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Turn a small space into an immersive gaming area with this Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system. The wireless headset and controllers provide a compact setup and don't require a PC, and the 64GB of storage accommodate compatible VR game titles. This Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system uses Insight tracking technology for instant, accurate response to movements.
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from Cincinnati, OH
For those that may not want to read the full review, I will sum it up by saying this is a great stand-alone VR unit! If you are looking to get into VR, I highly recommend the Quest. It is completely wireless, extremely immersive and just great fun for all to play.
The initial setup, using a combination of my phone and the Quest, took about 10 minutes and seemed to need a Facebook login, which I rarely use and wish it wasn’t required. During the setup, you create a ‘guardian’ boundary by virtually drawing a square on the ground to safely and freely move within it to avoid any obstructions. The best part of having a boundary is when you get close to the edges of your outline, you escape the VR world and can see your real-life surroundings in a black/white world. There is also a helpful walkthrough of sorts to get you acclimated to the VR world for those that are new to this type of entertainment.
Now onto the actual VR gaming experience. There are plenty of games/apps/experiences to choose from at launch. You almost have enough things to do without spending any money since there are a handful of demos, YouTubeVR, Netflix and other interactive apps to try. You can download these items either within the VR itself or through your phone on the Oculus app. Speaking of the app, you can set it up to cast/stream your VR view directly to your phone so others can see what you are seeing. One step more, I was able to cast my phone to my LG TV and share my VR view from there.
As I mentioned in the beginning, I feel the Oculus Quest delivers on a great VR experience. I am very satisfied.
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Top up your phone's battery with this Belkin wireless charging pad. Qi certification ensures compatibility with a large variety of devices, while the 10W transmission charges select phone models nearly twice as quickly. This Belkin wireless charging pad features a silicone grip to quickly stabilize mounted devices and an LED light that indicates improper charging conditions.
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from Cincinnati, OH
I got this to use with my wife’s iPhone XR. It says it supports fast charging, but a wired connection is usually a better option to quickly charge a phone. I honestly am not sure what the big deal is with wireless charging since the charging dock must be wired to an outlet anyway. It only takes an extra second to plug in the phone versus setting it on the charging pad. The positive is that it quickly charged her phone, even with a case on it. However, we had to remove her popsocket because the charger wouldn’t recognize the phone with it on. It has to do with the extra thickness and distance of the phone from the charging pad. Flipping the phone over to lay the screen onto the charging pad did not work, however. So basically, this is a good wireless charger if your case is under 3mm thick and you are not using any accessories, such as a popsocket. I only recommend it to those that feel wireless charging is the best option for their situation.
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Polished, professional Full HD video calls. The C920S HD Webcam delivers remarkably crisp, clear and detailed images in vibrant colors. HD autofocus and light correction adjust to provide consistently high definition, and the dual mics on either side of the lens capture natural sound. The privacy shutter puts you in control of what you show.
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from Cincinnati, OH
This webcam seems to have been around for many years. I am not sure what is exactly new with this 920S model versus the 920. I realized I actually already owned a 920 version and when I compared them, they seemed to be exact. Overall, the camera works well. However, the microphone does not record sound/voices as loudly as I would like. There is a plastic shutter that you can use to place over the cam for privacy. I also downloaded the camera software called Logitech Capture from their website. It allows you to tweak elements of the cam. Overall, I suppose the saying applies “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.
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The Nanit Plus Camera & Wall Mount mounts to your wall overhead, so you can watch over the baby's crib with HD video and audio. Plus, with personalized sleep analytics and guidance included in your app, you and the baby can sleep more soundly.
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from Cincinnati, OH
We have a 1 month old baby and adding the Nanit Plus to our household provides a great benefit to monitoring and tracking him. The initial setup is easy with step-by-step directions. I have been using it for a few days now and I love it. We have not mounted the monitor to the wall yet since our baby will not be sleeping in his bedroom crib until about 6 months. Instead, we have been able to move it from room to room and prop it up securely at the end of the bassinet or crib.
I have an android phone and my wife has an iPhone. There was no issue using the software to view and monitor the cam from either phone. Plus, we can both view it at the same time with no issue. I love the feature that allowed me to monitor the crib from my phone while I was out of the house running errands or at work. The camera provides HD quality so you don’t miss a thing. You can pinch to zoom in, remotely talk or play sounds, and track sleep history all from the app. Even with the phone screen off, you can still listen to any activity or set up pop-up notifications based on baby movement or sound alerts.
As of this review, 1 year of the Insights program is included free. This is an optional paid feature that shows the sleep tracking history and monitoring statistics. You can use the Nanit without having the subscription, but it is an adding benefit to this camera.
Overall, I am impressed by the quality of the camera and software. There are many features that you can tweak to suit your needs with regards to the notification pop-ups or sound output. I would recommend this for anyone that wants peace of mind when their baby is put down to sleep or just daily monitoring when you have a busy lifestyle and can’t always hover over your babies’ crib 24/7.
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Listen to customized audio with these black JLab Fit Sport wireless fitness earbuds. Signature, Balanced and Bass Boost modes let you set sound quality preferences, and the adjustable tip placement and flexible memory wire provide a secure, comfortable fit. Recharge these JLab Fit Sport wireless fitness earbuds via the included microUSB cable to enjoy up to six hours of playback.
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from Cincinnati, OH
I have been trying out these earbuds for the past week and they are not bad for the price. I like that it has several different ear tip sizes to find the right fit for you. However, I can’t seem to wear any for a long period of time before it becomes uncomfortable. I still prefer the plastic ‘apple earpod’ style of in-ear headphones versus soft tips, which I wish more companies would adopt. I do like that these are waterproof so they can easily handle sweat or rain and can be washed afterward. Overall, the sound is fine for my needs (Pandora or Howard Stern talk radio) and you can’t beat the price for fitness Bluetooth earbuds with all of the features included.
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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.
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from Cincinnati, OH
This is a decent compact oven/toaster with multiple cooking features. The DeLonghi name makes it a bit more of a premium brand which shows in the pricing, but the cooking quality is on par with other standard brands. It only took about 4 minutes to preheat to 450 degrees and the front glass does not get hot, which is good for families with little kids that might roam the kitchen. I usually cook on tin foil (to save cleanup) and my frozen sausages cook evenly. However, I once forgot the tin foil and cooked at the same temp/time but the bottom of the sausage patties were severely burnt when cooked on the included pan.
Some things I dislike: there was a slight humming sound, not only during cooking but also after it had finished running for a few minutes. I also wish I could set the default bake time/temp when turned on. I cook the same items every morning at ‘bake 7 minutes for 450 degrees’. My old (and cheaper) compact oven kept the previously used settings in memory which made it convenient. With the Delonghi, I have to fiddle with the dial since it is has a preset default of 1 hour and 360 degrees.
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Ninja Foodi's TenderCrisp pressure cooker allows you to achieve all the quick cooking and tenderizing wonders that you love about pressure cookers. The Foodi's Crisping Lid allows you to air fry, bake/roast, and broil. That means you can give your tender, juicy pressure-cooked meals a golden, crispy finish. The secret is TenderCrisp Technology, which produces the perfect combination of heat, fan velocity, and air circulation to give your food even crisping from top to bottom.
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from Cincinnati, OH
Let’s get straight to the point. I am not going to rehash all its features that you can read in the description. Instead, I will tell you how great this cooker is as both a pressure cooker and air fryer. I used it to pressure cook a roast and it came out tasting great with no issues. The next day, I used it to air fry my frozen chicken fingers and crinkled fries. Again, the food came out looking and tasting perfect. This is a great multi-purpose cooker that can free up space on your kitchen counter and cook a variety of things. I recommend it.
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Shark APEX combines DuoClean, self-cleaning brushroll and Powered Lift-Away technologies to deliver our ultimate full-sized cleaning experience.
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from Cincinnati, OH
The feature that sold me is definitely the tagline that says ‘actively removes hair wrap’ on the brush roll. I previously had a ‘pet’ vacuum, but hair would constantly build-up on the roller and I had to manually remove the roller to cut/remove long hairs. I do not have a dog or cat in the house, but I do have a wife and daughter with long hair that seems to constantly get caught in vacuums. After running through the house with this Shark, I was expecting a lot of hair build-up. I was surprised that there was literally none on the roller. I don’t know if this is a big ticket on vacuums these days since I am not a ‘vacuum connoisseur’, but I love the feature. In addition, I like the ability to easily switch between carpet and hardwood (I have a mix of both in the house). On the downside it is heavy and can be cumbersome while using it around the house, especially if you detach it from the base to carry.
Overall, it is a great vacuum with a lot of power that I do recommend to anyone.
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Enjoy hours of reliability and speed with this HP Pavilion desktop. Its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 12GB of RAM let you accomplish multiple tasks at the same time, and its 1TB hard drive provides plenty of space for file storage. This HP Pavilion desktop comes with a wired keyboard and mouse for interacting with Windows 10 Home.
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Compact multitasking PC with mild gaming ability
on July 21, 2018
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from Cincinnati, OH
Without listing all the specs and technical features (since it's in the description), I am happy with the ability of this HP for my needs. Basically, its a powerful processing system that is great for multitasking whether in business or leisure. Also, the integrated Vega graphics card is good for light to mid-level gaming. I did test it with the currently poplular Fortnite and had to play it on medium with still some hiccups in frame-rate. However, it's not necessarily considered a gaming machine but it should be able to handle average gaming. I noticed it had McAfee LiveSafe pre-installed that I immediately uninstalled since I have always had bad experiences with it slowing down my computers. Instead, I let Microsoft Defender protect the HP.
With regards to the physical features, I like the offering of a USB-C along with an SD card reader. Plus, there is a headphone jack on the front which is more convenient than only having it on the rear. I also like the included DVD/RW drive as it seems most PCs are doing away with this feature since it is starting to become outdated, but it is still a nice option to have. Finally, it is pretty compact in size (about 13 inches tall and 7 inches wide) which is a great feature when you have limited shelf/desk space.
Overall, I would recommend this HP for your standard multitasking and processing needs but not for high-end gaming.
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Maximize your broadcast viewing enjoyment with this flat-panel ANTOP outdoor HDTV antenna. It captures UHF and VHF signals within its powerful 65-mile reception range, and its durable exterior resists moisture and UV damage. Install this ANTOP outdoor HDTV antenna on a wall or pole via its mounting bracket, or place it indoors with the included stand.
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from Cincinnati, OH
I chose to get this antenna because I have tried many other options to get a good signal for my basement HDTV. For reference, the basement is partially underground with thick concrete walls and glass block windows. Previously, both the indoor rabbit ear and 'flat' style antennas that I had attempted to use would not get a full range of channels that I liked to watch. Also, some channels would go in and out depending on any human movement in the room.
Although this antenna can be mounted on the outside wall or roof, I wanted to see how it works by keeping it indoors and sitting on the glass block window sill. The antenna is pretty large compared to those I have owned before so it can be an eyesore if kept inside. Fortunately, I have curtains over the window so I can hide the antenna behind them.
Once I connected the cable and did a channel scan, it found about 40 channels. With the other antennas, I would get about 20+ but many times the main ones (ABC, NBC, CBS) would go out after a few days and I would have to re-position the antenna and try again. So far, I am happy with the ANTOP for its indoor use. I assume I might get even more channels or have a better connection overall if I placed it outdoors. Overall, I would recommend it for those having trouble getting a good signal in a basement.
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BISSELL SpinWave wet and dry robotic vacuum provides two ways to clean in a single revolutionary robot. The two tank system actively mops or powerfully vacuums with smart, structured cleaning paths. Use it in dry vacuuming mode to collect pet hair, dirt and other debris on carpet, area rugs and hard floors. When used in wet mopping mode, the mop pads and BISSELL cleaning solution work together to scrub floors clean. And, with the Soft Surface Avoidance Sensor, there's no need to worry about the robot going up on area rugs or carpets when in wet mopping mode. Plus, this product doesn't just clean up after pets, it helps save them, too. BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We're proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
I have tile and carpet throughout home. Will it mop tile then switch to vacuum carpet? Or do I have to tell it what to do? .
It has two swappable canisters. One to dry vac the whole home. The other to mop only the hard floors. It will self-detect when to avoid carpets.
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The world of electric scooters is proud to welcome the Hover-1 Blackhawk eScooter. This powerful scooter is a comprehensive mobility solution that features a beautiful display, removeable battery and LED display. With speeds of up to 18mph and a range of almost 30 miles, this scooter will keep you going all day long. The built-in kickstand makes it easy to hop off your scooter and hop back on without skipping a beat. Not to mention, this scooter comes fully loaded with large 10” tires to give you a smooth and comfortable ride on nearly any surface.
The Pro- build in Bluetooth ?
no bluetooth or speaker on the Blackhawk.
3 years, 1 month ago
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Secure complete footage of vehicular incidents with this Insignia Full HD dual dash camera. The 1080p rear-facing and front cameras capture detailed events at different perspectives, and the G-force sensor supports automatic recording upon impact. This Insignia Full HD dual dash camera has a built-in microphone to record audio details of important moments.
Hi, Does this dash cam need to be plugged in at all times in the USB port in order to run or can it run standalone if it's charged fully? Thanks!
Has to be always plugged in to use. No internal battery for standalone recording.
4 years, 8 months ago
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Drive safely with this Cobra super HD dash cam. Its 1296p recording resolution captures high-quality video footage in any lighting condition, while the extreme temperature protection is tested to withstand sudden fluctuations. This Cobra super HD dash cam provides iRadar route tracking and live police alerts when connected to the iRadar app, so you never miss a thing.
How long does the cobra dash cam hold the footage does it erase it over how can you look back a week to see the footage
I use a 32GB micro SD card and at the highest quality setting it recorded for about 2.5-3 hours with 10 minute intervals. After the card gets filled up, it will overwrite the oldest 10 minute clips.
4 years, 8 months ago
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Turn a small space into an immersive gaming area with this Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system. The wireless headset and controllers provide a compact setup and don't require a PC, and the 64GB of storage accommodate compatible VR game titles. This Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system uses Insight tracking technology for instant, accurate response to movements.
Can you stream the oculus quest on your tv? If yes, how?
Yes, you can use Chromecast. However, I have the Quest stream to my phone and then I have my phone streaming to my LG HDTV.
4 years, 11 months ago
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Turn a small space into an immersive gaming area with this Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system. The wireless headset and controllers provide a compact setup and don't require a PC, and the 64GB of storage accommodate compatible VR game titles. This Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system uses Insight tracking technology for instant, accurate response to movements.
Does this come with a headset for the sound affects or do you have to buy it separately?
The sound comes from speakers built into the headset or you can plug in headphones also. The sound right out of the headset gives you virtual 360 sound, which is pretty cool.
4 years, 11 months ago
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Turn a small space into an immersive gaming area with this Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system. The wireless headset and controllers provide a compact setup and don't require a PC, and the 64GB of storage accommodate compatible VR game titles. This Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system uses Insight tracking technology for instant, accurate response to movements.
How is this for watching regular video on youtube, Netflix, etc.?
It looks like you are a watching on a movie theater screen, but the quality is not 4K or anything near that. It is watchable though. Also YouTube VR videos are fun to watch.
4 years, 11 months ago
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Turn a small space into an immersive gaming area with this Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system. The wireless headset and controllers provide a compact setup and don't require a PC, and the 64GB of storage accommodate compatible VR game titles. This Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system uses Insight tracking technology for instant, accurate response to movements.
Does this work for Xbox One
This is a stand-alone VR. You do not need a PC, Xbox, PS4, etc to use it. It works all by itself.
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Turn a small space into an immersive gaming area with this Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system. The wireless headset and controllers provide a compact setup and don't require a PC, and the 64GB of storage accommodate compatible VR game titles. This Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system uses Insight tracking technology for instant, accurate response to movements.
How does this connect to the internet? Can I stream videos on it when I'm somewhere without a WiFi connection?
It connects through WIFI. You can't stream videos without an internet connection, unless the movie is already installed on the Quest.
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Toshiba 4K UHD Fire TV Edition is a new generation of smart TVs featuring the Fire TV experience built-in and including a Voice Remote with Alexa. With true-to-life 4K Ultra HD picture quality and access to all the movies and TV shows you love, Toshiba Fire TV Edition delivers a superior TV experience that gets smarter every day. The Voice Remote with Alexa lets you do everything you'd expect from a remote—plus, easily launch apps, search for TV shows, play music, switch inputs, control smart home devices and more, using just your voice.
What is the refresh rate?
60
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