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Best for personal use and home offices, the Brother HL-L2400D Compact Black & White (Monochrome) Laser Printer is an efficient, time-saving addition to your personal workflow. The simple, affordable choice for black & white printing, it consistently produces crisp, easy-to-read black & white prints. As quick as it is efficient, the HL-L2400D prints up to 32 ISO pages per minute (1) (ppm). The 250-sheet paper tray (2) reduces the frequency of paper refills, decreasing the number of manual tasks in your day, while the automatic duplex printing feature will save you even more time and help to decrease paper waste. Connect to your device via the Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface. (3) Cost-effective and reliable, this efficient time-saver is a great addition to any home workspace.
 
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VALUE B & W DUPLEX LASER – BEST FOR TEXT
on January 22, 2024
Posted by: TheOffice1234
PRODUCT
Brother - HL-L2400D Black-and-White Laser Printer - Gray
VALUE B & W DUPLEX LASER – BEST 4 TEXT – OK GRAPHICS – NEEDS A CABLE
REVIEW
This printer is a great value considering the high quality (1200dpi) full duplex (dual sided) printing. It is fast (32ppm), quiet, and has a decent tray capacity (250 pages). It is no frills, but does a very good job overall. If you just want a solid printer for everyday use or a small workgroup, this is worth a very close look and consideration.
Though it only includes a 700 page starter toner cartridge out of the box, a new cartridge is affordable enough not to break the bank.
PRINT QUALITY
- Text is fantastic (11 / 10)
- LineArt (presentation graphics) (7/10) with noticeable banding
- Photos (7/10) with noticeable banding
CAUTION
- Need your own USB 2.0 cable (not included)
- It is not network ready (no wifi or ethernet capability)
WINDOWS SETUP
- Just turn it on, and plug it in. Windows will find and download the drivers after a few minutes.
RECOMMENDATION
A good value basic B&W printer. I think this would be great for anyone who needs 2 sided printing and does not use too many graphics. Do I think it should include the USB cable? YES. Am I going to ding the review. I guess not. Many people (like me) will have one laying around in their junk drawer. I just don’t like the thought of someone buying this and having to wait to use it until they order a USB cable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Great for shared workspaces and working from home, the Brother HL-L3280CDW wireless digital color printer is engineered to facilitate efficiencies that simplify every workday. Space-saving, capable, and trustworthy, this high-volume printer creates laser-quality, smudge-free documents that position you for success. Steady, flexible connection options and consistent performance means it is ready to get to work whenever you need it. Achieves timesaving print speeds up to 27 ISO pages per minute (ppm)(1) and features an easy to use 2.7” touchscreen, dual-band wireless connectivity(2) and mobile device compatibility(3). For peace of mind while printing, you can rely on its advanced security features to safeguard sensitive data. Engineered and supported by Brother, the HL-L3280CDW is a natural fit in any small, bustling workspace.
 
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GOOD COLOR LASER FOR THE PRICE
on November 19, 2023
Posted by: TheOffice1234
PRODUCT
HLL3280CDW Brother Color Printer with Laser Quality Output
GOOD COLOR LASER FOR THE PRICE
The HLL3280CDW is a good value-based color laser printer. The color output is above average. It was easy to setup (wireless), and is relatively compact.
The printer is fast and quiet.
In terms of photo printing on plain paper, it was a little behind our other leading brand color laser, and a little behind our leading brand color ink jet. The colors a tiny bit duller, but still good overall.
There are also more noticeable artifacts in the image than my other printers. All that being said, this is also about 30% less expensive for the printer and the color toner for this Brother HLL3280CDW is about 50% less expensive than the leading brand.
Overall it is a fair compromise (about 10% less photo quality for 50% savings).
SIDE NOTE ON CRAFTING
One item does not allow us to use this as we intended (for crafting). It does not support card stock thick paper. The specs say the limit is 43lb paper and crafting paper is 90-100lbs. We did run a 90lb paper through the manual feed and it worked, but was extremely curled with noticeable banding.
SUMMARY
In summary, it is a good every day printer and a decent value in cost and supplies.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Meet the Ninja Thirsti 18 oz. Travel Bottle engineered to keep drinks colder and fizzier for longer. This innovative drinkware is designed for carbonated drinks but is perfect for still, sparkling, hot or cold drinks too. LeakLock lid won’t leak, drip or spill. This durable 18/8 stainless steel bottle resists scratches and dents and fits in most cupholders making it ideal for life on the go.
 
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Well made travel bottle focused on fizzy drinks
on October 18, 2023
Posted by: TheOffice1234
PRODUCT
Ninja Thirsti 18oz. Travel Bottle, Black
Well made, heavy duty travel bottle focused on fizzy drinks.
My wife's first comment, "great just what we need, yet another beverage bottle". (our cupboards are full of them that we don't use for one reason or another).
After using it for a few days we think this is one that will actually get used. We tested it for it's stated purpose, keeping fizzy drinks cold and fizzy, and found that it lived up to it's claim.
We both like the carrying handle that is large, and heavy duty. We both liked the smaller screw on cap, but also that you can open up the larger, more traditional cap as well. Sometimes the cap and handle got in the way when drinking, but overall it worked well.
We have 2 dogs and take 3 long walks per day. This bottle can be filled with drinks for the humans and easily be taken with us.
Pros:
- Kept pop fizzy for at least 3 hours ( length of my testing period)
- Kept pop cold for at least 3 hours ( length of my testing period)
- Convenient handle for carrying
- Attractive design

Cons:
- While attractive the cup is a little clumsy to drink from and the cap has to be positioned so not to fall in the users face
- The cup is on the heavy side
We recommend the bottle.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Logitech G Litra Beam LX is a dual-sided streaming light — one illuminates you with an LED key light for natural, radiant skin tones, while the other accents the room with an RGB light. With TrueSoft technology, LIGHTSYNC, Bluetooth pairing and advanced G HUB control, it’s two premium gaming lights in one slim, flexible design.
 
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AWESOME LIGHT & SOFTWARE – HORRIBLE STAND ALMOST R
on September 24, 2023
Posted by: TheOffice1234
PRODUCT
LOGITECH - LITRA BEAM LX PREMIUM DUAL-SIDED RGB LED STREAMING LIGHT WITH TRUESOFT FOR STREAMING AND BROADCASTING - BLACK
AWESOME LIGHT & SOFTWARE – HORRIBLE STAND ALMOST RUINS IT
I’m glad I stuck with it, but the stand alone almost made me put it away back in the box. In the end, I had to modify the stand for now, and I will eventually replace the stand, but like I said, I’m glad I stuck with the LITRA LX PREMIUM DUAL overall.
THE GOOD
Once you are controlling the LITRA BEAM LX PREMIUM DUAL from the G-Sync software everything is fantastic.
- Turns on the light automatically when a selected webcam is activated
- Turns off the light automatically when the webcam is de-activated
- Infinite adjustment of white temperature (warm to bright white) and brightness
- RGB Color Selections for the rear lights
- Rear Colors can be synced to monitor colors, etc.
Now I can better control the lighting when streaming without fussing with a handful of task lights I have clipped to my desk. I think I will like it long term.
THE STAND
Someone needs to be taken to the woodshed for this stand. When you screw in the lamp to the stand there is not enough tension to hold the lamp in place, it was always loose and spinning. No matter how hard you screw it in, it is always loose. By loose I mean a strong breeze (or the weight of the wires) will tilt the lamp. Fortunately, I had just purchased some washers for my camera tripod mount which solved the problem by effectively shorting the length of the screw, it gave the light bar something to grab onto (the washer).
Wire Management is horrible. It just does not hold any of the wires out of sight and the clips provided are too weak and that same strong breeze will separate the wires from the clips. Here I used Velcro cable straps along the shaft to better hide / control the wires.
The base of the stand is too wide (deep) to fit cleanly behind any of my monitors. If I left it as it was, the height of the monitor (32 inch monitor) partially blocks the light, causing shadows because it was so far back on my desk, even when extended to full height. So, I had to half balance the light stand on the back of my monitor stand with 2 CD Cases under it to prop it up, then loosely lean it forward with more Velcro straps. The base is fine, but what the thing really needs is another axis of articulation, so you can lean the light forward, not just tilt it up and down. Even a joint at the base would be perfect so it can lean forward.
THE MANUAL CONTROLS
The controls need to be backlit, when you are being blinded by the front light, you can’t even see the controls exist, let alone any marking. This only matters if you want to use the light manually, but once you have the software running then it does not matter as much.
THE INSTRUCTIONS
Don’t really exist other than some vague pictures on the inside lid. I still could not tell you want the hieroglyphics mean and which button does what. Again, once I was controlling it from the software it was all good.
SUMMARY
The light and software controls are nice. I would recommend you plan on tossing out the stand, and get a cheap, but decent multipoint articulating webcam stand and mount it to that instead. This assumes you plan to use it in the traditional horizontal orientation above your monitor. Instead of side lighting.
Although it is overall OK, I can’t really recommend it at this price point with this stand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The Shark StainStriker is a portable spot & stain eliminator that delivers unbeatable tough stain elimination, with no premix required‡ Dual-activated solution unleashes the power of OXY delivering 20X more stain-striking power*. Tackle food stains, spills, embedded dirt, & pet messes throughout your home: carpets, area rugs, couches, upholstery & more.
 
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WOW – YUCK – WOW – GREAT CLEANING - TONS OF DIRT
on September 24, 2023
Posted by: TheOffice1234
PRODUCT
SHARK STAINSTRIKER PORTABLE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANER - SPOT, STAIN, & ODOR ELIMINATOR - WHITE
WOW – YUCK – WOW – GREAT CLEANING PICKS UP TONS OF DIRT
Our first test of the Shark StainStiker was amazing. We have a window seat with a custom cover built in, that can’t easily be removed. For the past 1.5 years our dogs (puppies) have decided this is their day bed. So rain / mud / snow or shine this is where they hang out to chill and nap. It was looking a little dingy. We did not know how dirty it really was until we cleaned it with the Shark StainStriker.
It looks like new after a deep cleaning with the StainStiker.
The StainStriker was well packaged and easy to assemble. The quick start guide was actually useful and complete enough that we did not need anything else. Just follow the quick start guide to put water and fluids in their proper places, and you are good to go. The bench we cleaned is roughly 6x3 feet. We used about ½ the water+cleaner tank and about ¼ of the OKY boost fluid. So by inference, I think you should be able to deep clean about 80-100 SQ FT with the included starter bottles. By deep clean I mean thoroughly soaking and retreating several areas.
Next we plan to tackle the “DOG JEEP” used to transport the dogs to/from muddy parks.
After using it, you definitely want to clean the hose and wastewater bin. Cleanup was pretty easy, just remove the cap on the tool attached and fill the hose with water then rinse it out. To clean the wastewater bin, just remove the cover and rinse it really well.
PRO’s
- Nice Size overall (about 2x2 square)
- Does a great job compared to “spray on vacuum off cans”
- Easy to use, Easy to Clean
- Powerful Suction
RECOMMENDATION
I will be using the heck out of this for spot cleaning carpets / rugs, but mostly for deep cleaning upholstery.
Get it, it is great!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The SA-C600 Network CD Receiver showcases Technics’ legacy of renowned digital audio technology and flawless construction, eliminating noise and rendering a colorful, vibrant expression of sound space. This versatile receiver unit has a twin power supply circuit system for incredibly clear performance, Spacetune technology to automatically optimize the sound field, and incredible connectivity across wireless, digital, and analog channels.
 
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AMAZING SOUND – RETRO W/ MODERN BOLTED ON FEATURES
on September 13, 2023
Posted by: TheOffice1234
PRODUCT
TECHNICS - SA-C600 PREMIUM CLASS NETWORK CD RECEIVER - SILVER
MODEL: SA-C600
AMAZING SOUND – RETRO W/ MODERN BOLTED ON FEATURES
First, and foremost, the sound is amazing with CD’s from this high end all-in-one receiver. I can recommend it, just for the sound quality. My CD’s have never sounded better. It is ideally targeted to replicate the feeling (experience) of a minimalistic setup with 2 speakers (or 2.1 with a subwoofer).
If you want the vibe of old school cool with fantastic sound, look no further. It will make you want to get your CD’s out of the basement.
PRO’s
- Modern Minimalistic Look and Feel
- Relatively Compact Size
- Decent Power Output for the size
- Large Remote
- Bright Display
- Phono Input
- Built in Network Connectivity and Physical Ethernet Port
You can look up the specs for yourself, so I won’t repeat them all here.
BEST FOR TRADITIONAL USE CASES
- Physical CD Listening
- Phono Listening (with optional record player)
- Broadcast Radio Tuning *(NOT HD RADIO)
If this is how you plan to listen to the SA-C600, then read no further, and run out and buy it!
MODERN FEATURES AND USER EXPERIENCE (UX)
Trying to use any modern features / streaming / DLNA / etc from the remote is not a great experience. For example, I have about 500 CD’s and Albums stored on my media server. With the remote, you have to scroll through them all one at a time alphabetically. If you want to listed to Album #499, then that means 499 key presses on the remote.
Your best bet is to use the app on a phone to fling media at the receiver. But the mobile app is very basic and not very user friendly.
Ultimately, connecting it to a voice assistant is the only sane way to stream media to device. However, it only supports google and not Alexa (which is what I use). For me to get full use from the receiver, then I needed to connect an Alexa Device to receiver. At that point, then, none of the native streaming features of the receiver are even used. Overall, this was the better solution for me. (Alexa connected).
SOME MISSING THINGS FOR ME
I was surprised that the following features are missing / not supported. I don’t take points off as they were not advertised as being included. I only mention them in case they are important to you. These would have made it much more overall useful to me.
- No Alexa Built In
- HD Radio (AM or FM) not included
- DVD Audio format not supported
- Audio Out / Pre-Amp Out not included
- HDMI Input (for e-Arc Audio) not included
I hoped to use the SA-C600 to replace my 25 year old receiver in my rec room, or at least supplement it by driving CD’s and Vinyl though the SA-C600 to my old (but powerful) receiver. But without lineout/pre-amp out, I can’t properly connect it to my old system. With it being only a 2.1 channel system, I can’t drive my existing 7.1 speaker setup.
I also can’t easily make it the entertainment center of my media setup, since I can’t connect HDMI HD Audio from the TV as the main input. (My TV/Monitor does not have Optical Out).
It may sound like I don’t like it, and I assure you that is not the case. As a stand alone unit it is fantastic.
RECOMMENDATION
For physical media, the SA-C600 is a fantastic , great sounding, high end luxury player / receiver. It is best suited for small to medium rooms with simple 2.1 speaker setup. It is stylish and minimalistic. Pair the SA-C600 with some high end bookshelf speakers and subwoofer and you won’t be disappointed. The Streaming options seem bolted on, and dated. In the end you are best just pairing your phone and streaming from your phone to use these apps, and there is nothing wrong with that setup.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Tablo 2-tuner, whole-home DVR ablo lets you watch, pause, and record TV for free¹. Tablo connects to your TV antenna and your Wi-Fi to send live broadcast programming from ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS³, and more as well as a selection of free streaming channels to compatible smart devices, anywhere in your home.
 
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SOLID AFFORDABLE OTA DVR – GUIDE DATA NOW FREE
on August 30, 2023
Posted by: TheOffice1234
PRODUCT
TABLO - 4TH GEN 128GB OVER-THE-AIR DVR & STREAMING PLAYER - WHITE
SKU:6554313
SOLID HARDWARE AFFORDABLE OTA DVR – GUIDE DATA NOW INCLUDED FREE
Some context for this review. I other have OTA (Over The Air) DVR’s (Digital Video Recorders) from the top 2 DVR sellers and have been using DVR’s since around 2002.
QUICK IMPRESSIONS
This is an attractive DVR in a small package. It includes 2 HD ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) 1.0 (up to 1080i resolution) tuners, a physical ethernet connection as well as Wi-Fi connectivity. What really makes it a great value it that it includes 14 days of guide data at no extra charge, has built in storage (128GB) and also includes free OTT (Over The Top) streaming channels that can also be recorded without using a Tuner.
For many consumers this can give the top DVR a run for their money. Certainly, it packs a lot of value compared to other offerings in the marketplace. It also addresses one my main objections to using TABLO devices in the past, and that is to get rid of fees for guide data or advanced features.
WHO IS THIS GOOD FOR
• Casual OTA viewers, who want to time shift their viewing
• When your Antenna is in a different location (room) from your other TVs. This allows you to put the antenna where it gets the most channels and then stream to the other TV’s instead of running a wire to every TV (assuming you have good Wi-Fi coverage).
• Users where their TV or Monitor does not include a Tuner.
• Viewers who want free OTT channels (which don’t require an antenna, such as Bloomberg, ION, CourtTV and other “generic” channels)
WHAT IT IS NOT (no points off, just sharing information)
• It is not 4K / ATSC 3.0 / NextGenTV compatible, so it has a limited life as currently ATSC 1.0 is set to be phased out in Mid 2027 (though it has been extended in the past, and will probably be extended again). But ATSC 3.0 tuners are much more expensive 2X or 3X or more and there is virtually no native 4K content to watch on ATSC 3.0 in most areas.
• It does not connect directly to your TV, you must access it through a streaming “stick” like ROKU / AMAZON / APPLE or on your mobile phone. It does not have an app on Samsung TV’s.
• It does not work with 3rd party recording software like PLEX.
• It does not have DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) support which makes channels show up as folders to many generic devices.
• There currently is no way to watch content offline (eg download a TV show to your phone to watch later).
• It does not have commercial skip, but you can fast forward manually.
• Does not natively allow streaming outside the house, unless you have your own VPN.
These items are not critical for most users, they are nice to have features and easily given up for not paying extra fees, and a relatively low initial cost.
SETUP
For the most part Setup is straight forward. Attach an Antenna, Load the App on your phone, and follow the prompts.
SOME MINOR ISSUES (chalking it up to new release)
Some features are only available on the Mobile App, while some are only available on the streaming stick app. I assume over time this will all get harmonized.
• External Drives – If you want to add and external hard drive, as of the time of this review, the Roku app does not give you an option for Formatting the Drive, which is required before you use it. I had to switch to the Mobile App to format the drive, then everything worked well. I was able to use an old SSD laptop drive in a cheap external enclosure and it worked perfectly.
• Searching the guide - The mobile app does not allow you to search the guide, you need the streaming stick App to search for your favorite show. If you are watching on the phone you have to scroll around the guide to find something to watch.
• USE THE BLUE CHANNEL ON ROKU NOT THE WHITE ONE. The Blue TABLO is for the 4th Gen DVR’s.
RECOMMENDATION
If you want an easy to use and probably the most affordable consumer DVR solution, then the TABLO 4th Gen OTA DVR is a great fit. If you want / need some of the more advanced features that are not included at this time, then you probably need to spend 2X-6X more depending upon what solution you go with and what features you need.
For what is included in the price, you get a lot of value. Just don’t expect it to do everything that more expensive DVR’s can do.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make scanning simple with the affordable, compact and lightweight Epson Perfection V39 II. Featuring an optical resolution of 4800 dpi, this easy-to-use photo scanner delivers amazing clarity and detail at a great value. With the included Epson ScanSmart software, you can scan photos, artwork, illustrations, books, documents and more to cloud storage services as well as stitch together oversized images. Moreover, if your photos have faded, you can bring back the color in one click with Easy Photo Fix technology. The V39 II delivers high-quality letter-sized scans in as fast as 10 seconds. It also includes convenient one-touch scanning with easy-to-use buttons, so you can scan directly to PDF or email with just the touch of a button. In addition, you can create editable Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files using optical character recognition (OCR) software. The V39 II is USB powered for portability, includes a built-in kickstand for space-saving vertical placement and storage, and features a high-rise, removable lid to accommodate bulky items such as books and photo albums. Meet the nexus of stunning image quality and great value with the Epson Perfection V39 II.
 
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GREAT VALUE SCANNER – VERY GOOD (NOT PERFECT) SCAN
on July 30, 2023
Posted by: TheOffice1234
EPSON - PERFECTION V39 II COLOR PHOTO AND DOCUMENT FLATBED SCANNER
MODEL:B11B268201 SKU:6546531
GREAT VALUE SCANNER – VERY GOOD (NOT PERFECT) SCANS
The Epson Perfection V39 II, is an interesting scanner. It has been a long time since I reviewed a stand along image scanner. It weighs close to nothing, has a kickstand for upright use. It does not even have a power supply as it is completely powered by the USB 2.0 port / cord. It does a very good job overall. My main interest is photo scanning.
For quick scans (default settings), it is very fast and works really well. I have found the Epson Scanning Software to be amongst the best, most flexible to use over the years, especially in advanced mode.
Although it reports a 4800 dpi native resolution scanner, you should know you can’t scan a full page at 4800 as the resulting file is simply too large. For full page scans you need to drop the resolution to 2400 dpi (which is still huge).
The Kickstand feature seems neat, but the frustration of trying to get a piece of paper to stay upright on the glass while trying to close the lid makes it a mostly useless feature / orientation for frequent use.
PORTS AND SUCH.
I find the inclusion of a USB 2.0 Type A to Type Mini connector an odd choice in 2023. Everything should be USB-C and USB 3.0. I assume they used USB 2.0 to save some money and probably the processor inside the scanner would not support USB 3.0 speeds anyway. Still from an overall connectivity standpoint USB-C is so much easier and widespread. I did not take away any points for this, but one would think a USB 3.0 port would give more power and speed to a scanner, as well as ease of use.
PHOTO SCANNING
I tried both TIFF and JPEG at 2400 DPI and the dithering on the shadows is pretty different from the original. It is hard to show in the pictures, but I tried. It is more pronounced when you print out the Scanned Photo, than on the screen. I get there are a ton of variables in play, monitor settings, scanner settings, and printer settings. I get the feeling the scanner is over compressing the images to make up for having to push the images over USB 2.0 speeds.
PROs
- Lite
- Compact
- No Power Cord
- Good Software
CONs
- Not the best for photos
- USB 2 instead of USB 3
SUMMARY
The V39 II seems well suited for occasional home use (IE making quick copies and scans). I think it is pretty far away from professional or semi professional. So if you just need a small scanner for occasional use. This is a good choice.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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In competitive gaming, every frame matters. Introducing Acer's KA272 gaming monitor - the Full HD resolution monitor that can keep up with your game play. Through AMD FreeSync technology, the game’s frame rate is determined by your graphics card, not the fixed refresh rate of the monitor, giving you a serious competitive edge. Plus, users can enjoy comfortable viewing experience while gaming via flicker-less and low dimming display. The design saves space on your desk and lets you place multiple monitors side by side to build a seamless big-screen display.
 
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BEST IN PRICE RANGE – INTRO GAMING MONITOR / OFFIC
on July 30, 2023
Posted by: TheOffice1234
ACER - KA272 EBI 27" IPS LED FREESYNC MONITOR (HDMI, VGA)
BEST IN PRICE RANGE – INTRO GAMING MONITOR / OFFICE MONITOR
The Acer KA272 EBI is definitely the best “bang” for the buck. The IPS panel has a nice wide viewing angle and good overall picture quality. The 27 inch screen provides a good size for gaming and office applications. A 100hz refresh rate is well above other monitors in this range. I had no problems driving the monitor at 100hz and synced 100fps.
I have no issue recommending this monitor for a good budget gaming experience. My rating is a reflection of price to performance. There is no point comparing this monitor to one costing 10-20X more as that is not the target market.
PROs
- Large Bright (enough) 27 Inch IPS screen
- NO POWER BRICK (direct plug in)
- Easy to access menu buttons
- 3 Year Warranty
CONs
- None at this price point
SOME ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
This is the best monitor I’ve seen at this price point. Depending upon your point of view, for a small additional investment (about 20% more) you can acquire the next level up ACER monitor that includes Display Port and a higher refresh rate. Because there is not a display port and the HDMI is 2.0 (instead of 2.1) Modern NVIDIA cards won’t recognize the monitor as GSYNC compatible. Again, it is not advertised as GSYNC compatible and basic Vertical Synchronization will still work. No points off, just something you might want to know about.
SUMMARY
This would make a great office monitor, everyday monitor, or budget gaming monitor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Superb sound meets brilliant stage lighting, for a multisensory experience you can take anywhere, with up to 30 hours of battery life,¹ plus IP67 rated dust and water resistance.² Savor our most powerful high-quality speaker sound as the compression horn tweeter produces dynamic sound and the 4.5-inch woofer brings the bass to life. Plus it has a stage lighting that puts a vibrant lightshow on the wall to get the party started.³
 
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HUGE SOUND BUT NOT PERFECT SOUND FOR ALL
on July 29, 2023
Posted by: TheOffice1234
LG - XBOOM GO XG9QBK PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER - BLACK
SKU:6534567
HUGE SOUND BUT NOT PERFECT SOUND FOR ALL
The LG XBOOM is very well suited for large rooms and big parties, where the ability to project a huge sound field is most important, along with thumping bass. The lights are nice if you are into that sort of thing, and if not, easy to turn off, even without the app.
I have tested / reviewed many speakers. For very good, room filling sound, the LG XBOOM ranks #1. For overall sound reproduction clarity at all levels and volumes this falls a touch short. I am not at all saying the LG is bad in anyway (it is very good). It is very close to the top of my list. It is only that if near perfect sound reproduction is more important to you than shaking the walls, there are potentially other options you might want to explore.
I spent several hours switching audio between my top Bluetooth speakers and the LG with a variety of music styles. Other than “club music”, the LG always came up just a hair short of the others on my list for overall clarity. This weakness is in the upper midrange. The audio (vocals mostly) is just not exactly as crisp. Again, we are talking like “A-” sound instead of “A” sound.
PROs
- Large Powerful Sound Field
- Optional Party Light Effects
- EQ settings on APP
- Powerbank Feature to charge your other devices
- AUX Jack
- 24 Hour Battery Life
CONs
- Large Power Brick
- Only USB type “A” output for phone charging (no USB C)
- Large / Heavy
- Price / Value (it is not cheap)
SUMMARY
Overall, I like the LG XBOOM, and it will likely find a home with me for larger outdoor parties. It is a great choice for a well rounded portable speaker.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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looking at the packaging, it mentions nothing about supporting Dolby atmos. I went to the store and put it back on the shelf. This product isn't on the logitech site, where is best buy getting this information?

My understanding is that the ATMOS APP (DOLBY ACCESS) from the MS APP Store will support any type/brand of headphone / speaker, since it is all simulated anyway. I don't know why the box and literature don't mention it. I suspect a licensing agreement issue. Meanwhile with or without the logo, it is my understanding you can use the app with any combination so speakers or head phones as long as you "Subscribe" to the app.
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I am by no means an expert on all things Dolby so I can only tell you my experience.

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if that does now work, the contact mfg.

good luck
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Does this product have night vision?

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Can you turn the lights off

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