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- First reviewMarch 5, 2015
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To the music lovers with a playlist for every mood and moment, meet your new obsession. Bose designed earbuds with OpenAudio technology that combines complete openness to your surroundings with rich, private sound only you can hear. Get your run on, take a call, go all day. Do whatever your thing is and pause for nothing. Compromise? A word you don’t believe in. With Bose Immersive Audio, the open-ear headphones don’t just feel good and look good, they bring you closer to your music. Bose Immersive Audio spatializes music so you’re not only listening to the music. You’re in it. Are you ready to change the way you listen?
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5
Lightweight & Comfortable. I can hear it all.
on February 25, 2024
Posted by: TheStump
To preface this review, if you buy these Bose Ultra Open Earbuds expecting the best sound available, then you are probably going to be a little disappointed. However, these aren't made to have the best sound available. They are made to provide great sound when listening to music, calls, or watching shows/movies and still be able to hear what's going on around you. They exceed at this goal tremendously while still providing very, very good sound.
Setup with the Bose app is simple. I had them connected to my phone and was listening to music in a few minutes. Listening to clear and quality sounding music with earbuds on while still being able to carry on a conversation is something I didn't know I needed. It's a pretty spectacular achievement, especially having never tried open concept earbuds and generally having been skeptical of them in the past. I've tried running with them on, laying with them on, and just sitting and listening. In all scenarios I've been extremely impressed with how I can hear everything, the music and sounds around me.
These earbuds are so comfortable; by far they are the most comfortable earbuds I own. They are very lightweight and they stay in place no matter what I'm doing. My favorite aspect so far is wearing them in bed. In-ear earbuds get uncomfortable quick with my head on a pillow, but these don't bother me at all. And with the open concept, I am still able to hear if my children are up at night. I cannot express how much these have impressed me in that respect.
With the open concept, expect to lose some of the sound quality you are used to with high priced in-ear noise cancelling earbuds. I've noticed that the bass especially doesn't hit as hard. That said, the sound quality is still fantastic. It's clear as can be even while hearing outside noise.
I highly recommend these for anyone looking for lightweight, comfortable, high quality, open-ear earbuds.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Say hello to the professional color inkjet printer for your home office from America’s most trusted printer brand, paired with the easiest-to-use print app. Enjoy easy printing designed to make you succeed at work. Fax included.
Posted by: TheStump
So far the printing ability of this printer is fantastic. It prints extremely fast black and white and color, prints two sided, and works perfectly when printing from computers, phones, and tablets. The major bonuses for me are the additional tray that allows me to keep legal paper in the bottom tray and letter sized paper in the top tray and the fast scanning and two sided scanning.
Set up was easy using the HP app. I do have a few notes about set up though. First, you do not need the app on every device like it says you do. It's easy to add the printer to any PC and once connected to wifi, the printer shows up on phones and tablets with no need to have the app installed on everything. Second, and this may be why the try to get you to install the app on every device, is you are going to be hounded about HP plus and an Instant Ink subscription. The bombardment of reminders and begging to sign up for those paid subscriptions is constant throughout setup. We are using this as a family printer and we do not print a ton, so after reading through the fine print, the Instant Ink subscription appears to be rip off for us. If you plan on printing ALOT, then you may want to consider a subscription as it appears to be a good deal for heavy printer users.
Now, hopefully this printer will last longer than our previous printer that was a Brother.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Set the soundstage for victory with the Razer Nommo V2—a full-range gaming speaker system and subwoofer designed for high-fidelity, room-filling sound and riveting bass. Powered by THX Spatial Audio and Razer Chroma RGB, prepare for an immersive experience that spans across sight and sound.
Posted by: TheStump
The audio out of these speakers in fantastic. I have been on the lookout for a 2.1 gaming speaker set up that sounds good turned up, but also sounds great and is still audible at lower volumes for when I'm gaming late night, my family is asleep, and I don't feel like wearing headphones. So far this system fits the bill. The sound is awesome and these fellas get plenty loud without any distortion. From music to movies and most importantly games, the sound does not disappoint and the bass is deep and rich. At lower volumes the clarity is not lost either so I can hear all the cheesy and lame one liners from my latest RPG adventure. Also, the lighting on my white walls at night is exactly what I was hoping for. The lights are bright and change based on the music or game sounds.
I had a few issues getting them setup. They connected via Bluetooth immediately but then I decided I wanted to try customization for the RGB. I plugged them in via USB-C and downloaded the Synapse software. This is where things went bad. The speakers would not connect in the Synapse software via USB-C. So I updated my PC, driver, and the firmware for the speakers and then they would not work via USB-C or Bluetooth. So I started a chat with customer support online. They were available and quick to respond, but started throwing out seemingly random solutions without giving me any time to try anything they were suggesting. Anyway none of those worked and I got disconnected when restarting my PC. Turns out that the issue (that I discovered) was the speakers were disabled deep in my PC sound options, so customer support didn't really help at all.
Despite the set up issues and the fact that the speakers themselves look like the hoppy pixar lamp, I am really enjoying the system and would recommend them to anyone looking to upgrade their PC sound.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Receive gorgeous close-up photos of your birds whenever they visit! Bird Buddy is an AI-powered camera feeder that attracts local birds, capturing intimate photos and videos while they feed. The user-friendly companion app notifies you of new visitors with photo postcards, identifies the species, and offers fun facts about that species to enrich your understanding of your feathered friends. Plus, the detachable solar roof harnesses the power of the sun for longer photoshoots with your wildlife.
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4
Great Pics and Videos of Birdies Up Close
on November 10, 2023
Posted by: TheStump
The Bird Buddy has been a fun addition to our backyard bird watching. As it seems inevitable with most grown-ups, as soon as I hit my late 30's, I started paying more attention to birds. Just a few short years later and we have feeders of all kinds and bird houses everywhere. The only thing missing was good photos of all of our backyard birds. Without investing in a serious camera set up and spending quite a bid of money, the Bird Buddy is the answer. So far we've captured several of our regular visitors up close and personal. We've gotten profile shots, funny poses, and captured them with food in their beaks. The image quality is fantastic considering how fast the birds move, and the short video clips are fun as well. The solar panel is a fantastic addition as well. It keeps the camera charged all day. If it lasts, the I may only have to remove the camera to wipe it down when it gets dirty.
I ran into several issues during set up. The first was getting the camera turned on. It wasn't immediately clear how to turn the unit on without some searching online. I consider myself tech savvy, or at least not tech illiterate, and I could not figure out where the power button was located. The instructions were not clear, and there is no indication on the camera that the power button is in the center of the little peg that sticks out from the from of the camera. Second, when running set up in the app, while trying to check the wifi signal based on the location of the feeder, the app kept telling me the camera did not have a wifi signal even though it's on our back deck and the router is just inside the house. I spent a while trying to reset the camera, removing it and adding it back to my account to no avail. Finally I left the camera overnight and when I came back the next morning to try again, the camera magically found a signal and I haven't had problems since. A search on the Bird Buddy site did not provide a solution to this problem. If this is a common problem for the cameras, it should be included in the troubleshooting section or common questions section on their site.
Overall, I am pleased with the Bird Buddy with the solar roof. Minus a few early hiccups, it is fun and takes great pics.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Roomba j9+ robot vacuum delivers 100% stronger suction* and adjustable cleaning power to lift even trapped pet hair from carpets. Equipped with the most thoughtful, pet-friendly features, this smart vacuum has dual rubber brushes to sweep up dust after the dog park, the know-how to steer around pet toys and food bowls, and our P.O.O.P. guarantee** to avoid accidental pet messes or you get a replacement. Dirt Detective, powered by iRobot OS, keeps track of cleaning settings and frequency to auto-customize where and how it cleans so your home is always at its freshest. Go ahead and love your pet–your Roomba robot will handle their mess. *Compared to Roomba i Series robots **See iRobot website for details
Posted by: TheStump
The suction, pickup, battery life, and "smartness" of the iRobot Roomba vacuums continue to improve. This is our third Roomba since 2017, and all of them are still working fine, speaking to the durability of Roombas as a whole.
The first 890 Roomba we got in 2017 was great and is still kicking, but needs to be emptied several times during a run and likes to get stuck under our couch and on cords. The battery life has decreased some, but with routine maintenance, it has been a great first robot vacuum.
In 2021 we got a 981 model that has two stage suction for carpet and hardfloors. The 890 was moved to the basement. The battery life and suction were better than the 890. The 981 vacuum compacts and holds more in the same size dust bin and the mapping feature allows us to see where the vacuum has been and lets you customize runs. This has been a massive upgrade to the 890 and is still running great.
Now we have the j9+. The 981 has been moved to the basement, the 890 is in my wife's classroom, and the J9+ is on the main floor. The j9+ is an even better vacuum. Compared to the 981, it runs quieter, the suction is even better, it has the same two stage suction, the battery life is longer, and it seems to be even smarter and more efficient. The best feature is that it is self emptying. We have two dogs in the house so we have so much dog hair. Even the 981 could not always complete a job without having to be emptied, and we would often come home to find that a the 981 was not done and we'd have to empty the bin and get it going again. With the self emptying feature, we can now have the vacuum rolling while we're gone and not worry about the job not getting done.
The app is user friendly, setup was a breeze, and now our floors can be cleaned anytime. I cannot recommend this vacuum enough.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The convenient and easy-to-use Philips Lady Shaver Series 6000 is designed to be gentle and comfortable on the skin in different body areas*. 80% of our consumers confirm no razor burns and redness**. Achieve hair-free skin without compromising on skin comfort. The floating foil glides naturally over your curves and contours, maintaining close contact with your skin for an even shave. For an even more gentle and comfortable shave, use during your shower or bath routine with anti-slip grip for optimal Wet & Dry use. Includes 7 convenient accessories.
Posted by: TheStump
So far, this Philips Lady Electric Shaver has been a mixed bag. It works really well when trimming longer hair around the bikini area. It makes trimming so much easier than manual methods and razors.
Where the trimmer lacks, at least for me, is in shaving armpits and legs. Without the included skin stretcher cap, it takes multiple runs over my skin to get all of the hairs short enough to consider a shave. With the skin stretcher cap, shaving takes fewer strokes, but still does not get all the hairs shaved easily. I've tried this wet and dry and the results have not varied. I do have very fine, blond leg hair, so this may be part of the issue. Also, this is my first time using an electric shaver on my legs instead of a razor so I may need to adjust my expectations, but so far this shaver takes much longer than a regular razor.
The positives of shaving with this razor: razor burn and irritation are non-existent and there are not nicks or cuts from slipping, distractions, or going too fast.
If you're looking for an electric shaver for women, make sure you know that this unit will not shave as close as razor. Overall, it does a decent job, but takes longer than I'm used to.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Take control of your outdoor lighting or devices with the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Outdor Plug. The independent outlets allow you to individually control up to 2 devices through your smartphoone via the Tapo app or with you voice through compatiable voice assistants; Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings. Utilize the Scheduling or Away Mode features to automatically turn lights or device on/off.
Posted by: TheStump
The setup for this plug was a breeze. The app download, account setup, and addition of the plug took maybe five minutes. This is my first Tapo smart device, but I have numerous other brands of smart devices, plugs, and bulbs. The setup and use of the app is one of the best I've used. I could see myself adding more Tapo devices in the future due to the great performance and ease of use of the app.
So far I have this plug installed on our front porch. It has been exposed to rain and has not had any issues. I like that the unit has manual switches for each individual plug for use as needed without going into the app. I also really like that each of the two plugs can be controlled independently of each other so if I want different lights or devices turned on at different times or on a dusk/dawn cycle, I can easily make that happen in the app.
This plug has been a game changer so far with Halloween decorations and will be a fantastic addition to our Christmas light setup. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a super easy to use and highly customizable dual outdoor smart plug.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy a smooth gaming experience with this 31.5-inch ASUS LED monitor. The Shadow Boost feature increases clarity in dark scenes, and the ultrafast response times minimize blurring and streaking for seamless gameplay. This ASUS LED monitor has an ergonomic design that allows tilting, swiveling and pivoting as needed.
Posted by: TheStump
Perfect for gaming and everyday use, the ASUS VG32AQAY1A is a fantastic, cost effective monitor for all your PC or console gaming needs. Right out of the box the picture looks incredible. A few clicks of the large and easy to use settings buttons on the back of monitor, and I switched the monitor's GameVisual mode to RPG and loaded up Baldur's Gate 3 on my gaming laptop that has a NVIDIA GeForce RTX3060 card. The resolution, HDR performance, and response time are all incredible. The black levels and contrast in shadowed areas are incredible compared to my other relatively new 27-inch monitor that is way more expensive. At times it feels like I'm playing a different game as this monitor handles the picture amazingly with super smooth motion. The noticeable dips in framerate are no longer apparent.
I'm not sure why this monitor has speakers. I doubt anyone will use them, but if you are planning to, do not expect even decent sound.
A few other notes: there is zero glare on this monitor, it gets very bright, and the stand is easy to attach and is not an eyesore.
I cannot recommend this monitor enough for those looking for a solid flat gaming monitor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With an advanced dual head system, and SkinSafe™ blades to keep your boys
safe and smooth, The Lawn Mower® 5.0 is a next-gen groin groomer that’ll give
you the power to trim, shave, and shape.
features & Benefits
• Features & Benefits
• SkinSafe™ Technology
• QuietStroke Technology
• Constant RPM
• Waterproof
• Dual Charging Options
• Dual LED Spotlight
• Tri-Level LED Low Battery Indicator
• Travel Lock
• Adjustable Guard Sizes 1.4mm-12mm
• Up to 60-Minute Runtime Li-ion
Battery
• Interchangeable Dual-Blade System
Posted by: TheStump
Simply incredible for the maintaining the unruly nether region! For years I have avoided regular trimming of the downstairs. I always waited to trim until the amount of hair down there became uncomfortable. I have always seemed to nick or cut those precious parts with a razor or hair or beard clippers. Then, trimming and shaving would lead to razor burn and pain. The process was not only painful, but time consuming as well.
With the Lawn Mower 5.0, a solution to all those problems has finally arrived. I can now trim my boys and the surrounding areas easily without fear of cuts and bleeding. The trimmer and shaving attachments cuts close enough to make everything silky smooth without the razor burn and irritation of the past. There are multiple combs that allow for trimming of all lengths. The best part is that it only takes a few minutes to landscape the whole region, from lawn to tree trunk and the hanging fruit. Battery life is great so far, cleanup of the trimmer is easy, and there is no major maintenance needed. The built in spotlight is a major plus for shining light where it's needed.
I can't recommend this enough!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SimpliSafe delivers advanced security solutions that put you, your home, and your safety first. With optional professional monitoring powered by Fast Protect Technology, SimpliSafe combines innovative hardware with advanced AI and real people — for 24/7 professional monitoring that delivers fast emergency response when you need it most. The award-winning SimpliSafe system is effective, intuitive, and affordable – so that home can be safe and secure for everyone. You can protect every inch of your home. SimpliSafe has sensors for every room, window and door. HD security cameras for inside and out. Smarter ways to detect motion that alert you only when a threat is real. Hazard sensors that detect floods, and other threats to your home. Powerful sirens that can help stop intruders in their tracks. And, it’s backed by optional 24/7 professional monitoring—experts who are ready to dispatch emergency help immediately. That’s the unmatched combination that separates SimpliSafe Home Security from the others. Our bundles are designed from the start to be effective yet affordable. And with no long-term contracts or hidden fees. This 9-piece bundle provides layers of whole home protection from the outside in. Outside, the Wireless Outdoor Security camera keeps watch with a 140 degree field of view, 1080p HD resolution and color night vision, and includes 2-way audio. Inside, the wired Indoor security camera lets you see what's happening with crystal clear 1080p HD video as well as a 120° field of view day and night. A smash-safe Keypad that is soft to touch, easy to use during the day and night, and is wireless. The Base Station is the brains of the system and includes a battery backup that lasts up to 24 hours and a 95 dB siren. Entry Sensors (4 total) protect your doors, windows, and cabinets. And the Motion Sensor is designed for human detection, not pet detection. Advanced security, whole home protection. There's no safe like SimpliSafe.
Customer Rating
3
Subscription Required to View Video Recordings
on September 12, 2023
Posted by: TheStump
Please know that this system requires a subscription to view recorded videos. There is no storage built into the base or cameras like with other brands that will allow you to view recorded video clips locally. The cheapest subscription is $10 per month and is called "Self Monitoring with Camera Recording". This allows you to view 30 days worth of recordings and does not include professional monitoring or emergency dispatch. So if you, like me, want a security system that you manage and monitor on your own, I would recommend looking elsewhere and carefully reading the product description. Better still, ask questions online, because nowhere that I could find in the product description is it mentioned that a subscription is required to view recordings.
That said, for those who are looking for a subscription based security system, setup was relatively easy and this system appears to be a quality system so far. I did have to restart the app a few times during setup when it got hung up when syncing one of the motion sensors and the outdoor camera. Camera quality is good and the app connects quickly to the cameras when motion is detected. One other issue I have had is a constant static sound or ticking in the audio feed from the cameras. I have tried resetting and relocating the cameras, and that doesn't fix the issues.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Keep a visual record of your visitors with this eufy Security wireless video doorbell. Advanced WDR and distortion correction technologies help ensure your 2K video recordings come out clearly, and a 180-day battery life provides long-lasting performance. This weatherproof eufy Security video doorbell offers military-grade AES-256 data encryption to protect your footage during transition and storage.
Is the video time and date stamped?
Yes. The date and time stamp is in the upper right hand corner of the video.
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