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Upgrade PC game performance with this Corsair gaming mouse. Its 1 ms 2.4GHz wireless technology is low latency to provide the edge in eSports competitions, and the nine programmable buttons enable custom configurations. This Corsair gaming mouse has a contoured shape and interchangeable side grips to provide the user with a tailored fit.
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4
Solid Gaming Mouse Option
on April 17, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
Corsair's Dark Core RGB mouse is a no-brainer pickup if you also get the Qi MM1000 mousepad to go with it. Compared to other gaming mice I've tried, the overall feel is rather sturdy and I've come to appreciate the texturized surface on the back of the mouse where my palm rests.
This mouse is also crazy sensitive, since I enjoy getting to pair my mice and keyboards to my gaming rig and my Mac mini, I also paired the mouse using the Bluetooth option. I used the included wireless dongle to connect to my rig and there's a physical toggle switch on the bottom of the mouse, so I don't move the cursor on both computers by accident.
When I connected it to my rig, the setup was a breeze - Corsair offers some additional software to configure profiles for different gaming situations, but I usually set those options up in the games themselves, since I hate having to download bloatware. I like to keep my machines running clean. When I connected it to my Mac, I had to turn the sensitivity down to the lowest setting because the cursor was zipping all over the place.
The Qi charging ability is cool - but you have to leave it in a very specific spot, so you can't move the mouse and play/charge at the same time. But, for the price, it's a great buy with some features that you'd easily end up shelling out 2x as much for on other mice.
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Navigate your desktop precisely with this CORSAIR mouse pad. Its textured surface is optimized for optical and laser mice, and it uses Qi technology to wirelessly charge your mouse as you play. This black CORSAIR mouse pad has an LED charging indicator that provides instant information on battery life status.
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4
Very cool, but very huge
on April 15, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
I really like this mousepad - but my only gripe is that it's a very, very large mousepad. I mean, I appreciate the space when I'm gaming, so I don't have the issue of the laser running off the mousepad anymore - but I went from my old, typical mouse pad to this behemoth.
It also takes up 2 USB-3 ports on the back of my rig - one is to supply the power for Qi charging, and the other is used to pass-through the USB port on the top of the mousepad. The mousepad itself also has an LED indicator to let you know when something is charging using Qi charging.
It also comes with a Qi puck and adaptor, so I can charge my Apple Pencil, wireless headphones, gaming mouse, you name it. There's a very specific part of the mousepad that you need to use for Qi charging, you can't leave an accessory just anywhere.
I had to rearrange my desk to make this thing fit, but I'm glad I did. If you're a gamer who likes having a bigger space to work with, or someone who likes the idea of Qi charging accessories on your mousepad, then you should check this out. I've been using it for about a week now with no issues whatsoever. I ended up getting a small, 4-port USB hub and connected it to the mouse pad to replace the USB space I lost on my rig. Nice thing is that it also powers my Logitech Craft keyboard too, which my old hub wouldn't do, so that's a plus.
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Hear the world on your terms by controlling the sound around you. Innovative technologies in Bose Hearphones amplify softer sounds, let you turn down the distractions in noisy environments and focus on what you want to hear.
Customer Rating
4
Great BT Headset for my Dad
on April 8, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
My father is in his late 60's and on top of suffering from some hearing loss is also dealing with tinnitus in his ears. He has some hearing aids, but he always complains about them falling out and he doesn't like to wear them around the house. So, consequently, when we visit, the volume on the TVs is SUPER loud. I have the Bose QC30's and I really like them, so when I saw Bose was making a version of the headset that was designed to help people with hearing troubles, I jumped on them.
My Dad loves these things! Now, he can watch his NCIS, JAG, and Law & Order marathons while streaming the audio from his Apple TV without driving my mom insane. He also said that when he turns the volume up, there's white noise that helps drown out the tinnitus, which he really appreciates.
He did say that Mom's had to watch what she says around the house now, because he can hear her better - so jury's out on if that's a plus or a minus. His only gripe with it was that the collar kept rotating, and this is a struggle I also have with my QC30's. For all the time and R&D Bose put into these, you'd think they could also had some counterbalance to the collar to keep it from moving.
My Dad loves these things because he gets to listen to what he wants, when he wants and that these don't hurt his ears like some other buds I got him before. If you have a parent who has hearing troubles, or have some yourself, I highly recommend you check out this headset from Bose. The quality is amazing - and my only reason for rating this 4-stars is for the collar's inability to rest still around your neck. While these are not as good as "real" hearing aids, they can go a long way with some added benefits.
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Extend your next-gen AC Wi-Fi connection in hard-to-reach locations of your home such as the backyard, garage, or bedroom, so you can get blazing AC3000 Wi-Fi speeds to Smart TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, iPads, tablets, laptops, and smartphones. Powerful amplifiers and four high-performance external antennas deliver maximum power and range, allowing everyone in your family to enjoy 4K/HD movie streaming, simultaneous online gaming, social media, and more.The Max-Stream RE9000 tri-band range extender helps you get the most out of your home Wi-Fi by delivering faster speeds than dual-band range extenders. Dedicated backhaul technology maximizes Wi-Fi speeds by assigning a single, dedicated 5 GHz Wi-Fi band to your router. This frees up the remaining two bands to focus exclusively on your streaming media players, game consoles, and other connected devices, so you'll enjoy full-strength Wi-Fi without slowdown or degradation.
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4
Spot Finder is a Godsend Feature
on March 16, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
I picked this up to help extend the WiFi signal in our house to our master bedroom and back patio where the signal is weakest. I had some issues using the WPS setup mode with our Linksys EA9500 router, but after a botched setup attempt, I was able to get it working.
There's 3 things I really like about this extender. First, the Spot Finder feature is a godsend in knowing where to put the extender for best range amplification. Once it's setup, you'll be shown an option to see if it's too close, too far or just right.
The second thing I like about this is the private 5GHz back channel. It's nice because it doesn't eat half the WiFi bandwidth communicating to the extended devices.
My third favorite thing with the extender is that it uses the same beam forming technology that the EA9500 router uses, so that way, it helps direct the beams towards the devices that need it, instead of simply blasting out a WiFi signal.
If you have a Linksys router, such as the EA9500, this thing is a great addition to extend your 5GHz WiFi network - the overall look and feel mirrors the same look and feel of Linksys's higher-end routers as well.
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Add music to your day with this portable Sony speaker. Its Live Sound mode broadcasts sound waves in a wider arc for a true concert experience, and the Extra Bass setting deepens the low notes. This water-resistant Sony speaker has flashing lights that sync with the beat to create a party atmosphere wherever you go.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Travel Party Speaker
on March 16, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
The Sony SRS-XB31 is hands-down my favorite wireless speaker that we've ever used. I've got several scattered throughout the house, but we recently went on a cabin camping trip for spring break and although my wife said not to bring a speaker, I brought this one.
When I fired up the kid's Disney playlist, my wife and I were pleasantly surprised by how awesome the audio sounded. This thing kicks out more bass than any other wireless speaker I have. Combined with the light show you can set up, my kids love this thing just as much as I do.
What's really cool with these, is that you can link other ones to it and extend the sound - so you can keep the party going! My wife is already talking about buying an extra one because she likes the lights and sounds that much!
It works with Sony's Music Center App, which you use to customize the sound and light show. That was cool, because I didn't have to download another app for a single device. If more manufacturers started making their apps work across their product line, then I could get rid of bloated app.
Bravo Sony - nicely freaking done!
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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.
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5
Finally, Excellent EarBuds
on February 16, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
These earbuds are the earbuds I've been searching for! Jabra has made some awesome headphones in the past and the Elite 65t's are no exception.
Out of the box, they are easy to set up, connect and put in your ear. I'm lucky enough that most medium or average earbuds fit me so I don't have to fight with different size buds. The carrying case of rite earbuds is also sleek, minimalistic and compact. The only downside to the case is that the bottom is curved, so don't expect to have it standing unless you place it on it's side.
The sound quality is excellent, I was able to watch Justice League from my iPad while doing the dishes and running the garbage disposal. Not once did I miss out on any dialog because of ambient noise.
They also support Siri smart assistant right now and you can download a companion app specifically for the 65t's. The app also lists Amazon Alexa support as coming soon - between HomeKit and Alexa, all my smart home devices will be covered!
If you are looking for some great earbuds that stay in place, have excellent sound quality and a roadmap of cool features coming, then you'll love these! I do!
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Create incredible images every day, anywhere with Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan. Get the magic of Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC, plus everything else you need to organize, enhance, and share your photos like a pro on your desktop and mobile devices.
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5
Great Package for Photography Lovers
on February 11, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
The Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plans are a great, all-in-one solution for both amateur and professional photographers. There's 3 different tiers, and this particular one was a sweet spot right in the middle.
At a cost of $10 a month, this will run you $120 a year. Given how Adobe pricing model works, this is cheaper if you want to always have the latest and greatest updates to your apps with the benefit of some additional cloud storage thrown in.
This package contains Photoshop CC, Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic. LR-Classic is a standalone product that you can continue to enjoy should you chose not to renew your subscription. This package also comes with 20GB of cloud storage, which when using RAW images isn't really a lot, but it's nice to be able to pick up and continue editing an image on my iPad.
The next level up costs $10 more a month, which brings the annual total to $240, and that comes with the same 3 apps, plus 1TB of cloud storage instead of the 20GB at the $10 a month tier.
I liked this package because of all the features I got to try out. I think I'll pony up for the 1TB plan next year when my subscription is up so I can do more RAW editing on the go.
If you're an amateur photographer who's ready to get serious or even a professional, I think this package is the right combination of products, features, and benefits.
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Enhance your listening experience with these Plantronics headphones. They wirelessly connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device to eliminate the hassle of traditional corded models, and they work with Siri, Cortana and other virtual assistants for convenient control. A single charge lasts up to 18 hours, so you can listen to your Plantronics headphones worry-free all day long.
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4
Great Beats Alternative
on January 28, 2018
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
My wife and I have been looking for some headphones that we could use at the gym and at home, watching Netflix on the iPad. She'd been looking at some Beats headphones, but there was a serious amount of sticker shock that goes there. I have a pair of Plantronics Backbeat 305's that I love using for the gym or for a run. So when I saw that they made a 505 version, I picked them up!
I was pleased that the 505's do a great job producing great sound. I was able to identify treble, mids and bass notes while listening to music and they did a great job streaming movies and TV shows on our iPad. I also connected them to our Apple TV, so now my wife can watch her shows on the TV in the bedroom and I can play Doom on my Switch - everyone wins!
The 505's state that they can run for unto 18 hours of wireless audio at moderate levels. We've used them several nights in a row and they still report a high battery. Alternatively, when we're watching TV on the iPad, we sometimes use the wired connection to save battery life.
I also used them at the gym. They stayed pretty still during my workout, but there were some times they shifted. I ended up taking them off and going back to my 305's since they have a clip that connects them to my shirt. I also took the 505's for a run and was pleased that they offered decent sound and sweat resistant. Which is nice, because I sweat a lot when I run.
Although they don't last as long as Beats do on a charge, I found the 505's to be a great set of wireless headphones. I was impressed by Plantronics' work on the 305 and am more impressed now with the 505's. If you're looking for a solid wireless headset that doesn't break the bank (or have the Apple tax) then you should check out the 505's.
They have a great, sturdy feel and I also like that they came with their own carrying pouch and the earphones rotate so they can lay flat which makes packing them in a suticase or backpack a breeze.
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Prepare all your favorite dishes in this DeLonghi Livenza convection oven. Insulated construction helps maintain temperature, and the oven fan distributes hot air to facilitate fast and even cooking. This DeLonghi Livenza convection oven heats multiple dishes at one time in two specific heating areas with four adjustable rack positions that maximize space.
Customer Rating
4
Convection Counter Oven
on December 27, 2017
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
My wife has a ride or die relationship with her toaster ovens. We use them for literally 9/10 things we make for our kids for dinner: fish sticks, chicken nuggets, meatballs, pizza, you name it.
When my wife and I saw this, she was really interested in looking at convection technology again. We had a full size convection oven when the technology came out and it never really cooked the food right. Since that was almost 10 years ago, we were good to try it again.
We made the mistake that I think most people will make - you think this will fit by looking at it in the store or online. We didn't measure, we eye-balled it. Since it's a convection oven, this thing takes up more space than our old B&D one that we had - we also should've brought my wife's favorite pan to see if it fit... it didn't, the pan was literally about 1/4" too wide. Thankfully, it comes with a pizza pan, so that solved about 99% of our use case right there!
So poor measuring and planning aside, when we fired this thing up, we were impressed to see all the options it has to offer! It makes cooking the bacon on a Saturday morning a cinch! I've also mastered the art of cooking my 4-year old daughter's favorite meal: cheese toast.
There's a ton more options in what kind of food you want to cook, how many portions or servings you're preparing and then how long you want it to cook / hoe high you want the temp. We've been using it pretty much daily since we got it, and we still haven't tried all the settings yet.
Another cool addition was that it comes with some sample recipes and some tips for using convection ovens if you're new to them. I knew my wife was happy enough with it when I saw our old toaster oven in the trash bin the other night - guess she's happy enough to keep it!
If you're looking for a toaster oven with a ton of features, then check this out!
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Brighten your day and night with this Philips Being Hue ceiling light. The dimming function lets you set an ambience for different moods, and it works with the Philips Hue dimmer switch and mobile app for versatile control. The ZigBee technology of this 32W Philips Being Hue ceiling lamp provides smooth, efficient interoperability with multiple Hue lighting units.
Customer Rating
4
Intelligently Beautiful Flushmount Fixture
on December 10, 2017
Posted by: cjviscito
from Little Elm, TX, USA
My experience with Philips Hue lights are usually - "Why didn't I do this sooner?!"
We have several Hue lights in our house and we've gradually been updating fixtures and elements in our house to make it more updated. In our front of our house where my office is, we had an ugly builder-grade light that used 1 regular bulb. When we were looking at fixtures to replace it, I thought about Hue since you can program them for different scenes.
This fixture is beautiful, simple and clean in it's design. Installing was a pain though - that's why the 4 star rating. I hate installing lighting in general, but the Hue flushmount light required my wife's help to hold the fixture steady so I could connect the wires. The installation guide is basic and simple, but I could see someone who doesn't do fixture upgrades in their house getting stumped and asking for help or installation.
The other reason for this 4 star review is the fact that it didn't come with any wire connectors. The screw taps you use to connect the wires in your house to fixtures. Even basic $20 fixtures come with those - so I had to go to Lowes and get one since this fixture requires 2 ground wires be connected to the fixture as well instead of the ground wire connecting to the mounting fixture. Once we got it installed, adding it to my existing Hue setup was a breeze. We started playing around with the different lighting scenes.
There's a variety of intensity and temperature settings from bright, cool light to a dim warm light. We settled on Concentration at 50% - and we realized how much more yellow all the other lights in our house were. So I'm not sure if my wife will let me keep that setting on. She's already asked me to program other scenes so that it'll update based on time of day.
I love this thing and I wouldn't mind replacing other flushmount / semi-flushmounts with ones like this... but I might have someone install them for me since I had enough fun with the first installation.
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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.
8 years, 2 months ago
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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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Dallas, TX