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Sustain productivity almost anywhere with this 13.9-inch Lenovo Yoga convertible laptop. Its 12GB of RAM and Intel Core i7 processor handle bandwidth-intensive tasks, and it has a built-in pen garage to discreetly secure and charge a compatible stylus. Store and run programs efficiently on the 256GB solid-state drive of this Lenovo Yoga convertible laptop.Learn more.
Customer Rating
4
Some Initial Squirreliness, Sorted Out & Now Great
on October 15, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
First off, the star rating should probably be 4.5 not 4 but I don't have that option. Like the title/summary says, there were a couple of issues right out of the box but Lenovo support was awesome and straightened things out faster than I've ever seen a tech support do pretty much anything!
I'm really digging the new Yoga's style. Sharp, elegant, and solid. It is a nice looking piece of equipment. It isn't flashy but it isn't boring either. I've already gotten a few compliments at work on it, mostly just saying 'That's a NICE computer.' To be clear, the Yoga 930 IS a nice computer. Lenovo also does a great job setting the 'tone' right upon opening the box. I really wish I could post a video here, but I knew I was in for something special when, upon taking off the box lid, I saw two covering 'wings' that I then found were magnetically attached to the box and when opened, caused the computer to kind of rise up out of the box. I really feel that Lenovo missed the chance to do something like those birthday cards with sound and had something like the Indiana Jones theme playing because it felt like I was having some treasure being offered up to me. I'm just glad my face didn't melt off! If you don't get the reference, shame on you, and go watch Raiders of the Lost Ark you philistine!
I tried to fire up this beauty and that is where I ran into my first problem, it wouldn't start. I've never had an electronic device delivered without any charge, especially upon launch, but I assumed that had to be the case. I plugged it in, (with the reasonably sized brick) but I will ask computer manufacturers again, to please emulate Apple or Dell and make better AC bricks, it can be done and should be! After being plugged in, the computer fired right up and I went through the start up process and it was a breeze (or at least as much of a breeze as Microsoft and Cortana will let it be). I kind of wish that Microsoft would give you an initial option of "I Know What I'm Doing" or "Please Help" on initial setup and tailor the process appropriately from there, but I know I'm dreaming.
Anyway, after set-up was done, this is when I noticed my first issue, the battery was NOT dead (it was at about 80%). Now my initial impression was that perhaps this is a new thing manufacturers were doing to make sure the computer was on power during start up so that installation and updates could happen with no problems. If that was the intent, I agree that it is a good idea, but perhaps they should put a sticker on the lid to tell you to plug in first. I asked the support tech later if this was intended but they said no.
So I continue to set up the computer and I'm doing so unplugged now because once I saw it was 80% I unplugged it so I could work untethered. I check the battery status and I'm at 75% but the 'timer' says that I only have about 30 minutes of operational time left! Thus begins a few hours of trying to figure out why a computer that isn't even 'breathing hard' at this point would blow through a 75% charge in 30 minutes. I ran diagnostics to see if the charge capacity of the battery was degraded (nope), and then I checked what exactly was running, and it was minimal. The fans had yet to come on so it wasn't under load but also didn't know if those were messed up and I was quietly taxing the system and slowly frying it!
Got on the Lenovo website for some research but this model is so new there wasn't much on it and my questions weren't covered on the previous models (at least as far as I could find). So I chatted with tech support and we ran through some options and checks again, that I had already done, and then they recommended a BIOS update and reinstalling the battery system drivers. I decided to hold off a bit and continue to work, It is under warranty and if it is going to 'hard break' I want to find out now and get it replaced. After a couple of days of use and a full charging, it finally settled down and began to show more reasonable numbers, and now has finally resolved itself and seems to be running right. I've never had a laptop have such a weird battery/power issue before. Perhaps I've been insanely lucky since I have had a bunch of laptops over the years from many different manufacturers. I've had battery issues before but it was typically much later in the life of the computer and it was kind of expected (batteries degrade).
All that being said, while I was initially concerned, those concerns are now gone and part of that is because of Lenovo tech support which kept in contact over the past week and made sure everything was running correctly. The fact that they did so without being obnoxious about it and spamming me with emails, is a further testament to their professionalism.
Whew... sorry if I spent a bit too much time on that but I didn't want to give the wrong impression on the computer and also wanted to make sure if other users encountered the same problem they were forewarned and would know just to let it run its course.
As to how the computer runs, it runs beautifully. It has all the power I need to run graphics heavy tasks such as the Adobe Creative Suite despite not having a discrete graphics card, and all my other work (mostly with MS Office) goes without a hitch. The pen is really nice though lacking a 'mouse click' button like my last laptop which I didn't use much, but I did use. I'm not often in tablet mode but that feature on a pen can save quite a few steps sometimes. Not a dealbreaker especially since the computer does everything else so well.
Trackpad and the keyboard are both nice and responsive (my favorite laptop keyboard has always been the one on my old ThinkPad back in the IBM days). I appreciate that while the ports are limited to one USB A type and two USB C types, I at least get two types and not just C versions that I've seen on a few other manufacturers (*cough* APPLE *cough*). I don't have to replace all of my cables and accessories if I don't want to which is always nice. All of the ports are on the left (port! ha!) side which leaves just the power button on the right side and the pen 'garage' on the back behind the power button. If I had one request to make for this computer it would be to have at least a micro-SD card reader on the right side, or the left, I don't care. While 256GB is plenty of space for most day to day work, I like having the ability to reserve that for all the programs I have and will eventually put on this thing and to keep many if not most of my files off on a high speed card. I did get a new USB C external drive that is ridiculously small and wickedly fast so I don't feel so bad about it but if you couldn't tell from before, I like my laptops to be as cord and dongle free as possible.
Bottom Line: This is an outstanding computer which gave me a few headaches and worries early on but blasted through those rather quickly and it has become a beautiful workhorse. I'm proud to whip out this computer at meetings and would put it toe-to-toe with any of the other types and manufacturers that my colleagues have (especially all the other Windows ones). Again, this is a great computer and does it all with style, do not hesitate to buy it if it is anywhere on your list of potential laptop choices. It will not disappoint!
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Let nothing hold you back with these BackBeat FIT 3100 wireless sport earbuds. Always Aware ear tips maintain an audible level of outside noise to keep you conscious of your surroundings, and the soft, flexible ear hooks ensure a secure, comfortable fit. The charging case of these water-resistant BackBeat FIT 3100 wireless sport earbuds provides 10 hours of additional battery life.
Customer Rating
5
Workout AirPods! Just What I Wanted!
on October 3, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I have needed a version of AirPods that will definitively stay in my ear when hiking, biking, and doing yard work. Yeah I know you can get those silly wings to go on them but then you always have to take them off to charge them.
I've tried a few different pairs of true-wireless headphones, most of which stay in your ear via a rather invasive earpiece which I absolutely hate. Primarily I hate them because since I have kind of narrow ear canals, they always end up hurting relatively quickly despite having XS tips or being made out of ultra-soft silicone. Then many of them double down on this ear pain by making me jam them in my ears even more in order to advance a track, answer a call, or change the volume. My final complaint about many of these other in-ears is that they block way too much noise. Now this may be great for you if you primarily workout in a gym, but I hate the smelly, loud places; I'd rather be outside. With being outside though it can be a tad dangerous to block out all the noise (biker coming up behind you on a trail, or a car on the road, or the rattlesnake on the trail - not kidding, didn't notice it until after I had gone by and it moved - no bueno).
The BackBeat Fit 3100 solve all my issues (at least the ones around headphones). They fit in my ears without being painful, they let in some ambient noise so I'm aware of my surroundings, despite the lack of a seal they still sound great (not audiophile quality, but if you are working out so lightly that you can tell the difference, I'm not sure you are really working out), and they don't move a millimeter despite me shaking my head like a wet dog.
The BackBeat Fit 3100's also sync up seamlessly with my iPhone, have a nice compact case, and controlling them doesn't require such a hard push to activate that has me pushing them deep into my ear canal. The battery life on these is also great. Straight out of the box I ran them through my 4 hour and 10 minute headphone check playlist and they played the whole time straight without any loss of 'oomph'. I have no doubt they would last the rated 5 hour time. I've already charged them up 1 and a half times since that first playing and the case still has two lights out of four left on the indicator, so again, don't have any reason to doubt the 10 hour charge capacity of the case.
On top of all this goodness the headphones are IP57 rated which means they are dust protected and can be submerged in up to 3 feet of water for 30 minutes. I sweat a lot but not that much.
I have but one complaint on these and it's not about the headphones themselves, it's about the charging cable. It is short, like really, really short. Maybe 3 inches. It's great because it fits in the case and you can always have it with you but I'm just thinking of the case hanging from the wall on this short cord. I might save it for emergencies and just use one of my regular micro-USBs at home. I was also disappointed in the sound at the start of my headphone playlist because it runs through all the frequency sweeps and other detail tests and they weren't doing so hot but when I got to the test tracks I use, they sounded MUCH better.
I am extremely happy with these headphones. They are exactly what I had hoped they would be, workout AirPods. I absolutely love my AirPods and now I absolutely love these BackBeat Fit 3100s. My wife really likes them as well and I will be going out and getting her a pair next time I'm at Best Buy.
Pros:
+ Don't budge from your ears at all, ear tip and over-ear hook keep it locked down.
+ Don't hurt like many in-ears do.
+ Seamless Bluetooth connection and really good range (like other side of my house from my phone and no lost connection).
+ Strong battery life.
+ Nice, compact case with an extra 10 hours of charge available.
+ Easy controls without making you jam them in your ears even more.
+ Outstanding dust and liquid protection.
+ Nice sounding music.
+ Don't budge from your ears at all, ear tip and over-ear hook keep it locked down.
+ Don't hurt like many in-ears do.
+ Seamless Bluetooth connection and really good range (like other side of my house from my phone and no lost connection).
+ Strong battery life.
+ Nice, compact case with an extra 10 hours of charge available.
+ Easy controls without making you jam them in your ears even more.
+ Outstanding dust and liquid protection.
+ Nice sounding music.
Pro/Con:
+/- Very little sound isolation. Great for situational awareness when outside, perhaps not as good in a gym.
+/- Very little sound isolation. Great for situational awareness when outside, perhaps not as good in a gym.
Con:
- Weirdly short recharge cable. But it does fit in the case so it will always be there.
- Weirdly short recharge cable. But it does fit in the case so it will always be there.
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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.
Customer Rating
5
How do you improve perfect? Sony shows us how.
on September 13, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I'm not going to waste any time comparing the Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones to any other Noise Canceling (NC) headphone because it would be like a football linebacker getting into a fight with a middle schooler. I have the XM2 version of this headphone and now am the proud owner of the XM3 model. You can read my review of the XM2 from 10 months ago, it is usually towards the top of the review lists. Like I said there and I'll say again here... Sony makes the best NC headphones. Period. Full Stop.
I have used my XM2s in the office, at home, on trains, airplanes, on a cruise ship, and they have never let me down. I love them as much now, if not more, than I did when I wrote that previous review. The have held on to their awesome battery life, sound, and are still in perfect shape (I do baby them though). So how do you improve perfection? Well, this is the first time I have ever owned two generations of the same headphone, so I was able to A-B test them using my 92 track, 4 hour & 10 minute headphone testing playlist (no joke), and I have used them both extensively over the last week. I just wish I had them prior to my trip two weeks ago so I could have tested them in flight, my XM2s went though and did a beautiful job on the 11 hour flight to London I was on.
So what did I learn over the last week about improving perfection? I learned that it is all about the little things. To be fair though, I personally don't feel that all of the tweaks that were made were for the better but that is just my thought on it.
I'm going to start with this, if you are looking for the best NC headphone on the market, it is a no-brainer. Get the XM3s or the XM2s. Either way, you are going to be extremely happy with them. I'm going to list out the changes I've noticed and tell you what I think about that change. Here we go....
- The XM3 is much more comfortable than the XM2s and I thought the XM2s were great but the positioning of the ear cups, the extra curvature to the headband, and the extra cushioning make the XM3s incredibly easy to wear for long periods of time.
- The XM3s are lighter due to the removal of some of the metal elements from the XM2s. That helps with their comfort, and they don't seem any less solid so I don't have a problem with this.
- Really like the new case. I like that it is almost a denim fabric kind of feel and they listened to me and made a dedicated spot inside of the case for all the cords. The only thing I don't like about the new case is that it got rid of the snap closure for the loop so you can't secure it to anything, and they changed the outside pouch to a mesh instead of the XM2s neoprene. I really wish they would just get rid of the outer pouch especially now that there is room inside for the cables.
- Went to USB-C for charging cable. I have a ton of micro-USB cords so it was never hard for me to find one, but this is the wave of the future so I guess that's nice. It is a really short cable though, like really short. 6 inches at best.
- The wired connection cable is not as nice as the old one. Granted these are supposed to be used wirelessly most of the time but when you are on an airplane, you are going to need it. The XM2 cable was much thicker, had better plugs, and WAY better strain relief. I guess Sony had to cut costs somewhere to keep these at the same price point.
- The buttons to turn on the headphones and change the NC settings are much nicer on the XM3s. On the XM2s they are flush with the headphone with just a small raised area, the XM3 buttons are fully raised and much easier to use.
- The texture of the ear cups have changed from a rougher leather-like material to a satin-smooth finish. They have also made the touch control area on the ear cup slightly bigger. As for the texture change, I don't have much of an opinion either way. I will say though that I have had a lot of trouble using the touch controls on the new XM3s. I don't know if Sony changed the sensitivity or the active areas but where I could always reliably adjust the volume or change the tracks on my XM2s, it takes multiple tries to change the track on the XM3s. I'm always getting a volume change instead of a track change. I may just need to get use to them more.
- The noise cancelling on the XM3s is better in every area I tested them in. The XM2s were awesome at this but the improvement is there and it is noticeable.
- The bass is more pronounced on the XM3s. They are not bass heavy but it comes out when you play tracks with a nice bass groove. I'm actually not a huge fan of this change, because I thought the XM2s were just about perfect sonically.
- Finally, and this is super nit-picky, the presentation when opening the box isn't as nice as the XM2s. Again, gotta save some money somewhere, and the box is as good of place as any (and way better than taking it out of the headphones themselves).
So that's it. You can buy either and be a very happy person. I would only differentiate them in this way. If you are going to be using these in more of an office type setting where you might notice your music a little more and don't have to drown out as much noise, go for the XM2s. If you want these headphones primarily for travel and will be wearing them for long periods of time, go with the XM3s. That is how I'm going to use these. My XM2s are going to live at the office now, and the XM3s go in my carry-on bag for travel. I'm all set!
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Listen to your favorite songs, get immersed in your favorite video game, and even interact with your classmates/coworkers over video chat with the V-MODA Crossfade 2 Wireless CODEX headphones. The durable metal-core headband provides all-day wearable comfort, and the 50mm dual-diaphragm drivers deliver a wide soundstage with balanced sound signature. Lastly, experience up to 14 hours of wireless freedom in CD quality audio, and unlimited playback in wired mode to fuel your creativity. Gaming System compatibility: Xbox Series X|S (wired), Xbox One (wired), Playstation 4 (wired), Playstation 5 (wired), Nintendo Switch (wired), PC and Mac
Customer Rating
5
A New Favorite! New Bass Tech Really Works!
on August 29, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I owned a pair of V-Modas when they first came out years ago and while the build quality and style of V-Moda headphones have always been spot on, sound quality was just not there for me. I consider myself an audio enthusiast. I won't call myself an audiophile anymore because I got out of that expensive racket a while ago (I still love great sound but I realized that there is a good in-between nowadays). That being said, I still have a test playlist that I run new 'cans' through but that is just so I can decide if I can live with the sound signature or not. I would list the songs here but I have done it in another headphone review here on Best Buy. If you really are interested, comment on the review and I will at least put up some of the highlights.
V-Moda has come a LONG way in the sound department since they started in 2004. To me they were the original Beats. They were too heavy on the bass, and it was a 'flabby' bass at that and bled into all the other frequencies and totally colored the music in a way I did not appreciate. They still had the points though for build and style, while Beats don't even have that going for them and are still junk.
I was skeptical about these new dual-diaphragm drivers, but darn it, they actually deliver. The bass is much tighter and controlled and is distinct from the mids and highs. Are they audiophile quality? I'd have to say no but then again I was known to drop $1000 plus on headphones and there really is no comparison between ANY mainstream headphones and the ones that are up at the pinnacle of art. Are they REALLY good for their price point, yes and very much so. Again, this is because in addition to the great sound, they are also extremely well built and styled very well. With the new customizable plates you can really turn these into a masterpiece. You can also tack on quite a bit of money to them depending on your choice of material. I had hoped the plates I had ordered would arrive before I had to write this but I'm still waiting on mine. I got some laser cut out fiber plates that are going to look incredible on these.
Oh, I should also say that these are not reference headphones either. They have a definite bass-forward sound signature, but it is controlled well enough that virtually every genre of music I threw at it sounded good. I have a pretty wide range of music too. I have everything from Mozart to Metallica and Elvis to Eazy-E. All of them have sounded great.
I only have one quibble with these headphones. One of the side-effects of having such a rigorous build on their headphones is that V-Modas have always had a pretty tight clamping feel on the head. If you have an exceptionally large head, you may not enjoy these for long periods. I'm ok with them anywhere in the sub-two hour range but that is about it without a break. I also find that it isn't the clamping that gets to me, it is the lack of any swivel to the ear cups. I think they would be a lot more comfortable if they were able to adjust more to the angle of my ears on my head. That would create a pretty big fail point for the headphones though (it is where a lot of headphones can break when they are totally made out of plastic), and I understand why V-Moda perhaps didn't take that route.
In the past, V-Modas would never have been anywhere in my top 10 for headphone recommendations but now I feel that they have earned a place perhaps even in my top 5 (again, I have removed the stratospheric headphones from that list now). The Crossfade 2s are a great set of headphones that sound super, look fantastic, and are built like a tank. These are such a better choice than the current market leader.
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Replenish the battery life of an Apple or Android device with this 10W Belkin wireless charger. It provides fast charging speeds to save time in your busy day, and it minimizes electromagnetic noise to ensure full device functionality. This white Belkin wireless charger is compatible with phones that have plastic cases up to 3mm thick.
Customer Rating
4
For Android a Yes But For iPhone a No
on June 27, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I was really excited to see Apple finally support wireless charging and even more so when they bumped it to support 7.5W of charging. At work I am always running to meetings (and burning a ton of battery) and then coming back to my desk to work and charge up. There has been more than one occasion when I jumped up from my desk to help stomp out a fire somewhere in the office and forget that I was plugged in and be yanked back by the lightning cable. I thought the Belkin BOOST-Up would make it easier to just grab and go and it does do that. The last several days have been super easy to remember my phone and keep it charged.
I will say though, that even though this is a 10W charge pad and the phone supports 7.5W, it is still super slow compared to the 12W charger that I had been using (and will be again). In a couple of hours (the most I am ever sitting at my desk at a stretch) It would add about 40-45% to the battery. When plugged in, I could almost be full up from being on vapors. Now that is completely respectable and I rarely blast through the battery that much between charges, but if needed, you should definitely keep a brick and cord available.
I also tried this out with my colleagues' latest model Samsung and it charged faster than my iPhone but it wasn't a major blow out. So if they aren't so different, why the yes for Android and the no for iPhone? Well, I had been looking into potentials for this to get better in future generations of iPhones (which it will but probably slowly), but I came across a research article looking at wireless charging and battery wear. It would seem that wireless charging taxes the battery on your phone more so than it does when plugged in, and with the fact that iPhones are a much bigger investment and typically have higher repair/replacement costs, I'm not sure I want to put that extra wear on my battery.
I like the ease and simplicity of the wireless charging and the Belkin Charge-Up is a beautiful and solid charger but I think I'm going to stick with a wire for speed and battery wear. If you are one of those who upgrades your iPhone every year and don't care, please do yourself a favor and get this charge pad, you will be quite happy with it and won't have any battery worries, if you aren't so fortunate, you might want to think about it some more. BTW, I'm going to check that yes I would recommend this product because many of my colleagues have Android phones and loved this device and a couple are looking to get their own.
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Hear high-resolution in-game audio with this Plantronics RIG 500 PRO gaming headset. Its 50mm drivers and noise-isolating acoustic chambers provide optimal sonic performance, and the flip-to-mute microphone is simple to use. This Plantronics RIG 500 PRO gaming headset comes with a Dolby Atmos activation code for your Xbox One or Windows 10 system.
Customer Rating
4
Comfy and Sound Great, Best for PC, OK for Xbox
on June 13, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
It really seems like the PC/Console headphone market has gotten a tad ridiculous. I have tried more headphones than I can count and have yet to get blown away by any of them, and I have been intensely let down by most of them. While there are some 'meh' things about the Plantronics RIG 500 Pro headphones, on balance, it has significantly more highs than lows, so overall they among my top choices for gaming headphones.
First the good:
- Earpads are insanely comfortable, like pillows hugging my head.
- Comes with a code for an included download of the Dolby Atmos software. If you have both a PC and and Xbox, you download it for one, you get it for both. Actually you can get it for up to 10 supported devices. Not bad.
- Dolby Atmos software is the first of the new surround sound apps that actually lives up to some of the hype, at least on the PC. On my gaming rig, games of all types sound great. Is it really surround sound? No, but it is a dramatic improvement from just plugging in a set of cans into the computer. Atmos for the Xbox is down in the bass (see below).
- Fit and finish on these headphones is really sharp. While mostly plastic, they have am interesting look to them and the black and gold is sharp.
- Earpads are insanely comfortable, like pillows hugging my head.
- Comes with a code for an included download of the Dolby Atmos software. If you have both a PC and and Xbox, you download it for one, you get it for both. Actually you can get it for up to 10 supported devices. Not bad.
- Dolby Atmos software is the first of the new surround sound apps that actually lives up to some of the hype, at least on the PC. On my gaming rig, games of all types sound great. Is it really surround sound? No, but it is a dramatic improvement from just plugging in a set of cans into the computer. Atmos for the Xbox is down in the bass (see below).
- Fit and finish on these headphones is really sharp. While mostly plastic, they have am interesting look to them and the black and gold is sharp.
Neither good nor bad, just observation:
- the RIG 500 has an interesting set-up for adjusting to different sized heads. There are three cutouts on each side of the headband and you click the ear cup up or down depending on the size of you noggin. That and the head suspension pad should cover 90-95% of gamers out there. If your head is freakishly small or large/tall, you may have trouble. My head is a bit on the long side and the maximum extension works just right for me.
- The suspension headband is nice but can get uncomfortable if you have a weird shaped head as I do. My head is very much shaped like Capt. Picard (coming to a pronounced point with the lack of hair cover to boot) and so after two-three hours, I have to give the headphones a break. If you don't have a weird head like mine, this may not be an issue at all (hence, neither good nor bad).
- the RIG 500 has an interesting set-up for adjusting to different sized heads. There are three cutouts on each side of the headband and you click the ear cup up or down depending on the size of you noggin. That and the head suspension pad should cover 90-95% of gamers out there. If your head is freakishly small or large/tall, you may have trouble. My head is a bit on the long side and the maximum extension works just right for me.
- The suspension headband is nice but can get uncomfortable if you have a weird shaped head as I do. My head is very much shaped like Capt. Picard (coming to a pronounced point with the lack of hair cover to boot) and so after two-three hours, I have to give the headphones a break. If you don't have a weird head like mine, this may not be an issue at all (hence, neither good nor bad).
The Bad:
- Reception on the mic is pretty weak. I might just need to play with this some more but right now I'm having trouble getting consistent levels from the boom mic.
- Dolby Atmos on the Xbox is pretty useless. To my ears it just makes things too boomy and isn't any better and is probably worse than Microsoft's own Sonic software. Granted, I have an external amp set-up, but I configured it both how it shows for that configuration as well as just plugged into the controller and the standard controller set-up was only marginally different. I hesitated to put this under the 'Bad' because you don't have to use the software and the headphones sound better on the Xbox when you don't but it is a 'feature' and it fails to perform. I don't know if there is anything different with the RIG set designed for the Xbox other than a slightly different cord but this box says it can be used on PC, Xbox, or PS4. Stick with the PC for these.
- The inline volume control seems to have 80% of the range be REALLY quiet and the rest of the range crammed into the remaining 20% of the slider. Kinda weird and hard to keep consistent.
- Reception on the mic is pretty weak. I might just need to play with this some more but right now I'm having trouble getting consistent levels from the boom mic.
- Dolby Atmos on the Xbox is pretty useless. To my ears it just makes things too boomy and isn't any better and is probably worse than Microsoft's own Sonic software. Granted, I have an external amp set-up, but I configured it both how it shows for that configuration as well as just plugged into the controller and the standard controller set-up was only marginally different. I hesitated to put this under the 'Bad' because you don't have to use the software and the headphones sound better on the Xbox when you don't but it is a 'feature' and it fails to perform. I don't know if there is anything different with the RIG set designed for the Xbox other than a slightly different cord but this box says it can be used on PC, Xbox, or PS4. Stick with the PC for these.
- The inline volume control seems to have 80% of the range be REALLY quiet and the rest of the range crammed into the remaining 20% of the slider. Kinda weird and hard to keep consistent.
So all-in-all a nice set of headphones for your PC. If you are in the market for a new set or looking to upgrade, The Plantronic RIG 500 Pros are worth a serious look.
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Toshiba 4K UHD Fire TV Edition is a new generation of smart TVs featuring the Fire TV experience built-in and including a Voice Remote with Alexa. With true-to-life 4K Ultra HD picture quality and access to all the movies and TV shows you love, Toshiba Fire TV Edition delivers a superior TV experience that gets smarter every day. The Voice Remote with Alexa lets you do everything you'd expect from a remote—plus, easily launch apps, search for TV shows, play music, switch inputs, control smart home devices and more, using just your voice.
Customer Rating
5
VERY Nice 4K HDR TV at a Great Price!
on June 12, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
Now this may sound stupid, because it probably is, but I already had a nice 4K TV that was less than 2 years old but didn't have HDR. It was beautiful and did a great job as my 'man cave' TV for movies and Xbox gaming. Since I purchased that TV I have upgraded my Xbox to the One X with HDR and I have a new 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray player so I have been itching to see how much of a difference the HDR thing really makes. I can now definitively say that, to me, the upgrade to HDR is worth it. It is especially worth it when you can get this in a $400 TV!
I used to own a lot of Toshiba stuff back in the day but for some reason they seemed to never be on my short list for the longest time. I know the TV market has gotten saturated with a lot of new players and perhaps they just weren't getting the shelf space that they used to. Well, this price point and these features should definitely put it on the map for you if you had kind of forgotten about them like I had.
I have run several 4K Ultra HD movies through this TV and they look stunning though to tell you the truth these I had a hard time actually seeing the HDR effect even with both TVs side by side. Perhaps it is my selection of movies/TV shows (lots of sci-fi) but if that was all it was I would have been pretty disappointed. Looked awesome, but not worth getting a new TV over. Now when I started playing some of my Xbox One games that have been optimized for 4K and HDR, THEN I could tell the difference. Perhaps it is because a movie or a TV show is short compared with the time spent in a game. Some of these games I have been playing for an unfortunate number of hours and I know them extremely well so the differences really popped. Areas that previously had been a tad dark and almost muddy now had detail in them. Colors seem more 'correct' or perhaps more lifelike. Also, in some games I would have to boost the brightness to even really play it (or play in the dark) to get enough contrast (and this was on a really high-rated big name 4K TV). Now the plain Game mode is just perfect because and I don't have to wash out the colors with increased brightness. BTW, that had nothing to do with the 'realness' of the colors, that is actually most pronounced in well-lit parts of the game.
The Amazon Fire being built in is nice, though my other TV also had a great selection of apps as well (to include Prime Video). I don't have much use for Alexa, so that is neither a positive or a negative for me. The homepage feature when you turn on the TV is also helpful but if you don't agree you can turn that feature off.
So what are the drawbacks that are obviously there for a $400 4K HDR TV. The big one is that it is big, or actually it is thick. While the 50' only weighs a little over 40lbs, I'n not sure this would look as great hanging on a wall as some other TVs. Fortunately I have a TV stand for this anyway that holds all the players and the TV and leaves wall space for movie posters and an 'I Love Me' wall. This is not a sleek bezel-less design that 'disappears' while viewing. It is a lot of plastic and more plastic. Toshiba put the money into this for the screen and I'm happy with that. Again, perhaps not your show TV that you have for all to see but for a game room or bedroom TV, this is a winner.
If you have been waiting for a good TV at a great price with HDR support, you won't be disappointed in the picture that the Toshiba Fire TV Edition gives you. If you have been waiting even for a 4K upgrade, then this is a no-brainer and is an awesome TV at a great price.
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Enjoy cinematic sound with these Sony digital surround wireless headphones. Their four sound modes optimize the audio of whatever you're watching, and their 30m range lets you move freely around your home without missing a moment of the action. These Sony digital surround wireless headphones have a 17-hour battery life for hours of uninterrupted listening.
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3
Swing and a Miss for Sony
on May 28, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I had a lot of hope for these headphones. The Sony headphones I have gotten recently have all been outstanding, especially my WH-1000XM2 noise cancelling headphones, which are the best NC headphones on the market, hands down. Unfortunately my run of stellar Sony products has run to an end with the L600s.
I wanted the L600s for my office/man cave at home. When I'm not working in there (most of the time), I'm either playing on my game systems or watching a blu-ray movie. I've been using some game specific wired headphones that supposedly had some surround sound capability but don't really. I wanted some headphones that were wireless, comfortable, sound great and perhaps can actually deliver on that virtual surround sound. The Sony L600s only meet two of those criteria and probably the two I cared about the least (wireless and comfortable).
First, the good. The Sony WH-L600 headphones are incredibly comfortable. The leather-like material and the padding all around is great. I can wear them for hours on end (and I have) with no problems. Also, the wireless range is great and the connection is rock solid.
Next, the bad. I was not able to find a mode other than straight stereo, that sounded half-way decent. If you are old enough to remember the old THX into to movies that really blew-out the bass and could cause things to rattle in your house, then you have an idea what these do even at relatively low volume, and on all of the special settings with the exception perhaps of the 'Voice' mode. Oh yeah, and it is doing that right on your head so it is even more rattling.
All of the effect modes, with both the matrix on or off just sound bad. The matrix is the name for Virtual Phones Technology which supposedly ups a 2-channel or 5.1-channel set up to a virtual 7.1 channel system. It does no such thing. Or if it does, it is so unnatural and 'false' sounding that it is useless. I've come to the conclusion that it is impossible still to properly recreate a 5.1 or 7.1 sound field with headphones. I had hoped the wizards at Sony had finally broken the barrier but their iteration stinks just like all the rest. Everything sounds echo-y and there is not enough separation to make you feel properly surrounded by the sound.
I played several games (Minecraft, Elite: Dangerous, and Red Dead Redemption) as well as watched some movie/TV Ultra HD blu-rays (Westworld season 1, and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan), and they all we made to sound worse than my standard set up and were quite frankly worse than the speakers from the TV. Voices and sound effects come from different fields but it doesn't feel like I'm surrounded. Voices come from one angle, sound effects another, and background sounds from yet another. It totally rips you out of the game or movie.
If you want these just as a set of stereo headphones so you can watch TV or play games without disturbing others, you can use these for that but I'm not sure it is the best use of $300. If you do get these, a couple of tips to make them sound as best as you can.
1. Use an HDMI cable and your TVs ARC (Audio Return Channel) instead of the included optical cable. The HDMI cable is able to carry a higher level signal than the optical cable and it is noticeable. The sound when connected via HDMI was the least 'fake' sounding of the connections, probably because it did not have to upscale/modify the sound space as much.
2. No matter what effect mode you use if you must, be sure to turn off the matrix. They still don't sound great but again, it sounds even less fake than with it on.
3. Charge them up before you do your first listen. My set must have been almost dead straight out of the box because when I fired them up, I only got sound out of the right ear cup. That was fixed once they were fully charged. And speaking of charging, the base station charges the headphones up quickly and they seem to last at least the 17 hours that Sony claims. So I guess that is another plus in their favor, though still not enough to overcome the negatives.
I'm still a Sony fan, but I'm disappointed in the WH-L600s. I only hope that someone can break surround sound headphone barrier sometime soon.
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Stay aware and immersed in your music with these Sony wireless in-ear headphones. Digital noise cancellation blocks out external chaos while the Ambient Sound Mode lets in the noises you need to hear. These Sony wireless in-ear headphones work with Google Assistant for hands-free research and commands at the gym or on the run.
Customer Rating
4
Surprisingly Comfortable, Great Sound, But Boomy
on May 26, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I HATE (loathe, despise, wish eternal death upon) in ear headphones. I have never been able to get a good enough seal with them to make the sound what it should be without feeling like I was being tortured by some sadistic person with an ear fetish.
For years I have always just gotten by with headphones that kind of just rest in your ear (for out and about) or full over-ears (if I really wanted some sound isolation). Neither one of these is a great option (or really an option at all) for doing anything really active. I've tried a few of the more recent true wireless in-ears hoping beyond hope that perhaps I could find a pair that were reasonably comfortable to wear while hiking/exercising or working in the yard. I think I have finally found that pair.
The Sony WF-SP700N are easy to use, pretty comfortable for an in-ear, and sound good. I'll dig a bit more into each of these below.
Ease of Use: The nice charge case is pretty compact, ensures that the earbuds always lock in to make sure they get a charge, and it holds a lot of charges. It is easy to throw these in a bag or in a jacket pocket with no problems. They also paired up quickly with my iPhone and I have yet to have a drop in signal. I haven't used them with a phone call but all of my other recent Sony headphones have been outstanding in this regard and I have no reason to doubt these will be as well.
These in-ears come with four different tips for the earphone and two different 'wings' to help hold them in your ears. I have what are known as 'tortuous ear canals' meaning they are smaller than normal and bend funny. I used to give the life-support guys the fits whenever I went to get earplugs for the flight line. I ended up with one size for one ear and another size for the other. They had about 20-30 different plugs to pick from so it was possible to dial it in almost perfectly but no in-ear so far has been able to stand up to my ears and still be useable. On the Sony SP700Ns, I was actually able to make the Super Small tips work well. The give a good seal and I don't feel like ripping them out of my head after 10 minutes. The 'Arc' Supporters' as Sony calls the 'wings' were perfect right out of the box and I think they are the key why this pair of in-ears is actually useable by me. They give me the secure fit that I would have to accomplish by jamming them down into my ears with another pair. The other benefit of not being jammed in is that pushing the buttons to either pause the music or change the Noise Cancelling setting doesn't hurt because they aren't already jammed in and I'm not worried about accidentally knocking them out. And that is despite the fact that the buttons on each of the earbuds is quite a bit smaller than other recent true wireless. I still wish that more would implement a gentle touch of the earbuds rather than a physical button but it is what it is.
Sound Quality: This is where I had to knock a star off. My favorite pair of headphones are the Sony WH-1000XM2 over-ear noise cancelling headphones. They sound phenomenal, are comfortable, and block everything. That being said, they would not be good for a hike. I had hoped that Sony would be able to replicate that outstanding sound quality in these headphones but that was not the case. I know these are labeled as 'Extra Bass' but in this case the bass is really boomy and not a pleasant bass. While you do have the option of some different sound signatures through the Sony Headphones app the options are either all boomy or completely devoid of bass. There really isn't any way to dial it in. Granted, some songs sound stellar and those tend to be the ones that are not heavy in the bass department, but if you are listening to any rock or club music that has a strong beat (as many people do when working out to help pace themselves) you will probably think the bass is a little much. That could just be me but I don't think so because I like bass but I prefer it to compliment the music not overwhelm it. I'm hoping that these will get a software update that maybe will allow for a full equalizer to drop the bass a few dB, but until that time I guess I will just have to live with the boominess. I will say that the boominess is dropped a bit when you turn off the noise-cancelling but what's the point of having (and paying for) NC if you can't make use of it.
All-in-all, these are the best in-ears that I have used to this point that actually give you isolation and noise cancelling. A few software tweaks from Sony (which they are good about doing, there has already been a couple of downloads for my other Sony headphones), and these might be real 5-star winners. That being said, I'm happy as well with their 4-star status as well.
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Enjoy high-quality graphics and fast performance with this Dell Alienware Aurora desktop. Its 16GB of Intel Optane memory is expandable to 64GB, providing plenty of room for future expansion, and the 1TB hard drive delivers ample file storage space. This Dell Alienware Aurora desktop has an NVIDIA GeForce 1070 graphics card for smooth rendering of 3D images.
Customer Rating
4
Fast & Outstanding Gaming Rig, Easy Upgrades!
on April 17, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I have had this Alienware Aurora R7 for a grand total of about 36 hours now and I have put this thing through an extensive battery of tests and I must say, I am pretty happy with this system overall. There are a few things that knock it down from 5-stars to something like 4-4.5 that I'll go into a bit later in the review but on the whole, the majority of gamers that want a performance beast right out of the box will be pretty happy with the Aurora R7.
First off, there are a ton of features to the Aurora R7 that more than justify the price even when it is not on sale and if you are in the market for a new gaming rig (as I assume you are if you are reading this), you should pick this up if you can find it in stock. If it happens to be on sale (which I've seen a few times over the last month), you would be stupid not to jump on that deal.
One of the features that I really appreciate about the R7 is it's ease of upgradability, not that you will need to upgrade it any time soon, but this is a friendly beast when it comes to tune-ups and tweaks. Remove one screw on the back, throw a couple of switches an the side pops right off. Swing the power unit out and you have access to pretty much everything. You can see the two pictures I have attached to appreciate the nice cabling and access to RAM, HD bays, and PCIe slot. About the only thing that is not as easy to access is the M.2 slot where the Optane memory drive is located, though that is more of a function of the video card getting in the way and even with that there, you still have room to slide it out of its slot.
I have already thrown in a pretty speedy SSD into one of the additional slots for game/application installs and it couldn't have been easier. I'm debating about whether or not I want an SSD in the M.2 slot as well but so far the Optane has been doing it's job and has been running the 7200rpm hard drive pretty darn well. The Aurora boots up, shuts down, and opens virtually every program I've thrown at it faster than both my iMac and my Samsung laptop, both of which are completely solid state and are pretty snappy in their own right. The new Intel Optane system is doing exactly what they promised it would, giving SSD like speed to old style spinning hard drives.
Another feature I appreciate about this computer is the wealth of connection. I don't see how anyone could run out of USB slots and if you do, you are doing something wrong my friend. In addition to the four on top of the computer (one being USB-C) you have like seven more on the back (including another USB-C).
I also appreciate how quiet it is for a gaming computer. It is not as quiet as my iMac or laptop but then again, neither can run games in full HD with all the settings maxed like the Aurora. I can remember when the fans and hard drives of just regular computers, let alone gaming computers, sounded like small jets taking off right next to you. It does this all while still keeping everything relatively frosty for a computer. Even when I was pushing this computer pretty hard with Elite: Dangerous and X-Plane 11, this thing never pushed past 41 C at the CPU or 63 C at the GPU. I've also had this on top of my desk right near me and it didn't fry me out with the waste heat blowing on me. I've had computers before that turned my office into a sauna in no time flat. I used to have to open up my window in Wyoming during winter when I was doing some serious MechWarrior 2 gaming in the mid-90s (yeah, I'm old, so what).
I've played several hours of both Elite: Dangerous, X-Plane 11, Everspace, Arma 3, and Pillars of Eternity and the Aurora hasn't even blinked at any of them. It just ate them up and spit out all the pretty pixels on the screen. That being said, it is only ever driving like 2K resolution on my monitor but I think it still looks lovely.
So what don't I like about the Aurora? First-off, the bloatware is pretty bad. I'm buying a serious gaming rig and you are throwing on silly programs to play Facebook style games? Come-on, that is just silly. You may want to throw in the Alienware software in the category of bloatware but that would be a mistake. On many computers the 'utilities' they throw in are anything but useful but the tools that they give you here are actually pretty darn good. Still too much other junk though.
I'm also not so crazy about how dusty this thing gets inside so quickly. I'm a neat freak and my house is spotless but it took no time at all for this thing to suck in a lot of dust already. Now that means it is moving a lot of air and keeping things nice and cool but I may have to see about finding some filters for this thing if I don't want to be cleaning it out every week. That being said, since it is so easy to crack open, it would not be a hard thing to do every week.
The thing that really shaved off the fraction of the star on this thing was the fact that I seemed to have a problem with the installation of virtually every game I loaded on here. Every installation had to either be repaired or deleted and retried. I still have not nailed down what the problem is, but if I figure it out I'll add it in the comments section. Right now it is just one of those things that left a slightly sour taste in my mouth. I'm not going to blame it all on the computer though because there are a lot of things that could be to blame.
Finally, I was less than impressed with the keyboard and mouse that ships with the computer. Granted, most gamers are probably going to go for some serious peripherals to go along with this beast but the keyboard and mouse were just sad. Again, they are probably only intended for you to plug in and get things set up before you get the chance to load up the drivers/software for some high-end mouse/keyboard combo.
While it may have four stars above it is probably more like 4.25/4.5 stars, I just couldn't bring myself to give it the full 5. Those I tend to reserve for things that really blow my socks off, and while I am VERY happy with the Aurora, nothing blew my socks off. Perhaps that is because I'm expecting this thing to be a beast and it is while a lot of other products I have reviewed here on Best Buy have been more of a surprise.
If you are looking for a well-priced and high performing gaming computer, look no further than the Alienware Aurora R7. Despite a few quibbles with it, I have been very pleased so far in its performance and have zero hesitation in recommending it to others.
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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.
Overall5 out of 5
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.
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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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Wraith
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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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.
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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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Wraith