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Designed for sports. Engineered for sound. Bose Frames Tempo will take your audio game to the next level. With Bose Open Ear Audio, you get loud, deep, lifelike sound thanks to wafer-thin speakers hidden in the temples. It’s a jaw-dropping experience that leaves you free to engage with the world around you, all while discreetly listening to music. Performance doesn’t end with audio. Bose Frames Tempo is also designed for maximum comfort and durability with a lightweight nylon frame, sweat-and weather-resistance and durable, soft, silicone nose pads. Tempo gives you sound you expect from Bose with everything you need from sport sunglasses.
Customer Rating
5
Significant Improvements in Sound and Battery
on September 7, 2020
Posted by: gadgeTT
from South Florida
Pros:
* Much better sound quality than first generation product.
* Better battery life than first generation product.
* New - Separate swipe volume control.
* New - Separate touch control for voice assistant.
* USB-C charging versus proprietary magnetic cable from first generation product.
* Comfortable fit.
* New companion app versus the first generation product.
* Much better sound quality than first generation product.
* Better battery life than first generation product.
* New - Separate swipe volume control.
* New - Separate touch control for voice assistant.
* USB-C charging versus proprietary magnetic cable from first generation product.
* Comfortable fit.
* New companion app versus the first generation product.
Cons:
* Cost-reduced materials from first generation product.
* Bigger & thicker side arms (to hold the better speakers and bigger batteries).
* Looses the questionable built-in AR functionality?
* Cost-reduced materials from first generation product.
* Bigger & thicker side arms (to hold the better speakers and bigger batteries).
* Looses the questionable built-in AR functionality?
My Review:
I own and have been using the first generation Bose Frames Rondo Style for a while. They are a great product because I can enjoy music while being outside without blocking ambient sounds like regular headphones would. The fist generation’s sound quality and battery life were merely adequate but that didn’t detract from the product’s usefulness. Since charging was done with a proprietary USB cable that magnetically snapped onto the frame, you had to remember to carry that cable with you to charge up the frames when on-the-go.
I own and have been using the first generation Bose Frames Rondo Style for a while. They are a great product because I can enjoy music while being outside without blocking ambient sounds like regular headphones would. The fist generation’s sound quality and battery life were merely adequate but that didn’t detract from the product’s usefulness. Since charging was done with a proprietary USB cable that magnetically snapped onto the frame, you had to remember to carry that cable with you to charge up the frames when on-the-go.
Fast-forward to this next generation of Bose Frames. These are the Tempo style and they look a lot more sporty than the first gen styles. It’s obvious that the materials are a tad cost-reduced but this doesn’t take anything away from all of the vast improvements Bose has made - most notably; the sound, controls and battery life.
The main reasons to wear Bose Frames instead of your regular sunglasses and a pair of normal Bluetooth headphones are the convenience of wearing one thing versus two, and the ability to hear sounds around you because the headphone part doesn’t cover or block your ears. All of those benefits are still here, but everything is just amped up. The sound quality is noticeably better with more treble and deeper bass. They are also louder yet still clean at top volume - all while still being barely audible by others nearby. I can’t stress enough how much better these sound than the first gen model! You shouldn’t expect the same sound as from traditional headphones, but these sounds really good anyway.
For onboard controls - the first gen had a single button that attempted to do everything. Sure, it was a nice gold-colored metal button versus the new model’s black plastic button, but still it tried to do everything from power to track control and even voice assistant access. A software update added the ability to raise or lower the volume by holding that button and slowly turning your head left or right. While this worked, it was a tad cumbersome. This new second gen Bose Frame still has that one physical button (plastic now), but they have also added a touch sensitive area on the right frame arm. Swipe back to front to increase volume or reverse to lower it, and double-tap it to invoke your phone’s voice assistant. Much more convenient and useful. However, this new touch strip area could use a small improvement. You can’t see the swipe area while wearing the Frames, and there’s a noticeable groove on the side where you might think it is, but it isn’t. The touch area is above that groove, so you kinda have to feel for it and reach a tad higher up to get to the touch sensitive area. Not a huge deal, but it would have been better if they either put the touch sensitive area in that groove, or made the actual area easier to find by touch alone.
There’s also a nice, new orchestral sound when you turn them on and another when you turn them off with the button. As before, you can also flip them upside down for a few seconds to turn them off, but then you don’t get to hear that nice shut down sound ;-)
When it comes time to charge them up, the first gen had a proprietary USB cable that magnetically attached to the inside of one of the arms. This was nice in that there was no port to get wet or dirty, but it did mean that you had to carry that special cable with you to charge them up. The new model replaces that proprietary magnetic connection with a standard USB-C port. I presume it is water resistant but don’t know for sure. At least you can use any standard USB-C cable to charge now, which is probably worth replacing the magnetic contact with a standard port.
These also come with a nice zipper case that keeps your Frames safe when not being worn. There’s a convenient pocket inside to tuck a cleaning cloth and the provided (yet standard) USB-C charging cable, too. The first gen’s case was a bit nicer in that it had a magnetic clasp and looked more befitting a pricey pair of glasses, but the new case is plenty good enough.
Overall, this second gen Bose Frame is significantly better on all fronts; much better sound, better battery life, standard USB-C charging, and convenient on-board volume control. If you have any desire to listen to music while also wearing sunglasses; these are a great choice!
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Meet Talk, JLab’s desktop-style high performer USB microphone with 3 studio-quality condensers and a high quality 96kHz/24BIT resolution for professional recordings. With the 4 prominent directional pattern modes, this microphone is great to record any style of sound such as individual or business calls, voiceovers, podcasting, music recording, game streaming or ASMR. Talk gives you powerful sound quality you need with all the controls you want: volume control, gain control, a quick-mute button and a 3.5mm AUX input for real-time listening with zero latency.
Customer Rating
3
Good Value, Better than Mobile’s Built-in Mic
on July 11, 2020
Posted by: gadgeTT
from South Florida
The microphone came packaged nicely and was very-well protected in its box. It comes with a desktop stand and a removable cable. The stand is very stable on my desk and folds for easier storage or transport. The included USB-C to USB-A cable is long, fabric-wrapped and has a right-angle connector at the microphone end. Overall, the microphone seems well-built and nicely designed.
Recorded audio was OK. Voice pick-up was good but unfortunately the microphone has a background level of noise that is very noticeable during periods of silence. That background noise; however, is not overly distracting and would be quite easy to ignore or filter out in post if needed.
The recording field selector is convenient to use and it is easy to discern the changes in how the microphone is recording on playback. Switching fields during a recording will add audible clicks as you rotate the knob. You can quickly mute the microphone by pressing in on the field selector knob, but doing so makes a noticeable and audible click that might need to be filtered out later as well.
I would expect a little less noise in the microphone’s recordings at this price point but other than that it’s a good quality microphone with nice features.
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Performance meets versatility. From intensive video and graphics files to high-octane gaming, the most powerful Surface laptop yet combines speed, graphics, and long battery life with the versatility of a laptop, tablet, and portable studio. Tackle your biggest demands with quadcore powered 10th Gen Intel Core processors, blazing NVIDIA graphics, and high-resolution PixelSense Display designed for Surface Pen* and touch.
Posted by: gadgeTT
from South Florida
Pros:
* Plenty of power for all your app needs
* Beautiful screen
* Unique removable screen for Tablet mode
* Useful ports
* Adequate battery life when docked, OK when in tablet mode
* Plenty of power for all your app needs
* Beautiful screen
* Unique removable screen for Tablet mode
* Useful ports
* Adequate battery life when docked, OK when in tablet mode
Cons:
* A tad thicker and heavier than similar notebooks
* Can’t remove tablet portion (screen) with one hand once unlocked
* Slim stylus doesn’t firmly attach to the side of the screen
* Keyboard lighting is uneven when set for low backlight
* Pen our mouse still required - Windows still has some things not great for finger access when in Tablet mode
* A tad thicker and heavier than similar notebooks
* Can’t remove tablet portion (screen) with one hand once unlocked
* Slim stylus doesn’t firmly attach to the side of the screen
* Keyboard lighting is uneven when set for low backlight
* Pen our mouse still required - Windows still has some things not great for finger access when in Tablet mode
My Review:
If you’re reading this review, you’re probably considering buying the Surface Book 3 and are trying to figure out if it’s worth the money and will meet your needs. Hopefully my experiences with it will give you some insights and help you decide. I am a member of Best Buy’s invitation-only review program and have been provided this product for the purpose of writing an honest, unbiased review. I’ll try to cover the basics but also highlight the little stuff that you may not realize until after using it for a bit.
If you’re reading this review, you’re probably considering buying the Surface Book 3 and are trying to figure out if it’s worth the money and will meet your needs. Hopefully my experiences with it will give you some insights and help you decide. I am a member of Best Buy’s invitation-only review program and have been provided this product for the purpose of writing an honest, unbiased review. I’ll try to cover the basics but also highlight the little stuff that you may not realize until after using it for a bit.
The Surface Book has been around for nearly 5 years and has always been a beautiful design statement with unique features to support conversion between use as a traditional laptop or full-featured tablet computer. In its native configuration, it’s a convenient pen and touch-enabled laptop computer; albeit a tad heavier than most competitors due to having dual batteries- one in the screen section for use as a tablet when separated from the keyboard base, and one in the base to increase battery life when used as a standard notebook computer. One of the novel features has been the arcing hinge that spans the width of the notebook. This looks really cool and works well, but forces the lid to not lay completely flat on the keyboard when closed and thus it’s a tad thicker than most notebooks when closed, too.
Not a ton has changed to the overall design since its introduction. It still stands out as a gorgeous and sleek notebook with compelling hardware and is a testament to what Microsoft can do when they design the hardware to work in synergy with the software.
I’m a User Experience Designer by trade. I spend my work days in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of apps and my workplace uses Office365 and Slack as our primary office tools. Most of my time is deep in Adobe XD and Photoshop while chatting in Slack and keeping up with Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, etc… Creative professionals such as myself are interested in laptop computers like this to be the center of our workspace - something we can work all day on and still have the ability to take it with us to client, to another office or just to work away from our desks. All of the Surface’s prettiness isn’t worth much if it slows me down, and this notebook definitely gets the job done without complaints. I had no trouble editing a huge XD document while modifying assets in Photoshop… nothing so much as stuttered.
For fun (pun intended), I tried to hook up my Oculus Quest via cable and sadly the built-in graphics weren’t up to snuff. The Surface Book 3 is not really advertised as a “gaming” notebook, so you can’t really complain. It still had no trouble with any of the creativity apps I threw at it and multitasked like a true pro.
Not everything is perfect, though. While Windows 10 has a lot of great improvements to accommodate pen and touch input; its roots in a keyboard and mouse world are still evident. There’s a lot you can do with your fingers in Win 10, but fine cursor control is still necessary for many things and finger access on the touch screen just isn’t advisable or usable sometimes. When undocked in tablet mode, a mouse or touchpad are no longer available and it relies on touch or use of an optional pen like the Surface Slim Pen. Several times when using the screen in Tablet mode (detached from the keyboard), the touch drivers bailed on me and I couldn’t really do anything until docking back to the keyboard to resume control with the base’s keyboard and touchpad.
Another note about the Surface Slim Pen - it works really well and is comfortable to hold and even supports magnetically attaching to some Surface products. The Surface Book 3; however, only seems to allow this pen to attach to the left edge of the tablet and it isn’t really a solid mount. While not a dealbreaker, it would have been nice to support attaching the pen more strongly and to either side of the Tablet portion.
The built-in speakers are OK and were free of distortion even at the max volume, but the volume level isn’t really sufficient for listening in anything more than a quiet environment. At least you can easily plug in 3.5mm headphones or use Bluetooth headphones.
The power cable is a proprietary connection and attached magnetically to a special port on the keyboard base. There is also a connector on the bottom of the screen so it can be charged separately when detached. The plug, though, is a hybrid of a magnetic coupling with a portion that inserts into a slot, so take some attention to plug it in - you can’t just hold the end near the port and have them snap together. Also, there is an LED on the plug to indicate when it is providing power to the laptop. That LED, though, is on the side rather than on the end so you can’t see it when sitting at the keyboard or holding the tablet. Not a dealbreaker, but a small detail that could use improvement.
The keyboard has three levels of backlight intensity. At the highest brightness, it looks great and the light is even across the keyboard, but at the lowest intensity and when sitting at a typical viewing angle, the light looked splotchy and uneven as if the LEDs are too far below the keycaps so the characters are not evenly lit up. Not a huge deal, but if you’re working in a dimmer room and don’t want or need the highest brightness, you might need to hunt for that key you’re looking for because it just isn’t clearly backlit.
One last comment on the hardware - when you’re ready to undock the screen to use it as a tablet, there’s a mechanical release that can be kicked off by a button on the keyboard. Once unlocked and ready to be removed, you just pull the tablet off the hinge. The problem is that the screen portion is magnetically coupled to the hinge and is so strongly attached that you need to hold the keyboard down while pulling up on the screen to separate them. In other words, you can’t just unlock the lid and pull it off- it’s a two-handed operation. I appreciate that the lid shouldn’t just fall off when the latch is unlocked, but it would be nice if it didn’t require such a forceful separation and two hands.
It might seem that I didn’t like the Surface Book 3. On the contrary; I love this notebook. The hardware design is beautiful and it has more than enough power to be my primary computer for creative work in traditionally performance-demanding apps like the Adobe Creative suite. It’s really convenient to be able to undock the screen and work on a full-fledged Windows 10 tablet, too. Most of the small issues that I noted are nits; small things that can be improved but otherwise don’t prevent getting your work done quickly and easily on this awesome notebook. Some of these areas for improvement may not even matter to you, but it’s nice to be aware of them nonetheless.
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The Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad is the perfect way to keep your devices charged and ready to go. Say goodbye to fumbling with charging cords and lightning cables, with three wireless charging modules this iPhone charger can power your Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at the same time. The elegant design and sleek black finish of Belkin’s Wireless Charging Pad makes it an ideal iPhone and Apple Watch charger for any home or office space. The durable rubberized pad provides stability while docking and undocking your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods. While the integrated LED indicator lights show the charging status of each device. White light confirms active wireless charging, while an amber light indicates an error has occurred with charging. Featuring Qi technology that delivers safe power transfer up to 7.5 watts for a fast wireless charging experience. The phone charger works with iPhone SE, iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13 & iPhone 14 including all standard, Plus, Pro, Pro Max and Mini models, as well as Qi-enabled phones from Samsung, Google, and more. Keep all your devices powered up and organized with the Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger.
Customer Rating
5
Charges all your Apple Stuff with one cord
on July 5, 2020
Posted by: gadgeTT
from South Florida
Pros:
* Fast wireless charging for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods
* Attractive and clean styling
* Single power cable
* Subtle white status lights for Phone and AirPods charging
* Supports a suitable angle for iPhone and “nightstand” mode for Apple Watch
* Small dimple to hold phone in place
* Small “tray” to hold AirPods in place
* Fast wireless charging for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods
* Attractive and clean styling
* Single power cable
* Subtle white status lights for Phone and AirPods charging
* Supports a suitable angle for iPhone and “nightstand” mode for Apple Watch
* Small dimple to hold phone in place
* Small “tray” to hold AirPods in place
Cons:
* Small dimple that holds phone in place requires proper lateral alignment or phone will slide off
* Status lights only indicate when devices are aligned; not when they are done charging
* Not designed for travel use
* Small dimple that holds phone in place requires proper lateral alignment or phone will slide off
* Status lights only indicate when devices are aligned; not when they are done charging
* Not designed for travel use
My Review:
Let’s say you’re fully bought into the Apple ecosystem and have an iPhone, an Apple Watch and a set of AirPods Pro or standard AirPods with the wireless charging case. I have an iPhone 11 Pro, an Apple Watch S5 and a set of AirPods Pro. All three of them can charge wirelessly, but you most likely will have three separate chargers. Not only will that normally need three cords and three power adapters, but it also creates a bit of clutter on your desk or nightstand.
Let’s say you’re fully bought into the Apple ecosystem and have an iPhone, an Apple Watch and a set of AirPods Pro or standard AirPods with the wireless charging case. I have an iPhone 11 Pro, an Apple Watch S5 and a set of AirPods Pro. All three of them can charge wirelessly, but you most likely will have three separate chargers. Not only will that normally need three cords and three power adapters, but it also creates a bit of clutter on your desk or nightstand.
This awesome Belkin charger wrangles all that into a single attractive combo charger. Not only does it look great on a desk or nightstand, but it allows all three of your Apple devices to charge at the same time in the same place and with only one power cord.
Let’s start with the phone charger. Your phone sits upright at about an 80 degree angle so you can see and operate the screen and FaceID quite easily while it’s still on the stand. Most similar vertical chargers have a lip or ledge to keep the bottom of the phone from popping out. This charger has a small dimple that fits just slightly into the Lightening port hole. It may not seem like it should work, but it does- as long as you center the phone such that the dimple fits in that hole on the phone. I even tried to push on the top of the phone like I was selecting stuff at the top of the screen and the bottom stayed put. Note that you cannot wirelessly charge your phone on its side (landscape orientation) - it must sit upright. My phone is naked, but Belkin claims that it can support wireless charging even through “normal” cases.
The Apple Watch charger is perfectly vertical and is designed to hold the watch sideways for “Nightstand” mode. It works great and the watch band loops around back. Depending on your watch band, you might need to leave the band loosely fastened so that it loops around your AirPods case behind the watch. No complaints- it works just fine. There is no status light for when the watch is charging because the watch’s face provides enough status information.
Behind the vertical watch charger puck is a small indentation-like tray for the AirPods case. That tray helps with alignment for the wireless charging and works just like you’d expect. Drop the AirPods case in the tray, the status LED lights up and the case (and the AirPods within) charges.
Even the AC adapter is thoughtfully designed. The cord is removable and labeled for the product so you know what you may be plugging in or unplugging if under a desk, etc. The end that plugs into the charger is molded to fit perfectly and the AC end isn’t very large.
Overall, I have absolutely no reservations in recommending this charger for those who have all three Apple devices and want to charge them in one convenient and attractive spot. Just note that the vertical bits are not removable and don’t fold down, so you might want to think twice about taking this charger with you when you travel as it’s a tad bulky to pack. It does take up a bit more table space than just a phone charger, but you get a ton of convenience for that extra real estate space and it only needs one of your precious few power outlets to fuel up all of your Apple EDC items.
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Molekule Air Mini+ air purifier is FDA-cleared for medical use to destroy viruses and bacteria. This 510(k) Class II medical device features a 360-degree air intake that replaces the air in a 250-square-foot room. The device uses a patented PECO-Filter, which is coated with a proprietary catalyst and breaks down viruses & bacteria at a molecular level. It also traps 95% of particles 0.3-1 micron in size like mold & pollen allergens.
Customer Rating
5
Minimalist aesthetic, Quiet, Easy to Use
on May 9, 2020
Posted by: gadgeTT
from South Florida
Pros:
* Attractive and minimalist design
* Portable with a nice vegan leather carry strap
* Simple and hidden controls and displays
* Wifi connectivity to an easy app
* Quiet under normal circumstances
* Convenient filter replacement subscription
* Attractive and minimalist design
* Portable with a nice vegan leather carry strap
* Simple and hidden controls and displays
* Wifi connectivity to an easy app
* Quiet under normal circumstances
* Convenient filter replacement subscription
Cons:
* Slightly pricey replacement filters
* Slightly pricey replacement filters
My Review:
An air cleaning device is something you’ll probably keep out in the open. As such, it would be best if it’s attractive to look at and not too annoyingly loud.
An air cleaning device is something you’ll probably keep out in the open. As such, it would be best if it’s attractive to look at and not too annoyingly loud.
The Molekule Air Mini+ meets both of those needs. Not only is it nearly inaudible under normal circumstances, but its minimal aesthetic makes it both blend in to the room and look nice while doing so.
The packaging is typically your first experience with the product even before setting it up. Normally, you just unbox the contents and discard the package with no further thought. In this case, the packaging design and materials set up a great expectation for what’s to come. Even the power plug has a neat box covering the end to inform you to keep the unit plugged in and on all the time.
Setup was easy enough. You basically just twist and lift the outer shell, then remove the filter from its bag and put the shell back on. Even getting the unit up on WiFi was simple. This unit’s big brother has a nice full color screen, but even though this model is less expensive, it still has a simple and useful display and control on top. There are icons that light up to inform you of the unit’s operating mode (automatic or the fan speed) and filter status. These icons disappear after a few moments to leave a clean and attractive appearance. There is a single button that shows the icons again and can also be used to change the fan speed/mode or turn the unit on or off.
The app is simple and attractive, too. It’s nice to see that a product’s holistic design was considered; from the packaging to the setup to the use. Well done!
To ensure you always have a fresh filter when its time to replace the one in use, there is an optional subscription program. They send you filters before you need them so you don’t have to worry. My only complaint is that the filters are a tad pricey… currently about $75 each and they estimate you’ll need 2 per year. That’s about $150 a year in filters that you need to consider; although other high-end brands of air filtration systems are about the same.
Overall, this unit completely fulfills its promise of providing clean air with an attractive and easy to use design.
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Enjoy brilliant colors and your favorite sounds with this Mooni by Koble Aurora mini speaker lantern. Soft body construction helps diffuse the light from colorful LEDs to provide a range of dynamic lighting options to best suit your mood. This Mooni by Koble Aurora mini speaker lantern offers Bluetooth connectivity to provide wireless playback from your smartphone, tablet or laptop.
Customer Rating
3
Attractive Design, Good Volume, Poor Details
on May 9, 2020
Posted by: gadgeTT
from South Florida
Pros:
* Attractive and cute design
* Speaker has surprising volume
* Lighting features are nice
* IR remote control is convenient
* Attractive and cute design
* Speaker has surprising volume
* Lighting features are nice
* IR remote control is convenient
Cons:
* Sound clarity is tinny
* Bluetooth connectivity not as robust as others
* Some features are not as convenient as expected
* Questionable build quality
* Sound clarity is tinny
* Bluetooth connectivity not as robust as others
* Some features are not as convenient as expected
* Questionable build quality
My Review:
This is an attractive and fun portable speaker that doubles as an ambience light. You can choose the color and brightness of the lamp as well as choose from 4 different light patterns if you’d prefer something other than just a solid color. The lighting features are independent of the speaker functions; you can have audio and/or lighting and control both from the provided remote. The speaker also has a pleasant voice to inform you of things such as “Power On” and “Speaker Connected”.
This is an attractive and fun portable speaker that doubles as an ambience light. You can choose the color and brightness of the lamp as well as choose from 4 different light patterns if you’d prefer something other than just a solid color. The lighting features are independent of the speaker functions; you can have audio and/or lighting and control both from the provided remote. The speaker also has a pleasant voice to inform you of things such as “Power On” and “Speaker Connected”.
The provided USB charging cable has a right-angle connector and the lantern has a notch for the wire so it can be plugged in and still sit flat on a table. Battery life is OK for its size and price, but is nothing exceptional.
While everything works, there are some things I expected that this didn’t deliver. Bluetooth pairing to my iPhone 11 Pro was easy enough although nothing special; go to the Bluetooth settings on your device, find the speaker and pair with it. Once connected, music control from the remote worked as expected. Unlike other similar speakers, though, turning the mooni back on later didn’t automatically reconnect it to my phone; I needed to go back to the Bluetooth list in my phone’s settings, find the “mooni” speaker and tap it to reconnect. There is also a button on the remote labeled “Bluetooth” that enables/disables the speaker’s connection to the music device (phone, etc.). I’m not sure why you’d want that, but given that it’s there, I would expect it to work better. When the speaker IS connected, pressing that button disconnects it from the phone with no audio confirmation on the speaker (I would expect the voice to say “Speaker disconnected”). Press that Bluetooth button on the remote again and the speaker says “Power On”, even though it was already on and the Bluetooth was just togged back on. You might expect the speaker to reconnect to the phone upon turning its Bluetooth back on but nope - have to traverse the phone’s settings to re-connect the speaker again.
The lantern part of the mooni is kinda nice, but it, too, doesn’t quite meet expectations. There are buttons on the remote to brighten or dim the light, but this only seems to work when the light is on solid color. Switch to one of the light patterns like Strobe or Fade for a nice lighting effect, but only at a fixed brightness level.
The power button is on the underside of the lantern and isn’t very easy to find in low-light situations… the type where you might want this lantern to liven up the mood. Given that there’s a provided remote control, I would have preferred that instead of button to toggle the Bluetooth connection, there were just a power button on the remote so you wouldn’t have to pick it up to turn it on if you had the remote handy.
Another thing that would have been nice is if the lantern would have returned to the same settings the next time it was turned on. Every time you turn on the mooni, it’s back to mid-brightness white light. And as already mentioned, you have to find it in your device’s Bluetooth pairing list to re-connect before selecting it as the audio device.
Lastly, the build quality control isn’t quite there. The first one I got blew out the amplifier when I turned up the volume to about 75%. The replacement one works up to full volume, but has stray plastic from the manufacturing process stuck on the inside. This wouldn’t be an issue if it weren’t for the lantern part of the unit casting shadows whenever the light is on.
Overall, this is an attractive light/speaker combo but with a few rough design/implementation edges.
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Don't worry about toner — with the HP Neverstop 1001nw Laser Printer get up to 7x more pages than inclass laser printers before your first toner reload and up to 5,000 pages of toner right out of the box. Features like fast black-and-white printing, easy mobile printing, and the HP Smart app — the first mobile print app to simplify scanning and reduce time. Get consistently superb prints and up to 2.5x more pages than in-class HP Toner cartridges with the Toner Reload Kit (sold separately). Stay connected from virtually anywhere with this monochrome laser printer's wireless networking. Plus, this all-in-one wireless printer has up to an 84% smaller environmental footprint, so you can get business done with the environment in mind.Prints up to 21 ISO ppm* in black.
Customer Rating
5
Compact, Great Prints, Easy Set Up, Economical
on March 29, 2020
Posted by: gadgeTT
from South Florida
Pros:
* Compact and attractive design.
* Very cost-effective and easy toner refill.
* Extremely easy wireless setup.
* Clear toner level display on front.
* Basic but useful control panel.
* Wired and wireless networking.
* Compact and attractive design.
* Very cost-effective and easy toner refill.
* Extremely easy wireless setup.
* Clear toner level display on front.
* Basic but useful control panel.
* Wired and wireless networking.
Cons:
* Odd paper cover makes it difficult to see input paper level.
* Odd paper cover makes it difficult to see input paper level.
My Review:
This is a really nice mid-duty monochrome networked printer. There aren’t a ton of frills; no duplexing, no color, no multifunction, etc., but what it does do is print in monochrome really well. The basics are all there; WiFi and Ethernet for networking, a basic control panel for notification when something needs attention or to cancel a print, etc. It’s relatively fast and quiet for a printer in this class, too.
This is a really nice mid-duty monochrome networked printer. There aren’t a ton of frills; no duplexing, no color, no multifunction, etc., but what it does do is print in monochrome really well. The basics are all there; WiFi and Ethernet for networking, a basic control panel for notification when something needs attention or to cancel a print, etc. It’s relatively fast and quiet for a printer in this class, too.
What sets this printer apart is HP’s newest design for toner. Unlike other printers where you replace an entire cartridge to get more toner, this one stores the toner in a tank that isn’t intended to be removed and replaced. Instead, when it does come time to “refill” the toner, you buy what looks like a huge syringe and squirt the toner into the printer through a hole on the top. In theory, this is far less waste, less garbage and much lower cost. Out of the box, it’s preloaded with enough toner for about 5000 pages. I don’t yet know what a refill for this printer will cost, but I’d be really surprised if it’s not a lot less than a standard toner cartridge.
There’s also a nice gauge on the front for the toner level and how many “refills” it can handle.
Setup was incredibly easy on my Mac. I downloaded the recommended Mac app and followed the instructions to get it up on WiFi and connected. The app worked surprisingly well and took less than 5 minutes. It also set the printer up for AirPrint on my iOS devices, so that one easy setup did it all.
The only thing that didn’t pleasantly surprise me was the removable paper cover for the input tray. I’m not exactly sure what it’s for; perhaps to make the front look nicer or to keep the input paper from getting dusty? Regardless, it hides the paper so you can’t see how much you have left until you get the “paper empty” warning. It also doesn’t slide on or off very easy. Perhaps a design improvement would have had a little window on it to see the paper level?
Anyway, the basics on this printer are well-covered but the real benefit for these NeverStop printers is that toner replacement system. It’ll take a while to go through the built-in 5000 pages worth of toner, but when it comes time to add more, I expect it’ll be fast, easy and much more cost effective than other models.
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Catch memorable moments in 4K quality with this Canon M6 EOS Mark II camera kit. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality enable easy sharing of your 32.5MP photos, while the 14 fps burst mode and AF/AE tracking keep up with the demands of high-speed shooting. This Canon EOS M6 Mark II camera kit includes a 15-45mm lens for stunning close-ups..
Customer Rating
5
Compact, Great Photos, Great Video, Easy to Use
on December 30, 2019
Posted by: gadgeTT
from South Florida
Pros:
* Compact and easy to handle.
* Useful articulating touchscreen.
* Easy to get great photos and videos in fully automatic mode.
* Tons of manual, creative and customization modes and settings.
* Included electronic viewfinder great for bright outdoor settings.
* Built-in connectivity via WiFi and Bluetooth.
* Built-in flash fills in basic lighting gaps.
* Compact and easy to handle.
* Useful articulating touchscreen.
* Easy to get great photos and videos in fully automatic mode.
* Tons of manual, creative and customization modes and settings.
* Included electronic viewfinder great for bright outdoor settings.
* Built-in connectivity via WiFi and Bluetooth.
* Built-in flash fills in basic lighting gaps.
Cons:
* A bit of a learning curve to take full advantage of all of the nuanced and detailed features.
* Flash doesn’t work as lighting for video recording.
* Might be a bit too compact for those with larger hands.
* A bit of a learning curve to take full advantage of all of the nuanced and detailed features.
* Flash doesn’t work as lighting for video recording.
* Might be a bit too compact for those with larger hands.
My Review:
Sure - most of us use our phones as our primary camera these days. They are super convenient and take pretty good photos and videos; all things considered. You know what the say - the best camera for the shot is the one you have with you, and our phones are nearly always with us.
Sure - most of us use our phones as our primary camera these days. They are super convenient and take pretty good photos and videos; all things considered. You know what the say - the best camera for the shot is the one you have with you, and our phones are nearly always with us.
But for those who want a bit more out of their photography or videography, there is still a need for a good “real” camera. A camera that has a lens that is significantly larger than the tiny dot built into your smartphone. A camera that can vary the actual focus and lighting and has tons of manual and creative options that are more than just software tweaks.
This Canon compact camera does it all! It’s small enough to carry with you when you know you want a great shot or that perfect video. It’s as easy to use in automatic mode as your smartphone and the built in articulating touchscreen recognizes most of the same gestures as you’re used to for selecting, scrolling and zooming in on your captured shots. Software in a smartphone can do amazing things, but the lens is what really makes a good camera, and this Canon comes with and uses interchangeable lenses that a tons better than any phone.
There is a dizzying array of creative options even in automatic mode. But for those who want a little more control over the capture, you can fully dial in the exact aperture, shutter speed, ISO rating, etc. to make sure you get the perfect shot or video. Most everything can be done with the touchscreen, but there are also tons of physical buttons and dials to make the right adjustments. In fact, there are no fewer than 3 rotary dials, 16 buttons or switches and the main mode selector knob. Most of these are there for shortcuts or for when you’re using the provided electronic viewfinder instead of the touchscreen.
There is a slight learning curve even for those familiar with “real” photography, but overall it’s an easy transition from the great automatic modes to the fully manual ones and still get the perfect shot. The video recording is quite good as well, because it’s also using that “real” lens rather than the tiny dot on your phone. My only small gripe is that we’re all probably used to the flash on a smartphone doubling as a video light. This camera does have a built-in flash, but it’s only for still images and not for video.
For connectivity, there is built-in Bluetooth and WiFi, USB-C or you can just take out the SD card (not provided) and sneaker-net the photos to your device of choice. The built-in WiFi allows you to connect the camera to the app on the smartphone you’re probably still carrying anyway. The app on the phone can then be used to fully control the camera or just as a place for the photos to automatically transfer to. When connected via Bluetooth or Wifi to your phone, it uses the phone’s GPS to geotag the shots as well. You can even connect the WiFi to a hotspot and have the camera directly upload photos to cloud-based services like Google Drive or Canon’s own photo service.
The battery so far has lasted for tons of images and videos even with the built-in flash firing for the stills. You can take out the battery to put in the provided charger or just plug it iv via USB-C and charge the battery while still installed in the camera. The grips are very comfortable but I have slightly smaller hands - those with larger hands might not find it as comfortable after long photography sessions.
I wouldn’t necessarily call this a “starter” real camera, but it’s great mid-level one for both casual photographers and seasoned pros who want something more compact than a full-size DSLR.
This is my first Canon camera and I’ve been really impressed! I look forward to seeing where my creativity will take me with this awesome camera along for the ride.
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Build your muscles anywhere at any time with this lightweight Gorilla Bow travel resistance trainer. The compact, lightweight design ensures easy portability, and compatibility with a huge range of exercises helps tone muscle groups across your body. This Gorilla Bow travel trainer includes free video tutorials to get you started.
Customer Rating
5
Travel-No. Portable-Yes. Worthwhile-YES!
on November 29, 2019
Posted by: gadgeTT
from South Florida
Pros:
* Deceptively simple.
* Amazingly versatile.
* Built gorilla-tough.
* Breaks down to a manageable size for portability.
* A great workout without a ton of excess equipment.
* Deceptively simple.
* Amazingly versatile.
* Built gorilla-tough.
* Breaks down to a manageable size for portability.
* A great workout without a ton of excess equipment.
Cons:
* When broken down, it’s very portable and easy to store, but not very “travel” friendly.
* Doesn’t include the semi-necessary travel bag.
* When broken down, it’s very portable and easy to store, but not very “travel” friendly.
* Doesn’t include the semi-necessary travel bag.
My Review:
The Gorilla Bow is deceptively simple- t’s basically just a bent metal bar with stretchy bands that you can attach to perform various resistance activities. The design is capable of supporting a wide variety of resistance exercises for legs, back, arms, etc.. It comes with an assortment of stretchy latex bands that simply loop into the “claws” at each end of the metal bar like bow strings. You can mix and match up to four of these bands at a time to add up to a wide variety of resistance depending on the exercise you want to do.
The Gorilla Bow is deceptively simple- t’s basically just a bent metal bar with stretchy bands that you can attach to perform various resistance activities. The design is capable of supporting a wide variety of resistance exercises for legs, back, arms, etc.. It comes with an assortment of stretchy latex bands that simply loop into the “claws” at each end of the metal bar like bow strings. You can mix and match up to four of these bands at a time to add up to a wide variety of resistance depending on the exercise you want to do.
After attaching the resistance bands, you just anchor the bands somewhere like under your feet or behind your back, grab the bar and you’ve got a great resistance workout! There are a bunch of videos available at their web site to get you started with proper form and how to handle the bar to get things done. I’ve been working out at a gym for years with free weights and machines, but the Gorilla Bow is a great alternative without having to go to the gym.
Their regular and “light” models (non-Travel) are one solid piece about 5.5 feet long. That’s not the easiest to store or even take with you. This “Travel” version breaks down into three (3) separate pieces that securely snap together. When disassembled, the bow is much easier to store or take with you, but it’s still about 7 pounds of travel weight and is still a significant pile of parts.
This is where my only complaint comes in; when disassembled, the unit is much more “portable” but I would hesitate to call it “travel” friendly. Sure, if your travel plans involve driving somewhere; it will fit a lot easier into a trunk or back seat. The bag of parts is cumbersome and heavy to strap on your back if you are biking somewhere. Forget about taking it on a plane - you’re probably better off taking a break or using the hotel’s fitness center. To add insult to injury, only the “Total” bundle of the “Travel” kit comes with a bag to put it all in - the other bundles make you buy the bag separately.
Otherwise, the Bow is incredibly well built, immensely versatile and a worthwhile tool in your workout arsenal.
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Imbue your morning cuppa with additional quality by using this JURA coffee machine. Its Pulse Extraction Process optimizes extraction time and provides a delectable aroma, even for short specialty coffees. This JURA coffee machine also contains CLEARYL water filters and integrated rinsing/cleaning programs to provide a hygienic environment for purer taste.
Customer Rating
5
Great Coffee and Convenience, Very Eco-Friendly
on November 25, 2019
Posted by: gadgeTT
from South Florida
Pros:
* Very easy to use.
* Excellent build quality.
* Amazing coffee that is ground one cup at-a-time.
* Very easy to use.
* Excellent build quality.
* Amazing coffee that is ground one cup at-a-time.
Cons:
* Can’t switch coffee per cup.
* Can’t switch coffee per cup.
My Review:
I’ve been using a Nespresso single-serve pod-type coffee maker for years. I love the convenience of being able to make a single cup at a time, but that convenience usually comes at a cost of ‘good’ but not ‘great’ coffee. Their ground coffee is sealed in metal pods that helps keep in the freshness, but nothing compares to a cup of freshly-ground coffee. You can recycle their pods, but there is still a lot of waste from the boxes for the pods, the pods themselves, transportation of the pods to recycling, etc..
I’ve been using a Nespresso single-serve pod-type coffee maker for years. I love the convenience of being able to make a single cup at a time, but that convenience usually comes at a cost of ‘good’ but not ‘great’ coffee. Their ground coffee is sealed in metal pods that helps keep in the freshness, but nothing compares to a cup of freshly-ground coffee. You can recycle their pods, but there is still a lot of waste from the boxes for the pods, the pods themselves, transportation of the pods to recycling, etc..
The Jura e6 is an amazing machine. You just load it up with the beans of your choice and it grinds and brews one or two side-by-side cups at a time. You can dial up the strength and size of your cup and it’s made on-demand. Milk-based drinks are just as easy. There are 3 spouts where you put your cup under; two for coffee and one for frothed milk. To make milk-based drinks, you connect the provided hose to a glass or carton of milk and the Jura does the rest (except for flipping a milk/coffee bypass knob during the process when it says to). The color LCD screen isn’t touch-enabled, but the buttons on the sides are easy enough to use. If you attach the optional BlueTooth dongle (about $60), you can even use their app to connect to the machine for everything.
Even the unpacking experience was elevated. From the removal of the machine from the box to the way the manuals are packed was unexpected and appreciated. There is a water hardness tester in the box, too, so you can adjust the machine accordingly and choose to use their “smart” filter to get the best taste from whatever water you have available. I use reverse osmosis water at my home, so I’m going without the provided (and consumable) filter.
Everything that I have made with this unit has come out great and tasted significantly better than my pod-based brewer. Cleanup is easy, too. It does an automatic rinsing cycle for both the coffee and milk nozzles. You just pull out a tray to dump the spent coffee grounds and the rinse water and then slide it back in.
While I like being able to recycle the metal pods from Nespresso, they do need to be kept in a bag until the bag is full enough to drive to UPS where a truck brings it to a recycling center. With the Jura, there is no need to recycle anything. You can compost the spent coffee grounds and the beans typically come in a single bag that is far less packaging than the equivalent amount of pods. Overall, this machine is much more eco-friendly than even recycling your pods.
Now the ONLY downfall of this machine (aside from the buy-in cost)… With the pod-based machines, you can freely mix up the coffee flavor by using a different pod per cup. With the Jura, you load a hopper full of beans and that is the blend of coffee you get for all cups until the beans are all used up- which is quite a few cups. Only then can you put another variety of beans in. Jura also recommends that you don’t use flavored beans as it might gunk up the hopper and grinder. I just use flavored additives or creamers to adjust the taste after the cup is brewed.
If your priority is switching up your brew for each cup and you don’t mind that each cup is OK but not great, then you should probably stick with a pod-based machine.
If you value a great cup of coffee in the convenience of your home, this Jura machine is for you!
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Introducing the MagGo Magnetic 2-in-1 charger, featuring magnetic precision for effortless alignment during charging. Compatible with iPhone 12 and beyond, this sleek design offers secure charging for your phone, AirPods, and AirPods Pro. With a versatile free-standing design, you can adjust your iPhone's viewing angle for convenience and comfort. Plus, enjoy an illuminating charging experience with a beautiful ambient light glow.
Does this charge at the full magsafe 15W?
No. This charger is not MagSafe. It is qi and has magnets but is not recognized by an iPhone as MagSafe so charging is limited to standard qi rates.
2 years, 6 months ago
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gadgeTT
Our most creative camera yet. Polaroid Now+ is our revamped analog instant camera with even more creative tools. Get 5 new lens filters, and unlock two extra tools — aperture priority and tripod mode — inside the Polaroid mobile app. Try light painting, double exposure, manual mode and more. Plus a tripod mount to steady your ideas inside the original Polaroid square format frame.
How many megapixels does this camera have?
This is an analog camera. There is no digital sensor and thus no Megapixel count.
2 years, 7 months ago
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gadgeTT
Enhance the performance of your gaming rig with this Western Digital WD_BLACK game code bundle. A NVMe 1TB SSD delivers fast load times and vast storage for all your titles, while the included game code allows access to the full PC game download of Battlefield 2042. This Western Digital WD_BLACK game code bundle boasts backward-compatible PCIe Gen4 technology, providing speedy and reliable performance.
Will this work on the PS5?
I just posted my review and the short answer is YES! You need to buy a separate heat sink but the SSD works great in my PS5.
2 years, 8 months ago
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gadgeTT
The Nest Doorbell is the battery-powered video doorbell that works with any home. See what’s happening at your door from anywhere and get intelligent alerts about important activity, like when there’s a person, package, animal, or vehicle.* And because there are no wires, you can install it yourself. Nest Doorbell requires the Google Home app and a Google Account – it’s not compatible with the Nest app or the home.nest.com site.
Where can I buy a replacement battery? How much does the replacement battery cost?
The internal battery is not replaceable by the customer. You have to remove the whole doorbell from the mounting bracket using the supplied metal "key", bring it inside and plug it in to recharge it... about every 2-3 months.
2 years, 8 months ago
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gadgeTT
Organizing financial paperwork and accurately processing piles of messy receipts and invoices can be a challenge. The Epson® RapidReceipt RR-600W desktop scanner was specifically designed to quickly scan stacks of invoices and receipts of varying sizes, then automatically and accurately process the information into smart digital assets. With the included Epson ScanSmart® financial software, you can turn stacks of unorganized receipts and invoices into categorized digital data that easily integrates into applications such as QuickBooks®, TurboTax® and more1. Plus, create searchable/editable PDFs with the included bonus software. Do it all with zero subscription fees. Featuring smart technology, this scanner learns from each receipt scanned ̶ recognizing more data and logos over time, ensuring receipts and invoices are accurately converted and categorized. And, it’s all done on your own device, giving you complete control over your data, where it’s stored and how it is used. It’s the easy, cost effective way to organize and manage your finances.
Does it extract receipt information into software that can be sent to quickbooks online?
It claims to, although I'm not a QuickBooks user so I cannot verify. The box clearly states that it does this, tough.
3 years, 4 months ago
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gadgeTT
The reliable Brother HL-L3210CW compact digital color printer is a great choice for the busy home or small office. Quick print speeds of up to 19 pages per minute¹ plus manual feed slot accommodates varied printing needs and can handle a variety of paper types and sizes including card stock, envelopes and more. Connect with versatile options including built-in wireless or USB interfaces and print wirelessly from mobile devices. The 250-sheet capacity adjustable paper tray helps improve efficiency with fewer refills and handles letter or legal sized paper. Brother Genuine high-yield replacement toner cartridges help lower printing costs. Comes with a 1-year limited warranty and free online, call or live chat support for the life of your product. Prints up to 19 ppm¹ in black and up to 19 ppm¹ in color.
Does this printer have two trays, one letter and one legal?
One tray is included. This tray supports sizes all the way up to legal. See attached photo where the paper stop is set for letter but can go all the way back to legal.
4 years, 8 months ago
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gadgeTT
Unlock new potential for your wireless headphones with this Airfly headphone accessory. It plugs into any conventional headphone jack to enhance your listening experience and can pair with in-flight entertainment systems for added convenience. This Airfly headphone accessory has an eight-hour battery life and recharges through USB, so it's easy to take anywhere.
Does this charge air pods. Lost my charger
No. This has a built-in battery that requires charging but does not supply power to charge any other device. AirPods in specific must be charged with an AirPod charging case.
5 years, 1 month ago
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gadgeTT
Unlock new potential for your wireless headphones with this Airfly headphone accessory. It plugs into any conventional headphone jack to enhance your listening experience and can pair with in-flight entertainment systems for added convenience. This Airfly headphone accessory has an eight-hour battery life and recharges through USB, so it's easy to take anywhere.
Can you plug wired headphones into this to make them wireless?
No. This does the reverse. You plug this into your source's headphone jack to work with your wireless headphones.
5 years, 1 month ago
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gadgeTT
Experience lag-free, immersive audio with this wireless Plantronics gaming headset. It has support for lifelike Dolby Atmos sound, and the sound-isolating ear cups and noise-canceling microphone keep your focus on the game. This lightweight Plantronics gaming headset has a 24-hour battery life and convenient analog adjustments for custom game audio settings.
Has anyone been able to get the game/chat balancer working properly? I have looked everywhere for a solid solution and have not been able to get it working or find a working example. the game/chat balancer for me makes ALL sounds quieter or louder.
As near as I can tell, this balances the audio between the TOSLINK (optical) input on the USB puck and the audio coming from the USB connection. If you're not using the TOSLINK input, then the switch will basically be useless. Hope this helps.
5 years, 10 months ago
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gadgeTT
Monitor your travels with this Full HD THINKWARE dash cam. It begins recording automatically when you start your vehicle, and its 140-degree viewing angle and high-resolution camera capture the action as you drive. This THINKWARE dash cam has a file lock feature to let you save important videos.
Does it need connecting to the car battery when hardwired?
Yes. Otherwise it won't have power to record when parked (and the ignition off).
6 years, 10 months ago
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