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Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
Customer Rating
4
Nostalgic and Updated for Today's World
on October 16, 2019
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
I used to own a big 80s style boombox and I still own some cassettes that were simply collecting dust. This boombox caught my eye as a reason to bring out my old cassettes. But more than being just a portable cassette player it has some extra functionality to make it more than a one trick pony. Overall, I am pleased.
IN THE BOX
In the box you get the boombox and a power cord. Pretty simple, but all you need.
In the box you get the boombox and a power cord. Pretty simple, but all you need.
SETTING UP FOR FIRST USE
This is pretty simple. I plugged it in to let it charge while I figured out how to use it. It has all of the "old school" dials on top for bass, treble, inputs and volume, but it took me a minute to figure out that there's an off/on switch on the back. Once I did that the lights lit up indicating it was on and charging.
This is pretty simple. I plugged it in to let it charge while I figured out how to use it. It has all of the "old school" dials on top for bass, treble, inputs and volume, but it took me a minute to figure out that there's an off/on switch on the back. Once I did that the lights lit up indicating it was on and charging.
FEATURES
Despite being a cassette player first and foremost (honestly, that's the reason you buy this unless you're really a sucker for nostalgia) it has a surprising number of features that makes it useful. The obvious is the AM/FM radio. I don't generally listen to the radio since I subscribe to Google Music, I actually found myself listening to the radio on this more often than not because of the old school dial with the line that slides left and right to the frequency you want. There was something fun turning the dial and getting some static until you found the sweet spot for the frequency you were looking for.
Despite being a cassette player first and foremost (honestly, that's the reason you buy this unless you're really a sucker for nostalgia) it has a surprising number of features that makes it useful. The obvious is the AM/FM radio. I don't generally listen to the radio since I subscribe to Google Music, I actually found myself listening to the radio on this more often than not because of the old school dial with the line that slides left and right to the frequency you want. There was something fun turning the dial and getting some static until you found the sweet spot for the frequency you were looking for.
In addition, this big guy has Bluetooth which is much appreciated. The Bluetooth setup is par for the course, meaning it's no different that any other Bluetooth speaker. You change the input to Bluetooth and then add it on your device. What I haven't tried, is trying to add different devices (like a friend's phone when we were out) but I can't imagine it being too difficult or cumbersome given the ease of initial Bluetooth connection.
You also have AUX input, which in today's age where more and more phones are losing headphone jacks is less important, it's still nice to have. I didn't try it out (my phone doesn't have a headphone jack) but I can't imagine it would be difficult to use. The AUX input is on the side and the input slider on the top specifically says AUX so it would be easy to use when the circumstances are right.
Lastly, the cassette player. Man it was fun popping in an old tape and listening to it. The buttons to rewind, pause, play and fast forward are just like you would remember if your old enough to have lived in the cassette age. As an added bonus, you can even rip cassettes to USB. There's controls on the side to "rip" a cassette and you can capture the audio via the USB drive. Since I subscribe to a music service, this feature is less important to me (since I can stream any song I have on cassette) I could see this as a big boon for anyone who has a desire to digitize their collection. It's an awesome addition that doesn't get in your way if you don't use it, and nice to have for those that want to use it. It's a little clunky to use, and you have to stop and start the cassette when recording, but it's the same steps you'd have to take when "ripping" any cassette.
SOUND QUALITY
I was pretty amazed with the sound quality. It's not going to blow you away like a Bose or high end brand speaker would, but it has remarkable clarity and bass for such a relatively small device. When playing audio through Bluetooth, I would say it is a run of the mill speaker. Not amazing, but certainly not bad. When playing the radio or cassettes, you get vintage audio that comes with all cassettes. I know that's a bad description, but I don't know how else to explain it. It sounds like a cassette (much like vinyls have their own distinctive sound) and honestly, that's all that matters. Replicating that old cassette sound and feeling.
I was pretty amazed with the sound quality. It's not going to blow you away like a Bose or high end brand speaker would, but it has remarkable clarity and bass for such a relatively small device. When playing audio through Bluetooth, I would say it is a run of the mill speaker. Not amazing, but certainly not bad. When playing the radio or cassettes, you get vintage audio that comes with all cassettes. I know that's a bad description, but I don't know how else to explain it. It sounds like a cassette (much like vinyls have their own distinctive sound) and honestly, that's all that matters. Replicating that old cassette sound and feeling.
In terms of volume, this gets plenty loud. At louder volume the bass is a bit muted, but it will serve its purpose in any crowd setting, save for maybe a loud tailgate or something like it. I use it primarily in my backyard and gets plenty loud, in fact I don't play it at full volume.
BATTERY POWER
The battery is rated for 10 hours. I haven't done a run down and counted the hours, but I've used it frequently over a week and it's still going strong on one charge. I feel confident that so long as you charge it before you take it anywhere, it will last as long as you need it to, which is all you can ask for.
The battery is rated for 10 hours. I haven't done a run down and counted the hours, but I've used it frequently over a week and it's still going strong on one charge. I feel confident that so long as you charge it before you take it anywhere, it will last as long as you need it to, which is all you can ask for.
CONCLUSION
Bottom line is that the primary reason to get this is for those who have an interest in collecting old audio media, or those who have a cassette library. It's a treat for those who have cassettes to be able to play them again (and in a portable device) and for those persons, it's also nice to have modern features such as Bluetooth for those times when you're out and you run out of cassettes to play. Plus, the price is pretty nice. It's a good deal for those in the market for a portable music player who own cassettes.
Bottom line is that the primary reason to get this is for those who have an interest in collecting old audio media, or those who have a cassette library. It's a treat for those who have cassettes to be able to play them again (and in a portable device) and for those persons, it's also nice to have modern features such as Bluetooth for those times when you're out and you run out of cassettes to play. Plus, the price is pretty nice. It's a good deal for those in the market for a portable music player who own cassettes.
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The reliable Brother MFC-L3710CW digital color all-in-one printer is an ideal choice for home and small offices looking for laser printer performance and need full functionality, print, copy, scan and fax, in a compact footprint. The up to 50-sheet automatic document feeder enables multipage copying, scanning and faxing, plus quick print speeds of up to 19 pages per minute. The manual feed slot accommodates varied printing needs and can handle a variety of paper types and sizes, including card stock, envelopes and more. The 250-sheet capacity adjustable paper tray helps improve efficiency with fewer refills and handles letter- or legal-size paper. Connect with versatile options, including built-in wireless or USB interfaces, and print wirelessly from mobile devices³. Save time by creating custom shortcuts on the 3.7" color touch screen, which also enables you to directly print from and scan to popular cloud apps, including Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote, OneNote and more¹. Brother Genuine high-yield replacement toner cartridges help lower printing costs. Comes with a 1-year limited warranty and free online, call or live chat support for the life of your product.Prints up to 19 ISO ppm*, up to 19 ppm* in color.
Customer Rating
5
Great Printer for Small Business
on October 3, 2019
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
I am attorney at a small firm, and while we have a commercial grade printer/copier, we needed something smaller (cheaper than second commercial copier) that could handle similar tasks. This Brother all in one was up to the task and I am very pleased with its performance and relative ease of use. I would even recommend this for home use if you print/copy/scan in high volume. Only concern for home use is high cost of toner
IN THE BOX
Pretty minimal, you get the printer, power cord, CD with drivers/software and manuals. I wish it would have come with a USB cable since I plug mine into my computer, but I had an extra one.
Pretty minimal, you get the printer, power cord, CD with drivers/software and manuals. I wish it would have come with a USB cable since I plug mine into my computer, but I had an extra one.
SETUP
I consider myself pretty knowledgeable with computers and most things tech. But printers have always flummoxed me. For whatever reason I struggle with getting them setup properly and having to download all of the necessary software and drivers.
I consider myself pretty knowledgeable with computers and most things tech. But printers have always flummoxed me. For whatever reason I struggle with getting them setup properly and having to download all of the necessary software and drivers.
I can say that the Brother printer was relatively easy. I plugged in the power cable, plugged in the USB and went to add printer on my computer and bam. I was off and printing. At that point I could copy and print without a problem. The scanning function, however, needed the drivers.
At this point I put in the CD that came with the device (if you have a laptop with no CD drive, I'm certain you can download everything from the Brother website). I then installed everything, which much to my dismay, was a lot of extra programs. I'm a minimalist and don't necessarily like having a bunch of extra programs on my computer. I get it, some are necessary such as the scanning function but the other icons and what not installed on my computer is almost junk to me. I did, however, like the Brother Creative center, which is a link to a website with free templates and design ideas for business. It's not necessary for my work, but I could see that being very beneficial for a small business owner who needs to market or sell products.
After the software was installed I was truly off and running (mostly, more on that in a sec). I could scan documents either through the 50 sheet feeder or on the scanning glass tray. On the printer when scanning, I simply use the touchscreen to scan to my computer and voila, a PDF appears in a folder that automatically pops up. For me, I then rename the folder and put it where I need it to be. I guess my only minor grip is that it saves the PDF in a weird folder, rather than just my Documents folder.
From here I wanted to add the printer to my Wi-Fi network so my staff could use it as well. It was pretty straightforward to join a network from the touchscreen on the printer. After that, my staff could add the printer and download the necessary software to their computer to use just as I do with it attached via USB to my computer.
All-in-all, the setup was pretty easy.
FEATURES
This all-in-one has some pretty robust features. Sure, it copies/scans/prints and faxes, but what I'm talking about is how you get the scans to where you want them to go. For my work, we simply save them to designated folders on a specific computer, but there are other ways to get documents to whatever device you need. If you need to save it directly to your phone (say you need it that moment and you're leaving) you can do so. You have to scan a QR code with your phone on the touchscreen, but then you're sent to a link that allows you to download that document to your phone or tablet on the spot. Something I wouldn't use a lot, but it would come in handy when you need it. You can also scan documents directly to a Sharepoint folder. You just need to go through the web management site to establish those "links" on the printer itself. Bottom line is that there's an option for everyone depending on your workflow. I would think Sharepoint would be awesome if I had a co-worker working out of the office remotely and needed a document. I could even have my staff scan me a document directly if I was out of the office. I'm usually more prepared and don't need this type of function, but it is nice to have during those "one off" times.
This all-in-one has some pretty robust features. Sure, it copies/scans/prints and faxes, but what I'm talking about is how you get the scans to where you want them to go. For my work, we simply save them to designated folders on a specific computer, but there are other ways to get documents to whatever device you need. If you need to save it directly to your phone (say you need it that moment and you're leaving) you can do so. You have to scan a QR code with your phone on the touchscreen, but then you're sent to a link that allows you to download that document to your phone or tablet on the spot. Something I wouldn't use a lot, but it would come in handy when you need it. You can also scan documents directly to a Sharepoint folder. You just need to go through the web management site to establish those "links" on the printer itself. Bottom line is that there's an option for everyone depending on your workflow. I would think Sharepoint would be awesome if I had a co-worker working out of the office remotely and needed a document. I could even have my staff scan me a document directly if I was out of the office. I'm usually more prepared and don't need this type of function, but it is nice to have during those "one off" times.
PRINT/SCAN/COPY QUALITY/SPEED
For high quality and fast printing, laser printers are always the way to go. This color laser printer doesn't disappoint. First, printing black and white text documents look great. Whether scanned or copied, there's no discernible difference. There's no, that document was scanned look. I was very impressed with the scan. Color photos look good, but I don't think many scanners will be able to replicate photos to look the way the photo itself does. But that's my personal opinion. I'm not generally printing or scanning photos so that doesn't matter to me. But I do like some documents to be printed in color when i change the font or print PowerPoint slides. Again, I'm impressed.
For high quality and fast printing, laser printers are always the way to go. This color laser printer doesn't disappoint. First, printing black and white text documents look great. Whether scanned or copied, there's no discernible difference. There's no, that document was scanned look. I was very impressed with the scan. Color photos look good, but I don't think many scanners will be able to replicate photos to look the way the photo itself does. But that's my personal opinion. I'm not generally printing or scanning photos so that doesn't matter to me. But I do like some documents to be printed in color when i change the font or print PowerPoint slides. Again, I'm impressed.
The speed in which the Brother prints is pretty great. It can print a 50 page document in less than 2 minutes. I didn't count so don't hold me to it, but point is, you want be sitting there thinking it's taking a long time to print. And I found virtually no speed difference between B&W text and full color sheets.
I do also want to add that the paper tray holds about a reams worth of paper which is nice. It doesn't help much if your printer can print lightning quick but can't hold much paper.
CONCLUSION
This is a great printer to be the center of any small business. To get the most out of it, I would recommend using it for high volume scanning/printing and multiple people using it (otherwise you might find a cheaper alternative). You don't have to worry about the print quality, it's fantastic and so far, I've been impressed with its reliability. I haven't once had to pull any stuck paper out of it, whether i was scanning or printing. The only drawback to a printer like this, and it exists with every color laser printer, is the sky high costs of toner. But that's something you'll never get away from.
This is a great printer to be the center of any small business. To get the most out of it, I would recommend using it for high volume scanning/printing and multiple people using it (otherwise you might find a cheaper alternative). You don't have to worry about the print quality, it's fantastic and so far, I've been impressed with its reliability. I haven't once had to pull any stuck paper out of it, whether i was scanning or printing. The only drawback to a printer like this, and it exists with every color laser printer, is the sky high costs of toner. But that's something you'll never get away from.
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Make the moment yours with exclusive designer stickers and frames for printing instant photos from your smartphone that are 30% larger than Sprocket. Easily transform photos into curated memories - perfect for journaling and photo walls.
Customer Rating
5
Fun, high quality photo printer
on October 2, 2019
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
Despite everyone carrying a high quality camera in their pocket at all times, rarely does anyone (especially me) have photos printed. It's kind of a hassle. Sometimes I just want some photos of my kids to put in scrapbooks, use for school projects, etc. Having a high quality printer at home to print your own photos, however, is costly. In comes the HP Sprocket.
IN THE BOX
You get the printer, which is remarkably thin, a micro-USB charging cord (I really wish all companies would move to USB-C) and ten prints of photo paper.
You get the printer, which is remarkably thin, a micro-USB charging cord (I really wish all companies would move to USB-C) and ten prints of photo paper.
SETUP
I charged mine before use, the light on the side glows green when it's done. Then to insert the photo paper, you pop off the top and put the paper in. Now, you have to be careful, ensuring you put the paper in the right way, but the paper itself has a bright orange insert that tells you which way to put it in. As long as you are halfway paying attention, it won't be a problem.
I charged mine before use, the light on the side glows green when it's done. Then to insert the photo paper, you pop off the top and put the paper in. Now, you have to be careful, ensuring you put the paper in the right way, but the paper itself has a bright orange insert that tells you which way to put it in. As long as you are halfway paying attention, it won't be a problem.
After that, you download the app (there's one for everything) and once the printer is charged and turned on, my phone had no problem finding the printer.
EASE OF USE
Everything runs through the app. You can take a picture within the app (I didn't) or you can "import them" from your photo gallery (for me, that would be Google Photos). It's a breeze to do so, although the icons in the app itself could have been a little better designed. You can even view photos on your social media account and print them straight from there, which would save you a few steps of having to download a photo to print if it wasn't already on your phone.
Everything runs through the app. You can take a picture within the app (I didn't) or you can "import them" from your photo gallery (for me, that would be Google Photos). It's a breeze to do so, although the icons in the app itself could have been a little better designed. You can even view photos on your social media account and print them straight from there, which would save you a few steps of having to download a photo to print if it wasn't already on your phone.
The fun part is that you can edit any picture. You can pinch and zoom, crop or rotate a photo with your fingers using the touchscreen. You can change the colors of your photos, give it different filters, add fun stickers and even add text and frames. The amount of customization is pretty amazing. There's something there for everyone to add special touches to their photos.
PRINTING and PRINTING QUALITY
The only complaint, and it's own I knew the moment I got the printer, is the size of the prints. They're tiny. It's nice when you want to use the photo as a sticker (I should add that the prints have a removable adhesive backing) but they don't work for a 4X6 frame. BUT, what you can do is print tiles. So the printer will take your photo and print 4 or 9 tiles that you can piece together to form one big picture. We took a piece of normal printer paper, removed the adhesive backings from 4 small photos to create one big one that's about the size of a 4X6. Unless viewed up close, you can't tell it's 4 individuals photos making up the big one.
The only complaint, and it's own I knew the moment I got the printer, is the size of the prints. They're tiny. It's nice when you want to use the photo as a sticker (I should add that the prints have a removable adhesive backing) but they don't work for a 4X6 frame. BUT, what you can do is print tiles. So the printer will take your photo and print 4 or 9 tiles that you can piece together to form one big picture. We took a piece of normal printer paper, removed the adhesive backings from 4 small photos to create one big one that's about the size of a 4X6. Unless viewed up close, you can't tell it's 4 individuals photos making up the big one.
So while the small print size could be a turn off, I'd argue that it makes the printer more versatile given the option to print tiles.
The print quality is top notch in my opinion. I really don’t know what to compare it to, but suffice it to say, I had no problems with the print quality. In fact, I was impressed
OTHER COMMENTS
Because the prints are so small, the printer itself is crazy small. It's barely thicker than a phone and about the size of a 4X6. It's extremely portable and is great to take with you to say, a kid's party where you might want immediate prints of photos.While I haven't tested the battery life to say how long it lasts, I printed about 20 photos in one outing without a problem.
Because the prints are so small, the printer itself is crazy small. It's barely thicker than a phone and about the size of a 4X6. It's extremely portable and is great to take with you to say, a kid's party where you might want immediate prints of photos.While I haven't tested the battery life to say how long it lasts, I printed about 20 photos in one outing without a problem.
Because of the size of the printer, it only holds 10 pieces of photo paper at a time. Again, this is the trade off for having a small printer.
Costs of prints are pretty reasonable. I bought a 50 pack for $24. So while it's by no means cheap (about 50 cents a print) I think it's a good deal to have the ability to print high quality photos at home on the spot.
CONCLUSION
All in all, if you have any desire to make prints at home, whether for scrap books, or to create some kind of project involving pictures, or maybe you just want to print out some mementos when hanging out with friends, this Sprocket printer is the way to go. it's well priced, it's compact, and it's very versatile. And the customization options are a lot fun.
All in all, if you have any desire to make prints at home, whether for scrap books, or to create some kind of project involving pictures, or maybe you just want to print out some mementos when hanging out with friends, this Sprocket printer is the way to go. it's well priced, it's compact, and it's very versatile. And the customization options are a lot fun.
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Boost your confidence with this Upright Go 2 posture trainer. Integrated sensors detect when you're slouching to help train your body for better posture in under 14 days. Use the device by itself or sync with the Upright app on Android or iOS. With a portable design, 30-hour battery life and easy-touch adhesive to keep it safely in place, this Upright Go 2 posture trainer is ideal for all-day wear.
Customer Rating
4
Works as advertised, but u have to put the work in
on September 22, 2019
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
Not only for health reasons, but as an attorney, my posture is important to me. While when I'm standing I do an okay job at maintaining decent posture, I am often chained to my desk (figuratively) and find it easy to slouch. This device is a great trainer to help you improve your posture, but it is no magic pill. You have to devote the time and practice. Overall, if you follow the app's training regimen you will see results.
WHAT YOU GET
The packaging is really small. The device itself is really small. But it comes with a case (not a charging case) which is designed to be a place to store your Go 2 when you aren't using while maintaining some "stickiness" to the adhesive (more on that in a moment). You also get a short USB-C cable (hooray for USB-C charging). Lastly, and most importantly, you are given a decent number of adhesive pads so that the device can stick to your back.
The packaging is really small. The device itself is really small. But it comes with a case (not a charging case) which is designed to be a place to store your Go 2 when you aren't using while maintaining some "stickiness" to the adhesive (more on that in a moment). You also get a short USB-C cable (hooray for USB-C charging). Lastly, and most importantly, you are given a decent number of adhesive pads so that the device can stick to your back.
INITIAL USE
The first time setup is dead simple. Like most smart devices, you download the app and register an account. From there you simple hold the only button on the device (this is after an initial 3 hour charge, mind you) and my phone found it almost immediately. The written instructions in the box are just fine, but I much preferred the instructional walkthrough on the app when it came time to show you how to remove the adhesive (which in hindsight is common sense, but in my first go I wanted to be sure.) You then place the device on your back (on your skin) and then you sit or stand straight to set a “goal” and then voila. The app walks you through the “training” and “tracking” process.
The first time setup is dead simple. Like most smart devices, you download the app and register an account. From there you simple hold the only button on the device (this is after an initial 3 hour charge, mind you) and my phone found it almost immediately. The written instructions in the box are just fine, but I much preferred the instructional walkthrough on the app when it came time to show you how to remove the adhesive (which in hindsight is common sense, but in my first go I wanted to be sure.) You then place the device on your back (on your skin) and then you sit or stand straight to set a “goal” and then voila. The app walks you through the “training” and “tracking” process.
USING IT
The app tells you that you need to commit to use the device daily for 14 days. I haven’t gotten that far, but I’ve been using it consistently and I can say that if nothing else, using the device serves as a reminder to maintain good posture. The training is only 5 minutes at a time, and for me, it’s actually a nice way to relax. While I am keeping my posture straight, I take the time to just free my mind. I’m not talking about meditation, but similar to the breathing exercises in a FitBit, it’s a good way to relax. If you prefer to “train” while not looking at your p[hone or you try to do other things, no big deal. If you slouch too much you get about a 4 second grace period before the device gives you a gentle buzz. I found when sitting, it was much easier to maintain posture (and avoid the gentle buzz reminders) but when standing, I found it to be a little sensitive. Meaning if I didn’t stand like an absolute board, I would inevitably get the buzz. Not sure if it was a settings thing, or if I really do slouch that much when standing. Also, if you are “training” while moving around, if you bend over to pick something up or whatever, you will get a reminder which in those moments feels annoying. But that’s probably why you should be focused on training when you’re training.
The app tells you that you need to commit to use the device daily for 14 days. I haven’t gotten that far, but I’ve been using it consistently and I can say that if nothing else, using the device serves as a reminder to maintain good posture. The training is only 5 minutes at a time, and for me, it’s actually a nice way to relax. While I am keeping my posture straight, I take the time to just free my mind. I’m not talking about meditation, but similar to the breathing exercises in a FitBit, it’s a good way to relax. If you prefer to “train” while not looking at your p[hone or you try to do other things, no big deal. If you slouch too much you get about a 4 second grace period before the device gives you a gentle buzz. I found when sitting, it was much easier to maintain posture (and avoid the gentle buzz reminders) but when standing, I found it to be a little sensitive. Meaning if I didn’t stand like an absolute board, I would inevitably get the buzz. Not sure if it was a settings thing, or if I really do slouch that much when standing. Also, if you are “training” while moving around, if you bend over to pick something up or whatever, you will get a reminder which in those moments feels annoying. But that’s probably why you should be focused on training when you’re training.
When you’re done training, you can, through the app, set it to track you. After a while, you can look at the app to get a baseline. It’s a good way to track your progress. And the app is smart enough to tell you that the goal isn’t 100% straight all the time, as then you wouldn’t be relaxed. So be wary of that for all you perfectionists. 50-80% good posture was recommended to me as a goal.
When you’re done training and tracking, you can put the device back in its container. It has little raised ribs that prevents the adhesive from sticking to a flat service (so it maintains it’s sticky properties longer). The materials say that you should be able to get 8-10 uses of the same adhesive. Meaning you put it on 8-10 times and remove it. Which is nice because it it was one adhesive per use, this baby wouldn’t be getting much use.
MINOR ANNOYANCES
I’ll admit it, I have a hairy back. When the adhesive is brand new, I don’t have any problems with the Go 2 sticking to my back. But after a few uses, it starts to fall off. So for me, I go through the adhesives quicker than someone with smooth skin and no hair.
I’ll admit it, I have a hairy back. When the adhesive is brand new, I don’t have any problems with the Go 2 sticking to my back. But after a few uses, it starts to fall off. So for me, I go through the adhesives quicker than someone with smooth skin and no hair.
With that, you will eventually have to get more adhesives. It comes with a fair number, but still, they will run out if you use this device long term. At least you can order more adhesive tabs in the app itself, which I must say is a plus.
CONCLUSION
If having good posture matters to you, this is an extremely helpful device that isn’t too pricey. But it’s also no magic bullet, you have to put in the time (training, remembering to charge it, take it with you, etc.). As an aide to helping you improve your posture, it’s fantastic. I recommend it for anyone who wants to improve their posture for whatever reason.
If having good posture matters to you, this is an extremely helpful device that isn’t too pricey. But it’s also no magic bullet, you have to put in the time (training, remembering to charge it, take it with you, etc.). As an aide to helping you improve your posture, it’s fantastic. I recommend it for anyone who wants to improve their posture for whatever reason.
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Create nutrient-rich meals with this NutriBullet blender combo. The 64 oz. blending pitcher shreds tough skins, pulverizes stems and crushes seeds to deliver creamy snacks, smoothies and soups. This NutriBullet blender combo features a powerful 1200W motor that operates quietly, so you can engage in conversations while blending fruits and vegetables.
Customer Rating
4
Good Value and Decent Build, Works Well
on September 12, 2019
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
I make breakfast shakes (that involves fruits and veggies) everyday. That's what I use my blender for 99% of the time. (the other 1% might be frozen adult beverages). I don't use it to make soups or anything. So my use is pretty limited. I'm not looking for anything too fancy, just something to get the job done.
I've used the original Nutribullet before and I was less than impressed with the build quality. I also didn't like the number of attachments. Yes, some people might prefer to have 18 different sized cups and lids but for me, it was a hassle to store and keep track of. For my purposes, I prefer the one cup and one blender that this Nutribullet Blender Combo has. Plus, the cups, in my humble opinion aren't big enough.
Anyway, I would say that this is a basic blender with no frills. And for most people that's all you need. There’s your basic numbers corresponding to the “speed” of the blender, as well as an extract button that acts as a button on demand. Meaning, you hold it and it turns the blades, and you let go and it stops. One of the negatives is that there’s no timers. In my old Ninja blender you could his a preset button and the blender would run for a set amount of time and stop on its own. This blender won’t stop on its own, but honestly, that shouldn’t be a dealbreaker. That’s just a guy nitpicking after he used a blender with a timer. (if you’ve never had it, you don’t know you need it).
As mentioned earlier, unlike the original Nutribullet, you only get two blending “cups” and a large capacity blender. Unless 4+ people make smoothies in the morning, this is just what you need. So in terms of storage and counter space, the Nutribullet Combo won’t take up a lot of room in your cabinets. As far as your countertops, I wouldn’t say it’s svelte, but when compared to the Ninja blenders, yeah, this baby saves a lot of space. The base of the blender doesn’t have a large footprint and relatively speaking, it’s not that tall. Meaning, the base with the blender (or one of the blender cups) isn’t so tall as it would interfere with your cabinets (my old Ninja Blender could not fit underneath my kitchen cabinets with the blender itself attached). This might be a minor quip, but if you are like me and like a clean looking countertop, it matters how big/tall the blender is. Now, I can’t say if this would fit underneath your cabinet (on the countertop), but it is something to consider.
In terms of build quality, I’m pretty impressed. The blender “jar’ and “cups” are made of plastic, but that seems pretty normal as I see small numbers of blenders with glass containers. But it’s a high quality. And the base is sturdy and well built. Unlike some blenders (looking at you Ninja) the Nutribullet doesn’t dance around while in use.
So in terms of actual performance, however, this blender drags down it’s score. As I alluded to earlier, this is a basic blender. Unlike the Ninja blenders (where it has an intimidating 3 story blender blade) the blade of the Nutribullet is built into the base of the blender container (or the bottom cap for the plastic ups, depending on what you're using). When crushing frozen fruit as part of my smoothies, I continue to find frozen “berries” in my shakes. Which is something I never found in the Ninja blenders I’ve tried previously. I have to admit it’s quieter than other blenders but I would give up more noise for better performance.
Bottom line is that this is a no frills blender that gets basic jobs does. It does a great job for limited needs (blending fruit)., but it lacks the ability to adapt (no timer or custom drink settings). It’s also easy to clean (only the base and the blender)
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Achieve the deep-fried flavor you love, without all the oil and added calories. The Chefman TurboFry™ Air Fryer allows you to bake, fry and roast like a pro. This airfryer requires little to no oil, so there’s less of that fried oil smell lingering in the house and less fat that you’re consuming. It’s large 3.5-liter capacity and flat basket gives you the ability to cook enough for a hungry crowd all at once. Skip the microwave! Reheat soggy leftovers in the air fryer to return them to their original texture. Make better-for-you fries that are just as crispy and tasty, roast chicken thighs, or heat up leftovers for a quick and easy meal. The temperature control with 60-minute timer automatically shuts off once food is done, so you never have to worry about burning or drying out your food. Its space saving basket is removable and dishwasher safe for easy clean-up, so you’ll have more time to dream up your next air-fried meal!
Customer Rating
5
Easy way to make healthy food
on August 15, 2019
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
I've never owned a true deep fryer, so I can't compare it to an air fryer, but I can say that when you figure out what you're doing, the air fryer can deliver some great food. The biggest challenge is stepping outside of your comfort zone (coming from someone who tends to make the same things to eat) and trying to experiment. For example, I would buy this just to make tater tots and sweet potato fries. But for some people, they may not eat those enough to justify the purchase. When looking around for new recipes, I was amazed at how many different types of things you can make with this fryer.
For example, it does a great job of "air-frying" frozen vegetables (no more boiling water and dropping frozen veggies into the sauce pan), it makes delicious pizza rolls and reheating leftovers. So not only does it make healthier food (using less oil) it is a great set it and forget it counter top device that is just easier to use (for certain things) than an oven of your stove top.
Another benefit is clean up. The basket is dishwasher safe (which is awesome) and is easy to clean up by hand. It certainly beats cleaning pots and pans or baking trays that you might use to make food the more traditional way.
If you are interested in trying out an air fryer, this is a great option. And personally, I prefer the analog controllers (vs digital controls). I think it makes the fryer look elegant and easier to use. You literally turn the knob for temperature (between 200 and 400 degrees F) and the knob for time (up to an hour). And it turns off automatically, no forgetting to turn the oven off.
If you are interested in trying out an air fryer, this is a great option. And personally, I prefer the analog controllers (vs digital controls). I think it makes the fryer look elegant and easier to use. You literally turn the knob for temperature (between 200 and 400 degrees F) and the knob for time (up to an hour). And it turns off automatically, no forgetting to turn the oven off.
The "large" basket is good for small families (2-4) people. If you're cooking for a crowd, it will obviously take longer to cook because you'll have to make several batches. But if you're like me, I'm mostly cooking for 4 people and the basket is plenty large to make enough food for my family.
While I don't think it's a bad looking small appliance, and for what it does and the size of the frying basket it's not that big (compared to say a Ninja Foodi) but I still don't like it cluttering up my counter. It's pretty big to just be sitting on your counter. But if it's not there you, then it's out of sight out of mind. I know that sounds nit picky, but I think it's something to consider when thinking about how much you'll use it (especially given my comments above where if you're new to an air fryer, you might not know what all it can do). But if you regularly use your oven to bake frozen items or use the stove top or microwave for frozen sides like vegetables, this is a great option as it's much easier to use and clean up (and you don't have to wait for preheating).
While I don't think it's a bad looking small appliance, and for what it does and the size of the frying basket it's not that big (compared to say a Ninja Foodi) but I still don't like it cluttering up my counter. It's pretty big to just be sitting on your counter. But if it's not there you, then it's out of sight out of mind. I know that sounds nit picky, but I think it's something to consider when thinking about how much you'll use it (especially given my comments above where if you're new to an air fryer, you might not know what all it can do). But if you regularly use your oven to bake frozen items or use the stove top or microwave for frozen sides like vegetables, this is a great option as it's much easier to use and clean up (and you don't have to wait for preheating).
All in all, air fryers are nice appliances to have that give you options in how to make your food. And this Chefman is a terrific balance of performance, looks, size and price. I recommend it.
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Experience enhanced precision and comfort with this Logitech wireless gaming mouse. The optical sensor delivers pinpoint accuracy for an enhanced gaming experience, while the wireless design offers strong freedom of movement. This Logitech wireless gaming mouse features 11 programmable buttons for creating macros and performing a wide range of custom functions.
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5
Awesome mouse for experienced and newbies alike
on July 25, 2019
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
I am a long time gamer. But until recently it was mostly console gaming. For me, I just like the ease of being able to pop a disk (or cartridge) into a system and it just working. Now, with the cost of prebuilt gaming PCs coming down it became a great time to expand my gaming experiences.
The gaming PC I use came with your basic USB corded mouse. Serviceable, sure, but it lacked the bells and whistles of other "fancier" mouses. And it wasn't wireless. The Logitech G903 has been a godsend. Even as a general use mouse, I can't say enough. I work and game on my PC and this mouse does a great job at all tasks. But sticking to the gaming side of things...
IN THE BOX and SETUP
In the box you get the mouse, a braided USB cable, weight, USB transponder and extra buttons (ambidextrous, so you can switch the buttons from one side of the mouse to the other). The instructions are east to understand (although there's not much for the user to do), but at least they show you where the power button is, etc. But you turn it on, plug in the braided cable (which has the USB transponder attached at the end of it, more on that in a moment) and you download the Logitech G Hub software. Within minutes I was up and running.
In the box you get the mouse, a braided USB cable, weight, USB transponder and extra buttons (ambidextrous, so you can switch the buttons from one side of the mouse to the other). The instructions are east to understand (although there's not much for the user to do), but at least they show you where the power button is, etc. But you turn it on, plug in the braided cable (which has the USB transponder attached at the end of it, more on that in a moment) and you download the Logitech G Hub software. Within minutes I was up and running.
LOGITECH G HUB SOFTWARE
As a PC gaming newbie who understands what DPI means, etc., I find the customization options for most gaming PC accessories and their accompanying software intimidating. On the one hand, the ability to customize is what draws so many people to PC gaming, but at the same time, it takes time to figure out what works best for you if you're just getting started. I mention this because I found the G Hub application difficult to figure out. While it was easy to set the mouse up, I just couldn't figure out how to adjust the settings. Specifically, I couldn't figure out how to change the settings for basic PC use (default) and Far Cry 5. I ended up sticking with default settings and adjusting the controls for Far Cry 5 within the game itself. This might be what most people do, but I got the sense that G Hub allows you to configure say the DPI per game and allow you to change settings on the fly.
As a PC gaming newbie who understands what DPI means, etc., I find the customization options for most gaming PC accessories and their accompanying software intimidating. On the one hand, the ability to customize is what draws so many people to PC gaming, but at the same time, it takes time to figure out what works best for you if you're just getting started. I mention this because I found the G Hub application difficult to figure out. While it was easy to set the mouse up, I just couldn't figure out how to adjust the settings. Specifically, I couldn't figure out how to change the settings for basic PC use (default) and Far Cry 5. I ended up sticking with default settings and adjusting the controls for Far Cry 5 within the game itself. This might be what most people do, but I got the sense that G Hub allows you to configure say the DPI per game and allow you to change settings on the fly.
But that's my experience. Honestly, it doesn't affect my opinion of the mouse at all either way. I used G Hub to set up the mouse (and change the color to match my non-Logitech keyboard lighting) and I haven't opened it since. I'm sure there's more functionality there if you want it, but if you're like me and are more of a casual gamer, you can simply bypass G Hub after the initial setup. I do need to add however, you shouldn't delete the program, if allows you to change the DPI settings from the buttons on the mouse itself.
HOW IT WORKS
I'm merely commenting on this for those like me who are newbies. The G903 is wireless and while I would have appreciated Bluetooth connectivity to eliminate any need for a "dongle" it doesn't have it. There's some proprietary tech that makes this mouse so responsive. Luckily the USB dongle doesn't stick out from my laptop very far. If you're using a desktop PC, you will need to use the braided cable to plug into the PC and then have the dongle plugged into the other side of the cable and have it sit relatively close to your mousepad. Apparently the dongle can't be too far away from the mouse.
I'm merely commenting on this for those like me who are newbies. The G903 is wireless and while I would have appreciated Bluetooth connectivity to eliminate any need for a "dongle" it doesn't have it. There's some proprietary tech that makes this mouse so responsive. Luckily the USB dongle doesn't stick out from my laptop very far. If you're using a desktop PC, you will need to use the braided cable to plug into the PC and then have the dongle plugged into the other side of the cable and have it sit relatively close to your mousepad. Apparently the dongle can't be too far away from the mouse.
DESIGN
This mouse looks high tech without being too obnoxious. It has a lot of sharp edges when you look at it, but it's smooth to hold. It's design isn't overstated and I like the battery meter in the middle of the mouse. There's three buttons on top underneath the wheel, one activates smooth rolling vs. "clicking" (I don't know how else to describe it) and the other two buttons scroll through DPI which is an easy way to adjust the speed and sensitivity of the mouse. There's also two buttons on the left side which are convenient even when doing basic stuff such as browsing the web, as they can act as a "page back" and page forward button. The clicks are also satisfying.
This mouse looks high tech without being too obnoxious. It has a lot of sharp edges when you look at it, but it's smooth to hold. It's design isn't overstated and I like the battery meter in the middle of the mouse. There's three buttons on top underneath the wheel, one activates smooth rolling vs. "clicking" (I don't know how else to describe it) and the other two buttons scroll through DPI which is an easy way to adjust the speed and sensitivity of the mouse. There's also two buttons on the left side which are convenient even when doing basic stuff such as browsing the web, as they can act as a "page back" and page forward button. The clicks are also satisfying.
PERFORMANCE
As I alluded to earlier, this mouse rocks. It just works and works well. I primarily play FPS games and I set my DPI to 3200 which allows quick movements. It's always super responsive. There's no lag whatsoever and it gives you great precision in your aiming and movements. While some might prefer performance of wired gaming mice over wireless, I am here to tell you there is no appreciable difference between the G903 and a comparable wired mouse. Even aside from gaming it's a pleasure to use. I only wish I had a protective case for it when I'm traveling with my laptop.
As I alluded to earlier, this mouse rocks. It just works and works well. I primarily play FPS games and I set my DPI to 3200 which allows quick movements. It's always super responsive. There's no lag whatsoever and it gives you great precision in your aiming and movements. While some might prefer performance of wired gaming mice over wireless, I am here to tell you there is no appreciable difference between the G903 and a comparable wired mouse. Even aside from gaming it's a pleasure to use. I only wish I had a protective case for it when I'm traveling with my laptop.
I also can't emphasize enough how good the buttons feel. I know that sounds silly to say, but there's no accidentally hitting them, while responsive, they aren't so much so, as they require affirmative presses that give off a satisfying click.
I haven't completely drained the battery, but I can say it's gone several days of moderate gaming and it's still at close to full charge. I would imagine with light use you could go several weeks on a single charge.
CONCLUSION
My only real beefs with this mouse is the fact that you have to have the Logitech dongle (no big deal though) sticking out of your laptop, the G Hub software could be a little bit easier for a newbie. But those are minor quibbles. This is a premium gaming mouse that has no lag, is extremely responsive, has ample buttons and just does everything you need a mouse to do. I love it.
My only real beefs with this mouse is the fact that you have to have the Logitech dongle (no big deal though) sticking out of your laptop, the G Hub software could be a little bit easier for a newbie. But those are minor quibbles. This is a premium gaming mouse that has no lag, is extremely responsive, has ample buttons and just does everything you need a mouse to do. I love it.
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Winning in business means working smarter. This HP Color LaserJet Pro M479fdw printer is designed to let you focus your time where it's most effective - growing your business and staying ahead of the competition.Prints up to 27 ISO ppm*, up to 27 ISO ppm* in color
Customer Rating
4
Easy to use and versatile for high volume use
on July 18, 2019
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
In terms of general all around performance, you can’t do much better. This HP Laserjet Pro does everything really well, with the exception of scanning (could be better) and photo printing (which it’s not built to do). It’s ease of use, after initial setup, is another feather in its cap. The only real downside (and it’s a function of what it is) is it’s footprint and weight. That’s not a con, but something to keep in mind depending on your space. The other downside, again, common to all color laser printers, is the cost of the toner.
IN THE BOX
After getting the printer out of the box (which is a chore given how heavy it is) you will find a power cable, USB cable and ethernet cable. Nothing special. The color toner is already installed, so in terms of physically putting things together, there’s not much to do. You just need to find a space in your office/home that’s big enough to handle it.
After getting the printer out of the box (which is a chore given how heavy it is) you will find a power cable, USB cable and ethernet cable. Nothing special. The color toner is already installed, so in terms of physically putting things together, there’s not much to do. You just need to find a space in your office/home that’s big enough to handle it.
SETUP
For whatever reason, I struggle with getting printers to work the first time. Especially wireless ones. A lot of my struggles relates to getting the right drivers. Windows will find the printer but it just won’t work. Luckily, the touchscreen on the printer itself is helpful. It directs you to the website where you can download the printer’s software on your computer. For me, I am using this printer connected to my desktop via USB cable. So I plugged the cable into my computer and printer, and after the HP software was downloaded, my printer was registered and the proper drivers downloaded. I can’t speak to the Wi-Fi set up, meaning, set up via Wi-Fi only (although I did easily connect the printer to my Wi-Fi, made easy via the touchscreen). More on printing via Wi-Fi in a moment.
For whatever reason, I struggle with getting printers to work the first time. Especially wireless ones. A lot of my struggles relates to getting the right drivers. Windows will find the printer but it just won’t work. Luckily, the touchscreen on the printer itself is helpful. It directs you to the website where you can download the printer’s software on your computer. For me, I am using this printer connected to my desktop via USB cable. So I plugged the cable into my computer and printer, and after the HP software was downloaded, my printer was registered and the proper drivers downloaded. I can’t speak to the Wi-Fi set up, meaning, set up via Wi-Fi only (although I did easily connect the printer to my Wi-Fi, made easy via the touchscreen). More on printing via Wi-Fi in a moment.
All in all, I thought the set up via USB cable was easy and straightforward so points to HP in helping this printer-setup challenged guy.
EASE OF USE
Now the first time I used it, I was printing a Word document. The printer was listed in the menu, but it wouldn’t connect and print. Luckily, after a few tries it just worked. From there, it’s been like magic. Whether I’m printing from my Android phone (NOTE: you have to download HP print services from Play Store) or from a Wi-Fi computer (again, after downloading the HP print services program) I can print anything from anywhere. I’ve printed double-sided without issues. Changing color to B/W is easy in the menus itself. The touchscreen is intuitive and easy to use. Truly, this is one of the few professional printers/scanners/fax machines that is really easy to operate. Having it do what you want is no problem.
Now the first time I used it, I was printing a Word document. The printer was listed in the menu, but it wouldn’t connect and print. Luckily, after a few tries it just worked. From there, it’s been like magic. Whether I’m printing from my Android phone (NOTE: you have to download HP print services from Play Store) or from a Wi-Fi computer (again, after downloading the HP print services program) I can print anything from anywhere. I’ve printed double-sided without issues. Changing color to B/W is easy in the menus itself. The touchscreen is intuitive and easy to use. Truly, this is one of the few professional printers/scanners/fax machines that is really easy to operate. Having it do what you want is no problem.
After downloading the HP software mentioned above, I was able to find the printer on my laptop while connected to my wireless network (again, after connecting the printer to Wi-Fi network). The printer appeared as if it was plugged directly in to my computer and I never had any issues printing while on the same Wi-Fi network.
When scanning, you have the option to email the scan to someone or you can save it to your computer. I typically scan documents to myself, so saving them to the computer saves me the time of having to find the document in my inbox. When you’re done scanning the documents folder pops up and the PDF you just scanned is already there.
QUALITY
As a laserjet color printer, I expect great results. I was not disappointed. The quality of both B/W and color text is above-average in my humble opinion. The speed of printing is pretty good too. I don’t recall the actual PPM numbers, but that doesn’t matter. This will print B/W, color, and double-sided fast enough for any use. Even if it’s a large document. Printing color pictures on the other hand, wasn’t anything special. It was good, don’t get me wrong, but I wasn’t too impressed. But I didn’t get this to print pictures so that’s okay to me.
As a laserjet color printer, I expect great results. I was not disappointed. The quality of both B/W and color text is above-average in my humble opinion. The speed of printing is pretty good too. I don’t recall the actual PPM numbers, but that doesn’t matter. This will print B/W, color, and double-sided fast enough for any use. Even if it’s a large document. Printing color pictures on the other hand, wasn’t anything special. It was good, don’t get me wrong, but I wasn’t too impressed. But I didn’t get this to print pictures so that’s okay to me.
Scanning, however, I was left wanting more. Before I get into quality, I do want to say that the auto feeder for scanning works well even on folded pages (as in, they scan straight and don’t get too skewed one way or the other) and my guess, can handle about 50 pages although I haven’t tested it. In other words, it can handle most things you need to scan in one fell swoop. Quality however, was a different story. I was underwhelmed with the scan quality both on the scanning bed and the feeder. The text and pictures were left jagged and the colors muted. It’s not so bad for me to say that you shouldn’t get it, but if scan quality is a top priority I might second guess it. For me, I mostly scan to save digital copies of hard files for filing purposes and for that, the scan quality is fine.
CONS
While I’ve mentioned a few already, the cons can be described as: 1) size and footprint and weight (again, it’s not surprising, it’s just something to keep in mind); 2) scan quality (below average, if you must have great scans, look elsewhere); 3) noise (this baby is loud when it’s working and warming up, louder than other multi function use printers I’ve used in the past). I would also add having to download HP software on your phone and laptops to print wirelessly. It’s not really that big of a deal, but the printer itself doesn’t tell you that it’s necessary (neither do the instruction manuals, which could really use some help in the readability department). I didn’t know to do this until I did some Google searching. Again, it’s not a deal breaker, but having clear instructions is important to me and HP fails in regards to showing the user how to take advantage of ALL of the functions and abilities of this very capable printer. But once you figure it out and how to use the features, it works great. Lastly, the cost of toner. Toner is ALWAYS expensive regardless of the printer, but when you add in color, the cost increases exponentially. It’s probably $200 to replace these. I haven’t gone through all of the toner yet, but it will sting my wallet when that time comes. But again, it comes with the territory. I only mention that for the people who might not have known about laser toner costs.
While I’ve mentioned a few already, the cons can be described as: 1) size and footprint and weight (again, it’s not surprising, it’s just something to keep in mind); 2) scan quality (below average, if you must have great scans, look elsewhere); 3) noise (this baby is loud when it’s working and warming up, louder than other multi function use printers I’ve used in the past). I would also add having to download HP software on your phone and laptops to print wirelessly. It’s not really that big of a deal, but the printer itself doesn’t tell you that it’s necessary (neither do the instruction manuals, which could really use some help in the readability department). I didn’t know to do this until I did some Google searching. Again, it’s not a deal breaker, but having clear instructions is important to me and HP fails in regards to showing the user how to take advantage of ALL of the functions and abilities of this very capable printer. But once you figure it out and how to use the features, it works great. Lastly, the cost of toner. Toner is ALWAYS expensive regardless of the printer, but when you add in color, the cost increases exponentially. It’s probably $200 to replace these. I haven’t gone through all of the toner yet, but it will sting my wallet when that time comes. But again, it comes with the territory. I only mention that for the people who might not have known about laser toner costs.
CONCLUSION
While it’s too much printer for the average home, if you do a lot of printing and/or have a small business, this printer is a terrific option. It prints in high quality at fast speeds (except photos) and the scanning and fax functions are adequate enough for most purposes. Best of all it’s simple to use after it’s all set up (which might require some Google searching). All in all, I’m very happy with the printer.
While it’s too much printer for the average home, if you do a lot of printing and/or have a small business, this printer is a terrific option. It prints in high quality at fast speeds (except photos) and the scanning and fax functions are adequate enough for most purposes. Best of all it’s simple to use after it’s all set up (which might require some Google searching). All in all, I’m very happy with the printer.
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Record your experiences on the road with this Nextbase dash cam. A wide-angle lens captures every detail, ensuring you are covered at all times, and the 2.5-inch LCD screen allows for comfortable viewing when reviewing videos. This Nextbase dash cam connects with smart devices via Wi-Fi and and Bluetooth 4.2, letting you review video footage on your device.
Customer Rating
5
Great build and image quality
on July 15, 2019
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
I am a big proponent of dash cams. While it’s one of those devices you hope to never use or
need, they do offer peace of mind. And sometimes catch cool footage. All dash cams suffer
from the same minor annoyances and inconveniences, which is namely, installation and hiding
the cables. Also, most aren’t very intuitive and require a bit of trial and error to get right. But
what really matters is the video quality and a wide angle of view, which I can say are areas
where the NextBase excels.
need, they do offer peace of mind. And sometimes catch cool footage. All dash cams suffer
from the same minor annoyances and inconveniences, which is namely, installation and hiding
the cables. Also, most aren’t very intuitive and require a bit of trial and error to get right. But
what really matters is the video quality and a wide angle of view, which I can say are areas
where the NextBase excels.
IN THE BOX
The dash cam comes with the camera; long power cable (plugs into cigarette lighter); suction
cup mount and a “sticky” mount. I don’t favor the “sticky” adhesives for the windshield because I
found when it gets hot out, the adhesive heats up and the camera falls. But rather than make you buy a suction cup mount, NextBase graciously gives it to you. There is no SD card, so you
will have to purchase it. There’s also a plastic tool to help you hide the cable (more on that
below). I must admit that the NextBase is well built. It feels like a solid camera. Not only that but it’s
really slick. It’s like a thinner but wider GoPro. The screen is sharp.
The dash cam comes with the camera; long power cable (plugs into cigarette lighter); suction
cup mount and a “sticky” mount. I don’t favor the “sticky” adhesives for the windshield because I
found when it gets hot out, the adhesive heats up and the camera falls. But rather than make you buy a suction cup mount, NextBase graciously gives it to you. There is no SD card, so you
will have to purchase it. There’s also a plastic tool to help you hide the cable (more on that
below). I must admit that the NextBase is well built. It feels like a solid camera. Not only that but it’s
really slick. It’s like a thinner but wider GoPro. The screen is sharp.
INSTALLATION
Note that you are supposed to charge the camera using a mini-USB cable (included in the box)
for 2 hours before first use. I plugged it in and set the time and date and let it charge before
installing it.
Note that you are supposed to charge the camera using a mini-USB cable (included in the box)
for 2 hours before first use. I plugged it in and set the time and date and let it charge before
installing it.
It’s pretty self explanatory if you think about it, all you need to do is plug the power cable into
your car and then plug it into the mounting bracket, to which your camera attaches to
magnetically. The tricky part is hiding the cable. It is recommended that you place the camera on your windshield to the right of your rearview mirror, that way it’s not in front of the driver and
it’s close enough in the middle to capture the entirety of what’s going on in front of your car.
Once the installation base is mounted where I wanted it, I then plugged in the USB cable to it,
and ran it along the top of my windshield (underneath the fabric ceiling) and then ran it in
between the rubber seal and the plastic interior, down the side of the door, underneath the glove
box and then plugged it into the power outlet. Using the tool makes hiding the cables pretty
easy. It didn’t take me longer than a few minutes and I got a professional look (other than a
cable plugged into my charging port all the time, but I don’t mind that). The only oddity is that there is a removal door in the front of the camera (attached by magnets)
that you take off to magnetically attach the camera to the base. Now this is awesome, because
if you need to remove the camera to review the footage or make it easier to take the SD card
out, it’s as simple as removing the camera from the base rather than taking the suction cup off
the windshield, etc. BUT, that magnetic door I mentioned, comes completely off. What are you supposed to do with it? Granted, it doesn’t matter much, I bet your camera will be attached the
mount 99% of the time, but I wonder why it’s there?
your car and then plug it into the mounting bracket, to which your camera attaches to
magnetically. The tricky part is hiding the cable. It is recommended that you place the camera on your windshield to the right of your rearview mirror, that way it’s not in front of the driver and
it’s close enough in the middle to capture the entirety of what’s going on in front of your car.
Once the installation base is mounted where I wanted it, I then plugged in the USB cable to it,
and ran it along the top of my windshield (underneath the fabric ceiling) and then ran it in
between the rubber seal and the plastic interior, down the side of the door, underneath the glove
box and then plugged it into the power outlet. Using the tool makes hiding the cables pretty
easy. It didn’t take me longer than a few minutes and I got a professional look (other than a
cable plugged into my charging port all the time, but I don’t mind that). The only oddity is that there is a removal door in the front of the camera (attached by magnets)
that you take off to magnetically attach the camera to the base. Now this is awesome, because
if you need to remove the camera to review the footage or make it easier to take the SD card
out, it’s as simple as removing the camera from the base rather than taking the suction cup off
the windshield, etc. BUT, that magnetic door I mentioned, comes completely off. What are you supposed to do with it? Granted, it doesn’t matter much, I bet your camera will be attached the
mount 99% of the time, but I wonder why it’s there?
SETUP/NAVIGATION
After charging it and before attaching it to the installation base in my windshield, I recommend taking a look at the settings. My only real knock on this camera is a lack of knowledge re the
various settings. Some you can you figure out (parking mode, which turns the camera on if it
detects the car getting hit) but others are confusing. I turned off audio recording because I don’t
want my conversations/music/singing in the car to be recorded. I also changed the recording
time to 3 minutes increments. It makes it difficult to find what video you are looking for after the
fact, you might have to search through dozens of MP4 files, but when you think about it, it
makes sense to record in short bursts. Easier to share and manage. I also turned the screensaver on so the screen doesn’t light up my car all the time. The interface, while could use some explanation, is pretty intuitive. And having a touch screen rather than physical buttons makes it easy to figure out/change the settings. Like I said, some of the settings aren’t very intuitive in and of themselves (or what each setting does) but it’s easy to
change them and navigate the menus. I know I’ve mentioned it a couple of times, but the truth is
most people will be just fine with default settings (save, turning off audio recording).
After charging it and before attaching it to the installation base in my windshield, I recommend taking a look at the settings. My only real knock on this camera is a lack of knowledge re the
various settings. Some you can you figure out (parking mode, which turns the camera on if it
detects the car getting hit) but others are confusing. I turned off audio recording because I don’t
want my conversations/music/singing in the car to be recorded. I also changed the recording
time to 3 minutes increments. It makes it difficult to find what video you are looking for after the
fact, you might have to search through dozens of MP4 files, but when you think about it, it
makes sense to record in short bursts. Easier to share and manage. I also turned the screensaver on so the screen doesn’t light up my car all the time. The interface, while could use some explanation, is pretty intuitive. And having a touch screen rather than physical buttons makes it easy to figure out/change the settings. Like I said, some of the settings aren’t very intuitive in and of themselves (or what each setting does) but it’s easy to
change them and navigate the menus. I know I’ve mentioned it a couple of times, but the truth is
most people will be just fine with default settings (save, turning off audio recording).
Another great feature that I haven’t had the opportunity to use yet because nothing exciting has happened during my drives since I’ve had it, is that you can hit a button below the screen to
“mark” an important scene. So say you get in a wreck, hit the red button and it highlights (if you
will) that file so you can quickly retrieve it in its own file folder, rather than navigate through
dozens of video files.
“mark” an important scene. So say you get in a wreck, hit the red button and it highlights (if you
will) that file so you can quickly retrieve it in its own file folder, rather than navigate through
dozens of video files.
FOOTAGE QUALITY
I can’t say enough about the footage quality which is truly what matters. At its highest setting it’s recording at 1080p and 60 FPS. It’s buttery smooth. And it has a wide angle to capture the
scene in front of your car without looking too much like a “fishbowl.” There’s not much else to say other than to say that the footage quality is awesome and that’s what matters most in a
dash cam.
I can’t say enough about the footage quality which is truly what matters. At its highest setting it’s recording at 1080p and 60 FPS. It’s buttery smooth. And it has a wide angle to capture the
scene in front of your car without looking too much like a “fishbowl.” There’s not much else to say other than to say that the footage quality is awesome and that’s what matters most in a
dash cam.
BATTERY LIFE
One last thing, say you get in a wreck and your power dies in your car, the camera has a battery in it that runs from what I can tell 30 minutes or so. I haven’t tested it, but only know from
messing with the settings on the initial install (after charging the battery). While I haven’t been in
the situation yet, I believe it’s an important feature for a dash cam, to be capturing video after an
incident with no power.
One last thing, say you get in a wreck and your power dies in your car, the camera has a battery in it that runs from what I can tell 30 minutes or so. I haven’t tested it, but only know from
messing with the settings on the initial install (after charging the battery). While I haven’t been in
the situation yet, I believe it’s an important feature for a dash cam, to be capturing video after an
incident with no power.
CONCLUSION
I used a Rexing dash cam and while it took great footage (which is what really matters) it was
rather bulky and had an awkward user interface. Plus I had problems with it sticking to the
windshield when it got hot outside. I found the NextBase cam to be a better alternative. While I can't speak for all dash cams, this NextBase camera seems to have it all. Great video footage, it looks great (meaning it’s not an eyesore on my windshield), and useful features. If you are in the market for a dash cam, I would put this one high on your list.
I used a Rexing dash cam and while it took great footage (which is what really matters) it was
rather bulky and had an awkward user interface. Plus I had problems with it sticking to the
windshield when it got hot outside. I found the NextBase cam to be a better alternative. While I can't speak for all dash cams, this NextBase camera seems to have it all. Great video footage, it looks great (meaning it’s not an eyesore on my windshield), and useful features. If you are in the market for a dash cam, I would put this one high on your list.
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It is time to get out and get moving, and you need some inspiration for your workout. JBuds Air Sport has you covered! Workout for the week and more with 44+ hours of battery life, IP66 sweat resistance for the hardest workouts, and Be Aware audio to keep you safe outside. You control your workouts in real-time; while we provide the motivation to effortlessly listen to your playlist.
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Great Sound and Fit
on July 3, 2019
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
I have to admit that I was a bit hesitant to try another JLab pair of sports headphones. I had the JLab Epic Air and I came away unimpressed at their durability. Mine clonked out and simply stopped working, I'm guessing due to sweat damage. But I think JLab fixed those issues and I am very much satisfied with the performance of the Air Sport. Their only limitations are those inherent with truly wireless headphones, but their advantage is the superior fit, which in my mind, makes all the difference in the world.
I think whenever you are purchasing headphones that it's important to know how you're going to be using them. Are you buying over the ears for comfort? Noise cancelling? For workouts and/or running? Something small to fit in your pocket that's versatile?
I personally have several different pairs of headphones for different situations. My two main activities where I use headphones, however, would be traveling (where I have my go to Sony noise cancelling headphones that never fail me) and "sport" headphones for working out. I've struggled to find a good pair of sports headphones. Sometimes the battery life just isn't there and requires me to remember to charge them all too frequently, or the fit isn't great and they come out of my ears during runs, or they have connection issues.
What originally drew me to the JLab Epic Air was the "hook" design. Much like Powerbeats, the Epic Air was one of only a few sport headphones that had hooks to help aid in keeping them on your ears during workouts. Personally, I find the plug in your ear design to fail me during workouts when I sweat a lot. But as I alluded to earlier, my JLab Epic Air's basically died. And I found the touch sensitive buttons on each ear piece to be so sensitive that my sweat could trigger them. So I had a great pair of fitting headphones that simply wouldn't work.
I can honestly say, however, that JLab fixed those problems with the Air Sport and has delivered what I will deem as close to the perfect workout headphones.
SETUP
Setup is easy peezy, after charging the case with the ear buds in it of course, using the attached USB cable, you simply pull the ear buds out and tap the ear pieces for 3 seconds and go into pairing mode on your phone. It took me no longer than 10 seconds to accomplish.
Setup is easy peezy, after charging the case with the ear buds in it of course, using the attached USB cable, you simply pull the ear buds out and tap the ear pieces for 3 seconds and go into pairing mode on your phone. It took me no longer than 10 seconds to accomplish.
FIT
To me, this is far and away the most important aspect of any workout headphone. While truly wireless ear buds might work in a non-workout setting (as in they don't fall out) things change when you're sweating and bouncing around. There is simply nothing worse than adjusting your earbuds in the middle of a run or worse than that, having them fall out.
To me, this is far and away the most important aspect of any workout headphone. While truly wireless ear buds might work in a non-workout setting (as in they don't fall out) things change when you're sweating and bouncing around. There is simply nothing worse than adjusting your earbuds in the middle of a run or worse than that, having them fall out.
Included in the box are small, medium, large and "air foam" ear bud tips. I highly recommend you take the time to figure out which size works best for you., For me, I got the tightest seal (which equals best bass response) with the large ear bud tips. I suspect once you find the right size, you won't have to worry about changing them out.
The hooks of the design are simply the bees knees. Truly they are a game changer for those like me who struggle with in-ear headphones. I NEVER worry about these falling out. It's true that you might not get as tight of a seal in your ear canal as other headphones (and thus, less bass response) the security of knowing they won't fall out vastly outweighs the minimal bass gains.
SOUND QUALITY
I must admit that I'm no audiophile and frankly, for sport headphones sound quality isn't the most important feature of a paid of headphones. But I think I can say that even those that might have higher standards in their workout headphones will be more than satisfied with the sound quality. I found a good mix of clear sound with nice range and decent bass that's not too overwhelming. But again, that's not the main selling points of these headphones.
I must admit that I'm no audiophile and frankly, for sport headphones sound quality isn't the most important feature of a paid of headphones. But I think I can say that even those that might have higher standards in their workout headphones will be more than satisfied with the sound quality. I found a good mix of clear sound with nice range and decent bass that's not too overwhelming. But again, that's not the main selling points of these headphones.
FEATURES/CONTROL
In terms of features, there's not too much, and that's not a bad thing. The main highlight is the case itself. It obviously recharges the headphones and will give you 30 hours of run time before the case needs to be charged (I found the headphones themselves to run for about 4 hours before needing to be recharged, which is more than enough for the average runner/weightlifter, etc.). But one of the best features is the built in USB cable on the bottom of the case. No more worrying about carrying a cable. This is a huge benefit that you won't really appreciate until you're traveling and your battery dies.
In terms of features, there's not too much, and that's not a bad thing. The main highlight is the case itself. It obviously recharges the headphones and will give you 30 hours of run time before the case needs to be charged (I found the headphones themselves to run for about 4 hours before needing to be recharged, which is more than enough for the average runner/weightlifter, etc.). But one of the best features is the built in USB cable on the bottom of the case. No more worrying about carrying a cable. This is a huge benefit that you won't really appreciate until you're traveling and your battery dies.
These headphones can take calls obviously, I did it one time (I normally reject calls when working out) and I had no issues with the person hearing me or me hearing them.
In terms of controls, I think these headphones LIKE ALL truly wireless headphones are limited. With small ear buds there's simply no space for all the buttons you might want, so you are tasked with memorizing which ear bud to tap and how many taps it takes to control your volume, change songs, activate assistant, etc. Frankly I almost always navigate my playlist on my phone so this isn't really an issue for me, but if you're someone who puts your phone in a sleeve or a fanny pack while running and change song/volume from the ear buds themselves, just know that you'll have to memorize the patterns (which isn't too tough) and the buttons are touch sensitive. I find ALL touch sensitive buttons on headphones to be finicky at least at times.
DURABILITY
As I've said a number of times, my previous experience with JLab sport headphones didn't end well. But I believe they've improved their game and have delivered a better pair of headphones. Ones that won't short circuit if they get too wet. I've worn these in a rain storm and I generally sweat a lot and I've had no issues with charging, skipping, etc. I really can't say what they've done differently, but the whole package from the headphones to the case just seems better built (even though it's lighter in weight).
As I've said a number of times, my previous experience with JLab sport headphones didn't end well. But I believe they've improved their game and have delivered a better pair of headphones. Ones that won't short circuit if they get too wet. I've worn these in a rain storm and I generally sweat a lot and I've had no issues with charging, skipping, etc. I really can't say what they've done differently, but the whole package from the headphones to the case just seems better built (even though it's lighter in weight).
CONCLUSION
If you are in the market for sport headphones, you have to look at these. I simply cannot emphasize how important the hook design is for workout headphones. You really don't have to worry about them falling off in the most intense of workouts. And the sound quality and battery life (especially through the case) are at the top end at least in terms of sport headphones. I would even go so far to say that these would be a great option for daily driver headphones that would work in all situations.
If you are in the market for sport headphones, you have to look at these. I simply cannot emphasize how important the hook design is for workout headphones. You really don't have to worry about them falling off in the most intense of workouts. And the sound quality and battery life (especially through the case) are at the top end at least in terms of sport headphones. I would even go so far to say that these would be a great option for daily driver headphones that would work in all situations.
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Do these headphones have a mute button and how long is the battery life if using for office calls?
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