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Are you ready to feel the rush of extreme performance? The Crucial T700 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD offers speeds of up to 12,400MB/s sequential reads and up to 11,800MB/s sequential writes (up to 1,500K IOPS random reads/writes) for faster gaming, video editing, 3D rendering and heavy workload applications. Built with Micron 232-layer TLC NAND and featuring a premium aluminum and nickel-plated copper heatsink that dissipates heat without noisy fans or liquid cooling, the Crucial T700 Gen5 SSD is optimized for performance, takes full advantage of Microsoft DirectStorage, and is backward compatible with Gen3 and Gen4 motherboards. A non-heatsink SKU is also available for use with an integrated motherboard heatsink. With SSD speeds nearly 2x faster than Gen4 in your PC, you’ll never look back from the Crucial T700!
Customer Rating
5
An outstanding upgrade for any PC!
on July 3, 2023
Posted by: Wraith
My gaming tower originally came with just a 512gb SSD and a 1TB spinning drive. Since then, I have added another 1TB SSD but I really don't like using the spinning drive so I was looking to add some more space to hold all my games. In walks the Crucial T700 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD!
What I ended up doing is moving all the games off of the 1TB SSD to the spinning drive and then flashing the operating system over to the now empty 1TB SSD. I pulled the 512GB drive and put the new 'system drive' in its place. Now you may ask why I didn't use the 2TB drive in the main M.2 slot, and that would be because that slot is crammed between the CPU w/liquid cooler, and the top of the video card. Since the T700 comes with it's own heatsink, I didn't want to waste that in such a cramped area with not great airflow.
I then installed the Crucial T700 in the secondary M.2 slot at the bottom of the motherboard and right in the path of the fans from both the video card and the PC. Both M.2 slots are unfortunately only Gen 4x4, so I am not getting the max speed I could get from either of the SSDs but no one is going to see the 12400 MB/s that is claimed on the box of this thing any time in the near future. But that is OK, the capacity of this drive is big enough that I will be using it in my next tower as well. I then moved over the game files from the spinning drive and then pulled it from the tower.
I fired everything up again, with everything in place and I now have 3TB of high speed and super high speed drives available. Everything runs well and I have not had a single hiccup in the week that it has been installed and running. While I wish I could say that I could tell that everything was running a lot faster, I don't think any of my games quite task my system enough yet to see that. I have posted the benchmarks for both my 1TB and the Crucial T700 2TB drives.
I'm definitely going to make sure that the motherboard in my next tower has Gen 5x4 slots so I can see this drive REALLY show its power. As it is, it is a great drive, with a large capacity, and room to continue to stretch its legs in a more powerful system. It's isn't cheap but when has getting the best components for your PC been cheap?
I would recommend this to a friend!
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OpenFit continues the Shokz open-ear concept to let users enjoy all-day comfort and hear their own soundtrack while staying open to the world around them. OpenFit offers an ultra-lightweight, open-ear construction to hear both your own audio and every sound around you with crystal clarity. DirectPitch technology produces a full audio experience to immerse yourself in your favorite songs, podcasts, and audiobooks. A flexible ear hook design combines stability and comfort. Moments are precious, and OpenFit gives you the freedom to hear every one of them.
Customer Rating
5
Skeptical at first but now my favorite earphones!
on July 3, 2023
Posted by: Wraith
Let me start out by saying that I've had Shokz headphones before so I thought I knew what I was getting into when I was offered these to do a review prior to launch. Let me say next, that I was unprepared for the Shokz OpenFIT.
Since there was no real info out on these before I received them, I assumed (and you know what happens when you do that), that these were just like the other Shokz headsets that use bone conduction technology but that they were no longer connected by a band, which I thought was cool. When I popped them out of the case and tried to hook them on my ear the way I figured they went, I got extremely frustrated trying to get the main part of the headphone over the bone in front of my ears AND keep them hooked over my ears. You may ask yourself: "Self, why didn't this knucklehead look at the instructions that were included with the OpenFIT headphones?" To which I would reply: "You answered your own question when you called me a knucklehead." I am a red-blooded American tech-bro and instruction manuals are for old people... and it would seem, knuckleheads.
Once I figured out what to do and how to wear the OpenFITs properly, I proceeded to run them through my 'headphone test' playlist that has favorites of every genre that I know like the back of my hand so I can tell if they are 'off'. I was pleasantly surprised with the Shokz OpenFITs. For being an open earphone and not going directly into your ear canal, they did a VERY nice job on virtually everything except for rap and dance songs. While the bass was there, it is virtually impossible for any headset that doesn't seal your ear canal to do real bass any justice, and this goes for earbuds that sit in in the bowl of your ear as well.
Where the OpenFITs really blew me away was with rock and jazz (which are my preferred genres anyway). The first song that made me really sit up and go 'Wow', was 'Riders on the Storm' by The Doors. On a lot of headphones, the opening thunderstorm intro can be muddy and too soft but on the OpenFITs it almost sounded like a thunderstorm was rolling in. They are even good enough to call out the poorly produced songs that I have, which many mainstream earbuds kind of gloss over with a lack of definition themselves.
My absolute favorite thing to listen to on these though will be jazz. Herb Alpert's horn comes through great on the OpenFITs and the flamenco guitar of Ottmar Liebert is bright and crisp. Sitting in my easy chair, these are phenomenal headphones that still allow me to hear what is going on around the house.
That leads me to probably the only thing I DON'T like about the OpenFITs, where you can wear them. You would assume that the open ear for situational awareness and the over ear hooks for stability would make them great for exercise, and they do, IF you exercise inside. If you are going to bike, run, or even just go for a brisk walk, the wind noise will drown out your music. And not just by a little, I mean they will actually create MORE wind noise than normal since they stick out from your ear and deflect air more than your ears already do. That being said, I'm OK with this. I'm now going to relegate my previous set of earbuds made by a certain 'fruit' company to be my workout pair, and the Shokz OpenFITs are now going to be my go-to pair for all my other listening.
Here are a few more details that I liked/didn't like about the OpenFITs:
Like:
1. Great battery life. I charged these up completely on the day I got them and over a week later I STILL have not had to charge the case again despite listening to the OpenFITs for well over their 28 hours of rated life. I just checked and the case is at 30%.
2. The 'Dolphin' ear-hooks. I forgot how much I miss having ear-hooks. ALL of my earbuds prior to the bluetooth revolution all had hooks like these and while earbud makers have done a better job on keeping earbuds in your ear without having to jam them in there, it still won't beat having the ear-hooks.
3. Nice App. Nothing to blow you away, but it is a clean and functional app that allows you to quickly and easily change or set-up EQ profiles. I only wish I could see the details of the 'canned' profiles so I could better judge if I am actually changing anything or if I'm just imagining it.
4. Call Quality. While I don't think calls sound necessarily any better on my end, several people that I talked to on the phone said that I sounded 'Much better' than normal, which would be using the 'pods' from the fruit company. That was actually a big surprise for me.
Don't Like:
1. The 'Wobble'. The only thing I wish the team at Shokz would do, would be to tighten up the play of the earphone on their hooks. There were quite a few times that it would feel like it was falling out of my ear only to swing back in. I have gotten more used to it by now, but it is one of those things that is almost like a reflex when you feel like your earbud is about to fall out. It is just a bit of panic when you are afraid it's going to fall down a sewer drain and be gone forever. I understand though that Shokz needed enough play to accommodate ears of all sizes.
All-in-all, I'm pretty impressed with the Shokz OpenFIT headphones. While not the best for outdoor sports, they are great for pretty much everything else.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The new, redesigned Revolve60 packs enough USB-C power to charge a full-size laptop. Nowadays, most smartphones need up to 30 watts and most laptops require a minimum of 45 watts with Power Delivery (PD). Yet most surge protectors with USB-C offer only 20 watts or less. The new Revolve60 kicks out a full 60 watts of PD-enabled charging through dual USB-C ports. Armed with super conducting Gallium Nitride (GaN), Revolve60 achieves high wattages safely and more efficiently than standard silicon. For added capability, four industry-exclusive rotating outlets help you customize your setup and guard your tech against power surges and spikes.
Customer Rating
5
Another Great Power Device From 360 Electrical!
on June 23, 2023
Posted by: Wraith
This is my third product from the team at 360 and I couldn't be happier with it. My first product from them was a similar power bank but the plugs were on the sides and it was EXACTLY what my wife had asked me to find. She has it on the wall by her sink in the bathroom and it keeps the cords nicely out of the way in a cramped corner, plus it also has USB ports (USB-A on that model), which are great for a few of her personal care items that power/charge via USB (a jewelry cleaner and a trimmer).
The Revolve60 is like the bigger brother to the other unit in that it's a bit more versatile in the plugs it can handle given the front facing plugs and the ability to rotate. It also has updated USB-C outlets that make it exactly what I wanted for our kitchen/living room (we have an open concept house). The Revolve60 is mounted on section of counter between the two 'rooms' where we often set up devices to charge. Now that area is going to be our main charging hub for all of our devices, from phones, to tablets, to laptops, and bluetooth speakers.
I have no bad things to say about the Revolve60, but I will point out one thing that is 'weird' but not really an issue. The picture that Best Buy uses for the Revolve60 and the sticker on the box would seem to indicate that this is model 3E0773 which DOES NOT have the screw in the center that you can use to secure the hub to the wall outlet (a nice feature if you need it). The picture on the box, the markings on the unit, and the actual unit all show/have the center screw. Like I said, this is a feature that is good to have, because if you don't need it or can't use it because of the wall outlet configuration, the screw can be removed. The outlet that I'm using the Revolve60 with does not have a screw configuration that would allow me to use this feature but my lower wall plugs do, so if I ever move it I can then use the securing screw.
If you need an outstanding power hub to charge all of your modern devices, you can't go wrong with the Revolve60.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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As game files get larger and larger, the WD_BLACK C50 Expansion Card for Xbox is the fast and easy way to give your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S a big capacity boost so you can keep more titles installed. Just plug this officially licensed card directly into the dedicated slot on the back of your Xbox Series X|S console and it’s good to go, no extra software or installation steps needed. The card delivers similar performance as the Xbox internal storage for a seamless experience when you’re installing, loading, playing, and saving your favorite games. Keep your library ready to play and get into the action fast with the WD_BLACK C50 Expansion Card for Xbox.
Posted by: Wraith
This is my second expansion card for my Xbox One Series X. I bought one of the original cards when it launched and now that that one is full, I needed another and being a fan of Western Digital products, this new Xbox expansion card was a no-brainer.
Despite having a Series X, I actually do not own any physical games. All of my games are downloaded either from the Microsoft Store or are a part of the Xbox Game Pass program. Being an old-school PC gamer, I tend to keep my primary drive installations to they system and my most played games, while I use secondary drives for everything else. In this case, I have Star Trek Online, Minecraft, MS Flight Simulator, and No Man's Sky on my main drive. All of the other games are on my original 1TB card and it is now full (it is at 943GB right now). I will be downloading Diablo IV soon and while that one will be on the main drive I will want to move Flight Sim to an external drive and later with some of the recent games that were announced (Starfield WOOT!), Diablo IV will join it on this new drive.
While it may stink that you have to buy cards like this to store your library, I like the fact that you don't take a performance hit by using them and fortunately they have come down in price. The WD-BLACK C50 works perfectly straight out of the box, and is a MUST HAVE for any Xbox, plus I got an additional month of Game Pass Ultimate added to my subscription!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The XPS 15 laptop is the perfect balance of power and portability with an unrivaled immersive visual and sound experience. Whether you are streaming, editing photos or creating your next masterpiece, the XPS 15 has the power to move your ideas into reality.
Customer Rating
4
At First Confused But The XPS 15 Is A Solid PC
on June 17, 2023
Posted by: Wraith
When I first received this Dell XPS 15 laptop to review, I was a bit confused as to whom this laptop was gear towards. It has the power and dedicated graphics to be a pretty darn good gaming rig, but then it has just an FHD+ screen, and quite frankly no gaming laptop should ship with anything less than 2K/QHD, especially at this price point. That being said, since it does only have the FHD+ screen and can not be a converted to a tablet nor does it have a touch screen, I didn't see the power as a particular benefit to a creative (photo, video, audio, or animation). All of this was exacerbated early on in my testing by some VERY poor performance and a swamped cooling set-up.
I have since changed my mind and consider this XPS 15 to be a solid 'all-arounder' of a laptop. It does nothing exceptionally (except perhaps Office apps), but everything it does, it does pretty darn well. On top of that, I'm impressed with how Dell has now gone all in on allowing consumers to upgrade/repair their own computers and makes access easy and they even put out a repair manual online. That is a nice consumer-friendly approach that a lot more manufacturers need to adopt.
The biggest thing that changed my mind was how much the laptop improved with just a few rounds of updates. I always try out a computer pre and post updating just because I want to know what is delivered raw vs. tweaked. The performance of the XPS 15 on games and video encoding was mid at best. Now I like to task computers with the game Star Trek Online, not because it is a AAA title, but because it is so poorly optimized and has such cruddy spaghetti code running behind the scenes, that modern computers and graphics cards actually have a harder time running it. Prior to updates I was getting 17-18 fps regularly throughout the game and it sounded like a jet engine was going in my office with the fans in this thing. After all the updates and some tweaking of settings, to include actually upping the resolution and graphics settings, I was regularly getting 40-45 fps. Still not spectacular but actually pretty good for STO!
So that told me that the guts of the XPS 15 are actually pretty darn good as a solid all-around laptop once things are tweaked and updated. The FHD+ screen is also much better than I initially gave it credit for, though I still think that a QHD screen is the bare minimum for this laptop.
Here are some other things I like and don't like about the Dell XPS 15:
Like:
Classic styling: I had a Dell XPS way back in the day when they first started this current design and carbon fiber deck. It was an instant classic then and it is still classic now. Some may actually call this a drawback since they have not really innovated in this area in quite some time, but classic is classic.
Keyboard: The Dell XPS keyboard is tied for my second favorite laptop keyboard with Macs. My number one is still the IBM/Lenovo keyboard but this keyboard is right up there with the best. Types well with minimal mistakes and a great feel.
Trackpad: Huge and responsive. Love this thing. Normally I would pair a mouse with a laptop just for ease of use but I don't need it with such a great trackpad.
SD Card Slot: I appreciate the inclusion of the SD Card slot, though this should be standard on any laptop larger than 13", it is still nice that they actually did it.
Don't Like:
Filthy Out of the Box: This is the second laptop I've received (the other one was not Dell), that was absolutely filthy with dust and debris INSIDE the plastic sleeve the laptop comes in. I had to use some canned air to clear out all the junk. Absolutely weird.
Needs a Dongle: While great that they put the SD Card slot in, I'd rather actually have either an HDMI or USB-A port. Granted, they provide you with a dongle for those two ports, but one or both should just be standard.
Final notes: I read another review on here where the reviewer said that the RTX 4050 in this laptop can not drive an external display. They are wrong. I was able to use my own hub to plug the XPS 15 into my 32" BenQ 4K HDMI 2.1 monitor and was able to crank STO up to the max AND it was utilizing the GPU. I was limited to a refresh rate of 60hz but that was because of my own dongle being limited to than and not the card.
All-in-all the Dell XPS 15 is a solid laptop and if I could give half stars, I would seriously consider giving it 4.5 stars instead of 4. It is not cheap by any standard but it is built well, performs well, and is easily upgradable. If you need a solid computer that handle pretty much anything you throw at it, you could do far worse than the XPS 15 but not much better without spending much more or giving up something else in the trade.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The powerful and compact Zenbook 14" OLED is just 0.66” slim and 3.48lbs light, with a breathtaking new design that’s timelessly elegant yet totally modern. Perfect visual experience from the 14.5” 16:10 2.8K OLED HDR NanoEdge, up to 550-nit screen which is PANTONE Validated with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. The Intel EVO platform with 13th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16GB RAM and 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD deliver superb performance, and there’s a long-lasting 90 Wh battery and latest Wifi-6E built-in. For extraordinary audio experience, there’s a Dolby Atmos sound system powered by a smart amplifier with Harman/Kardon certified.
Customer Rating
5
A Beautiful, Svelte, Laptop For A Young Designer
on June 12, 2023
Posted by: Wraith
Upon getting the opportunity to review the Zenbook 14, I wasn't quite sure where it would fit into the realm of laptops, given its specs, price, and form factor. After having used it for several days in a variety of tasks, it would seem that ASUS has built a VERY nice laptop aimed right for a young designer or art student. I came away quite impressed with several features of the Zenbook 14 and very few issues.
Likes:
Beautiful Screen: Easily one of the prettiest screens I've seen on a laptop of any kind. The 2.8K OLED is vibrant and bright where you want it to be and pitch black where you want that too.
Form Factor: The 16:10 ratio is nice for film viewing and editing, and the overall package is light and sleek. Very easy to cart around in a bag or even in your hand.
Software: I've had several ASUS gaming rigs and their Armoury Crate is by far my favorite control software for gaming. It would seem that ASUS has ported that idea over into an art-centric version called ProArt, and it is quite cool in and of itself. It gives you quick and easy access to change hardware settings, do color calibrations, and to manage files. This is probably one of the Zenbook's best features and it doesn't seem to get a lot of hype like it should.
Quiet: I crunch some video and did a bit of graphics editing using the Adobe Suite and the Zenbook stayed as quiet as a mouse and as cool as a cucumber. Ok, it was more like a cucumber that had been left out on the counter, but still.
Capable: The Intel i7 in this thing made short work of the tasks that I threw at it. I'm sure I could have bogged it down with a ton of windows open in Chrome and a video render going in the back while trying to run Crysis, but in real-world applications, the Zenbook purred along without a hitch.
Battery: I did a full charge prior to starting her up and after quite a few hours of use, the Zenbook is showing 73%. I'd say this thing is easily good for a full days work or school, without having to take around the bulky power brick.
Ports: For such a small and sleek laptop, ASUS didn't really skimp on the ports. 1 x USB-A, 2 x USB-C (one to be used for charging of course), HDMI, and a headphone jack. The only thing she is really missing, especially for an 'art' computer is an SD Card reader. I need to dig into the specs and see if the headphone jack can do high impedance headphones. If yes, that would be killer.
Speakers: Despite not having discreet speaker grilles on the keyboard deck, the Zenbook 14 puts out a nice soundscape that can get surprisingly loud without distortion. It did get a bit 'sibilant' at the highest volume, but otherwise the just released story preview for 'Starfield' sounded epic!
Neutral:
Keyboard: Nice and comfortable layout. I put it in the neutral category since I neither love it, nor dislike it. It is a pleasure to type on but the keys are a bit 'thick' to be perfect for me. Still, I haven't had a single 'fat-finger' issue where I couldn't touch type without my usual errors.
Touchpad: Again, nice and responsive. Also, I dig the integrated calculator that lights up (I left the sticker on it so you could see what it looks like even without being activated), but I found a few times that I accidentally activated it with a touch in the upper right corner and then I got funky tracking until I realized that I had done so. I'm probably going to see if there is a way to disable the function because although it is cool (and allows for a compact keyboard), I don't see myself using it all that often.
Lack of Tablet Feature: I thought of putting this in the 'Don't Like' category but I've found that if you aren't almost always using a laptop in its tablet mode, it often times is more of a detriment than a benefit. While having a touch screen, which in this case I don't agree with since that will just muck up your 'canvas', I think that this is geared more towards keyboard and mouse manipulation of your art not via stylus/pen.
Camera: I didn't try out the camera for anything other than just seeing how awful it made me look, but it actually didn't make me look any worse than I already do. That is a feat in and of itself. My home office looked bright and sharp, and I looked just as rumpled as ever. I'm only placing it here in neutral because I didn't really give it a chance to shine/fail with an actual video call.
Don't Like:
Power Brick: If you are going to make a sleek and beautiful laptop, it should have an equally sleek and while maybe not beautiful, but at least nice looking, power brick. ASUS gives you a two part brick with the main brick and USB-C power cord on one hand and then the AC cord on the other. I would much rather see a brick with integrated plug. That way if you are working a bit of a ways away from the outlet you don't have a nice power block ready for someone to kick.
The External Case: I know this is such a minor point but I feel obligated to share it because this is such a pretty laptop; it is a fingerprint magnet. This laptop is designed for designers and something like greasy finger and palm prints is going to be a turn off.
While maybe not the cheapest option out there for a young art/design student or professional, you DO get what you pay for with the Zenbook 14. You get and eminently portable, sleek, and beautiful laptop that delivers top notch performance through a gorgeous screen! The Zenbook 14 is a darn fine laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Play your way with the ROG Ally gaming handheld. Access any game that runs on Windows across all game platforms, including Steam, GOG, Xbox Game Pass, cloud gaming services, Android apps and more. Play anywhere, anytime, using handheld mode or by connecting the Ally to a TV and linking multiple controllers to play with friends. The Ally even transforms into a gaming PC by connecting to ROG XG mobile eGPU and dock - supporting mouse, keyboard, monitor, and more of your favorite peripherals. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 extreme processor, a smooth 7-inch 1080p 120Hz touchscreen with AMD FreeSync technology, and ROG intelligent cooling, the ROG Ally takes handheld gaming on to a whole different level.
Customer Rating
5
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the ASUS ROG Ally!
on June 10, 2023
Posted by: Wraith
I was watching the ASUS reveal of the ROG Ally about a month ago and immediately put in a pre-order through Best Buy. I have owned the 'Deck' and had actually sold it back at the turn of the year because it just wasn't living up to what I had hoped, mostly because of limitations with Steam and quite a few of my games that ran really wonky. Now, I'm an older gamer and quite a few of the games I like are of the older sort and were not high on the priority list, but with the ASUS ROG Ally being a handheld Windows PC, I knew things should run just fine. I was right and the Ally has been an absolute joy to play.
What I Like:
1. Screen: Gorgeous screen! Even though it is 'only' 1080p, it is sharp and bright with nary a hiccup or motion blur. It is a far superior screen to the 'Deck'.
2. Horsepower: The processor/GPU combo on this thing is impressive! While I might not be trying to run AAA titles at uber resolution, all of the games I have run have run seamlessly. I have a lot more games to add to my library but I have no doubt the Ally will be able to handle it.
3. Keeps its Cool: Despite playing for several hours with the Ally, it has never been hot to the touch, nor has it been ridiculously loud with its fans. The thermals on this thing are top notch.
4. Comfort: Despite being bigger and more angular than the 'Deck', I think I like holding the Ally more. I don't know if it just hits a naturally comfortable posture for me, but it feels like I have an Xbox controller with a nice screen in the middle. The perfect mobile gaming set up.
5. Sound: The Ally can put out some seriously good audio and at a high volume. Now I am mostly using headphones just so I don't disturb my wife, but in my early testing when I was just sitting in my easy chair, it was nice to not have my headphones on and still get good audio.
6. Armory Crate: Still my favorite 'Gaming Management System', and ASUS did a nice job tailoring it for the ROG Ally. I struggled a bit at first with Star Trek Online when I first launched it but that is because I didn't set the game up under the Armory Crate and put it in 'controller mode', which my profile is set up as in the game.
Neutral:
1. OS: It's Windows 11. I know lots of gaming purists have grumbles with 11 but having been old school and trying to get games to work on Windows since Windows 1.0, I can tell you that 11 is a relative breeze.
2. Lighting: I don't really care about having lights on my computers and that extends to the Ally. As soon as I got into the settings I turned the lights off. Saves a bit of juice.
3. Battery Life: It's good, but it IS relatively short. I knew that going in so it's a non-issue for me. The fact that it goes as long as it does, (I've gotten over three hours of play time with my relatively lightweight games) is impressive.
4. The 'Stand': In the box is what looks like a plastic bar with a notch that is for holding your Ally while using it hands-free. What it really is, is a compressed piece of cardboard that does its job but probably not for very long.
Don't Like:
1. Power Brick: This is meant to be a mobile gaming system and yet the brick that the Ally comes with has fixed prongs on the block. That's inviting some damage to the prongs or whatever is holding the brick. The ROG Gaming Charger Dock is a much better brick and worth the upgrade.
2. SD Card Slot: While I appreciate having the Micro SD slot on the Ally, it doesn't do the 'normal' card insertion/removal with the clicky spring to indicate proper insertion and to help eject the card. I wasn't even sure it was set correctly until I got into the system settings. Trying to take it out again required tweezers. No bueno.
3. Touchscreen Edges: There are a lot of user interface buttons that either naturally reside on the sides of a screen or you will put them there to maximize your playable area, and unfortunately the Ally's screen is pretty 'dead' in those few millimeters around the edge. I'm going to try to find a small fine-point stylus to see if that helps at all.
Extras: These don't come with the Ally, but I was able to get them prior to my Ally showing up and I thought I would include them in this review since they are must-haves in my opinion, and if you didn't want my opinion, why are you reading this?
1. ROG Ally Travel Case: The Ally isn't cheap, nor is it indestructible, so do yourself a favor and pick up the case for this beast. I hope another case comes out soon with room to hold the charger, but as it is, I'm just glad I have a case that properly fits the Ally.
2. ROG Gaming Charger Dock: Smaller, foldable prongs, removable cord, and an integrated HDMI/USB-A plugs. Worth it just for the first three benefits, the extra ports make it a must have. Great to be able to output the game to a TV/Monitor when you want. The USB-A port is for a keyboard or other peripheral though I was unable to get my corded controller to work using this port. I need more time to figure out why.
Conclusion: I love this thing and it was exactly what I was hoping it would be. I travel a lot and already have a work computer, so I don't want to lug a gaming laptop as well, but I would like something to help pass the time in the airport, plane, or hotel room. Heck, I like just kicking back in my easy chair and playing my games rather than sitting at my desk. The ROG Ally is a blast and is helping to expand gamers options for PC gaming on the go!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Dyson Outsize delivers Dyson suction power in a larger format. It's engineered with the suction power, run time, size, and tools to deep clean larger spaces. It has a 25% wider cleaner head and a 150% larger bin compared to the Dyson V11. The Dyson Outsize covers more floor with each pass and allows for more cleaning between bin emptying. The de-tangling Digital Motorbar XL cleaner head deep cleans carpets and hard floors and adapts suction power to your floor type. Its versatile cordless format transforms into a handheld vacuum with one click so you can clean up high, down low, and everywhere in between with three cleaning modes for the right power where you need it. Comes with a 2-year warranty and lifetime Dyson support.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect High-Falutin Shop Vac!
on June 10, 2023
Posted by: Wraith
First off, this is a Dyson vacuum, so you know it is a VERY good vacuum. I have three of them of different sorts in my home and have owned quite a few more over the years. What I needed though was a powerful vacuum with a large bin, and a bigger cleaning head. In walks the Dyson - Outsized Cordless Vacuum and I have EXACTLY what I needed.
A friend of mine and I are opening a new business soon (we open in July), and it is a mix of a workspace (for making cheese and other dairy/farm products), and the sales area/cafe. It is also located in a dusty farm environment. My partner and I went round and round about a good vacuum to keep the public areas clean. She wanted to just use a cruddy old shop vac on wheels that she and her husband have had for years, while I argued that we were serving people who were looking for a nicer experience (wine and cheese tasters) and would appreciate seeing a Dyson hanging behind the counter. I won out when I just showed up with this and set it up.
This is really going to be mostly in the shop/cafe/event area which has a few rugs and short pile carpet. The 'kitchen' area is a sealed floor but the Dyson Outsized Cordless is great for all of the areas. I really won out when my partner used the Dyson after tidying up after the contractors had finished for the day, and the clincher came when the foreman came in and said "Look who's all highfalutin with the Dyson!" (hence the title of the review). We are serving an upscale clientele and our business deserves an upscale and powerful vacuum to match.
Beyond being a Dyson and thus, a great vacuum, the outsized vacuum head is a life-saver when trying to clean up even our limited space. We can spend less time cleaning and more time doing stuff that might actually, you know, earn money. While this version may not have the fancy laser or a ton of attachments, it has just exactly what we need for a decent price (for a Dyson that is). I'm a neat freak and if this vacuum had a laser, I would never stop vacuuming because I don't think the dust EVER stops accumulating in this environment! Also, the crevice tool is great for behind the coolers and displays, while the 'hair-screw tool' is perfect for the cushions on the chairs and in the pet parking area that we have just outside of the shop/kitchen.
While this is great for our new small-business I know it would be just as valuable for a house with a lot of carpet that you don't want to spend forever vacuuming. The XL vacuum head will make short work of living/family/bed rooms. The large capacity container will allow you to go longer without having to find a trashcan to dump all the dust and fur you are going to be sucking up with this beast!
If you made it this far, congrats on making it through all that, and now go out and get this Dyson Outsized Cordless Vacuum. It is a great price for a large and powerful vacuum that has the Dyson name and quality. You won't regret it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The M80C Smart Monitor with embedded TV apps allows you to experience smarter entertainment. It’s the ultimate hub for gaming, entertainment, and productivity, all on one monitor. Connect to loved ones, colleagues, and even health professionals, via the SlimFit Camera. Plus, an ergonomic, slim design provides workspace utility and style.
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5
Outstanding Hub Monitor/TV!
on June 7, 2023
Posted by: Wraith
If you have a small home/apartment and are trying decide on a TV/Monitor that can handle work-from-home, TV, and regular computing (whether it is Mac or Windows), quit reading this review and just go get the Samsung M80C. The M80, does A LOT, and while it perhaps isn't the best at a few things (gaming), it does everything so well, you won't care.
This review is going to be a bit of a love-fest because after using it now for almost a week, there isn't anything that I really don't like. A few quibbles here and there, sure, but find me a piece of electronics that doesn't have those and I'll eat my shoe.
So what are the high points of the Samsung M80C?
1. Looks Phenomenal: Would fit in nicely with any decor. Both the monitor itself and the base are a nice cream color and have a subtle herringbone pattern. The whole thing just exudes class.
2. Versatile Mounting/Viewing: The included stand gives you a great range of motion, angles, landscape/portrait modes, but the monitor can also do a VESA mount if desk/counter space is at a premium.
3. Bright, Sharp, and Vivid Screen: If anything the M80 is a little TOO bright and you will want to make sure you take the time to tweak the settings (which is very easy to do), and set it to your preferences and environment. The 4K resolution gives you a ton of workspace in the monitor realm, and really sharp visuals in the TV/Gaming realm.
4. Great as both a TV and as a Monitor: Watching Star Trek: Strange New Worlds was just as enjoyable as writing this review (OK, watching Star Trek was better). The software makes it easy to switch between inputs and modes and the included remote helps you do all of that from the couch!
5. Slim-Fit Camera Module: This thing is really slick. This flat, magnetic module with the camera mounted to it connects to the monitor via magnets and it holds on very nicely. If you are using this as 'just' a TV, you can still use the camera for video calls but it really shines when connected to a computer via USB-C (which is the only way to connect this thing to a computer in my humble opinion). There is a metal magnetic cover that mounts to the back of the camera module when not in use, but completely covers everything if need be. One of my few quibbles is that the plug to connect to the interface on the back of the computer is easy to lose. Not exactly sure why Samsung didn't build that all in together unless it is so you can upgrade it later? Be sure to take care when unpacking the M80 so that you don't lose this critical piece!
All that being said, the camera is better than the one on my MacBook (at least to my eyes), and when plugged in via USB-C it is really easy to change from using the Mac or Monitor camera. My PC doesn't have USB-C out for video so I couldn't test the camera with that because I was plugged in via HDMI.
Ports: Another of my quibbles here. I would have liked an additional HDMI port on the back instead of the two USB-A ports. If I had the USB-C and two HDMI, this could be the hub to rule them all because then I could have the MacBook, Windows Tower, and my Xbox all plugged in. I do like that the USB-C in addition to sharing video data, also keeps my MacBook charged as well. Helps cut down on clutter.
Ok, so what don't I like about the Samsung M80? That list is short, like one entry short, and it is...
1. Sound: While it is great that the M80 has built in speakers, they are not going to blow anyone away. They will do in a pinch, and they have some settings that can help with dialogue on TV, but you probably will want a better set-up if you want to watch Jurassic Park or something like that.
Final Thoughts: While the Samsung M80 is pricey compared to a lot of TVs that are bigger, you get phenomenal flexibility and power in a great sized monitor. It is a Jack-Of-All-Trades, and a master at most. Like I said at the beginning of the review, if space is a big consideration or you just want to have everything all-in-one, you cannot go wrong with the Samsung M80C.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Find everyday balance with the CRE-E10, Sony’s self-fitting OTC hearing device that blends comfort and technology to reconnect you to what matters most. With features that adapt to your surroundings, this modern hearing aid is personalized to you and the everyday moments that define your life.
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Horribly Disappointing. Not Ready For Primetime.
on December 26, 2022
Posted by: Wraith
Years of military life out on the flight line and in command centers with droning decades-old hardware did a job on my hearing. Now pushing almost 50, I was really feeling like I was missing out on conversations and other things. When the FDA announced that they would allow 'Over-the-Counter' hearing aides, I was stoked. While I don't feel like I have catastrophic hearing loss, I definitely could use some help. When Sony announced the CRE-E10s, I couldn't think of a better company to try because I assumed it would work kind of like a reverse noise-cancelling and Sony has held the crown of noise-cancelling tech for years now. Boy was I let down. Sony touts a few things about these OTC hearing aides and let me break them down:
1. Comfort: I have weird ears (what are known as tortuous ear canals), and I gave the life support guys the fits when I was being fitted for earplugs, but I thought these soft, contoured earpieces might just be the thing to work. I've had custom in-ear monitors made before, so I don't have a problem with how deep they go in the ear but something about the curvature of the earpiece just rubs my ears wrong (literally). While the main part of the earpiece sits nicely in the bowl of my ear, I can not do more than two hours before I need to pull these out and give my ears a break. I tried to do an all day (8 hour) listen and push through the pain but the longest I got was 6 hours. This was even using the extra small ear pieces. I have no idea who the heck will be using the large size.
2. Battery Life: This is one thing I can't fault these things on. After using these for the six hour test, the battery was still at 90% for both earpieces. They have some very good power management to have the battery longevity that they do. You'll get more than a day out of these, and probably get more like 2-3 days.
3. Ease of Use & Set-Up: The connection and set up of the CRE-E10s was super easy with the Sony Hearing Control app, but I was a bit dismayed at the 'fine-tuning' test that it does. It seems to be a bit basic. You count the tones in like 3 or 4 rounds of beeps for each ear and supposedly that does it? I don't see how that provides enough info to fine-tune the rather wide spectrum of human hearing. I'll go more into how this fine-tuning failed me in a the next section, but this is probably where Sony needs to focus to improve this or future generations of these things.
4. Sound Quality: This is the biggest let down. Despite running the set-up tuning multiple times, I could not get these to actually boost the sounds I want to hear and instead they boost everything that I DON'T want to hear. While out walking on my local trail, I could pinpoint the exact location of the nearby highway no matter where I was, NOT something I particularly want to hear on my nature walk. Also, some bird songs were muted and others came off as a screeching directly in my ear. On top of that, it actually made it harder for me to hear my wife talking right next to me. It DID help me hear the biker overtaking us from behind who did not give us a warning that he was passing, but that is a minor victory for these things. When I tested these out in our local mall to see if I could pick out the voices I wanted to hear over the scrum of the crowd, I found that these did even worse there. I could pick up bits of conversations and Christmas music from stores down the corridor but again, could not get a clear read on the conversation right around me. Absolute deal-breaker.
5. Audio-Streaming: Again, absolutely horrible. I called my parents on my iPhone and at first I thought that perhaps my phone was not streaming the audio to the E10s, oh but it was and despite turning the volume to max on my phone and in the app, they still sounded to me like we were using tin cans and string. My parents also said it sounded like I was in a box with an echo. Music is just as bad. There was not enough volume ever and I couldn't find a single genre of music that actually sounded even OK.
Finally, a last thing about these Hearing Aides. You are going to have to buy replacement earpieces about every month. They will soon be selling them in four packs (Best Buy doesn't have them yet but Sony does), and they say you should change the tips every week. I was sure that was wrong, but nope, these things are so fragile, that you will inevitably get a rip in them very quickly. Just switching from the small ear tips to the extra smalls caused me to rip one of the small earpieces. This is despite watching their video on how to properly do it. While the fragility is obviously designed so that they can maximize comfort and long term wear, since it didn't even do that for me I don't think the fragility is a selling point.
Right now, these are a DO NOT BUY. Perhaps version 2.0 or a serious software update might make them usable for some, but I doubt they will ever really be worth it for me. Sorry Sony, I had high hopes, but you let me down for the first time ever with some of your gear. Thanks for trying to help those of us who need help hearing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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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, 4 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, 4 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, 7 months ago
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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, 2 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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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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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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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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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, 3 months ago
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