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Entertain friends with loud yet clear music by using this Sony portable Bluetooth speaker. Extra bass and three-dimensional sound create a superior listening experience, while the multicolored flashing lights and Party Booster make your gathering more fun. This Sony portable Bluetooth speaker is waterproof and has a protective fabric cover for worry-free use outdoors.
Customer Rating
5
3.5 Stars w/o the Music Center App, 5 Stars With!
on March 12, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
Sony has always turned out top notch audio gear. From headphones to components, Sony turns out great gear (in fact, their latest go at noise cancelling headphones the WH-1000XM2 are THE best NC headphones out there) and the SRS-XB31 is no exception. Sound-wise this thing turns out a great sound with an impressive amount of bass for something as small as it is (perhaps a little too much bass). That being said, the XB31 is supposed to amp up your party with a light show that gets at tad annoying straight out of the box. If bass heavy tunes that will literally rattle your desk and seizure inducing strobe lights are your thing, then this is a 5 star product with no qualifications. If, perhaps, you prefer your music to be a bit more pure sounding and don't want an 80's disco in your home, it would only be a 3.5. Where Sony clinches a 5 star rating is with the Music Center app. You don't like the strobes, turn them off. Want to change up the equalizer to dial back the bass a smidge, you can do that. Want to play with a ton of other lighting, power, and connection settings you have it all at the touch of a finger.
On top of that you get an IP67 dust/waterproof rating which means this thing is dust proof and can be submerged for 30 minutes in water with no problem. The fabric cover is really nice and the fit and finish is superb (no seams or stray fibers). This is a solid bluetooth speaker with an impressive 24 hour battery that even has a port that can charge your cell phone at 1 amp. I couldn't find out the mAh rating for the battery in the spec so I don't know how much it can charge a phone.
If you are looking for a great sounding, looking, and tough bluetooth speaker, don't look any further, just be sure to download the Music Center App, the increased functionality is a must. Sony has turned out another winner!
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Increase productivity and save desk space with this HP Pavilion all-in-one desktop computer. Its Intel Core i7 processor and 12GB of DDR4 RAM keep multiple programs running at optimal speeds, and the Intel Optane Memory is a smart system accelerator that adapts to your everyday computing activities. This HP Pavilion all-in-one desktop computer has a large 1TB hard drive for storing files securely.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Power/Value Option For Most People
on February 25, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
There are a lot of reviews that hit a whole bunch of different topics and features about this computer. From the ones I've read, I haven't seen much on the actual day-to-day operation of this computer and I think that is important.
Let me start off by giving a quick rundown of how it is used in my office. I work for a moderately sized non-profit and while we have a nice endowment and take in a lot of donation, we like that to go to those we serve. Also, while we have about 50 employees, most of us wear many different hats. I was originally a teacher and so I am in charge of the education portion, but I also have a flair for design and I know how to code a webpage so in addition to being the education lead, I am also half of the design team and half of the IT department. I do everything from writing lessons, to building websites, to creating brochures/programs/flyers/banners. I use everything from MS Office to the entire Adobe Creative Suite. Right now I have two computers at work, one PC and one Mac. The Mac is 5 years old and showing its age, the PC is brand new and is set up to really be my IT computer (screens are vertical for code and web layout). We needed a better graphics computer and I needed a computer that our interns could also work, since this will also act as their workstation. Surprisingly, none (and I mean zero) of our interns over the last three years knows or likes Macs so I decided to go with this computer because it looked like a good cross between power and value and I have heard great things about the new Optane memory.
Ok, now that you have the background I'll give you the quick down and dirty review. I set this up at home so I didn't waste time in the office and I could run some A/B testing between this HP and my top of the line iMac at home that has a 512GB solid state drive, 4k retina screen, 16GB of DDR3 RAM, and 6th generation quad core i7 running at 3.3GHz. This is my personal home computer and I do quite a bit of work at home but I'm trying to shift more of that to the office.
Anyway. I have attached to videos to this review so you can see how these two computers do starting up both from a cold start and using Adobe InDesign (actually I was unable to do so, I'll keep trying though). In both instances, the HP was ready to go faster than my Mac. That Optane memory is doing exactly what is was intended to do, and that is give you the flexibility and low price point of a traditional hard drive while getting the speed of a solid state drive. In this case you are actually getting better speed than a solid state drive. Running the entire Adobe Creative Suite on both computers reveals that in almost every instance, the HP outperforms my iMac with the exception of some graphics crunching in Illustrator (I'm thinking that is where the Intel Iris Pro graphics with some dedicated memory is helping). Also, when using Lightroom, the 4k retina screen is a lot nicer for pixel-peeping some of the details. The HP only has a standard HD screen and while it is not bad, it can't hold a candle to the 4k. That being said, this iMac cost a whole bunch more than the HP.
I only have one other gripe about the HP over the iMac. I would gladly give up the touch screen (never understood touchscreens on desktop computers, 2-in-1 laptops sure, but not desktops) in exchange for a higher resolution screen. The other issue with the touch screen is that it is set back a bit from the glass and it makes the entire screen super reflective. I've read a few reviews here and I notice other have mentioned how much you really need to consider the placement of this computer and light sources if you don't want to basically be looking at a mirror. I have a face for radio so I certainly don't want that! That being said, when bright/colorful screens are up, which this screen does very well, the reflectivity is not really an issue. Also, the base is incredibly stable and the touchscreen is very responsive so you don't have to poke the screen too hard to get it to do what you want. I'm sure the interns are going to love that but the fingerprints are really going to bug me.
Finally, we also do a TON of teleconferencing with other non-profits and schools around the nation and sometime the world. The camera/mic setup is very nice and I appreciate the security switch that blocks the camera at the top. The easy access to the SD card, headphone, and another USB drive at the bottom of the screen is really helpful as is the HDMI in button on the bottom right of the screen which makes it easy for us to link in other devices.
All-in-all I am extremely pleased with the power/productivity of this HP Pavilion and our CFO is going to be happy that I didn't have to break the bank to make it happen! I'm going to recommend that we purchase a few more of these for a few other departments around the foundation. HP has built a nice, attractive, and reasonably powerful computer that would serve any family, student, or office admirably in a lot of different situations. I'm a power user and am pretty pleased with it, I'm pretty sure you will be too.
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Enjoy superior sound and voice quality with these Jabra Elite wireless headphones. Integrated controls let you answer calls, adjust the volume or pause music with the touch of a button, while the included carrying case doubles as a charging station. External ambient noise keeps you aware of your surroundings, while a background noise filter delivers crisp, clear voice calls. With Bluetooth connectivity, these Jabra Elite wireless headphones are easy to pair to a mobile device.
Customer Rating
5
Great Wireless Earbuds, AirPod Slayer For Many!
on February 16, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I stayed away from wireless earbuds for quite some time. All of the ones I had tried previously had horrible battery life, dropped the signal all the time, were way too obtrusive in my ears, and worst of all they usually sounded pretty bad. The first pair of wireless earbuds I kept and loved were the Apple AirPods and I still think they are a great choice for many people, but they do have some serious issues for some folks. They don't block out any outside noise, are not IP rated (so can't be counted on to keep out dust and moisture), and can easily fall out of your ears if you are doing anything other than sitting or walking casually. They have some pretty great benefits as well with great connectivity to Apple devices, very good sound quality, great battery life, multiple charges from the storage case, and they are small and compact. The great thing about the Jabra Elite 65t earbuds is that they match or surpass most of the best qualities of AirPods and solve all of the problems I mentioned.
Let's break this down shall we?
Looks: While I appreciate the Apple aesthetic, many people have commented that they thought the AirPods looked weird. Perhaps because they don't look like 'normal' earbuds or because they are so jarringly white. The Elite 65t looks sharp and professional. The black and gunmetal gray are unobtrusive and since they hug your ear rather closely, some people may even miss that you are wearing them. Big win goes to the Elites.
Sound Signature: Here I would call it a tie. I enjoy the sound from the AirPods and I think the sound is phenomenal from the Elites. While some people such as myself like the fact that the Jabra Elite app allows for fine tuning the equalizer settings, most won't care about this or even know that they can do this. I'm going to give the Elites the win on this one too, mostly because of the sound options not necessarily over quality of the sound signature.
Isolation: This is an easy victory for the Elites. AirPods have virtually none unless you have REALLY small ears and have them jammed in there. The Jabra Elite has traditional earbud tips that come in three different sizes and provide a nice seal that passively blocks a lot of noise. This lets you enjoy your music a bit more and you can listen to it at a lower volume since it isn't competing with other noise. The good thing about the different size tips is that you can mix and match with them. I have a small tip on the right earbud and a medium on the left since my ear canals are different sizes. That being said, many people don't like earbuds with tips that go into your ear canal because they find them uncomfortable, I am usually one of those people (which is one of the reasons I like the AirPods) but these tips seem to be soft enough and well sized and I haven't had any problems so far. You get a good enough seal without having to really cram them in your ears so that is a nice plus.
Active Use: Another win for the Elites. Apple AirPods stay in my ears better than I thought they would but I have had them fall out many times while doing yard work, exercise, and sometimes just walking around. The fit of the Elites is snug enough that this is not a problem. I have yet to have them come out even when cranking hard on an elliptical machine (which is probably the most jarring of the activities I do on a regular basis). Also, the Jabra Elites are IP55 rated that gives them considerable dust and moisture resistance. Now I wouldn't wear these in a dust storm and you sure a heck can't submerge them but they can take the elements far better than AirPods. If you have always wondered about IP ratings I have attached a handy little graphic that breaks it down for you. The Sport version of these are IP56 so they are a bit more moisture resistant.
Charging Case: This one goes to Apple. The AirPod case is smaller, holds more of a charge (24 hours), and therefore can recharge the earbuds through more cycles. That being said, they Jabra case is much smaller than I expected and has one really good feature and that is the snap lock. The magnetic latch on the AirPods sometimes doesn't keep the headphones tightly set and I've had several times where one of the AirPods doesn't charge while the other one does. The lid on the Jabra Elite case holds the earbuds down on their charging connectors consistently and well so this is not a worry. While the Jabra case may not hold as much juice, what it does have is going to reliably charge your Elites.
Call Quality: This one is a tie. My wife says that I sound better through both the AirPods and Elites than I do just talking though my phone normally. The sound isolation on the Elites though makes it easier to make out softer talking from those calling you.
Bluetooth Connectivity: Again, a tie. Both have solid connections to my iPhone and other devices and I have yet to have a dropped signal from either. The AirPods seamlessly hook up to all of my Apple devices without any work from me but the pairing with the Jabra Elite is easy as well (it's just not 'magical' like the AirPod sync). The Jabra Elites are on the new Bluetooth 5 spec but I have yet to determine a difference between it and the version 4 on the AirPods but perhaps as more devices support it (my phone does not), it may be more of an issue.
Controls: This one is a win for Apple. This is only because there is one glaring problem with the Jabras and that is that they aren't gesture control or just touches but are actual button presses. The buttons can sometime be hard to actuate and have the unfortunate side-effect of forcing the earbud into my ear. For someone who really does not like that sensation, it can be a problem. That being said there are a lot more controls that are available through the button presses than are available for the AirPods. Also, I have an Apple Watch and control my AirPods with it, so that has always been really seamless for me so I have to give this one to Apple. This would be different if Jabra would change from actual button presses to taps. I would be ok with the loss of some control features to not have to push the Elites into my ears to get a good actuation.
Overall: The Jabra Elite 65t is probably they best wireless earbud out there now and it is going to take a lot for anyone to push them off the top of that hill. Across the board they either meet or exceed the quality of Apple AirPods and absolutely destroy any other wireless earbuds that I've tried. These are an outstanding choice for anyone and I highly recommend them. I think it would almost be impossible to be disappointed in them. I don't say that about many things.
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Produce physical copies of smartphone image files with this Bluetooth-enabled HP Sprocket Plus photo printer. Its compact form fits 10 sheets of 2.3 x 3.4-inch photo paper, and it lets you edit photos creatively via the HP Sprocket app. This portable HP Sprocket Plus photo printer also scans its printed images to quickly locate their digital sources.
Customer Rating
4
Fun, Cool, And Easy To Use
on January 8, 2018
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I knew this printer was small but I was really surprised at just how small it is. The Sprocket Plus is like 3.5 x 5.5 x .75 inches so that means that is is smaller than a stack of 4 x 6 pictures!
OK, so it is small but how does it work? It was incredibly easy to set up. I popped the cover off the top and inserted the pack of ten zink photo sheets, put the cover on and turned it on. After launching the Sprocket app on my phone, I was up and printing within about 1 minute. So portability and ease of use have been nailed by HP (oh and nice design too, I have the white and rose gold versions which is very nice).
Now the REAL question is 'How good are the prints?'. If you are expecting gallery quality prints, heck if you are expecting full size inkjet quality prints, you will be disappointed. If you keep your expectations to the level of Polaroid instant prints, you will be happy with them. Colors and black and white both do well but it is very easy for a bright picture to appear washed out. Look, this is not a device for printing out a stack of pictures from your vacation in Europe. This is designed to get some of those cool selfie/ussies off your phone and into the hands of friends. Since the photo paper also doubles as a sticker when you peel the backing off, they are great for decorating at a party, in a scrapbook, or whatever.
This is a great device to have at a party of any sort where you want your friends and guests to perhaps have a little memento of the fun they had but don't want to shell out for a full Photo Booth set-up. It would be great for a kid's b-day party or a school club function. The printer is pretty fast and can crank out each print in under 30 seconds so it would be easy to have everyone send you their best shots as they take them and send them off to the printer as you get them. In an age where genuine photos are becoming a rarity, sometimes it is cool to just have that small little picture that you can post at your desk, or your locker of a fun time that you would like to remember without having to whip out your phone and scroll through your photostream.
If this is the kind of device you are looking for, I would actually give it an enthusiastic 5-stars for you but I hedged my bet and went with 4-stars just because, while it does that one thing well, that is about it and there will inevitably be something you wish it could do but can't. I would have done maybe 4.5 stars but that is not an option.
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Stash these Bowers & Wilkins PX wireless headphones in your carry-on, and enjoy disruption-free sound on your next flight. The noise-canceling headphones turn on the moment you put them on, and taking them off returns them to standby mode. These Bowers & Wilkins PX wireless headphones offer an incredible 22 hours of listening on a single charge.
Customer Rating
5
B&W Under-Promised and Over-Delivered with the PX!
on December 6, 2017
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I found it amusing when reading some of the early promotional material for the Bowers & Wilkins PX headphones, when B&W pretty much stated that they didn't have the best noise-cancelling software but they would deliver on the audio front. Having owned other Bowers and Wilkins headphones, I knew I would be getting a beautifully engineered piece of audio equipment that would sound phenomenal. I kind of expected them to try to boast that they were better than the current champs in this market (Bose and Sony), but by setting my expectations lower for the noise cancelling I think they were banking on the surprise factor because I definitely was surprised. Jaw-droppingly so.
Pulling the PX headphones out of the box was a really nice experience and even though I had been thinking that I should have gotten the black version, I have changed my mind and really dig the soft gold and blue. They are incredibly sharp and the quilted storage bag with magnetic clasp and integrated cable storage just ices the cake. This is a quality piece of hardware and absolutely screams class.
I wondered if the noise-cancelling software would screw with the sound quality that I knew and loved from my previous B&W headphones, but I think they were smart to do a bit lighter of a touch on the software and to boost the passive noise cancelling in its place. Not only does the music not sound 'processed' but I'm also not getting the pressure on my eardrum the way I do with Bose headphones which makes them unusable for me for any length of time over 30 minutes. It is interesting but as far as I can tell, the NC software is only on, you just have a choice of whether you have the 'Environmental Filter' on or off. These filters are set through the rather nice and simple app that B&W has and the different settings of Office, City, and Flight all give differing levels of sound through. I like total silence so I have it on flight but you can set it to anywhere within a range via a slider, the three choices are just presets to use. When I had these on last night and was testing them with my wife watching TV next to me on the couch and me trying to read, I could not hear anything past my music. I had my wife talk to me and I actually had to pull up an ear cup just to make sure she wasn't playing with me and mouthing like she was talking but she really was. Now with the music off, I could faintly hear her and the TV but listening to the headphones at a normal level put me in isolated bliss.
The key would seem to be to earpads on the PX. Not only are they covered with a very nice leather material, but the padding is perfectly balanced between comfortable to wear but stiff enough to create a seal. Looking at the earpads I was afraid that the openings would be too small for my ears but they fit perfectly over (not on) my ears and place the tilted drivers right in the sweet spot. I have perhaps slightly larger than normal ears since I have kind of an elongated head and proportionate ears. Speaking of elongated head, it also comes to a bit of a point and so I am sensitive to the padding placed on the headbands of various headphones and so far, the PX have been nothing but comfortable. My longest stint with them so far has been about two hours and neither my ears nor my head has had any complaint. I will say that if you wear glasses (I don't) you probably will not get as good of a passive noise seal and the pressure from the pads may press a bit on the arms of your glasses.
As for the controls on the Bowers & Wilkins PX, they have decided to forgo the touch controls that are all the rage now and stick with tried and true buttons. I think that this is a perfectly valid choice and considering that other manufacturers are still working the kinks out of their touch controls, it was probably a pretty smart move on the part of B&W.
As for the sound quality of the PX headphones, I have zero complaints. They have a pretty neutral sound to them and don't seem to accentuate any particular range. The bass is there enough to make rock sound good and the midrange and treble are nice enough to make pop and jazz sound great.
I only have one complaint for these headphones. I was kind of surprised that the armatures for the earpads aren't completely round and sealed. They are in fact, concave channels that the audio cable runs down. While they are still very solid and the cable well protected, when I first saw these, I thought that those were solid metal. Not particularly sure if there is some engineering reason for this or if it were to cut back on weight since these are not delicate flowers but I just thought it strange. As for its actual performance, I got no problems with the PX and I see a long and beautiful relationship in our future which will fortunately help me keep a long and beautiful relationship with my wife!
Bowers and Wilkins has a winner in the PX and they really should not sell themselves short in any facet of their performance. They are worth every penny and can stand toe to toe with the others at the top of the heap.
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Everything you love about Google, for work and play. Google Pixelbook is the first laptop with the Google Assistant* built in. Its super thin, 4-in-1 design includes a long-lasting battery and 7th Gen Intel® Core™** processor. It also comes with all the apps you already know and love including Youtube, Infinite Painter, Google Play Movies, Evernote, Slack, Lightroom, Google Photos and many more***.*Google Assistant requires Internet connection.**Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.***Availability and performance of certain apps and services may vary by region. Subscriptions(s) may be required, and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Pixelbook and Pixelbook Pen are optimized for selected apps and services only.
Customer Rating
5
A Whole New World For Chromebooks!
on December 6, 2017
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I was an early adopter for Chromebooks when they first launch years ago and while I definitely saw a place for them in the computer eco-system I was always disappointed with many of the early iterations. They were always just a bit too underpowered and the software just a bit too basic. It didn't help that they were often packaged in throw-away bodies with typically poor screens, but hey, what do you expect for a computer that often times cost less than $200?
When Chromebooks started making headways into the classroom I finally said 'Yep, that's where they belong.' As a teacher, they were the perfect devices to kit out a classroom, promote collaborative work through Google Docs, and didn't break the bank (for the initial purchase, maintenance or replacement). I thought that would be the future for Google and Chromebooks. I was surprised when Google started working with companies like Asus and Samsung to start branching into higher-end Chromebooks. I really didn't think they were going to make a lot of headway when they were not really able to stand up to their price-point competition in the regular PC market.
Where Google made the right decision was to expand the Chrome software to encompass the Android marketplace and to take a cue from Apple and lately Microsoft to build their own hardware around their platform. Now we have a powerful, stable, useful, and quite frankly beautiful device. Is it expensive for a Chromebook, sure if you are comparing it to all the previous iterations. Is it too expensive for what this device will be able to do in very short order, if not already, the answer for that is a qualified no.
For what I use a typical laptop for, the Chromebook Pixel is more than capable to handle everything I throw at it. It is fast, there is a large array of software that I can use to include MS Office (sorry, Google Docs can be great but there are still a lot of missing features that a power user like me uses on a frequent basis), Lightroom!, Slack, Skype, and a ton of other things. I think this ecosystem is going to explode in short order and with the exception of many of the more intensive Adobe products, I don't think there will be much that this new generation of Chromebooks can't do (and I stopped using InDesign and Illustrator on my other laptop because I need a heck of a lot more screen landscape for those programs).
Where I see this really fitting in for me is as a 'show and tell' device. The fact that it is powerful, compact, easy to use, lightweight, and can switch to multiple different modes, makes this the device that I can have with me out and about making presentations to students and teachers, at conferences, and when traveling. Can I do that with other devices for less money, sure but the build quality of the Chromebook Pixel is really top notch. The screen is beautiful (if a tad strange with the 3:2 ratio, but that is only because I'm more used to other layouts), the body of this is solid, the keyboard and trackpad are a joy to use, and while I was initially kind of turned off by the soft wrist-rest area, it has really grown on me and now I kind of want it on my other laptop.
We have entered a new era of laptop (and perhaps soon, desktop) computing. Chromebooks in the past had a niche that they filled nicely but was not really in the mainstream for many if not most people. Now with the Pixel, we have a device that may very soon be on par with the offerings in the Windows/MacOS realm. I'm kind of excited by this because I think it is going to help push the entire market into new places.
While I agree with what many reviews online said about the Chromebook Pixel about the fact that perhaps the pen should have been included with the device, I really don't know if I'm going to need it. My other laptop has an integrated Wacom pen and I have probably only popped it out twice. I will also say that I have not tried this out with a lot of accessories (monitors, projectors, printers) so I can't speak to that. When I get it out into the field some more I will give an update to this review.
Bottom line, don't think of this like you have previous Chromebook offerings, think of it as a soon to be equal to the likes of other ultrabooks and make your decision based on that. I think you will be as pleasantly surprised as I was.
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Play your favorite music with this Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST wireless speaker. It lets you make voice commands via Amazon Alexa within its 330-foot Wi-Fi range, and Bluetooth connectivity lets it pair with up to eight compatible devices. This rugged, water-resistant Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST wireless speaker withstands drops from up to 3 feet high.
Customer Rating
5
Alexa Done Right!
on November 20, 2017
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
If this were a 'NEW' device I would perhaps write a lengthy review but instead it is the fusion/upgrade of a product that has been around for a few years. My best friend received the original Echo back when it first launched and it was pretty sweet though something I didn't really feel the need to own especially since I didn't think it was THAT great of a speaker. I have several Bluetooth speakers but I am always looking for the next and best. With the Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST I feel like I have found that speaker.
The UE MEGABLAST (you just have to put that in all caps), is an outstanding Bluetooth speaker. It is by far, the clearest and probably loudest speaker I have every owned (minus my old component system back in the day). Add to that the Alexa functionality and it makes this a no-brainer. I do a lot of cooking and my wife likes to bake so to now have a speaker that we can command with our voices and can fill the entire lower floor of our house with great music, is a wonderful thing. I probably won't be using all of the features of Alexa but I have already enjoyed checking the local traffic and weather in the mornings before heading out to work.
I'm betting I will also never have the opportunity to fully test out the waterproofing since I plan to keep this inside most of the time and I don't have a pool, but since it is in the kitchen I at least don't have to worry about it getting splashed.
Set-up was a breeze. I didn't even do it the right way and was still up and running in less than 5 minutes. I plugged in the MEGABOOM and paired it with my iPhone and the phone prompted me to download the Ultimate Ears app, once that was downloaded it did a quick 30 sec firmware update and I was ready to sign into my Amazon account. 20 seconds later I had the speaker jamming out some Def Leppard and I was good.
I HIGHLY recommend the Power Up base accessory since it makes it a lot easier to keep this thing charged since you just have to leave or drop it on the dock. The white base is nice and I actually didn't even have to use the 'brick' that the MEGABLAST came with, I just have the USB cord going into a power port built into my plug outlet. No muss and no fuss. When I want to take it outside or to the beach I can just grab it and go and know that it is charged up. UE says that you can get 16 hours on a charge and I have yet to test that out but it has gone strong for over 7 so far.
If you have been thinking about getting an Alexa capable device and have been holding off, don't. Ultimate Ears has created a top notch Bluetooth speaker that deserves to be bought just for that but then ices the cake by adding Amazon Alexa functionality.
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Listen to your playlist in peace with these Sony headphones. They have a 40mm dome driver to deliver the full depth of audio, and the noise cancelling feature minimizes outside disturbances for a better listening experience. These Sony headphones have a battery life of up to 30 hours for extended jam sessions.
Customer Rating
5
Best Noise Cancelling Headphone, PERIOD-Full Stop!
on October 21, 2017
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I was going to bust out my thesaurus and drop a bunch of $.50 words that all mean awesome, fantastic, outstanding, superlative, etc... but I decided to spare you (I could have gone on for several paragraphs). I have always had a love/hate relationship with noise cancelling headphones. I have always loved the IDEA of having them, but every pair I have ever tried or owned I ended up hating very quickly. With the Sony WH-1000XM2s, I finally have a love/love relationship.
My issue with noise cancelling (NC from now on because otherwise I'm going to be typing too much), has always revolved around two things:
1: The 'pressure' you get from the NC signal. I could never wear a pair of these type of headphones for more than an hour before it would feel so uncomfortable on my eardrums that I had to rip them off my head.
2: What NC does to music. I'm an audiophile, and while I understand the give and take with ANY headphone, the wholesale slaughter of the songs I know and love just made me upset while I was wearing them. While I wasn't being distracted by office noise or engine sounds, I could never really concentrate on what I wanted because I would always get caught up in the changes to the sound of my favorite tracks. Now this isn't any different than hating the sound signature of certain brands of headphones but with NC headphones it was guaranteed to happen.
The Sony WH-100XM2s are the FIRST headphone that addressed both of those problems and didn't just make it so they were OK, it blew both of those problems up, to where they don't even exist on any level for me. I had heard some spectacular things about the first iteration of these headphones and some short sessions listening in the stores was always good but not a REAL test, so I had a very hard time deciding whether or not I wanted to risk getting burned again. When the early reviews of XM2s came out and said that they blew the first generation away, I knew I had to give them a shot and boy am I glad I did.
While going through my 4-hour headphone test (I told you, I'm an audiophile), I didn't feel the need to rip these off my head once due to ear pressure. They did get a bit hot but that is to be expected with many headphones that use a leather/protein leather covering for their earpads and that are also closed back. My longest stretch with them now is six hours while at work, and while they did get popped off for short runs away from my desk (a little rude to talk to co-workers while keeping headphones on, or so they tell me), for the 97% of that time, they were on my head. They also didn't feel as hot, now whether that is because of the short breaks or the fact that it is like an icebox in my office, I don't care because they are going to spend most of their life in the office. I have someone who listens to their music JUST loud enough to bug the rest of us but not enough for us to enjoy with them (her music taste is pretty bad anyway). I also have a couple of people who eat their lunch over a period of two hours and I would swear that they were polishing off a bag of chips (family sized, not individual sized) every day. Oh, and they both chew with their mouth open!
As for the sound quality, I ran them through my battery of tests including my list of songs from every genre listening for all the subtle cues I know are there (singer taking a breath, catching some background conversation in the intro/outro). I also use the Sound Check and Dr. Chesky suite of headphone/speaker testing tracks to run them through the frequency sweeps and the tracks specifically recorded to test depth, spatialization, atmosphere, transparency, and presence. Also, I can determine the 'tightness' of the bass or if the headphone displays any sibilance. It may sound like a lot, but I have owned some seriously expensive headphones in the past and when you are dropping that kind of coin on a headphone, you want to be sure.
So, my suite of songs are as follows:
Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody (because this song has everything)
Massive Attack - Teardrop (nice blend of bass and highs)
Enya - Caribbean Blue (perfect for voice and presence)
Beastie Boys - Brass Monkey (it is a mix of a lot and it is kind of 'sloppy', you will notice with good headphones but not bad ones)
Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower (great punch and highs, as well as a lot of back and forth between left and right channels, plus it's Jimi)
Gladiator Soundtrack - Now We Are Free (again a wide range but really great for sibilance, which by the way is an over-exaggeration or sharpness to the 'S' sound)
Ottmar Lieber - Barcelona Nights (perfect for checking that notes sound clear, precise, and sharp. The speed of the flamenco guitar can make some headphones sound a bit muddy when the notes kind of blend)
Led Zeppelin - When the Levee Breaks (Robert Plant can really test a set of headphones)
Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me (purely for the visceral response you get with the screaming guitars and drums)
Massive Attack - Teardrop (nice blend of bass and highs)
Enya - Caribbean Blue (perfect for voice and presence)
Beastie Boys - Brass Monkey (it is a mix of a lot and it is kind of 'sloppy', you will notice with good headphones but not bad ones)
Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower (great punch and highs, as well as a lot of back and forth between left and right channels, plus it's Jimi)
Gladiator Soundtrack - Now We Are Free (again a wide range but really great for sibilance, which by the way is an over-exaggeration or sharpness to the 'S' sound)
Ottmar Lieber - Barcelona Nights (perfect for checking that notes sound clear, precise, and sharp. The speed of the flamenco guitar can make some headphones sound a bit muddy when the notes kind of blend)
Led Zeppelin - When the Levee Breaks (Robert Plant can really test a set of headphones)
Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me (purely for the visceral response you get with the screaming guitars and drums)
I've got a lot more in my list but that is a good sampling if you want to do a test yourself. Across the board, the Sony's did a fabulous job and in fact, some of the songs I feel sounded better with the NC on vs. off. The Sony's have a pretty pure and clean sound with the NC turned off and can actually sound a bit sharp and sibilant but the NC adds a bit of warmth to the track that kind of mellows those out. I prefer this since I tend to be pretty sensitive to the higher frequency range and Some Songs Send Shooting Screaming pain into my ears with certain brands of headphones. In addition bass seems to be tight and well controlled and not 'flabby' at all, with plenty of 'punch' that I would kind of expect from them and especially from a closed back set.
As for the noise cancelling, these do an extremely good job, and while it may not be the freakishly quiet you may get from Bose, I actually prefer the Sony system, because they don't cause my eardrums to ache and it sounds more natural. The ambient mode is good for just knocking down some major noise while still being able to keep your wits about you. In the end though, they are going to help me keep my job that I love because I won't be choking the life out of some of my office-mates (a win - win for everyone).
The iPhone app for the headphones lets you do some neat things such as optimizing the NC settings just for you by sending out a series of tones and then detecting how they come back and with that information the software can come up with the best way to maximize the noise cancelation. You can also add some 'surround' features but I will never use this feature because it does some really weird things to the music and to me none of the settings really approximates the set-up it says it is.
The headphone controls are sharp, intuitive, and very responsive. It is really easy to raise and lower the volume, switch tracks, and even answer the phone. The built in mic also does a great job and my wife said I sounded better than just talking into the phone. The 'Quick Attention' feature also works well when you just put you hand up to the right ear cup and the music pauses so you can talk to someone quickly and then can go back to your music.
I have only one gripe about the headphones and that is the case. While I love how compact it holds everything, I would really have liked an internal storage area for the cables. There is a little slot in the divider between the ear cups for the airplane adaptor (which I haven't used in YEARS) but no place for the cords. There is a little pouch on the outside but that kind of ruins the nice and compact shape of the case if you just shove the cords in there. That is seriously my ONLY complaint and that is such an incredibly minute detail, that I contemplated leaving it out but I didn't want this to be too positive!
Anyway, these are fabulous noise cancelling headphones, and even just headphones in general. They beat the heck out of some wildly popular brand that all the kiddies seem to love but really are all hype. They even beat the heck out of some headphones that are several hundred dollars more than these. The fact that Sony took what were already very highly reviewed headphones, amped them up even more and also dropped the price by $50, makes these a no brainer. Seriously, these should take over as THE flagship noise canceling headphones over Bose. It's not even a question in my mind.
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Expand your workspace or gaming experience with this 27-inch Acer widescreen monitor. An antiglare LED backlit screen provides easy viewing from any angle and even in direct light situations, and 1920 x 1080 resolution delivers on graphics. This Acer widescreen monitor features an ultra-slim design that doesn't take up a lot of space.
Customer Rating
5
Very, Very Nice HD Display At A Great Price!
on October 12, 2017
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I'm not going to go into a ton of details on this review because it is for an LCD display, and it does what an LCD display does, it gives you a display for your computer, game system, or whatever you plug into it. What I will say, is that Acer has done a very nice job of putting a high quality HD (1900x1080) into a virtually bezel less frame, gave it great viewing angles, and did it all for just a bit over $200! If that isn't enough for you to go out and buy this, I'm not sure what you are looking for!
I've attached a couple of pictures to this review so you can see the Acer monitor flanked by a 4k iMac and a new Samsung Notebook 9 Pro with a 1920x1080 screen as well. As you can see from the picture, they all look great. The Acer is a bit brighter though I think the picture does the screen some disservice because of the camera. While it is the brightest of the three it does not look as washed out as the photo would seem to indicate. Is is as rich in color as the other two, no, but it is still a very nice display. That is also putting the monitor on the eco mode which I think is actually the nicest out of all the modes and it was the 'darkest'. BTW, the laptop is driving the image on the screen and they obviously have a pixel perfect match between the two screens which is nice considering this is how this monitor will be used.
I do a lot of conferences and presentations for work and sometimes I use a projector (a really great one that I just got from Best Buy and reviewed as well) and now I have this to use at our display booth rather than just having my laptop open. This will also allow me to throw up an image and lock it in while I have my laptop behind the screen and can keep working. Wait, I don't know if that is actually a positive! The screen is a fabulous size at 27", it is super light, and has three input options (DVI, HDMI, and VGA) so I'm covered no matter what the source. This will really up the quality of our displays at our booth and I'm thinking of using it for some of our smaller presentations where I don't really need to throw up a screen and projector. I would also be very happy using this as a work display as well. I'm going to see if my boss will let me swap out my current dual display setup for one using two of these monitors considering I can use the same VESA mount and it gives me some more screen space.
Finally, I attached a picture that gives a closeup of some of the minor text in the corner of the screen just to show how it does when pixel-peeping. I've noticed that now I don't notice as much when going up to high res displays but I really notice an inferior one right away. This one looks outstanding right out of the box and provides a nicely sharp display. As nice as the 4K on my iMac, no, but it isn't jarring as some screens can be, and it held up quite nicely.
If you are looking for a beautiful display for really any purpose, and at a great price, you really can't go wrong with the Acer S271HL. It perfectly met all my needs and I'm looking at going to get a couple more! Can't give a more rousing endorsement than that!
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Protect your iPhone's data with this 64GB iXpand charger and backup base. It charges your iPhone quickly with 15W of power, and it backs up photos and videos as it charges to ensure precious memories are always safe. This iXpand charger and backup base also backs up your stored contacts, so you can restore them when needed.
Customer Rating
5
Great Accessory For Your iPhone/iPad
on October 8, 2017
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I got this SanDisk expand Base 64GB for my wife since she no longer connects her phone to a computer any longer to do backups (and I don't blame her since iTunes on a Windows PC is not usually a pleasant experience) but she also doesn't do backups to iCloud (mostly because I'm not paying for the extra space to hold all her photos). I have the iExpand USB stick to use for an extra backup and to transfer a lot of files and I really like it so I figured that the iExpand base would be a nice thing for her to have on her nightstand to charge and back-up her phone at night.
I've attached two photos so you can see that this is a relatively simple piece of tech. It is an aluminum base with a non-slip surface on one side, a plug for the lightning cable (it does not come with one), a channel around the edge in which to wrap said cable, a power plug, and an SD card slot (yup, the memory is not built in but is upgradable if you want). Granted there is the software/hardware inside that handles all the transfer stuff but all-in-all, pretty straightforward. You may say to yourself when looking at those photos, 'Self, isn't that a Lightning plug on top of the alarm clock and wouldn't that work for charging the phone?'. Yes, yes it is. Unfortunately my wife has a penchant for oversized cases for her phone which makes it look like a small child's phone and it won't fit onto the charging cradle in that case. We've been round and round about it, but fortunately since the expand base uses just a straight cable, she now doesn't have to worry about it, plus now she gets the backup ability.
The base does a great job charging her iPhone 7 since it is pushing out the juice at 15 watts/3 amps. The backup is also pretty seamless as well. Just download the iExpand app and you will have access to your backups and can easily restore your photos, videos, and contacts with just the push of a button. Haven't had to do that yet, knock on wood, but she is happy to know that all her stuff is safe on the SD card, which is a full size card. Like I said earlier, I would assume that I can upgrade the storage at a later date if needed but her phone is just the 32GB version so I figured that this was good enough for her phone. Actually just decided to check on this and according the to user guide (not included, have to download) you can buy a higher capacity SD card and use that with no problems. Also found out that you can also have multiple devices use the back-up feature and each phone will have its own folder.
Apple seems to be doing its best to no longer have people connect to iTunes any longer (apps are no longer downloadable or part of a backup any longer with the latest iteration of iTunes). With that in mind, this is a great way to keep your backup handy and easily recoverable.
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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.
Wraith
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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Cleaning up after pets has never been easier than with CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro, our BEST CrossWave multi-surface cleaner for homes with pets. It vacuums and washes at the same time, across sealed hard floors and area rugs, combining cleaning steps and saving you time. It’s perfect for grab and go cleaning of frequent pet messes with up to 30 minutes* of hassle-free, cordless run time and it weighs just over 10.5 lbs. Our pet parent engineers incorporated three different cleaning modes: Hard Floor Mode, Area Rug Mode and TURBO PET Mode to boost cleaning performance, especially for pet and everyday stuck-on messes. CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro multi-surface cleaner also has LED headlights to illuminate pet hair, dirt and debris while cleaning along baseboards and in corners. And unlike when you use a mop and bucket, there’s no need to worry about putting dirty water on the floor while you clean, since our Two-Tank Technology keeps the clean and dirty water separate. When you’re done cleaning, CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro cleans itself! It has a self-cleaning cycle that rinses the brush roll and inside of the CrossWave with clean water, so there’s less clean-up after cleaning. Plus, it comes with two trial-size bottles of our PET Clean + Natural formula and two PET Multi-Surface Brush Rolls. And this machine doesn’t just clean up after pets, it helps save them! BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We’re proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
Does this machine clean up both hard and soft puppy poops? We are elderly and have three Chihuahuas & a Chiweenie. Two dogs are elderly and have been pad trained because we do not have a fenced yard & area predator threats. The pups likely too.
I would not use this for either. This is for dirt, mud, dust, hair, litter, and small food bits. If it were a liquid mess (vomit/diarrhea) it might do OK, but nothing bigger or more substantial than that.
2 years, 5 months ago
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Cleaning up after pets has never been easier than with CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro, our BEST CrossWave multi-surface cleaner for homes with pets. It vacuums and washes at the same time, across sealed hard floors and area rugs, combining cleaning steps and saving you time. It’s perfect for grab and go cleaning of frequent pet messes with up to 30 minutes* of hassle-free, cordless run time and it weighs just over 10.5 lbs. Our pet parent engineers incorporated three different cleaning modes: Hard Floor Mode, Area Rug Mode and TURBO PET Mode to boost cleaning performance, especially for pet and everyday stuck-on messes. CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro multi-surface cleaner also has LED headlights to illuminate pet hair, dirt and debris while cleaning along baseboards and in corners. And unlike when you use a mop and bucket, there’s no need to worry about putting dirty water on the floor while you clean, since our Two-Tank Technology keeps the clean and dirty water separate. When you’re done cleaning, CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro cleans itself! It has a self-cleaning cycle that rinses the brush roll and inside of the CrossWave with clean water, so there’s less clean-up after cleaning. Plus, it comes with two trial-size bottles of our PET Clean + Natural formula and two PET Multi-Surface Brush Rolls. And this machine doesn’t just clean up after pets, it helps save them! BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We’re proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
Does this come with any attachments?
No. There really isn't any need for them since there isn't a wand/hose to use elsewhere. It does have the charging/drying base as well as an extra mopping roller head.
2 years, 5 months ago
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The best bedroom Smart Clock just got even better. The Lenovo Smart Clock Gen 2 with Wireless Charging Dock keeps your nightstand clutter free. Charge up to two additional devices at once: your phone (using the wireless dock) and another accessory, like a smart watch (using the USB port). The 4“ color touchscreen showcases the time, weather and your family photos with a choice of customizable clock faces or check in on your smart cameras feeds before bed. Enhanced with a built-in nightlight when docked, the light is just bright enough to illuminate your way without waking your partner. With multiroom audio, you can add your Lenovo Smart Clock Gen 2 to a speaker group and play media across multiple devices and rooms.
Would the alarm function still work if the internet goes out?
Yes, because it can be set directly on the device as well as through the Google Home app. Doesn't need internet for anything but data it would have to pull from the internet like music/weather and such.
2 years, 8 months ago
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Wraith
Does this specific purifier release ozone?
No, it helps filter it out of the air since it is considered to be a toxic gas.
3 years, 3 months ago
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Wraith
Ensure ample storage for your high-resolution photos and videos with this 1TB WD SanDisk Extreme portable SSD. Up to 3 meter drop protection, with IP65 water and dust resistant, and a five year limited warranty give you the peace of mind to take it with you on travels near and far.Rread speeds of up to 1,050MB/s allow for fast file transfer. This WD SanDisk Extreme portable SSD features a compact design for easy handling and enhanced portability, and includes a USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter for compatibility with most PCs and Macs.
Will this work with the new Xbox Series X gaming console? Thanks
Sort of. From what I understand from Microsoft, the only games you can have on an External USB drive are for the Xbox/Xbox 360/Xbox One. I think you can also have whatever photo/video files on it as well. Series X games have to go on the internal drive or on the new Seagate expansion drive to support the speed required.
3 years, 5 months ago
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Wraith
Bose Sleepbuds II deliver relaxing sounds that help you fall asleep, and use Bose noise-masking technology so you stay asleep. Tiny, wireless Sleepbuds II are designed for comfort with sleep technology clinically proven to help you fall asleep faster. Sleepbuds II play content only from the Bose Sleep app, which gives you full control of the Sound Library and helps you personalize features. Discover tranquil tones and soothing sounds from nature. Or, use Bose noise-masking sounds to cover unwanted nighttime noise. Download your favorite sounds directly to Sleepbuds II, control volume, and set a personal wake-up alarm. Sleepbuds II feature proprietary eartips made of soft silicone for a comfortable, secure fit. Sleep on your back or side, or rollover during the night, they’ll stay put. Get up to ten hours of battery life from a single charge, enough for a full night’s sleep — and three additional charges from the portable case.
Can they play the music on your phone
No they can not. They can only play sounds from a selection of 40 sounds that come with the Sleep App. You can have up to 10 of them loaded onto the Sleepbuds at a time.
3 years, 6 months ago
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Wraith
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 is the next level of premium wireless performance compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, featuring Xbox Wireless and Windows Sonic surround sound. Take mobile calls or listen to your own music simultaneously while gaming through Bluetooth technology. An all-new metal-reinforced headband and strengthened hinge design deliver significant advancements in durability, and re-shaped Aerofit cooling gel-infused memory foam ear cushions provide premium comfort. The upgraded rechargeable battery provides up to 20-hours of wireless gaming. A larger, high-sensitivity mic improves chat clarity and conceals in the housing when muted, while 50mm Nanoclear speakers provide crisp, accurate sound for the ultimate gaming experience.
Are the rechargeable batteries replaceable by the end user? Batteries dont last forever, it would be a shame(and waste of money) to have to trash a 150$ headset because you cant swap a battery.
Not without busting them open. Yes, that it a big problem with a lot of devices nowadays. There might be a place where you can have someone open them up, but having the battery available is probably not going to happen. When these no longer hold a charge, they are going to need to be replaced. Wish it wasn't so.
3 years, 7 months ago
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Wraith
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 is the next level of premium wireless performance compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, featuring Xbox Wireless and Windows Sonic surround sound. Take mobile calls or listen to your own music simultaneously while gaming through Bluetooth technology. An all-new metal-reinforced headband and strengthened hinge design deliver significant advancements in durability, and re-shaped Aerofit cooling gel-infused memory foam ear cushions provide premium comfort. The upgraded rechargeable battery provides up to 20-hours of wireless gaming. A larger, high-sensitivity mic improves chat clarity and conceals in the housing when muted, while 50mm Nanoclear speakers provide crisp, accurate sound for the ultimate gaming experience.
Is the headset able to be adjusted via the app while connected to the xbox or do you have to adjust it separately?
I can change the settings through the app on my phone while playing. The app connects through bluetooth so I don't think they interfere with each other.
3 years, 7 months ago
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Wraith
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 is the next level of premium wireless performance compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, featuring Xbox Wireless and Windows Sonic surround sound. Take mobile calls or listen to your own music simultaneously while gaming through Bluetooth technology. An all-new metal-reinforced headband and strengthened hinge design deliver significant advancements in durability, and re-shaped Aerofit cooling gel-infused memory foam ear cushions provide premium comfort. The upgraded rechargeable battery provides up to 20-hours of wireless gaming. A larger, high-sensitivity mic improves chat clarity and conceals in the housing when muted, while 50mm Nanoclear speakers provide crisp, accurate sound for the ultimate gaming experience.
Does this fully support Dolby Atmos on Xbox one and Xbox Series x, through the Dolby Atmos App and and games that support Atmos?
I don't think so. When I set them up on my Xbox One X, the setting for these to work is Windows Sonic for Headphones. I have a Dolby Atmos license for another set but I can't select it with these because it says my license does not support these headphones. That being said, they sound great using Windows Sonic. Hope that helps.
3 years, 7 months ago
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Wraith
Produce clear pictures and sound with this Miroir Full HD pico projector. The 7000 mAh lithium-polymer battery offers up to 2 hours of viewing time, while the pair of 2W speakers deliver high-quality sound for an all-around multimedia experience. This Miroir Full HD pico projector has HDMI and USB Type-C ports for secure connection to a variety of input devices.
What speakers go well with this??
Anything with a simple 3.5 mm (headphone style plug) would work, though the built in 2W speakers are pretty good for a small space. The projector can even power the speakers if they can be powered via USB.
4 years, 4 months ago
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Wraith