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ScanWatch Light is the perfect representation of what a health hybrid smartwatch should be: advanced sensors providing essential & accurate health data all nested in a premium & lightweight watch. And because improving or maintaining health is a journey that benefits from around-theclock tracking, ScanWatch Light packs 30 days of battery life before needing to be recharged.
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ScanWatch Light vs ScanWatch 2
on December 7, 2023
Posted by: 3Tcubed
First the Best Buy Description says this is for Women, lookwise it's nearly identical to the ScanWatch 2, in both size, weigth and appearence. Both watches are truly unisex and any sex whould be happy wearing it. Now I wan to compare how this Withings ScanWatch Light compares to the Withings ScanWatch 2.
I could not decide which ScanWatch to get (the Light or 2). I've been using their Body Comp scale for about 7 months. I'm really impressed with it (especially compared to my previous Smart scale (from F.....) that just would not stay paired. But I loved that their (F.....) watches had 6-7 days of battery life. That being said, I have the latest 'fruit' watch, and I have to charge it more than once a day, it's get about 20hrs on a charge. And I've never liked how it looked.
When I first saw the Withings original ScanWatchs I wanted it. But it was missing the heart rate, and O2 monitoring, and its sleep functionality seemed lacking. These 2 new watches buy and large fit my requirements. Neither have GPS built in but both can pair with your smartphone to acquire GPS info, which helps reduce battery usage. They both have a small round OLED on on the watchs which use much less power than a full face's display. And call me old (school), but I really want my watch to look like jewelry rather than technology strapped to my arm.
Upon unboxing the two the Light has a perfectly flat crystal, and the "2" has a slightly raised convex crystal (Sapphire crystal, stronger and more scratch resistant than the Light). The "2" is 38mm wide and the Light is 37mm wide (you can't tell the difference in size), with a flat surface (made of Gorilla glass). They ship with slightly different chargers, the "2" is expandable and could hold a wider watch, the Light has a fixed width, both can be used on either watch. Both watches are made of a shiny stainless steel, the "2" having a rounded case, the Light being more squared off. The "2" weighs 54g (1.9oz), the Light weighs 47g (1.7oz). For comparison my fruit watch weighs 69g (2.4oz) and has to be charged every 20h, and supports a 'special' magnetic wireless charger, the ScanWatch has a cradle it can be put into to charge (much like F......). The ScanWatches both come with an attractive, comfortable silicone band. One issue with both ScanWatches, that disappoints, is can you can't see the the time at night without touching the watch (if you put it on your bedside table and turn out the lights or if it's on your arm), well the "2" has some bioluminescence, if the watch face has had sufficient light hitting it, before you turn out the lights, the watch arms glow for a few hours. The Light lacks this feature, really can't explain why besides their arms are more narrow. If you push the crown the date and time does show up in the OLED display for about 12s. One clever feature that both watches share is, when you push the crown the arms of the watch spread to 10 & 2 so the OLED face is clear of the arms.
Are the functions accurate.... I compared the BPM data from the two watches to my fruit watch. The 3 were typically within 2 BPM of each other. The step counters of the two were within 100, after 3000 steps, with the fruit watch in between the two. After exercise, the Light recovered more slowly than the "2" or the fruit. but after 3-5m all were together again. The SpO2 level of the "2" was +/-2 of the reading on the fruit, the averages were essentially identical. The ECG data was also nearly identical, but the graphic presentation (see last image) from the "2" was better to "read" than the fruit's presentation. The body temp data I found very interesting, you again have to use to visualize, but the granularity of the "2" is much better than the fruit, this info is not available from the Light. This was most interesting when exercising, you can easily see how your body temp rises, to a point and then plateaus. And then slowly drops after you stop (as does your HR, but it recovers more quickly). Withings provides you ECG data to a health group: Heartbeat Health (with your permission) were they to see an abnormality (afib) they would apparently contact you. Kind of a cool feature I don't plan to utilize. Both watches offer min/max heart rate notifications, that you can set the thresholds for. The fruit offers only high notifications. Both watches also monitor your respiration rates; Breaths/min it does this at random intervals, but during your sleep it can indicate good/poor/restless sleep. Now my previous f....t smart watch could not monitor my sleep (which is why I stopped using it, it worked fine for my wife). My fruit watch consistently measures my sleep time about 2hrs less than actual, and rarely captures REM sleep, but it does see deep sleep. The Withings watches gave me more credit for more Deep or REM sleep, but it lumps the two together, whereas the fruit watch identifies Deep and REM separately (not sure how accurately either is). The average Heart Rate is available from both and it is presented in the Withings app much better than in the fruits Health app, which shows the heart rate and an hourly range, where the Withings app shows continuous data.
The Withings watches both support notifications tied to your phone. You get caller Id info (name and number) and you can select what other applications you want to get notifications from, you can select other apps like Calendar, Facebook, Gmail, and any other app that you might have installed on your phone. I've not found a way to decline incoming calls, or to force a message to be taken from the watch. Something I can do from my fruit watch. But other than that you can get a full range of notifications displayed on both watches. This is the feature I like/use the most on my smart watch. I rarely, if ever, pick up a call on my watch, I just want to know who's called or messaged, then I use the phone's bigger screen.
Overall I'm very impressed with both watches. The feature I miss the most is the ability to see the time at night in a dark room without touching the watch (maybe add a shake feature that turns the OLED on for 10s). What surprised me the most was the comfort of both watches, the silicon bands have small ridges on the back, this prevents the watch from sliding around on the arm, staying where you put it is huge. With the stock band on the fruit watch I spend 1/3 of the day realigning it on my arm. I'm sure the lighter weight of the Withings watches helps. The Withings bands are easily detachable, so if you want different colors for different occasions it is easily done (in acouple of seconds). So it becomes a question of is the ECG, Body temp and SpO2 levels of a great value to you. I'm guessing if you're not an athlete, someone who's doctor has interest in monitoring this data (which can easily be shared with health professionals from within the app) the Light is fine. So it's a cost issue. I think the flat glass on the Light is more attractive/easier to read, but the scratch resistance of the Sapphire crystal on the "2" is a nice feature if you're concerned with scratches (I've not tested the scratch resistance of the two, and don't plan to). I love the appearance of both watches, and will happily trade my fruit watch for either. One other interesting note, when you install more than one watch the Withings app tells you that "you successfully installed an additional tracker. You can switch devices anytime you want, we take care of the rest". It's good to know it also includes Nokia watches, and Apple Watch data via the Health App and iPhone sensor data via the Health App. The watches are very well conceived, I can only imagine that their excellent app will continue to improve.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Whether you just got a new computer or simply upgrading your current setup, you can’t go wrong with this Insignia NS-PM3NK3B24 Bluetooth 3-Button Mouse. It uses reliable Bluetooth technology to easily connect to your Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iPadOS and Android systems. A slim, ambidextrous design works for both right and left-handed users, and a timeless layout consists of 3 buttons. Finally, optical technology makes this mouse more than suitable for a variety of daily uses. Upgrade your setup with this easy-to-use Insignia mouse.
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I've been using mice or track balls since notebooks added trackpads. I never liked trackpads, but I grew more accustomed to there ocassional use. However for real productive work I want a mouse or trackball. The Bluetooth standard has evolved to pair more easily and it sip less and less power. Companies like logitech had always provided their own usb dongles to overcome the shortcomings of early Bluetooth. But since BT5 has been out for 5+ years the performance and reliability of BT has improved greatly. Modern BT devices can transmit data 5x faster than v4 with new profiles optimised to specific devices (add devices don't look like serial devices any more).
Enough with BT improvements, this mouse is somewhere between a true travel mouse and a full size desktop device. My hand is fairly large and I'd prefer that this mouse was a little bigger for everyday use, but after using it a bit I find it quite acceptable for daily use. With Windows 11 the mouse was automatically detected, and I was asked if I wanted to pair with it. On my Apple Air I had to tell it to pair, but it was immediately recognised and worked fine. At the same time it's small enough to toss in my travel case. It's a very responsive mouse that you can easily change the DPI (800,1200 & 1600) for more precise work. There are more precise mice out there, but you rarely need it (IMHO). My only complaint is that it uses a battery, I'd far prefer it to be a USB chargeable, and that it still works when it is being charged. The scroll wheel is very responsive, I wish it had a bit more texture to it. The mouse works very well without a mouse pad, which is quite important. I tried it on a glass table, and it worked but not as well as on a non-clear surface. it slides very nicely, and generally has a good feel to the buttons.
Enough with BT improvements, this mouse is somewhere between a true travel mouse and a full size desktop device. My hand is fairly large and I'd prefer that this mouse was a little bigger for everyday use, but after using it a bit I find it quite acceptable for daily use. With Windows 11 the mouse was automatically detected, and I was asked if I wanted to pair with it. On my Apple Air I had to tell it to pair, but it was immediately recognised and worked fine. At the same time it's small enough to toss in my travel case. It's a very responsive mouse that you can easily change the DPI (800,1200 & 1600) for more precise work. There are more precise mice out there, but you rarely need it (IMHO). My only complaint is that it uses a battery, I'd far prefer it to be a USB chargeable, and that it still works when it is being charged. The scroll wheel is very responsive, I wish it had a bit more texture to it. The mouse works very well without a mouse pad, which is quite important. I tried it on a glass table, and it worked but not as well as on a non-clear surface. it slides very nicely, and generally has a good feel to the buttons.
On a 1-10 scale it's a 8. And price wise it's a 10.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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ScanWatch 2 is more than a hybrid smartwatch, it is a health guardian on duty 24/7. This next generation includes new and exclusive sensors, including TempTech 24/7 module which for the first time, delivers day and night body temperature variation tracking, alongside proactive heart health notifications, atrial fibrillation detection via a 1L ECG, and blood oxygen levels. Together these sensors can help anyone maintain a healthy lifestyle, effortlessly. ScanWatch 2 also features its trademark sleep and activity tracking plus an extraordinary battery life of 30 days before needing to be recharged.
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5
ScanWatch Light vs ScanWatch 2
on November 28, 2023
Posted by: 3Tcubed
I could not decide which new Withings ScanWatch to get (Light or 2). I've been using their Body Comp scale for about 6 months. I'm really impressed with it (especially compared to my previous Smart scale (F.....) that just would not stay paired. But I loved that their watches had 6-7 days of battery life. That being said, I have the latest fruit watch, and I have to charge it more than once a day, it's get about 20hrs on a charge. And I've never liked how it looked. When I first saw the Withings original ScanWatch I wanted it. But it was missing the heart rate, and O2 monitoring, and its sleep functionality seemed lacking. These 2 new watches (except for O2) both seemed to fit my requirements. Neither have GPS built in but both can pair with your smartphone to acquire GPS info, which helps reduce battery usage. That and the small round OLED on each watch uses much less power than a full face's display. And call me old (school), but I really want my watch to look like jewelry rather than technology strapped to my arm.
Upon unboxing the two the Light has a perfectly flat crystal, and the "2" has a slightly raised convex crystal (made of Gorilla glass or Sapphire crystal, stronger and more scratch resistant than the Light). The "2" is 38mm wide and the Light is 37mm wide (you can't tell the difference). They ship with slightly different chargers, the "2" is expandable and could hold a wider watch, the Light is a fixed width, both can be used on either watch. They are both made of a shiny stainless steel, the "2" having a rounded case, the Light being more squared off. The "2" weighs 54g (1.9oz), the Light weighs 47g (1.7oz). For comparison my fruit watch weighs 69g (2.4oz) and has to be charged every 20h, and supports a 'special' magnetic wireless charger, the ScanWatch has a cradle it can be put into to charge. The ScanWatches both come with an attractive, comfortable silicone band. One issue with both ScanWatches that disappoints, is can you see the the time at night without touching the watch (you put it on your bedside table and turn out the lights), well the "2" has some bioluminescence, if the watch face has had sufficient light hitting it, before you turn out the lights, the watch arms glow for a few hours. The Light lacks this feature, really can't explain why besides their arms are more narrow. If you push the crown the date and time does show up in the OLED display for about 12s. One clever feature that both watches share is, when you push the crown the arms of the watch spread to 10 & 2 so the OLED face is clear of the arms.
Are the functions accurate.... I compared the BPM data from the two watches to my fruit watch. The 3 were typically within 2 BPM of each other. The step counters of the two were within 100, after 3000 steps, with the fruit watch in between the two. After exercise, the Light recovered more slowly than the 2 or the fruit. but after 3-5m all were together again. The SpO2 level of the "2" was +/-2 of the reading on the fruit, the averages were essentially identical. The ECG data was also nearly identical, but the graphic presentation (see last image) from the "2" was better to "read" than the fruit's presentation. The body temp data I found very interesting, you again have to use to visualize, but the granularity of the "2" is much better than the fruit, this info is not available from the Light. This was most interesting when exercising, you can easily see how your body temp rises, to a point and then plateaus. And then slowly drops after you stop (as does your HR, but it recovers more quickly). Withings provides you ECG data to a health group: Heartbeat Health (with your permission) were they to see an abnormality (afib) they would apparently contact you. Kind of a cool feature I don't plan to utilize. Both watches offer min/max heart rate notifications, that you can set the thresholds for. The fruit offers only high notifications. Both watches also monitor your respiration rates; Breaths/min it does this at random intervals, but during your sleep it can indicate good/poor/restless sleep. Now my previous f....t smart watch could not monitor my sleep (which is why I stopped using it, it worked fine for my wife). My fruit watch consistently measures my sleep time about 2hrs less than actual, and rarely captures REM sleep,but does see deep sleep. The Withings watches gave me more credit for more Deep or REM sleep, but it lumps the two together, whereas the fruit watch identifies Deep and REM separately (not sure how either is accurately determined). The average Heart Rate is available from both and it is presented in the Withings app much better than in the fruits Health app, which shows the heart rate and an hourly range, where the Withings app shows continuous data.
The Withings watches both support notifications tied to your phone. You get caller Id info (name and number) and you can select what other applications you want to get notifications from, you can select other apps like Calendar, Facebook, Gmail, and any other app that you might have installed on your phone. I've not found a way to decline incoming calls, or to force a message to be taken from the watch. Something I can do from my fruit watch. But other than that you can get a full range of notifications displayed on both watches. This is the feature I like/use the most on my smart watch. I rarely if ever pick up a call on my watch, I just want to know who's called or messaged, then I use the phone's bigger screen.
Overall I'm very impressed with both watches. The feature I miss the most is the ability to see the time at night in a dark room without touching the watch (maybe add a shake feature that turns the OLED on for 10s). What surprised me the most was the comfort of both watches, the silicon bands have small ridges on the back, this prevents the watch from sliding around on the arm, staying where you put it is huge. With the stock band I spend 1/3 of the day realigning the fruit watch on my arm. I'm sure the lighter weight of the Withings watches helps. The Withings bands are easily detachable, so if you want different colors for different occasions it is easily done, in a few seconds. So it becomes a question of is the ECG, Body temp and SpO2 levels of a great value to you. I'm guessing if you're not an athlete, someone who's doctor has interest in monitoring this data (which can easily be shared with health professionals from within the app). It's a cost issue. I think the flat glass on the Light is more attractive/easier to read, but the scratch resistance of the Gorilla glass on the "2" is a nice feature if you're concerned with scratches (I've not tested the scratch resistance of the two, and don't plan to). I love the appearance of the watches, and would happily trade my fruit watch for either. One other interesting note, when you install more than one watch the Withings app tells you that "you successfully installed an additional tracker. You can switch devices anytime you want, we take care of the rest". It's good to know it also includes Nokia watches, Apple Watch data via the Health App and iPhone sensor data via the Health App. Very well conceived, I can only imagine that their excellent app will continue to improve.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Denon Perl Pro True Wireless Earbuds let you create a personalized sound profile via Masimo AAT for audio that is perfectly tuned to you. Add in CD-quality sound from Qualcomm aptX lossless technology and spatial audio from Dirac Virtuo for an unrivaled wireless audio experience. Confidently take calls with best-in-class voice audio. Use the Denon Perl Pro app to create your profile and fully customize your listening experience. And with eight hours of earbud battery life-plus 32 additional hours from the case and wireless case charging-you can keep the music going all day.
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This is probably my tenth set of wireless BT earbuds. Why, because they keep getting better, and I've always appreciated the Denon sound quality (I have their receivers and wireless speaker). Denon claims 24h battery life 8h+16h from charging case). I fully charged, and updated my firmware before trying them out. I had no problem pairing them with my iPhone 15 pro. I then ran them through Tara Labs Noise burn in overnight (they lasted ~7h 45m), just short of the 8h quoted, and then I recharged them. I installed the Denon Headphone App. The earbuds were immediately recognized, and my battery level showed 100% on each earbud. The software provides an equalizer (only 5 bands, 400, 1K, 2.2K, 5K & 10K that you can adjust +/-6db; not overwhelming, but adequate), you can save your own curve with your profile. They allow setting up to 3 profiles, the real customization comes from the Adaptive Acoustic Technology, which plays a series of tones/music and then detects how well you hear each frequency, it only takes a minute or so (in a very quiet environment) for these tests to be done. They graphicly show you where they are testing and re-testing. They then show you what areas they believe need emphasis. I was not surprised to see I need a little mid to low end boost, but that my high end hearing was good. You can then compare your personalised curve on/off. Leaving little doubt how well it works!
Then on to the really important part, how do they sound and fit. I generally move to the next larger rubber earbud surround, but after testing I found the standard set worked just fine for me. I generally prefer a soft spongy insert for longer listening, which they include in the standard size. And they fit comfortably in my ear canals', they did not feel loose, like they might come out, and the sound seal seemed very good. I had a hard time telling the difference between the foam and the silicon, but I think the form isolated the external sound better.
Now to the music, Pink Floyd's masterpiece; DSOTM. Speak to Me sounded great, the volume level was wonderful, opening up the subtle sounds of the song. I had the earbuds at 80% volume and that was fine (for now), but knowing they could be drive higher, I did play with the immersion mode at +2/+3, this boosts the low/mid bass, mostly (+2 is nice; +5 provides too much emphasis; your mileage may very). The subtle tones were absolutely superb as the song builds; it had the oomph you could feel, that higher volume brought. The high notes (treble) in Time were excellent, these earbuds provide a sharp/crisp clear airy high end. Then Great Gig In the Sky's ethereal voices, wisp around the soundstage (enhanced by the included Spatial Audio) with the bass building as it should have. 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 the different instruments were right in front and around me. As we ended with Eclipse I felt like the little voices in my head would persist, and there would be more.
Then I quickly listened to Kansas Live, with Carry on my Wayward son; the vocals all came from different locations, and I could literally visualise 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 crisp, and the bass had real presence with very nice highs. On Foreplay/Long time the fade in/out fade had great separation it was nearly surreal. The subtle build up was just as I expected, possibly better. The bass was nice and deep, a little boomy (I turned the immersion mode down to 2, and it was more to my liking). Here I tried turning the personalization on/off to see how well it worked. Quite impressive, like having a 2D or 3D soundstage. The immersion mode can be overdone, but it's easy to adjust. I tapped the earbuds 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 software can also control ANC (Adaptive Noise Cancellation), 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, I imagine they will work great on an airplane. But I don't think it is as good as a couple other name brands in doing the cancellation. And I do really like their social mode that lets you hear the external sounds clearly, and mostly mute the music in the earbuds.
I'm accustomed to the software including custom sound profile but the Denon customization/personalization does a truly excellent job. The immersion mode is another bonus, the EQ could have more bands and the ANC does a really nice job. The earbuds are plenty loud with great battery life. The battery case is a reasonable size with a USB-C connector.
All told these tremendous earbuds, they are as close to the best that I've heard (at nearly the same price). After listening for several hours, I found them very comfortable, I appreciate that they ship with foam and silicone tips so you can get just the right fit. I just spent a 7 hour day with them in. I rarely thought about their weight (other than how good they sounded), so I decided to program the social mode into the tap twice "space", as it really comes in handy (when you have to interact with real people). And I think they look good (better than looking like you have marshmallows or cotton in your ear). Having an iPhone, I could NOT try AptX lossless delivery (only available to Android users (not Apple), I've used it before and I'm sure it's another plus to these earbuds.
Denon is new to earbuds and they have built themselves a real winner. They are why I keep looking, but I doubt I will stop further research, certainly from trying what their follow on product is.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Whether your mess is wet or dry, the Roomba Combo i5+ robot vacuum and mop can double up on cleaning tasks with one machine. From spilled crackers to every day shoe prints—this robot can handle it. Set it to vacuum only or vacuum & mop your hard floors by swapping in the Roomba Combo Bin.
Customer Rating
4
More features and improvements
on November 2, 2023
Posted by: 3Tcubed
I live in a split level home 2 levels downstairs, and 2 levels upstairs. In the last 6 years I've tried 6 or 7 different robot vacuums in my 4 levels. Originally my first robot "ate" most of the fringe off of one of my oriental carpets. Lesson learned, create exclusion zones, or find another vacuum. All of my floors are hardwood or tile, but most have various rugs. My "good" orientals are no longer on my floors. I still have 3 (that have fringe, in my dining room, family room and in my master bedroom (all on different levels). So I continue to look for "new and improved robots' ". The "new" feature I most vigorously support are the self emptying stations/towers. I love that the robot can run, return to its station to empty or recharge and then continue its work until finished. I recall that my first robot seemed like it needed to have its dustbin emptied every 40 minutes. This new iRobot i5+ should only need to have its cleaning bag changed every 2 months.
First my experience with the i5+. Installation was a breeze, mostly because I already had the iRobot app installed. Adding it to my others was simple (one will go away, as this will replace an older unit). I, probably foolishly, had it map and clean at the same time (can't recommend this). So from the "Map" icon, have it create a new map. It does this faster (and IMHO more accurately) when not vacuuming. I actually had to do this 3 different times before I got an accurate map. The first time it found a wire attached to the power supply, under a bed (that I didn't recall was there) that caused me to restart mapping. The second it got caught in a tight area where it could not get out of, by moving a couch a few inches this was corrected. But if you pick it up while it's mapping you don't get accurate results (or so I found). The third time took 50 minutes, and it included a family room (30x15), bedroom (12x15), laundry area (8x12) and a bathroom (6x5). This seemed reasonable. Vacuuming the same area took about 2h 30m; it returned home once after 2h to empty, and departed fairly quickly after it got there. It did a very good job of getting into corners, but it left a few dust bunnies against a rug that it had to crawl up on (on an oriental w/some fringe). It struggled with the fringe going "up" through it, but had no problems moving over it when coming off. This robot moves much slower on my thick wool pile oriental than it does on a hard floor. On a 1 to 10 score I'd give it an 8 for its cleaning. After its map was complete it no longer got stuck. I connected my Robot to Google home, and was able to use my voice to tell the robot to start cleaning.
The map is pretty accurate, furniture in its way prevented it from being more accurate. In trying the mop function, I was concerned it would go on to the carpet, so I watched it for quite some time, it would bump into the rug but not go upon it. If the robot knows where the rug is, it should show the difference on the map (it would have let me think it knew what it was doing). But it does not, boo! How well does it mop, on a 1 to 10 score maybe a 6. I suspect if I used it over and over it would get better and better, but after the first pass there were some greatly improved areas, and others.... that still needed work. The mopping function uses a minimum amount of water, I would not hesitate to use them on wood floors. Getting the mop on/off the unit is a very manual operation, but the mopping tray swings in/out pretty easily, but you need to raise the robot or bend down to the floor. I understand the more expensive i9 unit can automatically put the mop up/down. But that's not what I have.
So I'm definitely going to retire a 5yr old robot (I know someone that will love to have it). It still works well, but is MUCH louder than this new i5+, in fact that is another big difference. The room mapping is greatly improved, and it's much quieter. And I'd still rather it runs when I'm away. In fact, with its new interface to my phone, it knows when I leave the house, and I can program it to clean when I'm not there (I love this idea). So, other features, well my old unit had three vacuum power settings, this unit is supposed to be able to determine what power level to use automatically, except on carpet I never detected any other power suction changes. This I am still not sure about. The battery capacity on the i5+ is more than double my old unit, which never worked more than 1 hour. I know the i5+ can run well over 2, another big advantage. But the dust bin is my favorite feature. It comes with an extra dust bag, and a place to store the extra (see image). But if I only need to change the bag every 3 months, that will be fine by me. When I use the last one, I'll order 2 more new ones, no rush. Technology moves forward, and brings us better products (again).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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It’s just a phone case – until your phone ends up scratched, scuffed or chipped. Fortunately, the Best Buy essentials BE-15PSCC Soft-Shell Case for iPhone 15 Pro has drop protection that protects your phone from falls of up to 4 ft. Backed by Best Buy, this phone case has a soft-shell construction that offers a lightweight and flexible feel. It is also magnetic charging compatible, letting you charge your phone wirelessly without having to remove the case. A clear design with discoloration defense lets the original color and style of your device show through so you can enjoy its natural look. Let us help you keep your phone protected with a phone case designed to fit your needs.
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My wife and I just got a new iPhone 15. We always order new cases when we order or get the phones. She ordered a soft case similar to what both of us previously had. I ordered a harder, more expensive mirrored case to try something different. Well I've had it for a month or so, and its weight (of 46g) has annoyed me since day 1 (not that I said anything). It's much heavier than my previous iPhone 12 pro case that weighed 21g. My new case had a magsafe connection, which really worked well. Other than that it was a fingerprint magnet. Given what I spent on my new, "too heavy" case, I wanted to keep the price down. This Best Buy, Soft Shell case seems like a good compromise. I couldn't find out what it weighed until I acquired it. It turns out it weighs 20g, almost exactly the same as my old case. And it is less than half of my "too heavy" case. The case is clear but it has some "dots" on the case. The dot's are raised a tiny bit, I suspect this keeps the silicone or TPU from sticking to the phone. They claim this case will protect them from a 4' drop (my "too heavy" case claimed 5'). What I was most interested in protecting was the protruding cameras, and the front of the screen, both are surrounded by raised edges to offer protection. Just enough to do the job. The cutouts are the perfect size. The one for the power charger (now USB C) is much larger than needed, but this is a good thing, as you never know where you might need to charge from. As are the button covers. It is really a minimalist case which shows off the beauty of the iPhone. It slides in and out of my pocket cleanly, and I don't notice the excess weight that I had before.
I'm not at all concerned about this offering good protection to my phone, and it makes my "Blue Titanium" color choice more apparent. I'm very happy with my new case.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your screen ultra-protected from the hardest falls with the Insignia NS-15PLGLS2 Anti-Reflective Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 15 Plus (2-Pack). Made of thin, .33 mm tempered glass, this screen protector will fit most cases and will fully protect your screen with edge-to-edge coverage. It has anti-reflective technology that provides extreme clarity in strong outdoor light and eliminates other lighting impacts. Its 9H hardness rating protects your screen from everyday accidental falls and won’t affect the sensitivity of your touchscreen, granting you total control so you can continue playing games, scrolling online and more. It also includes everything you need for easy application, ensuring a bubble-free appearance. Improve the way you protect and view your screen with this Insignia glass screen protector.
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My wife and I just got a new iPhone 15. She got the Pro and I got the Max. She previously had a soft screen protector on her old 12 pro. This Insignia seemed to offer better, longer lasting protection, and a similar anti glare protection she had on her prior protector, that lasted almost 3 years (in a case). She said if she could use it with the case she just ordered that would be fine.
Well I just got around to doing the installation for her (her vision is not so great). The install process looked very easy, clean the screen, add the alignment tool, clean the screen again, peel the back off the screen protector, drop it in place and smooth out any air bubbles. I've done this several times with soft protectors, but this was my first with a hard protector. The screen looked clean, I put the protector in place and began to remove the air bubbles. As I did so I could see a tiny white dot in the middle of a 1/8" bubble on the left edge. I start over by pulling up the glass protector. The dot was now stuck to the screen protector, I could see it, I could move it, with tweezers and a magnifying glass I got it off. I re-aligned and started over, two new bubbles, and the first one was much smaller, but I still could not get rid of it. Maybe I removed some sealant on the back. Well I had 2 protectors, only needed one, I started over with the second. This time I double checked (oh, BTW turn off the phone to do this, to get it right, you must have a black screen). I then noticed something else with the cleaning wipes, a dust removal adhesive. Anywhere I saw anything I used this to try to pick up dust; If you happen to have a clean room, this would be a good time to use it (ha, ha). I was convinced the screen was pristeen, I Aligned the glass and started pressing it down across the portrait direction of the screen (shortest). Everything was going perfectly until the last 1/8". 4 more tiny bubbles adjacent to one another. I pressed down on the screen with a plastic spreader, and I got 2 bubbles to join the others, now 2 left. No matter what, I did not change. I turned the phone on, and I could not see them. But I know they are there when the phone is off. I removed the alignment tool, and put the phone back in its case, the screen protector fit perfectly, and at an angle I could see the difference the anti glare protection provided.
I gave the phone back to my wife (remember I said she does not see very well). She's now had it for a few days, likes the screen protection and anti glare, says the glass protector feels and works better than the previous soft protector. No notice of the bubbles, I think I'm off the hook.
Judgement, it works well, but it's not necessarily easy to install. But I'd do it again!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Experience the perfect cup of espresso with this Bella Pro Series Slim Espresso Machine with 20 Bars of Pressure. This sleek and powerful machine combines innovative features with elegant design to deliver a truly exceptional coffee experience. Its 20-bar high-pressure pump ensures optimal extraction, resulting in rich and intense flavors in every shot. The commercial-style steam wand with 360° swivel creates perfectly texturized microfoam for delicious lattes and cappuccinos, while also conveniently serving as an instant hot water dispenser for brewing Americanos and other hot beverages. With a heated top plate to keep your cups warm and a removable 1L water tank, you can enjoy convenience and consistently hot espresso. Complete with a powerful 1300 watt brewing system, single & double cup stainless steel filters, and a removable drip tray with full indicator for easy cleaning.
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4
Great for a small space
on October 28, 2023
Posted by: 3Tcubed
I have a fully automated Espresso maker in my kitchen, it easily takes up 3 times the space of this Bella ProSlim Espresso Maker. I'm planning to put this in my office at work, where I have very little extra space. There are a couple of features that I really like, First is the removable water tank, it holds 1 liter (34oz) of water. Several other small espresso makers have non-removable tanks, I like the idea of pulling it off the back, going to fill it, and bringing it back. This maker can either make a single or a double espresso, with a seperate portofino for each size. I suspect I'll only use the double portofino. The portofino is fairly light weight aluminum. It comes with a plastic measuring cup with a tamper at the other end (I wish this was metal). The portofino has 2 spouts so you could dispense 2 espressos at once. Now the gotcha, the maximum height cup you can put under the portofino is 3 1/2"; this precludes me using most of my coffee mugs that are 4 1/2" tall.
When you first turn the machine on (switch on left side), it takes about 45s for the machine to heat the water and build up sufficient pressure. You can press the dispense button, but it will just blink at you until it's ready. To dispense the first double espresso it takes about 40s. You can press the button a second time and it will dispense another cup (throught the same grounds) in another 30s, this is how I generally make cafe Americano or a latte (1/2 to 1/4 strength of espresso). Proof is in the drinking, and the quality of the crema, here it meets or surpasses my expectations. It's excellent. I'm convinced this machine makes the espresso at the right temperature and pressure. Except for the cup height issue (mine) this is an excellent machine for the miniscule space that it occupies.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Discover smooth skin up to 4 weeks without the use of chemicals or wax, even sensitive areas. Epilation provides longer lasting results than shaving. When comparing with the cost of salon waxing sessions over a year, you’ll save thousands of dollars by epilating. Philips Epilator Series 8000 (BRE700) is designed to use on the legs and body. It now has more hair removal power, with faster and more stable disc rotation than ever.
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My wife has had 2 Epilators in the past, the one she liked the best was Philips she had when we lived overseas (years ago). Now that she has older tougher skin she thought she'd try it again, thinking it was newer technology. The newer technology is the exceptional battery life from the lithium ion batteries. I've captured an image of the instructions (if you consider this I suggest you read them first), you can zoom in and read all the details, most of which tell you what not to do. This specific unit comes with three accessories, the instructions cover the 12 that are available. If you're not aware this epilator is only intended for use below your neck.
The product has 2 speed settings, high and low. You can use it either wet or dry; although wet after showering is recommended for "less painful epilation". When you first turn it on it's on high, press the button again and it changes to low. The epilator doesn't really pick up much of anything. It takes several passes over the same spot. Second, it really hurts, she first tried it on her legs, and found several areas (raised moles etc) that had to be avoided (for fear of ripping them apart). She said it still felt like you were getting stabbed and scratched by tiny blades. She's previously tried waxing and said that it hurts less. She only did her shins on both legs. Both ended up with red rash. After the hairs started growing back, almost every hair follicle was ingrown. So the rash is now gone but the spots she epilated are covered in painful ingrown hairs.
So, the battery life is great, you can torture youself for a longer period of time, or NOT!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Designed for protection with raised bezels for your screen and camera lens, 4.9 ft. of drop protection, and 1x military-grade standard protection, no need to blink if you drop it, because your Apple iPhone 15 Pro is safe with the Mirror Case with MagSafe for Apple iPhone 15 Pro. With an electroplate-coated polycarbonate structure, your Apple iPhone 15 Pro now functions as a mirror, minus the glass! Perfect for checking your reflection on-the-go, so you and your phone look flawless. CASETiFY's upgraded Mirror Case CTF-12692439-16006000 features new side sockets that seamlessly attach phone charms.
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I think I'm on my 7th or 8th iPhone. Call me hooked, I like the smaller phone version with the better camera (the pro version). I've always kept my phone in a case especially since the camera lens started protruding out from the case. I'm pretty careful with my phone, but now that they cost over $1000, I think having some extra protection is important. I've tended to look for the lightest case that still offered corner bumpers, an offset from the screen and a bumper around the lens. For example my last case for my iPhone 12 Pro weighed 25g (0.88oz), this CASETiFY mirror case weighs 46g (1.62oz), so it's almost double the weight. The case is about 33% thicker than my previous case, yet the iPhone 12 and iPhone 15 are nearly the same thickness (within 1mm). This mirror case is much stiffer than my previous TPU case. I have no doubt this case will protect my phone. But the mirror really attracts fingerprints, grease, and dirt. This case should ship with a microfiber cloth to help you keep it cleaned off. But you know this when you buy a case like this, if you're okay with maintaining the case's appearance you might be fine with this case. Having a real magsafe case does help. I have a mag safe charger in my car and this phone in case does attach and stay put with the case on while driving. I can't say the same for my previous case, which supported wireless charging throught the case, but it would fall off of a magsafe charger while driving. I also have 2 magsafe power banks that affix themselves quite strongly through this mirrored case. So for the magsafe part the case works great. But note some of the larger magsafe power banks (probably larger than 6000mAh) will hit the raised camara protector and have a hard time staying put (I have a 20000mAh power bank that made me aware of this issue, if I put the pack on perpendicular to the phone/case it charges fine, but it won't stay connected if the pack has the same orientation as the phone, the pack is almost the same size as the iPhone 15 in this case).
All told this case offers good protection with a compromise of weight and constant cleaning. Since I got it I carry an eyeglass cleaning cloth in my pocket, mostly to clean smudges from the mirrored surface (and keep the iPhones glass clean). It's a good magsafe compatible case, it also works with a standard wireless charger. Due to the extra weight, I'm not sure I'd get it again, the difference is noticeable. The iPhone 15 Pro weighs 188g, so the case adds ~25% to the weight of the phone itself.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Shark Rocket Hand Vac: With 500W and 4.2 amps of power, this hand vac efficiently removes dust, dirt and debris from your home, car, boat or RV. The TruePet motorized brush allows you to pick up pet hair and loose debris.
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Experience unreal picture quality with this 27-inch HP 27Q display. The modern, tilted design gives you the best angle to experience its lifelike colors and ultrarealistic Quad HD resolution, and an anti-glare panel lets you work or watch anywhere you want. This HP 27Q display's 2 ms refresh time provides crisp, latency-free media, ideal for multi-monitor setups.
Can you connect 3 monitors?
Listen to music while breaking a sweat with this LG TONE Active wireless headset, which features retractable earbuds to reduce tangling. The water-resistant, contoured design offers comfortable wear at the gym or on the track. This LG TONE Active wireless headset features advanced quad-layer speaker technology for smooth, clear sound.
Do these headsets have 4 MHz or higher my boyfriend had pair got ruined he bought from you guys and I couldn’t find that in any of the specs on any of them
Listen to music while breaking a sweat with this LG TONE Active wireless headset, which features retractable earbuds to reduce tangling. The water-resistant, contoured design offers comfortable wear at the gym or on the track. This LG TONE Active wireless headset features advanced quad-layer speaker technology for smooth, clear sound.
Do you know where i can purchase the stabilizer tip? the pointy piece by the ear buds? mine is missing
Call customer support (1.866.244.3399), I'm sure they'll send you what missing
6 years, 8 months ago
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Pair your morning jog with these Jaybird RUN wireless earbuds, and enjoy your music each step of the way. Bluetooth compatibility with multiple devices lets you share your playlist without the tangle of wires. These Jaybird RUN wireless earbuds are sweatproof and dirtproof to handle the worst of your workout.
Hi, can someone please tell me where they are manufactured? Thanks!
Malaysia, Jaybird is a Logitech company out of CA, customer support US based
6 years, 8 months ago
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Charge your Pixel smartphone quickly with this Google USB-C power adapter. This 18W adapter comes with a long detachable cable, so you can move around more easily while charging your device. Its sleek, minimalist design makes this Google USB-C power adapter a stylish addition to your tech setup.
Would this charge a Dell XPS 13, or is the power output not high enough?
Conquer virtual enemies with this Dell Inspiron desktop. It has an AMD Radeon graphics card with 8GB of dedicated video memory for fast image rendering, and its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM run multiple programs, games and browsers simultaneously. This Dell Inspiron desktop has a 1TB hard drive for plenty of long-term game storage.
Can u add another hard drive to it?
You can add one 2.5 one 3.5 and two m.2 (22x80mm)
6 years, 9 months ago
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Harness the productivity of the Intel Core m3 processor with this Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Its 12.3-inch touch screen and 2736 x 1824 resolution are ideal for streaming your favorite movies and shows. This Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has 128GB of internal storage and a microSD slot for your music, photos and videos.
Would this work for someone that likes to download and save a lot of music?
only if you put Music on Micro SD card or external Drive; my Rock Library has 15K songs and occupies 111GBs.
So it depends in the size of your library, for me I have 256GB flash drive to store all music on; but main storage alone probably is not sufficient.
So it depends in the size of your library, for me I have 256GB flash drive to store all music on; but main storage alone probably is not sufficient.
7 years, 7 months ago
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Harness the productivity of the Intel Core m3 processor with this Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Its 12.3-inch touch screen and 2736 x 1824 resolution are ideal for streaming your favorite movies and shows. This Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has 128GB of internal storage and a microSD slot for your music, photos and videos.
Will this run Quickbooks Pro 2016? Is the keyboard included? If not, how much is that?
Yes, Keyboard is included. I recommend you purchase pen and get -$20 off Pen from BB. Pen really makes the package, well worth $39ish
7 years, 7 months ago
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Harness the productivity of the Intel Core m3 processor with this Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Its 12.3-inch touch screen and 2736 x 1824 resolution are ideal for streaming your favorite movies and shows. This Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has 128GB of internal storage and a microSD slot for your music, photos and videos.
Does it play d.v.d's and c.d.'s
With and external USB CD/DVD (or BluRay) drive (not included); need to have codecs for video (can purchase from MS, or get with drive or 3rd party)
7 years, 7 months ago
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