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Hear lifelike sound details in your Xbox One games with this Turtle Beach Elite gaming combo. The Elite Pro 2 headset has 50mm custom-tuned Nanoclear drivers for an immersive experience and Aerofit ear cushions for ergonomic comfort. Customize your headset’s sonic performance via the SuperAmp controller of this Turtle Beach Elite gaming combo.
Customer Rating
4
Most Comfortable 'Phones Ever But Sound Not For Me
on March 29, 2019
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I have owned Turtle Beach headphones since I upgraded to my Xbox 360 back in the day and have always loved them. I've had three sets since then, both wired and wireless, and only one of them ever broke (and that was a Battlefield rage throw so was my fault), So while in the past they may have felt a bit plastic-y, they held together well. These Elite Pro 2 headphones though, feel like a tank compared to the older models. Despite being more robust, they are easily the most comfortable headphones I have ever owned (and that is including some of my really high end audiophile headphones). I just wish the sound signature matched the comfort quality.
Comfort:
The padding for both the earcups and the headband are great. I don't have much hair on the top of my head any longer and a long play/listening session usually starts hurting there first, not these. I made it all the way from the Bubble to the center of the galaxy in Elite: Dangerous and never once wanted to take them off. They didn't get hot either which is surprising considering how sealing they are. Maybe they are filled with unicorn underfurs or something. I don't know, but they are crazy comfortable.
The padding for both the earcups and the headband are great. I don't have much hair on the top of my head any longer and a long play/listening session usually starts hurting there first, not these. I made it all the way from the Bubble to the center of the galaxy in Elite: Dangerous and never once wanted to take them off. They didn't get hot either which is surprising considering how sealing they are. Maybe they are filled with unicorn underfurs or something. I don't know, but they are crazy comfortable.
Sound:
This is where the Elite Pro 2s really let me down. Now despite being an audiophile, I have a realistic expectation of what gaming headphones should sound like. Also, I realize that sound quality is highly subjective and what one person loves, another finds to be horrible. I unfortunately fall into the later group. As I've gotten older, my gaming style has changed somewhat and instead of Battlefield and COD, I'm more of an Elite: Dangerous / No Man's Sky / Minecraft kind of player now. I play to relax, not get fired up.
This is where the Elite Pro 2s really let me down. Now despite being an audiophile, I have a realistic expectation of what gaming headphones should sound like. Also, I realize that sound quality is highly subjective and what one person loves, another finds to be horrible. I unfortunately fall into the later group. As I've gotten older, my gaming style has changed somewhat and instead of Battlefield and COD, I'm more of an Elite: Dangerous / No Man's Sky / Minecraft kind of player now. I play to relax, not get fired up.
Most likely, the sound signature that Turtle Beach has adopted for these headphones, are tuned for games like Destiny or Anthem and the like, and since I'm just playing quietly, they sound very boom-y and echo-y to my ears. I've played with the presets and the equalizer in the app (more on that later), but haven't found a sound I can live with unfortunately. I also used the headphones off of the amp to see if that's what is introducing the boom-y-ness or if it is the design of the headphone itself and I think it is a little of both but probably a little more the fault of the headphones themselves. That is really disappointing to me, since if it was the amp, I would just chuck it and keep using the headphones because they are so comfortable. The headphones seal so well with the soft cushions and the closed back of the shell just make these things a bit to bass heavy and echo-y for me. They probably make explosions and gunfire sound super visceral but I'm just not that gamer anymore.
Set-Up & App:
Set-up was easy as pie. Took the amp and the headphones out of the box plugged the amp into the Xbox with the USB cord and then the headphones into the amp. A quick switch of the sound settings and I was good to go even without the phone app. One thing I appreciate about the amp is that it is not some light plastic thing but actually has some heft to it and it stays in place nicely.
Set-up was easy as pie. Took the amp and the headphones out of the box plugged the amp into the Xbox with the USB cord and then the headphones into the amp. A quick switch of the sound settings and I was good to go even without the phone app. One thing I appreciate about the amp is that it is not some light plastic thing but actually has some heft to it and it stays in place nicely.
I downloaded the app to my iPhone, and connected the phone to the amp via bluetooth, which was simple and just like hooking up any other pair of BT headphones recently. The app gives you options for turning on the super-human hearing feature and for playing with the bass/mid/treble mix. I tried a bunch of different options for the equalizer; everything from a flat response to bass/treble high to mid high and everything in between. The only sound feature that did anything that I liked was that super-human hearing setting, which seems to draw out certain frequencies that actually made things sound a little more 'realistic'. Still didn't make up for the rest of the sound signature though.
I'm also disappointed in the fact that I have to use a Bluetooth connected app to make changes. I would prefer sound signatures and the equalizer and the chat/game blend to be physical buttons on the amp and not an app on my phone. It makes it much easier to adjust on the fly, though it does make the amp compact. I know that it says that you can use this Bluetooth connectivity to also take calls and such while gaming, but that is the last thing I want to do while playing a game, and isn't the big joke nowadays that no one actually uses their phone to talk but just to text or post via social media?
Speaking of social media, if you are a game streamer, there are some features of the amp that make it easier for you link your sound to the streaming platform and a few extra tweaks in profile 3 on the app. I don't do or watch streaming so I didn't pay too much attention to those features but I did notice them there.
Conclusion:
For me personally, these headphones are probably only 3-stars and that is only because of the sound signature. Most other gamers are going to think these are a solid five-stars since they are geared more for mainstream gamers and not old dudes like me (and I'm not THAT old). I compromised and went with a four-star rating, because there is a lot to love about these headphones, especially the comfort aspect. If they were to come out with an open backed version that was not so bass heavy, and instead were a bit more neutral, I would snatch them up in a heartbeat and probably even wear them to listen to my music as well.
For me personally, these headphones are probably only 3-stars and that is only because of the sound signature. Most other gamers are going to think these are a solid five-stars since they are geared more for mainstream gamers and not old dudes like me (and I'm not THAT old). I compromised and went with a four-star rating, because there is a lot to love about these headphones, especially the comfort aspect. If they were to come out with an open backed version that was not so bass heavy, and instead were a bit more neutral, I would snatch them up in a heartbeat and probably even wear them to listen to my music as well.
If you are in the current mainstream gamer category or are buying for one, you/they will LOVE these headphones. If you are a gamer heading out to pasture like me, you might think differently. You owe it to yourself to give these Elite Pro 2s a try though, because they are probably the best gaming headphones out right now, certainly the most comfortable.
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Cordless cleaning made easier. The Dyson V11 Animal cordless vacuum intelligently optimizes suction and run time to deep clean everywhere.
Customer Rating
5
Could Replace Big Vacuum For Most Homes
on March 26, 2019
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
When I heard that Dyson was going to stop developing their standard plug in / stand-up vacuums, I scoffed at the idea that they would ever get a cordless vacuum to work 1/2 as well as a Dyson Ball and they would have to pry my Ball - Animal 2 from my cold, dead hands! (I even bought some spare parts for it just in case they stopped production as well as development!) Having used the V11 Animal for a little over a week now, I think I might actually give up my Dyson Ball pretty willingly; the V11 is that good.
I am a neat freak and I have cleaning devices all over the house (vacuums, steam mops, etc). I have been a Dyson fan since my first Dyson stand-up sucked up a full canister of junk from what I thought was a completely clean floor. I purchased one of the first cordless vacs when they came out, and while I was impressed at the power of it at the time, I never considered it a primary vacuum. I replaced my old cordless stick vac a few years ago with the V6 Absolute and while it was a dramatic improvement on my original stick vacuum, it still was in no way a threat to my stand up Dyson. I primarily used my V6 on the tile floors in my house (about half of my flooring in a 3000 sq/ft house) and some of the smaller rugs.
I have two rooms downstairs with carpet, the library and my office, and there is probably about 400 sq/ft of vacuum area when you account for the furniture. For giggles, I thought I would try out the V11 and its new high torgue cleaner head (which seems to me like a bulked up version of the one from my V6). Having charged it all night to ensure a full battery, I gave it a go. The V11 stunned me with the power it had and how easy and fast it was to vacuum those spaces. I didn't have to switch plugs (because those two rooms are on different sides of the house), I didn't have to deal with the cord, and on its normal 'Auto' mode, it made the nice vacuum lines on the floor that I'm always looking for and it filled the bin with a remarkable amount of junk. I decided to keep going and do the remainder of the floors downstairs which are mostly tile with a few rugs and the the new cleaning head and Auto mode did a great job adjusting the suction and power depending on the floor type. I was also pleasantly surprised that the V11 is actually quieter than my V6, but that is mostly because I had to operate the V6 on turbo mode to get it to clean the way I wanted.
The only drawback I found from this test was that the bin was completely full by the time I finished the floors downstairs, I'm attaching a picture of the bin from after the two carpeted rooms and the tile floors filled it the rest of the way. It was easy to empty though with a satisfying 'shotgun pump' action. This is far nicer and secure than the canister dump on the V6, though you do have to detach the tube or attachment from the front to make it work which you didn't have to do on the older models.
I then went on to do the upstairs, which is mostly carpet, and it was again super easy since I didn't have to switch plugs multiple times but I did have to empty the bin twice (each time involving a trip downstairs to the garbage). It did a great job and I was extremely impressed. If Dyson could only find a way to have this amount of suction with a larger bin, this thing would be a no-brainer. I will say though that while the entire device is not nearly as heavy as my Dyson Ball, the fact that all the weight is mostly in your hand vs. on the floor takes a bit getting used to. It's more of a balance thing than a weight issue, at least for me.
Another feature that I really like is the equipment caddy that now attaches to the extension tube when you are floor cleaning. Rather than stuffing the crevice tool and the combination tool heads in my pockets, they are both right there in easy reach and I can have the compact motorized head with me in my pocket. The caddy is super solid and doesn't slip or rotate around the tube (picture below).
All-in-all, I am extremely impressed with the power and flexibility of the V11. I'm still on the fence on whether or not to get rid of my Dyson Ball vacuum but I'm thinking it is probably going to go. In the past Dyson has said that their V-Series of cordless vacuums could replace your corded ones, but now I actually believe them.
Oh, I almost forgot, battery life! By the end of my vacuuming of the entire house using only Auto mode, I still had one segment of the battery indicator left (out of three). I have no idea what percentage of capacity it actually has left but it is good to know I can do the entire house in Auto mode with a complete charge. I guess with the upgraded model it actually give you a digital readout of the battery power on the back of the device but I didn't really need that feature.
I would not hesitate to recommend the Dyson V11 Animal for anyone with a house smaller than mine, especially if they have the same makeup of carpet vs. tile/hardwood/linoleum. If you have all carpet of a larger house than me, then it is a real toss-up. The V11 will have all the power you need suction wise but perhaps not battery wise. Also, the repeated trips to empty the bin may offset the usefulness of the cordless feature.
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Listen to music the smart way with this black Acton II Voice speaker. It has three Class D amplifiers for high-quality sound and multi-room capabilities so you can listen wherever you are in your house. The built-in Amazon Alexa of this compact Acton II Voice speaker lets you control your playlist with your voice.
Customer Rating
5
OUTSTANDING Speaker For Smaller Rooms!
on March 18, 2019
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I have owned a Marshall Stanmore since it first hit the shelves and I am still getting compliments on it to this day and it fills our living room / kitchen (open concept home) with awesome sound. Now that I am semi-retired (ugh, don't know if that is a good thing or not yet), I have more time to catch up with the stack of books I have been meaning to read but I need music in my library. I HAVE to have music when I read, been that way since high school (I could just run the music through my head and what I was reading at the time would come back to me).
I initially thought about switching out the Acton II for the Stanmore because it has all the latest bells and whistles but after doing some A-B testing of the two, the Acton II can't fill our living room / kitchen area with nearly enough sound as the Stanmore. That isn't necessarily surprising since the Acton II is much smaller, but audio engineers have done some pretty impressive things with speakers and headphones these days.
With that being said, the Acton II is PHENOMENAL in my library, which is a much smaller room with lower ceilings. Setting it up so that the rear of the speaker faces a corner (like you do with a subwoofer in an entertainment system) really brings out an impressive amount of bass from this thing. I know that saying it is in my library probably brings up thoughts of classical music but really I'm reading to 70's & 80's rock.
When I get sick of my own playlists from my phone I can switch to Amazon Music via Alexa to play whatever I'm in the mood for at that time. The only knock I can really give to the Acton II is that the microphone isn't nearly as good at picking up my requests as those in some of the dedicated Alexa items. Sometimes it states that it 'seems like I'm whispering but it thinks I asked for....', and it is usually correct but it is a bit of a delay that can be annoying at times. Trust me, I am not whispering, but perhaps it's placement in relation to my recliner isn't the best so it may not be all the speaker's fault.
I know they bill this as a multi-room system, but since I only have one of these and my Stanmore doesn't have that functionality, I can't really speak to that functionality. Hmmmm.... maybe I need to convince the wife to let me upgrade that to a Stanmore II!
All-in-all I'm very happy with the Acton II and would recommend it without reservation for those who want a stylish and great-sounding speaker for an office, bedroom, library or any smaller contained room. If they need something for a larger or more open space, I would definitely say they should stick to the Marshall family of speakers (because they are all awesome looking and sound great), but go for something with a bit more power.
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Play to your full potential with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop. Fluid gaming is ensured with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series graphics and an Intel Core i7 processor, running on Windows 10 Home. Make a statement with customizable RGB lighting and a transparent side panel, and perform easy toolless upgrades in adherence to micro-ATX standards with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop.
Customer Rating
5
Classy Chassis & Mind-Boggling Graphics!
on December 12, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I'm going to keep this relatively short and sweet (for me at least). If you are in the market for a top-of-the-line gaming rig, look no further than the Omen Obelisk. If you want one that doesn't look like a neon factory threw up on what a 10-year old thinks is a 'rad' sci-fi design, then the Omen Obelisk is your breath of fresh air.
Let me break it down:
Design: Beautiful and understated. Can you dial in a bunch of different colors for the logo and the interior lighting, yes, but it looks absolutely gorgeous with the standard sinister red. I mean c'mon, dark black and a red glow, this thing is Darth Vader in a box! Yes Please! And like Vader the Obelisk slays in other ways as well...
Graphics: OMG! I didn't really want to get Battlefield V because I really don't dig their move to the battle-royale style multiplayer but since it is the only game out there to really test out the ray-tracing of the GeForce 2080 in the Obelisk (and I found it on sale), I had to test it out. First things first though, make sure you get all the updates for the RTX 2080 and Battlefield first before playing it. I tried it before the latest patch came out and man did the frame rates take a hit with ray-tracing on! It was unbelievable with it off with the rates going over 100FPS but with it on I was seeing like 25FPS at times! With the new patch, it is rare that I have seen it go below 65FPS (BTW I'm running this rig on a Dell 24" G-Sync monitor at its native 2K resolution).
That being said, I ended up turning ray-tracing off. Does ray-tracing make everything super-realistic, yes, but I'd rather have the processing overhead than flamethrower reflections in water.
Included Peripherals: You aren't getting an awesome quality gaming keyboard or mouse with this thing but I have to say, it is one of the better keyboard (pack-ins) I've used. I actually took it to work because it is better than the piece of junk we have for our intern computer. The mouse is meh, but it does its thing (I had already given the interns a better mouse so this one just went back in the box).
Upgradeability: HP did a great job on making the Obelisk easy to get in to and to upgrade. A single button press and the glass panel pops open and you have access to a neatly laid-out motherboard and bay configuration. I really appreciate that there isn't anything critical stuck behind the graphics card like on my last rig. You had to do a moderate amount of work to get it out just to get access to the SATA-III ports to plug in an additional hard drive.
You have an open slot for an extra stick of RAM (a matching module is running about $125 online), and you have a single extra 3.5" bay and SATA-III plug. That being said, I'm not in any hurry to do an upgrade at this time. I ran BF5 just fine on the 16GB of RAM that was installed as base. The first upgrade I will probably make is to throw another SSD into the open bay but for right now it's nice just to know that it will be like a 5 minute job to do it.
Software: A bit of bloatware but the HP tuning and management software is some of the most simple and easy to use that I have seen on a gaming system. Everything is straight-forward and obvious and it all runs without a hiccup, which I can't say about some other manufacturers. Slight rant though in case HP reads this: can you please not put silly little 'FarmVille' type games on this computer? I think it's pretty obvious that by getting the Obelisk I'm looking for something a bit more than photorealistic cows! *End Rant*
OK, so maybe that went a bit longer than I had intended but it's hard not to gush about the Obelisk (and it was still shorter than many of my other reviews). If you are looking for a powerful pre-built gaming rig, you can't go wrong with the Obelisk. If you want one that is sexy as all get out while also slaying your games, then there is really no other choice. Either way, the Omen Obelisk is an outstanding rig, that you should not hesitate to purchase.
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Protect your files from the elements with this G-DRIVE mobile solid-state drive. Its 500GB of storage space lets you travel with essential documents, and its 560MB/sec. transfer speed ensures quick access to your media library. This G-DRIVE mobile solid-state drive is resistant to water and dust, making it suitable to take outdoors.
Customer Rating
5
Blazing Fast and Solid! Perfect Archive Drive.
on November 29, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I am a fanatic about backing up my digital files. I have done so since the beginning with tons of floppy drives, moving on to Zip drives, archival DVDs, and as they have been advancing, portable hard drives. I recognized early on that with our increasingly digital world, I needed (as do most people), a way to hold everything 'just in case'. I also witnessed a colleague lose ALL of his Master's degree work, including his thesis, and I've never seen a man so broken before or since. He was wicked smart when it came to math, but stupid when it came to computers.
I have a huge amount of digital files both for my personal items (iTunes music, movies, RAW photo files, important document scans, etc.), as well as for my work files. I'm a teacher and unlike many my age who have two or three (or in one case ten) filing cabinets full of documents and stuff, I have everything digital. I have high-def multimedia files so I don't have to try streaming them over unreliable wi-fi in the school (kids are all using up the bandwidth sharing Instagram pictures of themselves in class, like, we know, you're in class). I recently purchased the SanDisk Extreme Portable drive for use with my work files because it is fast, light, and easy to take around. I got the G-Drive for my home archive. BTW in case you didn't know, SanDisk (whom I've always loved their stuff) and G-Technology (same) are both owned by Western Digital now and these are part of the 'stable' of products.
(Sorry, not sorry, for the detour into the why and what of data management.)
Now as to the G-Drive itself, it is awesome. It is freakishly fast and nice and solid. It comes with all the cords you could need for connecting it to your computer and it does it's job incredibly well. I had kind of hoped that in the pictures I saw online, that the blue you could see between the slats on the drive were indicator lights to show how full the drive was but really you are just looking through the case to see the heatsink around the memory core. Bummer, but it still looks nice.
The one thing I have to say about these new drives and the incredible speed we get now is that you now have the ability to do a final backup in the case of an emergency in little to no time. I used to have a schedule for making quarterly rolling back-ups but I was able to do my most recent backup in a couple of minutes! This gives me the peace of mind to know that if I perhaps missed a backup or know that I had recently added a bunch of files that I would want, that I could get them in record time after popping this thing out of the safe.
One thing you will notice from the other reviews here is that this G-Technology drive is formatted for Macs right out of the box. G-Drives have been a staple in the Mac world for years (they make my Thunderbolt Time Machine drive). It is not very hard to reformat the drive using their software and you can even use it on both a Windows and Mac if you reformat it to the exFAT format. That being said, you do lose quite a bit of speed from this drive by not using it in a native Windows or Mac format (NTFS or APFS/HFS+, respectively). This is my backup drive for my home computer which is an iMac so it is in APFS; the SanDisk is for my work computer which is a Windows 10 Laptop so it is in NTFS. I use USB thumb drives in exFAT format (which IMHO all USB thumb drives should be formatted in), for transferring files between the two if needed.
OK, so this 'review' hopefully was more about convincing you that you need this, but if you are reading this, you probably already know that. I didn't spend much time on the actual drive because it does what it is supposed to incredibly well, period. It does nothing super fancy but I don't need or want that out of an external drive. Like I said earlier, I have always loved G-Technology and SanDisk drives and this drive (and my recent SanDisk purchase) have only reinforced that feeling. If you need a portable external drive, you can not go wrong with this G-Drive.
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Sear, brown, sauté, and slow cook all in one pot for maximum flavor with the Calphalon Digital Sauté Slow Cooker. The cooking pot removes and can be placed on electric, gas, or induction cooktops to brown or sear ingredients before slow cooking. The LCD digital display provides intuitive control of multiple cooking modes, for tender pulled pork, curry chicken, paella, and more. The nonstick ceramic coating is easy to clean and delivers 11x more durability* than standard nonstick surfaces, plus it’s PTFE- and PFOA-free. The Calphalon slow cooker is perfect for one-pot family dinners with its 5.3-quart capacity. The cooking pot is also oven safe for further heating, cooking, and warming options. Gorgeous dark stainless steel will enhance any kitchen’s countertop and metal construction provides long-lasting durability.
Customer Rating
5
Stylish, Smart, and Versatile. Cooks Well Too!
on November 27, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
How much for a slow-cooker?!? If that is the first thing you ask yourself when you see this Calphalon slow cooker, I'm sure you will be in good company. I know it was the first thing I thought. The second was, 'Wow, that's a really nice slow-cooker.' And my thought after using it for Thanksgiving was, 'OK, maybe it actually is worth that.'
If you just need a slow cooker to keep queso warm, or to warm up Swedish meatballs, this is not the slow-cooker for you. You can find a ton of them for $30 and they will be fine. If you are in the market for a new slow-cooker to use for what I see as a bit of a slow-cooker renaissance (there are some fantastic new recipes that are easy, delicious, and even elegant), then this is most definitely the slow-cooker for you.
I have to say that the defining feature of this Calphalon slow-cooker is the cooking pot being able to go from stove to slow-cooker. Some other slow-cookers may have had that in the past, but if so, they sure didn't make a big deal about it. This is an outstanding feature and really elevates the game when using a slow-cooker.
It was just the wife and I this Thanksgiving and we didn't want to do the whole Turkey and sides thing just for us. We instead decided to try a new yankee pot roast recipe that I had been dying to try. The key to this particular recipe was the searing of the roast prior with some herbs. Now normally, you would have to do this in a separate pan, you would get fat/oil splatters everywhere, and then you would have to transfer it the slow cooker. With this slow cooker, I was able to do everything in the cooking pot on the stove and the high sides kept all the splatters in. I then was able to just pick up the whole thing and drop it into the main cooker and let it go along with the veggies. It was the best roast I have ever done (and I'm a pretty good cook). I also had a lot less items to clean, which is always a plus. What cleanup that I did do (the cooking pot), was incredibly easy. Even with my old slow cooker and the bags that I would use to supposedly keep me from having to clean, they always would leak and I would have to clean the pot anyway.
I liked this so much that this weekend I decided to do my famous slow-cooker chili but this time, instead of browning the meat and onions in a separate pan and then doing the transfer, I did it all again in the cooking pot. While it did take a little longer because the cooking surface of this pan isn't is big as the pan I would normally use, it wasn't that much longer. And again, it was all in one pot which made clean-up a breeze.
I have liked cooking with this thing so much that I have been on the hunt for new and interesting recipes to try out. One of the things I have always loved about slow-cooking is the fact that it makes the whole house smell great as it's cooking (though it also makes you really hungry as it gets closer and closer to being done, hence the hangry wife, she is small but fierce; kinda like a badger).
The Calphalon slow-cooker is also really easy to set and leave. It also looks great on the counter just doing its thing. We have a really nice kitchen and it goes nicely with the decor. Oh, I almost forgot. One of my favorite things about this cooker is the silicone/rubber rim around the lid that makes it so nice and quiet and gives it a nice solid connection to the pot.
So, in a nut-shell, is this slow-cooker expensive? Yes it is. Is is worth it? To me, yes it is, and I think you will agree as well once you give it a try. I have lots of cooking tools that have far cheaper equivalents, but you do get what you pay for (for the most part). I mean, if all I cared about was price, I'd just have hot-plate on the counter, or heck just cook over an open fire. If you are looking to up your cooking game and make your life a little bit easier in the process, you should really give this slow-cooker a try.
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Make media more fun with this HP Spectre Folio convertible laptop. Three possible screen positions let you watch videos or edit photos in comfort, and its powerful Intel Core i7 processor is ideal for gaming. This HP Spectre Folio convertible laptop has a 256GB M.2 solid-state drive, ensuring speed and ample storage.
Customer Rating
5
Brains, Beauty, Style, & Grace! OUTSTANDING 2in1
on November 14, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I have never really cared for 2-in-1 designs. I always felt that the tradeoff for the switch-ability between tablet and laptop always kneecapped one or both of the modes. Now I have had a few work computers that were 2-in-1s but I never used their tablet mode. The HP Spectre Folio is the absolute first where I've used both modes, and feel that both of them are an outstanding experience.
First, let me start off by saying that you will be spending A LOT of time showing this thing off to people when they see it. The Folio makes a statement and people are digging this computer. I have had computers where people have said, 'Hey, that's a nice computer.' but this is the first where people have wanted to touch it and play around with its different configurations. If I were single, I would say that it would be almost effective as having a cute dog in starting conversations with women! If you are anti-social or an introvert, this may cause you some discomfort if you take it out in public.
Ok, with that out of the way, how is the Spectre Folio in use? It is an outstanding laptop and 2-in-1. I won't be playing any games on it so I really don't care that it only has a 2-core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM. I plan on using this mostly for writing and research and it has been a stellar experience doing both. Typing on this things is so nice because the keyboard is almost absolutely silent and it is so nice to have your palms resting on the leather instead of cold aluminum or plastic. The trackpad may be small but it is incredibly responsive and easy to use. In tablet mode, it covers the keyboard instead of just flipping the screen around and having the keyboard on the back. Yeah, I know that those other 2-in-1s deactivate the keyboard when you do this, but I always thought it looked silly and quite frankly, I didn't like the knocks that the keyboard deck would take when used that way. With the screen folded over, it makes it so nice to use the pen in landscape mode to sketch out ideas with the really great pen that HP gives you, but in portrait mode it REALLY shines. Scrolling through web pages is so great this way because you can see so much of the page in this tall mode and the way it is folded over makes one side thicker than the other so it is kind of like holding a folded back magazine and not just some big slab of computer. It is even great using while standing up and walking around because it is so easy to cradle in the crook of your arm and writing with your other hand on the screen. I've NEVER felt that that was a great way to use a computer but I've already done it twice and it just feels right.
I won't probably ever be using it for watching videos, I've done that before and invariably the person in front of me will recline their seat and then I have the keyboard jabbing me in the gut in order to see the screen properly. This is the first computer where I might try again on my next flight. Its 'tented' mode puts the screen at a perfect viewing angle and leaves the trackpad available to control playback.
Look, I can gush all over this thing for a ton more column inches but here is the bottom line: if you want a stylish computer that is as equally easy and nice to use in both tablet as well as laptop forms, just go get the Spectre Folio!
I have only two things I would like HP to address in subsequent iterations of the Folio:
1: Make it so the pen holder can go on either side. There is a slight indent on the back of the right side of the screen but not one on the left. Another way me and my left-handed people are spit upon.
2 - HP FINALLY made a nice brick for a laptop (it is just like my favorite from Dell) but they insist on pairing it with a long outlet plug. Please add an attachment that can go onto the brick that adds the plug in a fold in/out configuration. I've added an aftermarket plug adapter to make it more compact but it doesn't have to be this way. The Folio is so stylish and slick, and they went about 3/4ths of the way with this power brick design but the actual plug could be better.
You will notice that neither of the two concerns/issues revolves around the leather. That is because I think this stuff is going to be virtually indestructible. I mean, I have had a ton of metal computers get scratched up and I expect this one to be no different but this auto-grade leather seems super tough to me and it might 'weather' to a really cool distressed look.
If you want an extremely nice computer that is quiet, functional, and stylish, I can't think of another 2-in-1 that fits that bill. I can't see anyone being disappointed in this computer. If you are seriously considering the HP Spectre Folio, just pull the trigger and get it, you have shown already that you have style and taste just by considering it. Show that you have the brains too by buying it!
(BTW, in the pictures I forgot to put the USB-C to USB-A dongle in the photo, but HP does give you one.)
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Stream your favorite media on the go with this HP Chromebook touchscreen laptop. The notebook has 8GB of RAM and an Intel Core i3 processor so it's easy to use Google Play apps for everyday productivity. This HP Chromebook touchscreen laptop has a modern 360-degree design and 13-hour, 30-minute battery life for work on the go.
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A PERFECT Student Laptop! Heck For Anyone Really.
on November 8, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I have been using Chromebooks since the originals came out in 2011. I used them personally and my students used them as their school computers (I'm a High School teacher). I have always been on the fence about them. They are great for research and collaboration, but early on the lack of anything really beyond the suite of Google programs kind of boxed them in. They also tended to be wildly underpowered to do much of any multi-tasking (heck, some were even brought to their knees by multi-tabbing in Chrome).
I've been really excited to see the push towards more powerful Chromebooks with better processors, screens, build-quality, and software. Google's Pixelbook was and is a phenomenal machine but was priced a bit too high. Other companies like HP have done an outstanding job of dialing back the price but still maintaining a phenomenal quality level.
While this x360 only has a Core i3, that is like an i7 for a Windows box. That and the 8gb of DDR4 RAM, make this thing a beast when it comes to general everyday work and some fun video watching as well. The keyboard is great, with a really nice feel while typing. I have a little two-line blurb that I always use to test out whether or not I like a keyboard and depending on how many typos I make, I can usually get a good feel if I will like it in the long run. Only had one typo on this keyboard which is outstanding because I type incredibly fast and one or two typos happens on the best keyboards! The trackpad is spacious and responsive, though I still hate trackpads and I have a bluetooth mouse that I use with this and it works great.
As for software, now that Chrome has MS Office apps and other non-Google offerings, this is an incredibly versatile computer. While the Google suite is great for collaboration, Microsoft has also made great strides in boosting the ability to collaborate through Office and I much prefer my students to do presentations and such in PowerPoint than in Slides. I think MS Office is much more versatile (though the Google apps are getting better), and I think MS Office skills are an important skill for students to learn. Students nowadays may be incredibly skilled in social media but you would be surprised at how lacking they are in actually using many mainstream programs. I absolutely blow their minds when I show them how Word can do a bibliography for them.
The number of ports is great with a USB-C port on either side that can also be used as the power port. This is actually one of my favorite things about the move to USB-C is that more and more manufacturers make it easy to have the power cord go to either side. I wouldn't buy a computer in the past that had the power plug on the right since it typically interfered with my mouse usage. I know lefties that don't like it on the right since they often have notebooks or other things on that side of the computer. I'm a lefty too but I don't write anymore (my handwriting is atrocious and I have since learned just to type things up really, really fast). The HP x360 also has a USB-A plug which makes it easy to use thumb-drives and other peripherals. Also included in a micro-SD slot which makes storage a non issue for this computer. While it has 64gb of eMMC storage, I have all my files either in the cloud or on my SD card (typically both). 128gb micro-SD cards are incredibly cheap nowadays and so storage is virtually unlimited for this thing.
I have only two complaints for this as a student laptop:
1 - It is a lot heavier than the basic Chromebooks. Not ridiculously so, but when you are already lugging a ton of books, every little bit counts. That being said, it is because this thing is built so well that it is as hefty as it is. I would much rather it be built well and weigh more than it be made of plastic and break easily. If this computer is mostly going to stay stationary on a desk, this becomes a non-issue as well.
2 - The lid of this thing is white and beautiful with a really nice texture to it. It is also going to get dirty beyond belief. I haven't gotten it dirty yet, so I don't know how easy it will be to clean and I don't feel like testing it out just to see. I would have been happy with the Cloud Blue all over, though the white lid and cloud blue deck is really nice.
If you have a student that needs a great computer that is going to be able to handle pretty much anything you throw at it (short of games of course), this is an outstanding choice. If you are just a casual computer user and just want a nice laptop with a really good keyboard that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, the HP x360 is a great choice. Kuddos to HP for making a Chromebook that I can unequivocally endorse for my students.
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Grill, bake, roast or broil with this Delonghi Livenza 0.5 cu. ft. digital compact convection oven. This compact oven saves space while providing enough capacity to save the hassle, heat and cost of using your full-size oven. This Delonghi Livenza 0.5 cu. ft. digital compact convection oven has toasting _and warming functions for maximum flexibility.
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5
A Toaster Oven You'll Be Proud To Show Off!
on October 29, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I already had a pretty nice toaster oven from another well-respected brand and I used it all the time (if I could use it instead of the main oven, I did). Was it the prettiest or most feature packed toaster oven, no, but it worked and it worked well. It wasn't cheap either.
The DeLonghi has more features, works better (which I didn't really think was possible), and and does it all in a package that you would be proud to have on your counter. I'm typically a substance over style guy and while I don't want something ugly on the counter, I care more about how it works. My previous toaster oven have the prime virtue of being consistent. It worked well, it worked every time, with consistent results. Now you might ask yourself 'why the ode to the previous toaster?' Well, I wanted to make clear that I really liked my older one and didn't see any way that the DeLonghi could out-do it on any measure but style (which it does in spades). I will freely admit that I was wrong. I don't do that often.
Both my wife and I work long hours and when we get home we are both usually starving and we both dislike microwaved food except in emergencies. Over the years we have found dinners that cook up well in a toaster oven and those our our go-to's when we both work late. Well, over the last week or so, we have both been slammed at work and the DeLonghi got a lot of use. All of our standards got tried in the oven and in EVERY case, the food either cooked up faster (a plus when you have a wife about to rip your face off because she is hangry), or cooked more evenly, but usually it was both.
The true test was throwing the leftovers from our favorite local pizza joint in the oven. Reheating good quality pizza (especially the New York style pies that we love), is almost always a losing proposition. The DeLonghi is the first oven to make the leftovers taste almost as good as when we had it the night before when it was fresh. Now we are not talking miracles here, it was still reheated pizza but it was piping hot without the cheese turning plastic like, the toppings all getting soggy (or alternatively, scorched), and the crust was crisp but not dry. In my most important (and demanding) test, the DeLonghi passed with flying colors.
Now this oven has a pan for pizzas and an arc'ed back to accommodate the pan which is really nice, though too small for the takeout pizzas we get. I just baked up my wife's slices first (being the gentleman I am and rightly fearful of her righteous hanger - she is tiny but terrifying when she is hungry) and then did my own using the rectangular pan with the slices alternating direction to better fit. That is why I am really happy with the speed in which the oven baked up the pizza because it got her eating and then me eating much quicker than normal. Usually, we do fire up the big oven and bake them all at once when we get this pizza, but I wanted to test the DeLonghi to see how it would do, and the pizza came out better from it than the full sized oven. The pizza tray that the oven comes with is probably more for frozen pizza and I have not had a chance to try that yet.
I have only one complaint about the oven. It is so stylish and well built I was surprised that the bottom dial (which acts as a multi-function dial to select everything from the cook time, to temperature, type of food), feels so cheap. The selector dial above has a nice solid feel when moving between selections, while the bottom dial feels cheap and 'plastic-y' when turning. It is a constant turn dial, meaning that it has no stop on either end so that it can dial in all of the different values on the fly, and I was expecting a nice solid dial with a smooth turn but instead it feels cheap and doesn't turn as smoothly as I would expect. Does it change how much I really like this oven, no, not at all but it was a disappointment when I encountered it. The oven is so well built and beautiful otherwise, I just thought it a strange oversight on their part. Oh well, still love this oven.
If you don't think that there is much of a difference between toaster ovens, you're wrong, the DeLonghi beat the heck out of my previous oven. Is this oven more expensive than a lot of other ovens, yes, but you get what you pay for and with as much as we use this thing, it is completely worth it.
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One solution for your family across all your devices. With Office 365 Home, you and your family get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. Work anywhere with apps that are always updated with the latest features. 12-month automatically renewing subscription for up to 6 people including 1TB OneDrive cloud storage for each person.
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Resistance Is Futile, Go With The Subscription!
on October 16, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I have been using MS Office programs since Word 1.0 (and WordStar before that) and I have always owned my software and have been resisting the subscription service model for the longest time. Fortunately I went back for a Master's and taught for years so I could always get the education edition but now I can't.
That being said, I have finally come around to the benefits of the Office 365 subscription. Microsoft has added on a bunch of benefits in addition to their dominant Office suite (sorry, the free stuff just doesn't cover it). The online storage and now the multiple accounts with multiple installs across platforms makes this a no-brainer. I would upgrade my software usually every other major revision and when I broke down the price it ended up being either the same as the subscription (at least early on) but now would actually be more expensive. More so if you include all the new benefits that the legacy suites didn't have. That, and always having the latest and greatest version is also very nice.
There are still some software subscription packages that I think are still a rip-off but I no longer think the Office suite is one of them. You get a phenomenal amount of value out of all the programs and online storage. It is just my wife and I and I consider it a great value, if you have a few kids as well, this is an even better deal.
Resistance is futile, but now I don't even want to resist. Microsoft made the deal so good, I'm running for it.
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Make driving routines more enjoyable with this OverDryve car system. Its voice assistant capabilities let you read and send text messages by command and also play music in your car without taking your hands off the wheel. The built-in dash cam of this OverDryve car system lets you record trips and capture every moment on the road.
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5 out of 5No-Brainer If You Want A Great All-In-One System
By Wraith
I wondered about creating a GPS system nowadays with so many people having their smartphones with their own GPS functionality or with most cars coming with some kind of infotainment system, but after using the OverDryve 7 for the last two weeks, I think it is a great system and is a no-brainer for anyone looking to add GPS functionality to their car.
First off, my favorite thing about this device is the mounting bracket. I kid you not. One of the things I always hated about car GPS systems was having to lock it in place and reconnect the power and such. In the process of doing that I would invariably mess with my carefully set up positioning and would have to do it all over again. The Overdryve has an awesome bracket that you keep set up in your car and plugged in to everything and the Overdryve unit itself links via magnets and the connections are made through little contacts on the back. Easy-peasy. On top of that, the basestation also has an additional GPS antenna to improve location accuracy. Now I have rarely had problems with previous GPS devices and but the additional antenna could probably help when you are in the 'canyons' of the city, though I haven't gone downtown to try it yet.
The GPS system is great. While my car has one built in, it acts a bit too much like my mother and won't let me input anything if I am not at a complete stop. My wife can't even do it from the passenger seat because if we are moving at all it completely locks out the GPS controls. I understand why, but it would be nice for some kind of override. With the Overdryve, we don't have to worry about that. She just plucks the device from the mount, types in the destination and clicks it back into place. The guidance voice is kind of grating but so is my wife yelling directions at me from her phone!
I played around with the handsfree and entertainment applications and they are fine, but my car handles that pretty seamlessly, so I don't think I will be using that function of the Overdryve. The voice commands are much more responsive than those for my car system so I will give it that. The other thing I don't have to worry about is the backup camera or tire pressure monitor, because my car already has that, but if your car doesn't, this is a really cool feature. While each of those systems is an add-on, they are both only about $150 each and I guarantee I paid more for that functionality from the auto maker.
As for the Overdryve also being an Android tablet, and can be used off the mount like any other tablet, it is true that it can do so, but it is a little bulky for that and it is an Android tablet with all that entails. Sorry, I have an iPad and I can't really see myself ever using this as just a regular tablet, but perhaps if you forgot yours and you have a fussy kid in the back and want to send it to the back seat to quiet them down, this could be a lifesaver.
Now for my few quibbles with the device. I had a little trouble syncing it to my phone for the first few tries but after I did a phone restart I didn't have a problem and it had maintained the sync no problem, so it could have been my phone and not the Overdryve. My only other problem is the name. Seriously, Overdryve?! I realize that Overdrive was probably taken but I kind of feel like some hipster should be on TV telling me how 'swaggy' this thing is. Every time I have had to type Overdryve into this review, I have had to roll my eyes and they are getting tired.
In summary, if you want a great functioning GPS system, and that is all, this is a phenomenal GPS and it costs about the same as other 7-inch GPS systems. If you need the functionality of an infotainment system, and want the ability to add safety features like a back-up camera and tire pressure monitoring, this is a no-brainer because you get all of that for the price of a basic 7" GPS. On top of all that, you get a fully functional Android tablet! I really can't see why anyone would buy any other standalone car GPS system now that this is out. Even if you don't need the other functions, they are nice to have and Rand McNally has created the best GPS device I have ever used, for the same price as other systems. Seriously, this is the unit to get.
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Rochester Hills, MI
Dash Cam!
September 25, 2016
I totally forgot about the dash cam function of this. Yet another feature that makes this a no-brainer. I have not had much experience with dash cams but this one works well. Now let's just hope I don't end up on one of those dash cam compilation videos on YouTube!
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Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
What are the dimensions of this product?
16.73"W x 5.9"D x 9.6"H according to the users guide.
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Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
How many watts is this radio ?
Experience legendary performance and sound of ASTRO Audio V2, with the convenience and freedom that comes without wires. The A50 Wireless + Base Station for Xbox One/PC delivers premium acoustics, ergonomics, comfort and durability that gamers demand. The all-new Base Station provides clear, low-latency voice communication, while making headset pairing and charging simple. The ASTRO Command Center software allows Pros and Live streamers to tune every input and output parameter of the A50 precisely for their specific setup. Experience absolute audio immersion with the A50 Wireless + Base Station.
Can it connect to any xbox one even the xbox Scarlett that's coming soon?
It should since its connection to the Xbox is primarily the optical cable which I'm 100% sure Microsoft will have available on the next console as well.
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Acer Nitro 5 Laptop: Lose yourself in the absorbing multimedia experience delivered by this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor ensures a lag-free performance, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card delivers immersive visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop has 8GB of RAM for seamless multitasking.
Does this support hdmi 1.4
Mine is showing HDMI 2.0b, so should be backwards compatible with 1.4.
5 years, 3 months ago
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Acer Nitro 5 Laptop: Lose yourself in the absorbing multimedia experience delivered by this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor ensures a lag-free performance, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card delivers immersive visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop has 8GB of RAM for seamless multitasking.
Does this have the 144 Hz panel?
It does have a nice 144 Hz panel. Even though it is only a regular HD panel, I have to say it looks great.
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Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
Will these work while on an airplane watching their movies.
If you bring along the cord, then yes, they will work beautifully. They changed the case on the XM3s and it is much easier to bring that cord, the airline adapter (which I haven't used in over a decade), and the charge cable. They all fit nicely between the ear cups.
6 years ago
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Wraith
Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
I have the Sony brand, WH-CH700N, which I am very pleased with. Are there any differences between these two models when it comes to the headband or they the same. To me the pictures and the descriptions look the same.
These are better in virtually every single way than the WH-CH700Ns. I've used both and the sound quality, the noise cancelling, and the comfort are better in the XM3, and that is why that cost a bit more. The 700s are really good, the WX3s are the best NC headphones on the market.
6 years ago
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Wraith
Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
Can someone tell me about the “California Proposition 65” warning when buying on Amazon?
Darn near everything gets the Proposition 65 warning that states the potential for some chemical that is in the thing can cause cancer... in mice.... at doses no human would ever experience. They want to put a Prop 65 warning on coffee for Pete's sake! Disregard it and enjoy your headphones. Buy them from Best Buy anyway, you are already here.
6 years ago
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Wraith
Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
How many watts does the adapter need to be to allow for quick charging?
I don't think it is a matter of wattage, it is just the way the Li-Ion batteries work. They are much easier to fill up when they are empty then they are when they are above 80%. I have an electric car and I can get the first 150 miles on in just a few hours but it takes a lot more time to tack on the final 100. It is almost like you need more pressure to shove in those remaining electrons in all the empty spaces.
6 years ago
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Wraith
Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
Are they louder than the xm2?
Not that I have noticed. They can get plenty loud though. I usually have my music player set at about the 40-50% level and then adjust from there with the headphones, and I can blow my eardrums out if I want.
6 years ago
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