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Enjoy a family barbecue in any kind of weather with the Cosori VeSync Aeroblaze Indoor Grill. 8 versatile cooking functions like Crisp, Air Grill, Dehydrate, and more let you whip up anything from delicious lunch to healthy snacks. Use the one-touch functions on the modern display or adjust settings and monitor meals remotely with the free VeSync app on your smartphone. Voice control compatibility lets you make meals with just the sound of your voice when your hands are full with food prep. The pre-installed activated-carbon smoke filter ensures virtually fume-free grilling for the best grilling experience, while temperatures up to 510°F guarantee those crispy grill textures you love. With included easy-to-clean accessories, bonus tongs, a meat thermometer, and a recipe book made by Cosori chefs, you’ll always be inspired to fire up your indoor grill.
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If You Like Cooking Versatility, This Is For You
on December 3, 2021
Posted by: D1maddog1
from Spring City, PA
This appliance is such a great addition to my kitchen; SO versatile. Just having the ability to grill inside is kind of amazing, and VERY exciting. I live in an apartment complex, so I'm not allowed to have any type of outdoor grill. A grill opens a tremendous amount of cooking choices; there are a lot of things I don't make routinely, because some things just need grilled, not baked etc. I know there are other indoor grills, but this one hits it out of the ballpark for me. Totally.
It does take up a bit of counter space, but once you have it and use it, you will see that the lost space on the counter opens up a burner on the stove, frees the over for something else, and provides meal choices that you cannot get from another product(s).
The app is nicely organized and easy to use, and connects easily to my home WiFi and the grill itself. I do use it to monitor cooking if my kids are making dinner, but otherwise, I found that I do not use the app for much at all besides the food timer. I did not connect it to Amazon Alexa; I personally don't feel comfortable with the idea.
The grill is very well constructed. The inside parts are top shelf dishwasher safe; easy to clean even by hand. The hinges are strong, the lid is rather light. It has a splash guard over the heating element on the lid, which is a thoughtful idea. The buttons feel solid when pressed, the film covering them feels thick, they are placed logically, and the display is easy to read. The grill is easily programmable, and the manual is written really well.
The smoke filtering works great! I could not believe it. I smelled my food cooking, not the smoke I otherwise would have smelled. No fire detectors getting set off in my apartment either!
The grill has 8 different functions. I gave a description below highlighting things. In general, no matter what I made or what function I used, the Cosori cooked everything perfectly; it cooked it consistently and uniformly each time. Having that predictability is obviously extremely important.
What I made:
*I crisped bacon very nicely. I also crisped the outside of a cut of veal that I later made osso buco with.
*I broiled Smores for dessert a few times and made lobster tails.
*I used the Keep Warm function numerous times, even on the Smores; everything stayed the way you wanted; no burned chocolate or marshmallow.
*I used the Dehydrate function to make mango and pineapple. This was new territory for me. But it worked perfectly. If I'm doing it in my own kitchen, I can add other ingredients to it. More importantly, I can control the level of dehydration. I left more water in the fruit, when I was taking it for lunch to work. I dehydrated it much more on the times that I went hiking (saves on weight & space).
*Using the Bake function and a smallglass baking dish, I made a turkey casserole.
*Using the Roast function, I made roasted vegetables.
*The Air Grill is my favorite. Marinated chicken, hotdogs, burgers, shrimp on a skewer, chorizo sausage.
*I crisped bacon very nicely. I also crisped the outside of a cut of veal that I later made osso buco with.
*I broiled Smores for dessert a few times and made lobster tails.
*I used the Keep Warm function numerous times, even on the Smores; everything stayed the way you wanted; no burned chocolate or marshmallow.
*I used the Dehydrate function to make mango and pineapple. This was new territory for me. But it worked perfectly. If I'm doing it in my own kitchen, I can add other ingredients to it. More importantly, I can control the level of dehydration. I left more water in the fruit, when I was taking it for lunch to work. I dehydrated it much more on the times that I went hiking (saves on weight & space).
*Using the Bake function and a smallglass baking dish, I made a turkey casserole.
*Using the Roast function, I made roasted vegetables.
*The Air Grill is my favorite. Marinated chicken, hotdogs, burgers, shrimp on a skewer, chorizo sausage.
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Ready for adventure, Beosound Explore is a tough, waterproof speaker designed for the great outdoors. Durability is part of Beosound Explore's core DNA. The tough outer shell is made from hard anodized aluminum, and scratch resistant portable speaker yet. Built to withstand a fall of up to 1.5 meters or submersion in a meter of water for up to 30 minutes, Beosound Explore is a waterproof and dust resistant speaker that’s ready to accompany you on any adventure. Whether you're relaxing at the beach or taking in the views on an adrenaline-filled hiking expedition, your Bluetooth speaker can be confidently placed beside you thanks to the non-slip rubberized base. Crafted to be flexible and ultra-portable, it’s lightweight and easy to carry too. The grab-and-go design is perfect when you're on the move. You can even attach Beosound Explore to the outside of your backpack by hooking the included carabiner to it. The dual 1.8'' full range drivers deliver a huge musical punch and rich bass for such a small speaker. The grill is cut in 360-degree lines, which not only looks great but also helps create True360 omnidirectional sound. You can place your Beosound on a rock behind you, in the middle of a circle of people, or use the strap to hang it from a tent pole and the sound performance will be equally authentic. The elegant and minimalist control panel is on top of the speaker for easy access and the push buttons have been designed to work in all conditions, even if your speaker is covered in sand, water or a dusting of soil. The powerful battery offers up to 27 hours of playtime at a normal listening volume, making it easy to enjoy music when you're exploring in the wilderness or away from easy power sources. You can also stereo pair two Beosound Explore speakers spacious sound, ideal if you're away with friends or hosting a garden party. No matter where your adventures take you, the uncompromising sound quality of the Beosound Explore will get you there.
Posted by: D1maddog1
from Spring City, PA
SUMMARY: The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore (‘B&O Explore’ from this point forward) will NEVER be a bad choice. The bass can use some work. BUT, it feels great in the hand, aesthetically very cool to look at, it’s easy to set up, it sounds great to the ears, the volume goes quite high before there is any distortion, the battery power lasts remarkably long, and it is amazingly rugged. It also sounds great through the gamut of music genres (read below about bass).
I use this with an iPad Air 2nd gen (iPadOS 14.8), as well as an iPhone 11 PRO (iOS 14.8). Setup using the app is self-explanatory and very quick. The app isn’t bad; sometimes it does become unpaired from the iDevice, and it’s frequent enough to be a minor nuisance. Luckily, it happens when you start using it, instead of during playback. I know B&O like to keep it simple, but the app is extremely boring to look at; like reading a newspaper because it’s literally black and white. The B&O Beosound Explore allows you to take your music to places, and in conditions, that you couldn’t previoiusly take a Bluetooth speaker. It’s made for adventure because it’s rugged and water-resistent and design-forward. The app needs to be exciting like the product it controls.
I’ve taken this hiking a few times, once where I was out the entire day in the middle of nowhere, playing music at 50%+ volume, and it lasted the entire 8-ish hours with battery power to spare. I would not have expected that at all, since the volume was at 50% or a bit more. The B&O Explore battery charges quickly via USB-Type C. It was drizzling rain and chilly, and it sat there on a picnic bench while I grilled out with my kids. It feels very well-made. The size is awesome, because it’s easy to pack. The carabiner that comes with, and the nylon loop, is great to hang it on a backpack or a thicker tree branch. The bottom is somewhat rubberized, because it did not slide off of smooth surfaces. It is shipped with a silicone ‘cap’ for the top (controls) and the bottom (Type-C plug).
I’ve tried most genres of music with the B&O Explore; it performs extremely well. The bass only becomes an issue if you are listening to rock or rap music that is bass-intensive. BASS-INTENSIVE; in general, it handles bass very well. At that point, you understand the limitation of the unit, as you hear the bass ‘bottom out’; that is, it gets to a point where the unit can no longer reproduce the amount / frequency of bass, and begins to distort. On a very positive note about the bass ‘bottoming out’, instead of becoming an utterly distorted mess, the bass very discernably and cleanly just cuts off. I say this is a positive thing because if I’m listening to a song and the speaker can’t handle the bass, it is very desirable to continue listening to clear-sounding music, versus the bass distortion. I’ve never heard that from any speaker in my life, and I do wonder if that ‘feature’ was intentional by Bang & Olufsen...if it was, I thank you for that. There are competitors that make a BT speaker of similar size that handles the bass a bit better, but I can’t take them hiking in the rain; I would no doubt opt for the latter.
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Your busy office needs a printer that’s fast, affordable, easy to use, and has great features. That’s why we developed the EcoTank ET-3850 – an innovative cartridge-free solution that uses high-capacity, easily refillable ink tanks. So you’ll worry less about running out of ink, and save a lot on replacement ink. The ET-3850 features an auto document feeder, fast printing with outstanding print quality, productive paper handling, a high-resolution flatbed scanner, and a large color display – making it the perfect printer for your home office.
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from Spring City, PA
I've tried quite a few printers, but Epson has been my 'go-to' brand for years. This may be the best printer I've ever used.
It connects in the standard way to your Mac / PC. But it's very easy to set it up via WiFi for wireless printing. There is an app (Epson Smart Panel) to download to your phone (iPhone or Android), which sets up the printer, including configuration of your home network. Using the app, you can print from Google Classroom and print photos from your phone, among other functions.
Once printer setup is done, you add the ink, which the app steps you through. The system is well-designed for filling. The cartridges are well-marked, and the bottles can only be inserted one way (in one orientation). I thought filling would be messy, but the bottles have a valve on them, that only opens when inserted into the ink reservoir. There is no spillage whatsoever. The flip up lids on the ink reservoirs have gaskets that seat tightly, so you don't have to worry about ink drying up. The ink bottles, I expect, will last SO much longer, and they are so much cheaper. The days of printing everything in black and white, due to the price of ink, are definitely over!! VERY exciting!
One of the best things? It's fast. Even double-sided and color prints. I use my printer wirelessly, and when I press 'Enter' to print, the job starts printing immediately, with little to no time lag. Printouts and pictures are crisp.
This printer truly raises the bar. Again, it's really wonderful that I can print things in color without second-guessing if I need to, due to the price of ink. I have no negatives / 'Cons' about this product; it really is that good.
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Effortlessly track you and your family’s blood pressure levels in the comfort of your own home. Your measurements will be clear and easy to read with the XL display and backlight and can also be read aloud through the device’s talking feature. This product is engineered in Germany for accuracy of measurements and features.
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from Spring City, PA
I've had a blood pressure cuff on my list of things to buy for years; this was a great choice.
***The directions to set it up and use it are simple and well-written; nice that it comes with a set of batteries.
***The display is large. The readout of time, date, systolic, diastolic, and pulse rate are extremely easy to read and backlit with a soft light blue, which is easy on the eyes.
***You can log 100 of your most recent readings, for 2 different family members.
***The cuff tightness indicator gives some peace of mind about getting an accurate reading. The voice/talking function (which can be turned off as neede) is useful, so you can stay relaxed while a reading is being taken.
***The cuff is big enough for a bigger guy like me, and fits smaller upper arms as well.
***The display is large. The readout of time, date, systolic, diastolic, and pulse rate are extremely easy to read and backlit with a soft light blue, which is easy on the eyes.
***You can log 100 of your most recent readings, for 2 different family members.
***The cuff tightness indicator gives some peace of mind about getting an accurate reading. The voice/talking function (which can be turned off as neede) is useful, so you can stay relaxed while a reading is being taken.
***The cuff is big enough for a bigger guy like me, and fits smaller upper arms as well.
Two drawbacks: [1] The hose connecting the cuff to the unit is a bit too short. When the unit is sitting on a table, and you are aligning the tube down the center of your arm, the unit lifts up a bit due to the short tube. [2] The storage pouch is nice to have to keep everything together, but it is very thin, and not meant to provide protection like a hard case would. It is very cheap, and doesn't reflect the quality of the unit stored in it.
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Cook meals on your schedule, and take them on the go! The Crockpot 7-Quart Cook & Carry Slow Cooker makes it easy. It has a travel-proof locking lid that seals tightly to prevent leaks and spills. Its sturdy handles make lifting and carrying it a breeze, whether on the go or at home. With its matte Mushroom color and Scandinavian design sensibility, this slow cooker fits seamlessly into minimalist, uncluttered spaces. Its Auto-Warm setting keeps food at the ideal temperature until you are ready to serve it. It also includes a 16-oz. Little Dipper warmer, which is perfect for sauces, sides, dips, and more. With a 7-quart capacity, it cooks meals for 9+ people, perfect for feeding a crowd. The stoneware bowl is removable and oven-safe. Cleaning this Crockpot slow cooker is easy: the stoneware and the glass lid are dishwasher-safe. For busy people who want nutritious home-cooked meals, this slow cooker makes mealtime easier—and looks great on your countertop, too!
Posted by: D1maddog1
from Spring City, PA
This is the 2nd large Crock-Pot I own. This doesn't disappoint at all.
***I like the four pre-programmed settings, and the fact that it includes a 'Warm' setting, to keep cooked food gently warmed.
***The Cook & Carry lid locks very securely, and reliably can be transported without spilling.
***The lid and cooking container are dishwasher safe, top shelf, for convenience.
***I like the color 'Mushroom'. It's textured, which I assumed would be hard to clean food from the surface, but it wipes up easily.
***Even thought the capacity is 7 quarts, it heats up very quickly; maybe quicker than any other slow cooker I've used previously.
***I like the four pre-programmed settings, and the fact that it includes a 'Warm' setting, to keep cooked food gently warmed.
***The Cook & Carry lid locks very securely, and reliably can be transported without spilling.
***The lid and cooking container are dishwasher safe, top shelf, for convenience.
***I like the color 'Mushroom'. It's textured, which I assumed would be hard to clean food from the surface, but it wipes up easily.
***Even thought the capacity is 7 quarts, it heats up very quickly; maybe quicker than any other slow cooker I've used previously.
The only negative is the size of the Little Dipper. It doesn't hold enough dip or condiments to make it worth even getting it dirty. It's 'cute', but quite useless.
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MEET INNER SOUND: Sound is music we love, noise we wish to avoid, and voices we do not want to miss.Introducing Devialet Gemini True Wireless earbuds: giving you the best of sound, in all its dimensions. Transforming 15 years of acoustics R&D and engineering into a portable design you can enjoy on the move.
Posted by: D1maddog1
from Spring City, PA
I REALLY like these earbuds, although they aren’t perfect. I really like the Devialet app as well. My Review is separated into three parts; Music, App, and Other (battery, sound modes, phone calls, etc.). For Devialet’s first true wireless earbuds, they did a phenomenal job; you will not be disappointed with these.
I’m always in a constant search for the latest true wireless earbuds. I’ve tried perhaps 5-6 pair of the competition, ranging in price from ~$30, to the price point where the Devialet Gemini’s are. I’m satisfied with the Devialet Gemini’s enough to delay the search a bit.
MUSIC:
Music is exceedingly important to me. These are very remarkable. The sound is rich, detailed, pure / crisp, well-balanced, and powerful, no matter what the music genre. Even music originally recorded in monaural. They did not compromise on the acoustics at all. The bass is amazing; strong, without distorting or over-powering the other frequencies. I’m not a musician or sound engineer, but the bass sounds better on the Devialet Gemini’s than on any comparable competition.
Music is exceedingly important to me. These are very remarkable. The sound is rich, detailed, pure / crisp, well-balanced, and powerful, no matter what the music genre. Even music originally recorded in monaural. They did not compromise on the acoustics at all. The bass is amazing; strong, without distorting or over-powering the other frequencies. I’m not a musician or sound engineer, but the bass sounds better on the Devialet Gemini’s than on any comparable competition.
I use earbuds under a variety of circumstances, so I’m used to getting my phone out to look for a new track / genre. Even though I cannot adjust the volume directly from the earbuds (you need to do it on your phone), the music sound quality is exceptional if you are using one of the Cancellation modes. The Transparency modes do tend to distort the sound to varying degrees, based on surroundings.
APP:
The earbuds pair effortlessly to the app. The app is easy to navigate, such as selection of the sound mode. The EQ (equilizer) has six presets, and a ‘Custom’, that you can use to adjust things yourself. It is ‘lost’ in the ‘Gemini Settings’ menu in the upper right hand side of the app. It is simple to use, and it’s easy to see what Sound mode you are using, or change it.
The earbuds pair effortlessly to the app. The app is easy to navigate, such as selection of the sound mode. The EQ (equilizer) has six presets, and a ‘Custom’, that you can use to adjust things yourself. It is ‘lost’ in the ‘Gemini Settings’ menu in the upper right hand side of the app. It is simple to use, and it’s easy to see what Sound mode you are using, or change it.
OTHER:
• Call Quality. Not much to say here. I spoke to people on cell phones and land lines, with a good cell signal, and the call quality was mediocre. Conversations cut in/out. I had at least two dropped calls. I use a good pair of earbuds primarily so my music sounds the best it can be, but when I need to make or take a call, I need reliable and dependable performance.
• Fit. The earbuds come with a selection of silicone tips, none of which held them securely in my ear. I used a set of silicone tips from another earbud brand, which held the earbuds securely in my ear and made the music sound better by sealing them in my ear canal. Unfortunately, when I put the earbuds in the case, the lid does not sit flush to the case (that is, the lid sticks up at the far end due to the height of the silicone tips).
• Battery. The batteries in the earbuds and case charge quickly due to the USB Type-C. The batteries last better than the competition, even with High noise cancellation being used. The battery percentage is shown in the iPhone’s widget, and also on the Home screen in the app.
• Case. The design of the case, with the sliding lid, is very secure versus a magnet, like others use. It is unique and aesthetically ‘cool’ looking.
• Sound modes
o Transparency. I cannot discern much of a difference in the ‘Transparency’ mode for the ‘Low’ versus the ‘High’ setting, though it seems to work as intended during music playback. During music playback, there is a small, nearly imperceptable ‘hush’ sound in the background; it’s not bad enough to stop you from using the mode. However, when you are not playing music and actually hear the sounds around you, it very much gives a Dolby Atmos feel, where a sound (a fan running, a person talking) has enveloped your ears, so you can’t pinpoint where the sound is. They sound distorted in pitch, and the effect is annoying enough that I don’t use the mode.
o Neutral. Nothing much to say about this mode. If there is background noise, and it’s not being processed through a noise cancellation loop circuit or selectively allowed to enter via a Transparency mode, it may interfere with your listening pleasure. I don’t use the setting.
o Cancellation. The cancellation works extremely well, and there is a difference I did not travel by plane after ontaining these earbuds, so I’m unable to test the ‘Cancellation – Plane’ sound mode.
• Call Quality. Not much to say here. I spoke to people on cell phones and land lines, with a good cell signal, and the call quality was mediocre. Conversations cut in/out. I had at least two dropped calls. I use a good pair of earbuds primarily so my music sounds the best it can be, but when I need to make or take a call, I need reliable and dependable performance.
• Fit. The earbuds come with a selection of silicone tips, none of which held them securely in my ear. I used a set of silicone tips from another earbud brand, which held the earbuds securely in my ear and made the music sound better by sealing them in my ear canal. Unfortunately, when I put the earbuds in the case, the lid does not sit flush to the case (that is, the lid sticks up at the far end due to the height of the silicone tips).
• Battery. The batteries in the earbuds and case charge quickly due to the USB Type-C. The batteries last better than the competition, even with High noise cancellation being used. The battery percentage is shown in the iPhone’s widget, and also on the Home screen in the app.
• Case. The design of the case, with the sliding lid, is very secure versus a magnet, like others use. It is unique and aesthetically ‘cool’ looking.
• Sound modes
o Transparency. I cannot discern much of a difference in the ‘Transparency’ mode for the ‘Low’ versus the ‘High’ setting, though it seems to work as intended during music playback. During music playback, there is a small, nearly imperceptable ‘hush’ sound in the background; it’s not bad enough to stop you from using the mode. However, when you are not playing music and actually hear the sounds around you, it very much gives a Dolby Atmos feel, where a sound (a fan running, a person talking) has enveloped your ears, so you can’t pinpoint where the sound is. They sound distorted in pitch, and the effect is annoying enough that I don’t use the mode.
o Neutral. Nothing much to say about this mode. If there is background noise, and it’s not being processed through a noise cancellation loop circuit or selectively allowed to enter via a Transparency mode, it may interfere with your listening pleasure. I don’t use the setting.
o Cancellation. The cancellation works extremely well, and there is a difference I did not travel by plane after ontaining these earbuds, so I’m unable to test the ‘Cancellation – Plane’ sound mode.
I tested these with my iPhone 11 PRO running iOS 14.7 and 14.8.
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Game like a pro with this ROG STRIX Advantage Edition. Double up on AMD firepower with Ryzen 9-5900HX CPU and Radeon RX6800M GPU featuring exclusive AMD SmartShift and Smart Access Memory technology that dynamically boosts performance for any task. Enjoy eSports speed on 300hz FHD simply with FreeSync premium enabling ultrasmooth gameplay.
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from Spring City, PA
I evaluated the ASUS ROG STRIX G15 on the following games: Sea of Thieves, Counter Strike and Geometry Dash (with my son). My home has gigabit ethernet as well. In general, the graphics are top-notch, the sound is clear and full even at full volume, battery life is better than expected, the lighting effects are extremely customizable
It’s a gaming laptop, so I need to start out with the graphics. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) finally moved to the front of the pack with it’s Radeon RX 6800M. The graphics are superb and transitions smooth and flowing. It works well with the 300 Hz refresh rate to give a clear, clean screen no matter how action-intensive the scene is. It’s very impressive. Everything appears to stay cool with the powerful fans onboard.
Battery: I’ve found that it takes 45 – 60 minutes to reach full charge after being nearly completely drained. Once charged, I’m getting 6-7 hours of playtime before having to re-charge the battery. Given the demands of the graphics card, 6-7 hours is about, or better than I expected.
OTHER:
• Fast loading times for apps and games
• Smooth keys on the keyboard, with a matte, satin-like finish.
• The WASD kets are transparent with a satin-like texture that look striking against the dark keyboard. Nice look.
• AMD SmartShift, where you can realize better performance using algorithms and machine learning to switch power between the CPU and GPU. I could not tell much of a difference.
• Fast loading times for apps and games
• Smooth keys on the keyboard, with a matte, satin-like finish.
• The WASD kets are transparent with a satin-like texture that look striking against the dark keyboard. Nice look.
• AMD SmartShift, where you can realize better performance using algorithms and machine learning to switch power between the CPU and GPU. I could not tell much of a difference.
I have some Cons:
[1] The laptop is fairly heavy compared to other gaming laptops on the market. Add in the additional weight of a quality laptop bag, mouse, headset, and the AC charger; it’s something to consider.
[2] It appears that the chassis lighting effects are NOT separate from that of the keyboard. It would be nice to be able to control them separate, for times that I’m starting to wind down, don’t care about the chassis lighting, or want to save battery life any way possible. After hours of playing, the effects can be over-stimulating.
[3] 512GB SSD. Asus kept this gaming laptop at this price point presumably by skimping on storage capacity. 512GB hasn’t been a reasonable amout of storage on any gaming console for a decade.
[4] 16GB of RAM. It’s standard, but this gaming laptop wasn’t meant to be.
[1] The laptop is fairly heavy compared to other gaming laptops on the market. Add in the additional weight of a quality laptop bag, mouse, headset, and the AC charger; it’s something to consider.
[2] It appears that the chassis lighting effects are NOT separate from that of the keyboard. It would be nice to be able to control them separate, for times that I’m starting to wind down, don’t care about the chassis lighting, or want to save battery life any way possible. After hours of playing, the effects can be over-stimulating.
[3] 512GB SSD. Asus kept this gaming laptop at this price point presumably by skimping on storage capacity. 512GB hasn’t been a reasonable amout of storage on any gaming console for a decade.
[4] 16GB of RAM. It’s standard, but this gaming laptop wasn’t meant to be.
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B&W PI5 true wire-free headphones are attractive, well-built, and they deliver a refined sound quality. Featuring Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX technology these earphones ensure reliable connectivity whether you are streaming from your smartphone, tablet or PC. Allows connection of up to two devices at the same time, however, only one device can be used to play or make a call at a time. Download the Bowers & Wilkins free headphone app, available for Apple and Android for further control of the sound and noise cancellation, right on your phone. The PI5 headphones feature the latest innovations in adaptive noise cancellation along with 4 built-in microphones that pick up ambient noise and cancel it with an equal, but opposite, audio signal and enhance the call quality. There are three levels of Adaptive Noise Cancellation – High, Low and Auto, that can be controlled either by the multi-functional button on the left earbud or via the app. Similarly, the touch-sensitive button on the right earbud allows you to enable voice assistance. The buttons also allows you to control playback and phone call functions with single (play/pause, answer call), double (skip forward, end call), or triple presses (skip backward). Another stand-out feature of these headphones is the intuitive detection sensors that put the earphones on standby or reconnect them depending upon whether they are removed or put back on. The PI5s come with a sturdy and attractive charging case for charging the earbuds when not in use. The case is equipped with two 350mAh rechargeable batteries. Each earbud has a rechargeable battery which provides up to 4 hours of wireless playback. Including the charging case, the PI5 can provide up to 12 hours of continuous playback.
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from Spring City, PA
The sound quality for phone calls is great; crisp, clear, and I only experienced one call drop-out. Initiating the digital assistant is seamless, easy, and the sound quality / word comprehension is good. These look great, feel great, and stay in my ears without moving much. The battery life is a bit better than advertised even with the noise-canselling feature on (maybe 45-60 minutes), and the earbuds / case charge very fast, whether on a USB-C or on a wireless charging pad. The case lid is well-designed, has an average magnet to keep the lid shut if they are in your pocket; that said, you need a bit stronger magnet.
For me, at the end of the day, these were all about the music. B&W stereo systems are offered by some of the world's most prestigious car manufacturers. They make $15k floor speakers, and receive accolades for innovations in sound technology. But they missed the mark here for sound.
The app has an equilizer. My iPhone has an equilizer. It handles songs with a lot of heavy base very well. 50% of the time, the songs I listen to sounded rich and clear with the lows, mids, and highs spot-on. However, the remaining 50% of the songs I listened to sounded horrible. It was almost as if someone were actively adjusting the equilizer. There was no difference regarding genre. Some of the songs sounded like I was listening to it in a long hallway or cave; very tinny and even some slight reverberation. Some songs, there was large overcompensations in equilizer mids and highs, and other times it was as if someone had turned off the equilizer altogether. There are changes in volume in many songs, but those changes were artificially 'dramatic'.
I will say that the noise cancellation was very impressive; I stood on my balcony 1-2' from a window a/c unit, and could barely hear it. I will say that the product pairs easily and quickly to my phone; it just does not stay paired; it sometimes just randomly disconnets, and a few times I had to delete the product from the app and re-pair. I used the product with an iPhone 11 PRO using iOS 14.5.1. I think that a comprehensive firmware update can fix these issues, but that update should have been installed on this product before the product was released to the market. Given the caliber of company B&W is, and their products, the IP5's are inferior, compared to what B&W is known for, as well as the IP5's current competition.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The new Denon Home 350 plays all your music wirelessly with the great sound you expect from Denon. Enjoy your music in any room of your house, and group other products with HEOS Built-in such as AV receivers, Hi-Fi systems, sound bars and speakers to fill your whole home with music. With a dynamic tweeter and powerful mid-bass driver, enjoy accurate, room-filling sound, without sacrificing the space needed for a full Hi-Fi system. Play music from your favorite online streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music HD, Pandora, TIDAL and more, or play music stored on your phone or network via Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth.
Posted by: D1maddog1
from Spring City, PA
I've used Denon receivers for over 15 years, and love them, both for their build, their design, and their unsurpassed quality. About 2 months ago, I upgraded to the Marantz NR1711 Slimline with HEOS built in. Once I saw the Denon Home series, I knew immediately that I needed to get the Denon Home 350, and that it would be a great investment in my music enjoyment.
It's important to know my system setup that I used to assess the product: I run the apps for my Smart Apartment, including the HEOS app, from a dedicated iPad running the latest version of iPadOS. I use Alexa as my Smart Assistant. I use the Harmony Hub to control my home theater system with the typical components (UHD tv, Blu-Ray, Apple TV, cable box, XBOX ONE S Gears of War IV. Alexa offers a HEOS Skill which works extremely well.
I used the HEOS app to stream music from my iPad, from my iMac, and from my iPhone 11 PRO. Also, via Bluetooth and AirPlay2. All worked without a glitch at all. I use Amazon Music HD as my HiFi music source. I didn't care for the HEOS app at first, for no logical reason; it's a solid app, and works very well.
While waiting for this to arrive, I downloaded the HEOS app, created my account, and added my Marantz receiver. The Denon Home 350 arrived...I plugged it in, the HEOS app immediately discovered it, did a firmware update, and started listening to music.
This speaker is a beast! It's a hefty speaker. But by beast, I mean regarding it's power...extremely high volumes with no discernable distortion at all. You cannot truly appreciate HiFi music unless you can play it on a speaker / system that is capable of playing it impecably well. All genres of music; classical, singer/songwriter, country, rock, rap/hip-hop. The sound is clean and beautifully reproduced. I thought I'd heard all of the background sounds there was to hear on the album Dark Side of the Moon, for instance, but the HiFi music in conjunction with the Denon Home 350 was quietly mind-blowing. I spent hours going from one genre and song to another randomly, and it all just sounded clean and impecable. The base is powerful, but the mids and highs are incredibly superb. It works seamlessly with my Marantz receiver. To play the same music everywhere, you 'drag and drop' the speaker onto the Marantz receiver; to play separate sources, it's the same ease.
I've used Denon products, speakers and receivers, for 15 years; both what I've owned and that of my friends. I can honestly say that with this speaker, and the technology it offers, the simple functionality of the accompanying app, and the ease of how it incorporates with my Marantz receiver with HEOS built in, that Denon has reached a pinnacle in its product offerings and is paving the way for sound technology.
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Experience total freedom on a budget with Jib True. The newest true wireless earbud from Skullcandy is easy to connect and easy to enjoy. Call, track change, and volume controls are all within close reach through one main button. 22 hours of audio on a single charge means you spend less time recharging and more time enjoying your music. Jib True earbuds are adventure-ready, too. An IPX4 rating means Jib True is sweat- and dust-resistant. You don’t need to worry about damage if a little rain kicks up during your urban or outdoor adventure. Dual microphones make your calls clearer and if you feel like keeping one ear open, you can use either bud ‘solo’ without missing a beat
Posted by: D1maddog1
from Spring City, PA
I evaluated the product with the following devices: iPhone 11 PRO (running iOS 14.3), iPad 11 PRO (running iPadOS 14.2 & 14.3), Mac (running macOS Catalina), and with my Dell laptop (running Windows 10). On all 4 devices, I had the same experience, both positives and negatives.
Out of the box, these looked great and they charged fast. They initially paired well to my iPhone, and I was impressed with the initial use. Through quite a few genres of music, vocals and mid’s sounded great, but the bass was not as strong as it was advertised to be. They are very light, balanced when inserted into my ears, comfortable for extended times, and had a really snug fit so I could hear just my music. If you were indoors, or outdoors with no wind, the call quality was pretty good, and I never experienced a dropped call. The battery lasts long, as advertised. One issue I noticed out of the box was the magnets that hold the lid closed and the ones that secure each earbud within the case; in a later version, a somewhat stronger magnet needs to be used, at least for the lid. Onced I dropped them on my coffee table (~2’ drop) and the lid came open and each earbud popped out, I started using a black rubber band when I had them in my pocket or out with me.
The overarching reason for my dissatisfaction was that they did not pair all of the time, automatically, to my iPhone. They would come up in Bluetooth separately, but when I selected them, or just the left, or just the right (it didn’t matter what I selected), sound did not always play from both earbuds. Without deliberately trying to do so, I often listened to my music from one earbud (Mono Mode). I had the same experience with my laptop and Mac; in general, they seemed to work best with my iPad. As with any product, they have their strong and weak points. These are good for telephone calls, summoning your digital assistant, and for music that didn’t have a great deal of bass.
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