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Yaber - Buffalo Pro U10 Native 1080P Entertainment LCD Projector with Bidirectional Bluetooth - Gray
Inspired by the space series of movies, Yaber U10 WiFi & Bluetooth projector first adopted outer space style design. The features of U10 are portable size carry 1080P resolution, 5GHz/2.4GHz dual-band WiFi, bidirectional Bluetooth, innovative 4-Point Keystone Correction Function (±50° for four angles), which is an upgraded 4D keystone correction function.Say bye to freeze problem, U10 WIFI projector brings smooth giant images to you.
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The Yaber Pro U10 Projector is a very light weight and portable 1080p projector. It comes with a very nice carrying case to make transporting the projector even easier. The U10 has multiple ports and accepts wireless video input from Miracast and IOS casting, hdmi, and USB disk input mode. My favorite is wireless IOS casting. Just bring your Iphone, Ipad, or MAC computer, connect both devices to the same network and anything appearing on your Apple product will be projected by the U10 Projector. This is extremely useful when making presentations or just when you want to watch movies on a large screen. Picture and sound quality are good and are viewable even in a fairly well lit room. Movies look great on a large screen although the contrast and color saturation are not as good as a quality 1080p hdtv. The accompanying wireless remote is easy to use and controls all functions of the U10.
In summary, I highly recommend the U10 Projector for anyone looking for a light weight and portable projector that has multiple video input sources and can be used in fairly well lit area.
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The G5 gaming laptop powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPU combines gaming, entertainment, work and more! Its powerful 11th Gen Intel Processor allows you to effortlessly handle multiple tasks at the same time. It features a 3 screen display output, built-in SD card slot, and next-gen Wi-Fi 6 technology; with a tool for every task, this laptop provides great balance between gaming, entertainment, and work capabilities. Welcome to your new go-to laptop.
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The GIGABYTE G5 MD 15.6" FHD IPS Gaming Laptop is a mid level gaming laptop featuring a bright and fast 144Hz, 1080p FHD screen, a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, Bluetooth 5.2, and WiFi 6. It has an Intel 11th generation i5-11400 CPU, 8 GB memory and a fast 512 GB SSD. In addition to these specs, what separates the G5 from many other laptops is a plethora of connections including two video out ports, one audio, a SD card slot, and several USB 2 and 3.x ports. These connections make the laptop useful for gaming, entertainment, and general productivity.
The Geforce RTX 3050 TI is a low voltage model and performs similar to a GTX 1660. Frame rates are adequate to play AAA games but details must be dialed down for best performance. Of course, general productivity and entertainment are a breeze with the excellent screen, good keyboard and trackpad, and other specifications. Battery life seemed to be about 4.5 hours performing general productivity with performance around 2 hours in gaming.
I recommend the G5 for anyone looking for a well built gaming laptop that can also perform well in other functions. The number of ports and the quality of the screen set it apart in this price range.
The Geforce RTX 3050 TI is a low voltage model and performs similar to a GTX 1660. Frame rates are adequate to play AAA games but details must be dialed down for best performance. Of course, general productivity and entertainment are a breeze with the excellent screen, good keyboard and trackpad, and other specifications. Battery life seemed to be about 4.5 hours performing general productivity with performance around 2 hours in gaming.
I recommend the G5 for anyone looking for a well built gaming laptop that can also perform well in other functions. The number of ports and the quality of the screen set it apart in this price range.
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Support your iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro, Dell XPS, HP SPectre, and other laptops and devices with standard Type-C interfaces with elegant and functional Satechi - USB-C Monitor Stand Hub XL featuring built-in expansion ports including 1 Type-C Female Up to 5 Gbps, 2 USB 3.0 Up to 5 Gbps, SD/ MicroSD port, and 1 Jack Audio 3.5mm to maximize your space and enhance your experience. Note: SD and MicroSD cannot be read at the same time
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The Satechi USB-C Monitor Stand HUB XL is a functional hub and monitor or laptop stand. It includes connections for SD and micro SD cards, an audio jack port, 3 USB-A 3.0 ports, and a USB-C data port. None of the ports support power transfer and the included USB-C cable must be connected to an appropriate USB-C or Thunderbolt connection on your laptop or desktop to provide power to the hub.
The hub functions as advertised and provides useful connections for mice, keyboards, external drives, etc. The SD card slot is particularly useful since many laptops and desktops do not have SD card readers. There are no hdmi ports and the USB ports do not include power transfer which might be useful for charging devices like phones, tablets, etc.
In summary, the Satechi USB-C Monitor Stand HUB XL is a competent hub that simplifies cables arrangement and provides additional USB data ports. Because it requires power from a USB-C connection, I find it inconvenient for laptops that have 1 or 2 Thunderbolt connections and no other USB-C ports, since providing power to the hub takes up a Thunderbolt ports. You can probably get around this with a USB-C to USB-A cable converter. I recommend the Satechi USB-C Monitor Stand HUB XL if the above functionality meets your needs.
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The Dream Team of Clean. With Imprint Link Technology, the Roomba i3+ EVO robot vacuum and Braava jet m6 robot mop team up to vacuum then mop automatically in perfect sequence, giving your floors a comprehensive clean with just a command to your voice assistant or in the app. With breakthrough Imprint Technology, we’re building a world where robots intelligently communicate with each other and the rest of your connected home.
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The iRobot Roomba i3+ (3550) Robot Vacuum and Braava jet m6 (6113) Robot Mop bundle - Black Is a comprehensive solution to vacuuming and cleaning floors. I have both rugs and hardwood floors/hard surfaces so both a vacuuming and mopping and vacuum option are welcome. I am also not new to root vacuum cleaners having an iRobot Roomba j7+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum and a couple other brands. In general, I find the iRobot Roombas to be the to be the best of the bunch. This i3+ carries on with many of the same great features.
However, this package is not about the i3+ but is about the Braava jet m6 Robot Mop which is a real life saver and makes mopping a breeze. First vacuum and then mop to get shinny and dirt and dust free floors! In summary, I would highly recommend the iRobot Roomba i3+ (3550) Robot Vacuum and Braava jet m6 (6113) Robot Mop bundle – Black to anyone looking for a complete rug and floor cleaning solution that requires minimal to no interaction after initial setup.
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Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels are composed of 7 panels that can be assorted into various shapes. It can be controlled using your favorite voice assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant as well as the Govee Home App. You can even customize your design, effects, colors, and more.
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The Govee Glide HexaLight Panels were difficult for me to review because they are really functional artwork. They provide light to an area yet they can be creatively arranged and controlled to become a work of art. They provide vibrant colors and include a lot of customization within the included Android or IOS app. I used the Android app which apparently provides more options.
The package consists of 7 hexagonal lights/panels each which is connected in a pattern with linking cables. Prior to installation, you may want to prepare your wall surface since each panel will be taped to the wall. Additional panels can be purchased and connected to the existing panels. Setup is fairly straightforward as you simply follow the instructions and video in the app. The Android app itself is very complete including changes in color, animation, timer settings, and music synching. Alexa and Google integration is provided.
In summary, I highly recommend the Govee Glide HexaLight Panels as an effective was of adding both lighting and ambience to any area.
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The 23.8-inch TUF Gaming VG247QR1A WLED gaming monitor featuring AMD FreeSync compatibility for blistering-fast 165 Hz gaming. Its clever combination of Display Stream Compression (DSC), ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) and AMD FreeSync Premium technologies enables buttery-smooth gaming on PCs.
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Very Good Gaming Monitor Fast with Vivid Color
on May 31, 2022
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The ASUS - TUF 23.8” WLED FreeSync Gaming Monitor with HDR is a very good 1920x1080 monitor that is great for both gaming and general purpose use. It is a bright Freesync Premium compatible with a refresh rate up to 165Mz and a very quick response time of 1ms MPRT. It has features like extreme low motion blur shadow boost, and Plus Game to improve the overall gaming experience. It also has two speakers that I found were only suitable for general listening and not gaming or music. The back of the monitor has 2 hdmi ports, a display port, an audio out connection and monitor controls.
One aspect of the monitor that I found very interesting and useful is that the monitor can be controlled from the back of the unit and from the Asus app. The controls on the back include a joystick and several buttons to control basically all aspects of the viewing and gaming experience.
In actual use, I found the monitor to be very bright and colors to be vivid. Game response was very quick and smooth with no screen tearing. In general purpose us, I found the screen to be very clear with the ability to view several windows at a time in Windows 11.
I would highly recommend this monitor to anyone looking for a high quality 1920x1080 monitor to use in gaming and general use.
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The adidas FWD-02 SPORT gives you total freedom through road runs and track workouts. No wires. Stay focused. Don’t hold back. The sleek, ergonomic buds stay in place through warmups and hill sprints. The intuitive controls are easy to use and always responsive.
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The Adidas - FWD-02 SPORT True Wireless Headphones - Night Grey are a great pair of headphones for active people with a comfortable fit and very good sounding music.
Pairing with my Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and downloading the accompanying app was very easy and fast. The app was also easy to use and allows further customization. As I have mentioned, music sound quality was very good but I was not impressed with the sound quality of calls which seemed a little tinny. Battery life was also impressive for such small headphones with the battery lasting approximately 5 hours of use.
I have used several different wireless headphones in the past and the FWD-02 Sport standout because of the convenience of being truly wireless yet being very comfortable, not falling out, and yet providing quality music for long periods of time. During long runs, they stayed in place and performed perfectly no matter how much I was sweating or moving. Controls on the headphone are also very good and accessible. The only exception that I felt is the volume which apparently is only controlled from the app.
In summary, I would recommend the FWD-02 headphones to any active person looking for high quality and comfortable wireless headphones.
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Annihilate your competition with this ASUS ROG gaming desktop. The Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM deliver rapid performance during fast-paced action, while the 1TB HDD and a 512GB SSD provide plenty of storage for large files and downloads. This Bluetooth-enabled ASUS ROG gaming computer features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card for tear-free rendering of 4K games.
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The ASUS GT15CF-I73060VR Gaming Desktop is a sleek looking desktop computer featuring a 12th generation Intel i7 CPU, a GeForce RTX3060 GPU, 16GB RAM and 1.5TB of storage (Micron NVMe .5GB SSD plus 1TB hard drive). It comes with Windows 11 installed and has an abundance of ports on the back and top front of the case. It also has Wifi 6 for very fast wireless connections. In the box are the computer, wired mouse, and wired keyboard.
Since I already have an Alienware laptop with a RTX3070 GPU, I was curious to see how the ASUS would perform relative to that laptop. In operation both computers were able to play all games at high detail and maintain high frame rates with the RTX3070 slightly outperforming the ASUS RTX3060. The results of the Heaven 4.0 benchmark were slightly surprising with the ASUS outperforming the laptop as shown below. In general computer usage, the ASUS felt very fast while browsing the internet with multiple tabs and other applications open/running.
Asus 3070GTX Laptop
Asus 3070GTX Laptop
Heaven 6022 score, 239fps 5816 score, 230fps
In summary, the ASUS is an excellent performing and well made computer from an established manufacturer. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a relatively reasonably priced high end computer capable of playing current and future games and also serving as a fast desktop computer for general computer usage and internet browsing.
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The Canon imageFORMULA RS40 photo and document scanner provides high-resolution photo scanning along with full-featured document scanning. Users can quickly and easily convert paper photos and documents to digital files for sharing or storage. The RS40 includes software to enhance scanned photographic images, extract and convert text from scanned documents. Reduce clutter, categorize and organize paper photographs and documents efficiently with the RS40.
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The Canon imageFORMULA RS40 scanner is a very versatile and easy to use photo and document scanner that doesn't take up much room on the desktop. It works with both Windows and Mac and supports many mixed sized documents and pictures. It also allows single pass, double sided scanning.
To use the scanner, you have to download the required software. It is fairly basic but it does the job and allows correction of photos and creation of searchable pdf documents among other features.
I primarily used the scanner to copy and correct a bunch of old family photos that had collected and some deteriorated over the years. All of the photos came out looking very close to the original and where software enhancement was used, far exceeded the original. These enhancements included fade correction, auto photo fix, face sharpening and digital smoothing, red-eye correction, and paper texture correction. On the negative side, a few of the scans were not straight.
Overall I would recommend this to anyone looking for a flexible scanner capable of producing high quality photos and documents.
To use the scanner, you have to download the required software. It is fairly basic but it does the job and allows correction of photos and creation of searchable pdf documents among other features.
I primarily used the scanner to copy and correct a bunch of old family photos that had collected and some deteriorated over the years. All of the photos came out looking very close to the original and where software enhancement was used, far exceeded the original. These enhancements included fade correction, auto photo fix, face sharpening and digital smoothing, red-eye correction, and paper texture correction. On the negative side, a few of the scans were not straight.
Overall I would recommend this to anyone looking for a flexible scanner capable of producing high quality photos and documents.
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The compact size of the HP LaserJet M110we makes it perfect for those needing to print black and white documents in small spaces. Includes the HP+ Smart Printing System that keeps itself up to date, secure, and ready to print from virtually anywhere at any time. This printer only works with Original HP Toner and requires an HP account and internet connection. Includes 6 months of Instant Ink for lasers with HP+.
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The HP Laser Jet M110we is a small form factor black and white wireless laser jet printer that works with both PCs and Macs. It is easy to setup and use. Because of its small footprint, it takes up very little desktop space and is essentially transportable from one location to another, if desired. In operation the M110we seemed fast and did not have any paper jams with its straight through paper handling. The printer is rated at 21ppm. In addition to the included HP141A toner, the printer also comes with 6 months of instant ink.
I highly recommend the M110we printer for anyone looking for a capable laser printer that’s takes up very little room and/or needs a small printer that can be transported from one location to another.
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Dell Inspiron Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Connect to work or entertainment options with this Dell Inspiron touch screen laptop. The 13.3-inch display is backlit to reduce eye fatigue, and Intel HD graphics let you enjoy viewing videos or participating in casual online games. The Bluetooth 4.2 interface and built-in Wi-Fi on this Dell Inspiron touch screen laptop let you connect to networks and other devices.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great MacBook Pro Alternative
By linuxUnbiased1978
DON'T LET NEGATIVE REVIEWS DISCOURAGE YOU, Windows-based PCs are notable for not being as reliable as Macs out-of-the-box, so a simple exchange or Windows customization may be the solution if you feel that you have a faulty product.
Overall, this computer is very fast, with almost identical specs to a MacBook Pro that costs twice as much. The hardware is what really makes this machine stand out from ultrabooks and Macs that cost hundreds of dollars more; the trackpad and the keyboard are outstanding and on par with if not superior to those found on a Macbook. The construction is amazingly sturdy and makes this machine feel indestructible. The hinge for the 2-in-1 feature is also very good, and I feel confident that it can last for many years with the same sturdiness.
Windows 10 looks great and works surprisingly well on this laptop, but I have experienced random audio popping sounds as have other reviewers. Perhaps later driver updates will provide a solution, but such a minor qualm shouldn't deter you from purchasing this machine by any means.
My biggest issue is the battery life, which in real world use lasts anywhere from 4 to 7 hours, which is significantly lower than MacBook Air's dominant 10 to 13 hour battery life.
BOTTOM LINE, software and Windows 10 features are essentially identical to those found on most ultrabooks, and the internals are on par with more expensive models. This is the laptop for you if you need powerful internals and mighty construction, but can deal with lower battery life than other ultrabooks.
Overall, this computer is very fast, with almost identical specs to a MacBook Pro that costs twice as much. The hardware is what really makes this machine stand out from ultrabooks and Macs that cost hundreds of dollars more; the trackpad and the keyboard are outstanding and on par with if not superior to those found on a Macbook. The construction is amazingly sturdy and makes this machine feel indestructible. The hinge for the 2-in-1 feature is also very good, and I feel confident that it can last for many years with the same sturdiness.
Windows 10 looks great and works surprisingly well on this laptop, but I have experienced random audio popping sounds as have other reviewers. Perhaps later driver updates will provide a solution, but such a minor qualm shouldn't deter you from purchasing this machine by any means.
My biggest issue is the battery life, which in real world use lasts anywhere from 4 to 7 hours, which is significantly lower than MacBook Air's dominant 10 to 13 hour battery life.
BOTTOM LINE, software and Windows 10 features are essentially identical to those found on most ultrabooks, and the internals are on par with more expensive models. This is the laptop for you if you need powerful internals and mighty construction, but can deal with lower battery life than other ultrabooks.
TheHodster
Leland, NC
Hits nail on head
August 8, 2016
Your review hits the nail on the head. A very high quality laptop that would feel premium if it were a little thinner. Only negative I've found is the battery which lasts about 6 hours for me when doing general surfing.
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Experience the versatility of this 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga laptop. It converts to a tablet when needed, letting you navigate the touch screen with the included stylus, and the Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM run multiple programs smoothly. This Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga laptop has a 256GB solid-state drive for storage space and fast data retrieval.Easily change between four modes - laptop, stand, tablet, and tent - while your system automatically switches system settings and locks the keyboard in place. The secret: ThinkPad Yoga 14's unique design, improved hinge, and touchscreen display allow the screen to flip around 360 degrees - and even lay it flat - which means you can select the mode you use based on what you choose to do.Starting at a mere 4.2 lbs and 0.8" thin, ThinkPad Yoga 14 is ultraportable - it's perfect for productivity on the go. And with hours of battery life, you can go all day without recharging.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Fast but may have issues with win10 anniversary
By TheHodster
from Leland, NC
This laptop is very fast and well built. Initially, I had some trouble installing win10 anniversary when it got stuck on boot screen. I am now running anniversary but the pen does not seem to work or be recognized. Keyboard very nice. Screen a little dull. Battery lasts me about 6 hours. All in all a very nice laptop if I can get the pen working.
TheHodster
Leland, NC
Benchmarks and Dell 13.3 2-1 i5
August 30, 2016
I ran a simple win10 benchmark PC Benchmark on the ThinkPad and the above Dell. Both are nice laptops with the Dell having a USB-c and Windows Hello support. The CPU and disk results are pretty which is to be expected. The Dell ram score is about double the ThinkPad and the ThinkPad gpu score is about triple the Dell. Overall, the ThinkPad "feels" quicker to me.
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Experience the versatility of this 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga laptop. It converts to a tablet when needed, letting you navigate the touch screen with the included stylus, and the Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM run multiple programs smoothly. This Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga laptop has a 256GB solid-state drive for storage space and fast data retrieval.Easily change between four modes - laptop, stand, tablet, and tent - while your system automatically switches system settings and locks the keyboard in place. The secret: ThinkPad Yoga 14's unique design, improved hinge, and touchscreen display allow the screen to flip around 360 degrees - and even lay it flat - which means you can select the mode you use based on what you choose to do.Starting at a mere 4.2 lbs and 0.8" thin, ThinkPad Yoga 14 is ultraportable - it's perfect for productivity on the go. And with hours of battery life, you can go all day without recharging.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Fast but may have issues with win10 anniversary
By TheHodster
from Leland, NC
This laptop is very fast and well built. Initially, I had some trouble installing win10 anniversary when it got stuck on boot screen. I am now running anniversary but the pen does not seem to work or be recognized. Keyboard very nice. Screen a little dull. Battery lasts me about 6 hours. All in all a very nice laptop if I can get the pen working.
TheHodster
Leland, NC
Pen Charging
September 9, 2016
Does the ThinkPad 14 charge the pen when the ThinkPad is on battery? There are quite a few times when the pen is not recognized and I am trying to figure out why.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet: With a vivid 8" touch screen and access to Amazon Underground, this tablet makes it easy to watch movies, play games or catch up on your reading with personalized recommendations. Cloud storage offers simple access to your content from anywhere.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Maybe Best Fire Yet for $89
By TheHodster
from Leland, NC
Just picked up from BB a couple of hours ago. Screen in good and tablet seems faster than previous model possibly due to more memory. Battery so far seems very good.
TheHodster
Leland, NC
Battery
September 21, 2016
battery has now lasted over 12 hours with general surfing. Battery claims seem to be accurate.
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