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Keep your CPU temperatures cooler at any load with Razer Hanbo, an All-In-One Liquid Cooler designed for maximum thermal performance. Available in an addressable RGB Pump Cap version, you can personalize your cooler further with Razer Chroma™ software.
Customer Rating
5
Capable, flashy, little loud.
on May 9, 2022
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Gaming
I made the switch to AIO watercoolers a few years back, and haven't regretted it since. The first one I got though was a fairly functional and, as it turned out, undersized unit that I'd been thinking about replacing for a while. So when I found out that Razer, noted purveyor of over the top premium gaming accessories, was getting into the water cooler game I was quite intrigued and figured the classy black curves would go quite well in my primary work/media PC. After a couple weeks of getting used to it I'm finding it to be a definite improvement over my old cooler in just about every way but one.
First up I'd like to say that Razer did a phenomenal job securing this thing for shipping. Everything is packed tightly in thick foam, with a few flat black boxes containing all the parts you need. On the top is an oversized instruction sheet that should walk you through just about everything but cable management, and getting it installed took about forty minutes. It's using the same basic Asetek mounting system that everyone else does, so experienced builders shouldn't find any surprises there. And if you haven't ever installed an AIO cooler, don't worry. Getting the radiators mounted and the cables run can be a little awkward, but overall it's a lot easier to manage than most air coolers. It does have an unusually large pump head though, so if you're trying to build in an ITX case or have something else in your build that leaves you with less than the usual amount of space around your CPU socket it might be worth looking elsewhere.
The pump does have some features that help make up for it though. First up, the pump cap is magnetically attached and can be rotated to match the orientation of your build (albeit you'll likely only notice if you've looked enough at the Razer logo to recognize which side is up.) This means you can orient your pump however best fits your build, which does simplify the issue of cable routing somewhat. There's nothing particularly special about the cabling here - it's the usual mess of Y adapters and RGB chains leading back to a removable cable on the pump and a USB-C to USB 2.0 header to hook everything up to the motherboard. I found this cable to be just a hair on the short side, but worked it out with some rearrangement of my existing wiring. I'm not particularly concerned about this either, as if I were building the machine from scratch this would likely be one of the first cables I ran and I wouldn't have to work around everything from the power supply.
Getting the radiator attached was the first actual issue I ran into. The mount is fine, the radiator itself is fine, but the included screws are a bit chunky. Installing them correctly created a clearance issue between the case and my fan filter, requiring me to swap them out for some broader flat headed screws so I could go without the washers. It's a minor thing, but it would be great if future versions offered something with a lower profile. Fortunately getting the fans installed was very easy by comparison. These fans are perhaps the most elegant ones I've yet seen for a PC, and they definitely elevate the look of the cooler.
Once I had everything installed and tucked away I fired the PC up and got everything configured in Razer's synapse utility. Overall I like Synapse. It's robust, has a lot of fun little features built in (as well as support for many games) and produces decent results. Unfortunately it's also the point that I became aware of the one downside I found with this design: the noise. While this isn't the loudest 240mm AIO I've ever seen, it's far from the quietest. At higher speeds you can definitely become aware of both the fans and the pump going. After a day or so of trying to get used to it I gave in and adjusted the fan curve to something a bit more conservative, accepting a slightly higher idle temp in return for a quieter built.
Fortunately, there are other advantages. The lighting effects look genuinely gorgeous, and almost restrained by Razer's usual standards. And its cooling performance, particularly on full, is dramatically improved over what I'm used to. My i7 is a little older and runs pretty hot as a rule, but with this thing it's staying below 80 for all but the heaviest loads.
Ultimately I'd recommend this for anyone looking for a high performance cooler that can also serve as a visual centerpiece for a gaming build. But if your primary goal is decibel reduction, maybe look elsewhere.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
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Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
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Discover the power of X! The new Philips Sonicare Power Flosser creates an X-shaped stream of water that reaches deep between teeth for a gentle, thorough clean. This X-shaped water stream, known as Quad-Stream technology, covers more surface area for a faster, deeper clean versus manual floss. Because of Quad-Stream technology, Philips Sonicare Power Flosser enables you to improve your gum health by 50% in just 1 minute per day!
Customer Rating
4
Fantastic hardware, okay software
on April 20, 2022
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
I've been using an older Sonicare toothbrush in combination with an air flosser for a few years now and by and large have loved them, so when the opportunity to try a new and improved version of both came around I was quite excited. After spending a few days with the set I have to say that I still love the overall user experience and quality... but as often happens when moving to a more complicated and feature-rich product I've also found a lot more areas that could potentially be improved on.
Before I get into that though, I'd like to cover the highlights. Both the toothbrush and irrigator are attractive, sturdy, and thoughtfully laid out. Not needing two plugs to power both the flosser and the toothbrush is almost worth the price of admission alone. The brush is built for what I believe are their third generation of brush heads, but is still backwards compatible with the older first generation ones I already had. You also get a carrying case for both the spare flosser heads and the toothbrush, as well as a stand-alone charger you can bring with you if you plan to take it with you when you travel. I am a little puzzled why Philips designs their toothbrushes to have out of the box support for only three different cleaning modes when the ecosystem is built around four, though it's possible that this is simply a labelling issue rather than a qualitative one as I struggled to tell what the actual difference was between the "whiten" mode that my old brush had and the "deep clean+" mode this new one has instead, even though the instructions seem to imply that they are different features. If you've never used one of these electric toothbrushes or flossers before you should expect a bit of a transition period, as it can feel quite intense before you get used to it, but you do eventually get used to it in my experience. And both brush and flosser feature variable intensity controls to help you adapt as well, including an automated system on the brush that will gradually turn things up over several sessions to ease you into things. The flosser doesn't have the same automated process, but it does have a lot more options with ten different intensities, four different modes, and three different nozzle styles. Of the three I'd recommend the basic round nozzle for beginners, as it's the easiest to maneuver and understand, while you might want to wait to try out the new x-head until you've gotten a bit more proficient unless you don't mind accidentally spraying your bathroom from time to time. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the added power it brings, but I also know that I'm not nearly good enough with it to apply it properly yet.
Unfortunately while Philips has clearly accumulated a lot of experience in designing excellent dental hardware, their software experience still leaves a bit to be desired. It's not that it's bad, per se, so much as it is simply failing to live up to the standard set by the physical equipment. To give an example, earlier I talked about how there's a learning curve with both of these devices. Given that, it would seem obvious that the app would be designed to actively teach users in the best uses and practices for both parts of the kit. But it really doesn't do that. The manual tells you that brushing should be broken up into six segments, each one targeting a different set of teeth. It would seem like an obvious feature then to have the app define these segments and guide you through each one, perhaps highlighting the specific techniques for each that'll get you the best results. Instead all you get is a timer counting down the seconds until the brush automatically turns itself on to signal that you've carried out the recommended two minutes of brushing per session - which really doesn't feel like something that's worth pulling out my phone to have. And it doesn't connect to the flosser at all, which is particularly unfortunate as I feel it's the bit that would benefit the most from active guidance. What's slightly more galling is the fact that there is a tips and tricks area with a "how to use" button to press, but using it only shows you what's basically an ad for the higher end version of this brush that can apparently not only do what I mentioned above, but go so far as to point out specific teeth you should be working on. I get wanting to have some stuff be exclusive to the higher end products to justify their added expense, but giving us a map to reference without the active guidance (or just an instructional video that's actually relevant to the product we have) seems perfectly reasonable.
That being said, there are certainly other features in the app that I do appreciate. It offers fairly detailed information on the remaining lifespan of your brush head based on your use habits and how much pressure is actually being applied when you use it. And since this data is actually stored in a small chip on the brush itself, you don't even have to worry about confusing it if you're swapping heads for multiple users on a regular basis. I've also been appreciating the gentle reminders about how I can improve my brushing habits, which for once is NOT being delivered by an endless parade of passive aggressive push notifications.
Overall I'd recommend this set to anyone looking to improve their brushing habits (or monitor their kids') without having to be too overbearing about it.
Quality
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Performance
5
Durability
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Value
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Ease of Use
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The comfort you expect from Serta now comes in our smallest carton ever. In the Serta Sheepless Night 9" Medium Gel Memory Foam Mattress-In-A-Box, a thick layer of cooling Serta Gel Memory Foam is placed atop the supportive Serta Foam Core to provide a cool, supportive mattress that keeps you right where you want to be – asleep. Serta has been trusted by sleepers for over 90 years, and with CertiPUR-US certified foams and a 10-year limited warranty, you can be rest-assured that your Serta mattress will always have your back.
Customer Rating
5
So much cooler than regular foam!
on February 11, 2022
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
This is my second memory foam mattress, replacing an ultra-plush one I'd been using for close to a decade. Getting a CPAP for sleep apnea forced me to adjust my sleeping posture though, and I'd come to realize that I needed better support to avoid back & neck pain in the mornings. This was a bit thinner than the one I was used to, but I knew Serta's reputation and figured that having the firmer foam probably meant I wouldn't need a full ten inches. And, after sleeping on it for a few weeks, I'm quite pleased with the decision!
The mattress ships in a vacuum sealed bag that compresses the whole thing down to about the size of two large sleeping bags set next to one another, and is wrapped with tons of plastic. A tool is included to help you cut through it without damaging the mattress in the process, and while it helped I'll admit it was still a pretty large production getting it all unwrapped. Regardless with a bit of wrangling I was able to get it out of the box and unrolled on my bedframe in a little less than half an hour. The foam began expanding pretty quick after that and after about six hours it had reached a point where I felt comfortable sleeping on it. Buyers should note though that there is a lengthy recovery period after it comes out of the box. It was definitely a lot firmer than I was looking for for the first two nights, and the corners didn't fully uncurl until a full day had passed. The chemical smell you always get with new foam took a little longer to dissipate, unfortunately, but I found it to be at least tolerable.
Once it had fully expanded and I'd had some time to get used to it, I found it to be a significant improvement over my older mattress. The cooling gel layer makes a HUGE difference. Previously I'd often kicked off my comforter in the middle of the night because I'd start sweating from all the stored heat. Since making the switch, I haven't had that issue at all. Support is also pretty good for side sleeping. The top gel layer has a fair bit of give, but after sinking in a few inches you hit the firmer foam layer beneath which does a great job of holding your hips and shoulders in place throughout the night without making it feel like you've been packed for shipping. Most nights I'm out in ten minutes or less after turning out the lights, and I'm rarely waking up in a different position than I had when I went to bed. My partner has noticed the difference as well - she hasn't been woken up by sudden bouts of snoring once since making the switch!
Obviously it's hard to predict what someone else's experience with a mattress is going to be, given how much variety there is in sleeping styles and requirements, but if if any of this sounds familiar to you I'd definitely recommend giving this one a try.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The CORSAIR M65 RGB ULTRA WIRELESS Tunable Gaming Mouse boasts a durable aluminum frame and connects with sub-1ms SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS or low-latency Bluetooth®. Experience pinpoint accuracy powered by a 26,000 DPI MARKSMAN optical sensor and optical OMRON switches, while a six-axis gyro enables convenient tilt gestures for in-game actions. 2,000Hz Hyper-polling registers your actions up to 2x faster than other wireless mice. With customizable weight between 110g and 128g and CORSAIR QUICKSTRIKE buttons, all your movements and actions register with the utmost speed. Take control with iCUE software to program the M65 RGB ULTRA’s eight buttons, customize its dynamic RGB backlighting, and save your profiles to onboard storage to take on the go. With up to 120 hours of rechargeable battery life, the M65 RGB ULTRA WIRELESS makes all your clicks count.
Customer Rating
5
Another very solid mouse from Corsair
on January 27, 2022
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
The M65 clearly didn’t set out to try and reinvent the wheel. Which, given the overall reputation enjoyed by Corsair, is probably a good thing. Instead it offers a series of refinements to the features long-term customers are likely already conditioned to expect, producing something that I’d say is a solid choice both for competitive gaming and day-to-day productivity use (though it definitely leans more heavily into the former.)
The overall build quality feels very solid, with a solid aluminum frame overlaid with dense plastic that alternates between a polished and smooth, rubberized finish. It feels very pleasant in the hand, though some with longer fingers may find it to be just a hair on the short side for a relaxed grip. On the bottom you’ve got three sockets for optional weights, giving you a total of 27 different ways to adjust the exact mass and balance to your liking (which I think might be some kind of record.) As seems to be a theme as of late RGB elements are present but very understated, to the point that they really aren’t visible at all when the mouse is in use. And the use of optical switches in place of the usual mechanical ones for the right and left click buttons should make it a lot more durable than most mice, even under heavy use. The sound does take a little getting used to at first, but everything is still pleasantly tactile and solid enough to avoid accidental clicks under most conditions. I’d also like to give special note for the thumb button layout. In previous Corsair mice I’ve used they generally placed the sniper button (intended to allow greater precision so long as it’s held) in the middle of a larger forward/back rocker. While this looked great, in practice I found it was often very easy to accidentally hit the wrong one when stressed. The M65 breaks these out into their own buttons and separates them vertically, giving a much better feeling of control and making it easier to orient yourself by touch.
After getting it out of the box I spent about half an hour fiddling with the different weights, ultimately settling on a total mass of 117.5g which felt reasonably effortless to move around my mouse pad without being overly floaty for productivity tasks. One thing I will note here is that unlike some designs the weights here really don’t seem optimized for quick changes. Everything is screwed in rather than held in place by magnets, and the screw posts that hold the whole thing together all come with a thread-locking compound pre-applied. I’m of two minds on this. On the one hand, this system does mean you don’t have to contend with any kind of rattling or worry about the weights popping out during transit. On the other, it means you’re not going to be able to quickly swap things around to accommodate different users’ preferences or to better suit your current tasks. It’s not a feature that I think most will miss but is worth considering if you happen to be one of the few who does this sort of thing regularly. Other concessions to comfort include a narrow thumb rest and a small contoured grip for your pinkie. They certainly aren’t as comfortable as some I’ve tried, and again may be something for people with larger hands to watch out for, but once I settled into it, I stopped noticing. The overall shape seems to be designed to subtly encourage you to grip the whole thing with your fingertips, which makes a lot of sense for gaming but admittedly can get a little tiring during prolonged use. If that’s you, you’ll probably want to consider a decent wrist rest or desk pad so you can occasionally give your wrist a break.
Of the three operating modes the mouse supports (2.4ghz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired) I found using the dedicated dongle to offer the best experience. There didn’t seem to be any issues with interference or lag at my desk, even with other Slipstream RF devices from Corsair operating at the time. Wired operation worked great as well and does have the benefit of never needing to worry about running out of battery, but with a mouse this light you really do notice the drag introduced by the cable. And Bluetooth, while fine overall, doesn’t seem to be quite fast enough to keep up with the sensitivity of the sensor. With the wire or RF dongle, every movement felt smooth and natural (if somewhat twitchy, at times) all the way up to 3000DPI. With Bluetooth anything above 1200DPI started to feel jerky, with the pointer seemingly teleporting itself across the screen at times. I also found the lack of a dedicated pairing button to be a bit annoying. If you want to pair the mouse to a new device you must hold down the DPI Up button while turning it to the Bluetooth mode, which doesn’t feel at all intuitive and requires the use of both hands. It’s a minor gripe, but it would be nice if they at least marked the button in question so that you don’t need to consult the manual to remember what you need to push every time you want to pair it with a new Bluetooth device.
Finally, I’d like to talk about how it did in everyday use. Before writing this review I spent a couple of days using it for both my home office and gaming machines. And while the experience overall was good for both, I did find myself missing the option for smooth scrolling, a horizontal scroll wheel, or a more generous thumb rest on occasion. This is clearly a product aimed at gaming performance above all else, and I think you’ll probably have the best experience if you mostly stay focused in that arena.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
Quality
5
Value
4
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From the rock revolution of the ‘60s, to the art scene of the ‘80s, to the forefront of hip-hop culture – Wayfarer has become an enduring icon across endlessly shifting horizons. Now the journey continues with the latest in wearable tech. Ray-Ban Stories Wayfarer integrates the best of your phone with the timeless frame, bringing you a new way to capture and share your adventures.
Customer Rating
3
I really want to love these...
on January 21, 2022
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
I’ve tried a couple pairs of smart glasses at this point, and have generally been happy is not overly impressed by them as discreet earbud replacements when you’re out and about. Ideally I’d like to one day find a pair that’s good enough to just wear as my every day glasses, removing the need to carry earbuds with me at all. The Ray Ban “Stories” doesn’t quite meet my requirements in that area yet, but it does show that we’re getting tantalizingly close.
At first glance, there really isn’t anything that’ll give away the fact that these aren’t just standard Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses, which I appreciate. The cameras and external indicator LEDs sit at the same place that the fasteners for the arms would go, and with how symmetrical the arrangement is they’re easily overlooked when they aren’t turned on. There’s also a bit more bulk to the frame pretty much everywhere, which makes them a bit heavier to wear but does serve to camouflage the areas that had to be expanded to make room for batteries and other equipment. They’ve even managed to hide the charging port, which is located at the inside one of the hinges so that when the arms are extended it’s completely hidden. My pair also came with a set of green transition lenses, so they only really become sunglasses when you go outside during a sunny day. The tinting isn’t exceptionally dark, but it’s sufficient for everyday use. I found that they’re easily comfortable enough to wear all day, though those with wider than normal heads should be aware that the design of the tech-loaded arms does mean that the frame isn’t quite as flexible as most, and it can pinch a little just above the ears.
As far as the actual tech goes, it’s a bit more mixed but still generally good. The basic interface and UX is surprisingly polished given that this is a first attempt from Ray Ban and Facebook. There’s a small rocker power switch hidden on the left side to prevent you from accidentally draining your battery when you don’t want to use the smart features, a notification light that sits just in the corner of your right eye and only draws attention to itself when absolutely necessary, and the entire right arm is set up with gesture controls to handle volume control, track selection, calls, and everything else you’d expect from a set of earbuds. For more complex tasks the mics worked just fine for Google Assistant and there’s an integrated Facebook Assistant as well, though at the moment it seems like it's only useful for telling the glasses to take pictures or video. And all of it is controlled through the Facebook View app which, I was pleased to discover, didn’t really give me any reasons to be concerned. There are robust privacy controls for both pictures and video as well as any audio captured by the assistant. And it doesn’t automatically try to publish everything to your Facebook profile (definitely useful, more on that in a bit). It does still require a Facebook account to work though, so if you’re trying to avoid that you should probably look somewhere else. Many will also likely be pleased to note that it’s not really built to be a spy camera. Taking a picture or video requires you to either verbally state your intention or hit the physical shutter button on the right arm, and both will trigger an LED and shutter sound that should be clear to anyone in your vicinity.
The actual hardware tied to all of this is, sadly, a bit less impressive. The 5MP cameras installed in the glasses produce photos that look pretty dated at this point. The pictures captured don’t have a very high resolution, and low light performance is very poor. Given that there’s no flash anything you take in the evening is pretty much guaranteed to come out very grainy and/or blurred. Pictures of animals tend to have a lot of red-eye issues as well, which surprised me given the lack of a flash. The View app does include some basic photo editing functionality to try and touch-up these photos and while it’s decent, it’s not powerful enough to compensate for the fact that everything’s basically taken with a webcam. It’s better suited to adding text, filters, and captions ala snapchat before you share them. Also, the process of taking and transferring photo or video seems like a massive battery drain. The glasses can’t really last all day at the best of times, but I found that using the camera feature extensively easily shaved hours off their useful life.
The sound system fared somewhat better. It’s hard to get decent sound quality out of thin open speakers like this and while I have certainly seen better results, they were from glasses that were a lot bulkier and more obvious than these. The sound isn’t particularly loud and there’s essentially no bass response to speak of, but they do just fine with assistant notifications, spoken content/calls, and some music. For whatever reason there seems to be a sweet spot at roughly 50% volume where it sounds the best, and straying too far from that in either direction results in the audio quality dropping quickly. Fortunately I don’t think that most will have reason to do so, as unlike some these speakers really can’t do much to isolate the sound being produced to your ears alone. So unless you happen to be the only one around, you won’t want to max out the volume.
The sound system fared somewhat better. It’s hard to get decent sound quality out of thin open speakers like this and while I have certainly seen better results, they were from glasses that were a lot bulkier and more obvious than these. The sound isn’t particularly loud and there’s essentially no bass response to speak of, but they do just fine with assistant notifications, spoken content/calls, and some music. For whatever reason there seems to be a sweet spot at roughly 50% volume where it sounds the best, and straying too far from that in either direction results in the audio quality dropping quickly. Fortunately I don’t think that most will have reason to do so, as unlike some these speakers really can’t do much to isolate the sound being produced to your ears alone. So unless you happen to be the only one around, you won’t want to max out the volume.
Battery life, again, is decent. They advertise that a charge will last six hours, and so long as you stick to very light use and lay off the shutter that seems realistic. The charge can be topped up by stowing them in the included hard case/charger, which can charge them back up to full in a little more than an hour. The only thing to be aware of here is that the hard case if VERY bulky. You can just about fit it into a front pants pocket, though not comfortably, and it’d take up a lot of space in luggage. It definitely does its job of keeping the glasses safe and running, but they clearly don’t travel light.
Finally, I have to talk about the reason why I won’t be using these on a daily basis. While I’ve laid out a lot of minor issues here, I could absolutely live with all of them and would love to have prescription lenses made up to turn these into my every day glasses. But I can’t. The instructions for these glasses include a disclaimer that whatever lenses ship with your glasses are the ones you’re stuck with, because they cannot be replaced without voiding the warranty. And apparently, optical shops have been instructed not to work on them either. This strikes me as a major design flaw. While you can have prescription lenses installed at the factory, without a provision to allow them to be periodically updated with a fresh prescription it seems like a very bad idea to me. And even if you don’t need corrective lenses, they’re sunglasses. The things are eventually going to get scratched or broken, and I don’t think it’s at all reasonable that the entire device must be replaced in such a scenario. There isn’t any kind of screen or other smart function built into the lenses, so the only reason I can see for it is that they’re concerned that the frame can’t flex far enough to release the lenses without potentially breaking some of the internal wiring. And I have to imagine there are better solutions to be had here that would still let you swap out lenses.
Finally, I have to talk about the reason why I won’t be using these on a daily basis. While I’ve laid out a lot of minor issues here, I could absolutely live with all of them and would love to have prescription lenses made up to turn these into my every day glasses. But I can’t. The instructions for these glasses include a disclaimer that whatever lenses ship with your glasses are the ones you’re stuck with, because they cannot be replaced without voiding the warranty. And apparently, optical shops have been instructed not to work on them either. This strikes me as a major design flaw. While you can have prescription lenses installed at the factory, without a provision to allow them to be periodically updated with a fresh prescription it seems like a very bad idea to me. And even if you don’t need corrective lenses, they’re sunglasses. The things are eventually going to get scratched or broken, and I don’t think it’s at all reasonable that the entire device must be replaced in such a scenario. There isn’t any kind of screen or other smart function built into the lenses, so the only reason I can see for it is that they’re concerned that the frame can’t flex far enough to release the lenses without potentially breaking some of the internal wiring. And I have to imagine there are better solutions to be had here that would still let you swap out lenses.
So, for all their successes as a fashion statement and a pair of discrete sunglasses, I don’t think these are going to end up being a regular part of my wardrobe unless someone figures out a clever way to hack new lenses into the thing that doesn’t cost a fortune. Hopefully the second generation of smart glasses from Ray Ban can improve on this and bring back the replaceable lenses that made so many of their classic frames capable of lasting for so long. And I’m genuinely excited to see what kind of things the DIY community will be able to do with it as a platform. But, for what I’m looking for, it's not where it needs to be yet.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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This Element 27" frameless gaming monitor provides everything you need for premium gameplay or everyday tasks. This 1440P resolution monitor is equipped with FreeSync Technology for avoiding tearing and reducing stuttering. With easy set-up for multiple screens, you're able to expand your view and get more done. The 16:9 widescreen resolution partnered with a 1ms response time and 165hz refresh rate allows a vivid, realistic picture so you can be immersed in your gaming world. Built-in speakers and a sleek, frameless screen enable the monitor to blend with your decor for a clean aesthetic.
Customer Rating
4
Solid budget choice, but know what you're buying
on January 5, 2022
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
Over the last few years, gaming monitors have gotten ridiculously good. Resolutions have gone up, panels with high refresh rates and low latency have become the norm, and HDR has brought a new depth of color that’s gotten nerds everywhere to start actually caring about color fidelity. Unfortunately, prices for these devices have moved in lockstep with their specs. Element is one of the latest budget minded manufacturers to offer all these new innovations at bargain bin prices, and largely succeeds in doing so. That said there are some compromises present that I imagine most who’ve owned this kind of device will find very familiar.
I’ll start with the good news: the actual LCD panel here is quite good. Admittedly this is always going to be a bit of a grab bag since the most common way for manufacturers like this to cut costs is to buy the panels originally manufactured for higher end monitors which ended up being discarded due to failing quality control checks, but if the one I got is at all representative of what they’re buying I don’t think you need to worry too much. There were no dead pixels in sight, it had no issues maintaining the refresh rate it’s rated for, and colors are a lot more vibrant and clear than I’ve come to expect from a monitor at this price point. The viewing angles are also as generous as you’d expect for an IPS panel, so you don’t have to go through the usual dance of constantly adjusting your seat, posture, and monitor tilt to find a good spot to game from like you do with a lot of larger monitors these days. The backlighting is a bit anemic and unsophisticated, particularly for a panel that advertises HDR capability, but it’s certainly better than you’d get from most monitors aimed primarily at office use. Truth be told if I had the equipment necessary to check for compliance with the HDR spec I have my doubts it would actually pass, and their particular implementation of FreeSync seems to be a big laggy and as such still suffers from occasional screen tearing. But even a partial success in these areas is better than something that doesn’t even make the attempt in this case. Buyers should be aware however that this is not the out-of-the-box experience. For whatever reason just about every feature that can be employed to make the picture look good is disabled by default – requiring me to spend a few minutes navigating through menus toggling things on. So if you do buy one of these things, don’t be too surprised if the out of the box experience isn’t quite as good as you might expect. It can, in fact, do better.
Now that I’m through that though, it’s time to step back and talk about everything that was sacrificed to hit this price point.
As is common with these kinds of monitors, most of the cuts came at the expense of build quality. The minimalist metal stand is reasonably hefty and slots together well enough, but will likely prove frustrating to anyone who’s gotten used to the snap-and-go construction that’s become popular today. There are nine separate screws holding everything together, none of which are captive and two of which bound up during installation due to what turned out to be burrs in the threaded sockets. Pretty much everything else is stamped metal covered in cheap plastic, with visible panel gaps in a few places. The manufacturer’s logo and the legend for the OSD are both cheaply stenciled onto the front bezel, and while the logo came out pretty good the legend’s mismatched font and fuzzy paintjob is decidedly off-putting and clashes with the minimalist aesthetic they’re going for.
As is common with these kinds of monitors, most of the cuts came at the expense of build quality. The minimalist metal stand is reasonably hefty and slots together well enough, but will likely prove frustrating to anyone who’s gotten used to the snap-and-go construction that’s become popular today. There are nine separate screws holding everything together, none of which are captive and two of which bound up during installation due to what turned out to be burrs in the threaded sockets. Pretty much everything else is stamped metal covered in cheap plastic, with visible panel gaps in a few places. The manufacturer’s logo and the legend for the OSD are both cheaply stenciled onto the front bezel, and while the logo came out pretty good the legend’s mismatched font and fuzzy paintjob is decidedly off-putting and clashes with the minimalist aesthetic they’re going for.
Speaking of, let’s talk a bit about this frameless design. If you look at the picture on the box, you’ll likely be under the impression that when the monitor is on it’s using every last mm of space to fill out the frame, leaving you with just a tiny little black border at the edges. This is most definitely not what you’re getting. There is a generous 5mm dead zone built into the panel itself, as well as an extra 1mm gap between the panel edge and the frame. Also, the edges of the panel itself are a great argument for having a bezel. There are an abundance of tiny chips and bubbles in the panel that were likely ignored at the factory because the expectation was that it would be fitted into a more conventional frame. The result is something that loses its ultra-modern styling the moment it gets turned on, and will likely prove to be a dust trap over time.
So… given all this… I’m still rating it at four stars. I do find some of their marketing decisions here to be questionable and some of the specs inflated. But at the end of the day, they are making their cuts in the right places. Fixing panel gaps or refusing to buy LCDs with less than perfect lamination around the edges might make the unit more Instagram worthy or increase the odds that the thing will still be running a decade later. But that’s not a typical use case for most of us, even if sometimes we’d like to imagine otherwise. This is a monitor for the more budget minded gamer who are only after something that’ll do everything they want and wait to die until it’s been rendered obsolete. So long as you don’t go into it expecting everything you’d get with premium device, which if I’ve done my job you won’t, this is a solid option for your desk.
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An industry defining 49” 1000R curved screen, equipped with a cutting edge Quantum Matrix HDR2000 panel, 240hz refresh rate, G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro support, 1ms GTG response rates, and fully customizable Odyssey Infinity Core lighting.
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5
Endgame monitor
on December 12, 2021
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
The Odyssey Neo G9 is about as ostentatious as it's possible for a peripheral to be. It dominates not only your desk, but the entire room. It feels less like a real, functional object and more like an exhibit from a tradeshow escaped into your bedroom. And I love it to death for it.
Receiving and setting up the monitor was, admittedly, a bit of a daunting process. The intense curvature of the panel makes it somewhat unwieldy to move around and there's a fair bit of heft that needs to be accommodated by the stand, which are generally not great combinations for anything that needs to be shipped. Fortunately, Samsung's engineers protected it in transit with plenty of shaped interlocking foam that made it surprisingly easy to remove even with only one person (though having done it, I have to say that the instructions probably aren't wrong when they recommend having two people to avoid bumps and bruises while trying to navigate around corners and doorways.) The provided stand is sturdy and comes with some pretty decent cable management, though it did lose a couple points for the placement of the integrated USB hub. All the monitor's cabling is routed through the stand and into a small compartment that seals up once everything is plugged in, which makes sense as you really don't want to be moving this thing around too much once it's in place. Unfortunately they put the two USB ports in that same sealed cavity, which means that anything you want to plug in is going to need to be routed through the stand with everything else before you seal it up. It does look very clean and if all you're putting in there are wireless dongles it's fine, but my wired keyboard with its own USB passthrough ended up complicating the installation process somewhat.
Fortunately, once I'd actually gotten it into my desk things got significantly easier. Samsung includes both a full set of quality HDMI, DP, and USB cables, and all performed great once I had them picked up. The stand isn't exceptionally heavy but very well balanced so everything feels solid (though the swivel is definitely being tested by the amount of leverage produced by the monitor's width.) And the width and curvature are absolutely perfect. Sitting at a comfortable distance from the monitor completely fills my horizontal field of vision, and while there's plenty of gaps in the vertical I can't say I've noticed while gaming.
Which brings us to picture quality. It is, in a word, stellar. Before the monitor arrived I heard a lot of horror stories about poorly performing HDR, dead pixels, and flickering, but I haven't seen any of it. Given that the monitor arrived already loaded with the latest firmware (released just a few weeks ago) I suspect that it was part of a very recent manufacturing run, so hopefully Samsung has been making some improvements behind the scene to address these complaints. It's been quite some time since I've been wowed by something as simple as a Windows background (though, it should be noted, finding good ones of those that actually fit this monitor is a LOT harder than I expected.)
So, clearly, gaming on this thing is great. Good news though is that most everything else is too. For productivity this thing is basically equal to having a two monitor setup without the bezel gap. In fact if you're so inclined it can be exactly like that, as you can configure it to split the screen down the middle and map which input goes to which side to perfectly emulate a pair of QHD monitors.
Before you rush out to make what is probably an unwise financial decision though, there are a few compromises you should probably be aware of. First up: while this monitor can do dual QHD resolution and a 240 hz refresh rate, it can't really do them at the same time. This isn't really the monitor's fault as there are a host of very difficult technical issues that come with trying to pull off something like that, but I'll admit it was a little disappointing when I first discovered it. Switching to the higher refresh rate cuts your resolution in half to HD quality, and since QHD panels can't perfectly map to HD resolutions like UHD ones image quality gets noticeably fuzzier around the edges. Second thing to note is that a lot of the fringe benefits like the integrated lighting or headphone hooks are present but of somewhat dubious value. Reaching back behind the monitor to hang your headphones feels a bit riskier than it should given how every time your elbow bumps the monitor it tends to tilt slightly, and if you've got wired headphones I think you're ultimately just inviting awkward tangles. The integrated lighting is also surprisingly tame given how over the top the rest of the product is. The transparent ring around the mounting point glows with a fairly cool mirror effect that you will never, ever see because it'll almost certainly be facing a wall. It's also not exceptionally bright, so unless you've got it right against a white surface I don't think you'll get much reflected light around the edges either. If you plan to make this thing the centerpiece of a RGB display, which I suspect many people seriously considering this monitor are, you'll probably want to plan to supplement with separate light towers or RGB strips. Also, while this is a fairly minor point, the bezels on this are so thin that trying to stick a webcam on top for video conferencing or streaming is likely to end with you covering part of the screen. Though if you are a streamer, the fact that the screen's micro LED backlight can make a surprisingly good replacement for a ring light might make up for the inconvenience of having to get creative with where and how you mount your camera.
So... should you plan to get this monitor?
Realistically... most probably should not. Don't get me wrong, it will definitely do anything you want from a ultrawide display, but I think we all know that sensibility wasn't a key concern at Samsung when they designed this. It's a celebration of what we can do rather than what we should. There is, however, a place where such showpieces are not only appropriate, but essentially required. Tradeshows, high end flight simulators, build competitions, or just the most over-the-top Christmas gift ever. And in those contexts, the Odyssey Neo G9 is king.
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PowerCore III 20K is a slim and powerful portable 20000mAh battery. With two USB-A port outputs and one USB-C PD input, this is all you need as your charging companion.
Customer Rating
5
Reliable long lasting power
on November 26, 2021
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
Power banks are one of those products where it's really hard to be sure if what you're getting is actually worth the price you pay, which is why I'm glad that companies like Anker exist. There's nothing too complicated about their power banks, but they can generally be trusted to do a very good job selecting good parts and practicing stringent quality control. As a result I've found that Anker power banks tend to outlast those from pretty much any other brand I've tried. While I haven't had much time to spend with the PowerCore III, I haven't found anything to suggest that it'll break the trend.
The unit is definitely chunky, but not overly so given how high the capacity is. The casing is a mix of metal and molded plastic, with a slight crosshatch pattern on the top panel that makes it a lot more visually interesting than the usual nondescript black bricks Anker is known for. Charging the bank itself is about as fast as you can expect for a battery this size, and it easily lasted a few days of occasional use charging my Pixel 3XL and my roommate's phone before I needed to top it up again. I even tried using it to top up my laptop at one point. While the output isn't quite fast enough to keep up with the thing while it's turned on, it was a nice fallback to have when I found myself without my charger. And despite what it may say in the description, the USB-C port works as an output just as well as it does an input.
Accessories are very basic, with a mesh drawstring carrying bag and a single USB A to C cable that's about three feet long. Getting a C to C cable would have been nice as it does seem that the USB C port is the only one that lets it charge at full PD speeds, but that's an easy oversight to correct on your own.
It's certainly not the kind of product that'll set the world on fire. But for a lithium ion battery, I think that "reliable" is more than enough. If you're looking for a battery in this range, I doubt you'll go wrong with this one.
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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.
Customer Rating
5
Sturdy, powerful, easy to use
on November 26, 2021
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
Countertop appliances seem to be going through something of a revolution as of late, with highly capable multi-use mini appliances rendering traditional stovetops and ovens almost redundant. The Cosori VeSync Aeroblaze continues this trend offering a solid indoor grille with some limited smart capabilities and some extra bells and whistles for those willing to give up the counter space.
One of the first things you'll be likely to notice on taking the unit out of its package is how sturdy everything is. The unit itself is a mix of stainless steel and molded plastic with most of the structural elements opting for metal as well as a few parts you wouldn't usually expect, such as the housing for the smoke filtration. The main pot, grill, and air fry basket are all solid non-stick metal and designed to nest within one another for easy storage. All are advertised as dishwasher safe, and after several trips through I haven't noticed any decrease in their non-stick performance. I did notice that the removable splatter shield designed to protect the heating elements had been slightly damaged when being packed up though, with a small but noticeable bend in the frame on one side. It was easy enough to bend back into shape by hand though, and I haven't noticed any further problems with the fit.
As far as using the grill, while it looks somewhat intimidating at first glance I found the overall experience to be very user friendly. A combination of auditory and text alerts will let you know when it's ready for each stage of cooking, and it's remarkably resistant to common and not-so-common mistakes. The first time I tried to use it It ended up blowing the breaker in the GFCI outlet I had it plugged into, which I figured would mean starting over. But when i plugged it back in I was surprised to see that it still remembered the original program. And the food came out perfectly cooked in every setting and configuration I tried, with the charring on chicken and beef being better than any other countertop grills I've tried in the past.
The smart functionality is present but, if I'm being honest, a bit underwhelming at this point. As often happens with new smart products the hardware seems fine but the software seems to leave a bit to be desired. There's basic voice control through both Google and Alexa, which is always a plus, as well as the option to have the grill send push notifications in addition to the usual alerts. In theory it's all very good but the implementation definitely seems a little buggy right now, as I noticed several instances of alerts being delayed and in one case missed completely during my time with the unit. You're also not going to find any pre-programmed routines or monitoring to help you keep track of the food. The app does have a few recipes it can offer but for the moment at least the offerings are decidedly sparse with just a handful of suggestions produced by Cosori itself and a couple user-submitted options. I'm hoping this is something that they can improve on with time, however, so this might end up being an issue that only applies to early adopters.
Finally, I want to talk about storage. Personally I don't use a grill nearly often enough for this to have a permanent place on my kitchen counter, so if you're like me you're probably expecting this to spend a lot of time in a cupboard. It's definitely not a small device, easily taking up half of the cabinet I put it in, but the fact that all the parts and accessories can be stored inside the unit makes it very manageable. Provided you know what you're getting into I don't anticipate any problems in that regard, though it does annoy me a bit that it lacks convenient grab points to make it easier to drag out of the cupboard when needed.
Overall despite a few minor issues with the design and user experience the Aeroblaze is a solid first offering from Cosori. I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a decent grill, air dryer, or dehydrator.
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The Ninja Foodi Dual Heat Air Fry Oven gives you versatility in the kitchen with 11-in-1 functionality from Air Fry and Sear Crisp to Rapid Bake and Toast. With Dual Heat Technology, unlock up to 500°F cyclonic air and a directly heated SearPlate, which allow for fast cooking and restaurant-worthy results. Cook up your favorites and then flip the oven up and away to reclaim your counter space.
Customer Rating
5
Powerful little oven
on November 9, 2021
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
I've gotten used to having Ninja combine multiple kitchen appliances into one package, but I'll admit I was a little thrown by their decision to combine a toaster oven and a griddle. After spending a week making dinners with it though, I've come to appreciate the method behind their particular madness.
In most regards this oven is basically just a minor upgrade over their previous design with a bit more capacity and an improved set of controls. But add in the sear plate to the bottom and you get something that's does things I'm really not used to seeing in an oven. It cooks fresh and frozen pizzas to perfection in less than twenty minutes, puts a perfect sear on sous vide cooked steaks, and even bakes cookies in style.
The overall design is well thought out and surprisingly compact. In addition to the sear plate you get a basic grille and air fryer basket, all of which can be stored inside the unit when not in use and have their own dedicated rails within the oven body a cinch. When you're done cooking it flips up flat against the wall to help you recover counter space, and features adjustable cable management that can hide the wires almost perfectly with some proper positioning. And the stainless steel and glass exterior cleans up nicely with a minimum of effort. If there's one downside it's that the accessories aren't entirely dishwasher safe. The manual doesn't say you can't do it at all, but warns that running them through the dishwasher will likely significantly shorten their lifespan. I suspect this is due to the nonstick coating on the sear plate in particular. Good news is that because of that coating it's been pretty easy to clean after each use so far - time will tell how it holds up long term.
Cooking with the oven is also a great time saver. With how small the interior is compared to most ovens you don't have a big mass of air working to soak up heat, which means that it reaches full temperature in just a few minutes. And with the fans circulating that hot air around inside the compartment it's far more efficient in transferring that heat to your food, resulting in cook times that are generally cut in half if not further. The documentation includes a cookbook with a decent collection of recipes and suggestions on how to adapt your existing cooking instructions for the oven, and I've found these to be fairly accurate. That being said I'd definitely recommend keeping a close eye on anything new you want to try in it, as there is very little margin for error to be had.
Oh, and it does toast too. ...It is very good toast. Not sure what more there is to say on that, really.
I'm not sure it's quite big enough to completely replace a standard oven. But for most every day baking jobs like roasting vegetables, searing a steak, or reheating leftovers it's definitely a faster and frequently more user-friendly alternative. And being able to properly cook things like homemade pizza which really requires a much hotter oven than you'll usually find in a kitchen opens up a ton of possibilities for more creative baking. After getting used to this, I don't think there's any way I'd go back to my old pop-up toaster.
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Explore realistic 3D audio with sound precisely projected from above, in front, behind and to the side of you with the latest acoustic technologies.
I am interested in this product to go with a new Samsung - 50" Class QN90A Neo QLED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV however the TV is going to be on a swivel bracket from the wall. Is there any way to attached the sound-bar to the bottom of the TV?
Yes. It's got a pretty standard wall mount system, and there are VESA compatible brackets you can get to let you attach it to the TV instead. That said it does need a bit of clearance between the soundbar and the bottom of the TV set to make sure you don't block the upward firing speakers at all and the case is pretty deep compared to most sound bars, so you might want to keep in mind that it's not likely to be a very clean looking setup compared to some other options that are available.
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Explore realistic 3D audio with sound precisely projected from above, in front, behind and to the side of you with the latest acoustic technologies.
Do you have to use the rear speakers when purchasing this item, and will it effect the system with the rear speakers Not in use
The rear speakers are completely optional. If you don't pair anything with them, it just reports itself as a 3.1.2 channel soundbar.
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Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe Gen4 SSD for next-level computing. 980 PRO delivers 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe 3.0, while maintaining compatibility with PCIe 3.0.¹ ¹The NVM Express® design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc.* Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs. PS5 compatible with heatsink as recommended by Sony; heatsink sold separately.
How about adding the endurance specification to your descriptions?
Endurance is rated at 1200tbw for the 2tb model, 600 for the 1tb, and 300 for the 500gb. All of them are warrantied for 5 years.
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Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe Gen4 SSD for next-level computing. 980 PRO delivers 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe 3.0, while maintaining compatibility with PCIe 3.0.¹ ¹The NVM Express® design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc.* Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs. PS5 compatible with heatsink as recommended by Sony; heatsink sold separately.
Has anyone noticed it being hot? Not quite sure if it would be ok for my laptop.
Operating temps never even hit 70°c in the ASUS gaming ultrabook I tried it in, and that's not exactly a cool machine to begin with. I think it'd do fine in most laptops provided they have decent cooling, particularly since there's some onboard thermal management to help keep it from burning itself out.
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BISSELL SpinWave wet and dry robotic vacuum provides two ways to clean in a single revolutionary robot. The two tank system actively mops or powerfully vacuums with smart, structured cleaning paths. Use it in dry vacuuming mode to collect pet hair, dirt and other debris on carpet, area rugs and hard floors. When used in wet mopping mode, the mop pads and BISSELL cleaning solution work together to scrub floors clean. And, with the Soft Surface Avoidance Sensor, there's no need to worry about the robot going up on area rugs or carpets when in wet mopping mode. Plus, this product doesn't just clean up after pets, it helps save them, too. BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We're proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
Hi, does this cleaner spray water and mop the floor?
It's not spraying water so much as it's excreting it, but yes. It's got one of the most effective mopping systems I've tried in a robot.
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BISSELL SpinWave wet and dry robotic vacuum provides two ways to clean in a single revolutionary robot. The two tank system actively mops or powerfully vacuums with smart, structured cleaning paths. Use it in dry vacuuming mode to collect pet hair, dirt and other debris on carpet, area rugs and hard floors. When used in wet mopping mode, the mop pads and BISSELL cleaning solution work together to scrub floors clean. And, with the Soft Surface Avoidance Sensor, there's no need to worry about the robot going up on area rugs or carpets when in wet mopping mode. Plus, this product doesn't just clean up after pets, it helps save them, too. BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We're proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
Can you make a map for the robot in the app?
No. The robot really doesn't seem to have any awareness of the geometry of a room, it just follows a set pattern from its starting point until it hits something. It's less random than the old bumper vacuums which means it gets further on a charge, but it's also easier for it to miss spots.
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BISSELL SpinWave wet and dry robotic vacuum provides two ways to clean in a single revolutionary robot. The two tank system actively mops or powerfully vacuums with smart, structured cleaning paths. Use it in dry vacuuming mode to collect pet hair, dirt and other debris on carpet, area rugs and hard floors. When used in wet mopping mode, the mop pads and BISSELL cleaning solution work together to scrub floors clean. And, with the Soft Surface Avoidance Sensor, there's no need to worry about the robot going up on area rugs or carpets when in wet mopping mode. Plus, this product doesn't just clean up after pets, it helps save them, too. BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We're proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
Does this Vacuum and mop at the same time? Or first vacuum, then mop?
In mop mode it can do a little vacuuming as the vacuum head still runs and there's a tiny (unfiltered) dustbin to hold any debris it sweeps up, but I'm pretty sure it's not going to do much to trap dust. And it can't do both carpet and hard flooring in one go, you need to swap out a module for the different floor types.
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BISSELL SpinWave wet and dry robotic vacuum provides two ways to clean in a single revolutionary robot. The two tank system actively mops or powerfully vacuums with smart, structured cleaning paths. Use it in dry vacuuming mode to collect pet hair, dirt and other debris on carpet, area rugs and hard floors. When used in wet mopping mode, the mop pads and BISSELL cleaning solution work together to scrub floors clean. And, with the Soft Surface Avoidance Sensor, there's no need to worry about the robot going up on area rugs or carpets when in wet mopping mode. Plus, this product doesn't just clean up after pets, it helps save them, too. BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We're proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
I have tile and carpet throughout home. Will it mop tile then switch to vacuum carpet? Or do I have to tell it what to do? .
It can't do both simultaneously. You need to switch modes by swapping out the standard dustbin for a motorized mophead containing a tank for cleaning fluid. In this mode it will not run if it detects that it's on carpeting.
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Fly through the sky in ways that seem impossible. We never lost our passion for flying, and with DJI FPV, those passions have turned imagination into reality. With this immersive and intuitive aerial platform, get ready to go into the beyond. Sleek and aerodynamic, the DJI FPV aircraft delivers powerful propulsion, battery life, and wind resistance, making this system as capable as it is visually stunning.
Will this drone and all it's features work well with my Samsung Galaxy Note 10+?
The DJI Fly app will run fine on a Note 10, but it should be noted that it doesn't actually need to use the phone for nearly as much as some other drones DJI has released. Most of the vital functions are handled in the included FPV goggles.
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Fly through the sky in ways that seem impossible. We never lost our passion for flying, and with DJI FPV, those passions have turned imagination into reality. With this immersive and intuitive aerial platform, get ready to go into the beyond. Sleek and aerodynamic, the DJI FPV aircraft delivers powerful propulsion, battery life, and wind resistance, making this system as capable as it is visually stunning.
Does this fly more combo come with more than 1 battery?
This SKU is not for the fly more combo, and it does not come with extra batteries. The one that's included runs for about 15-20 minutes in N mode, and requires a little less than an hour to charge.
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