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The Nextbase 320XR and Rear Window Camera is the ideal solution for all-around protection on the roads in full HD quality. The front cam captures every detail in 1080p full HD at 30fps, with the aid of a 140° wide viewing angle. It utilizes the latest 2.5" screen with IPS technology for easy menu selection and playback. The 320XR uses the exclusive Click&Go PRO mount with integrated neodymium magnetic power connectors for easy installation and removal using just one hand. The 320XR Rear Window Camera connects to your front facing Dash Cam via a supplied 6.5m cable. It fits directly to your rear window with an easy to install self-adhesive pad. The magnetic, adjustable fixture means that it's suitable for angled windows in cars or more vertical van windows. The Rear Window Camera records in full 1080p HD with a wide 140 degree viewing angle to guard against everything from hit-and-run impacts to knocks and bumps in a car park. The 320XR also includes Intelligent Parking, which automatically starts recording when motion is detected, keeping your car safe when parked. For this feature, we recommend hardwiring in the Dash Cam using the Nextbase Hardwire Kit. Footage must be played back on a PC/Mac using Mynextbase Player or online using the free MyNextbase Cloud service (minimum requirements: Windows 10/OSX 10.9). The 320XR is not Bluetooth, and will NOT sync directly with the MyNextbase cell phone application.
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5
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on October 9, 2021
Posted by: 3Tcubed
from PHOENIX, AZ
This is my third dash cam, first was about 5yrs ago, had 640x320 video capture, it was dark, at night, really pretty useless. My last was HD but it required lot's of special software to view what was on it (and the mfg never updated it). Which is why I have this unit.
It remarkably can record full HD from the front and back camera at the same time. Compared to my back up camera its like looking out a picture window, and the higher view lets me see so much more clearly, combine this with my back up cam it's like having a 3d view of what behind me. Really helpful when backing into a parking spot.
The main unit has a wide field of view on a very clear screen, you can easily take the unit down to inspect what you've captured. You can set the camera to record in increments of 1,2 or 3 minutes; this is so much better when reviewing video. Having to scroll through 30-40m of video makes it much more easy to find something; on my other units this was such a pain. Organization by minute is much smarter and all (optionally) can have time stamps on them. There are many other set up options including over or under exposed, (I found normal fine for daylight), if I drove more at night I might want it slightly over exposed. You can choose if you want to record audio or not (you can record more is no audio). You can choose the resolution, but full HD is so much better and clearer than SD video. In recording front and rear at the same time I did not notice any frame droppage. As advised I used a new V3 Class 10, 128GB SDcard.
Installation will obviously vary based on your vehicle, I installed in a 2016 Nissan Maxima, the front cord was harder to hide then the rear cord. The front had about 1' extra cable, and the rear had about 30" extra, that was easily tucked away and hidden in a corner area. Both front and rear cameras mount with magnets. This makes re-alinging the rear camera very easy. My install only took about 15m. The provide a little "tuck" tool to help push to hide the cable in the cracks. All told it was pretty easy, but I've done this before, and get smarter with each install.
The biggest step forward, is how easy it its to review the video on the unit, I do wish it had a touch screen, as the little buttons on the side take some getting used to. But this is the best dashcam I've had, it's camera is excellent, in low light, the picture looks to be monochrome, but very well illuminated. An daylight or night you can read license plates at a distance of about 10 feet. Nextbase has software that allows you to post video segments on line (not sure I'll ever use it).
Easy Install, HQ video day & night and front and rear. Just wat I was looking for, well done, recommended!
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The Oster Pulverizing Power Blender with High-Speed Motor is perfect for creating delicious and nutritious smoothies, frozen drinks, sauces, and more. This blender features a premium metallic finish, and a powerful 800-watt motor with ice-crushing power. It effortlessly takes ice from cubed to crushed in seconds. Its durable 6-cup Boroclass glass jar is thermal shock-resistant, shatter-resistant, and dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. This versatile Oster blender has a Crush Pro 4 stainless steel blade, as well as 8 speeds (including Stir, Mix, Chop, Blend, Liquify, Puree, and Pulse) to easily pulverize and chop a wide variety of ingredients for all your kitchen needs. It includes a convenient 2-ounce filler cap that has built-in markings for easy measuring and pouring of ingredients. This blender is built to last. It is designed with an all-metal drive for increased durability and also comes with a 3-year satisfaction guarantee.
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This is not a very fancy blender, with LED's etc, and it certainly not a Smart Blender. What is it is a well made, powerful 6 speed (+pulse) blender. The exterior is all plastic. Oster has put the money into the two most important components, the real glass (6 cup) Jar and an all metal motor. I had another blender that had a hard plastic jar (polycarbonate), I made the mistake of blending chillies in it to make a mexican sauce. It still smells like chilis. The moral of the story, get a glass jar with your blender (period). Glass is easy to clean and won't absorb colors/smells. I now consider it essential in a decent blender. The motor is just as important. All metal will last a long time, motors that are partially plastic, or have plastic gears inevitably fail. This Oster gets the job done. I crushed some ice to put in a summer beverage, and it did an excellent job of creating a pretty even ice size (using chop). Using liquify, I created snow (not what I wanted, but it happened quickly). The blender moved the mixture through out the jug (as it should have).
I also made thick milk shake (using blend) that came out perfectly smooth, no lumps, completely mixed (just like it should have). All told it did a great job. My only complaint is that the lid is pretty light, it fits tightly, but if I were to fill past 5 cups, I'd be concerned it might come off. Also the fill plug on the top of the blender lid is plastic, with no markings in it. Previous blenders that I've had had 'oz' or 'mm' markings on the plug. Not a big deal, but I have used the plug to measure with in the past.
What you have here is solid well made blender that should last, It's not going to win any beauty contests, but it's normally stored in a cabinet. It will do what it should, blend well!
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The Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum combines powerful vacuuming with Matrix Clean Navigation, leaving no spots missed for an ultra whole-home clean. Features include: powerful Shark suction power, Matrix Clean Navigation for a deeper cleaning, HEPA 60-day capacity base for collecting and trapping dust and allergens, and CleanEdge Technology for better edge cleaning.
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5
Best yet, if you have room
on September 15, 2021
Posted by: 3Tcubed
from PHOENIX, AZ
I've tried a lot of robot vacuums, probably 10-12 over the past 5 years. I have a multi-story split level home, to have a robot to clean each area without having to move them, I need 4. I have 2 areas with oriental rugs with fringe (still left on it), some robots I've used are unsuitable for rugs with fringe on them. So I first find out if a new robot is going to suck up the fringe and possibly eat it (bad robot). It's largely been hit an miss, but having learned my lesson, for me it has to be tested. So the Shark - AI Robot Vacuum, succeed in NOT eating the remaining fringe on the rug under my dining room table. This is my great room area, where I want to deploy the Shark - AI Robot vac.
This robot uses LIDAR (think low power laser object detection, it can tell how far away objects are at a distance (and how tall to some extent). This allows it to approach objects without needing to bump into them. IT WORKS (really well)! in doing so it maps out your floorplan showing where it can freely move and where furniture and chair legs might require some neavigation. You do this setup before using the robot the first time. The Shark App was very easy to set up and install, it walked me through the initial set-up process with ease. It then show me how to get more sophisticated naming areas and defining high trafic zones or areas to spot clean. Of course by default you can always have it programed to clean whole area on a scheduled basis. Having used the Shark app before, I must say it's greatly improved, specifically providing for improved functionality that still easy to understand.
The Shark has 3 suction levels, I found normal worked well, and I could easily watch TV while it was running. On high I think I'd have prefered to be out of the room. On any schedule this set up can be changed. If I had animals around the house I probably would have used the high setting. And you can also specify how often you want the unit to return to its base for evacuation (self emptying into the charging bases large bin, this is relatively loud for about 30s). Depending on how dusty your floors might be they claim the base might only need to be emptied every 6 months (I'd say for my space this would be accurate).
When it was cleaning I threw some obstacles in it's path, I moved a chair after mapping and put some salt on a carpet and on a hard floor. It normally moves in a very orderly back and forth overlapping path. As I put something "new" in its path it slowed it approach and moved completely around the object, barely touching it. It did a good job with the salt directly in its path, the salt off to the side got blown to the side a bit, but a subsequent pass cleaned it all up. It has two replaceable twirling whiskers, that should pull in dust just outside it's reach. To some extent these work well on hard floors, but they are much less effective on rugs that meet wall/corners.
Like I said this robot works better than any other I've tried some costing 2-3x. Shark has a great deal for you here. If you have room for it, the base is 13" wide and 14" tall, it should be placed against a wall with 6" to the right and left "empty", so you need at least 2', where 3' would be better (so the robot can clean adjacent to the base). I love the idea of not needing to empty the robot every time it's used, or finding it's stopped because it's full. That won't happen with the Shark - AI Robot Vacuum. It will return to its base to empty itself as often as necessary, then pick back up exactly where it was. It does clean well, and did not eat my fridge. It had no problem crawling up on with rugs on pads. It was thin enough to get under toe kicks (which the robots 5 years ago failed to do). On hard floors it did a great job of getting into almost all corners.
Vacuum robots have continued to improve, having a self emptying robot is a big advance, and Shark had done a great job making this AI robot really smart. Recommended!
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The Nest Doorbell is the battery-powered video doorbell that works with any home. See what’s happening at your door from anywhere and get intelligent alerts about important activity, like when there’s a person, package, animal, or vehicle.* And because there are no wires, you can install it yourself. Nest Doorbell requires the Google Home app and a Google Account – it’s not compatible with the Nest app or the home.nest.com site.
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from PHOENIX, AZ
I think this is the 10th video doorbell I've had, my toughtest requirement is I want no false alarms. I have plenty of other cameras that detect motion and are fairly directional. The issue with all video door bells is they all have a fairly wide angle lens. This allows them to see motions from many locations besides just in front of the door. Many advertise to only pick up humans within x feet (using PIR). I've yet to find one that does just that. I live on a fairly busy street, lots of foot trafic as a school is just down the street. So I must have a camera that allows me to select the area of motion I'm interested in (that works).
Well the new Google Nest Doorbell (battery), seems to tick all the right boxes, but I've found until you try it in your own environment you just don't know for sure. I have tired almost all the major (and many minor ones) video doorbells, none solved all my issues (or had too short of a battery life). So what I really want is for the doorbell to be mounted at an angle mostly looking at a wall to minimize false motion from the street. I'm hoping the "AI" in this doorbell really only detects people, and can recognise who it sees, and that its activity zone do what they should. Theft prevention is also a must. Let's start there, the doorbell mounts to a metal plate that is secured to either a wall directly or to provided 30 degree angle block. The fact that this is metal is a plus, as it will strongly hold the doorbell (others have a plastic holder that does not have real strength). The metal plate attaches tightly to the back with a pin through the top (see image) that locks the plate securely in place. There is a larger hole in the bottom that must also slide in place to secure the doorbell. I does hold it securely, it comes with a "key" that you press in the top to release it so you can recharge it (they claim the doorbell only needs to be recharged every 10 weeks - this would be great). So mounting was fairly easy, I got about the field of view I was hoping for. I have many Google "smart home" products so I already had Google home installed (it must be). I also have other Google Nest products, as it's called a Nest Doorbell, so I expected this doorbell to also show up there (long story short it [currently] will not (-1 star, Google don't call it a Nest product if it does not play nice with other Nest products!)) I spent some time with their nice support people trying to figure this out.
So the Google Nest Doorbell (battery) must be added to the Google Home app to get it set up properly. This doorbell comes with a 30 trial of Nest Aware (there is the Nest name again). In order to use facial recognition OR the motion zones, you must have a Nest Aware account ($6/mo or $60/yr), for person recognition I understand this, but for the motion zones, this was a surprise (their docs said certain functions require Nest Aware, motion zones were not clearly identified). But the have the most complete set of motions zones of any doorbell, with up to 4 separate zones that can be defined, and you can trigger multiple alerts inside and outsize of each zone (I've not see this sophisticated of zone processing anywhere else. Within each zone you can trigger on people, packages, animals and vehicles. Again very cool, but must pay a monthly fee to use it... But now having tried it, I can tell you it is very accurate, it does a excellent job of recognising people. The user interface for setting up people you know is very easy to use/change. If you have a google home hub, and use the picture frame, people I know, functionality, it similar to this, except (currently) tied to the cameras captured images only.
The night time IR processing is also excellent (see image), It's the best I've seen/used. The definition of zones is also easily done with their software.
I did have some problems getting the software properly installed. My suggestion is to install and set up the Nest Aware trial before installing the doorbell. It seems (currently) that if then nest aware subscription is not enabled for your google home account when the doorbell is installed, some of the functionality does not appear in the app (can't enable motion zones, but can define).
Image quality is excellent, speed of push notiifcation to the phone takes a little over a second, a little more to get 2 way audio, which is loud and clear to/and from the doorbell. The doorbell is fairly thin, but some what tall, I think it's attractive (it come in 4 colors). If it's size really give it 10 week battery life, I'm all for it. Whenever it's recording a small green led can be seen. I think the button at the bottom is obvious as a doorbell, my wife does not. I prefer the simplistic appearance. It does come with a video recording "icon" that could be placed on you window (if required locally). So far it's the best battery powered video doorbell I've found. I do wish it was fully integrated with the other nest products, as it is it can't be fully part of Nest's home/away functionality.
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The Levoit PlasmaPro 400S Smart Air Purifier changes the air 4.8x per hour in a 358 sq ft space, running with noise levels as low as 22dB. Filter at least 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.3 microns and adsorb VOCs, odors, fumes, and smoke with 3-stage filtration. The laser dust sensor scans surrounding air for airborne particles and displays the amount detected on the PM2.5 display. With smart control, you can control air purifier settings no matter where you are, connect to third-party voice assistants, and receive real-time notifications about air quality and filter life.
Customer Rating
5
Attractive in every way!
on August 21, 2021
Posted by: 3Tcubed
from PHOENIX, AZ
This Levoit 400 Air purifier is suitable for a room up to about 400sq feet, although that probably depends on the particle size your trying to filter. This HEPA filter has the ability monitor the size of particulates in the air, knowing real time how big the particles in the air are. The filter can trap airborne particles less with than a particle size of 0.3 microns, and 99.9% or more of airborne particles 0.1 microns in size. Their HEPASmart Technology can capture 99.99% of bacteria and viruses. They claim their High-Efficiency Activated Carbon Filter captures smoke, odors, and VOCs, and contains 10x more carbon than competing brands. I have several other air filters, some smaller, some larger, the internal layer of their round filter is all a fairly dense layer of activated carbon internal filter picture. On the top of the unit is a real time display which indicated the size of particles being detected. Their smart sensors have the ability to automatically change the fan speed based on the amount of filtration/size of particle detected. As larger particles are detected the fan speed (on automatic) increase, as the particle size decreases the fan speed decreases. The fans has 4 speeds, 1 and 2 are silent, 3 is nearly silent, 4 is noticeable, but it's more of a white noise, but I would not want to sleep with on 4. It has a sleep mode which use speed 1 and 2.
Now this is a smart appliance (uses a wi-fi interface), it has an app for your Android or iOS phone. Installation was very simple, and the user interface covers everything you'll be interested in. It tracks how many hours the filter has run, and at what speed to let you know when the useful life of the filter has been exhausted. They recommend removing the filter periodically and vacuumi the filters exterior, makes sense, the filter can easily be removed from the bottom of the unit (be black base simply screws off, to remove the filter) (see pictures). The inside can also be cleaned, but from my experience, it's the white outer layer that collects dust, the inside remains fairly clean. I said its a smart appliance, it can also respond to voice commands given to your Alexa or Google device (your existing device can control this air filter, on off, fan speed, timers, etc.).
The unit is very attractive. It clearly displays what it is doing on the top and on the app. The display on the top can be turned off (if your going to use this in a bedroom you will want the display off!). The unit seems very effective, and attractive. Replacement filters are more reasonably priced than several brands that I own, which I was pleased to find.
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Capture surveillance camera footage at your home or workplace with this Wasserstein pro adjustable wall mount. The high-grade metallic construction enables both indoor and outdoor use, while the 360-degree swivel and 90-degree tilt delivers flexible mounting and sturdy positioning of your camera. This Wasserstein pro adjustable wall mount is simple to install and is compatible with a variety of models for universal use.
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from PHOENIX, AZ
I have 4 outdoor Ring Cameras, will probably add 2 more. I love the convenience and accuracy of these cameras. But I've tried 3 different mounts trying to find one that offers plenty of flexibility and will last. The plastic Ring mounts simply have not lasted, first battery change and the plastic mount is to brittle to reconnect or hold it place. After my first extended use I've been replacing all my mounts when I replace the battery (18-24mo after installation). What I've been looking for is a dual joint mount, made of mostly metal. Ding, ding the right combination has been found. Now how easy to mount and does it stay.
Screw mounting the plastic disk is pretty easy, but you have to get all three screws completely flush. I had one screw that was a little off, that was a nuisance. Had the recess been a little deeper it would not have been a problem. I do wish the plastic disk was metal, but it does the job once screwed in correctly. The ball joint has a rubbery finish and that helps it stay in place when screwed back together. The second ball adjustment where it screws to the camera is metal and can be screwed quite tightly. The camera mount and stop nut worked perfectly. Overall the mount is a little larger than some others but it does a great job of holding the camera in place tightly.
I'm glad it comes in white, it matches my waterproof camera covers. All told it does a great job, better than any others I've tried. I wish it had all metal construction, only time will tell if it's a real issue. But it does a great job of pointing my camera exactly where I want it, and holds it there securely.
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The Shark Air Purifier 4 with Anti-Allergen Multi-Filter uses Clean Sense IQ technology to constantly track air quality & auto-adjust power. It purifies air with 4 powerful fans and anti-allergen HEPA filtration with advanced odor protection.
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4
Automatically handles a big room
on June 28, 2021
Posted by: 3Tcubed
from PHOENIX, AZ
This Shark 4 Air purifier is suitable for a room up to about 350sq feet, although that probably depends on the particle size your trying to filter. This filter can deal with fairly large particles (PM10 like Pollen & Dander) and much smaller particles like smoke (PM2.5). The air filter has 4 separate fans to move adequate amounts of air. The fans operate at 4 separate speeds, the lowest two being nearly completely quite, on 3 there is a barely noticeable background noise, and max which you can clearly hear running. This Air cleaner has a sensor that measures particle sizes to tell you how clean your air is. You can use this to tell the unit to run until the air is a certain level of clean, or for 3 specified amounts of time. In auto mode it will change the operating speed to match the setting you've selected (kind of a cool options, I've not seen before, it runs at full until it detects the air is clean enough then "idles down" decreasing the fan speed/noise. The filter is specified to to be used for 4400 hours (about 6mo continuously) it is a true HEPA filter that can be dusted off, but not really "cleaned" by the user (I wish there was a real washable first layer). The filter fits very tightly but is easy to access and remove. I'm sure it available from Shark online, but I've not seen is else where yet..
The unit is very attractive. It clearly displays what it is doing on the front and top, the good news is the display can be set to bright, dim and off (if your going to use this in a bedroom you will want the display off!). The 3 timers can also be used to quite the unit at night. But the auto feature is what makes this a really smart air purifier. I forgot to mention it also has a remote that handles all functions so you can easily adjust the unit from across the room. I should mention the unit clearly states that the rear of the unit (sucking side) should be placed at least 3" from a well, this certainly makes sense as restricting the airflow in would greatly diminish the units efficiency.
For what it does, the unit seems very effective, I like it.
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Shorten, shape, and smooth baby nails with Tweezerman's Baby Nail Clipper and Nail File Set. Designed with safety in mind, this nail clipper and file are gentle on tiny fingers and toes.
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5
This combination is so thoughtful.
on June 23, 2021
Posted by: 3Tcubed
from PHOENIX, AZ
You never think about baby's scratching themselves until one terrible morning you go to fetch them from the crib and find scratches on the face.
You quickly realize you have to do something, you get out the adult clippers, you've probably been using for years only to realize the size mis-match.
You quickly realize you have to do something, you get out the adult clippers, you've probably been using for years only to realize the size mis-match.
Tweezerman must have heard the plea from new parents, there has to be a better way. And they must have give it some real thought.
The clipper is obviously downsized to baby size, but more importantly the base is much larger and fits in an adults hands comfortably.
The this big bulb on the bottom is just what is needed. The clippers are sharp, but built so you can sort of see what your doing.
They are truly baby sized, but made to fit in a parents hands. The curve of the clipper is much tighter than on adult clippers.
And including a nail file it the right move, even after trimming there are still sharp edges you will want to knock down with the nail file.
The clipper is obviously downsized to baby size, but more importantly the base is much larger and fits in an adults hands comfortably.
The this big bulb on the bottom is just what is needed. The clippers are sharp, but built so you can sort of see what your doing.
They are truly baby sized, but made to fit in a parents hands. The curve of the clipper is much tighter than on adult clippers.
And including a nail file it the right move, even after trimming there are still sharp edges you will want to knock down with the nail file.
I did learn something else, it's impossible to take a selfie showing a baby's nails while trying to trim them at the same time,
there is no way, alone, to hold the squirming baby, playing with it's feet and nails to push the shutter button on your phone and get a clear shot, I gave up after many failures.
there is no way, alone, to hold the squirming baby, playing with it's feet and nails to push the shutter button on your phone and get a clear shot, I gave up after many failures.
But these Tweezerman Baby clippers are a 100% winner. The perfect tool for the job.
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Breathe in fresher air with the PureZone™ 3-in-1 Air Purifier from Pure Enrichment®. Enjoy improved air quality as the premium 3-stage filter and UV-C light safely clean the air in any home or office. With its modern design, PureZone adds a touch of elegance to any space while its true HEPA filter removes 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns caused by spring or fire season and pets. It's the perfect solution to help make the air more comfortable for people with common breathing issues like allergies and asthma. †Staphylococcus albus (95.8%), Escherichia coli (96.6%), Aspergillus niger (88.2%), H1N1 (99.9%) independent testing
Posted by: 3Tcubed
from PHOENIX, AZ
I needed 2 room air filters, one for my office, the other for a baby's nursery. I decided to try this new Pure to see how it worked and then decide where to put it. First thought was this is a very compact filter to deal with 200 sq ft. But finding a HEPA filter with UV-C this compact seemed like a great find. I've had several other room filters that claimed to handle 200-400 sq ft, the trade was always fan noise. You can get a bigger unit with a larger fan quitter fan that still moves sufficient air, or a smaller unit that may have more less air with more fan noise.
First the "assembly"; you have to figure out how to take the front off to remove the packing materials. Turns out there is a trick,the unit has two magnetic contacts at the top front. If you pull gently from the center top the whole front tips down and off. Here you find the removable HEPA filter. It fits quite snuggly, which is good, I like the removable filter cover, which will collect most of your dust, its fairly strong, much better than some spongy filter covers. It should survive many washings, and it recommends you clean it monthly. Behind the filter is a container that holds the UV-C light. depending on how long you run the filter it should last 2 years or so before it needs to be replaced (pretty standard). They have it in a screw module to prevent you from being able to view the bulb's light (good), which could be dangerous. Once you know the secret to getting it open you'll see that it is quite well made.
The unit has 3 timed cycles and can either have the UV light on or off for each. The fan has 3 settings: low, med and high. Low and Med are very quite High creates some noticeable fan noise; possibly more than I want in my office. So I've decided this will go in the baby's room; she's not much of a complainer, and I'm told that white noise actually help kids sleep, as it may mask some other background noises.
The unit is quite attractive, the controls are easy to figure out, and it's a very reasonable size. Be careful not to block the airflow from the front and top, it can be put directly against a wall. If I were to put it in a bedroom, I would have prefered that the LED's could be disabled (but they can't). On high it's a little loud, but I can't say I'm surprised given it's size. But leaving it on med at night still makes it almost totally quite. I'm happy with my find, you will be too.
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The Brydge 10.2 MAX+ for iPad (9th, 8th & 7th Gen) combines the functionality of a traditional Brydge keyboard with the protection of OtterBox. Featuring the largest precision trackpad for iPad, the 10.2 MAX+ native multi-touch gestures allow you to get the most of iPadOS, transforming your iPad into the perfect laptop replacement.
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from PHOENIX, AZ
I've been using iPads with keyboards for years, I've tried many of them. I've owned several iPad air's, and let ms start by saying adding a kbd to an iPad does not turn it in to an iPad Air; first they run different OS's, second an air does not support touch. One of the main reasons I like the iPad with a kbd is for protection, both for the edges and the screen; but YOU don't need a screen protector if you using a kbd case. I've seen other complain that the Brydge can't works with a screen protector. Duh, it provides it's own screen protector, the edge and back are much better protected than with a screen protector alone. Now the biggest down side to a kbd/case is it more than doubles the weight (17oz iPad) + (24oz kbd/case); but it does this to keep the combination balanced. Brydge understands you want the flexibility to position the screen in any position/angle (except flat). So the kbd base needs some weight to counter balance the weight of the iPad+protective cover. I wish the keyboard did not add any weight, but I've try typing on a projected keyboard, it just does not work. In order for a keyboard to function properly there needs to be some key travel, which is why the on screen keyboard just does not cut it for "productive" typing. Sure it fine for entering a password or one word answers. But for longer typing tasks, like this review, I need a keyboard. I also like keyboard that are back lighted so I can use them in darker conditions. It really does help, even if your a 100% touch typer, you still glance at your fingers when doing certain activities.
Now on the the Brydge 10.2 max pros and cons. The iPad gen 7 could have supplied power to this kbd, instead they choose to use Bluetooth; I suspect this is to keep the longevity of the IPad. Becoming a power vampire, especially with a back lighted keyboard, will decrease battery life. But when the kbd has gone to sleep, it takes key stroke or two wake the the BT up. Sometimes you miss a keystroke, other times not. But you do have the flexibility to use the kbd disconnected from the iPad (several feet away; I do this during 1:1 presentations). Now the trackpad is most exceptional, the best thing about the Brydge, with iOS 14.5 it supports many more track pad shortcuts, and it does it very well. The next best part it the keyboard itself, a reasonably long key travel, with enought tactile pressure to be comfortable. In my mind more comfortable than the iPad air is today (still to short on key travel). The backlighting is bright under the keys, lots of escaping light, I wish it was better directed thought the key, with less edge bleed. I think the longer key travel may require this, not positive.
I happen to also have the next best iPad keyboard/case, the Logitech Combo Touch. It weighs one ounce less; the only place it wins. It won't support the screen in any position, only where the kickstand positions it, if you like your screen at 57 degrees or lower, the kickstand is fine. The Logitech Track pad is not nearly as accurate. And it does not support as many trackpad short cuts. And the key travel is much shorter, much more like the iPad Air. It's back lighting has less bleed but is not as bright (toss up). And the Logitech uses battery power from the iPad.
But this is a review of the Brydge, and it's trade offs. And in my mind it you can get over the weight, it's the best iPad keyboard on the market, sure it could be a little better, but it makes me more productive with my iPad. There are times I remove the ipad from the keyboard, and this is easy enough to do and to return it to the Brydge kbd docking clips. I like the protection it provides, and it makes me more productive with it's superior trackpad and keyboard; and those are the reason you look the the Brydge 10.2 max+.
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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.
Is the power pack included in the Surface Pro 4 ?
A AC/DC power adapter is included; about 2' to wall about 6' from adapter to tablet (with quick release magnetic connector) prevents kicking cord and pulling tablet to floor accidentally (a nice feature).
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Is there an option to increase to 256Gb?
You can increase storage with Micro SD card, but this is not exactly the same as increasing on board SSD, which you cannot (reasonably) do.
On the other hand you can add a 128GB Micro SD card for about $50, 200GB for about $70 and 256GB for $150 (w/prices dropping every month).
You could also use a external SSD drive like the Samsung T3, and add 250GB for ~$100 or 500Gb for <$175 or 1TB for ~$350 this is a little bulkier but offers higher performance and greater reliability - it would be my choice if your interested in durability (and you can easily share it/take it to anther machine).
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7 years, 10 months ago
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3Tcubed
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does this come with the microsoft office already?
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Does this come with Windows 10?
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Does it come with any bloatware? Stuff other than a clean windows install that you don't need?
Very little, not like buying an ACER - additional apps include the "Inking" aps that not part of Std Win 10 release, but you appreciate having it.
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3Tcubed
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3Tcubed
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Can I play music from my network drive?
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is it ac and dc
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3Tcubed
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Can i use this device as Bluetooth speaker?
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3Tcubed
Phoenix.AZ