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32” UltraGear™ UHD 4K Nano IPS with ATW 1ms 144Hz HDR 1000 Monitor with G-SYNC Compatible. See the game as it was meant to be seen—with vivid color that you can experience on an ultra-large 32” UHD screen for an even bigger gaming experience.
Customer Rating
5
Picture is stunning and tasty candy for your eyes
on December 20, 2022
Posted by: Grouticus
The new LG UltraGear IPS LED 4K UHD G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro monitor is not for the faint of heart, or eyes... or pocketbook for that matter. However, going from a 32” QHD monitor to a 4K 160Hz overclocked UHD Nano IPS display with DisplayHDR 1000 for gaming is, pun intended, game changing and candy for your eyes not only because of the picture quality but the standout honeycomb designed back highlighted by the RGB lighting.
Out of the box, the monitor was surprisingly heavy, about 25 pounds. I imagine that’s because of what LG packed inside along with the overall quality of the monitor. The weight was immediately noticeable after going through several thinner monitors over the past few years. Mounting the monitor to the arm bar and stand was very simple with no reliance on instructions. Once it was plugged in and hooked up to my rig via a USB-C to HDMI, I was able to sort through all the customization features built into the on-screen menu which is controlled by a small multi-directional button hidden underneath the base of the monitor. It is convenient having two HDMI inputs and DisplayPort connection in the rear paired with two powered USB ports in the event you want to have several different connections. You could potentially plug in a computer/laptop along with a streaming stick to use as a TV.
One other noticeable and potential turn off for some compared to some of my previous monitors is how large the black bezel is around the monitor; it measures about ½” on the top and sides. Many newer monitors I have seen lately have very minimal bezels which is great for pairing two monitors side by side and extending your screens. With this model LG, it would be hard to justify pairing another one monitor next to this one as you would have a relatively large gap between screens. I assume the larger bezel is due to what’s under the hood, so to speak, and probably where the LED back lights are which you can’t hide with a monitor with no bezel. However, given the monitor is a large 32” beast, in most cases I believe most would not necessarily need an additional monitor and might be overkill.
The picture is absolutely brilliant, vivid and definitely doesn’t miss any part of the color spectrum. Because it is a LED, the blacks are visibly non-existent. I have not experienced any lag or drag in high-speed gaming due to the fast 160Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. Because it is 4K in a smaller 32” screen, the picture is seemingly flawless. There is not much more to say about it, it’s an incredible picture.
Overall, this monitor is easily the best monitor I have ever used, and the sheer picture quality far outweighs the potential negatives of the weight and relatively larger bezel. If you have the coin to fork out on an amazing high-end monitor that will impress just about anyone, I say go for it. You won’t be disappointed except for the money missing out of your bank account.
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The Brother MFC-J6555DW INKvestment Tank color inkjet all-in-one printer handles high-volume color and black and white print jobs with ease. You can INK BIG with up to 1 year of ink in-box(1). It handles high-volume color and black and white print jobs with ease, delivering uniform, professional quality color printing makes it easy to create smart-looking reports and documents, with clear images and sharp lines… helping make your business look sharp too! Offers versatile connectivity, with options to print wired via USB, built-in dual band wireless (2.4GHz / 5GHz)(2), or even on the go with the Brother Mobile Connect App(3). Work where you want, when you want. Print, copy, scan, and fax functions are easy to manage from a computer, mobile device, or using the intuitive 3.5” LCD color touch screen.Built to last and designed for exceptional ease of use right out of the box, this Brother INKvestment Tank printers is the simple, economical, and professional choice for your home office or small business.
Customer Rating
5
Store quality printing, very fast and affordable
on December 19, 2022
Posted by: Grouticus
After going through a variety of printer brands over the past couple decades, this is the second Brother printer I have decided on investing in over four years. Brother brand printers are now firmly locked in as my go to manufacturer for a variety of reasons. First off, and one of the main reasons, the cost of ink has always left a bitter taste in my mouth as, for years, it always seemed to be cheaper to just buy a whole new printer versus investing nearly $100 in ink for a machine that was already out of date. That is definitely not the case with the Brother INKvestment all-in-one series printer line. I was still using the Brother printer I got in 2018 and never once had to replace the ink; I still had about 10% ink left before I got this new MFC-J6555DW model. I didn’t exactly use the printer daily or in bulk but it has handled amazingly and never had any issues with in besides having to perform the standard head cleaning and maintenance, as expected. The advertisement claims the printer has enough ink included in the box to last a year but I would bet that it will last much longer with our household use, even with five people in the house and children printing coloring pages almost daily. Having owned the new J6555DW model only for a short period, I would expect this one will handle just as well, or potentially even better, than my last one that is almost five years old.
Some notable specifications are the paper tray can hold up to 250 pages, the multipage copy, scan or fax feeder can handle up to 50 pages, you can print and scan a variety of page sizes including legal 11” x 17” paper and photo size paper, the document glass size is oversized measuring 11.7” x 17” for those larger projects, it has a convenient 3.5” color touch screen that is very easy to navigate and set up, can connect to 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, Apple AirPrint, USB 2.0 or wired to a PC or laptop using a USB cable. At this stage in technology, Brother has made wireless printing a breeze using their software you can install on your PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
One concern that might be a hard stop for some is this new model is HUGE in comparison to my last printer; I would honestly say a good 40-50% larger. I did not know that upon ordering this new model and it does not come close to fitting in the same space as the old model. It measures nearly two feet in width, a foot high and about 19” deep (over 30” if you have both trays out).
That being said, this all-in-one is a huge beast for a reason. I have never used an at home office printer that performed like a small business office printer. Standard color and black and white page printing is extremely fast however it’s the photo printing that really caught me by surprise. Not only were the prints on 4” x 6” glossy printer paper crystal clear, up to 1200 x 4800 dpi, they were spit out faster than any at home printer I have ever experienced. It was as if I sent an order to the local print shop to distribute to family members, display in a frame or put in a photo album but done in record time right in the convenience of my house. No more pricey trips to the local print shop. I can print 30 pages, color or black and white, in a minute and the scanner is just as fast.
After owning just about every brand of printer over decades, there is a reason I don’t expect to switch to another manufacturer besides Brother. Their printing products are of great quality, very durable, and easy to use and have recommended them to many others in the printing market over nearly the past five years.
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Game like a pro on Windows 11 with this ROG Zephyrus G14. Double up on AMD firepower with Ryzen 9 6900HS CPU and Radeon RX 6800S GPU featuring exclusive AMD SmartShift and Smart Access Memory technology that dynamically boosts performance for any task. Be confident in screen quality with an ROG Nebula 120Hz Display. Leap into the next generation of memory and storage with 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage.
Customer Rating
5
Great specs, beautiful chassis in a small package
on November 8, 2022
Posted by: Grouticus
Regarding technology, in general, my personal history would show I’ve typically gone larger in the size arena because it usually equated to "better" in my book. Larger screen size, more cameras, beefier peripherals and just more usable space in general. Regarding laptops, a decade ago I was gaming on 17.3” laptops eventually migrating to 15.6” laptops for the past several ones I've owned. I have gone through several different laptop manufacturers a wide variety of internal hardware specs and, for a variety of reasons, continue to return to ASUS as my go-to because of their overall performance, durability, less pre-installed bloatware as well as many other aspects. I was excited to give the new ASUS G14 ROG Zephyrus a shot as my first 14” laptop to see if the durability and performance would hold up compared to the larger laptops I have owned in the past.
This 14” ASUS ROG Zephyrus WQXGA is by far the prettiest laptop I have ever owned with its matte white finish, or Moonlight White as they call it, injected with some sparkly glitter when the light hits it just right and RGB lighting. The white really makes it stand out compared to other laptops, does not show fingerprints, dust or dirt like black laptops and has a very clean appearance overall. The keypad feels very comfortable with good spacing considering the smaller chassis. The touchpad appears oversized in comparison to the chassis and I was surprised it didn’t get in the way of me typing. I love the feel of this touchpad more than any other one I have used in the past as it has a smooth buffed glass feel where your fingers can glide smoothly across it. There are two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port and a micro-SD port on the right side of the chassis and a HDMI port, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, auxiliary audio out and charging port on the left side of the chassis. There are no ports on the front or back of the chassis. The ultra-bright 14” ROG Nebula Display with 2560x1600 resolution 120 Hz screen, although smaller than what I’ve been used to, is crystal clear and absolutely stunning. After playing several AAA title games, I have not noticed any screen drag and the picture, color and contrast are amazing.
Under the hood, this ROG Zephyrus is rocking some of the latest high-end PC specs including the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor with 8 cores and 16 threads for uber fast multitasking, an AMD Radeon RX 6800S 8GB GDDR6 graphics card, 16GB of dual-channel 4800MHz DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. The benchmarks I ran on the laptop came out a little above average compared to gaming PCs however I wasn’t didn’t overclock anything to run at peak performance and it ran all the AAA games I play great with no issues. There was barely any fan noise pumping all that heat out of the chassis which was a welcome surprise compared to previous models. The four-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos surprised me with great sound quality.
All of this combines beautifully to provide an amazing laptop and gaming experience and, somehow, it’s all packed into a smaller laptop that weighs less than four pounds. The size and weight were definitely some of my favorite features after working and gaming on laptops over the years weighing almost twice that size. I definitely don’t regret going smaller, for once, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this model to anyone in the market for an amazing gaming laptop.
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Norton 360 Deluxe provides real-time protection for up to 3 PCs, Mac, smartphones or tablets against ransomware, viruses, spyware, malware and other online threats. Help protect your private and financial information when you post, bank, and shop online. LifeLock Identity Advisor offers US-based Identity Restoration Specialists to help you each step of the way, should you discover you’re a victim of identity theft.
Customer Rating
5
A must have for life and all your devices
on November 1, 2022
Posted by: Grouticus
Having relied on Norton antivirus and PC tune up software products for more than a decade, my systems, including PCs, laptops, tablets and smart phones, have never been compromised by any viruses or malware. The Norton software is consistently fighting the malware battle in the background leaving me with more time for gaming, business, social media, etc. without a thought in the world. Years ago, before I had invested in Norton software, and the continuous updates to ensure the latest and best protection is being offered, I dealt with viruses at least yearly which has crashed my system on several occasions making it completely inoperable and/or recoverable.
Considering technology, and those continually attempting to hack into about every aspect of one’s personal and/or business life, has grown exponentially, I would not hesitate a second to make this minor invest in the protection and utilities Norton offers in this software. I also wouldn’t risk thinking for one second that something like a virus would not happen to me or someone in my household, especially considering I have no idea what others in my household are using their devices for, downloading sketchy files, clicking on click bait, etc.. Or, in an even worse case scenario, imagine some criminal gaining access to all your account information, passwords, personal identification information, etc. and draining your bank accounts, selling your property without you knowing it, creating fake IDs with your information, etc. With Norton Life Lock, you can ensure your identity and any personal information used by you such as your driver’s license number, social security number, home address, phone number, etc. aren’t being used by someone on the dark web. Norton is constantly monitoring the dark web, criminal scammers, hackers, etc. for your information once you enter it into their database. On top of that, it will notify you in real time when a potential breach may have occurred in an effort to catch it and allow you to change a password, freeze a bank account, notify creditors or law enforcement, etc.
A few other great features they offer are password management, cloud back up storage, a secure virtual private network (VPN), parental controls, etc. The advanced utilities also include a ton of useful PC tune up software such as disk repair, disk defragmenter software, registry cleaner, uninstaller, etc. You could potentially pay hundreds of dollars to purchase all this software separately and Norton offers all of this in one package along with their amazing antivirus software that they’re known for.
I have tried other similar products from other companies in the past and, in my opinion, they just don’t compare to everything you will get with Norton Utilities Ultimate. It’s well worth every penny to protect those expensive devices and keep them running great.
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Enjoy an immersive, big screen home theater experience with the Home Cinema 2350 Smart Streaming Projector. Featuring Epson’s innovative 4K PRO-UHD®1 technology and phenomenal HDR102 brilliance—the Home Cinema 2350 delivers a truly epic 4K experience.. True 3-chip 3LCD technology offers outstanding brightness and color accuracy without disturbing the overall contrast, ensuring deep blacks and remarkably vivid colors. And with Android TV®3 included, the Home Cinema 2350 Smart Streaming Projector also makes it easy to stream your favorite Twitch and YouTube™ channels—or watch the latest movies and TV shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max™ and more4. Allowing for multiple audio options, the Home Cinema 2350 features an integrated 10 W bass-reflex speaker, plus Bluetooth® wireless audio device support5 for connecting soundbars or headphones. And, with a sleek, compact design and vertical lens shift, you can place the projector nearly anywhere—including tables and bookshelves—for flexible setup and easy viewing.
Customer Rating
5
Incredible picture on an affordable budget
on October 28, 2022
Posted by: Grouticus
It was just a year or two ago that a projector of this caliber with these specs would run someone around the $2-3k range. Is now the time to pull the trigger for those who have been waiting for a more affordable option to perhaps increase their movie viewing experience and screen size? My answer is a definite YES after using a high-end EPSON projector in our movie room for movies and shows, but mainly for gaming on a 120” screen, over the past 3-4 years. With the new EPSON Home Cinema 2350 4K Pro-UHD Smart Gaming Projector, I can now get an even better picture, performance, with built in apps for less than half of what I paid for my last projector.
Out of the box, the projector was about half the size of my last projector and very simple to set up. The new 2350 looks similar to most of EPSON’s previous models with it’s typical matte white finish which usually blends well with most ceiling or wall mounts, two HDMI inputs, a USB-A port and Aux Out on the back, projector lens on the front and buttons on the top. Strangely the projector comes with two remote controls; one for the projector itself and the other for the included streaming stick that it occupying both the HDMI 2 input and USB-A port upon delivery. This can be removed and replaced with any other streaming device or HDMI device by removing the cover on the back of the projector. You are able to use the projector remote to control the streaming stick so I haven't found a need yet for the second remote.
Once you decide where and how you are going to be installing the projector, whether it be a permanent mount or simply setting it on a surface, you will want to adjust the focus and size of the screen. You can then use the settings to tweak on any other video or audio settings which you will more than likely have to do to ensure the picture is displayed correctly. The projector conveniently does have Bluetooth for external audio devices which is convenient if you prefer not to run wires for any external audio equipment; definitely a welcome addition for me compared to my last projector that did not have Bluetooth. Upon installation and initial set up of the projector, you can connect it to a local Wi-Fi for streaming services and updates and also log into any of the streaming services such as Google, Amazon, Netflix, HULU, Disney +, etc.
After streaming several shows and movies and hooking my gaming systems up to the projector, the 4K UHD picture looks amazing and the 2800 lumens definitely have enough light for most dark area set ups even with some light sources around. Being that I use mine 95% of the time for gaming, the 120 Hz refresh rate and low latency mode are definite must haves as you’ll notice less screen drag immediately. There is a 10 watt speaker built into the projector but I would suggest at least using a Bluetooth speaker, headphones or using the Auxiliary output on the rear of the projector for better sound.
Overall, you really can’t ask for a better option from a very reputable company that has a vested interest in projectors at this price point. I would recommend it to anyone in the market for a projector with these incredible specs in a relatively small and affordable option.
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Extend your wireless network coverage with this NETGEAR Nighthawk AXE7300 Wi-Fi router. A quad-core processor delivers reliable performance, while five Gigabit Ethernet ports let you set up an ultrafast LAN configuration. This NETGEAR Nighthawk AXE7300 Wi-Fi router supports speeds of up to 7.3 Gbps for fast streaming and downloads of large 4K videos.
Customer Rating
5
Blazing fast Wi-Fi thanks to the latest 6E tech
on October 24, 2022
Posted by: Grouticus
If you are in the market for a router with the latest and best technology to handle and manage all your tech toys, look no further than the new NETGEAR Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band 6E router with the latest 6GHz technology able to handle speeds of up to 7.3Gbps which is insanely over five times faster than previous technology. I previously had a mesh system installed in our 3400 square foot two-story house which handled that size space like a champ however peaked at 5GHz. Needless to say, I was excited to try out the latest 6E technology with all my latest devices after hearing from others who recently made the upgrade and switch.
Out of the box, the Nighthawk was very easy to set up, basically plug-and-play, once you plug everything in and connect it through the Nighthawk app. Of course, the first thing I did was to run a Wi-Fi speed test via the app which reported some of the highest speeds I’ve recorded. We have high-speed gigabit internet through our internet service provider and it reported every bit of those speeds which typically is not the case and was a welcome surprise. After changing most of the Wi-Fi settings on our most used devices in our house including our streaming devices and gaming systems, I was even more curious of what the new Nighthawk could handle using the six built-in high-performance antennas going up against near the middle of the house on both stories, mostly not near the outer walls, so going from a mesh network to just one router so far doesn’t seem to adversely affect the performance of any of our devices. However, I will say, the range does not go as far as having the mesh network scattered throughout the house where I could walk around the outside of our house down to the sidewalk and still be able to tap into our Wi-Fi so you’ll have to make that decision depending on your setup.
In regards to the appearance of the router, the Nighthawk literally looks like it could start flapping its wings and take off. It is also quite large and awkwardly wide shaped because of the “wings” which have the antennas inside them. It was somewhat difficult to find a spot that could hide the router while also allowing it breathing room as to not affect the range of its signal. On the front of the router there are two subtle buttons and lights showing the power and signal. There are two yellow internet ports on the back of the router; one for 1G and the other for the higher speed 2.5G multi-gig LAN. Between the two internet ports, there are four 1G ethernet LAN ports to hardline your connection allowing for even better speeds not depending on Wi-Fi. There is a power button, reset button and one USB-C 3.0 port as well.
Having upgraded modems at least once every year or two over the past decade, I have to say this leap from Wi-Fi 5/6 to Wi-Fi 6E was a huge jump in performance and NETGEAR has always set the bar with their high-end Nighthawk routers. You really can’t go wrong with their products and would recommend this one to anyone in the market for a router with the latest technology and highest performance to date.
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Dominate in style with the powerful 1TB WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK dashboard gives you full control over the LED light display for a personalized experience every time you play (Windows® only). This high-performance SSD storage features blazing speeds in a compact and shock-resistant design, making it easy to take with you anywhere.
Customer Rating
5
Great option for portable high-speed storage
on October 23, 2022
Posted by: Grouticus
The new Western Digital Black 1TB P40 NVMe Solid State Game drive is a great all-around option for gamers on the go as well as a lightweight portable option for storing any other files you wish to back up. I love the military-style look and feel of the drive itself with the forged aluminum matte black finish combined with the picatinny rail look that looks like it could be mounted on your favorite piece when not in use on with any of your gaming consoles or rigs. One of the best things about this portable SSD is that it is compatible with your Sony PlayStation 4/5, Microsoft Xbox and PC. Although it won’t work to run PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X games on it, you can still store game saves on the drive and store and play PlayStation 4 or Xbox One games on it. I ran benchmarks on the SSD and it performed very well in comparison to other drives I have used in the past with speeds near 2000 mb/s. It also comes pre-loaded with the WD_Black Dashboard to control and review the performance of the drive as well as other tools and settings to tweak with including the customizable RGB lighting which gives the drive even more curb appeal. The SSD comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A adapter. In my opinion, 1 TB of game storage is plenty of drive to keep your favorite games, game saves and files in a portable, compact design.
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Explore the art of espresso made right, effortlessly, with the refined features of La Specialista Arte from De'Longhi. Created for the hands-on home barista, this compact and stylishly designed machine empowers you to craft custom espresso drinks with ease and precision. From start to finish, unlock all the aromatic flavors of the beans for results that perfectly match your palette. Full control is at your fingertips with exclusive features like a conical burr grinder boasting 8 precise settings developed to expertly grind all bean varieties in a single or double dose. Use the complete barista kit, including a tamper, dosing funnel, and more, to prepare your fresh grounds in either a single or double dose in the single wall filter basket. Next, 3 active infusion water temperature levels adapt to your beans and roasting level for optimal flavor extraction. Finally, My LatteArt wand’s powerful steam produces the perfectly silky milk microfoam ideal for latte art creations. Save time with three beverage presets—espresso, Americano and hot water—for those on-the-go mornings. With La Specialista Arte, an authentic, hand-crafted coffee experience is within your reach. Indulge in the creativity of coffee-making as you get the best out of every bean and enjoy experimenting with foam art as a home barista.
Customer Rating
5
Coffee shop espresso in the comfort of your home
on October 9, 2022
Posted by: Grouticus
The new De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Espresso Machine delivers coffee shop espresso in the comfort of your home in a beautifully designed, compact, easy to use, package. Being that this is our third De’Longhi espresso machine over the past decade, the latest La Specialista model was very familiar to us and easy to set up with minimal reliance on the instructions. Even if you are unfamiliar with their machines, or any espresso machine, I would consider it easy to use. The instructions are easy to follow and the buttons, knobs and center pressure gauge on the front of the machine are easy to understand and figure out.
Regarding set up, you will add whole espresso beans in the top container, add water to the water tank in the back of the machine and run a few priming cycles through the machine to prep it for first time use. Once set up is complete and the first water in the machine has been primed and tested using the included water hardness test strip, you’re ready for your journey to become an at home barista. You will want to adjust the grind hopper for the coarseness of the grind which I recommend starting around the middle, or “5”, grind setting and the dosing setting the same in the middle and adjust from there depending on what taste you prefer. Using the double espresso filter basket in the portafilter and selecting the x2 button on the front of the machine, connect the Dosing Funnel (which was new to me on this model) to the portafilter and insert it into the coffee grinder outlet pushing back firmly to initiate the automatic grind. Once the espresso beans are ground, remove the portafilter and place it on the included taping mat gently taping the sides to evenly distribute the ground coffee into the filter. Use the included tamper to tamp the ground coffee and remove the dosing funnel. Insert the portafilter into the brewing outlet on the right side turning it firmly to seat it in the machine before brewing. Use the knob to select whether you are brewing an espresso shot or an Americano. Using the other button, select what temperature you prefer your brew at, place either espresso cups or a coffee cup onto the grill under the brew output and press OK to start brewing. There is a steam wand on the right side of the machine which you can use to steam and froth milk for your coffee drinks which works great and is easy to clean just like the rest of the machine.
I have used several other espresso machines over the years and prefer the De’Longhi machines over all other models I have used. In my opinion, they make a statement aesthetically in any kitchen, feel more durable and, most importantly, make a better shot of espresso and an amazing Americano. I have always recommended De’Longhi machines to anyone in the market for small kitchen appliances and especially their espresso machines.
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Take on the competition and explore open worlds in comfort with the HP X32 31.5" 16:9 FreeSync 165 Hz QHD IPS Gaming Monitor. This 2560 x 1440 QHD monitor supports a 165 Hz overclocked refresh rate, which works with the 1 ms response time to reduce motion blur and to deliver liquid-smooth gaming experiences. At the same time, AMD FreeSync Premium technology helps to reduce stuttering and screen tearing when connected to a compatible graphics card.
Customer Rating
5
Incredible picture quality for any occasion
on September 5, 2022
Posted by: Grouticus
Whether you’re in the market for a high tech, large gaming monitor or just a simple computer monitor, the new HP X32 IPS QHD AMD FreeSync monitor might just be the right go between. For the hardcore or amateur gamers, the large 31.5” diagonal 16:9 QHD (2560 x 1440) monitor packs plenty of high-end features including up to a 165 Hz refresh rate, a 1 millisecond response time using Overdrive, 1000:1 contrast ratio and AMD’s FreeSync Premium technology. For those not into gaming and just looking for a better-quality monitor for personal or business use, there are several features for that as well including HP’s Eye Ease technology, low blue light mode and anti-glare which all reduces eye strain while sitting in front of the screen for extended periods of time.
To first address some of the specifics of the monitor, it has two video inputs including a HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 connections. The monitor stand is 100 mm height adjustable and you can adjust the tilt as well. There are no speakers on the monitor but you can plug your speakers into the monitor to transfer audio from the inputs using the 3.5 mm audio jack. The 3-sided micro-edge bezel around the monitor is small and barely noticeable although not the smallest I’ve used.
Regarding gaming, the picture on the X32 is crystal clear due to its high refresh rate, fast response time and 3.7 million pixels crammed into the QHD screen. The colors appear to pop out of the screen using the HDR 400 technology. In my gaming experiences, I haven’t noticed any motion blur whatsoever and the screen moves very fluidly while moving rapidly in high end AAA games. Because of the amount of time many of us spend every day either working or gaming on a screen, I truly feel one must invest in the anti-fatigue and low blue light technology and HP’s built-in technology does a great job preventing the headaches I used to get staring at a screen.
I have always used my monitor(s) for all the reasons I listed so this monitor was the perfect fit in my situation. Not only does it function great for everything you can throw at it including hooking it up to high end gaming consoles, it’s also large enough to replace using multiple smaller monitors as I did. Overall, HPs X32 gaming monitor does not disappoint and I would recommend it to anyone in the market for a high-end monitor for any occasion.
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The G715 Logitech Wireless Gaming Keyboard from the Aurora Collection delivers low-key style with high-key performance so you can express yourself and play your way. Float away with its dreamy white design and comfy, cloud-shaped keyboard palm rest. With a tenkeyless layout and adjustable height, this is an ideal compact mechanical keyboard for gaming that gives you that good game feeling, all-day long. Pack it up, place it anywhere, and play your best with G715’s rechargeable 30 gaming-hr battery life (with full lighting), Logitech LIGHTSPEED wireless, and Bluetooth connectivity. Use the USB-C to USB-A cable (included) for quick and streamlined recharging. Logitech LIGHTSYNC brings your gaming to life with four responsive Play Moods that reflect your state of play in 16.8M programmable RGB colors. Get your creative juices flowing, show off your style, and even create your custom animation effects on your wireless TKL keyboard with free G HUB software.
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5
Comfortable and loaded gaming keyboard
on September 1, 2022
Posted by: Grouticus
While I’m typing this review, I am imagining resting comfortably on a cloud while pwning other gamers without a care in the world… well, maybe that’s a little too far. At least that’s what I imagine Logitech was thinking when developing the new Logitech G715 wireless gaming keyboard. Allow me to explain.
First off, Logitech went full spec with the cloud concept as everything they used, including the packaging, is in a blissful white color. In an effort to add to this cloud theme, I opted for the tactile keys instead of the other two options (clicky or linear) as, in my opinion, it feels better to the touch and isn’t as loud and sometimes annoying as the full on clicky keys. I love both wireless features using the lightspeed dongle which was very responsive as well as the Bluetooth option if you are looking to link the keyboard to your tablet or smartphone. Another reason I prefer wireless keyboards now that they are up to speed with the latest technology is it’s very useful for some folks, like myself, who may want to kick back on the couch with my laptop connected to a larger TV or monitor from afar without a wire stretching across the room.
Something that just about every gaming peripheral manufacturer is doing now is throwing RGB lighting effects in their devices that you’re able to sync together creating cool customizable effects. The RGB lighting is a fun and useful feature to identify your main keys for gaming (ie. wasd) as you can customize every key on the keyboard using the Logitech GHUB software available for download via their website. After spending way too much time tinkering with the customizable lighting features, I ultimately ended up sticking with the default lighting selection, the signature lighting for the Aurora Collection, as I felt it was very Zen in hopes to not be so stressed out while I’m being hunted by other gamers.
The keyboard is rechargeable using the provided USB-C charging cable so there’s no need to worry about changing batteries unless, of course, you wear out the built-in lithium-ion battery which can eventually be replaced as well. The battery does last long enough for plenty of gaming, around 25 hours with full lighting, however you can also hardware the keyboard to your rig as well.
Probably one of my favorite features is, of course, the cloud shaped palm rest included with the keyboard. It honestly is the most comfortable palm rest I have used; it’s like resting my palms on their own little cloud pillow. You’re welcome, palms.
Overall, I absolutely love the way Logitech designed this new wireless gaming keyboard. From the aesthetically pleasing looks to the comfort overkill and tons of features, there’s not much more I could ask for in a gaming keyboard unless you absolutely need a ten key feature. Well, maybe a built-in massager and fan for sweaty fingers but perhaps I’m asking too much.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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