade aperture creates smoothly transitioned bokeh. Nano AR coating reduces glare, ghosting and scratching making the Sony 85mm F1.4 GM Prime lens a prime candidate for outdoor shoots.
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I'm not a pro, I'm a hobbyist. But you hardly need to know what you're doing to get good results - it's almost cheating.
For a while now, Sony has received criticism for not providing enough professional lenses to work with. For the E-Mount system, serious photographers have no choice but to pick up the Zeiss lenses such as the Distagon, Plannar, Loxia and the Batis lenses. However, many pros are still loyal to Nikon and Canon's faster primes and zooms. As of the writing of this review, there are now 4 GM lenses to choose from. And I think these may be the lenses that will finally lure professional DSLR loyalists.
Build: The 85 f/1.4 GM is beautifully crafted. It's huge and very long with the hood attached. It is also heavy, but feels very balanced on my A7R II. The construction is solid with no room for compromise. Overall, the body is mostly made of metal. The focus ring is rubber coated for easier grip but the aperture ring (YES, AN APERTURE RING!) is metal. The lens cover and hood are both plastics. While the lens cover is standard for all lenses (at least as far as I can tell), the hood is much more solid. The edge of the hood is rubberized and the inside is coated with a cloth-like texture which I think helps capture dust before they get on the surface of the lens. The hood also have a little button or clip to the lens, which I think is a nice touch. To top it all off, this lens is weather sealed.
Functions: The lens comes with 2 switches: one to switch between Automatic Focus or Manual Focusing, and the other is to turn off the clicking noise it makes when changing aperture through the aperture ring. I reckon this is very useful for videographers out there who want to eliminate as much internal sound as possible. It also has a custom button the left side of the lens, I assigned it to be my primary Eye AF when using this lens and together with Continuous AF, continuous Eye AF will change your portrait photography because it will allow you to have perfect focus almost all the time at f/1.4!
The lens (pros): At the asking price of a whooping $1800, it better be good! And it's very, very, good. With my A7R II, the photos I take are sharp, the bokeh renders to beautifully, the colors are dreamy, and it's very addicting. The functions such as the additional Custom button makes shooting with this lens very easy to get used to quickly. It is quite possibly the best portrait lens in the market today.
The lens (cons): The most obvious one is the price. The AF rotors are noisy, like rocks grinding together. It also doesn't have Optical Steady Shot (OSS) for the older A7 bodies or APS-C bodies like the A6100 or A6300 to take advantage of.
Final Thoughts: As of today, there are three 85mm native Sony e-mount lenses to choose from. Sony's FE 85mm f/1.8 ($600), Zeiss Batis 85mm f1.8 ($1200), and the Sony 85 F1.4 GM. The price difference between the three is not easy to ignore. As a hobbyist, I was set on getting the Batis 85 until I found an open box of the 85 GM offered at Best Buy. If you have the money, go for it. It's been one of the best purchase I've made in a very long time. Besides, lenses will serve you for a very long time if you take care of them!