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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.
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4
Great low price gaming monitor
on September 30, 2023
Posted by: jago
I am coming from a 25” gaming monitor and I have to say the size difference between that and this 31.5” ASUS TUF FreeSync Gaming monitor is substantial. At first, I didn’t think it would be that much of a difference, but then the box showed up at my door and I was floored. This thing is about the biggest monitor that I can fit comfortably on my desk, and it looks perfect! I am very impressed with the over all design, color, brightness, and although it has a slower refresh rate (170 Hz compared to my 244 Hz), it still does very well. The 1 ms response time is another great feature of this monitor and 2560 x 1440 resolution is a step up from my 1080p monitor from before. This is not a 4K monitor, but I really don’t have a video card that can play games that well in 4K, so I am not worried about that. The monitor has a very reasonable price, and they did not include a couple of features that I like to have on my monitors. First, the base that is included doesn’t allow for vertical movement, only allows you to angle the monitor. My next complaint is the lace of USB ports on the monitor. They did include some speakers built into the screen, but they are pretty much worthless. The volume is so low on them, you cannot hear them unless you are in a quite room and even then, it is hard to hear. I really wish they could have left out the speakers and given us the USB ports and adjustable mount. You can mount this monitor on a wall if you want using a VESA compatible stand.
ASUS really went out of their way when they created the software and adjustment for this monitor. First off, the buttons are big and easy to use along with a joystick style button on the back. There are so many options and preset viewing profiles (nigh vision mode!) that you will have to play around with them to see what you like. Combine all that with the 3-year warranty and it just makes this monitor a great deal with only a couple of draw backs (lack of USB).
ASUS really went out of their way when they created the software and adjustment for this monitor. First off, the buttons are big and easy to use along with a joystick style button on the back. There are so many options and preset viewing profiles (nigh vision mode!) that you will have to play around with them to see what you like. Combine all that with the 3-year warranty and it just makes this monitor a great deal with only a couple of draw backs (lack of USB).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Introducing the 900 PRO MAX, the definitive audio experience for gaming. Command your game audio across Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices with dual-wireless technology providing both a low-latency 2.4GHz connection and Bluetooth 5.1. Stay connected via a universal wireless adapter designed for console and PC gaming or game on the go with Bluetooth connectivity for mobile devices. The first gaming headset to feature revolutionary Dolby Atmos Personalization technology, the 900 MAX HX fully immerses you in the game world. Scan your head, ears, and shoulders using the Dolby Personalize companion app to create your unique acoustic map for enhanced 3D spatial audio.
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4
Very light, very good
on September 26, 2023
Posted by: jago
The RIG 900 Pro HX headphones are probably the most comfortable, lightweight, and feature rich headphones that I have every used. I am not sure how they made these so light and strong at the same time. The lightweight headband can be bent and twisted and goes right back to its original shape. Overall build quality seems top notch on these and the ear cups fit perfectly, and the leatherette material feels soft and supple. I have no issues with my glasses either and adjusting the ear cups is simple with a nice locking system. The headset weighs an incredibly low 300 grams.
Battery life has been great as well, they are rated at 50 hours and so far I have no reason to not believe that they will get that with no issues. After about 10 hours of use over a few days, the battery is only down about 15% on my unit.
So far, my experience with these is coming from a PC perspective and I have not tried on the Xbox, PS4 nor my Nintendo Switch yet. Sound has been great all around out of the box, but the RIG 900 MAX Navigator app is where you can customize the EQ settings, power off timeout, create profiles, set up the game to chat volume and much more. There is not a way to turn on (that I have figured out) the game to chat w/o using the app so when I first tried this out, I was disappointed until I read the directions and discovered the app. The bass on these things is very punchy and can get pretty loud. Gaming its perfect and when connected to my phone for music, it sounds great as well. One thing this doesn’t do is support multiple BT connections, but there is a dual mode that allows it to be connected to BT and also USB, but you will not get sound at the same time, it will just switch…so say you are playing a game and you get a call on your phone, it will switch to your phone until you are done, then it will switch back. The microphone is pretty huge, and I do wish it was a little smaller or at least bendable, but the flip to mute feature works well and I really like that as an easy way to mute. I did have to turn up the gain on the mic in the app and that helped with the volume during calls and chatting online in games.
The piano black base is one of my favorite features of this headset. It provides an easy way to just drop it in and charge it up. The rather large USB type A dongle can be plugged into the base so you can be connected and charge with the same port, however, you do have the option to put the base on a shelf, if you wanted to display it somewhere else so it is nice to have that option as well. Both the headset and the headphones have USB type C connectors as well.
There is also a Dolby Atmos app that you can download, and it will create a scan of your head and somehow create a personalized profile for the shape of your head and ears. You do have to create a Dolby ID online to take advantage of this and it appears that when you get these headphones, the account is paid for and not just a trial. I have yet to fully play around with that, but it was fun to set up the ID in the app.
Battery life has been great as well, they are rated at 50 hours and so far I have no reason to not believe that they will get that with no issues. After about 10 hours of use over a few days, the battery is only down about 15% on my unit.
So far, my experience with these is coming from a PC perspective and I have not tried on the Xbox, PS4 nor my Nintendo Switch yet. Sound has been great all around out of the box, but the RIG 900 MAX Navigator app is where you can customize the EQ settings, power off timeout, create profiles, set up the game to chat volume and much more. There is not a way to turn on (that I have figured out) the game to chat w/o using the app so when I first tried this out, I was disappointed until I read the directions and discovered the app. The bass on these things is very punchy and can get pretty loud. Gaming its perfect and when connected to my phone for music, it sounds great as well. One thing this doesn’t do is support multiple BT connections, but there is a dual mode that allows it to be connected to BT and also USB, but you will not get sound at the same time, it will just switch…so say you are playing a game and you get a call on your phone, it will switch to your phone until you are done, then it will switch back. The microphone is pretty huge, and I do wish it was a little smaller or at least bendable, but the flip to mute feature works well and I really like that as an easy way to mute. I did have to turn up the gain on the mic in the app and that helped with the volume during calls and chatting online in games.
The piano black base is one of my favorite features of this headset. It provides an easy way to just drop it in and charge it up. The rather large USB type A dongle can be plugged into the base so you can be connected and charge with the same port, however, you do have the option to put the base on a shelf, if you wanted to display it somewhere else so it is nice to have that option as well. Both the headset and the headphones have USB type C connectors as well.
There is also a Dolby Atmos app that you can download, and it will create a scan of your head and somehow create a personalized profile for the shape of your head and ears. You do have to create a Dolby ID online to take advantage of this and it appears that when you get these headphones, the account is paid for and not just a trial. I have yet to fully play around with that, but it was fun to set up the ID in the app.
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 17-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 (8 total) protect your doors, windows, and cabinets. Motion Sensors (2 total) are designed for human detection, not pet detection. Panic Button will sound the alarm with one touch and is customizable to send audible, silent alarms and medical alerts. The Glassbreak Sensor detects the unique sound of broken glass and triggers an alarm. And the Key Fob lets you arm and disarm your system with the press of a button. Advanced security, whole home protection. There's no safe like SimpliSafe.
Customer Rating
4
Consider this for simplicity
on August 30, 2023
Posted by: jago
The SimpliSafe security system is a very easy to set up system that nearly took me longer to unpack than it did to install. Well, to be fair, this system I have included about 17 different devices, and it was all very neatly packed into a bigger box. I was impressed with the packing and presentation of the devices overall. This is my second SimpliSafe system and I installed this one at my in-law’s house, since they had an old wired system that required a huge monthly fee AND a physical phone to be able to call for services if they needed it. I won’t mention the three-letter name of that company, but now they are saving nearly $60 a month with the SimpliSafe $17.99 subscription when you factor in that they can get rid of the phone line since SimpliSafe has a built in 4G cellular connection for back up. I really like that feature since you don’t have to worry about thieves cutting your phone line and rendering your system useless. Each device comes neatly packaged in with some mounting hardware or 3m sticky tape. I found that the tape holds really well, if you clean the surface beforehand, however, if you are concerned with something not staying, you can use the small mounting screws in each package for that device. Inside the box is 8 door/window sensors, 2 motion detectors, glass breakage sensor, a control keypad, a key fob remote for easy arming/disarming, indoor camera, outdoor camera, main base station, and a panic button. Plus, you also get a 3-foot yard sign and various window stickers. Now they recently changed their logo to an orange, black and white one, but they also included some stickers with the older blue and black logo as well. As I mentioned before the set up was simple and the SimpliSafe app works well. My first system I got, many years ago, you could not arm and disarm using the app unless you paid for it, but since then they added that feature in with the lower tier subscription which I have been very grateful for. Now you can arm and disarm from away from your home, so you won’t have to drive back if you forget. My only complaint of the system is when it comes to the camera’s. First you must pay for the higher subscription to use them to their full potential. You can use them with the basic subscription, but you can’t see past alerts and you can basically get notified of activity and then look at the live view. The video is pretty good, and the indoor camera has a physical shutter that makes noise when it is activated. Audio is good as well, but if you are trying to use the two-way voice, its simply garbage. The sound is very low on the indoor camera, and you must yell for the person to even hear you, but its garbled anyway so you really can’t make out what someone is saying. The outdoor camera is slightly better, but overall, the two-way communication is worthless. Hopefully a firmware down the road will help with this. Expanding your system with additional sensors is a breeze and there are a lot more out there that you can add. I have added the water sensors personally, but there are also Carbon Monoxide sensors, temperature sensors, smoke detectors, and many others. Adding them is not only easy as well, but each sensor is reasonably priced too. Having the option for a 3-year warranty and no contract wraps up the deal and really makes this an attractive option for those who are looking to protect their home or homes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Music and Alexa. The perfect fit. Find a color that fits your style, find a spot that fits your small space, and play a track that hits just right, totally hands-free with Alexa.
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4
This Pop replaced my Dot
on August 22, 2023
Posted by: jago
This is the 1st Generation of the Amazon Echo Pop which is a new low-cost smart home speaker that Amazon has produced. This speaker to me is shaped like an Orange cut in half and it measures in at less than 4” all around. The front facing flat area houses the 1.95” speaker that delivers directional sound mainly the direction is it pointing. The sound is good, but no where near-earth shattering, but it is an improvement over my 2nd Generation Echo Dot. It was able to connect to my Wi-Fi 5GHz network as well as my 2.4GHz and includes Bluetooth 5.0+, supports Matter over Wi-Fi and can function as an Eero access point, although at very slow speeds (I did not test this). There are only three buttons on the device now, Volume up, Volume down, Mic Mute and gone is the physical assistant activation button, but you can use the Vol up and down buttons together to activate it. I found that to be difficult to do since the buttons on my Charcoal color is so dark that I can’t see them unless it’s a well-lit area. There are also three visible microphone holes on top and I found them to work well even in a room with a lot of background noise such as my portable A/C blowing at full speed a few feet away from the Echo Pop. I found that this Pop will do all of the voice commands that my Dot would do and then some. Gone is the micro-USB power connection and it is replaced with a 3.5mm like power adapter that is White, and I wished it would have had a matching power cord. Also gone is the 3.5mm audio jack that my Dot had, but this is not something I used, but you want to be aware of that. Over-all this is a simple and inexpensive Alexa device if you are looking to venture into the realm of home automation or voice assistant devices. Set up is very simple in the Alexa app and you can customize a lot of things about this device.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The XPS 15 laptop is the perfect balance of power and portability with an unrivaled immersive visual and sound experience. Whether you are streaming, editing photos or creating your next masterpiece, the XPS 15 has the power to move your ideas into reality.
Customer Rating
4
Mostly great, some not so great aspects...
on August 16, 2023
Posted by: jago
If you are looking for a high quality, well built and over all great preforming everyday laptop, then check out the Dell XPS 15. With the 13 gen i7 Intel processor, a sleek (although a carryover design from years past – I have a 2017 Dell XPS 13 360 with a similar design), powerful hardware, premium build, enclosed in a unibody aluminum body with carbon fiber interior, you cannot go wrong with this laptop. This laptop is not for gaming though so it’s mainly geared towards professionals, even though you can get it with a NVIDIA 4070, it’s still not powerful enough for gaming due to the lower wattage of the graphics card, this particular laptop has an Intel Arc A370M graphics card, and it performs just fine for everyday tasks. A 130-Watt USB Type C power supply is included, and it will charge up the laptop in a little over two hours. The laptop has 3 USB Type C ports, a full-size SD card slot, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and Dell provides a small USB C dongle that has a USB Type A and HDMI port to accommodate those if you so desire. The track pad on this laptop is massive and it has a great response and feel to it and of course it is clickable as well for the right and left clicks that you need. I am using the keyboard to type this review and I find that the key travel is good, the backlight is perfect, and each individual key feels well-made, and each key square does not wiggle much if you try to move it back and forth. The FHD 1920x1200 IPS 15.6” screen has a 100 sRBG Color range and a 500 nits brightness provides a pleasant screen to use in normal situations, I haven’t tried to use it much in the bright sunlight, but it seems like it would be passable, but not great. 16GB DDR5 Ram that is upgradeable as both channels are accessible, and you don’t have one soldered on like some other laptops out there. Speaking of upgrades, you can also add a second M.2 SSD to increase the 512GB storage as well. One of the most impressive features to me is the incredible sound this laptop has. It has a quad stereo set up with deep bass and great mids. The built in speakers have front facing drivers and bottom facing drivers that shoot out the bottom edges to help get that great sound. So far everything I have mentioned on this laptop is great, now there are a few negative things about it. First off, the 720p webcam feels like an industry substandard on a laptop of this price range. The images seem blown out and the dual mic set up is not that great either. Both of these would be good enough for your Teams meeting, but that is just about it. The windows Hello feature is enabled for both the fingerprint and camera. I only set up the camera and I find that it struggles to see me a lot of the time and I have to move closer or change my lighting for it to be effective. In the perfect light and distance, it works good though. Battery life should be better, but I have been getting a solid 9 or so hours with moderate use, when I use it a lot, such as watching YouTube videos, I have only seen about 6 hours or so. No Wi-Fi 6e on this guy either, so that was a bit of a disappointment. However, overall, this is a great laptop that provides powerful performance, quiet operation, a beautiful and sturdy design and it has not let me down no matter what type of office work I throw at it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Elite for a reason. The XR PRO was designed for the inner-city commutes. Foldable in one step, take it on the bus, the train or in a taxi if you need to make a bit longer of a commute. Weighing less than 32lbs means carrying is no issue when stairs or other obstructions get in the way.
Customer Rating
4
Fun blowing through your hair at 18mph
on August 11, 2023
Posted by: jago
The GoTrax Xr Pro electric scooter has been a blast to ride these past few days that I have had it. After mounting the handles onto the stem with 6 included screws and attaching the brake cable, I was ready to charge it up and I let it charge up over night and it was ready to go the next day. This is my first electric scooter that I have ever ridden, and I have to say that it was very easy to just get on and go. The initial thrill of power was very fun, and I had a smile on my face for that first ride of over an hour. The bright display is easy to read and after a little bit of trial and error, I was able to figure out the one button operation. Power on/off with a 3 second press, a quick press after its on will put the scooter in P2 mode which tops out at 18 MPH (P1 mode is 15MPH), two quick presses will power on the headlight and brake light. My first ride was just after sunset and the headlight was bright enough to light up the path about 10-15 feet out front, but not much more than that. A brighter light would have been welcome here, but I don’t plan on riding much at night. The stop light is bright enough I feel for people to see you, and it will flash when you tap the brake lever. Speaking of the brakes, I don’t feel that they can stop you very well if you are at full speed, but lower speeds of about 15 and below, they feel good enough. Overall, the deck is pretty comfortable and provides enough width and grip that I feel safe on it. The scooter is rated for riders up to 264lbs and I weigh 200lbs. I feel that my weight affected my acceleration, distance, and uphill speed, but it was still fun to experience the power it did have. A rider who is 150lbs will probably have even more fun. The scooter easily folds up and fits in the trunk of my Gen 2 Honda Ridgeline or in the back seat area just fine but at a hefty 36lbs, you will have to exert some effort in order to tote it around. As I mentioned before, it was easy to just jump on and ride, and the controls are simple enough, but I found the cruise control feature (hold throttle for 10 seconds is only usable at full throttle, so if you want to set it for a lower speed just to cruise, it is hard to keep it in the same speed for that full 10 seconds. Documentation on this is not very accurate and there are mistakes in the instructions throughout the book. One place it says top speed is 20 and others it says 15, and it says to press the red button on the display to change the modes, but the button is actually black…just some things I wanted to make a note of. This is a great beginner scooter for those who may want to consider riding one of these to get to work or just to jet over the store or a friend’s house real quick. I am really enjoying the ride and the thrill of the fresh air blowing through my hair as I ride down the road.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make it epic. The XV800 wireless party speaker has amazing omnidirectional sound, ambient lights, an IPX4 rating for water resistance, up to 25 hours of battery life, and an X-Balanced speaker that delivers distortion-free lows. It’s a powerful all-in-one package.
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I have needed a large speaker that I can use all around my house for some time now, whether working in the garage, doing some yard work, nighttime backyard movie theater time, or just jamming in the house as I clean up. This Sony XV800 has been perfect for the job. It’s long 25-hour battery life, mega bass 6.7” x 6.7” subwoofer, midrange speaker, and multiple tweeters really help this thing preform and it doesn’t distort at high volume. Sound will fill the room a full 360 degrees thanks to the overall design of the unit and the rear firing tweeters and the IPX4 splash resistant rating will keep this safe from a light rain or spills from party goers’ drinks. And if you find the power a little low, a quick 10-minute charge will let you keep the party going for another 3 hours. This has a pretty unique design so that if you put this on it’s side, the second set of tweeters will activate and keep the sound accurate and omnidirectional.
The top panel has some easy touch sensitive backlit (sweet!) controls that you can easily use for quick adjustments. You can toggle Bluetooth on/off, toggle the TV sound booster (using included optical cable), Audio 3.5mm, and lights. Other touch controls are pause/play, Mega Bass, Volume adjustment, lights, and a battery life indicator and physical power button. The connections for the optical cable, 3.5mm audio, USB and a Mic and Mic/Guitar connection are on the back. There is also a slot on top for a cell phone. My Galaxy S22 Ultra would only fit upright w/o a case on it so it would have been nice if this area was a little bitter with perhaps rubber molding to hold smaller devices as well.
Portability of this is not too bad if you are just moving around the house. There are multiple handles to use to position this, but it is quite heavy at about 45lbs. Sony has placed rollers on the bottom that are similar to suitcase wheels, but these are a little small for what they are and not the easiest to use. I do fear scratching up the bottom of the speaker, so I just carry it around for the most part.
Sony Apps, there are two of them that you need to get the most out of this. I just wish they would combine the apps into one if I am honest. The main app you need to really tweak this is the Sony Music Center App. This will allow you to adjust the EQ settings, check exact battery life in %, adjust audio inputs, turn on TV sound booster, etc. and adjust the Illumination, Mega Bass, and DJ effect as well. The Firestable app has some additional features as well as some similar ones. Here you can play with DJ controls, Illumination settings, Karaoke and set up a party playlist among others. This speaker can also pair up with other Sony speakers as well so you can expand the already great sound.
This is a great speaker that allows you to really customize your experience or if you just want to turn it on and pair your phone, it sounds great that way as well.
The top panel has some easy touch sensitive backlit (sweet!) controls that you can easily use for quick adjustments. You can toggle Bluetooth on/off, toggle the TV sound booster (using included optical cable), Audio 3.5mm, and lights. Other touch controls are pause/play, Mega Bass, Volume adjustment, lights, and a battery life indicator and physical power button. The connections for the optical cable, 3.5mm audio, USB and a Mic and Mic/Guitar connection are on the back. There is also a slot on top for a cell phone. My Galaxy S22 Ultra would only fit upright w/o a case on it so it would have been nice if this area was a little bitter with perhaps rubber molding to hold smaller devices as well.
Portability of this is not too bad if you are just moving around the house. There are multiple handles to use to position this, but it is quite heavy at about 45lbs. Sony has placed rollers on the bottom that are similar to suitcase wheels, but these are a little small for what they are and not the easiest to use. I do fear scratching up the bottom of the speaker, so I just carry it around for the most part.
Sony Apps, there are two of them that you need to get the most out of this. I just wish they would combine the apps into one if I am honest. The main app you need to really tweak this is the Sony Music Center App. This will allow you to adjust the EQ settings, check exact battery life in %, adjust audio inputs, turn on TV sound booster, etc. and adjust the Illumination, Mega Bass, and DJ effect as well. The Firestable app has some additional features as well as some similar ones. Here you can play with DJ controls, Illumination settings, Karaoke and set up a party playlist among others. This speaker can also pair up with other Sony speakers as well so you can expand the already great sound.
This is a great speaker that allows you to really customize your experience or if you just want to turn it on and pair your phone, it sounds great that way as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Master your flow with the MX Keys S Combo Wireless Mouse and Keyboard — the ultimate combo that combines the power of the fluid, fast precision typing of MX Keys S Wireless Keyboard with the precise, fast scrolling experience of MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse.
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4
Fantastic Full size keyboard and mouse
on May 23, 2023
Posted by: jago
If you are looking for a replacement keyboard and mouse combo that you help you get the job done, then look no further than the Logitech MX Keys S combo package. You can purchase the mouse, keyboard separately, but I feel the combo package is a good deal especially when it is on sale. I have been using Logitech products for many years and some items are hits and others are misses, but this is for sure a hit. First let’s talk about the keyboard. According to Logitech’s claims, it provides a “fluid typing experience” with laptop similar round shaped indentions on the keys that cradle your fingers as you type. The keys themselves are very stable and if you try to wobble them back and forth, they do not move much at all. Each keystroke is short, firm, and quiet. Unfortunately, the keyboard is not height adjustable, but the overall angle is good enough for me. Also, the keyboard does have some real weight to it and it will not move around on you as you type. The included palm rest mat is just squishy enough, but also firm and it helps to reduce a bit of typing fatigue. The keyboard also has a backlight on it that will adjust to the ambient light in the room, according to Logitech, but you must install the Logi Options+ app to set that and also other advanced settings. I did not install the app since I put this on my work computer and our security policies do no allow software like this. The keyboard will turn off the backlight after a few seconds, and then pop right back on when it detects your hands near it, I find that a great feature. Battery life is rated to be about 10 days with lights on the keyboard or up to 5 months w/o lighting on. You can flip the power button to turn off the keyboard when not in use to extend that time. Charging is accomplished via a USB A to USB C cable that is included and this works for both the keyboard and the mouse. I haven’t had enough time with the keyboard to substantiate the battery life claims, but in the 5 days that I have had it, I have used it a lot and it is still running. Mouse is rated at 70 days of use, and I have the MX Master 2S mouse and I find that I have to charge it about every two months and I think this battery claim will most likely be accurate. Speaking of the mouse, wow, the MX Master series is by far my favorite non-gaming mouse that there is. It’s hefty though but it doesn’t feel heavy, it glides nicely on my mouse pad and the buttons are placed in the perfect spots. The only feature I don’t really use is the horizontal scrolling wheel, I just can’t get used to using it. Under the mouse is the power toggle and switching button so you can pair this guy up with three different devices, via Bluetooth or the Logi Bolt system. The keyboard does have the same ability to connect to three devises as well and it has dedicated buttons for this above the Insert / Home buttons. The Logi bolt system is the next evolution of the way Logitech is connecting their devices and this is not backwards compatible with the Unify receivers, I found that to be disappointing, but not a deal breaker. Overall, this is a great mouse and keyboard set up for the office or your home PC and I love nearly everything about it and I am sure you will too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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An award-winning teeth whitening kit that combines maximum strength teeth whitening serum with LED light technology to deliver professional-level whitening with virtual zero sensitivity. The at-home teeth whitening kit drastically whitens teeth up to 8 shades in just 9 minutes a day. As the first OTC whitener to focus on alleviating teeth sensitivity, it’s enhanced with potassium nitrate to help block teeth sensitivity and hydroxyapatite to help repair the enamel while whitening!
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4
21 days closer to whiter teeth
on May 10, 2023
Posted by: jago
I drink a lot of coffee and my luckily my teeth never seem that stained, and my dentist has commented on that as well, so I wasn’t expecting crazy results while using this. One shade whiter would be all I thought would happen. The end results after the 21 days of 9-minute sessions really made a difference. Looking at your teeth every day you don’t notice the results, but when you capture a photo and look at the difference over a 21-day period, it was dramatic in my book. I have used the whitening strips before and the results were similar to what I had, but I don’t like the feeling of the strips on my teeth. The mouthpiece has a better feeling than the strips, but it doesn’t allow you to breath through your mouth and at times I did struggle when I had allergies acting up so I couldn’t breathe though my nose. I wish the mouthpiece had a hole in the middle so it would help us who are mouth breathers use this more easily. The LED mouthpiece also would not light up with my cell phone (Galaxy S22 Ultra), so I ended up using a USB battery pack that I had for my on the go charging and that worked perfectly to power up the mouthpiece. Even though the LED mouthpiece is cool, I think the real magic happens with the serum in the wand. It’s a bit difficult to see how much serum you are putting on the brush, so you just have to click once and hope for the best. I am not sure if I actually put any serum on my teeth the first couple of nights, I did go back and read the directions and it said for first use, to click the dial a few times on the serum. You are given three wands of serum to use and that should last a good amount of time. After each use, you just need to rinse off the mouthpiece and let it dry. After 21 days, I have not noticed any build up on it and it still looks clean. I have used a mixture of hot, very hot, warm, and cold water as well, but I would probably use between warm and hot water the most. The price of this seems a bit high up front, but if you factor out the cost of the strip type out there, I think this is a better deal for the 90 or so days of whitening that you can do and you look much cooler with the light up LED in your mouth than strips.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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High Performance Computer and Electronics UPS for Premium Power Protection
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Worry free back up power for your PC
on May 10, 2023
Posted by: jago
The APC Back-UPS Pro BN1050N is a power solution to help keep your devices safe (from power fluctuations) and powered up in case of a power outage. This device simply keeps power constant without any dips or spikes in the power delivery. Constant power is important to me as I want to keep my gaming PC and network devices protected from power issues and this has an automatic voltage regulation system that helps with that. The over-all case design is slim and has a footprint that easily fits under my desk. On the rear, there are a total of 8 power plugs, 4 provide battery + surge protection and the remaining 4 provide surge protection only. The plugs are oriented in a way that doesn’t really let you use devices with large power bricks since without taking up two spots. Some other APC devices usually have one plug with a gap around it so you can plug a larger brick in, but this is all close together. Regular standard power plugs you will have no problems though. My solution was to use a short extension cord to overcome this downside.
Another great feature is the fact that you can easily replace the batteries on this without much hassle, and that will greatly extend of life of this for years and years. The current battery will most likely last about 3 or so years as does with most APC batteries that I have used in the past. The PowerChute software was a little confusing to find on the APC site since this particular model was not even listed on their site, but you just need to use PowerChute Personal Edition 3.1.0 (at the time of this writing) and it will work perfectly. The software is configurable for what you need this to do. For example, you can set it to gracefully shut down (they word it Hibernate) your PC when there is a specific amount of time left in the battery or if you want to turn it off at a different time. Energy cost / C02 emissions and kWh per day are displayed for you as well as estimated battery time based on current draw. APC is a very reliable brand and I have been using them for years without any major problems. We also use the very expensive units at work to protect our data center and network gear, so I have a lot of faith in them.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO with Heatsink for next-level computing. With a PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ interface, get up to 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe® 3.0¹ while remaining compatible with PCIe® 3.0. ¹Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe® 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs.
Anyone know if the heatsink is easily removable in case I want to use it in a gaming laptop? I am not sure this will fit my laptop 2nd bay, Asus ROG m16 SSD slot. Thanks!
you need a tiny star bit to remove it, it will void the warranty if you did a security sticker is installed. IMO, just get the non-heat sink version for your laptop. I was not able to install this in my Asus G15 2021 model due to the heatsink making it too thick.
2 years, 3 months ago
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jago
The Ninja Foodi XL Pro Grill & Griddle is the grill & griddle that sears, sizzles, and air fry crisps. With the 500F independently powered grill grate, you get direct, edge-to-edge high heat for steakhouse grilling, griddle searing, and more.
Does the thermometer come with this grill
The Ninja Foodi XL Pro Grill & Griddle is the grill & griddle that sears, sizzles, and air fry crisps. With the 500F independently powered grill grate, you get direct, edge-to-edge high heat for steakhouse grilling, griddle searing, and more.
Does this have the port for the thermometer? I have the smart xl that’s been great but after a year and a half it’s time to replace since we use it at least 3 times a week minimum. But just wanted to know if I could use my old thermometer in this one?
no, it does not have a port for the thermometer that I have found.
2 years, 5 months ago
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jago
Jabra Elite 7 Pro true wireless earbuds have MultiSensor Voice™ technology, which combines 4 powerful microphones, an advanced Voice Pick Up (VPU) sensor in each Bluetooth earbud, and unique Jabra algorithms. Automatically activating when it’s windy, Jabra MultiSensor Voice™ uses bone conduction technology to transmit your voice through vibrations in your jaw, for wind noise cancellation and clear calls anywhere. Thanks to the adjustable Active Noise Cancellation, the ultra-compact earphones with rich and powerful sound lets you fully immerse yourself in your music. Multipoint connects to 2 devices at once, lets you seamlessly switch between devices, and is available as a firmware update via the Jabra Sound+ app. Also test your hearing in the Jabra Sound+ app, and tailor your music to suit your individual hearing profile. Hear your surroundings while on a call with the HearThrough technology - use left or right earbud alone with Bluetooth Mono Mode - Each offers up to 8 hours battery and 30 hours with the case.
Do these buds have volume control?
yes, long press on the right for up and left for volume down.
2 years, 5 months ago
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jago
Jabra Elite 7 Pro true wireless earbuds have MultiSensor Voice™ technology, which combines 4 powerful microphones, an advanced Voice Pick Up (VPU) sensor in each Bluetooth earbud, and unique Jabra algorithms. Automatically activating when it’s windy, Jabra MultiSensor Voice™ uses bone conduction technology to transmit your voice through vibrations in your jaw, for wind noise cancellation and clear calls anywhere. Thanks to the adjustable Active Noise Cancellation, the ultra-compact earphones with rich and powerful sound lets you fully immerse yourself in your music. Multipoint connects to 2 devices at once, lets you seamlessly switch between devices, and is available as a firmware update via the Jabra Sound+ app. Also test your hearing in the Jabra Sound+ app, and tailor your music to suit your individual hearing profile. Hear your surroundings while on a call with the HearThrough technology - use left or right earbud alone with Bluetooth Mono Mode - Each offers up to 8 hours battery and 30 hours with the case.
Elite 85T or Elite 7 Pro? Calls and ANC aren't important. I just need bass heavy sound for music. So which one is bass heavy and better? Is 85T better because of big drivers?
not sure about the 85t, I had the 65t and I feel that the 7 Pro has less bass than those.
2 years, 5 months ago
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jago
Jabra Elite 7 Pro true wireless earbuds have MultiSensor Voice™ technology, which combines 4 powerful microphones, an advanced Voice Pick Up (VPU) sensor in each Bluetooth earbud, and unique Jabra algorithms. Automatically activating when it’s windy, Jabra MultiSensor Voice™ uses bone conduction technology to transmit your voice through vibrations in your jaw, for wind noise cancellation and clear calls anywhere. Thanks to the adjustable Active Noise Cancellation, the ultra-compact earphones with rich and powerful sound lets you fully immerse yourself in your music. Multipoint connects to 2 devices at once, lets you seamlessly switch between devices, and is available as a firmware update via the Jabra Sound+ app. Also test your hearing in the Jabra Sound+ app, and tailor your music to suit your individual hearing profile. Hear your surroundings while on a call with the HearThrough technology - use left or right earbud alone with Bluetooth Mono Mode - Each offers up to 8 hours battery and 30 hours with the case.
Is the Elite 7 Pro "vented" like the AirPod Pro and 85t? I returned the 75t becasue I didn't like the plugged ear feeling.
no, they make a seal that does not let sound in. It requires using the "hear through" so you can easily carry on conversations. Your ears will be plugged.
2 years, 5 months ago
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jago
This LG CordZero vacuum has everything you want, from Kompressor technology that lets you clean more and empty less, to two rechargeable batteries that deliver up to 120 minutes¹ of uninterrupted cleaning. But why stop there? The Power Mop attachment gives hard floors a perfect finish—without messy buckets or harmful chemicals. Simply fill the reservoir with water, snap on the attachment and go.
Hi - Can you dry mop with this? Meaning could I mop without any water? Can it just spin? Thank you!!
Yes you can, not sure if you will damage your floors though. I tried it on my tile and it was fine, but didn't seem to do much in the realm of cleaning w/o water.
2 years, 11 months ago
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jago
Go Epic! Immerse yourself in a new type of streaming experience with the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Smart Streaming Laser Projector. Utilizing an advanced, ultra-short throw design, viewing content has never been easier. Simply place the projector just inches from the wall and watch TV shows, sports, movies and more up to an astonishing 120". Featuring built-in Android TV and wireless connectivity, the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector gives you seamless access to popular streaming services including Hulu, HBO and YouTube, right out of the box. So, whether you’re binge-watching your favorite TV shows or hosting movie night, the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector makes it easy to stream bright images virtually anywhere in your home. Audiophile 2.1 Speaker System by Yamaha. Epson has partnered with Yamaha to create a unique audio experience unlike anything it its class. Developed exclusively for the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector, Yamaha’s leading Acoustic Engineers designed a unique 2.1 sound system to deliver a true audiophile performance. Designed within a custom 3D Acoustic Enclosure, two high-end Yamaha drivers and a dedicated woofer are powered by a discrete amplifier and tuned, using Yamaha’s latest AudioEngine™ DSP technology to produce an impressive, deep and wide sound stage that rivals dedicated higher-end audio systems and soundbars.
How does this connect to a laptop? Does it require programming in order to project a show from a cable source on a laptop, or just an HDMI connection?
you just need an HDMI connector and it will use the laptop as the source when you select the right HDMI input, there are two to choose from.
3 years, 4 months ago
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jago
The KitchenAid® Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry was designed to offer endless healthy and fresh possibilities. With the No-Flip Air Fry Basket and 360° Air Fry System it's easy to make everything from french fries to delicate fish and so much more.This countertop oven fits a 9x13-inch baking pan* to easily accommodate a sheet cake, full one-pan dinner, or up to 2 full size chickens (3.4 lbs each). The same possibilities as a full size oven with quality results in a convenient countertop size. *included.
Does this oven emit a lot of heat and is the exterior very hot to the touch?
does not heat up that much on the outside. It is warm to the touch but it will not burn you.
3 years, 7 months ago
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jago
The KitchenAid® Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry was designed to offer endless healthy and fresh possibilities. With the No-Flip Air Fry Basket and 360° Air Fry System it's easy to make everything from french fries to delicate fish and so much more.This countertop oven fits a 9x13-inch baking pan* to easily accommodate a sheet cake, full one-pan dinner, or up to 2 full size chickens (3.4 lbs each). The same possibilities as a full size oven with quality results in a convenient countertop size. *included.
does it have an off timer? I don't see one in the picture
Yes, the right dial works as a temp/timer and you just press it to toggle between the two modes.
3 years, 7 months ago
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jago