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Enjoy over 20 hours of playtime on a single charge with this Marsha ll Tufton portable Bluetooth speaker. Bluetooth 5.0 technology connects to a variety of wireless devices with a range of up to 30 feet, while a three-way system produces clear and deep sound across all frequencies. This Marshall Tufton portable Bluetooth speaker features flush-mounted corner caps for added durability.
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from Little Elm, TX, USA
I was looking for a good, portable bluetooth speaker to take with us to my daughter's sporting events. I'm the dad with the music, so I do their pre-game, and halftime show music. I wanted something that was sturdy enough to take on the road, loud enough to project without being distorted and able to be carried by one hand.
I love my other Marshall products, from my guitar amps to my headphones, so when I saw this monster, I thought it was perfect!
Here's a quick rundown of specs & features:
- 20 hours of battery life (never fully wen that long, but it held up for 2 football games)
- IPX2 water resistant - it's not water proof, but good enough for my uses
- Bluetooth 5.0 & Aux Line-In connectivity
- Treble & Bass sound adjustment controls
- Tweeter, Mid, and Sub all in one unit
- 20 hours of battery life (never fully wen that long, but it held up for 2 football games)
- IPX2 water resistant - it's not water proof, but good enough for my uses
- Bluetooth 5.0 & Aux Line-In connectivity
- Treble & Bass sound adjustment controls
- Tweeter, Mid, and Sub all in one unit
This thing can push some serious sound! I barely had it up to half way and it sounded louder than the other team's speaker that was easily bigger and bulkier. We've also used it when we have friends over for cookouts to have music in our backyard.
I love the rugged feel of the speaker, it feels just as solid as my amp. The price was around $350, which is about right with other speakers I was pricing in this range. It doesn't include Alexa or Google Assistant like some of the other newer Marshall speakers like the Stanmore II or Woburn II, but honestly, that's not a deal breaker here because I bought it to blast music, not connect to the internet.
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Discover how perfect sound can be with these Marshall Bluetooth headphones. Exceptional sound quality is assured thanks to the impressive sound isolation and the classic Marshall technology that uses 40mm drivers to produce outstanding bass and trebles. A long-lasting battery in these Marshall Bluetooth headphones keeps your music playing for more than 30 hours at a time.
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from Little Elm, TX, USA
When it comes to modern wireless headphones, there are several features that are requirements for me to enjoy using them:
* They need to be able to travel well
* They need to have the ability to use an analog aux cable
* They need to be comfortable to wear
* They need to isolate noise or be noise cancelling
* They need to be able to travel well
* They need to have the ability to use an analog aux cable
* They need to be comfortable to wear
* They need to isolate noise or be noise cancelling
Most important of all - they have to make whatever I’m listening to sound fantastic.
The new Monitor headphones by Marshall fit all of these to near perfection. They are designed to be foldable and they compact down very nicely. They even come with a soft carrying case. I would’ve liked a more firm case to protect them while I travel, but it’s not a deal-breaker. They fold up very nicely and fit into my carry-on bag when I fly without issue.
These headphones also not only have the ability to be used as a wired headset with an Aux cable, but they come with an Aux cable that has the signature look of Marshall music equipment. One end is a typical straight aux connector and the other end is a 90-degree right angle connector - so your mileage may vary depending on what you’re connecting. When I used them with my iPhone XS and lightning adapter, the cable sat off to the side.
Additionally, they come with a USB-A to Micro-USB charging cable, but no power puck. So you’ll need to plug it into an available USB-A port to recharge them. A puck would’ve been nice, but I guess everyone figures you have open USB-A ports or extra charging pucks hanging around.
One thing that caught me by surprise was how tight and snug these headphones felt when I put them on for the first time. Other reviews have mentioned this as well and honestly, it was a bit surprising at first, but I got used to it pretty quickly. It wasn’t uncomfortable by any means, just a tighter fit than I’ve been used to. Thankfully, the Monitor headphones are designed to be over-ear and not on-ear. I’ve used other name brands that are tight and sit on-ear and after a while, they start to hurt. Thankfully, this didn’t happen here.
Also, compared to other headphones that can make you look like you’re directing traffic on an aircraft carrier, the Monitor headphones profile is surprisingly slim. I’ve worn them around the office listing to music and I didn’t feel the slightest bit awkward.
The Monitor headphones don’t require an App to function, they paired fine with my iPhone XS and Apple TV. The over-ear design helps isolate exterior noise, but I don’t believe these have any active noise-cancelling feature. It would’ve been nice, but it’s not a deal breaker that they don’t cancel outside noise.
That’s because the sounds that comes out is freaking beautiful! Which, if you’re buying headphones, you don’t want to spend money for something to produce anemic, or tinny sound. These come with an equalizer set to produce booming bass, stable mids and variable treble. I put my music on shuffle and from John Lennon to Snoop Dogg to Bruno Mars to Metallica, everything sounded amazing!
If you’re in the market for a solid wireless headphone option from a company that knows a thing or two about speakers, then you need to check out the Monitor headphones. They’ve quickly become one of my favorite traveling and daily use sets.
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Expand device connectivity with this Belkin DuraTek Plus Lightning to USB-A cable. A rugged design with fiber-reinforced conductors ensures lasting durability, while the included strap and snap button improve portability and prevent tangles. Measuring 6 feet long, this Belkin DuraTek Plus Lightning to USB-A cable makes it easy to access hard-to-reach outlets.
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5
Solid, Dependable Travel Cable
on March 23, 2019
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
I travel quite a bit and I also tend to wear out cables quickly. The Apple lightning cables typically end up fraying at the end by the Lightning plug and I have several that are patched up with electrical tape.
I jumped at this Duratek cable because I’ve had a great experience with the Duratek Apple Watch cable. There are some definite pluses as well as some cons to be aware of when you pick this cable up.
The cable is thick and covered in a solid feeling braided fiber. At times this is both a blessing and a curse. From a reliability stance, the thick braided cable feels nice and sturdy. However, this also makes weaving and using the cable a bit of a challenge because it’s not as pliable and thin as the Apple Lightning cables.
I opted for the 6 foot cable because I’ve found that spacing can be an issue, especially in hotel rooms where outlets seem to be placed at the most random of places. While that length is overkill for use in say, my car, it’s nice because I’d rather have a longer cable and not need the extra length, than a cable that is too short.
Additionally, the Duratek cable also comes with a leather snap-strap which makes bundling up excess cable nice. It also makes it easy to travel with. Belkin also makes a 4 foot variant of the cable, which would be better for folks who don’t need the extra 2 feet.
Again, I would go for the longer cable since you can always use the leather snap-strap to bundle up the unused portion. Something else to be aware of if your phone is in a case, the Lightning tips on the cable are a bit thicker than the Apple ones. We tested it on my wife’s iPhone XR Lifeproof case and it fit - but depending on the size of the covering around the lightning port, your mileage may vary.
All in all, it’s a solid cable that feels nice and thick and has become my default traveling / camping Lightning cable to use. It also comes with a 5 year warranty, so I guess we’ll see if the Duratek is as much a road warrior as I am.
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Take this pocket-sized DarioHealth LC WK kit on the go easily. Made to automatically record blood glucose measurements, this kit makes it simple to track important metrics for diabetes, such as carb counting, medication intake and physical activity. This DarioHealth LC WK kit only requires a tiny drop of blood and offers accurate, speedy measurements.
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4
Has Promise, with Compromises
on January 17, 2019
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
My wife is diabetic and we were hoping this would be a great option for her to test her blood sugar on the go. Sadly, once we got it, we realized this isn't the testing system for her.
First off, my wife's phone is in a case. The lightning adapter doesn't work in a case, which would've been good to know. So when she wants to use it, she has to go through the steps to remove the LifeProof case. If you have any case like a LifeProof or Otterbox that adds bulks around the port, this won't work. If you use one of Apple's cases or a case that doesn't add bulk, or no case at all, then this might work better for you. For my wife, having to keep her phone out of her LifeProof case is a non-starter.
When she tried to use the lancets, which are proprietary to the Dario unit, she bent several. She said they felt weaker, easier to bend compared to the lancets she has for her other unit we were hoping to replace. She used 3 of theirs and they wouldn't work, so she pricked her finger with one of her older lancets and was then able to get the Dario unit to read her blood sugar.
The unit is nice that it carries everything, but you'll need to read the instructions, my wife didn't find it intuitive at all. She thought testing the strip on the phone with the App was cool. She liked the ability to save the results on her phone instead of writing them down.
Additionally, it allows you collect other information, for example, how many carbs you ate. You can classify the readings as pre / post meals. You can also put other information, such as insulin you've taken, weight, activities you're doing.
She really liked the App - but the lancets are weak. For someone that has to document their blood sugar all the time, the cataloguing in the App is nice, but the issue with her case and the weak lancets that you can only order from Dairo limit the adoption likelihood in our house.
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Enjoy your favorite music with these white Skullcandy Venue over-ear noise-cancelling headphones. The 40mm drivers provide premium acoustics, and the headphones have a run-time of up to 24 hours on a single charge. These Skullcandy Venue over-ear noise-cancelling headphones have a mini USB charging cable and provide up to five hours of listening time after 10 minutes of charging.
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5
Finally! My perfect headphone set!
on December 20, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
I have been on a quest of sorts for some over-the-ear headphones that have the ability to be wired and wireless at a cost that isn't totally insane. My kids always like to play with the Skullcandy headphones when we go to the store, so I was immediately curious when I learned about the new Venue set.
First off, these things are crazy comfortable. There's plush leather on the cups and the headband. I've worn these while marathoning Netflix while my wife's asleep. Not only did the active noise cancelling drown out her snoring, but never once did my ears or head feel any kind of uncomfortable pressure.
The active noice cancelling feature is really nice and there's actually 3 settings: off, obviously, on, again obvious, and then there's a monitor mode which I assume is for music playback. The noise cancellation isn't as strong as say, a premium brand's ear buds, but I chalk that up to the fact that these sit over your ears and not in your ears.
The headset itself has my deal-breaker feature which is the ability to use it as a corded set if and when the battery dies (which I've never experienced since I let them charge overnight). The flexibility that having this option gives is undeniable.
They also come with a handy integration with Tile - that's right, you can add these to your existing Tile set up and you can use Tile to find these if they go missing - or, more likely in my case, I set them somewhere and then forget.
Another nice feature is the case - these headphones are large, and they don't fold up entirely, but they do lay flat and can be carried in the large, but nice case. The case itself also has holders for the aux cord and micro-USB charging cord, so you can take everything you need on the go!
If you're like me and you want the ability to enjoy wireless, active noise cancelling sound while you binge Netflix, or want the convenience of connecting these to your PS4 controller - then you seriously need to pick these up. I was able to replace 3 headphone sets that I had because of this one pair. I love them!
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Create hot, eye-opening cups of java with this Ninja coffee brewer. Its 60-oz. removable reservoir allows easy filling at the sink, and the Thermal Flavor Extraction technology ensures every batch is flavorful and never bitter. This Ninja coffee brewer has a Mid-Brew pause button that lets you snag a cup before the batch is complete.
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from Little Elm, TX, USA
This is a really nice coffee maker - there's really no bells or whistles to it, but there are some nice features that help make it stand out from the pack.
First, the carafe is a standard 12-cup size, but what sets this apart is the carafe has a locking lid. Meaning, you can pour without worry of the lid popping off or flipping up. You have to turn it to unlock and remove it - great feature to ensure the coffee brewed stays in the carafe.
Another nice feature is the water tank, it's in front of the machine and easily accessible. We replaced another coffee machine who's water tank was in the back.
Additionally, there's a place for your coffee scoop on the side, so you don't have to leave the scoop in the coffee grounds. Might seem like nothing, but if you've ever had to dig for your coffee scoop in the grounds, you know how much fun that can be.
We didn't notice anything special about the flavor - it tasted like regular coffee. It comes with the basic settings, normal and strong brew options available.
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Provide delicious beverages for everyone with this Calphalon Special Brew 10-cup coffee maker in dark stainless steel. The premium boiling system extracts up to 20 percent more flavor. The nonstick warming plate keeps the 10-cup glass carafe warm for up to four hours, and the Delay Brew feature lets you select a brewing time in advance. The strength flavor adjustment feature in this Calphalon Special Brew 10-cup coffee maker ensures the coffee is to your preferred taste.
Customer Rating
5
I love this coffee machine!
on December 2, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
At $160, it's easy to write this off as a solution in search of a problem, I mean come on, who'd spend $160 for a coffee machine? That's what I thought at first. My wife and I are self-identified coffee lovers, we have an espresso machine, single brew and now this bad boy. At first, my wife was disappointed to learn that it only had a 10-cup carafe. But then we used it for the first time and holy freaking cow!
A typical problem with any coffee machine is that the heating element stays on no matter how much coffee is in the carafe. That's why coffee at the bottom tastes hotter and more burnt. This thing has a "smart brew" feature and we noticed immediately that our last cup tasted just as fresh as our first cup. The temperature was even roughly the same, my last cup wasn't scalding hot from being left on the element for so long.
OF course, it has what I would consider typical features like a clock, timer and a strong brew option.
There are several things to note:
1) When this thing is brewing, it will release a lot of steam from the top. So make sure you don't leave it under your cabinets, we have it on a sliding platform that we can pull out and push in. That way, we don't run the risk of damaging the wood in our cabinets or the lighting underneath them and can push the coffee machine back when the brewing is done.
1) When this thing is brewing, it will release a lot of steam from the top. So make sure you don't leave it under your cabinets, we have it on a sliding platform that we can pull out and push in. That way, we don't run the risk of damaging the wood in our cabinets or the lighting underneath them and can push the coffee machine back when the brewing is done.
2) The coffee filters you'll need are the cone shaped ones - we had some of the regular ones and when I tried to use them (because my wife put the cone ones up somewhere I couldn't find them) there were some grounds that I found in the coffee.
There's worse things you can spend $160 on - and for my wife and I, this was the perfect fit for what we needed. We can each get 2 cups of coffee per 10-cups in the carafe and that's just fine with us. We love this coffee machine!
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Use the Google Smart Light Starter Kit to control the lights using just your voice. Set up in a snap: just plug in Google Home Mini, screw in the GE C-Life smart light bulb, and download the Google Home app to get started. Then just say "Hey Google" to dim, brighten, turn on and turn off the lights."
Customer Rating
4
Practical Smart Home Starter Pack
on December 2, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
For the purposes of this review, I'm sticking solely to the lighting kit - I've previously reviewed the C-Life bulbs and quite frankly, I find their strategy of limiting controlling the lights to either a Google Home or App premise severely limiting. So this review will be written from the stance of what I believe this kit to be - a practical gateway into building a smart home.
The kit comes with a chalk white Google Home mini and a single light bulb. Google's Home mini is their smallest device that also boasts the full power of Google Assistant and home automation. Depending on where you are in your smart home journey, you might find that some smart home devices work better with Google Home than others do. An important item of note is - just because something works with Google Assistant does not mean it'll work seamlessly with Google Home.
For example, my GE C-Life, Wemo, Hue, Sengled lights all work with the Google Home. So too, does my Simplisafe alarm system and Logitech Harmony setup. However, the one that doesn't play nice out of the box is my Ring video doorbell. Not really surprising since Amazon bought Ring. I also have a Chamberlin garage door opener, but they want me to pay to link my accounts... no thank you.
I added the smart light to my existing setup in my home office as well as the Google Home mini. I honestly have nothing but good things to say about Google's platform. The AI is intelligent and always learning, and you can also mute the microphones when company comes over. If you're feeling paranoid, you can also log into your Google account and verify nothing's been recorded when the mic is off and you can also delete your request history.
I set up the bulb that came in the kit to be controlled by my Google Home mini in my office - so now, when I walk into my office, I can simply tell Google Home mini to turn on the light and it works! A key difference from Google and Amazon's management system is that Google Home currently does not support creating custom groups - but, it's totally easy to work around. For example, if I'm speaking to the Google Home we have in the family room and I tell Google to "Turn off the lights", it'll only turn off the lights in the family room.
If you're on the fence about getting into home automation, then this is a painless way to get started. As always, if you're adding this to an existing setup, you need to do the research and see if it'll work with what you have or if you'll have to make some compromises.
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Follow your family's bedtime schedule with this 2-pack of C by GE LED light bulbs. The lighting transition between bright and calm helps improve your sleep routine. Set scenes via the mobile app to optimize these C by GE LED light bulbs for reading and movie nights. The A19 bulb connects directly to Google Home devices via Bluetooth with no additional hub or bridge required to provide quick and easy setup. Use a C by GE Smart Plug or C-Reach Smart Bridge to enable voice control with Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit.
Customer Rating
2
Great Idea - But Hampered by Restrictions
on November 16, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
I really wanted to like the new GE bulbs. In the sea of smart lighting products, the C-Sleeps offered a great idea of being able to control the temperature of the light, cool white to warm yellowish-orange as well as brightness. The appeal of working with my Google Home right out of the box without relying on an external hub was a huge draw.
Sadly, the disappointment set in pretty quickly - I have several Philips Hue lights throughout our house and I enjoy being able to control from my Google Home and mobile App. The biggest limitation here is that the bulbs cannot be managed by both the Google Home as well as the GE App.
That means that I can't control the lamps from my Google Home if I have the bulbs setup in the App - which isn't explained. The App makes you think that you can link them, but linking requires an external GE Hub, that's the same Hub you need if you want to control these lights with an Amazon Alexa.
The other odd thing is the range of the brightness - the lowest setting you can push the lights to is 5%, which is also brighter than the 5% of the same wattage Philips bulbs I tried to replace. My daughters actually asked me to take the lights out of their rooms because it was too bright and they couldn't fall asleep.
If GE can remove this odd restriction - of limiting the control of the devices to a single touchpoint, then I would change my mind and review.
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MX Vertical is an advanced ergonomic mouse that combines science-driven design with the elevated performance of Logitech’s MX series. The natural handshake position of MX Vertical reduces wrist pressure and forearm strain. The unique 57° vertical angle has been optimized for an ergonomic posture without compromising a pixel of performance. MX Vertical features a 4000 DPI high-precision sensor, resulting in 4x less hand movement and reducing fatigue. And the cursor speed switch allows you to instantly adjust DPI speed and accuracy with the touch of a button. MX Vertical stays powered for up to four months on a full charge – and gets three hours of use from a one-minute quick charge.
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5
Another Logitech Homerun!
on October 26, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
I have come to expect a very high level from Logitech. From my Craft Keyboard, Harmony devices, Presenter remotes - Logitech has developed a reputation for quality in my mind.
When I heard they were bringing a vertical, wireless mouse to the market, I knew I'd have to get one and try it out. Over the years, I've come to love vertical mice - there was a bit of a learning curve at the beginning, but now I can't ever see myself going back to a standard mouse.
The first thing I noticed was the overall look and feel. This thing is beautifully designed and it also appears to compliment the design aesthetic of the Craft keyboard perfectly! The mouse itself has a total of 5 buttons and a click wheel:
- Standard left / right buttons
- Back / forward navigation buttons by your thumb
- A tracking speed setting button on the top
- Standard left / right buttons
- Back / forward navigation buttons by your thumb
- A tracking speed setting button on the top
Admittedly, the back / forward navigation buttons were a bit wonky and took me some time getting used to - sometimes I still find myself using the browser buttons instead.
The tracking speed setting is nice, so you can easily change it without having to dig into your computer's settings. I found the click wheel and other buttons to be response and enjoyable.
It also comes with a Logitech universal receiver if your computer doesn't support Bluetooth connectivity - I've been using it with my Mac mini via Bluetooth and it's been rock solid dependable.
It also uses Logitech's Options software so you can customize an even deeper layer of settings if desired - one cool feature that I've not had the chance to play around with is the ability to move from one PC to another simply by dragging the mouse off screen.
It also comes with a standard USB-A to USB-C charging cable, but if you have the Craft keyboard, you should know that the plug is too big to fit, so if you want to share the same cord to charge both devices, you'll probably want to use the one that comes with the mouse.
If you're a fan of Logitech hardware and are in the market for a vertical mouse, you should really consider this one. With it's premium price point, I will tell you that you get what you pay for. Considering that Apple and other companies have rechargeable mice that have similar features at similar price points, it's definitely in the upper end of accessory hardware.
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Experience immersive entertainment options with this Sony 4K Blu-ray player. Its Ultra HD resolution provides exceptionally detailed screen images with increased brightness and more realistic color, and its support of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X provides cinema-quality sound. This Sony 4K Blu-ray player supports high-resolution audio formats for more accurate music reproduction.
Can this Sony Player connect to a soundbar receiver with blue tooth?
According to the specs, yes, you should be able to pair a unit with a Bluetooth soundbar - but to be fair, I didn't try it.
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
What other device is need to turn lights off in your home?
You need a smart switch. Home natively supports Philips Hue - but if you have a WeMo switch like I do, you need to rely on the IFTTT app and write some if-then guidelines.
8 years, 8 months ago
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Which HDMI cable is the best? Audio Quest,Monster Cable,RocketFish
There's really no difference right now between HDMI cables. With Monster, you're paying for the brand and really nothing else when it comes to HDMI cables.
Best Buy has some cables that are online only and are a great value. No noticable difference between the value cable and a 3' Monster cable that I had.
Best Buy has some cables that are online only and are a great value. No noticable difference between the value cable and a 3' Monster cable that I had.
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