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The perfect solution for the evolving workplace, the Pro EX11000 Full HD 1080p laser projector produces a bright and vibrant display designed to maximize visibility and engagement. Cultivate collaboration during Zoom meetings and video conferences with vivid, immersive images up to 300"—all while keeping the lights on. Experience amazing clarity with 4,600 lumens of color and white brightness (1) plus, with the 20,000-hour laser light source (2) there are no lamps to replace, ever. With Best-in-Class Color Brightness (3) and a built-in 16 W speaker, the Pro EX11000 helps ensure that you won’t miss any of the important details. Offering a multitude of connectivity options, including two HDMI ports and a USB port to power popular streaming devices like Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast (4), the Pro EX11000 redefines versatility. With 3-chip 3LCD technology, experience remarkable color accuracy while maintaining color brightness. Featuring easy-to-use image adjustments, 1 – 1.6x optical zoom, auto vertical correction and more, you will be up and running in no time. Work better together with the Pro EX11000.
Customer Rating
5
Powerful Technology and Versatile Functionality
on July 3, 2023
Posted by: RalphHenry
This is a powerful and versatile projector for any business need. The build quality is very solid. The footprint is larger than most portable units, however this projector does provide a complete array of input source possibilities and comes with a very nice case to help make it more portable. Very quickly I discovered two features that I prefer but are frequently not included with even higher priced models. First the projector has an easily extendable foot so you can adjust the height of where your projection will be shown, and second, it has a lens slide-cover to protect this very excellent lens. I don't know why many projectors skip these two features, but we have them on this unit. I also found the 16-watt speakers to be very clear, as loud as needed and with quite smooth non-distorted audio.
This unit has a laser light source, yes you have no bulbs to replace and Epson says over 20,000 hours of use. The images I projected were super crisp and this comes from the 3-chip 3LCD technology so you get all of the RGB color spectrum. This projector is full HD 1080p; very nice at this lower price point.
Connectivity is so broad that you should be able to use virtually any source that is normally available. There are no additional dongles to setup wireless. The software built in will let you define detailed wireless parameters or just setup WiFi using an SSID with password. This process was simple and worked flawlessly for screen mirroring. The list of sources includes 2 HDMI ports, RS232, Component video/audio, USB-B, USB-A, microphone input and more. I actually needed to do a business presentation using inputs from a video camera (pretty old one, but still works fine), a laptop with HDMI to HDMI and a Laptop with USB to the USB B port on the projector. I had all these sources connected at the same time (see photo attached) and could use the included remote to flip between sources. You do need a 3.5mm jack to RCA video connector on the projector (this cable is not included). I was not able to get the USB B source to work at first. However, there is a very complete user guide online which told me I needed to download and install an Epson USB B application to my laptop. Once I had that software on my computer the USB B port came to life for video and audio. I actually thought this connection was a little brighter than the HDMI connection. The laptop HDMI to projector HDMI port worked nicely as well. I did also insert a USB thumb drive into the USB A port on the projector and projected some photos on the screen (this Epson projector had built in software to allow me to do a screen show if I wanted to). In any event a tip of the cap to the Epson Engineers and Publications people for a powerful and versatile projector with superb documentation. A Quick Start and the online more inclusive user guide provide very well written documentation.
I installed Epson’s iProjection app on my Android phone (see photo below). It is also available for iPhone, Mac, Chromebook and Windows). I then installed the iProjection app on a Windows laptop and it ran fine on that platform too. (Note if you are running the USB B connection software on your PC, you can’t run iProjection; this is normal and not a problem, you just have to close the USB B app.)
A couple more features I liked were the 1.6 optical zoom (nice lens for the cost of this unit) and the auto keystone correction that fixed the image without any need to square things up manually as most projectors require you to do - very helpful feature. The padded case is excellent and it includes space for some cables in addition to the unit itself. The case has a very strong shoulder strap which I liked a lot.
This projector worked great for my presentations. It was bright even in a room with all the lights on. I would highly recommend this unit for business presentations and also for your own family party presentations too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Protect your sensitive electronics and direct-charge everything from smartphones to laptops with the new Revolve45. Turn any standard wall outlet into a seven-point power center with one USB-C, two USB-A and four patented rotating AC outlets. In addition to adding industry-leading power capability, Revolve45’s striking design looks beautiful on the wall. Subtle and fluid surfacing as well as the use of unique textures and finishes, work together to convey thoughtful and considered attention to every detail.
Customer Rating
5
The Outlet/Surge Strip with a Twist
on June 19, 2023
Posted by: RalphHenry
The 360 Revolve 45 Outlets/Surge Protector has four 120 vac outlets that swivel, two USB-A outlets and one USB-C outlet. This is the way all outlet strips should be designed. This item does carry a little higher cost, but it is definitely worth it. The rotating 120 vac outlets allow you to fit larger plugs/ power bricks into a smaller space. It has two status lights, one for protected and one for grounded. The engineers did not cut corners on the quality and functionality of this outlet strip – tip of my cap to them.
I use it behind my main work desk. Now I not only have the 120 vac outlets, but I also have the charge ports for my phone and laptop which both take USB-C now. It does fast charge both of these devices and it definitely worked great for charging other items as well including my digital watch and bicycle light.
There is a somewhat unique feature that reduces the heat of all this charging activity. It is Gallium Nitride, which is used in this ‘smart’ outlet device. Gallium Nitride can withstand higher voltages and conducts current much faster (than silicon) and has better heat resistance and can essentially allow for a faster and cooler charge.
Also this outlet device has another feature in that it talks to any devices being charged to ensure optimal charging. I can say that the outlet did stay cool while I used every port for charging and all the devices charged more quickly than from my array of other charging methods. I am very impressed, so I do plan to get two more of these outlets for my two other laptop desk-stations.
I certainly do highly recommend this outlet device.
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Go anywhere and do anything with our thinnest and lightest XPS laptop. The new XPS 13 is packed with power in a seemingly weightless shell.
Customer Rating
5
Superior Technology in a Small Package
on June 17, 2023
Posted by: RalphHenry
This smaller laptop is packed with power. The 13.4” display has an anti-reflective finish which was very comfortable for me while using it on my back porch or in my home office. The footprint is not too small and not too big. I found this size very useful on a couple weekend trips where I needed portability plus a powerful PC. I like the backlit keyboard so I can use the laptop without turning on overhead lights that might disturb others in the living room or bedroom – sometimes a major consideration.
The price-point is small for these outstanding specifications: Major strength areas are the CPU 12th gen core i7, speedy 32 GB DDR5 memory, and the 1 TB solid state drive. Another upscale feature is two Thunderbolt 4 ports. You use these ports for data or power, and you have one on each side of the laptop which facilitates your connection to power/data on either side. Thunderbolt 4 is similar to USB-C in shape but handles many more features – it is a big more powerful step up from USB-C. Thunderbolt will give you faster charging, higher bandwidth for data and can support up to 5 devices on one port. Wow, another tip of the cap to the Dell engineers for this design point. This unit also has a fast charge battery and your fastest WiFi technology of 802.11ax.
This little 3-pound wonder has become my main go to PC. I did use it for low/mid end gaming and the sound, with a bit more bass than you might expect, was great. Also the Intel Iris Graphics worked flawlessly – no visual artifacts or flickering. These gaming runs helped me ensure this small package with so much power is getting cooled properly which is very important. Tip of the cap to the Dell engineers.
I also found that multi-tasking by using spreadsheets, doing presentations, creating documents and reading email was no problem for this sleek powerful laptop.
I am very impressed with the features built into this unit. Dell has assembled top of line technology in a very attractive package. I can highly recommend this laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The REXING 78W Car charger quickly charges up to 2 devices simultaneously together via the USB-C or QC 3.0 USB Port. Our premium, ultra fast car charger can quickly charge phones, dash cams, tablets and laptops by efficiently converting the power from your cigarette port. The compact, thumb-sized, jet-black body perfectly blends with most car cigarette lighter ports. Your devices batteries are protected from over heating via Over-Voltage/Over-Current Protection features. Our device also comes with a specially madeTypc-C charging cable specifically made for the 78W.
Customer Rating
5
Faster Charger and Concurrent Two Device Charging
on June 8, 2023
Posted by: RalphHenry
This dual port USB charger by Rexing is very useful because it does have two ports: one USB A and one USB C, and safely turns your car cigarette lighter port into a convenient phone charger. I tried several devices and achieved faster charging for all devices. It did handle charging two devices at the same time with no problems and both devices charged at an accelerated rate versus my old car charger. I used it successfully for my dash cam, cell phones, ear buds and MP3 player.
A key feature I feel is that this product protects your devices against both overheating and overcharging. That is a very smart safety-type design point; a tip of the cap to the design engineers. A subtle point is the shape of this unit. The shape makes it very easy to grip and pull out of the cigarette lighter socket.
This unit solved the problem of charging both of our cell phones at the same time; since before we had only one port to charge with in the car – that’s a very ‘peace-keeping’ feature. The build quality is very solid. I would highly recommend this item for use in your vehicle cigarette lighter.
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The Outdoor Tilt mount is the perfect addition to your outdoor space. With its weatherproof design using a corrosion-resistant coating and stainless steel hardware, you can enjoy your TV no matter the weather. The Virtual Axis Fingertip tilt feature makes it easy to adjust your TV to reduce glare and ProSet makes leveling and height adjustment a breeze. The slim profile means your TV will sit just 2.18" from the wall, and will blend seamlessly with your TV and decor. Upgrade your outdoor entertainment space with the perfect mount. For TVs 37"-95"
Customer Rating
5
Very Strong TV Mount and Excellent Documentation
on June 2, 2023
Posted by: RalphHenry
The SANUS VODTLT1 is a very strong TV mount. It can hold up to 180 pounds. It is made to handle outdoor use. Mine is used in a screen room mounted on a concrete wall. I have a 55 inch outdoor partial sun TV that weighs 67 pounds. This mount is easily able to hold my TV. If you mount onto a concrete wall you are instructed to mount directly to the concrete wall. This was not a problem for me but if you have a sheetrock layer over the concrete wall, you will most likely have lathing strips that the sheetrock mounts to. In this case I’d recommend to be consistent with the directions and remove some of the sheetrock/lathing so the mount will be flat against the concrete. You can mount up to a 95 inch TV per the literature. But just be careful not to exceed the 180 pound limit.
This TV mount has a wonderful tilt capability which is a must feature I feel when you are wall-mounting. This tilt ability allows you an easier time to make connections and also to ensure you can adjust to the optimal viewing angle. The SANUS website has some excellent videos that are useful to view that show the installation steps and also show how to adjust to ensure the correct height of the TV on the wall and the right viewing angle. The manual also is excellent and I noticed SANUS has help-phone support if needed, 7 days a week. SANUS even has an interactive ‘Height Finder’ on its website for how to position your TV. On the SANUS website you can also enter your TV model and get a response as to the mount needed and as well as the height to install the TV – neat. I was very impressed with product quality and also the SANUS website and their well written hardcopy manuals, tip of the cap to the SANUS engineers and publications folks.
This TV mount has a wonderful tilt capability which is a must feature I feel when you are wall-mounting. This tilt ability allows you an easier time to make connections and also to ensure you can adjust to the optimal viewing angle. The SANUS website has some excellent videos that are useful to view that show the installation steps and also show how to adjust to ensure the correct height of the TV on the wall and the right viewing angle. The manual also is excellent and I noticed SANUS has help-phone support if needed, 7 days a week. SANUS even has an interactive ‘Height Finder’ on its website for how to position your TV. On the SANUS website you can also enter your TV model and get a response as to the mount needed and as well as the height to install the TV – neat. I was very impressed with product quality and also the SANUS website and their well written hardcopy manuals, tip of the cap to the SANUS engineers and publications folks.
I used the Height Finder and it is fantastic. It even lets you use your mouse to move the TV up and down on a test image to get your placement just right. I’ve never seen these support features with any other TV mount that I have used.
This TV comes with stainless steel hardware to ensure a hardy outdoor shield against rust. A 10 inch long hex key is provided to facilitate the install – very handy. You are provided a wide selection of screws for the VESA mount. When the TV is installed, you will feel it when the bottom brackets lock into place. It is easy to remove the TV, you pull down on straps that move the bottom locks free of the wall mount portion. These on-board straps provide a very simple process to remove the TV without any tools. I have had to temporarily remove the TV and this mount to repaint the wall, so this removal proved simple.
I highly recommend this outdoor TV wall mount. I feel very confident in the strength of this mount to easily hold my TV in place. The design is well-thought-out, the product is of top notch quality, the installation is easy and SANUS provides clear documentation.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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If esports is your calling, answer it with the ultimate wireless headset for competitive play. Designed to meet the needs of Team Razer’s finest, get the complete package of crystal-clear audio, advanced noise isolation, and all-day comfort with the multi-award-winning Razer BlackShark V2 Pro.
Customer Rating
5
High Quality and No Sweat Headset
on May 24, 2023
Posted by: RalphHenry
This is an upscale gaming headset but it is also useful for music or phone calls. The earcups are extremely soft memory foam. I wore them on 5 occasions so far, with just over 72 hours total usage before the need for charging.
I did not experience any ear pain, sweating or other discomfort – great. Some other headsets cause my ears to ache behind my ears of all places, but no pain at all from this headset.
I did not experience any ear pain, sweating or other discomfort – great. Some other headsets cause my ears to ache behind my ears of all places, but no pain at all from this headset.
I did notice that sounds and video were in perfect sync. This is due to the super fast technology that this headset has called Razer Hyperspeed Wireless Technology. You can experience this speed I felt more when you used the 2.4 GHZ dongle that comes with the device. I tried both with the dongle and also with just Bluetooth wireless. I found both methods to be more than acceptable.
The super wideband microphone was spot on and I verified it was crystal clear using phone call feedback. I did notice the microphone has a very easily adjusted little boom. This microphone does not have the ability to mute the mic by lifting the mic boom up. Instead, this microphone is muted by a button on the headset, I did not find this to be a problem once I was used to it.
Having a full 2 years parts and labor warranty is super great. I felt this headset is a big step up for me for eSports games. My old set was showing a lot of wear on the earcups, so this turned out to be a great choice for me and I got a lot more than just the earcups in improvement. I had no trouble with this headset on any platform.
Sometimes a device has inconsistent pairing, but this headset pairing was fast and simple. I would highly recommend the Blackshark V2 Pro headset.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make your world shine with ASUS Vivobook 16X, the feature-packed laptop with a brilliant display. Vivobook 16X makes it easy to get things done, anywhere: everything about it has been improved, from its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 mobile processor to its 180° lay-flat hinge, modern colors and sleek geometric design.
Customer Rating
5
Powerful Capabilities at Lower Price-Point
on May 19, 2023
Posted by: RalphHenry
The Vivobook 16” is an excellent laptop, especially at the relatively small price for its strong performance level. It is important to note that the Vivobook series computers come in a couple dozen configurations which will have various CPU’s, memory size and even different screens. This review is specifically for the Vivobook M1603QA-R712512. I’ll refer to its most key specifications in this review.
This model has an LED screen that is very bright but not as brilliant as the available OLED screen. However, the excellent configuration of this particular model provides exceptional capabilities that would suffice for many users including me.
The keyboard has a very solid feel and extra large characters which make it easy to find the keys for my older eyes. It is not a backlit keyboard, so if that is a must-have for you, then you may want a different Vivobook model.
The WiFi has the currently fastest speed and is the top of the line WiFi 6 - 802.11 ax. A few other key features to point out include the super-sized touchpad - great, outstanding speakers for such a small unit, a physical slide to close off the camera that a lot of folks now feel more comfortable with and the easy access for upgrades.
I mention the easy access point since some folks will want to move the SSD up from the 512GB and move the RAM up from 12GB to 16GB. The upgrades are simple with this computer as the bottom plate can be removed via 10 screws. A lot of users will want this done by ASUS or other support personnel. This device is one of a dwindling number of laptops that can be very easily upgraded by a user who is skilled in PC hardware installation.
This laptop uses integrated graphics versus discrete graphics. Intensive high end gaming would require discrete graphics processing which has its own Graphics Processing Unit with separate memory for its operations. The CPU is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS and is an excellent multi-thread processor that contains 8 Cores and 16 Threads. This is a very powerful processor at this price-point.
The overall performance of this computer can support mid-range games and also would easily support normal home computing needs for email, web surfing and the creation of spreadsheets, documents and presentations. I tried all these functions and the computer zipped through with flying colors. I also did a color generator test and was very pleased with the color production on this 16” screen which is a little bigger than the standard 15” laptop size – nice. Tip of the cap to the engineers at ASUS for designing a very powerful and functional lower cost machine.
A computer this strong at a low price-point is a real find. I would certainly recommend this for home, business and school use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Let’s clear the air with Blueair. Blue Pure 311i Max HEPASilent smart air purifier quickly cleans 387 sq. ft medium room in about 12.5 min or up to 929 sq. ft medium space in 30 min, on high. This air purifier has a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 250 for fine smoke particles, dust and pollen. Energy Star Most Efficient 2023.
Customer Rating
5
Effective Air Cleaning and Super Quiet
on May 16, 2023
Posted by: RalphHenry
This product has a very interesting design as the filter is part of the structure of the device and it is quite solid. The device also includes a washable fabric prefilter. This fabric functions both as a filter and as a nice decorative cover over the carbon/particle big filter. Overall, an ingenious design including the structure and the touch controls. There is also an excellent app for the Blueair filters. I have another larger Blueair, so I was able to just add this filter to the same app.
Controls are so intuitive you may not need to even look at the user manual which is also well done. The manual does show the parts of the system including a ‘noise/shield ring’ to reduce fan noise.
There is a sleep mode which can reduce the fan speed such that there is no perceptible noise. The only way to tell the fan is even moving is to place your hand above the unit to feel the breeze from the unit as it filters your air so quietly.
You also have manual controls on top of the unit which are touch controls - very nice, and they work great. One caution is to avoid touching the on/off button-area while changing fan speeds. You'll do this once I think and accidently turn the unit off. It is one small area that the engineers should look at, I'd suggest a double touch to turn the unit off would be a slight improvement.
I recommend using the devices WiFi capability and installing the Blueair app. Open the app and it will show you available devices, pick the picture matching your unit and the rest of the steps are guided by the app. You do need to have Bluetooth on as well. Sometime products require several times to get connected, but this unit did it in one step and quickly - tip of the cap to the programmers and engineers at Blueair.
Unlike cheaply made units, this one has the quiet fan speed which is very important if used in a bedroom. The entire unit is made of quality materials and the engineering is superb. I would highly recommend this unit for a bedroom or small living room.
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Keeping your meals interesting every day takes a lot of thought and effort. Fortunately for you, our COSORI Pro Gen 2 Smart 5.8-Quart Air Fryer is here to help. With the VeSync app you can select presets, set cook times, and adjust temperatures, all from your smartphone. Compared to traditional deep-frying, our air fryer serves results with up to 85% less fat so you don’t have to sacrifice health for convenience. The air fryer comes with a 100-recipe cookbook personally created by our chefs, with even more recipes accessible on the free VeSync app. Bookmark your favorites and upload creations of your own, so you always have options at hand. Cooking for more than one? No problem. The 5.8-quart baskets serve 3–5 people and are dishwasher safe for quick and easy cleanup.
Customer Rating
5
Solid and High Tech Air Fryer
on April 19, 2023
Posted by: RalphHenry
This unit has moved the air fryer forward a few steps in terms of technology. It includes a WiFi connection ability as well as connectivity with Amazon Alexa. I did connect my house WiFi following the included instructions and this device was recognized immediately and the wireless connection was successful. The normal style wireless icon now appeared solid (no blinking) to indicate the connection was completed. I also installed the VeSync app on my Android phone. This app offers some control of the air fryer using your phone to tell the fryer what to do over the WiFi connection. This was nice but not very useful. You can just enter the commands more quickly on the Cosori Air Fryer touch screen. In fact there seems to be a weak point in that you can set a temperature and time on your phone, but you still need to hit start on the air fryer or nothing happens. So it has a safety value but not worth using.
I also added this air fryer to my 5th gen Echo Dot. The connection to Alexa was very quick and easy to do using the VeSync and Alexa apps. When you tell Alexa to cook on the air fryer for say 12 minutes at 350 degrees, the fryer starts cooking without the need to touch ‘start’ at the air fryer, so that is nice.
I really loved the preset frying programs which you access by just pushing a button on the bright touch screen, these are explained in the manual very clearly.
Although it is suggested to preheat, I found that it’s simple to just add a couple extra minutes cooking time. Also the very thorough little 25 page manual will provide tips on safety and ensuring complete cooking; so I do suggest reading the manual, it is very well done. An example is you can customize the presets and a handy chart is included to facilitate any customizations you wish.
Not to be overlooked is an included and outstanding recipe book (over 100 pages). It is printed on glossy paper and is fantastic. I’ve tried several recipes and all were delicious – kudos to Cosori for providing this book.
You will find that this fryer is very sturdy and has an external shell that does ‘not’ get hot with the exception of the vent area in the back - wonderful. It is suggested to keep the unit 5 inches from a wall, but I was more comfortable with 12 inches from the wall. Also the 2-part-basket is removed by pulling on the handle, but you will find it is expedient to hold one hand on a cool part of the unit as you pull the basket out since it takes some force to remove and insert the basket. A great feature is the button on the handle which drops the inner basket away from the outer basket-shell. Be sure to do this with the inner and outer baskets on a table (not in mid-air). There is a plastic slide used to cover the button so you don’t accidently press it.
The cooking of various foods was similar to other cookers based on a half dozen items I tried. However this unit was easier to use due to the technology and easier to clean. I would highly recommend it.
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Available for NEW members, WHOOP is a wearable health & fitness coach that keeps track of everything from your sleep patterns to your exercise habits to not just track what you did, but tells you what to do next. WHOOP coaches you through your day with recommendations based on your unique physiology, whether that’s recommending when to go to bed or how much exertion you should take on to meet your fitness goals. Purchase includes an initial 12 month WHOOP membership, 4.0 hardware, onyx SuperKnit band, and wearable + waterproof* battery pack. WHOOP also comes with 24/7 customer service and a warranty in order to make it a worry-free purchase. At the end of your 12 months, you can renew your membership via the WHOOP app.
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Device to Inspire Better Workouts
on October 26, 2022
Posted by: RalphHenry
The Whoop device is not a watch, and I didn’t want another watch. I wanted something that is 100% pointed toward helping me to improve my fitness. The sophisticated technology of this little wonder has provided me a fun and effective approach to improve my health. Simply stated, the focus is on tracking your Sleep, your Stress and finally your Recovery. My interest in the device is to improve my overall health. I finally joined a fitness club 10 months ago. I have improved, however my approach had little discipline. I don’t want a live fitness trainer, so I found this device. So far it is helping me to add more consistency and to achieve much better results – it helps motivate me to do more. This device combined with the Whoop App is a marvel. I am very happy with the progress that I am making and the help this device provides me in some magic way. It is helping me to not skip workout days and to do at least a little every day and more some days.
The device and the Whoop App are both very well designed. I installed the app on my cell phone and my phone found and paired to my Whoop 4.0 without a hitch. The app leads you through a setup to customize parameters for your Sleep time and Activities. I noticed the extensive array of sensors on the bottom of the device. I am an Electrical Engineer and the geek in me liked the fact there was not just a single little green dot for sensing. In fact, there are 5 LEDs and 4 photodiode sensors. There are sensors for heart rate, respiration rate, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, heart rate variability, and heart rate reserve. I did see studies and confirmed via experience the great accuracy of the Whoop device. Tip of the cap to the Whoop engineers. I did watch as I used a treadmill that the Activity Strain rose up as I increased pace and increased incline. My heart rate also went up. I noticed that the fitness club heartrate feedback matched the Whoop detected feedback – great.
The charger and watch are both waterproof. This is important so you can shower with the device or even shower with the device and the charger piggy-backed on it. Whoop engineers had a good idea to add capability to tap twice on the device or on the charger and an LED glows green so you know they are fully charged. The app also displays charge status. The design of the charger to slip over the device is genius I think so that you can charge the device while wearing it very easily. Here’s an important point: if you continue with your Whoop membership, when a new generation of Whoop hardware is released, you get it for free, that’s nice. The device also gets firmware updates loaded pretty quickly.
The user needs to take the time to look at all the capabilities of the device and to review your feedback every day. The Strain Coach will show you info to help you to not over or under exert. The Sleep Coach will provide feedback on how your sleep time is going and how much sleep you need. The deal is that sleep leads to recovery (which is also tracked) and recovery leads into your strain capability and optimizes your particular fitness approach. Be sure to let the app run in the background. If you close it, then it will need to sync data when you reopen the app instead of continuously, but it will catch up in any event. You’ll even get messages that Whoop is catching up on data which and it will, but it will take a few minutes.
I suggest to follow the recommendation to wear the device 24/7. It is very comfortable and I actually forgot I was wearing it. The Whoop engineers also hit the ergonomic design very well. The device is about 1” thick. Any more narrow or wider and I don’t think it would have been optimal. This design keeps the sensor arrays in contact and also spreads the pressure over a wider area without getting too large, so I think Whoop hit the sweet spot on size of the device/band. I wear it just above my wrist by about one inch. You can actually wear it on your upper arm if that is more convenient for you.
Activity type is identified magically by the Whoop device based on profiles that were developed for over 60 different exercises including just walking. Based on the sensor data, including how long you are working out; the device will calculate your Strain. This little device has a lot of smarts built in to help you. I have found that supplied knowledge of how productive a workout is, definitely leads to better workouts. It is really just that simple. Note you can also export data to your laptop for example and view an Excel spreadsheet including durations and other information. I use the data right in the app most of the time
Until I used this device my activities were sort of helter skelter and were not getting me to my goals. This device is not a toy but it is fun, and it is rich in technology both hardware and software. I attached a few actual screen shots from the app that helped me. Whoop also provides other coaching methods that you can take advantage of. This device offers many tips and charts that are important to help you improve. I highly recommend this little gem to help you focus your workouts and sleep time in a more efficient way.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Only at Best Buy Dell Inspiron Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Enjoy the convenience of a tablet or the functionality of a computer with this Dell Inspiron Starlord laptop. The 15-inch touch screen makes viewing the small details on websites simple, and the Intel Core processor keeps the computer running commands quickly. This Dell Inspiron Starlord laptop has a backlit keyboard so you can type in the dark.
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4 out of 5
4 out of 5physically shake the laptop? Warning
By Kevin
After looking for a powerful engineering laptop to meet my need, this Dell product is a great one. Design is great, sleek, and powerful. Has windows hello, hd screen and a 2 in 1. However it only has 2 USB ports. I wish dell would added more ports. Fast boot up with ssd, and a good backlight keyboard. However after a week of use, when I would hold the laptop and walk you could here a sound. Now this is when it is off. It seems that something is moving inside or it could be from the manufacture. So I returned it and sought to get the replacement. They opened the replacement and when they shaked it the same sound came from it. The best buy rep seemed to say its nothing and it does not matter where I presented this laptop to a computer engineer at my school, who told be its should not be doing that. Now the one on display did not have the defect. But it is amazing that a laptop of this power has this defect. So to wrap up, if you want to buy this laptop make sure to shake it. Seems weird but you don't want to end up loosing your money
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Can Expand Number of USB Ports
February 10, 2017
As you say it has only one 2.0 and only one 3.0 USB port, but this is easily mitigated. For about $20 you can purchase a 4 port USB hub for when you may need added ports. You won't notice any speed difference. Here's one at BBuy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-4-port-usb-3-0-hub-black/4333600.p?skuId=4333600 PS: My unit does not make any noise when you shake it, and unless it needs to turn on the fan it has zero noise in operation. I did the fan and it is noticeable but that's good since it is being turned on to ensure cooling.
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Passport® mini offers convenient amplification for any instrument or microphone. It's perfect for performances by street musicians and students, as well as a basic public address system for events and presentations. It goes anywhere thanks to its dual AC- or Battery-powered capabilities. It can even be used as a music media playback system or computer recording interface.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great Little Amp & PC Software
By RalphHenry
from Raleigh, NC
This amp is tremendous. No hum and lots of adjustments that at first seem over whelming, but then you catch on and it is reasonably simply to operate. The Fender Fuse software is great. I played around and could hear the difference easily as I changed presets and effects. It is not powerful, but it does have 7 watts RMS, fine for in the house. The software is cool, anything you change on the computer changes the adjustments in the little amp flawlessly. First thing I did was follow the instructions to upgrade the firmware to pick up any fixes or enhancements. Then you just have a ball playing around. It does have a vocal and instrument channel as well as an IPOD or other input. I ran it on batteries as well as AC with the included adapter. It also includes your USB cable to connect to the computer. I'm not an expert so this helps me learn about a lot of effects and styles by letting you hear the differences. GREAT. If you are an experienced guitar player, you will probably have other amps but this one may be nice to practice and learn with.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Got Another One
February 16, 2017
I gave the first one to my Uncle. I got another one used from a friend that did not work. However it appears that only a loose wire was the cause so it is now fixed. Also did not work on battery power, but I found that the spring contacts for the batteries were smashed down and didn't actually make contact. Once I pulled the contacts out the unit began to work on battery power as well as AC. So if you find a unit not working on battery power check the contacts.
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Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Sadly, Very disappointed with this cleaner
By Laddie
Pros - Light weight and easy to maneuver - intuitive design makes it easy to use and nice design.
Cons - very low suction and seems to clog up after one use. No horsepower listed on the box and was told it was very powerful by a sales person.
The story - I went to Best Buy to purchase the Hoover SteamVac F7452-900 All Terrain Steam Cleaner with SpinScrub which is advertised being at the store. I have had the Hoover model for over 5 years and it has been an incredible workhorse typically using it twice a week. Strong suction and allowed for quick drying over large areas. We moved from a 6-bedroom home of 3,300 square feet to a 1,000 foot two bedroom two bath apartment. Didn't think I would need all the power of the Hoover but with two small dogs, well, they sometimes miss the puppy pads. I'm hoping I will be able to return the new Bissell for a Hoover.
BEST BUY - this is not a fault of Best Buy - they are a great store that carries quality items - unfortunately I didn't do the homework needed to evaluate this product adequately - I should have waited for the Hoover that I wanted...
Cons - very low suction and seems to clog up after one use. No horsepower listed on the box and was told it was very powerful by a sales person.
The story - I went to Best Buy to purchase the Hoover SteamVac F7452-900 All Terrain Steam Cleaner with SpinScrub which is advertised being at the store. I have had the Hoover model for over 5 years and it has been an incredible workhorse typically using it twice a week. Strong suction and allowed for quick drying over large areas. We moved from a 6-bedroom home of 3,300 square feet to a 1,000 foot two bedroom two bath apartment. Didn't think I would need all the power of the Hoover but with two small dogs, well, they sometimes miss the puppy pads. I'm hoping I will be able to return the new Bissell for a Hoover.
BEST BUY - this is not a fault of Best Buy - they are a great store that carries quality items - unfortunately I didn't do the homework needed to evaluate this product adequately - I should have waited for the Hoover that I wanted...
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Must Vacuum First
May 10, 2017
I think I know why you might have less suction or clogging. I learned this the hard way. It is best to vacuum the carpet prior to using this machine - actually every carpet shampooer requires this step. You may have skipped doing this, but if not you may need to use the tool they include and slide it into the nozzle and remove any hair and other clogs. Anyway it worked great for me. The other area to check is the 'red filter' below the dirty tank, I noticed this gets pretty much completely covered and although you clean the tank you need to also clean this filter (see page 16 of the manual Step 5). Hope this helps.
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Kick your listening experience up to a whole new level with wireless JLab Audio Epic Bluetooth earbuds. The 10-hour battery life lets you enjoy your music all day, and crystal clear radical sound creates a smooth, precise and memorable listening experience. Get the most out of your music, phone calls and audio books with JLab Audio Epic Bluetooth earbuds.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Cheap Materials, Bad Sound, Poor Quality Control
By ryanmcv
I wanted to like these, but JLab really dropped the ball with my set of Epic2 headphones. I'd normally list the pros first, but I'm so disappointed that I'm starting with the cons.
CONS:
- The Epic2s are supposed to come with 6 pairs of silicone ear tips. Well, I got 6 ear tips, but not 6 PAIRS of ear tips. My box only had 1 of each type of ear tip. Yes, I looked everywhere - inside the carrying case, in every plastic bag -- they're not there.
- After I removed the headphones from the box, I noticed that the black coating on the cord was starting to peel. This is probably because JLab forcefully bends the cord to fit it into the awkward box. Not a good first impression, and I'm sure it's only going to get worse.
- It's too bad that JLab didn't provide all of the ear tips, because the ones that come installed by default do not fit me well at all. They are way too small for my ears and slide out while I'm running. It would have been nice to try another set of ear tips, but I obviously can't do that.
- These things just aren't comfortable on my ears. The over-ear loops just feel awkward and don't allow much room for adjustment.
- The cord is just ridiculously long. The headphones come with 2 cable clips (which I actually got - yay!), but they are awkward to use and you're warned that using them might kill your Bluetooth connection. No thanks.
- The volume and track control buttons are horribly placed. I feel like I have to reach around and grab the back of my neck if I want to adjust the volume.
- Speaking of sound and volume, these headphones just don't sound good. They are way too bass-heavy and voices/dialogue sound extremely muted.
- The Epic2s are supposed to come with 6 pairs of silicone ear tips. Well, I got 6 ear tips, but not 6 PAIRS of ear tips. My box only had 1 of each type of ear tip. Yes, I looked everywhere - inside the carrying case, in every plastic bag -- they're not there.
- After I removed the headphones from the box, I noticed that the black coating on the cord was starting to peel. This is probably because JLab forcefully bends the cord to fit it into the awkward box. Not a good first impression, and I'm sure it's only going to get worse.
- It's too bad that JLab didn't provide all of the ear tips, because the ones that come installed by default do not fit me well at all. They are way too small for my ears and slide out while I'm running. It would have been nice to try another set of ear tips, but I obviously can't do that.
- These things just aren't comfortable on my ears. The over-ear loops just feel awkward and don't allow much room for adjustment.
- The cord is just ridiculously long. The headphones come with 2 cable clips (which I actually got - yay!), but they are awkward to use and you're warned that using them might kill your Bluetooth connection. No thanks.
- The volume and track control buttons are horribly placed. I feel like I have to reach around and grab the back of my neck if I want to adjust the volume.
- Speaking of sound and volume, these headphones just don't sound good. They are way too bass-heavy and voices/dialogue sound extremely muted.
PROS:
- They turn on and connect to Bluetooth as expected.
- Comes with a nice carrying case.
- Battery life estimate of 12 hours seems to be accurate.
- They turn on and connect to Bluetooth as expected.
- Comes with a nice carrying case.
- Battery life estimate of 12 hours seems to be accurate.
OVERALL:
I've emailed JLab to see about getting replacement ear tips, but even with those, I think I'll still avoid these headphones. I wouldn't want the cord to start peeling apart mid-workout. The title of this review says it all: these headphones are made from cheap materials, have bad sound quality, and apparently go through minimal quality control processes. Avoid at all costs.
I've emailed JLab to see about getting replacement ear tips, but even with those, I think I'll still avoid these headphones. I wouldn't want the cord to start peeling apart mid-workout. The title of this review says it all: these headphones are made from cheap materials, have bad sound quality, and apparently go through minimal quality control processes. Avoid at all costs.
RalphHenry
Raleigh, NC
Just on the ear tips
June 30, 2017
I know you said they were not included and you looked hard, but I found the small bag with one half of the ear tips and on the placard the other half of each size were connected in the cardboard. I would agree it was odd packaging. But I have a feeling that you might (just maybe) have easily tossed them, baby-with-bath-water style.
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Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
Can this player be connected to a car aux input
Yes, you would just need a 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo cable.
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Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
Does the volume control on this device also control the volume of the Bluetooth device it’s connected to?
Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
Can this item connect to car USB audio ports?
Yes, you would need the right cable 3.5mm to USB. However this unit seems to skip if it is jostled too much.
4 years, 5 months ago
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RalphHenry
Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
Does this CD player have a built in speaker to use without earbuds.
Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
I need a portable CD player with a USB adapter that can fit into my USB port in my 2019 Odyssy Honda car. As you might know , the new cars do not have a CD player. Please suggest a CD player and how much it will cost? Thank you.
You could use this one. You would have to get a cable from the 3.5 mm jack on this device to USB. It would work fine. However this unit skips a lot so the motion from the car may be too much for it.
4 years, 5 months ago
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RalphHenry
Clean hard-to-reach areas with this cord-free BISSELL Adapt Ion vacuum. The removable hand vacuum lets you access above-ground spaces, and the two-way folding handle enables easy storage and allows you to clean under furniture. This BISSELL Adapt Ion vacuum features a LiIon battery that provides up to 20 minutes of use, while swivel steering ensures versatile movement.
Can the power brush be turned on and off?
Produce professional-quality foods easily and fast with this BELLA Pro 3.5-qt. black manual air fryer. The 2.8-lb.capacity lets you create large meals, while the dishwasher-safe tray and pan make cleanup simple. This BELLA Pro 3.5-qt. black manual air fryer has Circular Heat Technology for even cooking and crisp results without needing oil.
Are the pan and the tray/rack metal?
Play music with omnidirectional sound by using this VIZIO SmartCast speaker. This portable 2.1-channel speaker produces an amazing 360 degrees of perfect stereo sound. Simply tap the intuitive touch surface of the VIZIO SmartCast speaker to play or pause, swipe to skip the song and twist to control the volume.
My speaker won’t pair to my phone, my phone states that the device is out of Range or not turned on but my device is turned on And within Range how can i fix this issue
Make sure you have pressed the Bluetooth button only once - if you press it again it will turn off Bluetooth on the speaker. It should announce that it is in pairing mode via a voice prompt from the speaker. On your phone, you may sometimes need to go to Settings and Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth off then on while the speaker is looking for your phone. I needed to do this and then also hit the refresh symbol on the phone screen. Suddenly the Sport appeared as in the pairing list on the phone.
5 years ago
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RalphHenry
Store data on this 128GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive. The low-profile casing prevents damage by keeping it snug to the port, making it a great fit for use with tablets, laptops and game consoles. This SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive uses USB 3.1 technology to deliver up to 10 times the transfer speed of older drives.
The main purpose of me purchasing this drive is to fast transfer videos from one computer to another. Can I trust this drive to transfer heavy videos (from premier pro) from one computer to another decently fast?
More than decently fast. It is very quick based on what I experienced moving large files.
5 years, 6 months ago
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RalphHenry
Store data on this 128GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive. The low-profile casing prevents damage by keeping it snug to the port, making it a great fit for use with tablets, laptops and game consoles. This SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive uses USB 3.1 technology to deliver up to 10 times the transfer speed of older drives.
Is the file format FAT 32?
It is FAT32 out of the box, but I suppose you could change it to whatever you like.
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