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Who says weekday nights have to be spent in front of the TV? Enjoy the great outdoors from your own backyard with the Insignia NS-PSH48SS3 Patio Standing Heater. A powerful 48,000 BTU creates a heat radius of about 14.7 feet, keeping you and your guests warm on a cool night. An electric igniter turns your heater on or off at the press of a button while adjustable power controls let you choose a higher or lower level of heat. Enjoy the peace of mind of knowing your heater sports an auto shut-off feature, anti-tilt technology, tip-over safety switch and attached wheels for easy portability. The 20-pound capacity propane source burns clean while avoiding the release of harmful emissions. Finally, a durable stainless steel frame combats rust and corrosion while staying easy to clean. Complete the outdoor setup you’ve always dreamed of with a patio heater that delivers.
 
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Good heat, classic looks
on March 28, 2023
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I didn't encounter any problems assembling it but it came in a lot of small pieces. Some of the metal pieces have razor sharp edges and the protective film on some of the metal takes several minutes to peel off.
The heater and other gas parts come fully pre-assembled.
I think that the assembly experience needs improvement.
Once assembled, it calls for filling the base with sand, dirt and/or water to make it more stable.
It also comes with three garden stakes and screw-in anchors for the base. I don't think the stakes would help much but it allows for larger stakes, if staying on dirt.
The warning labels are very prominent through the base and the mast.
Once the gas tank is installed, it's very easy to use. The electric starter uses an AA battery, included.
All stainless-steel construction, except for the burner section which is chromed.
It's rated for 48.000 BTUs.
It stands up straight, and it's very stable, using the propane tank as bottom weight.
For storage (As it's almost 8 ft tall), removing the mast is simple enough. The mast is two pieces and there are four screws on each part.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Stainless steel precision for a perfect beard, hair and body trim. The Philips Norelco Multigroom 9000 will help you perfect your personal style with our most precise and versatile trimmer. Craft your personal look with this premium stainless steel trimmer, which includes 21 quality tools and accessories for styling your face, head and body. The precision trimming guard delivers a precise trim at the exact length you want, with 5x more precision settings vs the predecessor. The Philips Norelco Multigroom 9000 comes equipped with a body shaver attachment to efficiently shave body hair while protecting skin. The Multigroom 9000 also has Smart BeardSense technology to boost power exactly when you need it to tackle dense, bushy or long beards. The self-sharpening stainless steel blades remain sharp as day one for long lasting performance, no oil required. Plus, the steel frame and rubber grips deliver superior control and the Lithium-ion battery yields 6 hours of runtime. A premium storage case helps you stay organized and is convenient for travel. USB-A charging cable included (wall power adapter not included)
 
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Most complete kit
on January 29, 2023
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Went through several grooming tools. Quality seems to have improved considerably with this model.
Warranty for this is an impressive 8 years.
There are several attachments including three size hair trimmers, nose and body.
There are several guards:
- Dark gray for head hair with 5 sizes and 2 in angle which are new to me). The angle guards are used to transition from thick to short hair around the ears. All of these fit on the wide trimmer.
- Light gray for facial hair to be used with the standard trimmer (3x). There are also two adjustable guards: One for precision, short cuts and one for longer cuts.
The nose trimmer works well, feels sharper than older designs.
The body trimmer comes with a built-in guard (not to be removed) and I find it a better design than the foil on older models. It provides with a closer trim reducing nicks, although it can happen on rough skin if one's not careful. This is really a great improvement for those using this function.
Charging is now via USB-A. I find it odd that it needs a proprietary cable which looks the same as any other Philips shaver or trimmer, except this has an USB-A on the other side. The older power adapters appears to be no longer supported but the plug is the same. Also it's USB-A not the newer USB-C that is now used on most new products. The wall brick is not provided. The odd choice in the power cable might be related to water proofing, as this can be used in the shower. It charges in two hours and has a long battery life.
It comes in a custom-fit storage pouch. The side for the trimmer and the main tools is very nice, but the side for the guards is a bit tight for the amount of tools. It's also harder to get one thing without having to remove a bunch of others due to the way it opens. The outside is semi-rigid. Well made.
Overall it's a great improvement over already good trimmers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Next-level versatility comes in the perfect pair — Surface Slim Pen 2 stores securely and recharges in the premium keyboard, featuring a large glass touchpad and luxurious, Alcantara material covering. Ready to pair with Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro X.*
 
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Great design with pen cradle
on November 19, 2022
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Reviewing this keyboard with a Surface Pro 9.
The Alcantara surface is my favorite part of the keyboard.
If setting the keyboard all the way flat, it feels very wobbly, but folded against the bottom lip as this is the intended use feels very solid.
The trackpad is fine, wide enough; not the widest trackpad but it's fine. Clicking requires a bit more force than other tablets but is fine.
Typing is comfortable with island keys with enough travel. They're backlit with three brightness levels.
Putting the keyboard flat reveals the thin pen. The cradle for the pen also charges it. This is leaps and bounds improvements over the older pens.
The pen's tip is removable, and there are sensors on the tip itself, so getting new tips won't be as simple as in older models. The tip itself feels more solid. The control button is right where one would hold the pen, and the top is an action button that is configurable for one click, two clicks and hold action, with vibration feedback from the pen. As mentioned, to recharge it just simply put it back on the cradle. No more sticking the pen to the top of the tablet.
Overall it's a great keyboard. I previously used the keyboard for Surface Pro 4 and while the keyboard itself is similar, the pen design, which now comes with the keyboard, is the best.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Surface Pro 9 gives you the tablet flexibility you want and the laptop performance and battery life¹ you need to move through your day — all in one ultra-portable device. Now with powerful new processors, and choice of vibrant colors.
 
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Updated hardware
on November 19, 2022
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Coming from a surface Pro 3, the hardware is much improved.
Most welcome improvement to me is that this has two USB4/Thunderbolt4 ports.
The magnetic charge plug remains the same across all Surface models. The power brick remains the same, with a 65W model that includes an USB-A port for charging, which I find convenient.
Then I noticed there are no other ports. No headphone plug, no MicroSD card reader like in previous releases.
My surface Pro 3 became unusable when the internal SSD stopped working reliably and since there is no way to do any repairs on these tablets, could no longer work.
This model has a great improvement which is a magnetic latch behind the hinge that exposes the SSD drive, so this is the only upgradeable component here. Everything else is sealed.
Cameras:
Camera array is very nice here:
Front camera includes Windows Hello IR hardware.
Front-camera resolution, as per the camera app:
4.4MP photo, 1080p video
Rear (main) camera:
10.3 MP in 4:3 format, 2K video
Colors appear very natural, with warm tones, likely the best camera array I used in a Windows laptop.
The keyboard/trackpad and pen are of course optional, and it remains the same from the Surface Pro 8 and Surface X. Nothing new here. The Alcantara surface is my favorite part of the keyboard.
If setting the keyboard all the way flat, it feels very wobbly, but folded against the bottom lip as this is the intended use feels very solid.
The trackpad is fine, wide enough; not the widest trackpad but it's fine. Clicking requires a bit more force than other tablets but is fine.
Typing is fine with island keys with enough travel. They're backlit with three brightness levels.
Putting the keyboard flat reveals the thin pen. The cradle for the pen also charges it. This is leaps and bounds improvements over the older pens.
The pen's tip is removable, and there are sensors on the tip itself, so getting new tips won't be as simple as in older models. The tip itself feels more solid. The control button is right where one would hold the pen, and the top is an action button that is configurable for one click, two clicks and hold action, with vibration feedback from the pen. As mentioned, to recharge it just simply put it back on the cradle. No more sticking the pen to the top of the tablet.
Windows setup is about the same as any other windows laptop. A tad simpler because one is only required to sign to a Microsoft account (and yes it seems to be a requirement). Other than that there is the usual amount of endless advertisements and bundle apps like Spotify, Disney, Instagram, TikTok (really), Amazon apps and so on.
Then there is the hours long required upgrades and multiple reboots. Some of the required upgrades appeared to get stuck and duplicate until they eventually went away after having to run a repair right after the initial setup. Typical windows issues.
After install, I realized my Surface 'Pro' tablet no longer comes with Windows 'Pro', but Windows Home and the pro version is a $99 upcharge.
Using Windows is like any other laptop or 2-in-one which goes into tablet mode when the keyboard is detached.
However it feels a bit slow. The Windows Mail app feels very sluggish, Microsoft Edge feels like it takes its sweet time after any action, although other times is snappy.
Out home has a gigabit internet provider and Wi-Fi 6 Mesh. Speedtest shows close to 400 Mbps on Wi-Fi which is actually the highest I've seen on WiFi, so it has a solid WiFi.
The screen is very nice, I really like the form factor that is taller than the typical 16:9 in other laptops, I can do a lot more here.
Screen is HDR but only for movies. HDR is unavailable for any other mode including photos, even when plugged in. It's not something I need but I find it odd.
Overall it's an excellent convertible tablet / laptop. The screen format is excellent with the longer format a pleasure to use. It's not possible to service except for the SSD. That the SSD can be swapped is a major improvement.
Because the only ports are two USB4/TB4 ports means one would be wise to carry some adapters like a portable USB-C hub. Being a Microsoft product I'd expect it will have better support over time, although the initial setup did not feel any less convoluted than any other laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With powerful flight performance and a Hasselblad camera, Mavic 3 Classic delivers the absolute essence of flagship imaging. Take it on any adventure to create unforgettable work.
 
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Exceeded my expectations
on November 11, 2022
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Some background: This not my first drone, but nothing I used before is nearly as good as this.
My last drone (from a different brand that also makes professional drones) must've missed a GPS signal and flew sideways into a tree when it was about to auto-land.
The reason is I live in a heavily wooded area, and I was using my drone to inspect some ongoing major construction; so I have some previous experience with some scarring memories, as this was not the first drone I lost.
However this drone is a step up in every aspect.
I did not realize how big this drone is, Although it folds tightly.
It feels heavy. Most of the weight seems to be in the large battery pack.
It's packed with an impressive number of flight sensors, including 8 stereoscopic cameras: 2 front, 2 back, 2 top and 2 bottom.
The two cameras in the front gives it a shark-like appearance. Neat
For positioning it uses GPS, Galileo (European), and BeiDou (China's GNSS system) but it does not appear to support Russia's GLONASS (The older Mavic Air2 drones support GLONASS instead).
Also I did not realize it has two downward white lights, which I noticed when flying at dusk.
What distinguishes this 'Classic' version versus what I call the standard Mavic 3 is the camera and the controller. The Camera in the classic is an excellent Hasselblad camera, but the standard also adds a telephoto camera. Also the Classic benefits from the app-based controller, whereas the standard comes with an RF remote that connects to a mobile phone.
Although I owned it for a week, I've been taking small steps to build confidence since I don't need another drone in a tree.
DJI offers some very practical video courses at different levels. I took some of the basic ones to understand the equipment.
For the first flight I noticed that the rear propellers are only about two inches from the ground, which means a bit of grass will interfere with the propellers, so I started from a paved surface instead.
The controller is actually a customized android device. The first time I started the drone, the controller connected to Wi-Fi at the house and installed new firmware on both the drone and controller. Training materials and YouTube training videos are also available from the controller. This seems to be the same exact app 'DJI Fly' for iPhone or Android. It also interacts with FAA's B4UFLY database and DJI can even coordinate fly authorizations on restricted areas.
The flight screens are very intuitive, controls are very intuitive and the screen is on par with a cell phone.
Controls are well laid out. Photo shutter has half-press for focus, and overall a quality feel to it.
One of the Mavic 3 features is longer range remote, with out to 30 KM for control and 15 KM for video. This in itself is impressive on specs, although I started getting interference warning not even 500 Ft away if direct line of sight was obstructed between the drone and remote. Also this remote does not have external antennas. It works best when pointed at the drone.
Hovering is very precise. I could take photos and videos with no jitter either at front-face or hovering 150 Ft above the subject.
There was an occasion where although I selected return to home, and had perfect video, the drone did not started its return path, but had no problem with a manual landing.
The pictures I took look amazing. Note that the drone has 8 GB internal memory although it has a MicroSDHC slot which I would be using (Note that it should be loaded with a high endurance card). Video is smooth with no jitter.
The remote also has a MicroSDHC slot. Images and videos can be loaded from the memory, transferred to the controller or directly from the drone to the phone via Wi-Fi, once it landed.
Charging: The drone comes with a 65W USB-C GaN charger that also has a second USB port to charge the controller at the same time, which is also USB-C. Battery has to be inserted in the drone, but can be charged separately if getting the optional Fly More bundle.
Metadata on the pictures taken indicates a Hasselblad L2D-20c camera and 20 MP resolution (5280 x 3956) with 4:3 Ratio.
The Mavic like always defines what a personal drone can do and this does is the latest, excellently executed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Motorola Q14 Mesh Wi-Fi 6E System (3-pack) supports Wi-Fi speeds up to 5.4 Gbps for over 100 connected devices and coverage up to 3,500 sq ft. All the power of Wi-Fi 6 plus a new 6GHz Wi-Fi band for faster speeds and lower latency. Easily set up, manage, and secure your home network with the motosync app. Parental controls, threat scans, and ad blocking included.
 
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Managed high end security with limited flexibility
on November 6, 2022
Posted by: emiliosic
It might not be clear from the description but this is not simply another Wi-Fi router.
While yes, this router performs excellent with Wi-Fi6 and Wi-Fi 6E radios, wireless/wired mesh networking, 2.5 Gb uplink port, the star is the managed security functionality.
This is a long review to explain exactly how this works. I'm a software engineer which worked on network and appliance designs for years, so take it as an informed review:
Background
The Motorola Networks brand is licensed by Minim, which is the company that actually produces this router.
I know this because it's a New England company (Where I live). It was started by one of the Dyn networks founders (Dynamic DNS provider) and the company also provides remote management of WiFi networks for ISPs (Internet providers) and for business that needs these solutions. Late in 2020, they merged with another Boston area company Zoom Telephonics, which has been making networking products since the late '70s (Modems, Cable Modems, Wi-Fi, etc.) So it seems like a good combination of a hardware company with a long history and a modern management system for a Mesh Wi-Fi. They've been licensing the Motorola name for several years now.
The routers have no local management: There is no web page to configure it, and all has to be done from a mobile app: Moto sync.
There is a very good onboarding that walks you through setting this up in mere minutes. It's very straightforward, except that I'm using Verizon Fios and I had to wait for the DHCP lease from my old router to expire so I could continue the set up. Regardless once the Wi-Fi router connects it's straightforward, and one can start using it. There is a QR code on the bottom of the router and a big sync button on the bottom of each router to connect right away.
Once connected, the routers use the MINIM service DNS servers that act as a filter for malicious sites. The level of filters and other restrictions can be set from the app. There is no way to change the DNS servers the router will use because many of the security features would stop working. There is no manual override of this.
The router will also detect each device connected to it, analyze its MAC address and profile the traffic determining exactly what type of device it is, including in my case the specific model of Apple laptop, the iOS version running on iPhones, the model of Alexa speakers, models of Bose and Sonos speakers, PC maker, Windows version, different Wi-Fi lights and so on.
It will also profile and record bandwidth utilization and each web site visited (or DNS address). It does this by inspecting DNS queries. It does not seem to snoop on URLs or context (and most is encrypted nowadays so it wouldn't be practically possible).
Every device is then assigned to a common pool, and through the app one can create profiles (ie, users in the house or office) and assign individual devices to each profile. So then the app allows to apply filters and blocks per profile. This is very neat.
The app can also push notifications on events like someone connecting a new device.
The app allows to rename the Wi-Fi network and change from the default password, and also create different networks on the router, but it does not allow to change the IP range from the default 192.168.1.0 and it also does not allow to reserve IP addresses.
It does allow UPnP and port forwarding although since it does not allow IP reservations, the app lets one set up forwarding based on the name of the device. For example if I want to expose the Plex Media server port I have to do it based on the computer running it, not its IP address. I find this is clever and user friendly, although not what I expected.
One device did not work, and it's a fairly new LIFX lightbulb, and figured out it does not work because the router only provides WPA3 security (which is the latest in Wi-Fi security and what everyone should be using), but this Wi-Fi light did not support it. So there's a caveat that if someone has some older devices or some appliances that happen to support Wi-Fi, they might not work. The workaround is to connect an older Wi-Fi router dedicated to these one-off devices, that just need connection but not the latest in Wi-Fi.
Also note that Wi-Fi 6E (the new 6Ghz band) has limited range. One new All-in-one desktop with Intel 12th gen CPU and Wi-Fi 6E radio was not able to reach the router in the 6Ghz frequency but it connected fine using the 5Ghz Wi-Fi 6.
Also as I had technical questions I contacted support via the chat feature on the app and the rep was very knowledgeable and provided straight answers and did not have to wait long at all. At this rate their support seems excellent.
Overall, I would heartily recommend this to someone that is not very involved and just want things to work, like 99% of us. For someone more technical that needs more flexibility, this might not be for them. Too bad because those are basic things that could be added to these routers but in fact it's currently not possible.
Also I have to say that all the included security features come included, there are no extra fees. There are no upsells on the app. It just works with all the security features enabled. It's a great deal in this regard.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Revolutionary Twinkly Squares smart LED wall panels completely redefine decorative lighting. Whether you want pixel-perfect artwork and GIFs, cool ambience and mood lighting, reactive gaming lights, or a unique night light for kids, Squares is a must-have display screen and lighting decoration. This kit contains a master panel and 5 extension panels that each feature 64 premium, app-controlled, addressable LEDs designed for extraordinary brightness and color quality featuring over 16 million colors. Physically combine the master panel with up to a total of 15 extension panels (others sold separately) and use the Twinkly App to sync groups of Squares. Create huge displays of virtually endless preset and customizable effects, animations, GIFs, and pixel art on your walls and ceilings. Getting started with Twinkly lights is easy, a quick and intuitive setup process configures your device in a matter of seconds. The Twinkly ecosystem uses a Bluetooth and Wi-Fi controller with a state-of-the-art smartphone application, bringing new levels of lighting design and creativity to customize your connected home.
 
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Lo-Res Fun
on October 31, 2022
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Let me start by saying that I was already impressed how well Twinkly products work. We had two different models in the house, so I was interested in the squares since they were first announced.
Initial setup
Each square has 8x8 LEDs. These are RGB (Red, Green, Blue) and do not have an extra white channel, so they're mostly for color effects. Each LED is encased in a. semi-translucent block what creates a nice diffusion effect and they purposedly bleed into the neighboring squares.
One square is the main controller and the rest are connected to the controller directly or indirectly. Each controller can handle up to 15 auxiliary squares. It comes with cables to patch the blocks, and removable clips to hold t them together.
Putting it together is very simple. I started with a rectangle but they can be connected in any way, as long as there is at least one common line between them.
The controller then connects to power via a 65W USB-C adapter and cable (all come with this).
Through the Twinkly app, multiple controllers can be set to work as one display, allowing for massive installs.
Initial setup can be made from either the Twinkly app, or via HomeKit if using an iPhone. If one starts via HomeKit, the Wi-Fi credentials are managed by Wi-Fi. Otherwise the setup via the twinkly app is straightforward.
Once paired, it can be added to Alexa or Google Home via integrations through Twinkly cloud.
(HomeKit connects directly to the panel, but Alexa and Google connect via the Twinkly service).
All three home integrations can turn it on and off, control intensity, or change colors. If changing colors via these overrides whatever the squares were showing.
Like other Twinkly lights, the app has excellent effects, and by using the phone camera it maps exactly the design on the squares. One can then select from built-in and custom effects libraries, which is quite extensive, draw by hand on the app, or select from a picture or image which the app will then map into the squares.
For gaming, there are integrations for both HP Omen Light Studio and for Razer Chroma.
For Omen, select the Twinkly integration, log into Twinkly and it works with all the Omen effects including the Volume-based effects which I found interesting.
For Razer, it needs an integration app available at Twinkly.
Both Omen and Razer worked fine and are very responsive.
Using the squares
I was planning on using them in part to display messages, but I quickly realized that each square is only 8x8 pixels, which is about one letter per square otherwise becomes hard to read.
To make it into a display one will need a lot more squares. The Marilyn image that's advertised by Twinkly uses 16 squares, which would end up costing quite some more.
Ideally I'd prefer there were more LEDs per square.
Overall it's great for lighting effects. The responsiveness is excellent and it's very flexible in what one can do with it. Integrations are very good.
For Gaming, both HP Omen and Razer Chroma work very well.
Just keep your expectations in check with the pixel density on these: An art install requires quite a few more squares to have some level of definition.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The premium vacuum and mop solution like no other. It’s the only 2-in-1 with D.R.I. (Dry Rug Intelligence) means the Roomba Combo™ j7+ uses carpet detection and the Auto Retract Mopping System that lifts itself to the top of the robot, completely away from carpet preventing wet messes entirely. On hard floors, it vacuums and mops at the same time. The 4-Stage Cleaning system combines our Edge-Sweeping Brush, Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes, Power-Lifting Suction and first-of-its-kind mopping with added pressure for a thorough clean. It's all designed to keep your carpet and hard floors cleaner while avoiding obstacles at the same time—so you can live your life.
 
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Very well impressed
on October 26, 2022
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We already have a much older Roomba in a different floor in the house and also used a different brand. The advancement in how this works is really impressive.
Initial setup was straightforward. Except for putting the moping cloth on the vacuum, everything else came ready. It even came with dirt bag already installed in the charging base and a spare bag as well.
Onboarding takes a few minutes. Already had the iRobot app installed because of the other vacuum. It detected the new vacuum and connected without any fuss.
After finding a good spot for the charging base with a good outlet, it war ready to go, or I would rather say, ready to learn.
Note that the base draws a good amount of power when emptying the trash from the vacuum into the base, and it tripped one circuit that was already loaded, so moved it elsewhere and it's been working fine.
Like a new pet, it has to be trained first. The first time or two it runs, it will start mapping the floor and rooms. It will first bump into everything with gusto, and left some visible paint marks around the vacuum from the times it went smashing the baseboards. The second time it was much gentler, and the house map started to take shape in the app.
After a few cleaning jobs, the map is more or less complete, and the phone app will eventually ask to start organizing the map into rooms. This takes a bit of effort as it might not be immediately intuitive, and in our case it got every room division incorrectly.
Once the rooms are divided, it will prompt to name the rooms, from a long list of pre-assigned names, or it can be customized.
It will then move to the next training level and start taking pictures of what it think are obstacles. The vacuum has a front camera that has a narrow view of the floor level. It doesn't see much beyond a the height of shoes. With that the app will ask if the vacuum found a new obstacle, and if it's permanent, or temporary. If permanent, it will start adding exclusion zones to the map. Some of the examples are cables and power strips it finds on the floor. Temporary obstacles can be shopping bags or socks or shoes left on the floor. It's smart enough to not go over cables, which was an annoying problem with other vacuums we used before.
Currently, once I lifted chairs off a dining table, and asked it to vacuum that room, it noticed the lack of chairs and asked if I wanted to add a new section within the room named dining table. So now I can tell it to clean around the dining table (and not necessarily all the room).
It integrates very well with Alexa and Google Home. I don't use Google Home that much anymore so I don't have much feedback here besides that it does integrate with it.
With Alexa it has a rich integration. I can tell it which of the two Roomba vacuums to use and which room. I can ask it to either vacuum or vacuum and mop.
There is no integration with Apple HomeKit, and I don't think any robot vacuum works wit it yet, but it supports Siri shortcuts. The difference is that the former should work from a HomePod but the later only works when talking to the phone.
From the app, one can customize the order on which rooms are cleaned with the option to save the routine as a favorite to reuse later.
If using the vacuum on different places (or different floors), it can be done because the app can switch between multiple maps.
Moping: On the back of the vacuum there is a plate where the mop attaches and the vacuum lowers the mop under or lifts it as necessary. It uses Bona brand floor cleaning liquid that's held on the same dustbin within the vacuum. It does not use too much liquid so the floor dries up very quickly. The vacuum comes with two sample concentrate that has to be mixed with water. However the Bona floor cleaner available at stores is already pre-mixed so just pour it into the receptacle.
To fill the tank, remove the dustbin from the rear of the vacuum (Not on the base) and lift a rubber seal to fill it. I use a funnel to make things easier to me.
I should note that the tank does not even last for a full cleaning of our main floor that is mostly hardwood floor with some area rugs (It knows not to apply floor cleaning to rugs).
Vacuuming: It picked everything and went under cabinets without a problem. We have teenagers in the house so there is a good amount of hair to be cleaned on the floor. I was impressed that the main brushes did not get clogged with hair. In fact there was nothing else to clean from the rollers. However the first two times it ran it collected considerable amount of hair on one of its main legs and on the spinning brush it has on the front.
Cleaning the vacuum: The base does a great job of emptying the dustbin from the vacuum. As I mentioned, it's very powerful (And also very loud). Only takes a few seconds to complete though. The brushes are very easy to clean and as I said their design does not collect much hair at all. There is also a caster wheel to be cleaned but it pulls right out. Then the front-side brush will generally get some hair, and I had to unscrew it to pick all the hair from it. But things should be easier if using the vacuum consistently. The first time it will pick up a lot of dirt that the handheld vacuum missed (mostly under cabinets, sofas, etc.).
What I did not like: The liquid tank is too small in my opinion. It should be able to handle table and chair legs better. To make it worse, the tank level sensor is very inaccurate: With 1/3 tank full, it will indicate empty and won't mop.
It seems to stumble on legs and chairs more than necessary.
Overall I'm very impressed. Very well designed. Note that have to give it about a week to train it to each space. The base works well at emptying the dirt from the vacuum and moping works as expected however the liquid tank is way too small in my opinion. I don't want to have to fill it every day. The phone app is very well designed. iRobot has been making improvements for years, and I'm impressed how much smarter it got since our older vacuum. Integration with Alexa is very good. Except the Alexa skill keeps asking which robot to use when it should know, but these are things that iRobot can improve over time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Capture video of the road ahead and your vehicle interior with this Rexing 4K front and cabin dash cam. The ultra-wide-angle lenses capture more of the surroundings and the infrared night vision lets you capture clear footage any time of the day. This Rexing 4K front and cabin dash cam features a parking monitor that automatically begins recording after detecting vibrations.
 
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Good for wired-in applications
on October 15, 2022
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The most interesting detail on this dash camera is that it records in 4K on the front and 1080p on the cabin. The cabin camera has an automatic IR illuminator. It also supports three channels, so one can add either a wired rear windshield camera or wired outdoor camera. Adding a 3rd camera makes all three channels record in 1080p.
The cabin camera is built-in, not detachable. I was confused because the other similar model camera V5 appears to have a detachable cabin camera.
The screen is nice. It's not a touchscreen and the buttons on the bottom of the camera are intuitive to use.
This came with a 64G memory card already plugged in.
It also comes with an SD card adapter, the lighter plug cable, two 3M adhesive mounts, some wire clips and a plastic tool to hide the cables around the interior trim.
Power: Like most dash-cameras, this uses a Mini-USB cable (It does not have a modern USB-C). Also it does not have a built-in battery. The capacitors seems to be used only to stabilize power.
This camera has a parking monitor mode but requires the 'smart hardwire kit' that is optional. It does not work with the lighter cable that comes with the camera and this extra kit is an additional purchase.
Connectivity: It has Wi-Fi with selectable 2.4 Ghz or 5 Ghz bands. The Rexing iPhone app (Also for Android, but I use an iPhone) is fairly simple but does the job. However to connect to the camera one has to go to the camera's menu and enable Wi-Fi (It goes off after every time the camera restarts), and then one has to manually switch to the camera's network. Once the app connects with the camera, I find it very responsive. Some simple functions on the camera can be set up from the app but most settings are done from the camera's menu, which is simple enough to use.
The camera accepts some voice commands (built into the camera, no phone required), although I personally have no need for that.
The camera mount is fixed, so the camera cannot be adjusted, but the lenses within the camera can be moved around to adjust it so this works fine.
Note that the camera does not come with a suction cup mount. Rexing sells one as an extra option for this model.
Night vision works well and records in color when lighting is good enough.
One major disappointment for me is that I'm leasing the car where I installed this camera so I didn't want to use the strong adhesive mount nor a hardwire, but I cannot use the parking mode without hard-wiring it, which is something I don't want to do on a leased car. Also it's not simple to swap with other cars because the suction mount does not come with the camera and it's an optional purchase.
Not using USB-C means it requires using the lighter plug that comes with the camera, but this should be used with the extra hardwire kit regardless, as a lot can happen in parking lots.
Another nit: The camera can timestamp the date on the videos but the font is quite large and includes branding.
Overall is a good dash camera if one plans on hardwiring it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Have a blast with the Hover-1 Blast Hoverboard. This fast, powerful, and versatile hoverboard shines bright with integrated LED lighting. Not to mention the dual 160W motors get you to wherever you want to go quickly. With a maximum ride range of 3 miles, you can zip back and forth at warp speed. The Blast gives you a fast burst of speed, so you can make it to your closer destinations in record time! Zoom to a friend’s house in just a few minutes, then make it back home in time for dinner. Perfect for the rambunctious child who loves to explore the neighborhood.
 
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I like that this model is very simple. Turn it on and works. There is no phone app required to use it, no settings, just an on/off button and the charge port.
It has lights of course: The wheels have a not too bright rainbow pattern and the front has bright blue lights that also blinks when turning. Kids like the lights and it's not obnoxious to the parent.
Our two girls 13 and 14 were very excited to play with this. The first day both of them made very little progress. A lot of hand holding to get the gist of it.
Getting on is tricky because it doesn't has a mode for when one is mounting it. Stepping on one of the pedals it immediately starts running circles. One has to jump one foot and land it evenly and then quickly jump the other foot. The balancing on the board is not strong enough so it would wobble a little.
Getting off is supposed to be easy but it takes practice: The kid has to step one foot backwards on the floor and most likely the loss of balance will make the board spin, so our kids fell bum on the floor several times. That was not fun, and they almost gave up on it.
By the second day they were getting better and were able to play around a four-car driveway with little help, but always with one sibling nearby as the board doesn't hold too straight without perfect balance.
The wheels are rubberized plastic. There is no absorption so any little pebble or small branch on the ground will make the board shake.
By the end of the day they went back to their bicycles.
The board got a few scratches because it's too low to the ground and the front bottom ends up hitting the pavement.
Battery lasted the whole afternoon because they couldn't get too far without falling.
Charging is simple: It comes with a small power supply and has a sturdy 3-prong connector. The charger has a red/green light to indicate charge.
Overall I wish it was more stable and simpler to operate. Modes for boarding and getting off the board needs more work. If the kid gets the hang of it, it looks like a lot of fun.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Jabra Elite 7 Pro true wireless earbuds have MultiSensor Voice™ technology, which combines 4 powerful microphones, an advanced Voice Pick Up (VPU) sensor in each Bluetooth earbud, and unique Jabra algorithms. Automatically activating when it’s windy, Jabra MultiSensor Voice™ uses bone conduction technology to transmit your voice through vibrations in your jaw, for wind noise cancellation and clear calls anywhere. Thanks to the adjustable Active Noise Cancellation, the ultra-compact earphones with rich and powerful sound lets you fully immerse yourself in your music. Multipoint connects to 2 devices at once, lets you seamlessly switch between devices, and is available as a firmware update via the Jabra Sound+ app. Also test your hearing in the Jabra Sound+ app, and tailor your music to suit your individual hearing profile. Hear your surroundings while on a call with the HearThrough technology - use left or right earbud alone with Bluetooth Mono Mode - Each offers up to 8 hours battery and 30 hours with the case.
 

Is the Elite 7 Pro "vented" like the AirPod Pro and 85t? I returned the 75t becasue I didn't like the plugged ear feeling.

While they have better fit than previous models, the fit is comparable in which these passively insulate much of the noise. However these have a 'HearThrough' mode that when active it reproduces the actual external noise so one can hear everything around even while playing music.
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Jabra Elite 7 Pro true wireless earbuds have MultiSensor Voice™ technology, which combines 4 powerful microphones, an advanced Voice Pick Up (VPU) sensor in each Bluetooth earbud, and unique Jabra algorithms. Automatically activating when it’s windy, Jabra MultiSensor Voice™ uses bone conduction technology to transmit your voice through vibrations in your jaw, for wind noise cancellation and clear calls anywhere. Thanks to the adjustable Active Noise Cancellation, the ultra-compact earphones with rich and powerful sound lets you fully immerse yourself in your music. Multipoint connects to 2 devices at once, lets you seamlessly switch between devices, and is available as a firmware update via the Jabra Sound+ app. Also test your hearing in the Jabra Sound+ app, and tailor your music to suit your individual hearing profile. Hear your surroundings while on a call with the HearThrough technology - use left or right earbud alone with Bluetooth Mono Mode - Each offers up to 8 hours battery and 30 hours with the case.
 

Do these buds have volume control?

Yes, holding the left or right earbud, it controls the volume. Also responds to the volume from the phone or computer connected to it
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Jabra Elite 7 Pro true wireless earbuds have MultiSensor Voice™ technology, which combines 4 powerful microphones, an advanced Voice Pick Up (VPU) sensor in each Bluetooth earbud, and unique Jabra algorithms. Automatically activating when it’s windy, Jabra MultiSensor Voice™ uses bone conduction technology to transmit your voice through vibrations in your jaw, for wind noise cancellation and clear calls anywhere. Thanks to the adjustable Active Noise Cancellation, the ultra-compact earphones with rich and powerful sound lets you fully immerse yourself in your music. Multipoint connects to 2 devices at once, lets you seamlessly switch between devices, and is available as a firmware update via the Jabra Sound+ app. Also test your hearing in the Jabra Sound+ app, and tailor your music to suit your individual hearing profile. Hear your surroundings while on a call with the HearThrough technology - use left or right earbud alone with Bluetooth Mono Mode - Each offers up to 8 hours battery and 30 hours with the case.
 

will these earbuds work with a Ipod touch?

Yes, via Bluetooth connection
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Portable and palm-sized with a built-in extension rod, DJI OM 5 is a versatile companion that unlocks the full potential of your smartphone. Enjoy flawless selfies, super-smooth video, automatic tracking, and much more. A new ShotGuides feature even provides creative tips, empowering you to get stunning shots wherever you go. With DJI OM 5, get ready to master every shot.
 

Will this work with an iPhone 12Max with a Mous Limitless 3.0 case. Anyone foolish enough to use any gimble w/o some sort of protection is just asking for trouble IMO. I really want to pick one up but not if it won’t work with a case.

It fits fine with an iPhone 11 Max with a TPA enclosure so it should be fine.
The phone does not need to be out of a case
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Portable and palm-sized with a built-in extension rod, DJI OM 5 is a versatile companion that unlocks the full potential of your smartphone. Enjoy flawless selfies, super-smooth video, automatic tracking, and much more. A new ShotGuides feature even provides creative tips, empowering you to get stunning shots wherever you go. With DJI OM 5, get ready to master every shot.
 

Will it work with only a phone

It doesn't have a camera. This needs either iPhone or Android phones with an app and connects via Bluetooth
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Enjoy extended storage for your smartphone with this 512GB SanDisk SDDDC4-512G-A46 flash drive. The dual USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors enable quick transfer of documents between devices, while the all-metal housing with a cover can swivel to provide protection to the connectors. This SanDisk flash drive can be attached to a key ring for portability during your out-of-office assignments.
 

Is it compatible with i pad pro and Mac air???

Yes, works with iPad Pro and any other USB-C or USB-A devices, including all MacBooks
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Enjoy astonishing sound with this breakthrough portable speaker. Stream music and more over WiFi at home and listen on the go with Bluetooth. Get up to 10 hours of battery life. Easily control the sound with the Sonos app, your voice, and Apple AirPlay 2. Create a whole-home sound system with multiple Sonos speakers.
 

Can the Amazon Alexa/Google Assistant service be turned off on the device? Or is the device always listening?

The mic can be muted
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Enjoy astonishing sound with this breakthrough portable speaker. Stream music and more over WiFi at home and listen on the go with Bluetooth. Get up to 10 hours of battery life. Easily control the sound with the Sonos app, your voice, and Apple AirPlay 2. Create a whole-home sound system with multiple Sonos speakers.
 

Is this product water resistant?

Yes it can be submerged
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Enjoy astonishing sound with this breakthrough portable speaker. Stream music and more over WiFi at home and listen on the go with Bluetooth. Get up to 10 hours of battery life. Easily control the sound with the Sonos app, your voice, and Apple AirPlay 2. Create a whole-home sound system with multiple Sonos speakers.
 

does roam have aux input or headphone jack?

No aux and no headphone plug
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Enjoy astonishing sound with this breakthrough portable speaker. Stream music and more over WiFi at home and listen on the go with Bluetooth. Get up to 10 hours of battery life. Easily control the sound with the Sonos app, your voice, and Apple AirPlay 2. Create a whole-home sound system with multiple Sonos speakers.
 

Is this AirPlay compatible like the SONOS One?

Yes, like other Sonos S2 systems, supports Airplay 2 and HomeKit
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