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Treat fatigued muscles to fast therapy with this Vyper 2 fitness roller. Three vibration speeds let you find a mode that addresses your soreness level or warms your muscles up for a workout, and the alternating grooved and smooth exterior increases the massaging action. Rechargeable batteries in this Vyper 2 fitness roller provide two hours of use between charges.
Customer Rating
4
Great in helping recover
on December 23, 2018
Posted by: ricks
from SF Bay Area
As my body ages, it takes longer to recover from workouts. This vibrating roller is very effective in getting relief and helping relax the muscles. There are 3 vibration settings and I've never needed to use anything higher than the lowest one. The material is very firm and the diameter is large. That means this is best used with larger muscles. A little pricey but it is high quality and should last a long time.
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HP Spectre x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Embrace your creativity with this 15.6-inch HP Spectre x360 convertible laptop. Featuring a 15.6-inch 4K touch display and an HP digital pen, this laptop lets you write, make notes and express yourself with precise touch controls. This HP Spectre x360 convertible laptop provides a fast, responsive user experience with an Intel Core i7 processor.
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4
They Cut Corners to Make This
on November 15, 2018
Posted by: ricks
from SF Bay Area
Don't you hate it when you're using your laptop and pick it up and you accidentally toggle the power button on the side? Well, HP solved that issue by literally cutting the corners from the back edge and placing the power button at a diagonal. Sure, they could've moved the power button to the keyboard surface but then it wouldn't look as cool. And this machine does look cool. But this machine also functions well.
• For daily office use, I get several hours of longevity before needing to recharge.
• The 4K IPS touch screen is wonderful
• The laptop has both face recognition and fingerprint sensor for login via Microsoft Hello.
• The x360 in the name refers to the fact that you can rotate the laptop screen all the way back to put it in tablet mode, though it doesn't detach. It's a little heavy for true tablet use, but you could rest it like an upside-down V ("/\") to watch videos or give presentations.
• The keyboard is pleasant and has a number pad – a must have for finance or anyone who uses Excel much.
• HP cleverly squeezed in 4 arrow keys by using full size keys for the left and right arrows, and small keys for the up and down ones. This makes sense as the left/right are used far more than up/down.
• The 4K IPS touch screen is wonderful
• The laptop has both face recognition and fingerprint sensor for login via Microsoft Hello.
• The x360 in the name refers to the fact that you can rotate the laptop screen all the way back to put it in tablet mode, though it doesn't detach. It's a little heavy for true tablet use, but you could rest it like an upside-down V ("/\") to watch videos or give presentations.
• The keyboard is pleasant and has a number pad – a must have for finance or anyone who uses Excel much.
• HP cleverly squeezed in 4 arrow keys by using full size keys for the left and right arrows, and small keys for the up and down ones. This makes sense as the left/right are used far more than up/down.
I did drop one star though for a few reasons.
• Despite the impressive screen resolution, it has more glare than I would expect for something advertised as anti-glare.
• A wireless stylus for pen input is included, but there's no place to store it— surprising at this price point.
• The stylus runs on a single AAAA battery with no way to turn it off; I don't know if the stylus battery drains when idle.
• And, lastly, the keyboard has a backlight but no sensor to detect your hand approaching and leaving the keys. Rather, it waits for keyboard taps to light up, then times out after lack of activity. My sense is it will burn the battery more than necessary, so I keep the backlight off.
• A wireless stylus for pen input is included, but there's no place to store it— surprising at this price point.
• The stylus runs on a single AAAA battery with no way to turn it off; I don't know if the stylus battery drains when idle.
• And, lastly, the keyboard has a backlight but no sensor to detect your hand approaching and leaving the keys. Rather, it waits for keyboard taps to light up, then times out after lack of activity. My sense is it will burn the battery more than necessary, so I keep the backlight off.
You can browse through the specs all you want, but let me tell you this laptop is a keeper.
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Enjoy the rich, full-flavored coffee you love or delicious coffeehouse beverages from the Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition single serve coffee, latte, and cappuccino maker. Featuring metal details and a premium nickel colored finish, the K-Cafe Special Edition brewer is a stunning addition to your kitchen. Whether brewing coffee, or making lattes, and cappuccinos, the K-Cafe Special Edition brewer works with any K-Cup pod so the options are endless. Use the coffee SHOT to brew a concentrated shot of coffee and froth your choice of fresh milk to create a creamy latte or frothy cappuccino. Enjoy your latte or cappuccino hot or use the COLD setting to froth cold milk for a wonderfully refreshing iced latte or cappuccino. Brew 6, 8, 10, or 12oz of your favorite coffee, tea, or cocoa, select Strong Brew when you want a bolder cup of coffee. The dishwasher safe frother makes clean up a breeze – enjoying delicious specialty beverages at home has never been so easy. Just brew, froth, enjoy!
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If you want to graduate to good coffee, you need to get this Keurig. Handsome and super simple to use for making coffees as well as cappuccinos and lattes. Keurigs are known for producing a good quick cup of coffee via their K-cup pods. Now I'm also impressed by their ability to foam milk just as easily. No more tinkering with a hand foamer, and definitely no more stopping by Starbucks for a vente-give-me-all-your-money drink. If you’re a stickler about these things, you'll realize this machine does not use pressure to make a true espresso with all its rich flavors and crema. But don’t let that dissuade you from giving this a shot.
And if you're in the mood for a little holiday drink, here's my recipe: fill milk to the cappuccino line of the frother. Then, fill eggnog to the latte line. Then run the frother on latte mode while making a shot of coffee in the pod side of the machine. When everything is ready in, pour the frothed milk over your shot and enjoy a yummy eggnog latte. You're welcome.
(PS - I know my title is misspelled. The review system flagged the Latin word as inappropriate)
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The reliable Brother HL-L3270CDW compact digital color printer is a great choice for the busy home or small office looking for laser printer performance. Quick print speeds of up to 25 pages per minute² plus manual feed slot accommodate varied printing needs and can handle a variety of paper types and sizes, including card stock, envelopes and more. Connect with versatile options, including built-in wireless, Ethernet or USB interfaces, and print wirelessly from mobile devices³. The 250-sheet capacity adjustable paper tray helps improve efficiency with fewer refills and handles letter- or legal-size paper. Automatic two-sided printing helps save on paper costs. Save time by creating custom shortcuts on the 2.7" color touch screen, which also enables you to print directly from popular cloud apps, including Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote, OneNote and more⁴. Brother Genuine high-yield replacement toner cartridges help lower printing costs. Comes with a 1-year limited warranty and free online, call or live chat support for the life of your product.
Customer Rating
4
Excellent Color Laser Printer for SOHO
on October 29, 2018
Posted by: ricks
from SF Bay Area
If you’re a small office/home office that prints under 1500 pages/month, this is an excellent machine. Brother has built a solid, first class printer with one of the easiest set ups I've encountered in any home device.
PROs
• Easy setup. Took under 10 minutes to pull out of the box, remove the packing material, insert the toner, and set up the wifi. The touch screen makes it simple to enter a wifi password. A couple of nice touches: 1) As you type in the password, it does not mask your password with asterisks so you can catch errors right away; 2) The printer can only connect to 2.4 Ghz wifi band and will not display the SSID of 5 GHz networks. I've more than once tried to connect other home devices to the 5 GHz network only to discover later they only operate on 2.4 GHz networks. Once connected, the printer will check for firmware updates, of which there are two which are installed sequentially.
• Excellent 25 ppm speed (color or b/w) and quiet output.
• 250 sheet input capacity is greater than most printers in this entry level class. The extra capacity does add height to the machine, so make sure the dimensions will work for you.
• Easy networking or printing from phone/tablet. Once turned on and added to my network, it automatically showed up as an AirPrint printer on my iPhone.
• Also a nice touch, the printer was properly named on my wifi Xfinity wifi network. Often when I add a device, the name shows up based on the networking chipset which may have nothing to do with the product.
• Sharp, clean output for both text and graphics. Excellent color and saturation.
• Easy setup. Took under 10 minutes to pull out of the box, remove the packing material, insert the toner, and set up the wifi. The touch screen makes it simple to enter a wifi password. A couple of nice touches: 1) As you type in the password, it does not mask your password with asterisks so you can catch errors right away; 2) The printer can only connect to 2.4 Ghz wifi band and will not display the SSID of 5 GHz networks. I've more than once tried to connect other home devices to the 5 GHz network only to discover later they only operate on 2.4 GHz networks. Once connected, the printer will check for firmware updates, of which there are two which are installed sequentially.
• Excellent 25 ppm speed (color or b/w) and quiet output.
• 250 sheet input capacity is greater than most printers in this entry level class. The extra capacity does add height to the machine, so make sure the dimensions will work for you.
• Easy networking or printing from phone/tablet. Once turned on and added to my network, it automatically showed up as an AirPrint printer on my iPhone.
• Also a nice touch, the printer was properly named on my wifi Xfinity wifi network. Often when I add a device, the name shows up based on the networking chipset which may have nothing to do with the product.
• Sharp, clean output for both text and graphics. Excellent color and saturation.
CONs
• The manual paper tray for envelopes, odd sized paper, labels etc can only feed one sheet at a time. You will not be able to load a stack of envelopes, for example, and print out addresses on them. (The paper tray takes Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, and Folio (8" x 13")).
• Pages curl on two-sided printing. Depending on the type of paper you use, it may flatten out after a while, but you will definitely notice curling when printing two-sided. Printing one-sided did not curl the paper.
• No edge-to-edge printing. The print area will enforce a 0.16 inch (4.23mm) margin on all sides.
• Heavy – weighs around 40 pounds.
• USB 2.0 only. If you plan to connect this directly to a computer, you cannot use the faster USB 3.0.
• The manual paper tray for envelopes, odd sized paper, labels etc can only feed one sheet at a time. You will not be able to load a stack of envelopes, for example, and print out addresses on them. (The paper tray takes Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, and Folio (8" x 13")).
• Pages curl on two-sided printing. Depending on the type of paper you use, it may flatten out after a while, but you will definitely notice curling when printing two-sided. Printing one-sided did not curl the paper.
• No edge-to-edge printing. The print area will enforce a 0.16 inch (4.23mm) margin on all sides.
• Heavy – weighs around 40 pounds.
• USB 2.0 only. If you plan to connect this directly to a computer, you cannot use the faster USB 3.0.
There's a lot to like but I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because of the page curling and single-page manual feed…two items that will irk many offices. Regardless, I still recommend the printer.
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Keep your home free from pet hair with this BISSELL CleanView vacuum. Triple Action technology and specialized tools provide powerful cleaning of carpets, floors and hard-to-reach areas, and the automatic rewind lets you store the cord with one touch. This BISSELL CleanView vacuum’s lightweight design and swivel steering deliver smooth maneuverability to effortlessly reach edges and corners.
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from SF Bay Area
The Bissell CleanView Swivel Rewind is an ok vacuum for the price. You have to pay up for better features and a more powerful motor, something I recommend you consider if it's in your budget. One thing that irks me about Bissell is they don't pay attention to details. The model I received #2255 does not appear on the Bissell website. It appears to be the same as the 2256 except the triangle pet hair corner tool is replaced by an optional Fabreeze filter instead.
Installation
• To install the handle, you need a cross-tip screwdriver. The screws go in at a slightly awkward angle because the handle gets in the way, but it's manageable. Not sure why they didn’t just have a self-click install or a different screw placement.
• Similarly, in case you ever have to remove the roller brush (which you will eventually as it is not tangle-free), there are several cross-tip screws to pull out. Again, manageable, but higher priced machines tend to be easier to deal with.
• Had to guess a bit at the install of the attachment holder. They should’ve included an up arrow to indicate which end is up. Not difficult to figure out for most people, but just lack of attention to detail.
• The crevice tool for the 2255 does not store on the vacuum itself. On the 2256 the crevice tool can be stored inside the extension wand, but it does not fit for the 2255. Again, a lack of attention to detail. My wife found an ingenious workaround by rubber banding the crevice tool to the handle – see photo.
• The instructions don’t specifically mention which end of the hose to attach to the accessories if you want to use them. Shouldn’t be a big deal to figure out for most people, but there will always be newbies who may get frustrated. Again, lack of attention to details.
• Similarly, in case you ever have to remove the roller brush (which you will eventually as it is not tangle-free), there are several cross-tip screws to pull out. Again, manageable, but higher priced machines tend to be easier to deal with.
• Had to guess a bit at the install of the attachment holder. They should’ve included an up arrow to indicate which end is up. Not difficult to figure out for most people, but just lack of attention to detail.
• The crevice tool for the 2255 does not store on the vacuum itself. On the 2256 the crevice tool can be stored inside the extension wand, but it does not fit for the 2255. Again, a lack of attention to detail. My wife found an ingenious workaround by rubber banding the crevice tool to the handle – see photo.
• The instructions don’t specifically mention which end of the hose to attach to the accessories if you want to use them. Shouldn’t be a big deal to figure out for most people, but there will always be newbies who may get frustrated. Again, lack of attention to details.
Use
• The machine is light because the motor is light. That means it's easy to maneuver and carry, but also means you won't get the deepest clean, at least on a single pass.
• The crevice tool is designed to pick up debris along its long side or from its top end like a traditional crevice tool. You designate this by twisting the crevice tool at its base. It's a cool feature but its description is missing from the manual.
• The auto rewind cord is fantastic.
• Cleaning vacuums is always a bit dirty. At least this one allows you to keep your hands away from the door that drops the dirt out. Your hands will still get dirty as you then need to reach in to pull out and clean the filter.
• The crevice tool is designed to pick up debris along its long side or from its top end like a traditional crevice tool. You designate this by twisting the crevice tool at its base. It's a cool feature but its description is missing from the manual.
• The auto rewind cord is fantastic.
• Cleaning vacuums is always a bit dirty. At least this one allows you to keep your hands away from the door that drops the dirt out. Your hands will still get dirty as you then need to reach in to pull out and clean the filter.
I recommend the vacuum if it's what your budget allows. Otherwise, consider models with a stronger motor.
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Grill, bake, roast or broil with this Delonghi Livenza 0.5 cu. ft. digital compact convection oven. This compact oven saves space while providing enough capacity to save the hassle, heat and cost of using your full-size oven. This Delonghi Livenza 0.5 cu. ft. digital compact convection oven has toasting _and warming functions for maximum flexibility.
Customer Rating
4
Nice Addition for a Small(ish) Kitchen
on October 29, 2018
Posted by: ricks
from SF Bay Area
This is an excellent functioning convection toaster oven with lots of bells and whistles. Its compact footprint contains a surprising amount of volume. The reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars is because it's a little clunky to use to go through the different options – nothing unmanageable though. Also, there's no option to keep the display off when not in use, so you’re left with light pollution in your kitchen. DeLonghi has a similar model with a slightly larger capacity for not much larger footprint. It's a little more expensive, but if it is in your budget money and space-wise, you'll be happier with that. If not, I'd still recommend this.
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Jam as you work out with these JLab Audio Epic Air wireless earbuds. Their 8mm drivers produce high-quality sound, and the built-in microphone lets you take calls hands-free and access Google Assistant or Siri. These IP55-rated JLab Audio Epic Air wireless earbuds have a six-hour battery life, and their included charging case adds 32 hours of playback.
Customer Rating
3
6 Hour Wireless Ear Buds
on September 24, 2018
Posted by: ricks
from SF Bay Area
The two best things about these buds is their 6 hours battery life (an hour longer than the leading brands) and the ear hooks. These JLab buds at least have a hook to keep them from completely falling off. But, the overall sound is average, mostly because it was difficult to get the snug fit ear buds need. The power buttons on the buds are on the ear facing side. The result is that you have to power them on before inserting them, and invariably you end up toggling the surface controls on the outside when you don't mean to. The case is quite large and heavy for buds as well, but that’s because they hold 32 hours of charge. Overall I give them 3.5 stars and recommend you to try them, especially at an MSRP of $150.
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Listen to tunes in peace with these Sony headphones. Their noise-canceling processor blocks out background noise so you can fully enjoy your playlist, and the Smart Listening feature adjusts noise-canceling levels based on your activity. Quickly charge these Sony headphones in only 10 minutes to provide 30 hours of battery life. Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
Customer Rating
5
It's No Longer a One-Man Show
on September 10, 2018
Posted by: ricks
from SF Bay Area
For the longest time, if you wanted best-in-class noise canceling with excellent sound, there was only one game in town. With the release of the Sony WH-1000XM3, you now have a choice. TL;DR – if you’re deciding between this Sony and “the other guys,” get the one that fits you better. That said, these headphones edge out the competition on noise canceling and sound quality. There are differences in usability, however, that might sway you one way or the other.
• Playback Controls: For volume and playback control, these use swipe gestures on the right cup. Swiping the right cup up/down changes volume; swiping forward/backwards changes track; and double tapping toggles play/pause. More often than not, I found myself swiping diagonally which meant I’d end up switching tracks when I wanted to change volume. My preference is to have buttons over gestures, though gestures are more convenient once you do it right.
• Ambient Sound Control: I love the Quick Attention Mode. When you cover the entire right cup with your hand, the headset temporarily turns down the volume and lets you hear ambient sound. Removing your hand immediately turns off Quick Attention Mode. Extremely useful when you need to briefly chat with a flight attendant, colleague, or hear announcements. You can also toggle ambient sound via a button on the left side, or adjust ambient volume via the headphone’s app. The other guy’s headphones don’t have a quick attention feature.
• Noice Canceling: I find Sony’s NC on par with the perceived market leader, and did slightly better masking out TV noise. One discernible difference is the Sony leaves a higher pitched background than the other ones. For all practical purposes, however, both are very effective and way ahead of any other brand.
• Comfort: Very light, well cushioned, and easy to wear for long stretches. The cups are slightly smaller than the other ones, which makes them a better fit for my wife than for me.
• Sound Quality: Excellent on its own, and, the app allows further customization. Overall sound is a bit brighter with crisper highs than the other one. This is likely the DSEE HX feature at work. The Sonys edge out the other guys here.
• Bluetooth: You can have multiple sources connected if one device is for music playback and the other is for talking. To do this, you designate the music source as an A2DP connection, and the talking source as HFT/HSP. The other guy’s headset is far easier and more functional on this feature, and one that I use constantly.
• Ambient Sound Control: I love the Quick Attention Mode. When you cover the entire right cup with your hand, the headset temporarily turns down the volume and lets you hear ambient sound. Removing your hand immediately turns off Quick Attention Mode. Extremely useful when you need to briefly chat with a flight attendant, colleague, or hear announcements. You can also toggle ambient sound via a button on the left side, or adjust ambient volume via the headphone’s app. The other guy’s headphones don’t have a quick attention feature.
• Noice Canceling: I find Sony’s NC on par with the perceived market leader, and did slightly better masking out TV noise. One discernible difference is the Sony leaves a higher pitched background than the other ones. For all practical purposes, however, both are very effective and way ahead of any other brand.
• Comfort: Very light, well cushioned, and easy to wear for long stretches. The cups are slightly smaller than the other ones, which makes them a better fit for my wife than for me.
• Sound Quality: Excellent on its own, and, the app allows further customization. Overall sound is a bit brighter with crisper highs than the other one. This is likely the DSEE HX feature at work. The Sonys edge out the other guys here.
• Bluetooth: You can have multiple sources connected if one device is for music playback and the other is for talking. To do this, you designate the music source as an A2DP connection, and the talking source as HFT/HSP. The other guy’s headset is far easier and more functional on this feature, and one that I use constantly.
Bottom line is if you’re looking for premium NC headphones, these should be on your shortlist.
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Maintain your personal style with this all-in-one Philips Norelco Multigroom grooming kit. It has dedicated trimmers and trim guards for safe, efficient beard detailing, as well as hair removal for the body, eyebrows, ears and nose. This 25-piece Philips Norelco Multigroom grooming kit includes a foil shaver for smooth shaving of the face and neck.
Customer Rating
4
Hair today, gone tomorrow.
on August 15, 2018
Posted by: ricks
from SF Bay Area
The Philips Norelco 9000 Multigroomer is a solid product that even a werewolf would appreciate. I'm no werewolf but here's my take:
PROS
• Easy to handle and carry
• Lots of attachments for precise grooming
• Battery lasts 6 hours as advertised. Hopefully it does not degrade too quickly.
• Easy to clean by rinsing under warm water
• Comes with a nice case to contain everything
• Easy to handle and carry
• Lots of attachments for precise grooming
• Battery lasts 6 hours as advertised. Hopefully it does not degrade too quickly.
• Easy to clean by rinsing under warm water
• Comes with a nice case to contain everything
CONS
• The attachments are not well marked or organized. They come in little plastics bags that don't reseal, and over time they will get become one big pile if you’re not careful. Then again, you’re likely to ever only use a handful of them.
• The wide trimmer blade is not quite wide enough to work as a true haircut trimmer for most people. For that, you will still want a dedicated haircut trimmer, else it will take you a long time. Note: I use this as a haircutter anyway because my hair is fine, and I'm follicle-challenged on top. So for me, pulling out this wireless multigroomer is more convenient than my wired haircutter.
• The attachments are not well marked or organized. They come in little plastics bags that don't reseal, and over time they will get become one big pile if you’re not careful. Then again, you’re likely to ever only use a handful of them.
• The wide trimmer blade is not quite wide enough to work as a true haircut trimmer for most people. For that, you will still want a dedicated haircut trimmer, else it will take you a long time. Note: I use this as a haircutter anyway because my hair is fine, and I'm follicle-challenged on top. So for me, pulling out this wireless multigroomer is more convenient than my wired haircutter.
OTHER
Do check the specifications for the guard length you need. For example, I prefer a 1/8" guard for the hair cutting blade, but the package's shortest one is 5/32".
Do check the specifications for the guard length you need. For example, I prefer a 1/8" guard for the hair cutting blade, but the package's shortest one is 5/32".
I would certainly put this on your shortlist of trimmers.
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Put a vintage twist on your private listening with these retro-style JLab Rewind wireless headphones. Their Signature, Balanced and Bass Boost EQ settings provide flexible listening options, and the built-in microphone lets you carry out voice commands through Siri or Google Assistant. Enjoy nonstop music playback for up to 12 hours with these JLab Rewind wireless headphones.
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4
The 80's Would Be Jealous
on July 26, 2018
Posted by: ricks
from SF Bay Area
It’s surprising that Sony didn’t release an 80’s retro Walkman-esque version like these. Put on this lightweight set on and get ready to rock with Def Leppard, jam with the Lionel Richie and slow dance with Air Supply. Very decent sound without all the fuss of in-ear buds, or the heft of on-ear sets. The mic is good, too.
The downsides include plastic blister packaging that’s sure to cause wrap rage, and annoying ergonomics for selecting the limited equalizer and other functions. These downsides are offset, however, by the price, making this a bargain even when not on sale.
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B&W PI5 true wire-free headphones are attractive, well-built, and they deliver a refined sound quality. Featuring Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX technology these earphones ensure reliable connectivity whether you are streaming from your smartphone, tablet or PC. Allows connection of up to two devices at the same time, however, only one device can be used to play or make a call at a time. Download the Bowers & Wilkins free headphone app, available for Apple and Android for further control of the sound and noise cancellation, right on your phone. The PI5 headphones feature the latest innovations in adaptive noise cancellation along with 4 built-in microphones that pick up ambient noise and cancel it with an equal, but opposite, audio signal and enhance the call quality. There are three levels of Adaptive Noise Cancellation – High, Low and Auto, that can be controlled either by the multi-functional button on the left earbud or via the app. Similarly, the touch-sensitive button on the right earbud allows you to enable voice assistance. The buttons also allows you to control playback and phone call functions with single (play/pause, answer call), double (skip forward, end call), or triple presses (skip backward). Another stand-out feature of these headphones is the intuitive detection sensors that put the earphones on standby or reconnect them depending upon whether they are removed or put back on. The PI5s come with a sturdy and attractive charging case for charging the earbuds when not in use. The case is equipped with two 350mAh rechargeable batteries. Each earbud has a rechargeable battery which provides up to 4 hours of wireless playback. Including the charging case, the PI5 can provide up to 12 hours of continuous playback.
Is there an App to set the equalizer?
The app currently does not have an equalizer function. Not sure if they plan to add this functionality in the future, but would be nice.
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Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ LatteGo, Black
is that machine automatic?
Yes. You just put coffee beans in the hopper and it makes espressos and coffee.
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Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ LatteGo, Black
Is this compatible with Google Home or Alexa...???
Capture up to 1440p video with this Nextbase 522GW dash camera. Alexa enables hands-free control through voice commands, and Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi technologies sync with compatible smartphones for quick access to important footage. This Nextbase 522GW dash camera has ports for connecting compatible camera modules for easy expansion.
This specs states that it has GPS. Does it record GPS location and speed on the viewed camera footage? There is a GPS powered mount that is available for these types of cameras. Are these extra mounts needed to record GPS and speed on the footage?
GPS recorder is built into the cam so you don't need any mount other than what's included. Yes, the video footage will show you the speed and GPS location. Additionally, if you use the myNextbase player app on your PC or Mac, you can also see your route overlayed on a map side-by-side with the footage.
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Meet Bose Frames. Bluetooth sunglasses with a soundtrack. The first audio sunglasses with built-in Bose speakers for an immersive audio experience unlike any other. A revolutionary personal audio experience hidden inside two classic designs, each enriched with premium accents and materials. Play music, take calls, and enjoy the sun with UVA/UVB protection. Bose Frames Alto feature a classic angular lenses, available in small and large size.
Where’s the camera? A camera would make this product complete. While hiking a hands free everything would be awesome.
Listen to tunes in peace with these Sony headphones. Their noise-canceling processor blocks out background noise so you can fully enjoy your playlist, and the Smart Listening feature adjusts noise-canceling levels based on your activity. Quickly charge these Sony headphones in only 10 minutes to provide 30 hours of battery life. Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
Is there latency when watching videos?
I did not notice any latency at all watching YouTube.
5 years, 8 months ago
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Sleep better. Cover unwanted noise with soothing sounds. Bose noise-masking sleepbuds™ are uniquely designed for sleep. They don’t stream music or have acoustic noise cancellation. Instead, these tiny, wireless earbuds use pre-loaded, soothing sounds to cover up unwanted noises, so you can get to sleep — and stay asleep. Plus, unlike traditional earplugs, they’re super comfortable and made to stay in place all night long, even if you sleep on your side. 1. Choose your sound, 2. Set an alarm, 3. Fall asleep without unwanted noise.
How well do these work for silencing out loud snoring from your bed partner?
The volume of the sleepbuds can be turned up pretty high, so as to cover up the snoring. But then the question is can you sleep with loud sound playing in your ears? These are not earplugs – they do not reduce external sounds, they only mask them.
5 years, 10 months ago
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Create incredible images every day, anywhere with Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan. Get the magic of Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC, plus everything else you need to organize, enhance, and share your photos like a pro on your desktop and mobile devices.
With this program, can you make flyers, posters and layouts? crop your photos also?
The short answer is yes, you can do all of those things. Note that Lightroom and especially Photoshop are like "Swiss Army Knives." They are powerful editing tools designed for many different functions and activities. That means you won't find a simple setting for "make a flyer," and so on. But if you take the time to learn the software (which admittedly can take some time), it will more than deliver what you’re asking.
6 years, 3 months ago
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QuietComfort® 35 wireless noise cancelling headphones are engineered with world-class noise cancellation that makes quiet sound quieter and music sound better. Free yourself from wires and connect easily to your devices with Bluetooth® and NFC pairing. And enjoy up to 20 hours of wireless listening per battery charge.
Where does the music heard on the headphones come from? Can you program the music directly into the headphones so it is a complete unit?
The headphones play sound from your phone, computer or whatever device you’ve paired it with. There is no onboard memory to hold music – it must be streamed.
7 years, 9 months ago
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