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Enjoy the rich, full-flavored coffee you love or delicious coffeehouse beverages from the Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition single serve coffee, latte, and cappuccino maker. Featuring metal details and a premium nickel colored finish, the K-Cafe Special Edition brewer is a stunning addition to your kitchen. Whether brewing coffee, or making lattes, and cappuccinos, the K-Cafe Special Edition brewer works with any K-Cup pod so the options are endless. Use the coffee SHOT to brew a concentrated shot of coffee and froth your choice of fresh milk to create a creamy latte or frothy cappuccino. Enjoy your latte or cappuccino hot or use the COLD setting to froth cold milk for a wonderfully refreshing iced latte or cappuccino. Brew 6, 8, 10, or 12oz of your favorite coffee, tea, or cocoa, select Strong Brew when you want a bolder cup of coffee. The dishwasher safe frother makes clean up a breeze – enjoying delicious specialty beverages at home has never been so easy. Just brew, froth, enjoy!
Customer Rating
4
Fast & Convenient Homemade Lattes and Cappuccinos
on November 9, 2018
Posted by: MarkusKong
from Torrance, CA
Keurig - K-Cafe Special Edition Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee, Latte and Cappuccino Maker
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#####Setup/Testing/Conclusion#####
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TL:DR
Design - 4
Ease of Use - 5
Features and Functionality - 5
Coffee Taste - 4
Design - 4
Ease of Use - 5
Features and Functionality - 5
Coffee Taste - 4
Pros: Extremely simple to use. Frother is also simple to use. Clean up is a breeze. Love the simple and clean design. Keurig K-Cup Compatible. Large reservoir tank for water.
Cons: Unit is quite wide. Missing temperature control. Missing auto-on function.
The main reason why I still am a morning person; Keurig. Their coffee machines have always made coffee making extremely convenient and easy, basically fool proof. The Keurig K Cafe Special Edition is no exception. I love the fact of being able to make my own cappuccinos and lattes with ease. On top of that, I can make a cappuccino or latte faster than ordering one and going to pick it up. Thanks to the large water reservoir at 60 ounces, you can make countless cups without having to refill all the time. When I take the Keurig Cafe and compare it to my Keurig K Select, there’s one HUGE change that I really like. I am able to select a cup size (6, 8, 10, or 12) without having to wait for the machine to heat up! I mean to some, this may not seem like a huge deal. But for me, I really like the fact that I don’t have to wait for the water to heat up like I did with the Keurig K Select.
Now when it comes to the output of the coffee/espresso that you can get out of the Keurig Cafe, it’s definitely not by any means terrible. Of course you’re not going to get the best espresso when you compare it to something like a Jura machine. We have a Jura at work and the output that the Jura provides is pretty stellar. But you can’t really compare the two cause it’s not really fair. The Keurig Cafe still provides some pretty decent coffee. But if you’re heavily into your coffee, you’ll probably notice the difference along with the absence of crema in your espresso shot. But there’s definitely something to mention here about the Keurig Cafe and that is the frother. Making froth to go with my coffee is so easy to do. All you literally have to do is pour milk into the the frother maker and hit a button. If it doesn’t get easier than that, there’s lines inside the frother maker to designate cappuccino or latte. The froth that the Keurig Cafe produces is excellent. Let me just add, clean up is also extremely easy. When you hand wash it you don’t have to worry about scrubbing cause nothing sticks. If you don’t feel like hand washing it, you can just throw it into the dishwasher.
Overall, I am thoroughly impressed with the Keurig Cafe machine. The Keurig Cafe is definitely not going to produce the most amazing coffee out there, especially if you consider yourself a coffee connoisseur. But if you’re looking for pretty decent coffee, crazily easy cappuccino or lattes and super easy clean up; the Keurig Cafe is definitely the way to go.
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#####Quick Features#####
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#####Quick Features#####
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Brew your favorite coffee or make creamy lattes and frothy cappuccinos using any K-Cup pod - all from one effortlessly simple to use single serve coffeemaker
Froth fresh milk, including skim, soy, and almond. The frother is dishwasher safe for easy clean up after use and also features a cold setting for cold frothed milk.
Your coffee maker heats, then brews in one simple process. No need to wait for it to heat before selecting your cup size.
Increase the strength and bold taste of your coffee.
Including 6, 8, 10, and 12 oz options.
Allows you to brew up to 6 cups before having to refill, saving you time and simplifying your morning routine. Removable reservoir makes refilling easy.
Programmable auto off feature automatically turns your brewer off two hours after the last brew for energy savings.
Accommodates travel mugs up to 7.2" tall and is top rack dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
Froth fresh milk, including skim, soy, and almond. The frother is dishwasher safe for easy clean up after use and also features a cold setting for cold frothed milk.
Your coffee maker heats, then brews in one simple process. No need to wait for it to heat before selecting your cup size.
Increase the strength and bold taste of your coffee.
Including 6, 8, 10, and 12 oz options.
Allows you to brew up to 6 cups before having to refill, saving you time and simplifying your morning routine. Removable reservoir makes refilling easy.
Programmable auto off feature automatically turns your brewer off two hours after the last brew for energy savings.
Accommodates travel mugs up to 7.2" tall and is top rack dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
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Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker
Milk Frother
Owner's Manual
Registration Card
Coupon
Milk Frother
Owner's Manual
Registration Card
Coupon
Mobile Submission: False
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Track time and activities with this women's Michael Kors smart watch. The rose gold finish on the sturdy stainless steel bracelet adds a dressy touch to outfits, and the programmable options like tracking goals and taking selfies work with Android and iPhone devices. This Michael Kors smart watch records the number of calories burned exercising.
Customer Rating
3
Beautiful. Elegant. Stunning. But that's about it.
on October 19, 2018
Posted by: MarkusKong
from Torrance, CA
Michael Kors - Access “Runway” Smartwatch (MKT5046)
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***** The Review *****
My oh my is this Michael Kors smartwatch a beauty. I must say so myself, this smartwatch is a head turner for sure. You will definitely not be short on compliments. But the key thing to that you’re probably wondering… How does it operate/work? How comfortable is it? Well, let’s go ahead and dive right in to see.
Setting up the Michael Kors Access smartwatch was extremely simple. One thing to note is that if you’re looking for some sort of manual, you’ll be left surprised that there’s only a start up guide. I feel like throughout my experience with this smartwatch, it would’ve been nice to have some sort of operations manual to show you all the neat features you can do as opposed to trying to figure things out on your own as you go.
With this Michael Kors Access smartwatch, not only does it look stunning but it fits really comfortable as well. The smartwatch is a bit heavy but it’s definitely manageable. During workout sessions, you don’t have to worry so much about it sliding around; even if you are the type to sweat a good amount. Keep in mind, this Michael Kors Access smartwatch is water resistant, not waterproof. Although this smartwatch is designed to look more “classy” as opposed to other smartwatches, don't be fooled! It’s designed to look elegant yet be durable at the same time. If you need to remove link(s) on the smartwatch, you can either take it somewhere to do professionally or be like me and just YouTube a video on how to remove the links. It’s not too difficult to be honest.
One thing to note here about the Michael Kors Access smartwatch is that it has its own unique proprietary charger. This may be a turn-off for some as some may want to buy a 3rd party charger but Michael Kors has done an excellent job with the design of their charger. It’s constructed so that it makes it more difficult for the watch to slide/fall off when charging. Since we’re speaking about charging, the battery life of the Michael Kors Access smartwatch is not as great as I’d like it to be. From just notifications alone without really using the smartwatch, at midday it already dropped to about 50%. In the morning on a full charge, it dropped 5% without me really doing anything at all.
Most of the pros I listed above… If you’re looking for the cons, well here we go:
Watch is not fully compatible with iphone. Limitation between Wear OS and iOS.
I can see notifications of text, emails and calls but cannot reply to text or emails. I can answer the call but will need to use the phone to talk as opposed to speaking into the watch.
The watch highlights this “Google Fit” feature but it’s very easy to use when you’re doing the basics but any other type of workouts, you have to scroll through ALL these variety of “activities” you can choose from. You keep scrolling and scrolling to get to “swimming” or “Other” where it only tracks time, not calories or anything else.
I can control Pandora if it’s running on my phone. There is about a 3-5 sec delay for each button to take but that’s not a big deal, I suppose. However, for people like me who do not take public transportation or walk around a lot, this feature will be used little to none.
I can put the watch on battery saving mode but this is basically putting the watch into airplane mode as it disables location services, wifi, mobile data, vibrations(for notifications).
Since the phone and watch is constantly syncing, guess that’s the reason why it’s draining so quickly.
Since the phone and watch is constantly syncing, guess that’s the reason why it’s draining so quickly.
Alarm feature is standalone where it does not sync with iPhone’s alarm. When the alarm goes off, you actually have to go into the alarm and turn it off as opposed to having it pop up on the screen to snooze/turn off which is a bit strange.
Calendar, you’re able to select in Wear OS app between apple or google. It’s a bit wonky with the Apple calendar. Luckily I already use Google calendar and it shows up fine but I cannot add or modify or delete any calendar events from the watch.
Overall, I have to say that the Michael Kors Access Runway Smartwatch is elegant, beautiful, yet durable. It will definitely have your friends, co-workers, relatives and random strangers ask you about it. But that is where it kinda ends in my opinion. I had so much trouble trying to use the smartwatch with my iPhone. At this current moment, I wouldn’t be able to recommend this beauty to anyone I know. Although it’s stylish, it doesn’t fit the needs of someone that needs a “smartwatch”.
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***** Quick Features on the Product *****
Compatible with Android phones and iPhone
Calendar, SMS, email and social apps notifications
Touch, tap and swipe for easy menu navigation
Stainless steel case
Water-resistant design
Wireless connection to your device
Comprehensive monitoring
Vibrate mode
Built-in battery
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Calendar, SMS, email and social apps notifications
Touch, tap and swipe for easy menu navigation
Stainless steel case
Water-resistant design
Wireless connection to your device
Comprehensive monitoring
Vibrate mode
Built-in battery
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***** What's in the box *****
Michael Kors Access Runway Smartwatch
Wireless Charge (USB)
Watch Piece to Change Strap
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Manual
Wireless Charge (USB)
Watch Piece to Change Strap
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Manual
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Get better audio with this Samsung Dolby Atmos sound bar. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Amazon Alexa integration provide multiple methods of control and audio sources for easy streaming from anywhere. This Samsung Dolby Atmos sound bar has 7.1.4-channel surround support and uses Dolby Active technology to produce immersive high-fidelity audio throughout your living room.
Customer Rating
5
Be Surrounded. Feel the Action. Hear the Voices
on October 6, 2018
Posted by: MarkusKong
from Torrance, CA
Samsung 7.1.4 Channel Soundbar System with 8" Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos (HW-N950/ZA)
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***** The Review *****
The Samsung HW-N950 boasts a 7.1.4 channel configuration and it supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X; all which is also tuned by Harman Kardon. The N950 utilizes authentic 7.1.4 channel speaker layout. Don’t forget that the N950 also includes a wireless subwoofer and two speakers to provide and deliver a true“immersive” experience during your favorite shows, movies, or music.
Samsung has done an excellent job with the build quality and design of the N950. The design of the soundbar is metal mesh-like and it surrounds the front, top, and sides while there’s brushed metal at the edge and rear of the soundbar. With the included wireless subwoofer and two speakers, it rocks the same excellent design that Samsung chose. Simply put, the N950 by Samsung is beautiful. Something to note, the soundbar is quite large; you’re looking at about 48 inches wide (perfect for a 55” TV and above). Do make sure that you have ample space prior to installation, about 3.3” beneath the screen and at least 5.5” in front of the TV. Keep in mind, the soundbar is quite heavy weighing in at around 20 lbs; you are provided a wall mounting bracket so make sure you know what you’re doing prior to wall mounting. Did I mention that the N950 by Samsung sports a minimalistic design? It’s not flashy by any means as there’s only an ordinary LED display that is located to the right of the soundbar.
What type of connections does the Samsung HW-N950 have? Well, underneath the soundbar you’ll find two HDMI inputs, HDMI output with ARC and an optical digital input. The N950 also has built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. Along with that, you also have a USB port just in case any of you want to plug one in to play music, videos, or display images.
With setting up the Samsung HW-N950, it was super simple. All you have to do is set the soundbar below your TV, position the subwoofer so that it’s facing towards the front of the room, and the 2 speakers at the rear. Keep in mind, the N950 was created so that the soundbar projects sound upwards towards the ceiling while the side speakers increase the width of the sound. I would highly recommend that you put some time into strategically planning the arrangement of your setup as this will give you the best “immersive” experience.
I went ahead and plugged in the Samsung N950 with my LG C8 OLED TV. Fired up a movie and tested the sound quality of the N950. The sound quality of the N950 is extremely satisfying and superb. Vocals were not only clear but they also projected beautifully. I was truly impressed and immersed in the “surround sound” setting. The rear 2 speakers that I set up complemented sound effects and dialogue perfectly. With the N950, you will not have any problem filling sound to a large living room. Let's put it this way, if you have neighbors that are extremely picky with “noise”, be careful with the N950 as the N950 will even rattle your furniture. For me personally, where the N950 shines the most is with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The sound that the N950 produced with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X blew me away. The sound was dense and it filled the room with a “3-D” like experience. You literally felt like you were “in” the movie. Where I was left amazed with the N950 is where even with everything going on during the movie(s) that I played, dialogue always remained clear. I don’t know how many times with other soundbars that I’ve had, action was always loud yet I couldn’t hear dialogue clearly; the N950 does not have this problem.
My conclusion is this… What are you waiting for? I can safely say that the Samsung N950 can compete against an AV receiver combo. I can also safely state that the Samsung N950 is one of the best soundbars that I have ever experienced and/or owned. If you’re currently shopping for an AV receiver combo, I HIGHLY suggest that you check out the Samsung N950 prior to making that purchase. If you’re looking for an immersive experience, clear dialogue, 3-D like experience, and a beautiful setup; the Samsung HW-N950 is the way to go.
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***** Quick Features on the Product *****
Works with Amazon Alexa
Dolby Atmos
Wireless subwoofer
Dolby Digital decoder
Bluetooth music streaming
High Resolution Audio
Inputs Include: 2 HDMI, 1 Optical Digital Audio
HDMI Output
Feel like you are in the theater without leaving home. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies, plus 17 speakers - including upward and side-firing speakers - move sound naturally around and above you. Integrates seamlessly with Samsung televisions
By combining Samsung's innovative mastery in home entertainment solutions with 60 years of Harmon Kardon's audio technical expertise, the two brands continue to push boundaries to bring state-of-the-art sound to the home entertainment experience
Sound surrounds you from 17 speakers, including four that fire upward and two that fire from the side
With upward firing drivers, the rear speakers deliver the ultimate home cinema surround sound
Ask Alexa to play something by simply saying the title or a few lines of the song’s lyrics. No matter what kind of music you’re in the mood for, Alexa will find it (An Amazon Echo Device is required to use this feature. This service is provided by Amazon and can be terminated at any time)
Connect to the SmartThings Hub and use the SmartThings app on your smartphone as a remote to control for your soundbar and all of the smart devices in your home
With 4K Pass-through, a simple HDMI connection delivers the best in audio and picture quality. Connect any 4K video source like a game console, through the Samsung Panoramic Soundbar to your TV for rich sound and 4K picture quality
Upscale any of your music files up to 32bit UHQ Audio for richer, more dynamic sound
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Dolby Atmos
Wireless subwoofer
Dolby Digital decoder
Bluetooth music streaming
High Resolution Audio
Inputs Include: 2 HDMI, 1 Optical Digital Audio
HDMI Output
Feel like you are in the theater without leaving home. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies, plus 17 speakers - including upward and side-firing speakers - move sound naturally around and above you. Integrates seamlessly with Samsung televisions
By combining Samsung's innovative mastery in home entertainment solutions with 60 years of Harmon Kardon's audio technical expertise, the two brands continue to push boundaries to bring state-of-the-art sound to the home entertainment experience
Sound surrounds you from 17 speakers, including four that fire upward and two that fire from the side
With upward firing drivers, the rear speakers deliver the ultimate home cinema surround sound
Ask Alexa to play something by simply saying the title or a few lines of the song’s lyrics. No matter what kind of music you’re in the mood for, Alexa will find it (An Amazon Echo Device is required to use this feature. This service is provided by Amazon and can be terminated at any time)
Connect to the SmartThings Hub and use the SmartThings app on your smartphone as a remote to control for your soundbar and all of the smart devices in your home
With 4K Pass-through, a simple HDMI connection delivers the best in audio and picture quality. Connect any 4K video source like a game console, through the Samsung Panoramic Soundbar to your TV for rich sound and 4K picture quality
Upscale any of your music files up to 32bit UHQ Audio for richer, more dynamic sound
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***** What's in the box *****
HW-N950/ZA Soundbar, Subwoofer, x2 Rear Firing Speakers
Remote Controller
Batteries
Operation Manual
Mount
Remote Controller
Batteries
Operation Manual
Mount
Mobile Submission: True
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Ninja Foodi's TenderCrisp pressure cooker allows you to achieve all the quick cooking and tenderizing wonders that you love about pressure cookers. The Foodi's Crisping Lid allows you to air fry, bake/roast, and broil. That means you can give your tender, juicy pressure-cooked meals a golden, crispy finish. The secret is TenderCrisp Technology, which produces the perfect combination of heat, fan velocity, and air circulation to give your food even crisping from top to bottom.
Customer Rating
5
Upgrade to this ALL IN ONE. 0 Disappointment
on October 5, 2018
Posted by: MarkusKong
from Torrance, CA
Ninja Foodi TenderCrisp Pressure Cooker
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***** The Review *****
Wouldn’t it be nice to combine all your kitchen appliances of an air fryer, oven/roaster, pressure cooker and slow cooker all into one? That is what the Ninja Foodi was designed to do. But, how does it compare when it has all those functionalities packed into just one unit?
Let me tell you my experience, the Ninja Foodi TenderCrisp Pressure Cooker will replace all your kitchen appliances (as far as air fryer, oven/roaster, pressure cooker and slow cooker). I had a blast using the Ninja Foodi. Everything from start to finish as far as setting it up down to the cleaning process was extremely easy. Being that the Ninja Foodi has a ceramic nonstick pot, clean up was a breeze. Let me tell you, being a dad of 2 and having to cook after a long day at work; the Ninja Foodi makes it easy. I can literally throw in something to pressure cook and then finish it off with the TenderCrisp Technology in less time than ever. A great example is mac and cheese… If you want to pressure cook some ooey gooey mac and cheese and then finish it off by topping it off with some cheese and making a crust, the Ninja Foodi has you covered. Best of all… It doesn’t stick!
The very first thing I tested and made was a buffalo chicken dip. I used chicken breast, buffalo sauce, and cream cheese. I was able to pressure cook it in 20 minutes and ate it for dinner with the family. Not only was the chicken moist, but all the flavors were infused perfectly; everyone really enjoyed it. I also tested the air frying technology (TenderCrisp Air Crisp option) with some frozen dino nuggets for my son and it came out crispy yet juicy. As mentioned earlier, f you need to broil anything at the end of your pressure cooking (instead of transferring it to an oven and heating up your house), just utilize the TenderCrisp “broil” option. You also have the option to bake as there's an option under the TenderCrisp Bake/Roast option. So this will be great if you want to bake/roast an entire chicken or even some cornish game hens.
Overall, I am very pleased and surprised with the Ninja Foodi. I would definitely recommend the Foodi as a kitchen essential, especially if you’re trying to clear up some space and get rid of some of your small kitchen appliances by combining it into one. I had and will continue to have a great time cooking with the Ninja Foodi. If you’re on the hunt currently for a kitchen appliance that either does air frying, pressure cooking, baking/roasting, or broiling; give the Ninja Foodi a shot because Ninja has done an excellent job with the Foodi.
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***** Quick Features on the Product *****
The reinvention of the cooking pot: Meet the Ninja® Foodi, the pressure cooker that crisps. With TenderCrisp Technology, you get the best of pressure cooking and air frying all in one pot
Pressure cooker: Cook up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods and make dinner in an instant
Air fryer: Cook with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods and enjoy guilt-free fried food
TenderCrisper: Pressure cook to lock in juices, then finish with a crisp to create TenderCrisp meals
TenderCrisp cooking puts the finishing touch on pressure-cooked meals
Frozen to Crispy: In as little as 20 minutes, pressure cook frozen meats to quickly defrost and cook them at the same time. Then drop the crisping lid to give your meal a crispy finish
360 Meals: Cook proteins, grains, and veggies at the same time to create flavorful, multi-textured meals in one pot
One-pot Wonders: Elevate your favorite casseroles, stews, chilis, and desserts with a crispy or bubbly layer of your favorite topping
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Pressure cooker: Cook up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods and make dinner in an instant
Air fryer: Cook with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods and enjoy guilt-free fried food
TenderCrisper: Pressure cook to lock in juices, then finish with a crisp to create TenderCrisp meals
TenderCrisp cooking puts the finishing touch on pressure-cooked meals
Frozen to Crispy: In as little as 20 minutes, pressure cook frozen meats to quickly defrost and cook them at the same time. Then drop the crisping lid to give your meal a crispy finish
360 Meals: Cook proteins, grains, and veggies at the same time to create flavorful, multi-textured meals in one pot
One-pot Wonders: Elevate your favorite casseroles, stews, chilis, and desserts with a crispy or bubbly layer of your favorite topping
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***** What's in the box *****
Ninja Foodi TenderCrisp 6.5-Quart Pressure Cooker
6.5-quart ceramic-coated pot
4-quart ceramic-coated Cook & Crisp basket
Crisping lid
Pressure lid
Stainless steel reversible rack
45+ recipe book
6.5-quart ceramic-coated pot
4-quart ceramic-coated Cook & Crisp basket
Crisping lid
Pressure lid
Stainless steel reversible rack
45+ recipe book
Mobile Submission: False
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Let nothing hold you back with these BackBeat FIT 3100 wireless sport earbuds. Always Aware ear tips maintain an audible level of outside noise to keep you conscious of your surroundings, and the soft, flexible ear hooks ensure a secure, comfortable fit. The charging case of these water-resistant BackBeat FIT 3100 wireless sport earbuds provides 10 hours of additional battery life.
Customer Rating
4
Plantronics Attempt @ True Wireless Earbuds
on October 3, 2018
Posted by: MarkusKong
from Torrance, CA
Plantronics - BackBeat Fit 3100
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***** The Review *****
TL:DR
Presentation - 5
Build Quality - 5
Comfortability - 5
Audio Quality - 3
Presentation - 5
Build Quality - 5
Comfortability - 5
Audio Quality - 3
The BackBeat Fit 3100 by Plantronics is their first run at attempting “true wireless earbuds”. The greatest question of all… Did Plantronics succeed? Let's find out.
The very first thing I noticed with the BackBeat Fit 3100’s is that these were not created with the capability of noise cancelling. The eartips were designed so that it doesn’t completely block out outside sound around you. I would say this, if you’re going to be using this in the gym; you may hear some “grunts” here and there which may bother you. But, if you’re thinking about purchasing the BackBeat Fit 3100s for outdoor activities like running or biking, I would have to say that it's perfect. Why? Because that way you can hear some of your surrounding like cars, buses, and people; there’s less of a chance that you’ll get into an accident when using the BackBeat Fit 3100s outdoors.
When it comes down to the sound quality of the BackBeat Fit 3100, I must say that they are decent. Even without the noise cancelling functionality, the BackBeat Fit 3100 did a decent job by providing me the tunes I needed during my workout. I personally feel like the earpiece design that Plantronics went with drowns out some of the audio quality. Although there’s bass, I felt like there wasn’t enough trebble. If Plantronics were to release different earpiece(s), it will definitely make a difference in the audio quality.
What I do find appealing with the BackBeat Fit 3100 is the touch sensitive controls (left ear). The touch sensitive controls worked accurately and I didn’t encounter any issue(s) while using them. With the left earpiece, you’ll be able to control the volume. You can create custom shortcuts through Plantronics BackBeat app. As for the right earpiece, it’s an actual button as opposed to touch sensitive controls. On the right earpiece, you’ll be able to do things such as power off, pause music, and moving to the next or previous song. I’d like to mention here that I never once experienced any problems with fitting the earbuds in my ear and getting my workout done. The BackBeat Fit 3100’s fit is extremely comfortable and never once did I encounter issues where it fell out or anything; it was very stable within my ear.
With the BackBeat Fit 3100, you also get the traveling/charging case. When I compare it to my Jabra Elite 65t's charging case; it’s definitely not as small/discreet. Nonetheless, Plantronics has done an excellent job with the design and build quality. The battery is rated to last up to 5 hours and you get two extra charges with the traveling/charging case; which means you get a total of 15 hours. When compared to my Jabra Elite 65t, you also get a total of 15 hours and I’ve never had any problems with my Jabras; I can say the same with the Plantronics.
Overall I must say that I am pleased with the Plantronics BackBeat Fit 3100. When I compare them to my Jabra Elite 65ts that I really like, I can say that it's pretty decent. The only concern I can see for people that purchase the BackBeat Fit 3100 is the fact that you get outside sound come through the earbuds when you’re listening. But the way you look at it is that the BackBeat Fit 3100 was designed for more outdoor athletes as opposed to people in the gym. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend these to my friends and family that like to go on bike rides or runs. But if a friend that goes to the gym and only the gym asks me about these, I would tell them about the outside sound concern. Besides that, all in all; I’d say I enjoy the Plantronics BackBeat Fit 3100.
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***** Quick Features on the Product *****
Always Aware Eartips: Hear your surroundings for safer workouts
Sweatproof and Waterproof: Engineered to withstand rain and sweat
Maximum Comfort and Stability: Built with secure-fit eartips and behind-the-ear design
5 Hours of Power: Up to 5 hours of power and up to 10 extra hours with the charging case
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Sweatproof and Waterproof: Engineered to withstand rain and sweat
Maximum Comfort and Stability: Built with secure-fit eartips and behind-the-ear design
5 Hours of Power: Up to 5 hours of power and up to 10 extra hours with the charging case
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***** What's in the box *****
Plantronics BackBeat Fit 3100
Travel/Charging Case
USB to Micro USB Charging Cable
Various Manuals
Travel/Charging Case
USB to Micro USB Charging Cable
Various Manuals
Mobile Submission: False
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Designed over two years with direct input from many professional esports players, PRO Wireless gaming mouse is built to the exacting standards of some of the world’s top esports professionals. PRO Wireless gaming mouse is built for extreme performance and includes the latest and most advanced technologies available. Featuring LIGHTSPEED technology, PRO Wireless overcomes the limitations of latency, connectivity and power to provides rock-solid and super fast 1 ms report rate connection. PRO Wireless gaming mouse is also equipped with the latest version of the HERO sensor, our next generation optical sensor that is the highest performing and efficient gaming sensor.
Customer Rating
5
G Pro Wireless is my HERO
on September 24, 2018
Posted by: MarkusKong
from Torrance, CA
Logitech - G PRO HERO Wireless Gaming Mouse
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***** The Review *****
The Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse contains one of the best sensors yet it doesn’t scream “gaming”. It’s an extremely stripped down design that was made to perform, but don’t be fooled; the mouse is definitely not fragile. The mouse is incredibly light (80G). When I say light, I literally mean light. If you’ve ever held one of those Scotch Shipping tape rolls (the red plastic one), the mouse is just a little bit heavier than that. I guess it ultimately depends on your preference. For me personally, I do enjoy using a lighter mouse since I play with pretty low sensitivity on FPS games. So if ever need to do those sudden “flick” shots, you won’t have any problem doing that with the Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse.
The Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse is quite small. It’s not so small that it’s uncomfortable or anything though. Whether you’re a palm or claw grip user, I think you'll find the mouse still comfortable; even during long gaming sessions.
The Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse sports a top of the line sensor while remaining subtle with it’s simple yet beautiful barebone design. The G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse contains the HERO 16K sensor made by Logitech. Lets just put it this way, I had 0 issues getting headshots in competitive FPS games. If you’re not into FPS and need it for something like Starcraft 2, you won’t have any problems gliding across your mousepad with the G Pro Wireless. The HERO 16K sensor gives you the ability to adjust your DPI from 100 ~ 16,000 and does not have any smoothing, filtering, or acceleration. The Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse was made to be perfectly ambidextrous. You have your standard left click button, right click button, and a clickable scroll wheel. With the G Pro Wireless, you’ll find thumb buttons on either side of the mouse. So this means it’s perfect for either right or left hand users. With the G Pro Wireless, you also have the option to swap out the thumb buttons so that it’s “tailored” to either right or left handed users. Another personal preference mentioned here is the DPI switch. Instead of being on top of the mouse like other traditional gaming mice, it’s located on the bottom. I personally don’t have a problem with this because depending on which game I am going to launch, I’ll have my DPI setting adjusted prior to gaming anyways. I like this better as there have been times where I accidently change my DPI while shooting on other mice. Speaking of the underbelly of the mouse, it also has a storage compartment for the USB dongle. If you already own the Logitech Powerplay or want to purchase it (Logitech’s Charing Mouse Pad), the Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse is also compatible with that.
The G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse by Logitech also utilizes the traditional Logitech Gaming Software or the newer Logitech software called Logitech G Hub. This is where “preference” comes into play again; you can use either or. With the software from Logitech, it allows you to to customize DPI levels, set up macros, and control RGB lighting (along with other neat features). Adjusting the lighting allows you to control the G logo, the palm area of the mouse, and the 3 DPI indicator lights on the top of the mouse. Logitech states that the mouse can last on an estimated time of 40 ~ 50 hours on one single charge (dependant on different lighting profiles though of course). For whatever reason if you forget to charge your G Pro Wireless Mouse, you can always simply just plug it in with the included long braided cable.
The bottom line is if you decide to purchase the Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse; you will be rocking an incredibly light mouse that is wireless, sports one of the best sensors (HERO) out there made by Logitech, and is a mouse that you won’t be afraid to whip out and use in public with it’s beautiful yet elegant and simple design. I personally don’t have any cons to note for this gaming peripheral. Everyone out there knows that if you’re a hardcore PC gamer, not only do you need a high end gaming PC; you deserve high end gaming peripherals as well. The Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse does not disappoint.
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***** Quick Features on the Product *****
Wireless Connection with Lightspeed Technology
HERO 16K Sensor
Seven Button Ambidextrous Design
Underside DPI Switch Button
8 Programmable Buttons w/ Onboard Memory
Removable Side Buttons
Customizable RGB Lighting
Ultra Lightweight Design (80G)
Long Battery Life
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HERO 16K Sensor
Seven Button Ambidextrous Design
Underside DPI Switch Button
8 Programmable Buttons w/ Onboard Memory
Removable Side Buttons
Customizable RGB Lighting
Ultra Lightweight Design (80G)
Long Battery Life
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***** What's in the box *****
Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse
Lightspeed Wireless Receiver
Charging/Data Cable
Receiver Extension Adapter
4x Side Buttons
4x Side Button Covers
User Documentation
Lightspeed Wireless Receiver
Charging/Data Cable
Receiver Extension Adapter
4x Side Buttons
4x Side Button Covers
User Documentation
Mobile Submission: True
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Capture video from the air using this orange Autel Robotics EVO quadcopter drone. The full-color video panel on the controller gives you a real-time view of the terrain below, and the four propellers let you precisely maneuver the drone into position over your subject. This Autel Robotics EVO quadcopter drone folds into a compact configuration for storage.Fly Responsibly:Before takeoff, update all software and firmware, and read the instructions thoroughly.See the FAA website for registration requirements and information about flying a drone safely: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/. Additional state or local requirements may apply. Check your local jurisdiction. The following websites may help you make informed decisions about flying your drone: www.knowbeforeyoufly.org and www.modelaircraft.org.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Drone w/ Even Better Customer Service
on September 21, 2018
Posted by: MarkusKong
from Torrance, CA
Autel Robotics EVO Quadcopter Drone
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***** The Review *****
The Autel EVO by Autel Robotics first impressions… How do I put this? This drone blew my mind. The image quality of the EVO is insane. My brother in-law owns a DJI Phantom and if you were to put the “specs” side by side, there’s really not much difference. Both the EVO and the DJI Phantom are able to shoot in 4K @ 60 FPS or in 1080P @ 120 FPS. When I took my EVO in the air and my brother in-law took his Phantom, you honestly can’t tell much of a difference in there ability to capture. The only major difference we saw is that the Phantom can shoot better in “low light” setting(s). One thing that we did notice is with the EVO, the camera is ultra wide. This is more of a “preference” as you’ll be able to view more (some people may want this), but some may not like that. The thing that impressed me the most about the EVO besides the camera quality is the 3-axis gimbal. With the 3-axis gimbal, you’re able to stabilize and capture beautiful moments when needed.
One thing that I would like to mention is that the Autel EVO has a controller that has a built in 3.3” OLED screen. You have an option of putting your mobile phone above the controller as well but it’s not needed as the controller shows flight information or real flight time as you’re flying. If you do decide to use your phone, make sure to download the Autel Explorer App! With the Autel Explorer App, you’ll be able to do things such as Dynamic Track, Viewpoint, Orbit, Waypoint, and VR (please see below in “Quick Features on the Product for more information”). The 3.3” OLED screen offers the pilot with 330 nits of of brightness so you’ll do decent under the sunlight.
The battery of the EVO is a 11.4V Lipo that is rated @ 4300mah. Autel states that you’ll be able to get 30 minutes of flight time, I was able to squeeze out around 23 ~ 27 minutes of flight time which is quite impressive.
What really impressed me with the overall experience of owning an Autel product is their support. I had some question(s) in regards to the controller and how it worked with the Autel Explorer App. The representative that I spoke with was not only prompt in his response, he was extremely helpful and knowledgeable; which in-turn resolved my issue in a timely manner. I was really surprised and satisfied.
In conclusion, I must say that I am thoroughly impressed with Autel and their EVO. I would not hesitate to recommend this drone to friends and family. Autel did an amazing job from start to finish. They took their time to package the drone to ensure that it’s safely in its box prior to it being purchased, they used quality materials when building the EVO, and they support their product to the fullest with their excellent customer service. I would say this... if you’re in the search currently for a drone that takes excellent images and videos, is built with quality and has the same specs as the DJI Phantom, and is backed with superb customer service; I would give the Autel EVO a shot.
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***** Quick Features on the Product *****
Superior Image Quality: An industry-leading camera that captures 4K 60fps Ultra HD video and 12MP photos mounted on a 3-axis stabilized gimbal (utilizing real glass optics and the Ambarella H2 image processor)
Autel Explorer App: Access autonomous flight modes and HD live view via the free Explorer app for iOS and Android
Dynamic Track – Using advanced algorithms EVO can autonomously follow an object easily by drawing a box around the subject
Viewpoint – Send EVO to a new viewpoint during flight by simply tapping on the screen of your mobile device
Orbit – Select a point of interest and EVO will fly a perfect circle making cinematic shots easy
Waypoint – Set waypoints to program autonomous flight routes. EVO can even save multiple waypoint missions making it easy for surveying
VR – Take a seat in the cockpit with a virtual reality heads-up display (VR headset sold separately)
Safety in the Sky: Dual GPS/GLONASS satellite positioning and advanced computer vision systems help avoid obstacles to ensure a safe and stable flight
Fly with Confidence: Intuitive remote controller with a 3.3 inch OLED display and one-touch action buttons that can control the drone up to 4.3 miles away
Built to Last: Backed by a full One Year Warranty and 7-day-a-week Customer Support
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Autel Explorer App: Access autonomous flight modes and HD live view via the free Explorer app for iOS and Android
Dynamic Track – Using advanced algorithms EVO can autonomously follow an object easily by drawing a box around the subject
Viewpoint – Send EVO to a new viewpoint during flight by simply tapping on the screen of your mobile device
Orbit – Select a point of interest and EVO will fly a perfect circle making cinematic shots easy
Waypoint – Set waypoints to program autonomous flight routes. EVO can even save multiple waypoint missions making it easy for surveying
VR – Take a seat in the cockpit with a virtual reality heads-up display (VR headset sold separately)
Safety in the Sky: Dual GPS/GLONASS satellite positioning and advanced computer vision systems help avoid obstacles to ensure a safe and stable flight
Fly with Confidence: Intuitive remote controller with a 3.3 inch OLED display and one-touch action buttons that can control the drone up to 4.3 miles away
Built to Last: Backed by a full One Year Warranty and 7-day-a-week Customer Support
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***** What's in the box *****
Autel Robotics EVO Quadcopter
Remote Controller
Power Cable
Micro USB Cable
USB C Cable
Remote Controller Cable
Intelligent Battery
x2 Spare Propeller Pairs
32GB Micro SD Card
Various Manuals
Remote Controller
Power Cable
Micro USB Cable
USB C Cable
Remote Controller Cable
Intelligent Battery
x2 Spare Propeller Pairs
32GB Micro SD Card
Various Manuals
Mobile Submission: False
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Get in the game and keep up with each punt or pitch with this Fnatic Flick2 Pro e-sports gaming mouse. Cross-compatibility with PC and Mac provides versatile use across all your gaming platforms, with onboard dpi/cpi profiles for adjustable sensitivity. Textured rubber side grips on this Fnatic Flick2 Pro e-sports gaming mouse keep it firmly in hand during high-octane play.
Customer Rating
5
Extremely Accurate & Comfortable. Headshots? SURE!
on August 29, 2018
Posted by: MarkusKong
from Torrance, CA
Fnatic - Flick 2 Pro Wired Optical Gaming Mouse
Setup/Testing/Conclusion
Fnatic is a competitive and professional esports team no? When did they start creating their own line of peripherals? Well, let’s go ahead and dive in this review of the Flick 2 Pro by Fnatic and see how it does compared to other long running peripheral providers like Logitech and Razer.
The Flick 2 Pro is a pretty straightforward design. Right off the bat you can tell that its an ergonomic mouse with subtle LED lights. There’s LED lights on the scroll wheel, left hand side of the mouse to display what DPI setting you’re on, and an illuminated logo on the left front side of the mouse to show off Fnatic’s logo. In my honest opinion, I really enjoy the construction and shape of the mouse. Why you might ask? Does anyone reading this review recall the good ol trusty Microsoft Optical Intellimouse? The design and shape of the Flick 2 Pro resembles that design and shape of the Microsoft Optical Intellimouse and let me just say this… The Microsoft Optical Intellimouse was one of my favorites. To be honest, it was THE mouse of choice for me. So being that the Flick 2 Pro is in similar design/shape, I really really like the Flick 2 Pro. I’d also like to mention here that the Flick 2 Pro does not have a braided cable. If you’re a serious gamer, braided cables are a no no. Why? Because of cable drag. I can reassure all of you reading this that the Flick 2 Pro comes with a well made thin and very flexible rubber cable. No cable drag here folks.
But that’s just design and shape of the Flick 2 Pro, how does it perform you might ask? No need to panic here ladies and gentlemen, the Flick 2 Pro handles just fine; even for you low sensitivity players out there. The Fnatic Flick 2 Pro utilizes the Pixart 3360 Optical sensor which is voted one of the best senors out there. Along with the 3360 Optical sensor, you get Omron Switches which are extremely reliable. No issues with left or right clicks here as they are both satisfying to click. Another note I’d like to make is about the scroll wheel. Right of the box the scroll wheel for me did feel a bit “stiff”. But after about an hour or so of gaming and using it, it loosened up a little and let me just say this… Fnatic has done a wonderful job on the scroll wheel as well! With the Flick 2 Pro, you get a DPI range of 100 ~ 12000; in steps of 100 DPI. The polling rate for the Flick 2 Pro is adjustable between 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz. With my previous experience in playing Counter-Strike, the Fnatic Flick 2 Pro did an outstanding job in performance. I think the reason behind this is because of the mouse feet on the Flick 2 Pro. I know a lot of peripheral providers out there claim “large mouse feet”... But my OH my. You have got to check out the mouse feet on the Flick 2 Pro. By far, the Fnatic Flick 2 Pro has one of the largest mouse feet out there in my opinion. Because of this, The Flick 2 Pro would glide seamlessly on my mousepad and I was able to land those headshots that my team depends on.
In conclusion, I ultimately feel like Fnatic has done an excellent job with the Fick 2 Pro. Fnatic has released a really good peripheral to go against the other peripheral competitors out there. The Flick 2 Pro has hit a lot of points here for me and I’m sure it’ll do the same for you. If you’re out there on the hunt for a new mouse, I would definitely recommend getting the Flick 2 Pro by Fnatic. Before you go out and pick up a Logitech or Razer, give the Fnatic Flick 2 Pro a shot. Your teammates will thank you for those extra headshots you’re hitting, trust me.
Quick Features on the Product
Oleophobic Paint
Textured Rubber Side Grip
Suitable for both Palm and Claw-Grip Users
Pixart 3360 Optical Sensor
Built to Withstand More Than Normal Wear-and-Tear (Strong Against Rage)
Adjustable CPI/DPI, Lift-off Distance and Color Combinations
Textured Rubber Side Grip
Suitable for both Palm and Claw-Grip Users
Pixart 3360 Optical Sensor
Built to Withstand More Than Normal Wear-and-Tear (Strong Against Rage)
Adjustable CPI/DPI, Lift-off Distance and Color Combinations
What's in the box?
Fnatic Flick 2 Pro Wired Optical Gaming Mouse
User Manual
Fnatic Decals
User Manual
Fnatic Decals
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Pair this Fnatic miniStreak Professional e-sports keyboard with your gaming setup for quick response in fast-paced games. Ideal for FPS and multiplayer gaming, this tenkeyless mechanical keyboard makes the most of your space, while Cherry Brown MXRGB switches provide tactile reaction and satisfying speed. Complete with a detachable leather wrist rest, this Fnatic miniStreak Professional e-sports keyboard is ideal for tournament play.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent TKL Keyboard & Extremely Comfortable
on August 29, 2018
Posted by: MarkusKong
from Torrance, CA
Fnatic - Mini Streak Professional Esports Wired Gaming Mechanical Cherry MX Brown Switch Keyboard (RGB)
Setup/Testing/Conclusion
So I’ll be completely honest. I knew Fnatic as more of an esports team rather than a hardware manufacturer. But let me just say this, Fnatic has made an incredibly thin TKL RBG mechanical keyboard that could possibly be the thinnest in the world.
Lets go ahead and dive right in ladies and gentlemen. The Fnatic Mini Streak is constructed of aluminum. Fnatic has done an excellent job putting their effort and time in designing this keyboard. The Mini Streak is available with red, silent red, blue and cherry brown MX switches. So it ultimately depends on how your “feel” is when you’re gaming with a mechanical keyboard like the Streak. I personally enjoy the cherry brown MX switches, it’s a good halfway point between red and blue switches. Cherry brown MX switches give you slight tactile feedback and does not feel “clicky” while the red gives you no tactile feedback; again it ultimately depends on your preference. Along with that, Cherry brown MX switches for me have an extra little bump when they are push down. In my opinion, it provides a bit more resistance than the smooth feel of red and blue switches. The Mini Streak comes with a detachable faux leather wrist support which makes typing/gaming long sessions extremely comfortable. The detachable faux leather wrist support can also be extended to fit your needs of comfort (huge plus here ladies and gentlemen).
The Fnatic Mini Streak doesn’t support USB passthrough or have a volume rocker wheel as it’s bigger brother does. It’s expected though since the Mini Streak is a TKL (10 Keyless) keyboard. You sacrifice some things so that you have more space on your desk (great for us low sensitivity players that continuously smack our mouse on the side of a full sized keyboard). What the Mini Streak does offer though is that it comes with a detachable USB cable. The cable is USB to USB Type C. So what that means is that it makes it a lot easier to replace than the integrated cable the regular streak has. One thing I do really enjoy on the Fnatic Mini Streak is their “Competition Key” (the regular Streak has this too). What it does is it changes the Streak’s lighting to Fnatics good ol trademark orange, disables the keyboard macro recording and lighting modes, and it also disables the Windows Key so that you don’t accidentally tap it when you’re trying to hit CTRL for crouch.
Overall I really think Fnatic made an excellent gaming mechanical keyboard here. The Mini Streak has left a strong impression on me and I personally feel like between my other 2 Corsair full size mechanical keyboards and the Fnatic Mini Streak; the Mini Streak will be my daily. The reason why is that extremely comfortable, fully adjustable; faux leather wrist support. I would highly recommend the Fnatic Mini Streak to my friends, family, and coworkers. My friend/co-worker that games even said the Mini Streak looks beautiful. What are you guys and girls waiting for? Go and pick one up today! You won’t be disappointed.
Quick Features on the Product
Extremely Thin and Lightweight Design
One of the Best Adjustable and Comfortable Wrist Rest
Cherry Mx Red, Silent Red, Blue, and Brown Available
RGB 16.8m Colours
Polling Rate of 1000Hz
Detachable USB to USB C Cable
Does NOT Require Software, Plug and Plug Ready
One of the Best Adjustable and Comfortable Wrist Rest
Cherry Mx Red, Silent Red, Blue, and Brown Available
RGB 16.8m Colours
Polling Rate of 1000Hz
Detachable USB to USB C Cable
Does NOT Require Software, Plug and Plug Ready
What's in the box?
Fnatic Mini Streak Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Palm Rest
Quick Guide
Fnatic Decals
Palm Rest
Quick Guide
Fnatic Decals
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Load AAA game titles with this 15.6-inch Lenovo Legion gaming laptop. Its 1TB of storage lets you save large downloads, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card renders fluid Full HD visuals. This Lenovo Legion gaming laptop has 16GB of RAM and a hexa-core Intel Core i7 processor for powerful performance.
Customer Rating
5
Redesigned Legion. Great Budget Gaming Laptop
on August 10, 2018
Posted by: MarkusKong
from Torrance, CA
Lenovo Legion Y530 (81FV0002US)
Setup/Testing/Conclusion
The Lenovo Legion Y530 (81FV0002US). Packed with an Intel i7 8750H, 16GB DDR4 2666 memory, 16GB Intel Optane Memory, and an Nvidia 4GB GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Let’s go ahead and dive right in and see how this Gaming Laptop performs.
Right off the bat, the Intel i7 8750H is an excellent CPU. You’re looking at the successor to the widely popular Intel i7 7700HQ which is what was used a lot in previous gaming laptops. With the Intel i7 8750H, you’re going to be getting about a 10% increase in single core performance and about a 15 ~ 25% increase in multi-core performance. The Nvidia 4GB GeForce GTX 1050 Ti isn’t the fastest nor is it considered a “high end” GPU, but it’s definitely considered as one of the best (if not the best) budget GPU. So before I even ran any games, my expectations weren’t going to be through the roof as I know it won’t perform like my desktop which contains an Intel i7-8700 and a GTX 1070. I mean we’re looking at a budget gaming rig here, not a top of the line gaming beast. So now that we got that out the way, let’s go ahead and see what this combo brings to the table.
CS:GO - 140 FPS
Tom Clancy’s The Division - 60 FPS
Battlefield 1 - 60 FPS
GTA V - 55 FPS
Diablo 3 - 95 FPS
Tom Clancy’s The Division - 60 FPS
Battlefield 1 - 60 FPS
GTA V - 55 FPS
Diablo 3 - 95 FPS
As expected, this specific Lenovo Legion Y530 (81FV0002US) performs quite well. As mentioned previously, it’s not going to be the fastest out there; but it’s definitely not the slowest. So if you’re looking to play everything on ultra presets and expect incredible frames per second, I would probably invest in a pretty high end gaming rig. If you’re looking to play games on low/medium ~ high presets (Nvidia Recommended Settings), you’ll be just fine with this specific Lenovo Legion Y530. AAA titles will always demand a high performance machine. But with a gaming laptop, you’ll be able to bring it around with ease compared to a gaming desktop.
With the Legion Y530, I didn’t have a problem taking it around. Because of it’s subtle and sleek design, it doesn’t scream “GAMING”; yet it doesn’t look like an ordinary laptop. I personally enjoy the black design and look of the laptop. Although the Y530 is made majority of plastic, it's still quite durable and still looks good. Lenovo changed the backlit keyboard from red to white which looks a lot better. The bezels around the screen (left, top, and right) are also quite thin compared to the last years model. Because of the thin bezel change, the webcam was moved to below the screen. So if you plan on using the webcam, be prepared to show off your nose and in addition to the other party seeing your knuckles a lot if you're typing. But, I’ll definitely make that trade any day; smaller bezels vs having the camera at the top. If you currently own the last year’s model, you’ll also notice that a lot of the ports have been placed in the back of the laptop. You’ll still have access to a USB 3.1 port on either side of the laptop. The reason for this is so that it offers better cooling. Overall, the thermals on the Y530 is pretty good under normal usage. During my gaming session it does get warm but what gaming laptop doesn’t? I did see temps hit around 95c (MAX) but the fans would ramp up and keep the temps under control. The fans aren’t silent but they aren’t super loud either; I would classify the fan noise as expected/average. When it comes to the picture/screen quality, I wasn’t as impressed. I wished it was a bit brighter and the color reproduction was better. So if you were to use the Y530 in a more lit environment, you may have some difficulty viewing the screen. The 52.5Wh 3-cell lithium ion battery will last about 4 hours with general usage which is typically expected with these type of setups. But if you game on it, the battery will last about 1 ~ 1.5 hours. So be prepared to bring your charger with you!
Here are a couple breakdown of pros and cons that I would like to mention as my own opinion:
Pros:
Pros:
Very sleek at subtle design
No bloatware
Solid all around good performance
Fan control
No bloatware
Solid all around good performance
Fan control
Cons:
Display (not as bright as others and color reproduction isn’t as good)
Why GTX 1050 Ti? Would've liked to see at least a 1060 as Lenovo did an excellent job on the chassis. Lenovo also offers a 144Hz screen so it only makes sense to have a more powerful GPU…
Wished battery lasted longer
Display (not as bright as others and color reproduction isn’t as good)
Why GTX 1050 Ti? Would've liked to see at least a 1060 as Lenovo did an excellent job on the chassis. Lenovo also offers a 144Hz screen so it only makes sense to have a more powerful GPU…
Wished battery lasted longer
In conclusion, this Lenovo Legion Y530 has pretty good all around performance. I didn’t experience any frame rate drops during gaming. My settings on average were around low/medium ~ high (Nvidia Presets/Recommended). I would’ve liked to see Lenovo release all Legion Y530 with a GTX 1060 and a SSD by default (as this specific model comes with a traditional mechanical hard drive and Intel Optane Memory). I know they have other models but from what I could find; GTX 1050 Ti is all they have currently. Overall, I would give this specific model a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars. Lenovo did do an excellent job by ditching the red and making the Legion Y530 very sleek (excellent redesign Lenovo!). Where it falls short on this specific model is with the GTX 1050 Ti and the picture/screen quality. Although this specific model didn’t come with an SSD, the Intel Optane Memory did in fact help with boot/load times. This specific Lenovo Legion Y530 is definitely worth being stated as an excellent budget gaming laptop. If you’re able to get the one with an SSD, I’m sure it’ll be even faster. Overall, thoroughly impressed with the this Lenovo Legion Y530 (81FV0002US).
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Specs
Windows 10
15.6” Full HD Display
Intel Core i7 8750H (2.2GHz / 4.1GHz Turbo)
16GB DDR4 2666MHz Memory
2 in 1 Hybrid Hard Drive (1TB 7200 rpm + 16GB 3D XPoint Optane)
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB
52.5 Wh 3-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Built-in Harman/Kardon Speakers
Built-in HD Webcam
Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
USB 3.0
x2 USB 3.1
USB-C
HDMI Output
Mini Displayport
Wireless + Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port
Kensington Lock Slot
Weighs 5.07 lbs. and Measures 1” Thin
15.6” Full HD Display
Intel Core i7 8750H (2.2GHz / 4.1GHz Turbo)
16GB DDR4 2666MHz Memory
2 in 1 Hybrid Hard Drive (1TB 7200 rpm + 16GB 3D XPoint Optane)
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB
52.5 Wh 3-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Built-in Harman/Kardon Speakers
Built-in HD Webcam
Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
USB 3.0
x2 USB 3.1
USB-C
HDMI Output
Mini Displayport
Wireless + Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port
Kensington Lock Slot
Weighs 5.07 lbs. and Measures 1” Thin
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What's in the box?
Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH 81FV
Lenovo 135W Power Adapter
Various Manuals
Lenovo 135W Power Adapter
Various Manuals
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Introducing G303 Shroud Edition—the remaster of our iconic mouse. Featuring LIGHTSPEED, it delivers ultra-low latency and reliable performance. Helping Shroud and you take aim. With HERO 25K Sensor, Shroud’s G303 is built for precision and speed, without sacrificing energy. G303 Shroud Edition weighs 75 grams, made for low-sensitivity DPI and faster aiming. Designed in collaboration with Shroud, the new G303 perfectly matches his specs and includes our latest pro-grade technology.
Does this mouse have a battery included? Is the battery replaceable?
Battery is built in. Rechargeable. Not sure if it’s replaceable
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Bake casseroles, reheat leftovers and prepare other foods with this BELLA Pro six-slice digital copper toaster oven. The 1800W power output heats fast to save time, while the digital display provides info that's easy to read. This BELLA Pro six-slice digital copper toaster oven has three rack positions for cooking up to two dishes at once.
What is the material of the interior of the toaster oven? Is it non-stick?
Not quite sure what the interior materials are but it is non-stick
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Remove hair without wax or razors using the Lumilisse by Conair hair removal device. Rapid pulses of intense light help prevent hair regrowth, delivering permanent results with consistent use. The FDA-cleared device uses sensors to safely activate. Choose between continuous mode for large areas or manual mode to target specific trouble spots. The Lumilisse by Conair hair removal device includes two attachments to ensure perfectly smooth results all over.
Can this be used on Facial and Neck hair?
Yes you definitely can. It comes with 2 different heads. Just use the one for sensitive areas
5 years, 2 months ago
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Ninja Foodi's TenderCrisp pressure cooker allows you to achieve all the quick cooking and tenderizing wonders that you love about pressure cookers. The Foodi's Crisping Lid allows you to air fry, bake/roast, and broil. That means you can give your tender, juicy pressure-cooked meals a golden, crispy finish. The secret is TenderCrisp Technology, which produces the perfect combination of heat, fan velocity, and air circulation to give your food even crisping from top to bottom.
can you deep fry chicken with this unit?
You can only "air fry". If you're looking to deep fry with a pressure cooker, you would need a pressure fryer.
5 years, 6 months ago
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MarkusKong
Only at Best BuySupport your mobile computing needs with this 11.6-inch Lenovo Flex touch screen laptop. The Intel Celeron N3350 processor delivers speeds of up to 1.1 GHz for fast web browsing, and the 64GB hard drive stores files and programs securely. This Lenovo Flex touch screen laptop is Bluetooth compatible and connects easily to wireless devices.
Will it support Microsoft office?
You can download Microsoft Office Online in the Web Store. It's built for Chrome
"Built for Chrome – Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Sway Online without needing Office installed."
"Built for Chrome – Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Sway Online without needing Office installed."
6 years, 4 months ago
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MarkusKong
Everything you love about Google, for work and play. Google Pixelbook is the first laptop with the Google Assistant* built in. Its super thin, 4-in-1 design includes a long-lasting battery and 7th Gen Intel® Core™** processor. It also comes with all the apps you already know and love including Youtube, Infinite Painter, Google Play Movies, Evernote, Slack, Lightroom, Google Photos and many more***.*Google Assistant requires Internet connection.**Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.***Availability and performance of certain apps and services may vary by region. Subscriptions(s) may be required, and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Pixelbook and Pixelbook Pen are optimized for selected apps and services only.
How much does is the display quality for the google pixelbook
Energize your workout routine with these Sony wireless sports headphones. Their built-in LDAC enhanced codec support and Bluetooth connectivity let you stream high-quality audio content for an enhanced listening experience while you’re on the move. The included cable adjuster and clip help ensure these Sony wireless sports headphones stay in place.
Do this earphones have bottom on it to adjust the volume and answering phone calls?
Hello Theguy. I'm not sure what you mean by "bottom". But, on the right ear piece you have the ability to adjust the volume and answer phone calls. Its located on the "loop" that goes behind your ear on the right.
7 years, 5 months ago
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MarkusKong
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."
Is this working off of voice recognition or can others in the home use it also?
Hello Elaine, others in your home can use it too. It does not work off of "your" voice recognition. I tested this.
7 years, 5 months ago
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MarkusKong
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."
Can google home speak or answer to foreign languages. Google now does speaks multi languages, but I don't know about google home can do this. I know Alexa can't speak foreign languages.
Hello johnnyK, I tried speaking to it with Mandarin just now but it didn't work. When you go into the Google Home app you can see/check the language but there's only English that I could see.
7 years, 5 months ago
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MarkusKong
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."
I have an android TracFone . Will I be able to use it with the Google home ? Or do I need a Google phone.
If your TracFone can download apps off of the play store (Google Home app) then you should be fine. You don't need a google phone because Google Home even works with an iOS device. If you want to see the system requirements, look here: https://support.google.com/googlehome/answer/7035987
7 years, 5 months ago
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