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Insignia 4K UHD Fire TV Edition is a new generation of smart TVs featuring the Fire TV experience built-in and including a Voice Remote with Alexa. With true-to-life 4K Ultra HD picture quality and access to all the movies and TV shows you love, Insignia Fire TV Edition delivers a superior TV experience that gets smarter every day. The Voice Remote with Alexa lets you do everything you'd expect from a remote—plus, easily launch apps, search for TV shows, play music, switch inputs, control smart home devices and more, using just your voice.
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4
4K with no frills and a few surprises
on October 3, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
This may be the single most affordable 50” 4K TV I’ve seen yet. Generally, you’d expect this to come with a whole list of compromises that were made to reduce costs. But after spending a few days with it, I have to say I’ve been very surprised by how few of these I’ve found. While you may not get all the features you’d get with another 4K set, I’m rather impressed by the implementation of the ones they did opt for.
First up: the display. This is probably the weakest element of the unit unfortunately. It’s only 60hz, and the 4000:1 contrast ratio isn’t capable of the kind of range you need for true HDR support. Colors tend to skew slightly towards the warmer end of the spectrum, and motion can be just a little bit fuzzy at times.
BUT… it is still a 4K display. Details are razor-sharp. And unlike many displays with faster panels, there is no motion smoothing to produce the soap opera effect that many find unsettling. Unless you’re used to having an OLED set with full HDR support, I doubt it’s a feature you’ll ever miss.
Then there’s the sound. It’s very rare to find a TV with good built-in speakers, and this one isn’t likely to change any minds. They’re plenty loud and have good treble response, but suffer with bass tones.
BUT… even if these speakers aren’t great, they sound better than a lot of the ones I’ve seen on higher-end displays. And the reason is simple: most high-end TVs prioritize being thin over everything else. And this, while by no means thick, isn’t trying to so hard to produce a thin profile. Having an extra centimeter or so for the speakers makes a big difference, and I suspect they’d be perfectly fine for most non-audiophiles.
Finally, we have the TV’s smart functionality. And this time, there is no but. Most mid-to-low end Smart TVs skimp here and don’t include the necessary processing power to drive the apps and OS for smart functionality. But there is no sign of any corners being cut here. The Fire TV software is amazingly fast and responsive, the Alexa features are very well integrated, and the WiFi is more than up to the task of streaming 4K content. It’s probably the first SmartTV I’ve seen that delivers performance that’s on par if not better than what you’d get from a dedicated streaming box. And the fact that you can control the entire thing from an Echo only makes it better.
Overall, I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a path to UHD content that won’t break the bank or a cheaper second set for a bedroom or den. It may not wow anyone with the color accuracy or perfectly smooth motion, but it’s still a rock-solid performer and a great value for the money.
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Keep the music going at your next party or backyard barbecue with this Sony portable Bluetooth speaker, which features a six-hour battery life. The compact size fits neatly on a desk or table, while the splash-proof design makes this speaker perfect beach adventures. Use the on-speaker buttons to start your tunes or turn up the volume. This Sony portable Bluetooth speaker comes with EXTRA BASS sound to bring out the best in your playlists.
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4
All About That Bass.
on September 19, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
The package for the XB01 makes no secret about where its priorities lie with a big "Extra Bass" label on the front. And after using it for a few days, I have to complement them on the accurate labeling.
For such a small speaker (easily tiny enough to slip into a pocket) it's got quite a distinctive voice. It's got plenty of volume, decent treble response, decently clear audio over Bluetooth, and low range response powerful enough for you to feel it.
As you might imagine with a frequency response like that it's unlikely to win over any audiophiles looking for the best possible listening experience. But as a rugged little speaker to bring along on a hike or a boating trip so you can play some music off your cell phone, this is a pretty good pick made only better by the long battery life and water resistant design.
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Pair this Fnatic miniStreak Professional e-sports keyboard with your gaming setup for quick response in fast-paced games. Ideal for FPS and multiplayer gaming, this tenkeyless mechanical keyboard makes the most of your space, while Cherry Brown MXRGB switches provide tactile reaction and satisfying speed. Complete with a detachable leather wrist rest, this Fnatic miniStreak Professional e-sports keyboard is ideal for tournament play.
Customer Rating
5
Extremely solid keyboard
on September 1, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
It's always difficult to recommend a keyboard to someone because of how much individual preferences come into play with them. That goes double for mechanical keyboards, given that if someone's looking at buying one it's a pretty good bet that they're an enthusiast with an abundance of very particular opinions regarding them. But after spending a few weeks with it, there's very little I can find with this keyboard that I think even an enthusiast would find off-putting.
The keyboard's deck is rock-solid, with no perceptible flex and a somewhat austere powder-coat finish. The keys are well made with a clear legend that makes it equally viable to use it with or without the integrated lighting effects. It's also got onboard storage for user profiles and settings, allowing you to set it up how you like and bring it to another machine without needing to install the Fnatic software to get it. And the keyboard is just as responsive and clicky as one would expect being built with Cherry-MX Brown switches.
As one would expect, there's also quite a few gamer-centric features that have been baked in alongside the Cherry switches and RGB lighting. To start, they've provided mute buttons for both the speakers and microphone on the keyboard - a rather useful addition for anyone who's routinely making use of online voice chat. They've also added a dedicated competition mode which will immediately put the keyboard into a mode best suited for use in tournament environments where you can expect somewhat low lighting and probably don't want the RGB effects set to their most attention-grabbing. And finally, they've added a removable illuminated nameplate on the front which they say should eventually be swappable with custom made ones they plan to sell on their site. While it remains to be seen how expensive this will be or how long people will have to wait for this to become available, the design is simple enough that someone with a 3D printer could probably DIY themselves one of their own if they want to add that extra personalized touch.
The only things I have to take issue with are all very minor. The volume keys, for instance, are mapped to the Function keys rather than having their own dedicated controls on the keyboard. This can be a bit frustrating during games, when I frequently want to have access to both, but only rarely has it been a problem. The RGB effects are also a bit less programmable than some other mechanical keyboards I've seen. There's no option for individually addressing the keys, and you're limited to only a few pre-programmed effects. The software also doesn't offer any integration (so far) with other lighting controllers, so anyone looking to synchronize this with the rest of their rig might be disappointed. And finally, I was rather disappointed to see that there isn't any kind of USB pass-through built in to the keyboard. Normally this wouldn't bother me that much, but since this is the first keyboard I've seen to actually make use of a USB-C connection it strikes me as a bit of a missed opportunity. With the amount of bandwidth that USB-C provides, you could build a very powerful hub into a device like this without much difficulty. As it is, there just isn't that much added utility with using USB-C except for future-proofing.
Despite these complaints, I have to say that overall I'm extremely happy with this keyboard. It's probably something you'll want to try out in person in you can just to make sure the feel is right, and anyone who doesn't plan to use it for typing a good deal of the time might want to consider the model using the less tactile Cherry MX Red linear switches over this. But I personally expect this to be my daily driver for a very long time.
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Get ready to game with this Fnatic Clutch 2 gaming mouse. It's specifically designed for e-sports so that you have an edge on the competition, and because it is full-size, this ergonomic mouse fits neatly in the palm of your hand. This Fnatic Clutch 2 gaming mouse features highly accurate sensor technology to ensure every movement is delivered on screen.
Customer Rating
4
A mouse for gaming and little else
on August 30, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
While I’ve always tended to gravitate towards mice that were known as good gaming mice, the Clutch 2 is the first one that would be considered “tournament quality.” And I have to say I’ve got mixed feelings on it.
I have no complaints whatsoever in build quality. They appear to have used excellent materials and the internals are top notch, with high quality clicky Omron switches and what might be the biggest Teflon pads I’ve ever seen on the bottom of a peripheral. There’s an extremely precise programmable sensor which works on a wide variety of surfaces (though there’s no replacing a regular mousepad if you want to really get the best out of it.) I’m also a fan of the size, which fits my hands very well (though it might be a bit much for some. And the RGB effects and branding are a bit more understated than I’d have expected.
Where I struggle with it is all the ways in which it differs from the peripherals I’m used to, which place a similar emphasis on the internals but also add in other features for ergonomics and ease of use that you just don’t get with this. You’ve only got four buttons to play with to start (there is another one behind the scroll wheel, but this is dedicated to adjusting the mouse DPI) and the body is very light by design to reduce resistance to movement. These are all features that I can see being ideal for a gaming tournament, where you don’t want to have an abundance of small buttons you can mix up and need to carry out a lot of actions on reflex. But for every day use, I have to say that I kind of struggled with it. It doesn’t help either that the shape of the mouse is pretty much perfectly in line with something you’d expect to be bundled with a new computer, likely a concession to its e-sports pedigree since it’s not always a guarantee that you’ll be able to bring your own peripherals with you into the game. It’s a shape that’s fine if you’re using it an hour at a time, but as a power user I have to say that it didn’t take that long past that before I started to miss a proper thumb rest.
In the end, I’d say that I’d recommend the Clutch 2 to anyone with serious aspirations of e-sports play or diehard Fnatic fans, but probably not many people beyond that. As impressive a piece of hardware as it is, I just can’t see this mouse becoming a daily driver for anything outside of gaming.
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Style your beard easily with this Philips Norelco beard trimmer. It has 10 adjustable lock-in length settings in 1mm increments for precise trimming, and its Lift & Trim comb effectively targets low-lying hairs. Enjoy up to 90 minutes of wireless use thanks to this Philips Norelco beard trimmer's rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Customer Rating
5
Another great trimmer from Philips
on August 5, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
This is my second Norelco beard trimmer. The last one went for over ten years before the battery finally gave out - and I'm very pleased to say that it looks like this one is no less durable. There are a lot of metal parts, it seems decently sealed against small hairs, and it's easy to clean. And, while this probably goes without saying, it does a pretty good job of trimming your beard too.
The only real issue I found after a week of use is that the guide isn't quite as precise as advertised. There's just a little play in the mechanism, meaning that the lowest two length settings (1 and .5mm) have no perceptible difference. But apart from that, I have to say that this delivers exactly what is promised.
The only real issue I found after a week of use is that the guide isn't quite as precise as advertised. There's just a little play in the mechanism, meaning that the lowest two length settings (1 and .5mm) have no perceptible difference. But apart from that, I have to say that this delivers exactly what is promised.
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Plug in and light up your outdoors. Simply plug in and connect to your existing Hue bridge to enjoy the 16 million colors available to enhance the beauty of your yard or create any ambiance you like. This base kit provides three light points and all cables/power supply you need to get started. Lily landscape spots are fully weatherproof. Hue bridge is not included.
Customer Rating
5
Smart lights in a smart package
on July 10, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
I've started to lose track of how many times I've left reviews for Hue products where I enthusiastically endorse the system, but I know it's more than three and I'm running out of superlatives. As you might be able to guess from this decidedly first-world problem, the Lily spotlight kit has once again demonstrated the strength of Philips's approach to smart lighting.
The biggest thing I was worried about getting these was the build quality. I’ve worked with lawn lights before and encountered innumerable woes with fragile wiring, cheap plastic parts, dirt-attracting lenses, and holes large enough to let bugs build nests inside them. The Lily lights, however, don’t appear to suffer from any of these flaws. The lights may be small but they’re surprisingly hefty, with a solid metal frame and a thick glass lens protecting the fragile LED element from the elements. Both the screw base and the included lawn spikes are solid metal, rendered in the same unobtrusive black as the spotlights rather than the weirdly easy to spot green that I’ve seen in other similar fixtures. And I can confirm that it is indeed able to stand up to the worst that local wildlife (in my case, a “helpful” wiener dog) can throw at it without difficulty.
The build quality extends beyond the fixtures as well. Rather than hard-wiring everything into a single power supply, they’ve instead opted for a terminal system which allows you some flexibility in how you hook up the lights. You get two junctions and three extension cables to play with to set up the lights as needed, and they might be the beefiest cables I’ve encountered for outdoor lighting. While I haven’t found explicit confirmation of this yet, my guess is that they’re heavy duty enough to stand up to being buried for years to provide protection against any wandering lawnmowers that might do them harm. Screw terminals at each junction point provide a durable watertight seal (though given the expense of the units I’m very much tempted to add an additional layer of silicone just for paranoia’s sake.) And power is provided via a low voltage DC power supply intended to be plugged into an exterior outlet. It’s rated to drive a total of five of the spotlights, so there’s a bit of room for future expansion or a very comfortable cushion against wear and tear, depending on how you look at it. The control signal, like with all hue lights, is handled over the 2.4gHz band with each light capable of serving as a repeater to help make sure that the control signal makes it out to the furthest bulb.
With all that being said, there are a few things you should watch out for. The biggest one is that control signal. The lights are next to useless if they can’t daisy chain their way back to the Hue bridge. And 2.4gHz signals can sometimes struggle to get through exterior walls depending on how they’re built. So before you commit to this particular system it might be a good idea to just do a quick check with your cell phone to make sure that your yard isn’t a complete dead zone. If it is, there’s a good chance that you’ll need to either exercise clever bulb positioning both inside and outside to get a clear signal through or install a Hue security light to keep the signal going.
The other thing to be aware of is that unlike most of the Hue starter packs, this one does not come with the bridge needed to coordinate the smart functionality. So if this is going to be your first time using Hue lights, you’ll need to factor the cost of buying either a starter pack or a separate bridge into the overall package.
All in all, the system is a great way to add a little extra color to your lawn or garden!
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NordVPN is a virtual private network (VPN) – an online security tool that routes your internet traffic through a secure tunnel, changing your virtual location in the process. But NordVPN does more than just that — it comes equipped with powerful features against common online threats.
Customer Rating
5
Great VPN for experts and amateurs alike
on July 1, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
These days, securing your online activity against anyone who might be interested in exploiting it has become an increasingly difficult task. VPNs have long been recognized as one of the more effective ways of doing this, as when used correctly they can provide nearly completely anonymous browsing, but finding a good one is a lot harder than you might think. Some keep their own logs of user activity, which can end up being sold off to the exact same people you're trying to avoid having that data. Others can suffer from unreliable or highly congested connections thanks to not having enough servers to meet demand. And some are fine, but require too much technical knowledge for a layman to use properly.
NordVPN, through use of sometimes gratuitous technical overkill and a surprisingly straightforward interface, seems very well protected against all three of these concerns. The box advertises that setting it up is as simple as creating an account and flipping a switch on an app, and they aren't lying. And yet it still provides a wealth of advanced tools for the more technically inclined to set up the precise VPN setup they need for specific applications. And it does all of this without maintaining any logs whatsoever of your activity.
There are a few hurdles to overcome when using it, mostly related to the fact that it's somewhat overzealous by design when it comes to security. Any website or service which checks against the physical location of the servers making login requests as a security precaution is likely to flag your activity as suspicious when you login through the VPN, and unless you take steps to make sure that you're always using the same proxy it's likely that you'll get these repeatedly since it tends to rotate you around whatever country you happen to be in. It'll also try its best to block anything which it thinks might be trying to redirect you somewhere it shouldn't, and it does throw up a fair amount of false positives which can shutdown even major sites. And while it does its best to minimize the increased lag time inherent with any kind of proxy routing, it's really not hard to notice the loss in performance you get with the VPN turned on. I certainly wouldn't advise using it for much 4K streaming, particularly if your goal is to stream content from another country.
That said, these are problems you are going to have with any VPN service worth having. And if you've already decided that you need a VPN to provide yourself with some added security, having one this overzealous is probably a feature. The only real downside I can name is that it provides so many options that it's very hard to imagine anyone making regular use of all of them, so you're probably going to be paying more for extras you don't need. But speaking for myself, if I'm going to be using a VPN for anything I want it to be one that I could use for everything. And NordVPN is by far the most impressively comprehensive consumer grade option for that I've seen thus far.
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Capture and share special moments with Google Clips. Engineered to recognize faces and expressions, this clever camera automatically takes several-second-long audio-free motion photos, leaving you free to focus on the occasion. Enhanced with Super Res mode, the Google Clips device syncs data with your phone and lets you save any frame as a high-resolution still photo.
Customer Rating
3
Interesting idea, but poor execution
on June 10, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
As someone with a dog who routinely does meme-worthy things and a nephew who you need to take at least 50 pictures of to get one where he's smiling, I REALLY wanted this camera to live up to the promise of a device capable of finding that perfect moment to hit the shutter so that you don't have to. But, after spending a week trying to train this thing up on what I'm interested in taking pictures of, I'm forced to conclude that Google's engineers have some work to do or that my own photos are so bad that it's learned the wrong thing.
It does do some things very well. The app and pairing experience are both pretty good, the hardware is a lot better than I was expecting in a unit this size, and the facial recognition system does seem to work. What I can't find is any indication that it's actually looking for optimal lighting, framing, or any of the other things it's supposedly considering when deciding when to take a snapshot. Rather it seems like it'll start snapping photos whenever it spots something it recognizes, producing a rather extensive slideshow of blurry photographs and animations of the back of my own head or the top two inches of my dog's scalp. Maybe one in every twenty shots is of something you'd actually want, and of those most aren't particularly good photos.
That said, I'm giving it three stars because I do think there's still room for it to get better. As I mentioned earlier, the hardware is quite decent. All the shortcomings of the device really have to do with software - and software can be updated. Given some more time for Google's dev team to refine it (or perhaps just more time for it to learn from my photos) the Clips might yet be able to live up to the lofty goal the marketing team has set for it. And, in its current form, there are still some use cases where it's nice to have. I was pretty pleased with the results when I clipped it onto my pack and took it on a hike, for instance (though I'd definitely recommend a battery bank for any prolonged outdoor use) and it did produce some pretty good photos of my nephew that probably wouldn't have been possible with my phone. I'm just not quite sold on the idea that the Clips as it currently stands is the smart camera for the masses the marketing materials make it out to be.
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Listen to your favorite playlists with these Sony wireless noise-cancelling headphones. They're equipped with the Google Assistant for instant help with a range of tasks, and their silicon support fittings keep the headphones in place while you're active. Use these Sony wireless noise-cancelling headphones' Ambient Sound Mode when you need to stay aware of your environment.
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4
They really do mean sport in this case
on June 2, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
My feelings on these headphones ended up being a lot more complex than I was expecting. On paper, they seem to do just about everything I could want. They’re compact, wireless, offer both ambient audio passthrough and active noise cancellation, and have enough battery on board to easily last all day. Plus, they’re built by a brand known for quality audio hardware. But after using them for about a week, I’m not entirely sure that they'll end up being my new daily driver as I’d originally planned.
To make it clear, there's nothing really wrong with the headphones. In fact for the most part they're pretty great. The NFC pairing makes connecting it to your phone as close to effortless as possible, the earbuds are surprisingly comfortable to wear while still offering the kind of rock solid fit you need for a device ostensibly to be worn while jogging, and the battery is great. They even offer good bass response. If we just go by that, they’re some of the best wireless headphones I've ever tried.
The problem is that there are just a bunch of littler things in the design which make carrying them around with me all day a bit more of a hassle than I'd expected. To start, the charging case is very large and thick compared to most similar pod style headphones, making it somewhat uncomfortable to carry around in my pocket like I'm used to. My usual response would be to just throw it in a bag, but the swivel lid they use is very thin and a bit fragile. Just one day in my bag left it with a few dents and scratches which make me concerned that it might not be able to survive a week. It's also still using micro-usb for charging. While I know USB-C isn't the most common cable out there yet, the writing is on the wall at this point that it's going to be in a couple of years. Even Sony has it in their phones at this point, so I’ve got to carry a separate micro-usb cable around for charging.
I'd probably be able to look past this all if not for the last thing on my list of things to look at: the active noise cancellation. Overall, this was the one thing I was most excited about with these earbuds and also the thing that left me most underwhelmed. It's not that it doesn’t work so much as that it can't. The earbuds simply aren't that effective at blocking exterior noise, so even with noise cancelling working you get a lot of sound filtering in.
Overall, I’d still recommend them for their intended purpose. The fit and pass-through quality alone would be enough for me to suggest them to anyone who wants really good wireless earbuds to use when exercising. But I'm not sure these are the ones I’d bring with me to block out the noise if the train or the engine roar of an airplane.
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Keep track of your nutrition intake with this NutriBullet Balance smoothie blender. It calculates the nutritional data of the smoothie ingredients you’re using and sends the information to your smartphone via Bluetooth. This NutriBullet Balance smoothie blender comes with two 32-oz. blending cups with lip rings and to-go lids for versatility.
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3
Good hardware, bad software.
on May 8, 2018
Posted by: Batlacit
from Madison, WI
I’ll admit that I’m a sucker for smart devices of almost any type. But when I saw that NutriBullet Balance had produced a Bluetooth connected blender, I was dubious. The description they gave made it seem like the blender was essentially only serving to replace the equals sign on an app-based calculator. But, being a smart device sucker, I decided to try it anyway.
The first thing I discovered is that the product description does not do nearly a good enough job of selling this thing’s strengths. The best feature of the system is most definitely not the nutrition tracking (which I do find to be very dubious – more on that later) but rather the fact that they’ve built a highly precise digital scale into the thing. Which means that when you go to assemble a recipe, you can skip the measuring cups and simply add each ingredient to the cup until it tells you that you’ve reached the right amount.
I know it doesn’t seem like much, but the effects of this are huge. The Nutribullet parts, designed as they are for frequent use and small batches, are engineered for easy cleaning. When you don’t need to use two or three different measuring devices, the total time to clean everything up drops to just a couple of minutes. For someone like myself who isn’t always the greatest at staying on top of these things this alone makes me far more likely to use the Balance, which hopefully will translate to me eating healthier in the long run.
Speaking of, I also must give this thing serious points for build quality. In addition to being easy to clean (most of the parts are dishwasher safe) every single part has a satisfying heft and has been engineered to surprisingly tight tolerances. They’ve also thought of a lot of things that I’ll admit I wouldn’t have. For instance, the threaded tops of the cups can be covered over with a smooth plastic lip to make for easier drinking and easier cleanup, as the threads are protected from most things that might gum them up.
I only wish that I could say the same for the app that comes with it.
This, sadly, is ultimately the downfall of the Balance. Smart devices live and die on the quality of the app their paired with, and this one is only barely usable. It’s slow to run (even on my modern flagship smartphone) quick to crash and only marginally reliable when it comes to tracking your nutrition. The first day I had it, I used it for all three meals to test it out for this review. For two of them I used the built-in recipes (which are okay, but nothing too special) and for the third I created my own concoction out of the leftovers from earlier in the day.
The next day, all of that was gone. I don’t know how, I don’t know why, but the app managed to delete everything I’d stored in it. I can’t say I was too surprised though, given that it had frequently failed to respond to basic button presses, aggressively demanded that I log back in multiple times even though I never logged out, and froze up at least half a dozen separate times when I attempted to search for recipes. Oh, and if you want to add some simple granulated sugar to your recipes without anyone knowing, the Balance has your back. Despite having an encyclopedic collection of ingredients that I’ve never even heard of in its database, “sugar” is apparently not one of them. I understand that this is intended primarily for healthy living, but I’d rather have an accurate accounting of my dietary sins all the same.
This leaves me in somewhat of a frustrating position. Overall, I like the Balance. And when they worked, I could see there was some real potential in the smart features which I feel could end up being more widely adopted to make cooking as well as blending easier. But with the app in the state that it is, you’re not getting all the features that you’re paying a premium for. In the state that it is now I could only recommend getting this over a regular non-smart version of the NutriBullet if you’re willing to play the early adopter game and wait however many months or years it takes for them to sort out the problems with the app.
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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.
Is the headset stereo or is it 2D only?
It's strictly 2D. The screens don't actually take up all that much of your field of vision, so it's more like having a very big monitor floating in front of your face than actually being inside the drone.
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Bose Sport Open Earbuds are true wireless earbuds like you’ve never seen or heard before. What makes them truly unique is that they are the first workout headphones of their kind that combine exclusive Bose OpenAudio technology with an innovative open-ear headphone design to produce high-quality sound without covering your ears. This allows you to hear your music and the world around you for an unbelievable, full-sensory experience. The city. The surf. Your running buddy. Hear it all and your music at the same time with these entirely new, entirely open sport earbuds. Sound is what motivates, and Bose Sport Open Earbuds deliver. The exclusive Bose OpenAudio technology produces clear, consistent sound that’s more authentic and comfortable than bone conduction. In addition, acoustic spillage is minimal thanks to speaker placement that’s closer to the ear. A comfortable and secure fit is crucial when exercising. These sport earbuds were rigorously designed and tested to gently rest on your ears while staying put no matter how intense your workout. Bose Sport Open Earbuds also offer up to eight hours of play time (with daily charging), an advanced mic system for crystal-clear calls, and IPX4 sweat and weather resistance. Now you can combine the environment that invigorates you with the content that motivates you.
can one earbud be used at a time to either take/talk on phonecalls?
Yes, this works fine. Though weirdly audio quality seems much better when you use both.
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Upgrade your entertainment setup with the Core Innovations 150” Home Theater Projector - White (CPJ600WHBY). With an adjustable screen size between 32”-150”, this projector is perfect for solo gaming marathons or an immersive movie night experience with the entire family. Stream videos, view photos or play your favorite games by linking your preferred device to this projector via numerous versatile connections, including HDMI, VGA, USB, Micro SD and AV.
Looking for dig projector for art projects. Is this good for photos off phone
I think that'll mostly depend on the art project. It can show photos, but the resolution is low enough that you're not going to get a ton of fine detail with them. It also needs to be pointed pretty much straight at the projection surface, as the keystone correction screws up the focus pretty badly.
3 years, 7 months ago
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Upgrade your entertainment setup with the Core Innovations 150” Home Theater Projector - White (CPJ600WHBY). With an adjustable screen size between 32”-150”, this projector is perfect for solo gaming marathons or an immersive movie night experience with the entire family. Stream videos, view photos or play your favorite games by linking your preferred device to this projector via numerous versatile connections, including HDMI, VGA, USB, Micro SD and AV.
Does this projector come with the cords needed to connect to a laptop or do I need to purchase it separately,
It does not - you'll need to provide your own cables. And batteries, if you want to use the remote.
3 years, 7 months ago
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Supreme stereo sound, impressive comfort and extended cross-platform compatibility – that's the ROCCAT® Elo X Stereo Wired Cross-Platform Gaming Headset for PC, Xbox, PlayStation®, Nintendo Switch & Mobile. Experience a weightless, dynamic fit thanks to a self-adjusting metal headband, superior memory foam ear cushions and ProSpecs™ Glasses Relief System for glasses wearers. Precision-tuned 50mm drivers produce crisp highs to thundering lows to help you seek out opponents with pitch-perfect stereo sound while a detachable noise-cancelling microphone featuring TruSpeak™ technology ensures your commands are heard perfectly with crystal-clear voice communication. Finally, the 3.5mm jack lets players go from PC to game console to mobile devices with ease.
Does it work for a Nintendo switch?
Yep, it'll work with anything with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The headset has a 3-pole combined headphone/mic plug attached to it and comes with a y-splitter that'll separate it out into discrete 2-pole connectors for the mic and headphones.
3 years, 8 months ago
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Offering the ultimate true-wireless experience for any fitness-loving audiophile, JLab Epic Air Sport ANC offers customized sound and active noise canceling plus industry-leading 70+ hours playtime. Transition from gym to calls, work to a run effortlessly with features like wear-detect, movie mode, wireless charging and more.
1. Does leaving the buds in the charging case for long periods of time degrade the battery? 2. Is any operating system specific apps or drivers needed for use? My use case is running it off a Linux laptop without Windows installed
1. Technically, yes, but letting lithium batteries go unused for long periods of time is bad for them in general. Keeping them in the case is on the balance probably better for them than the alternative of letting them sit outside the case since it'll take longer for them to run completely dry, at which point they won't be able to accept a new charge.
2. Some of the proprietary features like the touch controls or EQ settings do require a mobile app to configure, but apart from that you shouldn't have any issues connecting it to your Linux machine as a generic audio device so long as you've kept the Bluetooth stack reasonably up to date.
2. Some of the proprietary features like the touch controls or EQ settings do require a mobile app to configure, but apart from that you shouldn't have any issues connecting it to your Linux machine as a generic audio device so long as you've kept the Bluetooth stack reasonably up to date.
3 years, 8 months ago
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Refreshed and ready to take its rightful spot atop a new generation of consoles, the Turtle Beach® Stealth™ 600 Gen 2 is the successor to the best-selling wireless gaming headset for PS5™, PS4™ & PS4™ Pro. The Stealth™ 600 Gen 2 wireless gaming headset is enhanced with a host of upgrades, including a larger high-sensitivity flip-to-mute mic that delivers improved chat clarity and now seamlessly integrates into the headset when muted. The headband and hinge design have been reinforced for added long-term durability, and soft, glasses-friendly ear cushions provide plush comfort while refined 50mm speakers produce high-quality, immersive sound and are optimized to unleash the power of Sony 3D Audio on PS5™. A user-friendly audio preset button on the headset allows for easy access to customize audio, and gamers can still count on Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing® for an audio advantage on the battlefield. Finally, connectivity is made easy with the included, mini-USB Transmitter that wirelessly connects from your PlayStation® console to headset.
would a usb type c to 3.5mm audio jack work for the headset so i could make it wired and will the mic still work as well?
No. it looks like the USB port is only wired for charging - audio either goes through the USB dongle or not at all.
3 years, 9 months ago
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Batlacit
Refreshed and ready to take its rightful spot atop a new generation of consoles, the Turtle Beach® Stealth™ 600 Gen 2 is the successor to the best-selling wireless gaming headset for PS5™, PS4™ & PS4™ Pro. The Stealth™ 600 Gen 2 wireless gaming headset is enhanced with a host of upgrades, including a larger high-sensitivity flip-to-mute mic that delivers improved chat clarity and now seamlessly integrates into the headset when muted. The headband and hinge design have been reinforced for added long-term durability, and soft, glasses-friendly ear cushions provide plush comfort while refined 50mm speakers produce high-quality, immersive sound and are optimized to unleash the power of Sony 3D Audio on PS5™. A user-friendly audio preset button on the headset allows for easy access to customize audio, and gamers can still count on Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing® for an audio advantage on the battlefield. Finally, connectivity is made easy with the included, mini-USB Transmitter that wirelessly connects from your PlayStation® console to headset.
Will this work with a PC?
Yes - though there are a few caveats. It doesn't respect system audio settings, so software volume controls are out and automatic gain control on the mic is hit or miss. But if you're willing to manually set the stuff up the user experience is decent.
3 years, 9 months ago
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Capture high-quality videos with this Sony Handycam 4K camcorder. The 0.4-inch CMOS sensor delivers high-resolution 4K content with fast intelligent autofocus and enhanced audio, while the SteadyShot image stabilizer boasts clear detailed shots even at full zoom. This Sony Handycam 4K camcorder has a built-in Highlight Movie Maker that lets you create and share videos seamlessly.
Can I use a remote wireless microphone or lavalier microphone with this camera?
Yes - though depending on the exact model of mic it might require you to purchase some accessories that expands its input options. Out of the box it only supports external mics using a standard 3.5mm minijack.
3 years, 11 months ago
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The Philips Hue HDMI Sync box adds premium surround lighting to your home theater by syncing your Hue smart lights with movies, music and video games. Watch, listen and play with more wonder and excitement as your lights dance, flash, dim and brighten with your screen. Requires Hue color capable lights and a Hue Bridge (sold separately).
Will this work with every generation of Hue bulbs?
Provided you've kept up with software updates, this should work with any Hue bulbs you may own.
4 years, 6 months ago
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