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The A20 Wireless headset Gen 2 is designed to give you gaming audio freedom on several levels. Its 2.4 GHz signal provides an extended wireless range and with the flip-to-mute microphone you can easily choose if you want to be heard or not. Additionally, the headset~s long lasting comfort and battery life allow you to game through those marathon sessions.
 
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Solid Wireless Gaming at Attractive Price
on October 22, 2020
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The Astro A20 Wireless headset is a good gaming headset with great sound. Out of the box the headset comes with the USB transmitter and a USB type-A to USB type-C charging cable. The USB dongle is huge at 2” when plugged in, long by today’s standards. The type-C charging cable is a nice addition as it is much more durable than micro USB.
First impression of the A20’s was reminiscent of Star Wars gear; they look amazingly cool and ready for Gaming!
The exterior of the headset is made entirely out of plastic which is a bit rigid. The headband flexes the most but held up to excessive twisting. Earcups are made from the same cloth as other Logitech headsets which felt comfortable even during extended periods of use. Headband material is made of a rubber-like material which is comfortable as well. The earpieces do not twist/swivel front to rear like similar gaming headsets. The feeling of the headset when I touch them is an overly plastic tactile sensation with accompanying plastic sound to the ear, not an upscale impression.
Controls on the headset are easily accessible nicely designed and effortlessly controlled in the middle of gaming or chatting.
With “Astro Audio V2” technology the headphones have exceptional sound with three preset EQ settings easily accessible with a single button. The integrated microphone sounds noticeably clear and is outstanding compared to similar headset microphones.
Key specs:
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 100 dB SPL 1kHz @ 1mW
• Nominal impedance: 32 Ohm
• Total harmonic distortion: < 3% (20 Hz - 10 kHz)
The headset is intended to last over 15 hours off a single charge; however, my headset never ran out of charge, probably thanks to the 10-minute auto shutdown “feature”. The auto shutdown had me constantly having to restart my headphones frequently when no audio is playing. Found the auto shutdown to be annoying and an option to turn off the auto shutdown would be welcomed.
With the charging cable being quite long you can continue gaming while on charge. Nice.
With a 2.4ghz connection the headset’s range is 15 feet. Expected a bit longer range from the size of the transmitter but this should not affect anything. Did notice that when the headphones are almost out of range you get a popping sound, which is not a significant issue.
Delivering wonderful audio with an extremely attractive price point makes the Astro A20 Wireless headset a solid choice if you are looking to go wireless.
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No matter your child~s interests or skill-level, the Root rt0 brings learning to code to life through art, music, and exploration. Its combination of activities, features, and interactive sensors result in engagement for hours at a time and offer many opportunities for family bonding. Spend time with your child while learning new skills and inspiring a lifelong love of code with the Root rt0.
 
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Adventures in Coding
on October 16, 2020
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The iRobot Root coding robot is perfect for beginners learning to code. Out of the box the iRobot comes with foldable whiteboard, dry erase marker, eraser, and stickers. The instructions are remarkably simple with images depicting how to power on and connect the robot. Setup is straightforward and the instructions will have you up and running in a matter of minutes.
Coding is done through the mobile app or website which both are extremely simple and intuitive. From the home page you can create a new project, download a program, or access the learning library. The learning library offers free and paid activities and lessons. The coding interface has a straightforward layout that will be easily understood by anyone. Three different levels of coding are present which range from graphical blocks to full text coding. Take note that with full text code you are not actually typing the code, however you drag text blocks to create the full text code.
The robot itself is very sturdy and has an assortment of features and sensors. The features include four touch sensors, two front-facing bumpers, two light sensors, RGB lights, and speaker. All these add up for a fun and engaging experience which enriches creativity. Favorite feature is the motorized dry-erase marker holder which allows you to create remarkable drawings with your robot which is entertaining as well as educational.
Overall, the iRobot Root coding robot is an ideal choice for children beginning coding. iRobot is an engaging and fascinating coding lab which opens the world of coding up with many fun adventures.
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Offering the ultimate true-wireless experience for any fitness-loving music lover, JLab Epic Air Sport ANC offers customized sound and active noise canceling plus industry-leading 70+ hours playtime. Transition from gym to calls or from work to a run, effortlessly, with features like wear-detect, movie mode, wireless charging and more.
 
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Brilliantly Un-Plugged
on October 7, 2020
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Jlab Epic Air Sport ANC True Wireless earbuds are the perfect lightweight earbuds for on the go. Was quite excited to review these earbuds since I have never had true wireless earbuds and heard many things about them. The earbuds come with 6 different sized ear tips including the exclusive “cloud foam” tips. My favorite ear tips are the cloud foam tips since they expand in the ear to create the best seal. The earbuds fit snugly even during prolonged exercises thanks to the earhook which fits around your ear.
Noticed immediately the incredible lightness of the product with each earbud only weighing 10 grams. Setup is simple, the earbuds connect right out of the box and I have had no trouble with them randomly disconnecting. A great feature is a sensor that detects when the earbuds are not in your ear and it automatically pauses your music, nice. It took me a few tries to get used to the tap gestures with the touch sensors, but after practicing they became second nature.
Audio is the most impressive feature of these buds with drivers that can go from 20hz to 20kHz. Even at the maximum volume of 110 decibels the audio is still crisp and clear. The instrument separation is incredible and sounds extraordinarily good in VR gaming. The bass is punchy but never drowns out the other sounds. Touch gestures allow easy access to a few EQ presets such as balanced, bass boost, and Jlab signature. Through the optional Jlab Air ANC app, you can create your own EQ preset which is a welcome feature.
The active noise cancellation is a big selling point of these earbuds and they certainly delivered. The “Smart active noise cancellation” uses 6 microphones (3 in each earbud) to lessen the pressure commonly felt on your ears while using active noise cancellation. This feature works very well, with having the least amount of “eardrum suck” out of any active noise canceling device I have tried. Be aware that the noise cancellation does not completely block out ambient sounds, as some still seeps in. But playing music drowns out the noise even more. There are three noise cancelation options which are, ANC on, ANC off, and Be Aware. All of which are easily accessible through the touch gestures. I especially like Be Aware, since it boosts surrounding noise to raise awareness to cars passing while on a run.
The battery life is another stunning feature of these earbuds. They can last 11-15 hours (depending if ANC is on) on a single charge, and the carrying case holds an additional 55 hours of charge. Approximately 70 hours of playtime before having to think of recharging again. The earbuds and case have relatively quick charging times (3 and 3.5 hours respectively). The carrying case is made from a high-quality matte plastic which feels nice to the touch. It has 4 LEDs on the front to display charge levels and a solid magnetic lid. Wireless charging of the case defines what it means to be truly wireless, yet still has an integrated USB Type A port.
Jlab Epic Air Sport ANC True Wireless are exceptional earbuds which checks all the right boxes.
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This Oster countertop oven features a built-in air fryer so you can make everything from healthier versions of fries and chicken nuggets to cakes and pizzas, using just one appliance. Air fry using 99.5% less oil compared to a 3.7L deep fryer. The mesh basket makes the fryer easy to use and clean, while the fryer fan ensures perfectly crispy results. The convection oven offers fast, even, efficient heating, while the roomy interior fits up to 4 slices of bread for toasting. Independent dial controls let you set temperature, cook function, and the 60-minute timer.
 
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Brilliant Countertop Oven - Great for Everyday Use
on September 24, 2020
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The new Oster Oven and Air Fryer is an excellent kitchen appliance that is stylish and performs much more than its size would suggest.
Have found the Oster is a go to countertop oven for warming foods that typically we would be putting into the microwave. An ideal alternative that preserves food flavors and textures far better than the microwave. Cooked chicken Quesadillas for Sunday brunch and had one left over for Monday morning which I popped into the Oster oven and toasted. Tortilla came out toasty while retaining its lovely crunch, and the good stuff inside, if possible, tasted better than day one including the guacamole spread.
First evening we had the oven, whipped up a recipe for a honey-based chicken hot wing bake that was totally delicious. Wings came out looking gorgeous (see attached picture) and cooked evenly throughout.
Cooking the wings in the Oster oven was faster and simpler than cooking in the large oven. Cleanup is a breeze and you will appreciate using less oil when cleaning.
Oven is simple to use having only three knobs:
- Function Settings for Air Fry, Toast, Bake, Convection, and Broil.
- Temperature Setting which goes to 450 degrees.
- Timer and Toast Shade Setting.
User instructions are professionally written and illustrated eight pages along with quick tips and Air Frying Cooking Chart.
Power cord is 24” which is like other countertop appliances, dimensions of approximately 15” H, 16” W and 16” D. Requires a fair amount of countertop but is light and can easily be moved to and from the counter.
Heats much faster and uses what I imagine is far less electricity than our traditional oven that can cook a meal for a small family utilizing two shelves to prepare dishes. Makes a great addition in a support role for your larger oven in preparing more dishes concurrently.
This is an oven I would love to have back in my college days for my small apartment, small footprint, cooks great with easy cleanup!
Bottom-line the Oster Oven and Air Fryer is a solid choice for a convenient oven that can prepare a main dish for the family or simply a quick lunch.
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The Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill is the Smart XL grill that sears, sizzles, and air fry crisps. With an XL capacity and innovative Smart Cook System, grill even more and achieve the perfect doneness from rare to well done at the touch of a button.
 
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Simply Delicious
on September 6, 2020
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First Impression and the bottom-line is I really like the Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill and Air Oven.
From the moment I unpacked the oven to our first meal that evening I was won over. A rewarding experience, to evaluate a product that captures one’s attention and covers all the bases of its intended role in today’s contemporary kitchen.
The Ninja Foodi is brilliantly designed, engineered, solidly built, and implemented. The style and quality perfectly match its cousin the Ninja 8 qt Pressure Cooker. They make Fabulous Bookends on our kitchen counters.
Preparing meals with the Ninja Foodi XL Air Oven and the 8 qt Pressure Cooker in the kitchen I envision a day that is free of the traditional oven and certainly in a kitchenette. Space and energy saving.
Setup of the Ninja Oven is simple. Basically, you set the oven on the counter remove the accessories read the instructions look up a favorite meal in the Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill recipe book plug in and start cooking. Truly quite easy with astonishing results.
Note on Foodi Smart Thermometer: After cooking the grip on the thermostat is Hot, use oven mitt to withdraw.
Proof is in the pudding:
- First evening cooked three 9” long Rib-Eyes using the Thermometer, aroma of cooking garlic drew family into the
kitchen. Rib-Eyes cooked consistently throughout all the steaks, tender and juicy.
- Steaks were cooked to order, two were prepared between Medium-Rare and Rare and one Well-Done. Simply
select a number between 1-9 to select Rare to Well Done.
- Second evening it was Salmon Filets with roasted vegies. Salmon was delicious and the vegetables were the best I
have ever enjoyed.
- The salmon did not require flipping over and the thermostat control alerts when to flip the steaks.
- There was no smoke from the oven in either steak or salmon dinners – nice.
Likes:
- Ease of cooking. Ninja states:
“Choose your food type”
“Select desired doneness”
“Insert Foodi Smart Thermometer”
“Foodi Grill Smart XL Grill does the rest”
That is exactly how easy it is to cook on the Foodi Smart Grill, even makes me look smart in the kitchen!
- Foodi Smart Thermometer. The application of the Smart Thermometer and supporting processes is astonishing. Like
having AI built into your oven. The thermometer cooking system is reason enough to have the XL Smart in the
kitchen.
- Front Panel is in an uncomplicated layout that provides ease of control and feedback
- Low noise level.
- Build quality is exceptional.
- Cook time is remarkably quick.
Decided to have Rib-Eyes again this evening and asked family if they want the steaks cooked outside on our $1000 grill or the XL Smart Grill. Steaks are being cooked on the Ninja, yes it really is that good.
Family loves the dinners, style, and ease of use.
For the Foodi XL Smart Grill my Rating is a strong Five Star Rating.
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Monitor your surroundings with this Night Owl 16-channel DVR security system. The four Full HD cameras feature L2 Color Boost technology to maintain footage clarity in low-light conditions, while the single sign-on two-step verification ensures secure access. This Night Owl 16-channel DVR security system features a 1TB HDD for ample storage.
 
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Reliable - Maintenance Free Security
on August 16, 2020
Posted by: vrs99
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The Night Owl DP2-161-4L is my third Camera Security system from Night Owl, first install was 2008. All my installations were business installations for 24hr surveillance. Have had excellent experience with all the systems and appreciate that installations are cost effective.
My familiarity with the installations is that Night Owl systems are straight forward in installing to being virtually maintenance free over the years. Have had to replace two DVR’s over 12-year period of time which is reasonable considering the units operate non-stop 24/7.
Installation is relatively simple once you grasp the DVR interface which takes a bit of a read and going through the setup screens. Being a wired system, you have the fun of running cables as well as positioning and mounting cameras. Found with my first installation that it pays dividends to spend time with positioning the cameras to achieve full/best coverage.
The Night Owl system does the job it was designed for and in the decade plus of use the system has never failed me resolving on premise issues.
Once we had a break-in late at night which was captured by the night vision in a low light setting. My security alarm company contacted me and the local police, the police and I arrived within minutes. The intruder had left the premises quickly which left the digital recording to assist the police officers. The officers were able to recognize the intruder from the recorded videos and he was eventually apprehended. This incident was with an earlier Night Owl system that was recording at 720p resolution.
Likes:
- Excellent real time monitoring images
- Recordings are clear
- 1080p is always a winner for security video recording
- New Two Step Verification access
- Human Detection tech which reduces false detection - saves space allows longer period of video recall
- 100’ Night Vision
- Discontinued having a device on light at the front of DVR – does not advertise presence or location
- Facial Capture Technology that works with mobile app
- “Remote viewing with no Monthly Fees”
- “Color Night Vision, known as L2 Color Boost® Technology”
- Wired connections
- Flexible Remote Real-Time Monitoring
- Easily expandable from small applications to larger requirements
Whenever I have had questions over the years have found they are quite capable and knowledgeable in assisting.
Bottom-line I have had excellent experience with Night Owl Security systems and welcome the enhancements to the DP2-161-4L security camera system.
If you are looking for a capable and reliable camera security system I would give the Night Owl a good look to see if they fit your needs.
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Samsung 870 QVO 2TB Internal 2.5~ SATA III Solid State Drive for Laptops and Desktops Single Unit version
 
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Fast - Reliable - Great Warranty
on August 13, 2020
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Will start my review by admitting I have five Samsung SDD and NVMe m.2 drives in my machines to date. There are reasons for that as you may have deduced. They are rock-solid, dependable, and fast with excellent warranties.
My first Samsung SSD has been quietly humming along for many years managing and storing my data, which leads me to trust the new installation of the 870 QVO will be here for many years delivering data storage.
First response upon opening the packaging was my kid, “wow looks cool.” Samsung SSD’s have always had a polished look to their cases, a sign of the quality that lies within. They do look cool by the way.
Samsung’s website claims they are “Achieving the maximum SATA interface limit of 560/530 MB/s sequential speeds” with the 870 QVO. Benchmarks run on CrystalDiskMark shows that the 870 QVO is pushing the data to the limit that SATA III allows. Absolutely great numbers from a SATA III SSD, especially running on an older gaming laptop I used for benchmarking. In fact, the benchmarks were the best I have seen on an SSD.
OK, we all know Samsung drives are leaders in SSD/NVMe m.2 technology. So, what stands out with the 870 QVO drive?
- Sequential Read Speed Up to 560 MB/sec
- Sequential Write Speed Up to 530 MB/sec
- Intelligent TurboWrite
- 2,880 TBW double the previous model 860 QVO (TBW - Time between failure)
- Three Year Warranty
- Refinements to the ECC algorithm that enables stable performance
- Samsung Magician – Best software for managing SSD drives on the market
- Data Migration Software – move your stuff over with ease and confidence
You make get the idea I like Samsung drives, well I do, they are fast superb performers and the 870 QVO is the latest in the lineup. Hands down the best performing SSD in my systems.
Plus, they look cool!
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Meet Talk PRO, JLab~s ultimate professional level USB microphone featuring the highest quality 192kHz/24BIT resolution in the game. Offering 3 studio quality condensers and 4 directional pattern modes, this microphone has the capability to professionally tackle any recording project: music, podcasts, game streams, voiceover, and ASMR. With top-notch volume and gain controls and a quick-mute button, the Talk PRO offers a hassle-free experience with clear sound for any occasion.
 
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Solid Performing Mic at an Excellent Price Point
on July 13, 2020
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The JLab Talk Pro is a Solid Prosumer microphone for recording podcasts and streaming.
When I first held the JLab Talk Pro was intrigued by how light it is (266.5gr) without the stand. Half the weight of similar microphones. Light weight is accomplished with sturdy plastic construction and thin metal housing surrounding the diaphragm. No mic dropping here.
Sound quality is good although do not recommend for recording instruments. The Talk Pro appears geared towards YouTube/Twitch streamers and podcasters and is an exceptional product for these applications. Remarkably, the microphone can record at 24 bit/192Khz.
JLab Talk Pro does a superb job at background noise reduction although it does affect the overall recording a bit.
One favorite feature is the LED bar which indicates the exact levels of gain and passthrough volume to help fine tune sound to your liking.
The pattern switching button has an audible click and is picked up by the microphone. You shouldn’t be using this button during recordings, so should not be an issue. Mute button has tactile feedback without introducing any noise, nice.
Mic stand is constructed of metal with rubber feet, grips surfaces securely. Stand can also fold compactly and has a standard 5/8 thread which can be use with almost any other mic as well.
Bottom of the Talk Pro houses a customizable RGB ring and an AUX port for low-latency audio passthrough.
JLab Talk Pro is a solid performing Prosumer Microphone for podcasts, streaming, gaming, and all-around everyday use.
Not direct feedback on the quality and cool factor, but as soon as I completed reviewing the JLab it vanished from my office and can now be found in my son’s Video Production/Gaming Studio. That is high praise.
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Listen to full-range audio or just tune out the world with the JLab Epic Executive wireless active noise-canceling earbuds. Bluetooth connects to devices over 30 feet away, letting you share your playlist. Gel cushion tips and an adjustable cord customize the fit for comfortable use. You can cancel 90 percent of ambient sound for clear phone calls with the built-in microphone on these JLab Epic Executive wireless active noise-canceling earbuds
 
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Excellent Performance - Solid Noise Cancelling
on June 25, 2020
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The JLab Epic ANC Wireless earbuds are good for everyday listening with impressive noise cancellation.
Setup was simple and straight forward. With Bluetooth 5, the earbuds have an excellent range of over 50 feet.
The overall audio quality is quite good with only a few minor setbacks. Instrument separation is good and can be made better with a few tweaks. Communications are excellent and the microphone quality is particularly good. Gamers beware, when I tried to game on these earbuds, certain sounds were way too loud to the point of clipping. This is especially prevalent in fps games. The only way to fix this problem is with third-party EQ software.
Active noise cancellation works very well with extraordinarily little of the “pressure” feeling on your ears. Audio passthrough is also noticeably clear. ANC does not completely block out sound, as some understandably leaks through.
Earbuds fit snugly and comfortably with optional “cush fins” and “cloud foam” eartips. Included is a USB to micro USB charging cable and an aux cable if the battery runs out. Included travel case is simple yet well built. In-line remote works quite well and gives you all the necessary media controls.
Battery life:
- 14 hours playtime Bluetooth and ANC
- 25 hours playtime Bluetooth without ANC
- 50 hours ANC only
Overall, the JLab Epic ANC Wireless earbuds hold their own with good sound quality and noise cancellation which will not break the bank.
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The JBL EON ONE Compact packs a professional-grade loudspeaker, a full-featured 4-channel digital mixer and Bluetooth audio streaming and control into our most compact battery-powered PA yet. Connect a microphone, guitar, keyboard or other audio source. Quickly and effortlessly get great sound with the integrated premium effects and presets that can be customized right from a phone or tablet using the JBL Pro Connect app. Connect a microphone(or two) and become the master of ceremonies during presentations, performances or in the backyard or at the beach. Presenters, musicians and all will appreciate EON ONE Compact~s ducking feature, which lowers background music volume when speech input is detected. Get amazing sounds fast with Lexicon and dbx inspired effects and presets. Whether you~re a singer, gigging musician, presenter, or you just want to enjoy amazing sound on the go, the JBL EON ONE Compact delivers big sound in a highly portable package. And swap out batteries in seconds with EON ONE Compact's tool-free, 12-hour battery. You'll keep the party going long after the sun goes down. Additional batteries available separately.
 
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"Rock and Roll Wherever You Go"
on June 19, 2020
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The JBL Eon One Compact boasts many features in a small form factor. For starters, this portable PA system has a frequency response range from 37.5HZ to 20KHZ and an 8-inch woofer which pushes a max SPL output of 112dB. Inputs include 2 XLR Combo jacks, a 3.5mm jack, 6.3mm jack, and Bluetooth. Outputs include a 6.3mm jack for connecting another Eon One Compact in stereo, and a 3.5mm jack for headphones. Additionally, there are two USB charging ports, nice.
Clocking in at 17.6lbs, this system is nowhere close to light, but weight is somewhat alleviated by the large, textured handle on top. The back of the unit is home to a swappable lithium-ion battery which lasts 12 hours and takes 2 hours to charge.
Tested with a guitar and Bluetooth music playback right out of the box, the Eon One sounds fantastic, with integrated dials for bass, treble, and reverb. Other great features include easy integrated mixing, smart ducking, and phantom power.
Although not required, the JBL Compact Connect app unlocks the full potential of the system by enabling Bluetooth connectivity (rarely found in PA systems), extra fx including delay and chorus, an input mixer, and a highly tunable EQ. Preset EQ tunings and savable custom configurations make it quick and easy to switch among different functions. My favorite features of the app are the ability to change the frequency width for EQ bands and individual EQs for each input.
The Eon One has been doing double duty filling in for my other Bluetooth speakers in my workshop, very nice.
The JBL EON One system is brilliantly designed with an incredible array of capabilities, looks that rock in the studio or on stage.
Overall, the JBL Eon One Compact is the perfect choice for any gig.
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Upgrade your laptop's storage with this Samsung 850 PRO MZ-7KE512BW internal SATA III solid state drive, which offers a generous 512GB capacity for digital data. SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) technology controls access to private information.
 
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Crashed and Burned after 44 Days - Good Luck
By vrs99
Fast SSD - and Extra Fast to Crash in just 44 days. Of course it was on a Friday evening and cannot speak to Samsung until Monday. Cannot Chat with them as they do not offer Chat for SSD's.
Luckily it crashed two weeks after the 30 day return period to Best Buy. Guess it is a good thing they offer 10 year warranty? But have heard they will return a refurbished unit, which will not be good on 44 day old product. Must be living on the bleeding edge, should have stuck with the Toshiba, which I can't see a real life difference in speed.
After a Day of Wrestling with the SSD
July 11, 2015
After pulling every rabbit out of my hat I finally got the SSD going again. Have to completely reload OS, etc. starting at Windows 8. Not fun.
But I am "somewhat" happy that I was able to get the drive working. Not sure what happen to the drive, but have some suspicion of a setting in Magician (software system for the 850 Pro) which boosts speed?
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Only at Best BuyUpdate your portable technology kit with this HP Omen 17-inch laptop. Ideal for gaming, this machine combines a 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor with 12GB of DDR4 RAM for ultra-fast performance on the go. An island-style backlit keyboard equipped with dedicated macro keys makes this HP Omen 17-inch laptop easy to use in the dark.
 
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Hp omen gaming laptop
By Martinezjorge7
I recently bought the 16 omen laptop and I was able to return mine and be able to upgrade the the newest one it has a better graphic card and an new design with a better cooling vent with a 1 tb hard drive
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There is no DVD built, you would have to use external.
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HP OMEN by HP Laptop: Power through the virtual landscape with this versatile HP Omen 15-inch laptop. Ideal for gaming, this machine packs a 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX video card for superior graphics performance. The 1TB hard drive inside this HP Omen 15-inch laptop provides plenty for space for gaming profiles and other multimedia files.
 
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Excellent laptop, but not the best value
By Xephyroth from Colorado Springs, CO
This HP Omen is the 3rd gaming laptop I've ever owned, and it's undoubtedly the best one I've had the pleasure of using. However, this product isn't perfect out of the box.
FIRST IMPRESSION / UNBOXING:
Out of the box, the first thing that I noticed is that this laptop has impressive build quality. The sand-blasted brushing brings a pleasant aesthetic while also bringing solid weight and durability. It's not incredibly flashy, so it doesn't scream "gamer" like a lot of other laptops, but it definitely brings a touch of the "gamer" aesthetic without being overzealous. The notebook is also much thinner than I expected, as I've been used to much thicker gaming laptops, but I suppose the lack of an optical drive attributes to that. The power brick is fairly small and compact for a machine that's capable of entry/mid-level gaming.
DISPLAY:
Turning the display on, the 1080p IPS matte display is nice and bright, and viewing angles are decent without too much color shifting. Bezels aren't too large, and it's not something I noticed until just now while writing this review. While I'm used to Quad-HD and 4K resolutions, I was not displeased with this display in any fashion. The webcam is above the display and can record at 720p/30fps. Not the best, but not the worst webcam I've seen.
KEYBOARD:
Typing on the keyboard is pleasant with the chiclet-style keys. It didn't take me too long to get used to the keyboard, having come from mechanical keyboards and MacBook Pro keyboards. The addition of the num-pad is certainly nice, as well. The keyboard is backlit red (as you'd expect with the Omen), but settings are very simplistic compared to other gaming laptops. The backlighting has 3 states: fully on, WASD on, or fully off. No, there are no fancy effects, and I wouldn't expect any at this price. I do find it a little bit surprising that you can't dim the backlighting, but I rarely dim the backlight on my keyboards, anyway, so it'd be a useless feature for me.
TRACKPAD:
Out of the box, the trackpad sensitivity was incredibly low for my personal taste. After making some adjustments to the Touchpad Settings in Windows 10, I found a sensitivity that worked well for me. The touchpad does not physically click, but there are left/right trackpad buttons. Initially, I did find the buttons to be awkwardly placed, but I actually got used to them fairly quickly. While the touchpad isn't the best I've ever used, it is pretty good, in my opinion. 2 and 3 finger gestures work, as well.
SOUND:
The Bang & Olufsen speakers surprised me. They have good volume and a pleasant sound signature. However, they're bottom-firing, so when you put the laptop on your lap, the frequencies dampen and you lose a bit of treble/mid-range impact. Keep in mind, this is with the "B & O Play Experience" toggled on from the "Omen Audio" application. You'll definitely want to leave that on if you're using the speakers, or else the bass will disappear and will sound really anemic. I did notice some clipping at max volume when bass-heavy music was involved. Headphone jack works well as you'd expect, but doesn't promise anything fancy, so don't bother trying to drive headphones with high impedance. The built-in microphone array is good for video/voice chat session, but don't expect it to compete with a USB desktop microphone in terms of sound quality. For all casual purposes, it does just fine.
PERFORMANCE:
This laptop comes with a 4-core / 8-thread Intel Core i7 processor. For most basic tasks, this is actually overkill. But for gamers, this is great, as more games are utilizing more threads. The GTX 1050 can play any older game at very high settings, and can still play many modern titles at medium / high settings at 1080p. 8GB of RAM is enough for most people, but individuals who multi-task with a lot of resource-intensive chrome tabs and extensions may find themselves wanting more. While the 1TB hard drive is rated for 7200RPM, I still find it unacceptable to not have the operating system installed on a Solid State Drive (SSD) for a machine at this price point. You will not be unlocking the full potential of this machine while your OS runs on a slow drive like this. Thankfully, the upgrade process is fairly simple. After consulting the service manual found on HP's support website, I unscrewed the 10 screws from the bottom of the laptop and removed the bottom panel by starting with the side closest to the display hinge. From there, you'll have access to the SATA drive bay, the M.2 SSD slot (unoccupied, but does support NVMe drives), and 2 RAM slots (with only 1 occupied). I suspect that each RAM slot supports up to 8GB, but I could not find any confirmation in any of the documents available on HP's support website.
I happened to have an unused SATA-based SSD, so I swapped that with the 1TB HDD and used the software that came with my SSD to transfer the OS from the HDD to the SSD. After this process, my HP Omen was substantially faster with booting the OS and running applications—a night & day difference.
BATTERY:
I haven't tested the battery life to an enormous extent, but enabling a battery estimation feature in the BIOS allows Windows 10 to report the estimated time (not just %) on battery. Depending on your brightness, power profile and workload, HP estimates 9 hours of mixed usage, and almost 7 hours of video playback. So far, I think that claim is accurate.
I/O:
The HP Omen doesn't support Thunderbolt 3, but all the USB ports support USB 3.1 (1 Type-C, 3 Type-A. There's also a gigabit ethernet jack, HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 4k@60Hz), and Mini DisplayPort. It also supports a full-size SD card which can be fully inserted into the laptop without sticking out. As mentioned before, it also sports a headphone and microphone jack.
CONCLUSION:
The HP Omen is a great laptop. It provides great features while also having room for a few upgrade. However, I do feel that an SSD should be included at this price—even a cheaper SATA-based M.2 or 2.5" drive would be fine. For a performance-oriented machine like this, skimping on the SSD is a poor decision on HP's part—especially at this price-point. I have seen competitor's laptops with the i7-7700HQ, GTX 1060, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD go on sale for cheaper. So in that regard, I do feel the HP Omen isn't providing as good a value, but it is objectively a good laptop—perhaps, just not as good a value when compared to other options around the same price.
Support Manual web site?
July 14, 2017
Do you have the link to the HP Support Site that has the Support Manual?
Have been looking and must be in the wrong place - Thanks
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HP OMEN by HP Laptop: Power through the virtual landscape with this versatile HP Omen 15-inch laptop. Ideal for gaming, this machine packs a 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX video card for superior graphics performance. The 1TB hard drive inside this HP Omen 15-inch laptop provides plenty for space for gaming profiles and other multimedia files.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Zoom Zoom Zoom – Game On
By vrs99 from TN
This machine looks like it is going fast sitting on the desktop. The exhaust system vents on the back edges of the laptop brings to mind the tailpipes a supercar might be sporting. When it is cranking through benchmarking the cooling system and exhaust ports are doing a job, pushing volumes of hot air away from the machine.
The HP Omen is the most bang for the buck that I have ever seen in a laptop, this box is loaded with edgy technology. Not going through a list of specs, those are easy enough to find, what is impressive is that all techs are up to date, not last year’s stuff. Too many times have seen corners cut to save a dollar. Not here. Not one USB 2.0 in sight, which is surprising seeing that we just built beast of a desktop a month ago with the latest Z270 Kaby Lake i7 7700K, USB 2.0 ports still in use on an advanced motherboard. Kudos to HP.
Take a close look at the specs, you will find 802.11ac with a solid 866.7 Mbps connection. “Dual Force functionality splits traffic across two data streams, sending gaming traffic over the fastest connection available (typically wired), and all other traffic over WiFi.”
Other ports of interest (not a complete listing check the spec sheet):
1 USB 3.1 Type C
3 USB 3.1
Mini DisplayPort
What I love is the fact you can purchase a HDD Omen model and then add your M.2 NVMe drive of choice, that is cool. If you are not yet familiar with M.2 NVMe you should take a look. In a word (or more) they are fast, about seven times that of a standard SSD.
What is interesting is that with the HDD the system boots up in 9 seconds, that is fully populated with my programs/anti-virus and all my files. Impressive. Being spoiled by SSD’s I must tip my hat to HP; this machine runs tremendously smooth with the 7200 RPM Hitachi HDD.
The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 (4 GB GDDR5 dedicated memory) discrete GPU ran through the Unigine Heaven Benchmark smoothly turning good numbers while the cooling system kept the GPU at a respectable 68 degrees. Notable, that with all the heavy iron under the hood the system manages the temp easily.
Ran my favorite game, Civilization VI through its paces today set on the highest graphic settings and it ran like a champ.
Looks, it has the looks, brushed aluminum case with an excellent finish. Nice touches all-around.
Know it is a way cool machine as my kid, the gamer in the house is explaining all the great and subtle reasons why it would be better for him to hang onto the machine. Yeah right!
What I am getting use to is the keyboard offset, a bit to the left to make room for the full size numeric pad, which is a nice touch. Keyboard is fine and well suited for heavy accurate work, or gaming for that matter.
Want a blistering rig in your hands at an excellent price point, one that can kick it at games and can be easily expanded, check out The Omen.
Maintenance and Service - Upgrade Manual
July 15, 2017
If you purchase the Omen and wish to upgrade memory or add M.2 SSD you can find the manual here:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05533785
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HP OMEN by HP Laptop: Power through the virtual landscape with this versatile HP Omen 15-inch laptop. Ideal for gaming, this machine packs a 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX video card for superior graphics performance. The 1TB hard drive inside this HP Omen 15-inch laptop provides plenty for space for gaming profiles and other multimedia files.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Zoom Zoom Zoom – Game On
By vrs99 from TN
This machine looks like it is going fast sitting on the desktop. The exhaust system vents on the back edges of the laptop brings to mind the tailpipes a supercar might be sporting. When it is cranking through benchmarking the cooling system and exhaust ports are doing a job, pushing volumes of hot air away from the machine.
The HP Omen is the most bang for the buck that I have ever seen in a laptop, this box is loaded with edgy technology. Not going through a list of specs, those are easy enough to find, what is impressive is that all techs are up to date, not last year’s stuff. Too many times have seen corners cut to save a dollar. Not here. Not one USB 2.0 in sight, which is surprising seeing that we just built beast of a desktop a month ago with the latest Z270 Kaby Lake i7 7700K, USB 2.0 ports still in use on an advanced motherboard. Kudos to HP.
Take a close look at the specs, you will find 802.11ac with a solid 866.7 Mbps connection. “Dual Force functionality splits traffic across two data streams, sending gaming traffic over the fastest connection available (typically wired), and all other traffic over WiFi.”
Other ports of interest (not a complete listing check the spec sheet):
1 USB 3.1 Type C
3 USB 3.1
Mini DisplayPort
What I love is the fact you can purchase a HDD Omen model and then add your M.2 NVMe drive of choice, that is cool. If you are not yet familiar with M.2 NVMe you should take a look. In a word (or more) they are fast, about seven times that of a standard SSD.
What is interesting is that with the HDD the system boots up in 9 seconds, that is fully populated with my programs/anti-virus and all my files. Impressive. Being spoiled by SSD’s I must tip my hat to HP; this machine runs tremendously smooth with the 7200 RPM Hitachi HDD.
The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 (4 GB GDDR5 dedicated memory) discrete GPU ran through the Unigine Heaven Benchmark smoothly turning good numbers while the cooling system kept the GPU at a respectable 68 degrees. Notable, that with all the heavy iron under the hood the system manages the temp easily.
Ran my favorite game, Civilization VI through its paces today set on the highest graphic settings and it ran like a champ.
Looks, it has the looks, brushed aluminum case with an excellent finish. Nice touches all-around.
Know it is a way cool machine as my kid, the gamer in the house is explaining all the great and subtle reasons why it would be better for him to hang onto the machine. Yeah right!
What I am getting use to is the keyboard offset, a bit to the left to make room for the full size numeric pad, which is a nice touch. Keyboard is fine and well suited for heavy accurate work, or gaming for that matter.
Want a blistering rig in your hands at an excellent price point, one that can kick it at games and can be easily expanded, check out The Omen.
Adding M.2 SSD
July 18, 2017
Added a M.2 SSD to the Omen and nuked all the partitions on the HDD and added it back to the system. Day and Night performance. That is one aspect I like about this model is that it does not come with an installed M.2 drive, you can pick your own SSD ads capacity.
Screams with the new M.2 and have an additionally terabyte of storage on the HDD, whcih I use to sync my files to frequently before syncing with the NAS.
Great machine.
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how many cds does is play?

One at a time
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Can this be connected to tv

It does connect with my LG TV via the LG Sound Sync/Bluetooth easily.

Would think that it would sync with any Bluetooth enabled TV but might need up to date version of Bluetooth.

If it does not remember Best Buy has generous return policy.
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I read in the specs "Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer. Supports select memory card formats." Does anyone know what formats are supported or not supported?

MicroSD, like what you stuff into your phone.
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Any info on this show stopper for me? (86) Access to the Google Play Store and related apps will be provided as part of a regular OS update. This feature might not be available at time of purchase;..

Your question is not clear. The Google Play Store is available with the first release of the unit.
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Does this computer have a camera in which I can use Skype?

Has both front and rear facing cameras, not positive but would bet that the camera will work with Skype.

If you cannot find an exact answer you could always take one and try it out. BB has a generous return policy.
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Toshiba 4K UHD Fire TV Edition is a new generation of smart TVs featuring the Fire TV experience built-in and including a Voice Remote with Alexa. With true-to-life 4K Ultra HD picture quality and access to all the movies and TV shows you love, Toshiba Fire TV Edition delivers a superior TV experience that gets smarter every day. The Voice Remote with Alexa lets you do everything you'd expect from a remote~plus, easily launch apps, search for TV shows, play music, switch inputs, control smart home devices and more, using just your voice.
 

Will you be able to download Amazon Apps ? Like Silk browser,and downloader ?

Yes
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will there be a need to use a firestick or is it built into the tv already? is it wifi or ethernet?

Fire TV is built in.
Wi-Fi and Ethernet are both included.
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is this item stocked in local stores

It is in stock at our Best Buy. Check their web-site it will tell you if they have it available for pickup.
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Only at Best BuyUpdate your portable technology kit with this HP Omen 17-inch laptop. Ideal for gaming, this machine combines a 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor with 12GB of DDR4 RAM for ultra-fast performance on the go. An island-style backlit keyboard equipped with dedicated macro keys makes this HP Omen 17-inch laptop easy to use in the dark.
 

Does this laptop have an M.2 socket that supports an NVMe SSD? Also, is there an empty socket for ram expansion?

Here is the link to the spec sheet - will answer many of your questions.

http://www8.hp.com/us/en/images/OMEN_Laptop_17_an013dx_tcm245_2468782_tcm245_2469233_tcm245-2468782.pdf

The answers I am quite sure are yes as noted by the specs.
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recently pre ordered this laptop I was so excited about it that after I put my order for it I didn't realize it didn't have a Solid state drive I'm very concerned that my laptop won't operate at it's best is there a way I can upgrade it by adding a SSD

Here is the link to the spec sheet - will answer many of your questions.

http://www8.hp.com/us/en/images/OMEN_Laptop_17_an013dx_tcm245_2468782_tcm245_2469233_tcm245-2468782.pdf

From what I understand the answer is yes and it is noted,
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