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Power to do what matters most. The reliable processing power of an Intel processor, plus ample storage, powerful graphics and design with recycled materials, give you the power and capacity to do more.
Customer Rating
4
This notebook has good bones...
on March 8, 2025
Posted by: 3Tcubed
This silver HP15 notebook has a lot of potential (and good bones as I say). It's based on Intel's i7 1355U CPU, 10 Cores and 12 Threads (2 Performance Cores w/4 Threads, running from 1.7 GHz to 5.0 GHz Turbo and 8 Efficient Cores w/8 Threads running from 1.2 GHz to 3.7 GHz Turbo). Its multi thread rating is 14590 and single thread rating is 3471. Typically consuming 15W but peaking at 55w. It's a power efficient processor that has been popular in mid to high-end notebooks. It weighs 3.5 pounds. With a 1920x1080 HD touch screen. This HP15 does not have a dedicated GPU, instead offering Intel's iRISxe GPU. IT also does not have a backlit keyboard (which I think a notebook in this price range should have). It also does not have an Ethernet port or a SDcard reader. It has two USB 3.0 USB-A ports and one 3.0 USB-C port and 1 HDMI 1.4 port (w/HDR). It has a headphone/mic jack. It supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 (not 5.4). It has a 720P camera with a physical camera shutter (Also I think the camera should be 1080P at this price). It integrates Microsoft Copilot with a Copilot key. And you can quickly mute the microphone with the F6 key (love this feature). The USB ports are all limited to 5Gbps, not 10 w/USB 3.1 or 20 w/USB 3.1 v2, it does not support outputting to a USB monitor via the USB-C port. It has a nice trackpad. The back of the monitor is a silver plastic as is the keyboard base, the bottom of the computer is a lighter weight gray plastic. The back can easily be removed by removing 4 screws (good/easy).
Intel's iRISxe GPU is a big improvement over older Intel integrated graphics processors, it can handle light gaming at lower settings. It is fine for basic video editing and creative tasks and for browsing the internet. It's energy efficient; it is not suitable for high-end gaming. It should get about 7 hours of usage on battery power. It comes with a unremarkable Samsung Gen 4x4 PM9C1 SSD; spec'd to have max seq writes at 4950 MBs and reads at 2500 MBs. It supports DDR4 memory 3200 MT/s. It comes with 16GB (2x8GB SODIMMs). The SSD and Memory are removable/replaceable. This is why I acquired this notebook; to upgrade it.
I did the initial set up and upgrades with the base hardware. Windows Home 11 requires you to have a Microsoft account to log into. I went through a HP BIOS upgrade and needed at least 3 "updates" to get all of the Microsoft updates.
I'm replacing the SSD with a much faster 2TB Orico SSD rated at 7400 seq reads and 7000 seq writes, of which I got 7032 reads and 6348 writes. And I will upgrade the memory to 64GB with G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR4 (2x32GB) 3200 MT/s CL22. To clone the SSD you must disable Windows 11 BitLocker (Encryption), with Windows 11 Home this is slightly more complicated but doable. The Samsung SSD tested out at 4440 reads and 2105 writes (CrystalDiskMark8). This is about 30% slower than the Orico SSD. Both my memory and SSD upgrades went smoothly.
The notebook runs a little warm, you can feel that the left side of the keyboard and palmrest is warmer than the right side. But it has a very nice screen and it's FAST and only 3/4" thick. The keyboard is just ok, there is a little bit of give, and the island keys have a cheap plastic feel to them, with a so-so key travel (And I've become used to having a backlit keyboard). With the faster SSD and some configuration changes browsing the internet with either Edge or Chrome (via WiFi 6) was very fast. I did some audio editing and it was smooth and fast. The speakers are adequate. I usually edit with a BT connection or using headphones/earbuds, both of these worked very well. I do astrophotography where I stack hundreds of night photos. This is why I needed more memory. The application I use is not so GPU intensive as it is memory intensive. Loading and comparing hundreds of images can only be done efficiently with lots of memory. This computer's i7 processor handles this pretty efficiently. I processed a stack of about 100 images in just over 2 minutes 40 seconds. My older notebook (2 years old (i7 w/48Gb memory)) took just over 5 minutes. So this notebook, as upgraded, will be faster; partially because SSDs have gotten faster. When Gen5 SSD's and notebooks come down in price I'll likely upgrade again. But for now this is not a bad compromise (once upgraded).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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When you're at the top of your game and don't have time for sub-standard audio or missed connections, the EAH-AZ100 True Wireless earbuds are packed with advanced features for an unbeatable audio experience. With AI-powered spatial audio, the AZ100s automatically adapt the sound to your environment, offering immersive listening and crystal-clear calls, whether you're in a board meeting or ready to shoot your personal best. Dolby Atmos and head tracking make sound feel more lifelike, adjusting as you move your head~perfect for music and movies. Thanks to high-res sound and magnetic fluid drivers, you'll hear every detail with rich bass, smooth mids, and clear highs. The adaptive noise-cancelling feature adjusts to your surroundings, and the Voice Focus AI ensures your calls are always clear, even in noisy places. Plus, the 3-point multipoint connection lets you easily prioritize devices. Comfort is key, and these earbuds are 10% smaller and 16% lighter than the previous model, designed to fit perfectly in your ears for all-day comfort. Despite their compact size, they offer up to 10 hours of playback with noise cancellation and up to 28 hours with the charging case. Whether you're listening to music, watching a movie, or making calls, these earbuds deliver premium sound and performance wherever you go!
Customer Rating
5
Probably the best Earbuds you can but today!
on February 16, 2025
Posted by: 3Tcubed
This is probably my 15th set of wireless BT earbuds. Why, because they keep getting better. My current top 5 in order from best to worst: Denon Perl Pro, B&W Pi8s, Sennheiser Momentum 4's, Sony's WF-1000XM5, Bose QuietComfort Ultra. Among these Bose have the best noise reduction, no one else is that close, but they lose musically to all the others. The first 2 are the most expensive and the Denon are the only ones with BT 5.4. These Technics surprised me in how much they changed from the AZ80's. Which I tried and returned, largely because of fit. The New AZ100's are smaller and lighter than their predecessor. Now with 10h listening time, (28 with the charging case). Others have longer battery life, but I honestly never use them more then 5-6 hrs at a time. Even on transpacific flights I won't wear them continuously. The biggest change is the AZ100's now have a 10mm Free-edge Magnetic Fluid Driver, up from a full range 8mm driver. These drivers set them apart from their competitors. The bass, mid-range and highs are exceptionally full and effortless. And best yet the fit and weight is excellent, they do come with 4 other size tips. Technics claims the frequency range is 20Hz - 40,000Hz; I doubt I can hear above 20K, but I can say they have the clearest treble I've found. They also support Dolby Atmos with Head Tracking, which works eerily well, you turn your head and the music stays in front of you. It's a neat effect, I'll probably never use it. Their Auto Adaptive Noise Cancelling uses 3 microphones to best determine where ambient sound is coming from, from their app you can see how aggressive it is. In my opinion the earbuds work best with Adaptive Noise reduction enabled. You can turn it off or enable the Ambient Sound mode to better hear the external sounds, in which case the earbuds will amplify the ambient sounds so you can hear what's going on without removing the earbuds. The app also has a 8 band graphic equalizer with 6 presets and 3 user settable custom curves. They also have a novel function called Voice Focus AI. It uses you phone and the 3 microphones in the earbuds to intelligently tune the quality for voice recognition and for taking phone calls. Using my phone even with background noises had an excellent effect, in that the person I was talking with could hear me much more clearly, even on an airplane they could not tell I was calling from a plane. This is the best earbud I've tested for phone calls, no one else is even close. It was pretty amazing. I tested the battery life and got almost 8hrs with noise cancelling enabled at about 75% volume.
I installed the Technics Audio Connect App. The earbuds were immediately recognized, and my battery level showed 100% on each earbud and 100% on the case. I also ran throught a firmware upgrade. I had no problem pairing them with my iPhone 15 pro and a HMD SkyLine (Android Phone). Technics allows you to pair the earbuds with up to 3 sources (the first to offer this feature I believe). I then ran them through Tara Labs Noise burn in overnight (they lasted ~7h 52m) and then I recharged them. The software provides an equalizer (an 8 band, 100, 250, 500, 1K, 2.5K, 4K, 8K & 12K that you can adjust +/-10db; very nice), you can save your own curve to any of 3 custom profiles (which you can rename). The spatial Audio mode (Dolby Atmos) has you enable head tracing and run a test turning your head. This then detects how well you hear as you turn your head, it only takes a few seconds for this test to be done. You can't use this mode with Prioritized LE Audio (their name for HiRez). As your head and the music stay put, the effect is pretty wild. Leaving little doubt how well it works! It's quite interesting.
Now to the music, Pink Floyd's classic; DSOTM. Speak to Me sounded tremendous, from here I knew I was in for a treat. The volume level was wonderful, the bass had a bit too much presence, which I dialed back from the EQ settings. The subtle sounds in the opening of the song were perfect now. I had the earbuds to 75% volume and that was fine (for now), but knowing they could drive them higher later., I did leave the Spatial Audio mode on and with every head turn the a sound stage moved with my head movement. The subtle tones were absolutely superb as the song builds; it had real oomph that you could feel, that higher volume went. The high notes (treble) in Time were surrounding and most excellent, these earbuds provide a sharp/crisp clear airy high end. I turned off the Spatial Audio and enabled LE mode. Then came the Great Gig In the Sky's ethereal voices, wisp around the soundstage, with highs higher than I'm accustomed to hearing and with the bass building as it should have, just superb, a fantastic soundstage. Money got me drumming, it sounded so real, the tom-toms had a real kick to them, and it was even better a little louder. Us and Them was tremendous, it kept me turning my head, like I could tell where each of the different instruments were coming from , not just a flat sound stage the music came from all around me. As we ended with Eclipse I felt like the little voices in my head would persist, and there would be more. Wow, a real contender for the best earbuds.
Then I quickly listened to Genesis Live (Seconds Out), with The Musical Box; the vocals all came from different locations, and I could literally visualize the guitars moving in front of me. Again the sound stage with live music is much better than I expected from ear buds. I then moved to Boston's first album; More than a feeling was very, very crisp, and the bass had real thump to it with very crisp highs. On Foreplay/Long time the fade in/out fade had great separation it was completely surreal. The subtle build up was possibly better than expected. The bass was very deep, perfectly boomy. Here I tried changing to Dynamic mode versus my Custom mode. The change was subtle but noticeable. I tapped the earbuds to change to disable the Noise Cancelation;I like the earbuds much better with Noise Cancelation enabled. I double tapped to advance the song, it worked as I expected. The touch controls can be programmed as you desire (a nice feature) 1,2,3 taps and double tap and hold, so 4 different options on each earbud. The app software can also control ASC (Adaptive Sound Control), On and Off. Outside I could barely hear my A/C running with it on, and it was noticeable with it off. A big difference, so it works pretty well. But I don't think it is as good as Bose is in doing the cancellation. And I do really like their Ambient mode that lets you hear the external sounds clearly, and as it mutes the music if you are talking (it detects automatically).
I wanted to compare my iPhone 15 pro to a current Android 15 release (both with BT 5.3). I used PowerAmp Pro on the Android and Apple Music on the iPhone. I listened to Deep Purple Smoke on the Water on both, as synchronized as I could get them, with very similar volume levels. As I went back and forth the iPhone had a generally smoother overall tone. The android was a little kickier on the low end. Both sounded very good; I'd have expected the iPhone supposably with a better DAC to clearly sound better. But the Android Phone held its own, I like the PowerAmp features much better. And my Android phone has better battery life than the iPhone. I listened to some Kansas Live and thought the Android it might have had an edge in presenting better highs. I could go and tweek either the EQ, but I was content to say that the latest Android phone, w/Snapdragon CPU was just as good as an iPhone's audio. Since I was testing, I thought I should try them side by side.
All told I think that these are the best or close to the best I've ever heard (at any price). After listening for several hours, I found them very comfortable. I just spent over 5 hours with them, and rarely thought about it (other than how good they sounded).
Technics has built a real winner (and anyone that buys them). I have to say I did not expect to be so impressed. These are clearly one of the best sets of earbuds that you can acquire today. I do wish they supported BT 5.4. Technics previous generations of earbuds did not have the comfort or sound quality that these have, these are a huge improvement. As a bonus they are pretty, the case and earbuds are elegant. They are what I've been looking for. I doubt it will stop me from further research, but the bar has been raised.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The eufy Robot Vacuum 3-in-1 E20 is the world~s first detachable multi-function robot vacuum. It seamlessly transforms from a powerful robot vacuum to a versatile stick vacuum or a portable handheld vacuum, making it the ultimate cleaning solution for your home ~ from floors to stairs and everything in between. Equipped with high-performance filters, a powerful 30,000 Pa suction for handheld and stick modes, an auto-empty station, faster charging, and millimeter-level obstacle avoidance, the E20 is designed to serve you and your family anytime, with unmatched convenience and efficiency.
Posted by: 3Tcubed
The Eufy E20 is not the robot vacuum of the past, offering the convenience of removing the vacuum module from the robot to be used as either a handheld or stick vacuum. Boasting 30,000 Pa max of suction power, five stage filtration and fast charging, the Eufy E20 is ready to replace your robot vacuum, your handheld vacuum and your versatile stick vacuum.
The unboxing experience was refined, presenting the instructions for unboxing, setup and installation as the first experience after opening the box of the new E20. In the box there is one of everything that is needed to run the vacuum including a dust bag for the base station, a brush for sweeping debris toward the main roller head, the stick vac attachment, the wedge attachment and the brush attachment. The app was very easy to install and register the vacuum (it tracks run info in the cloud). I was happy to see that the app offers maintenance trackers to remind you when the roller, dust bag and other wear items need to be replaced, but I would have loved to see an extra dust bag in the box as a complimentary replacement (all of my other vacuums came with more than one). Since the unit uses the base station to collect dust in all modes, I could see the bag getting filled more often than a standard robot vacuum. Another part of the setup that needs to be mentioned; that the base station comes with a long cord to connect to a wall outlet, but also comes with a feature in the plastic housing to wrap excess cord out of sight. A very helpful feature considering the length of the cord.
Using the E20 in Robot mode. After setting up the E20 with the app, the app prompted me to run a mapping sequence so the E20 could get acquainted with its surroundings. Moving around my first floor, the E20 robot used its millimeter-level obstacle avoidance through its three laser sensors. The whole process took about 5 minutes and finished by docking itself at the base station and pushing the map of my main level to the app. After naming the rooms I could set vacuum power, define a rectangular zone for cleaning, an individual room or the entire mapped area. I appreciated this flexibility as I could send the robot to clean the area near my cat’s litter box to sweep up instead of making it do the entire room. This is much more clever than most apps, as it allows you program areas to be avoided when doing the set up.
Using the E20 in Handheld mode. There is a large red button on the robot to eject the vacuum from the robot and it can be removed with one hand. There is even a fine-detail wedge attachment built into the robot housing so it is harder to misplace. The handheld mode is where you can achieve the max suction power. There are marketing videos online that show people picking up small laptops and tablets with the suction power, but frankly once an attachment is installed it was hard for me to really notice much of a difference from other hand held-vacs; aside from the amount of suction when nearly covered. The sole user interface is a single “power” button that you have to press and hold to turn on and off, with momentary presses to change power. I find the hold time to be just a little too long, I would have preferred those functions to be flipped since the button is not easy to press accidentally.
Using the E20 in stick vac mode. The E20 being able to be attached to a stick attachment allows for easy touch ups without dispatching the robot to clean automatically. I find that suction is good in this mode and the head could be articulated by twisting the grip just like any other stick vacuum. One thing that was disappointing was that the head of the vacuum did not have a lock into the stick to lock it at 90
degrees for transporting room to room. Most other stick vacs will lock the head if the stick gets pushed all the way forward and it allows for the brushes to be lifted off the ground when pulling the stick back. The E20 does not have this, and I found it disappointing. This would be an easy feature for Eufy to add.
degrees for transporting room to room. Most other stick vacs will lock the head if the stick gets pushed all the way forward and it allows for the brushes to be lifted off the ground when pulling the stick back. The E20 does not have this, and I found it disappointing. This would be an easy feature for Eufy to add.
Final Thoughts
I love this robot vac, I've used it every day since I got it. It's especially great to pick up after pets. It runs exceptionally quiet and I can easily watch TV while it is running. The E20 is easily the best robot vac I have ever had the pleasure of using. I wish the stick vac had the locking feature I mentioned, but it is a small inconvenience that is made up by the ease of use in the app.
I love this robot vac, I've used it every day since I got it. It's especially great to pick up after pets. It runs exceptionally quiet and I can easily watch TV while it is running. The E20 is easily the best robot vac I have ever had the pleasure of using. I wish the stick vac had the locking feature I mentioned, but it is a small inconvenience that is made up by the ease of use in the app.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enhance your home's security and convenience with the ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint Smart Lock. This advanced smart lock offers 3D live fingerprint identification, allowing you to unlock your door with just a touch. The ULTRALOQ Bolt integrates seamlessly with major smart home platforms, including Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. The sleek black design complements any door, providing both functionality and style. With easy DIY installation, robust battery life, and weather-resistant construction, this smart lock is built for long-term reliability and security.
Posted by: 3Tcubed
I was looking for a multi-person lock that a child could use and so that I could track workers that provide temporary codes to. I'm doing some upgrades and will have work people in/out for the next several months. I'll initially put it on one door and if I'm happy with it I'll put it on 3 others. I really liked the idea that I could use multiple methods to unlock the door(s), and more so like the feature that all open/closes are logged to the cloud. Being able to assign different "keys"/codes to different people was just what I wanted. I have a couple of smart locks but they only support 10 unique codes and they don't provide a logging capability. I'm aware that the lock only works with a 2.4Ghz wifi network. I have an independent 2.4Ghz for my smart home devices. My initial concern is that the lock requires 8 AA (alkaline) batteries, don't try using rechargeable batteries (per their documentation). My existing smart locks use 4 batteries and last about a year.
Installing the lock just required removing the old deadbolt and replacing it with the UltraLoq. The UltraLoq has a solid brass cylinder that looks much nicer than the zinc deadbolt I had previously. First the keypad harness has to be connected to the battery pack. Then two long screws screw through the battery box into the keypad to hold it together. The back of the battery box has a rubber backing. The keypad does not (I think it should) they claim the lock is IP65 weather rated; where I'm putting it it won't matter. After putting in the batteries I verified the keypad lighted up and worked. There is also a magnetic open/closed detector that requires a magnet to be mounted adjacent to the door, I'm going to do this later so that I can better hide it (route into molding/wall). They also have a YouTube video and it explains things more clearly than the written instructions.
I then downloaded the U Home app. The app supports multiple types of devices (Security, Power, Locks, Lights). I already have another app that controls about 40 lights, 10 switches and 15 power outlets and 8 cameras. I don't plan on migrating any of these to the U Home App. A few of my devices support Apple Home with Thread (Matter) Wi-Fi. I use Google Home and Alexa, but never with my locks so far, not sure this will change. I also have a SmartThings hub, a Thread Hub and multiple Z Wave hubs (as well as Zigbee). So everything that UltraLoq supports I have a means of communicating with. The included QR code made it very easy to add the lock to the app for initial set up. The app made it easy to enroll fingerprints (for one or more users), to set up a WiFi and Bluetooth (for Auto Unlock) and to set up electronic keys (each with a person assigned). Since I have a separate door handle, the auto open only opens the deadbolt. You still need to turn the knob to open the door (so it's not truly auto open). The app said I needed to update the firmware, it took multiple times for it to complete correctly, but it did eventually so I moved on (-1 star, puzzling why).
I have very strong wifi throughout my house, after setting it up, I wish the application had a means to tell me the wifi strength it was receiving. The function I like most is I can make sure the door is locked at a specific time every night and can tell me if the door is open or closed. The door has a self closure on it so knowing if it's locked is nice, if it's open is not as likely for me. So I've programmed it to lock at 9pm and 11pm. I've now set it up for 5 family members and made several programmable eKeys (for workers that I can limit time of day and delete entirely). The logging function works as expected. On one occasion after I reset my router the lock would not work. I removed a battery and everything reconnected properly. I'm glad I was on the right side of the door when this happened. I've had other wifi outages that did not have any effect. So far I'm pretty happy with it, but not ready to buy more until I determine what the battery life will be.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Take your creations to new heights with HMD Skyline. Its cameras are packing tricks to help your shots really take off. Most of us know the feeling of dropping a phone and cracking the screen. With HMD Skyline, it~s not that big of a deal. Its Gen2 repairability basically means that you can just pop off the back cover and you~re in. Then removing the screws and replacing the screen in a breeze after that. Best of all, the phone looks like it comes from a catwalk and not a factory floor. We can~t turn off all the background noise in your life. But help us help you with some of it. Activate the digital Detox Mode to disable the visibility to your social apps. Don~t worry, they~ll be there when you turn the mode off. Until then, enjoy some time in the real world. We~ve also added a touch more zen to the rest of your Android . The Balance Interface, has a few things moved around to make finding them easier. It even sounds more chill with alarms, notification sounds and ringtones that won~t have you jumping out of your skin. Make your phone more ~you~ with the Custom Button. You can set it up so that it does one thing when you hold it, and another thing when you double-press it. It~s your shortcut to your favorite game, navigating home, asking the AI-powered assistant of your choice weird questions, and more.
Customer Rating
4
A very nice Android Phone
on January 21, 2025
Posted by: 3Tcubed
I've been a smart phone user for 20 years and an iPhone user for 18 years. I've moved back and forth from Android to iPhone several times. Each excels for a while and each falls behind in various areas time and time again. In specific terms Android phones (specifically w/Snapdragon CPUs) have had better BT audio capabilities than iPhones. Qualcomm's aptX audio is a game changer for wireless audio (BT) (IMHO it passed Apple's BT audio quality several years ago, and Apple is still playing catch-up). The same can be said for camera quality, although lens implementation varies widely across Android phones, there are multiple Android phones that offer +100 megapixel cameras. Apple has none. Android phones have offered pro camera modes for years (including RAW images and AI editing), Apple cripples the cameras on their phones, behind their "Smart" processing, which prevents 'pro' photographers from using the full range of the camera's functionality. I have an iPhone 15 Pro and my wife has an iPhone 15+, the Skyline's weight and size is more similar to the 15+ so I will compare it to that model. So let's look at some of the specifics behind the Skyline 5G.
The Skyline 5G has a OLED display with a fast 144Hz refresh rate and up to a 1000 nits peak brightness. It supports Miracast and Google casting with a 20:9 Aspect ratio with Gorilla Glass 3 with a 6.6" screen size and a screen resolution of 1080x2400 (406 ppi density) versus the 15+'s 6.7" OLED screen size and 1290x2796 pixels, (~460 ppi density) with a similar peak brightness. The HMD has a 4600 mAh replaceable battery supporting 33W fast charging (charger not supplied) (QC4.0 and PD3.0 PPS compatible) versus the 15+'s 4383 mAH non-user replaceable battery supporting 30W fast USB C charging (charger not supplied). The Skyline 5G weighs 208g vs a 15+ weighing 201g. The size and weight of the two are almost identical. The Skyline 5G supports Bluetooth® 5.2 with LE Audio and 15+ has BT 5.3; neither supports the more advanced BT 5.4 supported by newer earbuds/headphones.
The Skyline's display is very crisp and bright, indoors I can't say that it's any better or worse than the 15+. Outdoors in the shadows it's not as easy to see as the iPhone. In bright sunlight both have equal difficulties being read easily. The 15+'s greater DPI density is not obvious, perhaps the Skyline's faster refresh rate helps it here. I listened to music from both phones with the excellent 1000XM5's over the ear headphones. The Skyline's sound quality won playing my own HQ MP3's and with FLAC streaming. The sound had better depth and seemed to cover the full spectrum better, lower lows and higher highs. I expected a difference but the difference was greater than I expected. The quality out of the phone's speakers from the two phones was similar, with the 15+ being slightly brighter and louder. The 2 phone's focal lengths are different, a 3x zoom is closer to a 2x zoom on the Skyline. But comparing 2 images from the two the general colors captured are similar, the Skyline probably being a little brighter. When zooming in the Skyline has significantly greater detail (std res not High Resolution mode (50MP)). From 25' I could clearly determine the color/shape of a Christmas light on the Skyline, whereas on the 15+, I could just tell there was a bulb. But in low light the 15+ captured much better images, its handheld stabilization helped significantly. When taking the same picture on a tripod, the Skyline again had better detail but the brightest areas were washed out, but its general colors were more natural. I attempted to take some pictures of the full moon (on a tripod) and both cameras were unsatisfactory. The 15+ captured a huge glow around the moon (no matter what I did), and the Skyline gave me a crisper edge but insufficient detail (sort of fuzzy). I took some long exposures of stars, and got good results from the 15+ (handheld and on tripod) with a 5 second capture. And the Skyline was useless with a zoom handheld. But in astromode on a tripod it did a very good job, great sharpness, but I had to trigger the shutter remotely (BT Trigger). So the quality of the Skyline's images seems to be highly dependent on the phone being stabilized (its internal stabilization is not very effective). The 15+ has some form of digital stabilization that works very well, something missing from the Skyline.
I did find the Skyline's case to be pretty slippery (as is the 15+), I was able to find a clear case for it (problem solved). The Skyline's fingerprint sensor works very well, it can also be programed to serve other functions (like to take a picture in landscape mode). It also supports unlocking via facial recognition. I use my phones for streaming videos quite frequently and the Skyline's quality was excellent and very stable. Casting to one of my televisions or to my projector worked very well. The phone handled my 6G WiFi very well, getting 345 mbps down and 95mbps up (and 15+ is getting 390 mbps down and 80 mbps up) using Speedtest. I installed multiple apps through the Google Play store without any problems. Placing calls via BT worked very well. And using the phone as a speakerphone worked very well.. After using the Skyline for about a week it occured to me that it looked a lot like the old Nokia Lumia 1020 only a little bigger and thinner. At the bottom of the phone there is a tray for 2 nano SIMs and a nano SIM and microSD card (it can also support a or two eSims). I added a 400Gb SD card (spec says it supports up to a 1Tb card) and put my MP3 collection on it (280Gb). This is my favorite feature of Android devices, inexpensive expandability! I initially started to transfer my MP3 collection via a USB connection to my computer. But the SD card was not displayed. Turns out there is a USB setting called "USB Preferences" that must be changed to "This device" and "Use USB for "set to "File Transfer". The phone does not 'remember' this setting; you have to set it every time you attach the device (BAD). Once I discovered this I tried dragging my collection to the Music folder, but it copied very slowly. So it seems even though it's a USB C port, it's still using USB 2.0 technology (BAD). This is very disappointing for a new device. (Copying via USB 2.0 would have taken over 14 hours; doing it over USB 3.0 took less than 2 hours). I connected a USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD, the device was recognised and worked but it was so slow. I also tested charging the Skyline via a new "magsafe" charger, it worked fine (supporting Qi2), but it charged at 1/2 the speed as a wired connection would (normal). The phone comes in 2 versions, 8GB or 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. But the phone allows you to create up to 8GB of virtual memory (using storage space). This works very well in improving performance when running multiple apps/browser tabs. I don't see why the 12GB version is necessary at all. I suggest enabling the "memory extension" and "Auto Cleanup" when you set-up the phone. The phone comes with the Google Suite of tools/apps installed. If you've been using Chrome on any other device many of your settings/contacts can be imported. The phone performs very well, it supports Qi2 wireless charging and repairability (easy screen repair and battery replacements). The Skyline is not water resistant (IP54 vs IP67/68 being better). The Skyline runs a pretty clean install of Android 14. One of my problems with the phone is that HMD only provides 2 years of OS upgrades and three years of security patches for the phone. On the other hand Google promises 7 years of software and security updates for its phones. HMD's limited software support is at odds with the very idea of user-replaceable parts, which are intended to help keep the phone in working for a longer time (BAD).
The Skyline build quality is superb, it is a beautiful phone, rivaling that of the 15+. And it is repairable! Given it's not waterproof, I do wish it had a user removable battery and a headphone jack. I used it as a camera and MP3 player for a week and the battery still had a 10% charge.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Introducing DJI Mic Mini, a wireless microphone that packs powerful performance into an ultralight body. It ensures stable transmission of high-quality audio, boasts extended battery life, and features direct connection with products in the DJI OsmoAudio~ ecosystem. Experience detail-rich sound recording that elevates your content creation experience. With a simple flip of the case, you are ready to add high-quality audio to any project.
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I am quite excited about this product upgrade. I had considered getting the DJI Mic 2 just for its dual stereo mics. But the mini version addresses almost all my concerns. The new smaller size and improved case, that can easily fit in your pocket, is most excellent. In addition, having a total operating time of 48 hours versus 18 hours (Mic 2) is awesome. It now also has two levels of noise cancellation and an optional audio limiter to prevent clipping. But most important to me the transmitters went from 1oz (28g) to only 1/3oz (10g). The simple clip-on windscreens (in gray and black) are also much easier to use.
The Mic Mini can be used with numerous devices, pretty much anything that allows a microphone input, can now easily support two mono/stereo wireless mics with a range of about 400', both supporting noise cancellation. I doubt I'll be able to use it on a motorcycle ride, but all the other situations where the on-camera mic is insufficient (meaning more than 20-30'). The DJI Mic Mini can also connect directly to a smartphone supporting Bluetooth, or any camera supporting a BT connection. That adds to the flexibility. The Mic Mini also comes with a direct USB C connector so the wireless receiver can connect directly to a (newer) iPhone or any Android Phone. There are many digital video cameras that support the same and if they don't the 3.5mm TRS connector is the most common means of connecting an external microphone.
The first thing I did was a simple range test. Whenever the transmitter (mic) is connected solid green leds are displayed on the receiver and transmitter (mic). When it blinks green, it has lost its connection. I've previously measured 100 meters from a position in my front yard. At this distance (line of sight) the signal was just fine (receiver connected to my iPhone monitoring audio) at 330'. I moved 20 meters further (366'), and it was still fine, but I detected some drops with silence for too long. And at 330 meters, it struggled a bit more especially with long periods of silence. But the 400' mark seemed credible. I connected the mic via the strong magnets that connect to the back of the mic. These work very well, and won't damage fine shirts. And at 10g (1/3oz) they barely pull on the fabric. The magnet was plenty strong to attach through the thicker collar of a polo shirt. The quality of the audio at 300 meters seemed identical to the quality/level at 10 meters. So distance did not affect the levels of the audio. Excellent, I'm very pleased. I toyed with the two levels of noise cancellation, there was a difference and depending what background noise is one or the other might prove better. The audio limiter was much more interesting, I could literally scream into the mic, and the loudest levers were quite well tempered. This feature is very cool (it was not in the previous version).
I then connected to a DJI Action 3 via USB-C to USB-C cable (not provided) and it worked perfectly. And the DJI app showed the signal levels (with several other controllable options). I also connected to another popular mini camera via a 3.5mm TRS/TRS cable, and I had two stereo mics being recorded (mixed together). And then I connected and captured video with my iPhone (15 pro); also no issues. I'm sure all video cameras with a 3.5mm external mic input will also worked fine. I have to compliment DJI for cutting the size and weight of the new mini mic and improving the feature set (and making them more affordable). And they've followed existing standards so that a single mic can still be used with devices accepting BT inputs. Something that should become more common (as supported by the DJI Action 5 and Pocket 3) in more products. I superb wireless microphone set!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Unleash full immersion with the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75%~a wireless, hot-swappable keyboard powered by Razer HyperSpeed and 4K Hz HyperPolling. Armed with Bluetooth, Razer Command Dial and an OLED display to monitor PC metrics, show custom GIFs and much more - creating your dream keyboard now has no limits.
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The name "Razer BlackWidow v4 Pro 75%" is quite a mouthful. I finally figured out the 75% part, it does not have the keypad to the right to make it 75% the size of a full keyboard. It's considered a mechanical gaming keyboard. Taking it out of the box the first thing you notice is that this 75% of a keyboard is still hefty, weighing in at 2 lbs 3 oz (35 oz or 1kg). As soon as you plug it in to charge it, you see just how pretty it's full color LEDs are. At the top right there is a B/W OLED display. This display cycles throught 6 separate selectable Command functions (Volume, Track, OLED Brightness, Back Lighting Brightness, Switch Apps and Zoom). The OLED also displays the status of Cap Lock, Gaming Mode, Current Profile # (1-5), USB Connected, Battery Level and Cmd Dial selection. Quite a bit of information. The keyboard goes to sleep if no key has been hit (or dial turned) for 1 to 2 minutes. During this delay an alien invaders type game is displayed on the OLED the status of various functions (Bluetooth # connected, Volume Level, Battery Level). The backlighting is quite exceptional and the light shined throught the keys so the keys are actually illuminated not just back lighted. I installed the Razer's Synapse 4 software which also installs the Razer Chroma App and (optionally the Razer Cortex app).
But I got this for the "real" keyboard, and real key travel. The pre-key travel (the amount you can depress the key before it registers) is a bit more than 1mm and full key travel is 3.6mm. And to be able to program macros and to have profiles for various games. The Macro creation is done throught the Synapse 4 app or via keyboard key sequence (fn+alt). The key sequence loads onboard memory with the key sequences (5). The app allows you to store an unlimited number key sequences in your Razer cloud account, and load them into the specified profile number. The keyboard also allows you to customize the keyboard by changing switches. There is a tool to remove the keycap and a tool to remove the key switch. You can acquire additional keys throught razer. I hooked the keyboard up to 3 seperate computers via bluetooth (Windows, macOS and Android). Pairing went very easily, but switching from to another sometimes required the switch function (fn+1,fn+2,fn+3 to be done more than once). To change the assignment, hold the fn key and number down for 5 seconds. Anytime the keyboard comes back to life the pairing is displayed on the OLED display and the 1,2 or 3 key flashes base on the connection in use (pretty neat). There are 10 predefined Chroma effects (Off, a static color, breathing, color cycling, wave, reactive, starlight, ripple, wheel and fire) any of these can be selected via the fn+ctl+# key sequence. The Chroma App allows substantial additional customization. These different patterns can be stored in your Razer cloud. From there they can be loaded to the keyboard.
But I got this for the "real" keyboard, and real key travel. The pre-key travel (the amount you can depress the key before it registers) is a bit more than 1mm and full key travel is 3.6mm. And to be able to program macros and to have profiles for various games. The Macro creation is done throught the Synapse 4 app or via keyboard key sequence (fn+alt). The key sequence loads onboard memory with the key sequences (5). The app allows you to store an unlimited number key sequences in your Razer cloud account, and load them into the specified profile number. The keyboard also allows you to customize the keyboard by changing switches. There is a tool to remove the keycap and a tool to remove the key switch. You can acquire additional keys throught razer. I hooked the keyboard up to 3 seperate computers via bluetooth (Windows, macOS and Android). Pairing went very easily, but switching from to another sometimes required the switch function (fn+1,fn+2,fn+3 to be done more than once). To change the assignment, hold the fn key and number down for 5 seconds. Anytime the keyboard comes back to life the pairing is displayed on the OLED display and the 1,2 or 3 key flashes base on the connection in use (pretty neat). There are 10 predefined Chroma effects (Off, a static color, breathing, color cycling, wave, reactive, starlight, ripple, wheel and fire) any of these can be selected via the fn+ctl+# key sequence. The Chroma App allows substantial additional customization. These different patterns can be stored in your Razer cloud. From there they can be loaded to the keyboard.
From Windows 11, I could not tell the difference between a hardwired USB connection and the Bluetooth connection. I suspect this was due to using BT 5.3, but not positive. Both were very responsive, and under both I could overrun the keyboard buffer (miss keystrokes if hit too quickly), although this was more difficult than I thought it would be given the length of the key travel. The amount of sound dampening is very good. It's not like my clickety old Cherry keyboard. It has very low and consistent latency making it very high performance for gaming. You can rest your fingers on "fire" or "move" buttons with some pressure waiting for action. On some keyboards, like most laptops, any pressure on the keyboard is registered as a press. That's where this keyboard shines. Adding a good deal of quietness is a huge bonus (IMHO). Per key backlighting can be defined via their app so you can color your keys for each game being played (although you have to program this on your own - a one time setup). The OLED can apparently be user programmed from the Synapse app, I didn't try doing this. I'm quite impressed by the aesthetics and functionality of this keyboard. I look forward to using it for years to come.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The NODE NANO is your music streaming essential. Just plug it in to your stereo system, connect to Wi-Fi, and start streaming. Music, radio stations, podcasts, and more from your favorite services with BluOS, Apple AirPlay 2, and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth. With an industry-leading ESS SABRE DAC and audiophile-engineered circuitry, the NODE NANO supports audio up to 24-bit/192kHz for unmatched clarity and depth. Add more than one NODE NANO, or group with Bluesound wireless speakers around the home, and enjoy music in bit-perfect quality in any and every room with easy multi-room control from the BluOS Controller App. Every detail matters with the NODE NANO. From carefully built audio circuitry and components, to its breakthrough processing power and acoustic measurements, it~s all about design and engineering. At its very core is a flagship ESS SABRE DAC with Hyperstream IV technology to deliver FLAC, WAV, AAC, and MQA music (up to 24-bit/192kHz) with breathtaking dynamics and ultra-low distortion. Rule your sonic domain like never before and bring out the best in your music. From popular music streaming services to radio stations and podcasts, the NODE NANO connects you to everything you love to listen to. Plus, with two-way aptX Adaptive Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay 2 built in, you can enjoy music from even more apps and services. Connect the NODE NANO to digital music libraries stored on your computer or local network, and effortlessly browse and stream from your collection in the BluOS app. With NODE NANO and multiple Bluesound Players, you can create a multi-room music system wirelessly connected by BluOS throughout your whole home. Play your new favorite track everywhere or listen to different music and genres in different rooms with total control from your phone, tablet, or desktop. The NODE NANO is simply designed to connect to any audio system or powered speakers in the house. Compact and easy to set up with RCA, Coax, Optical, and USB outputs, while dual-band Wi-Fi and gigabit ethernet keeps the music streaming without dropouts or interruptions. A backlit front touch panel provides quick control and access to one-touch presets. Its beautiful black matte matches perfectly with stereo components or in an AV rack with support for popular smarthome control systems including Control4, Crestron, and more.
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I very nice improvement
on December 4, 2024
Posted by: 3Tcubed
My 10 year old receiver supports limited streaming services. I've added a Google casting device as well as a new BT 5.3 wireless interface. All to improve the quality of signal that my primary receiver(s) pickup. One is for my primary listening area (30'x 15' family room) and my outdoor theater. Both full surround setups. I've wanted music I stream from my iTunes library, Amazon, Sirius and other services to have higher quality. Moving from BT 5 to 5.3 was an improvement. Now will my new Node Nano do any better? I considered several other models, but the device will be stored within my stereo cabinet where it won't be seen so displaying album artwork to the device was really not necessary. It would be nice if this device had a HDMI connection to display album artwork to a display. But come to think about it, 90% of the time that I'm listening to music I don't have my projector on.
Set up of the Node Nano was not as documented. Depending on your platform you need to install the iOS, Windows, Android or Apple application (nice that all 4 exist, not just mobile devices). First you need to power on the Node device and connect to it via BT. Their documentation says you then need to connect to it's WiFi signal (I never found it, so it was not possible). But once connected to BT, adding up the device worked properly. Once connected it found an update, which took 45 min to install. From there I needed to add my various streaming services (and remember their passwords). It took me an hour to add 10, some required their App to be run (and installed) others did not. So allocate some time to get the device set up (not surprised).
Set up of the Node Nano was not as documented. Depending on your platform you need to install the iOS, Windows, Android or Apple application (nice that all 4 exist, not just mobile devices). First you need to power on the Node device and connect to it via BT. Their documentation says you then need to connect to it's WiFi signal (I never found it, so it was not possible). But once connected to BT, adding up the device worked properly. Once connected it found an update, which took 45 min to install. From there I needed to add my various streaming services (and remember their passwords). It took me an hour to add 10, some required their App to be run (and installed) others did not. So allocate some time to get the device set up (not surprised).
One of the other reasons I got this, during the Christmas season, was so my wife could easily stream Christmas music from our NSA server or from SiriusXM (which has quite a number of seasonal music channels). So I had to get the App set up on her iPhone. Fortunately by using my account all of the streaming services I'd set up on my phone/PC were available from her iPhone. It just had to define the Node Device. All good. Her only complaint was it took 8-10s to start playing music when the first song was selected. I noticed this but it didn't bother me.
I hooked up the Node Nano to my receiver via RCA cable and the optical output. From my receiver I could easily compare the difference. My wife chose Sirius Rock Xmas music (I might have done the same). After the initial delay (which I assume allows the device to fill its buffer before starting to play). It sounded pretty darn good (first impression). I had my receiver set to surround decode so my 7.2 speaker setup would all be used. I smiled. I was happy. It sounded very good. Not FLAC good, but considering the source it was far better than s BT stream would be. Then the sound cut out, what? I briefly got a BT signal, and it stopped the music. It occurred to me that during setup I had to connect the Node to BT. Once I disconnected it, the problem with dropouts was resolved. A phone to Nano link is only necessary for setup (it seems). Since I changed this setting no problems. I then listened to some music from streamed Amazon, it was very good. As was Pandora. Music from my local library was also excellent. I then did a direct comparison from iTunes from my phone to the Node via BT5.3 and from my phone via a casting connection. Both were good, but the Node had a little more richness in the mid to high range. I thought the bass from the casting was a bit deeper. A did a number of A-B comparisons, in the end I was not sure the bass was any better. But the overall sound quality was improved by the Nano. So my first two tests had the Nano the winner. I plan to put my album collection on a USB drive connected to the Nano. I tried to stream from my local NAS server but had trouble connecting, a local USB drive connected to the Nano will allow me to access my library (~200Gb).
All and all I'm happy with my acquisition. I do wish it displayed information about what is being played. The app displays plenty of info, but the device does not. When my sound system is behind doors, who cares, but when I'm looking at it I wish I had more information, but I really can deduct a star for that, as it's sound is better than what I had. And that's what I was after!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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WYBOT C1Pro is a New generation cordless robot cleaner with IR navegation that concentrates in cleaning the pool floor, walls and water line and filtrate the water with an user-friendly operation, providing you a efforless cleaning experience.
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I live in Phoenix, AZ. In the spring/summer/fall you can count on finding me in my pool from about 5:15p till 6:30p (when I have to get out to make dinner). Any tool that I can find that helps me keep my pool cleaner, means a more peaceful, trouble free swim for me. For the last 6 or 7 years I've had a pool robot (or 3) that skims the surface (named: Rosie), removing surface debris. It stays in the pool 24/7 unless I put a cover on the pool to extend the swimming season. This Wybot C1 pro is a different kind of robot. It's designed to pick up debris from the bottom of the pool and to suck/clean algae from the sides and bottom. One of my least favorite pool jobs is brushing down the pool walls (and bottom). My previous pool crawler (suction vac) did ok cleaning the bottom but not so good with the walls. I'm hoping this C1 pro robot, which I'm calling: 'C3Pool O' eliminates these chores. I doubt it can handle the mess that Monsoon's and Haboob's bring occasionally; but keeping the pool clean the other 350 days a year will be just fine.
The Wybot C1 Pro is rechargeable. There is a screw on/off port on the top where you attach the charging cable. The charger is not in any way waterproof/resistant. It's similar to a power brick on a notebook. It seems to fully recharge in 2 to 2.5 hours. Which is about the maximum time it will run in the pool. There is an app that you should use to define the type of pool you have and what surfaces (floor/walls) you and it to clean. In my pool where the bottom curves to meet the wall the robot climbs almost 1/2 up the wall when turning (this is a good thing). I have a tile pool, but the robot climbs the walls with ease, they have a float collar that can be added if there was a problem on slick walls, I did not need it. I first fully charged the robot. When fully charged the green leds on the front will stop blinking (3 on) and the top led. When it's ready to clean (charging cord removed) the led will either be a light blue or purple (when connected to the app). To start it cleaning just slowly lower it into the pool until it stops releasing bubbles. Then you can release it and it will float to the bottom. It will take 20-30s for it to settle, then it "looks" around the pool to get is' berrings. And then off it goes starting with walls or floors based on what you've selected to be done first. After it finishes cleaning it will come to rest in a corner of the pool (or by a wall). They provide a plastic hook that you can attach to a pool pole to remove the robot from the pool. On the way up it feels pretty light. Once it gets to the surface, full of water, it gets heavier. If you slowly remove it most of the water will drain into the pool. If you pull it out too quickly it will drain a fair amount of water on your pool deck. You should then lift the handle on the top to expose the debris container. This should be emptied and rinsed clean. The robot sucks a great deal of water from the bottom and shoots it out the top, pushing it down, or out so that it can climb walls. Because the robot moves quickly, leaves can be pushed aside, but the robot makes many passes in an hour and should get most debris. It easily picked up a quarter, a 1"x1" tile and a 1.5" stone. Something my pool crawler would have missed. So the suction part works very well. I tried each of the programs for cleaning the floor. Each did something different, but not exactly the path I'd expected. In any case it ran long enough to pass every surface at least once. As far as floor cleaning I'd give it a 10. Wall cleaning was kind of iffy; where I have a rough waterfall lip, it got confused and did the same area over and over. Everywhere else where I have a square cool deck it did fine, except for my steps where its suction blew all the debris away, but I've never seen it climb the steps (3). But for routine cleaning it did a great job, much better than my skimmer pool crawler. I'm very happy with what I've seen it do. I do wish it were solar powered so it did not need to be recharged out of the pool. It would still need to be emptied after running. I also wish it could send a notification when it finishes, but when underwater it can't use its WiFi signal. But when at the top edge of the pool it seems to be able to connect via WiFi. So I think it could be improved, but it does it's job as is, I'd just like a little more. The run history function does not seem to be implemented.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The HyperX Cloud Mini~s a comfortable wireless headset built for the younger generation of gamers~. It~s lightweight and appropriately sized for younger gamers, and more importantly, it~s designed to keep audio levels below 85dB~. The clear, flip-to-mute mic lets younger gamers chat with their friends online, and it conveniently tucks away. Cloud Mini easily pairs to Bluetooth compatible devices and connects to devices with a 3.5mm connection~, so wherever your young gamer plays; mobile, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC, Chromebook, or Steam Deck, this headset~s ready~.
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I've tested many sets of headphones/earbuds. The criteria for these are quite different. This set it going to my 7 year old grandson. He's a huge Minecrafter player. His other grandparents live about 2 hours from their home (we call it 'the farm'). I've taken the trip with him and his brother to 'the farm', while they both play on their tablets almost the entire trip. The most frequent words spoken by his parents the entire trip are: "Please turn that down". So not only am I getting these for my grandson, I'm getting them for his parents. These headphones are downsized for kid size heads. Their is really no way to make a set of headphones that fit kids and adults. First for kids they need to be lighter and cover smaller ears. BTW it's not a good idea to get kids regular earbuds, most think earbuds are not appropriate until age 10-12, and only if they limit the dB output to 85dB or below. The same is true for headphones, but headphones can't be inserted too deeply in the ear. Most pediatricians recommend headphones over earbuds for younger kids.
These headphones weigh about 1/2 what my over the ear headphones weigh; they weigh only 4.6oz. They come with a dropdown microphone that is turned off when raised. The boom of the mic is bendable (not on a solid plastic boom). And most important they can be used either wired or wireless (BlueTooth). The headphones will last 25 hours on a single charge. They come with removable wired cable and a USB-A to USB-C charging cable. To test them I paired them with my iPhone. I listened to some Boston. It sounded pretty rich. Bass was subtle and if it turned it all the way up it never got let loud (limited to 85dB), which works. But they sound nice at that level, bass is largely missing but mids and highs sound good. The headphones only have two buttons. On/Off and BT mode/pause. Pairing worked easily. Hitting the BT button once paired paused and restarted playing music.
Time passed, and my grandson opened his headphone package. And without any assistance/instructions paired the headphones with his iPad and resumed his Minecrafters game. After about 30 seconds I got two thumbs up and a high five. And the little joker quickly added I bet mom and dad like them too. He used them for about an hour before breakfast. He thanked me again and said he really likes them. He wanted to know how often they need to be recharged (kids pick up this tech stuff so quickly). Now that I have his approval I think I'm going to get his little brother a pair of his own for Christmas, but I'll get the white ones for him. I feel like this was a total success.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Brydge 12.3 Pro+ wireless keyboard with touchpad matches the quality and functionality of the Surface Pro 4,5,6, and 7 seamlessly. Designed to meet the standards set by Microsoft, the Brydge 12.3 Pro+ features a precision touchpad, adjustable viewing angles and 3-level backlit keys, bringing a laptop-like experience to your Surface Pro.
Is it running on windows 10? And What’s the speed how fast is it?
This is a Keyboard/Track pad only.
It is intended to be use with a MS Surface Pro (G4-G7); the Surface typically runs Windows 10, and there are multiple versions (processor/memory for the surface).
It is intended to be use with a MS Surface Pro (G4-G7); the Surface typically runs Windows 10, and there are multiple versions (processor/memory for the surface).
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The Brydge 12.3 Pro+ wireless keyboard with touchpad matches the quality and functionality of the Surface Pro 4,5,6, and 7 seamlessly. Designed to meet the standards set by Microsoft, the Brydge 12.3 Pro+ features a precision touchpad, adjustable viewing angles and 3-level backlit keys, bringing a laptop-like experience to your Surface Pro.
Is this a laptop and keyboard
Keyboard/Trackpad only intended to be used with MS Surface Pro (G4-G7)
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Make healthy smoothies and drinks with this SharkNinja Ninja Foodi blender. A 1400W motor base ensures exceptional ice-crushing results, while the 800W heating element cuts down boiling time for faster preparation of soups and sauces. This SharkNinja Ninja Foodi blender features preset Auto-iQ smart programs that take the guesswork out of operation and dishwasher-safe parts for effortless cleaning.
Is there a compatible single serve blending cup that I can use with this blender? I’m interested in a 20 or 24 ounces blending cup option.
It comes with 2 x 16oz personal containers (actually 32oz, but for blending you should only fill to 16oz when using
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Make healthy smoothies and drinks with this SharkNinja Ninja Foodi blender. A 1400W motor base ensures exceptional ice-crushing results, while the 800W heating element cuts down boiling time for faster preparation of soups and sauces. This SharkNinja Ninja Foodi blender features preset Auto-iQ smart programs that take the guesswork out of operation and dishwasher-safe parts for effortless cleaning.
There's no Puree' option, so does this blender not have a way to blend a smoothie until it's basically almost as smooth as milk? That's pretty much going to be my deciding factor between this and the Instant Pot blender. Thanks.
It does have a Pulse mode that moves the mixture thought-out the container, fine for a puree
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Make healthy smoothies and drinks with this SharkNinja Ninja Foodi blender. A 1400W motor base ensures exceptional ice-crushing results, while the 800W heating element cuts down boiling time for faster preparation of soups and sauces. This SharkNinja Ninja Foodi blender features preset Auto-iQ smart programs that take the guesswork out of operation and dishwasher-safe parts for effortless cleaning.
What is the height of appliance with glass jar and lid attached ?
Make healthy smoothies and drinks with this SharkNinja Ninja Foodi blender. A 1400W motor base ensures exceptional ice-crushing results, while the 800W heating element cuts down boiling time for faster preparation of soups and sauces. This SharkNinja Ninja Foodi blender features preset Auto-iQ smart programs that take the guesswork out of operation and dishwasher-safe parts for effortless cleaning.
How do I purée foods? It doesn’t have a purée button.
It has 2 modes, smooth and pulse, the pulse mode move the mixture throughout the container very effectively, would easily puree.
4 years, 10 months ago
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Make healthy smoothies and drinks with this SharkNinja Ninja Foodi blender. A 1400W motor base ensures exceptional ice-crushing results, while the 800W heating element cuts down boiling time for faster preparation of soups and sauces. This SharkNinja Ninja Foodi blender features preset Auto-iQ smart programs that take the guesswork out of operation and dishwasher-safe parts for effortless cleaning.
Can I use another attachment with this blender like Nutri Ninja or the coffee and spice grinder ?
They offer a separate small jar (not included) which would be great for a spice grinder, you could probably use the included large polycarbonate container for grinding coffee with the pulse mode, it should work well.
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Upgrade your daily cooking with this Instant Pot Duo Nova pressure cooker. The 8-quart capacity holds enough food for up to eight people, while the 14 one-touch smart programs simplify meal preparation. This Instant Pot Duo Nova pressure cooker includes a steam rack, soup spoon and measuring cup for convenience.
Does instruction manuals come with it and recipe book
Yes, but pretty limited. There is on online app with a lot of recipes (well organized, searchable) you'll find several for just about everything.
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Upgrade your daily cooking with this Instant Pot Duo Nova pressure cooker. The 8-quart capacity holds enough food for up to eight people, while the 14 one-touch smart programs simplify meal preparation. This Instant Pot Duo Nova pressure cooker includes a steam rack, soup spoon and measuring cup for convenience.
What are in internal dimensions? All I can find are external.
Upgrade your daily cooking with this Instant Pot Duo Nova pressure cooker. The 8-quart capacity holds enough food for up to eight people, while the 14 one-touch smart programs simplify meal preparation. This Instant Pot Duo Nova pressure cooker includes a steam rack, soup spoon and measuring cup for convenience.